Chapter 8 Talking about Holding the Sword and Moving Stars
Whether it was because of his status as a general in Liangzhou or his increasingly important political status in Luozhong, Gai Xun came at night in a disguised form, and Gongsun Xun had to see him.
By the way, both parties were from aristocratic families in Bian County. After meeting, they exchanged pleasantries, exchanged a few pleasantries, drank two bowls of warm ginger soup, and talked a few words about the situation in Liangzhou, and they couldn't help but mention the two of them.
Common acquaintances, such as Fu Xie, who died last year, and Huangfu Song, who now lives in Fufeng, have gradually become familiar with each other.
Seeing that the atmosphere was getting better, Gai Xun decided not to cover up anymore. He didn't care that there were still Han Dang, Xi Zhong and two accompanying people in the account, and he didn't care that there were still two Yi Cong guards on duty outside the door. He simply went in alone.
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"General Wei!" Gai Xun pondered for a moment, and then they met each other with their hands clasped. "The world is gradually shaking, and anyone with a heart knows that we must make decisions and do our best to help the country again. And General, you bear the responsibility for Hebei."
Dewang, who has always been known as a tiger minister and a good herdsman, is returning to Sili, which is actually something that people in the world have been waiting for for a long time."
"I dare not claim to be disappointed." Gongsun Xun replied calmly from his seat. "But this trip must be accomplished!"
"In this case, I am confused, and I would like to ask the general to explain." Gai Xun continued to hold his hands in a gesture of courtesy.
"Brother Yuan Gu, you might as well speak frankly." Gongsun Xun said indifferently.
"Then I dare to ask General Wei." Gai Xun's eyes were glaring. "What you did during this trip, was it for the emperor? Or was it for the general?"
As soon as these words came out, Xi Zhong, who had been sitting boredly, was suddenly startled. Even the two Yi Cong who were holding swords in the tent immediately became solemn. On the other hand, Han Dang, who had tempered his temperament for many years, turned a deaf ear like an idiot.
However, at such a sharp question, Gongsun Xun was just stunned for a moment, and then he sneered: "I thought that brother Yuan Gu, a loyal person from Xiliang, must have good words and advice for me, but I didn't expect it to be of this level?"
"Is there anything wrong with what I said?" Gai Xun immediately responded seriously. "The general is just the emperor's uncle, so he was given the right to govern. The chronic diseases of this dynasty are, firstly, the eunuchs, and secondly, they are actually relatives. If..."
"Where does the power of the emperor come from?" Gongsun Xun suddenly interrupted the other party and asked disapprovingly.
"General Wei, what do you mean by this?" Gai Xun was horrified. "The emperor is born to be supreme!"
"Is Guangwu of this dynasty born to be supreme?" Gongsun Xun sneered again. "I dare to ask Brother Yuan Gu, what does it mean to say that if the emperor is reborn, it will be unavailable in the world?"
Gai Xun looked pale and speechless.
Gongsun Xun quoted an allusion in this sentence, which is about when Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, the founding emperor of the Later Han Dynasty, was confronting Wang Lang, who ruled Handan in Hebei Province, Wang Lang sent someone there, saying that he was a descendant of Emperor Cheng and should enjoy the world.
Even if he surrendered, he should be a marquis of ten thousand households, and Liu Xiu responded by saying this in public.
The sword and pen are clear and listed in the annals of history.
What Gongsun Xun said at this time was not to compare his ambitions, but to refute Gai Xun's "born supreme" theory very effectively.
You must know that when Emperor Guangwu was born, Emperor Cheng of the former Han Dynasty had just died. At that time, the person who was born supreme was Emperor Cheng's nephew, Emperor Ai of Han. If we really follow the theory of being born supreme, the world should be in the hands of Emperor Cheng's lineage no matter what.
That's right, how did it become Guangwu Zhongxing?
Of course, everyone also knows that Emperor Guangwu, starting from a scholar in Nanyang, worked hard for many years to conquer the world again before he could enjoy the world.
But knowing it, knowing it, back to the present, could Gai Xun hold his nose and refute the basic political program of the two Han Dynasties? He said that Guangwu was a rebellious minister and a traitor, not a member of the Han Dynasty who was destined to continue the Han Dynasty?
In fact, Gai Xun was silent for a long time, and could only reluctantly ask: "Then why do you think Shizu (Guangwu) controls the world?"
"Of course it's because Shizu has meritorious deeds and contributed to the world." Gongsun Xun replied simply. "I read history books and saw Shizu's establishment. Historians said: 'At this age, the number of wild grains is decreasing, and the acres of land are getting wider and wider'... Then
You know, this world should be dominated by the ancestors!"
Gai Xun became increasingly speechless.
"Brother Yuan Gu." When Gongsun Xun said this, he suddenly stood up and said. "You ask me whether I am the emperor or the general? I will answer you now. I, Gongsun Xun, came here not for some private person, but for some private person.
For the sake of the common good of the world! What you say to a great general and an emperor is unworthy, and if you spread it out, you will be laughed at."
Gai Xun was stunned for a long time, but finally had no choice but to stand up and face each other respectfully: "General, I want you to assist the emperor with me for the sake of public service..."
"If you really have a public heart, you should know that the world is not worth Beigong for a long time!" Gongsun Xun sneered. "Our emperor has been in power for twenty years, and step by step he has caused the sea to fall apart, chaos on all sides, banditry, and people's livelihood is in dire straits.
...Furthermore, I neither imitated Wang Fen in his deeds of deeds, nor imitated Han Sui in his rebellious actions. I was just a Fu Xie who listened to others' advice. If a country has the Tao, then become an official, and if the country does not have the Tao, then this is the way.
Sit quietly and wait for the weather. I refused the order before, just because I didn’t want to make money for some personal gain, so why not?!”
Gai Xun paused for a long time and was helpless: "Junhou, the emperor is actually very smart..."
"I know." Gongsun Xun sneered more and more. "That's why he has brought so much trouble to the world!"
Hearing such straightforward slanderous words, Gai Xun couldn't help but let out a long sigh, then avoided the table and sat down and said: "General, you think you are treating me with your words.
I am angry, but I have nothing to say... You must know that the whole territory of Liangzhou was trapped before, so how could I not feel resentful towards the emperor today? But today I have something to say from the bottom of my heart, and I ask for your understanding."
"Please tell me." Gongsun Xun saw that the other party relented and sat down again.
"Today's emperor is no better than the emperor of that day." Gai Xun said seriously. "Since this year, the emperor has actually been more motivated to cheer up. He appoints talents and appoints capable people to eliminate chaos and stabilize the country..."
"This is quite new." The person who made the mocking comment was the opera loyalist who had tried to speak a few times before, but saw Gongsun Xun blocking the accusation. "Except for eunuchs, this is the first time I have heard someone praise him like this in these years.
That emperor in Beigong."
"This is true." Gai Xun explained helplessly. "It's just because there is a delay in the world's affairs reaching people's ears. At the end of last year, after Fu Nanrong died, the emperor was shocked, and then he took action again and again. First, he killed Zhao Zhong
to the position of General of Chariots and Cavalry, and then vigorously promoted Liu Yu, Liu Yan and other important officials of the clan..."
"Not only that, the Liangzhou rebellion was involved in Bingzhou, and the Baibo bandits in the Xihe area of Bingzhou started a rebellion with the Huns. The emperor appointed Ding Yuan as the governor of Bingzhou, and Cui Jun (son of Cui Lie) as the prefect of Xihe. Now Bingzhou
The situation has gradually improved, so it cannot be said that the emperor has improperly employed people, right?"
"Another example is Qingxu Huangjin who occupied Mount Tai and had the intention to invade Xuzhou many times. The emperor appointed Tao Qian as the governor of Xuzhou and used both suppression and appeasement. Now the situation in Xuzhou is also improving. Qingxu Huangjin who occupied Mount Tai can no longer go south. This is also
Something everyone knows.”
"There was also the chaos in southern Jingzhou at the end of last year. The emperor re-appointed Sun Jian, the governor of Changsha, who crossed the border to suppress the bandits. Instead of pursuing the case, the emperor instead granted him the title of Marquis of Wucheng. Isn't this the image of a holy king?"
"Also, Lu Kang, who had been abandoned because of his advice, was also used by the emperor to put down the Lujiang Rebellion. He was also highly praised by the emperor afterwards."
"Also, Yang Gong, who refused to accept bribes from Xuanyu, was also appointed by the emperor as the prefect of Nanyang and later became a public official."
"Even if General Wei is in Youzhou, is he just being protected by the general? Without the emperor's acquiescence, how can General Wei stabilize the northern border without his position?"
"Not to mention, now that the emperor has established the Eighth School Lieutenant of Xiyuan, he often selects talents. In addition, the court is also discussing the state pastoral system to cope with the chaotic situation in the world... Selecting talents and appointing them is no lie!
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"There is another matter. Regarding my assisting in the military parade in Luozhong, the emperor himself said this morning that he is willing to divide the wealth of the Western Garden among the soldiers in the military parade. Should this also be harshly criticized?"
After some sincere words, Gai Xun sat on the side of the table and clasped his hands to each other: "Please give General Wei a warning. I think the emperor really needs to cheer up and make a difference! If you and I, as well as the Lieutenant of the Central Military Academy Yuan Shao, Taichang Liu
Yu, let's join forces to kill the eunuchs first, then assist the emperor, and at the same time suppress the power of the general. Why worry that the world can't have fewer wild grains and more acres of land? Why does General Wei have to be a general?"
Gongsun Xun waited quietly for the other party to finish his lengthy speech, without any intention of refuting the whole process.
The reason is very simple. First of all, what the other party told is the truth. In terms of these appointments and measures alone, it cannot be said to be a reckless move. It can even be called a selection of talents.
Secondly, there is no need to refute, because Gongsun Xun is very sure in his heart that the emperor is about to die. Whether the extremely selfish single husband was really shaken and repented by Fu Xie's death a year ago, or suddenly became nervous and worked hard... Anyway, he
It's useless to die!
As for whether Gongsun Xun was moved? Of course not.
Just think about it... Liu Hong is the one repairing the holes now, so who was it that poked holes everywhere for personal comfort?
Oh, if I kill you for no reason, then feel guilty, and then dig a hole to bury you, am I not a murderer?
And besides, Gongsun Xun didn't believe in his heart that the emperor had really repented. At most, he realized that his body was dying, and then for the sake of the safety of his heirs, he began to work hard to paper over this thing that Liu Hong had tortured him.
The world is about to fall apart.
That's right, after experiencing so many things back then, Gongsun Xun was prejudiced against the emperor from the bottom of his heart. He felt that he would be a selfish and independent man until his death! However, now that the emperor is facing this situation,
I don’t dare to act rashly anymore!
"General Wei!" After Gai Xun's long speech, he couldn't help but look forward to it. "Please tell me clearly... the emperor has really realized something!"
"Oh!" Gongsun Xun suddenly responded, but he stood up and asked with a smile. "Then I dare to ask Brother Yuan Gu... did the talented people you mentioned pay official fees when they took office?"
There was silence in the tent for a while, but after a while, Xi Zhong couldn't help but laugh out loud. The two Yi Cong holding the sword also looked strange, and even Han Dang, who was becoming more and more stable, actually seemed to laugh a little.
After a long while, the pale-faced Gai Xun managed to get up, but he hesitated to speak... because he just remembered that the reason why Yang Xu in the example he just gave could only be a Jiuqing instead of a Taiwei was because he was originally scheduled to be a Jiuqing.
He was appointed as Taiwei, but he had no money to give to Xiyuan, so he angered the emperor.
So far, the so-called theory of great justice has been destroyed by Guangwu's story, and the theory of appointing talents and talents has also been destroyed by one word. After all, Gai Xun is a shameless person, and he can't argue with the other party, so he has nothing to say.
As a result, the man managed to hold his hand up and walked out in despair.
Without saying a word, Gongsun Xun stood up and escorted him to the camp gate. Seeing him alone under the crescent moon, he looked pitiful, so he couldn't help but remind him:
"Brother Yuan Gu, of all the things you said today, one of them is right, that is, today's people are extremely smart... and you are not the first person I have seen who believes that he will cheer up and is willing to die for him.
…Not to mention the one that is close, there is one that is far away, called Yang Sphere and Yang Fangzheng!”
Gai Xun turned around and said nothing, just shook his head. He didn't know whether he was disappointed that Gongsun Xun used sophistry to refuse to serve his father, or whether he didn't believe that he would be betrayed by the emperor like Yang Qiu!
Watching the other party go away, Xi Zhong shook his head and laughed: "The title of Emperor is so easy to use, even if it has reached such a stage, it can be exchanged for such a loyal person to work for him."
Gongsun Xun smiled but did not answer, but suddenly turned around and looked at an Angzang warrior beside him: "Zitai, what do you think? Can the emperor be protected?"
Tian Chou, who had just been crowned before arriving, held his sword high and shook his head slightly: "As the prince said, I am here for the world, not for myself... With the emperor in court, it is better to wait for the time of day, and then talk about helping the danger and quelling the chaos.
Things."
"That's good!" Gongsun Xun smiled slightly, but turned around and went into the account. "It's cold in winter. Let's prepare more firewood and build a strong stable to block the wind... We have to stay here longer.
It’s time.”
Han Dang, Xi Zhong, Tian Chou, and another Yi Cong on duty, who had followed Gongsun Xun for many years since Yanmen, Zhang Liao's brother Zhang Ze, all expressed their approval.
In this way, no matter what, Gai Xun returned disappointed, and Yuan Benchu failed to 'drive out the wolf and drive out the tiger'. Therefore, Gongsun Xun still sat quietly at the ferry, aiming at Luoyang with a covetous attitude, which made the generals feel particularly at ease.
, and also leaves some people helpless.
For a time, there was even a nursery rhyme spread in Luozhong, saying, "A white horse in Hanoi, lying still like a tiger and dragon" and so on...
In mid-October, the increasingly helpless emperor made his last attempt. He sent Zhu Jun and Zhu Gongwei, who had returned from observing filial piety, to serve as the prefect of Hanoi.
However, in today's world, probably more than 80% of the scholars and generals wish that the emperor would die early. There are very few people like Gai Xun!
After receiving the order, Zhu Jun immediately set off from Luoyang, but he made a move that left everyone speechless - he simply did not go through Mengjin, but crossed the Yellow River from Wushejin, which was farther away, and then turned to Hanoi County to govern Huai.
The county became his governor of Hanoi.
This veteran general and hero, who was always known for his toughness, acted as if he was staying out of the whole process. He didn't even confront Gongsun Xun, let alone get into trouble with Gongsun Xun as he imagined.
At this time, the emperor, who was getting weaker and weaker, was completely helpless. In addition, he and He Jin could only fight for compromise and were not enemies after all. So in late October, when the military parade in Luozhong was optimistically held as scheduled, the emperor
I still chose to accept my fate.
On that day, tens of thousands of cavalry lined up in the open space outside Pingtang Hall, forming separate camps.
In front of Pingguang Hall, two high altars were built, one was ten feet high, with a twelve-story canopy built on it; the other was nine feet high, with a nine-story canopy built on it. The former was entered by the emperor himself, but the latter was the general He.
Entering, the two of them paraded together.
Later, the emperor actually forced himself up, put on his armor and sword, mounted his horse, and called himself the supreme general. He patrolled left and right for three times before he managed to stop... But after he stopped, he gave the sword and military talisman to everyone in public.
General. At this time, Marshal Jian Shuo of Xiyuan, who was previously claimed to be able to command He Jin, was only leading a battalion of soldiers and horses to be reviewed in the audience.
So far, He Jin had won a great victory and regained the title of being in charge of the world's military power. Moreover, the way in which he gained military power this time was even more open, more grand, and more undisputed.
After the matter was over, he walked away, but he could not hide his merits and fame... Not to mention that Gongsun Xun had agreed to pay for going out to help He Jin. Even the sergeants who were inspected also received a large amount of money from Xiyuan.
He was rewarded and had to accept inspection and promotion from General He Jin.
In fact, in November, He Jin, who was very politically honest, immediately supported Liu Yan's state pastoral system, which made the emperor who had some approval of this proposal immediately nod.
This is not to say that the emperor was so stupid that he allowed the region to expand.
First of all, there is so much chaos now, with rebellions and bandits everywhere, and the state-pastoral system is indeed conducive to countering rebellions and stabilizing local areas;
Secondly, the state pastor does not have an unlimited term, but is a directional position specially established to counter rebellion. Wherever there is trouble, the state pastor can be temporarily set up. If there is no trouble, it will still be the governor system;
Finally, whether it is the emperor or the general, all the ministers in the central government who are well-connected in their hearts also understand that the state pastoral power and responsibilities are too heavy, and they must choose people who are both capable and reliable.
So when a Yizhou pastor came up, Liu Yan was appointed. This was Liu Junlang's reconsideration when he proposed the state pastoral system. He was going to Yizhou to quell the chaos!
One more thing to say here is that Liu Junlang actually asked to go to Jiaozhou at first, but later, for some unknown reason, he just changed the name to Yizhou from the center.
At this time, in Yizhou, civil strife broke out in the Wudou Rice Sect. Zhang Xiu in Hanzhong and Zhang Lu in Bajun could not deal with each other, so they accepted the court's recruitment together and became as honest as Zhang Yan. This was also the case before.
This was because Yizhou had spare strength to send troops to Wudu County.
On the other hand, the second Yellow Turban suddenly broke out and caused chaos in the hinterland of Yizhou.
In other words, Yizhou was in a semi-chaotic situation at this time. From the central government's point of view, it was the kind of place that could be saved and that people should be sent to save it quickly - it was a suitable place to send an important minister as the governor of the state.
Liu Junlang is a dignified and important member of the clan, and his virtue is well known to the world. There is no reason not to trust him?
So Liu Yan left his four sons to continue to serve as officials in Luozhong, and he went to Shu County alone to take up his post. He did so in a very dashing way, and was highly anticipated by everyone.
Next is Yuzhou Mu, which is mainly to save a series of consequences caused by summer floods, such as autumn harvest, famine, and today's bandits... Anyway, Yuzhou is next to Luoyang, so the court didn't think much about it, and just did it without batting an eyelid.
Liu Yan's cousin Huang Wan was sent.
Huang Wan had nothing to say, so he resigned from the post of imperial servant and replaced him with the seal and ribbon of Yuzhou Mu, and immediately took office. Anyway, beyond Sheyuan Pass is Yingchuan, which is the boundary of Yuzhou.
At this time, General He Jin publicly proposed the candidate for the third state shepherd. He suggested that General Wei Gongsun Xun be appointed as the shepherd of Jizhou, and use his "knowledge soldiers" to completely eliminate the millions of bandits entrenched in the Taihang Mountains to stabilize the country.
The overall situation in Hebei...the Black Mountain Bandits and the Purple Mountain Bandits, the surrender that day was just a sign of chaos in Liangzhou, a last resort!
Taking advantage of this opportunity, it is time to destroy them!
There was a lot of discussion among the central officials. Some people thought it was feasible, but others felt that Gongsun Xun was already a general. It was better to suppress the rebellion with integrity. There was no need to bear the seal and ribbon of Jizhou Mu.
In fact, when Gongsun Xun heard such a dispute reported by Gongsun Yue and others in Hanoi, he didn't take it seriously. He could just go and sweep the Taihang Mountains... What's the difference? If that's the case, maybe Bingzhou is next to it on the east side.
The three counties of Taihang Mountain can also be rectified by him.
However, General He Jin wanted to lose face, so how could he let go of things he promised to others? Besides, he had finally regained military power and received the emperor's approval to openly take over power. How could he be willing to give in?
So the center had a little dispute for a while.
I heard that the emperor was mainly rebellious against the general being so aggressive, and Zhao Zhong, who had completely broken with Gongsun Xun, was also involved - the latter was mainly worried that Gongsun Xun would directly copy the Zhao family in Hebei after he became the shepherd of Jizhou.
's whole family.
As for Yuan Shao, Jian Shuo and others, they supported Gongsun Xun as the governor of the state.
You read that right, Yuan Benchu supported Gongsun Xun to become the shepherd of Jizhou. In fact, since Gongsun Xun came to Mengjin in person, Yuan Benchu had never thought about such local tricks. At this time, he just wanted Gongsun Xun to hurry up.
Leaving Mengjin and Luoyang as far away as possible, there is no other thought! It can even be said that as long as Gongsun Xun is in Mengjin, our world model has never slept peacefully.
Otherwise? He didn't know that the warlords would be separatist in a year! What he was thinking about now was how to punish the emperor after his death, so that the Yuan family could become one of the rulers!
And this idea is really right!
Jian Shuo's thoughts were actually similar. He was also frightened by Gongsun Xun's eager gaze. As soon as the opponent was in Mengjin, his control of the imperial army became unstable!
However, this kind of complicated dispute has nothing to do with the overall situation. Neither Gongsun Xun nor He Jin is worried that the matter will not come to an end - because after the military parade, the emperor's body has gradually deteriorated visibly to the naked eye.
Gongsun Xun was even sure that the emperor must have over-enjoyed his daily life and contracted some serious so-called chronic disease as Gongsun said. He was slowly and unshakably heading towards death in a well-known way.
Sliding.
At this time, Gongsun Xun had a very clear idea. He wanted to sit tight in Hanoi, get the Jizhou animal husbandry, and get out of here. Then once something happened, he would sweep Hebei and then conquer the world!
Even if there is time, it would not be a bad idea to directly lead the army into Luo when the incident occurs next year, punish the officials and quell the chaos, overwhelm Guanxi on the left, conquer the Central Plains on the right, and whip the world!
However, there was a thunder on the ground, and just when Gongsun Xun was so excited that he could no longer hold back, suddenly, countless sentries and cavalry came from the west. The Liangzhou rebels claimed to be one hundred thousand, and the entire army continued to march out under the banner of punishing the eunuchs.
Liangzhou, entered Sanfu, and approached Chang'an.
The world was shaken again, and Luozhong was also panicked for a moment! Almost everyone thought of the rumor that there would be war in Luoyang and bloodshed in the two palaces!
On the other side, Gongsun Xun in Mengjin was also a little confused... He never expected that his remarks to offend Xu You that day would actually come true! To be fair, he knew a lot of things that happened later, and even the details of certain things next year.
, but I really didn’t know that in the winter of this year, the Xiliang rebels would actually leave Liangzhou to attack Guanzhong!
It's ridiculous that he secretly laughed at Yuan Shao for supporting him in his Jizhou pastoral project. Looking at it now, in a sense, Gongsun Xun and Yuan Benchu are simply half a pound to half a pound! They are clearly a pair of ridiculous, self-righteous people!
Next, where will the imperial court discuss Jizhou Mu?!
"It's done!"
In the North Palace, outside the Emperor's West Garden Bedroom, the winter wind was cold. Zhang Rang, with his hands folded, found Jian Shuo, the senior military commander, and then said one word at a time: "Let the generals, Yuan Benchu, Gongsun Wenqi, and Gai Yuangu lead the troops."
Go to Chang'an to resist the Xiliang rebels, and you, the Colonel, will be in charge of the affairs after the Emperor's death! By then, the Colonel will be able to live up to the Emperor's trust, and we old slaves will be able to survive under your wings.
"
After saying this, Zhang Rang, the leader of the eunuchs in the Beigong, bowed respectfully to Jian Shuo, the former Little Huangmen.
For no reason, the panting Jian Shuo suddenly remembered the jug of wine that Gongsun Xun left on the boat when he was in Hedong in the past... He had almost forgotten the taste of it.
——————I am the dividing line that needs to be updated even on Christmas————
"Since Xun had formed a conspiracy with Yuan Shao and Liu Yu, the military commander Jian Shuo was worried about it. It happened that a hundred thousand rebels from Liangzhou attacked the third auxiliary, and Guanzhong was in chaos. Shuo then conspired with the ministers and persuaded Emperor Ling to move Xun to the throne.
Jingzhao Yin. Xun was anxious because he wanted to see the emperor, but the Huangmen prison said that the emperor was ill and could not see him. Huangmen again held the edict and scolded him, saying: "Jingzhao Yin defended the imperial edict!" As for the third time, he was worshiped.
When he was about to leave, Xun looked at the sky and sighed: "General Wei will not deceive me. Today I know about Yang Qiu!" - "Dian Lue". Notes by Yan Peisong
