Wei Ni

Chapter 8
Cao Rui, who has succeeded the emperor for more than three years, is a very good emperor in the hearts of the princes.

One, he is not as brutal as Wei Wu Cao Cao.

Although because of his young age, he could occasionally lose his temper and execute the servants to death for trivial matters, he would never do something similar to Cao Cao's unjust killing of Cui Yan and Lou Gui.

Secondly, he is not as narrow-minded as Wei Wen Cao Pi.

On the contrary, Cao Rui is very kind to meritorious deeds, and has the tolerance to be directly remonstrated.

Even if the courtiers' words or attitudes were radical when they made admonitions, he would not convict him.

Finally, he respected the power of courtiers and did not interfere with the duties of courtiers.

For example, once when he drove to Shangshutai and planned to read the government documents, he was stopped by Chen Jiao, the order of Shangshu.Chen Jiao, who has a very straightforward personality, directly claimed that how to deal with the government documents gathered at the Shangshutai was his duty, not the emperor's meddling.If Cao Rui insists on watching, it means that he thinks he is incompetent and asks Cao Rui to order him to be deposed; if Cao Rui thinks that he is competent as a minister, then go back.

Then, Cao Ruizhen went back with a face full of embarrassment.
It can be seen from this that the current Cao Rui has the demeanor of a wise monarch.

It's just that, whether he is tolerant or accepts direct remonstrance from Yan Yan, as the emperor, he can't tolerate being rudely provoked by others!

He now feels that his authority as the Son of Heaven has been despised by Xia Houhui!
It was only five days before this son entered the palace and took a rest, and he had no diligence. Now he entered the east hall for less than a quarter of an hour, and he didn't care that the emperor was in the hall and fell asleep by himself? !
How dare you do that!

Sanqi is a position to be cultivated as a pillar of the country!
The person who wins the position will surely be distinguished in the world in the future. How many people can't ask for it, but this son actually disdains Xie?

What a privilege it is to have the honor to attend the discussion of the emperor and his ministers!
And this son doesn't think about the greatness of the king's kindness, and doesn't observe it carefully to benefit himself, but treats it like a chaff?

The so-called rotten wood cannot be carved, and a wall of dung cannot be smashed, so is Xiahou Hui!

When he saw Xia Houhui in the hall with his head down and his eyes closed, as if he was asleep, the emperor Cao Rui had such a thought in his mind, and then his whole body was filled with anger.

If you lose your manners before the king, if the light one moves to the left, if the serious one is sent to prison for questioning!
For example, Xia Houhui's behavior of dozing off in the east hall and despising the majesty of the monarch, no one dared to object to the crime of moving thousands of miles or punishing him.

Therefore, it is easy to understand that the emperor Cao Rui was furious in an instant.

In the East Hall, everyone would focus their eyes on the Son of Heaven, and when Cao Rui's face was stunned, and immediately his face turned serious, everyone would inevitably follow his gaze, and focus on Xia Houhui.

Perhaps, it is a feeling.

Xia Houhui, who was meditating, suddenly had a feeling of being on his back. He opened his eyes in surprise, and then found that he was in the spotlight of everyone for some reason.

Uh!
Why are you all staring at me?
For a moment, his face was blank, and he wondered whether he should ask.
When Emperor Cao Rui saw that he had "woke up", he couldn't hold back his anger any longer. He pointed at the Tongtai case and shouted sharply, "Xia Houhui, come closer!"

There is no need to distinguish the tone of voice, just from the words that call him by name, one can know that Cao Rui is full of anger at this time.

It also made everyone in the east hall quietly hold their breath and look solemn, so as not to be affected by the fish in the pond.

But their eyes betrayed what they were thinking at this moment.

For example, the elders Liu Fang, Sun Zi and the servants have been calm for a long time, and have developed the demeanor of not changing the color before the collapse of the mountain. They have little interest in such small episodes and take it calmly.

But among the scattered riders and givers, there are those who take pleasure in misfortune, those who show their faces, and those who are unimaginable.
Only no worries.

Even Wang Su, who chatted happily all the way, had a dull look in his eyes, not showing half of his spirit.

"only."

Responding respectfully, Xia Houhui, who was a little confused, got up, walked to the front of the Tongtai table and knelt down, performed the first ceremony, and then straightened up and waited for the emperor to ask.

Yes, he was not at all panicked at the anger of the emperor calling his name directly.

But feel a little annoying.

Because he thought that the emperor was pretending to be angry and trying to test him, just like he was left outside the Sima Gate and sent Mao Zeng to the same table.

And this kind of calmness when facing the king, if Cao Rui would appreciate him in normal times, he would think that he is extraordinary, but now he feels arrogant and rude.

There is no sincerity and fear in the daytime nap in the palace, and the disrespect in front of the emperor, and there is no excuse for guilt!

Shuzi!

An dare to be so presumptuous!

Restraining the anger in his heart, Cao Rui tried his best to maintain the majesty of the emperor, and asked in a deep voice, "Just now, what did I and Sun Qing talk about? Come here one by one immediately!"

The so-called teacher is well-known, and there is evidence to inquire about the crime.

He had already made up his mind that if Xia Houhui couldn't answer, he would be dismissed on the spot and expelled from the palace for the crime of negligence and disrespect.

For the sake of Qiao Pei's successor, he will not send Xia Houhui thousands of miles away for crimes, but he will take away his post and abolish him for the people, and he will never use it again!
Let him die in the mountains in this life.

"only."

When asked, Xia Houhui responded, and said loudly without thinking, "Your Majesty, Hui has only been in the East Hall for a short time. I just heard what His Majesty and Zhongshu Ling said about the amount of surplus food in the counties and counties of Jizhou, how much corvee can be collected, and how much can be paid. How many things were involved in the transfer to Yongliang. The Zhongshu order replied that, in addition to the deduction of the stored grain to prevent this year's aging, Jizhou has a total of [-] dendrobium, which can be requisitioned by the people. The grain and fodder of Hejian County must be supplied. The Youzhou garrison cannot be transferred, and other counties such as Weijun and Zhongshan can transfer grain and fodder respectively."

After a word fell, the hall was silent.

Gain Xia Houhui not only explained with facts that he was not taking a nap just now, but also reproduced exactly what Sun Zi said about the number of grain, fodder and farmers in each county.

With such a strong sense, although it is not a photographic memory, it has already defeated countless people.

Therefore, all the scattered riders and givers who had been waiting to watch the show all showed surprise on their faces. Even Liu Fang and Sun Zi, who were with the old gods, and Liu Ye, the attendant who accompanied them today, couldn't help but cast a glance of appreciation.

As for the emperor Cao Rui, who had originally prepared the manuscript for punishing crimes, he was stunned for a while.

At this moment, he had already put aside his embarrassment and annoyance.

And he still found a reason in his mind for Xiahou Huifang's behavior that seemed to be a slumber - perhaps, it was because he was at the last seat, a little far away from the Tongtai case, so he closed his eyes in order to be able to hear what he and Sun Qing said clearly Let go of distracting thoughts and focus on listening, right?
Xia Houhui, who had been talking for a long time, did not wait for the emperor to speak out, and after thinking about it secretly, he thought that the emperor was waiting for him to relay the oral order to Liu Fang earlier, so he continued to speak, " After the Zhongshu order was finished, His Majesty gave the oral instruction like this."

Let's just repeat it, and don't forget to add a sentence, "Your Majesty, what Hui has heard and heard since he entered the East Hall has already been explained."

The meaning is also very obvious, let the emperor say whatever you want, don't be so silent all the time
It also brought Cao Rui back to his senses.

cough!
After clearing his embarrassment with a light cough, he nodded lightly, "Yes. It's great that you have the ability to listen to politics carefully! However, you must not be complacent. You need to think on your own after listening to politics, in order to understand the court. The experience of the government office will benefit oneself. Encourage it."

This statement can be regarded as exposing the matter of just now, and it also expresses the meaning of praise.

According to the tacit understanding of the court, the monarch uttered words of encouragement, which also meant that the duet was over.

At this time, the bright and straight ministers should respectfully respond and return to the train on their own.

And the more clever courtiers should also say some words of gratitude and return to the train.

But Xia Houhui is neither.

As soon as the emperor's words fell, he immediately replied, "Return to Your Majesty, Huifang is thinking about it."

uh~
Suddenly, Cao Rui was speechless.

Even if you come from the family of Wu Xun, you have been studying in your hometown for a long time, and you have just entered the official career, and you are not familiar with the way of serving the emperor, but your temperament does not need to be so straightforward, right?
Cao Rui felt helpless.

But Huatou was mentioned by himself, no matter how helpless he had to continue.

Therefore, he sighed quietly, suppressed his impatience, and asked in a low voice, "Qing, what do you think?"

"Go back to Your Majesty."

Xiahou Hui made a salute, raised his head and said, "What Hui thinks about is that it is not suitable for our country Wei to attack Shu at this time!"

Alas!
This son is only in his weak years, and his mind is so sharp and evil!
Was it possible to guess that the temple was about to attack Shu only by hearing that grain and fodder were transported from Jizhou to Yongliang?
And in a moment, I have thought about it, is it not appropriate to remonstrate directly?
At this time, Cao Rui could no longer maintain the majesty of the emperor, and his eyes were full of strange colors; even Liu Fang, Sun Zi and Liu Ye who knew the reason for the transfer of grain and fodder could not help but raise their eyebrows.

"I'm no more than a cavalry servant, An dares to speculate on military affairs!"

After a moment of astonishment, Emperor Cao Rui hurriedly scolded, in order to prevent the courtiers from discussing the yet-to-be-determined conquest of Shu.

You are the one who asks the question, and you are the one who refuses to speak~
Why is it so difficult to serve?

I remember that my elder brother praised you before, claiming that you are wise, decisive and tolerant!

Why does it look unusual today?

Xia Houhui was puzzled by this, she respectfully said "Wei" and then got up, keeping the posture of bowing and clapping hands back a few steps, Fang Zhi walked into her seat and sat down.

(End of this chapter)