The Qin army raised its troops to attack Luoyang, and there was a gentle breeze in Jiankang City.
Last year, there was a rebellion in the three towns. Wang Gong was killed, Yu Kai was defeated and fled. Yin, Huan and Yang in Jingzhou occupied Jingzhou, Jiang and Yong respectively, which actually became a separatist regime. .
Luoyang was in danger, and the princes in the court were divided into three factions. The faction headed by Qiao Wang Sima Shangzhi and Wubing Shangshu Dong Huai believed that Luoyang was the old capital of the country and was of great significance. Moreover, if Luoyang was lost, the Huaihe and Hanshui areas would fall to the Qin people. We need to join hands with Yu, Qing, Gun and other states to rescue them.
Huan Xiu, the general guarding the army on the other side, believed that Yang Quanqi in Yongzhou was unruly and separated from Yin Zhongkan and Huan Xuan. It was just a good opportunity to use the hands of the Qin people to reduce the strength of Jing, Yong, and Jiangzhou, so Yin Zhongkan and Huan could be killed. Xuan led his army north to rescue Luoyang.
Che Yin, the Minister of Personnel, Xi Hui, the Minister of the Ancestral Temple, and Zhongcheng Jiangji, the Yushi, thought that they could refer to the story three years ago and ordered the Beifu army to send troops northward.
In April, Sima Yuanxian's son seized his father's power and was appointed governor of Yangzhou and Situ. Together with his father, Sima Daozi, he was also a minister. Sima Daozi's residence was called "Donglu" in the east, while Sima Yuanxian's residence was called "Xilu".
In June, Shangshu Ling Wang Xun died of illness; in August, Zuo Pushe and Wang Ya passed away. These two people were important ministers during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu. Although they were ignored by Sima Yuanxian, their prestige in the court was still there. Their death had a great impact on Sima Yuan. It seemed as if he had moved away two boulders beside him.
Sima Yuanxian gave Situ to Sima Dewen, king of Langya, and worshiped He Cheng, the master of Langya king, as minister Zuopushe.
He Cheng was the brother of Queen Muzhang of the Jin Dynasty, He Fa Ni. He was of noble character, but had a foot disease that made him unable to walk, and he was often bedridden.
In the name of the emperor, Sima Yuanxian gave him special permission not to attend court but to handle government affairs at home. He also allowed him to take the post of Yangzhou Dazhongzheng, and to serve Zhang Fashun as a regular attendant on casual cavalry.
At this point, the power of the court was firmly controlled by Sima Yuanxian. It can be seen from the situation in front of Sima Daozi and Sima Yuanxian's mansion that the gates in the west are like a city, but the gates in the east are sparse.
After arguing for five or six days, the court officials still had no conclusion. A memorial from Sima Shangzhi, the king of Qiao, came in, saying that Yang Anxuan led 1,400 troops from Runan County to the north to rescue Luoyang.
After the memorial was read out, Xi Hui, the Minister of the Ancestral Temple, said that Yang Anxuan's move was a great act of bravery and should be rewarded by the court. Dong Huai, the Minister of the Five Soldiers, seconded the opinion.
The leading general Kong Anguo (he was transferred after the death of Emperor Xiaowu) believed that Yang Anxuan led the army without permission from the court and only obtained permission from King Qiao, and should be severely reprimanded.
Danyang Yin Sima Huizhi reported that Yang Anxuan, the governor of Runan, was the son of Yang Quanqi, the governor of Yongzhou, and wanted to inquire whether Yang Anxuan had received Yang Quanqi's instructions.
Jiang Ji and Che Yin were sitting together. Jiang Ji whispered, "Brother Che, your disciple is a courageous person, unlike your father."
Che Yin stroked his beard and said with some complacency: "Although tens of thousands of people have gone to me, An Xuan really deserves the word "brave". "
Seeing everyone arguing, Sima Yuanxian stood up and said, "I will tell my father about this matter and listen to He Pushe's opinion before making a decision."
Driving back to the mansion, Sima Yuanxian knew that there were many people waiting in the mansion, so he deliberately took a detour to the Prince of Kuaiji's mansion first.
When the prince's assistant officials heard that the prince was coming, they all came out to greet him. Everyone knew that the prince had great power, just look at the cars in front of the two palaces.
If we can fall in love with His Highness, the Crown Prince, moving from Donglu to Xilu, although the distance is only a few miles, it will be a world of difference.
"Where is your father?" Sima Yuanxian asked as he strode in with his head held high.
Mei Chen, the lieutenant in charge, hunched over and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, your Majesty is listening to a play in Qingyin Tower."
After Sima Yuanxian took away his father's power, he asked Zhao Yaxin to build the Qingyin Tower so that Sima Daozi could listen to the opera and drink in peace.
Qingyin Building is a two-story wooden building. The stage is built on the passage on the first floor, and theatergoers can sit upstairs and watch.
When Sima Yuanxian came to Qingyin Tower, he was listening to the song "...The spring breeze grows wild moss every year; the peach blossoms on the mountain are as red as fire, and a pair of butterflies fly over again."
"Butterfly" is the most exciting part of Butterfly Lovers. Sima Yuanxian has listened to it many times with his father, and he couldn't help but hum along softly.
Stepping into the building, just as Zhao Ya finished singing, Sima Yuanxian stood beside the stage and said with a smile: "Zhao Ya, your singing skills have become more and more mellow."
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Seeing Sima Yuanxian, he hurriedly walked down the steps from the stage, bowed deeply and said, "Zhao Ya has met His Highness the Crown Prince."
Sima Yuanxian nodded, looked up at Sima Daozi who was drinking upstairs, straightened his clothes and saluted, "My child has met my father."
Sima Daozi looked at his heroic son with mixed feelings in his heart, and coldly snorted: "That's all."
Sima Yuanxian went upstairs, poured wine for his father himself, and exchanged a few greetings. Zhao Ya beside him helped to join in the fun, and a smile appeared on Sima Daozi's face.
"Father, the Qin army came east again to capture Luoyang. This time the Qin army sent out 50,000 troops. I'm afraid they have bad intentions."
Sima Daozi put down the cup in his hand and said coldly: "Now the government is in your hands, you can decide how to deal with it."
Sima Yuanxian smiled and said: "Father, my son has just taken charge of the government, how can he compare with my father. Although my father lives in the palace, he is the pillar of the sky. I am not allowed to ask you for advice when something happens to me?"
Sima Daozi was quite pleased with his son's compliments. He smiled slightly and said, "Yuanxian, you have a strong ambition, but a harsh temperament. You must know that running a big country is like cooking a small fish. You can't rush..."
Sima Yuanxian listened with his head lowered, his eyes darting around, and his heart was impatient. He became more and more reluctant to come to see his father. Every time he came to Sima Daozi, he would talk for a long time.
Zhao Ya saw Sima Yuanxian's impatience and took advantage of Sima Daozi's words to say: "Everyone in the world knows that the king and his son are wise and powerful. They will definitely be able to drive away the barbarians and regain my lost land."
Sima Daozi and his son looked at each other with joy.
After picking up the wine glass and taking a sip, Sima Daozi pondered for a moment and said: "Yang Anxuan is a tiger general. Since he has permission from King Qiao to lead an army to rescue Luoyang, we might as well let him go. Let Xie Yan send 8,000 Beifu troops north to Luoyang. After all, it is the capital of the country, let the Qin people take away the shame."
After having dinner with Sima Daozi in Dongfu, he was sent to send his drunken father to rest, and Sima Yuanxian returned to his own house.
Although it was Xu Shi, there were still cars and horses in front of the mansion. When they saw Sima Yuanxian getting out of the car, a group of people immediately gathered around and shouted, "I have seen His Highness the Crown Prince," and "Sima Governor Anhao." There was a mess of shouts.
Sima Yuanxian returned the gift with a smile. These people included officials from the court and celebrities. Under the light, their faces were all red and excited.
Surrounded by everyone, he returned to the lobby drunk. After drinking for half an hour, Sima Yuanxian stood up and entered the inner hall. He raised his hand to greet Zhang Fashun to come in and talk.
Everyone watched with envy as Zhang Fashun left with Sima Yuanxian. His Royal Highness had countless advisers and advisers, and Zhang Changshi was firmly ranked first.
The room was filled with the elegant fragrance of tea. Sima Yuanxian took a deep breath and said, "Wine can help you forget your worries, and tea can refresh your mind. It is appropriate to drink tea after drinking."
Zhang Fashun shook his feather fan and said, "Your Highness came from the King. I wonder what the King said?"
"My father thought that Yang Anxuan's courage was commendable, so he sent eight thousand soldiers and horses from the Beifu Army to rescue Luoyang." Sima Yuanxian frowned slightly.
Thinking of Yang Anxuan, Sima Yuanxian felt like there was a hidden thorn in his heart and always felt uncomfortable.
Zhang Fashun understood Sima Yuanxian's thoughts and said slowly: "Yang Anxuan is both civilized and martial, and has the courage to do his job. If used properly, he will become His Highness's right-hand man."
In front of his confidants, Sima Yuanxian did not hide his fear and said: "I am just afraid that this person will be as difficult to control as his father in the future."
Zhang Fashun said with a smile: "The prince holds the power of the world, and the world's talents are willing to serve, so why fear a mere Yang Anxuan. In the past, Emperor Wu of Wei said that treating Lu Bu was like raising an eagle, "If you are hungry, you will use it, if you are full, you will fly far away." This can also be applied to Yang Anxuan. . "
Hearing Zhang Fashun compare himself to Cao Cao, Sima Yuan raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "Sir, you are the foolish Marquis Zhuge Wu."
Zhang Fashun stood up proudly, his brocade robe shining in the candlelight.
After giving a salute to Sima Yuanxian, Zhang Fashun said: "I will help your highness to control the power of the world."
On the west wall hangs a map of the situation in the world, which was carefully painted by Zhang Fashun and dedicated to Sima Yuanxian. Sima Yuanxian hung this six-foot-tall map of the world situation in his inner hall, pondering it from time to time and imagining the military exploits of Emperor Qin and Han Dynasty.
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With the bamboo stick on his side, Zhang Fashun drew a circle on the map and said: "Although our country's territory is large, it has been weak for a long time. Please see, Your Highness, Qin, Wei, and Yan occupy the land of Hebei, and the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River are occupied by Jing, The three prefectures of Yong and Jiang are divided, and there are not many prefectures and counties that the court can rely on."
Pointing to the location of Liyang City, Zhang Fashun said with concern: "With Liyang alone to control the three states of Jiang, Yong, and Jing, I fear that I will be weak on my own."
Sima Yuanxian stood up and came to the picture, saying: "Sir's plan of differentiation has already worked. A fight has begun between Yin, Huan and Yang. They are wary of each other and are unable to target the court for a while."
"Yes, His Highness must take advantage of the opportunity to recruit troops and strengthen his strength so that he can respond in the future." Zhang Fashun said.
Sima Yuanxian sighed: "The treasury is empty, and it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice."
Since seizing power, Sima Yuanxian had sold his official titles and sold his titles to amass money. The wealth accumulated in his mansion was richer than that of the royal family.
Sima Yuanxian gradually became arrogant and extravagant, and rewarded his ministers and concubines lavishly. Zhang Fashun himself received Sima Yuanxian's rare treasures every month, which was no less than two million yuan.
Zhang Fashun heard that last month Sima Yuanxian rewarded his concubine Wang Yinan with a bucket of pearls. The pearls were round and as big as a little finger. This bucket of pearls was enough to feed three thousand soldiers for a year.
Opening his mouth, Zhang Fashun swallowed back his advice to Sima Yuanxian to use his family wealth to recruit troops. His wealth was tied to Sima Yuanxian, and it was unwise to say such words that would harm others and himself.
Sima Yuanxian's eyes fell on Luoyang and said: "The Qin army invaded eastward in a large scale this time, and Luoyang is in danger. If Yang Anxuan can save Luoyang, I might as well give him wealth. If he falls into the hands of the Qin people, then he will be in danger." It’s his fault for his bad luck.”
Zhang Fashun said: "In addition to the emergency in Luoyang, Pilu Hun, the governor of Youzhou, reported that Murongde, King of Yan (Southern Yan), sent troops to invade the Qingyou land. War broke out everywhere. The tens of thousands of Beifu troops alone may not be able to cope with it."
Sima Yuanxian let out a long sigh and said, "All the refugees have been recruited. Where can we find sources of troops?"
The bamboo stick lightly scratched the land of Sanwu, and Zhang Fashun said: "The land of Sanwu is thousands of miles away, rich in population, and has many noble families. The last time Wang Lin rebelled, he easily gathered tens of thousands of people, most of whom were nobles. The customers and tenants of Yin.”
Wang Gong raised troops twice, and the Sanwu area was attacked by the court for relying on Wang Gong and Sun Tai. Later, Wang Yi generously presented Sima Yuanxian, the governor of Yangzhou, to avoid disaster.
Sima Yuanxian smiled and said: "Sir, please remind me that if we move the slaves, slaves, tenants, etc. who are under the rank of Duke Wu to the capital for military service, you can get at least 30,000 to 50,000 more troops." "
Zhang Fashun reminded: "This move will implicate the noble families of Sanwu. Your Highness wants to take care of it slowly and must not be impatient."
In Sima Yuanxian's eyes, the land of Sanwu was his own vegetable garden. He disapproved and said: "I am the governor of Yangzhou. The land of Sanwu has requests from me. How dare I disobey orders."
Zhang Fashun added: "His Royal Highness is the prime minister of state affairs. His majesty and virtue are growing day by day. He should be respected by all officials. You can order the temple department to draw up etiquette. The ministers will come to see His Highness and pay homage. His biological mother should be given the title of Mrs. King of Kuaiji and be awarded a gold medal and purple ribbon to show her dignity. "
Sima Yuanxian smiled heartily and said, "That's exactly what it should be."
