Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 370 Evil schemes come out against each other

Yecheng, Cao Pi Mansion.

In the hall, Cao Pi was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back, looking anxiously outside the hall, as if waiting for something.

"Sir, the gentlemen are here!" the attendant announced.

"Please quickly!"

After a while, Sima Yi and Chen Qun walked into the hall and saluted Cao Pi.

"Greetings, sir!"

Cao Pi stepped forward to help the two men up and said, "You two gentlemen, please take a seat."

Looking outside the hall, Sun Quan was nowhere to be seen. Cao Pi frowned and said, "Where is Zhongmou?"

"Wu Hou was left in the palace by the king to consult about Huainan, and it was difficult to get away." Chen Qun said.

"good!"

Cao Pi sat high on the couch and waved his attendants to leave, leaving Sima Yi and Chen Qun alone in the hall.

"Today, my father was asking about current affairs and military affairs. Gu Gu, thinking of his brotherly love, deliberately gave in to the third brother. Unexpectedly, the third brother's questions and answers were so outstanding that it was difficult for Gu Shu to answer. He was the winner."

Cao Pi looked at the two of them and said worriedly: "Yang Xiu and Ding Yi actually persuaded their father on the spot to make their third brother the crown prince. Listening to the words of the attendants, the father's expression and words seemed to have the intention of abolishing the elder and establishing the younger, in favor of Zijian. .What should we do?"

Previously, the dispute between Cao Pi and Cao Zhi was still secretive. Today, Yang Xiu and Ding Yi persuaded Cao Cao to make Cao Zhi his heir in front of everyone, which was a signal to start war with Cao Pi.

Chen Qun's face was not good-looking and he said: "Qun and Zhongda risked their lives to remonstrate, and advised the king to be serious and not to abolish the elders and establish the young. Fortunately, the king accepted the good advice and asked us to retreat and think deeply before discussing this matter."

"If you follow what the Second Minister said, wouldn't I be in danger?"

Cao Pi couldn't control his anger and said angrily: "Yang Xiu and Ding Yi, I will kill them from now on."

Sima Yi held up his hand to plead guilty and said: "I have few talents and little knowledge, and I have failed to trust you!"

Cao Pi got sulky for a while and said, "This is not the fault of your Majesty. It is actually the fault of my third brother who was able to win the heart of my father."

After a pause, Cao Pi asked: "Now that the matter has come to this, what can we do now?"

"This~"

Sima Yi pondered for a while and said: "Don't worry, young master. In ancient times, it was always a big deal to abolish the eldest son and establish a younger son. If the king wants to abolish the young master and replace him with a third son, he may have made up his mind today. The king is hesitant now, not because he is unwilling. But it seems that I can’t do it!”

"cannot?"

Cao Pi muttered for a few times and asked, "What is the profound meaning of what Zhongda said?"

"Since he was a child, the young master has followed the king in the north and south. He has been appointed deputy prime minister and has been appointed as the general of the five sense organs. He always stays at the center and comforts the people." Sima Yi analyzed and said: "There are hundreds of thousands of people who have received the favor of the young master. Everyone, the foundation is gradually being formed.”

"As for the Third Young Master, he became a director quite late. He has a straightforward temperament and acts willfully. Although Yang Xiu, Ding Yi and others are helping him now, his foundation is very shallow and it is difficult to compare with the Young Master. The Young Master can follow the example of Shangshan Sihao and win over the court. The minister in charge of the court gives advice to the young master."

"Want to win over~?" Cao Pi asked.

"Sir, Marquis Wu has arrived!" the attendant said.

"Please quickly!"

Sun Quan walked into the hall, raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty has important matters to discuss. I hope you will forgive me for delaying my time."

"Nothing!" Cao Pi stood up to greet him and asked, "Zhongmou, does your Majesty have any questions about the establishment of an heir?"

Sun Quan shook his head and said: "Your Majesty consulted about Jianghuai, but he never mentioned the matter of establishing an heir."

Cao Pi took Sun Quan to sit down and said: "Zhongda asked Pi to follow Liu Ying's invitation to Shangshan Sihao, win over the ministers, show Pi's current foundation, and provide advice for someone. What does Zhongmou think?"

"Goodbye Zhongda!"

Sun Quan said: "I wonder who I should win over?"

"Cui Yan, Cui Jigui!"

In the surprised eyes of everyone, Sima Yi said: "Young master should win over Cui Jigui. If you can get Cui Jun to help you, you can easily get the position of prince!"

"Cui Jigui?"

Chen Qun had a different look on his face and said, "The third young master is brother Cui Jgui's son-in-law. According to the relationship, Cui Jgui is the third young master's cousin. In terms of love, Cui Jun should help the third young master. How can he help the young master now?"

"otherwise!"

Sima Yi explained to everyone and said: "Cui Jun is a fair man and doesn't like willful and unruly people. Although the third son-in-law is the elder brother and son-in-law, he is the youngest son and is easy-going. Most likely Cui Jun is unwilling to help."

After a pause, Sima Yi added: "Yi brother Lang is friendly with Cui Jun. They discussed the choice of heir in a letter. Cui Jun thought that the eldest son should be the first. If the young master can serve Cui Jun as his teacher and adopt loyal advice, Cui Jun will definitely belong to him." Young Master."

Compared with Sima Yi, people often overlook Sima Yi's elder brother Sima Lang and younger brother Sima Fu.

Sima Lang was eight years older than Sima Yi. When Dong Zhuo was in chaos, he was keenly aware that the Guandong princes would have a battle with Dong Zhuo, so he led his people to flee and escaped. At the age of twenty, he joined Cao Cao and took up an official position. While serving as an official, Sima Lang was promoted to the governor of Yanzhou due to his outstanding political ability, hardworking and thrifty man, and the close relationship between the Sima family and the Cao family.

But how could Sima Lang be that simple?

Sima Lang's ability to make friends paved the way for Sima Yi's official career.

Sima Lang was valued by Yang Jun, a famous scholar in Hanoi, and had close relations with Chang Lin, Wang Xiang, and Zhao Zi in the same county. Thanks to his father's relationship, Sima Lang had a good relationship with Yingchuan scholars Chen, Xun and other noble families. Sima Yi was recommended to Cao Cao by Xun Yu.

Not only that, Sima Lang had a friendly relationship with Wang Ling and Jia Kui of Bingzhou, and also had a good relationship with Cui Yan of Jizhou. After Xun Yu and Xun You died of illness one after another, Sima Yi was promoted and placed in important positions by Cui Yan.

The above people all served as ministers and senior officials in the Cao Wei Kingdom. After the death of his brother Sima Lang, Sima Yi inherited his father and brother's relationship network and became a benefactor through operations.

Sima's usurpation of Wei was not only the result of Sima Yi and his son, but also the collective contribution of Sima's relationship network.

"color!"

Cao Pi was overjoyed and said: "Cui Jun serves the country justly, how can Pi not serve him as a teacher? If I can get Cui Jun to help me, and I have Jia Gong's words to help me, the position of prince will most likely belong to Gu!"

With that said, Cao Pi squeezed Sima Yi's hand and said gratefully: "Thank you Zhongda for your kind words, which opened Pi's enlightenment!"

"Yi only makes plans. Whether he can win Jun Cui's heart or not depends on the young master." Sima Yi replied.

"good!"

Cao Pi's panic subsided slightly and he said: "Although I have the help of your superiors, I can't hope to become the crown prince. However, my father has always loved Zijian, how should I treat him now?"

Sun Quan stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "Master, do you remember what Quan said in the past?"

"Words from the past?"

Cao Pi looked thoughtful, then suddenly realized, and said: "But Yang Xiu's life was said in the past."

"Exactly!"

Sun Quan stroked his beard and said: "Although Yang Xiu has unparalleled literary talents and is witty and clever, he does not know how to advance or retreat, and he does not know the taboos of a king. Quan has thought deeply for a long time, and he has a strategy in mind. If the plan is successful, he will not only be able to get rid of Yang Xiu for the son, but also It can make the king alienate the third young master."

"But this strategy requires the cooperation of the young master!" Sun Quan said.

"Please Zhongmou please elaborate, I am willing to help you with all my strength!" Cao Pi cheered up and asked for advice.

Sun Quan lowered his voice, revealed all the strategies he had been thinking about for a long time, and said: "Young Master...that's it!"
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In Cao Zhi's Mansion, at dusk, Cao Zhi, Yang Xiu and Ding Yi drank from bottles.

Thinking about today's events, Ding Yi sighed deeply and said: "The king in the palace has already wanted to establish a son, but unfortunately he was delayed by Chen Qun, Sima Yi and others. Without the help of Fei Yi, Cao Pi will not be in trouble!"

"hateful!"

Yang Xiu sipped the wine and said with a smile: "The position of prince is not something that can happen overnight. Now that King Xiuguan is applying, he intends to establish a prince. However, the second prince has been in charge for a long time and has won the hearts of both internal and external people, so it is difficult for the king to make a decision. "

"From now on, if the king can be made to dislike the second young master and gradually distance himself from him, then the position of prince will naturally belong to the young master."

"What's the plan?" Cao Zhi asked as he poured wine for the two of them.

Yang Xiu put down the wine bottle and said: "Sir, the king is often tired of his ministers making friends with others. However, the second master has an irreconcilable relationship with Sima Yi, Chen Qun, Sun Quan, Wu Zhi and others. If the king is informed, he will be angry and resentful. This will be of great benefit to you, young master."

"How can you get this?" Ding Yi asked.

Yang Xiu stroked his beard and smiled lightly, and said: "Xiu asked his servants to monitor the second young master for a long time. Sima Yi, Chen Qun, and Sun Quan were internal ministers, and they had close contacts with the second young master. It was well known to everyone. However, Wu Zhi, the chief song officer of the court, was an external minister. Sometimes he secretly sneaks into Ye City and has a secret meeting with the Second Young Master. If this matter is known to the King and can be captured on the spot, the King will be furious, and the Second Young Master will also be implicated."

"wonderful!"

Ding Yi put his palms on his hands and smiled and said: "What Dezu said is the best policy. Wu Zhi was born in a poor family, and in order to be attached to him, he often made friends with Cao Pi. If Wu Zhi can be captured and tortured severely, Cao Pi will be hated by the king."

There is no hatred deeper than the hatred for killing one's father and the hatred for taking away one's wife.

Ding Yi had been engaged to Princess Qinghe before, but Cao Pi intervened and ultimately missed the beauty and the opportunity to become Cao Cao's son-in-law. How can you let Ding Yi let go of this kind of hatred?

After a pause, Ding Yi said: "Cao Pi was a womanizer and once took the Zhen family as his wife. Now why not spread rumors in the market that Cao Pi went to the Tongque Tower to see the princess and his concubines, and he was thinking about them. He always told his confidants that he wanted to treat her. The king died of illness, and he plundered the bronze bird concubines for his own use. If such words fall into the ears of the king, he will definitely be suspicious of Cao Pi."

"this?"

Hearing this, Cao Zhi showed hesitation and said, "If I go by the rules, I'm afraid the Cao family's reputation will be ruined and my father will be angry."

"Young Master, today Dezu and I persuaded the king to name the young master as his heir, which has made Cao Pi very angry. If Cao Pi succeeds to the throne in the future, not only will Dezu and I be unable to survive, but I am afraid that the young master's life will be in danger, so we must not be merciful."

Ding Yi spoke bluntly and said: "Cao Pi is tolerant to others and jealous at home. He is narrow-minded and has no talent as a king. It is not a blessing for our Wei Dynasty that this man succeeds to the throne. Only the succession of a young master will be a blessing for our Wei Dynasty."

Cao Zhi hesitated, sighed, and said, "This policy needs to be discussed!"

"Hey!"

Ding Yi waved his sleeves in annoyance to express his regret.

Cao Zhi looked at Yang and Ding and said, "Everyone should be careful when seizing the throne. Dezu deeply advised my father to make me the crown prince. I am afraid that I will offend my father. In the future, I should restrain myself a little to avoid getting into trouble." Disaster."

Yang Xiu disagreed and said: "Your Majesty has a reputation of being a lover of talents, and he is not someone who is envious of talents. Now that the thieves in the south have not been eliminated, how can he massacre the good ministers under his rule? Kuang Xiu has served the Majesty for many years and is well versed in the King's heart. He must not violate his taboos." , life is not in danger!"

(End of this chapter)