Wei Ni

Chapter 22
Emperor Wu's hope?
Faced with Xiahou Hui's vaguely questioning words, the emperor Cao Rui was stunned for a moment.

He had known Bi Gang Ershang's temperament for a long time, but there was no anger in his heart, but there was a well-known answer to this question-it was nothing more than sweeping the princes, cleaning up the chaotic world, and conquering the world.

However, if this is the answer, how could Xia Houhui not know it?
Can An use this to ask questions?

There must be a reason for this!
Thinking of this, Cao Rui suddenly became interested.

Smart, he already guessed that Xia Houhui was going to give advice, and what he was saying was unusual, otherwise he would not have used Emperor Wu as a cover.

"Let's talk about the childish power, what is the hope of Emperor Wu?"

After waving his hand to signal the other attendants to stay away, Cao Rui asked softly.

After asking, he paused for a while and added another sentence, "I have spoken before, if I have done something unethical, I will allow you to do my best to advise you. If you have the right to speak, you can say it, and you can't follow the words of the strategists. Don't be surprised and die endlessly, and randomly use the name of Emperor Wu."

The Tian family calls people who are lonely and widowed, and they have always been weak in humanity.

Therefore, even though Xia Houhui was a man of two generations, when he heard Cao Rui's tone of voice was so earnest, as if he spoke from the bottom of his heart, he still couldn't help being moved in his heart.

And at that moment, a bit of guilt was born.

Gein, whether he wanted to continue his life for Cao Wei, or determined to put an end to the Sima family's power, in his heart, he never regarded Cao Rui and Cao Wei Sheji as one.

Instead, he is regarded as a person who can influence the fate of Cao Wei Sheji.

A person who needs to be regulated for behavior, advised about gains and losses, and avoid going astray and causing Cao Wei Sheji to fall into the abyss.

That's all, that's all.

Yes, in Xia Houhui's heart, Cao Rui is just a passer-by on the throne!
It's just a tool that allows him to realize what he wants!

So he doesn't need to give emotion, let alone be in awe and swear allegiance to the death.

He wanted to be a loyal minister of Cao Wei, and he was willing to sacrifice his life to serve the country. The target was also the Cao Wei regime, not Cao Rui, who wore the crown of emperor for a period of time.

But from Cao Rui's exhortations today, one can hear his closeness, tolerance and respect for him.

And it was on the premise that I used to take advantage of the loopholes in his words to forcibly ask for a horse, and to write "A Fang Gong Fu" to ridicule face to face!
It is truly a privilege to receive such favors without being of flesh and blood, or an old friend or confidant!
This gave Xia Houhui the urge to repay her.

After all, people are not grass, how can they be ruthless?

Of course, he was moved only for a moment.

Soon, he put Cao Rui's inadvertent emperor's tricks of showing his favor to the back of his mind, and replied respectfully.

"only."

"Your Majesty's love and care, Hui will keep it in mind."

"However, Hui's remarks this time are not imitating the strategists. What Hui's words are referring to is that Emperor Wu had hoped for His Majesty that 'I will be based on you for three generations'."

"With this hope, everyone at the time thought that Emperor Wu wanted His Majesty to inherit the foundation for the third generation. However, according to Hui, when Emperor Wu made this assertion, he had already built the Bronze Sparrow Terrace. How many people call the king's words, so Emperor Wu's hope for His Majesty is limited to the foundation of the third generation? Hui thinks, no! At that time, Emperor Wu has already flattened the north and settled the Central Plains. Almost all the talents in the world have been collected, and the foundation has been handed over The third generation is inevitable! What I think and worry about is the fear of people's death and government, and the change of time, so that it will be the foundation of decades of prosperity, which is special!"

At this point, he paused for a while, then lowered his voice slightly and repeated.

"Your Majesty also knows that among Huijiu residents, they are not ignorant of the governance of prefectures and counties and the livelihood of Li and common people; after several months in the palace and taking office, they have such feelings when watching the deeds of the temples and the officials of the capital. ——The foundation of our great Wei today is very different from the foundation of Emperor Wu when he was alive!"

Emperor Cao Rui did not make a sound.

He just stared at Xia Houhui who bowed his head forward with a solemn face and cold eyes.

It's not that he felt that he was being criticized mercilessly by Xia Houhui like last time.

It was also because Xia Houhui had mentioned before that the nobles and rich families colluded with bureaucrats to embezzle the people's settlements, so he knew that this young man, who was younger than himself, was very mature and would pay attention to some ills that only important officials of the country would care about.

Therefore, he became very serious.

Consider Xia Houhui's remarks carefully as if they were important ministers of the country who are speaking about national policy.

After a long silence.

The emperor Cao Rui looked away, rubbed the base of his nose lightly with his hands, and asked in a deep voice, "You know, is it a crime to slander a public minister and deceive the superior with false remarks?"

"Return to Your Majesty, Huizhi."

Hearing this, Xiahou Hui raised his head slightly, and said without thinking, "If Your Majesty listens to Hui's words and thinks that Hui is lying, Hui is willing to lead him to death."

"Um"

A slight nasal sound.

Cao Rui opened his eyes, waved his hand and ordered to the driver, "Turn the road to Chonghua Houdian."

It turns out that there is no need to eat at night, but you have to hold a candle to discuss matters.

However, it is normal to think about it.

Cao Rui, who had always used his grandfather Cao Cao as his goal in life, had the capacity to be admonished, and when he heard that Xia Houhui was not hesitating to swear with his life, he naturally felt eager.

When you are young, to.

The emperor Cao Rui asked someone to bring some wine and dried fruit, and then turned away from the left and right, sat in front of Xia Houhui, made a gesture of listening attentively, and did not forget to say something close to himself, "Children are the descendants of Xiahou, and I am also Wei Wei." The clan of the country! You can speak freely if you have something to say, and there is no need to shy away from other things. What is said here must not be passed on to the outside world! Well, I think that there is no difference between the foundation of Emperor Wu and the foundation of today's society?"

That's what you said.
But if I really believe it and speak out freely, the next year today will be my death day~
"only."

He muttered to himself, and Xia Houhui hurriedly responded respectfully, "Hui, thank you for your kindness."

Immediately, without waiting for Cao Rui's urging, he directly expressed his thoughts, "Your Majesty, there are three people who benefit from your thoughts."

"One is that the people suffer from inequality."

"In the last years of the former dynasty, the aristocratic families ran rampant in the prefectures and counties and Wuduan Township Qu. The fields and acres were connected to Fangguo, and those who were weak and wise, like Li Shu and poor tenants, had no place to stand. In the year of natural disasters, the government kept recruiting, so Zhang Jiao raised his arms. With one wave, within one month the entire country will be wrapped in yellow scarves at the ends of 28 counties in seven states!"

"Emperor Wu rises at the right time, jumps his horse and swings his whip. After the war is quelled, he is still vigilant. The lessons learned from the past are not hesitating to suppress the aristocratic family, for fear of repeating the same mistakes! But now in our country of Wei, the aristocratic family has risen again, domineering in the state, county, and society. Even if the land of the people's villages dares to be encroached on, how dare you not do it!"

"Your Majesty, Hui thinks that the family suffers more than swordsmen."

"For example, the Yuan family in Runan, the fourth generation and the third lord in the previous dynasty. Yuan Benchu, who was only in his thirties when the Han Dynasty fell out of line, had already failed the expectations of the world. '. But when Dong Zhuo's chaos in government and remnants caused chaos, so that the Han Dynasty was covered with dust, the Duke of Shanyang went east to Luoyang, and Yuan Benchu, who was sitting on the four continents of Hebei, did not welcome the Duke of Shanyang to be loyal! His younger brother, Yuan Gonglu, had no father or father. Your Majesty, you actually pretended to be the Son of Heaven in Shouchun! It can be seen from this that once a family grows big, it will run for the family's self-interest and abandon the loyalty of loyalty! The so-called "big branches put on their hearts, and those with big tails can't lose it. There is a place for a country and a family Those who are cautious, so it is!"

Having said that, Xia Houhui stopped talking, and stole his eyes to the side of Emperor Cao Rui.

It's just that the emperor ordered the attendants to light very few lamps, and his expression at this time could not be seen clearly in the dim candlelight, and he remained silent for a long time.

Therefore, Xiahou Hui hesitated for a while, and then added another sentence, "Your Majesty, Hui thought that the aristocratic family's arrogance was a stubborn disease in the previous dynasty, and it would not be cured overnight. And today the swords and soldiers are still on. Plans, aristocratic families can suppress but not control."

"Well, I have thought about this matter."

Hearing this, the emperor Cao Rui raised his head slightly, and the erratic candlelight wandered on his face, causing the light and shadow to intertwine with gloom, "Zhiquan said the second thing."

"only."

Responding with a loud voice, Xiahou Huisu Rong said, "The two are the talents of the country."

"For now, our country Wei's selection of talents is the nine-rank official system. Although it is based on the shortcomings of the previous filial piety and honesty system, it is also unacceptable. If you determine the rank by family background, you will really be cut off from the humble family. Your Majesty, I don’t see you. In the past, those who assisted Emperor Wu in conquering his great cause included Ruo Yingchuan’s Xun family, Zhong family, Chen family, Hanoi Sima family, and Hebei Cui family. However, there are still Jia Wenhe, Man Boning, Xi Zhicai, Guo Fengxiao, Zhang Wenyuan, Le Wenqian, Xu Gongming and others from poor families are evil?"

"Emperor Wu was alive, and repeatedly issued decrees to seek talents. He did not stick to one style and sent down talents. Only talents were promoted. Therefore, he was able to accept the world to help the toast and achieve great things. Today, since the Wei Dynasty was entrusted with the Zen and Han Dynasty, there are still Shu and Wu. The ministers have repeatedly raised troops to invade the country; the Gongsun family is domineering in Liaodong, yin and yang are violating; the northern Xinjiang Xianbei, Wuwan and various tribes are not submissive to the king, and there are many things that plunder and kill the people. Talent should not be limited to family status, but should issue edicts to seek virtuous persons, attract handsome men from all over the world, and recruit virtuous talents from all over the world, so that there will be no shortage of virtuous persons in the society."

"Furthermore, one's family background determines one's character, and those who come from a humble background will not have a bright future. If things go on like this, those who fail to meet their talents will definitely have resentment. Those who slander and criticize the court will not do any harm. Hui Wei fears that they will look down on our country and the country of Wei, and will run away When Shu enters Wu, raise your ears!"

"Furthermore, there are distinctions of family ranks, which will lead to the birth of an aristocratic family. For example, when a person from a humble background seeks to advance to a higher level, the government will not record his family background, and he will turn to the aristocratic family. In this way, they are grateful for the kindness of the aristocratic family's recommendation, If you don't think about the gift of the imperial court, you will be committed to the family instead of being loyal to the country."

At this point, Xia Houhui suddenly got up, left the table and bowed, his voice was sharp and admonishing.

"Your Majesty, Hui thinks that the system of nine-rank officials may be beneficial for a while, but it is infinitely poisonous to the country! Gein determines the rank by family background, just like the system of the Qing Dynasty in the Spring and Autumn Period. If it is not curbed, the temple officials may be destroyed in the future. It is not to be judged by virtue and ability, but to be judged by family background."

"The Xiahou family of Hui's family is not a family of nobles. They were distinguished in the world because of their previous shadows in the business of Emperor Wu. However, if the current imperial court judges talents based on family background, Hui will never have the time to face the king in his life, and he will not be able to live in the house of two thousand stones. Your Majesty said just now that the Xiahou family is no different from the imperial family. However, as an imperial family, it is still inferior among the talents of the country. Is this system a blessing for the country? You are young and have little talent and learning. I hope your majesty will observe it."

(End of this chapter)