The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 265: Get on the Car and Draw the Sword

The gate of the imperial city slowly opened.

Wei Shu stood calmly on the city wall. His tall stature made him look like the guardian deity of the imperial city. The wind blew up his sleeves, making him look even more majestic.

The ministers were driven into the imperial city by the soldiers like cattle and sheep.

A minister raised his head and looked at Wei Shu on the city wall.

Cui Zan couldn't help but say, "It seems Xin Chang has already surrendered to General Wei."

"We only thought of asking Xin Chang to persuade Yang Hu to surrender, but we forgot that Yang Hu could also persuade him to surrender!"

All the ministers sighed.

At this moment, Xiahou Xian was standing not far away, watching these people walk into the palace one by one.

Sima Gan stood beside him, and he looked even happier than Zhong Hui.

Although he had some doubts about Xiahou Xian's behavior before, he really believed it after seeing the reactions of the ministers.

Even the ministers say so, how could it be false?
It seems that my second brother was afraid that I would think too much, so he didn't tell me.

The way he looked at Xiahou Xian and Zhong Hui suddenly became different.

"Lord Xiahou and Lord Zhong, what should we do next?"

Zhong Hui glanced at him, and Sima Gan and the ministers proved each other's guesses. After seeing Sima Gan, the ministers were convinced that this was Sima Zhao's doing. After hearing the ministers' words, Sima Gan was convinced that this was his brother's doing.

This fool's value is not up to par, so that's it.

Zhong Hui suddenly laughed, and the look he gave Sima Gan became much gentler.

"Sima Jun, it's true. I was worried that these things would fail because of you, and I even advised General Wei not to let you know too much, so as to avoid leaks."

"Now it seems that I misjudged him."

"You didn't hinder my important task, but instead contributed a lot. Considering your age, it's really good to be able to do this."

Sima Gan felt flattered by Zhong Hui's praise.

He knew Zhong Hui's temper. Even his second brother could not hear any good words from Zhong Hui. He was often ridiculed by him in various metaphors and innuendos.

This person who looks down on everyone is surprisingly kind to me today.

Sima Gan quickly said, "I dare not talk about contributing, as long as it doesn't get in the way, that's fine."

"Well, of course there is no hindrance."

"The next step is the most crucial one. My brother has made preparations to try everyone in court. This is a fair and impartial matter. Do you understand?"

Even if Sima Gan didn't understand at this moment, he had to nod.

Seeing him nodding, Zhong Hui asked, "Then do you know what to do?"

Sima Gan was stunned and said quickly: "I am a foolish person and dare not make any guesses. Please give me your instructions."

Zhong Hui ordered, "After punishing the ministers, their positions will need to be filled. Gather the captains from all the departments and have them assume the key positions in the court. The positions of Shangshu Lang in the Shangshutai and Zhongshu cannot be given away."

"Then wait for General Wei to come back. Oh, and there's another dirty job I want you to do."

"This matter is for the Sima family, you must take care of it!"

Sima Gan shuddered all over, he had already figured out what this matter was.

They are going to take action against the emperor!

At this moment, Sima Gan had great trust in Zhong Hui.

After the ministers were driven into the palace, Zhong Hui looked at Xiahou Xian and said, "General, let's wait for those captains. Give my brother some time. Let him help the emperor deal with the rebels first, and then we can take advantage of the situation to replace them."

"it is good."

Xiahou Xian did not refuse. Armored soldiers went around to summon the captain, and Zhong Hui also summoned a few confidants and gave them orders. They conspired in front of each other, but no one dared to eavesdrop.

Sima Gan stood in the crowd, looking at Zhong Hui in the distance, and could not help but sigh: "Mr. Zhong is truly the Marquis of Liu of our Great Wei!"

"With such a strategy, they were able to capture the court officials. It's truly moving!"

Xiahou Xian glanced at him and said, "Don't be impatient. There will be more things to feel sad about later."

While everyone was waiting for the captain, the ministers had already been escorted into the hall.

Immediately, the palace guards took charge of these ministers and escorted them all the way to the Taiji Hall.

When the ministers arrived at the Taiji Hall, Man Changwu blocked their way.

Man Changwu loudly read out Cao Mao's decree: "Your Majesty is in Zhaoyang, and all the ministers may go there!"

The ministers began to complain. They had walked all the way and were all quite old. Why did Sima Zhao make things so difficult for himself?
When the ministers arrived at Zhaoyang Palace, they saw Xin Chang standing at the door of Zhaoyang Palace, surrounded by many armored soldiers, his face full of bitterness.

Zheng Chong looked at him and shook his head, his eyes full of disappointment.

Seeing the fate of his ministers, Xin Chang immediately knew that the situation was hopeless.

Sima Zhao's central army marched into Luoyang, and the ministers completely lost their power. He wanted to leave, but the armored soldiers beside him held him back.

"His Majesty has ordered that you stay here and protect the Queen Mother."

"Your Majesty's decree? Didn't you see General Wei and his men arrived?"

At this moment, Xin Chang just wanted to curse. Are these soldiers crazy?
The soldier said coldly, "Please do as you are told."

Xin Chang took a deep breath and looked at the ministers with a dark face, "Your Majesty has issued an edict, and the ministers have committed a crime!!"

Everyone was shocked and looked at each other in bewilderment. Wang Xiang was the fastest to react and was the first to kneel in front of Zhaoyang Palace. "I am guilty! Your Majesty, please punish me!"

At this moment, the ministers finally reacted and knelt down in the direction of Zhaoyang Palace.

"I am guilty!!"

"Your Majesty, please punish me!!"

Xin Chang remembered the emperor's instructions and reminded him, "You can apologize to the empress dowager!"

The ministers changed their words and shouted again: "I am guilty! Please punish me, Queen Mother!"

Inside Zhaoyang Palace, Empress Dowager Guo's face flushed crimson. She sat on the throne, her whole body trembling. The ministers were now truly outside, apologizing for their crimes. Cao Mao had originally told her that he would make the ministers kneel outside the Zhaoyang Palace gate and apologize to her.

Empress Dowager Guo was very happy, but she just thought Cao Mao was coaxing her.

Unexpectedly, he actually did it!

Those ministers who usually looked down on them were now kneeling outside the palace gate and begging him to forgive them.

If Cao Mao had not reminded her, she would have wanted to go out right now and take a good look at the faces of those ministers.

The ministers knelt outside the Zhaoyang Palace.

After all, they were old and had come a long way, so the ministers were a little exhausted at the moment.

Just as they were getting anxious, footsteps were heard from behind them.

The ministers hurriedly turned around and saw a chariot coming towards them.

But the person who came was not Xiahou Xian, because that chariot was completely different from Xiahou Xian's chariot, and Xiahou Xian's chariot could not enter the imperial city.

A young man stood on the chariot. He was wearing armor, holding a long sword, and had a determined look on his face.

This person was Cao Mao.

At this moment, Cao Mao was majestic and imposing.

The moment he saw the armor, Gao Rou's face changed, his eyes were filled with fear, and he almost fell to the ground, looking miserable.

Zheng Chong's expression wasn't much better, his chest was heaving and he was stunned.

Sima Fu's face was filled with shock.

The ministers had never seen the emperor wearing armor, let alone Cao Mao looking so powerful.

They were all a little stunned at this moment.

There was an inexplicable light in Wang Jing's eyes.

Wang Xiang looked at the emperor who had come from afar, but fell silent, with a complicated look in his eyes.

You are indeed my favorite student.

The chariot passed through the crowd of ministers, who did not dare to stand up, so Cao Mao came to the front of them.

He stood on the chariot and looked at the ministers in front of him. The ministers saw the general beside him, who was Yang Hu.

Yang Hu didn't know why the emperor insisted on wearing Emperor Wu's armor.

But since he wanted to do this, Yang Hu had no choice but to get it for him.

Cao Mao looked at this scene which was completely different from the future. It was still the familiar chariot, the familiar armor, and the familiar sword. The difference was that no one dared to glare at him anymore. All the ministers were kneeling in front of him.

Cao Mao looked at the ministers in front of him one by one, not hiding his hostility at all.

The ministers had just been frightened by Cao Mao, but now they had come to their senses.

Why are you trying to show off here?

You are nothing but a knife in Sima Zhao's hand.

Why are you showing off here? Wearing armor, are you trying to kill someone?
Why do you think Sima Zhao didn't dare to touch you? It's because of us wise ministers.

Now you have helped Sima Zhao to kill us all. Just imagine how you will live next. Sima Zhao will not take our lives, but yours first!
Most of the ministers were a little angry, but they did not dare to show it at this moment.

Xin Chang was also very desperate at this moment. Why couldn't His Majesty figure it out?

At this moment, a large group of troops finally came over from a distance. Xiahou Xian led his generals and walked quickly towards here. Zhong Hui was standing among the crowd. When he saw the emperor standing on the chariot, his eyes lit up.

When they arrived here, they did not go past the ministers, but just stood behind them.

Sima Gan was a little excited at this moment and was looking around.

Not long after, Zhong Yu appeared here with two officials, one of whom was Zhang Hua. He had a stern face and walked slowly towards this side.

Sima Gan was overjoyed and hurried forward to pay his respects.

Zhong Yu just frowned and looked past him to his younger brother.

Zhong Hui couldn't hold it in any longer at this moment, he threw his head back and burst into laughter.

"Xiaoxing! Do it!"

At this moment, Ma Long gave an order and the surrounding soldiers rushed forward. Before Sima Gan could react, he was pressed to the ground. The other captains were also quickly subdued and had no chance to fight back.

"What's going on? What's going on?!"

Sima Gan was stunned, and not only him, but all the ministers were stunned as well.

Why were the Sima family members arrested?

Without the support of the army, these people had no ability to resist at all.

After subduing these people, Zhong Hui breathed a sigh of relief and walked quickly towards the emperor.

Walking in front of the chariot, Zhong Hui bowed and saluted.

"Your Majesty!! All the traitors will be brought to justice!"

“Please issue an edict!!”

Gao Rou trembled all over and slowly looked at the emperor on the chariot.

The entire area outside Zhaoyang Palace suddenly fell silent.

All the ministers began to tremble all over.

Could it be that.
Cao Mao raised the sword in his hand and pointed it at Gao Rou.