"Mother, look at this person."
Cao Mao smiled and sat next to Queen Mother Guo, pointing to Sima Zhao who was kneeling in front of them.
Queen Mother Guo looked at Sima Zhao who was sitting below in bewilderment. She leaned back uneasily and subconsciously wanted to stay away from him.
The scorching sun was shining brightly, and it was the time when Queen Mother Guo began to worry.
The remaining power of the Sima family was still there. Even though Sima Zhao was kneeling in front of the two of them with his head lowered, Queen Mother Guo still felt very uneasy.
Not only the Queen Mother Guo, but also the ministers and many generals actually had a certain degree of awe towards them.
After all, there are only a few people who dare to beat Sima Zhao like Cheng Ji.
But it is not surprising at all that Cheng Ji can do such a thing.
He has always claimed that he and Wen Yang are the two tiger generals under the emperor.
Cao Mao wasn't sure whether he would general or not, but tigers were fierce enough. One dared to stab the emperor to death, and the other dared to charge into the battle formation late at night and scare the general to death.
Since Sima Yi, the prestige of their family has been continuously increasing. This prestige is invisible. When it is concretely shown, Sima Zhao, who is so down and out, can intimidate everyone, so that outsiders do not dare to humiliate him easily.
Cao Mao really wanted to conduct a reckoning with the historical events after Cao Rui, and comment on the actions of Cao Shuang, Sima Yi, Sima Shi and others.
After Sima Yi, Cao Shuang was defined as a powerful minister, and those who opposed Sima Yi were defined as treacherous ministers, such as Wang Ling and others, and Sima Shi also had the behavior of deposing Li, and Xia Houxuan, who was beaten into a rebel by him Li Feng et al.
But for now, these things are not so easy to say clearly.
We have to go step by step, which involves many issues. If we want to vindicate Cao Shuang and think that Sima Yi's behavior is treason, what should the ministers who followed Sima Yi do in the crusade against Cao Shuang?
These ministers are now the main force in the temple.
If Sima Shi's behavior is defined as rebellion, what should Cao Mao do?
The King of Qi is still alive, but Cao Mao was supported by the rebel Sima Shi. Does that mean he has to give up his position to the King of Qi, Cao Fang?
Anyway, there are a lot of things to pay attention to, and there are countless people involved.
Even if you want to handle it, you have to wait until the ministers who were involved in Cao Shuang's affairs leave, and Cao Mao's position is stable enough that no one dares to challenge him.
Cao Mao had a lot on his mind at this moment. He looked at the Queen Mother beside him, smiled and comforted him: "Mother, I have been out for the past few days just to bring General Wei back to Luoyang."
Queen Mother Guo glanced at Sima Zhao with some fear and asked in a low voice: "My son, what are you doing?"
Cao Mao said with a smile: "Don't worry, mother. General Wei did a lot of wrong things in the past and failed to inherit the general's legacy. After my kind words and persuasion, he has realized his mistakes and will not do that again in the future. "
Queen Mother Guo couldn't understand what Cao Mao meant.
What is going on with the two of them?
Are they joining forces? Or did Sima Zhao surrender?
With Queen Mother Guo's political training, she simply cannot understand the current situation, let alone the relationship between the two parties.
Cao Mao was not surprised by this. He said seriously: "Mother, from now on, you don't have to worry about the situation in the country. The territory of Wei Dynasty is considered peaceful. All you have to worry about are foreign enemies."
Queen Mother Guo still didn't dare to speak. It wasn't until a close attendant took Sima Zhao away that she couldn't help but ask, "My son, did you defeat Sima Zhao?"
"I have defeated a hundred thousand troops under his command. Now, the entire army in Hebei is owned by me. Yang Hu goes to Hebei to command the army. Yin Damu will replace Yang Hu and command the guards in the palace."
Queen Mother Guo's eyes widened, "One hundred thousand troops"
"Mother, I've been busy taking care of these things these days, so I couldn't come to see you. Mother shouldn't mind, right?"
Queen Mother Guo shook her head quickly, "My son is busy with big things, how could he care? My son is serious."
She also wanted to praise Cao Mao, but after holding it in for a long time, she didn't know what to praise him for.
Cao Mao took her hand and said seriously: "Mother, I am your son. I do these things for my mother. I really don't dare to take credit."
"It's just that the world is gradually calming down, and I haven't held a ceremony for the successor. If it were a meeting at court, I wouldn't even dare to call her my mother. I feel really uneasy."
Queen Mother Guo looked at him blankly, her eyes full of intelligence.
Cao Mao took a deep breath and said, "Mother, is it time for the heir ceremony?"
"Ah, yes, this matter needs to be handled, I will issue an edict right away!"
Cao Mao pursed his lips and was speechless for a long time.
Zhang Hua took Sima Zhao into the car and led him towards the mansion newly given by the emperor.
Sima Zhao was sitting in the carriage, his face uncertain.
Zhang Hua said with a smile: "General Wei, Your Majesty knows your merits and has specially selected the most luxurious mansion in Luoyang to present to you. The plaque was written by His Majesty himself. Your Majesty also specially arranged five hundred people for you." Soldiers, let them protect you and take care of you, just like the original story of Zanhou."
Zhang Hua's words are very nice, such as the story of Hou Hou, which refers to the fact that Liu Bang once arranged for Xiao He to have five hundred soldiers at his disposal with a wave of his hand.
Of course, the five hundred soldiers arranged by Cao Mao were not just waiting for orders. Sima Zhao knew best what they were here for.
At this moment, Sima Zhao finally couldn't bear it anymore. He raised his head and asked, "My father and brother have made great contributions to the country, and I have also fought for the temple to quell rebellion. Why is this so?"
Zhang Hua was very surprised.
"Don't you think His Majesty's reward is enough?"
"It is because of your merit that Your Majesty has given you the present reward. If you are not grateful for the gift given by the King, how can you still be dissatisfied?"
Zhang Hua's expression gradually became serious.
Sima Zhao sneered, but did not refute him.
The residence arranged by the emperor for Sima Zhao was not far from the palace. It was a separate house with few residential buildings around it. It was indeed quite large, otherwise it would not have been able to accommodate the five hundred soldiers.
When Sima Zhao got off the carriage, a group of officials stood at the door with smiles, waiting for Sima Zhao's arrival.
These people were arranged by the emperor to take care of Sima Zhao.
Just like how Sima Zhao sent people to take care of Cao Mao.
Their attitude towards Sima Zhao was extremely respectful, and Zhang Hua gave serious instructions, "Take good care of General Wei and don't let him work too hard."
Several attendants took orders one after another.
Zhang Hua just sent Sima Zhao all the way into this brand new mansion. The mansion could not be said to be too luxurious, but it was not shabby either. There were guarded soldiers everywhere, patrolling back and forth.
Sima Zhao was sent all the way to the innermost inner room.
Zhang Hua then said to Sima Zhao: "General Wei, your majesty respects you very much. This time you will be given a mansion, soldiers, officials, and various rewards. You should remember your majesty's kindness."
"Don't bring yourself any more trouble."
"At the beginning, many people tried to persuade your Majesty that you should be allowed to die on the battlefield and be returned wrapped in horse leather, but your Majesty did not listen because of your past achievements."
"But even if you are as tolerant as your Majesty, you will not tolerate it again and again. You should take care of yourself!"
Sima Zhao said nothing, Zhang Hua turned and left.
Sima Zhao was sitting alone in the inner room. He raised his head and saw several officials in front of him.
"Go and get my brother."
The leading official smiled and saluted and said: "General Wei, you have been too tired these days, so you should rest indoors for the time being."
Sima Zhao was furious, "Do you want to imprison me here?!"
"General Wei! Why did you say that?!"
"Your Majesty is worried about your condition. Please rest peacefully in the palace. Your Majesty will definitely arrange for you to meet your family. Perhaps, in a few days, your family will come here to accompany you."
Sima Zhao stared at the person in front of him. Veins popped up on his forehead. He wanted to explode, but he suppressed his anger.
He took a deep breath and looked gentler.
"Gentleman, could you please pass a message to the clan on my behalf?"
"You don't have to worry. Your tribe is aware of your situation and they won't worry."
Sima Zhao smiled and nodded, "This is the best. I have no other thoughts, I just don't want them to worry."
He looked at the officials in front of him.
This person is very young, looking to be in his early twenties, and is looking at him deeply at the moment.
Sima Zhao felt very aggrieved. In the past few days, he had suffered humiliation that he had never suffered before in his life. He was punched and kicked, and his dignity as a dignified general was rubbed on the ground.
If he hadn't been concerned about his clan, he would have fought to the death with Cao Mao.
Looking at the current situation, Cao Mao will not kill himself. He has to find a way to regain his freedom.
Sima Zhao looked at the young man in front of him again and asked with a smile: "I don't know the gentleman's name?"
"Li Touch pays homage to General Wei."
Sima Zhao nodded and said with a smile: "The gentleman looks familiar to me. I wonder if he is a descendant of whose family? Maybe he is related to my family!"
Li Chu said coldly: "The general does have an old relationship with my family."
"My grandfather's name is Taofeng, my father's name is Tao, and my mother is Princess Qi."
"Li Feng"
The smile on Sima Zhao's face suddenly solidified.
After Li Feng was beaten to death by Sima Shi with the hilt of his sword, his entire clan was executed, and his son Li Tao was beheaded. Li Tao's wife was Cao Rui's daughter, Princess Qi, who protected her. He and Li Tao's three sons.
The man in front of him is Li Tao's eldest son and Li Feng's eldest grandson.
Sima Zhao was stunned.
The good news is that they are indeed old acquaintances.
The bad news is the kind of acquaintance that leads to genocide.
Sima Zhao murmured: "When your grandfather rebelled, I once interceded for him."
"I see."
"That's really a big thank you, General."
"I will definitely repay you well."
