I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 299: The Kingdom of Wei changes
Cao Rui didn't refute or even speak anymore. His eyes became calm.

Sima Yi did not continue speaking, but remained silent.

"Go back."

"Your Majesty, have a good rest. I will take my leave."

The setting sun slowly faded from the front of the hall. After night came, the weak beating candlelight in the hall slowly extinguished.

The chamberlain hurried over, added oil, and rekindled the candle.

"Your Majesty, this slave deserves to be punished, Your Majesty."

No one responded, and there was dead silence in the hall.

The chamberlain knelt on the ground for a long time before he raised his head in fear. He saw Cao Rui lying motionless and realized something was wrong.

At four o'clock in the morning on the 15th day of the seventh month, Cao Rui died.

Sima Yi fell silent. How could he not have thought of this?
What he told Cao Rui at that time was actually hoping that Cao Rui could appoint another clan minister to check and balance Cao Shuang.

"Why?"

When Sima Yi arrived, all the officials came forward and saluted to show respect.

But it was different in Cao Fang's era. Because Cao Shuang was worshiped as a general, veterans who could compete with Sima Yi also died one after another. This is destined that Cao Wei's political power will quickly change from multi-party dispersion to two-party confrontation.

On the evening of July 22nd, in the backyard of Sima's house.

The ministers went over to salute one after another, looking sad.

That night, the officials gathered in front of the palace.

Everyone praised Cao Shuang's humble words.

However, now that the new emperor has just succeeded to the throne, the conflict between Cao Shuang and Sima Yi has not yet been revealed.

When Cao Shuang arrived, Sun Zi and Liu Fang were the first to greet him: "See you, General."

Even Cao Shuang's appointment as a general, commander-in-chief of Chinese and foreign military affairs, and the record of being a minister were all publicly announced.

"I'm afraid I can't help my father." Master Sima, who was sitting opposite, said calmly.

"My father has been in charge of Guanzhong and Jingzhou successively. My father has a high prestige in the military. There is a group of ministers in the court who support my father's attitude towards the Shu people. If the general wants to fully launch trade with the Shu people, will he let his father go?" "

What is the essential difference between this pattern of master and child and the previous one?
In Cao Rui's era, the forces of all parties were dispersed and had multiple checks and balances. The only backbone was Cao Rui himself.

The political structure of Cao Wei evolved from Cao Rui's rule to Cao Shuang and Sima Yi jointly assisting the new emperor Cao Fang.

The appointment of Cao Shuang and Sima Yi as Tuogu and important ministers has been a major event announced in public.

Sima Zhao came over, presented a document, and said: "Father, I have already found out that the backer behind all the new salt transactions in Liangzhou is our general."

Cao Shuang returned the courtesy: "I can understand the mood of the gentlemen. Your Majesty has passed away, the bandits are wreaking havoc, and the country is in danger. From now on, Shuang will have to rely on the gentlemen, and the state of Wei will still rely on the gentlemen."

Sima Yi became Taiwei.

Sima Yi took the document and after reading it, sighed and said: "Now there are many officials in the court involved in the transaction with the Shu people. If I can't stop it, let them go."

Next, Cao Shuang and Sima Yi welcomed the new emperor together, and then organized Cao Rui's funeral.

For example, King Cao Yu of Yan clearly opposed trade with Shu people.

But I didn't expect Cao Rui to die so soon.

Cao Yu was not appointed as Minister Tuogu, and his prestige and power were not enough, but Sima Yi was.

But Sima Yi's political views are very clear.

And even if Sima Yi retreats ten thousand steps, Sima Yi is neutral, but based on Sima Yi's past achievements, will Cao Shuang let him go?

As Sima Shi said, if someone in the DPRK opposes Cao Shuang's political ideas, a political representative will inevitably be introduced.

Who is this political representative? Sima Yi was silent for a long time before saying: "Cao Zhaobo is now very powerful. If I try to challenge him head-on, it may cause chaos in the family."

"Now we can't confront the general head-on." Sima Shi said, "Cao Shuang has been in and out of the palace since he was a child, and he behaves calmly and steadily, but from my perspective, he should be an arrogant person. Now he has tasted the taste of power for the first time. He won’t show it right away, but once he gets a foothold, his true nature will show.”

"Brother, do you mean that we wait for Cao Shuang to become arrogant?"

"Yes."

"How long will it take?"

"Wait patiently." After Master Sima finished speaking, he stopped talking.

Sima Yi nodded and looked at his eldest son with admiration.

His eldest son grew up faster than he expected.

Cao Shuang looks calm and steady, but his character is not like this.

Human behavior is determined by nature and nurture.

Some people are impatient by nature, but due to their acquired education environment, they are always alert.

But if this oppressive environment disappears, it won't be long before his impatient side comes out.

There are also people who are self-willed, but because they have received a good education, they are able to restrain themselves and restore etiquette.

A typical example is Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. He was domineering and willful. When he was young, he relied on his strong willpower to limit himself.

Later, when his power and prestige reached the peak, he began to indulge himself.

Sima Yi and his son's analysis of Cao Shuang can be said to be profound.

On the first day of August, the autumn wind in Wuzhangyuan turned the leaves on both sides of the road yellow.

A thin figure was working at the desk, coughing from time to time.

"Prime Minister, Bo Yue is here."

"Call in quickly." Zhuge Liang put down the pen in his hand, looking a little excited.

General Jiang Wei walked in and saluted: "I will see the Prime Minister at the end of my visit."

Jiang Wei has tanned skin and looks like he has a lot of gray hair at a young age, but his eyes are still bright.

"Come and sit."

"Thank you, Prime Minister."

"How is the situation in Chencang?" Zhuge Liang asked.

"The Wei army began to dig trenches outside the walled city, and they dug a lot of trenches. This has never happened before." Jiang Wei sighed, looking a little confused, "The Wei army is going to completely give up the attack and switch to defense."

Zhuge Liang and Fei Yi looked at each other and Fei Yi said, "We just received the news this morning that Cao Rui, the leader of Wei, died."

Jiang Wei was startled and said in surprise: "Isn't now a great time for us to attack?"

"That's why I called you back to ask about the situation on the front line. I heard that the Wei army dug many trenches. I'm afraid it was Sima Yi's idea. Sima Yi may not be in Guanzhong now."

"Then we should attack immediately!" Jiang Wei stood up, his eyes burning with burning light, "Prime Minister, the opportunity to attack Chang'an has come!"

Zhuge Liang remained silent, and Fei Yi took out a letter and handed it to Jiang Wei.

Jiang Wei was a little confused. He looked at the letter and slowly took it and opened it. After reading it, he couldn't help being surprised: "A letter from the general?"

"Yes." Zhuge Liang sighed and said, "Ji'an said that although Cao Rui died of illness, Cao Wei's western front was not affected. On the contrary, because Cao Rui died of illness, Sima Yi increased his defense. At the same time, Cao Shuang took power, and Cao Shuang's political Their attitude is that they are willing to do vigorous business with us."

Fei Yi took the words and said: "So, whether it is based on the current situation on the western front or trying to win over Cao Shuang, it is not appropriate for us to go to war with the Wei army now."

(End of this chapter)