After seeing off the armies of Wang Zhene and Meng Longfu, Yang Anxuan did not sit idle and placed six pieces on the chessboard one after another.
The first chess piece was to let the secret guards disguise themselves as merchants and go to Southern Liang and Northern Liang, spreading the news that Qin soldiers were attacking Yongzhou and the country was empty.
Tufa Latan, King of Jing of Southern Liang, and Juqu Mengxun, King of Wuxuan of Northern Liang, originally joined forces to attack Lü Long, Duke Jiankang of Later Liang, but Lü Long could not resist, so he simply surrendered his land to Later Qin and asked the Later Qin army to welcome him to Chang'an. .
Yao Xing was so happy that he descended from the sky and sent Shangshu Zuopu to shoot Qi Nan, Zhenxi general Yao Ji and others with an army of 40,000 to welcome Lu Long's surrender. To go to Houliang, you have to pass through the territory of Nanliang. Forced by the strength of Houqin, Tufa Laitan had to give up the road and let the Qin army pass through to Guzang to pick up Lu Long and enter Chang'an.
After the Liang Kingdom was destroyed, Lu Long, in order to retaliate against Northern Liang and Xiliang, urged Qi Nan to attack the two countries. As a result, Qi Nan's vanguard was defeated and had to form an alliance with the two countries for non-aggression. Qi Nan Sima Wang Shang was the governor of Liangzhou and led his army. Three thousand guards Guzang.
Yao Xing was happy. The meat in the mouths of Northern Liang and Nanliang was taken away, so he was naturally dissatisfied. However, he was too timid to speak out because of the strength of Later Qin. Knowing that the Qin State was empty inside, he was inevitably ready to take action.
The second chess piece is placed in Dangyang. After Yang Anxuan occupied Dangyang, he ordered Ningyuan General Yan Zhuang to lead an army of five thousand to guard it while the Qin army attacked Yong. Yang Anxuan guessed that Huan Xuan would probably send troops from Jiangling to attack Dangyang City, and Dangyang City did not have enough troops.
Yang Anxuan ordered Fu Hongzhi to lead three thousand troops to Dangyang to assist Yanzhuang in defending Jingzhou's troops. He also told Fu Hongzhi that if he couldn't go against it, he might as well abandon Dangyang and retreat to Bianxian County. He would then personally lead the army to reinforce.
When Yangcheng was like a nail wedged into Huanxuan's body, threatening Jiangling and allowing Yongzhou Navy to advance eastward, Yang Anxuan was ready to seize the right opportunity and send troops to Xunyang to capture Sima Dezong.
The third stone fell in Ningzhou and Yizhou. Yang Anxuan sent a letter to Mao Chu, the governor of Yizhou, and Mao Fan, the governor of Ningzhou, bitterly describing Huan Xuan's plot to usurp the throne, and inviting them to join forces to attack Huan and welcome the emperor back to the court.
Yang Anxuan was very sure that Mao Chu would raise troops to respond. As long as Yizhou raised the anti-Huan banner, Jingzhou and Liangzhou would be contained. Yongzhou would no longer have the worries from the west like the previous year, and Dangyang's role would become more important.
The fourth chess piece is used to target Liu Yu. Of course, when he traveled to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, he couldn't just watch Liu Yu establish the Liu Song Dynasty. Rather than dealing with Liu Yu blatantly, you might as well use some small means.
The fifth chess piece is a letter written to Yin Youqi. As the father of Concubine Yin, Yin Youqi, the Huangmen servant, was naturally ignored after Huan Xuan usurped the throne. The emperor is about to leave the capital to find Yang, and Yang Anxuan suggests that all Yin friends should go with the emperor. Firstly, they can show their loyalty to the old master; secondly, they can take care of Yin Huizhen; and most importantly, they can seize Sima Dezong for Yang Anxuan. Eyes and ears.
The sixth son sent Ding Quan and Huang Fu to sneak into Jingkou and Guangling. These two places were the bases of the Beifu Army. Liu Yu must rely on the help of the Beifu Army if he wanted to rebel. I was too late to send troops to intervene, but after Huan Xiu's death, Zhu Lingshi could not miss it. Based on my friendship with him, I might be able to invite him to Xiangyang and let Zhu Lingshi bring a group of people.
On December 22, Sima Dezong took the spiritual tablets of the ancestors of the Jin Dynasty to Xunyang (1), and was replaced by Yinyou Qi, the king of Pinggu, to accompany him; on December 24, Huan Xuan sent Huan Wen's The God Lord was placed in the Ancestral Temple, and the entire process of the Jin Dynasty was completed.
The second year of Yongshi (the third year of Yuanxing) arrived in turmoil. In the first month of the first month, Huanxuan canonized his wife Liu as empress, ordered the governor of Fangzhen to come to Beijing to pay an audience, and ordered all the towns to recommend useful talents to the court.
Among Fang Town, Yongzhou was Huanxuan's biggest worry. Now that the Qin State has sent troops according to the promise, Huanxuan is no longer worried. Next are the Mao brothers from Yizhou and Ningzhou.
Huan Xuan decided to deal with Yizhou Governor Mao Can first, and issued an edict to confer Mao Can on the rank of Chang Shi of Sanqi and General of the Left, and ordered Mao Can to go to Beijing for an audience. At the same time, Huan Xuan ordered Fu Hong, the governor of Liangzhou, to go to the capital and replaced him with Huan Xi. He also secretly ordered to mobilize troops and prepare to besiege Mao Can in Yizhou.
Mao Can received Yang Anxuan's letter and was hesitating when she saw Huan Xuan's edict calling him to the capital. She knew that after entering the capital, her life would be in the hands of Huan Xuan. Bai Di's actions all showed that Huan Xuan was deeply guarded against him.
Mao Can was furious, detained Huan Xuan's envoy, and responded to Yang's request.
An Xuan called for a message to denounce Huan Xuan, and sent Liu Yuezhi, the governor of Badong, Luo Shu, the governor of Jianping, and Zhen Miao Sima Zhen Ji to attack first. They took advantage of Huan Xi's arrival and defeated Wang Yi, Guo Fa and others first. The people occupied Zitong County, closed the Shu Road, and entered Baidi City.
In Jiankang, Huanxuan had no new ideas in government affairs. He issued various edicts and officials were overwhelmed with answers. Huanxuan had a harsh and trivial temperament and was picky about details. Because he mistakenly wrote "chunsou" as "chuntu" in the memorial to the minister, he demoted everyone who dealt with it to show his brilliance.
Huanxuan liked to play and hunt, and went in and out of the palace many times a day. He felt that the palace was old, so he moved to the East Palace temporarily, and ordered the palace to be renovated. Because he was fat, he ordered craftsmen to build a Mahayana carriage that could accommodate thirty people.
Complaints abounded in Jiankang City, and everyone from the court officials to the common people were looking forward to a change.
During the first month of the year, a nursery rhyme was spread, "The alley is long and the alley is long. Last year I killed my husband, and the year after that I killed all the emperors." There was also a prophecy that "the emperor who killed the emperor will be his slave" was secretly circulated among the people.
Huan Xuan was so evil that he ordered people who spread rumors to be searched and arrested, but they were still banned.
The nursery rhymes in Changqian Lane were spread by the nobles who were dissatisfied with Huan Xuan, while the prophecies about killing Huan's slaves were secretly posted in Jiankang City by Yang Anxuan and Ding Quan's emissaries. Liu Yu, nicknamed Jinu.
The reason why he did not name him was that the prophecy was mysterious and no one would believe it if it was too clear. Secondly, Huan Xuan would be suspicious of Liu Yu, but he would not kill Liu Yu because of it.
Yang Anxuan remembered that it was recorded in the history books that after Empress Liu met Liu Yu, she said that Liu Yu was walking like a dragon and a tiger, and his eyes were full of energy. He could not stay under others for a long time, so he persuaded Huan Xuan to get rid of Liu Yu early. However, Huanxuan refused on the grounds that Liu Yu's efforts were needed to pacify the Central Plains.
Empress Liu persuaded Huan Xuan not to make up his mind to kill Liu Yu. If she used too much force, she might prompt Liu Yu to seek refuge with Huan Xuan and drive him. Wouldn't this be stealing the chicken but losing the rice?
Liu Yu didn't know that Yang Anxuan, who was far away in Xiangyang, was secretly sharpening his sword against him. He was following Xu Yan, the governor, and Huan Xiu, the king of Ancheng County, to the capital for pilgrimage.
When Huan Xiu came to Beijing this time, in addition to Liu Yu, he also brought Wei Yongzhi, the chief registrar of Yanzhou, while He Wuji came with Liu Yu. He wanted to find a job through the relationship between Cao Jingzhi, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and his old friends in Beijing. County magistrate.
Huan Xuan had heard about Liu Yu's reputation for a long time. After meeting Liu Yu, he was quite satisfied and praised Situ Wang Mi: "Liu Yu has a good character and is an outstanding person."
Wang Mi once rescued Liu Yu from Diao Kui's hands, and praised Liu Yu as a hero of his generation, who was kind to Liu Yu in saving his life and knowing him. Huan Xuan knew about the relationship between Wang Mi and Liu Yu. He praised Liu Yu in front of Wang Mi. This not only showed his closeness to Wang Mi and praised Wang Mi for his good vision, but also wanted to win over Liu Yu through Wang Mi.
Huan Xuan intended to win over Liu Yu, and issued an edict to commend Liu Yu for his achievements in conquering Sun En and Lu Xun, and also gave rewards to his soldiers. The edict praised, "Liu Yu used a few to control the masses, and repeatedly defeated the demon front. He chased across the sea, and killed eight out of ten. The generals fought hard, and many were severely wounded... It is appropriate to discuss and reward them to commemorate their merits."
However, Liu Yu didn't take Huan Xuan's closeness to heart. Huan Xuan made it clear that he wanted to act as a minion. He revealed in his words that he wanted to lead his army to pacify Yongzhou. Wouldn't he hear "the cunning rabbit dies and the lackey is cooked"? Liu Yu appeared to be a coward, but in his heart he had already made up his mind to rebel against Huan.
Liu Yu was favored by Huan Xuan, and Wei Yongzhi, who followed Huan Xiu to Beijing for an audience, was not so lucky.
Wei Yongzhi came from a humble background, worked hard to make a living and was eager to learn. He was born with harelips. When he was eighteen years old, he heard that a famous doctor under the governor of Jingzhou, Yin Zhongkan, could cure it, so he went to Jingzhou to build a gate to ask for help.
The doctor said it could be cured, but he could not speak or laugh for a hundred days, so Wei Yongzhi kept silent for a hundred days, eating only thin porridge and keeping his mind firm. Yin Zhongkan was deeply impressed and sent him generous gifts.
Wei Yong later came to serve as an official and became the chief registrar of Yanzhou. Huan Xiu also recommended Wei Yongzhi to Huan Xuan, saying that he was knowledgeable and good at handling government affairs. .five
In the past, when Huanxuan was in Jingzhou, he heard about Wei Yongzhi from Yin Zhongkan. Yin Zhongkan was destroyed by himself and had no good impression of Huanxuan, the man he liked. When he saw that although Wei Yongzhi's harelip was repaired, the scars were still there, he was very unhappy and sent him back to Yanzhou.
Cao Jingzhi, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was favored and trusted by Huan Xuan. He looked for an opportunity to tell Huan Xuan about He Wuji's seeking an official position, but Huan Xuan flatly refused. After hearing this, He Wuji knew that as long as Huan Xuan was in power, he would never be able to become an official again. In this case, the only option is to destroy it.
Qingzhou Governor Shi Huan
Hong also recommended Meng Chang as chief clerk to Huanxuan. Huanxuan admired Meng Chang's graceful manner and decent speech and intended to appoint him as minister.
He learned that Meng Chang lived in Jingkou, so he asked his attendant Liu Maidao: "You and Meng Chang both live in Jingkou, have you ever met each other?"
There was a rift between Liu Mai and Meng Chang, so he responded deliberately: "I didn't hear that Meng Chang had any supernatural powers in Jingkou. I only heard that his father and son sent poems to each other."
Huan Xuan laughed and sent Meng Chang back to Qingzhou.
On February 1, the Yangtze River swelled and floods flowed into Stone City. The nearby residents suffered heavy casualties. There was a strong wind and the gate tower of Zhuquehang was blown down. Huan Xuan heard the noise outside and thought that someone had gathered to rebel. He was still very unhappy when he learned that it was a false alarm.
On February 2, Huan Xuan asked everyone who came to Beijing to report on their duties to return to Fang Town. Liu Yu broke up with Huan Xiu because he was unable to return to Jingkou by land due to an old injury, and returned to Jingkou by boat with He Wuji.
When he came to Beijing this time, Liu Yu found that Huan Xuan was powerful on the outside and cadre on the inside, and the Jiankang gentry were alienated from him, so he decided to raise troops to rebel against Huan.
He Wuji had no hope of recovery, so he was entrusted by Liu Yu to visit old friends in the capital to find people who were dissatisfied with Huan Xuan as internal agents.
The two people in the boat discussed secretly and talked about Wei Yongzhi and Meng Chang, thinking that they could be accomplices.
Liu Yu and Wei Yongzhi were colleagues. Liu Yu was a soldier in Fujunfu and joined the army and was responsible for the garrison at Jingkou. Wei Yongzhi was the chief clerk. They usually had a good relationship. This time Wei Yongzhi was rejected by Huan Xuan, and Liu Yu guessed that Wei Yongzhi had the intention to rebel against Huan.
Unconsciously or not, when the ship arrived at Jingkou, Liu Yu met Meng Chang. Liu Yu invited Meng Chang to be a guest in his mansion and hosted a banquet for him. He Wuji tried to test him with words.
During the dinner, Liu Yu asked with a smile: "There is a hero rising in the grass. Can Brother Meng hear about it?"
Meng Chang responded: "Who is the hero today? He is De Yu."
When the conversation reached this point, He Wuji immediately made it clear and invited Meng Chang to rebel against Huan together.
Meng Chang could not become an official in the court because of Liu Mai's obstruction, so he hated Huan Xuan. He immediately agreed to the invitation from He Wuji.
In the evening, Liu Yu found Wei Yongzhi and met Meng Chang. The four hit it off immediately, and the anti-Huan alliance was initially formed.
