I don't know if it hit a small stone on the street. The carriage suddenly vibrated, and then there was another "shaking" sound.
It woke up Sima Shi who was deep in thought.
Thinking of what he was thinking, Master Sima felt a little guilty.
He carefully glanced at Sima Yi opposite him, fearing that his master would see what he was thinking.
Unexpectedly, Sima Yi was already sitting there cross-legged with his eyes closed, as if he didn't care what Master Sima was thinking at all.
Master Sima secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He lifted the car curtain and looked out of the car. Only then did he realize that this was not the direction of Taifu's Mansion, and he was a little surprised:
"Sir, are we not going back home?"
Sima Yi did not open his eyes:
"One more thing."
Master Sima suddenly thought of the humiliation he suffered outside Xiahou's mansion, and his heart tightened: "I wonder if you have anything else to do, sir?"
If it happened again, Master Sima didn't know if he could hold on.
Fortunately, this time, the family Sima Yi went to had no conflict with Master Sima.
It can even be said that even communication is almost non-existent.
This family's surname is Huang, given name is Quan, and given name is Gongheng. He is currently the general of Zhennan, granted the title of Marquis of Yuyang, a minister in the middle, and the governor of Yizhou.
Since Huang Quan surrendered to Wei, he has never been involved in Wei's court disputes.
Of course, he seemed to be honorable, but in fact he had no power and was not qualified to participate in Wei's imperial strife.
But he happened to be an example set by Wei State, so his status was extremely transcendent.
As long as he doesn't cause trouble, basically no one will come to trouble him - probably this is the power of political correctness.
If you win, if you win without force, you may be accused of bullying by others, and you may even be looked down upon by some big shots in the DPRK:
You bully others like this, what do you think of those who want to abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side?
If you lose, it will be even worse: you can't even compete for surrender, you are simply a waste!
Anyway, no matter what the result is, I will lose and lose.
The other party is winning, and they are losing money.
So how could Master Sima not be surprised when he heard that his lord was going to visit Huang Quan?
The carriage stopped, and Sima Yi got out of the carriage, looking at the high steps, thick doorposts, and shiny copper-nailed door of the Huang Mansion.
He couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
This palace was built by Emperor Wen himself when Huang Quan came to invest.
The purpose is to show the magnanimity of the Wei Dynasty and encourage more thieves to surrender.
Emperor Wen certainly would not have thought that in just fifteen years, the Wei and Shu captives would already have different offensive and defensive forces.
If Emperor Wen had known about it, would he regret building such a glorious palace for Huang Quan?
Just as his mind was racing, the door of the Huang Mansion was opened, and Huang Quan went out in person to greet the Tutor:
"I don't know that when Taifu comes, he will be greeted from afar and disrespected!"
Huang Quan's temples were already gray. Even when facing the most powerful Sima Taifu in the Wei Dynasty, he was calm and neither arrogant nor arrogant.
But Huang Quan, who was standing behind Sima Yi, was a little surprised when he looked at the old man in front of him.
Not for anything else, just for the other person's changes.
In his early years, Sima Yi, as Emperor Wen's most trusted minister, met Huang Quan more than once at banquets.
Sima Yi even commented with Huang Quan on many people in Shu.
At that time, Master Sima also met Huang Quan several times with his master.
In his impression, although Huang Quan was a condescended person, he never lost the demeanor of a celebrity.
The most famous thing is that the news of Liu Bei's death reached the Wei Dynasty. All the ministers congratulated each other, but Huang Quan didn't smile at all.
Emperor Wen wanted to try and surprise him, so he sent edicts to Huang Quan.
Huang Quan is still on the road, and Emperor Wen has sent several groups of envoys to rush him, galloping on horseback, crisscrossing the road. All the officials and attendants are frightened, but Quan behaves calmly.
It is precisely because of his ability that he can convince the kings and ministers of the Wei Dynasty, and everyone should treat them with courtesy.
Unexpectedly, Master Sima had the impression that he was a fast warrior. Although he tried hard to straighten his back, he still could not hide his slightly rickety figure.
If you look carefully, your face is already full of vicissitudes of life, if not criss-crossed with ravines.
It has only been fifteen years. Not only has the world seemed to have changed, but the people have also completely changed.
"General Huang is serious. Someone suddenly came to visit. I should be the one who is rude!"
Sima Yi looked at Huang Quan in front of him, thinking of the past when he and Huang Gongheng were discussing people in Shu. Huang Gongheng was full of praise for Zhuge Kongming and would often sit up and sigh.
Now that Zhuge Kongming is dead, Huang Gongheng has become like this.
Sima Yi stroked his beard and felt something in his heart: He was getting old too.
Huang Quan did not turn away Sima Shi like Xia Houxuan did, but personally welcomed Sima Yi and his son into the palace.
He even ordered his son to come to see him.
After Huang Quan arrived in Wei, he married another wife and gave birth to his son Huang Yong. He is now only twelve years old and frail.
He looked at his son who was at a loss after obeying his master's words and mechanically saluting and greeting Sima Yi and his son.
Huang Quan apologized a little and said helplessly to Sima Yi:
"Since Quanzi was born, he rarely goes out of the house to socialize with others, so he is a bit ignorant and does not know the etiquette. I ask the Taifu and the Central Guards to forgive me."
Cao Shuang intended to let Xia Houxuan serve as the Central Guard Army, and at the same time asked Sima Division, who was originally serving as the Central Guard Army, to move to the Central Supervisory Army.
It's just that this appointment has just been spread from Xuchang to Luoyang and has not been officially spread yet, so Huang Quan's title to Sima Shi is still his old position.
Master Sima was at least as famous as Xia Houxuan and others back then.
As long as he was not facing the Xiahou family, Master Sima had a reputation for morale and would not care about Huang Quan's small negligence.
He even smiled warmly at Huang Yong who was hiding behind Huang Quan.
"I heard that your son is frail, and the doctors in my house still have some medical skills. Why don't you let them come over and show you to your son?"
After Sima Yi and his son sat down with Huang Quan respectively, Sima Yi looked at Huang Yong who was exiting and asked with some concern.
Huang Quan smiled bitterly: "Thank you for your kindness, but the dog's body was brought from the womb."
"At that time, Emperor Wen also sent medical workers from the palace to look at it and said that it could only be recuperated slowly the day after tomorrow. There was no other way."
"Emperor Wen..." Sima Yi followed with a sigh.
After a while, he suddenly also smiled bitterly:
"I remember that after the battle of Yiling, General Zhennan gave up his rebellion and followed the upright. Emperor Wen was very happy, but he only thought that Shu was in decline, and he even sent people to Shu to persuade him to surrender."
At that time, the Wei Dynasty was at its peak and ranked first in the world.
There are only two Zhou Dynasties in the world, and Wei Dynasty has seven out of ten, and its power is even greater than that of Zhou Dynasty.
"But it has only been ten years, and the situation in the world has become like this!"
If it had been anyone else, he would have thought that Sima Yi was mocking him in person.
However, since Huang Quan surrendered to Wei, he has never said that the monarchs and ministers of Shu were not good, and even praised Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and others without concealment.
Even if others are mocking, it is impossible to mock him with such a thing.
Besides, the dignified Master Sima couldn't do such boring things as deliberately visiting his home to ridicule him.
Therefore, there is only one reason why Master Sima said this:
"Taifu, could it be that there is something going on in the Kingdom of Shu again?"
Sima Yi looked at Huang Quan, and the bitter smile on his face became even worse:
"Over the years, the Wei Dynasty has not won a single victory against Shu. It seems that even General Zhennan has become accustomed to it."
Huang Quan had a complex expression on his face and said in a somewhat astringent voice:
"But the Shu people captured Shangdang?"
Sima Yi sighed: "Not yet, but according to my estimation, it should be soon."
"Hebei simply does not have the extra troops to reinforce the Shangdang, and the troops and horses in Hanoi that are capable of supporting the Shangdang have no orders from Xuchang."
"Secondly, Thief Feng has not only been staying in Hedong for the past three months, but also judging from the news from Xizuo, he has been continuously increasing his troops in Hedong, and seems to have the intention of advancing eastward."
"So the 50,000 troops of the leading general (i.e. Jiang Ji) dare not move easily. If this continues, no matter how dangerous Shangdang's terrain is, it will be difficult to stop the Shu people!"
Huang Quan was silent.
After a while, he finally said:
"Zhuge Kongming and Feng Mingwen are indeed rare intellects in the world. They took Bingzhou and had a glimpse of Hebei and the Central Plains, so that the Wei Dynasty no longer had dangerous terrain."
Sima Yi nodded in agreement:
"Before the Shu people took over the state, they didn't know the importance of the state. After the Wei Dynasty lost the state, they were shocked to realize that the state was actually a barrier to the world."
Huang Quan said slowly:
"If Bingzhou is the world's barrier, then Shangdang is the backbone of the Central Plains, protecting Heluo. If it is lost, the Central Plains will be unsafe."
Whether in Shu Han or Wei, Huang Quan was respected, and it was not without reason.
He is outstanding in terms of strategic vision.
These words are not threats, but facts.
From Hanoi to Hedong, there is Zhiguanxing.
From Hanoi to Shangdang, there is Taihangxing.
If Shangdang is lost, Hanoi will not only have to bear the pressure from Hedong to the east of Zhiguan, but also face pressure from Shangdang in the north.
Under attack from both sides, no one can guarantee how long Hanoi can survive.
"So Shangdang cannot be lost, at least not all of it." Sima Yi said firmly, "Even if we lose Huguan, we must defend Gaodu (Jincheng in later generations)."
When Huang Quan heard this, he couldn't help but take a deep look at Sima Yi.
He was able to stay safely in Wei for so many years and maintain his aloof status. Naturally, he could not be blind and deaf.
The relationship between Luoyang and Xuchang is now very delicate.
If Sima Yi really wanted to keep Shangdang, why did he mention this matter when Shangdang was about to fall?
Sima Yi seemed to see the deep meaning in Huang Quan's eyes, and there was a bit of self-deprecation on his face:
"I am really powerless to protect the Party! Xuchang, let alone agreeing to send troops to Luoyang to go north, I am afraid they will not listen to my suggestions."
"Let me tell the truth to General Zhennan. The reason why I want to keep Jincheng now is actually to keep Hanoi."
Hanoi is the headquarters of the Sima clan and must not be missed.
Sima Yi did not hide this thought in front of Huang Quan.
But Huang Quan still doesn’t quite understand:
"Taifu, you have a large number of troops, but you still say that you are unable to protect the party. I am even less able to do anything about such national affairs. Why do you want to tell me this?"
Who doesn’t know that I, Huang Gongheng, seem to have a great reputation, but I don’t have any power at all.
Even the subordinates who were brought here back then are now either scattered everywhere with no news, or they are depressed and aimless, living as long as they can.
Sima Yi picked up the teacup, took a sip, then looked at Huang Quan and said:
"Gongheng, you tell me I don't want to send troops north? It's just, alas!"
Sima Yi put down the tea cup and shook his head with a sigh, "Without His Majesty's will, how dare I mobilize troops without authorization?"
"Besides, there are fifty thousand soldiers and horses in Hanoi!"
If Luoyang soldiers and horses want to cross north and enter Hanoi, they will have to agree with Jiang Ji.
When Sima Yi said this, he turned sideways towards Huang Quan and his voice became a little deeper:
"I came here this time just to ask Gong Heng to go to Hanoi and help me bring a message to Jiang Zitong (that is, Jiang Ji)."
"Even if he is forced by Feng Mingwen and does not dare to send troops to reinforce the Shangdang, he must at least send troops to defend Jincheng."
"I hereby promise Gong Heng that if Feng thief in Hedong really makes any move, even if I violate military orders, I will reinforce Hanoi and try my best to protect Hanoi."
"With Gong Heng's perspective, he can definitely see that if Jincheng is lost, Hanoi will not be safe. I hope Gong Heng can make this clear to Jiang Zitong."
Although he had vaguely guessed something, Huang Quan was still shocked when he heard Sima Yi say these words himself:
"How could this happen? Without the emperor's order, how could Quan dare to leave Luoyang?"
"It doesn't matter." Sima Yi smiled slightly, "The late emperor decreed that I should assist the government as the emperor, and he also asked me to record the affairs of the minister, and gave me the power to maintain integrity."
Having said this, he emphasized every word:
"Now I am fully responsible for all matters in Henan. I only need to report to the emperor afterwards."
Huang Quan was stunned after hearing Sima Yi's words.
Legally speaking, Sima Yi was right.
He does have this right.
But this matter has violated Huang Quan's code of conduct over the years.
Especially in the current complicated situation, if you get involved in this kind of thing, it is easy to die in an unknown manner.
Of course, Huang Quan is not afraid of death, but he is afraid of affecting his wife, family and children.
It will even implicate the old officials who followed him to the Wei Dynasty.
Over the years, Huang Quan has always felt guilty for these old officials.
I can remarry and have children here, but most of these old officials are not even qualified to remarry.
After all, with Wei's policy of giving birth to married women, how could it be their turn?
So they can only look at Shu from afar, fearing that they may not be able to see their wives and children until they die.
Seeing Huang Quan's appearance, Sima Yi took out a letter from his sleeve, put it on the desk, and gently pushed it towards Huang Quan:
"I know that although Gong Heng has rarely left the government in recent years, he is very concerned about the news of his former subordinates and soldiers."
"This list is the information about the people I can find so far."
Huang Quan stood up suddenly and stared at the letter on the desk.
Sima Yi pressed his fingers on the letter and tapped it a few times:
"In my army, there may still be a dozen or so soldiers from that time. If Gong Heng can help me persuade Jiang Zitong, I will let them all remove their armor and send them to Gong Heng's house to start the war. How about that?"
Taifu Sima could make these ten or so soldiers remove their armor, and naturally he could also make them vanguards, fighting the enemy in battle.
Huang Quan moved his lips, and finally gave a heavy fist before speaking:
"Since the Grand Tutor has been entrusted with something, he should do his best."
Since Taifu Sima wants to take advantage of his reputation, what if he sells his reputation to help his old officials?
PS: There are four steles in the tomb of Huang Quan and his wife, two of which were erected by his son Huang Yong and his old officials, indicating that until his death, he was still surrounded by his old officials.
Map of the situation in the Central Plains: Open the comments, the first floor has not been simple since ancient times.
Finally, Happy New Year – besides the fact that I have to update on the first day of the new year, I don’t feel very happy.
