Huan Xi was on his way to Huguan for Huan Shiqian, and Tian Luo generals were on their way to Huguan and Jinyang when they learned about the private meeting between Princess Qinghe and Chen Cao the night before at Bingjing Terrace. He was so angry that he broke the wine bottle and pushed him away.
After the case, he led several retinues and rushed to the Ximen Bao Temple. Huan Chong and Chen Caozhi were waiting for Tan Xuan and Ran Sheng outside the Ximen Bao Temple. They bought wine to see off the soldiers who were on the expedition to Longcheng. Huan Xi rushed over and ignored them.
Uncle Huan Chong was present. The generals looked around and asked Chen Caozhi loudly: "Chen Sima, how dare you disobey military orders and enter Ye Palace without permission to rape Princess Qinghe!"
Tan Ji and Ran Sheng both knew about Chen Caozhi and Princess Qinghe, but they didn't know that Huan Xi also coveted Princess Qinghe's beauty. Seeing Huan Xi questioning Chen Caozhi in public, they both felt that Huan Xi was making a fuss out of a molehill.
, Chen Caozhi’s adoption of a Xianbei princess is not a big deal——
Chen Caozhi said calmly: "We will report this matter to Governor Huan later. Now, let the soldiers on the expedition to Longcheng drink and set off. I wish them a speedy and triumphant return."
Huan Xi's hatred for Chen Caozhi was already deep, and today he was determined to make a big fuss over Princess Qinghe's incident. Seeing Chen Caozhi's understatement, he became even more angry and ordered his subordinates to tie Chen Caozhi up.
The subordinates on the left and right hesitated and did not dare to take action——
Huan Chong said: "Bo Dao, no matter how important the matter is, we can wait until the soldiers set off for the expedition."
Huan Xi was so angry that he couldn't understand it anymore. He felt that everyone was against him. Even his fifth uncle Huan Chong also helped Chen Caozhi to speak. He was so angry that his lungs were about to explode. His eyes were almost on fire. He got on his horse.
, rushed back to the city and reported Chen Caozhi to his father Huan Wen——
Here in Huan Chong, after Chen Cao Zhi sent the Northern Expedition soldiers across the Zhang River, he also rode back to the city. On the way, Huan Chong asked Chen Cao Zhi about the story of his affair with Princess Xianbei. Chen Cao Zhi told the truth, and Huan Chong said with a smile.
"Jiangzuo Weijie is the most romantic person in the world. Since Princess Xianbei is willing to commit herself, what else can be said? Why is Bo Dao so angry?"
Chen Cao said: "Perhaps I misunderstood other people's rumors and thought that I broke into the palace to seize Princess Qinghe."
Huan Chong frowned and shook his head. He felt that his nephew Huan Xi had become increasingly surly after his disfigurement. Just now, he ignored the presence of his uncle and the generals looked around and roared like thunder. This was really rude.
When Huan Chong returned to Prince Le'an's Mansion, Huan Wen immediately sent his attendants to invite Huan Chong to discuss important matters——
Huan Wen's foot disease has become serious again in recent days. At this time, he was ordering military doctors to give him acupuncture in his bedroom. When he saw Huan Chong coming, he said: "Buide, sit down and wait a moment."
Huan Chong's nickname was Maidelang. His father Huan Yi died during the Su Jun Rebellion. His eldest brother Huan Wen was only seventeen years old. Huan Chong was still in his infancy. His family was poor. His mother was ill and had to eat mutton to cure her illness.
From this, Huan Wen had no choice but to beg a sheep from a wealthy family and wanted to use his younger brother Huan Chong as a pledge. In other words, he sold Huan Chong to someone else.
In the year of 1948, the little character bought Delang. Huan Chong left his official post and wanted to repay the sheep owner. However, the war caused the displacement and the family of the sheep owner had disappeared. Three years ago, Huan rushed out of Zhenjiang Prefecture. When he was shooting, he passed by a village and caught a glimpse of it.
At that time, the sheep owner was watching from the side of the hall. Huan Chong was overjoyed and dismounted to pay his respects. The sheep owner was old and at a loss as to who the noble man was. Huan Chong said, "I am a man of virtue." The sheep owner looked at each other and said happily, "I am a man of virtue."
, Now you are so precious, I will never forget you." Huan Chong then repaid him generously——
After acupuncture for Huan Wen, the military doctor left with the medicine basket. There were only Huan Wen and Huan Chong in the room. Huan Wen sat on the basket and asked, "Does the fifth brother know about Chen Cao's entry into Ye Palace that night?"
Huan Chong then recounted what Chen Caozhi had just said. Huan Wen nodded and said: "I also expected that Chen Caozhi would not be so ridiculous. Princess Xianbei had a soft spot for Chen Caozhi two years ago. Now the country has been destroyed."
After the death of his family, he lost all his pride and ran away at night. However, Chen Caozhi already had two wives. Could it be that Murong Wei's sister should be given to Chen Cao's concubine?"
Huan Chong said with a smile: "Didn't my eldest brother also take the Chenghan princess as his concubine? Of course, the Murong family of Xianbei is not comparable to the Li family of the Chenghan Dynasty."
Huan Wen couldn't help but recall the scene when he first met Li Jingshu eighteen years ago. At that time, Li Jingshu was thirteen years old and stood as graceful as a beautiful spring tree. I wonder how this Qinghe Princess Murong Qinchen compares to Li Jingshu back then?
This thought passed away in a flash. Huan Wen was old and sick and no longer in such interest. He said: "My fifth brother doesn't know. Xi'er is very eager for this Princess Qinghe and begs me to reward her. Do you think this is ridiculous? For one
This woman caused a rift between Xi'er and Chen Caozhi. No wonder Gou Jian wanted to give Xi Shi to his husband in the Spring and Autumn Period. Beauty is also poisonous!"
Huan Chong thought to himself: "I just saw that Huan Xi regards Chen Caozhi as his enemy, so that's it!" He said: "This is naturally the decision of the eldest brother. It's just that the secret meeting between Chen Caozhi and Princess Qinghe in the middle of the night was caught by Tian Luo generals.
, it has been spread to everyone."
Huan Wen said: "After the arrow wound on Xi'er's face, her appearance is no longer attractive to women. Of course Princess Qinghe is willing to commit herself to Chen Caozhi. If I take the reward by force and give it to Xi'er, Xianbei women are strong, so I'm afraid something unexpected will happen.
If the situation changes, then not only Murong will blame me, but Chen Caozhi will also harbor resentment. Why not go with the flow and give Princess Qinghe to Chen Caozhi? What do the fifth brothers think?"
Huan Chong said with a smile: "In this case, Chen Caozhi will be benefited too much, and Bo Dao's nephew will also complain."
Huan Wen frowned and said, "This is exactly what I am worried about. Chen Caozhi has already married the Lu and Xie clans. If he gets the support of the Murong clan again, I may not be able to control it. Although Chen Caozhi seems to be loyal and prudent at the moment,
, but as the times change, people’s hearts will also change. I think back then, how could I ever——”
Huan Wen kept his mouth shut, while his fifth brother Huan Chong was humble and courteous, diligent in royal affairs, and had always had reservations about his elder brother's ambition to succeed Jin Dynasty on his own and refused to agree with him, so he never talked to his fifth brother about usurping the throne.
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Huan Wen changed his mind and said: "I don't want to create another strong enemy for the Huan family in Jiangdong, but Chen Caozhi is actually amazingly talented. This Northern Expedition has made great achievements. When the goal is to recruit people, I can't belittle him. What can I do?
"
Huan Chong thought for a long time and said: "It's better to let Chen Caozhi stay in Yecheng——"
Huan Wen's purple stone eyes flashed, and he said: "I already understand what my fifth brother means. With Chen Cao's achievements in the Northern Expedition, it is natural to be promoted to the governor. Let him be the governor of Jizhou and sit in Yecheng. The Yan territory is initially settled and disputes arise.
There must be many, and there is Dai State in the north and Qin Dynasty in the west. Chen Caozhi has to work hard to keep the peace of Yan. Of course, the descendants of the Chen family in Qiantang must stay in Jiangdong, so that they will not be afraid of Chen Caozhi's dissent.
"
The Central Plains and Hebei have been occupied by the Xiongnu, Jie and Xianbei people for sixty years. Huan Wen lacks confidence in governing the Yan territory. He cannot stay in Hebei for long. He must return to Jiangdong as soon as possible to seek Jiuxi and plan for great things. In the end,
The main reason is that he is old and frail. Ten years ago, he would not have let Chen Caozhi stay in Yecheng. But now, except Chen Caozhi, there is no suitable candidate to guard Yecheng. Huan Huo
, Huan Chong guarded Jingzhou and Jiangzhou respectively. These two big states must be firmly in the hands of the Huan family. In Huan Wen's heart, Jiangdong is still more important than the Central Plains——
Huan Chong reminded: "The fourth brother lived in seclusion in Wanling and can come back now."
Huan Wen nodded. Although his fourth brother Huan Mi was not on good terms with him, he was still a direct descendant of the Longkang Huan family. After regaining Yan territory, there were a large number of governors and officials who needed to be appointed. At this time, of course, the Hou made great efforts to appoint the Huan family's cronies——
Brothers Huan Wen and Huan Chong discussed for a long time and basically decided on the candidates for the governors and main officials of the prefectures in Henan and Hebei. They will call the generals to discuss it tomorrow, and then they will send envoys to send Murong Wei and others to Jiangdong to see the emperor.
At the same time, he asked for merit and commendation, and issued an edict——
Huan Chong came out of his brother Huan Wen's bedroom. Huan Xi was pacing back and forth in the corridor, feeling anxious. When he saw Huan Chong, he hurriedly saluted and asked, "What is the long talk between my fifth uncle and my father?"
Huan Chong had a bad impression of his nephew, who was only a few years younger than him, and said, "Go in, your father has something to tell you."
Huan Xi entered his father's bedroom with both anxiety and expectation. After saluting, he knelt down and asked, "What are your orders, sir?"
Huan Wen opened his mouth and said: "Princess Xianbei, please don't bother me anymore. Since you've already eloped with Chen Caozhi, what's the point of fighting over her!"
Huan Xi became anxious when he heard this: "Father, I love the Xianbei princess very much. I have been tossing and turning for the past few days, sleeping hard and thinking about it. I ask my father to make it happen."
When Huan Wen heard this, he was very displeased. He was fascinated by a woman. How would he inherit his Huan family's inheritance and achieve the affairs of Wei Wen and Jin Wu?
Along with your uncle, I will escort Murong Wei and others back to Jiangdong to ask for their merits, meet the emperor, and accept the rewards. Okay, please step back."
Huan Xi withdrew silently, feeling indescribable the shame and anger in his heart. He especially hated his father Huan Wen. His father always imposed his wishes on him and could not be argued with. Huan Xi felt that he was too submissive under his father's power and shadow. He must hurry up as soon as possible.
Taking over his father's business, he wants to have great power!
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In the evening of that day, Princess Qinghe went to Jiuhua Palace to see her mother, Queen Kezu Hun. She bluntly stated that she wanted to marry Chen Caozhi, and said that she had left the palace the night before to have a private meeting with Chen Cao. Her mother, Queen Kezu Hun, was stunned.
Urgently order the palace officials to invite Murong Wei to come——
Murong Wei rushed over in a hurry. After listening to what his mother said, he said to his sister Princess Qinghe: "Qin Qin, Chen Caozhi is only a sixth-rank state commander and a fifth-rank Yingyang general. How can he protect you?"
Murong Qinchen said: "It doesn't matter what the official position is. I am the Lord of Yan, so you can't protect me!"
Murong Wei was so ashamed that he could not speak.
Ke Zuhun said: "But Chen Caozhi already has two wives. Is Qinqin willing to serve as a concubine? It's not easy to serve two big ladies above him."
Murong Qinchen lowered his head, suppressing the grievance in his heart, and said: "I don't know what will happen in the future. I just remember what he said and will try his best to protect me."
Kezu Hunyi and Murong Wei looked at each other, deeply feeling the sorrow of their country's subjugation. The mother and son discussed it and decided to ask Kezu Hunyi to visit Chen Caozhi tomorrow to see if Chen Caozhi could marry Murong Qinchen. This was terrible.
