On this day, among the dozens of cities under Cao Cao's rule, there were also teams of errands who appeared in the city gate, the government office and the drum tower in the city.

These officers took out a list of articles and posted them all over the city. Then, the sound of beating gongs and drums spread all over the city, causing the people to stop one after another.

"Since the founding of emperor Gaozu, the four seas were pacified, the country was restored to glory and tranquility, and Kyushu was in peace. Over 400 years, however, eunuchs caused trouble, and thieves and officials disordered politics, so that the country's throne gradually declined and the temple was not prosperous. I was Chen Liu Wang Ye. Dong was moody. He abolished my brother and was good at it. He set up my position and ran rampant. In the following years, after many twists and turns, he suffered from thorns for a long time. Finally, the whole world fell apart, and the country was on the verge of collapse

"Fortunately, the days are endless, Han heirs, general Cao Cao, after being loyal and good, he has both wisdom and courage, helped to protect the court platform, and has the merits of Yi and Huo. The protection of this ancestor is also the blessing of me and the people."

"Liu He, after the villains in the countryside, took the chance to trust the imperial clan, deceived the world, colluded with the barbarians, valued the business but despised the scholars, violated the etiquette and law, tampered with the ancestral precepts, bullied the monarch and usurped the power, and stole the artifact. Later, he repeatedly punished loyal officials, committed many crimes of killing, increasing taxes for no reason, and abusing tyranny. He was really a shameless man. When he was a minister, he was three points better than Dong Zhuo. When he was a king, he was as violent as Jie and Zhou

"I've heard that there are many righteous people in our country, and heroes meet in national calamity. When a man is humiliated, he pulls out his sword, and his country is in trouble. I hereby issue this edict to invite all the sages to come together to discuss the state thieves. I would like to follow the example of King Zhao of Yan. I would like to be thirsty for talents. I would not hesitate to pay the attention of the Duke. I hope that people with lofty ideals will take the country as the most important thing. I will punish the national thieves internally and attack the bandits outside. If the country has no internal disaster, the people will not feel sorrow for leaving the land, then the people will be happy and the country will be very happy. "

When a list of talents was published, all sides were shocked.

Sili, Hedong county.

Sima family is one of the most famous families in Hedong. Although Sima Fang resigned from the post of jingzhaoyin a few years ago, none of the Sima family has become an official in the imperial court. However, with the prestige and status of Sima family, it is still unshakable in Hedong county.

However, in recent days, Sima's family has changed from the old custom of closing the door and thanking guests, reading quietly and concentrating on martial arts. All branches of the family frequently go out to sell their properties and residences, which make ordinary people puzzled. However, it seems that the rest of the big families around Sima's house are not surprised at all. Even many of them, like the Sima family, are selling their property quickly.

"Brother..."

A middle-aged man with a sharp face and a cold look walked into the hall and saluted Sima Fang.

Looking at the visitor, Sima Fang asked, "how is the matter going, second brother?"

The man said, "all the property of the family in Sili, Liangzhou and Bingzhou has been transferred out, and half of them have changed the good farmland in Xuzhou, Jingzhou and Yuzhou. This is the land contract."

He took out a pile of contracts from his arms and handed them to Sima Fang.

Sima Fang took it over and breathed out a long breath: "the second brother is really quick. In this way, I, Sima, can be at ease. "

At this time, three more figures came in from the door.

"Father."

Among the three, one was a young man in his twenties, and the other two, both in their twenties, were tall and straight, with divine eyes. When Sima Fang saw them, he immediately gave an order.

"Don't be idle. Pack up your books and books quickly. Take some brothers and sisters with you. After three days, we will move the whole family."

The older young man immediately accepted the order of his father

He bowed his hands again. Then he took his two brothers and prepared to leave. However, the youngest boy seemed to ask Sima Fang.

"Father, I've come to ask my father if there's something unknown about my child."

Sima Fang was stunned. He was so busy that he had no time to take care of it. When he was about to give up, he saw the eyes of his third son, Sima Fu, and then thought of his family. He always attached great importance to the education of the younger generation. Therefore, he could not say the words of refusal.

"What's wrong with fu'er?"

Sima Fu asked: "the child knows that although the Sima family's farmland is not as good as Hongnong's Yang family and Yingchuan Xunzi's clan, it also exceeds 4000 mu of paddy field. After the implementation of the new deal, father and second uncle sold their property everywhere. The child dares to guess, but does the father intend to take refuge in Yuzhou Cao

Sima Fu's face sank, and with a voice of rebuke, he said, "this is a family affair, and you and other children can't discuss it in vain. As the saying goes, "the father's life is like heaven, so you don't have to ask more."

Sima Lang also helped his father to persuade the younger brother: "yes, third brother, this is the decision made by the father and the second uncle. You and I are the younger generation. Just act according to your orders. How can you be suspicious of the elder?"

Sima Fu shook his head: "the sage has the cloud, the heaven and earth monarch is the teacher, where the world's discipline lies. Before you were married, the father's action was treason. The child didn't dare to act unfaithfully because of his foolish filial piety. "

"Presumptuous." Sima Fang angrily rebuked.

Sima Lang also taught his three younger brothers: "when my father was promoted from Luoyang to jingzhaoyin, it was the son of heaven who is now in Yuzhou. Naturally, Sima family should respect the emperor of Yuzhou as the orthodox of Han Dynasty. Today, the son issued an imperial edict to ask for a virtuous man, and his father was called to go. It was a great loyalty. ""But..." Sima Fu tilted his head, still a little unconvinced.

Seeing this, Sima Lang quickly pulled Sima Yi, his second younger brother, and winked at him, hoping that he could also persuade him. After all, Sima Yi and Sima Fu are only one year younger than each other. They are usually closest and closer to each other than his elder brother, who is eight or nine years older.

Sima Yi, a pair of eagle eyes, turned around and said, "the child thinks that the so-called loyalty to the emperor is of course a great human relationship. However, the rise and fall of the family is not dependent on a single word of loyalty, which can make the whole family successful. "

As soon as this remark came out, several people present were somewhat surprised.

Sima Fang asked, "in your opinion, what should we do if we want to prosper?"

Sima Yi did not pretend to think of the cableway: "our own strength is the basis for survival and even growth in this troubled world. It's just the last thing to respect who is orthodox and which one to rely on. "

"Hiss..." Sima Fang was greatly surprised and looked at his son. His eyes were full of shock.

"Own strength But our Sima family is neither a vassal nor a vassal. It is not necessary for us to become a vassal and strive for the heart of the world. "

Sima Yi said: "the strength of a family is not only reflected by becoming a vassal. The stronger our own strength is, the more important and preferential treatment we will get even if we turn to any lord. But now my Sima family, no matter its fame and status, is only a second rate among the gentry in the world. The big families such as Yang, Xun, Wang, Lu and Zhong are far better than me. In such a situation, either to turn to Cao Cao or to Luoyang, my father was at most a prefect, and he could not become a close minister to the Lord. In this way, the Sima people are in a state of uncertainty. If the world is peaceful, then I am safe; if the world is chaotic, it is up to the master. Is it the way to survive in troubled times to entrust your family and life to others

"Well said." The second uncle clapped his hands and praised it.

"Brother, you are a second son, born intelligent, extraordinary pattern, future achievements, I'm afraid to be above you."

Sima Fang nodded his head again and again. Although he was a little frightened, he thought it was right in his heart.

"Well There is some truth in that. So, in your opinion, it's impossible to go to Yuzhou? "

Sima Yi shook her head and said, "no, the child also agrees with the father and the second uncle's move. This Hedong can't be left. The emperor of Luoyang despised our scholars, and there were many top families in the imperial court, such as Yang, Xun and Wang. Our family stayed here without any extension. Yuzhou, on the other hand, fought with the imperial court and failed to win many times. It was at the time of employing people. There were few big families under Cao Cao's command. If you take refuge in our country, you will be put into important position. "

"Second brother, why are you..." Sima Fu looked at Sima Yi with some dissatisfaction.

"Well, fu'er can't make any more mischief. It has been decided. After three days, the whole family will go to Yuzhou without delay."

Sima Fu nuzui, though unwilling, had to obey his orders.

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