The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 249 This time, I listen to you
At this time, the court had already decided on a posthumous title for Sima Shi.

After repeated deliberations by the ministers, Sima Shi's posthumous title was finally decided as "Zhongxian".

Because Sima Yi's title of Duke was posthumously conferred, it could not be inherited by Sima Shi, and Sima Shi's title remained Marquis of Changping Township.

The title of Sima Shi was inherited by his son Sima You.

Cao Mao didn't care about what was happening in the court. He was staring at his own ceremony, wondering when it could be completed.

Wang Xiang agreed quickly, but after leaving the temple, he did not take any big action.

Obviously, even if Wang Xiang believed that the events in the Secretariat had nothing to do with Cao Mao, he had no intention of helping Cao Mao.

Cao Mao decided to give Wang Xiang some strength.

On that day, Cao Mao sent someone to invite Chen Qian to his Taiji Hall. He went there with great fanfare without even hiding anything.

Chen Qian also soon appeared in front of Cao Mao.

Cao Mao and Chen Qian have always had a good relationship, and Cao Mao has tried to win him over many times. Chen Qian is somewhat similar to Zhong Hui in that he wants to stand out and achieve great things.

Chen Qian himself is also very capable and is a person worth winning over.

But the problem is that what Cao Mao can give him now is not as good as what Wang Xiang can give him. Chen Qian now follows the emperor and Wang Xiang. As the common ruler of the world, Cao Mao does not need to consider the issue of choosing one of the two unless there is a head-on conflict with Wang Xiang.

"Mr. Chen, it's been a long time since we last met. What have you been busy with lately?"

Cao Mao asked with a smile.

Chen Qian suddenly fell silent. It seemed that he had done nothing during these days.

Zhong Hui did a lot of things.

Cao Mao looked at the silent Chen Qian and asked in surprise, "Is there still no progress on the Shangshutai matter?"

Chen Qian shook his head. "The ministers are only concerned with their own interests and have no intention of doing great things."

Cao Mao frowned and the atmosphere suddenly became silent.

"If you were to be General Anxi, would you be willing?"

Cao Mao suddenly asked.

Chen Qian raised his head suddenly, "I am willing!"

"I don't want to be involved in internal disputes. If Your Majesty appoints me as General Anxi, I will never allow the Shu Kingdom's thugs to approach my Yongliang border! I will definitely assist Your Majesty with all my strength and achieve great things!"

Chen Qian was very direct. He was indeed somewhat restricted in this temple, which prevented him from displaying his full abilities.

Many things in the temple require patience and waiting, but Chen Qian doesn't want to watch others perform.

Cao Mao nodded. "Please don't tell anyone else about this. I will persuade my mother to issue the decree directly. I don't think General Wei will object. But among the ministers... If you were alone, it would be easy to deal with, but now you follow my teacher and get involved in the struggle within the court."

"People like Gao Rou will certainly worry whether you are planning to control the northwest army for the teacher."

"Ugh"

Cao Mao sighed deeply.

Chen Qian frowned and said seriously, "I am not a subordinate of the Minister of Rites. I am a minister of Your Majesty."

Cao Mao smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid the ministers don't think so."

"Your Majesty, rest assured. If the Queen Mother can really issue an edict, I will come and solve the problem for the ministers here."

Cao Mao nodded and said, "Okay, don't worry. General Wei hasn't returned yet. I will definitely see to it for you."

After the two men discussed the matter, Chen Qian's attitude towards Cao Mao also changed slightly.

Cao Mao knew that Chen Qian could be used, but could not be completely trusted. This person grew up with Sima Zhao and others and had been friends for many years. In terms of relationship, Sima Zhao was closer to him. If Sima Zhao gave him more platforms, he might agree without hesitation.

This person cannot be considered a loyal minister.

But this person is now a capable general under Wang Xiang. If he doesn't give him a little warning, Wang Xiang will not help him easily.

After meeting this person, Cao Mao met with Zheng Mao.

This person is Cao Mao’s old friend.

The two knew each other when they were in Yuancheng.

The main reason why he follows Wang Xiang now is to protect himself, but Wang Xiang’s recent behavior has made him feel a little uneasy.

Cao Mao's attitude towards him was completely different. He did not mention any government affairs at all, but just talked about classics with a smile.

Cao Mao continued to talk about the Taixuan Sutra, which he was best at.

Zheng Mao had some knowledge of classics and could barely engage in a conversation with Cao Mao.

"You should study this classic more, Lord Zheng. I heard that the prince is going back to Luoyang. When he comes back, I can take you to meet him and ask for his guidance."

"Hmm? Prince?"

"Yes, the prince and I are now family. He taught me tirelessly in the past, and he's even more willing to hold back now. What do you think?"

Zheng Mao immediately understood which prince Cao Mao was talking about, and his face changed immediately.

Wang Su is coming back?

Is this because the government isn't chaotic enough?

He is also a famous figure, an old lady who has been here for many years. What is he doing now that he has come back?

Cao Mao smiled and said, "Among the three highest officials, there's still a vacant position of Grand Commandant. I think it's probably time for a prince to take up the position." "My former teacher is disgusted with my current teacher. He always feels like his knowledge is being stolen."

"I really don't know what kind of changes will occur after he arrives."

Cao Mao’s meaning is very clear. I don’t know whose side he will stand on after coming to Luoyang, but he will definitely not stand on Wang Xiang’s side.

Zheng Mao's face became even more sad.

Cao Mao took his hand and said seriously, "Duke Zheng, from now on you should focus more on the classics. The classics are the foundation of your life. You have recommended many people. Aren't these people valued by you because of their knowledge of the classics?"

"As for the affairs within the temple, I personally think it is really difficult to get involved."

Zheng Mao already knew why the emperor had summoned him. He said solemnly, "I understand. From now on, I will study the classics seriously. Your Majesty, please rest assured."

"You are a man who is suitable to be the Minister of Personnel. What a pity."

Cao Mao shook his head. "I understand your difficulties. Why don't you seek out the Minister of Chancellery and study the classics with him?"

"The Shangshu Ling's attainments in classics are known to the world."

Zheng Mao stood up and said, "I will accept your instruction."

Cao Mao saw Zheng Mao off with a smile.

Wang Xiang would never have thought that he had already started to regard him as an imaginary enemy when he first met him.

He could have made Wang Xiang lose the support of two of the Nine Ministers right now, but Cao Mao only sowed discord between them. He did not really send Chen Qian to the northwest, nor did he let Zheng Mao resign temporarily. This was already giving Wang Xiang a lot of face.

In fact, it's not just these two.

Cao Mao asked Zhang Hua to go out again.

But this time, Zhang Hua brought back Wang Jing.

The reason why this new Inspector of the Imperial Capital is now following Wang Xiang is very simple. He has received favors from the Cui family, and Cui Zan supports Wang Xiang. Therefore, after he came to the court, he stood on Wang Xiang's side.

As for the Sima family, their power in the Secretariat was not strong enough, and Sima Zhao was not there, so they could not be won over.

This was the first time Cao Mao met Wang Jing.

Wang Jing gave Cao Mao a very good first impression. He was different from the ministers in the temple. His skin was dark and looked rough. He did not have the delicate and noble airs of those famous scholars.

He looked very ordinary, very much like those people in Yuancheng back then.

While Cao Mao was looking at Wang Jing, Wang Jing was also looking at the emperor in front of him.

Wang Jing also had a very good impression of the young emperor. Before he arrived in Luoyang, he had heard a lot about the emperor.

During his time in Luoyang, he truly witnessed the emperor's abilities.

He didn't know why the emperor summoned him, he didn't even know why he came there.

Cao Mao's eyes looked at him brighter and brighter.

Suddenly, he stood up and was about to salute Wang Jing.

Wang Jing was shocked and quickly moved away.

"Your Majesty, what are you doing?"

"First, powerful officials were in power, causing chaos in the court. Now, traitors are everywhere, vying for power and gain. They have gathered together and are plotting to murder me."

"Sanctimonious and shamelessly greedy."

"I have summoned many ministers, hoping that they will assist me in dealing with these traitors."

"However, upon learning that I had summoned them, these ministers were terrified and dared not approach. Aside from old acquaintances, no one was willing to come. You are the only minister who came to see me after receiving the imperial edict."

Wang Jing fell silent.

"There are still loyal ministers in the court, and I am not alone!"

"Your Majesty, I am ashamed and unworthy of this."

Wang Jing looked very embarrassed. Wang Jing was a moral man. He had the ambition to help the world and the belief of loyalty to the emperor.

He was not afraid of surrendering to the emperor, nor was he afraid of death.

What he was worried about was that he could not help the young emperor and he was afraid of betraying the emperor's trust.

Wang Jing's talent was not very strong and could not be compared with people like Zhong Hui and Chen Qian. He knew the emperor's predicament, but did not know how to help the emperor.

Cao Mao grabbed his hand and said, "Your Majesty, the ambitions of today's ministers are known even to passersby."

"I cannot wait to suffer the humiliation of being deposed. Today I wish to personally go out with you to defeat the ministers."

Wang Jing raised his head and said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, in ancient times, Duke Zhao of Lu could not tolerate the tyranny of the Ji family. He failed in his campaign and fled, abandoning his country and becoming a laughing stock for the world."

"The power is now in the hands of the Secretariat, and the ministers are colluding with each other to command the whole country. However, the forces around you are very weak. For example, even if Yang Hu and others are willing to fight for you, they cannot mobilize the army to attack the residences of so many ministers!"

"Your Majesty, if you rush to do these things now, it will not cure the disease, but will make it worse! The consequences are unpredictable!"

"Please be patient, we can discuss this matter seriously!"

Cao Mao suddenly laughed, lowered his head and looked at the minister in front of him who was begging desperately.

"it is good."

"I listen to you."

(End of this chapter)