On his deathbed, Wei Mingdi appointed Sima Yi and Cao Shuang as ministers and entrusted orphans. Eight-year-old Prince Cao Fang acceded to the throne. Seal them as attendants and record the affairs of ministers. False festival, commander-in-chief of Chinese and foreign armed forces. Everyone spent more than three thousand nights in the temple. Cao Shuang and Sima Yi are not equal, but "they are always in charge of their father's affairs, and they dare not do anything independently." It can be said that Cao Shuang is still smart at this time. Sima Yi, a veteran of the Three Dynasties, repeatedly made meritorious military service and crusaded against Shu and Wuping Liaodong. Prestige in North Korea has reached its peak. On the other hand, Cao Shuang is Cao Zhen's grandson (Cao Shuang's father is Cao Zhen's adopted son) and obtained the position of Minister Gu Ming. At first, Wei Mingdi wanted Cao Yu to be the minister of trusteeship, but Cao Yu felt that he was incompetent and tried to refuse. Open the Cao Shuang.
The balanced relationship between Cao Shuang and Sima Yi did not last long. Bi Gui, Deng Kui, Sun Sheng, Yan He, Ding Mi and others came to Cao Shuang's side. Although these people were famous in Ming Di's time, they were not taken seriously. Ming Di hates their glitz. They craved for wealth and climbed onto Cao Shuang. Cao Shuang is also an arty person who hangs out with them all day. Time is long, and the relationship is close. These people began to pull a stunt, encouraging Cao Shuang to crowd out Sima Yi. Cao Shuang then promoted Sima Yi to be a teacher. On the surface, he was promoted, but secretly he was relieved of his military power. That is to say, Sima Yi's 3,000 soldiers were annexed by Cao Shuang. Sima Yi was depressed and went home to recuperate.
After Sima Yi came home, Cao Shuang got carried away. Take the talents of the former emperor, be good at singing and dancing, and use the etiquette of the emperor to get in and out. Yanhe and others were promoted to ranks. Cao Shuang's younger brother, Cao Xi, once warned Cao Shuang, but Cao Shuang turned a deaf ear and still reveled with Yanhe and others. Those who attend the meeting will be promoted, and those who disobey will be fired. Queen Mother Guo may be dissatisfied, but Cao Shuang actually moved to Yongning Palace. Separate her from the emperor.
Cao Shuang or some not trust sima yi, from time to time to send someone to see. Sima Yi certainly understood Cao Shuang's thoughts. When Li Sheng came, he pretended to be extremely weak, his hands and feet were shaking, his mouth was watering and his language was vague. Some people admire Sima Yi's acting skills. In fact, this acting doesn't have to be very high. It is rare for the ancients to be seventy years old, and even fewer people are healthy and alive. Sima yi is also in his twilight years, and his acting skills are a bit like that. Cao Shuang is a simpleton, blindfolded by such a low-level acting skill.
Things have come to this, and Sima Yi has no way out. He didn't do it for himself, he wanted to stand on his own horse family. He can't keep it forever, his life is running out. The opportunity has finally come. In the first month of A.D. 10, the young emperor Cao Fang went to Gaopingling to visit the grave, accompanied by Cao Shuang brothers and his cronies. In the name of Empress Guo, Sima Yi ordered the closure of the city gate, led the troops to occupy the armory, and sent troops out of the city to guard the Luoshui pontoon bridge. Life Stuart Gao Rou held a festival, acted as a general, and occupied Cao Shuang Camp; Wang Dong, the assistant, led the troops to the village.
This change is too sudden. Sima Yi was deprived of military power. Where did he let the soldiers occupy the armory? It turns out that he also has two sons, Sima Shi and Si Mazhao, who are scattered riders and commanders of the China Guard. The Book of Jin records that Sima Shi "raised yin and died 3,000 people". This record is very confusing. Under the close surveillance of Cao Shuang, it's hard to secretly train 3,000 killers. Ancient communication was extremely backward (it was difficult for flying pigeons to pass books). How is it possible to assemble 3000 people in a short time? Unless these three thousand dead people are hiding in Luoyang city. If you really hide in Luoyang for so long, how can you not be exposed? But without these three thousand dead people, there are too few soldiers of Sima brothers and sisters. And Cao Shuang brothers camp, was occupied by Ruan Gao Wang Guan effortlessly, it's incredible.
This has to talk about Queen Mother Guo. Queen mother Guo was already with the emperor and is likely to participate in politics. She must be very angry when Cao Shuang forced her to Yongning Palace, so when Sima Yi rose up to revolt, she wanted to vent her hatred and was willing to write letters. Many historians believe that Sima Yi forced it, so did the new edition of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. However, Sima Yi really wanted to do this at that time, which was a big violation. Wang Guan's ministers, tall and soft, may not support him. The fact is that almost all ministers have not expressed their opposition. Did all the loyal ministers at that time die? This is the genius of Sima Yi. He did the ideological work of Empress Dowager Guo and seized the moral high ground. Secondly, he focused on Cao Shuang, and nothing else. Cao Shuang's crimes are well known all over the world, and the whole court thinks that this thief will be eliminated (he has offended too many people). No one in the army wants to stand up for Cao Shuang. Only one agronomist, Huan Fan, was persuaded by his son to go to Cao Shuang.
Huan Fan came to Cao Shuang's side and made a detailed analysis of the current situation, which was beneficial to Cao Shuang and vulnerable to Sima Yi. Because Cao Shuang has political advantages (the emperor is the best banner) and logistical supplies (Huan Fan brings the national seal, which can mobilize the grain and grass in the world). Third, there is a retreat base (Xuchang, the old capital of Wei). In the name of the emperor, he ordered diligent king of the world, and the respondents gathered. But strangely, Cao Shuang thought about it all night and finally decided to surrender. I was so angry that Huan Fan called him the black sheep of Cao Zhen.
Why is Cao Shuang so timid? Because he is a coward himself. Born in the royal family, I have never experienced any storms. He had the ability to be an assistant minister, but no one was available at that time. Cao Yu, the only talent, refused to contribute to the country. At the beginning, I was respectful to Sima Yi and regarded him as my father. First, Sima Yi was awed by his "eagle eye and wolf eye"; Second, after three dynasties, Sima Yi had the power to resist Shu and break Wuping Liaodong, and his prestige reached its peak in the imperial court. Third, Sima's family is a noble family, flourishing. Nothing will change at this rate. But at this moment, a group of young scholars came to Cao Shuang's side. They only talk about metaphysics and gossip. Encouraged by them, Cao Shuang suddenly felt that he was an invincible talent, and he wanted to make great achievements. Even the emperor's etiquette was used, and he was arrogant. Everyone dares to be angry and dare not speak. Sima Yi saw his weakness and took risks. Later facts proved that Sima Yi's judgment was correct. The news of Luoyang reached Gaopingling, and no one was in high spirits, shouting that the thief had killed him. Even the little emperor Cao Fang didn't express anger.
Speaking of Cao Fang, he was speechless. It has been ten years since he became king at the age of eight. An emperor of 18 years old was indifferent in this coup. Is he a fool? Cao Shuang has the ability to control him? If he has the slightest temper and asks to be a thief, Sima Yi will surely fail. Cao Shuang kept it from him in advance, and when he decided to surrender, Cao Shuang had reported the details. In addition to agreeing to Cao Shuang's dismissal, Cao Fang didn't even sigh. Cao Cao's heroism disappeared with the wind when it reached him.
Here, we have to admire Sima Yi's mind reading. He not only read the psychology of Empress Dowager Guo and Cao Fang, but also read the psychology of Cao Shuang, and predicted everyone's psychology at that time. The only one who was ignored was Huan Fan, the senior of Xinong. He didn't expect Huan Fan to die at last. Although it is a secret, it has not affected the overall situation. Sima yi did not have a single soldier, but he could seize all the power in an instant. He uses his mind. Just look at the changes in Gao Ping Ling.
The real danger of "eagle watching wolf" is the mind.