Along the way from Luoyang to Xiangyang, people came to welcome the old and young, cheering and blessing.
Inside the float, Kong Miao listened to the cheers one after another, as if he was in a dream.
She learned from Zhang Lan's mouth how Yang Anxuan rescued her family, and from her father and brother's mouth that Yang Anxuan implemented benevolent policies in Yongzhou and won the hearts of the people. She only knew this when she sat in the floats and heard the grand events these days. Not false.
Ran sighed: "My sister-in-law is really an amazing hero." She turned to look at Kong Miao, who was blushing, and sighed in her heart. Being the wife of a hero is not easy.
Kong Miao didn't know what his sister-in-law was thinking. He recalled in his mind the record in "Warring States Policy" in which Lord Mengchang came to the country to Xue. "Not even a hundred miles away, the people helped the old and brought the young to welcome the king." Xuanlang's achievements were no less than those of Lord Mengchang.
The north dock of Xiangyang City was crowded with people. When the people of Hecheng heard that Yang Cili had returned from welcoming his bride, they all went out of the city to greet him. Meng Longfu led a thousand soldiers to maintain order at the dock. Yin Wei, wearing a green robe, squeezed in the crowd to watch.
Yin Wei came to Xiangyang five days ago and learned that Yang Anxuan went to Luoyang to welcome his bride, so he stayed in the post house and waited for Yang Anxuan's return.
In the past few days, Yin Wei visited Hongwenzhuang and saw the great Confucians Guo Gao and Chun Yuzong who were compiling Confucian canon. These two people originally opened a school in Chang'an to teach disciples, but unexpectedly they both came to Xiangyang.
Yin Wei did not value Confucianism, but he knew the importance of Confucianism in educating the people and strengthening rule. Emperor Yao Xing was also promoting Confucianism and invited great Confucians to Chang'an, but compared to the small Hongwenzhuang, it was not as good as it was.
Then Yin Wei went to Xiji for a stroll. A treasure auction event had been held here. Businessmen from the Qin State bought treasures here and presented them to the emperor, and received awards. Although Xiangyang Market has not yet been completed, the popularity it showed surprised Yin Wei again.
Business travelers wearing all kinds of clothes shuttled through the market. Small businessmen and hawkers were like crucian carp crossing the river. There were all kinds of goods from the north and the south. The market kept welcoming and sending out all kinds of materials. Yin Wei was shocked by the vitality displayed by Xiangyang Market. , this is a river flowing with wealth.
On the third day, Yin Wei asked the postman about the location of the farm, and took his followers out of the south gate to the farm twenty miles away. The autumn grain had been harvested, and the wheat fields showed a golden background. There were many farmers digging ditches beside the road. . A little further away, the garrison troops lined up in a square formation were practicing with sticks. The command "one, two, one, two" came in the wind. Yin Wei knew that this was the drill mentioned in the Yang family's military training method.
Going further, I saw many people building houses. It was obvious that the village of more than 100 households was newly built.
Yin Wei asked the old man in the name of asking for water, and found out that the old man's surname was Yu, and that his family of seven had been redeemed and sold back to Jin from Qin a few months ago.
After Yu De returned to his hometown to bury his parents' ashes, he heard that Xiangyang was recruiting villagers, so he brought his family here. The government issued farmland supplies. Taking advantage of the slack, the family prepared several shacks. They could borrow money and food from the government on credit and later repay them with taxes.
Yu De said with a smile: "There are three young boys and two young girls in the servant's family, and the grandchildren are underage. The government gave 200 acres of land and 100 acres of mulberry fields, and paid 40% of the tax. The income from land reclamation The land belongs to one’s own family, I have never thought of such a life in my whole life.”
Yin Wei handed the stoneware bowl back to Yu De and said, "Old man, are all the people in this village villagers?"
"Yes, there are people from Qin, Wei and Yan." Yu De sighed and said, "Compared with being a slave to the barbarians, this is how people live."
While talking, grandson Yu Ying came back jumping with a group of children. Seeing Yin Wei next to his grandfather, he bowed in a decent manner and said, "I have seen the elder."
Yin Wei returned the gift and said to Yu De: "If you make Sun Congming smart, you will be able to light up the lintel of the door."
Yu De said with a smile: "I would like to thank you for your kindness. I have suffered a lifetime, and I only hope that my grandchildren can live a good life."
On the way back to Xiangyang, Yin Wei was silent. He learned from Yu De that Yu Ying's father was among the training troops. He could imagine that if the Qin army came, these people who had the land to see hope would Will take up swords and guns to fight to the death.
The ship docked at the shore, and Yang Anxuan and Kong Xian boarded the midship ship. Kong Miao, dressed in a wedding dress with a red silk head covering and holding a fan to cover his face, came out of the cabin to greet them.
Yang Anxuan and Kong Miao paid homage
, gently stepped forward to take Kong Miao's hand, feeling the girl's slight trembling, Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "Madam, follow your husband home."
A newlywed couple appeared next to the ship's side, and the people's cheers were like thunder, overwhelming the noise of gongs and drums. Meng Longfu and others knelt down on one knee, and a thousand soldiers shouted in unison, "Welcome our lord and mistress back!"
Among the crowd, Yin Wei only felt his heart swaying. Yang Anxuan put people first, taught the people with Confucianism, farmed for food, prospered business and accumulated wealth, and won the hearts and minds of the army and the people. In time, it would become a serious problem for the Qin State.
Yin Wei turned around and left. He had seen everything he should see, and he no longer planned to meet Yang Anxuan. Yin Wei has made up his mind that when he returns to Chang'an, he will urge the emperor to attack Yong. There is a tiger lurking next to his bed, and the great harm needs to be eliminated early. …
On the west side of the Governor's Mansion is the prison, and the beast's head on the black-lacquered door spits out its fangs, exuding evil aura. The sun can only shine into the narrow alley behind the gate at noon. There are low prisons on both sides of the alley. The thick gates separate the inside and outside of the prison into two levels.
Walking straight from the narrow alley to the end of the bend, there is a small door about ten feet away. When the thick door about two feet wide is opened, a damp and musty smell comes from the ground. This is the dungeon where important prisoners are imprisoned.
Fu Hongzhi climbed the stone steps from the depths of the dungeon and walked sideways out of the narrow door of the dungeon. He squinted and looked up at the sun in the sky. He had not seen the sun for more than a month and was a little dazzled.
"Fu Langjun, you are lucky. The King of Chu has pardoned you. Let's go quickly." The jailer behind him urged.
Fu Hongzhi walked slowly towards the prison gate. He had been locked up in the dungeon without seeing the light of day for many days. He ate worse than pig food and was already very weak. The color of the green shirt on his body could not be distinguished for a long time, and it exuded an unpleasant sour smell. There was no trace of his elegant and suave appearance.
Standing in front of the prison screen wall, Fu Hongzhi took a deep breath, not expecting that he could still come out alive.
He was once the chief secretary of the governor's office. Because he was dissatisfied with Huan Xuan's usurpation, he followed the call of Yu Bin, a member of the Nanman army, and prepared to kill the new governor Huan Shikang and seize Jiangling to respond to Yu Ping. Unexpectedly, the news of the uprising had not yet been leaked and he was imprisoned in the country.
A few days ago, Yu Bin, Yang Daohu and others were escorted out of the dungeon. After hearing from the jailer that they had abandoned the market, Fu Hongzhi felt uneasy and wondered what his fate would be.
As he walked towards his residence, the jailer beside him reminded him: "Mr. Fu, you are going in the wrong direction. The gate is in front."
Fu Hongzhi came to his senses and smiled. He was arrested and imprisoned, and his family must have been kicked out of the house.
Walking out of the mansion, I met my old colleagues along the way. Some of them pretended not to see them or passed by with their faces hidden. No one left a step to say hello. They were so indifferent.
Standing on the street outside the Governor's Mansion, Fu Hongzhi looked back at the tall mansion gate on the stone steps, looked up to the sky and smiled. In the past, Zhang Yi's "tongue was enough", so there was nothing to fear from being stupid.
As soon as the laughter stopped, a person next to him bowed and said in salute: "But Mr. Niyang Fu Langjun?"
Fu Hongzhi saw that this man was in his thirties, short in stature, and wearing a green shirt. He looked unremarkable, but his eyes were lively and alert.
Fu Hongzhi returned the bow and said, "It's Fu. Who is your brother?"
The man smiled and said, "Congratulations to Langjun Fu for being released from prison. Langjun's family is waiting at the inn and will come with his servants."
Fu Hongzhi was eager for news about his family, so he followed the man to Binzhi Old Store in Xicheng City. The man pointed to a courtyard and said, "Fu Langjun, your family members live in the courtyard. You can reunite with your family first, and wait for tomorrow." Come and explain the reason to Mr. Lang in detail."
At the end of the next day, Ding Quan came to the inn with gifts. Fu Hongzhi had tidied up and was waiting for his arrival.
Yesterday, Fu Hongzhi met with his wife and children and learned that he was imprisoned, his wife and children were kicked out of the official residence, and his belongings were confiscated by petty officials from the government office. His wife pawned the jewelry she brought with her and managed to find a hotel to stay in, waiting for news from him.
Soon after, the man found his wife, saying she was his old friend, and settled his wife and children here. He left enough money and hired two servants to serve her. They came to inquire every three days.
Upon learning the news of Fu Hongzhi's pardon, his wife was surprised and happy. As expected, her husband returned and the family gathered happily. Needless to say, Fu Hongzhi was a little worried about this "old friend" and wondered who had taken a fancy to him.
After the ceremony, Ding Quan directly revealed his identity and said: "Yang Jishizhi knew Fu Lang
You have great ambitions and want to invite Fu Langjun to Yongzhou to display your ambitions. "
Fu Hongzhi had already learned from the shop clerk what had happened after he was imprisoned in the dungeon. Feng Gai's 50,000-strong army was defeated again by the Yongzhou army. Yu Ping followed Yang Anxuan to Xiangyang, and Dangyang City was occupied by Yongzhou.
Thinking that it was Yang Anxuan who sent people to help him when he was imprisoned in a dungeon and his wife and children were helpless, Fu Hongzhi was moved by this sincerity and attention. After hearing what Ding Quanyi said, Fu Hongzhi immediately expressed his willingness to follow him to Xiangyang. …
On October 2, Yin Wei, the Qin envoy, escorted He Danzhi to Jiankang.
Huanxuan was overjoyed, and the State of Qin agreed to his request to return He Danzhi, and sent Shangshu Zuopu She Yinwei to show that he was taking him seriously and to increase capital for his upcoming abdication ceremony.
Gushu, the palace of the Prince of Chu. Huanxuan hosted a banquet in honor of Yin Wei. Yin Wei was extremely complimentary and secretly observed the important officials around Huanxuan.
At this time, Huanxuan's power had spread throughout the court and the public, with Huan Qian and Bian Fanzhi as the main leaders in the court; Liu Jin, the chief historian of Pingxi in the Chu palace, was the minister, Diao Kui was the leader of the army and the governor of Yuzhou, Wang Gu was Taichang, and Yin Zhongwen was the minister. General Zuowei and Huangfu were appointed as generals of Right Guard. Most of these people were old relatives or in-laws of Jingzhou.
Yin Wei knew that the Sima family ruled the world together with the gentry, and among Huanxuan's forces, except for Wang Mi who served as Situ, no one from the gentry such as Wang Xie, Yu Xi, etc. occupied important positions. I wonder if Huanxuan deliberately abandoned the Jiankang gentry. Still disdain to associate with him.
Huan Xuan has been promoted to Jiuxi, and is only one step away from the throne of emperor. However, without the support of the noble family, how long can he hold on to the throne and usurp it?
After the banquet, Yin Wei had a secret conversation with Bian Fanzhi and expressed his willingness to send troops with Huan Xuan to deal with Yang Anxuan.
After receiving Yin Wei's promise to send 50,000 troops to attack Yongzhou, Huanxuan was instructed to tacitly agree to transfer the five counties of Henan, Nanxiang, Nanyang, Xinye and Xingyang to Qin; the two countries established a mutual market in Luoyang to jointly fight against Wei in the future.
Yang Anxuan, who was immersed in the sweetness of his wedding, didn't know that a crisis was coming quietly.
