Sima Yi's Three Kingdoms Collection Collection

Chapter 192 The Controversy of Prince Wei (7)
Sima Yi smiled slightly, and said: "Xiaosheng has heard that Dr. Jia likes to collect pearls and jade, and he is very good at identifying treasures, so he brought a jade ring over and asked Dr. Jia to help identify the authenticity. They said that this jade ring is It was one of the dowry gifts that King Wen of Zhou gave when he invited Taigong Jiang to come out of the mountain. It was priceless and a rare treasure. I also asked Dr. Jia to examine it carefully, and Xiaosheng is very grateful.” He said unhurriedly, At the same time, he took out a red sandalwood box from his sleeve, put it on the incense table in the hall, and opened it gently.

Jia Xu didn't expect Sima Yi to come to ask him to appraise the treasure, and immediately agreed, and looked into the box, but saw a crescent-shaped jade ring striking his eyes.The jade ring is white and bright, exquisite and translucent, with a wisp of purple pattern like a coiled dragon wrapping around it, the posture is vivid and wonderful.Upon seeing it, Jia Xu was taken aback: "This is exactly the national treasure given to Jiang Taigong by King Wen of Zhou - 'Purple Dragon Jue'. Where can I get this rare treasure?" He was amazed, while holding the jade ring in his palm, he couldn't stop playing with it, and couldn't bear to let it go.

Sima Yi stood aside, seeing Jia Xu's love for the jade ring, and secretly laughed in his heart.He said slowly: "Mr. Jia, how can Xiaosheng have such blessings to enjoy this rare treasure? This 'Purple Dragon Jue' is the favorite of Cao Pi, Lieutenant General of the Five Senses."

Upon hearing this, Jia Xu's expression slowly changed, as if a large piece of ice suddenly fell into a pot of hot water and gradually cooled down.He slowly put the "Purple Dragon Jue" back into the wooden box, and sighed leisurely: "Congratulations, old man, for being a general with five senses! Please go back and tell him, Mr. Sima, that this 'Purple Dragon Jue' is indeed genuine. If This old man's words are not true, and he is willing to be punished by the general of the five senses."

How smart is Sima Yi, how could he fail to hear the sense of loss in his tone?He smiled coldly, but remained calm, held the wooden box in his hand, slowly brought it to Jia Xu, and said softly: "Since this is indeed a rare treasure, Dr. Jia is welcome to accept it with a smile. It is the real purpose of General Wuguan Zhonglang entrusting Xiaosheng to bring the treasure to see Dr. Jia. He is willing to give this treasure to Dr. Jia!"

As soon as these words came out, Jia Xu suddenly heard a thunder in the sky, and his face showed a look of surprise.Even though he was resourceful and quick-witted, he couldn't help being stunned and couldn't recover for a while.After a long while, Jia Xu finally said: "How can I, old man, dare to accept such a precious treasure as a gentleman with five senses?"

"The general of the five senses has admired Dr. Jia's talent and virtue for a long time, and today he presents the jeweled jade, and really wants to be taught by Dr. Jia!" Sima Yi replied slowly.

Jia Xu was a little surprised, "Could it be that the man with five senses will encounter some problems?" Sima Yi nodded silently, and then said slowly: "In fact, Dr. Jia has already known about this problem. The secret letter in the jade box from Prime Minister Cao, It seems Dr. Jia hasn't answered yet, right?"

Only then did Jia Xu understand everything.Sure enough, Sima Yi came as a lobbyist for Cao Pi, the master behind him.His expression of surprise and suspicion disappeared in an instant, and he returned to a pool of deep water, and his eyes were so serious that no one could capture the slightest emotion anymore.After a long, long time, I just said: "This 'Purple Dragon Jue', I am too ashamed to accept it, so I have to ask Mr. Sima to thank the general of the five senses for his kindness. Now the old man is very old and decayed. After decades of hard work, I have no other plans. I just want to close the door and enjoy my old age. As for the matter that the five-featured gentleman asks, it is really inconvenient for the old man to intervene. Mr. Sima, stay out of the matter and ignore it. This book It should also be the correct attitude of my courtiers!"

Sima Yi smiled slightly and said: "Doctor Jia's words are wrong. I am afraid that no one can stay out of the dispute of Wei Shizi's establishment of an heir. Prime Minister Cao visited all the senior and important officials in the court with secret letters in a jade box, and sent a total of thirteen copies. At present, only Jia Prime Minister Cao has not yet replied to the doctor’s confidential letter. Now that Doctor Jia is in an important place, he plays a very important role. If you cast to the right, the general with five senses will win, and if you cast to the left, the plain prince will win. Don’t be careless!”

Jia Xu sighed leisurely, and said, "It's not the first time I've heard Mr. Sima's words today. Mr. Cao Dingyi has already seen this old man in the west of Prime Minister Cao's residence...I'm really in a dilemma." Sima Yi Hearing this, he secretly admired Ding Yi's swiftness in his attack, but it was inconvenient to say more, he pondered for a moment, and said: "Please accept this treasure for now, Doctor Jia, and you can return it to General Wuguan at any time. What General Zhonglang Wuguan asked for , Dr. Jia doesn’t need to rush to answer for a while, take it easy, put it aside, take a look, and talk about it later, how about it?”

Jia Xu was speechless and could only nod her head.

Sima Yi smiled slightly and said, "There is an old saying: 'A man who knows the current affairs is a brilliant man.' Dr. Jia has always been far-sighted and thoughtful, and he has made every possible plan, and I admire him very much. Today's matter is also very complicated, but I believe that Dr. Jia will make a decision." It is a wise and correct decision. I will take my leave now, and I will listen to Dr. Jia's advice at any time." As he spoke, he gently placed the 'Purple Dragon Jue' and the red sandalwood box on the table, and left respectfully. .Jia Xu's face was full of sorrow, she didn't get up to see him off, she just looked at the "Purple Dragon Jue" in deep thought.

When Sima Yi walked out of the living room slowly, Jia Xu let out a deep and long sigh behind him.How helpless and desolate that sigh is!Sima Yi felt a burst of emotion in his heart. Unexpectedly, Mr. Jia Xu, who is known as the "ghost" of strategy, would have anxious and troublesome times.It seems that human beings are human beings, and there is no such thing as Confucian's saying, "Get in the middle without thinking, gain without thinking, calmly and moderately, and do everything right."

Chicken ribs?

On the second day after Sima Yi left Jia's mansion, Jia Xu sent two handwritten application letters for sickness and leave to the court and Duke Wei's mansion at the same time, and from now on he will not go to the court to discuss matters, but stay in the mansion Close the door to cure "sickness".

Jia Xu's illness was really untimely, and Cao Pi was so anxious that he was running around like ants on a hot pot.Seeing this, Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo couldn't help scolding Jia Xu for being an "old slicker". He accepted "Zilong Jue" but didn't dare to stand up to support Cao Pi. He was simply an "official ruffian".However, only Sima Yi was noncommittal about this matter.In fact, anyone who gets along with Jia Xu in a different place has to temporarily adopt his technique of keeping silent.After all, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi are fighting for heirs, and their strengths are equal. It is really hard to predict who will win and who will lose.What a smart person Jia Xu is, how could he put all his eggs in one basket and get involved in disputes prematurely?At this moment, Jia Xu is pretending to be sick at home. One is to avoid conflicts and leave room for maneuver, and the other is to stand on the sidelines and wait for an opportunity to place a bet.Therefore, to deal with his move, we can only wait patiently, waiting for the day when Cao Pi really wins Cao Zhi with his own strength.On that day, Jia Xu will declare that he has recovered from his illness and go to court, and openly support Cao Pi.

However, Sima Yi was not the only one who realized Jia Xu's intentions.After Ding Yi learned that Jia Xu said he was ill and would not go to court, he immediately sent his younger brother Ding Zhen to personally invite Yang Xiu and Sima Fu to discuss important matters in his secret room.Naturally, Cao Zhi will not be present.Ding Yi knew that Cao Zhi had no intention of competing with Cao Pi for the position of the son. If he was allowed to participate in it, he would suffer from it. It would be better to contact all the people loyal to Cao Zhi behind his back and work together to push him to the throne.Therefore, in this silent and invisible battle for establishing an heir, Ding Yi convened all the people to discuss major issues, choose the good and follow them, often acting arbitrarily, doing what he should do, and never telling Cao Zhi.As for Cao Zhi, it seems that he never asked about everything he did.

In the secret room of Ding's mansion, as soon as Yang Xiu took his seat, he said to Ding Yi nervously: "Brother Ding, Yang has seen the contents of the open letter written by Master Cui Yan to Prime Minister Cao on the matter of having an heir!"

Ding Yi, Ding Zhen and Sima Fu were all shocked.They had known for a long time that Prime Minister Cao had used secret letters in a jade box to interview more than a dozen senior officials in the court regarding the establishment of an heir.Minister Cui Yan actually disregarded Prime Minister Cao's secret instructions, and responded to his opinions in the form of an open letter, which fully demonstrated his clear and firm position on the matter of establishing an heir.

"What did he say in the open letter?" Ding Yi asked in a deep voice.

"Yang originally thought that Marquis Pingyuan was the authentic nephew and son-in-law of Lord Cui, and Lord Cui should definitely help him." Yang Xiu patted his knees and sighed, "You really can't guess what he said in the open letter——he Said, "I have heard the meaning of "Spring and Autumn Annals" and established a son to grow up. Cao Pi, a man with five senses, is benevolent, filial and intelligent, and he should inherit the orthodoxy. Cui Yan has made up his mind, so he will stick to it and never take it away.'"

After Ding Yi listened quietly, her face slowly sank.But Sima Fu couldn't help sighing: "Master Cui's words are straightforward, his aspirations are as unmovable as a mountain, and his uprightness is really fascinating."

Hearing Sima Fu's praise, Ding Yi couldn't help but glance at him.This brother Sima is really strange. Don't you know that the more upright and firm Cui Yan is, the greater the threat to Cao Zhi's ascension to the throne.Fortunately for him, the situation is grim, and the enemy is at hand, but he sang praises for his political opponents.I really don't know if he really reads books a bit roundabout.Fortunately, Hou Pingyuan still relied on him so much and regarded him as his confidant and friend.Thinking of this, his heart suddenly moved, and he asked Sima Fu, "Sima Jun, what is your second brother up to lately? It seems that Ding hasn't seen him in the prime minister's residence for a long time."

"Oh... you asked my second brother," Sima Fu replied without hesitation, "after he was transferred to the prime minister's barracks, he was busy every day preparing rations for the prime minister's expedition to Hanzhong, repairing weapons, and running around. , almost no time to rest, and rarely go back home a few times a month, and often just lay down in the barracks for the night..."

Ding Yi listened carefully to his words, pondered for a moment, and then asked cautiously: "Do you think he has had any contact with the general of the five senses recently?" He replied: "My second elder brother saw that the officialdom is dangerous and unpredictable. In order to get rid of the right and wrong in the prime minister's mansion, he voluntarily resigned from the position of chief secretary and went to work in the prime minister's barracks. During this time, he has been busy with military affairs. , I have never seen him go to the Mansion of the Five Senses Zhonglang. What is it? Brother Ding also has doubts about a person like him who tries his best to stay out of the matter but wants to protect himself?"

(End of this chapter)