Chapter 78 5. The real art of keeping a low profile

After Sima Yi finished speaking, he lowered his head and slowly flipped through a handwritten military secret book. It was a truly unique book. Zhang Chunhua glanced at the title page of the military book, and said in amazement: "My husband, you have read this book countless times-why can't you read it enough? I have memorized it by heart..." Sima Yi returned her a deep smile, carefully covered the silk book, stood up from the couch, paced slowly in the bedroom with his hands behind his back, and said in a slow voice: "There are many classics, many people even I have read it repeatedly, even memorized it, but I may not be able to taste the true meaning of it. Look at this passage here: "The changes of the heaven and the earth lie in the height and depth; the way of the sage lies in concealment and hiding .' This is the word 'Taohui'. Which military book has not mentioned these two words? Which general or minister has not heard of them? But how many people don't open their eyes in a daze Falling into the trap of others' "Tao Hui"? What does "Tao" mean? It means bow sheath and scabbard. Many people understand this. You must keep your sharpness, like a sword blade and an arrowhead Putting the ground in a cover and hiding it in a sheath seems to be called "tide-hiding", and everyone seems to understand it.

"However, from my husband's point of view, they still don't really understand the true meaning of 'Tao'. Many people think that the meaning of 'Taohui' is just a little more introverted and humble, like putting the blade of a sword into its sheath temporarily. In the middle, the sharp arrow is temporarily put into the bow sheath, that’s all! However, all this can still be seen by others. In the tao, sheath, and sheath, after all, there is still the sword body, the arrowhead, and the bow. The edge is there. They will still come out of their sheaths whenever they have a chance, and hurt people in a moment. Therefore, people will still guard against them—how does this reflect the true meaning of "Taohui"? The key point of "Taohui" is The word "obscure" in the back. It should completely conceal the sharpness of the sword and arrowhead, and even wrap the bow sheath and sword case tightly with a velvet towel, so that it can be hidden from everyone's eyes and ears, and people can see it. If you don't see the 'sword' and 'arrowhead' in it, and you can't see the 'tao' and 'sheath' outside it, it makes people know nothing, guard against it, restrain it, have no flaws, and have nothing to lose. This is the essence of 'Taohui'!"

Sima Yi's speech got excited for a while, and he couldn't help extending it: "So, the wisdom that people can see through is not the real wisdom; the wisdom that people can't see through is the real wisdom! The wisdom that people can tell Shrewdness is not real shrewdness; the indescribable shrewdness is the real shrewdness! When eradicating opponents, we should have such resourcefulness and such shrewdness that the eliminated people will be unconsciously deceived In the middle, and others can't see any suspicious things..." "My concubine understands." Zhang Chunhua's eyes flashed, and he nodded as if realizing something, "It turns out that Cao Zhang and Ding Yi brothers were both killed by your husband, who instigated His Majesty..."

"You guessed right about this matter, and you guessed wrong." Sima Yi opened his eyes and stared at Zhang Chunhua's face for a moment, "The deaths of brothers Cao Zhang and Ding Yi are not entirely for the sake of their husbands. It was all made possible. In the final analysis, His Majesty was too suspicious and felt like a thorn in the back of the existence of the three of them, so he had to get rid of it quickly." "Yes! Your Majesty is far worse than the former emperor in this respect. Back then, Taiwei Jia Xu used tricks to help Zhang Xiu kill Cao Ang, the elder brother of His Majesty and the eldest son of the Cao family. What kind of hatred was that? But the former queen came He actually ignored Captain Jia and served him as a confidant counselor. Your majesty's measurement is far worse than that of the previous emperor..."

"Oh? Beloved wife—you are wrong to say that. Your Majesty promoted Jia Xu to the position of Taiwei as soon as he was enthroned and proclaimed emperor. Why hasn't he measured it yet?" Sima Yi's eyes flashed, Greeting Zhang Chunhua with a hey smile. "Hehehe... Husband, do you think that the concubine can't tell it? ——Jia Xu's position as Taiwei is for His Majesty to show his subjects all over the world. If he really trusts Jia Taiwei with all his heart, why should he openly express his obsession with the piece of "Purple Dragon Jue" that he had given to Jia Taiwei as a gift back then? Alas... Your Majesty, this is a ridiculous act of breaking your trust. ..."

Sima Yi let out a cold snort from his nostrils: "Has he done less to break his promise?" Zhang Chunhua raised a pair of bright eyes and glanced at Sima Yi: "When your Majesty relied on your husband to establish an heir for him in the East Palace, you used to say many times that you will become close friends with the Sima family from generation to generation, divide the world equally, and rule the world together." , Those words are intoxicating. Who would have thought that after he ascended the throne, he would not even give you the position of Shang Shuling—instead, Chen Qun, a cunning old man, would get away with it. When I think of this, my heart is full of panic... "

Sima Yi waved his hand, and said calmly: "That's all! Why are you still talking about these past events? It's nothing more than His Majesty's 'broken trust with his subordinates', but his mind has become a little volatile recently, and his suspicion It's getting heavier and heavier! Now, he's always on guard against outsiders—even against Wei Fu and Chen Qun, he's always guarding against outsiders." "This...shouldn't be possible? Back then when he was supported as Duke Wei's heir, my husband and Mr. Chen Qun were the most trusted aides who gave him the most support. Especially during the Han and Wei Dynasties, if you didn't have your husband in Han The court and the Wei palace mediate left and right, actively coordinate, His Majesty the Emperor Xian... Uh, how could that 'Shanyang Gong' easily hand over the national treasure seal? How can His Majesty be enthroned smoothly now?"

"Chunhua! Didn't you just know this His Majesty's temper today? His jealousy and suspicion are very serious. The more capable a hero is, the more worried he is--you see: the original husband is The post of Shangshu Pushe is in charge of the country's military and government affairs and financial planning. According to common sense, he should let his third younger brother Shu Da take up the post of Duzhi Shangshu, so that we brothers can also cooperate to make things more smooth, but Your Majesty However, he sent Chen Qun's confidant Chen Jiao to serve as Minister of Duzhi under his husband's command; and Chen Qun was originally the post of Minister of the Book, and he was in charge of etiquette and official management. According to common sense, Chen Jiao, whom Chen Qun trusted, should be the official secretary. The post of Minister, but His Majesty transferred Shu Da to serve as Minister of the Ministry of Officials under Chen Qun... In this way, in His Majesty's wishful thinking: Chen Qun should not let go of Shu Da's selfishness in front of Shu Da. It’s not easy to confidence in front of you. But now His Majesty can balance and control in the center, trying to manipulate the two forces inward and left as he pleases..."

Zhang Chunhua took a look at the injustice on Sima Yi's face, and said angrily, "From the perspective of my concubine, you don't have to be upset when His Majesty treats you like this today—you're 'making yourself cocooned' for all of this!" Sima Yi showed a look of surprise on his face: "Why did my beloved wife say such a thing?" "Your Majesty has become so cunning and treacherous now. It's all because your husband has learned from you in the process of assisting him to raise an heir in the East Palace... Do you think you are 'cocooning yourself'?"

Sima Yi smiled coldly: "Hey hey hey... It would be fine if he really learned the right things with his heart, but unfortunately, his aptitude is blunt, and what he has learned is all trivial skills, how can he be a husband?" Zhang Chunhua also had a lot of tenacity, and continued to say without hesitation: "My husband, now he is the king, and you are the minister; he is the respect, and you are the humble...You are fighting against the king with your humbleness, and it is really like Sailing against the current—it’s hard!” "Hmph! Now, my husband is about to reach the last key point of the general implementation of 'emerge suddenly, turn the world around': as long as you have the military power in your hands, your husband will be like an eagle out of the cage, and Pian Ran will never be copied!"

"Military power? Husband, if you want to seize military power, how easy is it? Zhang Liao, Zang Ba, Cao Ren and other generals are still alive, and they are all in the limelight. When will it be your turn, Husband!" "It doesn't matter." Sima Yi's smile was still unfathomable, "Don't worry, someone will help our Sima family to wipe out these tiger generals in a short time. And, it won't be long before someone will force Cao Pi to obediently control the army. handed over to my husband..." Hearing what her husband said so firmly, Zhang Chunhua couldn't help but look at him suspiciously, and kept silent. Although Sima Yi said so, his heart was secretly a little anxious: Although he is currently in the position of minister and servant, he has already grasped the power of prime minister who manages affairs and manages all affairs, but the power to dominate the battlefield After all, the right to command the soldiers has not yet been obtained!Although Zhang Liao, Zang Ba, Cao Ren and others are far inferior to their own military talents, although they have insufficient foreign expansion, they can barely do it by planning borders and self-protection.It seems that only when Wei's country is full of aggression and it is difficult to protect himself can he take the opportunity to stand out in the military world!Now that the war between Xishu and Jiangdong is imminent, it should be a good time for him to seize military power.Thinking of this, he slowly frowned, and asked Zhang Chunhua: "Yesterday, the imperial palace summoned the wives of ministers and ministers to attend the banquet. Did you see Empress Zhen and Concubine Fang Gui? What do they have?" Has the word come out?" "Empress Zhen didn't say much. She just said something faintly, as if to say that the current Guo Guifei is very favored by the emperor." Sima Yi sighed deeply: "Where is there no dispute over the pepper room in the palace?"when not?Zhen Mi and Fang Ying couldn't get rid of all this.And report it according to the "eyeliner" he set up in the harem - this Guo Guibi is very scheming and cunning, he is a powerful character.well!Zhen Mi and Fang Ying may not be able to beat her.As soon as he thought of this, Sima Yi tightened his mind about the future of the two of them in the harem. "Does Concubine Fang Gui have anything to say?" Sima Yi pretended not to care, and stared at Zhang Chunhua. Zhang Chunhua has always been very clear about the past grievances between the noble concubine Fang Ying and Sima Yi.Therefore, whenever she hears the word "Concubine Fang Gui", her heart beats involuntarily, and then she feels an inexplicable discomfort.Now, Sima Yi asked her about Fang Ying's situation again, and her heart couldn't help but another faint stabbing pain.She twisted the corners of her skirt tightly with her fingers, glanced at Sima Yi with a complicated expression, her lips trembled a few times, and finally said slowly: "This...Fang Guifei is holding the concubine's body. She said, look at what His Majesty means, he is determined to take advantage of the war between Wu and Shu, and send troops to the south. Now, he is just undecided about the selection of generals for the southern expedition. At that time, Fang Seeing his hesitation, your concubine gave him advice: "I have heard for a long time that Sima Pushe is an all-round talent in civil and military affairs. Back then, in the battle for the establishment of an heir in the Eastern Palace, he also settled the chaos of Wei Tiao with one stroke. His tactics were clean and neat." , Why don't His Majesty use him as handsome?" "Your Majesty replied like this: 'You don't know, the late emperor has always warned me not to give Sima Yi military power, because he is worried that he will be difficult to control, how dare I make him commander?' "Fang Gui concubine said again: "There is an old saying: how can you use people if you don't have a big measure? How can you make meritorious service if a wise man doesn't use it? Your Majesty's name is "Pi", which means "magnificent". May Your Majesty be as lenient as Zhou Yafu, who relied heavily on closing the camp and refused to drive him, and become a "true" majestic king.' But... But later, His Majesty still seemed to be 'concerned about him' , undecided..." After hearing this, Sima Yi sat there in a daze, immersed in an indescribable complex emotion, unable to recover.He has always been deeply grateful to his junior sister Fang Ying for her great help in the harem of the Wei family, and he has always been ashamed of himself.The more Fang Ying spared no effort to help him, the more he felt that he couldn't face it... From now on, how should he repay her?He secretly suppressed his wandering thoughts, and slowly a sense of confusion resurfaced in his heart: It turned out that Emperor Wu Cao Cao had indeed left Cao Pi with a top-secret edict "Don't let Sima Yi lead the army to hold the festival"... No wonder Cao Pi has always treated himself with faux pas. Fortify in secret!It seems that I have to spend more time on the journey of seizing military power... He was silent for a while, and then asked quietly: "Does she have anything else to say?" Zhang Chunhua saw Sima Yi's strange expression all in his eyes, and the trembling in her heart became more and more intense, but the expression on her face was trying not to show the slightest disturbance: "When she was parting, she once asked the concubine Personally said: When the husband thinks it is an appropriate time, she wants to go out of the palace and discuss some matters with him in person..." But Sima Yi didn't answer her words, changed his tone, and said indifferently: "Chunhua, you asked Qingping and Lin Qiaoer to bring a message to Concubine Fang, saying that the current situation in the harem is turbulent, The danger is unpredictable, she and Empress Zhen must be extra cautious."