Zhong Hui ordered his followers to transport the wrapped things onto the carriage. These things were very heavy, and no one knew what they were.
But Zhong Hui himself was not in a hurry to leave the prison. After leaving Gao Rou, he went to the place where Sima Fu was imprisoned.
Zhong Hui's idea was also very simple. He wanted to take advantage of these people to get one last chance to squeeze out their value before they died.
Sima Fu's condition was much better than that of Gao Rou. Although he was sitting on the ground with a decadent look on his face, his expression was still normal and not sluggish.
Seeing Zhong Hui coming, he quickly stood up and wanted to bow to see him, but Zhong Hui hurriedly helped him up.
"You are an elder, how dare I accept your courtesy?"
Sima Fu was not surprised by Zhong Hui's arrival. This man liked to run into prisons. This was an old tradition. It was like this when Xia Houxuan was arrested.
"I didn't expect that Shi Ji is still willing to come to see me now. I really have no face to face Shi Ji."
Sima Fu wiped the tears from his face.
Zhong Hui also had a sad look on his face, "Oh, I originally wanted to try to rescue you, but unfortunately, my brother is no longer a Tingwei."
"Then Chen Qian is a cruel man and is unwilling to listen to my persuasion."
Sima Fu shook his head quickly, "Shi Ji, there's no need to be like this. Don't let me get you into trouble because of me!"
The scene was quite touching as the two held each other's hands.
Only then did Zhong Hui say, "What I'm most worried about right now is your son."
"Your son serves as General Anxi in Yongzhou. This time you are involved in a major rebellion and will be punished. He will go to Liaodong. If he learns about this and becomes anxious and does anything impulsive, wouldn't he be punished for himself? Will it cause great trouble?"
"Today, the six battalions of the Chinese Army are all owned by Your Majesty, and the Huaisi army will follow you to the death. In Yongliang, the Governor Chen has followed the Chariot and Cavalry General for many years, and most of the soldiers obey him. You know the character of Governor Chen best, After that incident, he has always blamed himself and was unwilling to return to the temple, but now is a rare opportunity for him to wash away his bad reputation."
Sima Fu frowned and said nothing.
Zhong Hui continued: "Therefore, what I am worried about now is that your son will betray Wei like Xiahou Ba did."
Sima Fu trembled all over.
Sima Fu knew that for what he and Gao Rou had conspired to be sentenced to exile, it was already very lenient. He couldn't just pretend that nothing had happened.
Sima Fu could accept it anyway. Although he sacrificed himself, at least his own clansmen and his children would not be implicated.
It's much better than Gao Rou's killing of the three tribes.
Sima Fu didn't worry too much about his son Sima Wang. First of all, Sima Wang had adopted his elder brother Sima Lang as his son. Legally speaking, Sima Wang had no father-son relationship with him.
And he also knows his son very well. His son is cautious and aware of the overall situation, and will not fall out with the temple because of his own affairs.
He will continue to lead the remaining Sima family and truly become a normal aristocratic family.
However, after hearing what Zhong Hui said at this moment, Sima Fu suddenly thought of another possibility.
Surrender to Shu.
This is what Sima Fu can't stand. People at the bottom may not be able to see clearly, but these old guys with real power in the temple know that Shu and Wu are no longer the opponents of Wei.
If it weren't for the internal conflicts in Wei State over the years, the changes in power and ministers, and Sima Division having to deal with internal and external rebels, I am afraid that troops would have been sent to attack these two countries.
Since Emperor Wen began to advocate recuperation, Wei's national power has continued to increase. Now, the number of soldiers that Wei can use has reached more than 400,000. However, in terms of national strength, Shu and Wu are no match at all.
If his son defected to Shu, sooner or later he would die in the hands of the Wei people, and his family would also be destroyed.
He was not Xiahou Ba. Xiahou Ba could not kill his clan even if he surrendered, but if Sima Wang surrendered, it would be over. Even if the emperor was unwilling to kill him, he would have to do it, otherwise he would not be able to convince the people.
Seeing Sima Fu who was beginning to panic, Zhong Hui suddenly asked, "How about you write a letter to your son?"
"Okay! Okay! I'll write now!"
Inside the Tai Chi Hall.
"Your Majesty, you see, this jade is a tribute from Khotan in the Western Regions. It is completely white and looks like grease when you step on the green hills. It is truly a rare gem. It was given to me by the long history of the Western Regions."
Xin Chang knelt down beside Cao Mao with a smile on his face.
He held a piece of beautiful jade in both hands. The beautiful jade was made into a tiger shape and was about the size of a pair of fists. As expected, the whole body was white, with some green on the feet.
Cao Mao did not stretch out his hand to pick it up. He turned his head and looked at the jade in Xin Chang's hand. He couldn't help but nodded and said, "What a jade! It is indeed a treasure from the Western Regions!"
Although Cao Wei has many criticisms in history, his contribution to Chinese history is also indelible. He first conquered Goguryeo in the northeast, then opened up the road to the Western Regions, established the Western Regions Changshifu, and safeguarded the country's territorial integrity.
During Cao Pi's period, the countries in the Western Regions came to pay tribute. Cao Pi happily received them. At the same time, he sent officials to the Western Regions and began to manage the fields in the Western Regions. He also built inns along the way, which strengthened the connection between the Central Plains and the frontier areas.
Cao Mao didn't understand jade, but he could tell that the piece of beautiful jade Xin Chang was playing with was definitely a priceless treasure.
Xin Chang handed the jade to Cao Mao again, "Your Majesty, you can take a closer look."
Cao Mao took the jade and nodded again, "It's a good jade."
Xin Chang laughed quickly, "It's fine if your Majesty likes it. I specially brought this beautiful jade today because I want your Majesty to appraise it for me. Your Majesty, look at the skin and the meat. It's not loose at all."
"Hahaha, Mr. Xin, I can barely tell the difference between good and bad, but I don't know how to recognize jade."
Xin Chang was a little anxious, so he had to change his words and said: "Your Majesty, I want to dedicate this jade to you."
"oh?"
Cao Mao put away the smile on his face.
"How can I keep such a precious thing? Mr. Xin should take it back."
Xin Chang shook his head hastily, "Your Majesty, we are all one family, close relatives, how can we say such things? Just play with it, you are the busiest on weekdays. In your free time, look at the beautiful jade."
Cao Mao was a little surprised, "Oh? Close relative?"
Just overnight, the offensive and defensive momentum changed.
Xin Chang knew that the emperor was venting his anger and making fun of his behavior yesterday, but Xin Chang was helpless.
Who can blame this?
The only thing to blame is that I was short-sighted. I missed such a good opportunity like this.
Just yesterday, Cao Mao held his hand and said that we are a family, but Xin Chang shook his hand away and did not want to be a family of the emperor.
But now, Xin Chang began to hold Cao Mao's hand and wanted to become the emperor's family.
With the fall of Sangong, a large number of vacancies appeared everywhere. Because Xin Chang did not appreciate the favor, the fat vacancies in the Chancery were directly occupied by Xun Yi.
This made Xin Chang's intestines turn green with regret.
If I could be more positive that day, agree earlier, and become a family, then what would Xun Yi have to do with it?
Therefore, after thinking hard in the palace for a whole day, Xin Chang came to the palace early today to pay homage to the emperor.
He took the best treasures in his family and wanted to regain the emperor's heart.
Xin Chang is not afraid that others will laugh at him. In the current situation, he is also in danger. Although he has not yet entered Tingwei's prison, speaking of it, he has also directly participated in this rebellion and is the specific executor.
If you don't get the emperor's favor, you may not be able to keep your current position, let alone climb up the ranks.
Looking at Xin Chang who was sweating with anxiety in front of him, Cao Mao laughed and put away the piece of beautiful jade.
"Okay, since you have opened your mouth, I have no choice but to accept it."
"We are a family to begin with. We should not be so separated from each other in the future."
Seeing that the emperor accepted the gift, Xin Chang breathed a sigh of relief. He smiled and nodded, "Your Majesty is right."
Cao Mao stroked his smooth chin and asked, "I heard that your sister's children, Yang Jin and Yang Xiu, are very outstanding young people, and they have not been drafted yet?"
Xin Chang's eyes lit up and he nodded quickly, "Your Majesty, that's exactly what happened."
"Well, then let Yang Jin become a minister in the chancery, and let Yang Xiu be a yellow door beside me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!!"
Although Xin Chang himself did not receive a promotion, his two nephews were recruited. One went to serve as minister and the other stayed with the emperor. Xin Chang was already very satisfied.
Xin Chang had no sons of his own, and the entire Xin family was slaughtered due to the war between Cao and Yuan.
Xin Pi only has one son and one daughter. Like Na Lu Yu, a large clan has turned into a small family. However, Xin Chang has no children. He has always wanted to adopt one from a relative's family.
Currently, the Xin family and the Yang family are so closely connected that they are almost indistinguishable from each other.
Cao Mao smiled and talked to Xin Chang about things in the temple.
"O minister of the temple, although you are as loyal as you are, but this time Gao Rou rebelled, I'm afraid he still has many accomplices hidden among the wise men."
"The reason why they don't dare to jump out now is just because they are afraid of being attacked by weapons. In the future, they may still cause chaos."
"I would like to ask you to come and take a closer look at the ministers and find out the evildoers among them."
While the two were discussing, Zhang Hua hurried in.
"Your Majesty, Minister Cui Zan has come to pay his respects."
Xin Chang suddenly frowned and couldn't help cursing in his heart. This old thief must be here to please His Majesty!
As a scholar, he doesn’t even have any backbone!
It’s really despicable!
Cao Mao nodded, "Invite him in."
Xin Chang couldn't help but remind him: "Your Majesty, ministers cannot be trusted easily. I will keep an eye on these people for Your Majesty. Please rest assured."
"Um."
Xin Wei hurriedly resigned.
When he walked out of the Tai Chi Hall, he passed by Cui Zan. Cui Zan looked at his face thoughtfully.
