"Meet you all!"
Cao Mao responded respectfully to the ministers in front of him.
This is the first time Cao Mao meets his ministers.
Cao Mao has a dignified appearance, full of majesty, and is very heroic. In this era when everyone has limited appearance, his appearance is still very advantageous.
At this moment, facing the ministers, there was no panic in his eyes, he was very calm.
This is very consistent with the image of the wise young emperor that everyone imagined.
Wang Su on the side reminded: "Your Majesty, you are the emperor, and you do not need to pay homage to the ministers."
Cao Mao said seriously: "How dare I be rude in the face of many virtuous ministers who have made great contributions to the government?"
Most of the ministers nodded happily, except for the big bosses standing at the front, who had different expressions.
Wang Su pursed his lips and said quickly: "Your Majesty has come a long way, so you can go to the front hall to rest for the time being, and then go to Luoyang tomorrow."
Wang Su was really scared. This brat was so cowardly that it was best not to let him have too much contact with the ministers. Who knew if he would suddenly become crazy and talk nonsense?
Now that Jia Chong is away, he should have gone to Luoyang to meet Sima Zhao. If anything happens here, he will be responsible for it.
Cao Mao was stunned and looked at him in surprise, "The princes of the court have gathered here to greet me. They are all wise and highly respected scholars. How can you despise them so much?"
"I am not looking down upon..."
"Then how can you leave them and go to the front hall to rest privately?"
Cao Mao did not give Wang Su a chance to speak anymore. He walked up to the ministers in a few steps and looked at them.
"My minister, Gaorou, pays homage to Your Majesty."
At the head of the group of ministers was Situ Gaorou.
Gao Rou is tall and has a resolute face. He has a reputation for being upright and strict in the court.
As a veteran who has witnessed five generations of kings of the Cao family, he has countless disciples and former officials, and his influence is extremely powerful, and Master Sima does not dare to attack him easily.
He is one of the Sima family's strongest allies in the court. At the same time, he has a very good relationship with the Queen Mother and is also an excellent ally of the Guo family.
For some reason, Situ Gong looked at Cao Mao with a cold expression.
Is it because of Guo? Or is it because of Sima?
This person is someone Cao Mao must win over. In the temple, there is only one minister who dares to openly challenge Sima Shi.
"Gao Situ!!!"
Cao Mao looked very excited, and he hurriedly saluted Gao Rou again.
"I've heard about your reputation a long time ago, and I've always wanted to meet you. Today I finally got my wish!"
"Don't dare."
Gao Rou took a step back and looked at Cao Mao with a distant look.
Gao Rou is qualified to challenge Sima Shi. This does not mean that he intends to embarrass the Sima family. On the contrary, he has an excellent relationship with Sima Yi and is very happy to cooperate with the Sima family.
The Sima family did not treat this ally badly. After Cao Shuang died, he was granted the title of Marquis of Long Live Township. Cao Fang was demoted. He was granted the title of Marquis of Anguo and was appointed as Taiwei. After Cao Mao died, he increased the number of towns and his two sons were granted the title of Tinghou.
He had no intention of changing allies, and was unwilling to get close to the young emperor.
However, whether he is willing or not is not within Cao Mao's consideration.
They come together because of interests, and they can also separate because of interests.
I can't provide any benefits at present, but there is always a chance to create benefits for them.
"Situ Gong, I am still young and don't know anything about running the country. I have to worry about state affairs. It is my fault that you have to worry about state affairs at your age. How many officials do you have now? When do you eat every day? How long do you have to do your work?"
Cao Mao asked a series of questions, and Gao Situ replied hesitantly: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I have enough staff. I eat on time every day and it is not too late to do things."
"That's the best. Situ's official duties are very heavy, so you should take more care of yourself!"
Gao Rou said yes, and someone around her hurried forward to bow to him.
Unlike Gao Rou, this person's face was full of excitement, and the look he looked at Cao Mao was also very cordial.
"Old minister Sima Fu, pay homage to Your Majesty."
Cao Mao suddenly realized, no wonder.
Sima Fu is the younger brother of Sima Yi. He has noble moral character and is a famous loyal minister of Cao Wei in history books.
This great loyal minister was resolutely opposed to powerful ministers, so during the Gaoping Ling Incident, he and Sima Division stationed troops at Sima Gate to control the capital.
This loyal minister firmly opposed deposing Cao Fang, so he suddenly wrote his name in the memorial to depose Cao Fang as King of Qi.
This loyal minister was firmly opposed to regicide, so when Cao Mao became too close to his son Sima Wang, he made his son resign and go to a local general.
This great loyal minister has been a Wei minister all his life. Although he is the king of Anping, although his sons have all been crowned kings, although he holds great power, and although he comes to see Sima Yan by kneeling down and bowing down, he is still a loyal minister of the Wei Dynasty.
Sima Fu may be the retreat left by Sima Yi. If the country fails, there is at least a line of succession to follow, but the position of this "retreat" is too vague.
His loyalty seems to be only shown in his words, but looking at his actual behavior, he is just like Sima Shi.
"Grand Lieutenant!"
"I dare not accept His Majesty's gift! I dare not accept it!"
Sima Fu quickly stopped Cao Mao in front of him, and he even shed tears because of his excitement.
"When I see His Majesty, I am reminded of Emperor Liezu. How similar he is!"
"Isn't it a blessing for the Wei Dynasty to welcome His Majesty today?"
"Mr. Taiwei, although I have no talent or virtue, I am willing to work with the other princes to manage the Wei family well and fulfill the long-cherished wish of our ancestors."
The two chatted for a few words, and Sima Fu burst into tears. He seemed very happy about Cao Mao's arrival.
The last one, Cao Mao, took the lead in saluting, "Greetings to Mr. Sikong!"
This is Zheng Chong.
Zheng Chong was extremely elegant and seemed to have the temperament of an outsider. He bowed to Cao Mao respectfully.
This man always only did his own thing, never interfered in government affairs, never expressed his own ideas, and lived a life like a hermit in the temple.
Of course, Cao Mao also expressed his admiration for him and his desire for knowledge.
Later, Cao Mao met with other ministers.
Not all the ministers were present. Except for the three princes, only some ministers with lower status came together. However, facing these people, Cao Mao did not show any contempt and met and answered them one by one.
Wang Su was standing not far away, listening to their conversation, looking cold and unmoved.
It's useless to say more.
The temples of today are no longer the temples of the past.
At this moment, Cao Mao suddenly asked: "I wonder if it is safe here? Can we send more soldiers here?"
Sima Fu said in surprise: "Why did your Majesty say this?"
"Mr. Taiwei didn't know that when I was in Yuancheng, several thieves entered the house and wanted to assassinate me. If it hadn't been for Young Master Zheng Jun and others, I would have been killed on the spot... Later, the general went to Yuancheng in person , in addition to welcoming me, it is also to investigate this matter."
"Since that incident, I have always been afraid. I can't sleep at night. I always feel like there are thieves lurking around."
Cao Mao talked about this matter with some helplessness.
"What?!"
The ministers were shocked. Not long after this incident happened, Master Sima rushed to Yuancheng and blocked the news of the entire Yuancheng. Not many people in the temple knew about it.
Sima Fu said angrily: "Your Majesty, please don't worry. The general will definitely catch the real culprit! As for Luoyang, you don't have to worry at all. This is the safest place in the world. With the veterans here, no one dares to act arrogant!" "
Gao Rou looked at the ministers around her.
His Majesty was assassinated? Could it be related to Xia Houxuan's matter?
Master Sima personally went to Yuancheng for this matter?
Why is this matter worthy of his being so concerned about?
At this moment, Wang Su's face was calm, but he couldn't help but curse in his heart.
I know you, a thief, won't give in easily! ! Sure enough, something is going to happen! !
After the enthronement ceremony is completed, I will never take a step closer to you again in this life! !
He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you really shouldn't talk about these things at this auspicious time. You are already very tired. Please return to the front hall to rest."
Cao Mao glanced at Wang Su, then leaned into Gao Rou's ear, whispered something, then saluted everyone, and left here.
Gao Rou stared blankly as Cao Mao's back gradually disappeared, her eyes full of surprise.
Sima Fu asked curiously: "Mr. Situ? What did your Majesty say to you?"
"It's not a big deal."
"oh."
Sima Fu didn't ask any more questions, but Gao Rou was thinking about Cao Mao's whisper.
Just now, Cao Mao came to him and told him in a low voice.
"It's Wang Su who wants to kill me!"
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