Another World's Imperial Examination Official Path

"Father, Jin Cheng's murder has been discovered."

Sima Weibo hurried home and told Sima Zhishang what happened in the palace.

"Now Jin Cheng has been imprisoned in the sky prison, and I'm afraid he will be executed in three days."

Sima Weibo was anxious and angry, looked at Sima Zhishang and begged, "Father, Jin Cheng must not die, you must help him!"

Sima Weibo only had a man like Sima Jincheng who could inherit the incense family business, how could he just watch Sima Jincheng die!

But Sima Weibo was helpless about this matter, so he had to ask Sima Zhishang to do it.

"The emperor did not sentence Jin Cheng to death on the spot, which means that he has no intention of killing him..."

Sima Zhishang has gone through three dynasties. Although he no longer participates in the government affairs, he still has a very accurate grasp of the emperor Yu Wenchang.

"Father, what do you mean..." Sima Weibo was stunned, looked at Sima Zhishang and asked.

"The emperor is waiting for me to come and find him!" Sima Zhishang said with a slight sigh.

The emperor Yu Wenchang had never fought Sima Zhishang in his life. Even though Sima Zhishang was too old to participate in the government, he still had to be restrained by him.

However, this pattern is about to be broken.

If he wanted to save Sima Jincheng, then Sima Zhishang must bow his head to Yu Wenchang and beg for mercy.

Sima Weibo thought that Sima Zhi still couldn't let go, and begged, "Father, you only have one grandson like Jin Cheng. If something happens to him, the roots of our Sima family will be broken!"

Sima Qitong can't inherit the family business!

"Of course I won't let Jin Cheng die!"

Sima Zhishang frowned. He had completely abandoned such things as face since he stepped into the officialdom.

If Sima Jincheng could be saved by asking only for mercy, he would kneel and kowtow in front of Yu Wenchang to beg for mercy now.

But what Yu Wenchang needs is not his intercession, but the power of the Sima family!

To save Sima Jincheng, he had to offer a bargaining chip that Yu Wenchang couldn't refuse.

For the emperor, there is only power that he cannot refuse.

After hearing Sima Zhishang's explanation, Sima Weibo finally came to his senses.

Obviously, Sima Weibo was very different from Sima Zhishang, and many things could only be seen clearly after Sima Zhishang pointed out.

"Father, what do we need to do..." Sima Weibo asked, pursing his lips tightly.

"Let go of power."

Sima Zhishang closed his eyes with some headache.

Seeing that Yu Wenchang will not have a good life for a few years, it is at a critical juncture. Delegating power now will definitely be a fatal blow to them.

But it doesn't work if you don't delegate power. Sima Jincheng is dead, and the Sima family has no successors. So much power is just cheap for those side branches. How can they be reconciled.

Weighing the pros and cons, Sima Zhishang discussed with Sima Weibo, leaving aside the others, the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Officials, they had to give up one of them in order to satisfy Yu Wenchang.

It's just these two departments, one is in charge of the world's money and food, and the other is in charge of the appointment of personnel in the court.

In these two departments, from top to bottom, they are basically their people, and it is also the foundation of the Sima family's foothold in the court.

Giving up one of them now would be equivalent to cutting off their own arm, which would definitely hurt their vitality.

"Officials, give up the rights of the officials!"

In the end, Sima Zhishang made a decision and decided to exchange the officials for Sima Jincheng's life.

"The emperor is currently taking medicine, and he has at most two years to live. The household department is very important for the eldest prince to take office in the future, so we must not give up!"

In two years, even if the Ministry of Officials is handed over, the situation in the court will not change much.

And as long as Yu Wenming is in power, once the emperor and the courtiers, the officials will eventually return to their hands!

On the contrary, the Ministry of Households is in charge of the money, food and land in the world. These things must be firmly held in the hands and must not be given up.

"Yes, Father!"

Sima Zhishang made a decision, and Sima Weibo immediately agreed.

"After this battle, our vitality has been seriously injured, we must beware of the prince and the others!" Sima Zhishang reminded.

As long as the princelings are not stupid, they will definitely use this opportunity to further attack the Sima family.

Although things have not happened yet, they must be prepared in advance.

"Father, I understand, I will arrange for people to deploy."

Sima Weibo thought for a while, and then said: "Father, Yunhong will resume his identity next month, and he will be the second prince by then, should we be wary of Yunhong?"

"Yunhong?"

Sima Zhishang narrowed his eyes, and said thoughtfully, "In the blink of an eye, this kid is already 20 years old?"

"Yes, on the [-]th of next month, he will be recognized by the emperor's decree, and his identity will be publicly recognized in the court. The crown prince has already secretly arranged this matter in the Ministry of Rites." Sima Weibo said.

"The crown prince is handling this matter on his own initiative?" Sima Zhishang frowned and asked.

"Not bad!" Sima Weibo also placed patience beside Yu Wenjing, and understood his actions very well.

"It seems that His Royal Highness wants to win Yunhong over!"

Sima Zhishang narrowed his eyes and said thoughtfully.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see Yu Wenjing's thoughts.

"There is no need to guard against Yunhong..."

Sima Zhishang waved his hand, Yunhong had no foundation in the court, he didn't take Yunhong to heart at all.

"However, the crown prince and Yunhong cannot be combined!"

A trace of malice flashed across Sima Zhishang's eyes, and he said, "Yunhong is the son of the Holy Queen. How can he be the second prince when he regains his identity? On top of the prince!"

When Sima Weibo heard Sima Zhishang's words, his eyes lit up, and he immediately responded: "Yes, father! I will arrange for someone to do it."

Sima Zhishang's hand is really beautiful.

Once this matter is brought up, then Yu Wenjing will never think about uniting with Yunhong again, but will eradicate Yunhong at all costs.

Because Yu Wenjing will not allow anyone to compete with him for the crown prince!

In this way, not only did Yu Wenjing not have an ally, but an enemy instead!

As for whether the crown prince belongs to Yu Wenjing or Yu Wenhong at that time, Sima Zhishang and the others don't mind.

This position has nothing to do with them.

Instead, Yu Wenhong won the position of prince, which is more in line with their wishes.

After all, Yu Wenhong who has no foundation is much more difficult to deal with than Yu Wenjing.

……

East Palace.

"Uncle, Sima Jincheng has been imprisoned by his father for murdering an imperial official!"

Yu Wenjing told Xue Pingli the news.

Although this matter is not very big at present, there is still news from the palace. Yu Wenjing specially sent someone to inquire, and now he has got the exact news.

"Oh~"

Xue Pingli showed a surprised expression when he heard the news, no wonder Yu Wenjing summoned him in such a hurry.

"This Sima Jincheng is the single heir of the three generations of the Sima family, and he has no heirs at this time. If something happens to him, then the Sima family will be extinct!"

From the perspective of ancient times, it was definitely something bigger than the sky falling.

"It's just a pity that Sima Weibo should have been involved in this matter, but Sima Jincheng took it all on himself." Yu Wenjing said regretfully.

If he could take this opportunity to pull Sima Weibo down, he would be really happy.

But the result is not bad at the moment. Sima Jincheng hit him in the early years, and he has held it in his chest for many years, and now he really vented it.

"Speaking of which, I have to thank Chu Zhuang for this matter. If he hadn't discovered and proposed it, we would not have known that Sima Jincheng had done such a thing." Yu Wenjing said with a smile.

Xue Pingli didn't speak, but was thinking about something thoughtfully.

"Uncle, what's the matter?" Yu Wenjing looked at Xue Pingli and asked curiously.

"His Royal Highness, I'm afraid Sima Weibo and Sima Zhishang won't watch Sima Jincheng have an accident." Xue Pingli shook his head and said.

Yu Wenjing was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Everyone has been imprisoned and entered the prison, Gu has already sent someone to the Qintian prison for questioning, and they will be executed in three days, how can we save them?"

"The Sima family controls the court. If they are willing to delegate power, I believe the emperor will be willing to spare Sima Jincheng's life." Xue Pingli shook his head and said.

Compared with Sima Jincheng's fate and power, it goes without saying which one Yu Wenchang will choose.

"Will Sima Zhishang be willing to delegate power?" Yu Wenjing asked suspiciously after thinking for a while.

"If you don't let it go, the Sima family will end soon." Xue Pingli was very sure of this.

Both Sima Zhishang and Sima Weibo had reached the age of infertility, and Sima Jincheng was their only hope. They could not just watch him be executed.

When Yu Wenjing heard the news, he was as excited as if he was playing a big drum. He walked around the room a few times with his hands behind his back, and then asked: "Then uncle, what do you think they will give up?"

Xue Pingli thought for a while, and said: "Sima Jincheng is very important to the Sima family, so the price the Sima family has to pay must not be small. They must give up at least one of the household department or the official department."

When Yu Wenjing heard this, his eyes widened, and his eyes were full of greed.

If the Sima family delegated power, wouldn't he have a chance to get involved?

"His Royal Highness, we can participate in this matter."

Seeing Yu Wenjing's expression, Xue Pingli understood his thoughts, and immediately persuaded him.

"Why? This is a great time!" Yu Wenjing frowned and asked in puzzlement.

"His Royal Highness, if you get involved, you won't be seizing power with the Sima family, but seizing power with the emperor." Xue Pingli reminded.

The rights released here must be taken away by Yu Wenchang. If Yu Wenjing came to meddle at this time, wouldn't that annoy him?

Originally, Yu Wenjing, the crown prince, had no roots. The reason why he stayed in this position was because of Yu Wenchang's support. Now, to provoke Yu Wenchang, isn't he consciously rooted?

Yu Wenjing sighed, his eyes full of pity, but he also knew the priority of the matter, but he didn't insist on participating in the seizure of power.

"His Royal Highness, don't worry too much. Since the emperor appointed you as the crown prince, he must want you to inherit the throne. Now that the emperor is old, after a hundred years, the power in his hands will be yours, isn't it?" Xue Pingli comforted him.

Yu Wenjing nodded slightly, his expression relaxed a bit, even if he couldn't profit from it, but the Sima family would suffer a blow, that would be something to be happy about for him.

"The Sima family suffered blows and turmoil, which is also a good time for us to deal with them." Xue Pingli reminded.

Taking advantage of Sima's family falling asleep, they had to beat the dog in the water hard, and took the opportunity to step on him severely.