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Chapter 591 Suspicion
"The big horses in the palace are used as donkeys, and the boulders can't rest comfortably!" Sima Zhao's eyes flickered coldly.

Under Jia Chong's operation, this nursery rhyme was introduced to Sima Zhao's ears very cleverly.

Sima Zhao was not afraid of a large army rising in the south.

But nursery rhymes and prophecies have to be believed.

Nursery rhymes and prophecies are part of metaphysics, and they are very popular in Luoyang, and the upper-level officials firmly believe in them.

The Sima family also had this precedent. Sima Yi poisoned the general Niu Jin because he said that Niu would follow the horse.

Shi Bao was in Huainan, recruiting refugees, reclaiming wasteland, and training soldiers. Huainan refugees and water thieves all fell under his tent.

It is not groundless that Wang Chen, the supervisor of Huaibei, played the song he secretly communicated with Soochow.

Shi Bao is good at business, and communicates with Soochow, and has frequent exchanges with merchants.

And for the past six months, the eye contact with Zhong Hui had to make Sima Zhao suspicious.

Sima Zhao's jealousy was the heaviest in Sima's family, and he killed Fu Gu, Zheng Xiaotong and others on trumped-up charges back then.

In history, Zhong Hui said: "Ji Kang, Wolong also, don't get up."

Sima Zhao killed Ji Kang in disregard of the pleas of three thousand Tai students.

Shi Bao may be loyal, but Shi Bao has many heirs, all of whom are talents of the moment, which makes Sima Zhao afraid.

Sima Yi was also loyal to Cao Wei back then.

Sima Zhao glanced at Sima Yan, "What do you think, my son?"

The Sima family's lineage was also revived in Sima Yan, "Shi Bao has an outstanding reputation and is used by soldiers and civilians... Huainan has always been dissatisfied with my family, and it is also the source of disasters..."

Huainan and the Sima family had a deep blood feud, and the Sima family never really trusted Huainan.

Sima Zhao turned his gaze to Jia Chong.

Jia Chong lowered his head, looking respectful.

At this moment, Huainan's secret report was sent in.

After Sima Zhao read the secret report, his face was gloomy, "Shi Zhongrong, Shi Zhongrong, my family treats you well."

Then he handed the secret report to Jia Chong.

Since it was a secret report, of course it was obtained through Sima Zhao's secret channel.

After Jia Chong read the secret report, he shook his head secretly. It was not his family who wanted to deal with Shi Bao, but several families joined forces to help.

It is indeed too conspicuous for a poor family to sit on the position of governor of Yangzhou.

What's more, Shi Bao didn't know how to restrain himself, and accumulated money in Huainan. According to the secret report, the Shi family's business with Eastern Wu and Western Qin was as rich as an enemy...

The largest merchant in the Central Plains is actually the Shi family.

Wealth is power. If you have money and food, you can raise an army in a blink of an eye.

This is also one of the reasons why the Shi family is remembered and hated by others.

In addition, Shi Bao built a dock in Huainan, expanded Shouchun City, and blocked the water flow.

Coincidentally, Shi Bao's second son Shi Qiao and third son Shi Tong rushed to Huainan after receiving Shi Bao's letter.

It seems that someone is operating invisibly.

All kinds of news were superimposed, and Sima Zhao was seven or eight percent convinced.

This kind of thing is better to be believed than not to be believed. A stone bud may not succeed, but with Zhong Hui and Soochow one behind, Sima Zhao will have to weigh it.

Although he is now an ally with Soochow, this kind of ally is only used to intimidate Qin thieves.

It is impossible for the two sides to have political mutual trust, but the rise of Qin is too violent, and each other strengthens their momentum. Sima Zhao needs to lick his wounds, and Soochow needs to take a breath. In the past few years, Soochow has cut himself, which is also a serious injury. .

Once there is an opportunity, the two sides immediately raised their knives and slashed at each other.

Sima Zhao knew Zhong Hui well, and knew that Zhong Hui must be contributing to the flames, but Zhong Hui also knew him. This plan of alienation was half true and half false, which deeply hit Sima Zhao's weakness.

"Your Majesty, why don't you promote Shibao to Sikong and order him to return to court? If he comes, he will have no intention of betraying him. If he doesn't come, he will definitely rebel! Your Majesty can also make preparations earlier." Jia Chong said sympathetically.

It was the same with Zhuge Dan back then, even the official position was exactly the same.

The most critical part of besieging the Zhonghui is actually in Huainan.

When Huainan changes, Zhonghui will live.

Sima Zhao had to be cautious, "But if Shi Bao returns to court, who will be the governor of Huainan?"

Sima Zhao looked at Jia Chong with some expectation in his eyes.

Those who are too capable go, don't worry, those who are not capable go, and they can't grasp the overall situation.

Only Jia Chong is the most suitable.

It was Jia Chong who fought in Huainan for a while when Zhuge Dan was pacified.

Huainan is a pit of fire. No matter how stupid Jia Chong is, he would never jump into it. Once he leaves Sima Zhao and the center, it is time for people to leave the tea. These days, the competition for being a dog is fierce. There are countless people watching behind Jia Chong...

Today Sima Zhao is suspicious of Zhong Hui and Shi Bao, how can he know that he will not be suspicious of himself tomorrow?
A drop of cold sweat rolled down Jia Chong's forehead.

Promise no, no promise no...

Fortunately, Sima Yan said at this time, "My son recommends someone, it is a heavy responsibility."

Sima Zhao was recuperating from his illness, and Sima Yan was in power, so of course he was eager to install cronies to stabilize his position.

How could Sima Zhao not know his little thoughts?
Sima Zhao asked absently, "Who is it?"

"Servant Wang Chen!" Sima Yan said.

Wang Jing, Wang Chen, and Wang Ye served Cao Mao. Wang Jing was wiped out of the three clans.

If it was someone else, Sima Zhao would never agree, but Wang Chen is another matter.

Loyalty is definitely not a problem, family background is also a temporary choice, Taiyuan Wang has more generals.

Now the Qin thieves are eyeing Taiyuan, and they need to win over the Taiyuan Wang and Guo families to fight against the Qin thieves.

Wang Chen is simply the best candidate.

As for ability, as long as you can defend Shouchun City.

Being too capable, Sima Zhao was worried.

"Great!"

Sima Zhao was very pleased that Sima Yan could recommend this person.

Jia Chong also wiped his cold sweat.

Shouchun.

Shi Bao looked at Shi Qiao and Shi Tong, the two sons who were regular servants of Sanqi, in surprise, "Why did you two leave Beijing?"

"Didn't it be that the father wrote in that he was in poor health and called his son to Shouchun to visit?" Shi Qiao and Shi Yue looked at each other in dismay.

"Where is the letter?" Shi Bao had a faint feeling, counting these two sons, six sons, five of them were in Shouchun, only the eldest son Shi Yue remained in Luoyang.

Sure enough, Shi Qiao took out a letter from her bosom, the handwriting was exactly the same.

But the letter was by no means written by him.

Being able to imitate handwriting to such an extent made Shi Bao's hair stand on end.

At this time, the envoy from Luoyang also arrived, "Hussar general Shi Bao, who has made outstanding contributions, guarded Huainan, and the army and people depend on him for safety. Now he has been promoted to Sikong, and he will serve in the court and assist the King of Jin!"

After hearing the edict, Shi Bao and his two sons were all petrified and stood frozen on the spot.

This is not a reward edict, but a reminder.

Wang Ling, Guanqiu Jian, and Zhuge Dan were all rewarded by the Sima family, but all three clans were exterminated.

Sikong and Jinchao listened to it, which was exactly the same as Zhuge Dan's rhetoric.

After the envoy left, Shi Qiao had a miserable face, "Will King Jin destroy my family?"

Shi Tongdao: "My family is loyal to King Jin for three generations, why is King Jin like this?"

Shi Bao's face was covered with cold sweat. He knew the nature of the Sima family too well. Once Sima Zhao became suspicious of others, no one would survive. He thought that being loyal would allow him to continue his wealth, but he never thought that this day would come.

At this time, the 13-year-old youngest son Shi Chong pushed the door in, "Father, there is a secret message from Huaibei!"

Zhong Hui's letter came very timely...

(End of this chapter)