After reaching an agreement with the Qin envoys, Yongzhou was no longer in trouble. Huanxuan felt more at ease and began a series of momentum building before abdication.
First, Huanxuan petitioned the court to return to the vassal vassal. Huan Qian, Bian Fanzhi and others posted edicts inside and outside Jiankang City, which were not allowed. Huanxuan then petitioned again, and this time Huanqian and others followed his instructions. Huan Xuan was not allowed to return to the vassal by force of imperial edict.
Wuyi Lane, Xie Mansion. Xie Hun and others discussed Huan Xuan's return to the vassal, and Xie Lingyun sneered: "I like to make false statements and filthy slips. Huan Xuan is about to usurp, so he likes to make superficial appearances."
Then, Huan Xuan had people concoct auspicious signs such as "Jiangzhou nectar dropped on the bamboos of Wang Chengji's family", and secretly ordered Wang Yu to send people to dredge Linping Lake (1). Everyone said that the opening of Linping Lake would bring peace to the world. Wang Yu reported the auspiciousness to the court, and Huan Xuan ordered his people to celebrate and proclaim that the auspiciousness was the benevolence of the King of Chu, and thus the transformation of peace began.
In addition to auspiciousness, Huan Xuan also ordered people to find hermits. It would be a limp if there were no hermits to come out of the mountains during the change of dynasties. After finding stability, Huangfu Mi, the sixth generation grandson, Huangfu Xi lived in seclusion in the mountains. Huangfu Mi was the great-grandson of Huangfu Song, a famous general of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He devoted his life to writing and was a scholar, medical scientist, and historian. He was known as the "originator of acupuncture."
Huan Xuan once again played the trick of playing hard to get. He first asked for the imperial edict and then instructed Huangfu Xizhi to refuse. Then he praised him in the name of the emperor and ordered him to be a scholar and a scholar.
The gentry in the capital had already seen through Huan Xuan's tricks and ridiculed Huangfu Xizhi for being "full of hidden people". From the noble gentry to the common people, they were extremely disgusted with him. However, Huan Xuan's troops and horses controlled everything inside and outside the capital, and everyone dared not speak out in anger.
No one in the capital dared to speak out, and only Fang Zhen was left. The biggest hidden danger was Yongzhou, which was dealt with by the Qin State. Huanxuan no longer worried. In addition to Yongzhou, there were also four prefectures: Yi, Ning, Jiao, and Guang. These four prefectures, Yining and two prefectures, were controlled by the Mao family brothers, and their dangers were second only to Yongzhou.
The two prefectures of Yining, with Liangzhou to the north and Jingzhou to the east, were enough to suppress him. The previous time he ordered Liangzhou governor Fu Hong to attack Yong, but Fu Hong failed to perform well and Huan Xuan wanted to replace him. As for Jiaoguang, which is located in the southeast, Lu Xun fled here after his defeat, and the land of Sanwu served as a buffer, so there was no danger.
Huan Xuan still had a hidden worry in his heart, and that was the Beifu Army that he had torn apart. Nowadays, the Beifu Army is nominally under the control of Huan Xiu, but the Beifu Army values military achievements. The old Beifu generals either die or flee. The most prestigious one now is Liu Yu.
As long as Liu Yu expresses his support for himself, then the remnants of Beifu will support him, and there will be no obstacles for him to succeed Jin.
At that time, Liu Yu led his army back to the north and was reporting on his duties in the capital. General Wei and Lu Shangshu were instructed by Huan Xuan to entertain Liu Yu alone. After drinking half of the wine, Huan Qian pretended to be drunk and asked: "The King of Chu has made great achievements and returned home from all over the world. All the ministers in the court think that it is time to hold a concession ceremony. What do you think?"
Liu Yu had made up his mind to attack Huan Xuan, but the time had not yet come. He knew that on the surface, everyone had no objection to Huan Xuan's usurpation of the throne, but in fact, most people were secretly waiting for the opportunity like himself. The longer time passes, the more fully prepared Huan Xuan will be. It is better to speed up Huan Xuan's usurpation of the throne, so that it is easier to find Huan Xuan's flaws.
Thinking of this, Liu Yu cupped his hands and said, "The King of Chu is the son of Duke Xuanwu, with unparalleled virtues. The Jin Dynasty is weak, and the popularity of the people has been changing for a long time. There is nothing wrong with taking advantage of the Zen Dynasty."
Huan Qian laughed heartily and said, "If De Yu thinks it's possible, then a big thing can be done."
After receiving Liu Yu's reply, Huan Xuan was overjoyed. The last trace of doubt in his heart was eliminated, and surrender was a matter of course. …
Nanyan, Guanggu.
Sima Xiuzhi, Gao Yazhi and others once again jointly petitioned to lead troops to attack Huanxuan in the south.
Murong De performed martial arts in the west of Guanggu City. There were 370,000 infantry, 17,000 chariots, and 53,000 light and heavy cavalry. There were mountains of people and horses, banners everywhere, and the sound of horns and drums resounded throughout the world.
Murong De led his ministers to climb up to watch, and said to Liu Gui, Sima Xiuzhi and others with great satisfaction: "How does my army compare with the troops of Jin?"
Sima Xiuzhi and others paused and responded: "The troops of Jin are far inferior to those of Yan. I have been favored by Your Majesty, and I am willing to die to repay the favor. Please allow Your Majesty to allow you to be the vanguard and expand the territory for Your Majesty."
Murong De issued an order to attack Beiqingzhou and capture Pengcheng, with Metropolitan Governor Murong Zhong as the commander and Sima Xiuzhi and others as the vanguard. He led 30,000 troops and 5,000 light cavalry.
Liu Jingxuan brought Sima Xiuzhi's autographed letter to Pengcheng to meet with the governor Liu Gai. Liu Gai reported to Nanyan
Please surrender. Before the army entered the city, Murong De fell ill and urgently summoned Murong Zhong to lead his army back to Guanggu. Liu Gai was still appointed as the governor of Nanyan Qingzhou.
Liu Gai, the governor of Qingzhou in the north of Huanxuan, surrendered to Nanyan, and appointed Huanhong as the governor of Qingzhou. He was stationed in Guangling to resist the troops of Southern Yan. Huan Hong, son of Huan Chong, was brother to Huan Qian and Huan Xiu. …
In Xiangyang City, the people were discussing the lively scene at the governor's wedding. All the inns and restaurants in the city were booked by the Yang family. Flowing banquets were set up for seven days to receive congratulatory guests. It was not until half a month later that the excitement slowly dissipated. .
For many people, Governor Yang's wedding is an opportunity to get closer and enhance feelings. The world is in chaos, Yongzhou's power is on the rise, and discerning people are thinking of making a bet for the future, which may be a guarantee for the continuation of the family.
Yang Siping and Yang Zijing could not leave their posts without permission, so they sent their eldest sons Yang Po and Yang Jing to express their congratulations; among Yang Guang's three sons, the eldest son Yang Chuo was appointed as the magistrate of Xiang County, the second son Yang Shun was appointed as the cangcao of Yingchuan, and the third son Yang Jie served as chief secretary in Henan. Everyone in the room sent people to congratulate him.
Yang Anshen and Yang Anyuan entrusted the affairs of the county to the master and came with their families. In addition to his wife, Yang Anshen also brought his mother Dong and his sister Yang Li's family. Yang Li gave birth to a son, Yin Yi. Clan members from Runan, Tangyi, Baling and even Hongnong's hometown sent people to congratulate him.
The Xi family and Yin family in the capital sent gifts, and King Langya asked Xi Hui to forward a wishful gift. Among the gifts sent by Yin friends, there was a pearl headdress sent by Yin Huizhen; the Yuan family in Runan and the Nanton Ying family The gentry from the three families of Xinyeyin, Cen, Deng, Xiangyang, Runan, Yingchuan and other counties sent people to give gifts one after another; the third son of Zongti who settled in Luoyang, Zhenage, and the eldest son of Qiyuanrang from Xinxicheng, Qi Sheng, Hu Yuan from Panlong County and Pei and Yan from Pingbai Valley also sent congratulatory gifts.
Yuan Tao rushed to Xiangyang City five days before the wedding. He followed Yang Anxuan's suggestion to resign and came to Xiangyang. In addition to blessings from Wei Shu, Miao Lan and others of Shulan Academy, this trip also brought transcripts from Master Huineng of Wacoffin Temple. Buddhist scriptures and jasper beads presented by the nun Zhi Miaoyin of Jianjing Temple.
The great scholar from Hongwenzhuang sent calligraphy and paintings. Hua Daoning, a disciple of Kou Qian's sect who was far away in Pingcheng, Wei State, sent the "Lutu Sutra" and twelve golden elixirs copied by himself. Master Huiyuan from Donglin Temple asked someone to bring it. Two pounds of Wujingxin tea.
When Yu De heard that Governor Yang was getting married, he took his grandson Yu De and packed the family's only twenty eggs in a straw basket and walked to the outside of the governor's house.
Under the wall of the Governor's Mansion are filled with large and small baskets, which contain fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, chickens, ducks, eggs and other items. These things occupy nearly half of the road outside the Governor's Mansion. The vehicle had to be stopped far away.
Yu De asked his grandson to put down the straw basket in an empty space, and led Yu Ying to kneel on the ground and kowtow three times to the mansion. He solemnly said: "Ying'er, you must remember Governor Yang's great kindness in your life. If you have the opportunity in the future, I must repay you."
After taking Kong Miao back to Xiangyang, Yang Anxuan arranged for Yang Shangbao and his son to be the masters of ceremonies and receive greetings from guests and friends. Although Yang Shangbao was busy, he was secretly happy. He knew that if the wedding was successfully held, Yang Anxuan would definitely repay his father and son in the future.
Every once in a while, Yang Yu would lead people to collect the gifts sent by the people under the palace wall. There were too many gifts and the palace could no longer accommodate them. Yang Anxuan asked him to deliver food to the military camp to make the soldiers happy.
Kong Miao felt like she was in a honeypot. Yang Anxuan stayed with her when he had time, speaking words of love that made her heart beat, and was gentle and considerate.
Her mother-in-law was kind to her, and her sister-in-law Yang Qiu quickly became friends with her, helping her get familiar with the unfamiliar environment and get through the initial nervousness.
As the governor, Yang Anxuan could not stay with Kong Miao all day long. After breakfast together, Yang Anxuan went to the lobby to be a director. After a while, Yang Qiu came with Zhang Lan, and the two made an appointment to take stock together. Gifts received when getting married.
Kong Miao was amused and angry at her sister-in-law's obsession with money. She learned from Zhang Lan that the noodle shop business was actually the husband-in-law's idea to earn some pocket money for the two girls.
When she and her eldest brother Kong Xian were traveling around, they tried the Yangchun noodles and big meat buns from a noodle shop in Pengcheng. They were really delicious, but the price was too expensive. After eating them once, Kong Miao didn't mention them again.
The noodle shop is actually our own business, and we will eat it every day from now on. The business of the noodle shop is so good, my sister-in-law must have accumulated a lot of money, and she is eagerly looking for something she likes from the gifts.
Kong Miao knew that her husband was very doting on her, and she also knew that Yang Qiu was just curious and would not take it to heart. The two of them walked hand in hand to the warehouse, where the gifts were piled up in categories.
"Sister-in-law, this hairpin is so beautiful. Let me borrow it from my slave and wear it for a few days." Yang Qiu was dazzled by the jewelry pile. This one was good and that one was good. After choosing seven or eight pieces in a row, she still felt that she was still unsatisfied.
Kong Miao admired it in front of a pile of classics, calligraphy and paintings, and said without raising his head: "If you like it, sister, just take it."
Yang Qiu happily put several pieces of jewelry into the box and handed them to Zhang Lan. He looked around at the gifts in the warehouse and sighed: "These things would probably cost a thousand taels if they were converted into gold."
Kong Miao was shocked. She didn't have much idea about property. If it was true as Yang Qiu said, she would get more property when she got married than the Kong family had saved for generations.
In the evening, when Yang Anxuan came back, the two of them had dinner together. Kong Miao mentioned the gifts and asked, "Xuanlang, what should I do with these belongings?"
Yang Anxuan glanced at Kong Miao lovingly and said, "You are from the Kong family, you are knowledgeable and courteous, you can help your husband do something in the future."
Kong Miao said happily: "Really? What does Xuan Lang want me to do? Do you open a noodle shop like sister Qiu'er?"
Yang Anxuan laughed and said, "If you like, that's up to you. But Yu intends to sell the gifts he received into corn, and build sales homes all over Yongzhou to take care of the elderly and orphans."
Kong Miao said solemnly, "Mr.
Yang Anxuan said: "You have many inconveniences as a woman. I intend to let you take charge of money. As for the specific arrangements..."
After pondering for a moment, Yang Anxuan said: "Let Yang Yu come forward and run."
The news that Governor Yang donated money to establish the Salesian Hospital disappeared. Everyone in the world lamented Governor Yang's benevolence and kindness. Many nobles, wealthy businessmen, monasteries and Taoist temples donated generously. This was a good thing that benefited his descendants by doing good deeds.
If people normally would not dare to do such good deeds even if they were rich, for the court, this would be an invitation to buy people's hearts and seek evil intentions. Some people would definitely say that Yang Anxuan had a terrible intention. But now that Huanxuan's usurpation is imminent, Yongzhou and Huan Xuan is already torn apart, so these scruples are no longer needed.
Yang Yu came forward to handle the matter. He knew that this was his cousin's reward for his father and son. Setting up a sales home is a good job that will leave a name in history. Not only can you accumulate fame, but it will also be a matter of course for you to become an official in the future.
