Jinling, or Jiankang Mansion, has been the capital of the Southern Dynasties since the Eastern Jin Dynasty when Yiguan moved south. After several dynasties' painstaking efforts, Jiankang Mansion was not only a fortress on the Yangtze River, but also the entire political center of the Southern Dynasties. The core of economy and culture.
Jiangnan Beauty Land, Jinling Imperial State
"Xiao Xie" This poem by Xie Tiao fully expresses the prosperity of Jinling City and its irreplaceable role in the entire system of the Southern Dynasties.
By the time we arrived in Nanliang, Jiankang Prefecture was already the largest state capital in the south of the Yangtze River and even in the entire south. It was even more competitive than the war-torn Chang'an and Yecheng in the north. Later, Hou Jingzhi's rebellion almost destroyed Jiankang. The mansion was burned to the ground. As an emperor and a strategist, Chen Baxian naturally clearly understood the importance of Jiankang Mansion after he ascended the throne. Therefore, instead of despising Jiankang Mansion, which had become ruins in many places, he Great efforts were made to rebuild.
Nanchen has been a country for more than 20 years. Although it has passed through the four generations of Emperor Chen Wu, Chen Baxian, Chen Wen, Chen Qian, Chen Fei, Chen Bozong (Linhai King) and now Chen Xu, the construction of Jiankang Mansion has almost never stopped. It can be said that this brand-new Kangcheng, built on the ruins of the war, is also a symbol of Nanchen's current national prosperity.
The current Nanchen can be said to be the most powerful in the more than 20 years since the founding of the country. It intimidates Xiliang to the west, defends the Huai River to the north and looks at the Central Plains. I think back when Chen Baxian first established Nanchen, the Northern Dynasty occupied Huainan and even looked at the river. Even the puppet-like Xiliang was eager to try. The difficulties at that time were naturally incomparable with those now, so the Jiankang Mansion became increasingly prosperous.
Of course, there are many crises hidden behind this strong national power, but only a few people in the upper class can clearly realize it. Even from a historical perspective, including the Emperor of Nanchen, Chen Xu, did not realize that this prosperity was actually a The peak that Nanchen could reach was reduced to ashes after that, and the glory of Jiankang Prefecture for three hundred years starting from Soochow was reduced to nothing under the fire of the Sui Dynasty army.
So when Li Xingchen stood on the pier outside Jiankang City and looked at the city from a distance, he was more emotional than anyone around him, because he was the only one who knew the final fate of this city. He looked at the people rushing around on the pier. , and the curious look on Li Lian'er's side, Li Xingchen breathed out lightly.
Whether it's a sigh or a sigh, Li Xingchen is here in Jiankang Mansion. No matter what, this step must be taken forward.
"Let's get off the boat!" Xiao Shilian waved to the Li brothers and sisters, "This is the end of the bumpy ride."
In fact, it only took less than half a day to get on the boat from Guazhou Ferry, cross the Xijin Ferry and go up the river. When we arrived at the pier, the sun was still in the east. But it was obvious that the young master of the Xiao family was not very interested in taking a boat. , and even suffered from some seasickness that he did not admit, so arriving at the dock was a relief for him.
Li Xingchen nodded and made a careful gesture to Li Lian'er.
But before the two of them stepped onto the steps, the sound of drumming sounded on the pier outside the ship nearby. Several officials in court uniforms stood at the front of the queue, saying something while bowing. They were obviously sent by the imperial court to welcome Wu Mingche. and Xiao Maha’s.
"Let's go quickly." Xiao Shilian tugged on Li Xingchen's sleeve, "Let dad and the others deal with these annoying and noisy guys!"
"Boqing, where are you going?" Xiao Mohe's voice came from the front at this time, waving to Xiao Shilian, "Boqing, and Shizhong, you two come with me."
Xiao Shilian stuck out his tongue at Li Xingchen, but followed him obediently.
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"Spring is deep, and all the flowers have withered." In the Nanchen Palace, Chen Xu looked at the peach blossoms protruding from the palace wall, turned around and smiled, "It's already April before I know it."
"Yes, it is already the Meng Chun season, and time flies so fast." The person standing behind Chen Xu and speaking was none other than Shangshu Zuopu She Xu Ling. It is well known that His Majesty has not been in a good mood these days, and among them
There are different opinions on the reasons, and even the concubines in the harem began to restrain their children to avoid being severely punished for doing something outrageous.
Xu Ling, an old minister in his seventies, was probably the only one who dared to speak to Chen Xu in such a calm and friendly tone.
This generation of literary masters, who has been known as "the stone unicorn in the sky" and "the Yan Hui of the world" since he was a child, after experiencing the ups and downs from Nanliang to Nanchen, standing here is like a green pine, even if it is
There are fewer and fewer green branches and leaves, but it does not prevent him from standing straight in front of Chen Xu. Just like the figure who single-handedly supported Chen Xu in the court against all opinions back then.
For Chen Xu, Xu Ling was not so much a minister as a teacher and friend, and among these teachers and friends there were even more teachers. It can be said that without Xu Ling’s great help, there would be no place where we are now.
Chen Xu was on the throne, but there was no Xu Ling who insisted on supporting Wu Mingche in taking command, and there may not be Huainan who is now Nanchen.
But it happened that this old man, who had served successive emperors of Nanchen Dynasty and worked hard without complaint, repeatedly recommended the official position granted to him by Chen Xu. The last minister, Zuopushe, could even be said to have been forcibly added by Chen Xu, knowing that he
Any further shirk would betray the king's trust, so Xu Ling just reluctantly accepted it.
It is precisely because of this that no matter how angry Chen Xu is in front of Xu Ling, he usually will not vent it out. Such a majestic and arrogant veteran deserves Chen Xu's respectful treatment.
"They came back today." Chen Xu continued without starting or ending.
Xu Ling smiled slightly: "If your Majesty wants to see you, just send it now. Your Majesty has already sent several officials to greet you. This has given Sikong enough face. If your Majesty wants to summon him, he won't refuse too much."
"You are always talking to Wu Mingche." Chen Xu raised his eyebrows.
Xu Ling's voice then darkened: "At least the old minister, who I can tell with his dirty eyes, has not yet embarrassed His Majesty."
As if he was already familiar with Xu Ling's deep and solemn tone, which did not allow for any rebuttal, Chen Xu actually softened his voice: "Gong Xiaomu (author's note: Xu Ling, pseudonym Xiaomu) has always been intolerant of sand in his eyes.
, Appreciating the talents of talents is the best in the world, how could I doubt Duke Xiaomu."
Xu Ling's expression also softened and he cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, there is no need for this. I can't bear it."
After a pause, Xu Ling obviously had no intention of getting entangled in this: "Since Wu Sikong is back, it would be better for Your Majesty to meet him early. If Your Majesty does not dislike it, I would like to meet Wu Tongzhao with Your Majesty (Wu Mingche said)
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Narrowing his eyes, Xu Ling looked up at the slowly falling peach blossoms: "There is also General Xiao Mo and Xiao."
Chen Xu smiled and said: "Princess Xiaomu still wants to see Xiao Mohe. Then come with me."
Xu Ling did not explain much, but nodded solemnly: "Although my eyes are cloudy, I still want to see what kind of person Sikong has chosen... After all, the one he wants to protect from now on is