The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 43 My uncle died a worthy death!

Compared with Sima Shi, Sima Zhao took a more face-conscious approach.

At least this was the case before Cao Mao was assassinated.

Therefore, even when Guanqiu Jian started his rebellion, he said that there was nothing wrong with Sima Yi and Sima Zhao, but Sima Shi acted recklessly and controlled the government, and should be executed.

Most of the time, Sima Zhao, at least on the surface, stood on the side of the so-called "wise ministers."

Of course, it is really wishful thinking to think about alienating them.

Sima Zhao admired his brother very much and would ask his opinion on everything before doing anything. It was impossible for him to be dissatisfied with his brother.

These three generations of the Sima family are indeed outstanding people.

Although Sima Zhao was weaker than his father and brother, he was by no means a mediocre person.

At this moment, the General Zhengxi and Cao Mao were sitting facing each other. He looked at Cao Mao with concern, as if he were his elder.

"General Zhengxi, you don't know that I lost my mother when I was born."

"My father blamed me for this and stopped being close to me."

"Because I was born out of wedlock, my brothers ignored me as their elder brother."

"Later, I moved to Yuancheng, still alone, with a strict teacher inside and an unkind county magistrate outside."

"When I learned that the Queen Mother wanted to make me emperor, I was extremely terrified and didn't know what to do."

"Later, when I learned that the general was going to support King Pengcheng and that the queen mother was arguing with him, I became even more frightened. Fearing that I would be in danger, I had no choice but to hide and refused the angel several times."

"Later, my uncle and others arrived and told me not to worry, as they would protect me."

"I went to the prince, but he refused to see me several times. I only met with Hua Jun and told him all my fears and anxieties."

"Lord Hua comforted me, saying that there are wise ministers in the imperial court and loyal generals in the localities. There is no need to worry and I should obey the imperial edict."

"I thought of the matter of Lord Xiahou. He was a renowned sage, and if I could redress his wrongdoing, I'd surely win the love of the ministers. So I acted this way, unaware that this action would ultimately lead to the death of my uncle."

Cao Mao's eyes were filled with sadness. "General, you don't know how scared I have been these days."

"I've known you for a long time. Seeing An Shi coming here, I was particularly excited. You are the only one who can protect me from harm!"

Sima Zhao listened to Cao Mao's nonsense with a serious look on his face.

He didn't believe a single word Cao Mao said.

But after hearing Cao Mao's words, he couldn't help but wipe away his tears, "It is all my fault that Your Majesty is so frightened!"

"General!!"

"His Majesty!!!"

The king and his minister held each other's hands with emotion.

At least in terms of acting skills, Sima Zhao is better than Sima Shi and is on par with Cao Mao.

Sima Zhao said seriously, "Your Majesty has arrived in Luoyang. This is the safest place in the world. With me here, no one will dare to harm you. You don't have to worry anymore. From now on, you must study hard and not be distracted. Learn how to govern the country."

"Sooner or later, your Majesty will have to rule this world. We are merely serving at your command."

"good!"

Cao Mao looked relieved.

"As for the General, Your Majesty, there's no need to worry. Although he may seem strict, he actually had to do so for the sake of Wei. The General felt bad about executing Xia Hou Gong, as he was his wife's brother-in-law. As for Pingyuan Hou, he was his son-in-law. Alas."

Sima Zhao sighed deeply, "Rehabilitating Xia Hou and the others will be accomplished sooner or later."

"I will definitely complete this task!!"

Sima Zhao's idea was very simple. After he had dealt with everyone and was in power, when he could change the dynasty, he could also appropriately show the grace of the new dynasty and pardon some dead people.

After reluctantly leaving this place, Sima Zhao's expression returned to its original indifference.

He looked at the letter in his hand and sneered.

It's right to be afraid. If you are well-behaved and obedient from now on, maybe I can leave you with an intact body.

As expected, as long as everyone around him is taken away, he will just be a confused young man and pose no threat.

Early the next morning, Wang Su was ready and took Cao Mao to Luoyang.

The entire Luoyang was ready to welcome the new emperor.

All officials are ready.

The carriage entered Luoyang from Xiye Gate. All officials had already gathered on the south side of Xiye Gate, waiting for His Majesty's arrival.

This time, all the civil and military officials had arrived, including Sima Zhao. Cao Mao hurriedly got off the carriage, ignoring the ceremonial officer, and bowed to all the officials.

When the carriage arrived at the stop door, Cao Mao hurriedly got off again.

Everyone persuaded him to enter by carriage, but Cao Mao insisted on traveling with his ministers.

"I have been summoned by the Queen Mother and have come here. How can I go to see her in a carriage?"

Cao Mao went to the Taiji Hall with all the officials. The officials were waiting outside. Led by a ceremonial officer, he came to the East Hall.

Empress Dowager Guo received the new emperor here.

The Queen Mother was dressed extremely gorgeously today, but her expression was very ugly and stern, and her eyes were full of disgust as she looked at Cao Mao.

The Guo family suffered a huge loss this time.

He originally wanted to continue his power in the palace by supporting Cao Mao.

As a result, before they received the news, Sima Shi attacked at night and took control of several people in the clan who commanded the troops, and Guo Jian was not in Luoyang.

After forcing Guo De to death, Sima Shi found the Queen Mother.

Naturally, it is still the typical Sima Shi style. Does the Queen Mother still want the Guo family to continue to exist?
If you want to, then don't cause trouble again, otherwise Guo will be killed on the grounds of being involved in Xiahou Xuan's rebellion.

Under such circumstances, the Queen Mother could not even contact her allies, and could not withstand Sima Shi's intimidation, so she directly agreed to him and ordered that Xiahou Xuan should not be rehabilitated.

Like Guo Jian, the Queen Mother did not dare to blame Sima Shi at all. Even though she was angry, she did not dare to show it and could only direct her hatred towards Cao Mao.

Not only did they lose a clan heir, but they also lost face in front of wise ministers. Sima Wang also divided their power, and the Guo family suffered serious losses.

Cao Mao walked up to the empress dowager respectfully and paid homage to her.

“Queen Mother!!!”

Empress Dowager Guo's expression was extremely cold. She just stared at Cao Mao below without saying a word.

Cao Mao raised his head and looked at the empress dowager with a firm gaze, without any retreat. The two of them just stared at each other.

The eunuch narrowed his eyes and stared at them.

"Empress Dowager! My uncle died a worthy death!"

Cao Mao spoke first.

"What did you say?!"

Empress Dowager Guo's eyes widened and her face turned red instantly.

"The dead cannot be resurrected, but my uncle died for such a great cause as the rebellion of Xiahou Gong. People all over the world admire his virtue and are extremely sympathetic to his plight."

"My Guo family's reputation for excellence has long been known throughout the land."

"At first, I was afraid that ascending the throne would cause discord between you and the general, so I didn't dare to agree. Later, my uncle came to persuade me, and I agreed to it."

"It's just that I visited the prince several times, but he refused to see me, which wasted time."

"Later, a wise man told me that I could rebel on behalf of Xiahou Gong. I told the world that it was not your poor teaching that had anything to do with the others. It was the result of some evildoer's instigation."

"I really didn't expect that this matter would have anything to do with my uncle."

"Not long after, someone tried to murder me again, and I almost died in the mansion."

"No matter what, my uncle died because of me. I have failed you. If the Queen Mother blames me for this, I am willing to pay it back with my own death."

"It's just that I have always regarded you as my own mother. If I am gone, I am worried that no one will take care of you."

Empress Dowager Guo's expression did not improve. On the contrary, she seemed even angrier, her eyes full of resentment.

"Queen Dowager, I know my words carry little weight, but all the officials in the court can testify for me. You can ask Lord Situ about the pros and cons. After you ask, you will naturally know!"

At this moment, Empress Dowager Guo's anger subsided, and Situ Gong? ?

What's the matter with Situ Gong here?

Cao Mao bowed deeply again and said, "Queen Dowager, my uncle is a hot-tempered person. You can persuade him to calm down and ask him about the affairs of Yuancheng. I think you will gain something."

"My uncle died because of me. I will do my best to make amends!"

Looking at Cao Mao kneeling before her, the Queen Mother finally regained her composure. Just as Cao Mao said, the dead cannot be resurrected, so Guo still had to find a way to change the current situation.

"Please stand up."

ps: Hahaha, I feel like this book could be renamed "The Years I Made Trouble in the Sima Family" or "The Great Wei Started with Sima Shi Being Angry to Death". The plot I think about every day is how to make things difficult for Sima Shi while saving my life, so that he can be pissed off to death.

(End of this chapter)