On New Year's Eve in the third year of Yixi's reign, an ox cart drove into the back house of the government office. Yang Qiu and Yin Huizhen came to visit the Yuan family. The family reunited for the first time to celebrate the New Year.
Mrs. Yuan had already gone to Baizhang Mountain to meet her grandson Yang Yi. When she saw Yin Huizhen taking Yang Yi to kowtow to her, she hurriedly got up and picked up Yang Yi and said with a smile: "My family doesn't need to be polite."
This was the first time Kong Miao met Yin Huizhen. When she learned that Yin Huizhen was coming to celebrate the New Year, she spent the entire afternoon dressing up. When she saw Yin Huizhen's appearance, she couldn't help but think of four words in her heart, "I feel pity for you when I see you." .
Under the light, Yin Huizhen's skin is as beautiful as snow, her eyes are like springs, she is elegant and soft, and her light blue brocade dress is embroidered with red plums, which makes her figure even more graceful and beautiful.
Yin Huizhen stood up, came to worship in front of Kong Miao, and said softly: "I have met my sister."
Kong Miao couldn't tell the feeling in her heart, so she said calmly: "Sister, no need to be polite, just get up and sit down."
Yang Anxuan saw Kong Miao's sorrow and stretched out his hand to gently hold her palm. The warmth from his palm made Kong Miao feel at ease. Yin Huizhen, who watched Yingying stand up, became much calmer.
The two children, Yang Min and Yang Yi, were not much different in age, and they soon started playing together. Yang Qiu joked and joked on the side, which diluted a lot of the embarrassment, and the New Year's Eve dinner was eaten smoothly.
Yang Qiu took a break and came to Yang Anxuan, and softly said proudly: "Brother, how should you thank me?"
Yang Anxuan glared at her and said, "I will send you to Hanzhong, Liangzhou, to reunite with Qingzhi."
Yang Qiu was aroused by Yang Anxuan's words, his mouth flattened and his eyes turned red.
Seeing that his sister was sad, Yang Anxuan hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Qiu'er, I will transfer Qingzhi back to Xiangyang next year so that you and your wife can be reunited."
Yang Qiu sighed: "Qinglang told the slave that he wanted to gain a firm foothold in Yongzhou and could not rely on the slave's relationship, which would make him unable to hold his head high in the army. He wanted to kill the enemy on the battlefield and make the slave look good with his real achievements. bright."
Seeing the pride and sadness on the girl's face, Yang Anxuan was very heartbroken and said: "Qiu'er, don't worry, Yu asked someone to give Qingzhi's birth date to Taoist Song for approval. Taoist Song said that he would live longer than an octogenarian. You are a man of great authority and have many descendants, so you can enjoy the blessings."
Yang Qiu naturally knew that the third brother had a strange book called "Tiangong Kaiwu", and had wanted to take a look at it. Unfortunately, the third brother said that the book had indeed been burned by him. Yang Qiu knew all the wonders of this book, and the tricks in the glossy shop made her admire the Song Taoist priest very much.
In Yang Qiu's eyes, the Taoist priest from Song Dynasty who passed the letter to his third brother was a living god. The living gods said that it must be true that Qinglang was rich and powerful. Yang Qiu smiled happily when he saw the two sisters-in-law talking together and thought of Yin Huizhen asked Yang Anxuan in a low voice, "Third brother, have you asked Song Xian about Sister Changyin's 'indescribable value'?"
Yang Anxuan took a sip of wine and pretended to be profound: "Don't say it, don't say it."
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On the ninth day of the first month of the fourth year of Yixi, the imperial court appointed Langya King Sima Dewen to succeed Situ. The former Yangzhou governor and Situ Wang Mi died of illness the year before. The position of Situ has been decided, and the next step is to discuss the appointment of Yangzhou governor.
Yangzhou, one of the nine ancient states, is known as Yang Yi Yi Er. Nowadays, Yizhou has been divided into three prefectures: Liang, Yi, and Ning. Yangzhou has also divided seven counties, including Yuzhang, Poyang, Luling, Linchuan, Nankang, Jian'an, and Jin'an, into Jiangzhou. The area is not as large as before. Even so, Yangzhou still governs eleven counties including Danyang, Wujun, Wuxing, Kuaiji, Xin'an, Dongyang, Linhai, Yongjia, Xuancheng, Yixing, and Jinling.
Jiankang, the capital of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, also belonged to Yangzhou. The governor of Yangzhou was an important minister responsible for the military and political power of Yangzhou. It was related to the safety of the capital, the court and the emperor. The position of governor of Yangzhou must be held by an important minister trusted by the clan or the emperor.
Since the establishment of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the governors of Yangzhou have successively been Wang Dao, Wang Dun, Yu Bing, He Chong, Yin Hao, Wang Shu, Huan Wen, Huan Chong, Xie An, Sima Daozi, Sima Yuanxian, Huan Xuan, Huan Qian, and Wang Mi. Others serve.
Sima Dewen followed Sima Zun's suggestion and asked the courtiers to recommend candidates for the governor of Yangzhou, and asked the feudal towns to recommend candidates.
One stone hits a thousand waves. He Wuji, Liu Daolian, Minister Kong Jing, Zuo Min Shangshu Yuan Zhan, Temple Shangshu Wu Yinzhi, and a large number of court officials recommended Liu Yu; Yuzhou governor and Zuo General Liu Yi did not want Liu Yu to take charge of the government, so he recommended the Central Military Commission to lead the army. Xie Hun; Yang Anxuan, the governor of Yongzhou and the general on the right, recommended Xi Hui, the Minister of Household Affairs, and secretly asked Yin Youqi, the Minister of Duzhi, to recommend Yin Mengchang of Danyang, who was favored by Sima Dewen of Langya King; there was a lot of discussion inside and outside the court, but no decision was made for a while.
Liu Yi gave two plans. One was to let Xie Hun, the leader of the Central Military Commission, serve as the governor of Yangzhou. Xie Hun was the grandson of Xie An and the son-in-law of Sima Yao, Emperor Xiaowu of the Jin Dynasty. His appointment as the governor of Yangzhou would definitely gain the support of the family, and the royal family was also assured of him. The most important thing is that Xie Hun has a close relationship with Liu Yi. Another plan is to give up the position of Yangzhou governor to Liu Yu, but Liu Yu will sit in Jingkou and lead the government, and the government in Beijing will be presided over by Danyang Yin Mengchang.
Langya King Sima Dewen ordered Shangshu Youcheng to go to Jingkou with two plans for Liu Yu to consider. When Pi Chen saw Liu Yu, he told Liu Yu about the discussion in the court, and informed Liu Yu of the two plans and asked him to choose.
At this time, Liu Muzhi returned to Jingkou and served as a recorder in the Record Office of the Cavalry General's Mansion to join the army. Liu Muzhi was also present when Pi Chen made the report. After hearing the two plans mentioned by Pi Chen, Liu Muzhi immediately got up to go to the toilet.
When he came outside the lobby, Liu Muzhi took out a pen and paper and wrote quickly. "I cannot follow what Pi Shen said." He ordered the waiter to send the note to Liu Yu in the lobby.
After Liu Yu read the note written by Liu Muzhi, he said to Pi Chen: "I understand what Pi Youcheng said. You can go back to the posthouse to rest, and you can make a decision after you think about it."
After Pi Shen left, Liu Yu called Liu Muzhi inside to inquire.
Liu Muzhi said: "After the rebellion of Sima Daozi and his son and the usurpation of Huan Xuan in the Jin Dynasty, the destiny of the Jin Dynasty has been transferred. The lord raised his troops in Jingkou and drove away Huan Xuan, and his achievements were unparalleled. If the lord did not become the governor of Yangzhou, who else could Do?"
Liu Yu pondered and said: "The position of governor of Yangzhou is very popular, so I was stupid enough to let Wang Mi serve temporarily to make the court less suspicious."
"Letting Wang Mi serve as the governor of Yangzhou is just a temporary measure," Liu Muzhi said with emotion: "To this day, my lord still wants to be humble? My lord is willing to be a general guarding the outer vassal?"
Liu Yu remained silent.
Liu Muzhi spoke passionately and authentically: "When the troops were raised in Jingkou, my lord, Liu Yi, Meng Chang and others worked together to seek wealth and honor. Everyone elected my lord as the leader of the alliance. However, the achievements in quelling the rebellion were the same. The imperial court will reward you, my lord, Liu Yi, and others. He Wuji, Yang Anxuan and others are all county princes. These people will not be willing to submit to their lord, and they will definitely compete with each other in the future. If the lord wants to give in, where can he give in? Is it necessary to regard them as masters? "
Liu Yu slammed the table and said loudly: "Absolutely impossible."
"Yangzhou is the foundation of the imperial court and cannot be granted to others. If my lord does not seize the opportunity today, it will be difficult for him to compete for this position in the future." Liu Muzhi said loudly: "If my lord cares about the world, why should he be afraid of mere people? Word."
Liu Yu was moved, and Liu Muzhi struck while the iron was hot: "Even if the lord is humble, the court's suspicion of the lord will be reduced a bit. Will Liu Yi and Yang Anxuan be merciful towards the lord in the future?"
Liu Yu slapped the case and stood up, saying: "Daohe, I have decided to go to the capital to serve as the governor of Yangzhou."
Seeing that Liu Yu had been persuaded, Liu Muzhi smiled and sat down and said: "The imperial court sent Pi Chen to lobby the lord. The lord might as well tell him that Yangzhou is the foundation of the country. The position of governor is of high power. This matter is heavy and cannot be done." After discussing it at a distance in Jingkou, the lord decided to go to Jiankang in person and state his opinions to the emperor in person."
Liu Yu looked at Zixiong and said with a smile: "If Yuruo stands in the court, Xie Hun, Xi Hui and others dare to speak out, so King Langya has no choice but to appoint Yuruo as the governor of Yangzhou."
In Xiangyang, Yang Anxuan received the news from Jiankang that Liu Yu had entered Beijing. Taking the spy information, Yang Anxuan sighed: "The capital has fallen into Liu Yu's control."
Wang Zhene said helplessly: "My lord is far away in Xiangyang. If he were close to Liyang, he could compete with Liu Yu."
Yang Anxuan put the intelligence away and said: "Liu Yu drove away Huan Xuan, re-established the Jin Dynasty, and controlled the powerful army of Beifu. His prestige was too great. Liu Yi had good relations with the powerful people in the capital and could only deal with it secretly. There was no way to stop him from entering the capital." , Foolishness is beyond reach."
Wang Zhen smiled evilly and said: "A blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise. Although Xiangyang is far away from the capital, you can sit back and watch the storm. Once the world changes, our Yongzhou army will follow your lord to fight in all directions. Who can compete!"
Yang Anxuan felt the self-confidence and heroism exuded by Wang Zhenye. This confidence appeared not only in Wang Zhenye, but also in the officials and people of Yongzhou. This was exactly the cohesion that Yang Anxuan tried hard to obtain. Compared with the governor of Yangzhou , Yang Anxuan was even more delighted to be recognized by everyone in Yongzhou.
Wang Zhen said evilly: "When Liu Yu enters the capital, the imperial court will definitely let him take charge. This matter cannot be changed. However, my lord cannot just sit back and watch. Why not join forces with Liu Yuzhou's governor to seek other positions in the court."
Yang Anxuan nodded. Wang Mi's death will definitely cause the court to reshuffle and adjust the positions in the court. The three princes, Taiwei, Situ, and Sikong, except for King Langya, even Liu Yu has no chance now; neither the Grand Sima nor the Grand General. Hui Qinggong; Kaifu Yitong Sansi Liu Yu is likely to have a chance this time. If he can defeat Nan Yan or Qiao Shu, he may also be qualified.
Generals such as Hussar, Chariot, General Wei, and Four Expeditions and Four Towns are not very attractive. Yang Anxuan is already the right general, behind Liu Yi, the left general. As for Liu Yu, he is already the Chariot general, one step ahead of the two.
The civil servants were responsible for recording ministerial affairs. This post was originally appointed by Wang Mi. It is estimated that Liu Yu will occupy this position when he comes to Beijing this time. Minister Zuopu shot Kong Anguo, Zhongshu Ling Xie Hun, Danyang Yin Mengchang, ministers Kong Jing, Yuan Kezhi and others Six ministers.
Wang Zhen'e wrote down these official positions on paper and said: "It is foolish to estimate that Liu Yu will be appointed as general of chariots and cavalry, secretary of recording, governor of Yangzhou, etc. His position as governor of Xu and Qing will probably be given to others."
Yang Anxuan said: "The governors of Xu and Qing are stationed in Jingkou. This is the foundation of Liu Yu, and his party members will definitely be in charge. Liu Daolian, Meng Huaiyu, Zhuge Changmin, and brothers of the Tan family are all possible."
"This time Liu Yu takes charge of the court, he will definitely make concessions to the lord, Liu Yi and others. The lord and Liu Yuzhou's general positions will be moved forward." Wang Zhen said evilly.
Yang Anxuan said disapprovingly: "Don't worry about this false reputation. However, in order to balance the relationship, the imperial court will most likely let Zhongshu Ling Xie Hun serve as a general. He will probably be the leading general to protect the safety of the imperial city."
Wang Zhenye pointed at the six ministers and said: "The five ministers appointed by Duke Xi are the most critical ones. Everyone in the world knows that Duke Xi has a close relationship with his lord. After Liu Yu takes charge, Duke Xi will inevitably be replaced."
Yang Anxuan sighed and said, "Yes, Mr. Xi will suffer from his stupidity this time."
Wang Zhen said evilly: "The positions of high-ranking officials in the court are limited, but I think it's wonderful that my lord sent Zeng An to the capital to win over the small officials."
Yang Anxuan smiled proudly and said: "Most of the princes in the court are just sitting there, and most affairs are handled by these small officials. If these people can be used by me, even if all the princes in the court are used by Liu Yu, they will be empty shells."
Half a month later, Yang Anxuan received news from the capital that the imperial court appointed Liu Yu as Shizhong, General of Chariots and Cavalry, Kaifu Yitong Third Division, Governor of Yangzhou, and concurrently Governor of Xu and Qing.
Liu Yushangshu resigned and appointed the governor of Xu and Qing. The imperial court appointed Liu Daolian as the governor of Qingzhou and stationed in Guangling City; the governor of Xuzhou appointed Zhuge Changmin as the governor of Xuzhou and stationed at the entrance of Beijing.
There have been changes in the five ministers. Yin Mengchang of Danyang concurrently serves as the minister of the Ministry of official affairs; Xi Hui, the former minister of the Ministry of official affairs, was moved to the position of minister Youpuse; Dong Huai, the minister of the Ministry of war, remained unchanged, and Yuan Zhan, the minister of Zuomin, also served as the minister; Yinyou, the minister of Duzhi, was moved to the post of minister. Shangshu of the Ancestral Temple; interchanged with Wu Yinzhi, the original Shangshu of the Ancestral Temple. Most of the important positions in the DPRK were controlled by Liu Yu. 33
In order to appease Liu Yi and Yang Anxuan, Liu Yi, the governor of Yuzhou, entered the Wei general, and Yang Anxuan, the governor of Yong and Yan, entered the former general.
The end of the intelligence report is that Sima Zun, King of Wuling, passed away on the 25th of the first month of the first lunar month at the age of thirty-five. He was posthumously given the title of Taifu, with the posthumous title of Zhongjing.
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