"An Shi, what do you think is wrong with this group of ministers?"
"I don't know why the Taiwei objected."
As Cao Mao spoke, he looked at Sima Wang in front of him.
"What did Zichu think?"
Sima Wang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, rewards must be fair. How can we reward without merit?"
"Besides, if His Majesty entrusts a large number of ministers, the temple will have to spend money to support them, and it will also reduce tax revenue. If the temple has no money, how will it help the people? How will it govern the world?"
"That's why my father didn't want to accept it."
Cao Mao suddenly realized.
"I see!"
He excitedly took Sima Wang's hand and said, "Zi Chu is truly a talented person! I have An Shi and Zi Chu by my side, so what else do I have to worry about?"
Sima Yan didn't care, he just smiled and ate the delicacies in front of him.
But Sima Wang was even more uneasy.
Sima Yan looked at the four chamberlains who were staring directly at him in the distance. He suddenly felt irritated and waved his hand, "What are you doing here all the time? Get out of here!"
"A bunch of bastards are disturbing the mood!"
Those people were immediately startled.
Cao Mao persuaded him, "Why do you want to curse? An Shi, you can't do this."
Sima Yan curled his lips and glared at those people again. They did not dare to stay any longer and hurried out.
Since returning to Luoyang, Sima Yan has shown his true self.
No longer as restrained as in Yuancheng.
"My father said I couldn't hang out like this anymore. He asked me to follow Tingwei Zhengpei Jun, saying that I would learn from him."
"That man is only more than ten years older than me. What can I learn from following him?"
Sima Yan also had many worries in his heart.
Probably because of Cao Mao, Sima Zhao discovered many shortcomings of his son in advance, so he decided to let him learn and improve.
The candidate Sima Zhao found for Sima Yan was the young Ting Wei Zheng Pei Xiu.
Pei Xiu is the grandson of Pei Mao, the Minister of the Han Dynasty, and the son of Pei Qian, the official of Wei Guanglu.
He also became famous at a young age, and was later appointed as a vassal by the general Cao Shuang, and then was dismissed from his post.
Sima Zhao discovered this outstanding young man, pardoned his mistakes, granted him an official title, and admired him very much.
Pei Xiu is a rare capable person. In the future, he even became Sima Yan's minister.
Since the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Shangshu Ling has been the real manager of the temple and the person who really does things.
The government of the world comes from the ministerial office, and the three public officials and nine ministers are more like a mere fiction. Now that Sima Shi has received the ministerial order by himself is the best proof.
Looking at the troubled young man Sima Yan, Cao Mao comforted him with a smile: "An Shi, are you talking about Pei Jiyan? I heard that this man is highly appreciated by the generals and the generals. I think he has the talents of the Three Lords. You should follow him well." It’s all about learning, don’t complain.”
"Oh, Your Majesty doesn't know that when I first went to see him, he actually took off his clothes and ran wildly in the house..."
Cao Mao was stunned, "Let's disperse??"
This symptom instantly reminded him of an old friend.
Sima Yan nodded and said disdainfully: "What can you learn from such a person? How to take powder?"
Cao Mao stroked his chin and said, "How come someone who has served as Cao Shuang's personal minister is so good at this?"
Could it be that Cao Shuang took the lead in dispersing? When you surrendered to Sima Yi, did you lose your temper?
Thinking of that old friend, Cao Mao's face became more solemn, and he asked in a low voice: "An Shi, do you know what happened to Guo Jun and Yang Gong?"
Sima Yan raised his head and said, "Of course I know, Mr. Yang is in Luoyang now, serving as my father's army officer."
"I heard that Jun Guo was sent to a certain place as a county magistrate, but I don't know which county it is."
Cao Mao's eyes widened, "Ah???"
This is somewhat different from what Cao Mao thought.
Yang Zong has come to Luoyang? Did he join Sima Zhao's army?
Participating in General Xi's military campaign is a confidant-level treatment.
Sima Zhao is still outstanding. He can be so reused in the face of this person who may have helped the emperor!
What was even more unexpected was Guo Zui. Cao Mao thought that Sima Shi would keep him by his side or imprison him, but he actually became the county magistrate.
Sima Yan said again: "Is Your Majesty also surprised? I was also shocked when I saw Mr. Yang in the palace."
"He even asked me about your situation!"
"I asked him if he needed to say hello, but he hid his face and ran away... He must have lost consciousness..."
Cao Mao laughed, and Yang Zong probably felt that he could not face himself.
He asked again: "Mr. Yang was very favored by the general in the past, but Mr. Guo, has he really become the county magistrate?"
Sima Yan said firmly: "Yes! It was Guo Zhi who personally found my father and recommended him. My father also said that he should be allowed to enter the temple, but Guo Zhi said that Guo Jun's talent was not enough to enter the temple. The county magistrate is enough."
"I remember it very clearly. This happened just a few days ago, the day after you ascended the throne..."
Cao Mao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that Mrs. Guo still listened to her words, and in order to hold her back, she picked up Guo Zi instead of giving up on him completely.
Although they could not be with him, Cao Mao was still very happy to know that they would no longer suffer.
He couldn't help but drag Sima Yan to drink again.
An Shi was an important way for him to learn about the temple in the future. With him here, no one from Jia Chong dared to approach.
Sima Yan and Cao Mao were very drunk, reading poems and commenting on contemporary figures. They were very happy.
Only Sima Wang still had a straight face and his forehead was covered with sweat.
When the two left, Cao Mao was very reluctant and asked them to stay several times, but they could not stay overnight with Cao Mao. Sima Yan also left here reluctantly.
Sima Wang supported him, his eyes full of helplessness.
"Father Zhong, why are you so distant from His Majesty?"
Sima Yan asked drunkenly.
Sima Wang couldn't help complaining in his heart: Nonsense, my father is not the general who conquered the West!
Their family has always been on the side of the Wei family, at least on the surface, that is the case. However, Sima Wang and Guo Jian are both in charge of the palace guards, so they can neither be too close to Cao Mao nor be too distant from him.
Controlling this distance is very critical.
If you are too close, how will you get along with your family in the future?
Fighting in the same room? Or give up the reputation that my father has accumulated over decades?
This made Sima Wang very embarrassed, and he suddenly began to regret taking such an official position.
It would be better if it was in the local area. Compared to the open and secret fighting in the temple, he still prefers to fight on the battlefield with real swords and spears.
Among the many children of the Sima family, Sima Wang is considered to be more capable of fighting. Historically, he stationed at Yongliang and resisted Jiang Wei's attacks many times.
Before Sima Wang could answer, Sima Yan was already drunk.
Sima Wang arranged for someone to escort Sima Yan back, while he changed his clothes, hurriedly got into the car, and walked towards his father's house.
........
Sima Fu was frugal and generous, and had the best reputation in the entire Sima family.
As his son, Sima Wang also had a very good reputation.
When Sima Wang came, Sima Fu looked very troubled and his mental state was not very good.
"Father!"
Sima Wang went to worship and met his father, and then stood aside.
"Hey, the emperor called you to serve again?"
"Yes... An Shi and I are eating and drinking with His Majesty again."
Sima Fu's face was full of bitterness, "Why did he focus on you and me?"
"My son, I really don't know..."
"Sigh... Your Majesty is young and energetic, and you are in charge of the palace guards. If your Majesty does something, how will you handle yourself?"
Sima Wang was horrified, "Is it possible for your Majesty to rebel in the palace?"
"rebellion?"
Sima Fu was silent for a moment, "How can there be a rebel emperor in the world?"
"From now on, don't see each other if you can, hide if you can, and never get so close again..."
"Father, why not just submit a letter to resign and go to the frontier..."
Before Sima Wang finished speaking, Sima Fu interrupted him.
"It can't be like this... You have to know that your official position didn't come easily. It was the general who forcibly pulled it out of Guo's mouth. If you want to throw it away now, Guo will definitely find a way to get it back. In the temple, it’s not the general’s room.”
"Oh, Father, I understand."
Looking at his son in front of him, Sima Fu felt even more complicated. He originally thought that with a young emperor, the transition would go smoothly, and he would not have to participate in too many things and could be a loyal minister with peace of mind.
But looking at the current His Majesty, there is basically no need to think about a smooth transition. He is afraid that he will not give up until there is a river of blood.
