The forty-fourth chapter: Duan Xian was ordered to enter the Tu River
General Tuhe Pingdi's Residence
Since Murong Ba was ordered to guard Tuhe, soldiers were trained and farmers and weavers were rewarded. Although it was a border town, commerce was prosperous and the people lived in peace, making it almost a peaceful land and a paradise.
Since last year, there have been many wars in Shizhao. They are at war with the Liang Kingdom in the west, Tuoba in the north, and Jin Dynasty in the south. They are all attacking each other. There are many soldiers in Shizhao, but they cannot defeat them.
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In recent years, there has been a large-scale construction project in the country. At the beginning of the founding of Zhao State, there were two capitals: Xiangguo and Yecheng. Shihu still felt that it was not enough, so he sent more than 400,000 civilians to build palaces in Luoyang and Chang'an. Zhu Gui, the minister of ministers, tried hard to persuade him.
, wanted to cherish the people's strength, but was killed by them.
Nowadays, Shihu occupies the land of ten states, and his wealth and population are the richest in the world. Although his people worship Buddhism, their tyranny is unprecedented in ancient times. Treasures from China and foreign countries cannot satisfy their desires, and the people's wealth cannot satisfy their greed.
They excavated the tombs of emperors and ministers of past dynasties, such as the tomb of Zhao Jianzi in Handan, and found the treasures listed in the chamber. They also excavated the tomb of the First Emperor of Qin, and took copper pillars and cast them into vessels. The remains scattered in the cave were exposed to the wild, and no one collected them. This was an unethical act.
, it was so outrageous that all the Han ministers cried blood and could not restrain themselves from crying.
Nowadays, he favors the evil monk Wu Jin. He pretends to have a prophecy and says: Hu's luck will decline and Jin will be revived. He further said: It is better to work hard for Jin people to get tired of their spirit. Shi Hu ordered people to recruit 160,000 men and women and ten cars near Yecheng.
Ten thousand people were transported to build the Hualin Garden and the long wall in the north of Ye. It was five miles long and had three temples and four gates. Three gates led to the Zhang River. Unfortunately, there was a heavy rain and tens of thousands of people died, but Shihu did not provide any compensation.
.The most attractive women among the common people were all plundered into the palace. Within the city walls, there were ten rooms and nine empty rooms. Their wives were married, their children were exchanged for food, and their bones were dissected to make a living hell. There were puddles on both sides of the roads in counties and counties.
,Those who commit suicide by throwing themselves into a ring will never stop.
The Han people in the Central Plains could no longer bear the sporadic righteous uprisings and looting of government offices. However, most of them fled for their lives, fleeing to Hexi, crossing the Jin Dynasty in the south, and heading north to the Yan Kingdom. There were countless people who slandered this evil deed.
The national government is almost in a state of exhaustion.
This is Zhao's immediate concern.
However, his worries from afar are even worse: Shi Hu's sons are fighting, and although Prince Shi Xuan has been established, Qin Gong Shi Tao, Yan Gong Shi Bin, and Peng Cheng Gong Shi Zun all have heavy troops in their hands and are watching with eager eyes. Shi Hu now favors Zhaoyi.
The youngest sons of the Liu family, Shi Shi and Shi Xuan, were often blamed, and the position of the prince was in danger. In addition, Shi Hu was old and frail, his body was gradually slowing down, he was unable to ride a horse, his eyesight was dim, and he was afraid that he would die soon. Strong ministers such as Pu Hong and Li Nong,
Shi Min, Yao Yizhong, etc. were all outstanding men of their time, and Shi Hu could suppress them in fashion. If Shi Hu passed away, chaos would arise in Zhao, and the country and the country would be in jeopardy.
In the past few days, the refugees from Youzhou poured into Tuhe day and night. Murong Ba ordered the captains to open the city gates, open the treasury, and release food for relief.
"Master Ba, Sun Yong, the southern captain, reported that two thousand more refugees have entered our Yan territory today. There are so many refugees in Youzhou, and our Tuhe territory can no longer accommodate them." Gao Bi said worriedly. Since Murong Ba guarded
Since arriving in Tuhe, Gao Bi has followed Murong Ba to Tuhe.
"The tyranny of Shi Hu is stronger than that of tigers, and the tyranny of Shi Hu is really worse than that of tigers. Shi Hu worships Buddhism arrogantly, but the ancient saying goes: 'Ghosts and gods are not real relatives of human beings, but virtue is the only one to rely on.'" Murong Ba solemnly said to Gao Bi, "People
Forced by the tyrannical government and desperate, they fled in all directions. Anyone who enters the territory of our Yan country is a citizen of our country of Yan. I have ordered Sun Duwei to leave the city gates open and the city gates wide open. Just let them into the city."
Gao Bi was still worried, "Young Master Ba has a broad mind and encompasses all the world. I can't match it. If the prince of the prison country knows about this, I might think that Young Master Ba has surrendered and accepted rebellion, expanded his strength, and has a disobedient heart. We
It’s better to err on the side of caution.”
Murong Ba said decisively: "Gao Shenjun, I have my own discretion in this matter, but I will open the city gates and welcome the refugees."
"That's it, I won't say anything more." Gao Bi just stood sideways behind him.
After a while, a sergeant came into the mansion to talk to Gao Bi, saying that there was a special envoy from the King of Yan outside the mansion who wanted to see him.
When Gao Bi was about to tell Murong Ba, the sergeant quickly stopped him and said, "This envoy is very strange. He is a woman."
"Female?!" Gao Bi was startled when he heard this, and then returned to normal. He already had a rough idea of who it was. He hurried out of the tent and saw a person wearing armor and a cloak from a distance. Although she was a woman, she looked sassy.
Gao Bi hurried over, hurriedly led his horse and whip, and said: "I wonder why Murong Ba is so upset when he comes today. It turns out that an old friend is here. Please come quickly."
"It turns out to be Brother Gao Xian. Please lead me to General Pingdi quickly."
Gao Bi teased: "I will obey my orders."
When they arrived in front of the mansion, they saw Murong Ba already waiting in front of the mansion. Seeing that Duan had come before, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet her. With just one step, he took her down and carried her directly into the lobby of the mansion. The attendants on the left and right, and the sergeants all covered their faces and smiled.
Duan Xian was a little annoyed and hurriedly pushed away, calling for her to be put down.
I saw Duan Xian straightening his bun and clothes, and said seriously: "General Ping Di Murong Ba received the oral instructions from King Yan."
Murong Ba hesitated for a moment and saw that Duan Xian's eyes were firm and his lips were lightly closed. It was indeed a royal edict. After a while, he knelt down and said, "My son, I accept the edict."
Duan first recounted what Uncle Ping had said before. Murong Ba thanked him and received the order to express his gratitude.
After the inquiry, Duan Xian said seriously: "Everyone on the left and right, please step aside. I have something important to discuss with Murong Ba." Duan Xian looked at Gao Bi. Gao Bi already understood and led everyone in the mansion out of the hall, leaving Duan alone.
I'm here with Murong Ba first.
"It exhausted me to death." Duan Xian put aside the stern expression he had when announcing the edict, sat directly on the commander's desk in the mansion, and acted casually.
"You have left the turmoil of Yandu, and now you are like a dragon flying into the sea." Duan Xian said, coquettishly, "I haven't seen you for a long time, but you seem to be like a wooden person, boring."
"Oh, my Miss Duan." Murong Ba was immersed in the deep thought of King Yan's edict and did not notice Duan Xian. He said hurriedly, "I am stupid and don't understand the customs. I hope Duan will atone for his sins."
I saw Duan Xian pretending to be a warning, saying, "Well, the tyrant master knows his mistakes and can correct them, and a child can be taught. I will call you the 'Fengtan General'." After speaking, he patted the mat next to him with his hand.
Murong Ba was ordered to sit beside her, and the two of them sat with their arms around her.
After a long time, Murong Ba and Duan Xian exchanged their heart-to-hearts and shared their sorrows about separation. Murong Ba gradually asked about things in the capital, and Duan Xian said that the most eye-catching thing among them was undoubtedly the King of Yan's acceptance of the throne and the awards to the ministers.
, Big breasts in the world. After hearing Duan Xian's words, Murong Ba was also fascinated by the current Yandu. Suddenly Murong Ba changed his expression and became sad. Thinking of his father's poor health before leaving, he asked: "Mr. Duan, what have you been doing recently?
Is King Yan well?"
Duan Xian also put aside the cheerful expression he had when he first met Murong Ba, but replied somewhat sadly: "Now King Yan lives in seclusion, and ordinary state affairs are usually handled by his sons. I only heard rumors from the people in the royal palace that he has been coughing all the time, which seems to have happened in his early years.
If you worry too much, you must rest and cultivate yourself to prolong your life."
Murong Ba looked at her for a long time, and he liked Duan Xian's heroic spirit because he was wearing armor first. Hearing Duan Xianyan talk about his father, his heart sank. He thought thoughtfully and said: "How can you achieve this if you rest and cultivate yourself?" ?The countries all over the world are attacking without restraint, the people are begging for their lives in other countries, and the scholars are running on the road. Now the civil strife in Shizhao is about to start. If our Yan country does not work hard, we will settle in this land outside the fortress and end up like Nanyue, Yelangzhixiao. Bang'er, if you don't push forward with all your strength, go south and conquer the Central Plains. If peace is restored in the Central Plains, and the mountains and rivers are unified, our country of Yan will be like mounds merged with Mount Tai, and the rivers will return to the sea, and we will be unable to defend it."
Duan Xian was very happy after hearing this. Murong Ba was really insightful.
Duan Xian only expressed admiration, "Murong Ba, I never expected that since you guarded Tuhe, your vision has become broader and your concerns are more thorough than those of someone raised in a deep palace."
Murong Ba sighed slightly, "Born in a deep palace and raised in the hands of women, the people of the Central Plains are prone to many problems. Today, I, the Murong royal family, have prospered in the grasslands. They are simple and clean. There are many wars in the country. The only people in my royal family who are trapped in the battle There are generals who are involved in death, but there are no princes who enjoy themselves and have sex, so the Yan Kingdom is prosperous." Murong Ba hugged her tightly and said, "When the dynasty was founded, all the princes should work together and be united. If the world is peaceful for a long time, and parties are formed for selfish purposes, There is a rift in my heart. A strong wind arises at the last minute, a ship is destroyed by cantharis, and disaster arises from within. Is this the case forever?"
Duan Xian nodded slightly and said: "I heard in the city that the prince, who was not trained in military affairs, went to Pingguo with Murong Ke to suppress the Fuyu rebellion. Soon he returned to the capital to report his achievements. The prince's power was at its peak. It seems that King Yan It’s almost a foregone conclusion after that.”
"The Crown Prince was also responsible for supervising the country, and now he has learned about the military affairs. I will definitely assist him with all his strength."
Duan Xian looked at Murong Ba's clear eyes and was very pleased, "Of course, but how will King Yan Zhaowen deal with it?"
"As a minister, you should not hide evil, do not pretend to be beautiful, and deal with the truth. My actions will be of great benefit to the Yan State, so I must be open and honest."
Dragon City Palace
King Yan stood on the tower of Hongguang Gate, and a high platform was erected in front of the square outside the city gate. He was just waiting for his son Murong Jun to lead the Yan army and return in triumph.
Ping Fuyu's army came in from the south gate of Longcheng, crossed Suzaku Street, and headed for the royal road. The soldiers in front held the big banner to clear the way, and the triumphant team followed behind and was about to arrive at the square. Taizhu ordered a drummer and a guard of honor to be set up. Suddenly the bells rang, military music and drums played loudly, and everyone in Yandu gathered to watch.
I saw Murong Jun ordering Wang Xuanrou to lead the sheep with his hands naked, and his wife holding the jade in front of him. Murong Jun climbed up to the high platform, paid homage to the King of Yan from afar, and said: "We, the Yan State's army, rely on the power of my King Tianwei to capture everything we attack and win every battle. Now I have captured the enemy's leader, and I have come here to offer victory to the palace."
King Yan looked down at the Yan army downstairs, waved his hand, and Ping Bo announced: "The ceremony begins."
The servants and ministers complained to heaven and earth, saying that the war was difficult, but the Yan army was brave and the commander was wise. He defeated the enemy and offered prisoners to the ancestors of the Yan state as a tribute.
Afterwards, the waiter used Bai Lian as a binding belt, coerced Wang Xuan into the prisoner's position, and summoned an official to enumerate his crimes.
Everyone said he could be killed. Wang Xuan was trembling with fear and fighting with his legs. This was just a formality. King Yan was very satisfied with this, so he waved his hand and said: "You are a small country in the distance, and you invade my country. I will never forgive you. Our country, Yan, has a good life and will not pursue any further investigation."
Everyone said: "God's grace is so great." Wang Xuan knew what he was doing, so he bowed his head and thanked King Yan for not killing him.
The crown prince burned incense and bowed his head, and the ceremony was completed. King Yan announced that someone would carve a stone to record his merits and enshrine it in the Ancestral Temple, and summoned historians to record it and pass it down forever.
That night, King Yan held a triumphal banquet to reward the three armies and drank heavily with all the soldiers. During the dinner, King Yan looked at Wang Xuan, who had changed his clothes and clothes, and said: "In the small country of Fuyu, I don't know the voice of Wang Hua. Do you know?" ?”
Wang Xuan came out of the queue and kowtowed: "A small and crude country does not know the power of the Celestial Empire, like a mantis holding a chariot without knowing its own strength. I, the guilty minister, would like to kowtow and bow again."
King Yan was overjoyed when he heard this, "I didn't expect that the leader of a small distant country could be transformed by my King Yan's teachings. The country of Yan is very lucky."
Seeing this, the prince Murong Jun looked at the King of Yan from a distance and bowed: "Today, our country, Yan, all depends on the power of our father, King Tian. I would like to wish you longevity. My king will live forever, and the power of God will spread far and wide."
All the ministers raised their glasses to congratulate King Yan.
"Fuyu is a small country. If you know your mistakes, you can improve a lot." King Yan sent Bo Ping to read out the edict: "The edict orders Wang Xuan to be the general of the army, restore the town of Fuyu, and make it a feudal state of Yan forever. He will be given chariots and clothes, and his orphaned daughter will be given to him. My wife will always be a good ally."
When Wang Xuan heard this edict, he felt incomprehensible and bowed deeply.
I saw the Crown Prince slowly raising his wine glass and saying to everyone, "My dearest congratulations to my king, our country of Yan and Fuyu are relatives. If the king's wife is a daughter, Fuyu will be the country of in-laws, and your son will be the king of Yan." My grandson, Fuyu will always be Yan's barrier. Congratulations to my king's son-in-law for doing so."
The ministers raised their glasses to King Yan, and Wang Xuan congratulated him: "I congratulate my king, the general of the army."
The Han ministers in the Yan Dynasty were very excited. Prime Minister Feng Yi stood up and said: "Now the king of Yan has spread far and wide, but now in the Central Plains of the Four Seas, there are ghosts, Shi Zhao is vulgar, and there is no far-reaching strategy. Zhongzhou The common people are in ruins, and the people's livelihood is in ruins. I ask you to plan for the world. I, the master of the Yan Kingdom, should relieve the people from hanging upside down, follow the king's way, clean up the bandits, and restore my clothes."
Yang Ku also stood up and said: "The Prime Minister speaks from the bottom of his heart. I have heard that many people from the Central Plains have migrated to our country in Yan. Our country, Yan, has blue roads and wild grass everywhere. We trek through the mountains and forests to serve the emperor. However, the Jin Dynasty is no longer active, and the Central Plains has not heard the sound of Jin for a long time. That’s right. I, the Yan State, must act as the King’s Master to eliminate the tyranny.”
Murong Ke stepped forward and said: "I heard that Ba Di was guarding the Tuhe River and led the refugees into our Yan territory to provide food and rice, so there was a sound of praise on the road."
After hearing this, Mu Yugen was about to get up, but saw the crown prince giving him a look, telling him not to get angry.
I just asked Murong Ke and continued: "Today, I propose that at this time, our country, Yan, must have a strong army and make preparations for the Central Plains of Nantu."
The Crown Prince raised his glass to congratulate Murong Ke from a distance and said: "Following my brother's words and believing in my heart, our country, Yan, will surely become more powerful than the rest of the world."
Liu Xiang, the captain of the Dongyi State, stood up and said: "There are so many refugees in our country of Yan today. We should stop the overseas Chinese and govern the counties and counties of our country of Yan, and work together with the people of the country to bring peace to the refugees."
The government of Yan State was abolished and established counties and counties. This move of the Yan State meant that the Tu, Qiao and Xianbei ethnic groups would no longer be divided and merged into one.
The King of Yan thought for a long time, but he never thought about it in detail. Now that the Yan Kingdom has newly admitted tribes, there are almost millions of refugees. If they cannot be integrated into Yan, the empty population will cause great harm. Now Liu Xiang's proposal is indeed true. Just the right time.
"The stakes here are very high. If you want to bring peace to the world, you will have to rely on the efforts of all the princes. However, this is a grand triumphal banquet, so I would like to offer this cup to express my gratitude to all the princes." King Yan looked at Liu Xiang and all the ministers and said: "For this matter, the captain of Dongyi and other ministers will plan carefully to make sure that all of them will enter the Yan Kingdom within this year."
