Chapter 24, three resignations and three stays
Zhuge Liang questioned Shi Xun: "Since the beginning of the establishment, the three dukes have been in power for a long time, how many Xi?" ”
Jianchu is the name of Emperor Zhang of the Han Dynasty, inheriting the business of his father Emperor Ming, and called the "rule of Ming Zhang", which is the heyday of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Zhuge Liang asked, since Emperor Zhang, most of the three princes of the imperial court will inevitably be replaced in any one or two years at most, and those who can stay in a high position for a long time will be able to exclude some special circumstances (such as Cao Cao serving as Sikong for many years), how many people can you count?
Shi Xun frowned, and said Kong Ming's words in his heart, which were unreasonable, but they were indeed reasonable. Therefore, it makes no sense, because the old things cannot be compared with the present things, the Eastern Han Dynasty government is returned to the inner court, and the general Lu Shangshu is the real prime minister, and the president of the country, the so-called "three princes", most of them are just reserves, so as Duan Fang said, whenever there is a natural or man-made disaster, they will collectively take the blame and resign - if the real minister of state is changed every one or two years, then the country is not completely chaotic?
Therefore, it is indeed reasonable to say that Kong Ming's words are true, because Shi Xun quickly figured it out, and the general Lu Shangshu cannot be changed often, because he is in charge of the country, and the successive Han emperors after Emperor Zhang are either puppets or hands-off shopkeepers, and they don't care much about things. If the Son of Heaven really firmly grasps the authority, even if the ministers are replaced like a marquee, what harm will it be?
Now the monarch of Wei is Cao Cao, not those waste dim sum of the Liu family in the past dynasties, Cao Cao's desire for power is unlimited, even the originally planned prime minister has a meeting every five days, and when major events start, he has to see the heavens mix, and gradually it was transformed into a court meeting. So under Cao Cao's rule, the prime minister changes every year or two, which is really not a big deal. It will not have much impact on national politics.
And then. Let's consider the problem from another angle: since Cao Cao is self-dedicated. Will he be able to allow the prime minister not to change for a long time?!
Cao Bao was still confused there, completely ignorant of what to do, and couldn't even ask any questions, but Guan Jing and Xiao Ji immediately understood what Zhuge Liang meant. Xiao Yuantu was silent, but Guan Shiqi asked, "Kong Ming doesn't have much to worry about?" ”
Zhuge Liang shook his head and smiled: "More wins, less wins." "Speaking of attention, it means that we have to help you take all the factors into account. As for the final decision, it's up to you to decide.
Shi Xun knows an "ancient" saying, called "Zhuge is only cautious in his life", he originally looked at this Zhuge Liang and seemed to be different from the original history, young and enthusiastic, not reckless, but also a little careful, but now, he is sure to see the demeanor of "Zhuge Wuhou". Originally, he had a very limited understanding of the things in the capital, but Kong Ming was partial to all aspects. It's all thought out - it's wonderful, the boy has grown. I don't even want Guan Jing and Xiao Ji!
Of course, he just thought about it casually in his heart, after all, Zhuge Kongming was his disciple, not his subordinate, and it was impossible to help plan with his side at any time, just like Liu Bei in the original history. Cronies and staff officers, Guan and Xiao are still indispensable.
So, do you really want to resign categorically as Zhuge Liang said, take the opportunity to flash people, and return to your hometown to rest for a year and a half? Temporarily leaving the officialdom, it will not be a slump, Cao Cao will send an envoy to summon sooner or later, the question is where is Lao Tzu's hometown? It's not Lelang, you have to be in Yingling, it's the old man who lives there, I really don't want to go back to see that old guy! It's a pity that there is a lot of hardship inside, and even Guan, Xiao, and Zhuge can't tell each other directly......
Still pondering and meditating, weighing it repeatedly, Guan Jing suddenly spoke again: "If the lord resigns, he can not only avoid Kong Rongye, but also avoid 'Xianfu'." ”
Cao Bao was at a loss, and said in his heart, what kind of dumb riddle are you playing? This "Xianfu" is WHO again? Shi Xun knew that Guan Jing's "Xianfu" certainly did not refer to the dead ghost Yuan Shang, but to Cao Chong. The battle of the Cao family to seize the heir is in full swing, and he originally wanted to stay out of the matter, but first Mrs. Bian's three sons visited before leaving Beijing, and then Cao Chong came over with excuses for three days, and Cao Chao almost used his house as a canteen, and there were troubles one after another. Guan Jing's intention is very clear, since you don't want to get involved in this matter, you might as well retreat for the time being.
On the balance of resignation and resignation, this heavy weight was added to the side of resignation, and it was Xun who finally moved. But he also had to ask Zhuge Liang clearly: "If I resign, will the King of Wei be approved?" "Can you guarantee that Cao Cao will let me go eventually? Don't want me to resign from the post of prime minister, but I must still stay in Anyi, Kong Rong and Cao Chong, none of them can be avoided, so is there any point in me resigning? Isn't it "losing the wife and breaking the army"?
Zhuge Liang groaned: "Sir...... Vocabulary, bright can be done. "Oh, did Xun Xin say that you have only been good at writing recently? How dare you guarantee that you can completely convince Cao Cao with one article? was about to ask, but he heard Kong Ming say again: "One word, another word, all Liang is for it, Mr. is the leader of the article, but as a three-word table, the love words are sincere, and it will be able to move the heart of King Wei." ”
Cut, it was Xun Xin who said that you can afford me too much. What does Zhuge Liang mean, sir, your literary name is all over the world, and the article must be beautiful, so there is no need to mention it, but don't hand it over at the beginning. First by me Qin Xian two tables, one resignation, and then resignation, Cao Cao will inevitably issue an edict to keep it, and then you will conceive for many days, painstakingly made out of the beautiful essay three words, with my first two bad essays as the foundation, Cao Cao can see that your attitude is becoming more and more resolute, at that time, how can there be a reason to refuse to let go?
It's Xun Xin who said that I really can't write this thing, just my two brushes, I didn't expect to rely on plagiarism to hide even Kong Ming, you...... But it's not good to say in front of the students that I can't do it, or you can help me write it...... Just as he was hesitating, Guan Jing interjected: "Kong Ming's plan is very clever, and the lord can accept it immediately." And, when the secret and Wang Jingxing said, don't let it fall behind. ”
Wang Lang is a fan of officials, and he is very keen on fame, so he probably won't take the initiative to write a resignation. When Xun Yu and they also wrote, you also wrote, and when the light fell on him, it was inevitable that he would be pointed at and scolded. For Wang Lang's sake of secretly passing on the seal of impeachment against you a while ago, you should also inform him first--people have betrayed your favor, and if you don't return it, you will be jealous.
It's Xun Xin who said listen to the meaning of your words, my resignation is settled, right? I haven't made it official! So he raised his head and looked at Cao Bao first: "What do you think?" Cao Bao was still at a loss: "Hongfu can choose by himself, I don't know." Shi Xun asked Xiao Ji again: "Yuan Tu thinks ......" Xiao Ji looked up at the sky, and stroked his beard for a while: "It seems to be feasible." ”
Cao Bao is a dozen soy sauces, in fact, it is okay to ask him or not. If his brother Cao Hong was here, maybe he would be able to plan for Shixun, and be even more cunning...... A more secure solution might be possible...... Thinking of this, Shi Xun couldn't help but sigh secretly, whether you say it is Yi, Cao Hong, you are not young, why don't you get seriously ill or anything, or even hang up directly, then I resign and go to mourning, isn't it more justifiable?
Since the two strategists and one disciple all agreed on the same opinion, Shi Xun had no choice but to "gladly" accept it-everyone has a higher intelligence value than himself, he knows that he only has a few catties and a few taels, how dare he disrespect the opinion of the master?
So he sent Cao Bao away first, and then handed over the work of writing the first dictionary to Zhuge Liang, and he himself wrote two notes and asked Guan Jing to send someone to secretly deliver them to Wang Lang and Liu Ye. Liu Ziyang originally wanted to write a resignation sheet, but was stopped by himself, and now that he wants to write it himself, how can he not say hello to him first?
Zhuge Liang said, sir, you have to think about it, how the third list of words should be worded in order to impress King Wei. Shi Xun frowned slightly, but his heart beat a drum - at his own literary level, he just relied on plagiarism to gain fame and reputation, although he has been tempered in this life for many years, and ordinary official documents can barely be regarded as stable, but it is really not an easy thing to impress Cao Cao, who is really the leader of the world's articles!
In particular, there is nothing to copy - there are not many famous pieces that have been handed down in the first place, and he really can't find a single such thing as a dictionary......
So I didn't have sex with my wife and concubine that night, and meditated alone in the study, picking up the pen and drawing on the paper, but I couldn't achieve a complete sentence when I arrived. When I'm really tired, I can't do it, just go to bed and sleep, tomorrow's business, tomorrow's end.
When he got up the next morning, Zhuge Liang had already completed the first resignation, holding the axe in both hands. Shi Xun took a look at it, the writing was quite simple, and he didn't see the beauty of sincerity, almost without changing a word, he directly transcribed it and sent someone to present Cao Cao. There was nothing to say all day, and when he came back in the evening, Guan Jing's information was also summarized, and sure enough, all six prime ministers submitted their resignations, and none of them were left behind.
The next day, Cao Cao issued a decree to comfort the group of ministers, and then the group of ministers went to the second list, and Cao Cao comforted and retained them again. Zhuge Liang reminded Shixun and said that you should hurry up and write the third speech: "Liang Zheng wants to pay tribute to Mr. Hongwen." Shi Xun secretly smiled bitterly, and said in his heart that I will find some "Hongwen" for you somewhere.
But after all, it came to this point, and the deadline was approaching, and it was impossible to do it without writing. That night, he sat in the study again, picked up the pen, and wrote first: "The minister is the first hundred worships of His Royal Highness the King of Wei......
After putting on the hat, start writing the text. If you want to say that Zhuge Liang's two dictionaries, Shi Xun has also read them, and the dictionaries of several other prime ministers, the content of which is secretly transparent through the school affairs, and Shi Xun also knows a rough idea. With this as a reference, the general structure of my own article can also be formed: it is nothing more than to write about how I received Cao Cao's kindness first, and I must repay it; followed by the limited ability of "Naihe", the prime minister, and the director of the natural and man-made disasters in recent years, indicating that he is not competent; Finally, under the pretext of returning to my hometown and studying again, so that I can serve my country again one day, let me take this burden off for the time being.
If you write down these words directly, it is not difficult, the question must be sincere and brilliant, so that Cao Cao can be impressed. According to Zhuge Liang's plan, this third list of words must be stronger than the first two, and it is best to be a lot stronger, but - Kong Ming, why are you so able to write? You are in front of you, but how can I surpass it?
Otherwise, I'd better find Zhuge Liang over and let him write this third article, and I'll add a little polish when it's over...... Anyway, although you don't have a literary name in the world, you are also a famous generation that will have a grand text to pass on!
Thinking of this, Shixun suddenly felt a light in his eyes...... (To be continued......)