Chapter 77: Undercurrent
Xiahou Hui lowered his eyelids.
She has been married to Sima Shi for more than three years, and she gets along day and night, how can she not hear Sima Shi's words. Sima Yi obviously had no intention of dragging Lu Xun, but might use this opportunity to kill people with a knife and watch Cao Xiu's jokes.
Xiahou Hui was silent for a moment. "Husband, Uncle and Sikong, Da Sima, and the Great General were ordered by Emperor Wen to assist His Majesty, and now the undercurrent of the government and the opposition is surging, it is the minister's service to serve Emperor Wen and His Majesty, and when he reports to Emperor Wen and His Majesty, he must not lose a big one because of a small loss, and he will mess up."
Sima Shi nodded in agreement. "My Ah Weng was ordered by Emperor Wen, and he will naturally be loyal and sincere, but he is a high-ranking person who is jealous and has a big reputation, and my Ah Weng commands the army with a minister with a different surname, which will inevitably attract criticism and demand everywhere. The gentleman does not give his relatives, when Emperor Wen was alive, he was still able to balance the relatives and sages, but now His Majesty only values the clan and excludes the ministers, which is difficult to make people feel at ease. ”
Xiahou Hui glanced at Sima Shi. "Husband, you're thinking too much."
"Why do you say that?"
"Your Majesty's summoning of the father and son of King Yongqiu into Beijing is not necessarily to reuse King Yongqiu, maybe it is just as you said, there is a balance. Great Wei, east, west, north and south, four commanders and important ministers, two of them were clans and different surnames. Now that the general is in poor health and the war in Guanzhong is tight, His Majesty cannot but be prepared. It is true that King Yongqiu can succeed as a general, but His Majesty may value the Inner Dan technique more. If the Neidan technique is really beneficial to longevity and longevity, and the general will be guaranteed for three or five years, I am afraid that King Yongqiu may not have a chance. ”
Xiahou Hui stretched out his hand to hold Sima Shi. "But if something goes wrong with Da Sima at this time, it's hard to say."
The corner of Sima Shi's eyes twitched, and he immediately understood what Xiahou Hui meant, and his heart suddenly tightened, and he said after a while: "Probably not." ”
Xiahou Hui said earnestly: "It's better not to." ”
Sima Shi wanted to speak and stopped, his face changed and changed, and he regretted it. It's too late to say it now, I just hope that Cao Xiu won't lose too ugly and hurt his vitality. If Cao Zhi really succeeded Cao Xiu and sat in the southeast, this would really lift a stone and shoot himself in the foot.
"Husband, how is Ah Mei's marriage going, do you have a favorite family?"
Sima Shi looked back at Xiahou Hui with a puzzled look in his eyes. "You mean...... The mad prince? ”
"Hearing is better than seeing, and if you are curious about him, why don't you see it for yourself? Proposing marriage is the most suitable reason, and you can also try the reactions of all parties, especially the one in the palace. ”
Sima Shi thought for a moment, raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile: "Yuanrong, your idea is a bit interesting. However, don't let Ah Mei know, otherwise she will hate you for the rest of her life. ”
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Cao Miao went out, the night was dark, and there were almost no pedestrians on the road.
But there was a car parked on the opposite side of the road, and there were several riders standing next to the car, looking this way. Seeing Cao Miao and his party, the knight standing next to the car stretched out his head and said a few words, and a person got out of the car, glanced around, and hurried up to meet him.
Cao Miao could see clearly that it was the middle-aged scholar who was following Gongsun Huang.
There may be people from Cao Shuang's mansion watching behind him, Cao Miao can't go to the ground, so he has to attach it to Ah Hu's ear and ask him to ask what he means. As soon as he had finished speaking, the man came to him and bowed down.
"In Xia Chen Xuan, Gongsun is the attendant of the envoy. When I heard that the prince was visiting, I missed it and ordered me to wait here. Prince: This is ...... Can't get enough of it? ”
Cao Miao wanted to talk to Gongsun Huang, but had to remain silent. Qingtao is also clever, and agreed with Chen Xuan to visit again tomorrow, and thank Gongsun Huang for giving a horse in person.
Chen Xuan understood, saying that Gongsun Huang would definitely wait in the palace tomorrow, and enthusiastically said that he could send Cao Miao back in a carriage. Qingtao expressed her gratitude and asked Ah Hu to send Cao Miao to the carriage prepared by Chen Xuan. Qingtao also got into the car and took care of Cao Miao.
Chen Xuan and Ah Hu rode on horseback, chatting as they walked, seemingly asking about some situations casually. Knowing that Cao Miao went to the sheep market, Chen Xuan laughed. "There are many heroes in the market, and there are a few rangers in the sheep market who are very famous. However, in terms of quantity, there are still more horse markets, after all, most of the rangers ride horses, and there are no bulls or sheep rides. ”
Cao Miao's heart moved, and she whispered a few words in Qingtao's ear. Qingtao asked, "Is Chen Jun familiar with the horse market?" My prince still needs to buy some horses, and it would be best if Chen Jun could help. ”
Chen Xuan agreed. "If the prince does not dislike it, he is willing to serve. Although I dare not say that I am familiar with the horse market, I still have a few friends. After all, Liaodong produces good horses, and there are many merchants in Liaodong in the horse market. ”
"Then thank you Chen Jun first. Chen Jun has been in Luoyang for many years, so he must be familiar with more than just the horse market, right? ”
Chen Xuan said with a smile: "I don't dare to be familiar, but after living for a long time, I can always know some people." If the prince has any orders, even if he can't help, he can still introduce some people. ”
"Is Chen Jun familiar with Bushi? My prince wants to buy some clothes, and he doesn't know where to buy good cloth, especially Shu brocade. ”
"Shu Jin." Chen Xuan stroked his beard and smiled. "Then you don't have to go to the cloth market, just go to Shu Di. The best Shu brocade is in Shu Di, buy brocade from them, not only authentic, but also a lot cheaper. ”
"That's great." Qingtao bowed and bowed. "When the time comes, please ask Chen Jun to introduce you."
"Definitely, definitely." Chen Xuan politely returned the salute.
After sending Cao Miao back to Yongqiu Mansion, Chen Xuan returned to Liaodong Mansion with the carriage and went straight to the backyard. Gongsun Huang was playing with the short knife under the lamp, and when he heard Chen Xuan's footsteps, he glanced up and motioned for Chen Xuan to sit opposite.
Chen Xuan reported on the meeting with Cao Miao. Knowing that Cao Miao would come to visit tomorrow, Gongsun Huang thought for a moment. "Yuan Ang, you said that this Cao Miao took the initiative to show goodwill, wouldn't it be because he heard any rumors? Will the rangers over there be the eyes and ears of Yongqiu Palace? ”
"What the king said is very true, and he has to guard against it. It's just that for now, it should be related to rumors not long ago. ”
Gongsun Huang lowered his head and looked at the short knife on the case. "Is this what Tianli means, or is it his own?"
Chen Xuan shook his head. "No matter whose meaning it is, it is ultimately the will of the Son of Heaven. Without the acquiescence of the Son of Heaven, the School Department will not cooperate with them. Although King Yongqiu said that he had led the school, after so many years, even if those old departments were not purged by the first emperor, they were still in power, and it was difficult to protect themselves, so they did not dare to risk their lives for King Yongqiu. King Yongqiu's father and son are alone, and they can only borrow the power of the Son of Heaven to be the minions of the Son of Heaven. ”
Gongsun Huang breathed a sigh of relief and said with a wry smile: "Yes, the name has been decided, even if King Yongqiu is talented, he will not be able to return to the sky." ”
Chen Xuan lowered his head. "It is not impossible for the Son of Heaven to dominate the world in his lifetime. At that time, Liaodong will be a minister, how can it be compared to making the king in Luoyang for a long time and serving the imperial court. ”
Gongsun Huang nodded, and said faintly: "Yuan Ang, I'm afraid that the Son of Heaven will hide all his bows and kill people." ”
"So it's a rare opportunity to make friends with the Yongqiu Palace. There is a personal tip-off, at least there is time to think about countermeasures, so as not to be caught off guard. ”