Sima Master didn't know how long he had been standing there, so that a layer of frost had condensed on his beard and hair.

However, Master Sima did not go back because of the cold. He stayed motionless under the moonlight, like a stone sculpture.

I don't know how long it took, but another figure appeared next to Master Sima, coming to his side silently.

"Father." Master Sima, who had been standing still as if dead, turned around and said respectfully.

Sima Yi sighed quietly and said: "Master, my father knows that you are suffering in your heart, enduring humiliation that ordinary people cannot bear, but you must not suffer within the suffering, and it is difficult to be a leader. To act as a true man, you have to bear the humiliation and bear the burden. Wait for you

Only when you truly take charge of the world and have nothing to do, will you know that all the efforts are worth it."

Master Sima took a deep breath and said respectfully: "Father's teachings, children dare not forget them even for a moment."

Sima Yi nodded, looked at his frost-covered beard and hair, and said: "It's windy and frosty, so this is not the place to talk. We'd better go back to the house and talk."

"Wei." Master Sima obeyed without any resistance.

Back in the house, the servants had already prepared a charcoal pot to warm the fire. Sima Yi took off his fur cloak, sat next to the brazier, and started warming up the fire.

Master Sima stood beside him, and Sima Yi motioned for him to sit down, so he sat down.

Sima Yi said: "Master, your biggest thought now must be when can we take action and when can we stop relying on others?"

Sima Shi's eyes lit up and he said: "Is my father determined to take action? This time Cao Shuang is preparing to leave Luoyang and conquer Shu himself. This is a golden opportunity for us!"

Although ordinary people knew nothing about Cao Shuang's expedition to Shu, as upper-level officials of the imperial court, the Sima family knew the news very well.

When this plan first came out, it was immediately opposed by ministers such as Jiang Ji, Chen Tai, Fu Gu, etc. Jiang Ji only came forward to advise after receiving Sima Yi's instructions.

Sima Yi was well aware of Cao Shuang's motive for sending troops this time. Cao Shuang held a high position as a general, but had never commanded an army or fought in a war. Naturally, he was criticized, and Sima Yi did not need to deliberately target this.

Therefore, Cao Shuang followed Deng Lisheng's suggestion and appointed Xia Houxuan as the general to conquer the west and the governor of Yongliang to prepare for the expedition against Shu and prepare to send troops to conquer Shu in the spring of next year.

Cao Shuang wanted to gain military glory, which would obviously threaten Sima Yi's status. If the expedition failed, it would be fine. If it succeeded, it would undoubtedly be a major threat to Sima Yi's plan. Therefore, Sima Yi mobilized everything

The power that can be mobilized can be used to stop it with all its strength.

However, Cao Shuang decided to send troops, which was a foregone conclusion. As a condition of exchange, Sima Division would fill the vacancy left after Xia Houxuan became the general of the expedition to the west and serve as the central guard army.

This was also Cao Shuang's forced decision to use a position in the Central Guard Army in exchange for Sima Yi's softening of attitude.

The position of the Central Guard Army is very important. If Sima Division can assume this position, it will definitely have an impact on the iron-barrel-like Central Army system controlled by Cao Shuang and his group.

Out of strategic considerations, Sima Yi quickly agreed to Cao Shuang's conditions and no longer hindered him from sending troops. After all, Cao Shuang sent troops, and the outcome was still undecided, but the position of the Central Guards was a definite benefit. At this point,

Of course Sima Yi weighed things clearly.

Master Sima also keenly felt that this time Cao Shuang left Beijing, he would definitely take away a large number of his confidants. As a result, the city of Luoyang would be empty. If the Sima family took the opportunity to cause trouble in Luoyang city, it would be an excellent opportunity.

Unexpectedly, Sima Yi gently shook his head and said: "Haste makes waste. If it goes well, our Sima family can rule the world, but if it fails, the three clans will be wiped out and no one will be spared."

.Therefore, unless you are very sure about the cause of trouble, you must not move lightly."

Originally there was some excitement on Master Sima's face, but after listening to Sima Yi's words, his expression turned gloomy again, and he said unwillingly: "If Cao Shuang returns from this battle with victory, I'm afraid it will be extremely difficult to deal with him again."

It’s not easy, why doesn’t father dare to give it a try and take advantage of this opportunity to rule the world?”

Sima Yi shook his head and said: "What you can think of, Cao Shuang may not think of. Even if Cao Shuang can't think of it, those under him may not think of it. It is true that with our current ability, it is not too difficult to capture Luoyang City, but really

The biggest test is how to face Cao Shuang's counterattack in the future. Today's world is no longer the time when Cao Cao used to coerce the emperor to order the princes. One careless move will lead to the loss of everything, so before the conditions are fully mature, it is absolutely impossible to

Don’t act rashly.”

Although Master Sima had some other thoughts in his heart, at this time, he could only obey Sima Yi's order.

Making decisions before taking action was Sima Yi's style of doing things throughout his life. He never did anything he was not sure about, and he would only take action when he was 100% sure.

Even if you have hidden worries, you will not act rashly.

Obviously, this opportunity was not a very good one. Sima Yi was very resourceful and naturally would not do anything he was not sure about, so this time he took advantage of Cao Shuang's departure from Luoyang and took action. He could only shelve it for the time being.

Sima Yi suddenly said: "Today at the court meeting, Cao Shuang suddenly announced that Zi Shang would be appointed as the general to conquer Shu to assist Xia Houxuan in his expedition to Shu."

Master Sima's face suddenly changed, and he said: "This is obviously to take people hostage. Whoever came up with such a vicious plan, I will definitely kill them in the future!"

Sima Yi said: "Although I don't know who invited me, it is Deng's plan to keep my son together. They must have wanted me to surrender to the Shu army and not dare to take any action."

Cao Shuang suddenly appointed Sima Zhao as the general to conquer Shu, which caught Sima Yi off guard. Sima Zhao had previously held the position of Diannong Zhonglang General, an officer in charge of agricultural affairs, and had nothing to do with marching and fighting, so he suddenly

He was promoted to the position of General of the Conquest of Shu, and as the deputy of General Xiahou Xuan of the Conquest of the West, he went to war against Shu.

A discerning person saw that Sima Zhao's official position was obviously promoted, but there was indeed a suspicion of taking him as a hostage, so Sima Yi was afraid to act rashly.

Unless Sima Yi can really abandon this son, he will never cause trouble.
Chapter completed!