Wang Chang was speechless.
Everyone is preparing to commit regicide and rebellion here, and the emperor is rightly angry.
If one dared to do such a thing during the reign of Emperor Wu or Emperor Wen, being killed with a stick would be considered a light punishment.
Cao Mao looked at the helpless Wang Chang, calmed down his anger slightly, and said: "Please don't worry, Your Majesty. I just want to catch those who want to murder me this time. When He Gong catches those people, I will naturally remove him and will not let him do things like this again!"
This time Wang Chang, as a representative of the ministers, came to advise Cao Mao on this matter.
After all, even the people here in Cao Mao support benevolent government. Cruel officials have not been liked by everyone since ancient times. Even people in the same camp will never get close to them.
Those who are hated by everyone are called cruel officials.
Also because he is not tolerated by everyone, cruel officials cannot escape their fate in the end.
It is impossible for the emperor to use only one cruel official and despise the rest of the ministers, especially in front of other close ministers.
A confidant like Zhang Hua can persuade with words. After all, he is young and not experienced in the world. But for ministers like Wang Chang who already have their own beliefs and stick to it, Cao Mao cannot change their minds. , then we can only suppress this matter as much as possible and let the knife complete what it should complete.
However, just such a rebellion case can usually last for several years. This is also an old tradition.
Wang Chang didn't say anything more. He knew that the emperor must be well aware of the impact of this kind of thing.
Wang Chang also hated these traitors and rebellious ministers.
Originally, Wang Su should have been asked to handle this matter. For some unknown reason, Wang Su repeatedly refused, which disappointed the ministers.
Seeing Wang Chang who was silent, Cao Mao talked about other things.
"My lord, your seven decrees only concern the school. I dare not say that the rest of the affairs have been completed, but preliminary arrangements have been made. The school affairs still need the governors from various places to take action."
"When these seven decrees are completed, the government of the world will definitely become completely different."
Wang Chang smiled bitterly and nodded. He understood what the emperor meant. The emperor wanted him to think more about government affairs and ignore these things.
"Let's wait for tomorrow's court meeting. I will have something to say."
Wang Chang also walked down the steps without mentioning He Zeng's incident.
Although Wang Chang hated He Zeng's approach, it has to be said that He Zeng's approach was of great help to Wang Chang's seven political decrees.
Not to mention anything else, within this day, the temple's administrative efficiency improved several levels.
The officials who usually waited to die now didn't even dare to have tea and started working continuously. This is because He Zeng punished several officials again, in the name of their neglect of work, and seemed to sympathize with Tao Qiu. First, express your dissatisfaction secretly.
Rich people are most familiar with such frame-up methods.
He Zeng was the master of such methods. The wealthy family never dreamed that one day, they would be treated the same way.
This really made things smoother for Wang Chang.
Wang Chang saluted and left the place.
Cao Mao just walked out of the west hall after reading several memorials in his hand.
He walked to the door of the east hall calmly, then asked Zhang Hua to stay at the door and walked in.
In the east hall, an old acquaintance of Cao Mao was sitting.
"His Majesty."
The person sitting here is none other than Sima Wang.
After Sima Wang was brought back to the temple by Chen Tai, he stayed in the house and never went out.
His father Sima Fu has been exiled to Liaodong.
Sima Wang stayed here alone, feeling very depressed.
Today, Sima Wang was in the mansion as usual, but he was brought directly here by the eunuch.
Sima Wang stood up and bowed to Cao Mao.
After not seeing him for a long time, Sima Wang looked much more serious than before. His face was no longer as relaxed and relaxed as before, and his eyes were a little confused.
Cao Mao sat on the upper seat and then motioned for him to sit down.
"Have you been resting well these days, sir?"
Sima Wang was stunned for a moment and replied: "Not bad."
Cao Mao glanced at him and asked, "Do you miss your father at home?"
Sima Wang trembled all over, lowered his head and did not answer.
His current legal father is not Sima Fu, but the emperor must be asking about Sima Fu.
Sima Wang felt a little aggrieved at the moment. Thinking of his father's desolate appearance before he left, he felt even more sad and angry. He had already endured his father's exile, so why did he still have to humiliate himself?
Cao Mao said with emotion: "I know you miss me in your heart."
"No matter how bad your father is, you will inevitably miss him in your heart, not to mention that your father was pretty good to you."
Cao Mao narrowed his eyes and didn't know what he remembered, "I'm quite envious of you."
"Your father is willing to die to save you."
"But until my father passed away, I had never met him a few times. When I met him occasionally, I either scolded him or kicked him."
"It's okay if you don't take powder and drink alcohol. If you drink alcohol, it's a beating to death. There will be no mercy. The maid who has taken care of me since childhood was beaten to death by him after drinking just to protect me."
"Several retainers and maids died in his hands. I felt at that time that I would definitely not survive to adulthood."
"After seeing me beaten and dying, a defense commander was really angry and said he wanted to report me to the police, so that he did not dare to commit any more crimes. Then he hurriedly reported me to the police. The temple sealed me to Gaogui Township in advance. I was ten years old. When I was 20 years old, I heard that he drank himself to death, and when I went back, I didn’t take a fancy to him.”
Sima Wang looked a little shocked. Whether these words were true or false, they were not something a king could say to an untrustworthy minister.
Cao Mao looked at Sima Wang and said, "You are a talent. I don't have many talents in my hands, so your father is not dead yet."
Cao Mao said softly: "He is in Zhuoxian at the moment. I have informed General Yang and asked him to keep an eye on him. Although he cannot go out to make friends, he can stay in the house and not starve or catch the cold. It should be good."
Sima Wang was shocked. He stood up quickly and bowed to Cao Mao.
"I thank you for your kindness!!!"
"No need. In fact, I should have executed your father for the mistakes he committed. However, the effect of establishing prestige has been achieved. It doesn't matter whether he dies or not. I need you more than him."
"You know government affairs, you know military affairs, and you are cautious. There are not many generals in the country who can face Jiang Wei without flinching."
"I let Wang Hun continue to serve as the governor of Liangzhou, originally to reuse his son Wang Rong. Who would have thought that a genius with extraordinary talents would become so muddy in just a few months. So, I Decided to make a substitution.”
"You can serve as the governor of Liangzhou."
"You know how to deal with those Qiang and Hu people, you know how to manage people's livelihood, and you also know how to defend Jiang Wei. You are in Liangzhou and Deng Ai is in Yongzhou. Jiang Wei basically has no hope of taking advantage."
Sima Wang did not dare to speak at this moment.
Your Majesty still dares to reuse yourself? ?
Cao Mao said: "When Duke Xuanwen killed Du Jun's father, Du Jun became his son-in-law and was loyal to the general."
"Now, I have spared your father's life because I hope you can make more meritorious deeds. If your meritorious deeds can appease the entire Liangzhou and resolve the chaos there, I will use your merits to pardon your father's crime and let him He returned to his hometown to spend his remaining years."
"Of course, it's up to you to decide whether to go or not. I won't force you."
"I am willing to go!!"
Sima Wang said without thinking.
If there was an opportunity for my father to return to his hometown to spend his old age, he would definitely do his best.
He said: "I will never live up to your majesty's high expectations, and I will definitely govern Liangzhou for your majesty. Your majesty's current kindness is enough for me to die for you. I don't dare to hope that your majesty can pardon my father's sins, but I will do my best to do so." go!!"
Seeing Sima Wang cheering up, Cao Mao suddenly remembered something and warned him again: "You must remember what happened to Wang Hun and Wang Rong!"
In the Wei and Jin Dynasties where everyone was greedy, Sima Wang later became a corrupt official. Although it took him a little longer than Wang Rong, he was no less generous than Wang Rong.
Sima Wang hurriedly said: "I will definitely remember it!!"
Cao Mao immediately began to instruct him on specific matters in Liangzhou.
Cao Mao thought about governing Yanzhou, Yuzhou, and Qingxu, but he never thought about governing Liangzhou.
How can I put it, this place that has been in chaos for hundreds of years is simply not something that the current Wei Dynasty can manage well. It is more difficult than governing ten Qingzhou.
After hundreds of years of turmoil, Qiang-Hu disputes, and superstitious witchcraft, it would be very rare to be able to pacify Liangzhou and prevent rebellion from breaking out here.
Previously, Sima Shi also tried his best to arrange for some ministers who were good at appeasing to go to Liangzhou. This is why Cao Mao did not rush to replace Wang Hun. This person may not be able to govern Liangzhou, but at least this person will not allow rebellion to occur there.
that's enough.
Sima Wang is obviously more suitable to serve as the governor of Liangzhou than Wang Hun, but his identity is slightly sensitive.
But Cao Mao is not afraid of the current Sima family. Cao Mao has already dismissed almost all the officials and even ministers of the Sima family in various places, leaving only a few truly talented people, oh, and An Shi.
Now Cao Mao is using the power of the Sima family. The disciples, former officials, relatives and marriages of the Sima family have even become Cao Mao's confidants.
For example, Deng Ai, Chen Tai, Zhou Tai, Zhong Hui, Hu Zun, Yang Hu, Du Yu, Wang Chang, Zhuge Dan, Pei Xiu, Wang Su and Cao Mao's current confidants seem to be the confidants of the general.
You have already inherited the inheritance, why should you be afraid of Sima Wang?
After all, Sima Wang is also one of the general's legacies. He must be used if he can. To guard Liangzhou and look at the temple, he is the most suitable.
Sima Wang listened carefully to the emperor's strategy for treating the cold.
The more he listened, the more surprised he became. Finally, he even took out a pen and paper and started recording.
