When Master Sima heard this, his face turned pale at first, then turned red, and finally turned purple.

His first wife Xia Houhui was Xia Houxuan's biological sister.

Master Sima poisoned Xia Houhui with his own hands and announced to the outside world that Xiahou Hui died suddenly.

Death suddenly is not a good word.

It's more like a curse, not to die well.

For Xia Houxuan, his sister gave birth to five daughters to Master Sima, and there had been no rumors of poor health.

Who would have expected that not long after Sima Yi led his army back to Luoyang, Amei would send a letter from someone, saying that Sima's family was definitely not loyal to the Wei Dynasty.

Then A-mei died suddenly and inexplicably.

Who would believe that there are no twists and turns in this?

In fact, if Xia Houxuan had not been friends with Sima Yi when he was young, and coupled with Sima Yi's identity, Xia Houxuan would have even wanted to drive Sima Yi out.

Master Sima's cheeks showed faint ridges on his gums, showing that he had reached the edge of forbearance at this time.

Sima Yi seemed to hear the implication of Xia Houxuan's words, but the smile on his face did not diminish, and he didn't seem to hear it.

He turned around and said to Master Sima:

"Zi Yuan, please wait outside. I'll go in and talk to Taichu about something."

Master Sima lowered his head deeply: "Yes, sir."

When Xia Houxuan heard Sima Yi's instructions, he couldn't help but glance at Master Sima, and then took a deep look at Sima Yi.

But he did not immediately invite people into the mansion, but continued to ask: "I wonder what the master has to do?"

Sima Yi's face was filled with a warm smile, as warm as the sun in June: "State affairs."

"State affairs?"

"Yes, state affairs." Sima Yi nodded, "I am here today. I will not talk about personal affairs, only state affairs."

Xia Houxuan was silent for a moment, and finally said: "Please, Master."

After entering the mansion, the two of them sat down separately as host and guest. Xia Houxuan said:

"I don't know what matters the master has to do, why would you condescend to come here?"

Sima Yi raised the tea cup, touched his lips briefly and then put it down:

"Xuchang sent an appointment. The general intends to let Taichu go to Xuchang to serve as a regular servant of the scattered cavalry and the central guard of the army."

"Oh?" Even though Xiahou Xuan was very powerful, he still couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard the news, "When was the news?"

"Just now, as soon as it was delivered to me, I came to look for you." Sima Yi smiled, "I wonder if Taichu is interested in this?"

Xiahou Xuan was hated by Cao Rui for the incident involving Queen Mao's brother, and was demoted from Huangmen Shilang to Yulin Supervisor ten years ago.

Later, all the main figures of the Xiahou clan were put under house arrest in Luoyang City by Cao Rui. As the most outstanding figure of the Xiahou clan, Xiahou Xuan was even less likely to resurrect.

After ten years of silence, Xia Houxuan couldn't help but feel his heart beat faster when he suddenly heard that the general was going to take him to an important position.

He forced himself to stabilize his emotions and smiled calmly:

"Xuan has no choice but to do it intentionally or not. What's the point of asking, Taifu?"

"Oh? Taichu can't help himself, so who should do it?"

"Of course it's the Grand Tutor." Xia Houxuan stared at Sima Yi, "I wonder if the Grand Tutor is willing to let me go to Xuchang?"

"What Taichu means is that he is willing to serve as Luo?" Sima Yi laughed, "Yes, Taichu has great ambitions at a young age. The opportunity to contribute to the country is right in front of him, how could he give up."

"It's just," Sima Yi also looked at Xia Houxuan, "it is now a critical time for the Wei Dynasty. I wonder if Taichu has any opinions on this?"

"I don't dare to think too highly. Over the years, thieves have become more and more powerful, but who is not worried about the country's ambitions?"

"Taichu, please speak."

"Emperor Wen established the nine-rank Zhongzheng system. His original intention was to better select talents for the country and give Zhongzheng officials great power. Their talents and virtues would all be determined by his words."

"If Zhongzheng officials were fair in selecting talents, it would be okay. Unfortunately, most of today's Zhongzheng officials are controlled by aristocratic families."

"Over the years, Zhongzheng officials have looked at family background first, and then character. Children from aristocratic families have been promoted without talent, while children from poor families have talent but have not been selected."

"In the past, when Emperor Wu was around, good ministers and fierce generals appeared one after another, resolving dangers in a blink of an eye. Now the thieves are powerful, and all the princes in the court are helpless, and they want good ministers but cannot get them."

"So according to Yixuan, at this time, the Wei Dynasty has reached the point where it has to change its uniform."

Sima Yi, who originally looked calm, changed slightly after hearing Xia Houxuan's words: "Change the uniform?"

"Yes, only by limiting the power of official officials, eliminating redundant officials to drive out incompetence, re-examination to recruit good talents, and correcting the shortcomings of the court can we revitalize the Wei Dynasty and counteract the power of thieves."

After Xia Houxuan said this, he looked at Sima Yi again: "What do you think, Grand Master?"

Sima Yi forced himself to smile: "This is a great thing to say."

Xia Houxuan pressed forward step by step: "Oh, Taifu also thinks that Wei has reached a point where it must change?"

"If we don't change it, the Wei Dynasty will be in danger. But if we change it," Sima Yi pondered, "we must have good opportunities and talented people to implement various measures!"

"Taichu also said that now that the thieves are becoming more and more powerful, there is no stability externally, and there are no talented people internally, how can we talk about restructuring?"

He shook his head as he said: "The time has not come yet, the time has not come yet!"

Xia Houxuan couldn't help but frown when he heard Sima Yi's excuse.

Before he could speak again, Sima Yi stood up:

"I have benefited a lot from hearing Taichu's words today. I love Taichu so much as he is a great talent, but I am reluctant to let him go to Xuchang."

"Besides, all the Taichu people are in Luoyang. Isn't it much better to work in Luoyang than in Xuchang?"

Xia Houxuan stood up and remained silent.

Sima Yi looked like he was discussing with him, but in fact he was telling him that it was impossible to let him leave Luoyang for Xuchang.

Seeing that Xia Houxuan didn't speak, Sima Yi just thought he was responding:

"Then it's settled, Taichu doesn't have to see you off."

After saying that, he walked out of Xiahou Mansion.

"grown ups?"

Master Sima, who had been guarding outside the mansion, saw Sima Yi coming out and rushed to greet him.

"Xiahou Taichu must be sent more people to guard him. He must not be allowed to leave Luoyang!"

After getting on the carriage, Sima Yi's face darkened and he gave instructions to Master Sima sitting opposite.

Xiahou Xuan is the most outstanding figure in the Xiahou family and is also a cousin of Cao Shuang (Xiahou Xuan's mother is Cao Shuang's aunt, the head of Deyang Township).

Cao Shuang had no independent opinion. If Xia Houxuan really went to Xuchang, he might be able to persuade Cao Shuang to promote the restructuring.

Even if Cao Shuang cannot be persuaded, he must not be allowed to go to Xuchang to help Cao Shuang.

When Master Sima heard this, his eyes flashed fiercely and he whispered:

"Since your Excellency is worried about Xia Houxuan, why not..."

Anyway, his wife Xia Houhui has been poisoned to death by himself, so why not kill Xia Houxuan, his uncle?

Sima Yi looked at his son with a somewhat complicated expression.

Finally he just sighed:

"I have a close relationship with Xiahou Xuan, and the Sima family and the Xiahou family are close friends, so how can we do this?"

"As long as I am here, I have to save his life. Otherwise, wouldn't I become a cold person and be criticized by others?"

Master Sima said "Oh" with some disappointment, and then suddenly came back to his senses:
Chapter completed!