It is true that Wei Guan turned against the enemy, but he did not take the initiative to surrender to the enemy, but was captured by the enemy in an unfavorable situation. He was a poor person and surrendered to the enemy. Although he was also a kind of person without integrity, there was a fundamental difference between him and the seller who wanted to be honored and actively surrendered to the enemy.

When Wei Guan was suppressing the rebellion of Wuqiu Jian, Wei Guan still made contributions to the court. If Wei Guan and Wang Qi had not cooperated together, Wuqiu Jian's rebellion might have been successful, and the Sima family would undoubtedly have added a strong enemy. Sima Shi would not have forgotten this.

Moreover, after Cao Liang invaded Youzhou, Wei Guan still rose up to fight against Linyu Pass under the huge gap in military strength between the two sides. Even if Linyu Pass was lost, he took the initiative to lead his troops to withdraw from Linyu Pass, hoping to preserve this last power for the Sima army.

The destruction of the Youzhou Army was not because of Wei Guan and Wang Qi's improper command, but because of their strong opponents. Therefore, Sima Shi could not hold them accountable for the defeat.

On the contrary, if Sima Shi could send troops to rescue Youzhou when he received Wei Guan's emergency documents, perhaps the Youzhou army would not have ended like this in the end.

Therefore, Sima Shi believed that the main reason for Wei Guan's failure to surrender to the enemy was not Wei Guan's loyalty, but that he was unable to provide rescue and he had to bear a large part of the responsibility. Therefore, Sima Shi decided not to hold him accountable, but that all his salary would be provided as usual.

Sima Zhao said in confusion: "Which Wei Guan was captured was because of his poor power, but he also turned his knees and turned against the enemy and treason. If his brother did not hold him accountable, it would be his greatest grace. Why should he continue to take care of his family? I am afraid that this matter will be a laughing stock and be ridiculed by the world, thinking that we are afraid of Cao Liang."

Sima Shi said lightly: "Even ants are alive, not to mention human beings, Wei Boyu is desperate and forced to surrender to the enemy in order to save his life. It is me who bears Boyu, not Boyu, who bears me!"

Wei Guan's salary is only worth a few dollars. Since Sima Shi did not hold him responsible for surrendering to the enemy, why should he cherish these small amounts of money and continue to provide Wei Guan with his family. On the one hand, it can reflect Sima Shi's magnanimity, and on the other hand, it can also make Wei Guan grateful. Maybe if there is a chance in the future, Wei Guan will be able to make Wei Guan correct any more.

Of course, the prerequisite is that Sima Shi must gain a strategic advantage over Cao Liang. If he loses again and again like now, not to mention Wei Guan can't do anything, there will be more and more ministers who will surrender to the enemy in the future. Even if the loyal ministers are based on their own life, they will be loyal to the lord. When the defeat is like a mountain of defeat, it is very unrealistic to expect the subordinates to succeed one by one.

Sima Zhao seemed very resentful, but Sima Shi had already made a decision, so he could only follow the order and bow down and leave.

As soon as he left the door, he ran into the arms of the Secretary Xun Yan who was coming in front of him. Xun Yan hurriedly apologized and said, "I am ruthless in my duty, and the second son forgive me."

Sima Zhao did not blame him. Seeing Xun Ying's expression in a hurry, he said in confusion: "What's wrong with Xun Shangshu in such a hurry?"

Xun Yi said happily: "Jiangdong just heard news that Sun Quan, the pseudo-Emperor of Eastern Wu, died a few days ago. He was so humble that he specifically reported to the General to know."

When Sima Zhao heard that Sun Quan was dead, he was overjoyed and said, "Sun Quan is really dead?"

Xun Yi said: "This is a major event of the military and national affairs, how can it be a joke? According to the exact news, Sun Quan died on the ninth day of the fourth month. Now Bai Su from the Eastern Wu is wailing everywhere. How can such a big event be hidden from our army?"

Sima Zhao was extremely excited and pulled Xun Ying to meet Sima Shi directly. Sima Shi saw Sima Zhao leaving and returning, and was surprised when he heard Sima Zhao say repeatedly, "Brother, there is a happy event, there is a big happy event!"

Sima Shi couldn't help but wonder, Sima Zhao had just left the house, he couldn't help but say, "Why are you happy?"

Sima Zhao said excitedly: "Sun Quan is dead, is this a happy event?"

Sima Shi couldn't help but feel shocked, and his expression changed slightly, saying, "Is Sun Quan dead? When did it happen?"

Xun Yi told the truth, and Sima Shi couldn't help laughing three times and said, "God helps me!"

The death of Sun Quan is probably the best news that Sima Shi has heard since he took office. Since Sima Shi became the general of the Fu Army, there have been constant bad news in the Youzhou front line, and troubled things have followed one by another, which has made Sima Shi exhausted and overwhelmed.

Now it is really not bright in the north, but the south is bright in the south. Just when Sima Shi felt the enemy was surrounded by enemies and struggled to make things difficult, news suddenly came from the Eastern Wu that Sun Quan died of illness. Sun Quan had been the biggest enemy of Wei for 24 years. Wei arranged heavy troops in Huainan and Jingzhou to prevent Sun Quan.

Now that Sun Quan died, Sima Shi suddenly felt much more relaxed, and he felt like he was moving away a mountain. Indeed, Eastern Wu, Western Shu, and Cao Liang from Bingzhou were like three mountains pressing on Sima Shi's head. Now, one of them can finally make Sima Shi relieved.

Sun Quan is a powerful and difficult opponent. As early as Cao Cao's era, Sun Quan had become the lord of Jiangdong. It was precisely because of the Battle of Red Cliff that Cao Cao, who was in a strong position, returned in a defeat and the situation of the three kingdoms was first formed.

In the following decades, both Cao Pi and Cao Rui used troops to the southeast repeatedly, just to destroy Wu and annex Jiangdong, but unfortunately they were unable to do so.

Sun Quan was not willing to defend himself. He was in power and had countless wars with Wei State. He had no less than ten times in person alone. This made Sun Quan the number one strong enemy of Wei State. Even when Sima Yi was in power, he did not dare to take Sun Quan lightly.

Now that Sun Quan died, the Eastern Wu immediately had no leader. Sima Zhao excitedly said to Sima Shi: "Brother, Sun Quan is newly destroyed, and the Eastern Wu has become a new king. The government is unstable. Taking this opportunity, it is the best time to attack Wu. I am willing to lead an army to attack Dongwu, and I will not return if I win."

Sima Shi did not have that impulse. He asked Xun Yan in detail about the situation in the Eastern Wu. After Sun Quan died of illness, the Eastern Wu established Sun Quan's seventh son, and Sun Liang, who was only ten years old, succeeded to the throne. The ten-year-old child could understand what government affairs, and the power of the Eastern Wu court fell into the hands of the Grand Tutor Zhuge Ke.

Zhuge Ke was smart and stubborn. Sun Quan was actually not very satisfied with him. However, in recent years, the founding heroes of the Eastern Wu Dynasty have passed away one after another. Even the Grand Governor Lu Xun died of illness a few years ago. There was no one in the Eastern Wu Dynasty. Sun Quan had to hand over the position of the Minister of the Responsible to Zhuge Ke, and he would assist the young master.
Chapter completed!