Meanwhile, the imperial court had already settled on a posthumous title for Sima Shi.
After repeated deliberations among the ministers, Sima Shi's posthumous title was finally set as "Loyal and Devoted."
Since Sima Yi's title of Commandery Duke had been conferred posthumously, Sima Shi could not inherit it. Sima Shi's title remained Marquis of Changping Township.
His son, Sima You, inherited Sima Shi's title.
Cao Mao paid no attention to these affairs at court. He was keeping an eye on his ceremony, wanting to know when it could be completed.
Wang Xiang had readily agreed in words, but after leaving court, he had made no major moves.
Clearly, even if Wang Xiang believed the events at the Imperial Secretariat had nothing to do with Cao Mao, he had no intention of helping him.
Cao Mao decided to put some pressure on Wang Xiang.
That very day, Cao Mao sent someone to invite Chen Qian to his Taiji Hall. He made no attempt to conceal it, even sending his messenger with great fanfare.
Chen Qian soon appeared before Cao Mao.
Cao Mao had always had a good relationship with Chen Qian and had tried to win him over many times. Chen Qian was somewhat like Zhong Hui: he wanted to rise above the crowd and win distinction through great achievements.
Chen Qian himself was also exceptionally capable, making him well worth winning over.
The problem was that what Cao Mao could offer him now fell short of what Wang Xiang could offer. Chen Qian currently followed both the emperor and Wang Xiang. As Cao Mao was the sovereign of all under Heaven, unless he came into direct conflict with Wang Xiang, Chen Qian had no need to choose between them.
"Duke Chen, it's been some time. What have you been busy