The forty-seventh chapter: I heard that the state of Zhao was in chaos and the state of Yan wanted to attack
All the ministers gathered in Xinchang Hall and waited quietly for the arrival of King Yan.
Since the capital of Yan State was moved to Longcheng, the monarchs and ministers of the State of Yan claimed that the capital was small and the palaces were cramped, making it difficult to express the magnanimity of the State of Yan. However, the four borders of the State of Yan had been pacified, and only the southern Shizhao Mountains stood in front of the State of Yan.
Since then, everyone in the Yan court secretly decided to go south to the Central Plains as a national policy. The king of Yan sent Murong Ba, a capable general in the royal family, to guard Tuhe, and hoarded Yandu with heavy troops as a countermeasure. All the Han officials were living in the north, which meant that the king's business could not be left alone.
, if you want to achieve great things, you must compete in the Central Plains, and all the ministers have the wish to go south to the Central Plains. The Yan State is ready to go. As long as there are changes in the Central Plains, it will drive southward, sweep away the Jiehu, clear the Central Plains, and point the sword at it.
Shi Zhao. The power of the Yan Kingdom is now booming, but King Yan's dragon body seems to be slightly ailing. Fortunately, King Yan's sons can conquer many who are good at fighting, and the prince can also control the overall situation, so the future generations will have no worries.
Pingbo preached: "The King of Yan has arrived."
All the ministers stood up and said in greeting: "Welcome my king."
"Your Majesty, please excuse me." King Yan sat at the top of the hall and said, "Everyone loves you, Shi Zhao is experiencing great changes. The day when our Yan Kingdom will march south to the Central Plains is not far away."
"Report to my king." Han Hengjin said, "I am watching the sky at night. At night, Yinghuo invades and accumulates corpses. He also invades the Pleiades and the Moon. Yinghuo attacks the river drum in the north. The people of the Central Plains are about to collapse. There should be a great chaos."
"Report to my king." Prime Minister Feng Yi added, "What Han Shenjun said is true. I have to scout and report secretly. Today, Prince Shi Xuan of Zhao State killed Duke Qin Shi Tao. King Shi Hu of Zhao killed Shi Xuan again. Duke King Zhao
Brothers and sisters are fighting each other, and the wind rises at the end of Qingping, and the collapse of the Zhaoguo Building is not far away."
King Yan nodded, "I have never heard of the cruelty of the stone tiger. It has never been seen before in the past. There is an old saying: Tigers are poisonous and do not eat their children, and humans are poisonous and cannot be kissed. The cruelty of stone tigers is even worse than that of animals."
The prince stepped forward and said to King Yan: "My king, my sons and ministers have found out that the traitorous ministers in the Shi Zhao Kingdom are in power and villains are causing trouble. The king and his ministers are all the same raccoon dog. Fortunately, Shi Tao, the Duke of Qin, was killed. His favored ministers such as Hao Zhi, Liu Ba and others pulled out Shi Xuan's hair.
Shi Xuan's tongue was pulled out, his hands and feet were cut off, his eyes were torn out and his intestines were as straight as a pig or dog, and his condition was too horrible to behold. Shi Hu deposed the Crown Princess Du as a commoner, killed 300 people in the East Palace, and 50 eunuchs, all of whom were cut into pieces and dismembered.
, abandoned Zhangshui. The palaces of the East Palace were destroyed to raise pigs and cattle. More than 100,000 Dongguan guards were banished to Liangzhou. Shi Xuan was only a few years old. Shi Hu always loved him and hugged him and cried, although he wanted to pardon him.
, but the ministers did not listen, and took his son by force and killed him; the son held up the stone tiger's robe and shouted, but the belt was cut off. The kings and ministers of his country all have the hearts of tigers, wolves, snakes, and scorpions."
After hearing this, all the ministers remained silent. The fierce fighting among the disciples was unprecedented in ancient times, and they shuddered when they heard it.
His Highnesses Mu and Genhu stood up together and said, "I am willing to lead the troops to destroy Shi Zhao as my king."
Zuo Changshi Xian Yuliang was originally a surrendered general of the Zhao Kingdom. He had made military exploits in the battle to destroy Goguryeo. Now that Zhao was in chaos, the King of Yan could not decide.
Can Yan State compete with Shi Zhao?"
"Report to the King of Yan, all gentlemen." Xian Yuliang stood up and saluted the King of Yan and General Zhechong Mu Yugen, "Let's postpone it for a little longer."
"Oh, but why?" King Yan was very interested.
"Although the fight between Shi and Zhao was fierce, the country was not harmed. In addition, it occupies the ten states of the Central Plains. It should not be taken lightly. If our country, Yan, rashly raises troops, we will be the target of public criticism."
Mu Yugen was very upset and said: "The country of Yan is so prosperous that it is scary. I am afraid that Sir Chang Shi will be frightened by the name of the King of Zhao."
However, Xian Yuliang was unhurried and stated: "If Shi Zhao takes five times the land and ten times the people, relying on the power of the ten states, and goes northward with all his strength, regardless of Xiliang, the Jin Dynasty, and the Dai Kingdom, then Zhao Kingdom The millions of troops marched through the wilderness, filling ditches and blocking rivers. Even if the whole country is armed, it will be difficult for our country, Yan, to resist."
There was silence in the court hall again. Xian Yuliang surrendered from Zhao State, not because of the stone tiger's eyes, but what he said was true. According to the fertile land of the Central Plains, with the benefits of rivers, seas and rivers, the wealth and people's power are strong , although its internal affairs are chaotic, it may not be easy to destroy it suddenly.
"What Mr. Xian Yu said is true. We, the Yan State, should take a long-term approach." Huangfu Zhen also added, "Today Zhao State relies on stone tigers. However, I heard that he is overweight, his body is no longer strong, and he can no longer mount a horse to fight. The fighting among the old generals and the disciples continues, and Shi Hu is still alive and can still suppress the powerful generals. Once he suddenly dies, disaster will not be far away. At this time, we, the Yan State, will be ready to use the time to wait for the world to change. Retell the story of Qi Huan and Jin Wen, honor the king and fight off the barbarians, and conquer the Central Plains."
King Yan nodded slightly, agreeing in his heart.
"Report." His Royal Highness the sergeant came to report, "General Murong Ba of Tuhe Town and Southern Commander Sun Yong jointly signed the report."
The King of Yan ordered his chamberlain to quickly bring up the table and read it, then he closed the table and passed it on to everyone.
"Ba'er is deeply worried. We, the Yan State, are ready to fight with strong soldiers. Our army must not be moved lightly."
Everyone circulated the memorial, and Murong Ba's memorial wrote roughly: After this chaos, in order to prevent Yan from invading the country, Shi Hu specially ordered Pei Wang Shi Chong to guard Jicheng, and sent Deng Huan, Lu Bozao and other town generals to guard it. He hoped to defend Jiyou. It is more ready than before. Now our Yan army must not suddenly launch a large army due to the turmoil in the Zhao family.
Mu Yugen didn't take it seriously and said, "Don't you know that Ba'er is also putting down his troops to protect himself? What's the point?"
Yang Yu stepped forward and said: "What General Ping Di said is true. Although his royal family is in chaos, his frontier army is as stable as a rock. Last year, Shi Hu sent the governor of Liangzhou to conquer the west, General Sun Fudu and others commanded more than 100,000 troops. Although we cannot win against Zhang Chonghua, Zhang Chonghua has sent envoys to proclaim himself as ministers, which shows that Zhao Jun's military orders have not been abandoned."
"Yang Sili said that I have also heard about it. It doesn't matter, our Yan army is only repairing its armaments and saving food and grass in case of danger. As I convey the message, our Yan army will temporarily stop changing defenses in winter. The border troops are not allowed to leave the defense area and all ethnic groups are included. The young and strong men will join the army to strengthen the fighting strength of our Yan army."
"I respectfully obey the king's orders."
The proceedings have been completed, and the sun is setting outside the palace. The sunset in the south is like fire, and it is extremely red. Inside Longdu, the roofs, turrets, and archways are all covered in golden color. The autumn harvest has just passed. The wind is getting tighter every day.
"Liu Sinong, what's the harvest of Yan State today?" King Yan called to Liu Bin who was about to leave.
Liu Bin quickly turned around and reported: "To my king, thanks to my king's grace, this year our country of Yan will have good weather, good harvests, and prosperous livestock. The warehouses in all counties are often full of grain, and the people of the country are safe."
"Okay, okay. According to this, there is no danger of our Yan army expanding to another 200,000 people?"
"Reporting to the King of Yan, it is true that the strength of our Yan army should be greatly increased."
King Yan watched the sunset for a long time on the steps of the main hall. The sky was magnificent, and heroes were galloping between heaven and earth. He turned around and said to Uncle Ping: "Uncle Ping, on the day when I moved the capital to Longcheng alone, I had not yet hunted in the fields. I thought about the grassland of the old capital Beiyuan. The vegetation is luxuriant, and there are no birds or animals missing. I feel so lonely and miss you."
The King of Yan felt disappointed. After moving the capital, the King of Yan was busy with everything and had no time to take care of him. Murong of Xianbei originally started with bows and horses, and was popular for field hunting. Now he moved to the palace. Although the palace was gorgeous and magnificent, but the owner lived in it, he was like a wild beast entering the pen, and he was exhausted.
comfortable.
"If it were that day, Gu, the late king, and brother Han would have been chasing prey in the mountains and dense forests for three days and three nights without stopping. They would have slept at the same table and eaten at the same table. It would have been such a great time. I miss you so much."
"King Yan, I have heard that the land to the west of the capital of Yan, Xibei, is rich in water and grass and has abundant prey. My king can hunt here."
King Yan was overjoyed and said with a smile: "If it's as Uncle Ping said, I should swim alone in the mountains and rivers. Tomorrow I can wash my horses, prepare my armor, and see if the edge of my precious sword is dull."
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Gao Bi entered the mansion and reported to Murong Ba: "Captain Sun, we have something important to discuss."
"Please."
Gao Bi ushered Sun Yong into the inner chamber and hurriedly called the servants in the palace to prepare tea and serve him. The three of them sat down and Murong Ba said, "Fortunately, Captain Sun has spoken, and our country, Yan, has not sent out its army lightly."
"What do you say, general? It is the duty of a minister to advise the country. But according to the secret report from the border scouts at the end of the year, Zhao will definitely be in chaos within this year."
"How can I see it?"
Sun Yong said: "The armor and flags of the frontier troops are very different from those before. After asking the monks living in Yan State, I learned that the great monk Fotucheng had a prophecy saying: The cultivation is short and impermanent, and everyone has his own destiny. The eminent monk Fotucheng is one
The one hundred and seventeenth Spring and Autumn Period is approaching, and it is said that Shi Hu, the King of Heaven of Zhao, will not be long in death."
Fotucheng also left Shihu. People in the Central Plains knew that this man had unpredictable abilities and could predict good and bad fortunes. This man passed away, and Shizhao had lost his destiny.
Gao Bi further said: "We, the Yan army, should prepare our troops to prepare for any danger."
Murong Ba nodded and said: "What you two said is true. If you think about it, you will be prepared. If you are prepared, you will be safe. Set up rams, ladders, waders, catapults, nests and other siege equipment. The opportunity to attack the city will be fleeting.
, marching south to the Central Plains, the city walls are so vast and fortified that they are beyond the reach of the small northern states. Our army is better at fighting in the field than at conquering strongholds. Now our Yan army must train diligently, and we must do our best."
"What the general said is true. King Wu defeated Zhou, enfeoffed Zhao Gong, and opened the Yan Kingdom eight hundred years ago. The capital of Yan, Jicheng, has been built for many generations. The city walls are high and the ditches are deep. The city is strong. It must not be taken lightly. We, the Yan army, have taken this as a long-term plan."
Sun Yong picked up the tea cup, took a sip and said slowly: "You two, there is no indestructible city in the world, and there is no foundation for the eternal lineage. It is a small matter to depose the prince, but the fire has been planted. The Zhao Kingdom will collapse internally. This Ji City will
Maybe it’s at your fingertips.”
The two of them were puzzled: "What does Captain Sun mean by this?"
"When Shi Xuan was in power and had great personal favors, some guards in the East Palace said: Gao Li must have more than 10,000 people. Do you know who Gao Li is?"
Neither Gao Bi nor Murong Ba knew about it.
"Those with high strength are all powerful and good at shooting and fighting. They can fight more than ten people at a time. All the generals have heard about their fighting deeds: In the fourth year of Xiankang, Emperor Cheng of Jin Dynasty, Prince Zhao Xuan commanded 20,000 troops to attack Shuofang Xianbei Dendrobium on their heads.
They broke it and beheaded more than 40,000 people. In the first year of the founding of Emperor Kangdi of the Jin Dynasty, Prince Zhao ordered more than 10,000 soldiers to attack Xianbei Huti. They defeated it and beheaded more than 30,000 people. Those who relied on it were all Gaoli imperial guards. The last general heard about it.
Many high-strength people were not punished and just migrated to the land of Yongliang. No one knows where they will be resettled."
Gao Bi exclaimed: "If you can't use such a capable and skilled warrior, if you turn back and attack Shi Zhao, who can be the one?"
Murong Ba sighed: "It's a pity that he is not a soldier of Yan Kingdom."
"You two, the fire has been planted. Shi Zhao, the dry firewood, and Shi Zhi are about to be touched. I am waiting for good news and a good show."
While everyone was discussing the matter, they could only hear the commotion outside. Murong Ba said displeasedly: "Who is making a noise here?"
"Come on, let me see how majestic our uncle is?" The voice followed, and a young and beautiful woman walked straight in.
Gao Bi and Sun Yong were about to drive her out. Murong Ba recognized this woman and hurriedly stopped them and said, "Little sister Duan Yuan, why are you here?"
"Why can't I come and stand in front of my aunt? Soon, you will be my aunt's husband."
"Nonsense!" Murong Ba said angrily.
"Oh, I don't believe it." Duan Yuan took out a roll of yellow silk from his chest. Everyone took a closer look and saw that it was indeed an imperial edict.
I saw Duan Yuan holding the edict high and shouting, "You still don't welcome the special envoy. I have the king's order."
"Sister Duan, don't talk nonsense. How can a little girl like you have an order?"
"Uncle, in ancient times, in the twelfth year of Gan Luo's reign, he went to Zhao Guoxiang as an envoy. He got a hundred taels of gold and a pair of white jade. He cut five of them and returned them, and he was named Shangqing. I am older than him, so why can't I summon him on behalf of King Yan?
ah?"
Gao Bi and Sun Yong hurriedly left the banquet and knelt on the ground, saying: "I will accept the order."
Seeing this, Murong Ba slowly knelt down.
Duan Yuan cleared his throat twice and was about to announce the order, but was stopped by the attendants who came immediately.
"My lords, please forgive me for my incompetence." He then said to the three lords, "The King of Yan specially sent me to marry Duan Xian and Murong Ba. We are the advance party. Miss Duan Xian will arrive soon after, but Duan Yuan wants to agree.
"Go, I have no choice but to agree. I didn't expect that when I was about to arrive at Tuhe, Duan Yuan secretly took the imperial edict and wanted to declare the king's order. Your Majesty has to make the decision for me."
Murong Ba reprimanded him sternly: "What kind of crime is it to take an imperial edict without permission?!"
Duan Yuan said coquettishly: "Okay, okay."
Duan Yuan immediately gave the edict to an attendant, "I know the crime."
I saw the attendant taking the edict and standing still, and everyone knelt down to receive the edict.
The chamberlain unfolded the edict and preached: "I have heard that Duan Xian, the princess of Duanbu, is virtuous, intelligent, gentle and honest, and has a decent appearance. I am very pleased to see her alone. Her daughter Su is good to the fifth son Murong Ba, and they are now getting older.
, when it was just the right time for marriage, Gute gave the marriage wife Duan's first daughter to marry the fifth prince, and they chose a good time to get married. All the ceremonies, gifts, and gifts were collected by the palace. In the fifteenth year of King Yan."
Murong Ba hesitated on the ground for a long time and did not accept the order. The visitor reminded him in a low voice: "Master Ba, the order is..."
Murong Ba quickly came to his senses and said, "My son, I will accept the imperial edict."
Duan Yuan joked from the side: "Uncle, it seems you are dissatisfied with my aunt?"
Murong Ba hurriedly stretched out his hand and bowed: "Miss Duan, how dare you, how dare you", but he said with a stern expression, "Miss Duan, my father is in such a hurry, isn't there something wrong with everything?"
"This..." Duan Yuan was stunned. Only the attendant on the side heard it clearly and hurriedly replied: "Nothing can be hidden from the eyes of the fifth prince. King Yan is seriously ill and may die soon. Before leaving, the old slave,
The King of Yan specially told the old slave to get Ba'er married as soon as possible to prevent changes. Since ancient times, there has been a three-year period of mourning for the death of parents. Nowadays, although the world is in chaos, many love affairs are coming back. However, if someone impeaches Ba'er based on this, Ba'er will do it.
But what can you do? King Yan knows that you two are deeply in love, so he ordered this old slave to send Duan Xian to you as soon as possible. He is doing everything expediently, hoping to get married as soon as possible."
"Duan Yuan, Duan Yuan, what do you think happened to my father?" Murong Ba was so anxious that he shook her body violently, pinching Duan Yuan's shoulders so much that it hurt.
"Uncle." Duan Yuan slowly held Murong Ba's hand and asked him to let go, "King Yan fell down after hunting in the west field and stayed in bed for a long time. He had been in bed for ten months before setting off. Now everyone is in panic.
, there are soldiers and horses of the prince everywhere. I heard that the prince has secretly resumed Murong Ping's position as the commander-in-chief of Longcheng, and he controls everything inside and outside the capital."
"Gao Bi!" Murong Ba was anxious and shouted: "Hurry up and bring my war horse, we are going back to the capital now."
"No!" Although Duan Yuanren was young, his voice was loud and loud like thunder, "Parents must have long-term plans for their children. Don't you know what King Yan wants?"
Murong Bawu sat on the table, his eyes were blank, and a stream of tears flowed out. Duan Yuan saw this and comforted him, saying: "This move by King Yan must be done to protect your safety. Your mother and uncle are both in the capital, and now
You are in charge of a military force alone, and the soldiers and horses in your hands will be feared by your descendants. If you fall into a trap, what will you have to rely on?"
Sun Yong on the side also said: "General, yes, King Yan deliberately prevents you from returning to the capital. I guess it is for preservation. Don't put yourself in danger."
Murong Ba stood up, not wanting anyone to follow him, and went to the courtyard of the mansion, looking up to the sky and roaring.
