Zhong Yao was owed to help him, and laughed loudly, "Deru, what are you doing? Get up quickly, get up quickly."

Cui Lin stood up and smiled awkwardly, but it was even worse than crying. It was a crime of disrespect for the emperor to compare the young emperor with unknown origin. If this was spread, it would not only be him alone, but also the entire Cui family in Qinghe.

Of course, Zhong Yao would not spread it, but he must stand firmly on Zhong Yao's side. As for interests, he should have chosen this way. With this slip of the tongue, he had no choice but to use it for Zhong Yao.

He also said some unnecessary gossip. Zhong Yao ordered someone to lead Cui Lin down to wash up and arrange his residence. He would not return to Luoyang City today and stay in the village for one night.

Cui Lin bowed and stepped back.

Cui Liang followed him step by step and didn't even dare to show off his anger. After he became an adult, he followed Cui Lin to participate in the officialdom and met countless powerful people with Cui Lin. This was the first time he saw Cui Lin so respectful and even afraid of others.

Sitting in the guest yard, the Zhong servant retreated, and Cui Liang asked Cui Lin for the reason. Cui Lin sighed and explained to Cui Liang.

He has a deep connection with Zhong Yao.

When the Wei State was first established, Zhong Yao first served as Dali and later as Prime Minister. He served as the chief censor and often had contact with Zhong Yao. At that time, Zhong Yao had just ended his military career in Guanzhong for more than ten years, and he was still a little bit of a martial arts spirit. Many civil officials looked down on Zhong Yao. However, he had already seen Zhong Yao's skill in handling affairs and had always carefully maintained his relationship with Zhong Yao.

The matter proved that his judgment was accurate. In the 24th year of Jian'an, Cui Lin participated in the trial of Wei Feng's case and knew the hidden truths much better than ordinary people. Zhong Yao's figure was faintly visible, but no one could catch his handle. He only knew that those who disrespected him at the time had become rebels and suffered disasters.

Some even became terrified, such as Wang Can.

Ten years later, Zhong Yao's methods must be even more clever, while his opponents were the stinky emperor and Cao Miao. The outcome was self-evident.

"Emperor Wu has pacified Jizhou for more than 30 years, and Jizhou's strength has indeed recovered a lot, but compared with Yuzhou, especially Ruying, the gap is still very big. Your uncle (Cui Yan) was killed, in Jizhou and in my Qinghe Cui family, it is a heavy blow, and it cannot be recovered to this day. We have no other choice except to support the Taifu."

Cui Liang looked at Cui Lin with a frustrated expression and said carefully: "Big Father, although the Taifu was an important official, he retired for many years. Now the Ruying faction is suppressed by the emperor. It is either a Taifu or a Sikong official, or a close minister such as Sanqi. Is there any shortcomings to fight against the emperor?"

Cui Lin thought for a moment and nodded gently. "Yes, that's why Sima Yi dared to thank the guests in the door on the grounds of recuperation. He was waiting for the Ruying faction to ask him for help. Shiwen, you see, if you want to gain a foothold in the court, you must have strength. Only with strength can someone take you seriously."

Cui Liang thought something.

——

The smile on Zhong Yao's face dissipated, his gray eyebrows trembled slightly, and his eyes became colder and colder.

"Uncle Zhi, I just received the news that Zhuge Liang could not attack Chen Cang and retreated."

Zhong Yu was shocked and subconsciously straightened his body. "When did it happen?"

"It should be before and after you left Luoyang. Cao Zhao appeared here, and it was probably sent by the emperor to send a message."

Zhong Yu suddenly realized. "No wonder Cao Miao is so arrogant. Guanzhong is stable, so the court can concentrate on internal affairs."

"There is no suspense to the outcome of this battle, but in the battle of Chen Cang, Xiahou Ji made a contribution as soon as he entered the battle formation, which was a bit unexpected. I remember you said that Xiahou Ji went to Guanzhong to join the army, which seemed to be related to Cao Miao?"

"It's just a rumor, there's no confirmation."

"There was Xiahou Xuan first, and then Xiahou Ji. It seems that the emperor has decided to continue the habit of the royal family in commanding troops during the Emperor Wu."

Zhong Yu nodded and said, "What my father said is very good. My son thought that Cao Miao spread rumors and tainted his father's reputation, and it is likely to be a big shot for this. After all, after Sima Yi gave up his military power, the most influential person in the army was his father."

Zhong Yao sneered twice. "Have you gone to see Sima Yi?"

"Yes, he is indeed seriously injured and cannot get up."

Zhong Yao nodded. He knew that when Zhong Yu visited Sima Yi, he followed Chang Lin. Although Chang Lin had no doors, he was Sima Yi's fellow townsman and a few years older. In order to show that he respected the elderly and the wise, Sima Yi was particularly respectful to Chang Lin. He could not hide it in front of Chang Lin.

How he was injured is not important. What is important is that Sima Yi is now staying behind closed doors and cannot act obediently.

"Uncle Zhi, you go back to Luoyang first and report what Cao Miao said to the emperor."

"Father?"

Zhong Yao raised his hand and waved it gently. "Don't worry, even if he acts, the emperor will send someone to Yanzhou. At that time, Wang Chang will naturally come to me. Since Sima Yi is unwilling to do his best, I have to choose another person. Wang Chang is very good, young and promising, ambitious, and has a feud with Cao Miao."

Zhong Yu nodded. He understood what Zhong Yao meant. Compared to the cunning Sima Yi, the young Wang Chang was easier to control. When Cao Miao said Wang Ji's name, he knew what to do. He just didn't expect that Zhong Yao would use the emperor's edict to put pressure on Wang Chang.

I have to say that this is more effective.

Zhong Yu raised a sneer on the corner of his mouth. Cao Miao thought it would be fine if he pushed the blame on Wang Ji, but he didn't know that he was in greater trouble.

——

Three days passed in a flash, and Cao Zhao and Cao Zun were unable to get any news from Zhong Tai.

Cao Miao said that he could not be beaten to death or to be disabled, which was considered as setting up a defense line for Zhong Tai's life. But he did not say that he could not be beaten. In the past three days, in order to find out the news, Cao Zhao was responsible for speaking and Cao Zun was responsible for taking action. Zhong Tai still suffered a lot and had almost no good meat on his body.

Standing in front of Zhong Tai, who was covered in bruises, Cao Miao was somewhat surprised. "I didn't expect you to persevere." Cao Miao said.

"I can only survive in the desperate situation." Zhong Tai said with a hoarse voice, but a smile of relief appeared on his face. "Besides, even if I am willing to ask, they will not believe it. Since that is the case, why bother to humiliate yourself and be looked down upon by the township master?"

Cao Miao smiled, with a little pride. Zhong Tai is a smart man, at least smarter than Cao Zhao. He knows when to do it.

"What did you say? Why don't we believe it if you ask?" Cao Zhan shouted in anger.

Cao Miao waved his hand, and Qingtao handed the box over. Cao Zhuan quickly took out the key, opened the box, took out the bamboo slips, looked at it, and was stunned. He stared at Cao Miao and looked again and again, smacking his lips.

"Yunliang, you... are too damaged."

Cao Zhao took the bamboo slip and twitched the corner of his mouth. "The trick is a good trick, but it is a suspicion of being able to win. Yunliang, I heard that you are very skilled in torture. Can I let me see it?"

Cao Miao nodded with a bright smile. He rubbed his hands with some excitement. "Who are we asking? Just you, Haisi."
Chapter completed!