noffsinger Chapter 495 The Ace Spy Sima Yi is Deployed! Zhong Yao is Determined to Avenge His Humiliation
Chapter 495 The Ace Spy Sima Yi is Deployed! Zhong Yao is Determined to Avenge His Humiliation
Zhong Yao is very anxious lately.
While he was busily preparing various supplies and getting ready to send troops, he suddenly realized an important problem that had been overlooked.
We have soldiers, we have money, we have food, but where are the generals?
Who should be appointed as the head coach?
First, the head coach must be a member of Zhong Yao's faction, someone from a prominent family.
Secondly, they must also have a certain ability to command troops.
Otherwise, if we were blocked at Beijia Pass and couldn't make any progress, we would become a laughing stock.
Seeing that Zhong Yao was struggling to find a suitable commander-in-chief, Sima Lang, acting as a master of ideas, said to Zhong Yao:
"My lord, I do have someone I would like to recommend."
"Oh? I wonder what Boda is referring to?"
Zhong Yao looked delighted.
It seems that taking in Sima Lang was indeed the right decision; he knew how to share the burden at crucial moments.
"In ancient times, Qi Huangyang recommended his own son to be a general; now, I, Sima Lang, recommend my second brother, Sima Yi, to be the commander-in-chief!"
Sima Lang's impassioned manner silenced Zhong Yao.
Sima Yi, he had no experience in leading troops either!
Seeing Zhong Yao hesitate, Sima Lang quickly added:
“Zhongda was well-versed in various military books from a young age and was skilled in battle formation simulations.”
"If we hand over the position of head coach to him and arrange one or two respected senior figures to assist him, there will definitely be no mistakes."
Sima Lang was truly devoted to public service at that moment.
Last time, Sima Yi wrote a letter to Sima Lang, telling him not to get too close to Zhong Yao.
When it's time to give up, you have to give up.
But Sima Lang felt that Sima Yi's thinking was wrong!
Zhong Yao had been kind to the two brothers; how could they not repay that kindness? (See Chapter 486 for details)
Therefore, after thinking about it for a long time, Sima Lang still wrote a letter to warn Sima Yi not to slack off!
The Sima brothers, who were once united, developed some rifts afterward.
Although the two brothers still have feelings for each other, they are no longer on the same path.
Sima Lang suggested that Sima Yi be appointed as commander-in-chief because he wanted to use this opportunity to completely dispel Sima Yi's idea of giving up.
Little did they know, Sima Yi was an undercover agent!
Letting him take command is like sending him to his death.
Zhong Yao was ultimately a cunning and treacherous old man.
It would be too risky to put someone as inexperienced as Sima Yi in command.
Therefore, Zhong Yao refused:
"Berd's suggestion is excellent."
"But I believe that Zhongda still needs to mature and accumulate experience."
"Let him serve as the military advisor. As for the affairs of the Liangzhou Prefect, you, Boda, will temporarily take over."
"Here!"
The bitterness on Sima Lang's face vanished in an instant.
Staff officer, that's not bad either.
Moreover, since his second brother has made further progress, he himself can also make further progress.
Win-win!
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"Win-win my foot!"
Liangzhou Jincheng
Biejiafu
Sima Yi launched into a tirade of curses.
His chest heaved violently, and he wished he could open his elder brother Sima Lang's head to see what was inside!
No... I'm the Prefect of Liangzhou, and I'm doing a great job as an undercover agent.
You suddenly sent me to the front lines as a staff officer. Isn't that trying to harm me?
Although, on the surface, Sima Yi was promoted once again and became an important figure in the "Southern Expeditionary Army" formed by Zhong Yao.
But based on Sima Yi's understanding of his brother-in-law, Commandant Su.
It would be strange if this southern expeditionary force could succeed!
So why did the Southern Expeditionary Army, which was destined to fail, even join in?
You can't join in the fun like this!
What if some clueless crossbowman suddenly fires a bolt at him and he gets killed? Who can he complain to then?
Therefore, Sima Yi was extremely unwilling to serve as a strategist for this southern expeditionary force.
However, Zhong Yao adopted Sima Lang's suggestion, and the transfer order has already been issued.
Sima Lang is also on his way.
We will arrive in Jincheng in at most half a month.
Sima Yi had no choice, even if he wanted to be a good person!
"Brother! How could you be so heartless and ungrateful? Don't blame me for causing you some trouble!"
Sima Yi gritted his teeth.
He's far worse than Sima Lang, and he even trained alongside Su Yu and Xun Yu.
Who else, besides Yang Xiu and Ge Xuan, possesses such qualifications?
Never underestimate the servants of the Minister's household!
You can laugh at me in the Minister's office.
Once you leave the Minister's residence, you'll be a high-ranking official, a person of great influence!
Sima Yi decided to leave Sima Lang some difficult political affairs to handle.
Actually, it wasn't too bad; Sima Yi ultimately showed mercy.
Considering how good his brother was to him, it was only a tiny bit difficult.
It is said that after Sima Lang took office, his vision went black and he almost fainted.
The political mess Sima Yi left him was enough to keep him under strict control for months!
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Sima Yi was appointed as an advisor, but there was still no one to be chosen as the commander-in-chief.
Ultimately, Zhong Yao decided to personally take command.
Its main selling point is that older people are still vigorous!
Besides, he's only in his fifties, which is the perfect age for him to start his own business.
If we don't work hard, where will we get the abundant resources to leave for our son?
Forget it, I can't mention my son.
Zhong Yao gets extremely agitated whenever his son, Zhong Yu, is mentioned!
Su Yu and Xun Yu, those two sixth brothers, must have been hard support characters in their past lives, they're pure hard CC!
Apart from Sima Yi.
Zhong Yao then selected another advisor.
This man was named Gao Rou, and he was a cousin of Gao Gan, Yuan Shao's nephew.
Although the Gao family was heavily criticized because of Gao Gan's previous collusion with the Southern Xiongnu.
But the Gao family was one of the most prominent families of the time; otherwise, how could Gao Gan have become Yuan Shao's nephew and called Yuan Shao his uncle?
At the same time, the Gao family and the Zhong family have a very good personal relationship.
After Gao Gan died, Gao Rou became the new patriarch of the Gao family with the support of Zhong Yao.
In addition, Gao Rou also became a disciple of Zhong Yao.
Gao Rou is different from other high-ranking officials; he is not foolish, but rather shrewd and cunning.
Historically, Gao Rou rose to the position of one of the Three Dukes and was known as one of the "Four Pillars of the Great Wei" along with Sima Yi, Wang Ling, and Jiang Ji.
This title is quite obscure.
To be precise, they were the "Four Pillars of the Great Wei Clan" during Cao Shuang's reign.
However, after Wang Ling was purged by Sima Yi, Jiang Ji and Gao Rou, who already had little military power, gradually lost their authority as well.
Ultimately, Sima Yi and his successors took the position of representatives of the aristocratic families.
At this moment, Zhong Yao had high expectations for Gao Rou.
He firmly believed that the team he assembled was no worse than Su Yu's!
But sometimes, Zhong Yao would get angrier and angrier the more he thought about it!
Many talented young men from prominent local families in Yuzhou were snatched up by the Minister of Personnel's office.
For example, Chen Qun, Zhao Yan, and Jiang Ji.
If these people were still alive, Zhong Yao wouldn't be in such a passive position.
Even now, Zhong Yaozhen shamelessly begs the heads of the aristocratic families of Yuzhou to let their children resign from the Ministry of Personnel.
I doubt Zhong Yao would dare to give important positions to anyone with the title of Minister of the Imperial Secretariat!
Sima Yi was the only exception.
After all, Zhong Yao had enough evidence to prove that Sima Yi hated Su Yu, making him a valuable asset.
"All humiliation will be washed away in this southern expedition."
Zhong Yao thought to himself.
Therefore, the main component of this southern expeditionary force consisted of private soldiers and assassins raised by various powerful families.
It ensures both "purity" and a certain level of combat capability, as well as extremely high loyalty!
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