Indeed, Xia Houhui did not feel that he was at all wrong.
While having a banquet at the manor that day, when he saw that Wang Su was indifferent to the emperor, Cao Zhao and others having fun with cattails, he suddenly remembered that the emperor Cao Rui, who had the ability to accommodate others, did not always follow his advice. of.
For example, in the original historical trajectory, Yang Fu, who was a public servant, was frustrated because Cao Rui repeatedly refused to listen to advice, so he repeatedly begged to resign and return to his hometown.
In other words, you should do it as early as possible!
If you don't take advantage of the fact that the emperor is still determined to be a sage monarch and use correct words to dissuade him from his behavior, and wait until he goes wild in the future because Zhuge Liang, the Prime Minister of Shu, has fallen behind the Five Zhang Yuan, then you will be playing the harp to the bullshit.
It also means that Xia Houhui's expectations will be disappointed - Cao Rui will create hidden dangers for Cao Wei Sheji just like the historical trajectory.
This was the reason why he used the "Afang Palace Fu" to refer to Sang and scold Huai that day.
As for comparing Qin II to Emperor Cao Rui, this is really a bit too much~
It's not that he doesn't care about life and death, but that he considers the future relationship between the emperor and his ministers.
As the saying goes, understanding of world affairs is all knowledge, and understanding human feelings is all writing.
In the process of getting along with each other, people are always accustomed to compromise and compromise with each other.
For example, if Xia Houhui thinks that a room in his home is too dark and wants to cut a wall to open a window, his elder brother Xia Houheng may not agree; but if he wants to knock down the room and rebuild it, Xia Houheng will think of opening a window to let in light. That's pretty good, there's no need to bother with it.
The first time he tried to persuade Emperor Cao Rui, he used Qin II as an example, out of this consideration.
As long as the words of advice in the future are not as intense as this time, Emperor Cao Rui will feel that he has tried his best to exercise restraint and will be more tolerant accordingly.
Of course, this approach is very likely to backfire.
For example, the emperor Cao Rui was so angry that he directly dismissed Xia Houhui, so that he no longer had the opportunity to persuade him.
But Xia Houhui didn't care about this.
If you can't change Cao Rui, then you should settle for the next best thing and hibernate first, preparing to change Cao Shuang in the future!
There is not only one way to extend Cao Wei's life.
With this thought, Xia Houhui has not yet apologized to the emperor for his inappropriate words, but will wait and see what happens to Cao Rui's ability to accommodate people.
However, when Xia Houheng met Wang Su, he had to come and confess.
However, it was said that Xia Houheng, who had been serving as a casual official in the court, had previously entrusted Wang Su to look after Xia Houhui, who had just entered the official career, and immediately began to seek a wife for the latter.
It wasn't until Ting Chao Ri that he met Wang Su outside the palace gate. Before he could come up to greet him, Wang Su pulled him to a corner, confessed that he had failed to fulfill his previous trust, and thanked Xia Houhui for his kindness. The poem tells the story of the emperor criticizing the mulberry tree and the locust tree.
After Xia Houheng heard this, he was stunned on the spot.
Even when Wang Su said goodbye and left, he didn't respond and thanked him politely.
This is because when Xia Houhui brought the horse from the Western Regions back to his home some time ago, he claimed that it was a gift from the emperor, which made Xia Houheng think that his sixth brother was deeply favored and loved by the emperor, and would surely be able to regain the glory of his father's generation in the future. !
Who would have expected that it would be such a reason?
And he compared the emperor to Hu Hai, the second emperor of Qin, in public?
After losing his mind, Xia Houheng was furious. He suppressed his anger and hurried home until the court was over.
As soon as he entered the house, he happened to bump into Xia Houhui, who was practicing archery in the martial arts field today. Without saying anything, he directly picked up a few arrows from the field and swung them over his head and face.
And he swore at the same time.
"Shuzi!"
"How dare you ask for the emperor's royal horse!"
"How can you compare His Majesty to Qin II!"
"It's in vain that you are familiar with hundreds of schools of thought, but you don't think about the decline of your family and anger the emperor. This is what a wise man does!"
At first, Xia Houhui wanted to hide for no apparent reason.
But after hearing the scolding from his eldest brother, he simply stood still and let the arrow fall.
Anyway, I have thick skin and thick flesh, and Xia Houheng didn't slap him in the face, so I just treated him as "a small stick is received, a big stick is used to go".
Perhaps, it was precisely because of his calm acceptance that Xia Houheng dropped the arrow after being slapped for more than a dozen times, angrily raised his foot and kicked him to the ground, roaring loudly, "Still doing it with a pestle." What's more! Why don't you change your court clothes quickly and follow me into the palace to plead guilty to the emperor!"
"I dont go."
Xia Houhui, who was just about to get up, heard what he said, and simply sat cross-legged on the ground with a stiff neck, "Brother, I am a close minister, and it is my duty to advise the emperor, and the emperor has not punished me."
But before he could finish speaking, he quickly stopped talking and raised his arms to protect his face.
Xia Houheng was so angry that he dared to snarl when he heard this. He directly picked up the bow he was practicing shooting and smashed it at him.
"How dare you quibble!"
"It's just a play on Aoi Pu. How can you compare the emperor to Hu Hai!"
"It is your duty to advise, but it does not mean that you should be presumptuous!"
"You are no more than a young man, and yet you have been favored by His Majesty as a knight. Instead of being grateful, you have made a gift and ridiculed me in public!"
Xia Houheng stepped over and started a new round of foaming at the mouth.
If Emperor Cao Rui could see this scene, he would think that today's meal is particularly delicious.
Xia Houhui, who was scolded, kept his head down and had no intention of getting up and changing his court clothes. He was scolded by his eldest brother, so he should humbly accept it; but if he wanted to go to the palace to plead guilty, that was impossible.
Huh?
Why is there no sound?
After a while, Xia Houhui suddenly found that his ears were quiet and raised his head in confusion.
However, they found that Xia Houheng had remembered something and was closing his eyes and raising his head to the sky, his face full of sadness.
"Brother, why are you doing this?"
Xia Houhui quickly got up from the ground and asked a question.
"well"
After hearing this, Xia Houheng opened his eyes, first let out a long sigh, and then stared into Xia Houhui's eyes and said quietly, "I didn't discipline you well first, so that you recklessly offended Tianyan; now I want you to learn from your mistakes and correct them." I can’t do it either. I am incompetent and I feel ashamed of my father’s spirit in heaven~~~”
Well.
Suddenly, Xia Houhui was speechless.
Although Xia Houheng, who has a good-looking appearance, has not made any achievements in political and military strategies, he is really responsible as an eldest brother and as a father.
Due to Xia Houyuan's long-term relationship, as the eldest son of the family, he started to take charge of the family even before he was crowned!
Not only did he take care of the family's property in an orderly manner, but he also handled the worldly affairs very well. The most important thing was that he loved and cared for his younger siblings almost as if they were his own children, taking care of things such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, reading and learning. Although I can't help but nag on weekdays, my love and care has been constant for more than ten years, and I have never been impatient.
To put it bluntly, in the eyes of young and lonely Xia Houhui and Xia Houhe, Xia Houheng was more like a father than Xia Houyuan.
Therefore, when Xia Houheng placed the blame on himself and felt sorry for his late father, Xia Houhui couldn't help but open his mouth, and finally sighed in his heart and gave in.
"Brother, according to your words, I will change my court clothes and knock on the que to apologize to the emperor."
And it's not just talk.
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and strode towards his house.
However, what he didn't know was that when his figure left the martial arts arena, Xia Houheng, who was originally full of sadness and self-blame, immediately became full of sunshine, and he was still twirling his beard with contentment for a moment before he went to tidy up. Appearance.
After being in charge of the family for so many years, he has not been wasting his time all the time!
I have already known the temperament of everyone in the family. Now it is not easy to decide whether Xia Houhui is soft-willed or not.
When they were young, the two brothers went out to visit the palace and kowtow at the palace.
By the time the soldiers on duty were sent out and the emperor was recruiting them, it was already approaching the end of Shenshi.
Therefore, the two met the emperor in the apse of Chonghua.
In other words, if the request for an audience had been delayed any longer, Emperor Cao Rui might have returned to his palace and not summoned him.
At this time, the emperor no longer had any ministers accompanying him, and was only accompanied by a dozen attendants. The two brothers did not need to be too restrained when facing the emperor.
But Xia Houheng is not like that.
When he saw the Emperor Cao Rui from a distance, he stepped forward, paid homage, bowed his head and said, "Chen Heng failed to teach his disciples properly and thus offended Tian Yan. It is a death penalty! A death penalty!"
He made a complete gesture of apologizing.
Xia Houhui had no choice but to imitate his example, and followed him to prostrate himself on the ground.
Emperor Cao Rui was very polite to Xia Houheng.
Not only because Xiahou Heng’s wife was the daughter of Haiyang Aihou (Cao Cao’s daughter), but also because he was gentle, law-abiding, and a minister without any stain.
"Marquis An Ning, there is no need to blame yourself. This matter has nothing to do with you. This is not a court, so there is no need to be cramped. Just get up."
In response, Emperor Cao Rui smiled and stretched out his hand to support Xia Houheng, calling him to stand up.
But he was no longer polite to Xiahou Hui.
After Xia Houheng stood up and stood aside, the emperor suppressed his smile and stared at Xia Houhui who was prostrate on the ground with a gloomy look.
Because Xia Houhui just lowered his head and didn't say anything for a long time.
Are you here to apologize?
It was clear that Xia Houheng was brought here out of necessity, but he still felt dissatisfied!
After a moment of silence, Xia Houheng, who was standing next to him, could no longer hold his breath. He let out a light cough, reminding Xia Houhui to apologize quickly. After getting no result, he couldn't help but feel anxious, so he moved over lightly, planning to go there. In front of the emperor, he performed the drama of being filial to his "brother" under a stick.
After all, if he beat and scolded him, it would be hard for the emperor to get angry.
But before he could take action, the emperor raised his hand to stop him and asked Xiahou Hui in a deep voice, "Xiahou Zhiquan knocked on the tower to ask for an audience. Why?"
"Return to Your Majesty to ask for forgiveness."
Hearing this, Xia Houhui raised his head slightly and answered loudly.
Then please invite me!
Emperor Cao Rui was furious for a moment, and just about to speak out, he laughed angrily at Xia Houhui's next words.
Because Xiahou Hui said this: "However, Hui secretly thought that he was innocent and could plead guilty."
Can you plead guilty?!
Comparing me to the second emperor of Qin Dynasty, you still claim that you are innocent!?
When the emperor Cao Ruifu heard this, his eyes widened in anger.
Originally, when he learned that Xia Houheng and his two men had come to knock on the door to ask for an audience, he knew that they were here to plead guilty, and he planned to expose the matter as soon as possible.
Who would have expected that Xia Houhui not only didn't appreciate the kindness, but actually said that he was innocent and could plead guilty?
Shuzi!
I really thought that after Qiao Pei’s meritorious deeds, I would not be able to kill him!
When the furious Emperor Cao Rui was about to explode and called for soldiers to capture Xia Houhui, Xia Houhui beat him to it.
I saw him kneeling and sitting up straight, with an excited expression and speaking loudly.
"Your Majesty, Hui Chang heard the saying that 'the Ming Lord is above, all the people below have to say their words'; I also heard that as long as the Lord of the Ming Ming is a sage, his ministers must have the courage to express their loyalty by touching power and not showing mercy. Hui Nian is just a weak crown, without any He is a talented person who, thanks to His Majesty's grace and the merits of his fathers, has been able to serve as a Disciple Cavalry Minister. He is always fearful but also grateful, and he does not hesitate to sacrifice his life to serve the country! Since he succeeded to the throne, Your Majesty has clearly understood He is good at making judgments, heeds admonitions frequently, he promulgates benevolent edicts many times, and all the people are delighted with them. He is the master of sage and enlightenment! In this way, Huizi should not be afraid of the face of heaven, express his loyalty in the face of authority, and fulfill his duties with outspoken advice in order to repay His Majesty. This is a great favor to honor His Majesty as a sage! Therefore, Hui Tie thought that he was innocent and could ask for it."