"Your Majesty, Taichang is ill and cannot come to greet you. Please do not blame me."
Hua Biao grimaced and blocked the door of the mansion. Looking at Cao Mao in front of him, he felt very sad and angry.
If I had known better, I wouldn't have taken this job.
I thought I could get to the next level, but who would have thought that this countryman could be such a troublemaker.
Wang Su was on the good side. As soon as he closed the door to the inner room, he said that he was not feeling well and was waiting for the general's order. Then Zheng Miao went into the inner room in the name of taking care of Wang Su, leaving all the bad things outside to him. Let him handle it.
Cao Mao suddenly paid a visit and said he was here to meet some wise men from the temple.
But the general's order had not yet been issued, so how could Wang Su dare to see him?
What if he causes something else to happen to him?
Since ancient times, supporting the emperor has been a quick way to get promoted. If you welcome the emperor to the capital, you can be granted a title and a city.
Therefore, Sima asked his die-hard ally Wang Su to take Zheng Miao, who was highly appreciated by Sima, to welcome the new emperor.
As for Huabiao, he went there at his own request.
Master Sima despised him very much, thinking that he had no talent and was a vain person, but because he had a good father, he let him follow him.
But none of the three people in this group thought that this support would become so complicated.
Wang Su cherished his reputation and was unwilling to cause any trouble. Zheng Miao was also well protected by him.
The last one to be pushed out was Huabiao.
Looking at the complicated-looking waiter in front of him, Cao Mao took his hand enthusiastically.
"It's okay, it's okay. It's great to meet you! Among the angels, princes are virtuous, Duke Zheng is the most talented, and you are both!"
"I have been in love with you for a long time!"
Hua Biao suddenly became cautious, "Your Majesty, you are so flattering! Is there any reason for a minister to make friends with you?"
"Haha, you don't know something. The Fang Fu Ling of my mansion has admired the Marquis Jing of Anle Township since he was a child. He often takes him as his role model and vows to imitate him. I studied under him, so I know your identity. After that, I had the idea of making friends.”
Hua Biao breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is surrounded by many virtuous people, which is really a blessing to the Wei Dynasty!"
Cao Mao grabbed him directly, "Since I'm not allowed to enter the house, let's find a restaurant and have a good chat. I'm a little confused and I hope you can solve it for me!"
Cao Mao didn't give the other party a chance to refuse at all, so he pulled him and left.
The two soon arrived at a restaurant in the county.
The store owner was very polite and brought all the signature dishes.
Hua Biao's thoughts were not on these meals at all.
Cao Mao asked at this moment: "Hua Jun, I haven't ascended the throne as emperor yet, why do you all call me your majesty?"
"The general has an order for us to come and greet His Majesty."
Hua Biao answered truthfully.
This is also a disguised expression of one's position. It is not Cao Mao who has the final say whether he should be emperor or not, but Sima Shi. Sima Shi asked them to pick up the emperor, so Cao Mao is their majesty.
This is not respect for Cao Mao, but obedience to Master Sima.
Cao Mao nodded and immediately started asking again.
Contrary to what Hua Biao thought, Cao Mao did not ask sensitive questions, but simply asked about his father's life.
"I heard that Marquis Jing was an honest man. Emperor Wen rewarded him with money, but he didn't want any of it. He lived in poverty. Emperor Wen rewarded him with beauties. He accepted them, then released them and let them go out to get married. This is all is that true?"
"of course it's true!"
When Hua Biao mentioned his father, he immediately started chatting. He became more and more excited as he talked.
Different from the flattering villain in the interpretation, Hua Xin in history was a very talented minister. He assisted the king together with Wang Lang and made great contributions to pacifying and revitalizing the north.
Cao Mao invited him to drink again.
After just chatting for a while, Huabiao actually felt like he had met a close friend.
Over the years, Hua Biao's life has not been easy. When he was young and had just been crowned, he became a servant because of his father, and then... until now.
After his father's death, those who usually respected him became indifferent.
And he didn't hug Sima's thigh in time like Wang Su did.
This made his position in the temple very embarrassing, and he himself had no talents. Hua Xin was known for being honest and not averse to party strife, and he did not leave any disciples or officials for his son.
After his father's death, it was the first time that he felt so respected and valued by a noble person.
Cao Mao listened to his words and was very surprised and asked: "Hua Jun is so talented. He joined the Huangmen at 20 and moved to the imperial court. Why can't he inherit your father's mantle?"
A hint of anger suddenly appeared on Hua Biao's face, "It's not that I didn't give birth to a good daughter..."
Halfway through what he said, Hua Biao suddenly woke up and quickly shut his mouth.
Cao Mao suddenly frowned and slammed the wooden case in front of him.
"This is all because that King Qi has no virtue!!"
"The King of Qi actually doesn't use such a wise and talented person like you! The King of Qi has brought disaster to the country and the people. He does not know what is good and what is good, and he has left virtuous people in the wild, which has really damaged our country, the Wei Dynasty!!"
Hearing Cao Mao suddenly yelling at Cao Fang, Hua Biao was also stunned. However, if the clan dared to curse like this, he naturally did not dare.
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry... In fact, I don't have much talent."
Cao Mao held his hand again and said, "You can say good things about a king as stupid as King Qi, which shows that you are a real talent! But don't worry!"
"In a few days, the wisest King Pengcheng in the clan will inherit the throne!"
"The King of Pengcheng is different from the King of Qi. He is a talented person known to the world, with high moral standards and a sage like Yao and Shun. When he becomes emperor, can he not promote talented people like you?!"
Cao Mao happily patted Hua Biao on the shoulder.
Hua Biao's face was dull.
"Actually, if you ask me, there may be some problems with the temple's policies."
"There are so many talented people today. The talented people in the whole world are no longer comparable to those of the Han Dynasty. The talented people in Wei State are as numerous as the stars in the sky, but our official positions are not much different from those of the Han Dynasty. This is why As a result, there are many talented people in the wild."
"When the wise King Pengcheng ascends the throne, I will definitely write a letter to advise him, create more official positions, and open up virtuous paths so that all the wise people in the world can assist the emperor. If all the wise people in the world can gather in the temple, why not worry about the great Wei Dynasty? Are you excited?!"
Hua Biao's eyes lit up, "Your Majesty is right!"
"Yes, since ancient times, emperors who can achieve great things are surrounded by countless talents to assist them. The more talents there are, the stronger the country's strength. This is an unchanging truth!"
Cao Mao hurriedly nodded in agreement, "That's the truth. After King Pengcheng ascends the throne, maybe we can write a letter to the new emperor together, asking him to establish more officials and titles and bring all the talents in the world into the temple!"
"There are still too few Zhongzheng officials, and too few talents are recommended every year. They should be increased!"
"Yeah!"
The two chatted happily, and until the end, when it was time to say goodbye, Hua Biao looked very reluctant to leave.
After today's chat, Hua Biao's view of this young man has greatly changed.
Who said the emperor was fatuous and incompetent? Look at his ambition, he wants to use all the talents in the world, this is a wise king who will not be born in thousands of years! !
If he could become the emperor, it would really be a blessing for the Wei Dynasty!
Looking at Hua Biao's reluctant eyes, Cao Mao just said goodbye with a smile.
Zheng Miao is currently unable to dig him out. Although he is not a die-hard Sima faction, with Cao Mao's current strength, it is still too early to hoe him.
Wang Su should not even think about it. The die-hard Sima family cannot be shaken unless the Sima family is completely dead.
The one who can start testing is this Huabiao.
Hua Biao has no talent, and his status is not high, but he represents a large number of powerful families in the temple today who are close to the Sima family but are not iron allies.
They are only friendly with the Sima family because of their interests. If they can get more benefits, they will easily abandon the Sima family.
Of course, colluding with these insects is only a temporary solution. Cao Mao hates these insects in his heart.
However, in order to bring down the Sima family, which is as big as a mountain, Cao Mao must unite all forces and use people of all identities.
He is not qualified to choose his followers.
However, these aristocratic families will have to deal with it sooner or later. If one day, they are in power, you thieves will suffer.
Cao Mao pondered these things and slowly returned to the mansion.
As soon as he arrived at the door, he heard noisy curses coming from the house, which sounded extremely chaotic.
Cao Mao was shocked, quickly drew his sword, and led the rangers into the house quickly.
