Cao Mao wandered around the west hall.
Behind him were four chamberlains.
Two yellow men stood at the door.
There were several soldiers standing under the corridor.
The four servants beside him were not too old. They lowered their heads and followed Cao Mao respectfully. These four were all eunuchs. The general was afraid that Cao Mao could not take care of his body, so he sent him to look after him. .
Cao Mao probably couldn't repay the general's great kindness.
Cao Mao walked around the hall several times curiously.
His evaluation was that it was not as good as the government in my hometown.
The West Hall is the most poorly decorated place in the entire palace. When Emperor Wen Cao Pi built the Taiji Hall, he did not build his own residence on a large scale. He made it very simple, and also made the Zhaoyang Hall on the north side very simple. Very luxurious.
He used this to tell his ministers that he was a very diligent, frugal and simple emperor.
After saying that, he turned around and walked into Zhaoyang Hall....
When Emperor Cao Rui of the Ming Dynasty succeeded to the throne, he expanded the Taiji Hall to a certain extent, but did not build the West Hall.
He used this to tell his ministers that he was also a very diligent, frugal and simple emperor.
After saying that, he turned around and went to the newly built Xuanwu Hall in the suburbs...
When Cao Fang arrived, Cao Fang expressed many times that his living situation was too poor and that he wanted to live in a better place. Then he became a tool used by the officials to gain fame. He would persuade the emperor to be diligent and thrifty in running the house and not to start construction easily.
This created the simple West Hall today.
"I heard that Emperor Liezu was a diligent and frugal man before, but I didn't believe it, but today I finally believe it."
Cao Mao said helplessly.
None of the four people behind him answered, and just remained silent.
Cao Mao looked at them with a smile, "You will serve me from now on, but I don't know your names."
After hearing what Cao Mao said, the four people quickly looked at each other and reported their names.
After fully learning the lessons of the previous dynasty, Cao Pi "set up scattered cavalry and combined them with regular servants". The sons of prominent families served as palace officials, instead of eunuchs.
Sanqi's official position was very high. He had no specific scope of functions but could serve as a minister, and he held many important official positions when he was transferred.
Zhong Changshi was replaced just like that.
This did not cause trouble for the eunuchs, but it also left Cao Mao with no manpower to use.
Cao Mao was sure that the four servants in front of him would watch his every word and deed and report it to the Sima family.
But he still remembered the names of these people and even gave them rewards.
He also ordered the two yellow men outside the door to be called and asked their names and identities.
Many people think that Huang Menlang is also held by eunuchs. In fact, Huang Meng is held by scholars. The two Huangmen officials in front of Cao Mao are educated scholars.
The first one was okay, but the second one attracted Cao Mao's attention.
The name of the second Huangmen official was called Jiao Bo.
This man is not too old, has thick hands, a resolute expression, and good looks. This is probably the reason why he can serve as the Huangmen official.
Cao Mao secretly wrote down this person.
In history, when Cao Mao launched his final charge against Sima Zhao, he had two confidants by his side.
The first one is Li Zhao, who can be understood as the head of the emperor's bodyguard.
The second one is Jiao Bo, who serves as the Huangmen Congguan. The Huangmen Congguan is mainly responsible for running errands for the emperor and conveying verbal edicts.
Sure enough, when he met with the guards later, Li Zhao was also among these people.
This man's appearance seemed ordinary, but his figure was burly, similar to Liu Lu.
It's just that Li Zhao's face is very ugly now, and he is not the leader of the guards, but just his deputy.
Cao Mao met everyone, encouraged them, and then asked them to return to their posts.
Sitting on the bed, Cao Mao looked at the four eunuchs in front of him curiously.
"Where are you all from?"
"this..."
The chamberlains looked at each other. His Majesty was far more kind and enthusiastic than they thought.
"This slave is from Shangdang County..."
"Shangdang, this is a great place!"
Cao Mao had no intention of resting and started chatting with these four people.
Cao Mao is basically talking nonsense, sometimes commenting on places, sometimes commenting on people, and sometimes talking about his many ridiculous ideas.
On this day, Cao Mao chatted with them until very late. When the four of them almost collapsed, Cao Mao just yawned and said that he was going to rest.
In the night, the whole of Luoyang was silent.
Jia Chong sat in his inner room, as if waiting for something.
After a while, a chamberlain led several soldiers into the place.
"Why so late? It's almost dawn!"
Jia Chong cursed and looked up, only to see the thick documents in the hands of the soldiers.
Jia Chong was shocked.
What is this? ?
This chamberlain was Li Sheng, the chamberlain leader who had just followed him. He looked at Jia Chong with a sad face and hurriedly saluted and admitted his mistake.
"Master Jia, you really can't blame this servant. Your Majesty talks endlessly. You want us to record their words and deeds. Not only do we have to memorize them, but we also have to write them down when we go back, compare them with each other, and confirm No mistakes..."
“He said so much???”
Jia Chong turned over the documents in front of him blankly.
"You don't have to remember every word! Besides, I'm just telling you, why should I write it down?"
"Jia Gong doesn't know anything. His Majesty commented on many ministers in the temple, and also expressed his thoughts on the place and some ideas and plans. We dare not not remember it..."
Jia Chong looked at the pile of documents in front of him and took a deep breath.
"You... have done a good job. Go back and rest first. Work in pairs and continue to stare. Remember, if you do well, your family members outside can also be rich and prosperous with you. If you don't do well, Your family members outside the home will also suffer together."
"only...."
After seeing them off, Jia Chong opened the documents in front of him.
It's nonsense throughout, but you can't help but read it.
The veins on Jia Chong's forehead suddenly popped out.
"Thieves who are not human beings!!!"
........
The next day, Cao Mao woke up in the west hall, feeling refreshed.
I hope the wise minister who was responsible for checking his words and deeds yesterday also had a good sleep!
He stretched, changed his clothes after washing, and ate in the west hall.
The food was far inferior to what he had eaten in Yuancheng.
Cao Mao looked at the chamberlain in front of him and asked, "Weren't Zhou Sheng and the others who were keeping watch yesterday? Why do you look so tired?"
Li Sheng's eyes were bloodshot and swollen, as if he hadn't slept all night.
"Your Majesty... I am fine with you."
"Oh, it's okay. Seeing how you are, if it doesn't work, just go back and rest for a while. I allow you to go back and rest."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty! I'm fine with you!"
"Ah, okay, then get ready. I am going to Zhaoyang Palace to meet the Queen Mother."
"Remember, the first thing I have to do every day from now on is to go to Zhaoyang Palace to meet the Queen Mother. The Wei Dynasty governs the world with filial piety, and I want to take the lead for the people of the world!"
"only!"
"Speaking of Xiao, I remembered something, let me tell you about it!!"
Li Sheng's eyes widened.
No! ! !
But in the end, he failed to stop the emperor. The emperor slowly talked about the filial piety of the current great Sinong Wang Xiang, expressed his great respect for the prince, pointed out the official positions he hoped the prince would hold, and hoped that he would be able to do so in the future. Things done and so on.
The waiters' scalps are numb, remember this!
Cao Mao's mouth was full of smiles. If you want to remember your words and deeds, then I'll let you remember them. It's best to send them all to the general so that he can take a good look at them!
After finishing the meal, Cao Mao quickly got up and led everyone towards Zhaoyang Palace.
Even while walking on the road, Cao Mao was not ready to let them go. He was firing on all cylinders, and several of the servants were confused.
Jiao Bo came to Zhaoyang Palace first and reported the news of the emperor's arrival.
Soon, the chamberlain of Zhaoyang Palace came out to greet him, and Cao Mao walked into the palace respectfully.
Cao Mao's attendants were about to accompany him in, but were stopped by the guards of Zhaoyang Palace.
"The Queen Mother has only summoned His Majesty, and you will stay here to guard her!"
Hearing these words, Li Sheng felt uneasy and happy at the same time.
Finally, I no longer have to memorize the emperor’s quotations, but how do I explain it to Jia Gong at night?
Sure enough, the Queen Mother was not alone, Guo Jian was also sitting beside her.
As a protective general, he commanded the guards in the palace and stayed in the palace all year round. If he had been in the palace back then, Sima Shi might not have attacked Guo De directly.
Cao Mao paid homage to the Queen Mother and then looked at Guo Jian.
"uncle!!!"
Cao Mao saluted him with a pained face.
Then he gritted his teeth and said, "I believed that thief Wang Su's flattery!! I killed my uncle! Please punish me!!"
ps: Don’t miss any opportunity to exhaust Sima Master to death! Don’t care if it’s useful or not! If you want to learn from Sima Yi, the main strategy is to survive the old man!
