On the sixth day of the first lunar month, Jiankang, Xizhou City. The food and wine were fragrant in the lobby of Song Gong's Mansion, which was transformed into the governor of Yangzhou. Song Gong Liu Yu and his subordinates were having a banquet.
Liu Yu was frugal by nature, and it was rare for him to have such a big banquet. The ministers who were able to join the party were all flushed, and they felt like they were drunk before they drank.
The singer sang happily, "The world is peaceful, the Tao is harmonious, and the customs are clear... The head of state is smart, loyal, buoyant, and refreshing." Everyone toasted to Liu Yu, and Liu Yu responded with a smile.
On the surface, he was joking with everyone, but in his mind, Liu Yu was thinking about the secret discussion he had with Liu Muzhi before the banquet. Liu Muzhi believed that Yang Anxuan's power was no less than his own, and he showed great stamina. If he failed to deal with it properly, he would most likely be overpowered by him in the future, and his position would be reversed.
The two stood in front of the map. Liu Muzhi pointed to Jingzhou and said: "Jingzhou is a key point. The imperial court appointed Sima Xiuzhi as the governor and general of Pingxi to contain the lord. After Sima Xiuzhi took office, he implemented benevolent policies in Jingzhou, and the local gentry He and the common people greatly supported him and called him 'Sima Pingxi', which won the hearts of the people."
Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "This time Tan Daoji attacked Yizhou, Sima Xiuzhi deliberately delayed the transportation of baggage, so that Yang Anxuan took most of Yizhou. Once Jingzhou and Yongzhou join forces, Ningyi will not be able to defend it. At that time, Huanxuan contacted Yin Zhongkan , Yang Quanqi's invasion of Jiankang should happen again. You can't just sit back and watch Sima Xiu conquer the hearts of the people of Jingzhou."
"The top priority is to hold Jingzhou in our hands, so that Ningyi, Jingxiang, Xiangjiang, Yuyang and other states south of the Yangtze River can be united into one, and they can work together to compete with Yang Anxuan in the north." Liu Muzhi said.
Liu Yu nodded and said: "Yang Anxuan occupies the land north of the Yangtze River. The status of Northern Jizhou is like Jingzhou, which separates Beiqingzhou from the land of Yongyan. If Yang Anxuan intends to send troops southward, he must first take Northern Jizhou to secure the rear. I am stupid. Write a letter to Wanshou, asking him to recruit soldiers and horses in northern Jizhou; ask Huaisu to farm in the Shaopi area and train his troops with Tan Shao, the governor of Xiapi; and order Liu Qianzhi, the governor of Jiangxia, to prepare for war and attack Yongzhou or Jingzhou at any time."
Liu Huaishen, the son of Liu Yu's aunt, ranked third and younger than Liu Yunian. He followed Liu Yu in raising troops to attack Huan Xuan at Jingkou, and later followed Liu Yuping in Nanyan to destroy Lu Xun. He made great military achievements and was given the title of Male of Nancheng County. He was appointed as the leader of the army and the conquest of prisoners. General, guarding Jiankang, and later transferred to Pengcheng internal history.
His eldest brother Liu Huaisu followed Liu Yu in launching an army to attack Huan Xuan at Jingkou. Later, Liu Yi recovered Jiangling, killed Feng Gai and Huan Zhen, and was awarded the title of Marquis of Dongxing County for his meritorious service. Afraid of impeachment, he died in depression in the third year of Yixi after being dismissed from office.
The second brother, Liu Huaijing, was dull and untalented. When Liu Yu was born, his mother died, and his father intended to give Liu Yu to someone else. It happened that his aunt gave birth to Liu Huaijing not long after Liu Huaijing was born. After hearing about this, she cut off Liu Huaijing's breasts and raised Liu Yu.
After Liu Yu came to power, he was grateful for his kindness. Although Liu Huaijing was not talented, he was awarded the title of Grand Administrator of Kuaiji, Jin Ziguanglu. The younger brother Liu Huaimo was just an ordinary person, and Liu Yu appointed him as the internal history of Jiangxia and Taizhong doctor.
Liu Muzhi asked: "King Langya regards Sima Xiuzhi as the life-saving straw of the royal family, and sends the clan members to serve in Jingzhou one after another. He will not let the lord touch him easily."
Liu Yu laughed and said: "If you want to add guilt, there is no need to hesitate. Sima Xiu is far away in Jingzhou, but his family is in the capital. You can just find any fault."
On February 1, Taiwei Liu Yu wrote a memorial, saying that the knights in the capital were willful, unafraid of the law, corrected people to do evil, oppressed good people, and frequently drew swords to hurt people, so they needed to be punished. King Langya ordered Danyang Yin Liu Muzhi to join forces with Tingwei Guo Ding to detain the criminals and restore order in the capital.
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Since the first month of the first lunar month, tribes have continued to gather at the royal tent by the Wuding River. The warriors galloped on horseback and competed in archery every day, making a lot of noise.
Helianbo's royal tent was ten feet wide, with leaders of various tribes sitting on both sides. Steaming mutton was served on a large copper plate, and the rich aroma of kumiss was exuding.
Helian Bobo sat in the middle, grabbing the leg of lamb with his hands and tearing it apart. Everyone in the tent was drinking and eating meat, and they were so happy.
After biting off a leg of lamb, Helian Bobo lost the bones, took a sip of milk tea, and asked Ali, the reprimand on the side: "Ali, when will the unification of Wancheng be completed?"
The reprimand Ali wiped his mouth with his sleeve and stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I am urging the servants to step up the construction. However, in order for this city to show the majesty of your Majesty and be passed down to generations, we cannot be careless. I think it will take at least three to five years." .”
Helian Bobo smiled and said: "It takes time to build a strong city. I heard you brag that this city is impenetrable. I will go there to check it out in person in a while. If you can't achieve what you said, don't blame me for punishing you." "
Chigan Ali said confidently: "Your Majesty can go there at any time. If the cone penetrates even an inch, Your Majesty might as well take the minister's head."
Helian Bobo laughed loudly, ordered his attendants to give him wine, scolded Ali to thank him, and drank the gold cup in one gulp.
Putting the gold cup back on the plate, he scolded Ali and said, "The king ordered me to make five soldiers. I carefully forged a sword and presented it to the king."
Helian Bobo said happily: "Send it over quickly."
He scolded Ali to leave the tent, and in a moment he entered the tent holding a copper plate and a knife. The knife was not sheathed, but the blade was like a clear spring in the light of the fire. Everyone in the tent exclaimed, "What a knife." Some people stood up and wanted to take a closer look.
Chigan Ali scolded: "This is a precious sword dedicated to the king. Don't get contaminated by your vulgar ways and retreat."
Everyone looked at Chigan Ali angrily, and Helian Bobo stood up and stared at the sword with bright eyes. The back of the knife is thick and sharp, the blade is sharp and sharp, and the lower part is a large ring, shaped like a wrapped dragon. The back of the sword is decorated with a dragon bird ring. The blade is more than three feet long and has a bird-shaped head.
Chigan Ali came to Helian Bobo and knelt down on one knee. He raised his hands in front of Helian Bobo and said loudly: "This sword is called Daxia Longque. Please appreciate it."
Helian Bobo grabbed the knife and waved it in his hand. He saw a seal inscription on the back of the knife, "An ancient sharp weapon, Wu Chu Zhan Lu, Da Xia Long Que, famous in the capital of the gods."
He swung his knife and slashed at the table in front of him. The copper plate was split in half by the knife, and the table was split open by the blade. The cups and plates of meat on the table rolled to the ground. Helianbobo laughed loudly and said: "Good knife."
Everyone in the tent knelt down one after another and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, for using this sharp blade to bring peace to the world and unify the mountains and rivers."
Helian Bobo lovingly wiped the blade of the blade with his fur coat and said loudly: "The Great Xia Dragon Bird is famous in the capital of the gods. It can embrace the distance and be soft and close. It is like a wind-swept grass, commanding the nine districts."
Everyone shouted in unison: "The king is mighty, long live the king."
Shangshu Ling Ruomen asked: "Is your Majesty summoning all the tribes to attack Jin this time?"
General Zhengbei and Shangshu Youpushe went to Chang'an with Helian Bobo last year. As a result, he was burned in Yiyang Township and almost his entire army was wiped out. He was deeply ashamed and thought about revenge. When Ruomen mentioned that he was attacking Jin, he immediately He said loudly: "I am willing to lead the army as a vanguard to capture the city of Chang'an for my lord."
The weather is cold and the grass on the grasslands has not yet sprouted. The tribes can only survive the winter by slaughtering cattle and sheep. The caravans from the south bring silk, porcelain, tea and other good things, which makes the warriors of these tribes want to go to the south. Loot.
Helian Bobo sheathed the Dragon Bird Sword and placed it next to his seat. He glanced at the wolf-like tribesmen in the tent and said with a noncommittal smile: "Don't be anxious, gentlemen, come with me to see Tongwan City first. Then I will take you to get wealth."
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Western Qin, Huanhan City.
Qifu Chipan proclaimed himself a minister to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and the Jin court awarded him the title of General of Fujun, King of Henan, and the opening of his mansion. Qifu Chipan canceled the official positions of Shangshu Ling, Pushe, Shangshu, Liuqing, Shizhong, Sanqi Changshi, Huangmenlangguan, etc., and appointed Zhai Qing as the prime minister, Qifu Tanda as the left prime minister, and Qu Jing as the censor. As a doctor, Duan Hui is the lieutenant, Qifu Yanzuo is the official recorder, and Fan Qian is the director.
Henan Prince's Mansion, Assembly Hall. The Marquis of Xiangwu County and Prime Minister Zuo Qifu Tanda said: "To attack Anding County will inevitably break with the Daxia Kingdom. The Jin people have ulterior motives. Please think again."
Qifu Chipan smiled bitterly and said: "How come I don't know that Yang Anxuan used our Qin soldiers and horses to make swords for him, but Yao Qin died in the hands of the Jin people. Our country borders Beiyongzhou, and Yang Anxuan has strong soldiers and horses. If he doesn't agree, he may come back to attack our country. It's hard to do that." withstand."
"It's better to take advantage of the good times to send troops to help, get more strong soldiers and sharp weapons from their hands, and accumulate strength to attack Tuyuhun and Liang Kingdom. Only when we have a turning point can we compete with the Jin people for supremacy."
Zhai Qing asked: "How many troops are you planning to send out, and how many people are you going to send to lead the army to fight?"
Qifu Chipan glanced at his sixth brother Qifu Tanda and said, "You don't need too many soldiers and horses. Tanda has dealt with the Jin people. In this expedition, you will lead an army of six thousand to help the Jin army. There will be no need on the battlefield." Fight head-on with the Xia army, and the most important thing is to save the lives of the men. You might as well watch and listen more, learn the tactics and equipment manufacturing of the Jin people, and see if there is any way to steal some sky fire."
Qifu Chipan said again: "The Jin people want to fight for the land. We don't have to fight. After breaking the city, we can get more food, grass and luggage. If there are tribes willing to come to Qin with you, you might as well gather more."
Qifutanda shouted loudly.
Qifu Chipan stood up, looked down at the ministers, and said: "The top priority of our Qin Dynasty is to send troops to the west to attack Tuyuhun and Liang Kingdom. Only after occupying Tuyuhun and Liang Kingdom can we have the capital to compete with the Jin army. , I encourage you all."
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In the Northern Wei Dynasty, due to the frequent gatherings of Zhen Rui, they were pardoned on the first day of the first lunar month and changed to Shen Rui.
In the Taiji Hall, Wei Lord Tuoba Si summoned the Eight Dukes to discuss matters. Tuoba Si said: "After the fall of Qin, Jin's power became stronger and stronger. I intend to capture Puban and attack Chang'an while the Jin army is not yet stable. Duke Nanping, can you tell me how you are preparing?"
Sun Song, the eldest son, bowed his head and said calmly: "Last year, the Jin army attacked Qin. I followed your Majesty's order to go south to attack Yanzhou. The army was defeated at Dasuo City. I have apologized to your Majesty."
Tuoba Si waved his hand and said: "Victory or defeat is a common matter for military officers. Don't worry about it, Duke Nanping. I have already punished Wang Luosheng. Duke Nanping immediately moved to fight in Hedong County and took over the land of Bingzhou. His merits outweigh his faults."
Changsun Song smiled and said: "Thank you for your majesty's generosity. After I took the city of Anyi, Yang Anxuan first destroyed Yao Yi and took Puban, and used Qin's generals to guard Yi's city. I then ordered Duke Anping to raid the north. Fortunately, I did not disgrace my order and captured several pieces for your majesty. County land.”
After expressing his merits, Changsun Song continued: "After Yang Anxuan led his army back south, His Majesty ordered the old minister to act accordingly. The old minister gathered 40,000 troops in Anding County, preparing to capture Puban City and incorporate Hedong County into the territory."
Shanyang Hou Xijin said: "I heard that the Jin army has a weapon for arson. I wonder how Duke Nanping can resist it?"
Tuoba Si said: "This thing was discovered by a Taoist in alchemy. I ordered Immortal Master Kou to develop it, and it has achieved initial results. After careful inspection, I found that Liu Yu, the ruler of the Jin Dynasty, also developed the 'Alchemy Fire' through alchemy. It seems to be the same thing."
Beixin Hou Antong laughed and said: "The imperial power of the Jin Dynasty has fallen by the wayside, the Sima family has become a puppet, and the state affairs are controlled by Taiwei Liu Yu. Yongyan's governor Yang Anxuanping destroyed the Qin Dynasty, and he was granted the title of Yonggong, and he confronted Liu Yu who was named Songgong. , a fight is inevitable."
Wu Yuanhou Wang Jian stroked his beard and said: "In that case, why not just sit back and watch the fight? Your Majesty will focus on the remnants of the Yan Kingdom and the Rouran traitors first. After the northern troubles are calmed down, he will then take advantage of the situation when Song and Yong are both hurt. You can get twice the result with half the effort.”
Cui Hong, Tuoba Qu and others nodded in agreement, believing that sending troops to Jin should be postponed and the conflict between Liu Yu and Yang Anxuan should be taken advantage of.
Tuoba Si said: "Wei State has fought several times with Yang Anxuan, but no benefits have been obtained. The grudge is finally settled. The Han people's military books call it 'diplomacy at a distance and attack at a close distance'. Jiankang is far away from us. We might as well send envoys to Jiankang for peace talks and secretly negotiate with him." Discuss with Liu Yu about exchanging horses for weapons and jointly deal with Yang Anxuan. If they can agree on the deal, they might as well share the secret of Danhuo. The 'Sky Fire' in Yang Anxuan's hands is too powerful. Compared with Yan Guo and Rouran, Yang Anxuan He is Wei’s number one enemy.”
The eight princes raised their hands together and said, "I sincerely obey the wishes of Long Live."
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