Zhong Hui had a life that was almost like playing with cheats.
As a son born to Zhong Yao in his old age, he had undoubtedly been showered with affection.
Even when he was very young, he had displayed astonishing intelligence.
When he was five, his father took him to meet Grand Commandant Jiang Ji. Jiang Ji was so astonished that his expression changed, and he declared the boy "no ordinary person"!
Zhong Hui spent his days associating with Sima Shi and the others. After growing up, he became versed in practically everything, reaching the pinnacle in almost every field. After Xiahou Ba surrendered to Shu Han, he told Jiang Wei, "There is a young man in Wei named Zhong Hui. If he is entrusted with important responsibilities, the Shu Kingdom and Wu Kingdom will be in serious trouble."
Historically, after Sima Shi died, Sima Zhao made him his foremost adviser, consulting him on both military affairs and domestic governance.
He later became Inspector of the Capital. Although he served outside the court, Zhong Hui had a hand in every court affair, great or small, and in the appointment and dismissal of officials. Sima Zhao followed his every suggestion and valued him immensely.
In the end, he single-handedly set the War of Shu's Destruction in motion.
His ability was genuine, but so was his arrogance.
Confident and conceited, he simply did not believe Cao Mao could have done such a thing, because he himself could not have done it at that age.
Sima Zhao silently watched the man boast. Though somewhat resentful, he still acknowledged his talent.
Over the years, Zhong Hui had constantly devised strategies for his elder brother, who had repeatedly instructed him not to offend this man, to make good use of him, and to be tolerant