The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 108 Out of control?
"How is the Zhong Hui?"

Facing his brother's questioning, Sima Zhao gathered his thoughts briefly and whispered, "Zhong Hui and the emperor have suddenly become very close."

"The emperor personally wrote a poem for him, and the title of the poem is called 'Presented to Zhong Hui'."

"Zhong Hui would frequently visit the palace, telling everyone he met how wise the emperor was and even writing poems in return for the emperor, as if he were treating the emperor like his closest friend."

"I previously ordered Sima Xun to enter the Taiji Hall, but he actually called Sima Xun out again. Is he worried that the murderous aura will taint your majesty's literary talent?"

Sima Zhao hurriedly explained, "I don't suspect Zhong Hui of changing his heart. I know he is very loyal to you. It's just that his actions really make me uneasy."

Sima Shi was silent for a moment.

Sima Shi was of course very clear about what kind of confidant of his was.

After all, they were good friends who grew up together, and Sima Shi was very aware of Zhong Hui's literary and artistic complex.

It was not just Zhong Hui who was like this. His father Zhong Yao and his brother Zhong Yu all had some literary problems to a greater or lesser extent.

"Zhi Lin" records: Zhong Yao was good at calligraphy, loved calligraphy, and liked to make friends with famous people with high attainments in calligraphy. After his friend Wei Dan passed away, Zhong Yao sent people to rob his tomb in order to obtain his handwriting.

Zhong Yu also loved to make friends with famous people and started hanging out with them at the age of fourteen.
Zhong Hui's case was even more outrageous. According to the records in "A New Account of Tales of the World", after Xiahou Xuan was captured, Zhong Hui relied on his brother's relationship to be imprisoned in the Supreme Court Prison. He wanted to take the opportunity to make friends with Xiahou Xuan, but was rejected by Xiahou Xuan. Yes, that kind of friendship.

This can't be considered a literary youth disease, it's simply horrifying.

Sima Shi pondered for a moment before saying, "Okay, I understand. I'll tell him. Don't worry. Just go and do what I tell you to do."

"only!!"

Sima Zhao bowed and then hurried away.

Fu Gu was quite uneasy at this moment.

These two brothers are really not shy, saying everything to me. Did I hear too much stuff today that I shouldn't have heard?

Sima Shi, perhaps sensing his inner uneasiness, said, "Lan Shi, of all the ministers, I value you most. Shi Ji has great talent, but he is somewhat eager for quick success and is also unruly. If I am no longer around, please assist Zi Shang."

"Although Zishang is somewhat irritable and easily angered, and is also eager for quick success, he is able to listen to advice."

"He is able to recognize his own shortcomings and make use of truly talented people to work for him."

"For a ruler, being able to employ people is enough."

Fu Gu shuddered all over. Sima Shi even said something like "being a ruler". He didn't know how to respond.

"Zi Shang is very aware of your talents. From now on, please keep a close eye on Zi Shang. If he has any extreme thoughts, persuade him and don't let him make the wrong judgment."

Fu Gu was a year younger than Sima Shi. Fu Gu quickly said, "General, you are still in your prime. You must not say such unlucky words."

"It's okay. Life and death are human nature. I'm not afraid of death. What I fear is only disappointing my father's last wish."

"Lanshi, I entrust this important matter to you."

Sima Shi said calmly.

Fu Gu sighed deeply. In fact, this person's physical condition was not good either. It might not be much better than the general in front of him. He had been coughing and having difficulty breathing at night recently. Of course, he could not tell the general these things truthfully.

Not long after Fu Gu left, Zhong Hui appeared in the house.

"General!"

There was no longer any smile on Zhong Hui's face as usual. He was now very serious. After bowing to Sima Shi, he sat down next to him.

"How did things go?"

"The letters have already been sent. It's unlikely that Zhuge Dan will send troops, but it's still possible to get him to remain neutral. The other generals will definitely stand on our side."

"Next, we just have to wait for Guanqiu Jian to raise his army. General, what I'm worried about now is Guanqiu Jian colluding with the State of Wu."

"Will not."

Sima Shi interrupted Zhong Hui and said seriously, "General Guanqiu spent his entire life defending against enemy states and suppressing foreign invaders. Even after his death, he would never lead foreign troops to attack and kill the people of Wei. He was not such a mean person."

Zhong Hui pursed his lips and looked at Sima Shi with eyes full of worry.

"Are you really going to lead the troops yourself?"

"I think it would be better to let General Sima lead Zichu and Zi to attack Huainan."

"General, rest here and recuperate. Don't go on the expedition." "I can go with the army and will definitely imprison Guanqiu Jian in Huainan and let him fend for himself!"

Sima Shi shook his head firmly. "No, Zhongfu is capable of commanding Wang and Zhao, but he can't command the brave generals from all over the country. If the coalition forces can't unite, they will surely be defeated one by one by Guanqiu Jian. Don't underestimate Guanqiu Jian. In this world, who dares to say they can definitely defeat Guanqiu Jian?"

Zhong Hui looked at Sima Shi worriedly, "But the general's health is good..."

"No problem. I will never die before I defeat the internal and external enemies and remove all the thorns for Zhao."

Sima Shi said with great determination.

"By the way, I heard recently that you are very close to the emperor?"

"Yes, that's the case. Your Majesty's literary talent is truly remarkable, and his strategic and tactical skills are truly admirable."

"Hmm, I see."

Inside the Tai Chi Hall.

Cao Mao strode in the corridor, followed by more than ten eunuchs. These eunuchs actually pushed the two eunuchs to the outermost layer.

These eunuchs were servile and trying their best to please the emperor of the empire.

Even if he is a puppet emperor, he is still an emperor.

The eunuchs told jokes they had heard from somewhere and tried their best to make the emperor happy.

Cao Mao was amused by them and laughed out loud, showing no etiquette of a king.

The two eunuchs behind him exchanged glances, a flicker of disgust in their eyes. "Your Majesty, this look is quite similar to that of the Han Emperor Xiaoling!"

Cao Mao ignored these people. The Sima family did not seem to object to him mixing with the eunuchs. Recently, they even seemed to be encouraging him and took the initiative to relax the restrictions and allow the eunuchs to get close to the emperor.

After all, the era of the Ten Eunuchs has passed, and the eunuchs have no power at all and there is no need to be afraid of them.

Cao Mao had some guesses in his mind. Perhaps he wanted to destroy his reputation through such behavior and make those ministers of extraordinary backgrounds despise him?
But who the hell cares?
The experience of the first week has already made it clear that the people who can help you are basically not those with extraordinary backgrounds.

Yin Damu who was born a slave, Jiao Bo and Li Zhao who were born in a poor family, Wang Jing who was born a farmer. Including the eunuchs in the palace.

No matter how well you do, or how high your reputation is, you won't get the help of those wise men. If you want to destroy your reputation, go ahead. People like Wang Xiang, how could they care about their own reputation? They only care about their own interests!
Cao Mao was surrounded by eunuchs at this moment. When he was away from the eunuchs, a eunuch hurriedly told him the latest news.

"Your Majesty, Sima Xun did not lie. Heyin really rebelled. He said the county magistrate was kidnapped. Go and attack Sima Shi."

"It's absolutely true. The Queen Mother's side is in chaos. It's said that even Mr. Guo was angered and beaten."

"It's said that Heyin is in chaos, with tens of thousands of people gathered. They've slaughtered many powerful families and clans, causing a great uproar. They're also planning to rob and kill people in the surrounding counties."

These people were talking in low voices. Sima Hui and a few others were very distressed and wanted to squeeze forward a little.

Cao Mao was heard saying loudly: "Hahaha, these are not important. My teacher taught me a lot of principles for governing a country! He also wants to implement them for me! I don't worry about these things!"

Sima Hui and Sima Che looked at each other.

The eunuchs nodded in agreement.

The eunuchs scattered throughout the palace are very powerful in gathering intelligence. Cao Mao can know everything that happens in the palace through them. At present, Cao Mao has not contacted people outside the palace through them.

What about Guo Ze being coerced? This is complete bullshit. Without Guo Ze, how could a county so close to Luoyang dare to rebel?

However, gathering tens of thousands of people and slaughtering the aristocratic families?
This doesn't seem like something Guo Ze would do. He's a sincere gentleman, how could he coerce the common people into plundering the powerful? Could it be that the uprising has gotten out of control?

Cao Mao thought of Empress Dowager Guo again.

It seems that now is the time to contact the Guo family. Although my uncle is stupid, the Guo family is not without capable people. Guo Li and Guo Zhi are still capable of fighting, and the Queen Mother also plays a big role, especially when I am not yet an adult.

If I can conquer the Guo family and use them for my own purposes, I will really have the confidence in this palace.

However, we still need to be cautious about this matter, as these people are very professional in selling out their allies.

Cao Mao stopped abruptly.

"His Majesty?"

"I'm going to Zhaoyang Palace!!"

(End of this chapter)