On the eighteenth day of the first month of the second year of Yixi, Yang Anxuan, the governor of Yongyan, received the imperial edict and went to Beijing for pilgrimage. He brought with him fifty guards, commanded by Zhang Feng, and Kong Yi's disciple Zeng An and several civil servants. They took two stern ships and sailed down the Han River from Xiangyang, crossed Xiakou and entered the Yangtze River. Disembarked in Yangshi.
Yang Anxuan took Zhang Feng and Zeng An to Lushan Mountain to see Master Huiyuan at Donglin Temple, and asked if the monk's regulations had been completed.
Zhang Feng revisited his old place and kept introducing the scenery to Zeng An beside him. Zeng An was Kong Yi's favorite disciple and had the chance to become Yang Anxuan's brother-in-law. Yuan was very satisfied after meeting Zeng An, but it was a pity that Yang Qiu liked Shen Qingzhi.
Zeng An was a descendant of Zeng Zi. Although his family was poor, he was diligent and studious. Yang Anxuan appointed him as counselor to Cao, the government official, and helped Cao to manage Liu Jian's affairs, which just gave Liu Jian time to have fun.
Zeng An acted prudently, and Xin He praised him several times in front of Yang Anxuan. This time Yang Anxuan came to Beijing to bring Zeng An with him. In addition to deliberately cultivating him, he also wanted to reassure the Kong family. After all, Kong Xian didn't feel good about Yin Huizhen years ago when he saw him.
The Qinhuai River in Jiankang is a famous place for romance in the world. Yang Anxuan considered that he would have to go in and out of the capital to socialize, so he could make it clear by bringing Zeng An with him.
Zeng An came to Lushan for the first time. Looking at the majestic and beautiful scenery in front of him, he exhaled and sighed: "Yang Jishi's "Little Window Quiet Sentences" says: 'Reading thousands of books, traveling thousands of miles, getting rid of the dust in the chest, naturally The inner camp in Qiuhe is set up as "E", sincerely you will not deceive me." Zhang Feng heard that Zeng An had lost his article, and said angrily: "What's the use of just knowing how to read? I can't breathe after walking this short distance. Come when you have time. Come to the military camp to practice." Not only was Zeng An not angry, but he bowed to Zhang Feng and said: "General Zhang is right, Master Kong often warned you not to just study, but also to strengthen your body."
"Prince Yang, when we return to Xiangyang, I would like to think that being a civil servant in the army will also benefit from the heroic spirit of the soldiers." Zeng An said to Yang Anxuan.
Yang Anxuan nodded appreciatively. He was a smart man. He knew that in a time of great strife, one would have a brighter future in the army than in a government office.
Zhang Feng was a little embarrassed and said: "Brother Zeng, if you are willing to come to the military camp, I will ask you to be the master register next to the servant." Zeng An smiled and said: "It's a deal." Donglin Temple is almost the same as it was more than ten years ago. Changes, even though it is the first month of the year, the camphor tree in front of Shen Yun Hall is still as green as ever.
Yang Anxuan went into the main hall to worship Buddha. He knew that Ke Huiguan was an acquaintance. When Yang Anxuan finished worshiping Buddha, he led him to the monk's residence to see Master Huiyuan.
The green campground was as old as before, but Master Huiyuan was much older. When he saw Yang Anxuan saluting him, he smiled and said: "Anxuan, we have been separated for eleven years. I often hear people mention you. You saved sentient beings in Yongzhou and your merits are immeasurable. , sit down." Yang Anxuan said: "Master often mentions being kind to the people in his letters to his disciples, but the disciples dare not or forget it." Master Huiyuan nodded and said, "You have the root of wisdom, so the Buddha will teach you " "Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra", this sutra has been read by my teacher. Every word is precious, and it contains Prajna wisdom, which can make people in the world enlighten and liberate. My teacher has ordered someone to copy it, and I will give it to you." Yang Anxuan said with a smile: "When I was in Xiangyang, I had someone copy it. I bought hundreds of books, and this time I went up the mountain to bring a hundred copies as gifts to the master." Zhang Feng hurriedly took off his baggage, and inside were hundreds of bound copies of the "Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra" and presented it to him.
Master Huiyuan said happily: "Very good, I have accepted this gift from you. Hui Guan, I gave the monastic rules compiled by you to An Xuan as a return gift." While rubbing a thick stack of Heart Sutra, Master Huiyuan sighed with emotion. He said: "After I received the Heart Sutra from my teacher, I also ordered the monks to copy it. Unfortunately, not many monks in Donglin were literate. So far, they have only copied more than a hundred copies." Yang Anxuan was moved in his heart. He heard Kong Xian say that there are more and more schools in Yongzhou, but it is a pity that there are more and more schools in Yongzhou. There are not many books, and often there are only one or two scriptures for a dozen Mongolian children in a school.
If engraving can be used, the speed of printing will be greatly accelerated and the promotion of culture will be accelerated. Printing is one of the four great inventions. How could I have forgotten it? I must figure out the engraving printing technology after returning to Xiangyang.
Huiguan took the Senglu, Yang Anxuan stood up and bowed to the Senglu, and then took it with both hands respectfully.
Huiyuan asked about the situation of the Xiangyang Dharma Assembly, and Yang Anxuan answered in detail. Master Huiyuan sighed: "It's a pity that my master is old and has not gone down the mountain for decades. In fact, I really want to go back to Xiangyang and see the White Horse Temple and Tanxi Temple. The five-story pagoda that my master built back then." He Zhangliu's golden body is still well." Yang Anxuan said: "Master, if you want to go, my disciples will send warships to greet you." Master Huiyuan shook his head and said, "There are all the details in the Diamond Sutra translated by Master Jiumo. The conditioned Dharma is like a dream, like a bubble, like dew, or like electricity. It should be observed like this. Why should we hold on to the past? Amitabha, it is Lao Ji who has taken the form." After dinner in the temple, Yang Anxuan said goodbye and went down the mountain. Master Huiyuan sent him to the mountain gate. Master Huiguan, who was accompanying him, smiled and said: "Junior brother's literary name is known all over the world, why not write a poem to remember today." Yang Anxuan is a master of new poetry. Several poems and poems as well as "Little Window Quiet Sentences" are popular all over the world. They are popular in Wacoffin Temple and The verses and Buddhist couplets left behind by Jianjing Temple made the two temples famous in the capital, and Huiguan is also not exempt from customs.
Donglin Temple is the leader of temples in the south. If Yang Anxuan's poems can be left behind, it will attract more believers.
Yang Anxuan stood still, the moon was shining brightly in the sky, and the mountain breeze brought the cries of apes. He chanted: "At the send-off place in the east forest, the moon rises and the cries of white apes are heard. Smiling goodbye to Lushan Mountain, why bother crossing the Tiger River."...Outside the town When going to the capital for pilgrimage, you can't just come on a whim. You have to get the emperor's will and arrive in the capital on time.
On the 25th of the first lunar month, Yang Anxuan's midship ship docked at Stone City. Shi Ping, the minister of the ancestral temple, led officials from Honglu Temple to greet him at the pier.
Also according to regulations, Yang Anxuan was not allowed to move around freely before the pilgrimage to the emperor, and was led to live in Honglu Temple, waiting for the emperor to summon him.
Honglu Temple was called Dianke in the Qin Dynasty, Daxingling in the Han Dynasty, and Dahonglu Temple in the Han Dynasty. The meaning of "Honglu" is to spread praises loudly, to guide the rituals, to host foreign guests, and to attend court meetings.
During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Dahonglu was not permanently established. Last year, Dong Huai went to Qin as an envoy to form an alliance with Qin. King Wuling proposed to set up Dahonglu to receive envoys from Qin, Wei, Yan and other countries.
Yang Anxuan, the governor of Yong and Yan, and the Duke of Hongjia County, arrived. Chusi, the minister of Honglu Temple, hosted a banquet to entertain him. During the banquet, they talked about their identities. Yang Anxuan found out that Chusi was the son of Chu Xin, the brother of the Empress Dowager Chu of Chongde, and his brother. Chu Shuang passed away, and his daughter Chu Lingyuan married Langya King Sima Dewen.
Chu Lingyuan had two older brothers, Chu Xiuzhi and Chu Danzhi. Chu Xiuzhi and Yang Anxuan were old acquaintances. Together with Xie Hun and Yang Xin, they were the attendants of the East Palace.
Ten years later, Xie Hun became Zhongshu Ling, Yang Anxuan became the governor of Yongyan, and Chu Xiuzhi became the minister of Huangmen.
Among the four, Yang Xin was the oldest. When Huan Xuan came to Jiankang, he was appointed as the chief register of Pingxi. Yang Xin realized that Huan Xuan had intentions of usurping the throne and deliberately alienated him. However, Huan Xuan respected him and appointed him as the lieutenant of the Yuntai Palace.
Yang Xin had no choice but to resign due to illness and secluded himself at home. He has not been in official service so far. During the banquet, Yang Anxuan was very sad when talking about the old events in the capital. During the Jiankang Jing Huanxuan Rebellion, it seemed that the romance still existed, but in fact, most of the courtiers loyal to the Jin Dynasty were wiped out, and the nobles and nobles were not optimistic about the royal family. The Jin Dynasty was already on the verge of collapse.
Chusi smiled and said: "King Langya was very happy to learn that Yang Jishi came to the capital. When he left the court, he specifically asked Yu to entertain him and not to neglect him." Yang Anxuan stopped his cup and cupped his hands and said, "Please tell Duke Chu that after meeting the emperor, Yu will Come to the palace to see me." After learning that the daughter of the Chu family was married to King Langya, Yang Anxuan knew that Chu Si was delivering a message for Sima Dewen.
Cusi said: "Your Majesty received a letter from Governor Yang and learned that Governor Yang came to Beijing not only to pay homage to the emperor, but also to seek promotion for the Yang family of Hongnong." Seeing Yang Anxuan looking at him intently, Chusi said proudly. He smiled and said: "Your Majesty asked Yu to tell Governor Yang that he will try his best to help. He will discuss it with Yousi and Situ Wang Mi, and he will speak for the Yang family during the court meeting." Wang Mi, Lu Shangshu Shi, Yangzhou Governor, and also concurrently Situ, who holds a high position in the court and is Liu Yu's spokesperson, is also the biggest obstacle to the Yang family's promotion this time.
Before going to Beijing, Yang Anxuan wrote to King Langya to express the Yang family's intention to be promoted. He also wrote to Xi Hui, the Minister of Hubu, Yin Youqi, the Minister of Zuo Min, and others, asking them to help.
It is hundreds of times more difficult for a family to be promoted than for a scholar to be promoted. During the reign of Emperor Xiaowu, he ordered Jia Bizhi, a foreign minister, to write a genealogy for more than 700 families in 17 states in the world. It was called "Surname Book", also known as "Eighteen States Scholars" Genealogy".
Emperor Xiaowu kept this book in his secret palace and used it as a basis for distinguishing the grades of scholars and common people, selecting officials, and discussing intermarriage.
The "Surname Book" is based on county titles, titles, official titles, marriages, etc. Yang Liang was once Yao Xiang's general who conquered the west. He was defeated by Huan Wen before surrendering to the Jin Dynasty. He crossed the river too late and the marriage was out of character. "Surname" "Book of Records" classified the Yang family of Hongnong as the fourth rank, which became a great hatred of the Yang family for several generations. Upgrading the family rank was the top priority of the Yang family.
Since Yang Liang, the Yang family would petition the imperial court for promotion every two years. The most promising one was when Yang Quanqi offered Yang Jiali, but unfortunately he was blocked by Wang Guobao, who was then Zhongshu Ling.
Later, Yang Quanqi, Huan Xuan, and Yin Zhongkan responded to Wang Gong's call and raised an army to clear the emperor's side. In fact, they were divided into one side. Of course, it was impossible for the imperial court to promote the Yang family.
When Yang Anxuan was born, he defeated the Qin and Wei armies and became the governor of Yongyan, the Duke of Hongnong, and the general on the right; Yang Siping became the governor of Liangzhou, Yang Anshen and Yang Anyuan were both prefects, and dozens of Yang family members became officials, including county officials. , titles, and official titles are enough.
As for marriage, Yang Anxuan married a descendant of a saint, and the reputation of the Kong family was comparable to that of the royal family. Therefore, Yang Anxuan proposed to go to Beijing for pilgrimage in the next year to seek promotion of the family. Yang Anshen and Yang Anyuan were extremely excited. The family's long-awaited hope finally had the opportunity to be fulfilled. After the Yang family was promoted, it would be a good thing for the clan, and the descendants of the clan would be determined in the future. , employment, and marriage will all be improved.
The imperial court set up a Genealogy Department to specifically manage the family rank. The Genealogy Department was under the jurisdiction of the Ancestral Ministry and had official positions such as Ling and Shi. The family rank was approved by the court in March every year. Families who wanted to be promoted had to submit an application before February. After approval, the Secretary will ask the Minister of the Ancestral Temple and the Minister of Zuo Min to review it, and then report it to Situ's Mansion, who will report it to the emperor. Only after approval by the court can the family be promoted.
In order to seek promotion, Yang Anxuan asked Kong Xian to write the "Hongnong Yang Family Biography" and asked his uncle Yang Liang to revise the "Yang Family Genealogy". The purpose of bringing Zeng An and others with him on this trip was to facilitate the supplement needed for promotion at any time. s material.
Reassessing the family status is not only cumbersome but also difficult, and every link must not be leaked. Although the Hongnong Yang family has the conditions for promotion, it is not easy to successfully promote it.
Yang Anxuan raised his glass and said: "Thank you Mr. Chu for your kindness. You will be in Beijing for a while, and I will come to thank you at that time." Cusi smiled and narrowed his eyes. What Yang Anxuan meant was to come to the door to give gifts. He heard that the treasure auction in Xiangyang was for sale. There are a lot of treasures. It is estimated that Yang Anxuan brought a lot of treasures with him on this trip. Any piece given away can be regarded as a family heirloom.
He raised his cup with a smile and thought: "You are always waiting for Governor Yang to come."
