Chapter 2 Brothers Struggle

Style: Historical Author: Yu ShiliuWords: 3432Update Time: 24/01/11 14:02:53
There is a small school ground in the northernmost garden of the back house for the Yang family's children to practice martial arts on a daily basis.

"Du", the arrow was like a shooting star, steadily squeezed into the red heart of the arrow stack. The red heart is densely covered with arrows.

"Brother, you are awesome!" Yang Qiu stood on the corridor, jumping to his feet and clapping his hands in cheers.

With the Badou Bow, he shot more than twenty arrows in a row. Yang Anxuan felt that his arms were a little swollen. He lowered the bow, looked at the arrow stack forty steps away, and nodded with satisfaction.

He was very satisfied with his new body. He was young, handsome, powerful, practiced martial arts since childhood, and was good at riding and shooting. God treated me well, allowing me to retain the memories of my previous life and gain a strong body.

The warm breath surges in the meridians, and the soreness and swelling in the arms disappears immediately. This method of moving qi comes from the memory of past lives. Yang Anxuan once helped a master named Lao Yi. The Taoist qi-nurturing method of "pure heart and guard the Xuan" is He taught.

In his previous life, Yang Anxuan practiced hard for six or seven years and still had no sense of Qi. Lao Yi said that Yang Anxuan learned Qigong too late and his meridians were blocked, making it difficult to achieve anything. He could only use it to strengthen his body.

Unintentionally, Yang Anxuan inadvertently performed the exercises while lying in bed, and he actually felt Qi in his Dantian. After a month or so, the Qi in his body could flow smoothly, and he felt his ears and eyesight became brighter and his strength increased. It seemed that Lao Yi was not lying to himself.

Yang Qiu shouted crisply: "Brother, mother asked me to watch you, and you are only allowed to practice for two-quarters of an hour."

Passing the bow to the attendant, Yang Anxuan wiped his sweat, took the jacket and put it on. After recovering from his illness for nearly a month, Yuan finally relaxed his supervision, stopped giving detailed instructions, and handed over the task of watching over Yang Anxuan to Yang Qiu who volunteered.

Yang Qiu ran over, tugged at his wide sleeves and shook them: "Third brother, take me shopping."

Yang Anxuan was very fond of this little tail. He gently tugged on the girl's little bun and said with a smile: "Okay, almost all my monthly money has gone into your stomach. I don't have money to buy you food this time on the street."

"I hate it, Third Brother, you messed up my hair." Yang Qiu looked up at Yang Anxuan, but smiled and narrowed her eyes. She knew that Third Brother would definitely buy a lot of food when he took her to the street, which was great.

After going back to the house to get the money, Yang Anxuan planned to buy a silver hairpin. Two days ago, he overheard Yuan mentioning that the jewelry in Huicaizhai was luxurious and exquisite. Yang Anxuan took it to heart and planned to buy a piece of jewelry to show his love.

He took Yang Qiu's little hand and was about to go out when a clerk came over, cupped his fists and said, "Third Young Master, the eunuch ordered you to go to the lobby."

Yang Anxuan frowned. He saw Yang Quanqi only a handful of times, and every time he met Yang Quanqi, he would scold him with a straight face. For more than a month, he gradually got used to Yuan's nagging and the girl's noise, but he was not in the mood to look at the cheap dad's face.

Yang Qiu pouted and muttered: "Dad is really good at choosing the right time. Third brother, remember to call me when you come back early."

Arriving at the lobby, Yang Anxuan found his uncle Yang Guang, his third uncle Yang Siping, his eldest brother Yang Anyuan, his second brother Yang Anshen and his uncles and brothers from the clan lined up on both sides. Yang Quanqi, wearing a military crown and a silk robe, stood with his sword in hand. Yang Anxuan quickly stepped forward to greet him.

Yang Quanqi said coldly: "Stand aside."

There were people standing on both sides of the lobby. When Yang Anxuan saw his elder brother Yang Anshen signaling with his eyes, he squeezed in and stood on his right side.

"The angel is about to enter the city. It is related to the fate of my Yang family and cannot be ignored." Yang Quanqi said in a deep voice.

Yang Anxuan learned from Yuan's mouth that after the report of the defeat was sent to the court, it caused an uproar. Zhongshu ordered Wang Guobao to impeach Yang Quanqi for losing an army and humiliating his life, and should be imprisoned for questioning. Shangshu Zuopu shot Wang Xun and thought that the battle between the armies was a victory. The burden is unpredictable, even if there are mistakes, just make atonement for them.

The officials in the DPRK were divided into two groups, arguing endlessly, and the emperor issued an edict for widespread discussion. After hearing the news, Yang Quanqi was shocked. He knew that the defeat was just an excuse, and behind it was the emperor and King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji who used this matter to wrestle.

After the Feishui War, the emperor Sima Yao appointed his younger brother Sima Daozi, king of Langya, to take charge of the government. Xie An and Xie Xuan passed away one after another, leaving the gentry with no successors. The situation in which Wang, Xie, Huan and Yu controlled the court would no longer return. Imperial power was restored. Both the emperor and Sima Daozi were greedy for pleasure and indulged in wine and sex, which made the government increasingly dim and the conflicts between them deepening day by day. The situation in the government formed a "stalemate".

Yang Quanqi sent his cousin Yang Shangbao to the capital with money and silk to take care of it, and at the same time asked his friends Xi Hui, Yin Zhongkan and others for help. Xi Hui and Yin Zhongkan were both close ministers of the emperor, and the emperor would listen more if they spoke for them.

The news coming back was good and bad, and the Yang family was on tenterhooks during this period. The court sent angels to say that the outcome of the case had been decided. Although Yang Quanqi vaguely knew some news, he was always worried before the stone fell to the ground.

Everyone in the hall was shocked, confused, and uneasy. Yang Anxuan heard the big brother beside him breathing heavily, and looked at Yang Quanqi who seemed calm, but in fact, his right hand was holding the hilt of the sword, and his veins were exposed.

It's not that the general can heal his mind first, and his appearance will remain unchanged even if Mount Tai collapses in front of him. It seems that Yang Quanqi is still short-term. There was a hint of ridicule in the corner of Yang Anxuan's mouth, but it was clearly seen by Yang Anyuan across from him.

Yang Anyuan said seriously: "Third brother, you can just be careful in everything, but this time is unusual. It has a bearing on the honor and disgrace of the family, so you must not be willful."

Yang Guang also saw Yang Anxuan's relaxed face and said unhappily: "An Xuan, you will be crowned next year (2), it's time to be sensible. The Yang family is facing a catastrophe. If you don't share the family's worries, at least don't let everyone Distracted from you.”

Yang Quanqi's face was full of anger and he scolded: "It's hard to be generous if you are heartless."

Yang Anyuan's eyes flashed with pride. Yang Anxuan was secretly annoyed. Wherever there were people, there would be rivers and lakes, and there would be right and wrong everywhere. He knew all about Yang Anyuan's little thoughts, which were just to belittle and elevate himself in front of Yang Quanqi.

"Father, it's not that the child is heartless, it's just that the child feels that what the angel brings should be good news." Yang Anxuan said with cupped hands.

The word father came out of his mouth easily. Yang Anxuan didn't have any psychological burden. The emotionless name was just two words, just like the brother who was patting his chest at the wine table.

"Third brother has always liked to deal with people of the three religions and nine schools. Could it be that he learned the art of divination from a blind fortune teller? Now he knows how to read fortune tellers?" Yang Anyuan sneered with a smile.

This kid kept provoking him again and again, and if he didn't fight back, he would get even closer. Yang Anxuan snorted coldly and said, "I think my father is safe and sound. Could it be that my second brother is different from what I think?"

Yang Anyuan's expression changed slightly, he glanced at Yang Quanqi quickly, and said angrily: "Third brother, don't talk nonsense. Of course I hope my father is safe, but I can't talk nonsense."

"Second brother likes to bet and fight with others. Why don't you bet with me on whether the angel will be good or bad." Yang Anxuan looked at Yang Anyuan and said.

No matter how you play this bet, winning or losing will be of no benefit to you. Yang Anshen's expression changed again. He had just ridiculed Yang Anxuan for associating with people from all walks of life, and Yang Anxuan immediately responded by saying that he was a gambler. When did this old man become sharp-tongued, and he was forced to say a few words that made it difficult for him to respond.

When Yang Quanqi saw his two sons bickering, he shouted angrily: "Shut up, you are still bickering at this time. An Xuan, tell me, why do you think angels will bring good news?"

Everyone's eyes fell on Yang Anxuan. Yang Anxuan said calmly and calmly: "My father is a brave general who has fought a hundred battles, and I, the Yang family army, are a brave teacher. It is the time for the court to employ people, and it is impossible to discard them. Victories and defeats are common for military strategists, and my father occasionally loses." , the court is just a minor culprit at most."

Yang Anxuan was grateful that he was an archaeologist in his previous life. Although he did not study the history of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, he roughly remembered the major events in this period of history. Yang Quanqi died in the battle with Huan Xuan, and he must be fine now.

Yang Quanqi's expression changed. Yesterday, he received a letter from his friend Xi Hui. The letter revealed that the court intended to transfer him away from Luoyang. It was a good thing to leave Luoyang, which was surrounded by powerful enemies.

Glancing at Yang Anxuan, Yang Quanqi secretly thought that Xuan'er was thoughtful and not as playboy as Dong said. He usually didn't pay much attention to him, so he might as well pay more attention to him if he had the opportunity in the future.

Yang Anyuan paid attention to his father's face and saw Yang Quanqi nodding slightly, knowing that Yang Anxuan's words had guessed his father's thoughts. He glared at Yang Anxuan hatefully. This reckless man was not thrown to death. Instead, he became much smarter and knew how to please his father. It seemed that he needed to put more thought into it.

A soldier entered the hall and said: "The angel is approaching Xuanyang Gate. General, please give me instructions."

Yang Quanqi took a deep breath and said loudly: "Come out to greet us."

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Amidst the sound of drum music, several beautifully decorated ox carts approached Xuanyang Gate, escorted by dozens of knights in uniform. Yang Quanqi led Luoyang's officials, big and small, to bow and salute, and said in unison: "Welcome the angel."

Yang Anxuan stood at the back, looking at the angel guard of honor. As an archaeologist, I am so lucky to be able to see with my own eyes the architectural relics, customs and customs of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. During this period, I stood in the lecture hall and talked in my dreams countless times, and became the most famous researcher on the history of the Wei and Jin Dynasties in China. Experts, countless flowers and applause, I just opened my eyes and realized that I can't go back.

"Painted wheel hubs, driving oxen, called wheel-painted carts", the words flashed in Yang Anxuan's mind, and then he looked carefully at "green oil buildings, Zhu silk roads, Qingjiao Road" and it was indeed the same as the records in the history books. At the front of the queue are the drummers, and the flag bearers are arranged on the left and right sides of the car. Next to them are four halberd bearers, and then there are soldiers holding swords, bows, arrows, and crossbows guarding both sides. There are more than a hundred people.

The pole on the left side of the wheeled cart held up the curtain, revealing the Jinxian crown and crimson official robe underneath. The owner of the clothes nodded slightly, then lowered the curtain arrogantly, and the wheeled cart continued to move forward amidst the sound of drums and music.

Yang Quanqi's heart tightened, and he saw clearly that the person in the car was Wang Xu. Wang Xu was the internal historian of Langya, the ancestral brother of Zhongshu Ling Wang Guobao, and a confidant of King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji. This time, the court led by Zhongshu Ling Wang Guobao proposed to demote him from his official position. Behind the scenes, King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji was fueling the situation. Wang Xu came to announce the decree was not good news.

At that time, the Yang family surrendered to Huan Wen and fought under his command. Later, Huan Wen became rebellious and was tabooed by the Sima family. After Huan Wen's death, the Sima family united with the Wang and Xie families to suppress the Huan family. A fire broke out at the city gate, which harmed the Yang family.

The vehicle stopped in front of the prefect's mansion. The attendant ran to the vehicle, lifted up the brocade curtain, and stretched out his hand to help Wang Xu get out of the vehicle.

Wang Xu calmly smoothed his crimson robe, looked up at the "Prefect's Mansion" plaque hanging high in front of the door, sneered, and walked towards the mansion without talking to Yang Quanqi, with his big sleeves fluttering. go.

Seeing Wang Xu's behavior, Yang Quanqi became more worried and glanced at the entourage beside Wang Xu. In a hurry, he saw an acquaintance, Xu Hao, the Sanqi Shilang, and quickly looked at him. Xu Hao is the second son of the prince's avant-garde commander Xu Miao. Although Xu Miao came from a poor family, he was a close confidant of the emperor.

Xu Hao smiled and nodded. Yang Quanqi breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly chased after Wang Xu.

The incense table had already been set up in the lobby. Wang Xu stood proudly in the middle, holding the imperial edict and reading out, "...Henan Governor Yang Quan has been in Luoyang for a long time, and Shen Yongguo is vigorous...If he is ill, he can be moved to Xinye Governor and also lead Jianwei Sima (3), demoted Go to the post of General Long Xiang..."

Yang Quanqi was convinced that the imperial edict had saved his face. Just as An Xuan said, the court still relied heavily on the Yang family, but it was a pity that he had fought hard for several years and returned to the past.

Xinye County was originally under the jurisdiction of Jingzhou, Yongzhou was occupied by the former Qin Dynasty, and the overseas Chinese were governed in Xiangyang. In the 17th year of Taiyuan, Xi Hui served as the governor of Yongzhou, the general of Jianwei, and the governor of Xiangyang in Jijie, guarding the northern gate. Luoyang, Yiyang, Xinye and other counties were the must-pass places for the northern troops to go south. The emperor moved Jingzhou to the north of Xiangyang to Luoyang and The military and political power of several counties such as Xinye and Yiyang were assigned to Xi Hui.

He was moved to Xinye Prefect and Jianwei Sima still served under Xi Governor. This result made Yang Quanqi quite satisfied.