On the 21st day of the first lunar month of the third year of the Xian'an reign of Emperor Sima Yu of the Jin Dynasty, the great Sima Huanwen led the governor of Jiangzhou and led the general of Nanzhonglang Huan Chong, the governor of Sizhou and led the general of Anbei Huanxi, and the generals of Xifu and Beifu gathered together.
Tai Chi Hall in Taicheng, request for the Northern Expedition——
Huan Wen said: "I have been away from the palace for more than 20 years. I have served in the army and served hard. However, I thought that Jianghan was difficult. It was different from the old days. Instead, I benefited from Xinping in Liang, and Ningzhou began to surrender. I hung up my troops in Hanchuan to garrison the emperor.
Mi Guang, strengthening the barbarian coiled teeth, the situation is high, the rivers and lakes are far away, I have to command the prince, since I don't want to be real and powerful, I can't control the foreigners. I know the hardships and dangers of this, dare to carry it without any resentment, I wish
Those who devote themselves to the cause of the Central Plains are truly ashamed of the humble and humble residence of the emperor in the southeast. The pained god Hua Sangzi is buried in Rongdi. If you rely on the spirit of the ancestral temple, the clouds will sweep over you and your breath will be clear. If you rest and wander, then
I will occupy Heluo, visit the two bandits in person, spread the word about the emperor's spirit, and lead Qin and Zhao. It will not be five years, and great things will happen."
Emperor Sima Yu ordered Grand Sima Huanwen to lead all the troops in the Northern Expedition. He rewarded the troops with cattle wine and vowed to fight for the Northern Expedition on that day. The minister ordered Wang Biao to lead hundreds of officials to Bailuzhou Pier. However, he saw the Xifu navy sailing across the river with flags.
On that day, Huan Wen's 35,000 naval troops in Gushu came out in full force on foot and cavalry. He also recruited hundreds of ships and 8,000 naval troops from Jingxiang and Huanhuo, as well as Jiangzhou governor Huan Chong's 15,000 infantrymen.
The soldiers accompanied the Northern Expedition, and in Guangling and Jingkou, there were also 60,000 Beifu troops commanded by Huan Xi. The Longkang Huan family's power extended from Jingzhou and Xiangyang to Yangzhou and Guangling, penetrating the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and this Northern Expedition was also the third time that Huan Wen
The Northern Expedition was the most powerful one. The previous two Northern Expeditions deployed no more than 50,000 troops. This time, a total of more than 100,000 troops from Jingzhou, Jiangzhou, and Yangzhou were mobilized, and 200,000 civilians from the three states were recruited to prepare for logistics and water transportation.
It can be said that this Northern Expedition was the Eastern Jin Dynasty that used all its efforts from Jiangdong——
All the officials of the Jin Dynasty knew in their hearts that when Huan Wen made great contributions to Heshuo and received Shiwang, when his troops returned to the court, they would definitely ask the imperial court for nine tins and be granted the title of king. By then, Jin Zuo would be dead, and neither the king nor the Xie family would want to see it.
The end result was that Huan Wen usurped the throne and established himself, but the Northern Expedition was what the people wanted. Since Yu Liang and Yin Hao, those who wanted to be famous must raise the banner of the Northern Expedition. Therefore, neither the emperor Sima Yu nor the king or the Xie Mingmen dared to have any influence on the Northern Expedition.
Without any criticism, the only thing they can hope for is Chen Caozhi——
When Chen Caozhi entered Jiankang on the 19th, Xie Daoyun and Gu Kaizhi had arrived the day before. Xie Daoyun returned to the east garden of Chen's house and heard that his third brother Chen Shang said that his fourth uncle Xie Wan was seriously ill, so he hurried to Wuyi Lane to visit him.
When I arrived the next day, I went to Xie Mansion and saw that Xie Wan, who was not yet fifty years old, was in pieces and bedridden. All the famous doctors in Beijing and China diagnosed him with gastric fistula. After Chen Caozhi carefully diagnosed Xie Wan,
It was also believed that it was a stone mass, which was what later generations called cancer, stomach cancer. Chen Caozhi withdrew from Xie Wan's bedroom and said sadly to Xie An and Xie Daoyun: "Wan Shigong's illness is such that even if Mr. Zhikawa is alive, there is nothing he can do."
The glimmer of hope that Xie Daoyun originally held was shattered, and she choked with tears.
Xie An sighed: "Purify the short and change it, and it will eventually end."
The Xie Mansion in Wuyi Lane is shrouded in sorrow, but the Lu Mansion in Hengtang is filled with joy. At the end of last year, Lu Na and his wife received a letter from someone sent by Lu Weirui and learned that Weirui was pregnant. Lu Na and his wife were overjoyed. This time Chen Caozhi came to visit
At that time, he asked Wei Rui about his current situation in detail, and Chen Cao answered one by one. Lu Madam Zhang Wenwan was very pleased to think that Wei Rui had once again taken the lead from the right lady Xie Daoyun, and said to Lu Na: "Lu Lang, Wei Rui has been there for nearly five years."
I am 3 months pregnant and cannot bear the long journey and cannot come to Jiankang. How about I take Tao Fu and set off to Qiantang to accompany Wei Rui in March?"
Lu Na agreed.
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Just when Huan Wen was leading his army with thousands of boats and advancing on foot and on horseback, the Queen Mother of Yan Kezu Hun in Yecheng and the Taifu Murong Pingzheng conspired to kill Murong Chui. Murong Chui also knew that the situation was dangerous and did not return to Ye during the New Year's court meeting.
City, Gong County, a military stronghold that has remained on the south bank of the Yellow River——
Murong Ke's son Murong Kai and Murong Chui's mother-in-law Lan Jian knew that the Queen Mother and the Taifu had decided to kill Murong Chui, and there was no room for recovery. They sent envoys to inform Murong Chui: "Pre-emptive strike, except for Taifu Ping and Le'an."
Wang Zang, there is nothing I can do."
Murong Chui said: "I can't bear to do this if I have to die if my flesh and blood kill each other and lead to chaos in the country."
The characters of Murong Chui and his uncle Murong Han were very similar. Although Murong Han was suspicious of his brother Murong Huang, he would rather run away to Duan Liao and Yu Wenbu than kill each other. Murong Han eventually took poison and died——
On the eleventh day of the first lunar month, Murong Kai sent an envoy to tell his uncle Murong Chui: "The intention has been decided, so we must act early. My nephew is willing to respond."
Murong Chui replied: "If it is really impossible to close the gap, I would rather stay away from it than I would like to discuss."
After seeing off his nephew's messenger, Murong Chui was so worried that he had no sleep all night.
The crown prince, Murong Ling, knew that he could not persuade his father to kill Murong Ping. Murong Zang said: "Your Majesty Youchong, the Taifu is jealous of talents. Once disaster strikes, he is quick to take advantage of the opportunity. Since you want to protect your family and your whole body, without losing your righteousness, why not?
Escape to Longcheng, then go up to apologize, and wait for the Lord to see clearly. Even if you are not able to forgive me, you should care for Yan and Dai internally, and care about the barbarians externally, and stay in danger to protect yourself. This is the best way to protect the whole family."
Longcheng was the old capital of the Yan Kingdom, and brothers Murong Ke and Murong Chui were famous there. Murong Ling advised his father to run to Longcheng to protect himself, which was indeed the best choice at the moment.
Murong Chui nodded and said: "That's the only way." He immediately ordered his soldiers to prepare their horses and march to Longcheng. However, Gong County is in Henan and Longcheng is far outside the Great Wall. To go to Longcheng, you must first cross the Yellow River. Murong
Chuisuo's troops had not yet crossed the river, and the news had been leaked. King Le'an and Grand Sima Murong Zang ordered that no officers and soldiers in Gong County should move without authorization. They also ordered heavy troops to be stationed in Wen County to prevent Murong Chui from leading his troops to attack Yecheng——
The 20,000 Yan troops in Gong County, most of whose family members were in Hebei, heard about the orders of the Grand Sima Jun. They all defected and rebelled. They joined Murong Chen in Heyin and Murong Zhu in Junyi. They were afraid of being coerced by Murong Chui into rebellion and followed Murong Chui around.
There are only less than 3,000 sergeants left——
Murong Chui looked up to the sky and sighed: "I have a country that is difficult to surrender to, and a home that is difficult to escape. I am the one who is jealous of the Taifu. I might as well die to apologize, and you may be saved!" He wanted to commit suicide with a knife——
Murong Ling hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "How can there be intact eggs under an overturned nest? Doesn't father know this?"
Murong Chui sighed: "What can I do?"
Murong Ling said: "My lord originally wanted to protect Dongdu for self-protection, but now that he cannot cross the river, his plan will be defeated. Huan Wen from the east of the Yangtze River is a great man, and he recruits talented people. It is better for you to go back."
Murong Chui hesitated and said, "Huan Wen is willing to wait for me?"
Murong Ling said: "Huan Wen has a disloyal heart and wants to stand up for himself on behalf of the Jin Dynasty. He needs the help of wise men. His father has a great reputation. If he is willing to move to Nantou, Huan Wen will come to meet him. Moreover, Chen Caozhi is Huan Wen's mastermind.
This man's father had met him and he was very knowledgeable. His son attended his wedding last year and was well received by him. Chen Caozhi said some words to his son. I didn't realize it at the time. But now that I think about it, Chen Caozhi's words were very meaningful. It seems that
He had already anticipated his father's predicament today and showed his intention to recruit him, which is really miraculous!"
Murong Chui said coldly: "Duan Si's messenger came to Yecheng to create a rift. It is most likely due to Chen Cao's plan."
Murong Ling had a good impression of Chen Caozhi, and at this time he had no other way out than running south. He defended Chen Caozhi by saying: "It is not certain whether the messenger was sent by Duan Si, and he was arrested without interrogation or confrontation."
Silence is really suspicious. If it is a estrangement plan, it is really clumsy. Who will believe it? Only those who are deliberately planning to get rid of their father and then have a quick life will believe it. This is obviously designed by the Tutor's party to frame his father - "
Murong Chui remained silent. He also knew that even if there was no incident of Duan Si's messenger, the Queen Mother could satisfy the Hun family, and Tai Fu Murong Ping would not tolerate him. Sooner or later, he would find another fault to punish him. He said: "That's all, today
There is no other way out than this!"
On this day, Murong Kai and Lan Jian knew that it would be difficult to gain a foothold in Yecheng, so they led their families across the river and defected to Murong Chui. Murong Chui then summoned the soldiers loyal to him, killed the white horse as a sacrifice to heaven, and formed an alliance with his followers.
On the twenty-first day of the first lunar month, Murong Chui, his wife Duan Fei, their four sons, Murong Kai, Lan Jian, and the doctor's order Gao Bi rode to Luoyang with 2,500 paces. When Murong Ping heard that Murong Chui had defected, he ordered Murong Qiang, Duke of Xiping.
He led three thousand elite cavalry to cross the river in pursuit. After Murong Chui ordered his son Murong Ling to die, Murong Ling was not as brave as his father. He led his sharp archers to kill the hundreds of chasing cavalry one by one. Murong Qiang was afraid of the reputation of Murong Chui and his son.
Don't dare to force——
Luoyang guard Shen Jin received a secret letter from Chen Cao in June last year. Chen Caozhi asked Shen Jin to pay close attention to Murong Chui's movements and predicted that Murong Chui would surrender to Jiangdong. Shen Jin did not dare to believe it. Murong Chui was regarded as the King of Yan and Wu.
How could someone with such a high position defect to Jiangdong! But with the death of Murong Ke, the grievances between Murong Chui and the Yan royal family quickly became apparent. Everything was as Chen Cao had expected. On the 24th of the first lunar month, Murong Chui led the rebellion.
Arriving at the foot of Luoyang City——
Shen Jin was steady, and seeing that Murong Chui had a large number of people, he did not dare to let Murong Chui into the city. He only helped him with wine, meat and food, and then sent soldiers to lead the way, letting Murong Chui go to Yingchuan to join the prefect Gao Rou, because Luoyang Gucheng had few soldiers and was like the Yan Kingdom.
The army is approaching and it is difficult to resist.
Murong Chui also knew that Shen Jin's words were reasonable, so he did not stop in Luoyang and led his troops south to Yingchuan. At this time, Murong Chen who was stationed in Luyang, Murong Zhu in Junyi, and Murong De in Heyin heard that Murong Chui wanted to defect to Jiangdong.
After receiving orders from Taifu and Da Sima, they led their light cavalry to pursue them. To the east of Liang County, Murong Chen's troops were the first to catch up. Murong Chui cut off the rear in person and said to Murong Chen from a distance: "I was forced by Taifu and I can't bear my flesh and blood."
Fighting each other is to avoid disaster in Jiangdong, why are you chasing after it!"
Murong Chen was originally a general under Murong Chui and had always respected Murong Chui. After hearing what Murong Chui said, he restrained his troops and did not pursue him. Murong Chui was able to arrive at Yingchuan smoothly. Gao Rou, the prefect of Yingchuan, welcomed Murong Chui and his son into the city, but Murong Chui
Germany and Murong Zhu's 20,000 cavalry followed and surrounded Yingchuan City——
Gao Rou had received Huan Wen's military order and knew that the Northern Expeditionary Army was on its way. As long as he held out for ten and a half days, Murong De and Murong Zhu, who were besieging the city, heard that the frontline military situation in Xuzhou was urgent and would naturally lead their troops away.