Chapter 29 7. The purpose of all struggles is to win

In the middle of the night, Sima Yi was awakened from the bed by the servants sent by Sima Fang, and called into the study in the East Wing to discuss matters.As soon as he entered the room, he saw his father sitting behind the desk, his face full of unprecedented solemnity and dignity. "Yi'er, I have something very important to ask you as a father." Sima Fang pressed his right palm on the desk and looked at him with piercing eyes. Secretly investigate the corruption and lawlessness of Du Chuan's uncle and nephew, Yuan Xiong and Yuan Hun brothers in the settlement of the people?"

Seeing the question, Sima Yi did not evade, nodded and replied: "That's right. Uncle Du Chuan and Yuan Xiong and Yuan Hun's brothers are colluding with each other, and they are fish and meat people. It is really abominable..." So they exchanged uncle Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers. He told his father about the crimes of collusion, stealing official land, extorting private property, forcing farmers into tenants, and layer upon layer of exploitation. Sima Fang listened very carefully, and after he had finished speaking, he asked slowly: "Since Yi'er thinks that Uncle Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers have committed such crimes, how are you going to get rid of them?"

Sima Yi was silent for a while, with a trace of sadness on his face, he replied: "I have already reported the various crimes of Du Chuan, nephew and Yuan brothers to the prefect Wei Zhong." "Oh? You also reported their crimes to Wei Zhong?" Sima Fang's face changed slightly, and he said slowly, "Then, how did Wei Zhong prefect answer you?" "This... this... Wei Taishou is a little too cautious and has not taken any action for the time being." Sima Yi's tone could not help but stagnate, he secretly calmed down, and said solemnly, "In my opinion, as long as you stay in the court When Master Yang Jun, the inspection envoy, came to inspect the affairs of the county's farmland and people's security, Hai'er reported to Master Yang the corruption of uncle Du Chuan, the Yuan brothers and others, and asked the court to punish them publicly by law, so as to make an example of others. !"

After hearing this, Sima Fang stroked his long beard with his hand, thought for a while and didn't speak.Finally, he sighed softly and said, "Yi'er...you can think of using the hand of Yang Jun, a well-known follower, to punish Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers, who are corrupt and filthy. This is not bad. Of course, my father was also an official in the same dynasty as Yang Jun before. Based on my father's understanding of him, he should also support your report on Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers. But, Yier, you Have you ever thought about it? What if Yang Jun reported the filth of Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers to the Sikong Mansion and Shangshutai in accordance with the law, but they ignored it? At this time, what should you do?"

"This..." Hearing this, Sima Yi couldn't help thinking deeply: Yes!It is true that Cao Sikong and Xun Lingjun are based on the law and govern officials with integrity, but at this moment they really want to openly confront the arrogant General Yuan in the name of punishing corruption and tyranny-can they do it?If they could do it, they should have done it a few years ago. Why should they leave all the corrupt crimes of Du Chuan, nephew and Yuan brothers until today to be exposed by themselves? Just as Sima Yi was pondering, Sima Fanghu spoke slowly again: "Actually, even in the Hanoi County Government Office, if you want to eradicate Uncle Du Chuan and the Yuan Brothers, you are too weak! For my father, I heard the news from He Shi, the concubine of the prefect of Wei Zhong, that the prefect of Wei is still singing and singing every night these days, and he doesn't care about the national economy and people's livelihood at all, but suddenly appeared a few days ago when he was drinking He said something inexplicable: "I originally thought that Ma Yi was a clever and good candidate for an official position, but I didn't expect him to be as bookish as those vulgar scholars--he actually advised me to be a man who is not afraid of tyranny and austere". A powerful and upright official who eliminates corruption! He doesn't even think about it, can I, Wei Zhong, be able to be such a upright and upright official? Only an unworldly hero like Cao Sikong dares to kill a powerful eunuch with a five-color stick Jian Shuo's uncle... How dare I, Wei Zhong, stand up to such a feat?'——Listen, what can a softie like Wei Zhong do for you? You actually turn to him for support..."

After hearing this, Sima Yi closed his eyes, his face was sad, and his fists in his sleeves were clenched. Forgot the sage's inscription of "loyalty in everything, righteousness in comfort"! Hai'er also knows that Wei Zhong can't stand on his own in everything, but he is Hai'er's immediate boss after all. What is the best way? Wei Zhong is so ignorant of the good, and willing to be mediocre, the fault lies in himself, not in the child! Now, the child has treated him with the utmost benevolence and righteousness. No wonder others!" Speaking of this, he opened his eyes wide open, looked straight at his father Sima Fang and said, "Actually, my lord, my son deeply speculates that Lord Yang Jun must have other deep meanings when he comes to Hanoi County this time—in recent years, Cao Sikong , Xun Lingjun has been busy cutting off Lu Bu, Yuan Shu, Zhang Xiu and other enemies at the armpits, so he had to temporarily express his intention to appease Yuan Shao in Jizhou, so he ignored the chaos in Hanoi County. Now Lu Bu, Yuan Shu and other rebels are gone Being wiped out, Zhang Xiu and other Kansai warriors will also surrender. Cao Sikong and Xun Lingjun are free to fight against Yuan Shao in Jizhou. Under the current situation, how can they sit back and watch Yuan's forces continue to infiltrate Hanoi County and other border towns? And to cause chaos? Therefore, the imperial court sent Yang Jun to Hanoi County this time. On the surface, it was to inspect the affairs of garrisoning the fields and reassuring the people. Thoroughly clean up the power of the Yuan Clan in Jizhou in Hanoi County... Hai'er now stands up to expose the corruption and evil deeds of Du Chuan and his nephew, Yuan Xiong, Yuan Hun, etc. Sikong Mansion, Shangshutai, but this is at least 70% certain..."

When Sima Fang heard Sima Yi's words at this moment, he couldn't help being secretly surprised: Yi'er's conjectures were exactly the same as the court situation described in Lang'er's secret letter to him!It seems that although Yi'er has omissions in some small details, but in the general strategy of judging the situation and knowing people and things, she is very insightful and always superior to others!He stroked the drooping beard on his chest with great satisfaction, and a deep smile appeared in his eyes: "Yi'er! You've said it so well—it's true, if you only ask Yang Jun, Cao Sikong, Xun Lingjun and the others reported the corruption of uncle Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers, which is not enough to put them to death. However, if we tell the truth that Du Chuan, nephew, and Yuan brothers have indeed committed the crime of colluding with Yuan Shao, collaborating with the enemy and traitorous country, they will surely perish!"

"That's right! My son thinks so too." Hearing his father's praise, Sima Yi didn't have much joy on his face, his brows were slightly frowned, and he sighed slowly, "Oh...my father doesn't know something, but actually my son I didn't want to use this trick in my heart. Uncle Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers cleverly took the official land, seized private property, forced the farmers into tenants, and lived in the fish and meat village. The crimes are obvious and heinous. Juanlu is simple and can be ruled according to it, so why bother so much! In the end, I didn’t expect that they would be prosecuted by the Sikong Mansion and Shangshutai for the crime of colluding with Yuan Shao, collaborating with the enemy and traitorous country. Thinking about it, it is really emotional Ah! If they only have traces of greed and filth, but no collusion with Yuan Shao, collusion with the enemy and traitorous country, and they are willing to be loyal to Cao Sikong and Xun Lingjun, I am afraid that even if the child is full of wit and scheming, he may not be able to do anything what……"

"You're getting bookish again!" Sima Fang's expression darkened slightly, and he said solemnly, "Since you have decided to fight Uncle Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers, then you can only use all strategies and methods to fight against the Yuan brothers." Do everything in your power to win the final victory—as for whether to use this crime or that crime, this method or that method, it is secondary. Anyway, the goal of all struggles is to win. These name disputes, right and wrong Debate, in fact, does not have much practical significance...Yi'er, what do you think?"

Sima Yi buried his head deeply and did not answer his father's question directly.He was still thinking in his heart: Father's words were too focused on "skills" while ignoring "Tao" and "reason", which seemed to be not perfect.What Confucianists value is name and reality—if you don’t kill Du Chuan, nephew, and Yuan brothers in the upright name of eradicating corruption and eradicating rape, you will not be able to deter the crowd and clarify the effectiveness of official governance!As a newcomer to an official career with a master's knowledge, every move should reveal a majestic and majestic atmosphere, which is enough to be emulated by counties and counties all over the world!Could it be that a sinister man of prey became famous for his sniper attacks with his little tricks?Is this the plan of my own ambition?However, with the current situation like this, what can we do?I'm afraid I won't be able to win the admiration of the four states and counties like Cao Sikong used to kill Jiantu with a stick to punish the evil and uphold the law.

Seeing his son in such a state, Sima Fang didn't want to say anything more: in this world, there are many things that his son must experience step by step before he can truly understand the true meaning of them.Now it is absolutely impossible to give his son an enlightenment just by relying on his three-inch tongue.Let the various realities of the future give him the most correct education!I believe that this Lin'er of mine will suddenly be enlightened by then.So he withdrew his thoughts and refocused his attention on the situation in front of him: "Yi'er, how much evidence have you collected about Uncle Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers colluding with Yuan Shao and colluding with the enemy and traitorous country? Can you kill them with one blow? If your criminal evidence is not strong enough, it will also affect Cao Sikong and Xun Lingjun's handling of these villains." "Report to father: I have found out more about their crimes of being corrupt, accepting bribes, and exploiting the common people, but less about their conspiracy to collude with Yuan Shao, collude with the enemy and betray the country." From now on, the boy will redouble his efforts to collect evidence of their collusion with Yuan Shao, collaborating with the enemy and traitorous country." "Well... that's good." Sima Fang nodded slightly, and suddenly took out a roll of silk pictures wrapped in oil paper from his sleeve, handed it to Sima Yi, and said leisurely, "Yi'er, just take a look, What is painted on this silk picture?" Sima Yi slowly opened the roll of silk map, and when he took a closer look, his expression changed drastically. It was clearly a map of the military fortress in Hanoi County!On the map, there are very detailed markings and explanations on the distribution of troops, the number of ordnance, the situation of the camps, etc. in each pass and county in the county!Upon seeing it, he couldn't help asking in a trembling voice: "My lord... this... this is a top secret item in the county government office! How did you get it?" Sima Fang kept his composure, and asked again slowly: "Is this the map of the whole county's military fortress in your county government office? I'm afraid it was drawn by someone else with bare hands based on the original map." Sima Yi was startled again when he heard the words, and hastily bowed his head to take a closer look—those teeny handwriting really looked quite familiar, and after careful identification, he found that it was the handwriting of Du Chuan, the prefect of Hanoi!He couldn't help shouting: "So this is a silk map drawn by Du Chuan. What is he doing with such a secret map?" Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in his heart, and his eyes widened: "Could it be that he passed on such a secret military secret?" Steal it and give it to Jizhou..." "That's right." Sima Fang stared deeply at the distance outside the window, and said slowly, "This map of military fortresses in the whole county of Hanoi was secretly stolen from the baggage of Yuan's messenger by someone sent by my father. If you get it, it should be your trump card to kill Uncle Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers at the critical moment!" Although his father said it lightly, Sima Yi deeply understood how difficult it is to get this silk picture!Behind all of this is the first-line chance of victory that my father has been silently and painstakingly planning and working hard to capture for himself!He immediately choked his throat and wet his eyes: "Father... the child is unfilial, please take care of me..." Sima Fang's face was slightly motionless, but thoughts were rising and falling in his chest: This Yi'er, how could he know that—I, the Sima family, have worked hard in Hanoi County for so many years, and have already built an overwhelming eyeliner network!On the territory of Hanoi County, if a tree in the yard of a family was blown off a leaf by the wind, I, Sima Fang, can also know it clearly in the fastest time!Ever since you, Yi'er, participated in the affairs of garrisoning the fields and reassuring the people, my father and I have brought all your situation and all the situations in the county mansion into my eyes and ears.baby!Where and when you need something, your father will definitely lay down all the necessary conditions for you invisible and silently... Holding the roll of silk pictures, Sima Yi couldn't help but praise deeply: "Father, you are so intelligent and insightful! My child admires you very much." He thought to himself: Father is really amazing - even Wei He collected all the pillow talk heard by the prefect's concubine without any omissions, really amazing! "Only by being knowledgeable and well-informed, can one be sure to make every plan and succeed." Sima Fang took over his words, and slowly extended, "This is the key to success as a great sage, Yi'er You must keep it in mind and not ignore it!" "Yes. My child must remember it in my heart." Sima Yi lifted his spirits and nodded vigorously.After a while, he suddenly frowned again, and asked hesitantly, "However, my lord father! The child still has a little worry. If Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers find out that this silk painting has been stolen, will it be possible?" Under all kinds of speculation, the suspicion came to the head of our Sima family?" Hearing his sharp question, Sima Fang didn't think he was disobedient, instead he smiled slightly, stroked the long silver beard on his chest with his right palm, and said indifferently: "For my father, I asked someone to follow that Yuan family messenger all the way in." The silk picture was stolen only in Jizhou. Even if Du Chuan and the Yuan brothers tried their best, they still couldn't guess who did it. What's more, you have nothing unusual recently, how could they be suspicious? ?Even if they were determined to blame our Sima family, they would never have imagined that our Sima family had such latent forces. Yier, don’t be too sensitive. Let everything be natural and act calmly, so as not to I exposed myself!" "Yes. My son understands." Hearing what Sima Fang said, Sima Yi couldn't help but deeply admire his father's careful thinking and decisiveness.He secretly sighed: "Father has been floating in the officialdom for decades, and his cultivation is really extraordinary!"It seems that in the future, I will have to ask his old man a lot of advice on the art of strategy... "Yi'er, according to the secret report from the insider stationed in the Du mansion for my father: the secret of you being a member of the Sima family in Hanoi has been leaked." Sima Fang's eyes flashed brightly again, and he stared deeply at Sima Yi , "How to deftly dispel and dissolve Du Chuan and the others' suspicion of you is a difficult problem! You have to play it by ear and solve it smoothly!"