The thirty-eighth chapter, the Lord of Yan has collected all the land in Liaodong
"Uncle, uncle." Cui Tao stepped forward and took Cui Ao into his arms.
"My nephew." Cui Aoqiang braced himself and looked at him. He glanced at Gao Zhan from the corner of his eyes, and finally exhaled and said, "Brother Ziqian, you were right after all. The Murong family has crossed the river." After that,
He tilted his head and fell to the side.
Cui Tao quickly carried his uncle into the inner room of the mansion and ordered people to quickly find a doctor for treatment.
After this situation, the singing and dancing also dispersed, and everyone was panic-stricken. While Cui Ao was undergoing diagnosis and treatment, all the officials in the mansion circulated military reports, to the effect that the Murong family defeated the joint attack of the three families, and is now intensifying its troops, and will attack soon.
Xiangping is coming to kill them. With the current situation, Xiangping City will not be saved.
"Mr. Gao, the Murong family has grown up after all. None of these three families have conquered Jicheng. The land of Liaodong has finally fallen into the hands of his family." Han Huan said worriedly.
"Strong and weak, Hua and Yi have different laws. The Murong family has been admiring Hua for decades, attracting people from all walks of life in the Central Plains to join them one after another, and its power is growing day by day. Although my lord Cui, the governor, is a descendant of the Cui family of Qinghe, he has always been popular. The original intention is not
Those who worry about surrendering are ignorant and incompetent, unclear about political affairs, and unsympathetic to the people, which is why we are in today's critical situation." Gao Zhan sighed and said, "The ancients said: It is better for Yi and Di to have kings than for China to perish. People who are not from Zhongzhou cannot understand the rituals and music.
Culture and education, but the Murong family has followed King Sima Xuan to challenge Gongsun Yuan since their ancestors, and now respecting King Qin of the Jin Dynasty can be said to occupy an important position of morality. I once urged my lord not to raise troops to provoke, but now the big mistake has been made, and it is true.
It’s too late to regret.”
"Sir, what you said is wrong." I saw Cui Tao coming out of the inner room and saw everyone talking about it. Hearing such a discussion in front of Gao Zi, he was very dissatisfied and said, "These three families attacking Jicheng have nothing to do with me. They have nothing to do with me."
The letter does not reflect the truth. We just want to celebrate. As for the previous conspiracy, Quan should not know about it."
"You are so ignorant that you should treat others as three-year-olds." Gao Zhan said worriedly, "The auspicious light is just a feather, and the swallow has left a sound. I, Xiangping, are in danger."
"All the adults are young, what do you need to cover up if you just do it?" Everyone followed the sound and saw that it was a young woman here. Someone who knows her, this woman is from the Gongsun clan, and she is called Gongsun.
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Since the separatist rule of Gongsun Yuan, this land in Liaodong has been conquered and destroyed by King Sima Xuan, but the centipede insect has not died. The clan is so powerful that there are always fish that slip through the net. Now the Gongsun family has gradually become the wealthy family in Liaodong.
Gongsun Wan's sister was married to Cui Ao, and Miss Gongsun didn't often come to Xiangping to play in the mansion. Unexpectedly, she encountered something like this.
Cui Tao said angrily: "Little girls must talk more about military and national affairs." After saying this, he ordered someone to take her out.
Cui Tao had made up his mind. In the name of congratulating the Murong family for defeating the three families' joint attack, he selected beautiful jade, treasures, property documents, and went to Jicheng City to explore the truth.
Murong Palace in Thorn City
"I would like to form an alliance with Murong Chan Yuyong." Envoys from Goguryeo, Yuwen, and Duan gathered in Jicheng. At this moment, the four families were about to conclude an alliance, thinking that it would be a good thing for Qin and Jin.
This time, the three families besieged Jicheng. Although Murong's tribe was able to save Jicheng due to the vigorous fighting of his soldiers, the troops continued to cause disasters and the losses were huge. The other three families also suffered huge losses.
After the war, during the imperial court in Murong's royal city, the army consulted and offered wine, Feng Yi came forward and said: "Chanyu, the world is in chaos now, and all the heroes want to connect with the princes externally, legislate laws internally, and do farming and weaving. Now I, the Murong clan, are victorious, so we can take advantage of the situation."
Make peace with other families and accumulate strength for future effects."
"What Feng Jijiu said is wrong. Murong Ping's army is invincible and has a new victory. We should annex Duan's tribe and Yuwen's tribe." Murong Ping said angrily.
"What Feng Jijiu said is true. My dear brother, my soldiers are all tired now. Murong's troops have missed the farm work. This year and next year, the military supplies and property are already in trouble. There is no way to raise troops to attack. The only way is to stop the troops and support the people."
It's a plan." But seeing the rare calmness of his legitimate son Murong Huang, he really had far-reaching concerns.
Chan Yu Murong Xie heard this and thought about it for a while. It was indeed true. Although Murong's army had the power of a new victory, he originally wanted to take advantage of the victory to pursue him. However, the country was poor and the people were unable to support him. So he took advantage of the victory to make peace and profit.
Ye Fei then ordered Feng Yu to draft a document and invite envoys from three departments to Jicheng for discussion.
The combined efforts of these three tribes were repulsed by Murong's army, and the hearts of the people in the country were already unstable. The leaders of each tribe wanted to conquer their people in preparation for another war. Suddenly they heard that Murong's tribe had invited them to make a treaty, and they all rejected it. So they all sent out
The able ministers, princes and others were sent as envoys to Murong's tribe.
However, I heard that Murong Shanyu and Murong Xuan were honest and honest with each other, and experienced with the envoys the sufferings of the war and the burden of the Li people's conquests. The other three families felt the same. The three families felt sorry for themselves and regretted being instigated by Cui Ao, the governor of Pingzhou. This was the case among the northern tribes.
Unfortunately, it benefited Cui Ao's family. Due to his anger, and the fact that Shi Zhao in the Central Plains was becoming increasingly powerful, all the tribes in the north wanted to protect themselves. They all agreed to call off their troops and make a truce to support the people of Li.
On this day, all the envoys from the three families came to Jicheng, but after hearing the report from the chamberlain, Cui Ao sent his brother Cui Tao to bring gifts to congratulate Murong's troops for repelling the siege of the three families. They came here to celebrate.
Murong Xuan then thought about it and wanted to see what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd, and said to the envoys: "Gentlemen, let's hear what Governor Cui has to say."
Murong Xuan ordered the three envoys to go to the side hall to rest, but the words in the main hall could be heard.
"Send the message to the governor of Pingzhou." The waiter sent the order, and Cui Tao walked towards the hall. He then bowed and bowed his hands and said in salute: "I came here to congratulate Shanyu on my uncle's order. Shanyu has now destroyed three families.
Together they attack, and the military power is as strong as ever. Now our northern territory has been lost, and the four seas are not unified. Now the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty takes over the control, pays homage to Murong Chanyu on holiday, and has casual cavalry as regular attendants. He is the commander-in-chief of the military affairs of the mixed Yili people in the left part of Liao Dynasty.
I have the ambition to clear out the four barbarians." Cui Tao stood up again and said, "Chanyu, now the three families are no match for you, why not take advantage of the situation to attack to defend the northern border of Jin, and in the future, I will be granted the title of marquis and king.
It’s not a matter of time”
Then he turned around and ordered people to bring up all the treasures and beautiful utensils offered, and ordered his followers to give Murong Xin a list first.
Murong Xuan was seen waving his hands to reject the list offered by him, with no joy on his face.
But Cui Tao was very suspicious, "Chanyu, do you think the gift is not generous enough? If there is any shortcoming, we can make up for it someday. I hope Shanyu will accept it first."
Then he saw Murong Ping stand up and said, "I, Murong tribe, have been living in Jicheng for several years, and have suffered many disasters. I think that my Murong tribe is a diligent king and a righteous man. I have issued edicts from the Jin Dynasty to relieve the people from hanging upside down. How can I attract people's jealousy and desire?
Destroy it and then quickly."
When Cui Tao heard this, he quickly defended himself and said, "Whoever spreads such lies will have his tongue cut out."
I saw Chanyu Murongxuan slowly stand up and high-five, and the envoys from the three families slowly walked out from the side hall.
Cui Tao couldn't help but feel embarrassed when he saw this. He was stunned for a moment, and gradually his body started to tremble and he couldn't speak.
I saw one envoy saying: "It is not my intention to attack Murong. Cui Pingzhou taught me." Another envoy said: "Cui Pingzhou promised to divide Murong's territory equally if he destroyed Murong." Another envoy agreed: "Cui Ao said, Murong
I want to annex you in the name of the Jin Dynasty. After you accomplish this, I will report to the Jin Dynasty to ensure that there will be no hindrance."
Chanyu threw the list of gifts down the hall and said angrily: "Your uncle taught three families to destroy me, why did you congratulate me with deception?" After that, he slowly got up and walked down the hall, and then said:
"Now that Zhongzhou is in ruins and scattered all over the world, it is the time when you, the ministers of the Jin Dynasty, want to do great justice. What I see are all the actions of villains who use treachery and deceit. The Master said: 'The way is governed by government, the order is punished, and the people are
To avoid it is to be shameless; the way is based on virtue, the way is based on etiquette, and there is shame and integrity. Your Cui Ao's body is not upright, his behavior is improper, and his trust is not established. Although I want to protect him, his viciousness is obvious.
What can be tolerated is unbearable."
Cui Tao sat paralyzed in the hall, unable to support himself, and sat paralyzed in the hall.
When Murong Xin saw this, he threw up his sleeves and walked away. Everyone left, except for his legitimate son in the hall.
Then his legitimate son Murong Huang stepped forward, leaned forward with his hands behind his back, and said: "Go back and tell your uncle that it is better to surrender and worse to leave. I, Murong's army, have been sharpening their swords. If you, Cui Ao, want to protect the people of Liaodong, you should surrender as soon as possible."
"You, you." Cui Tao pointed at his nose and said, "You said that we are cheating. I think your Murong family has been coveting my Xiang Ping for a long time."
Murong Huang's face was gloomy and he didn't say a word. "Okay, okay, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. I should advise my uncle that you, the Murong tribe, will eventually be able to stand on their own feet." Cui Tao said weakly.
"Master Cui, there is no need to worry. This Jin Dynasty will be useful for a day. You can protect yourself by dedicating yourself to the city." Murong Huang still said slowly word by word.
The procession on the official road to Liaodong stretched for several miles. Cui Tao's return team was at the forefront. Murong's army led the advance with Murong Han as the forward general, and Murong Xin and his legitimate son Murong Huang led the army, following closely behind and slowly advancing ten miles.
Another partial force, Murong Ren, was sent to attack Pingguo.
Cui Ao had already received his reward, and knew that Cui Tao had been threatened by the Murong family and surrendered to the city. However, Cui Ao was appointed as the governor of Pingzhou by the Jin Dynasty and had the responsibility of guarding the city. In addition, he had good relations with various tribes in Liaodong, so he was lucky enough to send him.
The envoys to Yuwen, Duanbu, and Goguryeo all wanted to send reinforcements.
Cui Ao sat in the government office and had trouble sleeping and eating, anxiously waiting for news from various envoys.
"Sir, this is a letter from Cui Tao." A person in the hall stepped forward to take the letter and read it.
"Throw it out," Cui Ao said, slapping the case and getting angry. "Since ancient times, ministers have observed their integrity and will not lose their land. Although I cannot defeat the Rong and Di, how can I offer the city of Xiangping in vain?
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Cui Yu was still angry. When he saw that the counselors in the hall, Han Huan, Gao Zhan, Shi Cong, etc. were all silent and did not say a word, he couldn't help but say with a corrupt expression: "I treat everyone well, but at this moment, none of you treat me well."
Isn’t it just mediocre to say something?”
"Sir," Gao Zhan couldn't help but say, "Zhongni once said: If etiquette is lost, seek help from others. Now in the land of Liaodong, only ministers' integrity must be observed, open-minded and open-minded, and the government must be pure and clear. No one from the Murong tribe can be found. Cui
The governor, Mencius, said: Anyone who fails in his actions will seek others from himself. If his body is upright, the world will return to him. How can he blame Murong for not seeking for himself?"
"Someone drag me out." Cui Ao was very angry and said, "Give me the owl's head to show to the public."
"No sir, brother Ziqian is a member of the Gao family, a prominent family in Liaodong. He beheaded the leader of the family before fighting, and the morale of the army was weakened." Shi Cong hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him.
"Sir, Gao Zhan is the literary and courageous scholar of Liaodong. If you kill them all, you will lose the moral integrity of scholars." Han Huan also advised.
"Forget it, pull it down for me, the stick is forty, and I will take care of the rest after I defeat Murong Jun." Cui Ao waved his hand and ordered someone to pull down the stick and beat him.
"Brother-in-law, no, this is a slap in the scholar's face." Gongsun Wan suddenly ran out and said bluntly.
"What do you know, little girl? This is called Mingzhengdian punishment." After saying this, he motioned to his subordinates to carry out the execution.
Everyone in the hall sighed with high expectations, insulted the gentlemen, and felt worried in their hearts.
Murong's army has gradually surrounded Xiangping. Standing on a high place, Murong Xin overlooks Xiangping City on the banks of the Daliao River. This important town in eastern Liaoning is now in the hands of the Murong family.
"Inform the Chanyu that the envoys to Xiangping City have been intercepted. From the intercepted documents, it can be seen that Yuwen, Duanbu, and Goguryeo are unwilling to send troops to rescue." A sergeant in the tent reported to Murong Xian.
"It seems that your uncle is in doom this time." Murong Xi turned to Cui Tao and said, "Go back and tell your uncle that if he is willing to open the city and surrender, I will protect the people of Xiangping. Otherwise, I will be the prime minister of the army.
See, life is in ruins."
"The Chanyu is going to let me go back." Cui Tao seemed not to believe it.
"Nephew Cui Xian, you and I have no grudges. The culprit is Cui Ao. I have to take Xiangping. If he doesn't give it, I will attack by force. The rest can do what they want."
"I appreciate Shan Yu's broad-mindedness." Cui Tao was deeply impressed, got up on his horse and headed for Xiangping.
The attendant at the mansion announced, "Master Cui, Cui Tao wants to see you."
"He, how could he come back? No, he should be dead." Cui Ao was doubtful.
"It's absolutely true." The attendant said without hesitation.
If he died, everything would be fine, but he was able to return with his whole body. Cui Ao felt mixed emotions in his heart.
"Order him to come to the inner room to talk."
Under the guidance of his attendants, Cui Tao went to a remote room in the mansion. Cui Ao was already sitting there with a stern face. When Cui Tao just sat down, he said: "If you are here as Murong Xin's lobbyist, you
Go on your own."
Cui Tao didn't say anything. During the stalemate, he saw a waiter rushing over to hand over the military report. Cui Ao read it in a hurry, slapped it heavily on the table, and said: "Murong bullied me too much, and Ping Guo was also taken away by him.
, now I only have a small corner of Xiangping left in Jin Dynasty."
Seeing this, Cui Tao hurriedly said: "Uncle, the matter has come to this, the big thing has collapsed. I came from Murong's army. My uncle ran out to Yuwen, Duanbu and Goguryeo's envoys but all returned without success. Now Xiangping is under heavy siege.
It will be a matter of time, and we can still escape before entering the siege."
Cui Ao shook his head and sighed: "I have been in Xiangping for nine years, but I have no kindness to the people. Years of attacks and lack of political repair are all my fault." Cui Ao looked at Cui Tao deeply and said, "I am
Ministers of the Jin Dynasty, you will never rest on Murong's salary. You are still young. You, the scribes in the palace, and all the advisers should find your own way out."
"Uncle, take care." Cui Tao now knew that the important matter was over and nothing could be violated. However, the last Jin land in Liaodong finally fell into the hands of the Murong family, and he still couldn't help but feel sad in his heart.
That night, Cui Ao hung up his crown and seal, and went to Goguryeo with only a small number of his followers.
On the second day, the sun rose as usual, and the crowds rushing to the morning market only saw the city gates of Xiangping wide open. Under the rising sun, Murong's army entered Xiangping in large numbers. The government offices, markets, and private houses in the city were all the same as in the past.
There is no difference, except that the white flag at the top of the city that symbolizes Jin De of the Jin Dynasty has been replaced by the black flag of the Murong family.
Cui Tao and others such as Han Huan, Shi Cong, Gao Zhan, etc. were waiting at the gate of Dongyi Xiaowei's Mansion. Xiangping had changed its owner.
