Wei Wen and Cao Pi set up scattered cavalry, mainly because they learned the lessons of eunuchs in the late Han Dynasty who interfered with politics and wielded power.
However, while this move curbed the power of the eunuchs, it also unavoidably expanded the power of the scholars. For example, the office of the Secretariat, which had always been filled by scholars and could be called the center of state affairs, had its power gradually increase.
Naturally, Cao Pi, who had failed to achieve success in external expeditions but was outstanding at home, would not allow power to be left to the courtiers.
In order to centralize power and monopolize power, he also established the Central Secretariat to take charge of secrets.
Among them, the two positions of Zhongshu Jian and Zhongshu Ling are close ministers of the emperor, who are highly trusted and have great power. They are appointed by cardinals and are powerful and anonymous ministers. They are called "full-time".
The number of "Zaifu" ministers increased to more than ten thousand people, and the power of other ministers of the emperor was also lost.
For example, in the previous dynasty, one could "keep secrets internally, issue edicts, serve on the curtains, and oversee the affairs of the ministers." Although the minister was still noble and selected senior ministers from the country to serve, now he can only "discuss the affairs of the ministers on an equal footing."
As for the newly established casual knights and regular servants, who were of the same rank as the servants, they had little chance to interfere in the affairs of the minister.
Among the four current Sanqi regular attendants, Cao Shuang only holds a temporary position, Cao Zhao also has a responsibility in the Central Military Commission, Liu Shao is proficient in law and often solves questions for the law-loving emperor Cao Rui, and Wang Su is a well-educated scholar.
, dedicated to explaining scriptures and allusions to the emperor.
Although the nobility that accompanied the emperor was retained, the responsibilities of advisors to deal with and advise on gains and losses were rarely demonstrated.
If the rest were in trouble, it would be even worse for the Sanqi Shilang and others.
Only when the emperor asked questions, or issued an edict for the officials to discuss matters and recommend people, did they have the opportunity to participate in the debate. The rest of the time, they just acted as the emperor's playmates.
Therefore, Wang Su's suggestion for the appointment of Sanqi Minister was just to ask Xiahou Hui to do his job respectfully, not to be negligent, not to allow others to find excuses to criticize, and not to be rude to other courtiers because of his own nobility.
Of course, for the sake of Xu Xian's wife being a Xiahou family, he also added a heartfelt comment: "Today's son is extremely intelligent, as ambitious as Emperor Qin and Han Dynasty. When Zhi Quan was banned from serving in the palace, he could serve him as wholeheartedly as Qin Yuanming."
It is said in a very subtle way that Cao Rui has a broad strategy but a strong temperament, so Xia Houhui, who is young and energetic and has just received an official position, should not rush into admonishment based on his passion.
Let’s take Qin Lang as an example.
The cautious Qin Lang has never recommended a talent to the emperor since he became a close official of the emperor, nor did he advise the emperor when he reported other people's crimes and blamed them. Therefore, simplicity is in the emperor's heart. Emperor Cao Rui will always treat him no matter he travels or holds a banquet.
He summoned the people around him and called them "Asu" affectionately and rewarded them many times.
To put it bluntly, Wang Su was trying to persuade Xia Houhui to stay humble.
As long as he faithfully serves as the emperor's companion, he will surely achieve success in the future relying on his status as a Qiao Pei hero.
It can be said that he has mastered the golden mean in his official career.
In response, Xia Houhui expressed his sincere thanks with a face full of gratitude.
But I know in my heart that I will never imitate Qin Lang.
Nothing else.
What you want is different!
His original intention for embarking on his official career was not to revitalize his family and continue the achievements of his father's generation, nor was he yearning for the glory of being an iron horse or his own name in history, but he wanted to change the original historical trajectory.
And as a soul from two thousand years later, he doesn't like this kind of hierarchical career style and life where the superiors take whatever they want.
on the contrary.
In his previous life, he was just a person who ran around all day for a few taels of silver. Now that he was born into wealth, he wanted to be a mediocre son of a wealthy family.
Such as the high-spirited and high-spirited style of holding the yellow and blue sky, the carefree and unrestrained style of mango shoes and bamboo sticks, the elegance and simplicity of playing the transverse flute, and reading at night with red sleeves adding fragrance, etc.
There is no hassle of writing documents, and there is no hassle of worldly sophistication. You can sit back and enjoy the results throughout your life.
Wouldn’t it be beautiful to live like this?
Why accept the fate, just for the sake of fame and fortune, just eat the dead body and drift with the crowd, ruining your eyebrows and losing your appearance?
Of course, Wang Su's advice still made him gain something.
If he were to know that the most aristocratic Sanqi Shilang, who is known as a national treasure, does not have the qualifications to advise the emperor, nor does he have the opportunity to participate in major political affairs. If he wants to achieve his wish to change the trajectory of history, he still has to It takes a long time to wait for the opportunity and make a sudden move to make the emperor Cao Rui look at him.
The two of them talk and act together.
When I was young, I went outside the east hall where the emperor administered his duties.
I saw that the front of the tower here was quite empty. All the common flowers, plants and trees had been cleared away. The guards belonging to General Wuwei were wearing strong and sharp swords and were scattered in clusters of ten or so, covering the entire area within a hundred steps of the tower. It was regarded as a restricted area. Climbing up the steps to the east hall gate, there were from time to time the eunuchs, the ministers' assistants, and the courtiers who came to see or were summoned to discuss matters. However, everyone looked solemn, did not squint, and deliberately looked down. Footsteps, no conversation. If it weren't for the occasional snorting of the horses driven by the emperor not far away, adding a touch of life, this place would be nothing compared to the deathly silence and gloominess of the deep mountains and pools.
Wang Su, who was walking in front, was also speechless. He stopped and straightened his clothes, straightened the green jade tassel worn on his waist, and then climbed up the steps.
Xia Houhui, who came to Dongtang for the first time, naturally followed his example.
Climb up the steps, walk away, and move inward.
Because they were close ministers of the emperor, the two of them did not need to wait for the announcement at the small yellow gate waiting at the entrance of the palace. They walked straight into the lobby and bowed silently, then stood up and sat down at Sanqi's seat.
Emperor Cao Rui, who was sitting on the bronze platform, had already seen them coming in, but ignored them.
At this time, he was talking with the two old men.
Judging from their clothing, they should be Liu Fang, the Supervisor of the Zhongshu, and Sun Zi, the Ling of the Zhongshu.
Xia Houhui's seat was at the end, and there was also a waiting room between him and the bronze platform where the emperor was sitting. The casual knights and regular waiting rooms were separated from the throne, so he couldn't hear clearly.
However, if you hold your breath and listen attentively, you can roughly guess what is being said from a few words.
For example, today Cao Rui is asking Sun Zi about the situation of spring plowing in Jizhou this year, how much surplus is left in each county's mansions, and how many civilian laborers have been levied to transport grain to Yongliang to stockpile in preparation for the war, so that the people will not suffer. Of.
Sun Zi answered fluently.
Not only can he calculate in detail the amount of grain that Jizhou has set aside during this lean period, but he also has a detailed account of the reserves in every county in Jizhou.
It can be seen from this that he has served in the Secretariat Department since the Wei Wu period and is still in charge of secrets today, which is indeed outstanding.
As for the Central Secretary Liu Fang.
He had already put pen to paper and thought about how to draft the edict in advance, and was waiting for the oral edict after Emperor Cao Rui made the decision.
Xia Houhui listened intently for a moment, and he immediately understood why everyone was flocking to the position of Sanqi.
Gein served as a Sanqi, which was equivalent to getting an opportunity to observe government affairs. He could learn about the situation of the country's states and counties while accompanying him, and he could learn how the important officials of the imperial court handled government affairs.
The most important thing is that in this process, you can figure out the emperor's attitude towards everything!
In the future, whether he is sent to other provinces or counties or serves as a temple official, he will not offend the emperor in his words, deeds and official duties.
However, at this time, Xia Houhui was more concerned about the fact that the temple was already preparing to stockpile grain in Yongliang!
Although since Zhuge Liang, the Prime Minister of Shu, started to raise troops to invade Yongliang, Wei State has successively sent more troops to Yongliang, but also added a lot of military camps in Guanzhong, and the annual output is still enough to feed the local soldiers.
Therefore, now that Emperor Cao Rui plans to transfer grain from Jizhou, there is only one possibility - Yongliang will soon face a large-scale war!
However, isn’t it next year that Cao Zhen will attack Ziwu Valley?
Why are you making preparations now?
Moreover, such a large-scale war should be discussed by all the important ministers in the temple. Why is there no news at all now?
Could it be that I remembered the time wrong~
Xia Houhui was so surprised that he couldn't help but lower his head and squint his eyes to try to remember.
At this time, Emperor Cao Rui had just finished dictating the imperial edict to Liu Fang, and habitually glanced at the various knights sitting in the palace.
At first glance, he looked stunned.
Looking back, I suddenly felt annoyed!
Because Xia Houhui's expression at this time looked as if he was in a false sleep.