The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 55: A Song of the Empty City Bird
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

The new imperial guard bowed to Cao Mao.

This official became an excellent tool for the Sima family to win over many aristocratic families.

Cao Pi served as the emperor's attendant as a cavalryman. When the emperor was in the palace, he stayed by his side to persuade him. When the emperor wanted to go out, he would ride a horse with him.

He appointed young talents from various families to this position. On the one hand, it was to win over their families, and on the other hand, it was to pave the way for these young people. Basically, those who came out of the Sanqi were not small figures.

But now, the position of Sanqi was no longer decided by Cao Mao.

The Sima family can win over any family or promote any person they want, and that person can be appointed as a Sanqi.

Just today, Sima Zhao appointed a new Constant Cavalry Attendant.

This did not require Cao Mao's permission at all, and in fact, Cao Mao was the last one to know about it.

The newly appointed Palace Attendant was tall and not young. He looked to be in his forties. Even from a distance, Cao Mao could smell the alcohol on him.

Dare to drink and enter the palace? ?
Cao Mao was a little surprised and looked at the cavalryman in front of him again.

He looked somewhat decadent, a temperament very similar to Yang Zong's, with that strong sense of world-weariness.

He seems to be quiet and aloof.

Even Zhao Chengdu, the eunuch who came to monitor Cao Mao, couldn't stand his attitude.

"Attendant! When meeting His Majesty, I should announce my name!"

The attendant glanced at Zhao Cheng and rolled his eyes at him.

Zhao Cheng was stunned.

Who are these people sent by the general? !

Still think the palace isn't chaotic enough?

Seeing this action, Cao Mao burst into laughter.

"I was wondering who it was, it turns out to be Ruan Sizong!"

Ruan Ji was stunned and still didn't say anything.

That’s right, the person in front of him was Ruan Ji, one of the famous Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove.

Cao Mao didn't react at first, but the smell of alcohol and the rolling eyes on his body exposed his identity.

Cao Mao smiled and said to his attendants, "You may not know this, but I've heard that there's a rare and talented person in the Great Wei named Ruan Sizong. He's not good with words, but he can show it with his eyes. If he dislikes someone, he'll roll his eyes; if he likes someone, he'll look them in the eye."

He looked at Zhao Cheng and said, "Mr. Zhao, it seems that you are not favored by wise men!"

Zhao Cheng smiled awkwardly.

Cao Mao was not polite. He waved his hand and said, "Come here, bring some wine. How can I neglect such a wise man?"

When he heard the word "wine", Ruan Ji's eyes lit up.

This man was a loner, unwilling to participate in the political struggles. He also loved drinking, so he simply let himself go. He disdained etiquette and was unruly, even disregarding so-called filial piety. After his mother passed away, he continued to drink and eat meat as usual, causing great controversy.
Soon, Li Sheng and others brought him some fine wine.

Cao Mao then started drinking with Ruan Ji in the West Hall.

"Empress Ruan, I have treated you to fine wine today, why don't you show me your favor?"

Ruan Ji finally stopped being silent and said casually, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Everyone around Cao Mao was stunned. How rude of a person could this be?!

"I've heard that Ruan Changshi is good at poetry. Why don't you let me see it?"

Ruan Ji glanced at Cao Mao and said, "I'm not drunk yet, so I can't write poetry."

"Hahaha, okay, then keep drinking!"

Cao Mao personally poured wine for him.

Ruan Ji had a very good alcohol tolerance. Cao Mao talked to him enthusiastically, but he just drank by himself. He drank for a long time but did not get drunk.

On the contrary, Cao Mao seemed to be a little shaky.

He slowly stood up and pointed his finger into the distance.

"War is as prevalent as the wind~~"

"The warriors march in a flock of geese!"

Ruan Ji was stunned, and suddenly raised his head and looked at Cao Mao.

Cao Mao was about to continue, but he shook his head with a wry smile and sat down in front of Ruan Ji.

"I'm drunk, so drunk that I can't even come up with the second half of the sentence."

Ruan Ji looked at him in astonishment and silently picked up the wine cup in front of him.

It can’t be done, it still can’t be done.

He suddenly stood up and drank the wine in one gulp.

"Auspicious time is today~~Raindrops sprinkle the dust!"

"Looking at what I miss on the road, day and night will never come back~~"

"Humanity is full of emotion, how can one suppress it?"

"I shed tears and feel sorrow~~Who can express my sorrow?!"

Cao Mao laughed heartily. "Isn't this Ruan Ji's poem about his feelings?" Why was it suddenly used today? The officials around him were naturally stunned. The eunuch didn't understand the subtle meaning, but Zhao Cheng and Jiao Bo could hear some other meaning. They wanted to praise him, but they didn't dare to.

"Good! Good! What a great poem!"

Cao Mao stood up, raised his wine cup, and toasted Ruan Ji. He also drank it all in one gulp and then chanted:

"Alas, the birds in the empty city are crying out, how can I be so anxious!"

"I originally belonged to the flock of wrens, not to the royal family of phoenixes~"

"Helping four yellow mouths, drinking milk is never enough!"

"Eating your leftover chaff, I'm always afraid of being chased away by crows and kites!"

"I am ashamed to cross the dangerous Taihang Mountains, and ashamed to overturn the cart and grain in the camp."

"Destiny has its own destiny, so keep your place and give up all desires!"

The eunuchs didn't know what to say. Even those who didn't understand poetry could hear the deep sorrow and indignation in the poem, let alone Ruan Ji?

Ruan Ji stared at Cao Mao in front of him with his eyes wide open, repeating the poem "Empty City Sparrow" over and over again, his expression becoming even sadder.

"What a wonderful poem! What a wonderful poem your Majesty has written!"

Ruan Ji suddenly became excited and tried to pick up the wine cup again.

"Constant Servant Ruan! Constant Servant Ruan!!"

Zhao Cheng hurriedly stopped him and said, "You are already drunk, and so is His Majesty! You should go back and rest first! Don't drink anymore! Don't drink anymore!"

Ruan Ji didn't take this guy seriously at all. He rolled his eyes and continued to take it.

These eunuchs and eunuchs were in chaos.

If you keep drinking like this, I'm afraid you two will start reciting anti-government poetry! How can I let you continue drinking?

Ruan Ji was quickly loaded onto a carriage and escorted out of the palace by officials in the palace.

Cao Mao was also very drunk and staggered back to the West Hall. He seemed to be really drunk and he pulled Li Sheng beside him.

"Mr. Jia wants to marry his daughter to me! Did you know? Mr. Jia wants to marry his daughter to me!"

"He told me everything about Liang State!"

"Hahaha~~"

Jiao Bo, who was standing in the distance, widened his eyes and said nothing.

Li Sheng and others looked at each other in surprise.

Cao Mao soon couldn't stand the alcohol and fell asleep, with everyone standing in front of him.

Seeing that Cao Mao was unlikely to wake up in a short time, Li Sheng took Zhou Sheng with him and continued his work. After copying down the emperor's words and deeds today, these things soon appeared in front of Jia Chong.

Jia Chong's eyes were bloodshot.

He hadn't had a good rest for a long time. Jia Chong was a very cautious person.

Faced with the emperor's nonsense tactics, he still gave it his all.

He watched the emperor's words and deeds day and night, and then sorted out the useful things and sent them to the general.

Jia Chong is not afraid of being tired. What does it matter if it is for the future glory and wealth?

If the little emperor thinks this can shake me, he is really overthinking.

Jia Chong began to examine it very carefully, starting from when Cao Mao paid his respects to the Queen Mother.

Jia Chong couldn't help but frown.

In the palace, Jia Chong could stop Cao Mao from meeting foreign officials and prevent his decrees from being spread, but he had no way to stop him from meeting the empress dowager.

Even Jia Chong was powerless to govern the country with filial piety.

However, Jia Chong was not worried that anything might happen to the Queen Mother. They had long been frightened by the general. Guo Jian could do nothing but clamor all day long and was not worth mentioning.

When Jia Chong saw that Cao Mao and Ruan Ji were very close, he suddenly felt a little worried.

Ruan Ji came from a prominent family and lost his father at a young age. He was able to write articles at the age of eight, and thus became famous throughout the world. His reputation was very great among the scholars. Even the former Grand Marshal Jiang Ji and General Cao Shuang, and even the Xuanwen Company Ma Yi sent people to recruit him to be an official and attached great importance to him.

What they valued was not Ruan Ji himself, but his reputation, and they wanted him to stand on their side.

He is similar to Wang Xiang, and his main purpose is to win over scholars.

After Sima Yi's death, Sima Shi kept him by his side and treated him very well.

Sima Zhao cared even more about his own reputation and often told his entourage about his desire to marry Ruan Ji.

This time, Sima Zhao conferred the title of Guannei Hou on Ruan Ji on him for his contribution in supporting the emperor and transferred him to the position of Palace Attendant.

This person is quite famous and difficult to deal with, so he must not be allowed to have too close a connection with the emperor.

Jia Chong then saw the poems written by both of them.

Jia Chong immediately clenched his fists.

not good!

Something is going to happen!
　Mr. Jia’s blessing is coming soon, everyone please vote for him and give him support!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)