Yuan Tao was a frequent visitor to the Zhao Mansion, and the gatekeepers all knew that Chief Yuan was a close relative of the prefect. The prefect Zhao had said that he could just go in without having to report his arrival.
The hall was full of distinguished guests, laughing and joking, and the death of the emperor had little impact on most people.
Zhao Ya was sitting in the main seat. When he saw Yuan Tao coming in, he waved his hand and said, "Master Yuan, sit down nearby."
No matter what Zhao Ya was like, he was really good to Yuan Tao. Yuan Tao walked a few steps forward and bowed, and then saluted the people on both sides before sitting down at the empty seat on the right side of Zhao Ya.
Zhao Ya was in a good mood. Two new dramas, "Butterfly Lovers" and "The Peacock Flies Southeast", were released. Not only did he become a favorite in front of the King of Kuaiji, but the prostitutes in the capital also asked people to come and ask for the music scores. Now he is like a master who is the first of his generation. , there is light on the face.
King Kuaiji was in charge of the affairs of the court. As a close minister, Zhao Ya was naturally in a good position. Many people could not please King Kuaiji, so they came to please him and asked him to say a few good words in front of King Kuaiji.
These days, I receive gifts with a soft hand, my ears tingle when I hear the words of greeting, and Zhao Ya feels as if he is in heaven.
Drinking water and remembering the source, Zhao Ya knew that the new drama relied on Yuan Tao, and not only promised him an official position, but also often rewarded him with some money and silk. Yuan Tao was grateful and tried his best to help, and the two got along very well.
Yuan Tao listened for a while. The discussion in the hall was whether to celebrate King Kuaiji's birthday at the end of October. The two sides couldn't agree.
When the late emperor passed away, vocal music, weddings, and slaughter were stopped. It was inconsistent with etiquette and law, and there should be no celebrations. Some people said that the late emperor could be removed from his robes when he entered the mountain mausoleum (1). The court decree prohibited weddings, and birthday celebrations were not prohibited. As long as singing and dancing were performed, singing and dancing were not allowed. It is still okay to hold a banquet and have everyone pay their respects.
Zhao Yaxiao asked: "Master Yuan, what do you think?"
Yuan Tao was thinking about how to ask Zhao Ya to ask Yang Anxuan to pay homage to the King of Kuaiji. Hearing Zhao Ya's question, he had an idea and said: "The king must be congratulated on his birthday. It's just family members and close ministers congratulating him. No one in the world can make a mistake."
Zhao Ya nodded and said: "Yu means the same thing. Yu is going to compose a birthday song to pay homage to the prince, but the lyrics of the song are not available."
Looking at Yuan Tao, the implication is self-evident.
Yuan Tao got what he wanted and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Governor Zhao. I will ask my cousin Yang Anxuan to write a birthday message."
Zhao Ya smiled so much that he narrowed his eyes, raised his tea cup and said, "Thank you, Master Yuan."
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East hall, court meeting.
Zhongshu Ling Wang Guobao said: "...Xuzhou is located in a dangerous location, adjacent to Yan. The king is in charge of the government and has many things. It is not suitable to serve as the governor of Xuzhou at the same time. Please appoint another important minister to rule it."
Wang Guobao informed Sima Daozi about this matter in advance, and the two came to an agreement. Sima Daozi immediately said: "Sanqi often serves Liu Gai. He is a general and knows the art of war. He can serve as the governor of Xuzhou and control Juancheng (2)."
Liu Gai quickly stood up and came to Sima Daozi. He bowed down and said, "My lord, Liu Gai will serve you loyally and live up to the king's trust."
Wang Gong knew in his heart that the King of Kuaiji was targeting him, and that Liu Gai was the lackey of the King of Kuaiji. The purpose of making him the governor of Xuzhou was to suppress him, but he could not speak out against it.
His eyes swept over the silent ministers in the hall, and he felt helpless in his heart. No one in the court or military raised a voice to object. Who are his friends, and who do he want to discuss with?
After the dynasty was over, Wang Gong boarded the car and returned home sadly.
Wang Tanheng helped his father get out of the car and said softly: "Father, Yang Anxuan is taking a rest today. His son has ordered someone to ask him to come over to meet him at the time."
Wang Gong smiled bitterly, no one in the civil and military circles of the dynasty could help him, so it was really a pity that he had to consult a young boy.
At Shen Shi, Wang Tanheng led Yang Anxuan into the mansion. He and Yang Anxuan had met once in Jixianju, and he had a good impression of this young man who helped Madam Wei. It was said that Wang Guobao had framed him, and he had helped him once.
During the greetings, Wang Tanheng brought up the matter seemingly unintentionally. Yang Anxuan got dressed and thanked him solemnly. The relationship between the two became somewhat closer.
In the study room, Wang Gong motioned to Yang Anxuan, who was bowing to him, to sit down beside him. Wang Tanheng served tea with his own hands. He wanted to sit down next to his father, but Wang Gong waved his hand to signal him to go out.
Wang Tanheng was greatly puzzled. Yang Anxuan had just entered the official career, but when his father had something important to say to him, he could not even listen to it.
Curious, he came to the door without leaving. He stood in front of the door and listened to the conversation in the room.
"Yang Anxuan, what was the purpose of what you said to me that day in the west hall?" Wang Gong asked straight to the point.
It turned out that Yang Anxuan had spoken to his father in the west hall. Wang Tanheng was more and more curious as to what Yang Anxuan had said to his father. After so many days, his father still remembered it and specially invited Yang Anxuan to question him.
In the room, Yang Anxuan's clear and clear voice sounded, "The servant saw that the prince was overly worried and felt something in his heart, so he took the liberty to speak. Don't blame the prince."
Wang Gong said coldly: "You are so flattering, are you trying to please me?"
Wang Tanheng shuddered. He knew that his father was suspicious by nature and was very strict with others and himself.
I heard Yang Anxuan laugh and say: "Although the prince is the governor of Yanqing Prefecture and guards Jingkou during holidays, my servants don't need to deliberately try to please you."
Wang Gong pressed him and asked: "You are just a rank-6 East Palace Attendant. Why do you say 'the situation in the court is unstable'? How can you comment on important matters in the court?"
Laughter resounded in the room, and Yang Anxuan said in an enthusiastic voice: "I dare not forget about my country because of my humble position. I heard that the prince was honest and loyal, so I boldly spoke out to persuade him. I didn't expect that the prince was so knowledgeable. Yang made a mistake and asked the prince I apologize, but if I have nothing else to do, I will retire."
"Wait a minute," Wang Gong stopped Yang Anxuan, who stood up and bowed to him, and said, "Anxuan's words, 'I dare not forget my country despite my humble position,' are so patriotic that I feel ashamed. Sit down, I will accompany you."
Wang Tanheng outside the house was also shocked by these powerful words. What shocked him even more was that his always strong father would actually give a gift to a young boy. This Yang Anxuan was indeed remarkable.
There was a moment of silence in the room, and Wang Gong asked: "An Xuan, you said that the court is unstable, can you talk more about it?"
Yang Anxuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and finally moved Wang Gong. He cupped his hands and said: "The situation in the court is clearly understood by the prince. The prince understands it better than the boy, so there is no need to say more."
Wang Gong sighed and said: "The King of Kuaiji is monopolizing power and using traitors like Wang Guobao. I'm afraid the court will be troubled from now on."
Yang Anxuan said: "The emperor originally intended to use his Zuo servant to shoot Yuan Lingong and the prince's Shaoqing Maoda Gong to check and balance King Kuaiji and Wang Guobao, but the emperor suddenly died without leaving any edict, so we have today's worries."
Sighing again, Wang Gong said: "Wang Xun and Wang Ya are silent in the court hall. They are just thinking about preserving their positions and salary. They say that Chen Ping is silent and watches the future. It's ridiculous!"
Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "I just want to imitate Duke Hu Guang of the Eastern Han Dynasty."
Wang Gong laughed heartily and said happily: "What An Xuan said hit the nail on the head."
Wang Tanheng was happy in his heart. His father went to Beijing from Jingkou to attend the funeral. He had always looked gloomy. This was the first time he uttered joy.
"An Xuan, after the late emperor entered the mountain mausoleum, I will return to the capital. No one in the court dares to speak out. How should we deal with it?"
Wang Tanheng was shocked, why did his father ask Yang Anxuan about important matters in the court? Such matters should be asked to the important ministers in the court.
Yang Anxuan pondered for a moment and said: "I heard from my father that the late emperor appointed Wang Gong, Xi Gong, and Yin Gong to serve as foreign ministers. He wanted them to use the power of the state capital to provide foreign aid to the court and screen the court. I thought today The worry is exactly where the late emperor's foresight lies." Wang Gong stroked his beard and thought for a moment, nodded thoughtfully and said: "Yes, if Daoyin and Zhongkan and I work together to support Yuan Lin and others, the court may be able to do something. Change."
Wang Tanheng also said secretly outside the door that when Emperor Xiaowu sent his father, Xi Hui, and Yin Zhongkan to guard Jingkou, Xiangyang, and Jingzhou, in addition to guarding Jiankang, they also had the intention of letting them speak out. When Yang Anxuan's father Yang Quanqi soldiers After his defeat, the King of Kuaiji deliberately denounced him. Fortunately, Xi Hui and Yin Zhongkan made suggestions to the emperor, and he was moved to the post of governor of Xinye.
Wang Gong glanced at Yang Anxuan, but he didn't expect that talking to this young man would actually relieve the depression in his heart. During the day, King Kuaiji appointed Liu Gai as the governor of Xuzhou, intending to restrain himself as long as he could unite with Xi Hui, especially Yin Zhongkan. , the upper and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are under control, so what can Liu Gai, Yu Kai and others do.
When he returned to his residence in Youmo, Yuan Tao was waiting for him in the study.
Seeing Yang Anxuan, Yuan Tao said with a smile on his face: "Anxuan, your entrustment to Yu has been settled."
Yang Anxuan didn't expect it to be so fast. It seemed that his cousin was doing things safely.
Pulling Yuan Tao to sit down, Yang Anxuan made tea with his own hands and listened to his detailed explanation.
When they learned that Zhao Ya wanted to write a song and music to celebrate the birthday of King Kuaiji, Yang Anxuan and Yuan Tao looked at each other and smiled. This was his specialty.
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On October 14, Emperor Xiaowu was buried in Longping Mausoleum. After the emperor entered the mountain mausoleum, the ministers could remove their mourning clothes, but they still had to wear dark clothes and plain crowns. There were no banquets, dancing, music, slaughter, weddings, etc.
Sima Daozi returned to the palace, ordered no outsiders, changed into a plain robe and lay on the couch in the side room. Two concubines kneaded his shoulders and tapped his calves.
During this period of busy life, Sima Daozi was exhausted physically and mentally. The power of the general regent was great, but he was also tired. He missed the happy time of drinking, listening to singing and dancing. But now is not the time to have fun, the most important thing next is to send away Wang Gong, the God of Plague.
Sima Daozi kicked his legs irritably and signaled his concubines to step back. These days, Wang Gong was always criticizing in the court, and his voice was harsh. Although he wanted to ease the relationship, Wang Gong was unwilling to be accommodating. Forget it, the lonely king will tolerate him for a few more days, and when he returns to Jingkou, the court will naturally be quiet.
Sima Yuanxian led Zhao Ya into the room. Sima Daozi did not get up and said to Zhao Ya: "Zihou is here, what's the matter?"
The mansion refuses guests, but Zhao Ya is not one of them. He is a close confidant of Sima Daozi.
Zhao Ya smiled and saluted the King of Kuaiji and said: "I know that the King's birthday is coming, so I specially asked Yang Anxuan to write a birthday song for the King and sing it for the King at Christmas."
"Oh", Sima Daozi turned over and sat up and said with a smile: "How can you still remember the birthday of the lonely king? Yang Anxuan is a master of lyrics and music, and I will present the music and lyrics so that the lonely king can have a sneak peek."
"Wish you a happy birthday. A beautiful feast. When you pick up the incense, the jade is like your hand. When you pick up the cup, the gold is like wine. Wish you a happy birthday. Life is longer than the universe. Longevity and longevity. The pines and chuns are green and lush from now on. The black rabbits follow him. Walk on the bottom of the wheel. Live long and live long."
After reading the birthday congratulations, Sima Daozi laughed heartily and said: "It is indeed the work of Yang Anxuan, a master of lyrics and music. These simple words made the lonely king feel happy. The lonely king is a man of great power, and all he wants is longevity."
Sima Yuanxian stood beside the couch and looked around, saying: "This Yang Anxuan is quite talented. If he can be my father's ci minister, there will be no shortage of new songs and dances in the palace."
Sima Daozi tasted it carefully, raised his head and said, "Yang Anxuan has a great talent for learning. When I first recommended him to be a scholar in the East Palace, I deliberately cultivated him. How could such a talented person be allowed to be a ci minister?"
Sima Yuanxian curled his lips, this Yang Anxuan caused a lot of trouble in the capital, and his father actually liked him. He couldn't let him stay in the capital, otherwise he would be in trouble.
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