The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 31

Murong Ba led the convoy past Liucheng, Feng Yi, Yang Yu and others who stayed behind in the middle school had already sent people to meet Murong Ba's convoy, and appointed a palace doctor to take care of Murong Han first.Use a cart to collect and bury the corpses of Gao Xu and Liu Pei.

However, I heard that the envoys in the army of Yan sent a message that the army of Yan had withdrawn from the army of Zhao, the capital city of Yuwen had been destroyed, the entire territory of Yuwen had been owned by the state of Yan, and the land had been opened up for more than a thousand miles.The King of Yan received his livestock and assets, and moved more than [-] of his tribe to the new capital of Longcheng, and the Yuwen tribe was wiped out.

Murong Ba whispered to Murong Han's ear: "Uncle Wang, the Yan army has won a complete victory, and Yuwen has been destroyed."

Murong Han in the car also became slightly excited when he heard the news, smiled slightly, and then his face darkened again.

But the medical officer said: "General, General Murong Han's injuries are still serious, don't let his mind be disturbed, he still needs to recuperate."

"What the medical officer said is true, please take good care of me, Uncle Wang." Murong Ba cupped his hands and bowed.

The convoy gradually approached Yandu, and this was the last post house before entering the city.Murong Ba took good care of Uncle Wang. Before that, almost every post station along the way would rest for a while so that the medical officer could check Uncle Wang's condition.All the roads from the posthouse to the capital city are filled with images of victory celebrations, with lanterns and festoons held along the way, a complete set of ceremonial guards, drums and music, as if it was a standard for welcoming the King of Yan.The subordinates of the official post also congratulated Murong Ba on his victory and his triumphant return.

Murong Ba couldn't help being very dissatisfied in his heart, and said: "Now that my King Yan's army has not returned, how dare I presume to overstep, and now that our Yan army has lost two important officials, how can you have the heart to celebrate here, pass on the order, and make these useless Take it all away.”

But the Yicheng was a little embarrassed, "General, this is the intention of the former military advisor, General, I'm afraid..."

"I don't care about anyone's opinion. As a subject, I only act according to the king's orders. I don't receive court congratulations, and I don't put up ceremonies. Otherwise, I will swear to the death that I will never enter this capital. I will only do so when King Yan comes here."

Seeing that Murong Ba was so persistent, the Yi Cheng had no choice but to report to Murong Ping.

But seeing Gao Bi came to the post house alone, he was haggard, naked, with red and swollen eyes, Murong Ba looked at Gao Bi, his eyes met, the tears in their eyes couldn't stop flowing.

"Gao Bi, I was wrong, it was my fault." Murong Ba said so far, and apologized to Gao Bi.

"Murong Ba, don't do this, please get up quickly." Seeing this, Gao Bi also leaned down, "I have heard about the course of this battle, it is indeed extremely dangerous." Knife marks, armor torn, "Murongba, God bless my Yan, the destruction of the Yuwen Department, my country of Yan stands proudly in the northern border of China. Father, the country of Yan will soon be great in the world." After speaking, he looked up to the sky and sighed, A stream of hot tears flowed out.

"Have a good time burying your father, and choose a place with good geomantic omen to bury him." Murong Ba said softly.

"Now the prince left behind in the capital and the former military adviser and general are all preparing for the triumphal ceremony of the King of Yan. They are all short of manpower, and Murong's comment on my Liaodong family is underestimated. I want to do it. What can I do now?" Gao Bi was helpless.

"It's unreasonable. Two meritorious officials died for my country of Yan. How can my country of Yan let the meritorious ministers feel cold? Now that our army has returned to the city, I will pass on the order of my general. The whole army is in plain sight, to comfort the heroic spirits."

"Murong Ba, do you want to ask King Yan for instructions?" Gao Bi was still hesitant.

"No need." After finishing speaking, Murong Ba untied the Dongzhu beside him, and handed it to Gao Bi, "Since ancient times, those who mourned must offer rice jade, and the doctor gave pearls. Gao Xu has never had any money left, and he did not own a farm, so I have nothing to offer. , and hereby present it.”

"Murong Ba must not be tolerated, how can we treat him with too much courtesy?"

"Not for the monarch and ministers, but only for friends, how can we forget the friendship of the years."

Gao Bi accepted it with tears in his eyes, and said: "There is only one orphan and widow in General Liu Pei's family. His son's name is: Liu Dang, and Liu Bin, a member of his family, is very respectful and humble. Now that he has conquered Yuwen, the whole country is celebrating. He I'm afraid I don't dare to mourn without the king's order."

"I already know about this matter, you don't have to worry, I will go to Liu Bin's residence in person."

Gao Bi got up to say goodbye, and went to welcome his father's coffin to his own mansion.

Murong Ba sent someone to send Murong Han back to the mansion so that he could take good care of him.Fortunately, Duan Xian reminded that there is no caring person in the mansion to serve him, so Duan Xian visited Murong Han's mansion first on behalf of Murong Ba, and personally served the decoction.

The people in Muronghan's house were secretly rewarded by Xiaojuan, the maid of Gongsungui, who often turned the quilt and wiped his body diligently. Muronghan's sickness and disability gradually maintained.

Later on Murong Ba went to Liu Bin's residence, and he declared his righteousness with his interests, Liu Bin was greatly moved, and sighed: "Murong's descendants are true-tempered people, it is enough for a person to have a confidant, life and death depend on each other, and the situation will never forget."

Turning around and ordering people, I saw a pheasant coming, and said respectfully: "My subject Liu should pay homage to the general."

But he was about eleven or twelve years old, with big red eyes and pale face, obviously caused by excessive sadness.Murong Ba couldn't help showing great love and compassion.

"My nephew, please hurry up. Your father died for the country. What virtue do I have to accept this great gift from you?"

Seeing this, Liu Bin said: "Liu Pei's family has no money left, and Liu Dang has no elder brother, please be kind and considerate, Mr. Ba, and allow him to take care of you more."

Murong Ba hurriedly said: "I will tell my father, King Xu Gongchen's children to study in Xiang, so that I won't let a hero later feel cold."

Liu Bin and Liu Dang all bowed together: "Thank you again."

After saying that, Murong Ba took out his remaining money and ordered Yousi to make chariot and horse artifacts and decorated coffins, and a feng shui magician chose the best tomb for burial.

At this time, the Gao family's mansion was full of mourning and music, and there was a spiritual tablet on the table, and an incense burner in front of it, and the spiritual mantle filled the main room.The inner and outer coffins are decorated with black lacquer, the lids are decorated with dragon heads and fish tails, and the walls are made of Chinese cloth.Next to the Ming ware: its Ming ware: Pingji one, wine pot two, lacquer screen one, Sangu three and so on.

Murong Ba came to pay tribute to the funeral, and only said: "Loyalty to the emperor, loyal to Yan. Talents are promoted by the emperor, and civil and military succession. Emperor's spirit, admonishing the king of Yan, Liaodong will be protected..."

Every time Murong Ba mentioned the word "Diaojun", there was a burst of crying in the hall, counting Gao Xu's contributions in Yan State in the past few years, and those who heard it wept.

Before it was too late, the mansion sang loudly again, this is an elegy.The words were mournful, so he thought it was a gift for the end. The poem said that "a gentleman composes a song, but to express his sorrow".

All the ministers who stayed behind in the court, especially the Han ministers, heard that there was Murong Ba mourning among the royal family, and they all let go of their worries. Suddenly, there was an endless stream of mourners in front of Gaobi's mansion.

At this time, Murong Ping was really in a good mood, although he was choked by his nephew Murong Ba, but thinking that the family in Liaodong was gradually dying, among the ministers, knowing that there was not much left for Cui Yi, he couldn't help but feel good.

This day Murong Ping was drinking fine wine, resting drunkenly on the couch in the courtyard, the warm sun at noon in winter only made his body warm, and he fell asleep not long after.

He only squinted for a while, but saw the eldest son coming, and seeing his uncle like this, he couldn't help feeling angry, and shouted: "Uncle is really in a good mood, all the officials left behind by me will go to the residence of Gao Bi and Liu Pei to mourn, You are stealing half a day's leisure, why don't you find a few more maids to dance in front of the hall?"

That Murong Ping didn't know if he was talking nonsense, but he said: "That's the best way, singing and dancing for fun."

Hearing this, Murong Jun suddenly poured a cup of tea on his uncle's head, "Murong Ping, all the courtiers in my court feel sorry for their loyalty. As the head of all officials, how can you turn a blind eye to it? If you don't go now, Disappointed, please listen to me, and order you to go to the funeral as soon as possible." After saying that, the prince threw the teapot and went straight out.

The attendants on the left and right were shocked, "How should the general deal with it?"

Murong Ping sobered up at this moment, and wiped his face, "He is the king and I am the minister, the king's order must not be violated, quickly, put on the general's luggage."

In front of Gaobi's mansion, the eldest son Murong Jun rode in a three-horse Qinggaian chariot, which was equipped with a red liner and decorated with leaning on tigers and deer.This is for the son of the world.Murong commented on the green car.

At this moment, there was an endless stream of condolences from the Gao Mansion, and when they saw the son coming, they were all humble and respectful, and lined up on both sides.Concubine Gao and Gao Bisu belonged to the same clan, and when she saw the prince coming, she also stepped aside humbly.

Murong Jun walked into the hall slowly, bowed hands with the head of Gao's mansion and Gao Bi, and took incense to pay respects.That Murong Ping also stood beside the son, and also paid his respects to the guest of honor.

I saw the son standing silently, bowed slightly three times, and offered it respectfully.

Li Bi said to Gao Bi: "Your father is loyal to the country, he is a hero of Yan State, I will never forget it."

Gao Bi returned to worship and thanked him.

Murong Jun saw Concubine Gao at his side, turned around and said in greeting: "Your son Murong Ke is both intelligent and courageous, courageous and resourceful. There is no one better in the royal family, and he is indeed the pillar of our Yan Kingdom."

"The son of the world has a good reputation, and the king of Yan has a good plan, and the dog is in his place."

"Concubine Gao is too modest. Now the world is in chaos. It's the time for employing people. As the son of the world, I will entrust him with state affairs. I also hope that I will work together with brother Ke to protect my country of Yan for thousands of years."

Seeing this, Concubine Gao suddenly leaned back and said: "My son has been so well-known, how can I be a dog, dare to compete with my son for glory, I only want to be driven by the King of Yan, and be loyal to my country of Yan."

"Concubine Gao, you don't need to be too polite. Brother Ke'er is both wise and brave, and I will use it again. Don't be polite." After finishing speaking, Murong Jun hurriedly motioned for Concubine Gao to stand up, "I have one more request. I hope Ke'er will come to me after returning home. stay at home for a while"

"The concubine will convey the message on his behalf."

After Murong Jun finished speaking, he and Murong Ping saluted everyone and said goodbye.

On the way back to the mansion, Murong Ping and Shizi both rode on the same frame, Murong Ping asked: "Shizi, you and I have never had any communication with Murong Ke, why do you treat him so much?"

"As the son of the crown, of course I want to love my brothers and be kind to all my officials." Murong Jun sat in the car.

"Of course, but this person is sincere, deep and magnanimous, I'm afraid it won't be easy to win over."

"Uncle Ping, don't judge others by yourself. This loyal and heroic man is indispensable in our Yan State army. If everyone like you values ​​wealth and despise righteousness, how can our Yan State convince others?"

"What the son said is true, your uncle also sacrificed his life for the country of Yan, but he always likes to make a small fortune, no one is perfect."Murong Pingdui laughed.

"I want to have a solid foundation in the Yan army, and I can't do without him. Among my peers, Murong Ke and Murong Ba are the most favored by the King of Yan, and these two people are comparable in culture and military strategy. Murong Ba's father There is a lot of partiality. His mother has always been favored by his father and king. I am afraid that he is not a generation who has lived under others for a long time. Murong Kedao is respectful and modest, and his mother and concubine have never been favored. If he can be used by me, all the descendants of the Yan army will be able to If you use it for me, you can gain a reputation as a brother and friend, why not do it?"

"Your Majesty is really worried, is Uncle Cheng not as good as you?"

The car passed by Wangcheng, Murong Ping looked out from the car window, and saw that the gate of Wangcheng was closed, heavily guarded, and tall buildings row upon row.Murong Ping was already lost in thought.

"Uncle Ping, but I want to sit in Wangcheng."

"How dare you son, the King of Yan is away on an expedition, we will just abide by our duty."

"Now that the new capital of Dragon City is about to be completed, there is only a wall between Pingshu's mansion and the new king's city. The power is so powerful that it is very popular."

"Your Excellency is joking, the current situation in Yan Kingdom is not a matter of Yan King's words."

Murong Ping signaled the coachman to drive away quickly, so as not to stop in front of Wangcheng for a long time and attract attention.

"Uncle Ping, since the Murong Ren Rebellion, how long has it been since you led an army?" Murong Jun asked coldly.

"Hey, only in the battle of Goguryeo, did you go to Xiangping and never fought the enemy?"

"If you don't have military merits, how will uncle deal with himself?" The prince looked at Murong Ping gloomily.

"Dare to ask your son to teach me."

Having said this, Murong Jun took out the military newspaper from his sleeve and handed it to Murong for comment.

Murong Ping glanced through it hastily, and hurriedly said: "My son has far-reaching thoughts, which I have never thought about."

"Now do you know that I have the deep meaning of recruiting Murong Ke?"

"Murong Ke is the town of Liaodong. The key to the country should not be moved lightly. Now Murong Ke is leaving the city to lead the army. Fuyu and Goguryeo have changed again. The one who can calm down must rely on Murong Ke."

"These two small states are nothing to worry about, but they harass them every day, and they will definitely keep the border generals in power. If you have a good relationship with Murong Ke, one: the king of Yan must have scruples, military affairs must be investigated, and the border guards Do not move lightly, this is foreign aid. Second: Although a husband who governs the country does not need to personally experience the military formation, he must be accompanied by those who are capable in the army. Husband Murong Ke is familiar with all the art of war and formation, but he has no ambition , if he can be used by me, the king of Yan will praise my knowledge of people."

"The son is far away, and the minister admires it. Since this is the case, I will prepare a jewel and jade beauty to serve him, and I will accept this person for the son."

"Uncle Ping!" The son couldn't help being furious, "It's not like everyone in the world looks like you. I entrust the affairs of the state to myself, and I will definitely let my son Murong Ye be the master and honor him. Don't be so vulgar."

"My son is noble and clean, I admire you." Murong Ping hastily bowed down to apologize.

"Uncle Ping, in a world of great strife, what is won is military power and people's hearts. Who is the most popular among the princes of King Yan?"

"That goes without saying, of course it's Murong Ba."

"He is heroic and heroic, with extraordinary courage, and he is noble and pure, and he is very popular. If I were his father, I would be happy, but the size of the country of Yan can only accommodate one person as the master. If there is no merit, the king of Yan will be afraid." It is also inevitable that you will not move your heart."

"Your Majesty, the army of the Yan Kingdom will arrive soon, and I will greet Murong Ke in person."

The son nodded slightly, and suddenly thought of something again, "Uncle Ping, has the Murong army killed Mo Qianhun this time to destroy Yuwen?"

"Returning to the son, the army brother is still obedient. When he attacked Yuwen Capital, he directly killed Mo Qianhun. Everyone thought that he was killed in the chaos of the army, so there was no doubt."

"This person is still available. If I conquer Fuyu this time and bring Murong Army with me, I still have someone in the Yan Army."

Not long after the prince Luan arrived at the mansion, Murong Ping stood up and wanted to leave.

Just as he was about to say goodbye, he was stopped by his son, "Go to Liu Bin's mansion to pay homage for me. Prepare another ginseng medicine and visit Murong Han's mansion. Although Uncle Wang has never had any contact with me, it is all for the country. It is normal for a prince to visit on behalf of his father, don't forget."

"Your Majesty is benevolent, I will write it down, and I will live up to my trust." After Murong commented, he ordered people to drive to Liu Bin's residence.

(End of this chapter)