The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 13

After saying that, all the ministers withdrew from the court, and on the passage from the inner court to the outer court, Murong Ping and Mu Yugen walked side by side, and only whispered in their ears: "I said, general, this expedition is really strange. forward."

"I'm talking about you, can't you see it? The king of Yan loves Ba'er. With such an arrangement in attacking Goguryeo this time, the military exploits will be easily captured. Besides, he has Murong Han beside him, so he is safe." Murong Ping said quietly. .

Mu Yugen frowned, and said: "Then let me say, this son, aren't we?"

"Look at you, I'm talking too much. I'm handing over the city defense of Thorn City to you. This is the key to you. It's a great trust." Murong Ping said calmly and slowly.

"Then tell me, the siege of Xiangping last year. This time they will go to Goguryeo to pass through this city. If something happens..." Mu Yugen was already panicking.

"What are you afraid of? You are not even afraid of the dead, but you are afraid of this. Cui Yi, who caused trouble, is a member of the Cui clan. Among them, the clan has always opposed our country of Yan. How can the King of Yan trust it? How can those trivial things compare with your efforts in defending the city of Thorns? Bi. We are loyal to the Lord, and the King of Yan knows it." Murong Ping looked at Mu Yugen, thinking that it was a thin branch, and continued to comfort him, "This time, your brother Mu Yuni is also in the army, and the King of Yan is still in the army. I think the people in the clan are reliable."

"That being said." Mu Yugen was still a little worried, "Isn't this Xiangping City University also..." He finished making gestures.

"Why didn't you see that you were so worried at the time?" Murong Ping smiled, shook his hands and walked away.

When he was about to reach the gate of the outer court, he saw a group of people making noise outside the gate.

Murong Ba and the others hurried over.But it was a woman who was about to argue with the guards. When Murong Ba came, he could only hear him say: "Yan Guo deceives people too much."

"It's Miss Duan Xian, sorry for your disrespect." Murong Ba cupped his hands and stepped forward.

"So it was you!" I saw Duan Xian rushing towards him, wanting to draw his sword to face him.

"Don't be rude, pay homage to His Royal Highness Fifth Prince." The sergeant shouted, blocking the girl's way with a knife.

"Girl, please be quiet, what is this for, I would like to hear more about it." Murong Ba still said unhurriedly.

"Stop pretending to me, I think you are different from Yan Kingdom and our Duanbu, it turns out they are all like this." Duan Xian sneered.

"Don't talk so wildly. It's generous to keep your life alive. What's your intention to compare our country of Yan with yours!"

"Back off!" Murong Ba shouted.

The sergeant only said: "Fifth Prince, this woman looks suspicious and speaks rudely. The subordinates are worried about the safety of the Fifth Prince, so..."

Murong Ba saw that the man was fulfilling his duty, so he didn't warn him, instead he changed his expression and said: "This girl is familiar with me, you don't have to worry about this matter."

But Duan Xian refused to give in, and only said: "You lied to me, Yan Guoli is a virtuous corporal, and he has a big heart. But I saw that the door of my aunt's palace was closed tightly, and the door would not let us in. I only heard that the palace man said that your aunt Although he is a member of Duanbu, he is indeed a native of Yan, and we have never seen each other and never met each other." The two curved thin eyebrows are already clustered together, which shows that he is really resentful.

"But this was said by Duan Hou. Duan Hou has always been kind, so it must not be like this..." Murong Ba doubted.

"Ba'er, listen to me." Murong Ba still wanted to argue, but he saw Murong Han abandoning the left and right, walking straight to Murong Ba, and said in his ear, "Don't worry about this matter."

But Murong Ba looked at Uncle squarely, and said: "I know what Uncle said, I know Brother Jun, no, my son... but there is no place for a woman in my country of Yan?"

"He has no intentions, but the subject has intentions. I really want it. Seeing that you are pure-minded, I just want you to avoid detours." Yingfa, but also saw his youthful figure.

"Since that's the case, if this woman is not taken in, she will die in this troubled world..." Murong Ba worried.

"What are you whispering about? I know that Duan's daughter will not be tolerated by the Yan Kingdom, so how can you deceive me, send me to the servant's residence, humiliate my generation, and waste time." Duan Xian said angrily.

Murong Ba said apologetically: "Miss, please be patient, I am waiting for you, I am here to apologize to you."

"Ba'er, you can't keep this girl. If you keep her, you will be the target of public criticism. How difficult it is." Murong Han said with some worry.

"Uncle Wang, if it's not for this matter, Ba'er can't bear it..."

"Who is making noise here?"

A majestic voice came from behind.It turned out that King Yan had already walked out of the inner court. Seeing the noise at the gate of the palace, he wanted to find out.

"Greetings to the King of Yan." Everyone bowed, except for that part.

The guard next to her was terrified, and hurriedly pressed her body, intending to make him kneel down.

"Don't touch me." Duan Xian did not give in.

King Yan was puzzled and asked, "Who is this woman?"

That Murong Ba hurried forward and said: "This is Princess Duanbu, Mr. Duan."

"Haha, they are originally from the Duan tribe, so they are still relatives with Gu." King Yan laughed and wanted to step forward.

"Plundering people's land and seizing their subjects, even though they are relatives, how do you know they are not tigers and wolves?" Duan Xian only took a few steps back and said neither humble nor overbearing.

"Presumptuous, come and throw him out." Murong Ping also rushed over at this time, motioning the guards to carry her out.

"Hey, don't worry about judging my brother, let me hear what she has to say?" After all, King Yan is the lord of a country, and he is quite dignified.

"Okay, just listen, you two generations of kings, queens, mothers and concubines of the Yan Kingdom are all daughters of my Duan family, and you and your father are also uncles and brothers. Although the younger brother is wrong, the lesson of being an older brother is, why bother to kill so far." Duan Xian said angrily.

King Yan was not annoyed, he stared at Duan Xian for a long time, and said slowly: "I'm here to tell you, your name is Duan Bu, brother, and you have secretly communicated with Zhao Guo, this is one of them."

"The first attacked my city and plundered my subjects, the second"

"National government is not repaired, people's sentiments are not attached, the people have no place to live, and traitors are appointed, these are the third."

The King of Yan sighed, "Gu, I have repeatedly warned you, but it is a pity that this time Duan Bu has made up his mind and wants to turn his back on Yan and surrender to Zhao. My country of Yan also has tens of thousands of subjects, and the big trees still need to be cut down with diseased branches, and the weeds still need to be eradicated. If Duan Bu votes for Zhao today, it will be a great disaster for our country of Yan in the future, and we have to take it as a last resort."

Duan Xian listened to it and remained silent. This section of the country has been in decline for the past few years, and the army has been in trouble so far. I have heard it before. Listening to Yan Wang's words, this subjugation of the country is also reasonable.

Seeing this situation, King Yan's expression softened a little, and he asked: "Your aunt is in my royal city, why don't you vote for her?"

Murong Ping feared that he might be mistaken, and said: "Duan Hou originally intended this. However, my son is loyal to the country, and he was originally concerned with the country's affairs. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient, so..."

King Yan thought for a while, "I was worried about other people's gossip, but I understand that he is burdened by this son's reputation. If so, don't force it. Which palace official is willing to take this daughter in?"

"Father, my son..." Murong Ba was about to step forward, but was held back by Murong Han. Murong Han stepped forward and said, "I heard that Mrs. Gongsun recently got a new son, who is about the same age as Duan Xian's niece. .Besides, she is thin and elegant, and she is neglected in the palace, so it is the most suitable place to send her."

"That's how it is. Brother Han is good at making arrangements. I thought Brother Han was only familiar with military affairs, but I didn't expect to pay more attention to the affairs of the palace." Yan Wang smiled, and Yan Wang suddenly changed his mind and said, "In the early years, Mrs. Gongsun also talked with you Get acquainted, do things cheaply, haha."

Murong Han hurriedly pleaded guilty and said: "King Yan made fun of it, it's just for my king to share his worries."

"Since that's the case, let's call for Princess Duanbu to be raised in Mrs. Gongsun's palace, and she will be given a monthly salary as a princess." King Yan thought for a while, and then said eloquently: "In that case, let's raise Mrs. Gongsun's position as well." Come on, be promoted to concubine."

"Yes." The accompanying servant replied sharply.

"Thank you, my king." Murong Han thanked King Yan.

"On behalf of Miss Duan, thank you, Father." Murong Ba also thanked hurriedly.

Murong Ping next to him smiled and said: "You boy, are you still worried that the little girl will not be able to leave?" After saying that, everyone laughed, and everyone laughed too.

"Uncle Wang is joking, nephew sees this girl is lonely, so he has no other intentions." Murong Ba was ashamed.

"Ba'er, Zhai has a kind heart and a lonely heart is very comforting. My country of Yan does not embarrass women." After saying that, the king of Yan sent his servant to arrange for this woman.

That Murong Ba wanted to go with him, but was held back by Murong Han.Looking back at him, he saw him shaking his head, Murong Ba knew it already, and didn't say anything else.

After leaving the imperial court, Gao Xu didn't even return home, but went straight to Wang Yu's residence.

Although the king's residence is a long history, its mansion is quite remote, with only two small courtyards. There are only a few old servants and one horse servant in the mansion.Although the country of Yan is located in a remote area and lacks wealth, it is more than enough to support a minister.This Wang Yu mansion, not to mention the Murong royal family, even those rich merchants and tenants are somewhat stronger than it.

I saw Gao Xu wanted to go straight into the gate of the mansion, but was stopped by the doorman, who passed on Wang Yu's order, no one would see him, no matter how Gao Xu shouted, the doorman would not let him in.

When he was distressed, he saw Murong Han coming over and asked, "Why is Gao Nei Shi here?"

"The general doesn't know something. The northern path of this battle is dangerous and far away. I'm afraid it will be unpredictable. Wang Yu won't let me enter the mansion, and I feel sorry for you."

"Master Wang's heart is my fault." Murong Han pointed to the doorman and said, "Please report to your family, Mr. Wang, that Murong Han has arrived, so we must meet."

The doorman hurried in, but saw him rushing out, and said to the two adults: "My lords were not planning to see guests, but now the two lords are here, please go in quickly." The two entered with one stride.

When I got to the inner room, I saw that Wang Yu had been sitting behind the case for a long time, waiting for the two of them.

Before the two of them could sit down, Wang Yu took the lead and said, "Why bother to come to my humble room, victory or defeat is determined by fate, so there is no need to say more. Besides, the general is in a high position, so it may be inappropriate to meet courtiers privately."

"Wang Changshi was like this. I was able to return to the Yan Kingdom, all thanks to Wang Changshi. Crows know how to feed back. I am not such a ruthless person. Let them say it." Murong Han said indifferently.

"The general is open-minded, and I admire you." After saying that, he wanted to kneel down on the ground, but was pulled up by Murong Han. Wang Yu continued, "The court of my country of Yan is delicate..."

"It's all because of me." Murong Han said with shame.

"The general's words are wrong. The king of Yan is among the dragons and phoenixes, and the general is also a leader for a while. Both of you are the pillars of my country of Yan." Wang Yu said seriously, "Today, if our country of Yan wants to be great in the world, it must be wiped out first. Goguryeo's troubles, the King of Yan was suspicious, fearing that the general would lead the army of the North Road himself, fearing that the flood dragon would enter the sea, and could not be restrained."

Gao Xu was suspicious and asked, "Where did Wang Changshi say that? King Yan is so big and broad-minded. I think there must be a misunderstanding."

"In the past, General Jianwei guarded Pingguo, and Goguryeo did not dare to invade for several years. The only ones that Goguryeo feared were Murongren and the two princes Muronghan. Now that Murongren is dead, if he loses the general again, no one will be able to control him." Wang Yu went on to say, "You know, that Goguryeo took in my rebel ministers, and they all had connections with all the ministers in the Yan Dynasty. The king of Yan was afraid: it was the general who rebelled against Yan and entered Goguryeo. Therefore, if the general who leads the North Road comes to do it, Yan will The king fears that our country of Yan will never be able to destroy Goguryeo again."

"Why did Lord Wang say that? If the King of Yan has this intention, he might not allow the general to go out again. Now that he has been arranged to be the vanguard, I think he still trusts the general," Gao Xu said.

"Gao Neishi, speaking of a great husband, it is true. Maybe King Yan is also, but I don't know what his close ministers, children and grandchildren think."

Gao Xu only said indifferently: "Wang Changshi meant that Murong Ping, the prince, and perhaps Mu Yugen..."

"Perhaps it's much more than that." Wang Yu said with a wry smile.

"Since that's the case, why did Brother Wang bother to risk himself?" Gao Xu worried.

"I am the only one who is the most suitable for this battle, leading this death battle." Wang Yu said awe-inspiringly

"Wang Changshi's words are wrong. When it comes to rhetoric, I am not as good as Mr. Wang. When it comes to marching and fighting, no one in the country of Yan can surpass me." Murong Han said seriously, "In this dangerous place I am There is still a way to escape, but Mr. Wang, you..."

"General, please be honored by my subordinates." Wang Changshi leaned over to Murong Han and said, "Yan has a general to be great in the world, and only a general can reconcile the officials of Huayi, so the general must cherish his life."

"Why did Master Wang say that?" Gao Xu asked in confusion.

"Since that's the case, I might as well make it clear." Wang Yu said slowly, since ancient times, the difference between Huayi and Barbarians has been known all over the world. My king will show up to the Jin family and promise to be a minister. I am afraid that there is still a lot of hostility towards our Han family in his heart."

"How do you say that?" Gao Xu asked.

"The Zhao State first attacked our capital city, Jicheng. The county officials in the counties of the Yan State responded very heavily. They sacrificed 36 cities and thousands of people fled from Yan. The King of Yan was furious and sent Ju Peng, Mu Yugen, etc. to rule the country. Many traitors were punished, but thanks to Cao Liuxiang's appeal, many of them survived."

Gao Xu said: "This is an old thing, it's all in the past, Mr. Wang can let it go."

"I originally hoped so, but after Murong Ren's rebellion, Tong Shou, Feng Hua, Yi Yi, and Han Jiao all abandoned the city and fled, so Ren had the land of Liaodong, and Zhai Kai and Pang Jian surrendered to Murong Ren."

"I remember that Mr. Wang was the guardian at that time, and he had a battle with Murong Ren." Gao Xu recalled.

"Mr. Gao has a good memory. The people of Liaodong rely on Mr. Gao's advice, and they will be safe."

"My lord, I feel ashamed, I don't want to kill too much, just do my best." Gao Xu said with a smile.

"But you know that my king has always been wary of me, the Han Chinese and overseas Chinese, especially my Liaodong family. If you don't see it, the Cui family has lost their official career, and there are only a few Han, Tong, and Sun families. My Wang family, Since Wang Ji turned his back on the Lord, he has not been recruited, but I have been recruited alone." Wang Yu sighed.

"I knew this before, but what's the matter with you being trapped in the North Dao this time." Murong Han asked in confusion.

"This time, a member of my Liaodong family took the initiative to invite Ying. This time, my king Yan will definitely change my family's view of my family, and I can relax my guard." , King Yan has slightly changed his view of our Liaodong family. If our generation can make great achievements again, our Liaodong family should be able to return to the court, but the Jin family is weak and unable to cheer up. The Central Plains fell, and Chu and Rong rose together, so Yan Wang can Appointing Han people, I hope my generation can compete for a place in the court of Yan State."

Wang Yu suddenly turned around and said to Murong Han: "General, as a member of the royal family, he has fled abroad for a long time. He has made great achievements many times, but he has been suspected. People in the royal family do not accept you, but the soldiers of Chu and Hu all return to you. Now my king has Announce to the world that they are brothers, and only the general can reconcile the royal family, Chu Hu, and the noble family."

"Master Wang, why should he be praised so much. A vulgar person doesn't deserve such praise from Lord Wang." Murong Han said in shame.

"Among the generals of the wild soldiers and soldiers today, there is no Han commander for me. The position of commander I am looking for is also to earn a sigh of relief for the Han people in my country of Yan." Wang Yu cheered up and said: "My Han family is not just talking about metaphysics. , can also march and fight and kill the Quartet."

"General Wang is so bold," Murong Han said, "Since that's the case, it's inconvenient for me to say more, but only this one."

"General, please speak."

"Attack on the side of the North Road, don't love to fight, just go when you meet the enemy, I will be the vanguard of my South Road army, even if it is in danger, I can solve it, remember it."

"General, I will take note."

"Excuse me, both of you, what do you think of the fifth prince, Murong Ba?" Gao Xu said quietly.

"Extraordinarily intelligent and courageous, if the holidays are unlimited." Murong Han is very fond of his nephew.

"However, his age is still young, his heart is not strong, and his father's favor is different from ordinary people, so he is afraid of being jealous." Wang Yu said worriedly.

"Sir?"

"The prince is just one of them." Murong Han said.

"Master Gao, General Murong, I didn't plan to see you, I was going to give you an excuse, I'm afraid it will be very disadvantageous, it's getting late, please leave quickly."

After saying that, the three people bowed to each other, and they all dispersed.

(End of this chapter)