Three Kingdoms: I am not Cao Rui

Does this mean that all the officials in the court must pass the test without missing a single one?

It seemed that this mess was getting bigger and bigger, so Sima Yi could only bow his head and say, "Your Majesty is wise, this is a very appropriate matter."

Seeing that the emperor had already issued an order, Cao Zhen and the other three decided to avoid such trouble, so they all agreed at the same time.

Cao Rui did not dwell on this matter, but immediately asked: "After talking about the matter of appointing the crown prince, I would like to ask you again about the matter of selecting royal tutors for the four princes."

After looking around, Cao Rui laughed and said, "Why, it's been so many days, and I haven't seen you mention this matter, not in the letter, and you didn't mention it when you welcomed me yesterday. Could it be that you have forgotten about it?"

Cao Zhen replied with a bit of embarrassment: "Your Majesty's order, of course we have not forgotten it. However, as for the four assistant ministers and the four royal tutors, we are not in a position to make a decision on how to respond. It is better to wait for Your Majesty to return to the court in person before making a decision."

"We have all remembered it and are just waiting for Your Majesty's arrangements." Chen Jiao also spoke.

"Wait for me to make arrangements? I'm still waiting for you to make arrangements." Cao Rui chuckled: "In that case, is there anyone among my four ministers who would like to recommend himself?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Dong Zhao stood up from his seat without hesitation, and he did not look like a man in his eighties. Cao Zhen, Sima Yi, and Chen Jiao were all startled and looked up at Dong Zhao's face.

Is this almost eighty years old?

Are you sure?!
Cao Zhen and Chen Jiao were just surprised at how quickly Dong Zhao stood up, especially Sima Yi. He wanted to follow Sima Shi's advice and compete for the position of Prince Ye's tutor. He had already thought of a good speech in his mind and made up a long and heartfelt speech, but he was still beaten to it by Dong Zhao.

Let's see what Dong Zhao says. If there is really a chance, even if it may cause unpleasantness with Dong Zhao on the spot, he still has to fight for the position of Prince Ye's tutor.

After all, if nothing unexpected happens, this is the future crown prince! This is something that will benefit three generations.

Cao Rui laughed a few times and said, "Mr. Dong, wait a minute. You are so old now and there is no one in the cabinet who would compete with you. Are you going to recommend yourself to me today?"

"Your Majesty is right. I am going to recommend myself to Your Majesty today." Dong Zhao bowed and said, "Your Majesty has previously ordered that four cabinet ministers should serve as tutors to the four princes, one by one, without any omissions. I am the Grand Commandant of Wei, and I have always served in the cabinet. I have not even done the duties of the three officials, and I feel really guilty. Moreover, I am the oldest among the cabinet ministers, and the King of Ye is also the oldest among the kings. It seems that it is better for me to serve as the King of Ye's tutor."

After saying this, Dong Zhao smiled and raised his head, meeting Cao Rui's gaze. "I am really old, and I am afraid I don't have many years left to live, so today I would like to use my old face to ask for mercy from Your Majesty."

"Hahaha." Cao Rui shook his head and laughed a few times, then pointed at Dong Zhao with his right index finger, with a hint of teasing in his tone: "Mr. Dong, Mr. Dong, what you said today is really interesting. Since you said so, how can I not agree? Let Mr. Dong be the tutor of Prince Ye."

"I obey your command. Thank you!" Dong Zhao bowed slightly and sat down.

Such a fast speed is really surprising. I wonder if Dong Zhao and the emperor had discussed this matter privately in advance, or if the tacit understanding between His Majesty and Dong Zhao was so great? How could Dong Zhao understand people's hearts so well?
Sima Yi couldn't help but move his throat slightly, and was a little dazed.

When Dong Zhao competed to be the tutor of King Ye, he did not say anything that suggested competition, such as he should be judged based on merit or that King Ye was smart. Instead, he said that he was old and dying and wanted to ask for mercy.

If nothing unusual happens in the future, it is normal for the eldest son to ascend the throne, and he will be the third emperor of Wei.

As for the so-called grace, isn't it just asking for some grace and favor for Dong Zhao's own descendants? If there is a friendship between the king and the tutor, even if it is only for one day, even if Dong Zhao himself did not personally teach the King of Ye, Dong Zhao's useless son and grandchildren will most likely be able to receive some grace.

His Majesty also responded to Dong Zhao's words, which means that His Majesty also regards this matter as a favor, and the meaning behind it is self-evident...

We still have to push the prince!

While Sima Yi was pondering this matter, Cao Rui slowly said, "I didn't know how to choose, but Lord Dong's words gave me an idea. Since the four princes have a seniority order, the ministers should be divided according to age."

"The oldest, Lord Dong, is the tutor of Prince Ye. Chen Qing is the tutor of Prince Changle, the general is the tutor of Prince Shouzhang, and Sikong is the tutor of Prince Boping. They are arranged in order of age, one for each person, without any mistakes or omissions."

"Do you have any objection to this division?"

It has all been clearly pointed out, who else can say anything?
Dong Zhao smiled and replied: "I think this is appropriate."

Cao Zhen, Sima Yi and Chen Jiao also agreed.

Cao Rui nodded slowly: "Since you are the princes' tutors, even though the princes are all children, you still have a lot to do. Let me assign one or two to you one by one."

After mentioning official business, Cao Rui saw that the four people's eyes had become slightly serious. He smiled and explained: "Don't be nervous. What I asked you to do is nothing more than compiling some teaching materials for the princes."

"I think it would be a good idea to divide the four of you into groups like this. Sikong will compile some content on classics, Chen Qing will introduce the worldly affairs, the general will introduce archery and military affairs, and finally Dong Gong will take charge of the overall situation and review some of the content."

"How about the job I chose for you?" Cao Rui looked around and said, "This can be considered as teaching and imparting knowledge. With these things as a foundation, you can also be considered as true tutors of the king. By the way, the salary of the tutor of the king should still be calculated as 2,000 dan."

"We will follow your majesty's orders." The four of them bowed and could say nothing more.

Cao Rui smiled: "In addition to the matter of Wang Fu, I have also been looking for a commander for the navy these days. Originally, I promised Lu Boyan not to use him in the war against Wu. Since Sun Quan killed Lu Mao, there is no need to keep this promise. Even if I don't tell him, he will come on his own." Cao Zhen nodded: "Lu Mao died in prison in his prime. No matter how he died, it is inseparable from Sun Quan. It is not wrong to think that Sun Quan killed him."

"With Lu Mao's death and the exile of the Lu family to Jiaozhou, there is no need to worry about Lu Xun's position."

Dong Zhao also leaned back in his chair and responded calmly: "I agree. Lu Xun can be used. But if Lu Xun is transferred here, who will guard Qinzhou? Zhang He just died this year. If Lu Xun leaves again, Guanxi will lose two important generals in a row. If Zhuge Liang attacks again, I am afraid it will be difficult to cope with it."

Cao Rui pursed his lips at Sima Yi and Chen Jiao and asked, "What do you think, Dongge?"

Sima Yi said: "Mr. Dong's words make sense. I think we should be cautious in employing Lu Xun."

Chen Jiao also said: "Your Majesty, why don't you ask the general to pacify Guanxi?"

Cao Zhen's face darkened instantly, and the corners of his mouth curled up, showing a visible annoyance. As a general, I was doing well in the central government, and I was about to be in charge of the military campaign against Wu in front of His Majesty, so why did you ask me to go back to Guanxi?
Could it be that the two people in Dongge have been plotting against me for a long time? Or is this just Chen Jiao's idea?
Cao Zhen was not afraid, as there was still a way out, so he sighed and said, "If the country needs me to go to Guanxi, I will definitely not refuse the mission. But Guanxi is not as good as the Central Plains in terms of nurturing people. My health is gradually recovering, and I have been with Your Majesty for a long time, and I have benefited from Your Majesty's blessings..."

Cao Rui waved his hand and said, "Lu Xun is coming, and the general cannot move. The situation cannot go from bad to worse. The Wei Kingdom has so many talented people, how can we be missing a choice for governor?"

"Today I need you to come up with a solution that will satisfy both parties!"

Dong Zhao was thoughtful and bowed slightly: "Why not let Chen Situ go to Guanxi?"

Fortunately, Chen Qun was not here. If he had heard what Dong Zhao said, he would probably have cursed. I have been running around in the past few years, from the central government to Jingzhou, from Jingzhou back to Luoyang, and from Luoyang to Shouchun. Do you want me to go to Guanxi again?
Cao Rui shook his head: "Chen Situ is not suitable. He is too old. I am worried."

After Cao Rui said this, Dong Zhao understood what was going on and immediately asked, "Your Majesty, how is Wang Wenshu?"

Let Wang Chang confront Zhuge Liang?

Before Cao Rui could reply, Cao Zhen said, "Your Majesty, I think Guo Huai can do it."

This means there is one more candidate.

At this time, Sima Yi and Chen Jiao could not fall behind, and they recommended the General of the Central Army Guanqiu Jian and the Palace Attendant Xu Shu respectively.

Cao Rui was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Zhong Gong and Xu Shizhong are not suitable, they both need to stay by my side. Master Wei is in charge of the overall situation in Guanxi, so there is no need to take risks. Guo Huai is stationed in Hanzhong, which is a very important position, and he should not leave without permission. If Guo Huai leaves, I am afraid that no one there can defeat Zhuge Liang."

"After much thought, Wang Chang is still the most suitable one."

Dong Zhao stroked his beard and nodded, feeling quite proud.

Cao Rui took a deep breath and said slowly, "How about this? Change Wang Chang to General Zhenxi, and take charge of the Qinzhou war after Lu Xun, and put him under the jurisdiction of Master Wei. Change Lu Xun to General Zhengdong, commanding the navy, and wait for Wang Chang to take office before coming to Shouchun. Is this arrangement safe?"

Dong Zhao said calmly: "Guanxi will be safe with this arrangement."

"General Wei Zhen led a large force to station at Xiabian, assisted by General Fei Yao, the Chief Clerk of General Wei Zhen, and General Deng Ai, the Sima of General Wei Zhen."

"Hanzhong is under the charge of General Guo Huai, who conquers Shu, and General Dai Ling, who pacifies bandits. Dazhong has the Protector of the Qiang, Captain Zhou Duo. Qishan has General Wang Chang, who guards the west, and General Chen Ping, who captures prisoners. With this arrangement, even if Zhuge Liang brings all his strength to attack, Guanxi will not be afraid at all."

"Okay, let's do it!" Cao Rui made the final decision.

Sima Yi said: "Your Majesty, if Wang Chang leaves Yingzhou, I think we should re-elect someone to take charge of Yingzhou's military affairs. Since the fourth year of Taihe, Yingzhou has been stable for nearly three years. It seems that setting up a governor is a bit redundant. Setting up a supervisor is just right."

Cao Rui nodded: "Who can do it?"

Sima Yi cupped his hands and said: "I think the Minister of War Wu Zhou can supervise the military affairs of Yingzhou!"

"Who can succeed the Minister of War?" Cao Rui asked.

Sima Yi answered without hesitation: "Shangshu Cheng Wang Ji and Wang Boyu can do it!"

Cao Rui looked at the other three people and said, "Wu Zhou and Wang Ji, do you have any objections?"

Cao Zhen shook his head in agreement, and Dong Zhao and Chen Jiao said the same thing.

Cao Rui thought for a moment and said, "Although Wu Zhou is older, she has been in charge of the Ministry of War for many years and is familiar with military affairs. She can be used in Yingzhou. Wang Ji is very talented, both civil and military, and has always been calm and steady in doing things. I am also familiar with him."

"Well, after you leave, I will call Wu Zhou and Wang Ji to talk. If there is no problem, I will use them." (End of this chapter)