The bullock cart stopped in front of the alley gate, and there were soldiers guarding the alley gate to prevent idlers from entering Wuyi Alley. Zhang Feng urged him to come forward to negotiate, but Yang Anxuan simply got off the ox cart and stood at the entrance of the alley to look at Wuyi Alley.
In his previous life, Yang Anxuan visited Wuyi Lane, and the scenery he saw was completely different from what he saw before him. Wuyi Lane is not a street, but a large piece of land bordered by Qingxi in the front and Qinhuai in the back. It was originally the camp of the Wu Kingdom troops who guarded Stone City during the Three Kingdoms period.
When the Eastern Jin Dynasty established its capital in Jiankang, Director Wang built his residence here. Later, Xie An's father, Xie Pei, also lived here. Xi family, Wen family, Qiao family, Gu family, Cai family and other aristocratic families built residences here, and Wuyi Lane became a wealthy family. A place of settlement.
The soldiers guarding the alley heard that it was the Duke of Hongnong and the governor of Yongyan who were visiting Wang Xie's house. They held their swords as a courtesy and let him go.
Yang Anxuan stopped boarding the carriage, nodded to the soldiers guarding the alley, and slowly drove toward the alley. Wuyi Alley is more than two feet wide, enough for four oxcarts to travel easily. On both sides of the alley are red doors with pink walls, painted buildings and carved beams. Pavilions loom out from the gaps in the tall trees, and the sound of music and singing escapes from the courtyard.
Fragrant cars and horses passed by, and the young man from Eguan and the graceful lady with a high bun all looked at Yang Anxuan. These noble disciples were well-informed and saw that there were several powerful guards leading horses behind Yang An. Many people The guest was guessed to be Yang Anxuan, the governor of Yonggon.
Yesterday, Yang Anxuan's angry denunciation of Uncle Xun in Situ's Mansion had already spread throughout the capital. Most of the people who came to Wuyi Lane today came to visit the Wang and Xie families, and there were people with bad intentions following behind them.
Yang Anxuan looked at the buildings on both sides. All the buildings in the Jin Dynasty were destroyed by war, and no physical objects were left for later generations. The prosperous scene in front of him would be replaced by the declining grass in the setting sun. As a former archaeologist, it was extremely sad.
In the Crow Clothes Alley, elegant gatherings were held, and people wearing light fur coats wore their clothes slowly. Xie An, Xie Xuan, Xie Daoyun, Xie Lingyun, Wang Dao, Wang Xun, Wang Xizhi, Wang Xianzhi and others wrote their elegant demeanor into the history books, leaving a lasting impression on this war-torn era. There are many good stories in the literary world.
Buildings will be burned down by the flames of war and disappear with time, but the once popular style of black clothes has been passed down through the ages. Yang Anxuan stood in the bustling Wuyi Lane and looked at the beautiful cornices on both sides, feeling proud in his heart. History books I will definitely write down my name on it.
Yesterday, Yang Anxuan sent someone to the Wang and Xie families to inform them of his visit. The Wang and Xie families were half a mile away from the entrance of the alley. When Yang Anxuan arrived, there were people waiting in front of the palace to greet him.
Yang Anxuan quickly stepped forward to greet him, and Wang Hong bowed calmly and said: "The day before yesterday, Governor Yang paid a visit to King Langya, and Yu happened to be at home. Otherwise, he would have met Governor Yang two days earlier." Wang Hong was promoted to the rank of Grand Sima by Sima Dewen. Zhonglang.
Yang Anxuan heard Wang Hong's identity from his words and said with a smile: "I've heard that the king is quiet and comfortable, so I shouldn't come to disturb him. However, I went to the capital to pay homage to the emperor. It would be rude not to come to Wang Xie and other high-ranking officials to pay homage. Don't be surprised, I hope." Wang Hong was very satisfied with Yang Anxuan's move on foot. He turned sideways and said, "Histor Yang guarded the northern border for the country. He worked hard and made great achievements. It is a blessing for the Wang family to be able to visit. Please come inside." Entering from the gate, Qingshi Houses are lined up on both sides of the corridor. Members of the Wang family live in different houses, but they are in the same family.
Yang Anxuan secretly approved. No wonder the Langya Wang family was the top family in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. There was always a Wang family in charge of the court, and their cohesion was extraordinary.
About a hundred steps further in, you will find Jingxian Hall, the royal hall. Jingxian Hall has four doors, the middle two are open to welcome guests, and the light red doors are extremely exquisite with diamond carvings.
The hall has a dark red floor and four large red pillars supporting the roof beams. The curtains have been removed, but the hall still appears empty after dozens of people have crowded in.
Yang Anxuan was sitting on the brocade banquet and saw a powdered man sitting next to Wang Hong, holding a feather fan. He looked slightly older than Wang Hong.
To be able to sit side by side with Wang Hong, this person must be an important figure in the Wang family. Wang Hong pointed and introduced: "This is our brother Wang Maoshi, who returned from Guangzhou years ago." Yang Anxuan heard about Wang Dan's name, and he was attached to Sima Yuanxian. After Huan Xuan led his army to Beijing, he planned to kill him. Because Huan Xiu was his nephew and he tried his best to intercede for him, Huan Xuan demoted Wang Dan to Guangzhou.
Huan Xuan was driven away by Liu Yu, and Wang Dan wanted to return to Jiankang. Lu Xun captured Panyu, Guangzhou, captured Wu Yinzhi, the governor of Guangzhou, and called himself General Pingnan to report on Guangzhou affairs. He appointed Wang Dan as the chief governor of Pingnan and treated him very favorably.
After occupying Guangzhou, Lu Xun sent an envoy to pay tribute and gave Liu Yu Yizhi rice dumplings. Liu Yu knew the sarcasm and sent someone to give life-sustaining soup in return.
At that time, Huanxuan had not yet been defeated, and the imperial court needed a stable rear, so Liu Yu expediently appointed Lu Xun as the governor of Guangzhou in the name of the emperor.
Wang Dan was eager to return home. He knew that sooner or later there would be a battle between the imperial court and Lu Xun. As a member of the Wang family, he could not surrender to Lu Xun. When he was in Guangzhou, he would either be forced to rebel by Lu Xun, or he would be slaughtered and sacrificed. flag.
Taking advantage of the reconciliation between the imperial court and Lu Xun at this time, Wang Dan claimed to Lu Xun that he could not lead troops and would be useless in Guangzhou, and asked Lu Xun to let him return to Jiankang.
Wang Dan promised that he would repay his kindness in the future, and Lu Xun agreed. At that time, Liu Yu asked Lu Xun to return the captured Guangzhou governor Wu Yinzhi, but Lu Xun refused.
Wang Dan decided to make a contribution in front of Liu Yu, who was newly in power, and persuaded Lu Xundao. Wu Yinzhi was once the governor of Guangzhou. He was well-known in Guangzhou and supported by the people. One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. It would be useless to keep him in Guangzhou, so Lu Xunfang Wang Dan and Wu Yinzhi returned to Jiankang together.
Yang Anxuan didn't know much about Wang Dan, and had no good impression of the Wang family son who was attached to Sima Yuanxian. However, Yang Anxuan had long been famous for Wu Yinzhi, who returned with him.
This Governor Wu was a famous honest official in history. He once served as the chief clerk of General Wei Xie Shi. He was considered to be a high-ranking official, but he was so poor and self-reliant that when his daughter got married, she had to sell the family dog in exchange for money to entertain guests.
The imperial court appointed him as the governor of Guangzhou and asked him to clean up the officialdom in Lingnan. He passed by the Greed Spring in Shimen. It was rumored that anyone who drank the water from the Greed Spring would become greedy.
Wu Yinzhi drank the water from Greed Spring to compose poems and express his ambitions. When he was in office, he removed the utensils from the house and returned them to the warehouse. His wife, Liu, weaved, chopped firewood, cooked, and even went to the market to sell firewood on her back to support the family.
Liu Yu heard about his integrity and asked Lu Xun to return to Wu Yinzhi. Wu Yinzhi took a small boat back home, carrying the same luggage as when he came.
His wife Liu bought a pound of agarwood and planned to return to her hometown to support her family. Wu Yinzhi found out that she thought it was not his own and threw it away.
When Wu Yinzhi returned home, he still had six huts with fences and courtyard walls. Liu Yu gave him an oxcart and a house, but Wu Yinzhi refused.
In his previous life, Yang Anxuan had read Wu Yinzhi's deeds from the Jin Dynasty. During the two Jin Dynasties, the officialdom was corrupt. He Zeng's father and his son eclipsed tens of thousands of dollars a day, Shi Chong and Wang Kai fought for wealth. Even Xie Shi accumulated too much money. In such an environment, Wu Yinzhi was able to keep his original intention. Being willing to live in poverty is truly admirable.
Looking at the children of the Wang family in the hall, all of them are dressed in rich clothes, wearing light furs, and waving their tails, they look like immortals. However, compared with Wu Yinzhi's clean conduct, this noble family seems dazzling.
Yang Anxuan cupped his hands calmly and said: "It turns out to be Brother Wang. Congratulations on your escape from the great calamity. You will be blessed in the future." Wang Dan felt Yang Anxuan's indifference, but after experiencing being demoted to Guangzhou, the city became more prosperous, so he politely returned the greeting: "Thank you, Governor Yang Jiyan." Yang Anxuan looked at the opposite side and found many people he knew. The Wang family's children in Hualin Garden had planned to frame him. Wang Chunzhi now had a short beard and his eyes flickered and he did not dare to look directly at him.
Yang Anxuan smiled slightly and said: "Brother Chun, I haven't seen you for many years, but you still have the same style." Wang Chunzhi saw Yang Anxuan calling him by name, so he had to bow his hands and salute: "After ten years of separation, I would like to congratulate Yang Jishi, who is famous all over the world, and has been awarded the title of Duke. "Wang Chunzhi felt sad. The Yang family son who he looked down upon in the past became a guest of the Wang family. Even the head of the family greeted him with a smile.
Yang Anxuan is already the Duke of the county and the governor of Yongyan, and he is still in the position of seventh-ranking governor, which is very annoying.
Yang Anxuan would not take Wang Chunzhi to heart anymore, so he motioned to Zeng An beside him to present the gift he had brought, and said with a smile: "I heard that Wang Zhonglang likes Confucianism, so I asked my father-in-law for a letter to give to Wang Zhonglang." Wang Hong said happily. : "I have heard of the Master's name for a long time. I once wanted to go to Lu County to meet him, but I couldn't do it because of trivial matters. I am very happy to get the Master's name." The attendant took the scroll and unfolded it in front of Wang Hong.
"A gentleman is respectful and courteous, and he is respectful and courteous to others. He is a brother in the world. Why does a gentleman have no brothers?", from "The Analects of Confucius·Yan Yuan".
Yang Anxuan was prepared before leaving Xiangyang. This calligraphy was specially prepared for Wang Hong. He knew that Wang Hong was eager to learn and abide by etiquette. This calligraphy really tickled Wang Hong.
Wang Hong stood up, got dressed, saluted the scroll, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Governor Yang, for the gift. I will hang it in the study." He whispered a few words to the attendant beside him, and soon the attendant fetched a painting Give the word to Wang Hong.
Wang Hong signaled his attendants to give the calligraphy to Yang Anxuan, saying: "This is a poem written by my father, and I gave it to Governor Yang in return." Yang Anxuan was overjoyed, and only one of Wang Xun's calligraphy survived.
"Boyuan Tie", together with Wang Xizhi's "Quick Snow and Clear Tie" and Wang Xianzhi's "Mid-Autumn Tie" were hidden in Sanxi Hall by Qianlong, which shows how precious they are.
If this calligraphy can be preserved to future generations, it will definitely be priceless. Yang Anxuan was extremely satisfied with Wang Xun's calligraphy during this trip, and said with a hearty smile: "The Wang Gong's calligraphy is powerful, smooth, natural and unrestrained. I am not under the calligraphy sage. I am ashamed to accept it. Thank you Wang Zhonglang." Wang Hong raised his eyebrows when he saw Yang Anxuan, and expressed his gratitude to his father. The words really come from his inner preference, saying: "Everyone takes what he likes, why say thank you." After a few words of idle chatter, Yang Anxuan stood up and left. Wang Hongxiang sent him outside the hall and asked his fourth brother Wang Ru to see Yang Anxuan out of the house.
The two of them did not mention the promotion of the Yang family's rank. Yang Anxuan's visit was just an attitude. As for the Wang family, they had their own considerations on what to do. A courtesy visit could not have any substantive results.
After leaving the palace, I said goodbye to Wang Ru. Wang Ru stood outside the palace gate and watched Yang Anxuan go to Xie's house opposite, smiling half-heartedly.
There were also Wang Ru in Hualin Garden, but the young man had grown into a tall and straight young man, and Yang Anxuan could no longer recognize him.
Zeng An came to the porch of Xie's Mansion to talk to Yan Zhe. After a while, his face turned around with a sullen expression and said to Yang Anxuan: "Yan Zhe thanks Zhongshu Ling for going to Tangyi for business this morning. The owner of the house is not here and it is inconvenient to see the guests." Yang Anxuan was slightly stunned. , I didn’t expect Xie Hun to avoid seeing him.
After being stunned for a moment, Yang Anxuan ordered: "Since Xie Zhongshu Ling is not here, go to the Xi Mansion to pay homage to Duke Xi." Everyone walked in, and Wang Ru came from behind.
"Cackle" laughter. Zhang Feng said angrily: "This Mr. Xie is so rude. My lord's post was sent to his house yesterday. He clearly didn't see it on purpose." Yang Anxuan had calmed down and said with a smile: "Has Mr. Xie's style been passed down to future generations?" The group of people arrived at the gate of Xi Mansion. Xi Hui's eldest son Xi Zi had already heard the news and was waiting in front of the gate. He introduced Yang Anxuan and his party into the mansion and went to the hall.
I saw Xi Hui standing in the corridor with a smile. When he saw Yang Anxuan, he smiled and said: "I didn't expect that the dignified Duke Hongnong was rejected in front of the Xie Mansion." Yang Anxuan smiled bitterly and said: "I have to come to Xi Gong to beg for food." ." Xi Hui laughed heartily, stretched out his hand to hold Yang Anxuan's arm, and said: "Whenever Anxuan comes to my place, I always greet him with his arms crossed."
