There were still no big changes in the temples and localities. As always, Cao Cao's new policy encountered strong resistance at the beginning, not only in the temples, but also in the localities. In the localities, the squires,
The powerful, and even the officials, did not approve of the New Deal. Only counties and counties that actually implemented the New Deal were extremely rare.
Without the help of local officials, the New Deal would not be implemented at all.
Even if the soldiers were dispatched, it would be useless. After all, they did not do anything blatant. Most of them were passive and uncooperative, so the generals had no way to deal with them. Moreover, high-ranking officials such as prefects were not something that generals in the army could deal with privately.
, none of the three princes can do it, the emperor must speak in person. Such a situation is extremely difficult for Cao Cao.
Everyone thought that under such circumstances, Cao Cao would not be able to survive for long, but they did not expect that Cao Cao did not show any anger or impatience. In fact, there was no trace of fatigue on his face, and he was much more energetic than before! Every time he
I spend most of my time shutting myself up in my study, controlling the new policies implemented throughout the country, and solving the current difficulties accordingly.
The rest of the time, he wandered around Luoyang, from the countryside to street vendors, not knowing what he was talking about. In addition, every day, he would find time to go to the Literature Museum. His life was leisurely, but
This made the officials even more angry. In just three months, Cao Cao suffered six assassinations, which had already exceeded the record left by Wang Fu.
The emperor severely criticized Zhang He, and as a result, there were more guards following Cao Cao, not only the guards on the surface, but also the messengers in embroidered clothes secretly.
Cao Cao was sitting in the Reading Hall, holding a copy of "Political Commentary", frowning, thinking, this political treatise was left by Cui Gong. After his death, the emperor had someone copy it and put it in the Reading Hall.
, for people all over the world to watch. However, many ministers scorned this book, and they couldn't understand the meaning expressed by Cui Gong in the book, thinking it was all nonsense.
Cao Cao didn't think so. After occasionally flipping through it and reading a few pages, he became fascinated by it and almost forgot to return home. In this book, Cui Gong actually made a statement similar to the current New Deal. However, unlike Cao Cao,
Cui Gong was even more radical. Cao Cao just wanted to collect more taxes to prevent the wealthy families from encircling their land and expanding their family property. In Cao Cao's view, as long as the taxes exceeded the benefits, the wealthy families would not continue.
Expand production.
Cui Gongze proposed that the land sales system should be abolished and farmland should not be bought and sold!
When looking at Cui Gong's books, Cao Cao always sighed and regretted that he had not been able to talk to this Situ more. It was only after his death that he discovered this confidant.
"Mr. Cao, have you finished reading?"
Suddenly someone asked.
Cao Cao raised his head and saw a young man standing not far away. He looked very familiar. Cao Cao recalled his identity for a moment, looked around and replied in a low voice: "You want to read this book?
"
Sima Yi nodded. He had found this book first and read it for three days. When he was about to finish it, Cao Cao came. After he came, he never put it down again, and the entire reading
In the library, there is only one copy of "Political Commentary", but because this book was not favored by others, the remaining volumes were sent to other counties.
He waited for several days, but Cao Cao didn't finish reading it, and he didn't dare to take it for fear of offending this fierce man.
Today, he didn't read much about Cao Cao. He was thinking hard most of the time, and then he stepped forward to disturb him.
Cao Cao smiled and handed "Political Commentary" to him. Sima Yi bowed again and then returned to the side. He hurriedly opened the book and started reading. Cao Cao looked at his actions and smiled. Sima Fang did have some
He is a good son. He seems to be living in the Reading Hall. For so many days, he has been seen reading books every day. Not to mention anything else, with his perseverance and studiousness, he will be able to have great achievements in the future.
Great work!
Cao Cao thought to himself, then found "Qian Fu Lun" and continued reading.
The Reading Hall is divided into three floors. The outermost is where scholars and students study, the middle is where officials are, and the last is where all the officials in the court can stay. Cao Cao looked around, or
Because of the affairs in the court, all the officials in the court had no intention of coming to the Reading Hall. In the inner courtyard of Nuo University, there were only two people, myself and Sima Yi. Wait a minute, Sima Yi?
Cao Cao suddenly raised his head and looked at Sima Yi.
Sima Yi was immersed in books, unable to extricate himself, and did not feel Cao Cao's gaze at all.
When he saw the evening, he closed the book, stood up, and shrugged. After sitting for too long, his whole body was aching.
When he turned his head, he was startled. In front of him, Cao Cao was looking at him with a smile.
"Your cousin's name is Zhongda?"
"Exactly"
"Zhongda, what official position do you hold?"
"Back to Mr. Cao, I have not entered the official position."
"Then how did you get in here?"
"this"
Sima Yi was speechless, looked at Cao Cao, and said helplessly: "I hope you will forgive me!"
"Hahaha!" Cao Cao laughed, then suddenly stopped and looked around. He shouldn't laugh loudly here. He stopped, looked at Sima Yi, patted his shoulder, and said, "No need.
"So afraid", he added: "In the future, you can come in with me and come a few more times. In the future, when I am not around, the gatekeepers will not dare to embarrass you."
"Thank you, Mr. Cao!"
"Hey, it's okay, Zhongda. This "Political Commentary" has been despised by hundreds of officials and called nonsense. Why do you still read it?"
"Didn't Mr. Cao also read it?"
"I think it's because of the New Deal. Could it be that you are too?"
"I read it because I respect Mr. Cui."
"That's fine. What do you think of today's new policy?"
Sima Yi looked calm, cupped his hands and replied: "Mr. Cao, you are stupid. You spend all day studying in the library and rarely go out. Therefore, you don't know the affairs of the country and cannot answer. I hope you will forgive me, Mr. Cao!"
Cao Cao laughed, nodded, and did not ask any more questions. Sima Yi also breathed a sigh of relief. The Reading Hall was about to close. Cao Cao and Sima Yi were ready to leave. They walked out of the inner floor and came to the outer courtyard. Many
The scholars and scholars gathered together and were discussing in low voices. When they saw Cao Cao coming out, the outer courtyard suddenly became silent. In front of this important minister of the court, no one paid homage to him.
"Zhongda, I will use the suggestions you made today. Thank you very much. The New Deal needs the help of young scholars like you!" Cao Cao said and patted Sima Yi affectionately on the shoulder.
, and left the reading hall.
Sima Yi was stunned, watching Cao Cao walk away, then turned his head and looked at the scholars.
The scholars here looked at him secretly, and Sima Yi could faintly hear words such as "acting as a tiger's aid" and "traitor and scum".
Done!
Sima Yi hurriedly slipped out of the Reading Hall. He noticed that there seemed to be four or five people following him behind him, which made him even more uneasy. Why did Cao Cao frame him? Why did he act like this? Sima Yi thought, first of all, Cao Cao He has no grudge against himself, nor does he have any grudge against the Sima family. Back then, it was his own Ye Ye who arranged for him to become the Northern Lieutenant of Luoyang!
So, why does he treat himself like this?
Does he want himself to join him and become his helper?
Sima Yi thought and couldn't help but smile bitterly. In his opinion, the New Deal was bound to fail. Without him, there was too much resistance, and the New Deal was not perfect. It still had flaws and shortcomings. This could not be solved by soldiers. , in the future, the New Deal will not only fail to enrich the national treasury and suppress the big families, but may even cause the people to become poorer and the big families to become more powerful. In short, the New Deal is unreasonable!
He didn't want to get involved in this. Regardless of success or failure, ministers who participated in the innovation would not end well.
How can I decontaminate myself and protect myself?
If I write an essay now and scold Cao Cao, I can immediately clear up Cao Cao's slander. However, behind Cao Cao is the emperor. If I offend the emperor, isn't that asking for death? No matter whether the New Deal succeeds or not, the emperor will be the emperor. You can't make people angry, for fear that the New Deal will be defeated, and only Cao Cao will suffer in the end. No one will dare to blame the emperor.
Leaving Luoyang?
Maybe it's a good idea, but if you want to leave Luoyang, where will you go?
Alas, Lord Cao, Lord Cao, why is this happening?
I want to cry but have no tears!!
I will never go to the Reading Hall again. I don’t know what evil I have committed. Once I go to the Reading Hall, nothing good will happen.