On November 16, Sima Xiuzhi, the newly appointed governor of Liangzhou, came to Xiangyang to meet Yang Anxuan. Sima Xiuzhi knew that although he was the governor, the governors of the counties in Liangzhou were appointed by Yang Anxuan or Liu Yu. In addition, the soldiers and horses in Liangzhou only obeyed Yang Anxuan's command. Without Yang Anxuan's support, he, the governor, would not be able to move forward.
At first his brother Sima Shangzhi valued Yang Anxuan very highly, but Sima Xiuzhi was jealous of Yang Anxuan's talent, and the relationship between the two was average.
Time passed, his brother Qiao Wang Sima Shangzhi had died long ago, and Yang Anxuan soared into the sky. Sima Xiuzhi stood in front of the Yongzhou Governor's Mansion, looking up at the plaque, recalling the past with emotion.
Yang Anxuan led people to greet him quickly from the government office, and greeted him with a smile from a distance: "Brother Ji Yu, I'm sorry for being late to welcome you." The green young man back then now has a short beard, and he gestures With dignity and calmness in his words, Sima Xiuzhi couldn't help but sigh: "After more than ten years apart, An Xuan has become famous and powerful in the world, which makes Yu deeply ashamed." The two of them bowed to each other, held hands and walked towards the Yamen side by side. go.
A banquet was held in the lobby to entertain the guests. Sima Xiuzhi chatted and laughed with everyone, being courteous and kind. Yang Anxuan sighed in his heart, is this still the arrogant royal family back then?
After the banquet, Yang Anxuan invited Sima Xiuzhi to drink tea in the back hall. When the attendants left, Sima Xiuzhi said: "Mr. Hongnong, thank you very much for recommending Yu to the imperial court as the governor of Liangzhou. After Yu takes office, he will find out Yang Siping as soon as possible." If you have done something illegal, please give an explanation to Duke Hongnong." In the name of the emperor, King Langya handed over the investigation of Yang Siping's illegal activities to the new Liangzhou Governor Sima Xiuzhi. Everyone knew that the court intended to give him a lighter sentence.
Liu Yu didn't want to completely break up with Yang Anxuan, so he let Yang Siping go by default. After all, Liangzhou was better in the hands of Sima Xiu than in the hands of Yang Siping.
Replacing Yang Siping, Xie Xuan and Tan Hezhi may be able to play some role. Yang Anxuan thanked him solemnly and sighed: "Yu, my third uncle, is reckless and greedy for money. He did a lot of wrong things in Liangzhou. Yu has advised him many times. However, he is an elder. It is inconvenient for Yu to hold him accountable, which has led to today's disaster." . I hope brother Ji Yu can spare his life for the sake of Yu." Sima Xiuzhi smiled and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Hongnong, I will try my best to protect him. I came to see Mr. Hongnong to ask for something. I heard that Yongzhou Give Liangzhou 200,000 stones of corn every year, hoping that Hongnong Gong can continue to support it." Yang Anxuan discussed with everyone that the route of sending troops from Hanzhong to Chang'an cannot be abandoned, so Sima Xiuzhi, who is the governor of Liangzhou, cannot be bypassed. When it comes to conquering Qin, you must communicate with him in advance and give him some credit.
"Two hundred thousand stones of corn are still the same," Yang Anxuan said calmly: "Liangzhou borders Qin, Qiuchi, and Xishu. It is a place with many battles. It is necessary to reserve more military rations." Sima Xiuzhi smiled broadly, with these two things in mind With one hundred thousand shi of food in hand, he can live in Liangzhou.
After pondering for a while, Yang Anxuan said: "Before the end of the year, Yuhui will transfer another 200,000 shi of corn to Liang. Next year, we will transport 400,000 shi of corn to Liang." Sima Xiu was stunned. It was impossible for Yang Anxuan to transport so much grain to Liang for no reason. Liang, only heard Yang Anxuan say softly: "Brother Ji Yu, Yu is ready to attack Qin." Yang Anxuan was in charge of the military affairs of the four states of Yong, Yan, Liang and Si. The mobilization of troops and horses must obey his command, but such a major event as attacking Qin should be reported in advance imperial court.
The tea cup in Sima Xiuzhi's hand dropped in shock, and he shouted urgently: "Mr. Hongnong, Qin is a big country with hundreds of thousands of cavalry. How can you provoke people lightly and cause death?" From Sima Xiuzhi's words, Yang Anxuan knew the Chinese language of Chao Few people in Wu knew the reality of Qin State, and patiently told Sima Xiuzhi about Qin State's current situation.
After listening to Yang Anxuan's narration, Sima Xiuzhi took a deep breath and said doubtfully: "Is the Qin state so weak? It's really unbelievable." Yang Anxuan laughed and said: "Brother Ji Yu might as well send someone to Chang'an to inquire after he arrives in Nanzheng. Then you know that what Yu said is true." Sima Xiuzhi calmed down a little from the initial shock. Thinking of his contribution to destroying Qin, his heart became hot and he said: "Mr. Hongnong, are you planning to attack Qin from Hanzhong?" Yang Anxuan said. : "I will attack Qin in several ways, and Hanzhong is one of them. I will ask Brother Ji Yu to lead him at that time." Sima Xiu's eyebrows danced. Compared with Yan, he contributed more to destroying Qin. If he can really command an army to successfully destroy Qin, He should at least be granted the title of marquis, or even be granted the title of duke.
Relying on his achievements in destroying Qin, King Langya would find an excuse to sit in the big states of Jing, Yang, and Xu and become the arm of the royal family.
Thinking of this, Sima Xiuzhi couldn't sit still and said: "Mr. Hongnong, I plan to go to Hanzhong as soon as possible. Make preparations in advance and be at your disposal at any time. Sima Xiuzhi is willing to cooperate, and Yang Anxuan feels relieved and says: "You have ordered Meng Longfu, the governor of Jiangzhou, to march north to Nanzheng with 6,000 troops. If brother Ji Yu wants to stabilize the situation, he might as well appoint him as the governor of Hanzhong. Fu Hongzhi will take over as the governor of Jiangzhou. "Sima Xiuzhi was really unhappy. Yang Anxuan arranged for the replacement of the prefect without his consent. It was so disrespectful to him. Wouldn't he, the governor, have become a deaf ear.
I secretly sighed in my heart that the Jin Dynasty had actually been divided by Liu Yu, Yang Anxuan and others. As a governor, he had no soldiers and no one. He even had to rely on Yongzhou for food. It was not easy to truly take power.
Only in the hope of successfully destroying the Qin Dynasty and making great achievements, the imperial court transferred him to Dazhou as the governor. At that time, he would slowly win over the people and restore some vitality to the Jin Dynasty.
After staying in Xiangyang City for two days, Yang Anxuan accompanied Sima Xiuzhi to the West Market and to Goulan to listen to a play. Sima Xiuzhi rushed to Nanzheng City, where Liangzhou was governed, with a heavy heart.
On December 7, Sima Xiuzhi disembarked at the Nanzheng City Pier. The imperial court's order to detain Yang Siping in Beijing for questioning had been issued. Fan Yuanzhi and Sima Guo Xuan were released, and Yang Siping was imprisoned instead.
Immediately afterwards, the imperial court appointed Sima Xiuzhi as the governor of Liangzhou to retry Yang Siping's case, but Fan Yuanzhi, who was temporarily in charge of Liangzhou's government affairs, breathed a sigh of relief.
From Nanzheng to Jiankang, both land and water must pass through Yongzhou. Yang Siping is the third uncle of Yongyan's governor Yang Anxuan. It is still unclear whether the escort can pass smoothly.
The world is uneasy and thieves are on the rise. Yang Anxuan can use the name of water thieves or mountain bandits to kidnap Yang Siping. Wherever the court can inquire, Yang Anxuan should not be asked to inquire.
A month ago, Meng Longfu, the prefect of Jiangzhou, led an army of six thousand and was stationed outside Nanzheng City. He received intelligence that the Qin army intended to go south. How could Fan Yuanzhi, who was temporarily in charge of Liangzhou's government affairs, not know the true meaning?
Yang Siping was imprisoned, and Fan Yuanzhi temporarily took charge of government affairs, but he did not dare to retaliate against Yang Siping. He had been in Liangzhou for seven years, and he knew that most of the officials in this state were Yang Siping's cronies, and his political orders could not even go out of the state government.
If Meng Longfu's soldiers and horses were not outside, he might be able to use his authority to win over some people, but the loud sound of drills came from outside the north gate every day. Fan Yuanzhi felt that his scalp was cold, and everyone looked at him with a hint of fear. Very strange.
Fan Yuanzhi was relieved to learn that the imperial court appointed Sima Xiuzhi as the governor of Liangzhou, that he himself was appointed the governor of Yi and Ning, and that Guo Xuan was transferred to the post of governor of Nanhai County in Guangzhou.
He took Liangzhou officials to the dock to greet the new governor Sima Xiuzhi. Fan Yuanzhi couldn't wait to handle the handover, and two days later he went to Jiankang with Guo Xuan to report on his duties.
Three days later, Sima Xiuzhi retried Yang Siping's corruption and abuse of law case, and found out that he had accepted bribes, embezzled land, and bought and sold official positions. However, the deduction of military pay and the framing of his colleagues were not true.
Before coming to Liangzhou, Sima Xiuzhi obtained an explanation from King Langya and Liu Taiwei, and had full authority to handle Yang Siping's case. There was no need to escort Yang Siping to Tingwei for punishment, so Sima Xiuzhi pronounced the sentence on the spot, and Yang Siping was made a prisoner of the people and deprived of his title. , Confiscated property, eighty sticks.
Yang Siping did not suffer in prison. His second son, Yang Luo, came to visit him every day to deliver meals. Yang Siping was ashamed and ashamed to learn that Yang Anxuan had exchanged his position as Hongnong Gong and Hussar General for his own life.
An Xuan warned himself over and over again at the beginning, but he couldn't listen to it, so it was his own fault that he was in this situation now.
When he learned that Meng Longfu had led his army to Nanzheng City, Yang Siping felt his heart break, knowing that he would not die.
Soon Yang Luo informed Yang Anxuan that in exchange for being demoted from General Hussar to General Zuo, Sima Xiuzhi was appointed as the governor of Liangzhou and re-tried his corruption case.
After receiving eighty whippings, Yang Siping took his family and left Liangzhou by boat. Yang Anxuan wrote a letter asking him to go to Xiangyang to stay temporarily. Yang Siping felt shameless and took Yang Luo to his hometown of Hongnong.
Yang Luo had already transferred his family property when he was imprisoned, leaving only some bulky furniture in the official residence. Of course, Sima Xiuzhi would not pursue him and allowed Yang Siping to leave with five large ships.
......... Fan Yuanzhi and Guo Xuan rushed to the capital a year ago. After the pilgrimage, they were invited by Liu Muzhi to Xizhou City and met Taiwei Liu Yu.
Fan Yuanzhi and Guo Xuan came forward to pay homage. They could only escape with Liu Yu's help. Liu Yu said some words of comfort and asked about the situation in Liangzhou. Fan Yuanzhi and Guo Xuan looked at each other and spoke in a vague manner.
Liu Muzhi smiled and said: "You two don't have to worry, just tell the truth. This is a private consultation, and the Taiwei will not announce it to others. In fact, the Taiwei also knows some things from the reports of the Grand Administrator Zi Tongtan and the Grand Administrator Xie of Guanghan. I would like to hear your opinions." Fan Yuanzhi lowered his sleeves, pressed his sweaty hands on the brocade mat, and said slowly: "Yang Siping is named the governor of Liangzhou, but in fact he still obeys most of the affairs. Hong Nonggong arranged it. Liu Yu and Liu Muzhi's eyes met. This was originally expected, but it was said through the mouth of Fan Yuanzhi, who had served as Liangzhou's farewell commander. The prefects of various counties talked about arrangements and other aspects. When it came to Yang Anxuan's introduction of Taoist monks to Liang Dynasty to preach to appease the people, Liu Muzhi lost his voice and said: "Years ago, Prefect Xie wrote a letter saying that Kou Qian's disciples were building a Taoist temple in Jinhua Mountain. This is not stupid. I thought so, but now it seems that Governor Yang is using the monks to open the way, and he has the intention to destroy Qiao and Shu. "Guo Xuan believed in Buddhism. When he was in prison, he chanted the name of the Bodhisattva day and night. After he was released from prison, he believed even more deeply.
When Liu Muzhi talked about the Jinhua Temple in Shehong, Suining, he couldn't help but say: "I heard that Master Jiumo of Qin State also sent his disciples to Liang Dynasty. Many temples in the country sent monks to Liang Dynasty to preach, and Jianjing Temple moved its branch to Jiangzhou City. These The monks are preparing to carve Buddhas on the mountains by the river, and Master Miaoyin even went to Liangzhou to raise donations." Liu Yu felt solemn in his heart, and learned from the words of Fan and Guo that Yang Anxuan was preparing to annihilate Qiaoshu. This was He would never accept that.
If he were to annihilate Qiaoshu and obtain Yizhou, Yang Anxuan's methods would probably be another Liangzhou. Then the area under Yang Anxuan's control would be almost the same as his own.
Moreover, after getting Yizhou, he can go south to capture Ningzhou, and if he goes eastward, he can surround Jingzhou together with Yongzhou. Once Jingzhou is lost, Yang Anxuan will have all the advantages.
Glancing at Fan Yuanzhi, Liu Yu said: "Qiao Zong stole Shuzhong for many years, and Yu Zao intended to recover it, but was delayed by the Northern Expedition to Yan and the pacification of Lu Xun. After Yuanzhi took office as the governor of Yi and Ning, he should actively hoard food and recruit troops. Horse, cooperate with the imperial army to prepare to regain Western Shu." Liu Muzhi sent Fan Yuanzhi and Guo Xuan away, turned back to the lobby, saw Liu Yu frowning, and said: "Liangzhou has changed its governor, Yang Anxuan will not be able to attack Xishu in the past two years. Shu, not to mention that Xie Xuan and Tan Hezhi are still in Liangzhou. If there is any trouble, the Taiwei will know it in advance and can suppress it in the name of the court." Liu Yu sighed: "After Lu Xun was pacified, Yu prepared to rest for a year before sending troops to attack Shu. Dao Gui was the vanguard, but Dao Gui wrote that he was seriously ill and wanted to return to Jiankang to recuperate. When Dao Gui leaves office, who can take over Jingzhou?" Liu Muzhi said coldly: "We must first make peace with the outside world. Taiwei If we want to conquer Shu, we must first get rid of Liu Yi. Otherwise, Liu Yi will take advantage of the emptiness in the capital and lead Jiang and Henan soldiers and horses to the capital. How can the Taiwei feel at ease?" Liu Yu pondered for a long time and said: "Jiang and Henan are in the upper reaches of the capital, and they can go to the capital at any time. Threatening the safety of the capital, Liu Yi cannot be allowed to sit in charge, so simply let Liu Yi go to Jingzhou as governor, lest he always think that he is being treated stupidly."
