The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 38 The Lord of Yan Collects the Land of Liaodong

"Uncle, uncle." Cui Tao strode forward and took Cui Wei into his arms.

"Nephew." Cui Qiang cheered up and looked at him, glanced at Gao Zhan out of the corner of his eye, and finally let out a sigh of relief, and said, "Brother Zi, you finally got what you said, Murong's family crossed the river." He fell to the side with his head up.

Cui Tao hurriedly carried his uncle into the inner room of the mansion, and ordered someone to quickly find a doctor and doctor for treatment.

After this situation, the singing and dancing also broke up, and everyone was panicked.Taking advantage of Cui Wu's diagnosis and treatment, all the ministers in the mansion circulated the military report, to the effect that: Murong's family has defeated the three families and is now fighting hard, and will soon attack Xiangping.With the current situation, Xiangping City will not be guaranteed.

"Lord Gao, the Murong family has grown up. None of these three families have broken through Thorn City, and the land of Liaodong has finally fallen into their hands." Han Huan said worriedly.

"Strength and weakness are different, Hua and Yi are different. The Murong family has admired Hua for decades, attracting refugees from the Central Plains to join them, and their power is becoming more and more obvious. Although my lord, Cui Shishi, is a descendant of the Qinghe Cui family, he has always been popular. The original intention is not true. Those who worry about their attachments are incompetent, incompetent, unclear about political affairs, and unsympathetic to the common people, which is why they are in today's crisis." Gao Zhan sighed, "An ancient saying: It is not as good as the death of China to have a king in Yidi. It is not my people in Zhongzhou who can understand rituals and music. Culture and education, but since the ancestors of the Murong family followed King Sima Xuan and begged Gongsun Yuan for meritorious service, it can be said that respecting King Jinqin has taken up the most important place of morality. I once urged my master not to raise troops to provoke, but now the big mistake has been made. It's too late to regret."

"Mr.'s words are absurd." I saw Cui Tao coming out of the inner room, and saw that everyone was talking about it. I was very dissatisfied when I heard Gao Zi said this before, and said: "I have nothing to do with these three families attacking Thorny City, and I have nothing to do with it." Letters don’t come true. I’ll just go and celebrate. As for the previous conspiracy, I don’t know about it.”

"The kid is ignorant, just treat others as a three-year-old child." Gao Zhan said worriedly, "Auspicious light is a piece of feather, Yan Guo's voice is left, and I am in danger."

"All grown-ups are all petty. If you do what you do, why do you need to cover it up?" Everyone looked around, and found that there was a young girl here. There are people who know her. This girl is from the Gongsun clan, and she is called Gongsun. aster.

Since the land of Liaodong was separated by Gongsun Yuan, although it was conquered by King Sima Xuan, the centipede is dead but not stiff, its family is powerful, and there will always be fish that slip through the net.This Gongsun Wan's elder sister is married to Cui Yu, and this Miss Gongsun does not usually come to Xiangping to visit the mansion, and she did not expect to encounter such a thing.

Cui Tao said angrily: "Military affairs are important, the little girl must talk more." After speaking, he ordered someone to hang her out.

Then Cui Tao made up his mind, in the name of congratulating Murong's family on breaking the joint attack of the three families, he selected beautiful jade and treasures, along with financial documents, and went to Thorn City to find out the truth.

Thorn City Murong Palace
"The ministers are willing to form an alliance with Murong Shanyuyong." Goguryeo, Yuwen, and Duanbu envoys gathered in Thorny City.At this moment, the four families are about to conclude an alliance, thinking that Qin and Jin are good.

This time the three families besieged Thorn City, although Murong's troops fought hard against Thorn City to survive.However, the soldiers were in constant trouble, and the consumption was also great, and the other three families also suffered huge losses.

After the war, during the reign of the Murong King, Feng Yi, the military counselor, came forward and said: "Shanyu, the world is in chaos today, and all the heroes want to connect with the princes outside, legislate inside, and work on farming and weaving. Now I, the Murong family, are victorious, so I can take advantage of the situation." Repair with other families and accumulate strength for future effect."

"What Feng Jijiu said is absurd. Murong's army is invincible, and when they win new victories, they should annex the Duan Department and Yuwen Department." Murong Ping said angrily.

"Feng Jijiu's words are true. Brother, my soldiers are exhausted now, and my Murong's troops have missed the agricultural work. This year and the next year, the military resources and goods are already worrying. There is no way to attack and attack. The only way is to stop the troops and support the people. It's for the best plan." Seeing the rare calmness of his son Murong Hao, he really has far-reaching thoughts.

Shanyu Murongxin heard this and thought about it for a while, it is indeed true.Although Murong's army had the prestige of a new victory, they wanted to take advantage of the victory and pursue it.However, the country is poor and the people are poor, unable to support them. If they take advantage of the victory to seek peace, the profits will be low.So he ordered Feng Yu to draft the document, and invited the three envoys to go to Thorn City for discussion.

The combined forces of these three were repulsed by Murong's army, and the hearts of the people in the country were already floating.The leaders of the various ministries wanted to conquer their people in preparation for another war.Suddenly hearing that the Murong Department intends to invite them to conclude a contract, it's beyond their reach.So they all sent powerful ministers, princes and other envoys to the Murong Ministry.

But I heard that Murong Shanyu Murongxin was open and honest, treated each other frankly, and envoys encounted the sufferings of the war and the hardships of the Li people's conquests, and the other three families felt the same.The three families regretted being instigated by Pingzhou Governor Cui Wei. This was the misfortune of the tribe in the northern border and benefited Cui Wei's family.Because of this, he was angry, and now that the Shizhao in the Central Plains is becoming stronger and stronger, all the ministries in the northern border want to protect themselves.They all agreed to strike and truce to support the people.

On this day, all the envoys from the three families came to Thorn City, but they heard the report from the servant. Cui Wei sent his brother Cui Tao to bring gifts to congratulate Murong's troops on repelling the siege of the three families.

Murong Xin thought about it for a second, and looked at what kind of medicine was sold in his gourd, and said to the envoys: "Everyone, let us hear what this governor Cui has to say."

Murongxian ordered the envoys of the three families to rest in the side hall, but the words spoken in the main hall can be heard.

"Pingzhou governor's envoy." The waiter sent an order, and saw Cui Tao approaching the hall generously, and then bowed and bowed his hands to salute: "I am here to congratulate Shan Yu on my uncle's order. Shan Yu has now broken the three families." Combined attack, the military power is in full swing, and there is no second. Now our northern border is lost, and the four seas are not unified. Now Emperor Yuan inherits the system, worships Murong Shanyu for holidays, regular servants on scattered horses, and the governor of Liaozuo. There is the ambition to clarify the four barbarians." Cui Tao stood still and said, "Shanyu, now that the three families are invincible to you, why not take advantage of the situation to attack and defend our northern border of Jin, and return the title of Marquis and King in the future. It's not a matter of time"

Then he turned around and ordered people to bring up all the treasures and beautiful utensils offered, and ordered his followers to present the list to Murong Xin.

I saw Murong Xin waving his hand to reject the list he offered, and his face was not happy.

But Cui Tao was suspicious, "Shan Yu, don't you think the gift is not rich enough. If there is a shortage, we can make up for it in the future, and Wan Wang Shan Yu will accept it first."

But Murong Ping stood up, "I, Murong tribe, have moved to Jicheng for several years now, and there have been many catastrophes. I think that my Murong tribe has worked hard for the king's righteousness, and served the Jin Dynasty with an edict to relieve the people. Destroy it and hurry up."

When Cui Tao heard this, he hurriedly argued: "Whoever spreads such lies, we will cut off his tongue."

Shanyu Murongxin stood up slowly, clapped his hands, and the envoys of the three families came out from the side hall slowly.

Seeing this, Cui Tao couldn't help being embarrassed, he was stunned for a while, and gradually his body trembled, and he couldn't speak.

One envoy said: "Attacking Murong is not my intention, Cui Pingzhou taught me." Another envoy said: "Cui Pingzhou promised to divide Murong's land equally if he is destroyed." Another envoy echoed: "Cui Wei said, Murong The Ministry, in the name of the Jin Dynasty, intends to annex you, and after your affairs are completed, I will report to the Jin Dynasty, and I will ensure that there will be no hindrance."

Shan Yu casually threw the list of gifts down the hall, and said angrily, "Your uncle taught the three families to destroy me, why did you congratulate me?" Then he got up slowly and walked down the hall, and then said: "Now Zhongzhou is in ruins and the world is drifting away. It is the time when you and other Jin officials want to do righteousness. What I see is the deeds of villains who make treacherous and deceitful. Avoid but be shameless; the way is based on virtue, and the way is based on propriety. It is shameful and stylized'. Your family Cui Wei is not righteous, his behavior is not correct, and his trust is not established. Although I want to preserve it, his viciousness is obvious. Tolerable, what is unbearable."

Cui Tao sat slumped in the hall, unable to support himself, and slumped down in the hall.

Seeing this, Murong Xin flung his sleeves and walked away.Everyone withdrew, only the son-in-law was in the hall.

Then his son Murong Hao stepped forward, put his hands behind his back and said, "Go back and tell your uncle, the best strategy is to surrender, and the worst strategy is to leave. Our Murong army has already sharpened their swords. If you, Cui Mi, want to protect the people of Liaodong, you should surrender as soon as possible."

"You, you." Cui Tao pointed to his nose and said, "You said we were cheating, so you Murong family has coveted me for a long time."

Murong Hao's face was gloomy and he didn't say a word. "Okay, okay, winner and loser, I should persuade my uncle, you Murong tribe, you will eventually have a day when you can stand on your own." Cui Tao threw out the words weakly.

"Master Cui, don't worry, this Jin room will be useful for a day, and you can dedicate the city to protect yourself." Murong Hao still said slowly word by word.

The team stretched for several miles on the official road to Liaodong.Cui Tao's return team was at the forefront. Murong's army led the army with Murong Han as the vanguard, and Murong Xin and his son Murong Hao led the army, followed closely behind and slowly advanced for ten miles.Murong Ren was sent to attack Pingguo.

Cui Wei has already received the report, knowing that Cui Tao has been threatened by Murong's family to offer the city to surrender, but Cui Wei is the governor of Pingzhou who was appointed by the Jin Dynasty, and has the responsibility to defend the city. Envoys into Yuwen, Duanbu, and Goguryeo all wanted to rescue soldiers.

Cui Wei sat in the government office and couldn't sleep or eat, anxiously waiting for the news from the messengers from all walks of life.

"My lord, Cui Tao wrote a letter." The next person in the hall stepped forward to hold the letter and reported it.

"Throw it out for me," Cui Wu slapped the table, and couldn't help being furious, "Since ancient times, the officials have kept their integrity and never lost their land. Although I can't wipe out Rong and Di, how can I give away my city of Xiangping for nothing. "

Cui Yu was still angry, seeing the counselors in the hall, Han Huan, Gao Zhan, Shi Cong, etc. all kept silent, and without saying a word, they couldn't help but look bad and said: "I treat everyone well, but at this moment, Qing and others will not treat you well." Wouldn't it be mediocre to say a word?"

"My lord," Gao Zhan couldn't help but said, "Zhongni has something to say: If you lose your etiquette, you should ask others. In Liaodong today, there is only one who observes the festival of ministers, is open-minded and accepts, and has a clean government. As the governor, Mencius said: "Those who fail to do well will turn to themselves, and the world will return to them if they are upright. But how can they complain about the Murong Ministry and not seek themselves."

"Someone dragged it out." Cui Wei was very angry, "Give me the head of the owl to show the public."

"My lord, you can't. Ziqian brother is a member of the Gao clan, a prominent family in Liaodong. He cut off the head of the clan leader before the battle, and the morale of the army is floating." Shi Cong hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him.

"My lord, Gao Zhan is the gallantry of Liaodong scholars, and he will lose the hearts of scholars." Han Huan also persuaded.

"Forget it, pull it down for me, the stick is forty, and the rest will be dealt with after I defeat Murong Jun." Cui Wei waved his hand and ordered the staff to drag down the stick and beat him.

"Brother-in-law, no, this is slapping the scholar's face." Seeing Gongsun Wan running out suddenly, she said bluntly.

"What do you know, little girl? This is called Ming Zheng Dian punishment." After saying that, he motioned for his subordinates to carry out the execution.

All the people in the hall sighed for Gao Zhan, humiliated the gentleness, and worried in their hearts.

Murong's army has gradually encircled Xiangping. Standing on a high place, Murong can overlook Xiangping City on the bank of the Daliao River. Now this important town in Eastern Liao is in the hands of the Murong family.

"Reporting to Shan Yu, the envoys to Xiangping City have been intercepted, and the intercepted documents show that Yuwen, Duanbu, and Goguryeo are unwilling to send troops to rescue them." A sergeant reported to Murongxin.

"It seems that your uncle is doomed this time." Murong Xin turned his head and said to Cui Tao, "Go back and tell your uncle, if he is willing to conquer the city and surrender, I will protect the people of Xiangping. See, life is overwhelmed."

"Shan Yu is going to let me go back." Cui Tao seemed not to believe it.

"Nephew Cui Xian, you and I have never had any grudges, the culprit is this Cui Wu. Only Xiangping, I must take it, if he doesn't give it to me, I will attack by force, and the rest can be done freely."

"Shanyu has a heart, and I appreciate it." Cui Tao deeply admired him, got up on his horse and went to Xiangping.

The servant of the mansion informed, "Lord Cui, Cui Tao is asking to see you."

"He, how could he come back, no, he should be dead." Cui Wei was suspicious.

"It's absolutely true." The attendant said without hesitation.

If he dies, everything will be fine, but how can he return with his whole body, Cui Wei has mixed feelings in his heart.

"Order him to talk in the inner room."

Under the guidance of his attendants, Cui Tao went to a remote room in the mansion.Cui Wei was already sitting there with a stern expression on his face, when Cui Tao just took his seat, he said: "If you come here because of Murong Xin's lobbyist, you will go."

Cui Tao didn't say a word, during the stalemate, he saw a waiter hurried over to hand over the military newspaper, Cui Wei read it hastily, slapped it heavily on the table, and said: "Murong bullied me too much, he also took Pingguo , now only a corner of Xiangping is left in my land of Jin."

Seeing this, Cui Tao hurriedly said: "Uncle, this is the end of the matter, and the great event has collapsed. I came from Murong's army. Uncle ran out to the envoys of Yuwen, Duanbu, and Goguryeo before and returned without success. Now Xiangping is under heavy siege. It's a matter of time, before entering the siege, you can still escape."

That Cui Wei shook his head and sighed: "I have been in Xiangping for nine years, and I have no kindness to benefit the people. It is my fault to attack and attack for years, and not to repair political affairs." Minister of Jin, you will never eat Murong's salary, you are still young, you, the scribes in the mansion and all the counselors should find your own way out."

"Uncle, take care" Cui Tao knew at this moment that the important matter was over and nothing could be violated.But the last land of Jin in Liaodong finally fell into the hands of Murong's family, and I still can't help but feel sentimental in my heart.

That night, Cui Wei said that he would hang the crown and seal it, and went to Goguryeo with only a few relatives.

On the second day, the sun rose as usual, and the people rushing to the morning market only saw the city gates of Xiangping opened wide. Under the rising sun, Murong's army entered Xiangping with money. There is no difference, except that the white flag on the top of the city, which symbolizes Jinde in the Jin Dynasty, has been replaced by the black flag of Murong's family.

Then Cui Tao and others, such as Han Huan, Shi Cong, Gao Zhan, etc., were waiting at the gate of Dongyi Xiaowei's mansion, and this Xiangping had changed masters.

(End of this chapter)