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Chapter 82 The Change of Jin State

The tragedy of Mrs. Shi is related to the destruction of "San Que". If not for this, Mrs. Shi would have been following Que Ji, caring for her husband and raising children, and she might have been able to live an enviable life for the rest of her life. What a pity! Life is impermanent, just like this The wind and rain are unpredictable.

The eradication of the Que family by Duke Li of Jin not only turned Mrs. Shi into a tragic figure, but also laid the foundation for her own disaster.

Let’s look back:

In 575 BC, the Battle of Yanling broke out between Jin and Chu. The war ended with Jin's victory. Duke Li of Jin received praise from all parties for this victory, and he began to feel elated.

As people expand, they have more ideas. Duke Li of Jin wanted to make further progress and become a more accomplished monarch. At that time, the situation in the Jin Dynasty where ministers valued the emperor more than the emperor was still serious. Except for Que Ji, Que Zhi, and Que Qi The so-called "Three Ques" include the Luan family represented by Luan Shu, the Xun family represented by Xun Lin's father, the Han family represented by Han Jue, and the family forces represented by Tu Anjia, etc. These are all Meritorious families are all powerful. These people control the government, which makes Duke Li of Jin feel uncomfortable, and he wants to change this situation.

Duke Li of Jin also had his own cronies, namely Xu Tong, Yi Yangwu, Chang Yujiao and others. These three people had one thing in common, they had all had conflicts with "San Que", so they resented "San Que" very much. ". So, the four monarchs and ministers conspired, and after discussion, they decided to let Xu Tong take action, and Yi Yangwu and Chang Yujiao cooperated with the goal of getting rid of "San Que".

Xu Tong is a descendant of Xu Chen. He inherited his family's official position and has been serving in the army. He has soldiers in his hands. This allows him to mobilize troops without arousing the suspicion of the "Three Ques". Also, in Xu Tong, Yi Among the three people, Yang Wu and Chang Yujiao, only Xu Tong hated "Sanque" the most.

It turned out that as early as the Battle of Yanling, Xu Tong, a subordinate of Qi Zhi, disobeyed orders and led troops to attack the Chu army without permission, and actually defeated all the Chu troops in one fell swoop. Disobedience should have been punished, but unexpectedly, Xu Tong won the victory but was awarded the title of commander-in-chief. However, when Xu Tong arrived, he was ridiculed by the generals, saying that he was afraid of the enemy like a tiger and lacked bravery. However, he felt that he had lost face. Therefore, he hated Xu Tong in his heart. After the war, Xu Tong, as Xu Tong's direct boss, often found opportunities to embarrass him. Xu Tong caused the two to become enemies.

Because of this, after Xu Tong received the support of Duke Li of Jin, he immediately said: "I swear to kill Sanque, please rest assured, my lord."

At the end of December 575 BC, on a frosty night, Xu Tong, with the secret support of the Luan family, Xun family, and Han family, quietly mobilized 800 elite soldiers, and at ten o'clock in the night, they surrounded Que. Ji, Que, arrived at Que Qi's mansion. With the sound of drums and noise, he entered and killed "San Que" without any effort.

Xu Tong was promoted among the powerful officials of the Jin State due to his meritorious service. Duke Li of Jin originally doted on Xu Tong and others. As a result, the new nobles represented by Xu Tong, Yiyang Wu and Chang Yujiao soon began to compete with the meritorious officials. Conflicts arose among the old clans. Duke Li of Jin originally wanted to suppress the old aristocrats, so he always stood on the side of the new aristocrats. This intensified the conflicts between the old and new aristocrats.

The first to bear the brunt were the Luan family and the Xun family. At that time, Xun Lin's father had died, and the representatives of the Xun family were Xun Ying and Xun Yan. Luan Shu came to discuss with them. He said: "Although San Que is hateful, they are If it is destroyed, we may be next. The Lord’s intention is very clear, he just wants to get rid of us people.”

Xun Yan said: "Rather than sit back and wait for death, it is better to strike first. We have soldiers in our hands, so why worry about not being able to accomplish things?"

Xun Ying said: "Sun Zhou is in Luoyi. After we succeed here, if we invite him back, we will be a meritorious official."

Luan Shu smiled and said: "General Xun is thoughtful. Let's do it."

So, the Luan and Xun families began to make secret preparations. At the end of the spring of the next year, the opportunity finally came.

One day, Duke Li of Jin went out hunting. Luan Shu and Xun Yan personally led troops to set up an ambush halfway and captured Duke Li alive. They secretly imprisoned Duke Li of Jin and notified Xun Ying in Jiangcheng. Xun Ying immediately He sent troops to control the whole city. Then he sent people to Luoyi to invite Sun Zhou to come back.

Sun Zhou is the grandson of Duke Xiang of Jin. His surname is Ji, his given name is Zhou, and his given name is also Jiu. In history, there is a person called "Gongsun Zhou", simply called Sun Zhou. This person is known as a talented person among the descendants of the Jin Dynasty, and he is very virtuous. There are many supporters.

Sun Zhou got the news about Xunying and immediately rushed to Jin. When he was approaching Jiangcheng, the capital of Jin, he first sent people to Jiangcheng, first to check what was going on in the city, and then to ask Xunying in Jiangcheng to do something. Ready for pick up.

Sun Zhou's people met Xun Ying. Xun Ying immediately sent someone to report the news to Luan Shu and Xun Yan. These two people felt that the matter was done, so they decided to kill Duke Li of Jin. In this way, in

On the sixth day of Jin Li's imprisonment, he died at the hands of Luan Shu and Xun Yan.

After Sun Zhou returned to the country, Luan Shu, Xun Ying, Han Jue, Fan Gai (the grandson of Shi Hui, because Shi Hui was granted the title of Fan, and his descendants took Fan as their surname) and others supported him as the new king of Jin. Duke of Jin Dynasty.

After Duke Dao of Jin came to the throne, the Luan and Xun families became more powerful. Coupled with the existing a few old nobles, the situation of ministers favoring the emperor over the emperor became more and more serious.

Duke Ao of Jin was more cautious in doing things. His first step was to support his cronies. In order to suppress the Luan and Xun families, he selected Han Jue, who had made great military achievements, and appointed Han Jue as a general of the Chinese army. He privately said to Han Jue: "Jin The situation in the country depends entirely on the general to find a solution. If it is not handled well, I will become the second Li Gong."

Han Jue said: "My lord, with my own strength, even if you are added to my lord, I may not be able to fight against the powerful people. According to my experience, the old powerful people have intricate connections. If one of them is touched, they will They will unite to resist. That will be troublesome."

Duke Ao of Jin said: "We have to think about it even if there is no other way. Otherwise, we will have no way out."

Han Jue thought to himself that since he had already boarded the pirate ship of Jin Daogong, he had no choice but to share the same boat with him. He thought that if he got off the ship midway, the result might be even worse. So he bit the bullet and agreed.

Han Jue thought about it for a long time, and finally came up with a way to defeat the enemy. He said to Duke Ai of Jin: "My lord, the Luan family and the Xun family are too powerful, and most of the people from these two families hold military power. They will be implicated. There is no foolproof plan, so you must not touch them."

Duke Ao of Jin was displeased and said, "You have been thinking about it for so long just to tell me this?"

Han Jue said: "There is a way. Let's kill one to serve as a warning to others. Then we can see what's going on and take a look at it."

Duke Ao of Jin asked: "Tell me."

Han Jue said: "Currently, the Luan and Xun families cannot move, but Tu Anjia can. This man was once a confidant of the late king Linggong (Jin Linggong), but he harmed Linggong. Later, he took refuge again Zhao Dun. In order to take revenge, he turned to the Luan family again, and eventually he destroyed the entire Zhao family. This man was very good at maneuvering, capricious, and ruthless. If the Luan family hadn't protected him, where would he be today?"

Duke Ao of Jin said: "Do you want to have Tu'anjia operated on?"

Han Jue said: "Yes, that's him. Everyone knows that he is close to the Luan family. Let's operate on him first and see what the Luan family can do."

Duke Ao of Jin nodded and said: "This is a good idea. You go and prepare." After saying that, he suddenly thought of something and asked: "Even if Tu'anjia is killed, the Luan and Xun families are still powerful, so the problem has not been solved."

Han Jue smiled and said: "My lord, don't worry, I have one person. As long as I use him, he will be loyal to me to the death."

Duke Ao of Jin asked: "Who?"

Han Jue said: "From the Zhao family."

Duke Ao of Jin was surprised and said: "Didn't the Zhao family be wiped out? Is there anyone left?"

Han Jue said: "Actually, the Zhao family still has one root left behind, which is the son of Zhao Shuo and Zhuang Ji, named Zhao Wu. When the Zhao family was destroyed, Zhao Dun's two old servants, Sun Chujiu and Cheng Ying, rescued him.

.Now he is fifteen years old."

Duke Ao of Jin said: "Then bring this Zhao Wu to me and take a look."

Han Jue brought Zhao Wu and Cheng Ying to the palace. After hearing the whole incident, Duke Ao of Jin came up with a plan. He called Zhao Wu and Cheng Ying to retreat first, leaving Han Jue to continue the discussion. The two kept secret for a long time, and then

Come up with a perfect plan.

When the court went to court early the next day, the Duke of Jin did not appear. The ministers announced in court: The Duke of Jin had a cold and could not go to court. If the ministers had urgent reports, they could go to the harem to report. This was equivalent to reminding everyone that they could go visit the sick.

.

Han Jue deliberately said to Xun Ying in public: "General Xun, how about we go visit your lord after the dynasty is dismissed?"

Xunying has always been loyal, so he immediately replied: "I also have the same intention. General Han, it is best if we go together."

Tu Anjia is the best at taking advantage of loopholes. When he heard this, he immediately came up and said, "The two generals are going, and I am willing to go with you. Can you go together?"

Han Jue immediately answered: "What Doctor Tu'an said is absolutely true. This is what we should do. We should go together."

Several ministers nearby heard this and expressed their intention to go with them. Soon, a large number of people came who were willing to follow Han Jue and Xunying to visit the doctor. They all agreed to gather outside the palace gate tomorrow morning and then go to the harem together.

Visit the lord.

On the third day, the sun was shining brightly. Early in the morning, a group of courtiers gathered outside the palace gate, including Tu Anjia. Seeing that Luan Shu had also arrived, Han Jue said to Luan Shu: "General Luan, let's go in

Bar."

Luan Shu said politely: "Old General Han, please go first."

A group of people, led by Han Jue and Luan Shu, walked into the harem of Duke Ao of Jin. After passing through several palace gates, they arrived at the palace of Duke Ao of Jin. Led by Luan Shu and Han Jue, followed by other ministers, they came to Jin.

The Duke of mourning bowed down, then took a few steps back and stood still, waiting for the Duke of Jin to speak.

Duke Ao of Jin looked around and saw that the main ministers were all present, so he said, "Maybe you don't know what kind of disease I have?"

All the ministers did not say anything, and only waited for Duke Jin to tell him about his condition. Unexpectedly, Duke Jin said: "I don't know something, and I feel depressed. Zhao Shui and Zhao Dun have made great contributions to the country. Everyone knows that they are loyal and good people."

.How come such a loyal minister doesn’t even have any descendants left behind?”

After Tu'anjia heard this, his heart couldn't help but beat loudly. Some of the officials sighed, and some remained silent because of Tu'anjia's face. However, no one could understand why Duke Ao of Jin wanted to do this.

Bringing up old memories in front of the hospital bed?

Just when everyone couldn't figure out the answer to the riddle, Jin Ao Gong turned his head slightly and shouted to the backstage: "Come out."

Everyone's eyes turned behind him following the shouts of Duke Jin Ao. They saw a large curtain hanging behind Jin Ao Gong. Whether they were battle-hardened generals or civil servants who were proficient in writing, everyone could tell with just one glance.

There was murderous intent behind the scenes. Tu Anjia was even more frightened.

The curtain raised a corner, and an old man and a young man came out at the same time. Everyone was surprised when they saw it. Because most of the ministers were old, most people recognized Zhao Dun's old slave Cheng Ying. Tu'anjia saw Cheng Ying coming out.

, he immediately had an ominous premonition. Before he had time to think about it, he heard someone ask: "Who is this young man?"

Han Jue pointed at the young man and said, "He is Zhao Wu, the orphan of the Zhao family. The child killed by Doctor Tu'an was just Cheng Ying's child."

When Tu Anjia heard this, his legs went weak and he collapsed on the ground.

Jin Aogong said: "Everyone has experienced or heard about what happened back then. Don't think that it will be over after a long time. The Zhao family has always been loyal and good. Although Tu'anjia fabricated charges, he could succeed for a while, but people are still there.

God is watching. Punishment will come sooner or later, there is no escape." He then said to Tu'anjia, who was lying limply on the ground, "Do you want to plead guilty?"

Tu'anjia was panic-stricken and quickly begged for mercy: "My lord, I was ordered to act at that time. Please forgive me."

Duke Ao of Jin snorted and said, "Can you hide it from the late emperor and future generations? Are you still trying to quibble at this time?"

Tu'anjia was speechless when he was asked, and lowered his head. Jin Aigong waved his hand, and the warriors behind the scenes swarmed out. He ordered: "Pull Tu'anjia out and kill him immediately to retaliate."

The warriors shouted and dragged Tu Anjia out like wolves and tigers. The ministers were silent, and no one dared to dissuade him. Duke Ao of Jin glanced at Luan Shu, who just lowered his head and did not dare to say a word.

He said that he knew that the drama staged by Duke Ao of Jin was aimed at him.

Duke Ao of Jin appointed Han Jue, killed Tu'an Gua, vindicated the Zhao family's case, and appointed Zhao Wu as a doctor in the court. These things acted as a deterrent to the Luan family and the Xun family. The Luan family's Luan Shu, Xun

Everyone at home has restrained himself.

Later, the veteran general Han Jue talked through Xun Ying, Fan Gai and others respectively. These two people were originally loyal ministers. Seeing that Duke Ao of Jin was brave, resourceful, decisive and tolerant of them, he sincerely assisted Duke Ao of Jin.

The throne of Jin Aogong was gradually stabilized. With the full support of Han Jue, Xun Ying, Fan Gai, Zhao Wu and others, his authority was quickly established.

Next, Duke Ao of Jin implemented some reform measures. They mainly reduced taxes, reduced labor, encouraged farming, exempted people from debts owed to the government, provided relief to the poor, released a large number of prisoners to increase the social labor force, etc. At the same time, they developed sources of wealth and trained soldiers.

Ma. After his diligent management, the Jin Kingdom became prosperous again. The neighboring vassal states surrendered one after another.


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