Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 882
Luo County, Sima Mansion.

Sitting in the study, Sima Yi spends every day with his wife and children, reading in the study, and feeding the fish in the backyard, living a leisurely life. Because of Sima Yi's recent decline, many friends have never been in touch with him However, Sima Yi sees this thoroughly. In the past, he was as famous as Zhuge Liang and the best pursuer of the three orders of the temple. Today, he has become white and lives in the inner house.

Most of the people in the Sima family were very anxious. Even Sima Fu went to Zhuge Mansion many times, wanting to inquire about some news from Zhuge Liang and see when his elder brother would be able to take up an official position. Sima Fu knew that his elder brother was very important. Talented, although he should not be as good as Duke Zhuge, but compared to a fool like himself, his elder brother's talent is not ordinary. It is really unfortunate for a big man that such a talent cannot be reused.

But every time he went to Zhuge's mansion, Zhuge Liang could only express his helplessness. He knew Sima Yi's talent, but all of this depended on the emperor's will. The emperor didn't use his idea, even if Zhuge Liang wanted to help him, so what Woolen cloth?

These days, he often mentioned Sima Yi beside the emperor, but the emperor always had no intention of talking about this person. Whenever the topic came to Sima Yi, the emperor would avoid talking about it, and Zhuge Liang could only sigh, helplessly.

But it is always these people who are anxious. Sima Yi, as the person involved, does not seem to have the slightest dissatisfaction with this. Every day is extraordinarily happy, with a smile on his face, holding the child in his arms, accompanying his wife, and chatting about the past. For those anecdotes, when the child clung to his beard, he was not annoyed, he laughed, and said that his son could make a big difference in the future.

When his wife asked him why he was so sure, Sima Yi always smiled lightly, because he is my son.

Sima Fu often came to disturb his leisure, and it wasn't just Sima Fu alone. Sima Yi's elder brother, several younger brothers, and even nephews would come to disturb his life. His words were full of worries about his future , They seemed to be very sorry for Sima Yi's dismissal and rushed home, even though Sima Yi behaved very flatly and dismissively.

"Brother! Brother!" Sima Fu yelled happily, and rushed into the courtyard. Sima Yi turned around, holding the child in his arms, and his wife was standing beside him. The two were about to greet each other when they saw Sima following him. The other person behind Fu, wearing a conspicuous official robe, walked into his house recklessly. Sima Yi looked at Fa's wife who was holding the child and left here.

Sima Yi stood up slowly, bowed to the temple official, "I pay my respects to Lord Zhuge Ling."

Zhuge Liang looked at his friend in front of him. He was very respectful. He was wearing a white robe and a Confucian crown. He looked like a great Confucian who ruled classics. I haven’t seen him for a long time. His condition seems to have improved, his face is no longer pale, and he is full of energy Zhuge Liang couldn't help admiring, and instead of helping Sima Yi in front of him, he just smiled and said: "There is no one in private, so Zhongda shouldn't be like this."

As he spoke, he casually sat on a bearded chair beside him, and Sima Fu stood happily behind him. It wasn't that he was being rude, but that he and Sima Yi had known each other for decades, and even though they often argued, But they were old friends who had known each other for a long time. In private, there was really no need to be so polite. However, when Zhuge Liang sat down, he was surprised to find that Sima Yi still kept his gesture of saluting, motionless.

Zhuge Liang only felt that there seemed to be thorns growing on the Hu chair, he jumped up, his face was no longer so casual, he hurried forward, helped Sima Yi up, frowning, he looked at the strange old friend in front of him, Sima Yi Standing in front of him respectfully, being lifted up by Zhuge Liang, he just thanked him, and after Zhuge Liang sat down, he carefully sat in front of him.

Sitting on the Hu chair, Zhuge Liang felt a little uncomfortable, as if something went wrong?

"Zhongda? How are you doing these days?"

"Thanks to Mr. Ling for taking care of me, it's okay."

"Well, during this period of time, after the implementation of the law, the results are still very good." Zhuge Liang said, Sima Yi nodded, but he couldn't see any curiosity, Zhuge Liang didn't want to continue talking, just chatted for a while, Both fell silent, there was nothing to continue, Sima Fu looked at them in surprise, especially his elder brother.

He remembered that his elder brother had always looked down on Zhuge Linggong and had always wanted to compete with him. For some reason, he was so respectful and careful now, unlike the usual Sima Yi.

Seeing the unusual silence, Sima Fu had no choice but to say: "Brother, there is good news for Zhuge Linggong's visit this time. Your Majesty wants to use you." Then, he looked at Zhuge Liang who was beside him, Zhuge Liang said: "Zhongda, Duke Xun Ling proposed the policy of dividing up the local government, so he needs a capable minister to go to various places to inspect the main thing."

"I'm afraid I can't help you anymore." Sima Yi suddenly interrupted Zhuge Liang's words. Zhuge Liang was taken aback, raised his head, and looked at him, "Why? This is a good opportunity. Your Majesty wants to use you again. , Don't worry, I will never occupy the slightest bit of merit, and I will truthfully report it to the emperor."

"Mr. Zhuge Ling, don't need to say more. I know what you said, and I also believe in your character. It's just that I can't compare with others. Now I'm at home and I'm used to this kind of leisurely life. Comparatively speaking, this kind of day is more suitable for me. Busy in front of the copybook all day, that is not what I desire. My current thought is to stay at home, read books, play the piano, and spend this life, which is enough. "

Sima Fu was shocked, and hurriedly said: "Brother! What are you talking about, you have great talent."

Sima Yi half closed his eyes, lowered his head, and said nothing.

Sima Fu was about to say something when Zhuge Liang suddenly said, "Shu Da, go out now, I'll talk to your brother alone." Sima Fu sighed helplessly, looked at his brother worriedly, and wanted to tell him What, but still did not say anything, and left here.The wind gently blows the flowers and plants on the side, and blows a few ripples on the pond.

In Nuo Da's courtyard, there were only the two of them left, silent for a long time.

"Zhongda, you really don't want to help me?"

"This kind of life is more suitable for me now, and I hope that you will not embarrass the grassroots anymore." Sima Yi said, getting up and bowing again. Suddenly, Zhuge Liang rushed to a little restlessness, frowned, and asked: "Are you Are you dissatisfied with the emperor's punishment? Or are you angry because I served as the third order?"

"Grass people dare not. Grass people dare not."

"You Zhongda, don't be like this. You and I both know that the emperor is very important to us. You have a great talent. In many aspects, I can't compare with you. The two of us should work for the big man together. Serving the Son of Heaven, how can you back down? Even though the Son of Heaven is punishing you, he never blamed you, he just wants you to return to Luoyang and help me formulate laws together.”

Sima Yi still had no words, just lowered his head and said nothing.

"This time is not for you to be transferred outside, but for His Majesty to give you a chance to make meritorious deeds, and wants you to march into the temple center in a fair manner."

"No", Sima Yi shook his head, raised his head, and looked at Zhuge Liang in front of him, with some mockery in his eyes, "The temple center?? No, no, how can I enter the temple center? Zhuge Linggong??? ", Sima Yi stood up, his forehead was covered with blue veins, his eyes were a little red, he gritted his teeth, and said word by word: "Why??"

"You and I have been by the emperor's side since we were young, and grew up together. Why, you are the only one who can gain His Majesty's trust, why should I be guarded and targeted everywhere?? Hmm?? You tell me ??"

"No one has ever targeted you. His Majesty also trusts you..."

"No, no, His Majesty liked me very much at first, and he even got closer to me and had a closer relationship with me. However, shortly after Yuan Zi passed away, His Majesty changed. He was no longer close to me. I can see the guard in his eyes, for decades, I have been assisting His Majesty wholeheartedly, serving the great man wholeheartedly, and I have done better than you in everything, why, in the heart of the emperor, I am not as good as you??"

Sima Yi's eyes widened, his face was ferocious, and he glared at Zhuge Liang in front of him.

"I always thought that I would be Shang Shuling, and I would compete with you in the temple, but now I find that it is impossible. Your Majesty has never trusted me, and will not reuse me."

"That's enough!" Zhuge Liang stood up and said angrily, "Nonsense, you didn't collude with officials in Yanzhou, would you be punished like this? It's all your fault!!"

"Ah?? You still have the face to mention this??" Sima Yi suddenly smiled. He looked at Zhuge Liang in front of him and said, "Back when we governed Jingzhou, you had the entire South County under your command, from the prefect to the village chief. They are all your people, and even the generals of the navy were promoted by you. You told me that you colluded with officials?? Could it be that I have done more than you?? Hmm?? I won’t let the people under my command listen to me , do you want them to be disobedient?!"

Zhuge Liang was stunned for a moment, watching Sima Yi vent his inner anger, but he never said a word. After a long silence, Zhuge Liang said: "Perhaps, because I am a close relative of the emperor, I have been given preferential treatment. However, this does not mean that the emperor does not trust you, you know His Majesty, you should know that His Majesty is young and lonely, so he is suspicious and sensitive."

"Don't worry, I won't tell your Majesty what you said. Discussing the emperor with his belly is a death penalty. This is a law that you and I have made personally. I will go to the Hall of Houde now, but Want me to help you speak for His Majesty?" Zhuge Liang asked seriously.

Sima Yi looked at him blankly, tears welled up in his eyes.

"If possible, you can go to Houde Hall and help me ask the emperor and His Majesty."

"What the hell did I do wrong?"

(End of this chapter)