Just at that time, Xun Yu also planned to bring a group of Yingchuan scholars' children, so he raised his hand and helped the Sima family. He called Sima Lang to be an official, became Sima Lang's leader, and included Sima Lang as an old official of the Xun family. within the scope of
Han Hao's low face, Sima can still refuse, Xun Yu's face is so big, Sima is ecstatic, and let Sima Lang go to see his sponsor.
So Sima Lang started to work under Xun Yu's command.
The Sima family thought that the good times had finally come, and Sima finally entered the circle of the Yingchuan noble family, and could get rid of the embarrassing status of being a general.
So when they were about to show their ambitions, and then pushed Sima Yi, Sima Lang's second brother, into the scope of the old officials of the Xun family, the incident of Guo Peng's succession to Duke Wei broke out.
In this incident, Xun Yu made a mistake in standing in line, and unequivocally opposed Guo Peng's advancement to Duke Wei, and was alienated and politically attacked by Guo Peng.
Soon, Xun Yu fell out of favor, lost all his power, lost his important position in the Guowei Group, and was exiled politically.
And more importantly, as a subject who was summoned by Xun Yu, as long as he was not rebellious, according to the rules of the officialdom, he had to follow the leader with a clear-cut banner.
Xun Yu cheated not only one subordinate official, but also a group of idiots who were also hot-headed, but Sima Lang was not an idiot, he knew that this matter could not be done.
He really wanted to break into the Yingchuan gentry group, but there was a premise that Guo Peng, as the person in power, would reuse the Yingchuan gentry group and give them power.
After working in the Guowei Group for a period of time, Sima Lang suddenly discovered that the Yingchuan Scholars Group was not the most powerful under Guo Peng's command. The Qingyan Scholars, Jizhou Scholars, and even the Han Scholars were all powerful However, Yingchuan scholars are weak.
Guo Peng did not receive any preferential treatment because his ancestral home was also in Yingchuan.
He thought that as time went by, the Yingchuan scholars would gain the upper hand, but who would have thought that a failed stand in line would deal a heavy blow to the strength that the Yingchuan scholars had just accumulated.
When Sima Lang was in a dilemma, his brother Sima Yi, who happened to be traveling in Yecheng at that time, thought of a way to help him.
"Brother, it's a matter of life and death for the Sima family right now, and there is only one way to go, brother."
Sima Yi told Sima Lang what to do, so Sima Lang nodded with difficulty.
After a wave of operations, Sima Lang successfully caught a bad cold, lay in bed and couldn't get up, and survived that period smoothly.
The political disaster is over, but the disease is real, and it almost killed Sima Lang.
Fortunately, Hua Tuo was there, and Hua Tuo made a move to pull Sima Lang back from the gate of hell.
Thanks to the fact that this is a real illness and not a fake one, Sima Lang spent three months recuperating, survived the attack of public opinion, and then he was very lucky to enter the Duke Wei's mansion, and he did not have any problems with Xun Yu and his colleagues. Together they were politically exiled.
Even so, as an old official of the Xun family, Sima Lang was still criticized for his behavior of not advancing and retreating with the leader.
Sick or not, you just didn't follow along.
At that time, Xun Yu had not been slandered by Guo Peng as a traitor, it was just a line dispute. As a subordinate official recommended by Xun Yu, Sima Lang should have followed his leader. This smooth progress entered the newly formed Wei Gongfu.
This has to make some people feel unhappy about Sima Lang, criticize and slander him everywhere, exclude him, and isolate him.
Two months later, Sima Lang was forced to resign and returned to his hometown in Hanoi to avoid accusations.
Because following Xun Yu to resist Guo Peng...
He would rather not be an official.
At least to leave a glimmer of life for the Sima family, and not to kill all seven younger brothers just because of his reputation alone, wouldn't that be fatal?
This time, Mrs. Sima saw some tricks, knowing that no one under Duke Wei's command could contend with Duke Wei's power, and even a man as famous as Xun Yu would be degraded. Guo Peng attacked the Yingchuan gentry and got mixed up.
Sima Lang's reputation and future can be regarded as cast a heavy shadow, because of this depressed.
However, the overall goal of the Sima family has not changed. They still yearn to mix into the circle of top gentry, successfully complete the magnificent transformation of the family, and avoid the current embarrassing situation.
The Sima family is keen on fame, power and status, and has become a typical scholar family in terms of mentality.
So Sima Fang shamelessly took Sima Yi to find Cao Cao again, paid a visit to Cao Cao, and hoped that Cao Cao could help Sima, and don't let Sima really find no way to become an official. Isn't Sima too miserable?
PS: Eight hours of bloody battles on the mahjong table, and I finally saved my capital. Not losing is a huge victory...
Chapter 704 Cao Cao who was kicked out of the house in 710 three
It's interesting to say Cao Cao, because Sima Fang has helped him time and time again for his previous support, which can be regarded as his utmost benevolence to Sima.
The former Sima Lang and the current Sima Yi, I have to say that Cao Cao really has a relationship with Sima.
Moreover, Cao Cao knew Sima's purpose, and knew that Sima yearned for a wealthy family.
In the past, the scholar families who valued the Yingchuan nationality, now know that Guo Peng hates the Yingchuan scholars, so they want to find the scholar families from Qingyan Erzhou or Jizhou to join in and embrace their thighs.
Right now, besides the Guo family, the most important scholar families under Guo Peng's command include the Chen Gong family, the Xizhong family, the Tian Feng family, the Zaozhi family, the Gu Yong family, the Manchong family and so on.
These are not mainstream gentry families in the Central Plains, but some leftover families, second- and third-rate gentry families that are not valued very much, or those who have influence in a certain place but have insufficient influence in the central government, such as the Gu Yong family .
In fact, there are not many families that can satisfy Sima's ideas. To put it bluntly, there is only one family that has advantages in status, status and power, and Cao Cao can still talk, and there is only one, the Guo family.
Yingchuan Guo, born in Yingchuan County, Guo Peng's family, although they are second-rate gentry, but because they have mastered the right to interpret the law, the descendants of the past dynasties have almost monopolized the position of legal officials in the central government. Everyone has been a court lieutenant in the central government, and still has a certain status.
Not to mention right now, there is a strong man like Guo Peng in the family, with power over the world, most of the children are reused, and they will continue to be reused in the future, and they may even rise to the top of the world in one step.
At present, there are three officials with the highest status in the family, Guo Jia, the left servant of the staff desk, Guo Rui, the governor of Yanzhou, and Guo Yi, the prefect of Taiyuan County. All three of them are qualified to recruit subordinate officials.
Among them, the one Guo Peng is closest to and admires the most is naturally Guo Jia.
Because Cao Cao and Guo Jia share the same vicious hobbies of drinking and lust, and even played with women together, they can get together naturally.
The two have a good relationship, and they often meet to drink, chat, and do interesting things together, so when encountering such a situation, Cao Cao naturally thought of Guo Jia.
Now Sima Lang is out of play.
If you don't go with the master, if you don't jump into the fire pit with the master, no one wants such an old official. The stains on his body can't be washed away, and it is estimated that his official career will not go very far in this life.
However, any of the eight sons of the Sima family can help and take care of their own family when they become prominent. Now that the second son, Sima Yi, has reached his age, it is time for him to take on the mission of thriving the family.
Guo Jia currently holds the position of Zuo Pushe on the staff desk. He is the No. 1 staff desk under Xizhong.
Because Xizhong needs to sit in the headquarters of the staff desk all year round, Guo Jia often goes out to guide the army to fight, and conveys instructions to the army on behalf of Guo Peng, so he also has a certain prestige in the army.
Sima must be very satisfied with such a character, who has no problems with his identity, status, and power.
After making up his mind, Cao Cao found Guo Jia for a drink, and chatted about it while drinking.
"Hanoi Sima?"
Guo Jia pondered for a while while holding the wine glass: "Meng De, the Hanoi Sima family is the Hanoi Sima family, right? I remember that one of Xun Wenruo's subordinates was Sima Lang? It seems that you recommended it to Xun Wenruo, right?"
"Yes, Sima Lang, the eldest son of former Jing Zhaoyin Sima Fang."
Cao Cao shook his head: "Sima Gong is kind to me. After I was promoted to Xiaolian, it was Sima Gong who recommended me to be the northern captain of Luoyang, and he was kind to me.
With this relationship in it, how can I refuse Sima Gong's small requests?If I don't reciprocate at this time, how will the people of the world treat me?From now on, no one will continue to associate with me, right? "
"That's interesting."
Guo Jia chuckled: "Before, I heard that Han Yuansi called Sima Lang when he was the prefect of Hanoi, but Sima Lang refused, and then Xun Wenruo called Sima Lang, and Han Yuansi was very angry. What's going on?"
"Indeed there is."
Cao Cao nodded.
"Interesting, I didn't like Han Yuansi, a prefect, so I came here for Xun Wenruo, a wealthy family in Yingchuan. Now that Xun's family is in trouble, Sima Lang's future is bleak, and Sima's is pointing at you to come to me again, so that Guo's can support Sima's. This Sima clan's plan is not small."
Guo Jia's words were full of sarcasm.
"The Sima family has made a fortune as a general, and they have always wanted to join the ranks of scholars. For this reason, three generations have worked tirelessly. It is not easy to be recognized as a noble family by Sima Gong's generation."
Cao Cao drank a glass of wine a little depressed: "Feng Xiao, this matter is just a matter of little effort for you. It is not difficult to recruit a scholar to be your official. Anyway, you also help Cheng Zhongde and Tian Yuanhao, Now, you can help me."
"It's not difficult to help you, but I don't like this family that much."
Guo Jia curled his lips and said: "It's human nature to despise Han Yuansi and rush to curry favor with Xun Wenruo, but I just don't like it, and Han Yuansi is also quite valued by the king.
His Majesty often praised Han Yuansi for his good achievements in government, and he kept entrusting him with more difficult tasks. I think that means that Han Yuansi has a bright future, and he will definitely come to the King's side in the future.
This Sima family only valued the immediate interests, but didn't think about the long-term. He stared at the Xun family wholeheartedly, thinking of climbing high branches, but not only offended Han Yuansi, but if something happened to Xun Wen, Sima Lang's future would be ruined. What's the matter? who?his brother? "
Cao Cao nodded.
"Sima Lang's second brother, Sima Yi, nicknamed Zhongda, is 22 years old."
"At the age of 22...why didn't you participate in the Talent Discussion Ceremony before? So many scholars came to participate, he...oh, Meng De, don't you think you are being used by them? Don't you feel unhappy?"
Guo Jia poured Cao Cao a glass of wine.
"Sima Gong supported me when I was in trouble. What can I do with such kindness? Everyone does this. I have helped Sima Lang once, and now Sima Yi is not bad this time.
All in all, I have done my best to Sima, and no one can blame me. If Sima doesn't live up to himself and does something wrong, he can't blame me. What Han Yuansi wants to do to them has nothing to do with me. "
Cao Cao raised his wine glass: "Feng Xiao, help me, I feel bad about being in debt, I want to pay it back."
"Then I'll help you, what will you give me in return? It's not good if you owe Sima Shi, but it's good if you owe me?"
Guo Jia asked jokingly.
Cao Cao pursed his lips, showing an intriguing smile.
"At least Feng Xiao is someone I am familiar with. Although there is nothing on my side that can help Feng Xiao in his official career, if there is anything Feng Xiao likes here, Feng Xiao can take it, and I have no complaints. "
Guo Jia suddenly showed the same intriguing smile.
"Oh? Mengde is serious?"
"Why not take it seriously? As long as Feng Xiao likes it, so what if I give up my love?"
Cao Cao patted his chest with a generous look.
Then Cao Cao's favorite concubine was snatched away by Guo Jia. By the way, Guo Jia also took away Cao Cao's house of gold, silver and bronze utensils. After eating a big meal, Cao Cao wanted to cry.
Later, this matter was known to Cao Cao's regular wife, Mrs. Ding. After she found out, Mrs. Ding was very angry, complained to Cao Cao, and scolded Cao Cao out of the house after a sharp criticism.
The dignified Prime Minister of the State of Wei, Cao Mengde, wife and brother of the King of Wei, was kicked out of the house by his own wife in this way.
Chapter 705. 710 Four Today is obviously another fiasco for Cao Cao
Cao Cao is different from Cao Hong.
Cao Hong is the richest one in the Cao clan, before and still is.
Except for not daring to do anything about the land issue, Cao Hong is willing to try any way to make money. It can be said that Cao Hong is very talented in making money, even better than fighting.
Cao Hong let his followers do business on a large scale, going beyond the Great Wall, Liaodong, and Jiangnan. For several years, under Cao Hong's guidance, the Cao's caravan was able to compete with the Mi's caravan.
Of course, Cao Hong is much more well-behaved now. If he wants to do any business, he first asks Guo Peng if it’s okay. Guo Peng nods and goes to do it. Fu, never dare to evade taxes.
So Cao Hong is very rich now.
Cao Cao is not as good at managing the family property as Cao Hong, and his family is not as rich as Cao Hong. Sometimes he can't borrow money even if he wants to borrow money from Cao Hong. Cao Hong is always worried that Cao Cao will not be able to pay back the money on time.
No matter how rich this guy is, apart from paying taxes to Guo Peng, it seems that every penny he spends is cutting his flesh.
Except for Cao Hong, no one in the Cao family was as rich as him, and the same was true for the Xiahou family. These officials who were shocked outside also had some secrets. Although they were not hungry, they did not have much money left.
The Guowei regime had a special rule. Salaries or other rewards were not given to the officials themselves, but directly to the official wives of the officials, who received the salaries on behalf of the officials.
Whenever it came time to distribute salaries and rewards, Cao Lan presided over them in her capacity as Queen Wei. The officials in charge of the Finance Department counted the salaries and rewards clearly, and then distributed them to the official wives of the officials, but the officials themselves.
If they want money, they have to ask their main wife for it, explain why they want the money, and they can't do anything rough because they can't get the money, otherwise Cao Lan won't let them go—
Cao Lan established contact with the wives and wives of many officials' families through the matter of distributing salaries. If something happened, let Cao Lan know, and Guo Peng would also know. I heard that Guo Peng and his wife have a very good relationship. Cao Lan If the wind blows their ears, their future is questionable.
Over time, there is a very interesting phenomenon among the officials under Guo Peng's command.
Those officials whose wives are weaker and stronger at home can always spend money to treat guests to dinner on the day of salary, which shows their status in the family and looks very face-saving.
And the officials who were afraid of guilt hid their faces and left collectively to avoid being discovered by their colleagues because they couldn't pay for the dinner, so that they would lose face.
Most of the officials who have become officials in these years have already been married, and only a very small number of them are not yet married. They are also eager to get married because of the rules of the Guowei regime. day.
Cao Cao's status in the family is obviously not too high.
Mrs. Ding Guo Peng is familiar with.
When Cao Cao was newly married to Yan Er, Guo Peng knew Madam Ding for more than 20 years. Madam Ding looks weak, but she has a strong temper, and the family has a lot of financial power.
Mrs. Ding seems to have a physical problem, and she has been unable to bear children for a long time. It is very embarrassing to occupy the position of the main wife but cannot bear children. Therefore, Cao Ang, who was born to one of Cao Cao's earliest concubines, was treated by Mrs. Ding after the concubine died of dystocia. His own son was brought up and became the eldest son.
Because of this problem, she doesn't care about Cao Cao's concubinage or anything, and she can't control it.
For example, Cao Cao later accepted the Bian family, who was born as a dancer, and gave birth to the four sons of Pi Zhangzhi and Xiong. Mrs. Ding didn't like it, but she treated them kindly.
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