Sitting in the study, Sima Yi spent every day with his wife and children, reading in the study, or feeding the fish in the backyard. His life was quite leisurely. Due to Sima Yi's recent decline, many of his friends have stopped interacting with him.
, Sima Yi saw this clearly. In the past, he was as famous as Zhuge Liang and the best pursuer of the three orders in the temple. Today, he has become a white man and lives in the inner house.
Most of the people in the Sima family were very anxious. Even Sima Fu went to Zhuge Mansion many times, wanting to get some information from Zhuge Liang to see when his brother would take up an official position. Sima Fu knew that his brother was very talented.
Although he is not as talented as Zhuge Gong, compared to a fool like himself, his brother's talents are not average. It is really a big man's misfortune that such talents cannot be reused.
But every time he went to Zhuge's mansion, Zhuge Liang could only express his helplessness. He knew Sima Yi's talent, but everything depended on the emperor's will. The emperor did not use his idea. Even if Zhuge Liang wanted to help him, what could he do?
Woolen cloth?
In these days, he would often mention Sima Yi around the emperor, but the emperor always had no intention of talking about this person. Whenever the topic came to Sima Yi, the emperor would avoid talking about it, and Zhuge Liang could only sigh, helpless.
But it is always these people who are anxious. As the person involved, Sima Yi does not seem to be dissatisfied at all about this. He is extremely happy every day, with a smile on his face, holding the child in his arms, accompanying his wife, and chatting about the past.
As for those anecdotes, when the child grabbed his beard and wouldn't let go, he was not angry and laughed loudly. He said that his son would be able to do great things in the future.
His wife asked him why he was so sure. Sima Yi always smiled lightly, because he is my son.
Sima Fu often came to disturb his leisure, and it was not just Sima Fu. Sima Yi's elder brother, several younger brothers, and even nephews would come to disturb his life. His words were full of worries about his future.
, they seemed to feel sorry for Sima Yi being dismissed from his post and arriving at home, even though Sima Yi behaved very calmly and dismissed it.
"Brother! Brother!" Sima Fu shouted happily and rushed into the courtyard. Sima Yi turned around, holding the child in his arms, and his wife was standing beside him. The two were about to say goodbye when they saw Sima Yi following him.
Another person behind Fu, wearing a conspicuous official robe, walked into his house boldly. Sima Yi looked at his wife beside him, who held the child in his arms and left the place.
Sima Yi slowly stood up and bowed to the temple official, "Meet Zhuge Linggong."
Zhuge Liang looked at his friend in front of him. He was very respectful. He was wearing a white robe and a Confucian crown. He looked like a great scholar. After not seeing him for a long time, his condition seemed to have improved, his face was no longer pale, and he was in high spirits.
, with an aloof temperament, Zhuge Liang couldn't help but sigh in admiration, and did not help Sima Yi in front of him, but just smiled and said: "There is no one in private, Zhongda should not do this..."
After saying that, he casually sat on a chair beside him. Sima Fu stood behind him happily. It was not that he was rude, but he and Sima Yi had known each other for decades. Although they often had disputes,
But they are still old friends who have known each other for a long time. In private, there is really no need to be so polite. However, when Zhuge Liang sat down, he was surprised to find that Sima Yi still maintained his posture of saluting and remained motionless.
Zhuge Liang only felt that there were thorns growing on the chair. He jumped up and his expression was no longer so casual. He hurriedly stepped forward and helped Sima Yi up. He frowned and looked at the strange old friend in front of him, Sima Yi.
Standing in front of him respectfully, he was helped up by Zhuge Liang and just thanked him. After Zhuge Liang sat down, he carefully sat in front of him.
Sitting on the chair, Zhuge Liang felt a little uncomfortable, as if something was wrong?
"Zhongda? How are you doing these days?"
"Thank you for the public relations photo, it's not bad."
"Well... During this period, after the law was implemented, the results were still very good." Zhuge Liang said, Sima Yi nodded, but there was no curiosity at all, and Zhuge Liang couldn't continue to talk, just chatting.
After a moment, both of them fell silent. There was nothing more to say. Sima Fu looked at them in surprise, especially his brother.
He remembered that his brother had always looked down upon Zhuge Linggong and always wanted to compete with him. For some reason, he was now so respectful and cautious, completely unlike the usual Sima Yi.
Seeing this unusual silence, Sima Fu had no choice but to say: "Brother, there is good news for Duke Zhuge's visit this time. Your Majesty will use you..." As he said this, he looked aside.
Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang said: "Zhongda, Xun Linggong proposed the policy of dividing the regions, so a capable minister is needed to inspect various places... The main thing is..."
"I'm afraid I can't help..." Sima Yi suddenly interrupted Zhuge Liang's words. Zhuge Liang was stunned, raised his head, and looked at him, "Why? This is a good opportunity. Your Majesty is going to do it again."
Don’t worry if I reuse you, I will definitely not take any of your merits, and I will report it to the emperor truthfully."
"Zhuge Linggong, there is no need to say more. I know everything you said, and I also believe in your character. However, I am not inferior to others. Now that I am staying at home, I am used to this kind of leisurely life. Xiang
Comparatively speaking, this kind of life is more suitable for me... Busy in front of papers all day long, that is not what I long for. What I want now is to stay at home, read books, play the piano, and spend this life.
That’s enough.”
Sima Fu was shocked and said hurriedly: "Brother! What are you talking about? You are very talented..."
Sima Yi half-closed his eyes, lowered his head, and said nothing.
Sima Fu was about to say something when Zhuge Liang suddenly said: "Shuda, please go out and I'll have a chat with your brother alone..." Sima Fu sighed helplessly, looked at his brother with some worry, and thought
He wanted to tell me something, but he didn't say anything, so he left the place. The wind gently blew through the flowers and plants on the side, and also caused a few ripples on the pond.
There were only two of them left in Nuo Da's courtyard, and they were silent for a long time.
"Zhongda, are you really unwilling to help me?"
"This kind of life is more suitable for me now. I hope your Majesty will not make trouble for the common people again..." Sima Yi said, stood up and bowed again. Suddenly, Zhuge Liang felt a little irritated, frowned and asked: "
Are you dissatisfied because of the emperor's punishment? Or are you angry because I served as the third commander?"
"Grass people don't dare...Grass people don't dare."
"You...Zhongda, don't do this. We both know that the emperor values us very much. You have great talents. In many aspects, I can't compare with you. The two of us should work together for
Serving the great man and serving the emperor, how can you back down? Although the emperor is punishing you, he never blames you. He just wants you to return to Luoyang and help me formulate laws..."
Sima Yi remained speechless, just lowered his head and said nothing.
"This is not to ask you to be transferred outside. This is His Majesty giving you an opportunity to perform meritorious service. He wants you to march into the center of the temple in a fair and honest manner..."
"No..." Sima Yi shook his head, raised his head, and looked at Zhuge Liang in front of him. There was some mockery in his eyes, "The center of the temple? No, no, how can I enter the center of the temple? Zhuge Linggong
???", Sima Yi stood up, his forehead was covered with veins, and his eyes were a little red. He gritted his teeth and said word by word: "Why??"
"You and I have been with the Emperor since childhood and grew up together. Why is it that you are the only one who has gained His Majesty's trust? Why do I have to be on guard and targeted everywhere? Hmm? You tell me
??”
"No one has ever targeted you... His Majesty also trusts you..."
"No, no, your majesty liked me very much at first. He even got closer to me and had a closer relationship. However, shortly after Yuan Zi passed away, your majesty changed. He was no longer close to me.
I can see the wariness in his eyes. For decades, I have devoted myself to assisting Your Majesty and serving the great man. I have done better than you in everything. Why, in the emperor's heart, am I not as good as you??"
Sima Yi's eyes widened, his expression ferocious, and he glared at Zhuge Liang in front of him.
"I always thought that I would be a minister and I would compete with you in the temple. But... I now find that that is impossible. Your Majesty has never trusted me and will not reuse me..."
"That's enough!" Zhuge Liang stood up and said angrily: "That's nonsense. If you hadn't colluded with officials in Yanzhou, would you have been punished like this? It's all your fault!"
"Ah?? You still have the nerve to mention this matter??" Sima Yi suddenly laughed. He looked at Zhuge Liang in front of him and said: "When we governed Jingzhou, you had the entire Nanjun under your command, from the prefect to the head of the district.
They are all your people, even the navy generals were promoted by you. You are telling me that you colluded with officials?? Could it be that I did more than you did??Hmm??I don’t let the people under my command listen to me.
, do you want them to be disobedient?!"
Zhuge Liang was stunned for a moment, watching Sima Yi vent his anger, but never said a word. After a long silence, Zhuge Liang finally said: "Perhaps, because I am a close relative of the emperor, he treats me more preferentially.
However, this does not mean that the Emperor does not trust you. You know His Majesty, and you should know... His Majesty is young and alone, so he is suspicious and sensitive..."
"Don't worry, I won't tell His Majesty what you said. It's a capital crime to criticize the Emperor with his personal opinions. This is a law that you and I personally formulated... I will go to Houde Hall now.
, Do you want me to help you carry a message for His Majesty?" Zhuge Liang asked seriously.
Sima Yi looked at him blankly, tears suddenly flowing from his eyes.
"If you can, go to Houde Hall and help me ask the Emperor...ask His Majesty."