In February, an official letter from the Ministry of Personnel arrived, agreeing to Yonggong Yang Anxuan's petition, and appointed General Zhenwu Zhang Feng as the governor of the new capital, Deng Tai, the administrator of Shunyang, as the governor of Zitong, Yang Chuo as the governor of Guanghan, and Zhu Lingshi as the governor of Shangluo. Transferred to Yanzhou Biejia.
Yang Anxuan smiled slightly when he saw the appointment from the imperial court. It seemed that Lieutenant Liu was ready to give up on Liangzhou. It was a pity that Suo Miao, a fierce general, was hanging around in Nanzheng City, with no place for heroes.
Zhang Feng was appointed governor of Xindu because of the saltpeter mine in Mianzhu City, Xindu County. Yang Anxuan intended to move gunpowder production to Xindu County. Firstly, it is convenient to use local materials to increase production. Secondly, gunpowder is flammable and explosive after all. If something happens to the craftsmen of the Ordnance Department, there will definitely be casualties. Moreover, Yin Huizhen lives in the village with her two sons. In case of an accident, I regret being implicated.
Zhang Feng was a little reluctant to give up when he learned of the appointment. He had been with Yang Anxuan since he was ten years old, acting as a servant and a disciple. Without the care of his master, how could he, a refugee whose life was in danger, become the governor of a county.
Yang Anxuan smiled and scolded: "Okay, don't cry in despair, I will bring you back in two years, otherwise your father-in-law will come to your door every day."
Zhang Feng said: "I have discussed with Zhao Xuan. Zhi'er is still young, so I will not go with my servant."
Zhao Xuan has two sons for Zhang Feng. The eldest son Zhang Heng is five years old. The second son Zhao Zhi was born in June last year. He takes his mother's surname and is not yet one year old.
Zhao Tian cherished this grandson very much. Because he took his surname, he changed the foreign name and became his biological grandson. The child was too young, so Zhao Tian firmly disagreed with Zhao Zhi going to Xindu County. The child was not yet weaned, so Zhao Xuansi decided repeatedly not to go with him.
Yang Anxuan smiled half-smilingly and said, "Your father-in-law asked me to tell you that you are not allowed to mess around with women outside. You have to behave yourself."
Zhang Feng smiled bitterly and said: "My lord, I am so lucky to have you here today. How dare you ask for undue blessings? I will explain it to my father-in-law later so that he can rest assured."
Yang Anxuan didn't want to pay attention to Zhang Feng's family affairs, but Zhao Tianyang couldn't help but mention it, saying: "After you arrive in Xindu, gunpowder is your first priority. There must be no oversight in this matter, otherwise don't blame yourself for being stupid and unkind."
Zhang Feng said solemnly: "Please don't worry, my lord. If something goes wrong, I don't need to be punished by my lord. The servant will deal with it on his own."
After sending Zhang Feng away, Ding Quan came to report the results of the search for "Yuan Mu". According to what Yang Anxuan said, they searched in the Jiangnan area. The secret guards soon found the "Camellia oleifera seeds" that Yang Anxuan said in Jingzhou, Jiangzhou, Xiangzhou, Yangzhou, Guangzhou and other places. This round, diameter-shaped tea tree containing three to five black seeds grows everywhere in the wild, and is widely used as medicine by villagers.
Yang Anxuan was overjoyed to learn that the price of "camellia seeds" was only a hundred yuan per shi, and asked Ding Quan to organize traders to go to Jiangnan to buy it at the price of one shi of corn for one tea seed. It seemed that "camellia oil" would be available soon. .
Half a month later, Huang Fu sent people to bring cotton seeds from Xiliang, and he also brought more than a hundred cotton farmers with him. Cotton was planted in April. Yang Anxuan asked Huang Fu to place the cotton farmers in Runan County and let Yin Ji take charge of the cotton planting.
While Yang Anxuan was busy with farm work, Tuoba Si, the lord of Wei, began his tour again to the Jackal Mountain Palace.
Tuoba Qu, the governor of Wei Bing Prefecture, learned that the Xia State had lost troops and generals in Chang'an City. In order to avenge the Xia State's capture of Tujing, he led his army to attack Tujing, beheaded the Xia State Tujing guard general Shaqin, and recaptured the city of Tujing. .
Helian Bobo, who was inspecting Tongwan City, heard the news and led 20,000 light cavalry across the frozen Yellow River. He fought fiercely with Tuoba Qu in Taiyuan County, Bingzhou, Wei, and killed Tuoba Qu's generals Liu Jie, Yong'an Hou Wei Qin and others. Tuoba Qu retreated to Jinyang City.
When Tuoba Si heard that the Xia army had invaded the country, he ordered Sun Song, the commander-in-chief, to lead his army north to support him. The plan to attack Puban, Yishi and other cities was temporarily shelved. Helianbobo sent troops to plunder Pingtao, Zhongyang and other cities, and led tens of thousands of captured people to cross the Yellow River before it was unblocked.
When Chang Sun Song's army arrived, the Yellow River began to thaw. The Wei army could only stand on the east bank and look at the Xia army on the west bank, shouting.
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In March, the grass grows and orioles fly outside Jiankang City, and farmers are busy in the fields. However, it is a good time for princes and princes to take prostitutes on spring outings.
At Shenshi, pedestrians and vehicles were constantly coming and going on the Jiankang Zhuque Bridge. A dozen riders came from a distance, beating their horses and whips all the way without slowing down at all. The pedestrians and vehicles were frightened and they ducked to both sides.
The leading young man wears a three-liang Jinxian crown, a jade hairpin, a green brocade arrow suit, and a red cloak fluttering in the wind. The horse he rides is as tall as black charcoal, eight feet high, and looks very impressive.
The guards beside them wore short green cloth jackets, each carrying a bow and arrow. Hunted pheasants and rabbits were hung on the sides of the horses. There was also a two-foot-long wild boar lying across the horse, with blood dripping all the way.
An ox cart stopped at the bridge, and these knights passed by like a whirlwind, almost hitting the guards beside the cart. Sitting in the ox cart was Wang Gu, the great-grandson of Wang Dao. His father Wang Kun and Wang Xun were cousins. Wang Gu took the title of Duke of Shixing County, married Princess Poyang, and served as the leader of the army.
Hearing the sound of horse hooves, Wang Gu raised the curtain and took a look. He recognized the leader as King Qiao Sima Wensi. He couldn't help but shook his head, lowered the curtain, and the ox cart continued to drive slowly towards Wuyi Lane.
At present, the person in charge of the Wang family is Wang Hong, the eldest son of Wang Xun, who is appointed as the governor of Yuzhou. With Liu Yu in power, the power of the Wang and Xie families was much weaker than before. Even so, there were still dozens of Wang family officials serving in the court.
As the leader of the army and the husband-in-law of Princess Poyang, Wang Gu was naturally aware of the movements in the court. Liu Taiwei sent a petition to rectify the capital and clean up the rangers. His intention was for Prince Qiao, who was about to join the sword at the sight of him. Prince Qiao You are still so arrogant, aren't you giving Liu Taiwei a clue?
Wang Gu secretly discussed with his brothers and believed that Liu Taiwei's purpose in punishing the knights and swordsmen was to benefit Sima Xiuzhi of Jingzhou. In the end, it fell on the royal family. Now that the Sima family exists in name only, this country will not know when How should the Wang family deal with the change of ownership?
After crossing the Suzaku Bridge, there was a straight and spacious royal road. His horse galloped up it. Seeing the crowds of people fleeing for cover, Sima Wensi felt extremely happy and laughed loudly.
Before the laughter stopped, a group of soldiers blocked the way with guns and knives, shouting loudly: "You are not allowed to gallop on the royal road, and you do not dismount."
Sima Wensi reined in his horse and the horse stood up, almost knocking him off the horse. When the horse's hoof hit the ground, Sima Wensi became furious and without any explanation, he whipped his whip at the soldiers blocking the way.
"Pah, pah, pah", a sharp beating made the soldiers flee. Sima Wensi was still angry and shouted loudly to the guards and rangers beside him: "Are you all stupid? You don't vent your anger for me."
The guards were a little hesitant. There were many Bodhisattvas in the temple in the capital, so don't offend the wrong people. It would not end well. Someone next to me stepped forward and said softly: "Your Majesty, these soldiers are like the Sixth Army. Don't be reckless."
The captain leading the troops was also whipped by Sima Wensi. The purple-red whip marks on his face were particularly eye-catching. He reluctantly shouted: "We are soldiers of the Left Guard Army, patrolling the capital on the orders of Danyang Yin. When riding on the royal road and violating the law, if you don't get off the horse quickly, you will be punished by the court captain."
Sima Wensi smiled evilly and said: "This world belongs to the Sima family. Who dares to stop me? Let's go."
As soon as he picked up the reins and was about to ride away, the captain drew his sword and shouted: "The law is ruthless, get off the horse quickly. Sons, arrest these people."
Seeing the people watching the excitement gathered around him, Sima Wensi became angry and drew out his sword, then galloped towards the captain. He raised the sword and dropped his head, which fell to the ground. The war horses galloped towards Prince Qiao's Mansion without stopping, and the guards quickly followed behind.
"A murderer", "It's King Qiao", "King Qiao is so brave, he actually killed someone from the Zuo Wei Army. Aren't you afraid that the Taiwei will be punished?"...
Two-quarters of an hour later, at the Song Palace in Xizhou City, Liu Yu learned that Sima Wensi killed the Zuowei Army Colonel in the street. This time, he didn't even need to make excuses.
"Xu Kuizhi, take five hundred soldiers to Prince Qiao's Mansion to capture Sima Wensi and take him to Tingwei Prison. If any of his subordinates dare to resist, they will be killed without mercy."
In Prince Qiao's Mansion, Sima Wensi asked the cook to prepare the hunted wild animals, put on a banquet and was having a feast with the heroes he had made friends with. As for killing the captain, he didn't care at all. At most, he would pay some money.
As the wine glass was raised, there was a commotion outside the house, and an attendant rushed in to report, "Your Majesty, the Taiwei sent someone to fetch you."
Sima Wensi threw the wine glass and shouted angrily: "I am a dignified prince and a member of the royal family. No one dares to take me without my will. Sons and sons, follow me to see who is so bold and dare to do this."
Standing up with his sword, Sima Wensi led more than 20 knights in the hall and rushed out of the hall, meeting General Zhenwu Xu Kuizhi who was leading his army. Sima Wensi knew that Xu Kuizhi was Liu Yu's son-in-law. Liu Yu's disciples were still young and had high hopes for this son-in-law.
"Xu Kuizhi, you broke into the palace without permission and are trying to rebel. I want to sue you before the emperor." Sima Wensi said with a fierce look on his face when he saw the brightly armored soldiers beside Xu Kuizhi.
Xu Kuizhi glanced at Sima Wensi with disdain and said: "King Qiao Sima Wensi killed Hu Ge, the patrolling left guard army captain, on the royal road. On the order of Song Gong, Sima Wensi Tingwei was detained and punished."
"Who dares?" Sima Wensi pulled away and walked back, trying to escape through the back door and go to the palace to ask for help.
Those knights were stunned. They followed King Qiao just to eat and drink and gain fame, but they never thought about going against Liu Taiwei. Wouldn't it mean that the longevity star hanged himself because he thought his life was too long?
Xu Kuizhi didn't give these rangers a chance. He pointed his sword and said, "Except King Qiao, kill them all."
The soldiers didn't care about the knights shouting "willing to surrender". They chopped with swords and spears. In a moment, the front of the palace was stained with blood. Sima Wensi was left standing in a pool of blood and shivering. He was very arrogant when he killed others. When it was his turn, he even I can't even stand still.
March 18th, East Hall.
According to the memorial written by Liu Muzhi of Danyang Yin, King Qiao Sima Wensi "riding his horse on the imperial road and killed the patrolling captain of the left guard army", and asked the emperor to issue an order to investigate the crime.
Sima Dewen already knew about Sima Wensi being imprisoned as a Tingwei, and sighed: "Sima Wensi is young and frivolous. He wants to be loyal to King Qiao Zhong for the country. His biological father guards Jingzhou, so he should be given a lighter sentence."
Liu Yu came out and said: "I heard that Sima Wensi has a violent temper and is fond of frivolous knights. If he is not controlled, he may become a disaster and even Long Live will be humiliated. Please order Sima Wensi to be dealt with severely."
Sima Dewen looked at the ministers on the left and right, but no one came forward to intercede for Sima Wensi, so he could only sigh: "Let Sima Wensi be imprisoned first, and I will issue an order to reprimand Sima Xiu for his lax discipline, and then punish him."
After that, Sima Dewen flicked his sleeves, turned around and left the east hall from behind.
On April 2, Sima Xiu apologized and asked to be dismissed, but King Langya refused. Liu Yu ordered the Tingwei to escort Sima Wensi to Jiangling, Jingzhou, and ordered Sima Xiuzhi to "train himself to discipline himself", implying that Sima Xiu would kill Sima Wensi.
On April 18, Sima Xiu deposed Sima Wensi as a commoner. Liu Yu was very unhappy and ordered Zhang Shao, the governor of Xiangzhou, and Wang Zhongde, the governor of Jiangzhou, to prepare food, grass and baggage, planning to attack Jingzhou after the summer harvest.
In Jiangling, Jingzhou, Sima Xiuzhi knew that Liu Yu would not let him go, so he sent an envoy to Xiangyang to ask Yang Anxuan to send Yong troops to enter and garrison Jingling City to prevent the imperial troops from attacking.
Some people died, but not completely...
