Chapter 21 Eight, love for my use

In the secret room of Sima Mansion, the candlelight was flickering, and the bodies of Sima Fang, Sima Lang, and Sima Yi were reflected on the wall as three tall and majestic silhouettes like poplars. "Second brother has been a bit too conceited recently." Sima Lang said bluntly to Sima Yi, "Brother, I heard that Master Cui Yan talked about your eloquence and witty remarks at the Yuxian Hall yesterday, and caused a sensation-you and Don't you know that 'arrogance is the root of all disasters, and pride is the root of all disasters'? Showing off your talents and hunting for fame may not be a good thing for you."

"Brother..." Sima Yi hesitated for a moment, and was about to defend himself, but then changed his mind, then smiled again, and said, "Thank you for the lesson, brother." "Second brother, I know that you showed off your talents yesterday in the Yuxian Hall and shocked everyone with your words, because you are eager to establish a reputation among the scholars of today's Qingliu..." Sima Lang also felt that his tone just now was too sharp , So he calmed down and said slowly, "But in this officialdom, on the surface, everyone is friendly and praises me, and everyone seems to be a gentleman-but the narrowness and suspicion of the human heart, the jealousy and jealousy of human nature can be everywhere, all the time. No. Your strengths reveal his weaknesses, and your strengths reveal his weaknesses. Who can really obey whom? Moreover, you are young and humble, but you have already revealed your talents, and you will make those with experience Senior and self-conceited seniors are secretly jealous. They will flatter you on the surface, but they don’t know what’s going to trip you up in the dark. When you stumble on him, you still don’t know what you are doing Where was it brought down by any secret line! I have been in the officialdom for my brother for more than ten years, and I have witnessed too many such living examples and lessons."

When Sima Yi heard this, he just nodded with a smile, but didn't answer in the affirmative.Sima Fang stood aside and saw clearly, stopped Sima Lang with a wave of his hand, and said thoughtfully: "Lang'er's words are certainly true—but Yi'er showed his accomplishments in classics and righteousness in public, to show that he is worthy of literature. The position of 掾 is to show Cao Cao's knowledge of others when he conquered him, and to show his self-satisfied spirit of academic accomplishment. Most of the people in the hall are pure and virtuous people who do not lose their integrity. Hypocrites like Hua Xin and Xi Ji have long been rejected by Xun Lingjun—so, Yier can still show her talent. It’s just that , Yi'er, you are still young, you don't know that fame is a tiring thing, it's like a burden on your shoulders, you should take it off or you have to take it off in the future!"

"My lord father taught me the right thing, my child will remember it." Sima Yi bowed and answered solemnly. "Father, please don't pretend to defend him—please forgive me for saying frankly that he openly worshiped Lord Xun Ling as his apprentice yesterday, which is a big recklessness!" Sima Lang pondered for a while, and gritted his teeth. , still couldn't help but said bluntly, "I have been watching Cao Cao lately, and I deeply feel that the relationship between Xun Lingjun and Cao Cao has reached the point where they seem to be in harmony... When Cao Cao was not the prime minister, Xun Lingjun and him were often "one day." Three meetings, sitting at the same table, talking about everything, and being intimate'; since Cao Cao became the prime minister, the communication between the two has become less and less, even after meeting, they are more involved in official business than private... as it is Going on, the relationship between Xun Lingjun and Cao Cao will be completely broken sooner or later. However, at this moment, the second brother hastily worshiped him under Xun Lingjun's family. There will be some disadvantages in career development..."

When Sima Yi heard this, he couldn't help raising his thick eyebrows, raised his eyes, and started to argue with Sima Lang. At this time, Sima Fang waved his hand at him, stopped his speech, and said to Sima Lang: "Lang'er is very good at worrying about the grand plan and great cause of our Sima family, being cautious, and taking precautions before they happen. Yes. But, you shouldn’t be too suspicious. Yi’er worships Xun Lingjun as his teacher, and Cao Cao may secretly have a grudge against him in the future, but as long as Yi’er handles this kind of crisis properly, she will be able to get out of her shell. Nothing is lost.

"People, you can't give up eating because of choking, right? On the other hand, Mr. Xun Ling is connected with seven or eight of the famous scholars and officials and virtuous heroes in the court. They are all cultivated by Mr. Xun Ling over the years. Cao Pi, Cao Zhi, and Cao Zhang are all his disciples. ... Yi'er will definitely not suffer a loss if he worships him. Through Xun Lingjun's introduction and care, he will make friends with many famous scholars, officials, virtuous and outstanding people. Those people will also because Yi'er is Xun Lingjun's favorite closed disciple But treat him differently. This will be of great benefit to our Sima family in the future to lay down a deep network of contacts among scholars and scholars."

After hearing his father's explanation, Sima Lang suddenly realized that he secretly admired his second brother's plan and courage, and couldn't help sighing deeply: "Thank you, my lord father, for your explanation—second brother, you really have great sense, The strategy is extraordinary, and the elder brother really admires it—I never dare to point out in front of you again." After Sima Fang heard this, his eyes turned sideways, his eyes were serious, and he suddenly looked at Sima Yi closely: "Lang'er, what you said is a bit wrong. Even though your second brother has great knowledge and extraordinary strategies, he is also very wise." It's not impeccable——Yi'er, tell your father about Cao Pi's concubine Fang Ying going to the house in disguise for a secret meeting!"

As soon as he said this, it was as if a thunderbolt rolled down out of thin air and exploded on Sima Yi's head - in an instant, his face changed slightly. "Yi'er—you are good at everything, but the word 'love' seems to be unbreakable." Sima Fang's eyes were as bright as a sharp sword, and he stared at Sima Yi fiercely, "Who is Fang Ying? Fang Ying is Cao Pi's Love concubine! How can you have a secret tryst with her in private? If someone finds out, how can you deal with it? Cao Pi is also the most critical part of our Sima family's strategy of "emerging suddenly and attacking later". How can you easily have a quarrel with him? He If you knew the past between you and Fang Ying, would you still be able to gain his true trust? ——Yi'er, you can't just ignore the overall situation and lose your sense of proportion because of a woman!"

"Father, my son and that Fang Ying are true confidantes who are in love with each other..." Sima Yi stared blankly at his father, and after a while, he knelt down for him with a "plop", "My son's love for her." Affection really keeps giving up!" "No matter how hard you keep breaking up, you have to grit your teeth and cut it off with a knife! Is this the first time you heard the words 'beautiful beauty and trouble' today? In the Spring and Autumn Period, how did Fu Chai, the king of Wu who dominated one side, die? Yes. Because of being charmed by Xishi! How did Liu Ao, the former Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty, lose his power? It is also because of being drowned by Zhao Feiyan! Even Dong Zhuo, who shocked the court a few years ago, was also defeated by Wang Yun and Diao Chan's father and daughter. Under the 'beauty trick'?" Sima Fang's tone was as hard and cold as ice, "You must regard her as a dead person who has long been buried deep in your memory, you must treat her as a Strangers come to see—this way, you won’t be troubled by love and be at a loss!”

Listening to his father's reprimand, Sima Yi felt as if his heart was being twisted like a knife, and his whole body trembled, but he couldn't speak for a while.He and Fang Ying have deep roots in love, how could Fang Ying be so unfeeling and righteous so easily? "Father..." Sima Lang frowned, and said slowly to Sima Fang, "My son thinks that with the strength and determination of the second younger brother, as long as he takes time, he will be able to get rid of this evil relationship." However, if you force him to reject Fang Ying blindly——Fang Ying is Cao Pi’s concubine after all, and it’s a bit powerful to give Cao Pi a pillow breeze. There is a saying: "The most poisonous woman's heart." Two If my younger brother forcibly cuts off the relationship with her, what if she holds a grudge and bites him instead?"

"Hmm... Lang'er reminded me right... I've neglected this aspect for my father..." Sima Fang heard this, his heart shuddered secretly, and he couldn't help stroking his beard and pondering. "In my opinion, Fang Ying should be treated in two ways. One is to be on guard against her, and not let her disturb the second brother's heart song; the other is to use her. If used properly, she is my Sima family secretly influencing and monitoring Cao Pi. It's a wonderful move!" Sima Lang looked at Sima Yi who was lying on the ground, weeping and speechless, and continued to say to Sima Fang, "So, the second brother should maintain a 'broken', 'looming' relationship with her—— The 'beauty trick' that Situ Wang Yun used to deal with Dong Zhuo back then can also be used by the Sima family. What do you think, Father?" Sima Fang nodded slowly, staring at Sima Yi with a sad face, stroked the long beard on his chest and said, "Lang'er's opinion makes sense. Well, Yi'er, regarding Fang Ying's handling, I'm the father. Set out three guidelines, and you must follow them in place after listening. First, from now on, you can't easily meet with her in private, unless you have already achieved 'the heart is as calm as water and the love is for me'. "Secondly, during this period of time, your eldest brother can come forward to deal with her on your behalf, and it is best to win her over secretly, and become a 'wedge' for our Sima family to drive into Cao Pi's side. "Third, you must investigate the barriers of love - what is the mere affair between children? Compared with the great cause of 'unifying Liuhe, making the world one family' passed down from generation to generation by the Sima family of the Yin royal family, it is simply insignificant! Descendants of the Sima family, you must always insist on putting your family's great cause first!" Sima Yi lay on the ground and silently listened to his father's stern instructions like ice blades. He felt shudders all over his body, and his whole heart was unknowingly cramped and a little numb.In the dim light of tears, he could vaguely see drops of blood falling slowly from the edge of his tightly bitten lips, splashing a little bit of thick crimson on the floor...