After learning about Sun Yu's rebellion, the happiest person in Luoyang was probably Zhong Shiji.
Zhong Hui originally had the idea of changing people on a large scale. Gao Rou's case can be used to kill temple ministers, but it cannot be used against local officials. It cannot be said that Gao Rou contacted the local magistrate, prefect and others in advance to rebel, right?
Zhong Hui was worried that he had no chance, so Sun Yu personally presented the opportunity to Zhong Hui.
Now, there is a reason to deal with local officials.
In the face of the officials, whoever disobeys is the remnant of Gao Rou, and in the face of local officials, whoever disobeys is the remnant of Sun Yu.
He has been collecting information on officials in the Sili area these days, and is ready to use this incident to eliminate them all.
Zhong Hui doesn't care whether these people have actually rebelled, as long as they are disobedient and incompetent, they can "conspire".
But Wang Jing was a little hesitant about this.
He felt that Zhong Hui's idea was a bit too cruel. If he really did something like killing people and seizing women, he would be killed. But just because of lack of ability, he would be defined as treason and executed. It's too much!
The two people could not reach an agreement in the end.
Zhong Hui left here angrily.
At this moment, Cao Mao was also busy receiving the thieves sent by Hu Zun.
Hu Zun first sent the prisoners and Sun Yu's head to Luoyang, while he followed with Cao Fang.
Hu Zun and Cao Fang haven't arrived yet, but the people who surrendered in Qingzhou have already arrived in Luoyang.
Many prefects from Sun Yu on down were beheaded, but Zang Ai, who was the first to rebel, was captured alive. It is said that this man changed his clothes after the city was broken and wanted to take the opportunity to escape, but he was discovered and captured on the spot.
When this man was brought to Cao Mao, he had no desire to live.
He just hoped that he could die cleanly and not suffer too much torture.
Cao Mao was very curious about this person.
In Tingwei Prison, Cao Mao sat outside the fence and looked at Zang Ai inside.
"I heard that you are honest and plainly dressed, and are deeply loved by officials from all over the world."
"Not long ago, someone recommended you, saying that you could replace Sun Yu as the governor of Qingzhou. Speaking of which, if you had not rebelled, the ministers might have to protect you to death, which would be really troublesome."
Cao Mao said, and suddenly asked: "You prey on the people everywhere, but you don't like to enjoy it. You just pay bribes. What do you think? If you don't ask for enjoyment, do you want to be an official? Do you want to be the third official?"
Upon hearing the question, Zang Ai slowly raised his head and looked at Cao Mao.
"Your Majesty, I have wanted to serve the temple since I was a child."
"However, I am not from a rich family. My father is just the son of a jailer. Even if I am a young man, I am not considered a rich family with a family of Confucian classics. I have studied hard since I was a child, passed the examination of Taixue, and served as the Huangmen Lang, after my father passed away, I can no longer take a step forward."
"I work seriously and diligently, and I never neglect a day. But what's the use of it?"
“When I was in Imperial College, the least talented people were the first to be promoted to ministers. When I got to the imperial court, people who had never done any errands for a day were promoted.”
"I have been working for many years and have made great achievements. Why can't I get a promotion?"
"It wasn't until I used the money left by my father to open the door of a wealthy family and sent my father's concubine to their house that I began to be promoted."
"I no longer work or study. Everywhere I go, I just distribute the money to the superiors and subordinates. That's it. I get promoted every year without stopping. If His Majesty hadn't been in charge, I would have been among the three nobles!"
Historically, this person sat in the position of Jiuqing and died in the position of Jiuqing.
Cao Mao put away the ridicule on his face and his eyes became stern.
"So, all this is not your fault, but the fault of the whole world?"
Zang Ai wanted to say something, but suddenly he laughed bitterly again. He shook his head, "Your Majesty, just kill me. Why humiliate me?"
Cao Mao pondered for a moment, "I am very busy, and I don't have time to come here to humiliate a traitor. This time I come to Tingwei, not all for you. I have to shock you, otherwise, how can those captured How about giving out more accomplices?"
"You serve as a county guard in many places, which is actually quite good. With you, many traitors can be brought to justice."
Cao Mao slowly stood up and was about to leave, then looked at Zang Ai.
"You can go on your way with peace of mind. Those incompetent people who have climbed up ahead of you over the years, and the evil people who suppress you and prevent you from being promoted will soon follow you on the road."
Cao Mao left here immediately.
Zhang Hua was following him at this moment, "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhong dismissed many postdocs and drafted a list of PhDs for your Majesty's review."
"Captain Wang Sili came to the table and said that Zhong Shangshu wanted to carry out cruel laws and kill officials in the counties. I asked you what you think."
"General Zhengdong will arrive with King Qi in two days. Duke Xiahou came to ask about the specifications of the reception."
"General Guanqiu reported that there was something unusual happening in Wu State, and he has already begun preparations for war."
"General Deng reported to me that the Qiang people were plundering many cultivated lands during the autumn harvest, and he had already gone to pursue them."
"He Cishi reported that two governors in the state were suspected of treason and had been captured. He had sent people to escort them to Luoyang."
Zhang Hua quickly talked about today's news. These were only some major events, not counting the rest.
"Let Xia Houhe review Zhong Yu's list, let Zhong Yu check Zhong Hui's list, and greet General Hu with the highest standards. I know the rest."
"only!!"
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In addition to some superficial things, there are also some secret things.
For example, what about Cao Fang?
Zhang Hua had asked this question in a vague way many times. Most of Cao Mao's confidants still wanted Cao Fang to die.
Cao Fang is one of the few people in the clan who can challenge Cao Mao's status. As the last emperor who was deposed by powerful ministers, his current status is really embarrassing.
Originally, if he had not caused any trouble and An Xin was in the feudal country, he might not have attracted much attention.
But it happened that Sun Yu rebelled in his name again. In order to prevent such a thing from happening again, and to protect His Majesty's orthodoxy from any impact, it was most appropriate to kill Cao Fang.
But Cao Mao didn't give any indication, and no one dared to do things on his behalf.
Zhong Hui dared to do so, but Zhong Hui was entangled in other things, so the ministers could only bite the bullet and take one step at a time.
Amid various speculations by the ministers, Hu Zun brought Cao Fang to Luoyang.
Cao Mao paid great respect to the general who conquered the east. All officials and even the Queen Mother were invited to welcome him.
Even though he was far away, Hu Zun could still see the formations in the distance, which made Lao Hu very excited.
Hu Zun seemed to regard going to Luoyang as a march, going very fast and driving every day, regardless of whether Cao Fang could bear it.
When he saw the emperor's festival in the distance, Hu Zun jumped out of the car, changed his clothes, and went to see him.
This was the first time Hu Zun saw Cao Mao.
"General!!"
Cao Mao hurried forward to greet him, while Hu Zun paid homage with great ceremony.
Cao Mao helped him up, boasting about the three-piece suit again, saying that he had heard about the name a long time ago and had been friends with him for a long time, so he could see him today.
But Hu Zun, who experienced this three-piece suit for the first time, felt particularly comfortable.
Lao Hu has been in a very bad mood over the years, mainly because during the Battle of Dongxing, he and Zhuge Dan assisted Sima Zhao in fighting Zhuge Ke.
As a result, due to unknown people, Cao Wei was defeated. This was the first time Hu Zun experienced such a disastrous defeat. His old face was completely humiliated, and he was disliked by Sima Zhao because of this. Sima Zhao directly chose to retain The bud of strength.
Sima Zhao took a look at the Emperor's Festival he brought, and then said to Shi Bao: I just wish I could give you this festival and let you handle important things!
Immediately, Shi Bao used the holiday to supervise all affairs in Qingzhou.
As the general who conquered the East under the command of Qingxu, what should Hu Zun think?
Sima Zhao did not feel at all that the cause of the defeat was himself. He felt that it was because Hu Zun and Zhuge Dan advanced rashly and did not listen to his command, which led to such a defeat.
It’s all Hu Zun’s fault! Zhuge Dan! And that Wang Yi who dared to say that he was to blame!
After being dismissed from his official rank by Sima Shi, he even complained.
Being so respected by Cao Mao, Hu Zun glanced at Sima Zhao not far away, but didn't even look at him.
He chatted cordially with Cao Mao.
Cao Mao was good at talking and complimented Hu Zun, which made Hu Zun even more excited.
The two chatted for a long time, and then one man walked slowly forward surrounded by many soldiers. He looked at the ministers in front of him in fear. When he saw Sima Zhao, he subconsciously took a few steps back.
This person is Cao Fang, Cao Mao's predecessor and the previous emperor.
The scene suddenly fell silent.
Everyone's eyes fell on Cao Fang.
Only then did Cao Fang realize that he was now a minister.
He hurriedly bowed to Cao Mao to see him.
"Your Majesty, Cao Fang, pays homage to your Majesty"
Cao Mao looked at him and saluted, then smiled and helped him up, "Why is King Qi so polite?"
"You've suffered a lot these days, right?"
"Don't worry, when we get to Luoyang, this kind of thing won't happen again."
Cao Mao took the initiative to hold his hand and comforted him a few words.
Queen Mother Guo also saw Cao Fang at this moment, and her face suddenly became ugly.
Cao Mao said nothing more and led everyone back to Luoyang.
Cao Mao and Hu Zun were sitting in the same carriage, chatting and laughing as they drove towards the Tai Chi Hall.
Cao Mao looked at the old general beside him and felt something was wrong.
Won’t this person die of illness next year? Why do you look so energetic now and don't look sick at all?
He asked: "General Hu, I heard that you were ill and I didn't dare to let you travel a long distance. How are you now?"
Hu Zun said with emotion: "Thank you for your majesty's concern. I was a little sick before, but because of your majesty's kindness, I am now fine!!"
"Um???"
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