Tai Chi Hall, East Hall.
"Your Majesty, Lu Yu said he wanted to resign, so he hid in his home and thanked guests behind closed doors."
After Wang Xiang finished the class, he told Cao Mao about the Shangshutai.
Cao Mao was stunned, "Is there such a thing?"
In fact, Cao Mao knew about this yesterday. After all, Sima Fu suddenly came to the palace yesterday and had a big quarrel with Gao Rou. It is said that in the end both parties left separately, and the atmosphere was very unfriendly.
Cao Mao knew these things immediately.
Cao Mao probably understood what Lu Yu was thinking. He was sure that Sima Shi was no longer able to fight back, so he began to make his own plan, hoping that the ministers would take the initiative to invite him to serve as Shangshu Ling.
The only thing Cao Mao didn't expect was that Sima Fu would jump out to help Lu Yu so simply.
He thought that Sima Fu would come forward after Sima Shi took action.
However, their fights have nothing to do with Cao Mao.
He was even happy to see the fighting among his ministers intensify.
Wang Xiang shook his head and said disdainfully: "Your Majesty, these ministers have no regard for the country or the world, only their personal interests. They are really hateful."
As usual, Wang Xiang belittled these people in front of Cao Mao.
Cao Mao did not refute and listened carefully to the teacher's story.
When Wang Xiang was about to leave, Cao Mao just said: "Teacher, I will meet Mr. Chen tonight."
Wang Xiang immediately looked at Cao Mao, "Why did your Majesty summon Duke Chen?"
"It's like this. The Queen Mother said that this person and Sima Zhao are close friends, and they didn't participate in the previous court meetings, for fear that they might have different ideas. I think this is probably what Gao Rou told the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother asked me to talk to him and Zheng The young master met and wanted me to test their current position."
Cao Mao scratched his head and asked helplessly: "Teacher, how should I ask them questions?"
Wang Xiang's expression became more relaxed and he said seriously: "These two people are sincerely following the Queen Mother. There can be no problems. Your Majesty cannot be rude to them. You can take this opportunity to ask them more about the classics." They are all good at Confucian classics.”
Wang Xiang deliberately guided them to study Confucian classics, and Cao Mao also made an appropriate expression of expectation.
Soon, Cao Mao sent the teacher away.
Cao Mao was quite helpless. If nothing unexpected happened, he would have to face his teacher one day.
After all, Cao Mao knows the teacher's thoughts very clearly. Compared to Master Sima, his thoughts are obviously more terrifying. However, if he is strong enough and can suppress him, can he keep him working for him?
Teacher, I hope that in the future I will be strong enough not to kill you.
Cao Mao did not get up, Zhang Hua stood guard at the door, but Wei Shu came in and sat in front of Cao Mao.
"Your Majesty, I have already discussed with four people including Li Zhao, Jiao Bo, Ji Kang, and Lu An. They are all willing to serve you and obey your arrangements."
"Well, have you explained all the specific things clearly?"
"Everything has been explained clearly, Your Majesty, when will it be implemented?"
"Don't worry, I still need the last captain. If this person doesn't come, these four people can't stand up to Deng Ai under Sima Zhao."
Cao Mao whispered.
"Zhang Jun, go find Chen Qian now."
Chen Qian followed Zhang Hua into the palace. When he learned that the emperor had summoned him, Chen Qian did not hesitate at all.
Chen Qian discovered very early that he and the emperor got along very well.
They are both impatient, courageous, and willing to do big things.
Wang Xiang's character is too stable and he is not liked by Chen Qian. In Chen Qian's view, if Wang Xiang could make up his mind earlier, the situation would not be so passive. These achievements can be taken by his own people and will not fall to Lu at all. In the hands of those villains!
Chen Qian was still looking forward to meeting the emperor in private.
When Chen Qian arrived at the East Hall, Cao Mao had already prepared a sumptuous meal.
"Your Majesty, Chen Qian, pays homage to your Majesty!"
Cao Mao smiled and asked him to sit down.
"Mr. Chen, we finally have an opportunity to talk in private."
"You don't know how much I've been looking forward to this day!"
"At the banquet in the east hall that day, I couldn't speak directly. I could only use the metaphor of wine."
Chen Qian nodded, "It's indeed not easy."
Cao Mao then said: "Mr. Chen, are you willing to be a general?"
Chen Qian was a little stunned at this moment.
He looked at Cao Mao again, but did not avoid the question. He nodded and said, "I have the ambition to help the world, so naturally I am willing to shoulder the important responsibility of a general."
"Hahaha, okay!"
"You are my general!"
"I just like people like you who dare to speak and do things, unlike those who are timid!"
Cao Mao raised the wine cup and said, "General, this is my tribute to you!"
The two drank, and Cao Mao continued: "You have also seen the current situation. You are different from my teacher, and I will not hide it from you. My previous policies were only to deal with Master Sima, not He really wants to stand up for the aristocratic family."
"You know best what consequences those policies will have after they are implemented."
"Although your father is a noble man, Linhuai Chen's background starting from your father is still somewhat lacking."
"These policies may not be of any benefit to you."
When Cao Mao talked about these things, Chen Qian's face was particularly calm, and he didn't care about it at all.
Cao Mao had no choice but to change his words and said: "Today's situation in the world requires talents like you the most. There are ministers in charge of the government, there are generals with heavy troops in the local area, and there are Shu thieves and Wu thieves outside. Isn't this a good opportunity for a man to make contributions? ?”
"If you are willing to solve these matters for me, I am willing to use you as a general. In the future, I will attack Shu and destroy Wu. The general can make immortal contributions!"
Only then did Chen Qian's eyes change.
"What does your Majesty want me to do?"
"It's not needed yet. In the future, I will need you to replace Zhongjun."
Chen Qian nodded, "I am willing to serve your Majesty."
Chen Qian's attitude is actually very clear. He is willing to establish a temporary cooperative relationship with Cao Mao, but he will not completely defect to the emperor. This is different from the way Zhang Hua, Wei Shu and others defected. However, it is also understandable. After all, this person is He is a minister of the dynasty.
Cao Mao felt that this was enough. When he slowly showed his fangs, Chen Qian would naturally become firmer.
Cao Mao asked: "What happened to what I told you earlier?"
Chen Qian was stunned for a moment, "Is it about that Ma Long?"
"Exactly."
"According to what Your Majesty said, I have arranged for him to be my subordinate."
"What?? He is in Luoyang??"
Cao Mao looked a little surprised.
Chen Qian nodded, "Yanzhou is not far from Luoyang. He arrived before and has been at the Yushi Mansion. Your Majesty, do you want to see him?"
Cao Mao laughed and said, "I really want to see him. When I was in Yuancheng, I always heard about this man's righteous deeds. It's rare that he comes to Luoyang. I must see him! Please come back after you go back." Let him come over!"
"By the way, Zhang Hua, you go with me so that Ma Long won't be able to get in."
Chen Qian didn't know why Cao Mao was so interested in a local warrior, but he didn't say anything more, agreed to the emperor, and left in a hurry.
After they left, Cao Maogang happily said to Wei Shu: "The person I was waiting for has arrived!"
Zhang Hua did not keep Cao Mao waiting for too long, but within half an hour, Zhang Hua returned to the east hall again, and beside him was a tall and strong man.
The man was tall, but there was nothing rebellious about his face, and he was dressed like a scholar.
He looked a little apprehensive.
Ma Long was not from a wealthy family. He had a certain reputation in Yanzhou in the local area. However, no one knew him outside Yanzhou.
Even in Yanzhou, because of his poor background, he did not get many opportunities to make meritorious deeds, and he was not highly regarded by others.
But just before, he suddenly received a call from the temple, which shocked Ma Long. He came to Luoyang in a daze, and then quickly entered the Yushi Mansion. Ma Long had no idea what happened. That Chen The Duke even gave him a courtyard, which made Malone incredible.
I obviously didn't have much communication with him, but when I went to him to express my loyalty, Chen Qian acted very coldly and seemed to look down on me at all.
Malone was very confused. He didn't know what all this was about. If he didn't like himself, why did he recruit him again?
And now, he actually entered the palace.
This is the palace
"Chant your name and pay homage"
Ma Long murmured in a low voice, feeling extremely nervous.
The emperor wanted to summon him. How could he be so virtuous and capable? How could he be summoned by the emperor? ?
"Is this person Ma Xiaoxing?!"
Ma Long raised his head and stared blankly at the emperor in front of him. He was speechless for a moment. He didn't wake up until Zhang Hua pushed him.
"Chen Malong!! Meet your Majesty!!"
His voice was so loud that Cao Mao couldn't help laughing.
Cao Mao looked at the tiger general in front of him, and the more he looked at him, the more satisfied he became.
Ma Long came from a lower-class background, and when facing the emperor, he was born with awe. This is normal. The sanctity of imperial power has not disappeared, and it is still very powerful in the local area.
Cao Mao helped him up, looked at him, and said seriously: "When I was still in Yuancheng, I heard rumors about Xiaoxing many times!"
After hearing the emperor's words, Ma Long's face immediately turned red.
Because Malone was born in poverty, he thought of various ways to become famous in his early years. At his current age, those things he did in the past seem a bit embarrassing.
However, at this moment, Ma Long also understood the reason why he came to Luoyang.
Although his reputation is not visible in other places, it is still good around Yanzhou. It should be that the emperor heard of him before he ascended the throne, so he wants to promote himself now.
Just when Ma Long was thinking wildly, Cao Mao suddenly asked: "Xiaoxing, are you willing to be my general?"
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