As the New Year was approaching, Huanxuan ordered his people to ship the calligraphy and painting treasures he had collected and prepare to take them to Jiankang.
As a Taiwei, Chief Baikui, and the actual person in charge of the court, of course he has to gather with all the ministers to receive congratulations.
During the first lunar month, it is necessary to hold and attend banquets to establish relationships with family members and lay the foundation for usurping the throne.
These treasures are three times more than before entering the capital, and they were acquired through plunder. When Huan Xuan heard about someone who had good calligraphy, painting and entertainment, he sent people to ask for it. When he met someone who was not easy to snatch, Huan Xuan came up with a crooked trick of "getting it for free": using gambling to blackmail the treasure into himself. in hand.
After settling in Gushu, Huanxuan ordered his people to rebuild Taiwei's Mansion, and sent his men to search for rockery seedlings, dig fruits and move bamboos, and move the scenery of the surrounding people's homes into his mansion. The scenery inside the Taiwei Mansion is extremely beautiful, but the surrounding people are complaining.
Life was comfortable during this period. Huanxuan often held banquets and could eat half a sheep every day. In response to the words "a broad heart and a fat body", Huan Xuan's weight doubled, already exceeding 300 kilograms. In the mouths of flatterers, Huan Xuan's figure became burly and extraordinary, and he was born with extraordinary talents.
Lying on the brocade couch, Huan Xuan is playing with an exquisite jade tiger in his hand. The tiger is half a foot long and made of round carvings of suet-fat jade. The most rare thing is that the tiger's head has natural yellow markings on its body, which makes it more lifelike.
After getting it, Huan Xuan played with it every day and couldn't put it down. He was about to leave Gushu for Beijing and refused to put it in a box.
An attendant hurriedly came to the palace, bowed and saluted, and said, "Captain, General Feng is here to report the battle."
Huan Xuan sat upright with the help of his attendants, and placed the jade tiger on the desk in front of him. A maid took the letter and handed it over. Huan Xuan said with a smile: "If we calculate the time, Feng should have captured Xiangyang. There will be no major events before this year."
After opening the letter and looking at it carefully, Huan Xuan changed his expression, threw the letter out in a ball, and roared: "More than half of the thirty thousand army has been lost, Feng deserves to die." Five
Furious, Huan Xuan pushed down the table in front of him. The jade tiger fell from the table to the ground and broke into several pieces.
The attendants in the palace were so frightened that they knelt on the ground and did not dare to raise their heads, fearing that Huan Xuan would lose his life in anger.
Seeing the jade tiger shattered, Huan Xuan was angry and in pain. He struggled to get up, and the mountain of flesh moved forward, shaking the floor.
When he walked to the broken jade tiger, Huan Xuan turned his head and saw that the jade tiger was broken into three pieces and its head rolled off.
"Let's go to Jiankang." Huan Xuan left Gushu City with a cold wind.
The news that Feng Gai's army failed in the crusade against Yongzhou spread quickly in Beijing. Discussions that Yang Anxuan was another famous general after Xie Xianwu arose again in taverns and tea shops. The storm was secretly surging, and people with good intentions had their own thoughts.
Wuyi Lane, Xie Mansion.
Since Huan Xuan came to power, the front door of Xie's Mansion has become much deserted. The old scene of carriages and horses like dragons and waving sleeves like clouds has disappeared. When Huan Xuan came to Beijing, he wanted to stay in the Xie Mansion, but was rejected by Xie Hun. Anyone with a discerning eye would know that the Xie family had offended Huan Xuan.
Huanxuan appointed court officials. Wang Mi from the Langya family was appointed Zhongshu Ling, Wang Yu from the Taiyuan family was appointed internal historian of Kuaiji, and the Xie family from Chen County, in addition to Xie Zhan who originally joined the army under Huanxuan, was appointed Shangshulang, there are also Huanxuan used this opportunity to attack the reputation of Sima Daozi and his son and promoted Xie Yu, the Zuo Lang, to the position of Minister of the Huangmen. The Xie family members were rarely promoted.
The Xie family is headed by Xie Hun, the grandson of Xie An. The Duke of Wangcai County and Prince Consort were aloof by nature and would not do anything to please Huan Xuan. He only spent every day with his children and nephews in the mansion to talk about mysteries, feast, sing and sing.
Xie Mansion covers an area of hundreds of acres, with many houses and houses arranged in separate houses. When Xie An was alive, he liked the scenery of mountains and forests. He diverted water to collect rocks, planted trees, bamboos, and hanging vines in his house, creating a very beautiful scenery.
To the west of the house is the residence of the descendants of Xie An. There is a pond behind the house, named Wangyou. There is a pavilion standing by the pond. You can enjoy fish in the summer and watch the snow in the winter solstice, which has a unique flavor.
There was a heavy snowfall last night, and the earth was pink and jade-like. Xie Hun gathered his nephews and nephews in the pillow water pavilion to drink wine, enjoy the snow, and recite poems.
Xie Lingyun was the one who stole the show. He said "The bright moon shines on the snow, the new wind is strong and sad", which attracted everyone's cheers. Xie Lingyun personally poured wine for him. Xie Lingyun raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. The figure of Yang Anxuan standing in the wind on Jilong Mountain flashed in his mind. In this situation, I wonder what kind of sentences this Yang Xiaochuang can write.
The Jiuqu Bridge stands across the water, and Xie Zhan is walking slowly in green fox fur.
An attendant held an oil-paper umbrella for him to protect him from the wind and snow.
The warm pavilion is surrounded by brocade curtains, and there is a charcoal basin in the corner of the pavilion, with fine wine warming on it. The whole pavilion is as warm as spring, and the rich aroma of wine makes people drunk.
A maid took the fur from Xie Zhan, and Xie Zhan saluted Xie Hun. According to his seniority, he was Xie Hun's nephew.
Xie Hun signaled the maid to pour hot wine and handed it to Xie Zhan, and said with a smile: "Xuanyuan (Xie Zhan's character), it's been windy and snowy all the way, let's drink a cup of hot wine to go away the wind and cold."
Xie Zhan thanked him, took the wine in his hand, gestured to the people around him, and then drank the wine.
Xie Lingyun pulled Xie Zhan to sit down next to him and said with a smile, "Brother Thirteen, what's the news from the court?"
Xie Zhan was able to write at the age of six. He was good at writing articles and was as famous as Xie Hun and Xie Lingyun for his beautiful diction. He and Xie Lingyun were born in the same year, but they were slightly older. The two had a deep relationship.
Everyone looked at Xie Zhan. Xie Zhan was the Minister of Chutai and was well-informed. Xie's family knew all the news about the court from him.
"Lieutenant Huan is going to Beijing." Xie Zhan picked up a piece of mutton and dipped it in the hot soup.
Xie Hun's face hardened, and Xie Lingyun said disdainfully: "The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and Taiwei Huan is coming to preside over the Zhengdan celebration."
Xie Zhan put the cooked mutton into his mouth, chewed it and swallowed it, then put down his chopsticks and continued: "Taiwei Huan sent Feng Gai to attack Yongzhou, but the army was defeated."
"What?" There were exclamations everywhere.
Xie Hun also widened his eyes and said: "Feng Gai took 10,000 soldiers and horses, and gathered soldiers and horses from Jing and Jiang states. The force was nearly 30,000. He was defeated by Yang Anxuan? It had only been less than seven months since Yang Anxuan took Yongzhou. Yongzhou How many troops can you recruit?"
The phrase "Iron horse glaciers come to sleep" flashed through Xie Lingyun's mind, and he sat speechless for a while.
"The specific situation is not known yet," Xie Zhan said slowly, "I heard that the Qin State also sent troops and occupied part of Nanxiang County. Yang Anxuan defeated Feng Gai and then went north to regain the lost territory."
Xie Lingyun felt unhappy. The world compared Yang Anxuan with his grandfather. He looked down on Yang Anxuan from the bottom of his heart. However, Yang Anxuan had achieved remarkable results several times and showed his sharpness. Now even the army sent by Huan Xuan to conquer was defeated by him. Could it be that Yang Anxuan was really capable? Side by side with my grandfather.
Xie Lingyun thought more than once that he could take charge of the Beifu Army in the future and lead the northern expedition to regain his homeland like his grandfather, but now it has come to nothing. The Beifu Army founded by his grandfather has become a thing of the past with the passing of Liu Laozhi. Those generals who have fought in hundreds of battles have either died or fled, and can no longer compete with Huan Xuan.
There was silence in the pillow water pavilion. After a while, Xie Hun sighed: "The Yang family of Hongnong has hope for ZTE."
Imperial City, Shiqian Hall.
Langya King Sima Dewen stepped out of the palace door, and the palace servants brought him a carriage to invite him in. Sima Dewen waved his hand and walked forward along the corridor on the side of the palace. The wind and snow from the sky rushed towards his face, and he felt a sudden chill.
After walking through the west hall, Sima Dewen stood in front of the Tai Chi Hall. In the wind and snow, the Tai Chi Hall's red walls, gold tiles, painted pillars and carved beams made it more solemn and solemn.
The snow fell silently, but Sima Dewen's heart felt as heavy as the heavy snow. He learned from the East Hall that Taiwei Huanxuan was going to Beijing.
The word "traitor" flashed through his mind, but he didn't dare to say it out loud. The emperor's uncle Sima Daozi was killed by him, and all the officials in the court pretended to be deaf and dumb. Is the Sima family about to perish?
Thinking of the unknown brother in the palace, Sima Dewen smiled bitterly. Could it be God's will? Even if the emperor's brother died, he would still be sad and confused.
A gust of cold wind blew open the oil umbrella above his head, and the snowflakes fell on his face, which made Sima Dewen's dizzy mind clearer.
He also learned from Dongtang that Yang Anxuan defeated Feng Gai's army and defended Xiangyang City.
Sima Dewen's footsteps became brisk. Yang Anxuan once served as a student in the East Palace and taught him archery. It was said that he had a relationship with him.
Among the four great ministers at that time, except for Yang Xin who turned to Huanxuan and became the governor of Pingxi, Xie Hun stayed at home behind closed doors; Chu Xiuzhi was a lieutenant in his palace; and Yang Anxuan was in charge of Yongzhou. All three of them had a cold relationship with Huanxuan. , could it be that my father’s spirit in heaven couldn’t bear to see the country overturned, leaving only a glimmer of hope?
Back at the palace, Sima Dewen sent someone to invite Xie Hun to come over and have a drink. Xie Hun is his sister
Husband, the two of them often interacted with each other, and Huan Xuan's eyes and ears in the capital didn't care.
There is a building named Lingyun Pavilion in the backyard of the palace. It has five floors and seven feet. Sitting on the top of the building, you can have a panoramic view for miles around.
Sima Dewen held a banquet on the fifth floor to invite Xie Hun, the Duke of Wangcai County, to accompany Zhonglang Chuxiu. The three of them sat around the fire, opened the south window and enjoyed the snow, drinking and chatting.
The attendants were sent downstairs to wait, but there was no one else upstairs except three people. Sima Dewen toasted with a glass of wine and sighed: "The country is still the same as before, but I don't know if I can sit down and drink with you two next year."
When the news came that Sima Daozi had been killed by Jiu, Sima Dewen could not sleep well for days and nights, for fear that Huan Xuan would usurp the throne and kill him first.
Chu Xiuzhi said angrily: "Huan's arrogance is so arrogant that he bullies the court, acts against the will, and hides evil intentions. I hate that the princes in the court are forced to resist and dare not rise up to fight. What can I do?"
Sima Dewen whispered: "Yongzhou Yang Anxuan, the late emperor had a good relationship with him at that time. Now he is sitting in Yongzhou and defeated Huanxuan's army. He deliberately imitated the story of the Three Kingdoms and gave Yang Anxuan a secret edict in the name of the emperor, asking him to raise an army to fight against the thieves. What do you think? ?」
Xie Hun smiled bitterly and said: "Although Yang Anxuan is better than Feng Gai, Yongzhou is weak and afraid that it will not be able to raise troops to clear the emperor's side. Once the matter is leaked, it will be detrimental to the prince, so the prince will be careful."
Sima Dewen sighed, picked up the glass and took a sip of the wine.
Cui Xiu's way: "Yang Anxuan and Yin Dun, the governor of Runan, are sworn brothers. Yin Dun was originally an internal historian of the prince's palace. He became the governor of Runan with the help of the prince. Why didn't the prince secretly inform Yin Dun of his intention and ask him to pass a message to Yang Anxuan on his behalf? Wouldn’t it be more appropriate?”
Sima Dewen smiled and said, "Wonderful."
Xie Hun recalled the chrysanthemum appreciation event in Hualin Garden. Both the Wang and Xie families had a quarrel with Yang Anxuan. He misunderstood that Yang Anxuan wanted to compete for Princess Jinling. Later, he found out that it was a misunderstanding and he was provoked by a villain.
Yang Anxuan is now of great importance to the royal family. If he raises a flag against Huan Xuan, it may bring a glimmer of hope to the royal family. Thinking of this, Xie Hun said: "Yesterday the princess mentioned to Yu that Princess Poyang is getting older and it is time to find someone for her. Husband-in-law."
They are all smart people, so there is no need to speak clearly. Sima Dewen said with emotion: "If Yang Anxuan can turn the tide from falling, the emperor will definitely live up to him."
Wuyi Lane, Dong Anbo Mansion.
After Xi Hui returned home from court, he came to the study and ordered to find his eldest son Xi Ye and fifth son Xi Hao.
Huan Xuan entered the court, and Xi Hui's position as Minister of the Ancestral Temple remained unchanged. However, the court was filled with Huan clan members and Huan Xuan's cronies, and he was simply ignored.
Seeing Huanxuan step by step towards usurping the throne, Xi Hui, as a loyal minister of the Sima family, was very anxious. Looking at the court, the Wang family took refuge in Huanxuan, while the Xie family stayed behind closed doors. Other aristocratic families either took refuge or stayed away and stayed safe, while the Beifu army It has become a thing of the past. There are all Huanxuan's cronies in other towns, but only Yang Anxuan in Yongzhou is available.
When he learned that the Yongzhou army had defeated the troops sent by Huan Xuan to attack, Xi Hui was secretly happy. He did not dare to show joy in front of everyone in the court, and could not help but smile when he returned home.
Xi Ye and Xi Hao arrived. After saluting, they saw their father smiling. Xi Ye asked, "Sir, why are you so happy?"
"Anxuan defeated Feng Gai and Huangfu's army in Bianxian and Zouxian. Huanxuan will have trouble sleeping." Xi Hui said with a smile.
Back then, Yang Anxuan rescued Xi Hui's family in Yangkou, and Xi Ye and others were grateful to Yang Anxuan. Xi Ye smiled and said, "Your Excellency, you know people with your sharp eyes, and An Xuan lives up to your high expectations."
Xi Hui nodded proudly and said: "My father is a great Zhongzheng, and there are many talents selected for the country. Only An Xuan is the most suitable for my father. At that time, my father said that he was "fengshenxiuche, outstanding, talented in both civil and military affairs. "Called the pillar", hoping to be compared with Duke Wen Jing. Now it seems that my father's eyes are quite discerning, hahahaha. "
Xi Hao complimented: "Your Excellency has great foresight, and few others can match it."
Xi Hui sighed: "I am not a father who is far-sighted, but I am prepared for a rainy day. I have some plans for you."
After stroking his beard, Xi Hui pondered for a moment and said, "Everyone knows Huan Xuan's heart. As his father, a loyal minister of the Jin Dynasty, he will definitely fight against him to the end, fearing that his life or death will be unpredictable."
Xi Ye and Xi Hao's faces turned pale. Xi Hao wanted to speak to persuade, but Xi Hui waved his hand. Xi Hui said: "As a father, I want to do something for you after the new year."
The brothers are seeking foreign posts. As the eldest son, Ye'er can go to Gaoliang County, Guangzhou as the governor; De'er goes to Tongle County, Jianning County, Ningzhou as the county magistrate; Xun'er becomes an official in Beijing, so he can stay in Beijing. ; Hui'er temporarily returned to his hometown in Gaoping to take care of the family business. "
"As for Hao'er, your father once mentioned to Yang Anxuan that you go to Runan, but it was never fulfilled. Now that Anxuan is the governor of Yongzhou, you went to Xiangyang to join him. Because of your father's kindness, I thought you would come. He won't treat you poorly."
Xi Hao looked happy and bowed in response. Xi Ye thought to himself that his father still loved his fifth brother the most. Although he went to Guangzhou to serve as the governor, Guangzhou was located in a remote place and could not reach the people of Xiangyang. His father was very kind to Yang Anxuan, so the fifth brother must have been happy and happy in Xiangyang.
