At this time, the temple had also decided on a posthumous title for Master Sima.
After repeated decisions by the ministers, Sima Shi's posthumous title was finally decided as "Zhongxian".
Because Sima Yi's title of Duke of the County was posthumous, it could not be inherited by Sima Shi. Sima Shi's title was still Marquis of Changping Township.
His son Sima You inherited the title of Sima Shi.
Cao Mao didn't pay attention to these things that happened in the court. He was staring at his ceremony, wondering when it would be completed.
Wang Xiang agreed quickly, but after leaving the temple, he didn't make any big moves.
Obviously, even if Wang Xiang believed that the affairs in the Chancery had nothing to do with Cao Mao, he had no intention of helping Cao Mao.
Cao Mao then decided to give Wang Xiang some strength.
On the same day, Cao Mao sent someone to invite Chen Qian to his Tai Chi Hall. He didn't even hide anything and went there with great fanfare.
Chen Qian soon appeared in front of Cao Mao.
The relationship between Cao Mao and Chen Qian has always been very good, and Cao Mao has tried to win over him many times. Chen Qian is somewhat similar to Zhong Hui, in that they want to stand out and make contributions.
Chen Qian himself is also very capable and is a very worthy candidate.
But the problem is that what Cao Mao can give him now is not as good as what Wang Xiang can give him. Chen Qian is now following the emperor and Wang Xiang. As the co-owner of the world, Cao Mao, unless there is a head-on conflict with Wang Xiang, otherwise Chen Qian doesn't need to consider the issue of choosing between the two.
"Mr. Chen, long time no see. What have you been busy with lately?"
Cao Mao asked with a smile.
Chen Qian suddenly fell silent. He seemed to have done nothing during these days.
Zhong Hui has done a lot of things.
Cao Mao looked at Chen Qian, who was silent, and asked with some surprise: "Is there still no progress in the affairs of Shangshutai?"
Chen Qian shook his head, "The ministers only care about personal interests and do not want to do big things."
Cao Mao frowned, and the atmosphere suddenly became silent.
"If you were to be General Anxi, would you be willing?"
Cao Mao suddenly asked.
Chen Qian suddenly raised his head and said, "I am willing!"
"The temple war is not what I want. If Your Majesty regards me as General Anxi, I will never let the thieves of Shu come close to my Yongliang territory!! I will definitely assist Your Majesty with all my strength and make great achievements!"
Chen Qian is very direct. He is indeed a little constrained in this temple, which prevents him from exerting his full ability.
Many things in the temple require patience and waiting, but Chen Qian doesn't want to watch others perform.
Cao Mao nodded, "Please don't tell others about this matter. I will persuade my mother to issue the edict directly. General Wei will not object if he wants to come, but if you are alone among the ministers, it will be easy to talk. But now you are following my teacher and participating in the battle in the temple."
"People like Gao Rou will definitely worry about whether you want to control the army in the northwest for the teacher."
"well"
Cao Mao sighed.
Chen Qian frowned and said seriously: "I don't belong to Taichang, I am your Majesty's minister."
Cao Mao smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid the ministers won't think so."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. If the Queen Mother can really issue an edict, the ministers will be here to solve it."
Cao Mao nodded, "Okay, don't worry, General Wei hasn't come back yet, I will definitely get this done for you."
The two settled the matter, and Chen Qian's attitude towards Cao Mao also changed somewhat.
Cao Mao knew that Chen Qian could be used, but he could not completely trust him. He grew up with Sima Zhao and others and had been friends for many years. In terms of relationship, Sima Zhao was closer to him. If Sima Zhao gave him more Platform, he might agree without hesitation.
This person cannot be said to be a loyal minister.
But this person is now Wang Xiang's capable general. If he doesn't give him a little beating, Wang Xiang will not help him easily.
After meeting this person, Cao Mao met with Zheng Miao.
This is Cao Mao's old friend.
The two had known each other since they were in Yuancheng.
Now he follows Wang Xiang mainly for self-protection, but Wang Xiang's recent behavior also makes him feel a little uneasy.
Cao Mao's attitude towards him was completely different. He didn't mention any government affairs at all, but only talked about classic things with a smile.
Cao Mao still talked about his best Taixuan Jing.
Zheng Miao is somewhat accomplished in classics and can barely chat with Cao Mao.
"Zheng Jun, you still need to study more of this classic. I heard that the prince is going back to Luoyang. When he comes back, I can take you to visit him and let him teach you."
"Huh? Prince?"
"Yes, the prince and I are now a family. He has spared no effort in teaching me in the past, and now he will not hide his secrets. What do you think?"
Zheng Miao immediately understood which prince Cao Mao was talking about, and his expression immediately changed.
Wang Su is coming back?
Do you think the temple is not chaotic enough?
He is also a famous figure. He has been an old lady for many years. What is he going to do now that he is back?
Cao Mao said with a smile: "Among the three princes, there is still a vacancy for the lieutenant. I think it will be the prince's turn to be the third prince this time."
"My enlightenment teacher is very disgusted with my current teacher. I always feel that my knowledge has been stolen."
"I really don't know what changes will happen after he arrives."
Cao Mao's meaning is very clear. I don't know whose side he will side with after coming to Luoyang, but he will definitely not side with Wang Xiang.
Zheng Miao's expression became even more sad.
Cao Mao took his hand and said seriously: "Mr. Zheng, in the future, you should pay more attention to the classics. These classics are the foundation of your life. You have recommended many people. These recommended people are not Is it all because of the classics that you value me?"
"I think it's really hard to get involved in what's going on in the temple."
Zheng Miao already knew why the emperor summoned him. He said seriously: "I know this, and I will study the classics seriously. Your Majesty, please rest assured."
"You are a suitable person to be the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but it is a pity."
Cao Mao shook his head, "I also know your difficulties. Why don't you find Shangshu Ling and follow him to study the classics?"
"Shang Shuling's classical attainments are also known to the world."
Zheng Miao stood up and said, "I will teach you."
Cao Mao sent Zheng Miao away with a smile.
Wang Xiang would never have thought that he had already started to regard him as an imaginary enemy when he first met him.
He can make Wang Xiang lose the help of the two great ministers now. However, Cao Mao is just estranged now, and does not really send Chen Qian to the northwest, nor does he let Zheng Qian resign temporarily. This is already very helpful. Wang Xiang lost face.
Even, it's not just these two.
Cao Mao asked Zhang Hua to go out again.
But this time, Zhang Hua brought Wang Jing back.
The new Sili Colonel is now with Wang Xiang. The reason is very simple. He has been favored by the Cui family, and Cui Zan supports Wang Xiang. Therefore, when he came to the temple, he stood beside Wang Xiang. side.
As for the Sima family, they are not strong enough in Shangshutai, and Sima Zhao is not here, so they cannot win over them.
This was the first time Cao Mao met Wang Jing.
Wang Jing's first impression on Cao Mao was very good. He was different from the ministers in the temple. His skin was dark and rough, and he did not have the elegance and nobility of those celebrities.
He looked very ordinary, much like those people in Yuancheng back then.
While Cao Mao was sizing up Wang Jing, Wang Jing was also sizing up the emperor in front of him.
Wang Jing also had a very good impression of the young emperor. Before he arrived in Luoyang, he had heard many things about the emperor.
During his stay in Luoyang, he truly saw the emperor's ability.
He didn't know why the emperor summoned him, and he didn't even know why he came here.
Cao Mao looked at him with brighter eyes.
Suddenly, he stood up and saluted Wang Jing.
Wang Jing was shocked and hurriedly avoided it.
"Your Majesty, this is"
"First, powerful ministers were in power and caused trouble in the temple. Now traitors are everywhere, fighting for power and profit. They gather together and discuss how to murder me."
"Sanctimonious, greedy and shameless."
"I summoned many ministers and wanted them to assist me in dealing with these traitors."
"It's just that when these ministers learned that I had summoned them, they were terrified and did not dare to approach. Except for old acquaintances, no one was willing to come. You are the only minister who came to see me after receiving the order."
Wang Jing fell silent.
"There are still loyal ministers in the temple, and I am not alone!"
"Your Majesty, I am ashamed and dare not take this responsibility."
Wang Jing's face was very embarrassed. Wang Jing was a moral person. He had the ambition to help the world and the belief of loyalty to the emperor.
He was not afraid of defecting to the emperor, nor was he afraid of death.
What he was worried about was that he would not be able to help the young emperor. He was afraid that he would betray the emperor's trust.
Wang Jing's talents were not too strong and could not compete with people like Zhong Hui and Chen Qian. He knew the emperor's plight, but he didn't know how to help the emperor.
Cao Mao took his hand and said, "Your Majesty, even the passers-by on the road know the ambitions of today's ministers."
"I can't wait for the humiliation of being deposed. Today I want to go out with you personally to defeat the ministers."
Wang Jing raised his head and said quickly: "Your Majesty, in ancient times, Duke Zhao of Lu could not stand the dictatorship of the Ji family. His crusade failed and he ran away. He lost his country and was ridiculed by the people of the world."
"Now that the power is in the hands of the Chancellor, the ministers collude with each other to command the world, but the forces around you are very weak. For example, Yang Hu and others, even if they are willing to go on an expedition for you, cannot mobilize the army to attack the mansions of many ministers!"
"Your Majesty is eager to do these things now, not to cure the disease, but to make the disease more serious! The consequences are unpredictable!"
"Please be patient and we can discuss this matter seriously!"
Cao Mao suddenly laughed. He lowered his head and looked at the pleading minister in front of him.
"good."
"I listen to you."
