Chapter 1064 Fighting

  When he learned that Cao Shuang had sent his long history, Sun Li, to Hebei to be the governor of Jizhou, Sima Yi couldn't help laughing:

   "Cao Zidan can be called a beautiful woman, but giving birth to a child is like a calf! Although Ding (Ding Mi), He (He Yan), and Deng (Deng Yang) did not have high expectations, they all competed in the world, and their vanity died."

   "In my opinion, these people are just dolphins, and they are just suitable for Cao Zhaobo (that is, Cao Shuang)."

   "Cao Zhaobo appointed porcupine dogs, but sent Sun Deda outside. It can be said that he abandoned the pearl and took the rotten wood! From this we can see that his defeat is doomed!"

  Sima Yi already had the heart to guard Luoyang alone, but he didn't expect Cao Shuang to show his true colors in less than half a year.

   This made him suddenly have a different thought:

  The Cao family is indeed unmanned! In other words, even if the Cao family is someone, they are unwilling or even afraid to stand up at this time.

   Otherwise, why would someone like Cao Shuang steal the power of the court?

  Recalling that from the beginning of the founding of the Great Wei Dynasty, the two previous emperors took strict precautions against the Cao clan. Sima Yi became more and more sure of this point, so his mind became more active.

   Without further ado, Sima Yi immediately sent someone to Xuchang, telling Sima Zhao not to rush back.

   At the same time, a second batch of people was sent to Xuchang with some valuables.

  After arranging all this, Sima Yi asked people to keep an eye on the people who came from Xuchang.

  If you want to go from Xuchang to Jizhou, the shortest way is to go through Zhongmu to Guandu, and then go north to cross the river in Yanjin near Suanzao.

   Coincidentally, these places are basically near the border of Henan.

   "My lord, my child heard that Sun Deda was upright by nature and good at offending others. Not to mention Emperor Wen, even people like Emperor Wu didn't think of reusing him."

   "He was only a few months into the post of Chief General, but he was secretly demoted by Cao Shuangming and sent to Hebei to serve as Governor of Jizhou. From this point of view, he may not be able to accept our favor."

  Sima Shi, who poisoned his wife Xiahou Hui half a month ago, has undergone a huge transformation in a short period of time.

  At this time, his eyes seem to be far and near, making people unpredictable, and the expression on his face is a little bit indifferent.

  The whole person looks not only more calm than before, but also reveals a taste of seeing through life and death.

  This change in Master Sima made Sima Yi feel a little helpless.

  His original intention was that since Xia Houhui said that the Sima family was not a loyal minister of the Wei family, he must not have the same heart as the Sima family.

  Compared with his wife, the Zhang family (that is, Zhang Chunhua), Xia Houhui didn't regard himself as a member of Sima's family at all.

   At that time, he refused the call of Emperor Wu and pretended to be sick in bed, but was seen through by a maid at home.

  In order to avoid the incident from leaking out and causing disasters, Mrs. Zhang killed the maidservant with her own hands, and then cooked as if nothing had happened.

  With the Zhang family as the standard, Sima Yi naturally couldn't understand Xia Houhui's approach, so he repeatedly hinted that Master Sima would divorce his wife.

   Unexpectedly, this son of his is more ruthless than he imagined.

   Actually directly poisoned his wife who gave birth to his five daughters.

  But... that's fine!

  The Sima clan is now advancing but never retreating.

   Take a step back, and you will see the abyss.

  So it’s a good thing to be ruthless in doing things.

  Thinking like this, Sima Yi said:

   "Ziyuan, the investigation method started in the former Han Dynasty, and at the end of the later Han Dynasty, its evaluation and election were all controlled by the rich and famous people and local tyrants."

   "Emperor Wen wanted to correct its disadvantages, so he changed the official law to the nine-rank Zhongzheng law, but his law was still born out of the law of inspection and judging."

  "Nine grades method, look at the family background, check the career status (that is, the general evaluation of personal character and ability), and finally decide the product. At the beginning, I only said to look at the career status first, and then the family background."

   "It has only been a few decades now, and the actions of Zhongzheng in each county have once again been controlled by the Haoyou family. Now the final product, the family background is the first priority, and the career has been placed at the end."

   "Could it be that with Emperor Wen's talent, he didn't know the disadvantages of the Nine Rank Law? Even if Emperor Wen didn't know, wouldn't Chen Changwen (Chen Qun), who formulated the Nine Rank Official Law, not know?"

  Master Sima didn't know why he was talking about Sun Li, but his lord wanted to mention the Ninth Rank Official Law.

  Besides, isn't it beneficial to the world's aristocratic families if the ninth-rank official law has become like this?

   Seems to have seen Master Sima's thoughts, Sima Yi smiled lightly:

   "Ziyuan, there are some things in this world that you can't say or do, and some things that you can't do."

   "The Nine Rank Officials Law seems to be to detect the disadvantages of the law, but in fact it is just to inherit the disadvantages."

   "Emperor Wen wants to do this, one is to control the Qing Dynasty of celebrities into the hands of the court, and the other is to make an impression on the world."

  When Master Sima heard this, he seemed to understand a little bit: "Do you want to show yourself?"

   "Yes, it's just to show off. It can not only win over the aristocratic family, but also win the heart of the poor, why not do it?"

  The aristocratic family has benefited from the Ninth Rank Official Law, but Han Shu thought that he could get promoted through the Ninth Rank Official Law.

   "So, what we are doing now is also for the people of the world..."

   Speaking of this, Sima Yi coughed, "Make an impression on some people over there in Xuchang."

   As he spoke, he sighed:

   "Although Luoyang is the nominal capital of the Great Wei Dynasty, how can a capital without an emperor or even a queen mother be considered a real capital?"

   "Right now, I just hope that the more Cao Shuang does things like Sun Deda, the better. The more he does, the more scruples will become on the veteran officials."

   "And everything we do now will make people feel more valuable."

  Master Sima finally realized that his adults had said so much, but they were teaching him.

  He couldn't help saying respectfully: "My lord, I understand."

   "No, you don't understand." Sima Yi shook his head, "Pretending to show some people is just one aspect of it."

   "On the other hand, I told you about the disadvantages of the Ninth Rank Official Personnel Law to let you understand that we can use its disadvantages to do something that is beneficial to us."

  Master Sima really didn't understand this time.

  Sima Yi said quietly:

   "The aristocratic family has now realized that they can use the ninth-rank official method to control the way of the Wei Dynasty. Therefore, it is getting more and more difficult for Hanshu to get promoted."

  Sima Yi seemed to have thought of something, and smiled strangely, "Do you know why Emperor Wu issued an order to seek meritorious service?"

   "Because Emperor Wu knew very well that no matter whether he is a son of a noble family or a son of Han Shu, as long as it can be useful to his great cause, then he can use it. Why should he stick to the distinction of being cold?"

   "In addition to the late Han Dynasty, how many filial piety and integrity did not know the book? Emperor Wu gave those sons who had no ambitions and poor concubines a way to be promoted, so this is how to win over the people of the world."

  Sima Yi looked at Master Sima and said meaningfully:

   "Look, isn't the current Dawei very similar to that time?"

   "If we can also give those poor sons a way to get promoted, what do you think they will think?"

  Rao is that Master Sima has completed the transformation of the past after killing his wife to testify.

  But when he heard Sima Yi's words at this time, he still couldn't control his body trembling visible to the naked eye.

  Emperor Wu? !

  My lord...is he actually the Emperor of Analogy Wu?

  Just thinking of his family, Master Sima couldn't help but understand again.

  Although there may be many people who saw that their adults were the grand tutors, guarding Luoyang on holidays, and at the same time became the assistant ministers again.

   Master Zhidao is deeply trusted by Emperor Wei.

  But anyone with a discerning eye can see that the adults have no way out and cannot go back.

  Now, Sima Yi's words make Master Sima completely understand:

   Except for the road of Emperor Wu, they have no other way to go.

  Master Sima finally lowered his head and said softly, "My lord, I understand."

  At this time, the scouting horse finally reported back, only saying that Sun Li had led the army less than three miles away from here.

   When he learned that Tai Tu personally delivered food and wine to the army—although there were only 3,000 people—Sun Li was extremely surprised and surprised.

   Sun Li naturally had no reason to avoid the Tai Tuo doing this, so he sent someone to inform him that he wanted to come to see the Tai Tuo.

  Sima Yi quickly sent someone to report back and agreed on a meeting place.

  During the march of the army, they were not allowed to enter the city. The place where Sima Yi arranged to meet was at a high place beside Guandu.

  Seeing that Sima Yi only brought Sima Shi with him, and there were no others, Sun Li relaxed his vigilance.

   Asking the guards to wait for him below, Sun Li stepped forward alone and bowed to salute:

   "Meet the Taifu on Sunday."

   "Sun Changshi doesn't need to be polite."

  Sima Yi's face was full of gentleness, and he personally supported Sun Li's arms, "The country is in turmoil, and Sun Changshi is not afraid of rampant thieves, so he leads the army to a dangerous place."

   "This can be called the pillar of the country!" Sima Yi said, with a self-deprecating expression on his face, "On the other hand, I was forced to retreat by the thieves. I am ashamed, ashamed, and I can't afford the great gift of Sun Changshi."

   Regarding the fact that the Taifu couldn't defend Guanzhong and was finally forced to retreat to Luoyang, many people in the court actually held some contempt.

  Sun Li is also one of them.

  But at this time, seeing Taifu speak out on his own initiative, and with such an attitude, Sun Li was embarrassed to mention this matter again.

   Before he could think of anything to say, Sima Yi turned around slightly, Sima Shi, who had been standing not far away, understood, and hurried forward with a drink.

  Sima Yi took an ear cup and handed it to Sun Li:

   "When Emperor Wu was here, he defeated Yuan Shao with less and defeated Yuan Shao, laying the foundation for the pacification of Hebei in one fell swoop."

   "Nowadays there are few soldiers in Hebei, but there are many rebels. I am here to see off Sun Changshi. I only hope that Sun Changshi can use Yu Ze, Emperor Wu, to win more with less and stabilize the situation in Hebei in one fell swoop."

  Sun Li is an upright person with clear grievances and grievances, daring to speak and act.

  He originally had some complaints about Sima Yi, but now seeing that the other party treats him so courteously, he has mixed feelings in his heart.

   Thinking of what Cao Shuang did in Xuchang, Sun Li felt even more uncomfortable.

  He took the ear cup handed over by Sima Yi: "Thank you, Tai Tuo."

   "I should be the one to thank you, the strong man of the country." Sima Yi picked up another earcup, "Soldier, please."

  Sun Li drank it down in one gulp.

  Seeing that Sun Li had finished drinking, Sima Yi poured him another glass of wine himself, and said:

   "I am somewhat familiar with the land of Hebei. In the past two years, I heard that Qinghe and Pingyuan counties had been arguing endlessly over the land boundary."

   "The people close to the border even had several times of fighting with weapons, and the government couldn't stop it repeatedly. However, the former governor of Jizhou couldn't make a fair judgment."

   "So Sun Changshi went to Jizhou before. If he can handle this matter well, he might be able to get the support of local officials."

  Sima Yi smiled and looked at Sun Li, "I don't know what Sun Changshi thinks about this?"

  Although Sun Li is leaving, the most important thing is to stabilize the situation in Hebei.

   But this matter is too sensitive for Sima Yi.

  Especially seeing that Sun Li has not completely let go of his vigilance.

  Sima Yi knew that if he casually mentioned the Hebei military at this time, it would inevitably make people feel that he wanted to reach out.

  So he changed his method and only mentioned civil disputes.

  Sun Li did not suspect anything else, he said decisively:

  "According to the usual practice, in the dispute of land boundaries, either the tomb is regarded as the test, or the old man is regarded as the right one. However, the old man may tell lies, and he cannot be punished."

   "Desolate tombs may also be moved to higher places, and some may move away to avoid the enemy. Therefore, what you see and hear will be difficult even though Gaotao."

   "If you want to use it, there will be no lawsuits. You should use the map of the first emperor when he first sealed off the plain. Why bother to ask the reason? Just look at the map in the government's collection, and you will know."

   (Note: Cao Rui once named Pingyuan King)

  Sima Yi nodded in admiration when he heard the words:

   "Yes! What Sun Changshi said is very true. As long as Sun Changshi decides according to the plan, who would dare not accept it?"

   After finishing the second cup, Sima Yi poured another one last:

   "There are many rules in marching, so I won't delay Sun Changshi any longer. I wish Sun Changshi can show his strength and make great achievements!"

   "Thank you, Master!"

  Although the weather in April has become a bit hot and dry.

   But standing on a high place, the wind still blows from time to time.

  Master Sima has been blowing the wind and being a wine boy for so long, but Sun Li didn't even say a word to him.

  This can't help but make him a little unconvinced:

   "My lord, it's common sense to divide land boundaries according to maps. When Sun Li said this casually, my lord actually praised me a lot. Isn't it too much for my lord to lose my value?"

  Sima Yi looked at Sun Li, who could no longer see clearly, his eyes darkened a bit:

   "Which one of the characters who can be the governor of any state is simple? Not to mention that Lu Zizhan (that is, Lu Zhao, the previous governor of Jizhou) led Jizhou with the general of Zhenbei."

   "Could it be that he really can't judge the boundary between the two counties? It really involves a lot of interests."

   "The Qinghe Cui family took a fancy to a piece of Shangtian adjacent to Pingyuan County. In order not to offend the Qinghe clan, Lu Zizhan held off for a long time."

  When Sima Yi said this, a strange smile appeared on his face:

   "Coincidentally, the general in Xuchang is also inclined to Qinghe, but in fact, that piece of land belonged to Pingyuan County a few years ago."

  Sima Yi turned to look at Master Sima:

   "Sun Deda first met us here, and then divided the land into Pingyuan County according to the map kept by the government. Guess what Cao Shuang will think?"

  Master Sima's eyes widened suddenly.

  Cao Shuang, whose political skills could not be compared with Sima Yi, completely fell into Sima Yi's calculations.

  After hearing that Sun Li met Sima Yi, he was already gnashing his teeth.

  After hearing that Sun Li had just crossed the Dahe, the first thing he did was to assign the disputed boundary between Qinghe and Pingyuan to Pingyuan.

   Cao Shuang, whose attitude had always been inclined towards Qinghe County, was furious on the spot.

  (end of this chapter)