In Xiangyang, Yang Anxuan has been paying close attention to the war against Shu. Spies are reported to him every day by land and water, but due to the long distance, there is a lag of three to five days.
Yang Anxuan was worried when he learned that Liu Yu had sent Tan Daoji to lead 15,000 troops out of Jiangling. These more than 10,000 soldiers and horses were the elite of Beifu. They followed Liu Yu in the southern and northern wars and were called a great army that fought hundreds of battles.
In contrast, although the soldiers and horses under Fu Hongzhi's command were strong and strong, they had not experienced many battles. Their combat power was probably not as good as the imperial soldiers and horses, and their numbers were also inferior.
Suo Miao was appointed as the governor of Liangzhou. In order to contain him, Zhu Chaoshi's four thousand soldiers and horses could not be moved. The county troops from various places wanted to pacify the local area, but even if they were mobilized, it would not be of much use.
Yang Anxuan was unsure whether Mao Xiuzhi and his troops could win over the imperial troops. Once the imperial troops and horses are allowed to occupy Chengdu, will Liu Yu let Tan Daoji seize Liangzhou? The troops he deployed in Liangzhou will be difficult to resist the attack of the imperial troops and horses.
It was imperative to send a large army into Liang. At this time, the imperial troops were still stationed outside Jiangzhou City, and there was still time. Yin Ji had just returned to Xiangyang City from Chang'an, and he would be reunited with his family for a few days.
Nine years ago, Yin Ji married Deng's daughter. They had a son and two daughters and settled in Shunyang City. As Yang Min grew older, Yang Anxuan decided to hire the great scholar Guo Gao as his teacher to teach his son literature. He also ordered Yu Fei to teach archery and Shen Qingzhi to teach boxing and kicking.
In order for Yang Min not to be lonely while studying, Yang Anxuan remembered the school in his previous life and simply wrote to his subordinates to express his intention to organize a special school. If they were interested, they could recommend his son to enroll.
No one would miss such an opportunity. Yang Anshen's legitimate son Yang Chong, Yang Anyuan's eldest son Yang Zhen, Yin Benzhi (Yang Li)'s son Yin Ping, Wang Zhen's evil son Wang Lingfu Wang Wei, Meng Long Fu's son Meng Hui Meng Zhao, Kuai En's son Kuai Guo Cai, Cen Ming, Huzi Cenqing, Yindunzi Yinbo, Yinjizi Yinhong, Zhu Chao, Shizi Zhu Zhi, etc. all came to Xiangyang to study.
Originally Yang Anxuan planned to recruit about twenty children, but as a result, the Yang family members and officials in the government all begged to send their children to school. Yang Anxuan counted them and found that the number had exceeded a hundred and was approaching the number of two hundred.
There were so many students enrolled that Yang Anxuan simply set up a place in Hongwenzhuang and built three school buildings and several rows of rest rooms to admit his children to school. With Guo Gao as the mountain chief, Confucian scholars were selected as teachers in Hongwenzhuang, and people with excellent martial arts skills were selected from the army to be taught martial arts. These children were divided into six groups, with thirty people in each class.
Yang Anxuan asked Yang Yi to enroll in the school, and ordered Ding Quan to send a special guard. He claimed to be a member of the Yang family, but did not reveal his identity. Looking at his second son who is getting older, Yang Anxuan feels a little guilty. It is a good thing for Yi'er to have more contact with peers. After a while, Yin Bo and Yin Hong will also enroll in school, and their cousins can get closer.
After discussing with Guo Gao, students were divided into three levels according to their age and level of study. Those who were enlightened studied in Guangye Hall; those who were proficient in writing could enter Chongzhi Hall; those who had mastered both classics and history and were successful in their studies could be promoted to monasticism. Hall.
Because most of the school-going children were around ten years old and still needed care, many people bought houses in Xiangyang and asked their wives to take care of them. Yinji's wife, Deng, brought their two daughters to Xiangyang to settle down with her son, so Yinji After returning from Chang'an, I visited my grandfather in Yinjiazhuang and then came to Xiangyang to reunite with my family.
After Yin Ji came to Xiangyang, he took his wife and children to Baizhang Mountain to visit his sister. Deng had met Yin Huizhen when she was a child. After meeting, she was shocked. Only then did she realize that Yin Huizhen was not dead, but was hidden here by Yang Anxuan. and gave birth to two sons.
After Yin Huizhen faked her death, it was inconvenient for her to show up in front of others. The residents of Baizhang Mountain did not know her identity. However, she was able to carry out normal activities in the village and take her children to the market. Yang Anxuan would come here every once in a while in Xiangyang, and she could also go out to visit Yang Qiu, which was much more convenient than in the palace or Yinjiazhuang.
However, as Yang Yi grew older, keeping him locked up in Baizhang Village was not conducive to his future, so Yang Anxuan told her to let Yang Yi go to the school to study with other children. Yin Huizhen was very happy.
Yang Yi met his cousin Yin Hong, who was about the same age. His uncle Yin Ji told him that his cousin would study and play with him in the future, and his cousin Yin Bo would also come. Yang Yi happily took out his toys and played with Yin. Macro to share.
Looking at his nephew playing happily, Yin Ji thought of Yang Minlai who was named the crown prince. Yi'er didn't even have the title of concubine, how unfair it was.
Mrs. Deng recovered from the shock and enthusiastically pulled Yin Huizhen to talk. She had heard the legend of "indescribable luxury" from her father, and she had also been jealous in her heart. The expectation of four words.
Yin Huizhen saw the regret flashing in her second brother's eyes and immediately understood what he was thinking. She smiled gently and said: "Second brother, a few days ago, Nu and Sister Qiu'er went to Tanxi Temple to listen to Master Daorong's lecture. Master Speaking of the hardships in life, you can get rid of them by letting go. I am so lucky to have you today, so why dare you ask for more blessings?"
In the courtyard, Yang Yi and Yin Hong took wooden swords and were competing in martial arts. Yin Dun thought of his ancestor Yin Lihua. Maybe the girl is somewhat similar to her ancestor today. Who can predict what will happen in the future.
The eldest brother mentioned the word "jingguan" in his private message to him, and Yin Ji said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, sister, the Yin family will protect Yang Yi. Deng lives in Xiangyang, and Yu is a little worried, so just let her stay with you." , live together in Baizhang Village, Hong'er and Yi'er can also go to school together and be companions."
Yin Huizhen looked at her son who was very happy and said, "Thank you, second brother."
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In early August, Sima Xiuzhi took over as the governor of Jingzhou and wrote to Yang Anxuan to express his gratitude and express his intention of closeness and alliance. There was an endless flow of caravans between Jingzhou and Xiangzhou. Food from Yongzhou was continuously transported to Jiangling in exchange for raw lacquer, furs, wood, etc. Cinnabar, silk thread, tea leaves, etc.
On August 27, Yang Anxuan ordered Yin Ji to lead 5,000 soldiers and horses, and Qian Lei to lead 4,000 naval forces, and take 280 warships to Jiangzhou City to reinforce Mao Xiuzhi.
The ship sailed down the Han River and passed Xiakou, alerting Yu Qiujin, the guard at Xiakou. Yu Qiujin was over 50 years old. He participated in the Battle of Feishui with Xie Xuan and was granted the title of Marquis of Guannei. Later, he followed Liu Yu to fight against Sun En, drive out Huanxuan and destroy Nanyan. He was granted the title of General Longxiang and Marquis of Longchuan County.
Liu Yu attacked Liu Yi, and Yu Qiujin accompanied him in the battle as General Zhenwu and Governor of Xunyang. After pacifying Jiangling, Liu Yu returned to Jiankang to exterminate Zhuge Changmin, and sent Yu Qiu to garrison Xiakou to take advantage of his sophistication and stability. Defend Yongzhou soldiers and horses.
Nearly three hundred warships descended in a mighty manner. After hearing the news, Yu Qiujin was extremely nervous. Could it be that Duke Yong wanted to seize Xiakou City and attack Jiankang. After thinking about it carefully, I felt that it was unlikely, but I still ordered naval warships to block the river. Yu Qiujin personally boarded the ship to inquire.
A few feet away, Yin Ji and Yu Qiujin exchanged names and greeted each other from a distance. Yu Qiujin asked the Yongzhou army about the purpose of their trip.
Yin Ji did not hide anything, and said with a smile: "The imperial court intends to regain Yizhou, and Duke Yong learned that he sent Yu to help."
"Is there any decree from the imperial court?" Yu Qiujin asked. He was helpless. Song Gong and Yong Gong were fighting overtly and covertly. How could he not know that when Song Gong attacked Yan, Yong Gong shared half of the credit with Yan State under the pretext of helping Yan? This time, he did it again in the attack on Shu.
Yin Ji smiled and said: "General Yu, when Qiao Zong captured Yizhou and established the Shu Kingdom, the imperial court issued an edict to all parties to suppress the rebellion and recapture Chengdu. The emperor's decree has not been revoked. After Yongzheng destroyed the Qin Kingdom, he thought of Qiao Shu. Before it was destroyed and Yizhou had not returned, I ordered Yu to lead his army to recover Yizhou and serve the country."
Yu Qiujin was speechless, because this was the reason why he could do it on the spot. Yu Qiujin smiled and said: "General Yin, now that Liu Taiwei is in charge, he has ordered General Tan to go and destroy Shu. I also ask Duke Yong to consult the court before making a decision."
Yin Ji's face darkened and he said coldly: "General Yu, since the imperial court has issued an explicit decree, why not Yonggong act according to the edict? As for whether to ask the imperial court for instructions, that is a matter for Yonggong to consider. I will go to Chengdu on Yonggong's order. , please give way to General Yu, otherwise General Yu will be held responsible for causing conflicts."
After that, Yin Ji waved his hand, and the messengers around him waved flags, crossbows were cocked, catapults were ready, and arrows were drawn. The Xiakou Navy did not show any weakness. The warships lined up and blocked the river. Bows, arrows and crossbows were aimed at the Jingzhou Navy. The battle was imminent.
When Yu Qiu entered Yongzhou, he saw that the sails of Yongzhou stretched for several miles and the number of warships exceeded 200, which was twice as many as his own. As a close confidant of Song Gong, Liu Muzhi wrote to inform him about the use of "Sky Fire" by Yong Yan's army in breaking Chang'an, telling him to beware of Yong Yan's army's sharp weapon.
Seeing that the imperial ships were waiting in formation, Yin Ji was a little impatient and shouted loudly: "Burn the incense, and rush into the formation when the incense is gone."
The incense stick as thick as a thumb ignited and burned rapidly downwards, blown by the river wind, which was blowing southward. When the incense was half burning, Yin Ji ordered the drums to be beaten. The sound of the drums was shocking and getting louder and louder.
Yu Qiujin quickly calculated. It was obvious that he would suffer losses if he fought hard. It was better to retain his strength and report to the Duke of Song in the capital for a decision. If Song Gong intends to start a war, he can join forces with the imperial navy in the future or go north or pursue west.
Thinking of this, Yu Qiujin waved his hand and ordered: "Open the channel."
Amidst the sound of drums, Yongzhou soldiers and horses passed through Xiakou and headed towards Jiangling. When Yin Ji arrived at Jiangling, Liu Yu heard the news and sent Shen Tianzi with eight thousand naval troops to Xiakou for reinforcements, allowing him to act easily.
After Sima Xiuzhi, the governor of Jingzhou, took office, he recruited Sima Shufan and Sima Chu from the imperial court to help him. Sima Shufan was appointed as a farewell and Nanman captain, and Sima Chuzhi was appointed as the prefectural Sima to govern Yanzhi in China and South Korea.
Sima Xiuzhi knew that he was the last hope of the Sima family. When he came to Jingzhou, he was responsible for supporting government affairs. He treated virtuous corporals, reduced taxes, cared about farming, cared for orphans and widows, and strengthened trade with Yong, Si and other places. Jingzhou gentry came to rely on him one after another. Government orders flow smoothly.
Yong Yan's army passed by Jiangling, which made Sima Xiuzhi feel a little embarrassed. Langya King Sima Dewen's secret letter asked him to have both sides in the battle between Yong Gong and Song Gong. He secretly joined forces with Yang Anxuan to contain Liu Yu, but in the open, he Don't fight Liu Yu.
When Liu Yu was conquering Yan, Yang Anxuan played a trick of helping to seize the land. Now he is repeating the same trick. You can imagine how angry Liu Yu will be because he can't help himself.
After thinking about it again and again, Sima Xiuzhi asked Han Yanzhi to bring pigs, sheep and wine to reward the army. Han Yanzhi was a sincere gentleman and thought that Yonggong sent troops to help him according to the imperial edict, and that there was hope for the annihilation of Qiaoshu this time.
On September 5, Yin Ji led his army to Jiangzhou City and learned that Mao Xiuzhi had taken Chengdu. Tan Daoji and other imperial soldiers were preparing to encircle Chengdu and attack Mao Xiuzhi.
Yin Ji laughed loudly and said: "When Yu came to Liangzhou, my lord made an explanation. If the imperial soldiers and horses dared to attack Liangzhou's soldiers and horses, they might as well fight back. After passing Xiakou, Yuqiu entered and there was no fight, so Yu led the army in. Liang, you want to compete with Tan Daoji for Yizhou."
Fu Hongzhi was worried that the imperial troops would become angry and turn to attack the Sanba area. The arrival of Yin Ji led his army made him relieved and joked: "General Yin followed the army to annihilate the Qin State and was granted the title Shunyang Bo. This time with Aren't you afraid that the imperial court will take away your title when the imperial army is fighting?"
Yin Ji sneered and said: "What kind of title can the court give to Yu? As long as the master recognizes it, the prince can expect it."
Fu Hongzhi said: "General Yin, I would like to be the vanguard in this battle."
Yin Ji smiled and said: "Don't worry Zhongdu, my lord is determined to conquer the world, and there are many opportunities for meritorious service and rewards."
Today, the soldiers under Yang Anxuan no longer hide their thoughts and reveal their desire to fight for the Lord.
