Chapter 2416 The separation of the three Jin families
?While Fei Qian and Pang Tong were discussing some more serious topics, Mr. Shui Jing and Sima Hui also had some similar worries.
?This trouble comes from a letter from home.
In other words, the questions raised by this letter home.
This is a letter home from Wen County.
??As the proportion of the Sima family''s investment in Feiqian continues to increase, Sima Noumenon in Wen County has suffered some discrimination. Although it is not an unforgivable sin for brothers to serve in different camps at the moment, it does not mean that others have no grudges about this situation.
??In history, when Zhuge Liang was in sole control of Liu Bei, Sun Quan deliberately sent Zhuge Jin as an envoy to Sichuan and Shu. If it weren''t for the fact that the two brothers were well aware of Sun Quan''s small-mindedness, they would also have a tacit understanding with each other...
Although Sun Quan said that "Gu and Ziyu have an oath of life and death, and Ziyu will live up to Gu, just as Gu will live up to Ziyu," but in fact, if Zhuge Jin did anything extraordinary in private during the mission, he would not be able to live up to it. Sun Quan''s temper may not protect Zhuge Jin''s family in Jiangdong.
Sima Wen County is facing such a situation now.
?Historically, Cao Cao asked Sima Yi to become an official, but now he wants Sima Lang to become an official.
The reason why Sima Yi was asked to serve as an official in history was not entirely because of Sima Yi''s talents. The reason why Sima Lang was asked to become an official now is also not solely because of Sima Lang''s talents.
Before, it seemed that the conflict between Cao Cao and Fei Qian was not that big, and there was not such an urgent need to take sides. Many families were like Sima, looking here and there, but as the confrontation deepened, it became clear that Just like many so-called free competitions in later generations eventually showed monopoly trends, Feiqian''s third assistant in Guanzhong forced the gentry children under his command to bow their heads. Cao Cao also required some "neutral" gentry families in Jizhou and Yuzhou to take a stand.
When you become an official, you have to avoid a lot of things...
Then some matters that could have been used to achieve success in the name of neutrality must be put down.
For example, the caravan of the Sima family.
In the final analysis, it is still a question of interests.
In fact, Sima Hui also vaguely felt some signs.
??? If Sima Hui gave Fei Qian the title "Yinkun" back then, but he just hit three poles first with dates and without dates, now I feel that this title is really too appropriate. When Kun was hiding in the abyss, no one would notice anything was wrong. Just like when Fei lurked in the north and began to lay out his plans, only when Kun began to surface, everyone would feel the tremendous pressure.
Examination, followed by assessment by officials.
The Great Compilation, followed by the Great Treatise of Qinglong Temple.
Three years of planning, followed by a comprehensive review and rating of officials.
Rebellions in the region were followed by the suppression and division of large local households.
?Fei Qian is also carrying out political advancement and institutional reforms step by step. A brand new political group system of the Han Dynasty is gradually being formed, developed, and strengthened.
Such a brand new political system will inevitably have a huge conflict of interest with the old group...
It was not only Pang Tong who was thinking about the future political situation in advance, but Sima Hui and others were also no exception.
With the various policies, systems, and laws of the Eastern and Western Shangshu Ling, more and more differences have emerged between the old and new political groups. When the differences between the East and the West become more and more acute, everyone in the Han Dynasty must Faced with this problem, should we choose the east wind or rely on the west wind...
Wen County''s letter, although it does not directly indicate this in the text, actually means this between the lines. I want to confirm it through Sima Hui''s reply.
As for the emperor...
To be honest, in the current era of the Han Dynasty, the emperor and other things are actually not that important anymore. Although today in Xu County, my surname is Liu, Xie, and Bohe, I call myself "I" every day, and others also call His Majesty Sheng Ming, kneel down and kowtow three times and nine times, but in fact...
It’s just some superficial maintenance.
Just like the respected Emperor Zhou during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
It is said that he is the common master of the world, but this is the only name left.
This is something everyone in the Sima family knows very well. Other families are much the same.
If Fei Qian and Cao Cao have determined the outcome, then everyone doesn''t have to worry about it. They all rush forward, holding the robe, flicking the dust, licking the feet, and the boss eats. Meat, I can just drink soup, but it''s uncomfortable to have things like this confronting each other.
??If the outcome has already been decided, even if the winner wants to make some big moves, even if he chooses another emperor, it is not a big problem. In fact, this kind of operation is considered a basic operation in the minds of the nobles, and it is not worth making a fuss about. Just like when Dong Zhuo said that Liu Bian was a coward and let Liu Xie take over, wouldn''t the nobles also pay homage in the end?
??There is no majesty left in the Emperor of the Han Dynasty today, just like the Emperor of Zhou in ancient times. The emperor of Zhou Dynasty was divided into three families, while the emperor of Han Dynasty is now a tripod. It seems a little different, but what is the actual difference?
?Perhaps starting from Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, the majesty of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty has been pushed to the ground and rubbed. The incident of party imprisonment at that time completely severed the relationship between the gentry system and the emperor.
If we go one step further…
It’s not impossible to consider.
After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty used Dong Zhongshu to expand the imperial power, hidden dangers were laid. Since the so-called "Emperor" is the son of destiny, just like the Emperor Zhou Ji could conquer a destiny, then the next one would appear. Son of Destiny, nothing is a big deal...
As we all know, the number of General Fei Qian''s troops is not large, and it is not like that of Mr. Cao. When he moves, he can shout a hundred thousand or two hundred thousand, and he can shout a loud voice of eight hundred thousand or one million. But despite the small number, the actual combat effectiveness is substantial. Judging from the results of the rapid suppression of rebellions in Longxi and other places, the current strength of the Hussars is enough to support such a large territory.
Force, we have it.
What about Wenzhi?
Not bad either.
?Zheng Xuan, who was most disliked by Sima Hui at the time, is now under Fei Qian''s command. Coupled with this revision of scripture annotations, Guanzhong''s cultural status can almost be determined. Even higher than the originally proud Shandong noble system.
??Chai''s collection of books, endorsed by Duke Pangde of Jingxiang, and the annotations of Zheng Xuan and Sima Hui, it is almost the top existence of Han culture. As for the words of those small families in Jiangdong, they are not worthy of mention at all.
? Martial arts and cavalry spanned the east and west, and literary classics covered the north and south. Unknowingly, the mentality of these gentry children in Guanzhong, including Sima Hui, has undergone great changes.
But the Hussars General did not express his position!
??Fei Qian has not expressed his ambition directly. At least until now, he seems to still put the emperor first and be proud of the great man. This makes everyone in the Sima family, including Sima Hui and Sima Yi, somewhat confused...
To be honest, if Sima Hui is now in Fei Qian''s position, it may be difficult to resist the further attraction. With a wave of his hand, tens of thousands of troops follow, and a little further forward, the world seems to be right around the corner. In the palm of your hand, not just that cat or dog can resist this kind of temptation.
??So Wen County''s letter ostensibly asked Sima Hui, Sima Yi and others how they were doing in Guanzhong, but actually asked the Sima family whether it was better to choose Fei Qian or Cao Cao''s future.
Sima Hui turned to look at Sima Yi who was putting down the letter, nodded on the desk and said, "What do you think Zhongda?" How should I respond? 』
Sima Yi pondered for a while, and then said: "My nephew once proposed in front of the Lord''s table that he would take advantage of Pei''s son''s escape and thoroughly investigate the officials... If there are lawbreakers, they can be cut off..."
Sima Yi emphasized the word "illegal".
Sima Hui thought for a moment and seemed to understand Sima Yi''s hidden meaning, so he raised his gray eyebrows and said, "How?" 』
The Lord refused. ” Sima Yi said in a deep voice.
"Oh..." Sima Hui breathed out, "Reject?" This is really..."
Sima Yi nodded.
The two were silent for a moment.
Just as Fei Qian had speculated before, Sima Yi''s advice on Pei Yuan''s affairs at that time, in addition to superficially admonishing Pei Yuan and other matters, also included some expressions of allegiance and attitude. Test.
Allegiance is very simple. Sima Yi expressed his willingness to serve as an eagle and dog...
The temptation is very subtle, just taking advantage of Pei Yuan''s opportunity to see if Fei Qian has the intention to establish himself as king.
Just like when Yuan Shao fled to Shandong at the East Gate, Pei Yuan would be regarded as Yuan Shao''s second propaganda by the people of Shandong. If Fei Qian had ambitions to go further, then naturally he would not Isn''t it the right time to allow something like this to happen under one''s own command and take this opportunity to clear out the ranks and unify their thoughts? Just like many corrupt criminals in later generations, their corrupt behavior was not just one thing, nor one or two days. Some even extended to several places, lasting more than ten or twenty years. Could it be said that in such a long period of time, No one discovered it, no one reported it?
?So, why?
Sima Hui looked up at the sky and said slowly: "If the sky is affectionate, why is the winter cold to the bone? If the sky is ruthless, why is the spring warm and the flowers bloom?" The way of heaven, what is the destiny of heaven? 』
Sima Yi glanced at Sima Hui, and then frowned, "Uncle, this theory of destiny is already a prophecy, and it is a lie... The five virtues in the world may have an end, but they will not enter reincarnation, regardless of replacement..."
After all, Sima Yi is also known as the "terminator of reincarnation with five virtues".
??Although the current "Five Virtues Reincarnation" has not been finally determined whether it is a fallacy and whether it should be abolished, there is no market in the Guanzhong Sanfu area.
"Okay..." Sima Hui nodded and said, "The snow is falling and cold, the fields are hardened, and spring is about to turn. We can remove it with human power, and we can drive cattle and horses to plow it. But now we don''t use people, and we don''t drive cattle and horses. Why?" 』
It could have been achieved in a simple way, why not do it now?
This is the question now facing Sima and his family.
What exactly does Fei Qian want to do?
Is he a loyal minister, a powerful minister, or...
Sima Yi pondered for a moment and said: "The spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, and the scorching sun is melting the snow, so that everything will come true?" 』
It will fall into place? Sima Huiba smacked his lips, "Maybe..."
??During the question and answer session between the two of them, they were deducing the answers based on guessing the words and deeds of the Cavalry General Fei Qian.
Just as Sima Yi said, Feiqian currently has many new political institutions and many new systems that are different from those of the Han Dynasty in the past. These institutions and systems have allowed more people to participate in the political system, not just the gentry in the past. The disciple system also includes more aspects, just like digging a canal. There may not be water flow at the beginning, but after all communication is completed, the water of the river will definitely flow.
Sima and I may not be able to judge whether these things are right or wrong.
One is the struggle and integration of old and new political interest groups.
??Although Feiqian has made a lot of adjustments in this aspect, the emerging military meritorious officials will inevitably erode the old political groups. The rebellion in Longyou and Hanzhong is actually a manifestation of this contradiction.
The current suppression of rebellions and local peacemaking does not mean that this problem has been completely resolved. After the "4321" structure of Longyou''s new government is promoted, if the interests cannot be reconciled smoothly, it may still break out again. conflict…
?Of course, Feiqian has received support from many people, there is no doubt about it.
?Especially the military, those from poorer families, and those who have newly entered the political system of the Han Dynasty, are almost die-hard loyalists to Fei Qian.
There are also the sons of the nobles who could not get much space in the Shandong nobles. Now they have turned to Fei Qian. However, according to the theory, Fei Qian should open the door wide and embrace all rivers, but Fei Qian chose to use the examination system. Stopped a lot of people...
??These people may not dare to say that they failed the exam, so they hit a wall with Fei Qian and then turned around and went back to Shandong. They sprayed spit to portray Fei Qian as a vicious, cruel and incompetent guy.
This also made Sima and his wife somewhat incomprehensible.
Shouldn’t it be to accumulate more popularity?
?In fact, Fei Qian''s "popularity" does exist, but it just increases the number of ordinary people. This is not within the scope of Sima''s consideration, nor is it within the scope of many nobles'' considerations...
You ants, why should you worry?
Sima Hui''s hesitation now is because he feels that the Hussar General''s method may be used in the Sanfu area of ????Guanzhong, but he is not sure that this method can be used in the whole world of the Han Dynasty.
Sima Yi’s hesitation was due to Fei Qian’s attitude…
A stage has a stage goal.
One step at a time?
After you have a goal, you have a direction to strive for.
Logically speaking, the next step up to the step Fei Qian is standing on now is the next step up. However, Fei Qian did not move much, and sometimes even behaved a little confused...
In Sima Yi''s perception, it was like deliberately giving up some opportunities. This kind of waste made Sima Yi feel a little heartbroken.
However, this relatively chaotic pattern is like being attracted by a magnet, or the slow moves on Go gather together after a period of time and point in a certain direction.
For example, some of the regulations and laws promulgated by Feiqian before seemed to have no connection with each other, and there was not much sense of urgency at first. However, after a period of time, people discovered that a line had been erected around them at some point. A fence, a circle of fence, a ditch, and then regulation, you can only go in one direction.
?This kind of thing happened several times in a row, which made the two of them feel a little emotional.
But for a noble family, it is just a simple emotion and has little meaning. Only by foreseeing some changes in the upper class in advance, sensing its goals and directions, and then reaching an agreement with them can they seize the opportunity in the chaotic situation. , and then develop the entire family.
Wen County’s letter now implicitly confirms this to Sima Hui. Whether the chance is greater with Cao Cao or with Fei Qian.
Both Sima Hui and Sima Yi knew that it was indeed time to make this matter clear now, because the situation in the future may be even more troublesome. Some things really need to be planned in advance, otherwise they will need to make trade-offs in the future. Hesitation can lead to bad things.
"Ah..." Sima Hui took a breath as if he thought of something.
"Uncle..." Sima Yi looked at Sima Hui.
"During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the princes were all related to each other and were all subordinates of the King of Zhou." Sima Hui''s face turned dark, he frowned, and said slowly, "However, within the three generations, it can be said that the five emperors were Outside, almost passers-by...it won''t last long..."
Sima Hui means, of course, not only the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, the blood relationship system of King Wu of Zhou was broken.
What breaks the blood relationship system is of course blood relatives.
In the beginning, all the vassal states were close relatives. You were my uncle and I was his brother. Naturally, this kind of relationship could not be fought. Even if there is a dispute over interests, everyone should just sit down and talk with the older generation taking the lead. If they don''t see each other, it won''t look good if it gets too big.
As time goes by, when everyone has babies, babies have babies again... It won''t take too long, maybe two hundred years, it will be almost the tenth generation. After all, in the Zhou Dynasty, children were born at the age of fifteen or sixteen. Baby.
?At this time, the so-called royal bloodline is just distant relatives. In terms of blood relationship, yes, and in terms of seniority, there is also some relationship. But is there a relationship between them? After all, they are so far apart, who knows who is older? The initial family affection has naturally disappeared. In fact, it is not wrong to say that everyone is a stranger.
The longer the time passes, the weaker the family ties become, and the more unstable the relationship supported by blood ties becomes. On the contrary, the interest relationship became more and more important, so due to the irreconcilable contradictions between them, the war broke out.
The promotion of three companies is the most typical case.
?So, how can the division of the three families into Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period not be a microcosm of the present?
??The blood connections between various princes during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and then among the current gentry families, what is the difference between the clans united by blood?
Only practical interests are the most important.
??In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, princes often fought over a piece of land, a river, and even a mulberry tree...
Who still recognizes blood relationship at this time?
?Go and tell people, stop fighting, we were still brothers two hundred years ago...
?Who will listen? Just like later generations, wouldn''t they say that everyone is descended from the Yan and Huang Dynasties, but then do evil things behind their backs?
In the Spring and Autumn Period, the division of the three families into the Jin Dynasty became the trigger that overthrew the royal bloodline. Now, is the situation similar to the three-legged confrontation an important factor in overthrowing another bloodline connection?
Just like in letters, you have to make a choice!
"What my uncle meant..." Sima Yi was startled and looked at Sima Hui, "Did the master''s plan actually end up here?" ! 』
(End of this chapter)