"Alas, Fu Shangshu was unconscious, and his uncle ordered his father to stand in front of his bed, holding a decoction and serving in person."

"Uncle's illness has only gotten better, and when he encounters something like this, alas, it's really distressing."

Sima Yan recounted the situation outside.

Cao Chao groaned.

Although Fu Yi is a diehard loyalist of Sima Shi, he is a normal person, not quite like those crazy people who only know how to eat, drink, and disperse.

He knows what to do to make the world peaceful, what to do to make the people live, and he knows how to maintain his own right to rule.

And the rest of the madmen, where do they care about the common people, where do they care about the rule, they are thinking every day about how to absorb more people's fat and people's anointment, how to increase their own power, how to live a more luxurious and rich life.

When the Western Jin Dynasty was founded, it was able to maintain a certain momentum of prosperity because normal people had not yet died.

Sima Yan was also surrounded by his father's Yanghu, Du Pre, Chen Qian, Ren Kai, Yu Chun, Lu Qin, Zhang Hua and others, who at least knew how to maintain their own ruling power and not destroy the foundation.

They put forward a strategy to balance the clans in a decent way, and began to formulate laws to restrict the behavior of the clans and maintain the rule of the Western Jin Dynasty as much as possible, but when these normal people died, the entire Western Jin Dynasty ushered in the carnival of madmen.

Fu Yi's fall was definitely a major blow to Sima Shi.

"What about the officials who kill the good and take the lead?"

"Killed, all killed."

"The first to be killed was Sima Ban, and the rest of the people were also convicted and beheaded for public display, and I was terrified."

"Uncle declares the world, acts recklessly, and preys on the people, this is the end, even if it is his own clan, he will not tolerate it"

Sima Yan said, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Uncle is really a direct minister!" ”

Even Cao Chao was amazed by Sima Shi's methods.

He deserves to be my great general.

If this is replaced by Sima Zhao, Sima Zhao will most likely not dare to kill them all, after all, those who can mix qualifications in Henan must have a great background, and the Sima family needs the support of the ministers and military leaders, and they dare not offend easily.

There is a high probability that he will kill his own Sima Ban and some township officials with little background, express his position, and then exempt the remaining officials from the death penalty.

And if Sima Yan comes, these people will be scolded at most a few words, if there is an old dog like Xun Miao, who reverses black and white, maybe even the scolding will be saved, and they will be directly rewarded as successful ministers.

Sima Shi's courage is really not comparable to ordinary people.

Fortunately, what I met was a weak remnant blood Sima Shi, who was terminally ill and greatly affected in all aspects, and if he was in his heyday, he would have been killed a long time ago.

Cao Chao nodded, and said very movingly: "The general is really a loyal minister!" ”

Sima Yan asked with some hesitation: "Then tonight's banquet of celebrities and gentlemen, do you still have to do it?" ”

"Of course! It is because of the general's benevolence and virtue that he wants to gather the ministers and let the world know the general's loyalty! ”

Cao Chao said sincerely.

In these days, Cao Chao was able to make huge breakthroughs inside and outside, all because Sima Shi's health was getting worse and worse, he no longer had the energy to deal with himself, and he was dying, only thinking about how to kill Biqiu Jian.

It was because Sima Shi was seriously ill that Cao Chao had to seize the time to do big things.

Good fortune can't be stopped!

It's better to let him die before he even sends out his troops!

Cao Chao's eyes were full of longing, if Sima Shi died before the army, what would happen to the temple? Sima Zhao has no experience in commanding a large army alone, but Sima Fu does, but if there is no Sima Shi, will Sima Zhao dare to let him lead the army?

Historically, after Sima Shi's death, Sima Zhao was quite jealous of Sima Fu, dismissed him as a lieutenant, made him a prince, and let him stay with Cao Chao, and even when Zhuge raised troops, he did not dare to let Sima Fu lead the army and lead the troops in person.

At that time, Sima Zhao will fall into another dilemma.

If he can take advantage of this opportunity to gain sufficient voice in the temple through Wang Xiang and others, and even divide the ruling power of the Chinese army, what else can Sima Zhao do in the face of internal and external enemies?

Countless thoughts suddenly appeared in Cao Chao's mind.

Before Sima Shi died, he would definitely try to take himself away, but what matters now is how to protect himself as much as he can at that time.

"An Shi, go and get ready, today's banquet in the East Hall, there will definitely be important ministers coming!"

Cao Chao said very confidently.

Sima Yan thoughtfully, agreed to Cao Chao, and then left the West Hall.

When he was a week, Cao Chao always held a banquet in the East Hall, summoned ministers, and entertained celebrities, but the purpose at that time was simply to win over those people, but now it is different, this banquet of celebrities and scholars in the East Hall will sooner or later become a sharp blade that will kill Sima Shi!

Cao Chao changed his clothes and walked towards the east hall surrounded by everyone.

He's in a good mood.

When he came to the East Hall, Wang Xiang was already waiting for him.

Today's Wang Xiang has also been carefully dressed up, put on brand new clothes, and his beard has also been trimmed, which is more of a celebrity.

Cao Chao smiled and met the teacher, and the two sat down.

"Teacher, today's banquet is to completely knock out the name of your good scriptures!"

"Sima Shi is seriously ill now, he has no time to be distracted, and the position that is too often has always been vacant, and we will strive to complete this major event in these few days!"

Wang Xiang frowned, "Isn't it too urgent?" ”

"Teacher, now is not the time to hesitate, we can't let Master Sima slow down! Sima Shi will definitely not allow me to have such a big banquet, and I don't know how many times this banquet in the East Hall can be held. ”

"Maybe next time, these celebrities won't be able to enter this east hall."

"Before he can react, do everything that needs to be done, otherwise it will be too late to regret it!"

Wang Xiang thought so deeply and nodded in response.

Cao Chao knew in his heart that this banquet of celebrities would not be easily stopped by the people of the Sima family.

It's not because of how much the Sima family connived at him, nor because he brought Sima Yan with him, but mainly because of Zhong Hui.

Zhong Hui is not very old, but his official position is not small, he is a Chinese scholar.

Second only to Zhongshuling and Zhongshujian, today's Zhongshujian is Meng Kang.

This person was originally ascended to the throne by relying on the Empress Dowager Guo, his mother was the Guo family, but after ascending to the throne, he did not get close to the Guo family because of this, did not form a party for personal gain, went alone, and had a good reputation.

Zhongshu Province is responsible for taking charge of secrets, drafting edicts for the emperor, in case of confidential matters or urgent affairs, Zhongshu Province directly issued edicts to the relevant officials to execute, with extremely heavy power, Emperor Wei Ming was known as "full-time".

Before Cao Rong died, he wanted to let Cao Yu, Xiahou Xian and others, the king of Yan, assist his son, but because Liu Fang and Sun Zi of Zhongshu Province were at odds with them, they were afraid of retaliation, so they made an obstacle from it, so Cao Rong changed Cao Shuang and Sima Yi to be the ministers of Tuogu.

Because of his relationship with Sima Shi, Zhong Hui's status in Zhongshu Province is also very high.

Sima Zhao will not easily offend this person.

This kind of banquet, Zhong Hui is the favorite, and Zhong Hui has always been arrogant, he previously put forward the idea of learning justice for the scriptures, if Zhong Hui knew about this, would he still be able to sit still?

He must be impatient to take charge of this matter, even if it is just for the smooth development of this matter, he will not stop the banquet.

Of course, this cannot be said about Wang Xiang, although it is currently an alliance, but the situation faced by the two sides is completely different, Wang Xiang still has a chance to take a break, but Cao Chao does not.

Cao Chao reminded: "Teacher, if it is a normal debate classic, I am not afraid, but your reputation"

Wang Xiang smiled, his appearance was extraordinarily kind, "Your Majesty doesn't have to worry about these things, the old minister has already prepared, it is not difficult to study, and it is even more so to raise hope." ”

Just looking at his face, those who didn't know really thought that he was a famous scripture scholar like Zheng Xuan.

can look at his life, he has made no achievements in the classics, and the only article he wrote is still the family motto that exhorts future generations to govern the family with morality.

But Wang Xiang is not a person who likes to brag, since he said that he has a way, Cao Chao also believed him and didn't ask much.

Because the banquet was held in the east hall, Wang Xiang did not leave after teaching, but sat here and waited for the banquet to start with Cao Chao.

Sure enough, the first person to appear here was still Zhong Hui.

Sima Yan didn't even come, but Zhong Hui had already walked into the east hall with a smile.

Wang Xiang got up and saluted, and Zhong Hui hurriedly put away his flirtatious smile and saluted Wang Xiang back.

It can be seen that Zhong Hui still recognizes Wang Xiang's status as a celebrity and will not be too rude to him.

"Zhong Jun, although my disciple's talent is good, he is vain and famous, so he can fight with others, if there is anything that offends Your Excellency in the previous debate, please Zhong Jun don't blame me for my lax discipline."

Wang Xiang said slowly.

Zhong Hui hurriedly shook his head, "Don't dare, don't dare, Your Majesty is extraordinarily talented, I have benefited a lot from debating with Your Majesty, the prince is highly talented, and I want to ask you for advice in the future." ”

Looking at Zhong Hui, who was so humble and even a little well-behaved in front of him, Cao Chao's eyes widened, Zhong Shiji! You're not like that in your day!

You don't even pay attention to Wang Su and Sima Zhao, how can you be so polite to Wang Xiang??

In Cao Chao's eyes, Zhong Hui is a lawless person, he not only yearns for those celebrities, but also hates that others will surpass him.

Is it because he knows that Wang Xiangkong is famous, but he has no talent that can surpass him?

Cao Chao couldn't understand the reason for it for a while.

But Wang Xiang had already chatted with Zhong Hui, chatting very happily, talking and laughing, and then, the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Forest and Lu An and others followed Sima Yan here.

Ji Kang and Lu An glanced at each other, met His Majesty the Emperor, and then met Wang Xiang.

Ruan Ji looked a little dazed, not even as cold as before, and saluted the emperor sluggishly.

Wang Rong was the most embarrassed at the moment, after he met the emperor, he hurriedly knelt in front of Wang Xiang and called him "Big Father".

Wang Rong and Wang Xiang both belong to the Langya Wang clan, and Wang Rong is Wang Xiang's grandson.

Everyone sat down separately, with different thoughts, and the atmosphere of the banquet was completely different from the previous two, but for some reason, it was a little more solemn.