In Longxi in February, under the blowing of the spring breeze, Longxi gradually has some spring feeling, and there are some green buds on the treetops...
When Guo Huai saw that the emperor and Cao Shuang really had no intention of following Sima Yi, he thought, how could this general become so benevolent and righteous?
If it were in the past, the arrogant and domineering Cao Shuang would have dismissed himself from office and been imprisoned long ago, waiting to be executed.
Guo Huai asked in confusion: "Brother Yanjing, this general was not like this in the past. Why did he change his behavior to be benevolent and righteous this time?"
When Ding Mi saw that Guo Huai had sincerely joined him, he also said with a confused look on his face: "I don't know this, but when Gaopingling was offering sacrifices to the late emperor, the general fell seriously ill, and he has been like this since he woke up." p>
Guo Huai cupped his hands and said with a smile: "The general is so benevolent and righteous now. As long as we get back the heart of the nobles that we lost before, this troubled world will hopefully end in the hands of the general!"
Ding Mi took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "What Brother Boji said is true. From today on, let's forget about the past. In the future, Boji will work with us to assist the general and do his best in this troubled world."
Ah!"
Guo Huai smiled and said: "Brother Yanjing, now that your important affairs are over, I heard that Yanjing is also a master of chess. I have long admired Yanjing's chess skills. Why don't you stay and chat with me for a few days before going back." Ding Mi smiled and said: "Thank you very much, Brother Boji. I won't be disrespectful. I'll ask someone to pass the good news back to the general as soon as possible!"
Ding Mi returned to Luoyang from Longxi six days later, and six days later the urgent message from Longxi had already arrived in Luoyang first and was in the hands of Cao Shuang.
And at the court meeting three days later, the good news was reported to the emperor, the queen mother and the court officials.
Cao Shuang wore an elegant official uniform, held a wat in his hand, took off his shoes outside the palace, and entered the palace in a hurry. The ministers followed him into the palace.
In the Taiji Hall, Cao Fang, the fledgling emperor, sat on the throne, while Queen Mother Guo listened to politics behind the curtain.
Cao Shuang came out and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, Sima Yi's old troops have surrendered, and the civil strife caused by Sima Yi in our great Wei Dynasty has been completely put down!"
Empress Dowager Guo said: "The general helped our Wei Dynasty quell the civil strife, and he has done a lot of hard work. I wonder what official position you think the general should be rewarded with?"
In order to show his loyalty to Cao Shuang, Zhong Hui went out and said: "To report to the Queen Mother, Your Majesty, I believe that I should be granted the title of Prime Minister for my merits as a general!"
As soon as Zhong Hui said this, all the ministers in the palace were in a panic. After discussing one after another, most of them agreed that the general could be promoted to the position of prime minister at this time, but the great minister Nong Hengfan thought that it was not the time yet.
After all, the general’s merits are not enough.
Queen Mother Guo's voice came from behind the curtain: "I wonder what the general thinks?"
Cao Shuang was a little surprised when he heard Zhong Hui's words. Although he also coveted the position of prime minister, he thought it was not the right time yet, so he cleared his throat, coughed a few times, and said,
"Cough cough cough"
"Quiets, please be quiet. I think that my merits are not enough to hold the position of prime minister. You should not mention it again!"
Hearing what Cao Shuang said, Queen Mother Guo also patted her plump breasts inside the curtain to loosen the air. If Cao Shuang couldn't wait to be promoted to the position of prime minister,
The imperial power will be completely eclipsed at this time. Although I know that this day will probably come sooner or later, it is better to wait a few days later.
Empress Dowager Guo smiled and said: "Since the general has said this, let's accumulate the rewards and wait for the next day to reward them."
The Great Sinong Hengfan came out and said: "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager, I believe that the governors of all parties should be on guard. The civil strife in our Wei Dynasty has just ended, and I am afraid that Shu, Wu and other northern tribes will take the opportunity to invade Fan."<
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Cao Shuang nodded in agreement, and Empress Dowager Guo said: "What Da Sinong said is absolutely true. Come, draw up the decree and send it to the various county guards as soon as possible."
Cao Shuang went out and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, General Lu Zhi has made great achievements in suppressing the rebellion. He not only captured Sima Yi's family, but also severely weakened the Shu army and killed three thousand enemies. This great contribution should be rewarded." Empress Dowager Guo thought for a while, took out the reward that the ministers had agreed upon before and said with a smile: "Then let's make Lu Qing the general of Zhenwei and the governor of the state."
He Yan, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, also came out and said: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, I don't know what to do with the family members of the Sima family who have fled and been captured. I think I should serve as a warning to the Yi tribe!"
Queen Mother Guo did not want to kill innocent people indiscriminately and add more killings, so she looked at Cao Shuang hesitantly and asked: "I wonder what the general thinks? How do you want to deal with the people of the Sima family?"
Cao Shuang smiled and went out of the queue and said, "To report to the Queen Mother, I believe that the matter is of great importance at this time, but it must be left to the ministers for discussion before a decision can be made."
Empress Dowager Guo solemnly warned: "As the general said, I will leave it to your court for discussion, but you can't implicate innocent people."
All the ministers said in unison: "I will accept your order."
At the end of the court meeting, the ministers left the Tai Chi Hall in twos and threes and went back home.
Chengdu, Shu Kingdom, Sima Yi's new Taifu Mansion in a smaller version, Sima Yiping retired and was discussing with his sons Sima Zhao and Sima Lun.
Sima Yi was dressed in white, his eyes were cloudy, he played with the Xin Yuanyima in his hand and said in an old voice: "Zhao'er, Lun'er, I don't have much time left as a father.
I originally wanted to leave a legacy for you in the Kingdom of Wei, but my wishes were not fulfilled. Now that I have arrived in Shu, although it is much more difficult, my father still wants to leave a legacy for you two brothers.
My father plans to start over from scratch and secretly recruit dead soldiers in Shu. The mountains in Shu are high and densely forested, which is conducive to secret military training.
My father will ask for Zhao'er to be appointed as a county magistrate during the court meeting tomorrow. A year later, my father will definitely leave a legacy for you."
The peach blossoms were in full bloom in General Cao Shuang's mansion. After Cao Shuang returned home today, he told Jian Jia and went to Bai Lingjun's place.
Bai Lingjun's maid, Xiao Ruan, had been waiting at the door early, waiting like a watchman for Cao Shuang's coming to court.
With sharp eyes, Xiao Ruan saw Cao Shuang's tall figure from a distance, wearing an elegant court uniform and coming over.
Xiao Ruan quickly went into the room and said happily: "Madam, the master is here!"
After hearing this, Bai Lingjun hurriedly went to the mirror to fix her makeup. After all, it would be much better for a woman to please her appearance with the young and handsome general Cao Shuang than with the bad old man and the heartless old thief Sima. p>
When Cao Shuang entered the room, he threw his official hat to Xiao Ruan. Xiao Ruan took it and put it away, then said with a smile: "Master, madam, you guys chat, I will go to the kitchen first and let someone prepare the meal." Before Bai Lingjun could say anything, he
He skipped towards the kitchen knowingly.
Bai Lingjun stood up, saluted and said with a smile: "Master, you haven't seen me for a long time."
Cao Shuang said with some embarrassment: "Well, Lingyun is like this. My husband has been quite busy with government affairs recently, and there is also the rebellion of the Sima family to deal with, so I don't come to accompany you often. Please forgive me."
Bai Lingjun smiled and said: "Husband, it's okay, business matters are important. I wonder if I have something to ask you today?"
As he spoke, Bo Lingjun did not forget to pour Cao Shuang a cup of ginseng tea.
Cao Shuang took the drink with a smile and said, "Lingjun, my husband has long heard that you are the female Zhuge from Luoyang. Please give me some advice on this matter today."
Bai Lingjun smiled wisely and said: "Husband, I am worried about how to deal with the family members of the old thief Sima. I thought this matter was simple. The men of the Sima family had to be killed.
The Yi tribe can also be used as a deterrent to those with evil intentions, and the women can stay. After all, there have been years of war and the population is sparse, so it is also good for our Wei Dynasty to have more children and replenish the population."
Cao Shuang nodded and said with a smile: "What Lingyun said is in my opinion. I also want to ask Lingyun what he thinks about the sinner's edict?"
Bo Lingjun poured a cup of ginseng tea for Cao Shuang with his delicate hands, and said gently: "Husband, sinner's edict? This is a rare thing in a hundred years.
My husband probably wants to explain his previous nepotism, arrogance and disrespect for the Queen Mother. Your Majesty, please give an explanation to the nobles and the common people of the Wei Dynasty. I think this is a great good thing."
Cao Shuang smiled and said: "Yes, my husband plans to issue an edict to sin against himself in the name of the emperor. I wonder what Lingyun thinks we should do?"
Bai Lingjun said with a smile: "My husband can denounce his past mistakes, state in the edict that he will restore the destroyed nine-grade official selection system, and return the things in the emperor's treasury.
Temporarily remove the emperor's ceremonial guard, keep the virtuous ministers at a distance from the villains, select the virtuous, and appoint the capable. In the future, I, the Wei Dynasty, will surely end this troubled world."
Cao Shuang cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Lingyun is worthy of being a female Zhuge, her every word is pearl-shaped, and she has been taught by her husband."