The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 44

General Residence of Tuhe Pingdi
Since Murong Ba was ordered to guard Tuhe, he has trained soldiers and rewarded farming and weaving. Although it is a border town, business is flourishing and people live in peace.

Since last year, there have been many military incidents in Shizhao territory. The west and the Liang Kingdom have fought against each other, the north and the Tuoba, and the south and the Jin Dynasty have all attacked each other.There are many soldiers in Shizhao, but they can't be overcome.

In recent years, there has been a lot of construction in the country. Zhao Guozhao has two capitals at the beginning of its establishment: Xiangguo and Yecheng.Shi Hu still felt that it was not enough, so he sent more than [-] civilians to build palaces in Luoyang and Chang'an.Minister Zhu Gui tried hard to persuade him to cherish the power of the people, but he was killed by him.

Now Shihu occupies the land of ten states, and the wealth and population are the richest in the world. Although his people worship Buddhism, they are tyrannical and impermanent like never before.The tombs of the emperors and ministers of the past dynasties were excavated, such as the tomb of Zhao Jianzi in Handan, and their treasures were listed in the room.He also dug the tomb of Qin Shihuang and took copper pillars to cast them as vessels.The remains scattered in the cave were exposed to the wild, and no one collected them.This act of destroying inhumanity is outrageous, and all the ministers of the Han nationality cannot restrain themselves from weeping blood and crying.

Now, he favors Wu Jin, a demon monk, who pretended to prophesy and said: Hu Yun will decline, and Jin will be revived.He said: "It is advisable to work hard on Jin people to get tired of them."Shi Hu ordered people to confiscate 16 men and women near Yecheng, and [-] vehicles, and transported soil to build Hualin Garden and the long wall in the north of Ye.Unfortunately, there was a sudden heavy rain, and tens of thousands of people died, but Shi Hu didn't pay any compensation.All the more attractive women among the common people were looted into the palace.Within the city walls, there are ten rooms and nine empties, and the wives and sons are married, and the sons are changed to eat, and the bones are analyzed to cook a few, which is the purgatory on earth.There are sores on both sides of the roadside in counties and counties, and there are endless people who throw themselves into the ring.

The Han people in the Central Plains could no longer bear the sporadic uprisings and looting of the government. However, most of them fled for their lives.This evil deed caused everyone to slander Yingtian, and the state affairs were almost in jeopardy.

This is the near worry of Zhao Guo.

However, the worry is even more serious: the sons of the Shihu are fighting, and now the crown prince Shi Xuan has been established, but Qin Gong Shi Tao, Yan Gong Shi Bin, and Peng Cheng Gong Shi Zun are all armed with heavy troops and staring at each other.Now Shi Hu favors Shi Shi, the youngest son of the Liu family of Zhaoyi, Shi Xuan is often blamed, and the crown prince is in jeopardy.In addition, Shi Hu is old and frail, his stature is gradually slowing down, he can't ride a horse, his eyesight is dim, and he may die soon. Strong ministers such as Pu Hong, Li Nong, Ran Min, Yao Yizhong, etc. are all outstanding people at the moment. If the fashion can be suppressed, once the stone tiger dies, there will be chaos in Zhao's country, and the country and society will be in jeopardy.

In the past few days, refugees from Youzhou poured into the Tuhe River day and night, Murong Ba ordered the captain to open the gates of the city, open the treasury, and release food for relief.

"Young Master Ba. Sun Yong, the captain of the South, reported that another two thousand refugees entered our Yan territory today. There are so many refugees in Youzhou, and we can't accommodate them in Tuhe." Gao Bi said worriedly. Since Tuhe, Gao Bi followed Murong Ba to Tuhe.

"The tyranny of the tiger is worse than the tyranny of the tiger, and the tyranny of the stone tiger is really worse than the tiger. The stone tiger worships Buddhism arbitrarily, but there is an ancient saying: 'Ghosts and gods are not real relatives, but virtue is the basis'." Murong Ba said solemnly to Gao Bi, "The common people Forced by the tyrannical government, there was no way out, so they fled in all directions. Anyone who enters the territory of my Yan will be a member of my country of Yan, and ordered Sun Duwei to just open the city gates and gates, and just let them into the city."

Gao Bi was still worried, "Young master Ba is broad-minded and covers the whole world, which is beyond my reach. If this matter is known to the prince of the state, he may think that young master Ba has the heart of disobedience in recruiting and expanding his strength. We Still proceed with caution.”

Murong Ba resolutely said: "Gao Canjun, I have my own discretion in this matter, but open the gates of the city to admit refugees."

"That's it, I won't say more." Gao Bi just stood behind him.

Not long after, a sergeant entered the mansion and spoke to Gao Bi, reporting that there was a special envoy of King Yan outside the mansion seeking to see him.

Gao Bi was about to tell Murong Ba, but the sergeant hurriedly stopped him and said: "This envoy is very strange, she is a woman."

"Woman?!" Gao Bi was startled when he heard this, and then he returned to normal, already knowing who it was.I hurried out of the tent, and saw a person wearing armor and a cloak from a distance, although she was a woman, she had a dashing appearance.

Gao Bi hurried over, led his horse and whipped him, and said: "I said why Murong Ba is so restless when he comes today. It turns out that he is an old friend. Please hurry up."

"It turned out to be Brother Gao Xian, quickly lead me to General Pingdi."

Gao Bi teased, "My minister obeys."

When they arrived at the mansion, they saw Murong Ba was already waiting in front of the mansion.Seeing that Duan came to greet her earlier, he took her down with just one stride, and carried her directly into the lobby of the mansion.The attendants on the left and right, the sergeants all covered their faces and smiled.Duan Xian was a little annoyed, and hurriedly shied away, calling for her to be put down.

Duan Xian straightened his hair, straightened his clothes, and said solemnly: "General Pingdi Murong Ba received the order from King Yan."

Murong Balue hesitated for a moment, only to see Duan Xian's eyes were firm and his lips were lightly closed, there was indeed a royal edict.After a while, he knelt down and said, "My son accepts the order."

Duan first repeated what Ping Bo said before.Murong Ba pays his respects and takes the decree to thank him.

After the questioning, Duan Xian said solemnly: "Left and right, step back, I have something important to discuss with Murong Ba." Duan Xian looked at Gao Bi, Gao Bi already understood, and everyone in the Bianling Mansion left the hall, leaving only Duan First and Murong Ba here.

"It exhausts me to death." Duan Xian let go of his stern look when he announced the edict, and sat directly on the handsome table in the mansion, acting recklessly.

"You are far away from the turmoil of Yandu, and now you are a dragon sailing into the sea." Duan Xian said, coquettishly said, "I haven't seen you for a long time, but you seem like a wooden man, boring."

"Oh, my Miss Duan." Murong Ba was originally lost in thought about the imperial edict of King Yan, but he didn't notice Duan Xian, and hurriedly said, "I'm stupid, I don't understand style, I hope Duan envoy will make amends."

I saw Duan Xian put on a show, and pretended to say: "Well, Mr. Ba can correct his mistakes, and he can teach you. I will call you 'General Fengta'." After speaking, he patted his hand on the mat next to him.

Murong Ba got the order and hurriedly sat beside her, the two of them sat with their arms around each other.

It took a long time for Murong Ba and Duan Xian to talk to each other about their heartfelt feelings and parting sorrows.Murong Ba gradually asked about the affairs in the capital, Duan Xian said, the most eye-catching event is the enshrinement of the King of Yan, the feudal rewards of all the officials, and the world's wealth.After hearing Duan Xian's words, Murong Ba was also fascinated by the current Yandu, and suddenly Murong Ba changed his expression and became sad, thinking of his father's poor health at the time of parting, he asked: "Duan Xian, is the King of Yan in good health recently? "

Duan Xian also put away the cheerful expression when he saw Murong Ba for the first time, but replied with a bit of sadness: "Nowadays, the King of Yan lives in seclusion, and ordinary state affairs are usually handled by his sons. I only heard rumors from the people in Wangcheng Palace that he has been coughing all the time, which seems to be his early years. If you worry too much, you must rest and cultivate your body to prolong your life."

Murong Ba looked at her for a long time, and he liked her even more because she wore armor first but she had a heroic air.Hearing Duan Xianyan and his father, his heart sank.Thinking about it, he said: "How can you get it by resting and self-cultivation? There are countries under the world, and there is no limit to attacking. The people are begging to live in the countries, and the soldiers are on the road. Now the civil strife in Shizhao is about to break out. If we do not work hard, the country of Yan will be safe." In this land outside the Great Wall, stop at the small Banger like Nanyue and Yelang, do not work hard, go south to knock off the pass and enter the Central Plains. If the Central Plains are restored and the mountains and rivers are unified, our country of Yan will be merged with Mount Tai like a mound, and the rivers will return. If you enter the sea, you cannot defend yourself.”

After hearing this, Duan Xian was very happy, Murong Ba was really insightful.

Duan Xian only admired him, "Murong Ba, I never imagined that since guarding Tuhe, you have a broader vision and more thorough thoughts than those who were raised in the deep palace."

Murong Ba sighed slightly, "Born in a deep palace, growing up in the hands of a woman, the people of the Central Plains often suffer from it. Today, I, the Murong royal family, made a fortune in the grasslands, simple and clean, and the country has many wars. People in my royal family can only fall into the battle The general who was involved in death did not have a feasting and lewd prince, so the country of Yan prospered." Murong Ba hugged her tightly and said, "When the dynasty is founded, all the princes should work together and unite as one. A rift arises in the heart. The strong wind arises from the last minute, the big ship is destroyed by the weeds, and the misfortune arises from within, and it will never change?"

Duan Xian nodded slightly, and said: "I heard in the city that the son who did not practice military affairs entered Pingguo and Murong Ke together to wipe out Fuyu's rebellion, and returned to the capital soon to claim his meritorious service. The son's power is at its peak. After that, it’s almost a foregone conclusion.”

"The son of the prince also made great contributions in supervising the country, and now he has learned about the military affairs. I will definitely assist with all my strength."

Duan Xian looked into Murong Ba's clear eyes and was very relieved, "Of course, how should Yan Wang Zhaowen deal with it?"

"As a minister, don't hide evil, don't pretend to be beautiful, and tell the truth. My actions will benefit the country of Yan, so I should be open and frank."

Dragon City Palace
King Yan stands on the Hongguang Gate Tower, and a high platform stands in front of the square outside the city gate.Just wait for the eldest son Murong Jun to lead the army of Yan Kingdom to return in triumph.

Ping Fuyu's army came in from the south gate of Longcheng, crossed Zhuque Street, and galloped towards the imperial road. The soldiers in front raised the big flag to clear the way, and the triumphant team followed behind and will reach the square.Tai Zhu ordered there to be drum music and guards of honor. All of a sudden, the bells and military music drums were loudly played, and everyone in Yandu gathered to watch.

I saw Murong Jun ordering Wang Xuan to lead the sheep naked, with the jade in front of him.Murong Jun climbed onto the high platform, paid homage to the King of Yan and said: "Our army of the Yan Kingdom, relying on my Wang Tianwei, can win every attack and win every battle. Now that we have captured the enemy's leader, we are here to present our victory to you."

The King of Yan looked down at the army of the Yan Kingdom downstairs, and with a wave of his hand, Ping Bo declared: "The grand ceremony begins."

The servants and close ministers appealed to heaven and earth, saying that the battle was difficult, the Yan army was brave, the commander had a plan, defeated the enemy and won the victory, and offered the captives to the ancestors of the Yan Kingdom as a salute.

Afterwards, the waiter used Bai Lian as a belt, coerced Wang Xuan into the position of offering captives, and summoned the commander to enumerate the crimes.

Everyone said it could be killed.Wang Xuan was trembling, fighting with both hands.This is a formality.The king of Yan was very satisfied with this, so he waved his hand and said: "I despise a small country, invade my country, and I will never forgive it. My country of Yan has the virtue of good life, so I will not pursue it."

Everyone said: "Heaven's grace is mighty." Knowing this, Wang Xuan bowed his head and thanked King Yan for not killing him.

The son burns incense and worships his head, and the ceremony is complete.The king of Yan told Yousi to engrave stones to record his merits, enshrine them in the Taimiao, and call historians to record them, which will be praised forever.

That night, the King of Yan specially set up a triumphant banquet to reward the three armies, and drank with all the soldiers.During the banquet, King Yan looked at Wang Xuan who had changed into clothes, and said: "Fuyu Xiaobang, I don't know Wang Hua's voice, do you know?"

Wang Xuan went out and kowtowed: "The vulgar little country doesn't know the power of the heavenly dynasty, like a mantis' arms blocking a cart, it is overwhelmed. The guilty minister would like to kowtow and worship again."

The King of Yan was overjoyed when he heard this, "I never thought that the Lord of a humble country could be transformed by my King Yan's teachings. The Kingdom of Yan is very lucky."

Seeing this prince Murong Jun looking at King Yan from afar, he bowed and said: "My country of Yan now depends on my father, King Tianwei, and my sons and ministers would like to wish you a long life, my king will last forever, and the power of Heaven will spread far and wide."

All the ministers raised their glasses to congratulate King Yan.

"Fuyu is a small country, knowing what's wrong can make it better." King Yan sent Ping Bo to read out the imperial edict: "Order Wang Xuan to be the general of the town army, restore the town of Fuyu, and be Yan's foreign country forever. As a wife, you will always be a good alliance."

When Wang Xuan heard this edict, he was inexplicably moved and worshiped deeply.

The son slowly raised his wine glass and said to the crowd, "I congratulate my king. My country of Yan and Fuyu are relatives. If Wang Xuan's wife is a daughter, Fuyu will be the country of in-laws, and your son will be the king of Yan. Grandson, help Yu to be the barrier of Yan forever, congratulations to my king's son-in-law."

All the ministers raised their glasses to congratulate King Yan and Wang Xuan: "The ministers and others congratulate my king, General Zhenjun."

The Han officials in the Yan Dynasty were very excited, and the Prime Minister Feng Yi stood up and said: "The spread of the king of Yan is far away, but now in the Central Plains of the four seas, it is already a ghost, stone and Zhao are vulgar, and there is no long-term strategy. Zhongzhou Li and the common people are in ruins, and the people's livelihood is in decline. Please help the world. I, the teacher of the country of Yan, should liberate the people from the upside down, follow the king's way to wipe out the bandits, and restore my clothes."

Yang Wu also got up and said: "The country's prime minister speaks from the bottom of his heart. I heard that there are many exiles from the Central Plains who have entered our Yan. Our country of Yan is surrounded by grass and grass, trekking in the mountains and forests to serve the emperor. However, the Jin Dynasty no longer cheers up, and the Central Plains has not heard the sound of Jin for a long time. Yea. I, the country of Yan, will act as the teacher of Xingwang to get rid of tyranny."

Murong Ke stepped forward and said: "I heard that my brother is guarding the Tuhe River, and he has learned that he has led the people into the territory of our Yan, and donated grain and rice, so there are chants along the way."

Hearing this, Mu Yugen was about to stand up, but he saw Shizi winking and told him not to attack.

Just asked Murong Ke and continued: "Today, my minister proposes that at this time, our country of Yan must prepare for the original Nantu."

The prince raised his glass and congratulated Murong Ke from a distance, saying: "The words of brother Ke, my heart, my country of Yan will surely rise above the world."

Lieutenant Liu Xiang of Dongyi School got up and played: "Nowadays, there are many exiles in our country of Yan. Let the overseas Chinese rule the counties and counties of our country, and think that we are the same as the people of the country, so that the refugees can be safe."

Stop the rule of overseas Chinese and set up prefectures and counties. Yan State's move means that it will no longer divide the Tu, overseas Chinese, and Xianbei ethnic groups into one.

The King of Yan pondered for a long time, but he didn't think about it carefully. Now that the Yan Kingdom has newly accepted tribes, there are millions of refugees. Just in time.

"This matter has a lot to do with it. If I want to bring peace to the world, I will rely on the strength of the lords. However, this is a triumphant banquet, and I will hold this cup to thank you." King Yan looked at Liu Xiang and the other ministers and said: "The matter here, Captain Dongyi and all the ministers carefully planned, so that all of them will be transformed into the territory of Yan in this year."

"I would like to obey King Yan's orders."

(End of this chapter)