Chapter 4 Fourth, the clan heavy general
"Zhongda, these days the old man always feels in a trance, and often dozes off during the day..." Jia Xu laughed at himself at Sima Yi who was sitting in front of him, "Hehehe, probably Emperor Wu is missing the old man... I am calling the old man to go underground to serve him..."
"Captain Jia...you must not think like that!" Sima Yi couldn't help showing deep concern, "How could the Great Wei Dynasty be separated from your economics..."
"People are always going to die. This old man has never shy away from this question. Besides, whoever leaves this world is really inseparable? When Emperor Wu passed away that year, didn't everyone feel that the world was about to collapse? As a result, the sun still rose the next day! The Great Wei Dynasty is still thriving in the hands of His Majesty and Mr. Sima! Hehehe... In this chaotic world full of bones and blood, this old man, as a poor scholar from Xiliang I have been through life and death, and I can live to be more than seventy years old, this is enough! Really, really——I am already very content." Jia Xu stroked her long gray beard and smiled leisurely, "Yes, That Yilang Huanfan who is famous for "touching the dragon's scales and daring to advise directly" is very interesting-he asked the old man frankly one day, "Jia Taiwei, you assist Dong Zhuo and Dong Zhuo dies, assist Li Jue and Li Jue Exterminate, help Zhang Xiu and Zhang Xiu surrender... Are these the achievements of you as a master of counselors and a generation of "ghosts"?'"
When Sima Yi heard this, he hurriedly changed the subject: "Oh...Jia Taiwei, this Huan Fan is the most outspoken...Don't take his words to heart! For his sake! With a blunt temper, I heard that His Majesty is planning to send him to Pei County to be the prefect! Not to mention you, even His Majesty, who has an old friendship with him from the same hometown, can't stand him..."
"It's okay... It's okay... To be honest, I have always secretly admired Huan Fanjun's upright and upright spirit. If His Majesty really wants to send him to a state or county to take a post, it would be really courteous." It’s a big loss for the great cause of the upheaval..." Jia Xu smiled slightly at first, and then couldn't help shaking his head slightly after hearing it, "When he questioned the old man like that, the old man was not angry or angry, and answered him with a smile. , the old man's way of serving is to follow the trend, adapt to the times, and choose people. He never takes "everything must be done" and "success must be established" as his only goal. The old man served Dong Zhuo and Niu Fu in the past, and It doesn't mean that the old man has to do his best to help him do evil, and it doesn't mean that the old man just takes pleasure in disturbing the world. It was all forced by Wang Yun Situ's "killing order" against Xiliang people; Hey, when he sincerely trusts the old man, the old man will reciprocate with all his strength, and if he wants to alienate the old man, the old man will also choose to leave wisely; and General Zhang Xiu, his mind is not in the world, so why should the old man force others to make things difficult? As for those mediocre and mediocre people like Duan Yan and others like Ye Gong who love dragons, the old man felt a little humiliated by sitting with them, and finally dismissed them. Only Emperor Taizu Wu can use people beyond his reach and control the extraordinary. He is a gentleman, so the nearly twenty years that this old man has been in the Central Plains under his command has been the happiest and most enjoyable time... However, the old man spoke with affection, but it seems that Mr. Huan Fan listened contemptuously: he probably thought it was like Bigan serving King Zhou loyally and Fan Zeng dying for Xiang Yu is the best ending for a counselor and a wise man..."
Speaking of this, he suddenly blinked at Sima Yi again, and said with a smile: "Mr. Sima, don't think that his views are wrong: in fact, these opinions are just between the old man and Mr. Huan Fan. See wisdom' that's all..."
Sima Yi straightened his face, nodded deeply, and said: "Jia Taiwei, you are becoming more and more extraordinary now—your cultivation has reached the level of 'There is nothing to do, nothing to do, nothing to do, everything to do, do what you want without breaking the rules' The highest and most wonderful realm..."
"'There is nothing to do but nothing to do, nothing to do but everything to do, follow the heart's desire without exceeding the rules', how have I ever reached the highest and most wonderful state?! According to the old man, in this world, in the millennium, there is only Xun Lingjun One person is enough to do this—what does Mr. Sima think?"
Sima Yi buried his head deeply, tears streaming down his chest slowly, "Taiwei Jia is right."
Jia Xu cast his eyes from the window of the study, looking in the direction of Xun Yu's hometown Yingchuan County, and sighed leisurely: "The old man has been pretentious all his life. He can manipulate yin and yang like a pill in the palm of his hand, but he is not as good in the end." Xun Lingjun is virtuous, life and death are immortal! In this chaotic world, I still can't be as consistent and calm as him..."
Sima Yi just lay down on the mat and wept, choked up and speechless.
After a long time, their mood gradually calmed down.Jia Xu wiped away the faint tears on his cheeks, but he was thinking quickly in his heart: In this struggle to defeat Guo's relatives and one party, standing in the dark and spying, he couldn't help but be aware of Sima Yi, the real behind-the-scenes manipulator. Works amazing!Even Zhong Yao, Wang Lang, Dong Zhao, Xin Pi and other senior ministers followed Sima Yi like a shadow, looked forward to him, echoed with one voice, and cooperated internally and externally. Except for Jinghou Xunyu who had such influence and appeal, who could rival it?Sima Yi is really amazing!After nearly twenty years of painstaking efforts, he has unconsciously accepted all the political legacy left by the Yingchuan Xunmen in the Great Wei Dynasty!Moreover, under his behind-the-scenes manipulation, the major families in the court have secretly united into one, forming a huge circle of influence with the Sima family in Hanoi as the core, and even the authority of the royal family can only be respected in front of them. !It can be seen from this that if the old man bets heavily on Sima Yi, it will definitely pay off in the future!
After making up his mind, Jia Xu raised his gaze, looked deeply at Sima Yi and said, "Mr. Sima, to tell you the truth, there are at most two or three people who really take the initiative to help me in my life... Li Jue back then Barely counted as one, Emperor Wu is naturally the most important one..." When he said this, he suddenly lowered his eyes, turned his faint gaze to another place, and said in a very soft voice: "This old man is dying before he dies. , and want to do my best to help another person..."
Sima Yi didn't understand what he said, and asked in surprise: "Then who is the third person who deserves your serious assistance? Why didn't Yi understand..."
Jia Xu was silent for a moment, turned his eyes to look him squarely, and said indifferently: "Sima Jun, during the last Southern Expedition, the imperial court did not appoint you as a general, you must be a little unhappy?"
When Sima Yi heard this, his eyes lit up, but his face was not happy, and he sighed slowly: "Your words, Taiwei Jia, are a bit off! It's just that Zhuge Liang, a famous prime minister in Western Shu, is fighting fiercely and looking at tigers, and Lu Xun, a wise general in Eastern Wu, is looking after Changsha. In case something happens to you, how many people in this Huanghuang Great Wei can really hold on?"
After hearing his sincere words, Jia Xu couldn't help being moved so that tears flickered in her eyes.He said with emotion: "Why is Mr. Sima so pessimistic? According to this old man, as long as you are alive, Mr. Sima, the foundation of the glorious Wei Dynasty will always be solid! Although you have not been able to get the post of general at the moment, it does not matter It doesn't mean that you will never get this position in the future...Sometimes, when the tide forces you, no one can stop you..."
Sima Yi also thought so in his heart, so even though he was a little unhappy, he was not agitated at all.What really belongs to you, others can't stop it from the side, and can't snatch it...
Jia Xu's words are getting more and more in-depth now: "However, Mr. Sima, in my opinion, it is a good strategy for you to 'hide your weapon in your body and move it when the time is right'; It can be said to be another good strategy!"
"This... Yigong asked Taiwei Jia to clarify: In today's situation, how should Yi be 'proactive and proactive'?"
Jia Xu coughed lightly, and suddenly changed the topic: "Mr. Sima, I am afraid you also know that in the eighteenth year of Jian'an in the previous Han Dynasty, before Emperor Wu was promoted to the Duke of Wei, there were three rumors that spread widely in the court and the public. Attack: Firstly, since Emperor Wu has already served as the prime minister, he should not concurrently serve as the shepherd of Jizhou, otherwise he will be ridiculed by Emperor Wu as "the three caves of the cunning rabbit"; secondly, the princes of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty have grown up and can be established as princes or feudal vassals. ;Thirdly, Emperor Wu's achievements are better than Duke Zhou's. In order to preserve his reputation and not let villains slander him, he must no longer hold military power..."
Sima Yi listened quietly, but thought to himself: "How could I not know these past events? Moreover, I also know that these three rumors that had a wide influence at the time were initiated by Xun Lingjun to Cao Cao in order to defend the Han Dynasty. A massive public opinion attack..."
"The offensive of these three rumors was very fierce, and they hit Emperor Wu's key points everywhere: First, the foundation of the Wei family was in Jizhou at that time. If Emperor Wu removed the post of Jizhou pastor, he would abandon his foundation and easily become a traitor plot.
"Secondly, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty has three sons, all of whom have grown up. If one of them is established as the crown prince and the other two are named vassal kings, it will surely make the Han Dynasty have one more east palace and two more vassal screens, which is enough to consolidate the power of the Han Dynasty. Wing and weaken the power of Wei Shi.
"Thirdly, if Emperor Wu loses his military power, he will seek his own death and allow himself to be slaughtered!"
Sima Yi listened, and nodded thoughtfully: "These three rumors are really powerful! Yi also heard some rumors at the time, and thinking about it until now is still very frightening."
"So, in Mr. Sima's opinion, which of these three rumors is the most powerful?"
"On the surface, it seems to be the third one. But in fact, the most powerful one is the second one." Sima Yi frowned slightly, as if he was thinking hard while talking.
"Oh? Why is this?"
"In Yiyi's opinion, I'm afraid those who spread the rumors at that time also understood that it is a fool's dream to want Emperor Wu to give up his military power. It is extremely difficult. But it is possible to lure Emperor Wu to carry out the second rumor."
"How do you know?" Jia Xu smiled lightly, staring at him with piercing eyes.
"Jia Taiwei, at that time Yi was serving as a subordinate of the Prime Minister's Mansion East Cao, and he also knew some of the situation inside and outside the Prime Minister's Mansion at that time. At that time, there was Sun Quan in the east and Ma Chao in the west, each with strong troops, and they were in trouble with Emperor Wu; The emperor was in trouble at home and abroad. If he did not express and appease the emperor of Han at that time, he was afraid that something unexpected would happen! Therefore, at that time, it would have been a helpless thing for Emperor Wu to let Emperor Xian of the Han establish a prince and confer the title of vassal king. One of the choices..."
"That's right! That's right! At that time, I was preparing to accompany Emperor Wu on his expedition to Ma Chao, and I often saw him anxiously thinking, hesitating and indecisive... In the end, he actually 'walked the sword' and 'walked the strange path'. These three rumors disappeared into nothing..."
"What strange trick did Emperor Wu use?" Sima Yi pretended to be surprised.
"You should have guessed it at that time! Emperor Wu sent his three daughters, Cao Xian, Cao Jie, and Cao Hua, into the Han Palace in the shortest possible time, and became the concubine of Emperor Xian! He became the Great Han Kingdom in a flash. Zhang, who is married to the Han Dynasty and is one body, will no longer have to let go of the post of shepherd in Jizhou and the power of taking charge of the battle, thus skillfully avoiding all public opinion attacks on laws and regulations..."
"A wonderful plan! A wonderful plan! It's indescribable!" Sima Yi clapped his hands and praised Jia Xu, thinking to himself: Not only did I already guess it, but I also knew clearly that the "sword goes slanted" "It was you, Jia Xu, who secretly contributed to Cao Cao back then...
Jia Xu reached out and touched his beard, and only then did he return to the topic: "As for your current good strategy of 'being proactive and planning for a rainy day', I have some suggestions. There is a saying in the art of war, 'A good fighter saves money. The enemy, those who are not good at fighting will benefit the enemy. Those who save the enemy will prosper, and those who benefit the enemy will perish." Now His Majesty has handed over the military power to the three collateral clans, including Cao Zhen, Xia Houshang, and Cao Xiu-they are all Sima Jun. Don't pass the three major obstacles! Mr. Sima, if you can't overwhelm them for the time being, why not follow what Emperor Wu did on the eve of the eighteenth year of Jian'an in the former Han Dynasty, subdue your humble will, give up strength for softness, give up battle for peace, and try your best to be with them They draw closer and turn enemies into friends, so as to obtain their help ingeniously, this is the best strategy!"
Regarding this issue, Sima Yi himself had secretly plotted many times before.But it was the first time today that he heard Jia Xu, an outsider, pointing out such a profound point to him, which moved Sima Yi's heart very much - such a private and intimate strategy, if Jia Xu hadn't been able to get along with him and understand him every now and then It is unimaginable to be nuanced and share sorrows and joys!He only felt a heat in his chest, and his eyes were wet on the spot - the achievements he has made through unremitting efforts in the ups and downs of the officialdom for more than ten years, finally won the conscious and active support of a generation like Jia Xu today. Help, how comfortable and excited I really am at this moment!But I can't seem too complacent at this time - this will make others underestimate the amount of my city!He secretly gritted his teeth to resist all these mood swings, his face was still as calm as autumn water, and he said in a low voice: "Yi hereby thank Jia Taiwei for his dedication and dedication to help! But Yi still has a little doubt: Yi How should we act in order to truly draw closer to Cao Zhen and the others and turn enemies into friends?"
Jia Xu stared at him intently, and said slowly: "Sima Jun, this old man has been thinking about this matter for you for a long time. By the way, didn't your eldest son, Sima Shi, just turn sixteen this year? It's time to get married... According to this old man, if your Sima family can marry their Cao family or Xiahou's family, the two of you will naturally turn enemies into friends and become close!"
Sima Yi listened, bowed his head slightly, and groaned.After half a cup of tea, he suddenly raised his bright eyes and looked directly at Jia Xu: "If you want to get help by marrying Cao Zhen and Xia Houshang, why don't Yi take it one step at a time and go straight to the royal family?" Marriage? Yi heard that His Majesty's direct-born Princess Dongxiang has reached the age of Ji..."
"Princess Dongxiang? Uh... Your Majesty really dotes on his eldest daughter... However, now that Empress Zhen is dead, and Empress Guo is in the middle, will His Majesty's love for Princess Dongxiang last forever?" Bad, it seems that it is still in the unknown... Also, His Majesty has always been suspicious. If you propose to marry Princess Dongxiang as your wife, Mr. Sima, he will definitely suspect that you have other schemes, which is a bit unbecoming... "
After hearing Jia Xu's words, Sima Yi secretly and completely relieved: what he said just now about marrying Princess Dongxiang as his wife was actually thrown out to test whether Jia Xu would really help him—because, if Jia Xu If he really had ulterior motives, he would definitely advise Sima Yi to adopt this "bad idea" of "a bright appearance but a hidden danger".However, he did not intend to do this at all!Now it seems that Jia Xu is indeed offering advice and suggestions completely from the standpoint, perspective and long-term interests of the Sima family!He is truly trustworthy!Thinking of this, he also said to Jia Xu openly and honestly: "That's right. Taiwei Jia did everything he could think of for our Sima family. It seems that Yi can only do it under Cao Zhen, Xia Houshang, and others. Cao Xiu and the others have made a choice among the three!"
At this time, Jia Xu looked relaxed, and asked leisurely: "Then, among the three great Wei clans, which one do you think is the most stable marriage with Mr. Sima?"
"This... Yi just said it straight in front of Taiwei Jia! According to Yi, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, etc. are all warriors with shallow family backgrounds, and Yi is unwilling to marry their two families. Adhering to Confucianism, good writing, and mastering etiquette, his son Xia Houxuan also worshiped Wang Lang Sikong as his teacher, and his daughter Xiahou Hui was also known as a virtuous and virtuous person, which can be described as a sweet family. In addition, Li Yi and Xia Houshang had a good friendship on weekdays. The Emperor’s Zi Palace was escorted by the two of us and sent back to Yecheng for burial! Therefore, Yi intends to make Qin and Jin friends with his family.”
When Jia Xu heard this, his thoughts changed, but he couldn't help secretly admiring Sima Yi's choice: the so-called "respecting Confucianism, good literature, good family background, and good friendship" are just Sima Yi's false excuses!The key reason why Sima Yi really likes Xiahoushang's family is: Xiahoushang's wife, Cao Ru, Princess of Dexiang, is Cao Zhen's biological sister!If the Sima family and Xiahoushang's family became good friends in Qin and Jin Dynasties, it would actually be "killing two birds with one stone", and at the same time they would have a close relationship with Xiahoushang and Cao Zhen!In this way, two of Cao Pi's three major clan generals had an extraordinary relationship with Sima Yi, so wouldn't his behind-the-scenes assistance in stealing military power in the future be greatly increased?After seeing this point, Jia Xu couldn't help but admire Sima Yi's scheming, decisive and exhaustive strategies!
"How about this! Since Mr. Sima and General Xiahoushang intend to become good friends of Qin and Jin, then the old man has the cheek to volunteer to go out in person, and pick an auspicious day to go to Xiahou's mansion to help the Sima family to make a matchmaking match. How about it?" Jia Xu looked at with a smile Watching Sima Yi speak.
"Taiwei Jia's kindness of helping you, I really can't remember it! I really don't know how to repay you!"
"This old man is just like you, Mr. Sima. How can you be someone who will repay your kindness? Everything this old man has done today is to mediate painstakingly for the long-term peace and stability of our Great Wei Sheji... This old man firmly believes that only you, Mr. Sima, Only then can we truly inherit the legacy of Emperor Wu and finalize the great cause of 'sweeping Wu Shu and unifying Liuhe'!"
Sima Yi humbly resigned to Jia Xu verbally, but at the same time cast his bright eyes far out of the window, and a strange feeling suddenly appeared in his heart: I, Sima Zhongda, was as useful as a soldier and as cunning as a ghost He is a genius, and everyone in the government and the public knows it, but today he has to rely on "nepotism" to seek military power. I really don't know whether it should be sad or ridiculous!
In May of the fourth year of Huangchu, Sima Yi's eldest son, Sima Shi, married Xiahoushang's eldest daughter, Xiahou Hui, under the strong "matching" of Taiwei Jiaxu. A very close relative relationship.Through this "channel" woven by the in-law relationship, Sima Yi continuously obtained all kinds of support and help from the Wei clan's relatives, both overtly and secretly.
More than half a month later, Jia Xu, a generation of strategists and "brain tanks" in troubled times, died suddenly of illness at Di Mansion in Luoyang at the age of seventy-seven.Sima Yi, who was a servant of Shangshu, led the ministers and bureaucrats to lead the performance, and Cao Pi personally approved the submission, posthumously posthumously posthumously titled "Marquis Su" to Jia Xu, and secretly named his son Jia Mu the official minister.His descendants later became famous in the Jin Dynasty: his grandson Jia Mo served as a regular servant of Sanqi and a general of the army during the reign of Emperor Hui of Jin, and served three thousand households in the city. He also served as the servant of Huangmen in the time of Emperor Hui of Jin Dynasty, and he was ranked among the princes; Jia Yin's younger brother Jia Kan successively served as the governor of Liangzhou and the governor of Qinzhou, and was a senior official; Jia Yin served as the hussar of Emperor Jin Min from his brother Jia Di The general was named Duke of Jiuquan County.All these rich rewards actually have a great relationship with Jia Xu's concentrating on secretly helping Sima Yi to obtain military power and finally succeeding.Moreover, because of Jia Xu, Sima Yi also took a look at his younger brother Jia Kuigao, and in the course of his later political ascension, he has been deliberately wooing Jia Kui to become his right-hand man.
As Sima Yi's close relationship with Cao Zhen, Xia Houshang, Cao Xiu and other generals of the Wei family's clan has deepened day by day, he is now implementing the national policy of "garrisoning soldiers and raising soldiers" more and more like a fish in water-soon, he will write one carefully, The "Decree to Urge the Reclamation and the Military Tunnel" promulgated by Cao Pi Yongxi was released:
The foundation of rejuvenating the country lies in strong soldiers and sufficient food.Since the chaos and the rise of the army, there have been years of famine, the fields have been desolate, the soldiers have no place to live, and the people have no food reserves--I am so sorry!If all the military rations are spent on the people, what can the people do?Therefore Xuer and other officers and men garrisoned the fields by themselves, plowing and fighting.At present, the army camps in Yangzhou, Xuzhou, Yongzhou, Liangzhou and other places have been ordered to reclaim the land extensively. The soldiers and soldiers have enough food, and the country depends on it.
This edict was quickly implemented in Jingzhou, Yangzhou, Xuzhou, Yongzhou, Liangzhou and other places.Sima Yi smiled gratifiedly: Under his painstaking efforts, the "military settlement" development project that benefits the country and the people and has enough food and soldiers has finally flourished in all states and counties!
The blood-red sunset covered the blue sky, pressing down heavily and densely, as if everything in the world was going to be squeezed into this endless blood.
On the courtyard dam in the backyard of Sima Mansion, Xia Houshang in military uniform was walking slowly side by side with Sima Yi in casual clothes.
"Boren (Xia Houshang's word is "Boren"), you and Zidan (Cao Zhen's word is "Zidan") have not been in Beijing for a few days to report on your duties... and now you are leaving again Now, this really makes Yi very reluctant!" Sima Yi sighed leisurely while walking slowly with his hands behind his back.
"Hey! It's not like you don't know, but His Majesty is determined to go to the east again - this time he personally led Wen Lie (Cao Xiu's word is "Wen Lie") to command 280,000 troops from Lujiang River. Launch a thunderous strike against the puppet Wu... Shang also received a secret decree to rush back to Jiangling City to respond to His Majesty and Wen Lie from the west, and strive to contain as many elite troops as Sun Quan and Lu Xun in the Jingzhou area... You say, Shang is now With a heavy responsibility on your shoulders, do you still dare to stay in Luoyang City for a while?"
Sima Yi smiled deeply and didn't say much.He naturally understood Cao Pi's intentions of continuously launching the Eastern Expedition and the Southern Expedition in the past few years: Cao Pi did this because he tried his best to take down the two kingdoms of Wu and Shu as soon as possible before his death, so as to make a contribution to the great Wei Dynasty. Lay down a solid foundation forever!Moreover, judging from the secret thoughts in the deepest part of his heart, it cannot be ruled out that he is actually trying to block Sima Yi's way of seizing military power by relying on the brilliant achievements he may obtain in his own military conquest!It's just, do you, Cao Pi and Cao Xiu, have the ability to calm down Wu Shu and rule the world?I am afraid that the current Eastern Expedition is the same as the previous Eastern Expeditions and Southern Expeditions. Its ending will still be invincible, waste the people and waste money, and damage the national prestige!
While thinking about it secretly, he nodded subtly: "Boren! Yi always likes to think out of the box, and it may be that Yi is a little too worried-the current court is all focused on Soochow. Sun Quan took it for granted, but turned a blind eye to the prying eyes of the Western Shu puppet Han at the elbow and armpit. I am afraid that in the future there will be hidden dangers of being overwhelmed and overwhelmed..."
"Zhongda, it's a little too much for you to say that: the puppet Han Dynasty in Western Shu was originally a small country and few people, and then suffered a disaster from heaven - Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and other heroic generals were all destroyed. Are they still the opponents of my majestic Wei Dynasty? They dare to show their heads and seek their own death? My Great Wei Dynasty didn’t care to deal with them, so it’s a good thing for them..."
Sima Yi couldn't help smiling wryly when he heard his arrogant words.He was about to open his mouth to continue talking, but Xia Houshang pointed at the full moon-shaped door opening in front of him, and said with a smile: "What a natural emerald green screen - I don't know how many beautiful springs in your Sima Mansion are locked behind it what?"
Sima Yi heard that he was "talking about him around Wang Gu", so he stopped "following up" on those sensitive topics. He raised his eyes and looked ahead, only to see that a tall bamboo frame in the full moon-shaped doorway was covered with The bright green ivy covered it layer by layer, forming a wonderful tall screen.He also smiled and replied: "This screen was carefully constructed by Chunhua. Yi also thinks that she did it beautifully: first of all, it cleverly conceals the scenery of the whole garden, so that outsiders will not see it at a glance. There is no room for aftertaste; secondly, the screen itself is also an exquisite landscape, which is not only in line with nature but also full of aura, which can be said to be a great coincidence!"
"My mother-in-law is really ingenious and ingenious!" Xia Houshang sighed, "Shang also heard that Hui'er went back to the mansion and talked about the charming scenery in the back garden of your Sima Mansion, Zhongda, please lead Shang in to enjoy it! "While talking in his mouth, he has already stepped forward.
The two of them turned around the emerald green screen, and their eyes suddenly became clear, and it really was a different world!Sima Yi walked in front, leading Xia Houshang slowly from the east corridor, and explained to him like a tour guide: a row of willow trees was planted in the northwest corner, and there was a green bamboo pavilion next to it. Every spring, there is a beautiful spring scene of willows and willows; at the end of the promenade is a tall building with carved beams and painted buildings, which rises into the sky-named "Yitianlou". Then the victories of a garden are all embraced; in the center of the garden is a flood of green water, and in the middle of the small lake is an exquisite crescent-shaped pavilion, which is where Sima Yi likes to linger most - summer can be enjoyed on the pavilion. On it, while playing the qin and waving a brush, you can admire the maidservants in the lake gathering boats to pick lotus; there is a "huixin bridge" on the lake, from the water center pavilion in the lake like a rainbow to the Fengming Pavilion in the north, under the bridge, you can see a group of fish leisurely at the bottom of the water Swimming around and having fun, the people on the bridge will be happy to see the scene and enjoy the fish together; at the end of the west corridor is the Crane View, where you can sit and watch the wind reverberate and the auspicious snow flutter in winter. , surrounded by the furnace of Boshan, warming the new fermented wine in silver cups, sipping while listening to the snow, and whistling in the wind, how chic and elegant; in the middle of the north is the magnificent Fengming Pavilion, surrounded by thousands of green bamboo poles, it is really windward Shake it, it looks like a thick phoenix tail, and there is a thin dragon chant, its tranquility is beyond words!When Xia Houshang saw it, he couldn't help but be full of praise: "It's unexpected that a family of such a famous official and noble as Zhongda can create such a fairyland on earth-without fireworks, without flashy rhyme, it is really real. It is refreshing, really rare, rare!"
Sima Yi smiled proudly: "Why? In Boren's eyes, one who lives in a high temple and a family home cannot have the pleasure of traveling far and wide, with supernatural powers? The joy of entering the world and the joy of being out of the world Yi is confident enough to have both!" When he said this, his tone suddenly brought out a bit of emotion: "Ah... If the Emperor Wu hadn't sent envoys to summon Yi to be an official over and over again, Yi might have been in trouble in this life. Live in this garden and grow old among mountains, rivers, forests and springs!"
"Zhongda is really a generation of masters who 'remain hidden in the court'! My Xuan'er has been quite obsessed with Lao Zhuang's Qingxu talk recently. If he knew that you, an elder, would like to talk about it, maybe before the meeting I have come to ask you for advice!"
"Oh... okay! When you go back, tell nephew Xuan that he treats me as his own home, and come to play at any time, don't be formal. He will meet a bosom friend here: my Zhao'er is also I like to study Lao Zhuang's knowledge of self-cultivation and self-cultivation, so I might be able to talk with my nephew Xuan..."
While they were talking, they entered the lakeside pavilion and sat down.
"By the way, Yi has something to talk to you, Boren: Ziyuan (Sima Shi's character is "Ziyuan") has been fond of military training since he was a child, and he aspired to be a famous general like Wei Qing and Huo Qubing. He has been I really want to go to the military to broaden my horizons and gain some experience... Yi, I have been unable to persuade him, and because he is dedicated to serving the country, it is not easy to dampen his ambition, so I have to agree. But Yi has never thought about where to send him to the army for training..."
"Oh? Master, do you want to come to the army to exercise? Good! Good! Good! A good man should aim at the world, establish himself with his talents, and be famous for his merits! How about this, he doesn't have to think about where to train, he just stays with Shang. Let me be a middle-aged man by my side first..."
"Boren, Yi is here to thank you for taking care of me..." Sima Yi looked straight at Xia Houshang, with a slight smile on his face, but there was a trace of deep firmness in his tone, "But, since Master is really Going to train in the army, in Yiyi's opinion, you can't rely on the name of my Sima family to suppress... Otherwise, Boren and your subordinates will hear that he is your son-in-law of Xiahou Boren and our Sima Zhongda Isn’t it true that every one of his sons keeps him at a distance and avoids him? Then what skills does he have to develop down there? Yi wants to let him change his name and name, and call him ‘Ma Si’. Since Boren, you Starting from the ten commander, the lowest rank in the barracks..."
"Okay! Okay! Zhongda, I will do whatever you order! I also hope that Shier will be very successful and become a pillar of our Great Wei soon!" Xia Houshang nodded repeatedly, stroking his beard and smiling .
After the field became quiet for a while, Xia Houshang took a sip of tea, as if thinking of something again, frowned slightly, leaned over and whispered to Sima Yi: "Zhongda, Shang heard that during your Majesty's Eastern Expedition, you asked him Nominated a soldier Cao to join the army, that is, Jiang Ji, who is said to be from Jiujiang County, Xuzhou? This matter seems to be talked about outside..."
"Said? What did they say?" Sima Yi raised his thick eyebrows, and said in surprise, "That's right, Jiang Ji, who went to the east to join the army, was indeed strongly recommended by Yi to His Majesty. Yi also wrote an adverbial in his own hand, commenting on him as 'talented as well as civil and military. , Generosity of ambition, loyalty and hard work, worthy of a heavy responsibility' - Your Majesty leading him to the East will definitely be beneficial. In this matter, Yi is magnanimous and selfless for the country."
"Zhongda, you have the ability to know people, observe them well, and learn from others. Naturally, Shang is convinced and has nothing to say. However, Shang heard that Zidan had some objections to Jiang Ji: Zidan accompanied Emperor Wu to participate in the Red Cliff In the battle of the war, I saw Jiang Ji's cousin Jiang Gan boasting, and in the end he offered a series of boats to miss the military and state affairs - Zidan was very worried that Jiang Ji would be as flashy and useless as his cousin Jiang Gan. !"
"Boren, you have to trust Yi! When did I miss someone? Jiang Ji is completely different from his cousin Jiang Gan. He is full of strategies, has a deep understanding of military tactics, and has no air of exaggeration. Your Majesty will take him to the east. Go, you will surely benefit from secret help in a hurry!"
"Zhongda, of course Shang fully believes in you, otherwise Shang would not have mentioned this to you here today." Xiahou Shang slowly turned the teacup in his palm, squinted at Sima Yi, and said with a slight smile, "Nowadays in the ruling and opposition parties, who doesn't know that you, Sima Zhongda, are the most adept at appointing talents, accepting talents, being impartial, just like Jinghou Xunyu back then?! It's just that in the future, you will recommend Jiang Ji, who has a controversial name. Sir, you don’t have to deal with them all on your own. After all, everyone has their own destiny, and they are rich, and if one of them makes some mistakes, it will be your negligence... This will leave an excuse for others Yes! If you have people who are not convenient for you to recommend publicly in the future, you can tell Shang Zhi secretly, and Shang will come forward to help you manage..."
When Sima Yi heard this, his eyes darkened, and he raised his head to stare deeply at Xia Houshang: "Boren! Yi really can't repay the sincerity you have treated Yi!"
"Look at what you said - your Sima family's affairs are my Xiahou's family's affairs! Our two families are as close as one, if you are so polite, you will be too alienated!"
Sima Yi stared at him quietly for a moment, with a certain expression on his face, raised his right palm and slapped him hard: "Come on!"
I saw Sima Yin walking slowly up the terrace with a few strong domestic servants carrying a two-foot-square red lacquered wooden cabinet.
Xia Houshang slightly turned his head to look at Sima Yi, his eyes full of surprise.
"At the time when Bo Rennan went to make meritorious service, Yi thought about it, but I can only give this thing as a gift, maybe it will be of little use, and I hope Bo Ren will accept it with a smile." Sima Yi stood up and went forward to open the bag himself. Red lacquered wood cabinet.
Xia Houshang smiled faintly and glanced at it, but was stunned for a moment—there was actually a pair of armor made of strange materials in the cabinet.At a cursory glance, that pair of armor seems to be extremely old, with traces of sharp blades appearing in the deep purple.But if you take a closer look, you will see that the armor has a thick and dignified brilliance in the dark purple smelted from cooked copper, as if it is indestructible.
"This... Could this be the legendary 'Consonance Armor'?" Xia Houshang shouted out excitedly after seeing it.
"That's right. This is exactly the 'Armor of Consonance' worn by Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu. It is as tough as the 'Golden Nephrite Armor' worn by His Majesty!" Sima Yi held it up with both hands. Looking directly at Xia Houshang in that pair of armor, he said politely, "Boren is going to raise his troops to contain the bandits of the Eastern Wu Dynasty. He will definitely take arrows and stones and charge forward. I am afraid that there will be fears of 'soldiers are fierce and dangerous'-if you Wearing this 'Spirited Rhinoceros Armor' for personal protection, Yi feels at ease."
Xia Houshang was an upright person, and when he heard what Sima Yi said, he stopped being modest, and immediately responded: "Zhongda is right! This is the 'precious armor' worn by the Overlord of Western Chu! Putting it on and charging into battle, Shang may really be able to acquire a bit of the supernatural power of the Overlord of Western Chu! In this way, Shang can win more battles for the court!"
Sima Yi smiled and said: "Yes! Yes! The saddle is matched with a horse, and the rhinoceros armor is given to a hero—Boren, you will definitely win the battle of Jingzhou!" When he said this, he frowned again, “不过，关中子丹那边，懿还是有些放心不下啊！”
“仲达，你担心关中那边什么？不过只是有些西凉羌贼不时跑来在边境上抢抢粮、偷偷马罢了！子丹大军一出，他们必成齑粉矣！”
“区区西凉关贼作乱，岂在懿之眼内？而是那伪蜀诸葛亮万一趁着陛下东征吴贼而西翼空虚之际，率师杀出汉中，由祁山、陈仓、斜谷口三处偷袭而来，则关中危矣！”
“又是西蜀伪汉诸葛亮！仲达你怎么对他这般忌惮啊！他有那么厉害吗？”
“伯仁，这样吧，懿只给你举一个事例来证明他的韬略之才——蜀中南蛮酋长孟获，盘踞于深山丛林之天险，手握三万凶悍藤甲兵，背后又暗通东吴之势力，岂是小敌？结果他在一年之内竟被诸葛亮巧施妙计七纵七擒而败得心服口服！这等用兵奇才，谁能及之？伯仁你须得及时转告子丹，让他对这个诸葛亮切切不可等闲视之！”
夏侯尚听司马懿这么一说，倒是渐渐有几分相信了。他沉吟片刻，不无诧异地问道：“既然仲达你如此洞明伪蜀军情，自己为何却不向子丹当面相告？”
“伯仁哪！你应当明白，懿乃治国宰辅，而子丹乃宗室重将，于礼于法本不当妄交私语。况且子丹为人一向高傲自负，懿若向他当面告知伪蜀诸葛亮之情形，说不定他倒暗暗以为懿要插手他的关西军机要务，反而可能会心生歧念。懿思前想后，唯有告诉给伯仁你，请你辗转告知子丹——在他面前，你可切莫提起这些乃是懿之所言也！只说就是你胸中揣想出来的就行了！”
“唉！仲达，你也是太小心谨慎了！好！好！关于你对伪蜀诸葛亮的这些看法，尚一定会巧妙转告给子丹的——你还有什么话需要尚转告给他的吗？就一股脑儿都讲出来吧！”
“难得伯仁如此古道热肠！懿就代大魏社稷谢过你了——你且再去转告懿的三条建议：一是谨防诸葛亮与西凉羌贼暗通声气，联手作乱！子丹一定要抓紧时间调兵遣将，速速荡清陇西全境，就如诸葛亮扫平南蛮孟获一般，为自己的御蜀大业拔掉一切隐患！
“二是陈仓要塞最与蜀寇边境接近，倘若诸葛亮起兵来犯，它必会首当其冲。懿暗中观察雍州屯骑校尉郝昭，其为人行事谨厚笃实、处变不乱，须当将他派去驻守陈仓，必能力拒蜀寇于国门之外，为我大魏驰援赢得宝贵时间。
“三是雍州刺史郭淮、凉州刺史孟建都曾与懿同在武皇帝时兵曹署里共事过，懿对他俩颇为了解。此二人均有良将之材，万望子丹能够倚为臂膀，委以重任！如此则社稷幸甚！关中安矣！”
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