Chapter 383: The wind is changing
When Liu Jingxuan attacked Fu County, the battle between Yang Zijing and Nan Yan had ended.
In Fan County, Lu County, Yang Zijing led 6,000 Yanzhou soldiers and horses to meet Sima Shufan's 5,000 soldiers and horses. After several battles, Sima Shufan was defeated and led his army to retreat to Xue County.
In Xue County, brothers Sima Guofan and Sima Shufan defended the city. After reporting, General Murong Yu sent troops for reinforcements. Seven days later, Murong Yu sent Peng Hong, the prefect of Kaiyang, with 5,000 troops to rescue Xue County.
When Peng Hong's troops arrived in Chengxian area, they were ambushed by 1,500 Jin troops who had been lurking there in advance. Lu Gui, the prefect of Gaoping, took the lead and captured Peng Hong under the banner of the emperor. He killed Peng Hong with one move and cut down the banner of the emperor. The Yan army fled. .
Lu Gui led the victorious army to encircle Xue County with Yang Zijing. When the Sima Guofan brothers learned that the reinforcements were defeated, they rushed out of Dongcheng at midnight and fled to Wuyuan City.
Yang Zijing led his army in pursuit. When they reached Wuyuan City, Murong Yu led reinforcements and the Yanzhou army fought outside Wuyuan City. After two battles, with neither victory nor defeat, Yang Zijing asked Yang Anxuan for reinforcements.
After analysis by Yang Anxuan, Wang Zhene, Zhao Tian and others, they believed that Yan State's strength still existed and that it would be unfavorable to start a full-scale war with it at this time. They ordered Yang Zijing and Lu Gui to withdraw their troops, and Murong Yu did not pursue them.
In early September, Liu Jingxuan withdrew to Jiangling, and Mao Xiuzhi also withdrew to Wuling County. Liu Jingxuan petitioned Shu to plead guilty, but at the same time he impeached Yang Siping, the governor of Liangzhou, for delaying the army, delaying the supply of grain and grass, and deliberately not sending reinforcements, which led to the failure of the expedition to Shu.
When Yang Anxuan received the letter from Xi Hui and others, there was already a quarrel in the court. Zhongshu ordered Xie Hun to take the lead in attacking, saying that Liu Jingxuan's loss of troops and generals would damage the prestige of the court and require additional punishment.
Shangshu Zuopu shot Meng Chang in a report saying that Liu Daogui, the governor of Jingzhou, was responsible for supervising the attack on Shu. He also failed in his duties and should be punished.
Dong Huai, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, impeached Yang Siping, the governor of Liangzhou, for delaying the army and asked him to be punished.
There was endless debate in the court. Seeing that things were getting out of control, Liu Yu took the initiative to apologize to King Langya, resigned from his post as Secretary of the Imperial Academy and General of Chariots and Cavalry, and petitioned to remove Liu Jingxuan from his official position as Champion General and Xuancheng Internal History, and reduce his official position. Wugang County's men were granted a hundred households; Liu Daogui, the governor of Jingzhou, was demoted from the general of Fuguo to the general of Jianwei; Yang Siping, the governor of Liangzhou, was dismissed from the post of governor of Liangzhou.
As a result of the court meeting, Lu Shang Shu Shi and Chariot and Cavalry General Liu Yu were demoted to General of the Central Army, behind General Wei Liu Yi and former General Yang Anxuan; Liu Daogui was demoted to General Jianwei; Yang Siping was demoted to Dutinghou; Liu Jingxuan The punishment is the heaviest, including removal from official position and reduction of titles. There was thunder when the board was raised, and gentle breeze and drizzle when it fell. It is impossible to really dismiss Liu Yu from his official position because of the failure of the expedition to Shu.
Liu Yi had been inciting for a long time and was naturally dissatisfied with this decision. Liu Jingxuan was demoted to the people. After a year and a half, Liu Yu could find any reason to reinstate him. He and Liu Jingxuan have developed a deep hatred that is difficult to resolve. Liu Jingxuan was an important minister under Liu Yu. Liu Yi refused to let Liu Jingxuan go easily and wanted to take the opportunity to get rid of Liu Yu.
Therefore, Liu Yi reported to the imperial court that Liu Jingxuan was guilty of a serious crime and could not be exempted from official duties. He should be punished by a court official. Under his instigation, the elites in Beijing demanded severe punishment for Liu Jingxuan. At this time, Liu Jingxuan had been demoted to a commoner, and if he wanted to do anything serious, it would cost his life.
He Wuji, the governor of Jiangzhou, and Liu Jingxuan were cousins. When he learned that Liu Yi was trying to kill his cousin, he wrote angrily to Liu Yi, warning Liu Yi not to make false accusations and avenge himself, otherwise he would go to Liyang to drag Liu Yi to Beijing with him. A debate before the emperor.
Liu Yi knew that He Wuji was impatient and eloquent when things happened. If he continued to be entangled, He Wuji would really go to the capital to defend Liu Jingxuan.
Liyang is between Xunyang and Jiankang. If Wuji ignores sending troops to attack and Liu Yu sends troops to make peace, he may not get any benefits. After thinking about it again and again, Liu Yi decided that it would be better not to offend this reckless man and just accept it as soon as possible.
In Xiangyang, Yang Anxuan had a clear view of the situation in the court. Xi Hui and Yin Youqi often exchanged letters; Zeng An would inform him in detail about all the events that happened in the court every ten days. Most of what the secret guards reported was the trend among the people. Combining the information from these three sources, Yang Anxuan, even though he was far away in Xiangyang, had a clearer grasp of the situation than the princes in the court.
Zeng An gained the trust of King Langya and succeeded Chu Xiuzhi as a member of the royal family, while Chu Xiuzhi was promoted to the rank of servant. Yang Anxuan hinted that Zeng An got along well with Tao Ping, Gan Yue and others. They often drank and listened to music together, and various gossips were very clear.
Yang Anxuan looked depressed when he saw the news about Dong Huai's impeachment of Yang Siping. Wang Zhen smiled and joked: "Didn't my lord have a relationship with Dong Shangshu? Why would he come forward to impeach Yang Liangzhou?"
Yang Anxuan gave a bitter smile and said: "The third uncle has done too obviously this time. Dong Shangshu is a loyal and upright person, and he doesn't deal with people. I don't blame him. It's just that the third uncle takes the blame for Yu. How can I tolerate it? I'll send someone tomorrow." Send some gifts and go comfort me.”
Wang Zhen said evilly: "The imperial court appointed the Grand Administrator of Zitong and the Grand Administrator of Guanghan. It seems that they don't want the lord to get these two counties easily."
Yang Anxuan laughed and said: "Tan Hezhi, the prefect of Zitong, is the son of Tan Pingzhi; Xie Xun, the prefect of Guanghan, is a son of the Xie family. Liu Yuzhang's hands are really long."
Tan Pingzhi and Liu Yu raised troops at Jingkou, and fought fiercely with Huangfu Fu at Luoluo Bridge. They were defeated and died. Liu Yu deeply regretted it and put his troops under the control of his son and nephew. After Liu Yu came to power, he treated the children of the Tan family favorably. Tan Hezhi, Tan Shao, Tan Zhi, Tan Daoji and others were all entrusted with important responsibilities, and the Tan family was also loyal to him.
Xie Xuan is the grandson of Dongyang Prefect Xie Lang and the son of Hussar Commander Shi Xie Zhong. Compared with his brothers Xie Zhan and Xie Hui, he is not outstanding, not to mention his cousin Xie Lingyun. However, as a member of the Xie family of Chen County, he does not have to worry about his official career. Xie Xuan's appointment as the prefect of Guanghan was Liu Yu's way of appeasing the family.
After Zhao Tian asked about Xie Xuan's background, he said: "Liu Yuzhang joined the Liang Dynasty with Xie and Tan families, which has the influence of Liangzhou. If Xie Xuan and Tan Pingzhi joined forces with Wen Chumao, Shi Yanzu and other old Mao family members, I’m afraid it’s mainly anti-customer.”
Yang Anxuan thought for a while and said: "Yuyi sent Fu Hongzhi as the governor of Brazil, transferred Wen Chumao as the governor of Yanzhou Rencheng, recommended Shi Yanzu as the governor of Danshui, appointed Zhang Dan as the governor of Badong, and Meng Longfu as the governor of Bajun. Prefect, now that we have the land of Sanba under our control, what can Xie and Tan do?"
Zhao Tian smiled and said: "The imperial court appointed two prefects, and finally made some compensation. They promoted Zhu Chaoshi and Shen Qingzhi. One is General Fubo and the other is General Lingjiang. They are both fifth-rank. These two boys are young. Qing, he will definitely surpass me in the future."
Wang Zhen'e said with a hint of envy: "My lord, Yu Yi wants to lead the army into battle, so he should look for a feudal lord as early as possible."
Yang Anxuan laughed loudly and said: "Suppressing evil is like Xiao He of the Han Dynasty, so why compete with juniors for supremacy. By the way, you have many brothers. You might as well recommend two of them to serve in Liangzhou this time."
Wang Zhene bowed and saluted: "Thank you, Lord."
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In Liyang, where Yuzhou is governed, there is a mountain named Jilong in the northwest. It has the same name as Jilong Mountain on the Xuanwu Lake in Jiankang. It is more beautiful than it and is known as the "42nd Blessed Land".
Jilong Mountain has continuous mountains and huge boulders shaped like lotus flowers. Legend has it that it is a place where immortals live and relax. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the three eminent monks Jin Fo, Jin Qian and Jin Kun attained enlightenment and became Buddhas here. Those who practice Tianshi Tao in secret also live in secluded mountains and forests, and build palaces and temples, hoping to achieve the harmony of Taoism and Taoism under the celestial wind.
Liu Yi was appointed as the governor of Yuzhou. He liked to gather with friends in Jilong Mountain, write letters, drink wine and recite poems, or listen to opera and sing. All celebrities in the world were proud to attend the gatherings, and poetry collections were circulated every now and then. out.
This time Liu Yi used Liu Jingxuan's defeat to build momentum, and Liu Yu's reputation was hit. The aristocratic family originally had no favorable impression of Liu Yu. Seeing that Liu Yi's generals of the Wei were suppressing Liu Yu's generals of the central army, some people thought that Liu Yi would surpass Liu Yu and might be in charge of the court in the future, so they all went to Liyang to visit.
There was a lot of traffic and guests gathered in front of the Yuzhou government office. Many people in the court sang praises for Liu Yi. In street discussions, you could often hear people arguing about who was superior, Liu Yuzhang, or Liu Nanping. Liu Yu, who was in Xizhou City, saw these disturbances in his eyes, remembered them in his heart, and rotted in his stomach.
Liu Yu came to Beijing to serve as the governor of Yangzhou, so he moved into the Yangzhou governor's mansion in Xizhou City. He was the official secretary of the imperial court, the minister, the general of the Chinese army, and the governor of Yangzhou. The opening of the mansion was like the three divisions, and most of the government affairs were decided by the governor's mansion in Xizhou City. . There were 2,000 Beifu elite soldiers stationed in Xizhou City. At Liu Muzhi's suggestion, Liu Yu would bring a hundred guards with him every time he went to the East Hall to discuss matters.
As for the Chariot and Cavalry General Liu Yuzhuo in Jiankang City, he asked King Langya to take it back. King Langya did not agree and joked that if the city gate was closed too late for political discussions, Liu Yuzhang would have a place to stay.
Liu Muzhi also advised Liu Yudao: "When Sima Yuanxian was in power, he was impeached by the censor Zhongcheng Jiangji for opening six gates at night. If the lord does not want to be troublesome, he should really have a residence in the capital. In the future, old troops from all over the country will come to the capital for pilgrimage. A place to stay.”
Liu Yu then asked Shi Xuxianzhi, the commander of the Chinese Army, to live in the General's Mansion. Most of the civil and military officials of the Chinese Army's General's Mansion lived here for errands. Liu Yu stayed in the General's Mansion every few days as a director.
Xu Xianzhi's nephew Xu Kuizhi married Liu Yu's eldest daughter Liu Xingdi and served as a military general in the Zhongjun Mansion. The couple also lived in the mansion. Liu Yu's wife's brother Zang Tao joined the Chinese army and also lived in the general's mansion.
Xizhou City is named after the seat of Yangzhou governor in the west of Taicheng. Xizhou City is square in shape, with each wall a mile and a half. Inside the city are the official offices and barracks of the Yangzhou Governor's Office. In case of war, Xizhou City and Dongfu City will be guarded by troops and become the southern protection of Jiankang City.
The successive governors of Yangzhou were all important officials in the court, and there were many people who liked luxury. The government office was built in a majestic manner. There were two towers in front of the mansion. The middle gate led directly to the governor's mansion on the high platform. In front of the mansion, two rows of soldiers pressed their swords. Standing tall, mighty and majestic.
There are many buildings in the Yamen, the official offices are solemn and thick, the watchtower is tall and slender, and the courtyard wall separates the front office and the back house. The back house is different from the official office, with red pillars and white walls, carved window lattice and gorgeous colors. Bamboo flowers and trees are planted all over the front and back of the house.
The residence of Liu Yu, the governor, is on the west side of the back garden. It has an independent three-entry courtyard and is beautifully decorated. After Liu Yu entered Beijing, he took his wife Zang Aiqin to live in Xifucheng. When Zang Aiqin married Liu Yu, he was poor and a gambler, thus ruining his family and fortune. He was despised by the locals.
Mr. Zang has a docile personality and treats others sincerely. After marriage, the husband and wife treat each other with respect and love. Liu Yu joined the army and Zang Aiqin took his daughter at home to raise her as a filial piety for him. Liu Yu was away at war all year round, and the couple spent less time together and more separation, but Liu Yu had a deep affection for his wife.
In the third year of Yuanxing, Liu Yu drove Huan Xuan away to take control of the court and returned to Jingkou. Zang Aiqin was already forty-four years old at that time. Zang Aiqin and Liu Yu only had one daughter, Liu Xingdi, and Zang Aiqin took the initiative to let Liu Yu take concubines, taking the Zhang family, Sun family, and Hu family as concubines.
In the second year of Yixi, the Zhang family gave birth to their eldest son, Liu Yifu, for Liu Yu. Liu Yu was already forty-four years old at that time, and he was extremely happy about the birth of his eldest son. In the third year of Yixi, the Sun family and the Hu family gave birth to their next sons respectively. His son Liu Yizhen and his third son Liu Yilong.
Although the concubine gave birth to a son for Liu Yu, Liu Yu's feelings for his wife have not dimmed at all. He rests in Zang's house for at least ten days every month. He also loves his daughter Liu Xingdi very much, no less than several son.
Liu Yu was a very popular minister, and his "relatives" who were originally sarcastic towards Zang Aiqin became enthusiastic and tried their best to find reasons to come and give gifts to flatter him, hoping that Zang Aiqin would appeal for them in front of Liu Yu. Zang Aiqin was unmoved, never spoke a word, and still lived a simple life, which made Liu Yu respect him even more.
In the first month of this year, Zang Aiqin died of illness, and Liu Yu was devastated. During this period, the court was in a commotion because of Liu Jingxuan's affair, and Liu Yu was in a depressed mood. He often sat in the back garden drinking alone to pay homage to his deceased wife.
Liu Muzhi knew that Liu Yu didn't like to be disturbed at this time, but Liu Yi was advancing step by step. As a counselor, how could he just sit back and watch. Tonight, he would discuss with his lord a strategy to deal with Liu Yi.
Some people died, but not completely...
