Jia Xu, who had all white hair and beard, held the letter in his hand and his eyes were very close to the letter, otherwise he would not be able to see the words clearly. This was a letter from Luoyang that the postman had just given to him.
, the soldiers at the post station did not know who wrote it. Jia Xu got the letter. Although he was a little curious, he did not rush to read it. Instead, he arranged the political affairs for the next period of time and stayed until evening.
After returning to the study, he dug out this letter.
"I have heard about the virtuous Duke Jia for a long time, but it is a pity that I can't see him. Nowadays, there are not many virtuous ministers like Gong Jia inside and outside the temple. People's hearts are corrupt, traitors are everywhere, and the ancient customs are not here..." Reading the letter, Jia Gong
Xu's forehead kept beating. He was a little confused. Who wrote this? Is it praising himself or hurting himself?? Jia Xu was very confused. He knew what his reputation was like in Luoyang.
Why did you suddenly become a model and a virtuous and famous minister in the world?
If I can be considered a virtuous person now, then how corrupt are Luoyang’s ministers now!!
Jia Xu thought about it and couldn't help but continue reading, "The position of farmer is for the sake of the country's farmers and mulberry trees. Now there is a vacancy and no one can take up the position. The importance of farmers and mulberry trees in the country really worries me...
." Seeing this, Jia Xu trembled. He didn't understand why. This was the letter written to him that day. Jia Xu read the letter carefully, put it on the desk, and sighed helplessly.
.
I am already hiding in Xizhou, why would anyone still think of me?
The emperor wrote this letter with a very clear meaning. He wanted to invite Jia Xu back to Luoyang to take up the post of agriculture minister. However, this letter was really weird. The emperor's words were all full of respect for him.
, as well as respect for his own noble morality. If it is said that he is valued, Jia Xu can understand it, but what is the situation of this virtue? No matter how the emperor looks at it, it seems to be a bit threatening...
Jia Xu closed his eyes and thought seriously.
Anyway, I will never do the job of serving as a farmer in Luoyang this time. I finally escaped from Luoyang and served as the governor here. No one can threaten me. I spend the whole day reading and eating.
Eating meat and drinking wine can be said to be leisurely and contented. You will only go back unless you are stupid. How wonderful it is here. When you return to Luoyang, you are busy every day. Look at those so-called important officials in the temple. Who is alive today?
With the intention of not going back even if he beat me to death, Jia Xu began to think about how to refuse the emperor's edict.
Although the emperor had just ascended the throne, Jia Xu still knew very well that this emperor was definitely not easy to deal with, even more difficult to deal with than Emperor Xiaoxian. Emperor Xiaoxian looked violent and angry, but was actually very serious.
Feelings, whether for family members or for one's own ministers, are different for this famous benevolent emperor. This emperor is very similar to Emperor Xiaokang, but he is younger and not as scheming.
But even so, Jia Xu did not dare to underestimate him. If he refused forcefully, he would be able to see the embroidered clothes soon. He was a minister. If he resisted the decree and refused to return to Luoyang, it would be wrong no matter what.
For a big event, perhaps Zhang Liao, who was heading west, would immediately change direction and tie himself up to meet the emperor. After thinking about it, Jia Xu still felt a headache. How should he refuse?
After thinking for a long time, Jia Xu decided not to take the risk. If this was the emperor's temptation and he stayed in Xizhou without returning, he might arouse the emperor's vigilance. After all, he was different from those in the temple. He was a local official and could not resist.
When the edict is very dangerous, you still have to go back. However, after you go back, you have to think of a way. You must not stay in Luoyang...
.....
But at this moment, the Xun Mansion received an uninvited guest.
Xun Yu was sitting in the guest room, tasting the good tea on the desk beside him. He squinted his eyes and looked at Sima Yi in front of him. Sima Yi was sitting in front of him with a solemn expression. Xun Yu took another sip of tea, then laughed and asked
"So Zhongda suspects that I sent someone to kill Duke Yuan??" Sima Yi shook his head and said: "I have never said so, but there are some strange things in the case that require Duke Xun's help.
"
Xun Yu put down the tea, looked at Sima Yi, and said: "Just ask..." Xun Yu was also gentle. If it were another minister, if Sima Yi dared to doubt, he would have been kicked out. Sima Yi looked at him solemnly.
Xun Yu in front of him asked: "Mr. Xun, on the evening of April 18th, I wonder where Mr. Xun is?"
I still admire Yuan Shao and don't want to be rude to him.
Xun Yu said seriously: "Since March, I have been in the Houde Hall, busy reviewing the government orders of various places. I can't return to the mansion until around midnight every day. Before midnight, I have to go to the Houde Hall again.
, Your Majesty can vouch for me on this... Zhongda, I am really curious, how could you come to suspect me?"
"I have evidence..." Sima Yi squinted his eyes and said: "When I was examining many of Tingwei's soldiers, I finally caught the poisoned soldier. This guy is now in my hands. According to his testimony,
He was ordered by the Xun family to do such evil things!!" Sima Yi said solemnly, Xun Yu's eyes widened, he thought for a moment, stood up, and asked: "Maybe let me face that soldier face to face
Let’s talk?”
Sima Yi shook his head and said: "Please forgive Mr. Xun, I will not let him meet others until the matter is investigated clearly..."
Xun Yu nodded and said solemnly: "Zhongda, you can rest assured. If this matter is really related to someone from our Xun family, I will never cover it up. No matter who, dare to harm our Xun family."
In the name of loyalty, I will not let go of anyone who murders a minister..." Xun Yu said, walked out of the door, looked at the servants, and shouted: "General Xun Jiazi is still in Luoyang.
Call me all over!!!”
The servant heard this and walked out quickly.
Sima Yi looked at him, frowned, and said: "Mr. Xun, this matter involves more than just you and the Xun family. This matter cannot be disclosed to anyone..."
"I see...."
Sima Yi was chatting with Xun Yu when he heard a report from a servant that someone was outside the house and wanted to see Sima Yi in an urgent matter. Sima Yi heard this and quickly let him in. The person who came was a soldier. The soldier came to Sima Yi in a panic.
Next to him, he whispered: "Sima Gong, the soldier of the Tingwei is dead. He was also poisoned just now..." His voice was very low, but Xun Yu on the side could still hear it.
Sima Yi's eyes widened and he turned his head to stare at Xun Yu.
"It's not even half an hour since you told me this...I've been here all the time...What do you think I'm doing?" Xun Yu asked displeasedly, and Sima Yi sighed helplessly and said: "I If you have something important, go ahead!!" After saying that, he ignored Xun Yu and immediately left here in a hurry with his soldiers.
Watching Sima Yi leave, Xun Yu vaguely felt that something was not right. He frowned and sat beside the papers. He felt that Sima Yi seemed to be acting in front of him, and something was always wrong. He thought for a moment, raised his head, He looked in the direction of the palace, thoughtfully. Just as he was thinking, he saw someone hurriedly walking in. It was Xun Ji.
Xun Ji now serves as the Luoyang Order, which is considered a relatively important position.
"I wonder what you have to do to find me?" Come on, you go find Liu Ba later, and in the name of the Xun family, help some...Give me all the real estate under my name, and try to arrange for a few more people to join the relief station. No matter how big or small the official position is, give them orders and let them They are doing their best to help Jimintai..."
"Ah??" Xun Ji was a little surprised. He widened his eyes and asked, "Sir, our Xun family is the family that has contributed the most to Jimin Taiwan. Why do we do this?"
Xun You frowned and said displeasedly: "Go if you are asked to go. Yuan Sikong is no longer here. It is up to us to lead the great clans in the world, do good deeds, and be loyal and righteous..."
Xun Ji was still a little confused, nodded, and then left.
After seeing Xun Ji off, Xun Yu sighed and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty... I can only help so much..."
But after Sima Yi left the Xun family, he did not rush to Tingwei. Instead, he went to the mansions of Zhuge, Yang, and Cao, the principals of the big families, and found many people. Their words were ordinary, and he spent a whole day in this way. , Sima Yi just walked towards Tingwei, but on the way, the soldier was following him with some doubts. He didn't know why Sima Jun asked him to run around with him, and he always repeated the same sentence. .
Sima Yi did not give any explanation. As he walked on the road, Sima Yi said slowly: "You keep these things in your belly. I don't want to silence you for such things. If you don't want to die, just remember What should be said and what should not be said..." He slowly turned around, stared at the trembling soldier behind him, smiled, and said: "Go back..."
"Here you go!!"
Watching him walk away, Sima Yi continued walking. He did not ride in a car or ride a horse. He walked toward his mansion on foot. He walked very slowly and looked at the surrounding situation. He didn't know whether the soldiers of the imperial court were poisoned and then died. Of course, they were all lies made up by him, and his purpose for doing this was also very simple. Everyone was taboo about trying to scare snakes, but he just wanted to scare these poisonous snakes and wave the big stick with all his strength...
Now, he seems to be fighting with himself, taking on the identity of Tingwei and the big clan, constantly thinking about how to target the big clan, and breaking the situation he has set up as a noble family. It seems that there is something An invisible hand is fighting with Sima Yi. The force is not small, and the fight is going back and forth. Of course, they don't know who is fighting with Sima Yi, but they will definitely be afraid...
As long as you are afraid, it will be easier for you to handle the next step.
The only ones that Sima Yi found difficult to deal with were Xun Yu and Zhuge Liang. Xun Yu may have seen through it. After he visited him, he did not send anyone to inquire about the situation, nor did he even make any arrangements. However, fortunately, he was
The emperor's die-hard loyalist, most of the emperor's words in the temple were proposed by Xun Yu on his behalf. Sima Yi, the emperor's closest confidant, believed that even if he saw through it, he would not come forward to undermine it.
However, Zhuge Liang will be difficult to deal with. Fortunately, the Zhuge family is not huge. There are only three brothers. They are not a big family that needs to be frightened by themselves. Perhaps, they can let him help them...