Chapter 90: The farce at the 'Two Dogs' banquet, the caring person Zhen Wen
Ding Mi's reputation in the Wei Dynasty and even in the world was less than that of He Yan, and he always liked to compete with He Yan. He usually did not associate with Deng Yang or He Yan, although he was regarded as the "three dogs" with these two people.
But he didn't take these two people seriously and only listened to Cao Shuang's orders. Today, He Yan just came a little later than him, so he found another opportunity to make things difficult for him.
"I'm afraid Uncle Ping wanted to be disrespectful and not give the Prime Minister face because you were not promoted to a higher rank this time, so he came a little later than us!"
There was no emotional change on He Yan's fair face, but he said angrily: "Ding Yanjing, you are nakedly slandering my friendship with Uncle Zhao. I have followed Uncle Zhao for so many years.
You have made many suggestions for him and have been with him since childhood. How could you be disrespectful to Uncle Zhao and not give him face? But you,
When tonight's banquet is about to begin, you don't stop and plan to make some noise and disrupt Zhaobo's banquet. I think you are truly uneasy and well-intentioned!"
Ding Mi's face changed slightly, and he said excitedly: "I have always been loyal to the Prime Minister, and I would even die for the Prime Minister. However, you are impetuous in your heart, seeking benefits by taking advantage of others, instead of seeking the bottom line, and have repeatedly done things that harm the Prime Minister.
Illegal things, just for personal gain!"
He Yan cupped his hands and said: "Ding Yanjing, you are so slanderous, but I have never done the things you said. But you have not yet disobeyed the princes and kings. When you were in Shangshu Province,
Frequently impeaching and refuting officials and decrees, causing the Shangshu Province to be unable to function normally, how can such a serious crime be redeemed? In my opinion, Uncle Zhao,
Those who have committed such heinous crimes should be sent to prison as soon as possible, and their crimes should be found out and punished properly!"
Ding Mi retorted sternly: "The Prime Minister has shown me the kindness of knowing me, and he once praised my servant in front of Emperor Ming, suggesting that Emperor Ming should use me seriously. With such kindness, how can he prevent me from willingly serving for his pioneer?"
Uncle He Ping, don’t think that when the Prime Minister was in crisis in January, you had the idea of seeking refuge with the old thief Sima.
After the Sima family completely fell apart in the Wei Dynasty, no one knew about the fact that we were wanted to be confessed together, and we were able to get away with it!"
He Yan's face was still as pale as ever, but he was a little excited, "Ding Yanjing, you are talking nonsense, fabricating and slandering my innocence out of thin air. How could I do such a thing to sorry Uncle Zhao and Zhu Qing for the lives of my own children!"
Come here, drag this person out quickly, don’t let him disturb Uncle Zhao’s banquet and the interest of all the ministers!”
Ding Mi didn't make a fuss, and just said calmly: "Uncle He Ping, you know what you have done yourself. Whether you have ever failed the Prime Minister or not, the ministers also have traces to follow. The reason why you came so late today is...
I'm afraid that after the big banquet in the palace last night, I went back and drank too much and had fun. I got some sleep today and got up a little late, so that's why.
If it hadn't been for your wife, the virtuous Princess of Wei, who woke you up from your sleep in time, you would still be sleeping soundly now, haha!"
He Yan said: "Ding Yanjing, you are abusing the power of the school affairs office entrusted to you by Uncle Zhao, and arbitrarily monitor the affairs of the government of important officials in the court.
Could it be that Uncle Zhao asked you to use your power for personal gain like this? Uncle Zhao, I think we should immediately take down this rebellious official who is looking into the private affairs of the courtiers without his will.
If he were allowed to continue to be in charge of the school affairs office for Uncle Zhao, I don't know how big a trap he would create. In the future, he would have to ask Uncle Zhao to wipe his ass.
After this thief was deposed from the school affairs office, I personally asked Ying to take charge of the school affairs office for Uncle Zhao. I will definitely take care of the people in the school affairs office for Zhaobo so that they will no longer be like Ding Yanjing, a vicious dog that bites people everywhere.
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Ding Mi said: "I have handed over the charges of these crimes you have committed to the prime minister for review. Uncle Ping, please don't make any unnecessary excuses.
It is better to find a time after tonight to go to Tingwei Mansion to confess the crime of participating in the rebellion. You can enjoy such a feast for the last time tonight. After tonight,
Maybe you will spend the rest of your life in the prison of Tingtingwei Mansion, and there will be no banquet like this!"
Cao Shuang watched the farce between the "two dogs" in the hall and did not say anything. The ministers who had arrived early for the banquet also stopped chatting and watched the two dogs biting each other with interest.
Although they had heard about He Yan, Ding Mi and Ergou's personal grudges before, they had never seen this scene with their own eyes as exciting as this. Due to the fact that the master Cao Zhaobo was still sitting in the main seat,
No one dared to discuss it below, they just watched silently to see how Cao Zhaobo would respond next.
He Yan wanted to continue to defend himself, but Deng Yang, one of the "Three Dogs", hurriedly came out to smooth things over, "Tonight is a dinner party at the Prime Minister's Mansion. On such a festive occasion,
Yan Jing, Uncle Ping and you, please stop fooling around here like shrews in the market. Why don't you leave quickly and wait for the banquet to begin? Don't let the other ministers see your joke!"
Cao Shuang also coughed a few times in the main seat and signaled the two of them not to continue arguing, "Ahem, cough, cough, you two should stop arguing here today.
Just enjoy the banquet with peace of mind tonight, I already know everything about you two, and I will definitely give you a fair judgment someday."
"I see that everyone has almost arrived. Please take your seats. The banquet will begin soon. Please don't waste this rare and wonderful time together!"
After experiencing a small episode before the dinner, the dinner continued to return to normal. Beautiful maids began to rush into the banquet hall, placing delicious meats, vegetarian dishes, and fragrant dishes on each table.
of fine wine.
Cao Shuang said: "Your Majesty, please forget about the unpleasant incident, just drink and enjoy the food to your heart's content!"
At the climax of the banquet, the singers and dancers of the palace entered the hall and started a series of exquisite dance music in the center of the banquet hall.
However, some people are absent-minded and pour glass after glass of wine into their mouths at will. They are not satisfied with the taste and waste the wine and the delicious food.
Apart from He Yan and Ding Mi, those who were absent-minded were also trying to gain Cao Zhaobo's trust so that they could know themselves and the enemy in the future.
Zhen Wen, who defeated Cao Shuang's party from within and helped the Wei Dynasty, did not continue to pretend to be aloof. Instead, he came with all the courtiers to congratulate Cao Zhaobo on becoming the prime minister of Jin.
Although I didn't mean it, I still came. After all, it was the only way to get more useful information.
Zhen Wen also casually hid in the crowd, drinking wine, thinking about how to use the personal grudges of the "Taichung two dogs" to deal with Cao Shuang. It would be best if it worked, but if it didn't, it would be good to make Cao Shuang lose two arms.
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Most of the court officials came to support Prime Minister Cao, hoping to have a chance to rise to the top like the "Three Dogs of Taichung".
He Yan originally planned to take advantage of Cao Zhaobo's happiness tonight and ask for a higher official position from him, but because of Ding Mi's interference, he completely lost his mind...