The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 463 It’s not a dirty thing, it’s the Holy King!
The emperor must have known what Sima Gan was planning to do, but he allowed him to make the contact.

This is to see the reactions of the ministers, to see who will conceal this matter and who will expose Sima Gan.

Wang Su was horrified. If he kept silent about Sima Gan's affairs today, wouldn't he be bringing disaster upon himself?
Dirty stuff!!
Sure enough, it hasn’t changed!!!

Cao Mao handed his sword to Cheng Ji who was standing beside him.

He just called Wang Su and walked towards the Taiji Hall.

"My Lord, it is thanks to you that the court has been at peace and the ministers have been harmonious these days. I see your contribution."

"But don't overwork yourself, or you'll hurt your body."

Cao Mao said this kindly.

Wang Su hurriedly saluted and said he dared not.

"Your Majesty, this is what I came here to discuss."

"Currently, all government orders come from the Secretariat, and the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers have nothing to do. They've been coming to my house frequently lately, expressing much discontent."

Wang Su told Cao Mao about all the people who had come to see him, and also told him about his appeasement measures.

Cao Mao was not surprised by this. Since the Later Han Dynasty, the Three Ministers had been gradually replacing the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers. He himself did it in one step and directly turned them into honorary officials, so that they could no longer interfere in government affairs.

Even the Chief Justice has lost his function at this moment, and punishments come from the Ministry of Justice.

It is understandable that they were somewhat dissatisfied with this, but Cao Mao was not prepared to change.

It doesn't mean that the more people involved in government affairs, the smoother things will go. The Wei Dynasty has already seen the consequences of an overly bloated administrative system.

After much consideration, the method summarized by Wang Xiang and others is the best. With the three-tier government, the administrative system has become simpler and responsibilities have become clearer.

The Three Dukes and Nine Ministers will not need to maintain such a large number of subordinates, and there will even be no need to set up separate offices in the future. They can be conferred as honorary titles, which will save a lot of unnecessary expenses. Talented people can be directly assigned to the Three Stages system.

Cao Mao smiled and said, "No problem, Your Highness, just lead them to do some work. I will summon them often in the future."

The two chatted all the way back to the West Hall.

Cao Mao just opened his mouth and said, "There is something I want to ask you about."

Wang Su hurriedly lowered his head and pretended to be learning.

"I intend to appoint your son Wang Xun as the governor of Jiangling County."

"He has done an excellent job as the governor of Henan. He is fair, generous, and kind. Jingzhou needs such a governor. Wang Zhennan is stationed in Jiangling, and the Secretariat has already sent officials to assist him in governing the area. I think your son is very suitable to go to Jiangling."

"However, Jiangling is the front line against the Wu bandits, and there are frequent battles. Speaking of which, among your sons, only Wang Xun is talented. I wonder if you would be willing to let him go there?"

At this moment, Wang Su suddenly became excited.

Everyone knows that the positions of prefect of the counties in the north of the Yangtze River are extremely good.

Even though that place is the front line, everything is in ruins and it is very easy to make political achievements there. What's more, there is a super big boss there!
Is there anything more satisfying than being a county governor under Wang Ji? All you have to do is follow his orders.

Moreover, if his son could go to Jiangling to hone his skills, the next step would be to become a governor, and after that he would find a position in Santai.

Wang Su himself had already reached the top and had no room for further advancement, but his sons had always worried him.

Among his sons, the only one Wang Su could tolerate was Wang Xun.

The emperor seemed to be asking for his advice, but in fact, he was expressing his goodwill.

Wang Su had made great contributions, but he himself could not be promoted any further, so he gave his son more opportunities to show his abilities.

Of course, his son’s role was also a factor. Wang Xun could not be said to be particularly talented, but compared to many of the third generations, he was considered pretty good. He was honest, not extravagant, and fair. It was more appropriate for him to follow Wang Ji.

Wang Su immediately stood up and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful to you. I am willing to die for you, let alone to serve as the governor of Jiangling. As long as Your Majesty does not think my son's talents are insufficient, I have no objection!"

"Okay, then let Wang Xun go."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

Wang Su saluted again.

With this appointment, his son's political career was secure. As long as he was not involved in any mess and did not die young, he would have the honorary title of one of the Nine Ministers when he was old.

At this moment, Wang Su looked at Cao Mao again, and felt that the emperor was covered in gold.

What a filthy thing, this is simply the Holy King!!!
Ding Dang is so happy to meet such a holy king in this life, and she will follow him with all her strength.

Wang Su was obviously more active than before. He talked about many strategies to appease the ministers, and Cao Mao also expressed his support. When Wang Su left the West Hall with a smile, Cao Mao couldn't help but chuckle.

No matter how much you say, it's not as direct as rewards and promotions.

Sima Gan was deliberately released by Cao Mao, and even the idea of rescuing Sima Zhao was deliberately guided by Cao Mao. The purpose was very simple, which was to test his control over the temple and see whether the Sima family still posed a threat.

Judging from the current results, the Sima family's control has disappeared, and the imperial power is still strong. The planning of several generations of a family is still no match for the deterrent power of the imperial power, at least for now.

Cao Mao was very satisfied with the result.

Just as he was about to send a few more imperial edicts to the Secretariat, footsteps were heard outside the door.

Zhong Hui walked into the hall in a hurry.

"His Majesty!!"

Zhong Hui looked exhausted, as if he had just gotten off the carriage and hadn't rested at all. His face was clearly tired. Cao Mao was a little surprised and hurriedly stood up to greet him.

"When did Shi Ji return to Luoyang?"

"Your Majesty, have you heard that Luo Xian of Shu has surrendered?"

"There is such a thing."

"This person must have evil intentions!"

Zhong Hui said hurriedly.

Cao Mao asked him to sit aside and said, "I have also heard similar words. Mao Xian said that he had a reputation for benevolence and righteousness and was very filial to his brother. But when he escaped, he did not take his nephew with him. There must be a trick."

Zhong Hui was a little surprised, "Then why not catch him?"

"This man has talent. Moreover, if we capture him directly, no one will dare to come and seek refuge with him in the future."

Zhong Hui said disdainfully, "This isn't a groundless suspicion, so why is Your Majesty worried about this? He must have some ill intentions. Even if Your Majesty doesn't kill him, he should be imprisoned and not be reused!"

It turned out that after learning about this matter, Zhong Hui felt that this person would be detrimental to the emperor, so he came to inform him.

Cao Mao was still a little touched.

"Shi Ji, I don't think he's completely loyal to Shu. Besides, he's still young and very talented. With a wise minister like you in the court, Shu won't be able to hold out for much longer. Once Shu is destroyed, he'll naturally surrender."

"We can't allow someone who's clearly feigning surrender to sniff out intelligence within our country!"

Cao Mao thought for a moment and then changed his words, saying, "He is handsome and looks like a wise man who knows right from wrong and can be influenced."

Zhong Hui, who was about to give some advice, suddenly hesitated.

He stroked his chin and pondered for a moment.

"Your Majesty wants to reuse him?"

"I want him to serve in the Ministry of War. The Three Kingdoms had different methods for managing and training their armies. If Captain Ma's original training methods can be combined with some of Shu's methods, perhaps it will be effective in identifying and filling in the gaps."

"Besides, even if this method of training soldiers were to be passed on to the Kingdom of Shu, we wouldn't be afraid of them imitating it. This is something that cannot be concealed."

Zhong Hui pondered for a long time before saying, "In that case, let me meet this man and see what kind of person he is, and then make a decision."

"it is good."

"Let Captain Cheng accompany Shi Ji."

Zhong Hui left this place without stopping and hurried to where Luo Xian was.

At this moment, Luo Xian was sitting in the courtyard, lost in thought. He was still thinking about how to assassinate the emperor.

At this moment, a tall and handsome young man walked into the mansion.

This man looked to be about the same age as him, and behind him was a captain and many armored soldiers.

Luo Xian recognized the identities of these people. The captain was responsible for protecting the emperor, and the soldiers around him were the guards in the palace.

Who was this young man? How could he be running around with the imperial guards?

Zhong Hui was also sizing up Luo Xian at this moment, looking him up and down, then nodded, "He looks like a wise man!"

Zhong Hui was probably the first person in ancient times to classify talents based on appearance, and he was also very confident in his own judgment criteria.

Luo Xian is indeed good-looking, elegant and handsome.

Zhong Hui then explained his identity with a smile. At this moment, Luo Xian was shocked.

Of course he knew Zhong Hui. In Shu State, Zhong Hui had a great reputation, thanks to Xiahou Ba who often mentioned him.

Luo Xian suddenly had another idea in his mind. Since it was difficult to assassinate the emperor, was it possible to assassinate his ministers?

It is said that Zhong Hui was the Wei emperor's most trusted confidant, and everything was caused by him.

If we kill him, can it be considered as getting rid of the traitor for the country?

While Luo Xian was lost in thought, Zhong Hui calmly said, "I've never heard of anyone surrendering without their family."

At this moment, Luo Xian was horrified and almost took action.

"I think you have ulterior motives, but His Majesty is sincere. He trusts you deeply and believes you are a virtuous person. He would not murder someone who accepted his benefactor in his desperate situation."

Zhong Hui's words calmed Luo Xian down again.

"I had no ill intentions. I didn't bring my family with me because I was in a hurry. My son is young, and I was afraid he wouldn't be able to keep us company, so I entrusted him to a good friend."

Zhong Hui continued, "Your Majesty said that he wants you to join the Shangshutai and the Ministry of War. I have never seen Your Majesty think so highly of someone."

"I just hope you won't disappoint His Majesty's high hopes."

Luo Xian was stunned.

Shangshutai? ?

Ministry of War? ?
Well, if I get in, won't I have more opportunities to assassinate the emperor in the future?
Then let’s give up the idea of assassinating Zhong Hui for now and pretend to go to the Ministry of War to work. I heard that the emperor often comes to the Secretariat to do business. Maybe there will be a chance then!

(End of this chapter)