When Chen Caozhi and Ran Sheng passed by the left side of Taiji Hall with the palace eunuch, they saw a group of palace people holding long ladders and climbing on the roof of the corridor. They didn't know what was happening. They asked the palace eunuch and replied: "There are all the birds flying in Taiji Palace." , built a nest and lived in it. When the emperor was discussing matters with the ministers in the palace, there would often be birds droppings scattered, or they would croak loudly, and there was no solemnity or solemnity in the court hall. They were driven away several times, scattered and then gathered again."
Chen Caozhi looked at the slightly dilapidated Tai Chi Hall, shook his head slightly, and walked quickly past.
Shiqian Palace, Zhongzhai, the palace is dark. The emperor Sima Yu, who is nearly fifty years old, is sitting on the royal bed with a tired look. He watches the two brothers Chen Cao enter the palace in the sunshine from outside the palace, and he can't help but feel refreshed. Visiting Chen Caozhi always makes people feel happy——
After Chen Caozhi and Ran Sheng paid homage to each other, Emperor Sima Yu asked about various matters in Jizhou and Youzhou. Chen Caozhi and Ran Sheng answered them one by one. Sima Yu was very pleased and wanted to reward Chen Cao's brothers, but Jizhou He had just donated a large amount of money, silk, rice and grain. How could he return the gift with money and silk? He then said, "What do you want Chen Qing to do? I'll give you a shade house and a field, but it doesn't matter."
Chen Cao said: "I would like to return to Jiankang to serve Your Majesty. It is bitterly cold in the north, and I find it inconvenient to live and eat. Moreover, I am far away from my family members, and they are rarely seen in several years. I sincerely ask Your Majesty to allow me to return south."
"Ah!" Sima Yu was shocked. Huan Wen returned from the Northern Expedition and his reputation was extremely high. The Longkang Huan family was about to dominate the world. The Huan family was responsible for all political affairs. Sima Yu was just a puppet. Huan Wen had accepted Jiuxi and was asking for help. Wang Jue, his intention to usurp the throne is obvious. Chen Caozhi can now be said to be the biggest supporter of the Jin Dynasty. Chen Caozhi is extremely prestigious in the Beifu army. Jinxiong is in Jizhou, and his younger brothers Chen Yu and Jizhou Wumeng are engaged in Liu Laozhi. Known as the Two Tigers of the Northern Palace, Chen Cao's loyalty can be seen from Chen Cao's return to Beijing for an audience and the donation of money and silk. Therefore, when Sima Yu suddenly heard that Chen Cao was going to return to the court and return to his official post, he inevitably lost his composure——
"Hebei has been initially settled. There are Tuoba Dynasty in the north and Di Qin in the west. They are all eyeing Hebei and the Central Plains. They want to rely on your reputation to guard Jizhou. In this critical period, how can I return to Jiangdong to serve!" Emperor Sima Yu consoled him. "I know that you are working hard in the north, and you are homesick, but you should take state affairs as your top priority, do whatever it takes, and do not disappoint my expectations."
Chen Caozhi Weiwei, but still did not make a clear statement, and seemed to still be unwilling to stay in Hebei. Sima Yu was deeply worried. After Chen Caozhi and Ran Sheng resigned, he sent a message to Wang Biaozhi to visit him and say that Chen Caozhi When he wanted to resign about the matter of being the governor of Jizhou, Wang Biaozhi, who had a white beard, twirled his beard and pondered for a while, and said for a long time: "Your Majesty, you can ask Xie Anshi about this matter, and Anshi will definitely deal with it."
Xie An was summoned to Shiqian Palace and consulted by the emperor. He replied: "Chen Caozhi has always had the ambition to be a recluse. At that time, Ge Zhichuan wanted to accept him as a disciple to pursue the golden elixir path. Chen Caozhi said that his mother was old and his family was declining. , He longed for it in his heart. Hebei was busy with military and political affairs, and Chen Caozhi found it difficult, so he wanted to return to Jiangdong and serve in the court."
Sima Yu was even more anxious when he heard what Xie An said. These high-ranking officials in Jiangzuo were indeed half-officials and half-hidden, and most of their government affairs were handed over to their assistants. They just went to work, drank, had gatherings, and talked. Sima Yu didn't do much when he was Situ. Directors like to gather and talk the most. Compared with the leisurely life of Jiangzuo officials, the governors of Hebei Prefecture are certainly much busier. Chen Caozhi is famous for his xuanbian, and he is a leader in music, painting, calligraphy, and Go. , it is normal for such people to be impatient with secular affairs and want to return to Jiangdong, but——
Sima Yu said: "An Shi, you are Chen Cao's elder. You must advise him to put state affairs first. After returning to Qiantang Province to worship his ancestors, he will return to Hebei to take up his post. If he feels that he is too busy with government affairs, he can recruit more subordinate officials to assist him."
, I want to add him to the three divisions of Kaifu Yitong, what do you two think?"
During the Han Dynasty, the three divisions of Kaifu Yitong were highly ceremonial, and the ceremonial guard was similar to that of the three princes Taiwei, Sikong, and Situ. They could establish government offices and choose their own officials and subordinates. Huan Wen's Xifu and Xi Jian's Beifu were the three divisions of Kaifu Yitong.
It was just established. Although since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Kaifu Yi Tongsansi has become less respected than in the Han Dynasty, but it is still an honor that can only be enjoyed by high-ranking officials of the third rank or above who guard one side——
Xie An smiled slightly, if the emperor granted Chen Caozhi the opening ceremony of the government with the three divisions, then Chen Caozhi would not be able to return to Jizhou, and said: "Cao Zhi will go to Gushu to visit Huan Da Sima in the near future. It will be difficult for him to go or stay.
Consult Huan Da Sima for his opinion."
Sima Yu was speechless. Xie An was right. He, as the emperor, was actually powerless.
Wang Biaozhi and Xie An resigned, Wang Biao said: "Does An Shigong really want Chen Caozhi to return to the court and serve as an official?"
Xie An said: "This matter is beyond your control. Let Chen Caozhi deal with it."
When Wang Biaozhi heard Xie An say the word "coping", he suddenly realized that Chen Caozhi was retreating in order to deal with Huan Wen, so he asked in a low voice: "Huan Gong has repeatedly asked for the title of king. Once he gets the title of king, what will happen to him?"
There must be something extraordinary happening, how should we respond?"
Xie An said calmly: "Murong Ke is such a hero. He died within two years and the country was destroyed. Yuzhou Yuan Zhen wanted to use his son to inherit Yuzhou. Once he died, his son had to join the court as an official. We have to work hard and retreat. If something happens,
Think twice before acting. That is to say, when Duke Huan appoints a king, you can't be cautious. All the etiquette must be complete, and people must be sent to ask Duke Huan for instructions on all matters, no matter how big or small. This way, you will not disobey Duke Huan." He cupped his hands and felt relaxed.
Chutai City.
Wang Biaozhi's old eyes widened and he thought: "Xie Anshi is preparing to wait for Huan Wen to die. Huan Wen is fifty-six this year. He returned from the Northern Expedition the year before last and contracted an illness on the way. He was also killed by Princess Nankang and Huan Huo, and his health was very poor.
Before, Huan Wen must have been worried that he would not live long, so he was very anxious to ask for the king's title. Xie An said that he should ask Huan Wen for everything no matter how big or small. It would take several days to go back and forth between Jiankang and Gushu. If everything was reported, he would be treated with courtesy.
I'm afraid it will take more than half a year to prepare, but if Huan Wen survives for three years and two years, we can't keep putting off this matter."
Wang Biaozhi thought again: "Huan Wen is seven years younger than me. Of course, I am in better health than Huan Wen. Xie Anshi and Huan Wen are eight years old and already forty-eight. They are all in their twilight years and can hardly make great achievements. Only young heroes like Chen Caozhi can."
Huan Wen can't compare to him, Chen Caozhi can wait, it's destiny."
…
Chen Caozhi and Ran Sheng rode their horses back to their house on the bank of the Qinhuai River. Ran Sheng said with a smile: "The emperor was very anxious when he heard that my brother wanted to resign and return to Jiangzuo."
Chen Caozhi did not laugh, and said: "Gushu's trip is extremely important. Brothers Huanxi and Huanji are all in Gushu, and they will definitely slander in front of Duke Huan. I am not greedy for the official position in Jizhou. In fact, the northern border has not been determined, and my heart
I am concerned."
Ran Sheng was silent.
Chen Caozhi knew what Ran Sheng was thinking, so he asked: "Xiao Sheng, when do you want to confess your love to Run'er?"
Ran Sheng hesitated and said: "Brother, let me think about it again. Don't disturb Run'er first."
Ran Sheng felt very tormented. He saw Run'er yesterday. Run'er had grown up, was slim and beautiful, and was no longer the little girl who liked to teach others. The beautiful and lovely girl who made fun of him and yelled at books was getting closer and closer to him.
They are getting farther and farther away, but he still likes Run'er, both when he was a child and now. What makes him uncomfortable is that Run'er is obviously not as close to him as before, and he no longer asks him whether he has read geometry or is he still learning calligraphy? Although he has not yet
Call him uncle, but the gap between the two is obvious——
Ran Sheng feels that he can do anything for Run'er, but if Run'er doesn't like it, then everything he does will be in vain and will only cause Run'er trouble. How can Run'er marry his uncle, even if he remains anonymous?
If Run'er is willing, the young mistress Ding Youwei must agree. This is obviously very difficult. Which mother is willing to let her beloved daughter get married in such an unexplained way?
Ran Sheng was very painful. He was the son of Ran Min. He could not restore his surname in the Jin Dynasty unless he rebelled from Jin and defected to Di Qin. However, this would inevitably mean severing ties with the Chen family of Qiantang, which Ran Sheng was never willing to do.
, Ran Sheng, who has been wandering since childhood, regards Chenjiawu as his home, and what is the purpose of betraying the Jin Dynasty and restoring his original surname? It is to marry Run'er and become an enemy of the Jin family. It is even less possible for him to marry Run'er.
, this is seeking fish by chance, going in the wrong direction——
So what else can we do? The most important thing is Runer.
…
In the afternoon, Chen Caozhi accompanied Murong Qinchen to the Xinxing Marquis Mansion. As his son-in-law, he paid homage to Qinqin's mother, the Kezu Hun family, and sent several cars of Jizhou local rites. The blond and blue-eyed Kezu Hun family was so happy that she burst into tears. In private
Asked Qinqin if Chen Caozhi treated her well? Murong Qinchen said shyly: "Mother, my son is four months pregnant." This made the Hun family very happy. Obviously, Chen Caozhi treated Qinqin very well -
Except for Murong Chui and his son, the ancient Yan royal family who lived in Jiankang gathered at the Xinxing Hou Mansion to meet Chen Caozhi. Chen Caozhi was once their enemy on the battlefield, but as time passed, they could not hate Chen Caozhi.
On the contrary, he is the person they can most rely on, after all, because of their relationship with Qin Qin.
Murong De and Murong Chen asked Chen Caozhi to return to Hebei, and they were willing to serve as low-level officials in Chen Caozhi's governor's office. Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "Even I myself have to return to Jiangzuo to serve. Where can I go?"
I can recruit two of them to Jizhou!"
Murong De and Murong Chen looked at each other.
Chen Caozhi didn't see Murong Chui, Murong Ling and his son, so he asked: "Where is the mansion of Bintu Marquis? I want to pay a visit?" Murong Chui had the highest official rank among the Murong royal family, Bintu Marquis and the champion general.
Murong Kai said: "My fifth uncle, who is now my uncle, will be the assistant official of the governor of Yuzhou Huan."
Chen Caozhi was surprised when he heard this, and kept a calm expression on his face. He talked with Zhu Murong for half an hour and then left. Murong Wei invited him to stay for the dinner. Chen Caozhi said with a smile: "I've been really busy these past two days.
, come back again in a few days, Qinqin will stay in your mansion temporarily, I will pick her up tomorrow."
After leaving the Xingxing Hou Mansion, it was almost dusk. Chen Caozhi went to Xi Chao's apartment. After greeting each other, Chen Caozhi asked: "Brother Guest, do you know about the appointment of Murong Chui as Huan Bo's assistant?"
Seeing Chen Cao's solemn look, Xi Chao replied: "Murong Chui is the champion general, and it is a permanent rule to obey orders in the West Prefecture. Huan Bo Dao conquered and appointed Murong Chui as his Yuzhou Sima. He has not yet taken up the post because his mother has been mourned."
Chen Caozhi sighed and said: "I once advised Duke Huan that Murong Chui and his son, dragons and tigers, are not tameable things. They should not be allowed to command armies. Otherwise, they will not be able to replicate it due to the wind and clouds. However, Duke Huan still allowed him to enter Yuzhou.
If we don’t prepare for it early, we will be in serious trouble later.”
Although Xi Chao felt that Chen Caozhi paid too much attention to Murong Chui, he still said: "This matter can still be undone. When Zizhong goes to Gu, he can make it clear to Duke Huan, and I will also write a book and give advice."
