AD 397, New Year's Day.
Emperor Sima Dezong performed the coronation ceremony (at the age of sixteen), accepted congratulations from courtiers, and changed his reign to Long'an.
Sima Daozi, the king of Kuaiji, stepped forward and said: "As the emperor is crowned, he should personally manage the affairs of the state, and the ministers should return to the king. Long live your approval."
This was something that was agreed upon in advance and was just a formality in the court. Langya King Sima Dewen, who was standing beside the emperor, responded in a crisp voice for the emperor: "Yes."
The minister of Huangmen read out the imperial edict loudly: Wang Xun was specially promoted to Zuopushe as Shangshuling; the leading general and Zhongshu Ling Wang Guobao was transferred to Zuopushe, and concurrently served as the rear general and Danyang Yin; the leading general Che Yin was moved to the leading general and concurrently served as the official department. Minister...
Immediately afterwards, a series of edicts were read out, honoring the Queen Mother Li as the Empress Dowager, establishing the Crown Princess Wang as the Queen, and Yin Huizhen as the Noble Concubine (1).
Yin Youqi, who was standing at the end of the court class, looked happy when he heard that his daughter was made a noble concubine. In this way, when the Ministry of Personnel is appointed as an official in February, Dun'er can choose a noble and good official.
On the third day of the first lunar month, in Jingkou, the governor's office.
Wang Gong was silent for a long time while holding the official documents sent by the court. The princes of Kuaiji and his son controlled the government and used the treacherous king's treasures. The sigh of "military separation" that he had originally expressed may become a reality.
Wang Guobao is deeply afraid of himself, and now that he is in power, he will definitely take action against himself. He must not sit still and wait for death. He must firmly control the Beifu Army.
Wang Gong stood up and asked He Sheng, "Where is Liu Daojian (in prison)?"
He Sheng responded: "After being dismissed from office, I lived leisurely at home in Pengcheng."
"The draft proposes to appoint Liu Laozhi as Sima and concurrently as internal historian of Pengcheng, and invite him to come to Jingkou quickly."
Wang Gong is a former general who opened a government office and could directly appoint military commanders. Yin Zhongkan was General Ningyuan and was not qualified to open a government, so the appointment of Yang Quanqi as Sima of Jingzhou required approval from the Fifth Ministry of War.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Yihe Town.
Yu Fei jumped from the boat, taking Zhao Xing and Huang Fu with him.
After receiving the news of Yu Fei's arrival, Yang Anxuan went out to greet him with a smile on his face, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Brother Yu, I am really a trustworthy person. I came one day in advance."
Yu Fei said: "I have completed what the general ordered me to do. I want to go to the military camp first to see the brothers who stayed behind and ask them about their decision."
Yang Anxuan nodded and said, "Brother Yu, do it yourself."
Pointing to Zhou You beside him, Yang Anxuan said: "Colonel Zhou went to the Zuo Wei Army to ask for an audience with General Huan, and recruited Brother Yu under his command in the name of the refugee commander. From now on, Brother Yu will be the commander of the camp under Captain Zhou. It’s grown.”
The commander of a military camp has jurisdiction over a hundred people. Yang Anxuan, the commander of the Jiangsu Supervisor, was General Fubo, and could nominally command an army of 1,600 people. However, the court only gave 500 officers, and the corresponding number of officers had to be reduced. There were only five people in the position of the Jiangsu Supervisor Tunnel Commander.
After Yang Anxuan discussed with Liu and Zhou, they decided that Qian Lei, Yu Fei, and Meng Longfu, who won the leader in the competition, would all be appointed as commanders, and each of them would be allowed to bring five to ten people to join the army.
Zhou You greeted Yu Fei with a smile on his face. With this marksman under his command, his strength was greatly increased.
Yu Fei didn't care about the appointment of the village chief and just responded with a few words.
Wan Mao and others saw Yu Fei and breathed a sigh of relief. The boss did not abandon them and run away. After a brief discussion, Wan Mao and three others were willing to stay and follow Yu Fei, while Yang Anxuan let the others leave.
On the fifth day of the first lunar month, Chen Yu took more than 30 people and two boats, one large and two small, upstream to Baling, carrying a letter written by Yang Anxuan to him and Yang Quanqi in his arms.
When the ship passed by the water village of Xunjiang Camp, Chen Yu and others stood and gazed into the distance, wondering if there would be a chance to reunite with the boss.
On the tenth day of the first lunar month, Qian Lei brought five people from the village to join the army, under the command of Liu Zhong; while Meng Longfu brought three people, Ding Xiaoqi (Ding Quan), Luo Guang and Xi Xin, and Yang Anxuan asked him to serve as a temporary camp In law enforcement, he also serves as the captain of his own bodyguard.
Five hundred soldiers were recruited from the river patrol camp and divided into two schools. One school practiced in the camp every day, while the other school patrolled the river by boat. The river thieves heard the news and left, and order on the river was restored.
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On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, King Kuaiji led the East Palace Guards to the command of Zuopushe Wangobao.
Holding political and military power, Wang Guobao is arrogant and arrogant. Those who obey are promoted and those who are against are demoted. The general Wang Xu uses the power of his cousin to compete with his friends and collect bribes. There is no one in the court except the leading general Che Yin. Dare to speak out.
On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, Wang Guobao submitted a petition to reduce the strength of the Beifu Army at Jingkou and replenish Yuzhou. Sima Daozi hesitated. There are no secrets in the court, and Wang Guobao's memorial was spread in teahouses, restaurants and brothels on the same day.
On the 20th of the first lunar month, Wang Gong, the governor of Qinggun, reported that he had mobilized troops and horses, prepared baggage, repaired equipment, and would start the Northern Expedition just waiting for the court's order.
Sima Daozi was shocked after receiving the memorial and urgently summoned Wang Guobao, Wang Xun, Xie Yan, Wang Ya and others to the East Hall to discuss matters.
Wang Guobao's face was pale. He knew that Wang Gong's move was in response to his proposal to reduce the Beifu army two days ago. Beifu had 80,000 troops. How could he resist Jiankang if he sent troops to do so.
Wang Xun had had a secret discussion with Wang Gong and knew that Wang Gong wanted to get rid of Wang Guobao. Wang Guobao deprived him of the position of Zuopushe and was transferred to Shangshu Ling. It looks like he has been promoted, but in fact it is just a decoration, and he has no real power in his hands.
At this time, seeing Wang Guobao in panic, Wang Xun felt happy and sat upright, wiping his beard and saying nothing. Sitting across from him was Wang Ya, who also had his eyes empty and sat silently.
Sima Daozi, the king of Kuaiji, cast his eyes on the leading general Che Yin and said, "Mr. Che, the king intends to launch troops for the Northern Expedition. What do you think?"
Che Yin knew that Wang Gong had no intention of the Northern Expedition, but was just looking for excuses to prevent the court from reducing the number of troops under his command.
After stroking his beard and pondering for a moment, Che Yin said: "Spring plowing is about to begin. If we send troops to the Northern Expedition at this time, the levy of the people and the establishment of military services will damage the farming and shake the country's foundation. The king can send troops to hinder the farming, and order the king's governor to stop the troops and wait for the opportunity. "
Sima Daozi nodded repeatedly and said: "What Mr. Che said is reasonable. I am planning to issue an edict to send out troops to hinder farming at this time and order Wang Gong to stop his troops."
Returning to the Prince's Mansion in Kuaiji, Sima Daozi saw a secret letter sent by Wang Kun. The letter stated that there was no movement of soldiers and horses in the Beifu. Wang Gong's announcement of the Northern Expedition was actually just a false story.
Sima Daozi breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Wang Gong was dissatisfied with his intention to reduce his troops and replenish Yuzhou, so he used the excuse of sending troops to ask for help. This was really annoying.
From this point of view, Wang Gong would have complied if the court ordered him to stop his troops because he was sending troops to hinder farming. However, Wang Gong's unruly behavior was ultimately a disaster. After some time, he was called back to Beijing and asked to serve in the court. He could not be released back to Jingkou.
After receiving the imperial edict, Wang Gong sneered in his heart. Although he claimed that sending troops to the Northern Expedition was a false shot, he was determined to attack Wang Guobao. Yesterday, he sent an envoy to Jingzhou by boat to contact Yin Zhongkan and join forces to attack Wang Guobao. .
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The hundred-day ban has passed, and the liveliness of the Qinhuai River has returned to its former glory. Tourists who had been depressed for more than three months burst out with their accumulated enthusiasm. The boat started operating from Shenshi, and some even stayed up all night to swim and have fun on the Qinhuai River.
Xingniang's boat is quite famous on the Qinhuai River, and many people come here to listen to Xingniang's love song of Spring and Autumn.
When the 100-day ban began, Xingniang bought two more boats at a low price, and waited for the next year to start a big fight. As she expected, the three ships were so busy that it was no exaggeration to describe them as making a fortune every day.
Today, before midnight, guests arrived on the boat. Xing Niang came with two dancers to welcome the guests.
The visitors are several officials from the Zhongshu Province, all of whom are junior officials of seventh or eighth rank. When Wang Guobao was appointed Zhongshuling, several people were careful to flatter him. Later that year, Wang Guobao was transferred to Zuopushe. Several people came to congratulate him with generous gifts, and he was promised to be promoted to a higher rank during the official selection.
Usually they are reluctant to part with food, but this time they got true trust, and they decided to have a luxurious time, and made an appointment to come to Xingniang's Painted Boat to listen to the famous Spring and Autumn Love Song.
The sound of the piano was melodious, and Xing Niang sang "Lovesickness". The song was heart-tugging, and it truly lived up to its reputation. After singing the song, Xingniang stepped forward to propose a toast.
Ling Shi Luzheng stretched out his hand to touch Xingniang's chest under the influence of alcohol. Xingniang blocked it with the wine bottle in her hand. She smiled coquettishly and winked at the escort girl next to her, saying, "How did you greet me?"
These women are prostitutes who rely on the boat to do the flesh business. They are good at seducing men. The woman clung to Lu Zheng's body, stretched out her hand and gently pulled Lu Zheng's beard, and said in a sweet voice: "I am so greedy, I don't want to Li Nu’s house.”
Lu Zheng was so sexually aroused by the woman's rubbing that he lowered his head and kissed her, and said with a smile: "I want a fish, and a bear's paw..."
Xing Niang stood up with a smile, feeling contempt in her heart. Such a scumbag wanted to take advantage of her. She was really blinded by lard.
The dancers entered the room to dance, and the maids solicited wine enthusiastically. Several people in the audience were in high spirits, complimenting each other, and the more wine they drank, the happier they became. Under the teasing of the maid, all of them became wild and playful.
Lu Zheng was already drunk. He raised his glass and said to Luo Zheng, who was sitting on a slanted seat: "Brother Luo offered his advice and was appreciated by Zuo Pushe. If you become successful in the future, don't forget to support your younger brother."
Luo Zhengzheng stroked a few dry beards and said with a proud smile: "To be honest with you brothers, after Ziyu learned that Zuopushe was not on good terms with the Yang family, he began to think hard about good strategies. A few days ago, the king's governor expressed his intention to go to the north. Yu thought that Yang Anxuan was at Jingkou, and he came up with this plan as soon as he had the idea."
Xing Niang was sitting behind the curtain playing the piano. When she heard the words Yang Anxuan, she immediately pricked up her ears and listened.
Na Luo continued proudly: "Yu found the opportunity to ask for an audience with General Jianwei Wang Xu. After hearing Yu's plan, General Wang introduced Yu to Zuo Pushe. Zuo Pushe agreed to let Yu serve as a lieutenant in the Fifth Military Department after the success. official."
"Respect, brother Luo", "little brother, here's a drink to brother Luo", there was a noisy sound of fawning.
Xingniang kept holding her hand, and the music of the piano continued to float out, but her ears were paying attention to the voices in front of the hall.
After a while, someone asked the manager surnamed Luo what clever idea he had come up with. At first, the manager Luo was nonchalant, but after drinking two more glasses of wine, he couldn't help but show off.
"A few days ago, the governor Wang expressed his intention to expedition to the north. Everyone with a discerning eye knows that he was prepared to prevent the imperial court from reducing his troops." Luo Zheng said, twirling his beard.
"Yes, I heard that the king is very angry, and Wang Pushe is also deeply worried. He has strictly ordered the king to stop his troops."
"The Xunjiang Supervisor is the yamen of the Fifth Military Department and does not obey the jurisdiction of Jingkou. I suggested that Zuo Pushe ask the subordinates of the Fifth Military Department to send official documents and let the Jiangsu Patrol Battalion strictly guard the river area and monitor the movement of Jingkou. The Beifu Army Navy is not allowed to go westward without the court's order. .”
"Wonderful, in this way, the governor Wang will definitely regard Yang Anxuan as a thorn in his side. If something happens, Yang Anxuan will be the first to bear the brunt of the blame." Lu Zheng praised.
The sound of the piano trembled and made a broken sound. It was just that a few people at the table were gesticulating and talking without paying attention at all.
Xingniang took a deep breath and calmed down her mood. Someone in the court wants to harm Mr. Yang, but no, the servant must inform Mr. Yang to be careful.
Two days later, Yang Anxuan met Xing Niang in Shulan Courtyard, who came specially to report the news, and was very grateful.
No wonder people say that every time dogs are slaughtered for justice, it is rare for a prostitute Xing Niang to repay her kindness.
Although he had known that Wang Guobao would not let him go, he did not expect that Wang Gong would impatiently target him when he falsely claimed that the Northern Expedition had not yet subsided.
In this case, he must go with the flow and use Wang Gong's help to eliminate the scourge of Wang Guobao.
Two days later, Yang Anxuan received a secret message from the Fifth Military Department, ordering him to monitor the movements of the Beifu Army's navy and not allow the Beifu Army to move westward by water.
Almost at the same time that Yang Anxuan received the official document from the Fifth Ministry of War, Wang Gong also received a secret letter from Wang Tanheng, the eldest son of the concubine. The letter mentioned that the court asked Yang Anxuan to control the waterway.
Wang Gong sneered. The navy patrolling the river was barely able to catch the river thieves. If they wanted to intercept the Beifu navy, they would have to block the car with their arms, and even the left guard couldn't block their direction.
Liu Laozhi has been appointed Army Sima and is stepping up training for the Beifu Army. The arrow is already on the string. In a few days, he wrote a letter to Yin Zhongkan in Jingzhou. If he responded, he would launch an army to clear the emperor's side and kill Wang Guobao.
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The letter to my father has been written and placed on the desk to wait for the ink to dry. In the letter, Yang Anxuan mentioned that Wang Gong would most likely invite Yin Zhongkan to join forces to kill Wang Guobao. This incident could add fuel to the flames and take the opportunity to take over the military power, but he needed to be careful to guard against Huan Xuan and so on.
On the sixth day of the first lunar month, Yang Anxuan received a letter from Yang Quanqi from Jiangling and learned that his father had been reinstated as Sima of Jingzhou. Just as he had guessed, history was moving forward according to its existing trajectory.
The letter was stuffed into the envelope, and Yang Anxuan was a little embarrassed as to who to send to deliver the letter.
Ordinarily, the few guards assigned by his father would be the most suitable candidates, but the Jingkou Noodle House has not been peaceful these days. Some people are using shady means to cause trouble, and Yang Dong and the others really can't get away. Zhang Feng is still young, and besides, he can't live without him.
The foundation is still shallow, and people will hate it when they use it. Yang Anxuan thought of Huang Fu who was next to Yu Fei. He was a smart man. He might as well let him go and send him to see Chen Yu and others. Yang Anxuan also wanted to know how the clan arranged for Chen Yu and others.
Outside the window, the wind howled, the waves sounded, and the wind and rain became increasingly intense.
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