The Ministry of Officials announced the list of officials to be conferred. Some people were happy and some were worried. The Genealogy Department informed the Emperor of Tomorrow that the Yang family's family status would be upgraded. This matter still needs several public discussions, and it was agreed that the upgrade would not take place until the second half of the year.
At the end of February, Yang Anxuan asked the emperor to return to Xiangyang. King Wuling asked Yang Anxuan to attend the Shangsi Festival before leaving. Shangsi Festival was a marriage festival in ancient times. It got its name because it fell on the Si day in early March. Now it is March 3, regardless of whether it is the Si day or not. It has also evolved from a wedding day to bathing by the water to ward off disasters and pray for blessings. Worship Festival (1).
During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Shangsi Festival was the most grand festival. On this day, scholars would go out for outings, choose a place with beautiful scenery and lingering clear streams, sit by the water, recite poems and compose poems, and hold wine in wine glasses on top of the clear streams. , watching its ups and downs, whoever the wine glass stops in front of, will take it and drink it.
In addition to the Qu Shui Shang, there are also the "Qu Shui Floating Eggs" and "Qu Shui Floating Crimson Dates" plays, which are based on the same principle as the Qu Shui Shang and are prepared for people who do not know how to drink.
Knowing that Liu Yu, the Duke of Yuzhang, was coming to Jiankang to participate in the Shangsi Festival, King Wuling decided that this year's Shangsi Festival would be held in the Hualin Garden of the imperial city. After hearing the news, Nanping County Duke Liu Yi also invited him to come. There were still a few days before the Shangsi Festival, and Jiankang City was already in a turmoil.
March 1st, the Great Dynasty.
The emperor sat in the middle, Langya King Sima Dewen stood on the lower left side of the emperor, Wuling King Sima Zun stood on the right side, Yuzhang County Duke Liu Yu, Nanping County Duke Liu Yi, and Hongnong County Duke Yang Anxuan were all in the court column.
Seeing that the three men were all handsome and handsome, Sima Zun secretly sighed that if the three princes in the palace could work together to assist the court, the Jin Dynasty would be revived. It's just that the emperor doesn't distinguish between hot and cold. If he can convince the three of them, he can only skillfully use the relationship between the three to achieve a balance and barely maintain the continuity of the country.
After the ceremony, everyone went to the east hall to discuss matters.
According to Dong Huai, the Minister of the Fifth Army, Sima Guofan and Sima Shufan, the sons of King Jing of Hejian, fled north to Nanyan when Huanxuan usurped the throne, and led their troops to capture Wuyuan City on the orders of the puppet Emperor Murong Chao of Yan.
King Wuling frowned slightly. He was about to send an envoy to Nanyan to recall the Sima Guofan brothers to strengthen the clan. However, the two brothers led an army to occupy Wuyuan, which made his plan come to nothing.
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Yu came out of the squad and said: "There is no room for loss in the territory. We can order Meng Huaiyu, the governor of Xiapi, and Yang Muzhi, Shi Yangmu of Pengcheng, to lead their troops to recover Wuyuan City."
Yang Anxuan had an idea. Wuyuan was east of Pengcheng and north of Xiapi, but not far from Lujun in Yanzhou. After he was appointed as the governor of Yanzhou by the imperial court, he ordered Xi Pijiang to be the governor of Yanzhou, and Yu Ping to rule the middle and calm Taocheng. He also ordered Yu Fei to be the Sima of Yanzhou to control Juancheng, and put the navy led by Chen Yu under Yu Fei's command.
Because Taishan County and Lu County bordered Nanyan, and Lu County was where the Confucius Mansion was located, Yang Anxuan transferred Yang Zijing to be the prefect of Taishan, Jibei, and Lu counties, letting him control Wuyang City and recruit troops to prepare for the eastward attack on Nanyan. . The post of governor of Xiangcheng was taken over by Lu Gui, the son of Lu Zongzhi, the governor of Sizhou.
In the past two months since he came to Beijing, Yang Anxuan planned to fight against Liu Yu in court. However, Liu Yu was sitting at the entrance of Jingkou, and the court spoke through Wang Mi and others. Yang Anxuan did not go to court often, so he could not find the opportunity.
Today, Liu Yu and he were in court together and proposed to recover Wuyuan City. It didn't matter what was right or wrong, but he wanted to take this opportunity to express his attitude.
So Yang Anxuan came out and said: "Wuyuan City is located in the southeast of Yanzhou. I ask the imperial court to order Yanzhou to send troops. I will definitely be able to recover Wuyuan City."
King Wuling smiled and said: "The two Qing families are eagerly competing for the lead. I am very pleased. With two Qing families in the court, why should we be afraid of Qin and Yan? It will be just around the corner to regain our homeland."
Among the people in the court, Liu Yi looked calm. He regarded himself as standing side by side with Liu Yu, Yang Anxuan and others. When Jiangling was captured, the emperor even issued an edict to decide all important matters, but no one mentioned it anymore.
Thinking of this, Liu Yi also went out to salute and said: "Your Majesty, brothers Sima Guofan are members of the clan. They fled to Nanyan because of Huan Xuan's rebellion. This capture of Wuyuan City was also a last resort. Why not send The envoy goes to Wuyuan and persuades Sima Guofan brother to return to the court. Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"
The three men agreed that what Liu Yi said was most in line with King Wuling's wishes. Sima Zun said happily: "Dong Nanping is far-sighted and thoughtful. I think this proposal is appropriate. What do you think?"
All the ministers in the court held their own opinions, some agreed with Liu Yu, some seconded Liu Yi, and only a few people agreed with Yang Anxuan's memorial.
Yang Anxuan looked at the arguing court with a smile. The situation in front of him was also expected. There were not many people who agreed with him, which meant that his influence in the court was small. He hoped that Zeng An could live up to his expectations and recommend those who Imperial College students will be able to speak for themselves in the court in the future.
King Langya returned from the palace and after learning about the argument, he said: "It is better to send someone to convince Sima Guofan brother that it is better to win without fighting. He ordered Meng Huaiyu, the prefect of Pi, and Yang Muzhi, the governor of Pengcheng, to rectify their troops and prepare for the war. The momentum is ready to go; Yanzhou soldiers and horses are ready to respond. If Nanyan sends troops, they can take the opportunity to capture Langya."
With a few words, Yang Anxuan and the other three were comforted, and everyone bowed to accept the order.
At the end of the dynasty, Liu Yu came to Yang Anxuan and said with a smile: "Anxuan, we have been separated from Jingkou for ten years. When Yu Chang heard about the success of Yongzhou, he wished he could kill the Hulu side by side with Anxuan."
Yang Anxuan cupped his hands and said, "Gong Yuzhang defeated Sun En and drove away Huan Xuan. His achievements are unparalleled in the world, and I can't even hope for them."
Liu Yu pretended to be angry and said: "That day when we first met in Shazhou, Yu and An Xuan hit it off immediately. They fought in the Jingkou school field, and they were also serving the country. Why is An Xuan so alienated ten years after our separation? Just call Yu Deyu, if it is Saying that you are the Duke of Yuzhang does not mean that you will be called Hongnong Gong by a fool."
Yang Anxuan laughed and said, "Brother Deyu is bold and straightforward, and he is truly heroic."
Liu Yi stepped forward and bowed his hands in salute: "Deyu and Anxuan, how are you doing?"
Yang Anxuan and Liu Yi only met once during the competition at the Jingkou school field, and their impressions of each other were blurred. Yang Anxuan hurriedly returned the courtesy and responded with a smile: "Nanping Gong's demeanor is even better than before. His prowess and martial arts reveal elegance, which is enviable."
Liu Yi laughed heartily at what Yang Anxuan said, stroking his beard and saying: "Where is Yu Fei, who was fighting with Yu Fei in the past? When can we fight again?"
Yang Anxuan smiled. Liu Yi was defeated by Yu Fei back then, and he still remembers it ten years later. This person's popularity is small and cannot be compared with Liu Yu. No wonder he was defeated by Liu Yu according to historical facts.
All the officials gathered around and joined in the greetings. Even King Wuling came forward and said, "After the Shangsi Festival, I will hold a banquet in my mansion to entertain Deyu, Xi Le and An Xuan."
Liu Yu's Jingzhong Mansion is located on the west side of Youyu Street at Guangyang Gate. It was originally Huan Qian's residence. King Wuling gave this house to him. The house was very large, and Liu Yu was not often in Beijing, so he simply asked Liu Muzhi, Xu Xianzhi, Zang Xi and others to move into the house, just like opening a mansion in Beijing.
Returning to the Chariot and Cavalry General's Mansion, Liu Muzhi and others came to see him. Liu Yu smiled and said, "No need to be polite, let me tell you about the situation in the capital."
Liu Muzhi recounted Yang Anxuan's contacts with powerful people and recommended officials in Beijing. Xu Xianzhi supplemented on the side, while Liu Yu stroked his beard and listened quietly, asking questions from time to time.
After talking for a full two-quarters of an hour, Liu Yu frowned and said, "So Yang Anxuan wants to get involved in the court, and both King Langya and King Wuling intend to support him."
Xu Xianzhi said: "My lord, you might as well find a way to move these people out of the capital and take up foreign posts in a few days, and cut off Yang Anxuan's wings. As for Zeng An, a single tree cannot make a forest or create a storm."
Liu Muzhi frowned and said: "The key is King Wuling. Even if King Wuling sends these people out of the capital as the lord said, so what if they stay until next year? These people are all descendants of powerful families. If Yang Anxuan brings these people into Yongyan If you serve as an official, wouldn't you win the favor of the powerful family?"
Liu Yu smiled and said: "Dao He said so, but do you have a countermeasure?"
Liu Muzhi responded: "Yang Anxuan came to the capital to build momentum and win over the family. Now it seems that his ambition is not just to improve the family's rank. Why not add fuel to the flames and simply praise Yang Anxuan's talent in the world and let Shangshu stay in Jiankang as an official? .”
Xu Xianzhi clapped his hands and praised: "Wonderful, this is a plan to win and kill."
Liu Yu didn't read much, so he asked, "Zong Wen, what's the plan to flatter and kill him?"
"This scripture comes from "Customs of Customs" written by Ying Shao, a famous scholar in the Eastern Han Dynasty, "The one who kills the king and the horse is a boy on the roadside." "Seeing Liu Yu's confused look, Xu Xianzhi explained: "It's just to hurt him by praising him."
Seeing that Liu Yu was still puzzled, Liu Muzhi said, "Master, does he know the story of Mao Sui's self-recommendation?"
Liu Yu nodded. He did not read much and knew his shortcomings. He asked scribes to read history and lectures in Jingkou. He had heard the story of Mao Sui recommending himself to Lord Pingyuan and coercing the King of Chu to save Zhao.
"After Mao Sui achieved great success, he was treated as a distinguished guest by Lord Pingyuan and also as the King of Zhao.
important. Later, when the Yan army attacked Zhao, those who were dissatisfied with Mao Sui's success made suggestions to the King of Zhao, asking Mao Sui to lead troops to fight against the enemy, claiming that it would be easy to defeat the Yan army with Mao Sui's ability. "
Liu Yu sat quietly and listened to Liu Muzhi's explanation, already guessing the outcome of the incident. Mao Sui was good at strategy, and leading troops to fight was not his strong point. Forcing him to lead his troops into battle would be forcing him to die. It was a pity that the person who made the plan did not care about the country and ruined his sons who went to war.
"Those villains praised Mao Sui for his omnipotence, so King Zhao was determined to let Mao Sui lead the army. Mao Sui repeatedly refused, but to no avail, so he had to lead the army to fight against Yan. He lost consecutive battles and lost the city and territory. Mao Sui knew that it would be difficult to resign. Take the blame, draw your sword and kill yourself to apologize."
"Daohe wants Yu to publicize Yang Anxuan's abilities everywhere and keep him in the capital." Liu Yu's eyes flashed sharply and he smiled: "If Yang Anxuan can really stay in the capital, then why not give him Zuopu She, the Minister of Finance. "
Liu Yu knew that Yang Anxuan, who had left Yongzhou, was just a bird in a cage and would be left to his own devices.
Xu Xianzhi pondered for a moment and said, "I thought that Yang Anxuanhui's resolute resignation would actually enhance his reputation."
Liu Yu said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, let King Wuling or King Langya come forward and try their best to invite me. Yang Anxuanruo repeatedly refused, which shows that his loyalty to the emperor and his country are false, and he has failed to live up to everyone's expectations."
Last year, when the emperor was welcomed back, the imperial court also intended to keep Liu Yu as an official in Jiankang, but Liu Yu repeatedly refused. Finally, the emperor came to Liu Yu's private house to invite him, forcing Liu Yu to go to the palace to express his ambition, and then he was able to return to Jingkou.
Liu Muzhi said in a deep voice: "While my lord is promoting Yang Anxuan's talents, he is secretly slandering his self-respect for supporting the army. He has ulterior motives. When Yang Anxuan repeatedly refuses to stay in the capital, the people of the world will naturally turn away from him."
Xu Xianzhi shuddered and sighed: "No matter how Yang Anxuan responds to Daohe's plan, he will definitely fall into it. It's worse than stupid."
Liu Yu smiled and said: "Daohe and Zongwen are Yu's right-hand men. Only with you in the capital, Yu can rest easy at the entrance of the capital."
Glancing at Zang Xi who was sitting silently, Liu Yu said: "Yihe, why don't you go back to Jingkou during the New Year? Your sister misses Zhi'er. When Yu returns to Jingkou, you take Zhi'er back to Jingkou with Yu."
Zang Xi was the younger brother of Liu Yufa's wife Zang Aiqin. Their son Zang Zhi was only seven years old and was very popular with his aunt Zang Aiqin.
Zang Xi bowed and saluted, "My lord, Yang Anxuan years ago, Shangshu came to the capital for a pilgrimage. Although I have no talents in Taoism and Zongwen, I thought I could fill in the gaps and offer the gains of a fool."
Looking at his brother-in-law sitting upright, remembering the situation when he occupied the palace, and knowing that he was modest by nature, Liu Yu shook his head and said nothing more.
"Note (1): "Records of the Years of Jingchu": On March 3rd, the scholars and people went out to the rivers and lakes to drink from the flowing water. The "Preface to the Lanting Collection" records this day. The Jin people became Duke Sui records that the Shangsi Festival is an auspicious day, a good time to get rid of fresh pests, and we meet in Luobin. Fairy girls and fairies are playing in the meanders of the river, fishing with their slender hands, or washing their bare feet. Next to the clear stream, I sit on the sand field, lined up with lei bottles, and flying wine glasses." "
