Sima Yi's Three Kingdoms Collection Collection

Chapter 170 Collecting public opinion and helping Cao Cao rise to power (6)
After a long time, Xun Yu suddenly asked him in a low voice: "Taiwei Yang, Xun wants to ask you a question at this moment. You see, the cigarettes floating in the Yuxian Hall are really dazzling. But I don't know what it is. Is the breeze blowing from outside the hall stirring slowly, or is the cigarette rising from the stove floating upward by itself?"

"Huh?" Yang Biao didn't understand for a while why Xun Yu would ask such mysterious topics as "wind movement" and "smoke movement", so he couldn't help being startled.But in a blink of an eye, with a thought in his mind, he suddenly came to his senses, and he got up and came to the golden censer, staring at the wisps of green smoke rising in the air with ever-changing postures, sighed deeply, and said, "I want to come to Xun Lingjun himself It’s because you have a clear understanding of this, why do you need to ask the old man—at this moment, it can be said that ‘the wind is also moving, the smoke is also moving, and the inside and the outside are moving together’! What do you think of Mr. Xun Ling?"

Xun Yu didn't answer right away, but still stared at the cigarette for a long time, and then said slowly: "Actually, whether the wind moves or the smoke moves, it doesn't matter much to the current situation of the Han Dynasty. According to Xun In my opinion, the key is that some people's "heartbeat" is the crux of the current turmoil in the court! It has been delayed for three or four years... this day is finally approaching..."

"Hehehe... Xun Lingjun, this old man also hopes that you can keep the hearts of these people in check all the time! Since Jian'an 13 years ago, you have been calm and calm, and you have worked hard to calm down the Han court's emperors. The pattern of not overstepping each other has been too long..." Yang Biao sighed deeply, and said leisurely, "In order to maintain this pattern for a long time, you set an example and resigned from the imperial court. All the rewards, this is what curbed Cao Cao's unreasonable thoughts. Dong Zhao and the others said that Cao Cao's rewards are not worthy of merit. In fact, you have sacrificed a lot for the safety of the Han court? I think the Han Dynasty can be restored today. In the world of peace, without your ingenuity and general assistance, what would Cao Cao do alone? Half of the hehe Qixun who cleared up all rebels and determined the Central Plains was won by Cao Cao in the bloody battle ahead, but the other half was pure It is your Xun Lingjun's painstaking efforts in the rear!

"In other words, what kind of honors and titles Cao Cao should receive today, you should also receive the same honors and titles as him! You have been trying your best to modestly resign all kinds of honors and titles. Braking the brakes and restraining people with etiquette, Cao Cao has never been able to find a chance to stand on his own... Sigh! Since Jian'an 13 years ago, you have tried your best to calm down this undercurrent situation for three or four years. How difficult it is. Now, outside Cao Cao, there are Dong Zhao and others who are in unison and echoing, and they are giving small favors and small favors to win people's hearts. This time the menace is coming, it is not comparable to the situation in the past. This old man is really worried!"

"It's a pity... What should come will come after all! Since Dong Zhao and others have made trouble before, we have to deal with it later. However, this situation does not allow us to fight head-on with them." Xun Xun Yu's face was serious, and he said slowly in thought, "Seven to eight out of ten of the civil and military officials in the capital city of Xu are your former disciples of Yang Taiwei, Wang Situ and Xun. You, Wang Situ and Xun If they could be strictly restrained so that they would not wade into this muddy water and not follow Dong Zhaohu, this turmoil in the court would naturally be calmed down invisible. It won't be able to stir up any storms...Yang Taiwei, what do you think?"

"Not bad! Not bad!" When Yang Biao heard it, it was as if a window had finally been opened in a dark room, and his heart brightened. With great righteousness, make an appointment with etiquette, so that they can't act rashly..."

With that said, he turned around and wanted to say goodbye.I saw Xun Yu pondering slightly, took a step forward, stopped in front of him, bowed his hands and saluted: "Wait a minute! Xun has something to ask Taiwei Yang to forward to His Majesty on his behalf. I wonder if the Taiwei is willing?"

"What?" Yang Biao, with a certain figure, stopped and looked at him with some surprise.

Xun Yu waved his hand as a signal.Xun Yun came to know it, put the "rhinoceros horn cup" in the red sandalwood box, put it in his hand, and brought it to Yang Biao.

"What... what does this mean?" Yang Biao was a little confused, and his heart was at a loss, "The rhinoceros horn cup is certainly a rare treasure for dispelling heat and expelling poison, but your majesty's dragon body is healthy, so you don't need it. On the contrary, you Xun Lingjun has always been weak and sick, so keeping this cup is of great benefit..."

"Xun has recently heard that Bingzhou, Yuzhou and other counties have suffered from severe epidemics due to the hot weather, and many people have died of illness... Xun is very worried." Xun Yu waved his hand gloomyly and said calmly, "It is said that this ancient rhinoceros horn is a spiritual thing to dispel epidemics and poison... If your majesty can grind this rhinoceros horn cup into powder, and then distribute it to the people of Li people in Bingzhou, Yuzhou and other places where the epidemic is endemic, it will definitely be a good thing. You can turn the crisis into peace! Your majesty's benevolence can also be spread to the world through this move, winning the reputation of "deep benevolence and generosity" for our great man, and suppressing the unruly ambitions of some powerful officials invisibly. This is Xun A certain intention to dedicate this rhinoceros horn cup to His Majesty..."

After Yang Biao listened carefully, he stared deeply at Xun Yu, only to feel hot flashes in his eyes, and he was about to shed tears.He tried his best to calm the agitation in his chest, and said with a sob: "There is a saying in ancient books: 'When the buds are not moving and the signs are not seen, you can clearly see the opportunity of survival and the key to gain and loss. Those who stand above the place of glory and return to the beauty of the world are holy ministers." Today, I have witnessed with my own eyes every thought, every move, every word and deed of Xun Lingjun for my great man, and I know that Xun Lingjun is really the number one holy minister in the world! In the Great Han Dynasty, there is a holy official like you who wholeheartedly assists the prime minister, and there is hope for ZTE!"

After hearing this, Xun Yu took a step forward, held his hands tightly, sighed slowly, and shook his head slowly: "Taiwei Yang is ridiculous! How can Xun be such a 'sage minister'? Just like Dr. Kong, he tried his best to be a loyal minister who lived and died with the Han Dynasty..." As he spoke, the deep melancholy in his eyes overflowed uncontrollably, just like the deep twilight outside the window for a moment It has spread without bounds.

Satisfy what Cao Cao wants

The moon and stars are sparse, and the breeze is blowing.Over the courtyard, one or two "squeaking" bats passed by from time to time, revealing an inexplicable mystery and gloom in the silence.

The back hall of the Sima Mansion was brightly lit with candles, and a phoenix inlaid with gold and jade inlaid with colorful colors was engraved on the majestic screen.It stretches its neck to the sky, spreads its wings and soars high, attracting all the birds around to dance together, which is too beautiful to behold.

On the wooden couch under the screen, Dong Zhao, the admonisher, and Sima Lang, the head of the prime minister's residence, sat facing each other.Standing on both sides of the wooden couch was a handsome book boy, holding a long-handled round fan, gently fanning Sima Lang and the two of them on the couch.

Last year, Sima Lang's cousin Xu Duling Sima Zhi married Dong Zhao's niece Dong Shan.Since then, the relationship between the Sima family and the Dong family has become even closer.Therefore, when Dong Zhao came to Sima's residence as a guest, he came in and out just like in his own house, without restraint, everything was very close.Very familiar and natural.

"I have heard for a long time that the green tea in Sima's mansion is timeless and tranquil, and the taste is the best in Xudu. It is really a blessing to have a good taste today." After Dong Zhao took a sip of the green tea in the jade cup in his hand, he stretched out his hand while sipping the sweet and refreshing tea taste Twirling the gray beard under his chin, he shook his head and praised endlessly, "The tea ceremony of the Sima family is truly wonderful."

Sima Lang chuckled, lifted a green jade pot in the shape of a standing crane from the table, lightly filled Dong Zhao's mutton fat jade cup with bright yellow tea, saluted, and respectfully said: "Dong Zhao Since the doctor likes the green tea in Sima's mansion, please open your heart and drink it to your heart's content! Later, I will let the brothers in the mansion show their family skills and brew a few more pots for you."

"That's enough! That's enough! This pot of tea has left me with endless aftertaste." Dong Zhao hastily stopped Sima Lang, his face became serious, and he said deeply, "It's time to talk about serious business between you and me. .”

Hearing this, Sima Lang straightened his face and restored a solemn and calm demeanor.He raised his robe sleeve and flicked it out lightly.

The two bookboys standing on both sides of the wooden couch understood, put down their round fans together, stepped back silently, and closed the two hall doors.

In an instant, there was silence in the back hall.Dong Zhao and Sima Lang looked at each other, each with worried expressions.

"Alas!... The important matter of helping Prime Minister Cao to become a noble and gift is a bit difficult right now!" Dong Zhao put the jade cup to his lips, just about to sip, frowned, and put it back on the table in a dull manner On top of that, a bit of distress appeared on his face, "In the past few days, the old man went to visit Yang Taiwei and Wang Situ, but I didn't expect that although they received the title of 'Three Dukes', they didn't seem to appreciate it very much. Prime Minister Cao’s sympathy does not even understand the rules of “return the favor.” Especially that Yang Biao, when he heard that the old man came to promote Prime Minister Cao’s promotion to the nobility, he became furious and threw the old man out of the house. come to the government."

"Oh! Taiwei Yang and Wang Situ really don't appreciate Prime Minister Cao's favor?" Sima Lang showed a look of astonishment, put the fingers of his left hand on the table and tapped lightly a few times, thought for a moment, and asked again , "Then, has Dr. Dong ever gone to Xun Lingjun's mansion to ask about this?"

"Oh! My lord!" Dong Zhao patted his knee with his left palm, stroked his beard with his right hand, and shook his head like a rattle. The position of "Three Dukes" recommended by Prime Minister Cao, even if he is unwilling to take the lead in honoring Prime Minister Cao, let alone Xun Lingjun has never accepted half of the benefits from Prime Minister Cao? I dare not even go to Xun Lingjun's place Kow——if he taunts me again, how will this old man gain a foothold in the imperial court in the future?"

After hearing this, Sima Lang pondered for a long time, but there was nothing he could do.He sighed, and said with some helplessness: "Among the dynasty, the most senior and most prestigious sages and officials who came forward to lead the petition to your Majesty to be promoted to the title of Prime Minister Cao are Xun Lingjun, Yang Taiwei, and Wang Situ. My lord. If you and I can't persuade the three of them to come forward to lead the concert, even if we insist on pushing this matter forward, I'm afraid we won't win the response and support of enough celebrities, scholars, and bureaucrats. Sigh... Could it be The matter of helping Prime Minister Cao to become a noble and a gift, is it 'grounded' like this? I really don't want to be reconciled!"

"Mr. Sima, you don't need to be too anxious. Now in Xudu City, the disciples and old officials of Xun Yu, Yang Biao, and Wang Lang are scattered all over the important places, and they are united as one, 'everything moves, everything is quiet', where Can it be easily shaken within one or two years?" Seeing Sima Lang's worried expression, Dong Zhao comforted him, "The matter of promoting Prime Minister Cao's promotion to the rank and ceremony must be discussed in the long run, and there is no need to rush it. At this moment, how about this, the old man will go to check the tone of Jia Xu, Hua Xin and other famous people from outside, and see how their attitude is?"

(End of this chapter)