A series of military victories greatly relieved the tension in the Jin Dynasty, so much so that Emperor Sima Zhong even wanted to hold a court meeting. However, there were not enough officials in Beijing and many people lost contact, so he finally gave up.
The Grand Governor Sima Yi did not want to hold a court meeting at this time.
If everything is stated openly, it is easy to cause disputes and twists and turns, and may lead to passiveness. It is better to ask questions in a small group in private. He makes suggestions, the emperor agrees, and the matter is settled.
Of course, you need to be summoned by the emperor to ask the right questions, it's not just something you think about. But this didn't matter to Sima Yi. No, Sima Zhong, who had just returned from the "imperial expedition" against Zhang Fang a few days ago, "took the initiative" to hold a question and answer meeting.
In addition to the emperor, the palace officials, and Sima Yi, there were also several assistants from the Changsha King/Taiwei/Grand Governor/Hussar General Shogunate: Sima Wang Hu, Liu Yan, Zuo Changshi Wang Ju, Wen Wen Du Xi, chief bookkeeper Zu Ti, etc. - Because he held many positions, Sima Yi had many names to be qualified to open a mansion, so he had multiple teams.
The meeting had been held for a while, and Du Xi spoke eloquently: "Liu Chen, the governor of Yongzhou, was originally a minister of the imperial court. He was loyal, brave and resolute. He had no choice but to surrender to the West. He thinks of your Majesty's kindness every day. Now we can send an envoy to the west. I met with Liu Chen secretly and issued an edict to order the counties in Guanxi to raise troops to attack Sima Yong, which might make Zhang Fang retreat."
The emperor Sima Zhong was in a state of wandering mind, with an expression of hopelessness. It's not his turn to make the decision anyway, so why bother pretending? Besides, he couldn't think clearly about national affairs, as if his brain was not strong enough - recently he had become the "First Warrior of the Jin Dynasty", and he could always be seen on the battlefields where the fighting was fiercest, and he would lead the king. The division turned defeat into victory and was extremely brave, even though it was forced.
Queen Yang Xianrong was even too lazy to talk nonsense.
She didn't have any good feelings for Sima Yi, and she still remembers the arrow that flew towards her. If it weren't for good luck, this would have faded away long ago. Not to mention, there is also the account of her father Yang Xuanzhi. Although the family members are vague, how could she not understand it!
But she was very careful to hide her emotions because she was afraid of death - Jian Nanfeng could die, but she, Yang Xianrong, couldn't?
"Your Majesty..." Sima Yi coughed and reminded.
He is only twenty-seven years old this year, an age when he is full of ambition and high spirits. If he was still a little depressed a while ago, with several consecutive big wins, he suddenly became more energetic and felt that he might have a chance to win this game.
He is a person with strong executive ability and can listen to opinions with an open mind. After his subordinates put forward a plan, he will go through it himself and do it if he thinks there is no problem. For example, he ordered the Kansai counties to raise troops to attack Sima Yong.
"Wang Sima's words make sense. Let the captain do what he wants." Sima Zhong came back to his senses, nodded and said.
Yang Xianrong glanced at her husband speechlessly.
The person who just spoke was Du Xi, the son of the famous general Du Yu, the prince of Changsha, not the Sima Wang Hu of the Taiwei Palace. Wang Hu, courtesy name Chuzhong, was born in Chenjun County. Now he is a popular figure in Beijing.
Du Xi and Wang Hu looked at each other and could see the embarrassment in each other's eyes.
"Your Majesty, you are wise." Sima Yi bowed and did not intend to correct anything.
After saying that, he gestured with his eyes again.
"Your Majesty, I heard that there are many thieves and bandits in the Jianghuai River and the people can't feel safe. Maybe we can call on the armies from Yang, Jing, and Henan provinces to attack them and set the rules straight." Wang Ju, Zuo Changshi of Changsha Palace, stepped forward and said.
"This matter..." Sima Zhong subconsciously looked at Sima Yi.
Sima Yi nodded slightly.
"Let Wang Qing preside over it," Sima Zhong said.
"I obey the order." Wang Ju bowed and stepped back.
Wang Ju has shown his face recently.
They used inferior troops to clear out the enemy forces in the south of the city. Although it was not the main battlefield, their performance was indeed good and received Sima Yi's attention.
The government officials considered that Luoyang alone was not enough to support the operation of the entire imperial court, and must rely on other states. It happened that Jing and Yang were troubled and difficult to pacify, so they decided to send their own people south to seize the opportunity to collect these territories and continue to provide Luoyang with supplies.
There was discussion and discussion, and finally Sima Yi Qiangang made an arbitrary decision and decided to send Wang Ju, his most trusted confidant, to the south. Now it was just a matter of going through the process - it was impossible for him to take away the soldiers, and there were not enough in Luoyang. Wang Ju can only rely on Wang Ju himself to quell the chaos by relying on the righteousness of the court. In fact, it is not easy.
After saying two things in a row, they were both done, and Sima Yi felt happy.
Taiwei Liu Yan observed the situation and joked: "The governor's successive victories have frightened the thieves. I heard that after the disastrous defeat of the thieves commander Lu Ji, his prestige was greatly damaged and no one listened to him anymore. There was also a rumor coming from Yecheng. , Lu Ji may be imprisoned."
Liu Yan, courtesy name Shiren, was born in Weichang, Zhongshan, and was the brother and son of Liu Kun.
The generals in Hebei were originally dissatisfied with Lu Ji, and after the disastrous defeat at Jianchun Gate, they no longer listened. Lu Ji is afraid that he won't be able to command many people now. For the next war, he can only rely on the Hebei generals to perform on their own until Sima Ying changes the coach.
Sima Yi pretended not to know and said in surprise: "Is this happening?"
"It's absolutely true." Liu Yan said with a smile: "Someone in Ye Mansion was ordered by the eunuch Meng Jiu to report the matter, saying that 'Ji had two intentions in Changsha'. Sima Ying suspected this and sent people to the army to investigate. Fan and others were recommended by Meng Jiu, and they pretended to be perjured and stood on Meng Jiu's side, which is really ridiculous. Although Sima Ying has not yet been deprived of the title of Lu Ji and his various posts, it is estimated that it will be soon."
Sima Yi laughed.
He laughed so freely that tears almost came out of his eyes, as if he was venting his emotions.
"This is all the fault of the Taiwei." Liu Yan looked solemn and said, "How could Lu Ji have ended up like this if he hadn't won consecutive victories?"
"This is all the fault of the Taiwei." All the staff said one after another.
Sima Zhong opened his mouth but said nothing.
Yang Xianrong had a decent smile on her face, as if she was happy along with her, but those who were familiar with her could find that there was no warmth in that smile.
"Eunuchs do bad things." Sima Yi slowly recovered his emotions, shook his head, and asked casually: "Why does Meng Jiu have trouble with Lu Ji?"
"Meng Jiu's brother Meng Chao had a rift with Lu Ji. He once robbed the execution ground in public, rescued soldiers who violated military discipline in his tent, and questioned Lu Ji whether he would become the governor." Liu Yan said: "After Chao returned to the camp, he was worried Lu Ji retaliated and wrote the matter in a letter and sent it to Yecheng. Meng Jiu read it and was shocked to hear that Chao disappeared in the formation a few days later, so he suspected it was a conspiracy."
"How did Meng Chao die?" Sima Yi looked at Wang Ju and asked.
The military reports he saw only vaguely mentioned that Wang Ju was fighting with thieves. Meng Chao panicked and was killed by Mi Huang, the governor of the Yue Prefecture. I didn't pay attention to it at the time, but now I think it's too simple.
Theoretically speaking, the area south of the city is under Wang Ju's control. There is no problem in saying that Meng Chao died at the hands of Wang Ju, but what about the details?
Wang Ju's heart trembled, and he immediately reported: "Lieutenant, after the battle of Jianchun Gate, the thieves were panicked and had no intention of fighting, so they retreated one after another. Mi Duhu led the crowd to pursue and killed Meng Chao at Pingchang Gate."
"Who killed him?" Sima Yi glared and asked, "I have met Mi Huang twice. He is an honest man with poor martial arts skills and cannot lead troops. Don't tell me that Mi Huang killed him with his own hands. Meng Chao, he doesn’t have the ability.”
Wang Ju had a slight drop of sweat on his forehead and said, "Shao Xun, the governor of Mi Huang's tent, received Meng Chao's head."
In fact, Shao Xun's name was originally in the military newspaper, but after reading it, Wang Ju got to know this person and learned that he was only sixteen years old and a soldier, so he decided to remove Shao Xun's name. .
Not many people objected to this matter, because everyone felt uncomfortable.
"Speak carefully, don't make false claims." Sima Yi said.
Wang Ju had no choice but to recount the battle process.
Sima Yi was stunned when he heard that Shao Xun dismounted and beheaded Meng Chao in front of thousands of enemy soldiers as if no one was watching.
Wang Hu and Zu Ti also raised their heads, quite shocked, but also a little fascinated.
Especially Wang Hu. Although he came from a noble family in a broad sense, he was born in a poor family. He had suffered a lot since he was a child. He didn't have much knowledge about the family. He thought he could make friends with Shao Xun.
It's a pity that that person is a general of the Yue family, but he can't recruit him, which makes Wei Wei feel a little regretful.
"Forgive me, Captain." Wang Ju lowered his head and said in fear.
Sima Yi looked at Wang Ju's gray temples, sighed secretly, and did not intend to go into details, and said: "Give Shao Xun gold and silk to show his merit."
"No." Wang Ju agreed immediately.
Sima Zhong's mouth was wide open, obviously he still hadn't recovered from Wang Ju's narration.
In front of so many enemies, he first fired three arrows in a row to scare away the frightened birds, and then took his head as if no one was watching. How could this man be so courageous?
Yang Xianrong sneered secretly.
That poor guy named Shao Xun probably had no background, not even a humble one.
so funny.
Sima Yi, your staff are all great and they are all gentlemen. With them helping you, you can definitely win, right?
Destroy it, she thought with some self-deprecation.
This court would only kill its own people. My father cooperated with Sima Yi wholeheartedly, but ended up "died of fear".
This court is only jealous of the virtuous and capable, does not reward meritorious deeds, and does not punish transgressions. They are all a bunch of wolves in human skin.
What is the difference between this court's return of courtesy and the destruction of music and shooting arrows at the emperor and queen, and Cheng Ji who killed the emperor in the street?
Destroy it, I'm tired, I don't want to continue acting here.
And that Shao Xun, hate the imperial court, hate Sima Yi, take revenge severely, goose goose.
"There is one last thing..." Sima Yi looked at the emperor and the empress and said, "Your Majesty still has to make a decision on the matter of peace."
"Ah? Oh! Make peace." Sima Zhong nodded and said: "It's time to make peace. We are fighting and killing, and no one is pounding rice anymore. What should we do? I don't want to eat minced meat anymore, and the corners of my mouth are blistered. , Alas. The Taiwei always has ideas, so I’ll leave this matter to you."
Sima Yi's forehead veins were exposed.
The staff all lowered their heads, wondering what they were thinking.
"I obey the decree." Sima Yi took a deep breath and said.
