Sima Fu didn't know what his brother and Duke Zhuge were talking about. He stood at the door and was waiting when he saw Zhuge Liang walking out in a hurry. Zhuge Liang briefly explained a few words to Sima Fu and left in a hurry. Sima Fu sighed.
With a cry, he knew that his brother's future might be over. He could see that Zhuge Gong didn't look good, and the two of them probably had a big quarrel.
He was about to walk in, but suddenly a servant stood in front of him and said with a wry smile: "The master of the house has an order not to see guests..."
"You..." Sima Fu was furious and immediately wanted to scold him. How could he be considered a guest? However, after thinking for a moment, he calmed down and left without saying a word.
In the Houde Hall, Liu Xi looked gloomy as he listened to Zhuge Liang's report.
"Is he really that verbal?"
"Exactly."
"What kind of sin is it for a person below to offend a superior and to criticize a superior?" Liu Xi asked angrily. Zhuge Liang was stunned and said, "Your Majesty, this is a capital crime."
"Okay, here comes someone!" Just as Liu Xi spoke, Zhuge Liang suddenly bowed in front of him, "Your Majesty, you can't!" Liu Xi looked at Zhuge Liang in front of him and squinted his eyes, "Why not? Why?
, I still can’t cure his sin?”
"Zhongda has done nothing wrong in his life. He has been serving the Han Dynasty for decades and has made countless contributions... the least of which is death." Zhuge Liang said hurriedly. He did not like Sima Yi's temperament. He was a
An extremely selfish person, but even if you don't like him, you can't erase his achievements over the years. Besides, he didn't make any big mistakes. It would be inappropriate if he was executed just for a few complaints.
After Zhuge Liang persuaded him for a long time, the emperor finally calmed down and said: "What are you afraid of? I don't want to order his execution. I just want to have a talk with him and send someone to pick him up..."
"I see, I'm overly worried." Zhuge Liang said, but the emperor didn't tell the truth. Just now, he saw the emperor's murderous intention, and he was afraid that Zhongda would die if he was a little later.
However, of course, these words cannot be said. They can only know in their hearts. Liu Xi thought for a moment and then said: "Kong Ming, you'd better continue to take care of important things. I want to see Zhongda in person. Don't worry.
Come on, he will definitely take care of the partition."
Only then did Zhuge Liang feel relieved. He knew the emperor very well and the emperor loved talents. As long as Zhongda could still be used, the emperor would not kill him easily. He just hoped that when the two met later, Zhongda would not commit the same crime.
Damn it, if he was talking nonsense like that, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to save his life. Zhuge Liang didn't persuade him any more. He just made some new suggestions on the divide and conquer strategy, chatted for a while, and then left.
Subsequently, Huangmen also set out from Houde Hall and went to Sima's mansion.
This time, the servants could not stop him and hurriedly got out of the way. Soon after, Sima Yi got on the carriage and drove towards Houde Hall. Sitting in the carriage, Sima Yi looked a little happy. He was at home all day.
He was really tired of living like this with nothing to do. He originally wanted to get used to such a life, and it would be best to spend his life like this. However, when he saw the official robes Zhuge Liang was wearing, he still couldn't bear it.
live.
This was probably the first time in his life that Sima Yi had lost his composure and been so angry. After venting his anger, he suddenly felt regretful as he watched Zhuge Liang leave. Will his words bring disaster to himself and his family?
?Why would a steady person like me do such an unwise thing this time?
He had been cautious all his life and refused to be stained by the slightest mud. He was completely different from the bold Zhuge Liang. However, despite this, he still could not be reused by the emperor. This made him very confused and he could not figure it out. Is it just because Zhuge Liang is a relative? However, shouldn’t being a relative be subject to more severe restrictions?
After getting off the carriage, Huangmen took him to the Hall of Houde. Walking on the road, Sima Yi thought about countermeasures. It can be said that his previous words were a bit disrespectful. If the emperor wanted to punish himself, he could not explain it at all. Forget it, since everything has been said, let's just not evade. If His Majesty wants to punish me, just ask for mercy for my family, as long as I can keep them safe.
The emperor is still kind and will not involve his family because of these things.
Sima Yi was thinking about this in his heart and walked into the Hall of Houde. Liu Xi lowered his head and closed his eyes. After Sima Yi walked in, Huangmen left. There were only two of them left in the entire hall, Liu Xi. Sima Yi did not speak, and Sima Yi did not dare to speak. He kept his posture of worshiping, and the atmosphere was somewhat silent.
Liu Xi slowly opened his eyes and looked at Sima Yi in front of him, "Are you here?"
"The guilty minister pays homage to your majesty!" Sima Yi then hurriedly bowed to the emperor again. Liu Xi just waved his hand casually and said: "Okay, just get up and sit over here..." Sima Yi walked slowly away When he arrived in front of the emperor, he sat down carefully. Liu Xi looked at him and said, "It seems that you have been doing well these days. You are full of energy..."
"it's not true."
"Does that mean you're having a bad time?"
Sima Yi did not answer.
"What, I heard from Kong Ming, how dissatisfied are you with me? Do you think you have neglected your talent?" Liu Xi asked coldly. Sima Yi suddenly felt horrified, his back went cold, and he felt extremely regretful. He had endured it all his life, why didn't he? Can he endure it until the end? He trembled a little and said: "I dare not... It's my fault... I..."
"Okay... I just want to ask you, do you really think so?" Liu Xi interrupted his confession and asked directly, staring at Sima Yi in front of him with sharp eyes.
Sima Yi's face turned red, and he suddenly raised his head, "Your Majesty... I really think so... I don't know what mistake I made... Why does your Majesty favor his Zhuge villager so much, but treats me so much?" Such cruelty...I have been serving the Han Dynasty for more than twenty years and have known His Majesty for more than thirty years. Why did I end up in a white body..."
"I know that I am disrespectful to Your Majesty. If Your Majesty wants to severely punish me, I will have no complaints. I just hope that Your Majesty can let my family go..."
As Sima Yi said this, he bowed to the emperor again and lowered his head.
Liu Xi was stunned at this moment. He looked at Sima Yi in front of him. He was stunned for a long time before he laughed and said, "Zhongda, do you think I am wary of you everywhere? Yes, you are right. I am indeed so. Yes, but do you know why?"
"I don't know!"
"Because your clan, Kong Ming's lineage, only has three people, including children, there are only six people, but as for you, your clan has more than forty people, and they are all serving as officials everywhere. But it makes me even more uneasy than the Yuan family in the past. When the Yuan family was at its most powerful, there were only a dozen officials. What about your family?"
"Is it just because of the clan? But Xun Linggong's clan power is also huge..." Sima Yi hurriedly defended.
"Yes, it's not just about the clan, but also your temperament. You are too cautious in doing things. Since you told the truth in front of me, I will not lie to you. I will tell you the truth directly. Whatever your hobbies, you should keep yourself clean and never make any mistakes. This is what I am afraid of. As a minister, sometimes you cannot be too perfect. What do you think?" Liu Xi suddenly asked.
Sima Yi's eyes widened and he was stunned. Is it just because he was too cautious and never left any clues?
Seeing that Sima Yi could no longer speak, Liu Xi said coldly: "Sima Yi, the guilty minister, obeys the order!"
"I'm here!"
"You are treasonous and dishonest. You have offended those below and criticized your superiors. I will punish you now and demote you to a prisoner and serve in prison for life!" Liu Xi said coldly.
"I'm... at your service!" Sima Yi said, bowed to the emperor, closed his eyes, and waited for the soldiers to take him away.
"But... the queen is pregnant, I am very happy, and decided to grant amnesty to the world... The guilty minister Sima Yi, you have been pardoned by me... I appoint you as Minister Zuocheng... Now, go to Zhuge Liang and execute it Partition!" Liu Xi said again.
"Huh??", Sima Yi raised his head and looked at the emperor in front of him. His mind was blank. He was stunned for a moment, and then he hurriedly saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty!!", his words were already trembling, and tears were shed. The feeling of crawling out of despair in his eyes was really exciting. Liu Xi laughed, walked forward and helped him up.
"Zhongda, today you can express your dissatisfaction with me in front of me. Now I have a handle on you. In the future, if you dare to disobey my order, I will immediately regret it. , let you be a prisoner again!" Liu Xi said, but it was a joke. Sima Yi grinned, "I must remember this, I am confused. It seems that I should have said these words earlier. ..."
"Hahaha! You guy!" Liu Xi punched Sima Yi, and the relationship between the two people seemed to have returned to the past, that of the prince and his counselor. At this time, Sima Yi just came back to his senses and hurriedly said: "Return I have never congratulated Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty!"
This was of course congratulations for the new member of the royal family. Liu Xi was also very happy. He laughed and suddenly asked: "I heard that your brother Sima Fu has a son named Sima Wang. He entered the military academy this year and his grades are quite good." nice..."
"Indeed, my nephew is quite talented in this area..." Sima Yi said, then asked: "Why did your Majesty mention him?"
"My sister, Princess Changling, has also reached the age of marriage. I am looking for a good son-in-law for her." Liu Xi said seriously. Sima Yi nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Your Majesty, this person No, he is stingy and has bad character. I think Xun Shen, the son of Xun Shangshu, is smart and his moral character is not inferior to that of his father. He would make a good son-in-law."
Sima Yi said seriously. This time, Liu Xi was a little surprised. Logically speaking, marrying the royal family was such a good opportunity. Sima Yi knew how much favor Zhuge Liang received after marrying Princess Raoyang. But he actually tried to dissuade him? Liu Xi thought, but then smiled, "Okay, since it is what Zhongda said, I will find a time to meet this Xun Shen."