Nanyan, Guanggu City. In April, Murong De welcomed back his long-lost nephew Murong Chao. Murong Chao was the son of Murong De's thirteenth brother, Murong Nong, who lived in Chang'an.
When Murong De saw the golden sword presented by Murong Chao, he burst into tears. He named Murong Chao as Shizhong, General of Hussars, and Lieutenant of Sili, opened a mansion, and appointed assistant officials.
Murong De was already seventy years old and had no children. All the officials knew that the emperor intended to pass the throne to Murong Chao, and they all competed to make friends with him.
Murong Chao is eight feet tall, handsome and tall, making people fall in love with him at first sight. He knew that his uncle wanted to pass on the throne, so he served Murong De more carefully. He was courteous and courteous outside, and was praised by everyone inside and outside the court.
When news came that the Jin army had captured Pengcheng, Murong De hurriedly summoned his ministers to discuss countermeasures. He first asked Murong Chao: "Chao'er, how do you think we should respond?" Murong Chao responded enthusiastically: "Only fight. I am willing to do it for you. His Majesty conquered the Jin Dynasty and herded horses on the Yangtze River." Murong De looked at his extraordinary nephew and was very satisfied. He smiled and said: "Chao'er has the heroic spirit of his ancestors and chased Emperor Wucheng directly." Emperor Wucheng Murong Chui was Murong De's fifth son. elder brother.
An order was immediately issued to take the hussar general Murong Chao as the main general, Situ Murong Zhong to lead the left army, left servant She Mu Yuhu to lead the right army, command 10,000 light cavalry and 50,000 infantry to go south to capture Pengcheng.
After the court meeting, Murong De summoned Murong Chao into the palace, and Dun Dun taught him to listen more, watch more, learn more, lead the army in battle and follow the advice of Murong Zhong and Mu Yuba, and only be a nominal leader.
Murong Chao looked at his uncle's white hair and was moved in his heart. He shed tears and said, "Don't worry, uncle. My nephew will obey your instructions." Seeing Murong Chao's true feelings, Murong De said with emotion: "Chao'er, last night I dreamed about your grandfather and asked I, why didn’t I make you the prince earlier, so as not to be evil? This is a warning from the late emperor’s gods. I understand the meaning of the dream, and I am afraid that I will not die soon.” Murong Chao fell to the ground and cried bitterly, saying: “Even though my uncle is here, Although I am seventy years old, I am still in good health. I would like to pray to the gods and exchange my life for that of my uncle." Murong De ordered people to help Murong Chao up and said: "This time we attack Pengcheng, you must leave as soon as possible. When you come back, I decreed that you should be crowned prince." When he walked out of the palace, Murong Chao's heart was so happy that he felt like he was about to burst out of his chest. He remembered that he had been living in a precarious situation since he was born, and he never thought that he would become the prince one day.
His father Murong Nong was the prefect of Qin Guangwu at that time and lived in Zhangye City with his uncle Murong De. Murong De was ordered by Fu Jian to conquer the Jin Dynasty in the south and left the golden sword he carried with him.
In the Battle of Feishui, Fu Jian was defeated, and Murong Chui took the opportunity to raise troops to establish Hou Yan. Fu Chang, the prefect of Zhangye in the Qin Dynasty, sent people to arrest and kill all the sons of his father Murong Nong and uncle Murong De. Only his grandmother Gongsun was old and his mother Duan was pregnant with him and was imprisoned.
Hu Yanping, the prison official, was favored by Murong De and fled with Gongsun and Duan to the land where the Qiang people lived. Duan gave birth to Murong Chao in the Qiang land.
When Murong Chao was ten years old, his grandmother Gongsun passed away and passed down the golden sword to Murong Chao, asking him to recognize his ancestor and return the golden sword to his uncle.
Later, Hu Yanping fled to Houliang with Murong Chao and his son. The year before last, Lu Long was attacked by Nanliang and Beiliang and had to surrender to Hou Qin Yaoxing. Murong Chao and his son were forced to move to Chang'an.
At this time, Murong Chao was nineteen years old, and Hu Yanping had died, leaving behind a daughter. Duan was grateful for Hu Yanping's kindness and asked Murong Chao to marry his daughter.
Murong Chao knew that his uncle Murong De was establishing the country in the east, and was afraid that Yao Xing would seize him as a hostage, so he pretended to be crazy. Later, Murong De sent someone to greet him secretly. Murong Chao did not dare to tell his mother and wife, so he quietly followed the visitor to Guanggu. Murong De presented the golden sword and told Murong De's grandmother's last words. Murong De held the golden sword in his hand and howled bitterly.
Murong Chao's residence is located in the Wanchun Gate of the imperial city. Murong De sent people to observe his words and deeds. Murong Chao understood his uncle's intentions and was cautious in everything, praising both internally and externally.
After returning to his residence, Murong Chao drank two pots of herbal tea to force himself to calm down and think about the Southern Expedition. His uncle's intention was very clear. He wanted to lead the army to meritorious service, and then be legitimately established as the prince.
It's just that my uncle is already in his twilight years. If something unexpected happens when he leads his army south, the succession to the throne may be disrupted.
The Yongzhou army who occupied Pengcheng was brave and good at fighting. If they were defeated, the ministers of the DPRK might use this to prevent his uncle from establishing himself as the prince.
Murong Fa, the governor of Yanzhou and the general of the Chinese army, was not kind to him. All his uncle's heirs were killed by Fu Chang, but there were many cousins in his family. The throne was tempting, so it was inevitable that they would have some ideas.
After thinking about it again and again, Murong Chao sent someone to ask Zuowei General Gongsun Wulou to come and discuss sending troops. Gongsun Wulou was dignified in appearance and brave in battle. He claimed to be a descendant of Gongsun Zan during the Three Kingdoms period. He learned from his ancestors and summoned dozens of guards who were good at riding and archery to ride on white horses, also known as
"White Horse Yi Cong". Murong Chao was welcomed back to Guanggu. Gongsun Wulou keenly felt that the emperor was different from him. He tried his best to make friends with Murong Chao and flattered him in every possible way. He was soon regarded as a confidant by Murong Chao.
In the study, Murong Chao learned from Murong Chao that the emperor promised to make Murong Chao the crown prince. Gongsun Wulou immediately knelt down and said, "I have met His Highness the Crown Prince." Murong Chao smiled and said, "General Gongsun, be careful what you say and be careful about what you say. ." Gongsun Wulou was overjoyed. The emperor was old and sick, and he probably wouldn't live long. When Murong Chao succeeded to the throne, his good days would come.
After hearing Murong Chao express his doubts, Gongsun Wulou stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, and said: "The general has thought carefully. It is really not appropriate to go on an expedition at this time."
"General Gongsun, Yu made a statement in the court today, and all the princes saw it. If he retreats from the battle, he will not be dissatisfied with Yu." Gongsun said on the fifth floor: "Sixty thousand soldiers and horses are mobilized, and the preparation of food, grass and baggage cannot be done in a day. Gong, General, there is no need to worry. Empress Duan has always been close to His Highness, and His Highness showed reluctance in front of the Queen. I think Empress Duan will definitely advise Long live to keep His Highness in the palace." Murong Chao said with a smile: "General Gongsun is very resourceful and this plan is very clever."
"Your Highness can ask your close ministers to give advice to Wan Sui, so that Wan Sui can establish a crown prince as soon as possible. Before the crown prince of the country is established, His Highness cannot be allowed to stay away from the capital." Gongsun Wulou said, twirling his beard.
.........Yuzhou, Liyang, Governor's Mansion. After General Zuo and Governor of Yuzhou Liu Yi took office, he sent General Liu Daogui and Longxiang General Tan Zhi to annihilate the remnants of the Huan family.
Although Huan Xuan and Huan Zhen died, the remaining members of the Huan clan in Jing, Ting, Jiang and Henan, including Huan Liang, Fu Hong, Huan Daoer, Zhang Jing, Fu Si and others, led the remaining troops to harass the counties.
Liu Daogui killed Huan Daoer and others near Xunyang, Tan Zhi defeated Huan Liang in Changsha, and killed Fu Hong in eastern Hunan. The Huan family's rebellion gradually subsided.
After the rebellion was over, Liu Yi recruited wise men in Liyang. They gathered together for three days and took a leisurely trip every five days. The noble families sent their children to Liyang to join Liu Yi. General Zuo's reputation as a lover of talents and scholars was known to the world.
The victory report of the Yongzhou governor's recapture of Pengcheng was presented to the court. Sima Dewen, king of Langya, was overjoyed and asked the officials to discuss their merits and award them.
Liu Yi first stated that Yongzhou borders Qin and Wei, and it is not easy to resist the two countries with the land of one state. If Pengcheng is to be the enemy of Yan, he may not be able to catch it. He recommended Ningshuo General Yang Muzhi as the internal history of Pengcheng. He stationed in Pengcheng to resist the Yan army.
Sima Zun, the king of Wuling, recommended Liu Daolian, a regular servant of Waisanqi, to garrison in Guangling, and together with Meng Huaiyu, the internal historian of Pengcheng and the prefect of Xiapi, to prevent the Yan army from moving south.
Northern Qingzhou and Southern Qingzhou merged into Qingzhou, under the jurisdiction of the chariot and cavalry general Liu Yu. The post of governor of Northern Yanzhou was awarded to Yang Anxuan, and Yang Anxuan was appointed as the right general, making him the military commander of Yong, Liang, and Northern Yanzhou.
Northern Yanzhou governs Dongping, Gaoping, Jiyin, Jibei, Rencheng, Taishan and other counties, and is separated from Wei by the Yellow River.
After receiving the imperial decree in Pengcheng, Yang Anxuan expressed his willingness to comply with the imperial decree, but petitioned the imperial court to transfer Chenliu County from Yuzhou to Yanzhou in order to connect Yongzhou and Yanzhou.
Previously, Yang Anxuan requested that the four counties of Runan, Yingchuan, Xingyang, and Xiangcheng in Yuzhou be placed under Yongzhou. Now that Chenliu has been transferred away, nearly half of Yuzhou is under Yang Anxuan's jurisdiction.
Liu Yi, the general of the left, firmly opposed it, while Liu Yu, the general of chariots and cavalry, agreed. Liu Yi was greatly disappointed by the result of the court discussion, and Chenliu County was transferred to Yanzhou.
After obtaining Chen Liu, Yang Anxuan led his army northward and surrendered Pengcheng to General Ning Shuo and Pengcheng's inner Shi Yangmuzhi.
Now Yang Anxuan occupies a large area south of the Yellow River, starting from Shunyang and Henan counties in the west, confronting Qin. Henan County to the east is Xingyang, Puyang, Dongping, Jibei, Taishan and other counties. Taishan County borders Nanyan in the east and Wei The two countries face each other across the Yellow River, and the entire middle and lower sections of the Yellow River are within range.
Below Shunyang are Nanxiang and Xinxiang counties; below Henan are Nanyang, Xinye and Xiangyang counties; to the south of Xingyang are Yingchuan, Xiangcheng, Runan, Xinyang, Yiyang and other counties; further east are Chenliu, Jiyang, Gaoping, Rencheng and other counties.
Yang Anxuan looked at the map and was satisfied. Chen Liu's belonging to Yanzhou was connected from east to west. His territory included Yongzhou, half of the original Yuzhou and Yanzhou. If the third uncle's Liangzhou was added, at least one-third of the Jin State's territory would be included. One in hand.
Chariot and Cavalry General Liu Yu, as the governor of Xu and Qing, actually controlled Yangzhou, Jiangzhou, and Jingzhou. He was stronger than himself and had access to court, so he was actually his biggest enemy.
Now that he has become the barrier to the north of the imperial court, if Qin and Wei want to go south, they must first fight with Yong and Yan. As for the southern Yan who will bear the brunt of going west, Taishan County will be the first to bear the brunt. Yang Anxuan thought of the people in the county, and someone must do some things.
.........The ownership of Chenliu County made Liu Yi deeply frustrated. It was just that he couldn't compete with Liu Yu, but now even Yang Anxuan was weighing on him.
Chenliu County was an exchange of interests between Yang Anxuan and Liu Yu, and he became a victim. Yang Sui, who joined the army, secretly warned that if he wanted to compete with Liu Yu, his wings must be cut off first.
Liu Yi looked at the world, and the court was headed by King Wuling, who recorded the secretary Wang Mi, the right general He Wuji, the auxiliary general Liu Daogui, the internal history of Pengcheng Liu Daolian, the brothers of the Tan family, the prefect of Xiapi Meng Huaiyu, the governor of Jingzhou Wei Yongzhi, Liu Jingxuan, the governor of Jiangzhou, Kong Jing, the minister in charge, and Yuan Zhan, the minister of Zuo Min, were all Liu Yu's cronies.
Only a few people such as Zhongshu Ling Xie Hun can stand with him. He is not even as powerful as Yang Anxuan who is far away in Yongzhou in terms of voice in the court.
After writing the names of Wang Mi, He Wuji, Wei Yongzhi, Liu Jingxuan and others on the paper one by one, Liu Yi drew a circle on Liu Jingxuan's name. Let's operate on Liu Jingxuan first.
I remember that when Liu Jingxuan was General Ningshuo, Liu Yi served as his military officer, that is, when Ning Shuo joined the army, some people praised Liu Jing as Liu Yi's hero.
Liu Jingxuan said: "Liu Yi looks kind-hearted on the outside, but in fact he is narrow-minded, has a high self-esteem and cannot tolerate others. Once he comes to power in the future, he will definitely cause trouble." This comment reached Liu Yi's ears, and Liu Yi He hated Liu Jingxuan deeply.
When he was conquering Sun En, Liu Jingxuan discovered that Liu Yu was a great hero. After Liu Yu came to power, he naturally repaid Li and appointed Liu Jingxuan as the governor of Jiangzhou.
Jiangzhou is upstream of Yuzhou, and Liu Yu intends to let Liu Jingxuan control the upper reaches of Yuzhou. Due to old and new grudges, Liu Yi sent someone to Jingkou and said to Liu Yu: "Liu Jingxuan did not participate in the Jingkou Uprising, nor did he participate in the attack on Jiangling. He became the governor of Jiangzhou without any great achievements. I am afraid that others will not accept it." Liu Yu knew that Liu Yi was not convinced. He was angry that the imperial court transferred Chenliu County to Yanzhou in order to find an opportunity. Just when he was worried about how to deal with it, Liu Jingxuan heard the news and took the initiative to resign from the post of governor of Jiangzhou.
Liu Yu was very satisfied with Liu Jingxuan's initiative to give in, and transferred Liu Jingxuan to be the internal history of Xuancheng. However, this important position in Jiangzhou must not fall into Liu Yi's hands. Liu Yu recommended the right general He Wuji as the governor of Jiangzhou, and the emperor made sure to do so.
