The temple did not announce the news in the court meeting.
An envoy was sent to inform Wang Xiang directly of the appointment.
Wang Xiang did not tell anyone else. Apart from Sima Zhao, who issued the edict, and Zhongshu Sheng, who was responsible for drafting the edict, probably only Lu Yu knew about it.
He came to see him after receiving the order. How did the emperor know the news so quickly? ?
He asked himself about the candidate for Sili Xiao Lieutenant. He obviously knew that he had been promoted to Taichang.
Wang Xiang used to think that Sima Yan accidentally revealed important information, but the problem is that Sima Yan is now serving in the Chinese Army and is not in the palace at all.
Wang Xiang was quite frightened at this moment.
Does the emperor have other ministers in the palace?
Is it in Zhongshu Province? ?
Or in the General's Mansion? ?
No, it was impossible for the subordinate officials of the General's Palace to approach the emperor easily, but the officials of the Zhongshu Province could stay with Meng Kang of the Zhongshu Province in the palace? Could it be
Wang Xiang's eyes widened, but he had an extremely terrifying suspicion in his heart.
When Zhuge Dan's affairs were leaked, Wang Xiang was very surprised. He did not think that this was what Jia Chong could do.
But now, there is a person who knows the whereabouts of the former general. He can meet with the emperor at any time. He has even defended the emperor many times. He has also been rewarded by the emperor. He has participated in all plots against the emperor and even promoted himself. appointment process
Zhonghui? !
Cao Mao felt strange. Wasn't he just taking it too seriously? How could such a humble person become so unruly?
He didn't answer his own question, and just stared at him.
For a moment, Wang Xiang felt that countless thoughts were flashing through his mind. He looked at Cao Mao in front of him again. For a moment, he just felt that there was a lot of fog around this man, which was unpredictable and he could not see through it at all.
If the Zhong Hui was not arranged by the emperor, it could only mean that the emperor was too terrible. He had seen through all this and predicted that he would succeed.
If Zhong Hui has really voted for the emperor, it can only mean that the emperor is more terrifying than he thought, and has already gathered huge power behind his back!
Wang Xiang quickly calmed down, saluted Cao Mao, and then carefully sat down opposite Cao Mao.
"Your Majesty has just received the order, and I haven't heard from them yet about the candidate for the Commander-in-Chief."
Cao Mao suddenly realized that it seemed that Sima Yan had brought the news directly from the general's mansion.
He thought he had announced his ministers.
Wang Xiang asked calmly: "Your Majesty, do you have any ideas about this position?"
Cao Mao laughed and shook his head, "What can you think of?"
"Your Majesty, if the temple recommends Wang Jing, the prefect, to serve as Sili Xiaowei, you can support him at that time."
Wang Xiang thought for a moment and quickly remembered who Wang Jing was.
Wang Jing was not from a wealthy family, but his candidate was quite extraordinary, Cui Lin, a famous minister in the past.
This person's reputation is not very famous, and his relationship with the Sima family is not very close. Why would the temple allow this person to be the Sili Colonel?
Moreover, what benefit does this person have to the emperor if he becomes a lieutenant?
Wang Xiang couldn't figure it out at this moment. If it was before, he would definitely ask a question, but now, for some reason, he nodded and agreed without asking any more questions.
Wang Xiang still talked about some issues of governing the country as always, and then suddenly changed his tune and asked: "Your Majesty is out there, or does he have other help?"
Cao Mao was originally very fascinated by what he heard. When Wang Xiang said this, a trace of surprise flashed across Cao Mao's face, and then disappeared quickly.
Although the surprise only flashed by, Wang Xiang stared very carefully and took in the changes in Cao Mao's expression.
Cao Mao was naturally surprised. No one knew anything about Uncle Jiao, Damu Yin and others.
Could it be that there was something wrong with Ji Kang?
Cao Mao asked in a low voice: "Why does the prince ask this?"
"Oh, I just feel that His Majesty is in the deep palace but can know the situation outside, so I asked."
Cao Mao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I just listen to the casual knights talking about the situation outside from time to time."
Wang Xiang could not deny this, but he was already convinced that Cao Mao also had a confidant outside, and the status of this confidant was not low.
Cao Mao said again: "My lord, I want to make tomorrow's east hall banquet more lively. I wonder if you can invite more ministers to come?"
Wang Xiang frowned and said worriedly: "Your Majesty, this banquet is already very grand. If you want to use the name of the banquet to summon the ministers, I am afraid it will arouse the vigilance of the Sima family, which will be detrimental to major events!"
Cao Mao said very calmly: "No problem, you don't have to worry, the general and general Zhengxi will not care about these things. They have more important things to do now."
"This is your last chance, don't miss it."
"Don't be afraid. I'm not asking you to invite the ministers at the Shangshutai. I'm just asking you to find some Jiuqing and the like."
This is not because Cao Mao despises Jiu Qing, but because compared to Shangshutai, Jiu Qing's authority is not that important, and most of them are here to support the elderly and transition.
Cao Mao wanted to promote the reform of Zhengzhong System, but he did not tell Wang Xiang directly, or even asked Wang Xiang to find Chen Qian by name.
Because he knew that although Wang Xiang was courageous, he would not take the entire family to participate in such a huge gamble. He would find the right time to take action.
Now is obviously not the best time to promote the official system. Sima Master has already decided to kill Guanqiu Jian. If he jumps out now, he might be labeled as a rebel and executed directly by Sima Master. Therefore, Cao Mao Chen Qian wanted to see Chen Qian and promote this matter through him, and Chen Qian had the courage to do so.
If Chen Qian is not seen at the banquet, Cao Mao will take the risk and ask the Queen Mother to summon Chen Qian directly.
Now we must race against time to promote these things.
Wang Xiang did not refute, but instead talked about the situation during the court meeting.
"Xun Yi suddenly spoke out in support of Zhong Hui and was very unhappy."
Cao Mao was still not surprised.
His plan was just a conspiracy. What would Sima Zhao do if he saw through it? If he didn't do it, Cao Mao would take over. If he did, it would cause a fight. He didn't expect Xun Yi to jump out so quickly. However, thinking that these people were all beneficiaries, Cao Mao could understand their eagerness.
Zhong Hui wants to take back the power of interpreting classics to the temple. It's strange that these wealthy families would allow it.
Cao Mao said a few more words to Wang Xiang, and the two said goodbye.
Wang Xiang left here, but he repeatedly recalled Cao Mao's expression in his heart. He was not surprised at all. Could it be that Zhong Hui really wanted the emperor?
Is the poem "Zhonghui" a gift from His Majesty's heartfelt words? ?
Naturally, Cao Mao didn't know what Wang Xiang was thinking at the moment. After finishing the class, he hurried towards Zhaoyang Palace.
When Cao Mao arrived outside Zhaoyang Hall, Mr. Guo was still guarding here.
Seeing the emperor coming, Mr. Guo quickly stood in front of him.
"The Queen Mother is meeting with distinguished guests."
"Oh? Who is he?"
Mr. Guo hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "It's Guo Li and his Majesty. Don't believe these people. They told the Queen Mother that you secretly colluded with the general and stayed with Sima Yan all day long, alienated the clan and installed cronies of the Sima family."
After he finished speaking, he immediately raised his head with a very solemn expression on his face, "Your Majesty, do you want your servant to go in and report?"
Cao Mao was very happy.
Sure enough, the alienation he had made these days had some effect. As members of the Guo family, Guo Li and the others were so rude to the members of the clan who had been tortured and treated them as a shame to the family, so there was no need to think that they could How much loyalty to offer.
Cao Mao nodded towards him, "Thank you."
Husband Guo's face trembled, and he turned around and walked into Zhaoyang Hall.
At this moment, Guo Lizheng was sitting next to the Queen Mother in Zhaoyang Palace, his face full of grievances.
"Queen Mother! We all watched you grow up!"
"After your father passed away, I always treated you as my own daughter."
"But now, you don't trust us relatives because of an outsider?"
Guo Li gritted his teeth and said excitedly: "Then Cao Mao has been lying to you all this time. How does he look like a puppet emperor? Sima Yan stays with him all day long. Don't you know about their relationship?"
"If he had no collusion with the Sima family, why would Sima Zhao's eldest son stay with the emperor all day long?"
"Did he suffer any persecution during these days? Jia Chong, who bullied him, died. His teacher became Taichang, hanging out with celebrities all day long. Zhong Hui personally made him famous, and Xunyi also paid tribute to him. People speak, Queen Mother! Please wake up!"
"We are the only ones who have been damaged. Now that you no longer trust us, Ade has been killed, and Jian's military power has fallen into the hands of outsiders!"
"The Sima family is not a good thing, what about the emperor?"
"How could we go to Sima's family? We are a family!"
"Why do you trust the emperor so much?"
Guo Li said earnestly.
Queen Mother Guo's expression actually showed some hesitation.
At this time, Mr. Guo walked into the hall and informed Cao Mao of his arrival.
Guo Zhi sneered and said: "The emperor got the news so quickly. A young emperor actually received the news when we arrived, and then came to question the Queen Mother. Is this normal?"
Queen Mother Guo was a little confused by them, and immediately frowned, "You guys, please go out first!"
She looked at Husband Guo again, "Go and tell the emperor that I am not feeling well today, so I won't see him."
Guo Li and Guo Zhi looked at each other, with obvious joy in their eyes.
When they walked out of Zhaoyang Palace in aggrieved manner, their faces changed immediately.
Cao Mao could clearly see the pride in their eyes.
This made Cao Mao almost laugh out loud.
Sima Shi is going to attack Guanqiu Jian, so he must attack himself next, as it is an important part of Sima Shi's regicide plan.
How long can you live?
