In the general's mansion.
Sima Zhao sat in the upper position with a straight face.
Many of his confidants sat on his left and right respectively.
The atmosphere was somewhat solemn, and no one spoke.
What happened in Yuancheng has spread to Luoyang. Sima Zhao got the news at dawn today. He was so shocked and angry that he hurriedly summoned everyone again.
When everyone arrived at the General's Mansion, their expressions were a little complicated.
Sima Zhao immediately understood that the news had already spread.
Sima Zhao's face was quite ugly. He naturally knew what impact this news would have.
It's hard to say what the confidants in front of me are thinking at the moment.
"Everyone...you probably all know what the noble countryman said."
"Xiahou Gong, Li Gong and others rebelled and ruined their reputations. They deserved it. Gaoguixiang Gong was still young and had never come to Luoyang. He knew nothing about state affairs. Because of others' instigation, he said this if."
"What do you think?"
Sima Zhao said, but he was the first to look at his number one aide, Du Yu.
Du Yu also frowned at this moment.
"General... Xiahou Gong and Li Gong are famous all over the world, and everyone in the world pities their plight. When the general wanted to deal with them, even you wrote a letter to plead for mercy."
"Now that the official of Gaogui Township is speaking out, I'm afraid more people will write letters asking for vindication."
"Since we killed his clan in the first place, there is absolutely no reason to regret it."
"If we give in now, the general's past actions will all be in vain."
"What we have to do now is to find ways to suppress this matter. In addition, I think the noble countryman is young, frivolous, and easy to instigate. He is not the choice of a wise king. Wang Su and others can be recalled."
Du Yu expressed his opinion.
Xia Houxuan and Li Feng were both very famous, even more famous than Wang Su, Wang Xiang and others today. Xia Houxuan was erudite and proficient in metaphysics. Together with He Yan, he pioneered metaphysics in the Wei and Jin Dynasties. It was a legitimate metaphysics. Leader, Shilin leader.
As for Li Feng, he came from a commentary background, commenting on people all over the world and helping wealthy families from all walks of life become famous.
Although Li Feng's reputation is not as good as Xia Houxuan's, he can be regarded as a neutral clan, just like many aristocratic families today. His experience has also aroused the fear and pity of many similar aristocratic families.
Sima Zhao listened to Du Yu's words and was about to continue asking.
But another person spoke up and said, "I don't think it's appropriate."
Sima Zhao looked at this person. This person's aura was enough to put Du Yu to shame. His face was smiling and his behavior was extremely elegant.
This person is called Xun Xu.
He was Xun Shuang's great-grandson and once served as Cao Shuang's vassal. After Cao Shuang was killed, he was the only one who dared to go to mourn, and the Sima family ignored him.
And then, his official career seemed to have failed, rising all the way, and now he joined the military as Sima Zhao.
Sima Zhao trusted him very much and was willing to listen to his advice.
Xun Xu said: "General, Xiahou Gong and Li Gong are dead, and their clans have been killed. Restoring their reputations at this moment will not cause any loss to you. On the contrary, it will gain the hearts of the officials in the temple. Everyone Everyone will admire you even more because of this.”
"The traitors in the temple have been removed. Why don't you comply with the ideas of the talented people and restore their reputation? Pardon their distant relatives to show your generosity and kindness."
"As for the noble countryman, he is indeed not worthy of being worshiped in the temple, so don't bother with him."
Sima Zhao's eyes lit up and he was quite moved.
That's right. Xia Houxuan and Li Feng are both dead anyway, and people cannot be resurrected. His clan was also killed, and those who were left behind were all little people.
If he can vindicate them and go along with the flow, he can gain a very good reputation and get more support from the aristocratic families.
Du Yu naturally saw Sima Zhao's heartbeat, and he hurriedly said: "General!"
"It's not that simple."
"If we rehabilitate them, the harm will be endless!"
Xun Xu looked at Du Yu in surprise, "Oh? The harm is endless? Why didn't Mr. Du tell the truth?"
Du Yu suppressed his blush and could not speak more clearly. He just said: "General, think carefully!"
Sima Zhao immediately hesitated.
Sima Zhao looked at the other ministers. Naturally, these people also expressed their thoughts. Most of his confidants were on Xun Xu's side.
They all thought that it would be better to go with the flow and gain fame through this matter.
As for Cao Mao, they all naturally gave up.
Cao Mao can definitely no longer be used and must be made to disappear, but redress can still be done.
However, when most people began to side with Xun Xu, Sima Zhao became wary.
Sima Zhaoyuan was inferior to his elder brother.
But Sima Zhao was not an incompetent person.
Sima Yi's two sons each have their own strengths.
Sima Shi is good at decision-making and action, while Sima Zhao is better at contacting and communicating with people. He promoted many key figures and maintained good relationships with people from different forces.
All the ministers were afraid of Master Sima and were willing to get close to Sima Zhao.
Sima Zhao is not as good as his brother, but he also has his own areas of expertise.
Just like now, I see that my confidants who usually argue over various issues of interest suddenly form a team.
Sima Zhao suddenly felt something was wrong.
But he didn't show it. He smiled and nodded, "Everyone has thought carefully about it. I will inform my brother about the matter of vindication!"
"You came in such a hurry that you probably haven't eaten yet. You can eat some food first and then discuss this matter with the general."
Everyone was overjoyed, but Du Yu looked worried.
Sima Zhao ordered Du Yu to cut his flesh. When everyone was noisy, he asked in a low voice: "What are you worried about?"
"General, if you open this hole, there will be countless people who will oppose you in the future. In addition, the general's prestige will be ruined, and all the great things he has planned so hard will fail..."
"Rehabilitative matters are not only good for you, but also good for others. You have to think carefully."
Du Yu said calmly and sat back in his seat.
Sima Zhao squinted his eyes, already understanding in his heart.
But instead of rushing to reprimand or expose the people in front of him, he began to worry about the important officials in the temple.
Gao Rou, Zheng Chong, Lu Yu, Wang Xiang, Wang Guan, Zhong Yu....
Even his own confidants are already like this, so what will be the attitude of these ministers who occupy various important positions in the temple?
They usually maintain a friendly relationship with the Sima family and are neutral, but now, they may not let this opportunity pass.
Sima Zhao suddenly felt a headache.
Sure enough, soon some soldiers rushed over and whispered a few words to Sima Zhao.
The soldiers brought news that the ministers seemed to want to hold a court meeting to discuss the matter of rehabilitating Xia Houxuan and others.
Sima Zhao suppressed the anger in his heart and still had a smile on his face.
"okay, I get it."
He looked at the confidants in front of him and said loudly: "I will inform the general about this matter and ask him to deal with it."
"If you have had enough to eat and drink, please come back!"
He said goodbye to everyone with a smile and returned to his study.
As soon as he entered the study, Sima Zhao angrily kicked down the case in front of him.
"Thieves! They are all a bunch of unfamiliar people!"
"Greedy and shameless villain!!"
Even though the Sima family can be ruthless and completely shameless, there is no way to ignore the request from the Family Alliance. Although Sima Zhao is angry, he knows very well that he must not fall out with them.
The consequences of falling out will be even more detrimental to the Sima family.
He looked at Du Yu who was aside.
"This matter is no longer something I can solve. With my brother's condition, it's really not the right time. He hasn't summoned me or written to me yet."
"I don't know if he knew about it."
"Now it's up to us to solve it."
"These villains are certainly hateful, but they can't turn against them now."
"But I can't spare the scourge that caused all this!"
Sima Zhao's eyes were filled with overwhelming anger.
"Send someone to Yuancheng!!"
"Mr. Gaogui was weak and sick and died young!!"
Du Yu was shocked and said quickly: "General! You can't do this!"
"Yuan Kai! I've made up my mind, don't try to persuade me any more!"
"No one can make me change my mind!"
"This guy is only thirteen or fourteen years old, but he has already caused such harm. If he is allowed to live any longer, the Wei Dynasty will be in danger!"
"Get rid of it immediately!"
"Do it quickly!"
ps: The new book in July, "Kuang Fu Han Shi" will be released today, hahaha, he writes about Shu Han and I write about Cao Wei, the Three Kingdoms area is going to be lively!
