The last three kingdoms

Chapter 531 Sima Fu

Sima Fu is the third younger brother of Sima Yi, whose name is Shuda. The eight brothers are all well-known, and the time name is "Bada". As the first generation of the Sima family, Sima Fu has the longest life span. Tree".Sima Fu is capable of both literature and martial arts, capable of fighting on horseback and governing the country off horseback. He is a rare all-rounder in civil and military affairs in the Sima family.

When Sima Yi launched the Gaopingling coup, Sima Fu assisted Sima Yi in killing Cao Shuang and made meritorious service, and has since entered the core of the Sima family regime system.Although Sima Fu is not the kind of brave general who is used to fighting and charging, he is unique in controlling the overall situation. Both Sima Shi and Sima Zhao rely a lot on this uncle. The status is extraordinary.

Sima Fu was already active in the political arena of Wei State in the era when Cao Wei abolished the Han Dynasty and established it. At the time of the Gaopingling Incident, Sima Fu and Sima Division stationed troops at Simamen to control the capital.Cao Shuang's party was killed, and Sima Fu became the Marquis of Changshe County because of his meritorious service, and was added as a servant.Later, Sima Fu was promoted to Sikong, replaced Wang Ling as Taiwei, secured the position of Sangong, and became one of the most important ministers in the Cao Wei Dynasty.

However, Sima Fu's character is very cautious. Under the situation that the political situation in Wei State is clear and the Sima family takes over Wei's major affairs, Sima Fu deliberately keeps a low profile and fades out of the power center. Sima Fu never participated.Cao Mao was dissatisfied with Sima Zhao's arbitrariness of power, so he led the court attendants to look for Sima Zhao's bad luck, but halfway he was ordered by Jia Chong to kill Cheng Ji. Sima Fu arrived after hearing the news, holding Cao Mao's body and crying bitterly With tears in his eyes, he said, "It is the crime of ministers who kill His Majesty."

Both Sima Shi and Sima Zhao did not dare to persecute Sima Fu too much because he was an elder. Later, Sima Fu resigned from the position of Sangong on the grounds of his seniority, and was transferred to Taifu, and he was named Changle Gong.The Taifu ranks above the Sangong, and is listed as the Three Masters with the Taishi and Taibao. His status is respected, but it is a false title, and he does not directly participate in political affairs. More often, it represents a kind of honor.

After Sima Fu took office as Grand Tutor, he seldom participated in political affairs. At the age of 86, he was preparing to take care of his life. However, Sima Zhao was seriously ill this time. At the critical time of choosing an heir, it is natural that the last generation of the Sima family is the only one left. heavyweights.

Unlike Wang Xiang He Zeng who clearly supported Sima Yan, Sima Fu maintained a very cautious attitude on the issue of establishing an heir, and did not express his position lightly.

Back at the Changle Mansion, as soon as I sat down, I heard a servant come to report that the eldest son Sima Yan came to see him. To be honest, Sima Fu didn’t have a good impression of Sima Yan. In terms of appearance, the shady prey is quite a man of the city, and he is quite similar to his grandfather Sima Yi. He is good at power and tricks, and he is insidious, which Sima Fu dislikes very much.

But this is Sima Zhao's family matter. Although Sima Fu is an elder, he doesn't bother to care about it. This time it involves a dispute over heirs, but Sima Fu can't help himself. Originally, he didn't want to go into this muddy water. But Sima Zhao relied heavily on him and insisted on giving him an opinion.Both Wang Xiang and He Zeng had expressed their support for Sima Yan, but Sima Zhao was still hesitant, waiting for Sima Fu to express his position.

Obviously, as members of the Yan Party, Wang Xiang and He Zeng must report to Sima Yan after they go back. After Sima Yan got the news, he immediately came to visit Sima Fu.

Due to affection, Sima Fu still received Sima Yan, but Sima Yan's attitude was still calm and ambiguous, which made Sima Yan come in a good mood and leave in a disappointment.

Of course, all of this has not been hidden from Liu Yin's eyes. The Luoyang Division has a lot of eyeliner in Luoyang City. Sima Yan's every move has always been the focus of attention. Of course, Liu Yin's going to the Changle Duke's Mansion was the first time. just know.

You don't need to listen to the details, just looking at Sima Yan's expression is enough to prove that he has hit a soft nail on Sima Fu. It seems that this Sima Fu is really reckless, and it is not easy to convince him .

Liu Yin thought about it for a long time, and thought that the best way to get Sima Fu's support was to make progress by retreating. Hope to get his support.

So Liu Yin persuaded Sima You to also go to the Changle Mansion to visit Sima Fu. Sima You hesitated and said, "Brother just went to Uncle's place and encountered a setback. Is it appropriate for me to go now?"

Liu Yin smiled slightly, and whispered a few words in Sima You's ear, Sima You suddenly realized, thanked Liu Yin, then got up and went to Changle Duke's Mansion to visit Sima Fu.

It wasn't long after Sima Fu sent Sima Yan away, and then he heard the rumor that Marquis Wuyang asked to see him.

Sima Fu had a better impression of Sima You than Sima Yan. He felt that Sima You was honest and reliable, but he didn't expect Sima You to do Sima Yan's tricks. This made Sima Fu a little unhappy. He refused, but after thinking about it, someone invited Sima You in.

After Sima You came in, he bowed to Sima Fu and said, "My grandnephew greets my uncle."

Sima Fu said indifferently: "So it's You'er, I don't know why you came here?"

Sima You said very respectfully: "Nephew and grandson heard that uncle has been running back and forth in the palace in recent days for the establishment of the heir. Uncle is already an octogenarian and should have taken care of his life, but he has been running around for my family's affairs, wasting energy After the nephew and grandson heard about it, they felt really uneasy, so they came to ask you, old man, and hope that uncle will put his body first and do what he can, and he must not be tired because of this."

Sima Fu didn't come to Sima You as soon as he entered the door, he never talked about the matter of establishing an heir, but cared and greeted him, which moved him a little, smiled slightly, and said: "Thank you, Youer, for your concern. Tough and able to stand up to twists and turns, but the establishment of an heir for the Sima family is a major event, and I dare not rush it lightly."

Sima You said: "Why should my uncle worry about setting up an heir? My nephew and grandson are unworthy, but I also know that in the past, there have been many attempts to fight for the successor and set up a heir, causing brothers to turn against father and son, and what's more, fratricide, anger and resentment. The nephew and grandson would rather not, and absolutely cannot break the brotherhood. Uncle, please report back to the king, saying that you have no intention of fighting with your elder brother at all, since there is an orderly relationship between the elder and younger, you should give way to the elder brother."

Sima Fu was very surprised, he didn't expect Sima You to say such words, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "The Lord of Truth and Virtue."

(End of this chapter)