The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 4 Sending Liu Xiang to present Jie Jin's room

Outside the city of King Yuwen in the Mobei Grassland.

Spring comes from east to east, and the new wind disappears. Spring in the extreme north comes very late.

A group of business travelers from the Kingdom of Yan are on their way to the Yuwen Department of the Northland.

"I said, Brother Wang, why did you set off so early this year? Usually, you wait for the snow to melt and the branches to turn green before leaving. This year's weather is so bad. Last year's battle just stopped, and the road is not easy to walk. , it’s still cold.” It was an old man who spoke, leading a team of cavalry, only walking in front of the team.

"Let me tell you, you have been running with Wang Che for so many years, and you still talk so much nonsense. He never talks too much about where he goes, and you are not short of money. You just drive." The horse behind was riding a white man.

"Well, even if I didn't say it, I see that this soldier is in a state of chaos. If it were someone else, he wouldn't take this journey. You guys, just look for me. You look at the people who are walking around in the north, and there are five if not one hundred and eighty. Sixty, look at the situation last year, the beatings in the north are fierce, no matter how much money you give, I am the only one who, for the sake of brother Wang, is willing to drive you this way..."

"If you keep babbling, be careful to cut your tongue." The fair man made a gesture of drawing his sword.

"I said you little hairy boy, why are you talking so unrulyly? It's just the two of us who run the shop. We've never brought a little hairy boy out. This time it's weird. I don't know what brother Wang is thinking."

"Pfft", a wine sac suddenly flew out from behind, "Taste this wine, warm your body, and hurry up after drinking." It turned out to be a middle-aged man sitting in the car behind, not tall, although It has been weathered for a long time, let's look at its crown, undressed robes, and a pair of mustache boots on its feet.Because of the severe cold, a mink fur cloak was worn outside, and it looked like a business traveler traveling between the north and the south.

"Brother Xie Wang, it's just you, knowing that I like this, this time will definitely be the same as usual, and you will be able to arrive at the capital on time."

The driver started to drink, and the whip danced more merrily.

Although it is a time of war and chaos, countries are at war with swords and swords, but business and trade travelers are not aware of their way.Why?
The purpose of fighting each other is to take property, people, and livestock from other countries.It is said that it is a business without capital, but if you lose battles frequently, lose troops and lose generals, it will not help the country. ,

As a businessman, this is to make up for profits and losses, and to balance the high and the low.What cannot be obtained on the battlefield naturally relies on these business travels circulating in various countries to find supplies.

Cattle and sheep, horses, furs, and iron sand in the Northland.The tea, salt, corn, and herbs in the south are complementary to each other.Although the countries are fighting each other, the business travel, the countries do not dare to disturb it, one is for their own reputation, and the other is the country's necessity.If there is no exchange of business and travel, not to mention the lack of supplies in the extreme north, even the lands of Sili, Luo, Henan, Jing, and Yang that are rich in supplies, I am afraid that all businesses will wither and the people will be full of resentment.

Not long after, the group of people, together with the goods they brought, had arrived at the capital of the Yuwen Tribe.Although it is a capital city, it was originally a place to escape the cold during autumn and winter.Nowadays, the turmoil and business exchanges between various countries are endless. The tribute originally pointed to the Taikang period is gone now.The barbarians in the north also imitated the people from the Central Plains and began to build city walls and set up markets.Moreover, at the end of last year, heavy snow fell, many livestock were frozen to death, and they plundered southwards but found nothing. The entire Yuwen family has been suffering from hunger and cold, and they are looking forward to the spring of the coming year. The caravans that come bring good things.Therefore, everyone who opened this market early this year, and this group of business travelers came the earliest.

"I said you Wang Che, you know you have caught up with a good time." The speaker was a city gate guard who knew Wang Che for a long time. "Last year, I looted everywhere and got nothing. It snowed heavily, many cattle and sheep were frozen to death, and more than half of the blankets they lived in collapsed, your supplies are precious.”

"It turned out to be Mr. He Ge, disrespectful and disrespectful. According to what you said, this time I will drive up the market price and make a huge profit, haha." While speaking, Wang Che greeted the man on the horse and took a bag from the car.

"I heard that Master He Ge just added a big fat boy this year, this rattle is for your young master, this rouge is for Mrs. Sister-in-law, and here is a jug of fine wine that I brought from the south for Master He Ge to taste. "Wang Che slowly pulled out the plug while speaking, and saw the aroma of wine overflowing, and everyone who heard it was drooling. "Master He Ge is not feeling greedy.

"Oh, I said this fine wine is Lanling fine wine produced in Qingzhou. It was originally drunk by princes and nobles. This time I came here to pay tribute to you, Mr. He Ge." The man picked up a bowl, "Mr. He Ge, you Goods."

"Well, good wine, I'm afraid Brother Wang's trip is not as simple as giving me a drink." Master He Ge smiled at him after drinking, "Last year, the army was in chaos, and the Yuwen Department was always at odds with the Murong Department. Are you still secretly Through the Murong royal family."

Wang Che was stunned, and made up his mind. This trip is very close, and there will be no leaks. Then he calmed down, "Master He Ge is joking. I am a businessman who travels everywhere. Don't talk nonsense about collaborating with the enemy's army. I don't dare to do such a thing, ha, ha, ha." After saying that, he picked up the wine bowl and congratulated Mr. Ge.

"Brother Wang, are you exporting the good horses from our grassland as poor horses, and then selling them to the southern countries? As far as I know, our Yuwen Department is short of supplies, but machetes and war horses are invincible. You profiteer, you can deceive I went to a lot of good horses." He Ge said while drinking.

"That's how it is. Master He Ge has nothing to do. Whether the horse is good or not is just a word from your supervisor, ah, ha, ha." Wang Chedui laughed, and they both looked at each other and smiled.

"Thanks to the medicinal materials you sent last year, my wife is well now, come to my place for a few more drinks when you have time."

"Sure, sure, after the handover of this batch of goods is completed, we will go to the appointment." Wang Che said with a smile, "Master Hege, hurry up and ask your men to check the goods in our convoy. This market, I entrust you with good advice. The goods must be selling well, and I will definitely pay a visit to your house when the time comes."

"Okay, okay, Brother Wang, don't come to my Central Plains rituals, I will ask you for a glass of wine." This Lord He Ge is also a bold person, "Brothers, let it go." Master He Ge waved his hand , "This time you are going to make a lot of money again."

While walking, Wang Che took out a bunch of five baht coins and scattered them around to the guards, everyone burst into joy.The cargo of this convoy was also checked in a hasty way.Accompanying three people, together with the goods, passed through the city gate.

"Pfft," just as he was about to enter the city, he saw that He Ge only inserted a short knife into the sack of the cargo, and what came out of it was grain.

"What do you mean, my lord?" Wang Che was a little annoyed.

"Hey, isn't this eye twitching? I'm a little worried. Brother Wang is sorry. I will apologize to you then." He Ge just laughed.

Wang Che is also not easy to attack, so he only goes to the city.

Although this capital city is simple and crude, it is becoming more and more prosperous now, and restaurants, post houses, and markets are gradually complete.There is a saying: the prosperity of the world is for profit, and the world is full of hustle and bustle for profit. The trading market in the north is the largest here.

I saw that the three of them went to the warehouse to put down the goods first, and then went to a post house to rest first.Near noon, hungry, the three went to a nearby tavern to order some food and drink.

"This time you go back first and wait for my letter. This time I will stay here for a few more days." Wang Che said to the old man driving the car.

"My lord, there have been a lot of delays on the way back and forth. If you don't wait until the delivery is over, you can pull back the goods from the Northland. You can make a lot of money by going back and forth."

"Old man, why are you still talking so much? If you tell you to go back, just go back." The white boy was quite impatient.

"I'm going, I still have to meet an old friend." Wang Che said lightly.

"That's how it is. Please rest assured, master. At this age, at the beginning of spring, horses are thin and people are hungry. The Yuwen Department has calmed down a lot, so there must be no risk. My lord, if you still want me to drive the car, send someone to tell me That's right." After speaking, the old man drank the wine on the table and left.

Bai Jing Xiaosheng whispered: "Wang Canjun, this trip is very top secret, is this old man?"

"This man has always been loyal and knows horses. We smuggled Yuwenliang horses before. If it weren't for his credit, it would have been difficult to make the trip. This time the future is unknown, so don't involve him."

"My lord, you are pure in thinking, but this is a confidential matter, I'm afraid..."

"No, merchants are most afraid of risking their lives, so he is acquainted with me. If he quit the army back then, he would not be here today. I have been in business before, and I have always partnered with this person. If something unexpected happens to this person, others will be suspicious." While talking, suddenly there was a commotion outside the tavern.

"Get out of the way, let the adults go out at night, passers-by avoid," the leading sergeant shouted loudly, and the pedestrians panicked and retreated to the sides.

But hearing the commotion outside the tavern, it turned out that it was Yuwen's number one fierce general, Mr. She Yegan was traveling, and I saw him riding a tall horse, straddling slowly along the East-West Avenue, very majestic.

"It turns out that this person is involved in the night." The white and clean boy looked at the situation and couldn't help blurting out.

"Don't call Mr. She by his name directly, be careful with your head." A bartender next to him couldn't help but stop.

"It seems that this person is quite famous." The boy replied.

"No, Yuwen's number one fighter." The bartender said, shook the rag, and walked to the next table.

"Have you heard that Mr. Sui She went to war last year, if it wasn't for a general who surrendered from the south, he would have almost died in the hands of the enemy." A group of people at the next table said while eating wine.

"No, I heard that the surrendered general is a prince from the Murong family."

"Who did you hear that from?" a person next to him asked eagerly.

"Do you know the origin of that person?" But the speaker was wearing a big felt hat, a crane cloak, and a hanging skirt covering his lower body, which was indeed a northerner.Although one can tell at a glance that he is a Han, it is really inconvenient to wear a long-sleeved robe when going deep into the Hu land. It is still light and convenient for a merchant to be a merchant here.Therefore, the lower body is still wearing Hu clothes.

Others kept asking: "I know that you traders are well-informed, tell me quickly." This man wore no crown, wore a tight gown with small sleeves, and a belt around his waist. He was a typical barbarian.

"Do you know why the general came to this bitter cold place in the extreme north?"

"Really why?" Seeing that he hesitated to speak, the bystanders randomly filled the wine glass in front of him.

"This person was originally the concubine elder brother of Murong's family who is now King Yan. Because he was hated by others, he first defected to Duan Xianbei."

"But why are you here?"

"That's true." The businessman poked his head out and whispered into the man's ear, but others couldn't hear him clearly.

"That's right, it seems that he couldn't help himself when he got here, isn't that..."

"Heart to Yan, wait for the opportunity to escape." The businessman directly pointed out the words in his heart.

"It's absolutely impossible." The bartender interrupted, "You don't know about a strange thing in the city?"

"What's so strange?" Everyone asked.

"It's that General Murong Jiang." The bartender glanced at the diners and said, "Crazy..."

"Ah" everyone was surprised

"As you can see from the judges, he first drank several liters of alcohol every day and was drunk all day long. Later, he began to feces and urine indiscriminately, lying on his back and filthy."

After hearing this, everyone pinched their noses and sighed.

"Later, I don't know if I'm crazy. In this cold weather, I'm naked, or sing loudly, or kneel when I meet everyone, you think I'm crazy."

"You slick, do you want to be lazy again." The tavern manager shouted at the bartender.

"Alright, go get busy."

"Come here now." Wang Che called the bartender to come over, "You have some good wine and food here, please bring them here."

"Two guest officials, beef and mutton are the best on this grassland. Two guest officials, why don't you try it."

"Just follow your arrangement."

"okay."

"Wait a minute, let me ask you, who is the crazy person you mentioned just now?" Wang Che asked him abruptly while ordering food.

"You two guest officers, it was my shopkeeper who told me not to talk too much, he always wanted to cut my tongue. Today, I see that the two guest officers are kind-hearted, but it's okay to say, is this crazy person?" Just about to continue .

"I said, you cunning, let me say it a few times before you listen, and carefully throw you into the grassland to feed the wolves." The shopkeeper started cursing there again.

"Murong Han." As soon as the bartender finished speaking, he went to the kitchen.

The fair and clean man was eating the vegetables with his head drooping, looking dull.

"I said, you are going to retreat."

The fair man said: "Why not? You said you finally got here, but you found a lunatic. How can you not be upset."

"Your father told you to say so on this trip."

"Learn eruditely and memorize, increase knowledge. Although the book covers the past and present, covering all over the world, it is still not as deep as my own knowledge."

"A child can be taught, and listen to my uncle, this matter is not easy."

"Why?"

"You take out the walking stick and hang it on the front of the car, and get close to the madman's place. You should be able to tell the truth from the fake."

"Uncle Wang said, isn't Murong Han..."

Wang Che then made a silent gesture to shut up.

It is said that Wang Che and that white scholar had agreed on this trip ten months ago.

Half a month ago, the Wende Palace in the King City of Thorn City was held, and there were many discussions.

King Murong Hao of Yan was the first to say: "Last year, the turmoil in the four realms depended on all of you ministers to work together to ensure the peace of our Great Yan."

Murong commented in court and said: "It's all thanks to your majesty's brilliance and martial arts. As soon as your majesty's troops arrived in Xincheng, this Goguryeo retreated and returned to the country. It's not enough."

"Don't be careless when you judge my brother. I heard that Xiangping is very dangerous. Before the war, the army rations did not reach the danger and caused a mutiny. You can hear it."

"Brother Qi, I have already beheaded Cui Yi, who took the lead in causing trouble, before the battle. Otherwise, it is not enough to correct the morale of the army."

King Yan nodded his head. Although he was leading the army abroad, he sent Pingdi to Xiangping to hunt on his behalf.Although he felt that Murong Ping was reckless, but at this critical moment, King Yan was quite satisfied with the general's courage to calm down the army chaos.

King Yan suddenly changed his expression, and asked: "But I heard that there must be something hidden in the future, has the later master been found out?"

"Brother Wang, I think it's because the Cui family has a lot of resentment towards our country of Yan. Their family members were originally a prominent family in Liaodong, and they also have Cui Wu as the governor of Pingzhou," Murong Ping said to the ministers: "Murong Ren Rebellion, Zhao Guo attacked me, and the Cui clan all had helpers, and it was Yan Guo who forgave me, not Cui Yi. Now it can be seen that none of his clan can be used."

"Uncle Ping, this statement is wrong." Murong Ke came out and said, "Don't abandon our Yan family because of Cui Yi alone, there must be a reason for this."

"In my opinion, we should be careful with those who are rebellious among the aristocratic families." Murong Ping'e said fiercely.

"Don't criticize the younger brother and employ people because of personal hatred. Our Yan Kingdom employs people from all rivers and rivers, and we don't stick to one pattern." King Yan looked at the younger brother, and he was already displeased. This is an important matter, please discuss it with all the ministers and workers." Murong Hao immediately signaled, and a servant ran out with small steps to read the will of King Yan.

"I have not been ordered by the Jin Dynasty since I became king. Now Goguryeo begs for an alliance with me, the Duan family is attached, and the Yuwen soldiers retreat. The special task chief Shi Liu Xiang and Ju Yun who joined the army went to Jiankang to offer victories and discuss merits. Immediately make a big move to level the Central Plains." The servant finished reading.

"Liu Xiang, the long history of Zhengbei." King Yan shouted

"The minister is here." Liu Xiang came out and replied.

"Since the previous king Murongxian was here, my Lord Yan has the intention of being king. However, the state affairs are turbulent, and there are no holidays. It is a pity that the mountain collapses without being granted the title." The king of Yan changed his expression and said excitedly: "Now my Yan The country has ended its civil strife and restored Liaodong. It is about to demonstrate the prestige of our Great Yan. Liu Changshi, my king Suzhi, Qing's brother-in-law, and Zhuge Hui are serving in the Jin court. My Great Yan is now showing its power in the northern border, lest my name and status will not be revealed. If you go here, you can expect to get the title of King Yan."

"Your minister must fulfill his mission." Liu Xiang kowtowed and replied.

Feng Yi said: "The Liu family from Pingyuan has been in Yan for a long time, and all of them are loyal and loyal to our country. His elder brother Liu Pei is also brave and invincible, and his younger brother Liu Bin is in charge of farming. There is no error in the analysis. It will be as good as it is now. The story of Pei Yi, ask for a name."

King Yan nodded, stood up again suddenly, slowly got down from the throne, held Liu Xiang tightly with both hands and said: "But I cherish the land of Yan country, and don't love the ten thousand taels of gold from other countries."

Liu Xiang hurriedly bowed and said: "Although I am a Han, it is difficult to repay Lord Yan's kindness. I will definitely do my best and will not hesitate to die."

All the ministers discussed why King Yan said there were two things, but now he only announced one.

Er's servant came out from behind the screen again.

"Captain Xuanqi goes to the palace."

All the ministers discussed, who is this riding captain?

While the ministers were discussing, Murong Ba stepped forward with a long arrow in his hand.

The eldest son Murong Jun said unhappily, "Bad Brother, this is a major military and state matter, why are you here to meddle in it?"

I saw Murong Ba stepped forward, "Father, all ministers, I have something to report."

"Don't blame me, my son. I have appointed Murong Ba as the captain of the cavalry. Last year, I met the Yuwen Department. This A Liudun, by surprise, killed the Yuwen Department and was defeated. He almost beheaded his general and worked under the sword at night. Such a great achievement. The child's future is limitless, so he was named the captain of the cavalry."

"Thank you father" Murong Ba cupped his hands and bowed, the corners of his eyes were turned up, the corners of his mouth were raised, and his 14-year-old face was full of spirit.

The servant opened his hand and summoned: "Prince Murong Ba, filial, friendly and respectful, thoughtful and pure, courageous and resourceful, specially appointed as the captain of the cavalry."

Murong Jun's face was gloomy, he just stepped forward and said: "Father Wang Naihe gave the title lightly to my son, the tyrant brother has just experienced battle, although he has a little merit, I'm afraid the public will not agree."

Former military adviser Murong Ping also stepped forward and said: "Brother Wang, Ba'er is indeed smart, but he is still young, and he suddenly won the title, I am afraid that others will not accept it."

"Your Majesty and Brother Ping are too worried. Although Ba'er did not kill the enemy's general in this battle, the crisis in the northern border has been resolved, and he has to listen to important information at the same time..."

(End of this chapter)