"A wise king who wants to govern the world must be diligent and frugal. If the emperor is diligent and frugal, how can a wise minister not imitate it? How can a villain dare to be extravagant?"
"The three generations of sage kings of the Wei Dynasty all took diligence and frugality as their foundation."
Wang Xiang explained the truth as usual.
Cao Mao, however, had to look like he was being taught, and sat obediently across from him, listening to his story.
When it comes to thrift, who can be more thrifty than the rulers of the two Jin Dynasties?
The emperor took the lead in being diligent and frugal, and the ministers competed with each other. They were so diligent and frugal that there were no poor people in the world.
They know the principle of diligence, frugality and simplicity better than anyone else, but it is not the same thing when it comes to practice.
After Wang Xiang finished speaking today's great truth, Cao Maofang came closer to him and asked with a smile: "Teacher, how did you do in selecting talents?"
"Ah? What's the matter?"
Wang Xiang looked a little confused.
Cao Mao cursed a few words in his mind, "Didn't you say you wanted to recruit more talented people for me earlier? Didn't the teacher forget?"
Wang Xiang suddenly realized it and said with a smile: "So that's what happened."
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I was about to submit a letter. Unexpectedly, Shangshu Lu Gong mentioned this matter before me, so I didn't think about it anymore."
Wang Xiang said, and quickly became serious again.
"Your Majesty, what did I teach you yesterday?"
"The teacher said that a wise king who governs the world must not be eager for quick success."
"Yes, your Majesty is still young, and the world's major affairs will be managed by wise ministers. Your Majesty's intention to govern the world is good, but if you rush to do it, it will only bring bad results."
The old man scolded Cao Mao.
The meaning is very clear, this matter has nothing to do with you, and it has nothing to do with me. Don't ask or mention it again.
Cao Mao has already got what he wants.
As expected, the old man didn't do it himself. It seemed that he had reached some kind of cooperation with Lu Yu, the minister, and asked Lu Yu to do it.
This is also normal. Although the Wang family will be a powerful family sharing the world with the Sima family in the future, but now, there are too many powerful families than them. Wang Xiang's family does not even have a figure close to the core of power, even if Not even in name only.
He can use his reputation to seek appropriate benefits, but if he can't think about it and wants to eat such a big cake alone, he is afraid that he will choke to death, and even if he doesn't, other wealthy people will strangle him to death.
The best way is of course to find a big shot. The big shot comes forward to eat the meat, while he drinks the soup underneath.
Wang Xiang's success was no accident. After personally coming into contact with the situation in the palace, Cao Mao had a completely new understanding of his ability to climb up.
Before Cao Mao ascended the throne, this was the great agricultural officer.
It sounds very powerful, but it is actually very powerful. He is one of the Nine Qings.
However, during the Cao Wei Dynasty, officials such as Taicang Shangshu, Duzhi Shangshu, and Hubu Shangshu divided the power of the chief minister. In fact, the chief minister could not interfere in financial, accounting and other affairs, and became a minister of the barn.
This position has become a nursing home for many ministers. It is very difficult to climb up. If an ordinary minister becomes a senior minister, he will be satisfied and just stay in this position until he retires and earns a reputation. San Gong or something.
But Wang Xiang is obviously not an ordinary minister.
During the abolition of Li Li, all the ministers shunned it, but he actively participated in the matter, standing on the side of the Queen Mother and the Guo family many times, and acting very tough.
Queen Mother Guo was very happy and asked him to become Guang Luxun after completing her goal.
Guang Luxun was also the ninth minister, but the general in charge of palace affairs was called Lang Zhongling in the Western Han Dynasty!
Naturally, he accepted the reward from the Queen Mother and served as Guanglu Xun. He showed that he was very close to the Queen Mother. In disguise, he forced the general to take the initiative to win over him, a moral model. The general certainly did not want a moral model who was close to the imperial power to become Guanglu. Xun, couldn't kill him because of this, so less than a month after serving as Guanglu Xun, the general named him Sili Xiaowei.
How high is the status of Cao Wei's Sili Xiaowei?
During the court meeting, the ministers sat outside the main south gate of the palace. At this time, the Sili Xiaowei sat above the heads of various departments, sitting alone, which was more conspicuous than the "Three Alone Sittings" in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The Sili Xiaowei received a wave of major reinforcements. His status is not high, but he has great power.
After serving as Sili Xiaowei, he immediately changed his attitude towards the Queen Mother and began to take the initiative to get close to Sima Zhao. So two years later, he became Taichang and became the first of the nine ministers.
After Cao Mao passed away, he burst into tears and said it was all his fault, and then he was directly promoted to Sikong and became the Third Duke.
At this time, he had become a highly respected person among the ministers, a true moral model for the world. Four years later, he was promoted to Taiwei. When Sima Yan came to the throne, he was granted the title of Taibao, ranking above the three divisions. The world looked up to him, laying the foundation for the rise of the clan. An impenetrable foundation to take off straight away.
Cao Mao did not take advantage of him. He also knew that such a cunning old man would not be used by him. Cao Mao only provided opportunities for this bold old man.
If Wang Xiang does not allow him to interfere, then he will not interfere. Lu Yu can take the initiative to stir up trouble, which is the best.
Historically, Lu Yu and Wang Xiang were also very close. After Lu Yu became Sikong, he took the initiative to resign and wanted to give up his position to several people including Wang Xiang.
They did things together, and Cao Mao had already achieved his expectations. Finding something for the general to do was Cao Mao's purpose, and the rest of the things were unimportant.
Wang Xiang ended the course, said goodbye to Cao Mao, and left here.
Not long after Wang Xiang returned to the mansion, he changed his clothes and went to see Lu Yu in a carriage.
Lu Yu is very busy, as he has always been. Lu Yu is actually managing everything in the world.
Wang Xiang waited quietly for a long time.
After Lu Yu finished his work, he sent someone to pick him up and bring him to the study.
Wang Xiang paid homage to Lu Yu respectfully, even more respectfully than he did towards Master Sima and Cao Mao.
Lu Yu nodded and asked him to sit next to him.
"Suspend the expedition. Most of the ministers in the DPRK support the officials. Gao Situ also sent someone to say that he would give full support."
Wang Xiang laughed, "Situ Gong can't wait to make amends."
"I informed Wang Weitai, Cui Changhe, Yuan Gongfa, and Fu Lanshi on the stage one by one. Except for Lan Shi, the other three agreed."
Lu Yu said again.
The four people he just mentioned are important figures in Shangshutai. Wang Weitai refers to Wang Guan, Ren Shangshu Youpushe, Cui Changhe refers to Cui Zan, who serves as Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel, and the last two are Shangshu Yuan Kan and Shangshu Fu. longevity.
Among these people, Wang Guan is the most low-key, but he is a first-rate ruthless person.
This man came from a bad background, but Cao Cao promoted him. He served as a county magistrate in many places, and later fought against Xianbei at the border. He was a strong man, so he offended Cao Shuang and was won over by Sima Yi. Later, when Sima Yi launched a rebellion, This person serves as the central leader and is the two major allies of the Sima family along with Gao Rou.
However, unlike Gao Rou, Wang Guan was diligent and thrifty. He didn't make many friends, and he didn't like to promote juniors. He only did his own thing well and didn't get involved in any disputes. This kind of character made Sima Shi value it very much, so he made him the minister's right servant. She, together with Lu Yu, took charge of the Shangshutai.
Cui Zan was born in the Cui family of Boling and was the great-grandson of Cui Shi. He was silent and rarely spoke, and Lu Yu took charge of everything.
Yuan Kan was born in the Yuan family of Chen County and was the son of Yuan Huan.
Wang Xiang was not surprised when he heard what Lu Yu said. Fu Gu was a close confidant of Master Sima, so it was normal for him not to agree.
"It seems that this matter has been completed."
Wang Xiang said with a smile.
Lu Yu gently stroked his beard with a smile on his face.
If the aristocratic families of the Wei Dynasty want to unite to do something, the Sima family cannot suppress it. This is not a matter that can be solved by killing people. The previous killings have caused dissatisfaction among the ministers, and the Sima family's promise has not yet been fulfilled. If people want to kill people at this time, the temple will collapse inside, and there is no need to wait for Guanqiu Jian to attack.
"Your Majesty's proposal is really good."
Lu Yu couldn't help but praise her, but Wang Xiang smiled and explained: "Your Majesty wants to disrupt the situation and make the Sima family exhausted. Today, your Majesty deliberately talked about the Queen Mother."
"I think he wants to use the name of the Queen Mother to recruit ministers for his use."
Lu Yu once again praised: "He has great talent and great strategy, but he was born at the wrong time."
Lu Yu glanced at him and reminded: "Don't be too entangled with Xiuzheng. No matter how your Majesty has a plan, you can't leave the West Hall. No matter how famous the Queen Mother is, she is also an ignorant woman. The general is a person who can listen to advice. , but he is also a ruthless person."
Wang Xiang laughed. He couldn't understand what Lu Yu meant. They could compete with the Sima family for the order of eating prey, but they couldn't treat the Sima family as prey.
"Don't worry, it won't happen."
Wang Xiang said calmly, but his eyes were shining.
