Since the relocation of the Han Dynasty, Shangshu Ling has long been Xun Yu Xun Wenruo, and Xun Yu resigned because of the persuasion of Xun, and was succeeded by Hua Xin Hua Ziyu. Just a few months ago, Wei Zhiqun resigned due to the solar eclipse, and Cao Cao summoned Hua Xin to replace Shi Xun as the Zhongshu Order, and the Han Zhishang Book Order was temporarily appointed by Liu Ai, the great Si Nong.

Everyone knows that Liu Ai, who is a clan member of the Han family and once a Zongzheng, is just a transition, and Cao Cao will sooner or later arrange for his cronies to take over Shangshu - or simply not set up an order, but use the imperial historian Xi to lead the affairs of Shangshu and be responsible for the daily work of Shangshutai.

But who would have thought that Cao Cao had not yet moved, and Emperor Liu Xie issued an edict first, so that Shangshu Hou Wencheng came to Tan County to worship Shi Xun.

Yes Xun's surprise is not trivial, and he said Liu Xie, what do you mean? Could it be that seeing that I resigned and returned to my hometown, I thought that I was alienated by Cao Cao, and I must be resentful, so I wanted to take the opportunity to pull me on your broken boat? Or do you simply want to use this opportunity to drive a wedge between me and Cao Cao?

I don't dare to take this edict even if I die!

In particular, the person sent was Hou Wen, who had no relationship with Shi Xun, but he had heard of his name Xun Xun. The history books also contain that when Liu Xie was still in Chang'an and was pinched by Li Dao and Guo Yan, there was a great drought in Sanfu in a certain year, grain prices skyrocketed, and people competed to eat each other. But for several days, the number of starving people could not be reduced, and Liu Xie suspected that there were ghosts among them, so he asked people to make porridge in front of him and count the amount. Hou Wen was convicted of this and was given 50 rods, and it is said that "since then, he has received a lot of money".

Although he was once tortured. After all, this Hou Wen is Liu Xie's former minister. Not in the Cao family's team. Liu Xie specially sent him here today, isn't there something to say here?

The Son of Heaven worshipped, and it was inconvenient to leave for no reason, so Xun had to pretend to be sick, grabbed two handfuls of loess and applied them to his face, claiming that he occasionally felt cold and sick, and was not good at doing it.

finally took Hou Wen away. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief, and he could finally continue to live his secluded life, and he didn't want to swim in the muddy waters for the time being—besides, I still have a whirlpool that I haven't been able to completely get out of, and the last turmoil hasn't subsided.

The two children of the Kong family, although Zilan is young, she is quite sensible, and her youngest daughter Shiyun quickly became acquainted. That's the "best friend". But Ziyu is not very worry-free, in terms of knowledge. As well as a good academic program, he almost surpassed all of Shixun's young disciples, but he had one drawback, that is, his mouth was too stinky, so that several children refused to get close to him. It was Xun Xin who said that this is really a father and a son, and it is nature...... I had to ask Zhou Budo to take more care.

After a few more days, Xu Du finally came with the news - of course, it was Lu Hongtong's secret channel that informed Xiao Ji, and Xiao Yuantu sent someone to report it quickly. It is said that Cao Cao received the manuscript of Shi Xun's poem that day, unfolded it and recited it, and couldn't help but praise it. At that time, Cao Rui was pestering his grandfather by his side, and when he heard that it was a poem by his grandmother's son-in-law, he asked for it to be recited, but he read three sides in a row, and he didn't know why, so he asked Cao Cao, what is this talking about? Does it mean that my grandmother-in-law hunted a bird in the East China Sea and saw its orphan chicks, and felt something?

Cao Cao laughed and said, "I want to come like this." Then he restrained his smile and said to himself: "It's Hongsuke's good name, and it will be a disaster." The so-called 'accumulation of feathers and sinking boats, group light folding shafts, crowds of gold, accumulation and destruction of bones', the likes and dislikes of the name, not between a lonely thought? ”

After hearing Cao Cao's words, Shi Xun couldn't help sweating on his forehead, and said in his heart, Old Cao, you are finally enlightened......

In fact, Cao Cao killed Kong Rong, and he had to be too anxious. If it weren't for Lu Cui's impeachment of Kong Rong's three things, and the first spread of these three things in Shilin, maybe Kong Rong's reputation would really be completely stinky, and then he would be stabbed, wouldn't it be much more justifiable? After all, Cao Cao has the most high-end public opinion machine in the imperial court, and there are Xi Wei and Xun Yu under his command, including a large number of well-known people in the sea including Hongfu, if these people are ordered to spread bad words about Kong Rong, how many people do you think Kong Rong is really wronged?

That is, in terms of Xi Xian, he is the first disciple of Zhengmen, and everyone who is studying the scriptures today. Since Xi Xian had a bad relationship with Kong Rong, that is, Xun, because he also had an old relationship with Kong Rong, and the status and prestige of the closed disciples were not under the senior brother, he dared to have a handover with Kong Rong, and the rest of the Zhengmen disciples, except for Cui Yan, who defected out of the door, Liu Yan, Wang Jing, Ren Yi, etc., but it was inconvenient to have dealings with Kong Rong anymore. This is just the prestige of the senior brother, which can make them dare not say anything good about Kong Rong, if it is Cao Cao's prestige and orders them to spread rumors about Kong Rong, then what is the difficulty?

Therefore, the "Historical Records. In Zhang Yi's Biography, Zhang Yi wanted to say to King Wei Ai: "The ministers heard it: accumulate feathers and sink the boat, the group lightly folds the shaft, the crowd is gold, and the pin bones are destroyed...... "The feathers have accumulated a lot, and they can still sink the ship; No matter how light the goods are, they can still crush the axle if they accumulate more; Even gold can be melted; Slander is endless, and it can smooth out all the bones of men.

So Cao Cao said, you care so much about your reputation, but can reputation be maintained by your own efforts? If I deliberately smear you and make you stink, and "everyone will make money and ruin your bones", your reputation will not be saved.

Of course, if you want to stink, it is better than making stinky holes, and the difficulty coefficient is still one or two points greater after all. Because Kong Rong is only a literary scholar, but Xun is a "literary scholar" and a "scholar", the Eastern Han Dynasty can be said to have established the country with scriptures, and the scholars are in charge of the sage's speech, and naturally occupy the highest point of public opinion. If you want to completely stink Shixun, in addition to smearing his moral character, you must also break through his theoretical system.

However, Xun also knows that his so-called theoretical system is full of holes, and it is not difficult to find a breakthrough if he really has the heart to attack. Especially no matter what, it is still Xi Hongyu who is in charge of Zhengmen now, if he really wants Cao Cao to say a word, with Xi Xuan's character, he can turn his face on the spot and directly remove himself from the door......

Fortunately, Shixun not only understands Xi Xian, but also understands Cao Cao, Cao Cao really wants to be ruthless, and he may not announce it - even if it is only in the inner room, in front of the widow. And since he said that "it is a good name of Hongfu, it will be a disaster because of it." That is to say, it will not be "caused by this" at the moment. Since it is said that "the likes and dislikes of the name." I don't care about being alone", that is to say, I have not yet made this thought.

Looks like this is probably over. It was Xun who had just breathed a sigh of relief, and suddenly another angel came to the door, and it was an acquaintance - Nailang Xin Bi Xin Geji Yes.

Xinbi is also quite a ghost, so he didn't show his intention first, but only said that the old man came to worship. Waiting for Shixun to let him into the inner hall, the guests and hosts sat down. Asked him what official duties he had, and why did he leave Xu Du and run to Haizhou? Only then did Xin George calmly reply: "Feng Zhaozheng is the official Shangshu Ling'er - can the physical illness be cured?" ”

Shixun was shocked when he heard this, but after all, the city was deep, but his face did not show it, and he asked: "Why didn't I follow the expedition, don't George know?" "You abandoned Yuan and returned to Cao in Jizhou back then, you are a serious Cao family, but now you are doing things for the Son of Heaven - why am I unwilling to accept the call of the Son of Heaven, don't you know the reason?

Xin Bi smiled slightly: "Vigu knows it, but he doesn't dare to announce the edict immediately." "It's because you know what you're thinking. That's why I didn't take out the edict and read it right away. Then he leaned closer and whispered to Shixun: "Yes, the public is worry-free." This Wei Wang's meaning is also. ”

Seeing that Shang Shuling's seat was vacant, he was anxious to arrange for his cronies, or at least someone who was not Cao Cao's heart? Liu Xie, he is not so bold yet. In fact, it was the idea given by Xi Wei, and it must have been approved by Cao Cao.

Simbi explained the reason in detail to Shixun. Since Cao Cao moved to Anyi, the Cao family stayed in Xudu to guard the important ministers of the Son of Heaven, which can be said to be the troika, namely Shangshu Ling Huaxin, Yushi Dafu Xi Wei, and the imperial servant Cao De. But Cao De is perfunctory, and it seems that in addition to doing his own job, he does not mean to arbitrarily meddle in the control of the court situation - Yes Xun understands Cao De's thoughts, and as Cao Cao's own brother, he also has to avoid suspicion - so this time Hua Xin left again, Xi Xin felt that the burden on his shoulders was steep and heavy, and it was difficult to stand tall alone.

After careful consideration, Xi Xi immediately built yì - in fact, ordered - Liu Xie to issue an edict, summoning Shixun into the capital to assist him. And with Xi's worried personality, this matter must be nodded by Cao Cao before he dares to do it.

So Xin Bi said to Shi Xun, I understand your concern, but you don't have to, this matter is the intention of the King of Wei, and the public can go to the post calmly.

It was Xun who kept a good eye and said that George should not be impatient for a while, and I have to think about this matter carefully. So he arranged for Xin Bi to live in the village temporarily, and then summoned Guan Jing and Zhou Budo to discuss. Guan Jing said that since it is Xi Xuan's Jianyì, and Cao Cao has agreed, then you might as well go out of the mountain - is it really a comfortable life to live for a long time, and there is no longer the idea of ruling and competing for power? Zhou Budo shook his head again and again: "No." ”

Zhou Budo said, although you still have the position of serving in the middle of the house, after all, you are a false title, the whole world knows that you are Cao Cao's confidant, when it comes to the status of monarch and minister, you must first be loyal to Cao Cao, and Han Tianzi is still separated by a layer. Therefore, if Cao Cao usurped the Han family, he would not incur too much infamy. Don't always be afraid that others will compare you with Liu Xin, Liu Zijun is the clan of the Han Dynasty, but he turned to assist Wang Mang, which was scolded through the ages; You are the in-laws of the Cao family, if you turn your back on Wei and Han, or have the reputation of "righteous annihilation", even if you don't do that, not many Taoists will criticize you.

Shi Xun also understood what Zhou Budo meant, at least in terms of social opinion in this era, the monarchy could not completely overwhelm the clan power even in theory, so even Xun Yu was ridiculed for dozens of hundreds of years later, "Concord the Wei clan to tilt the Han Zuo", but no one has ever scolded Cao Xiahou so much - people and Cao Cao are originally a family, so what's wrong with helping Cao Cao?

Zhou Budo then said Xun Yu: "And once the lord is levied, he is classified as Hanchen, and things are different." Zuo Han is difficult to disobey, and he will be infamous for helping Wei. In the past, Xun made Jun worried and hungry, and went to the position due to illness, and now Xi Hongyu and Huaziyu are also despised by Shilin. ”

If you are serious about being the leader of the Han Dynasty, then you must be responsible to the emperor, not to Cao Cao, otherwise you will not escape the name of "disloyalty" - "The likes and dislikes of fame are between the thoughts of King Wei." "Cao Cao didn't deliberately want to take advantage of this opportunity to make your reputation bad, right?! (To be continued......)