638 Chapter 638-huge mistake
“Your Majesty, Ji bei County’s Secretary of State, si Jing, is outside the hall requesting an audience!”
As soon as Xia Pingan opened his eyes, he saw a eunuch standing at the door and reporting to him.
Xia ping ‘an looked around. This was a large hall, which should be the place where the Martial Emperor of Jin, Sima Yan, usually dealt with government affairs in the palace. It was already night time, and the entire Hall was brightly lit by the candles on the candlesticks. Two rows of guards stood at the entrance of the hall, and a eunuch in red came to the side of the hall and reported in a low voice.
Xia ping ‘an lowered her head again and saw the thick, long beard on her chin. She was wearing a Yellow Dragon robe and holding a Memorial in her hand. The memorial was from the general Wei Min, talking about the military affairs of the Northwest, Qin, and Liang States.
Xia Pingan put down the memorial in his hand and glanced at the guard outside the hall. He asked the eunuch, ” who is in charge of the Imperial Guards tonight? ”
The eunuch who replied was stunned for a moment, not knowing why the Emperor suddenly asked this, but he still hurriedly replied,”it’s Sima Ji Qianqian who’s on guard tonight.”
Xia ping ‘an had no idea who Sima Ji was. Even if Xia ping’ an was a historian, it was impossible for him to know every mission in history. However, this person’s surname was Sima and he was in charge of the palace’s guards. He should be a member of the Sima clan and was deeply trusted by Sima Yan. This made Xia ping ‘an feel at ease.
“Oh, I know. Why did you come, Xun Yu?”
from what I’ve heard, Master Chu seems to be here for the crown prince’s marriage. Didn’t Your Majesty send Xun Yu to find out how Jia Chong’s daughter, Jia Nanfeng, is doing? I think Master Chu should have some news! The eunuch’s face was full of smiles. He secretly glanced at Xia Pingan and obediently poured the medicine into Xia Pingan’s mouth. this old servant has also heard that Jia Chong’s daughter, Jia Nanfeng, is a country-toppling beauty, a virtuous and virtuous person, and is praised by everyone outside. His Majesty has sent Sir Xun to inquire about it. This will be a good opportunity to confirm Xuanji.
Xia ping ‘an took a deep look at the old eunuch and sighed in his heart. The Jin Emperor, Sima Yan, was wise all his life. He did not expect that in the end, he would be deceived by these villains around him, Xun Yu, and the person beside him. Under the influence of three people, he mistakenly chose Jia Chong’s daughter, Jia Nanfeng, as the Crown Princess. In the end, it led to the rebellion of the Eight Princes, greatly damaging the vitality of the entire country, and creating a mistake that would last for ages.
Without Jia Nanfeng, there would not be the rebellion of the Eight Princes, and without the rebellion of the Eight Princes, there would not be the five Barbarians in chaos.
The destruction of the Western Jin Dynasty and the great disaster that caused the entire country and people was because Sima Cuo had been deceived into choosing the wrong daughter-in-law.
Choosing the wrong daughter-in-law had caused the destruction of the country and almost caused the extinction of Huaxia. This lesson was too tragic.
“Get Sima Ji to see me!” Xia Pingan retracted her gaze, looked at the book, and ordered.
When the eunuch saw that Sima Yan did not immediately summon the Secretary of State for the Marquis of Ji bei County, Lao Ai, to have an audience, but instead had the guard Captain Sima Ji come to see him, he did not dare to say anything and quickly went to give orders. Who asked Xia Pingan to be the Emperor? it was very normal for the Emperor to not see anyone he wanted to see and to make someone wait for a while.
Xia ping ‘an looked at Wei Yong’s Memorial. The words on the memorial were like dragons and phoenixes dancing. It was very muscular. One look and one could tell that it was written by a great master. Wei Yong’s calligraphy was really good.
Looking at the words on the memorials that Sima Yan had written, Xia ping ‘an nodded. He picked up a pen and a piece of paper. In the blink of an eye, he wrote a few lines according to Sima Yan’s handwriting. Then, he blew on it to dry the words.
When the words dried, Xia Pingan folded the paper.
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Not long after, the sound of armor rubbing against each other could be heard outside the hall. A general was already standing outside the hall.
“Your Majesty, general Sima has arrived!” The old eunuch entered the hall and reported.
“Let him in!”
“Yes!”
After a short while, a 30-year-old general with thick eyebrows and a thick beard strode into the hall. He was wearing armor and a helmet. He saluted Xia Pingan and said in a rough voice, ” Your Majesty, I’m here to pay my respects to you. Please redeem my armor, Your Majesty. I can’t salute you!
Xia ping ‘an looked at the armor on this person and knew that although this Sima Ji was not known in history, he was indeed a loyal and reliable person. The armor on Sima Ji was extremely heavy, at least a few dozen pounds, and it was very tiring to wear and take it off. Ordinary generals would not be fully armed when they were on duty at night in the palace and patrolling everywhere. However, this Sima Ji was extremely honest and was very serious. He was not sloppy at all, and his strength should be quite good.
“With you here, I can rest assured. The safety of the Imperial Palace is in your hands tonight. Without my orders, no one is allowed to enter or leave the palace!” Xia ping ‘an stared at Sima Ji and instructed.
That Sima Ji was shocked, but in the blink of an eye, he raised his head and his eyes flashed. He cupped his fists and accepted the order, ” yes, your humble servant!
Xia ping ‘an walked down from behind the desk and went directly to Sima Ji’s side. She patted his shoulder and handed the note that she had just written to him, ” go, sit down according to the orders on the note!
That Sima Ji bowed and took the note with both hands, then slowly left the hall.
The old eunuch had been secretly peeking at the note that Xia ping ‘an had handed to Sima Ji. Unfortunately, the note had been folded by Xia ping’ an and the old eunuch could not see a single word written on it.
After Sima Ji left the main hall, Xia ping ‘an sat back on his Dragon chair and said to the old eunuch, ” let Xun Yu in!
“Yes!”
After a while, Xun Yu came in.
Xun Yu was not young anymore. He looked at the ground when he walked and did not look around, afraid that he would step on ants. He had a cautious look.
However, such a person was one of the culprits and operators who almost destroyed China.
The reason Xun Yu had deceived Sima Yan and forced Jia Nanfeng to be his daughter-in-law was because Xun Yu and Jia Nanfeng’s father, Jia Chong, were accomplices. Ren Kai did not get along with Jia Chong and recommended Jia Chong to be the governor of the Qin and Liang provinces in the Northwest. The people of the Qin and Liang provinces were tough and had many Hu people. Jia Chong did not want to leave the center of the Empire’s power to take up the position in the Qin and Liang provinces, so Xun Yu gave Jia Chong an idea: As long as your daughter marries the Crown Prince and becomes the Crown Princess, you will be the father-in-law of the Crown Prince. Naturally, there will be no need for the Qin and Liang States to take up the position.
Jia Nanfeng was Jia Chong’s daughter, so he had a vicious personality and an ugly face. The Crown Prince, Sima Zhong, was stupid, timid, weak, and incompetent. Xun Yu was an important official of the court and had participated in many of Sima Yan’s important matters, so he was deeply trusted by Sima Yan. However, at a critical moment that would decide the fate of the country and the Sima family’s royal family, he could betray Sima Yan and the entire Empire without hesitation for the sake of his own party.
Such a guy was also very accomplished in literature and music, just like how Cai Jing’s calligraphy was not bad. He had exquisitely portrayed the state of an egoist to the extreme.
For such a person to rise to the center of power, it would be a disaster for the entire country, because in their hearts, everything could be sacrificed except themselves.
Xun Yu greets Your Majesty, Qianqian. Xun Yu, who entered the hall, bowed to Xia Pingan respectfully.
Normally, Sima Yan would have asked him to stand up, but today was different. Xun Yu bowed there and waited for a long time, but he didn’t hear Xia Pingan ask him to stand up.
The hall was silent!
Xun Yu maintained his bowing posture. He did not dare to straighten his back when Xia Pingan did not speak. In just a short while, a layer of cold sweat had appeared on Xun Yu’s sideburns and his body was trembling slightly.
“Alright, rise!” Xia Pingan opened her mouth calmly.
“Thank you, Your Majesty!” Xun Yu used his sleeve to wipe the cold sweat that had just appeared on his forehead. He stole a glance at Xia ping ‘an and found that Xia ping’ an was reading the memorial and only looked at him from the corner of his eye, appearing a little absent-minded. Xun Yu’s heart suddenly jumped, but he forced himself to calm down. He secretly wondered if he had done something wrong recently to make the Emperor unhappy. However, after thinking about it, he did not feel that he had done anything wrong, so he calmed down a little.
“Why have you come, Minister Xun?” Xia Pingan put down the memorial and asked.
ahem, Your Majesty, didn’t you ask me to find out how Lord Jia’s daughter, Jia Nanfeng, is doing? I’ve already sent someone to find out and was about to report to Your Majesty! Xun Yu said unhurriedly.
“Oh, what’s the result? tell me!” Xia Pingan suddenly seemed to be in high spirits.
Jia Nanfeng is virtuous, virtuous, and a national beauty. Lord Jia has been strict with his daughter since she was young and made her learn music and calligraphy from a young age. Now, she is the daughter of a big family in Luoyang City and is a good match for the Crown Prince!
Following Xun Qing’s introduction, Xia ping ‘an’s gaze suddenly turned cold. He had already warned Xun Qing just now, but Xun Qing was still blinded by greed and had a glib tongue. If he wanted to deceive him, then don’t blame him.
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