The Yuan Family of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

Chapter 422

After Xinpi arrived in Xudu, he first stayed at the post house, and then followed the ancient etiquette and made contributions one by one.

After several days of procedures, Liu Xie finally issued an edict to summon Simpi after the court meeting.

Inside the Deyang Hall, Xiao Huangmen announced the envoy Xin Pi from Ye City with a loud voice, and then saw Xin Pi in formal attire walking into the hall step by step, knelt three times and kowtowed nine times, and had an audience with the Son of Heaven.

After giving the gift, Liu Xie summoned Xin Piping, and asked: "Before the New Year's Eve, Yuan Weiwei had already offered tribute to me. The Hebei envoys have not been away from Beijing for a month. Why are you here again? This is not yet summoned." day."

Simpi respectfully said: "Your Majesty, although the day of the audience has not yet come, Wei Wei misses His Majesty day and night, and specially ordered Simpi to meet again."

Liu Xie nodded when he heard the words and said: "Yuan Weiwei is a true loyal minister, which makes me feel very comforted. I have never met Yuan Weiwei. If there is a chance, I should take a good look."

Xin Pidao: "This time I came, I was ordered to bring five hundred catties of gold, one thousand bolts of brocade, three hundred altars of fine wine, and fifty carts of crispy fruits. Please accept it with a smile, Your Majesty."

Liu Xie was taken aback when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "It's not a year or a festival, Yuan Weiwei gave me so many tributes, I guess, it must be a request to the court?"

Simpi replied: "Your Majesty is wise. For many years, Yuan Weiwei has been in the position of shepherd in Jizhou, commanding Ji, Qing, Bing, Youzhou and Guanzhong, guarding the northern border for your majesty, expelling Hulu, and pacifying Yandai. He has made outstanding military achievements over the years."

Liu Xie was curious when he heard this, and said, "Oh, did Yuan Weiwei have such a great contribution? Why have I never heard of it?"

Cao Zhi on the left of Liu Xie said: "Your Majesty is in charge of the world, and the mundane tasks are heavy. Sometimes it is inevitable to have a little omission."

Liu Xie smiled slightly and said: "Although this is the case, but Yuan Weiwei is such a loyal minister, if he does not show his merits, I am afraid it will be difficult to block the mouths of the world?"

Cao Zhi said: "I think so too."

Seeing that there was an opportunity, Xin Pi hurriedly remonstrated: "Your Majesty, Wei Wei Yuan Shang has made outstanding contributions and is very accessible. I have the courage to propose that Your Majesty order Yuan Shang to be conferred the title of Great Sima General, so as to show my emperor's kindness to the world. , the great virtue of governing the world."

After saying this sentence, everyone in the court gasped.

Liu Xie felt that he had heard it wrong, and asked suspiciously, "What did you just say? General Sima?"

Simpi nodded and said, "Exactly!"

As soon as Xin Pi's words fell, someone in the courtroom snorted heavily, and Li Fu, the left middle man, came out of the class and said, "Your Majesty, this must never happen. How prestigious is the position of Great General Sima? Only Marquis Weiqing of Changping got this name, what ability does Yuan Shang have, how can he bear this name taboo?"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

"..."

All of a sudden, the opposition in the main hall was so loud that it was almost deafening.

Cao Zhi's expression also changed, and he said to Xin Pi, "Xin Pi, your request is a bit high!"

Simpi heard the words and said: "Back to the prime minister, this matter was not requested by Simpi alone, it was actually recommended by hundreds of officials from the four prefectures of Hebei. There is a joint letter from Xinpi here, please read it through Your Majesty."

Cao Zhi was a little unhappy. His highest idea was that Yuan Shang would ask for a general, or a general of hussars, but he never thought that Yuan Shang would ask for the title of General Sima when he opened his mouth.

The same title, Great General Da Sima has three characters more than Great General, but the implication is far-reaching and unusual.

In this dynasty, only Wei Qing had earned this name. If Yuan Shang were granted the title at this moment, his status would be almost the same as that of Cao Zhi, so Cao Zhi's position as prime minister would be worthless.

After being silent for a long time, I suddenly heard Cao Zhi say: "Xinpi, let me ask you, what if Your Majesty refuses to grant Yuan Shang's request?"

Xin Pi smiled slightly, and said: "Duke Yuan is guarding the border, with a million armors and a thousand good generals. If His Majesty refuses to agree, he can do nothing."

Cao Zhi stared, and said a little angrily, "You dare to threaten me?"

Simpi showed a curious look: "Threat? Why did the prime minister say that? I'm just stating the truth. I don't understand what the prime minister means."

The emperor Liu Xie has been watching the changes quietly. Hearing this, Liu Xie's eyes suddenly brightened, and said: "Come on, let's not talk about this today. Anyway, I understand the meaning of the officials in Hebei. How about it, wait for me." Think clearly, discuss with the important officials in the court, how about making a decision in the future?"

Xin Pi hastily bowed and said: "In this way, I will wait for your Majesty's good news on behalf of Jizhou Mu."

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After the dynasty dispersed, Cao Zhi immediately summoned Guo Jia to the prime minister's residence.

"Yuan Shang, a northern wolf, dares to threaten me? He still wants to be a great general, but if Cao refuses to agree, what dare he do!"

Guo Jia stroked his chin and said while thinking: "Yuan Shang'er, you really have a big appetite. I thought a general would be enough to keep him safe, but I didn't expect him to open his mouth and ask for a general Sima... However, in the current situation, It's better not to anger Yuan Shang, the Great General Sima, it's all right to give him the title."

When Cao Zhi heard this, he squinted his eyes and thought about it for a while, but he had a donkey temper and said, "No! I will never compromise on this matter."

Guo Jia heard the words and said hastily: "Prime Minister, the top priority is, instead of being stingy with the title of Great General Sima, it is better to exchange for the fact that Xia Houyuan, Zhong Yao, Xun You and others came, maybe you can give it a try."

Cao Zhi shook his head stubbornly, and said: "Yuan Shang, I have dealt with him in Mobei back then. This man is cunning and scheming. He has always refused to suffer. He may not be able to change positions with Xia Houyuan and others. Do it! Besides, the name of Great General Da Sima is too important, I... can't afford to use it to do business! Tell Simpi, I will never accept the title of Great General Da Sima!"

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Emperor's Palace.

"Okay, Master, that's great! I never imagined that Yuan Shang would jump out to disrupt the situation at this moment. What a god-sent opportunity!"

Beside Liu Xie, Fu Wan smiled wryly, and said: "Your Majesty, you intended to confer power on Cao Zhi earlier, but instead allowed Cao Zhi to take the opportunity to usurp the position of prime minister and become the leader of all officials. His power has not diminished and revived, and has become more consolidated... … Now that Yuan Shang has popped up to be the Great General Sima, his ambition is clear, what good is that?"

Liu Xie shook his head and said: "It is precisely because Cao Zhi is now the prime minister that I think Yuan Shang is a good official. One tiger is hard to get rid of, but two dogs are easy to break! This Great General Sima, in my opinion, is by no means So easy to seal, Cao Zhi will definitely not let go, so the two thieves, Yuan and Cao, should have a conflict, this is my good opportunity."

Fu Wan heard the words: "What do you mean, Your Majesty?"

Liu Xie rolled his eyes and said, "Patriarch, send someone to inform Sima immediately when you go back. I have promised Yuan Shang the title of General Sima, but Cao Zhi is unable to appoint him immediately. You want Sima Go back and inform Yuan Shang that Zhuo Qi led his troops to the south to protect King Qin, and after he rescued me from the cage, I will be canonized by him immediately."

Fu Wan heard the words and sighed: "Your Majesty, to be honest, if you want Yuan Shang to save you from Xudu, then you might as well not save you, because according to the veteran, Cao Zhi's heart is much more kind than Yuan Shang, even When Cao Cao was still alive, he also stumbled against Yuan Shang several times...Your Majesty, forgive me for saying this, if you leave Xuchang and go to Yuan Shang's place, you will be in trouble for the rest of your life!"

Liu Xiewen said: "Of course I know what kind of person Yuan Shang is. I let you do this because I just want to use him. Do you think I am really stupid, will you leave Cao Zhi and ask Yuan Shang? Cao Zhi is just reluctant. It is a den of wolf dogs, Yuan Shangna is the real den of dragons and tigers, I have other plans!"

(End of this chapter)