The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 71 Lan Shuyi Welcomes Her Daughter-in-Law
Princess Lan's bedroom in Dragon City Palace

It has been two or three years since the mother and son parted on that day, and things have changed.When he left, the owner of this dragon city was the former king Murong Hao, but now it is Murong Jun.Murong Ba Jingtuhe's years of wind and frost have washed away his immaturity as a child, and now there is a trace of time on his handsome face.Although the mother and son have thousands of words in their hearts, they can only face each other in silence at this moment.

"Mother." Murong Ba couldn't help but say it.

Concubine Lan caressed her son's face and said, "Ba'er has grown so big, is this land of Tuhe okay?"

"Fortunately, the man's ambition is everywhere. In the past few years, he has been training soldiers in Tuhe, reorganizing the army, and appeasing the refugees. This Tuhe has become the fortress for our country to advance."

Concubine Lan said happily: "My son has such achievements, so I am naturally happy for my mother." But the joy on her face was fleeting, "Ranmu is beautiful in the forest and will be destroyed by the wind, and Ba'er's actions in Tuhe have already provoked it." Some people in the court are dissatisfied, or some people say that they have disobedience."

"Mother, I know, this Tuhe is a dangerous pass, when Wang Bo Muronghan was in Tuhe..." Murong Ba hesitated to speak.

Sibling rivalry is a persistent disease of the Murong family, but Murong Ba doesn't have the heart to do so, and he doesn't have all ambitious people to guide him.Although King Yan's accession to the throne is shallow and his foundation in the army is not deep, the string in his heart has been tightened all the time.

Concubine Lan squeezed his hand and said: "After all, you have grown up and considered it carefully. The previous king ordered you to guard Tuhe to avoid disaster, but why didn't you explain it to your mother in advance this time, and advocated it without authorization?"

Murong Ba thought for a while, but his eyes were firm and determined, "Please forgive me for making my own decisions. I asked my mother, what is the greatest wish of my father in this world?"

Concubine Lan already understood that the long-cherished wish of the past kings of the Murong family was to go south and occupy the Central Plains one day.Concubine Lan has lived in the deep palace for a long time since the death of the former king, and she doesn't move around much.However, because of his younger brother Lan Jian, he also knows about the outside world. It is known that there are civil strife in Jiezhao in the Central Plains, and the number of refugees in the country of Yan has increased greatly.

The world today is also like the chaos in Yongjia.The heroes of the Central Plains rise together, and China is in a state of turmoil.If Yan State can take this opportunity to go southward, it will be able to occupy a place in the Central Plains.

Concubine Lan looked at him for a long time, her eyes were already moist, "Life has been spent in military affairs for decades, and the time is also the situation." When you are young, you should be honored quickly. The strong man is angry, and he can guard False Chong'. My son has always had a strong ambition, how can he be confined to Tuhe."

These are the poems and essays of the old Jin Shizhong, Zhongshu Ling, Sikong Zhang Hua. When he was the general of Anbei, he was known as a lesson from others.When the ancestor Murong Xun visited that day, Zhang Hua was different, and he said: "The queen must be the instrument of life, and she is also the one who helps the times."

People from Beidi have always been despised by the scholars of the Central Plains, but Murong Yan Guo admired China and was appreciated by the scholars and bureaucrats of the Jin Dynasty, so he was moved and liked to be friendly with him, so his poems and essays were widely sung in the territory.Just listen to Murong Ba and said: "'The long sword spans the nine fields, the high crown blows the sky. The generosity becomes the sun, and the whistle blows the breeze. The shock is shocking, and the power is shining.' Mother, you agree ?”

Concubine Lan nodded, "The Murong royal family naturally has the mission of the royal family, and I can't persuade you as a mother, but I heard that your daughter-in-law Duan Xian is pregnant now, and you are not around, but she has suffered."

Speaking of this, Murong Ba was a bit embarrassed and said nothing.

Concubine Lan saw the problem at a glance, and reprimanded: "You don't tell your wife about such an important matter, which violates the principle of keeping husband and wife together."

Murong Ba scratched his head, "Didn't you want to worry Duan Xian? Now that the matter of going south is on the line, I have to say it. Talking about it is useless."

"You have married her as your wife. If you don't tell her such an important matter, it will only make her worry. Mother also knows about Mr. Duan. His aspirations are noble and intelligent. Presumably she understands your royal mission."

Murong Ba smiled slyly, "Mother, I have known Duan Xian for many days, and this is the first time I heard you praise her."

"Oh, really, haha." Lan Fei covered her face and smiled.

"Mother," Murong Ba stared at his mother and said softly, "I haven't seen my mother so happy for a long time."

Then he laughed in agreement.

After laughing, Murong Ba suddenly felt sad again, "Mother, the late king passed away and my son was not here in person, so I..."

Concubine Lan lowered her eyes, and said quietly: "It's okay, your father was thinking about you, and it was quite urgent at that time."

Concubine Lan immediately asked: "You are in the capital today, your brother, does the current King Yan have any intention of summoning you?"

"When my son arrived in the middle of the capital, he went straight to the palace and begged the servant to convey my intention to see the king. However, the servant reported back, but said: 'The king of Yan is busy with government affairs and has no time to summon him'. This time my son came, because of the previous A few days ago, King Fu of Yan made an appointment to dispatch troops, and said: "Our country is in a new funeral, so it is not appropriate to use swords and soldiers." Because of this, my son was anxious, so he had no choice but to enter the capital."

Concubine Lan sighed and said, "Ba'er, your brother may not fulfill your wish this time. The new king is worrying that he has no excuse to punish you, so you come here just to take back your military power in Tuhe."

Murong Ba was unrestrained, "I don't care about my military power, as long as I can contribute a little to our country of Yan going south, it doesn't matter what it is to be a soldier in the army."

While talking, Xiao Ai went into the room and said: "A lot of strange faces have been added outside the palace, and the number of guards seems to have doubled. Now everyone in the palace has to be questioned if they want to go out. The slaves are worried..."

Concubine Lan stood up and said loudly: "Xiao Ai, my tyrants are sincere for the country, let them come. This Murong family has not yet won the world, so they are so afraid of capable ministers and generals, just let me wait." Concubine Lan With a long sigh, "It's a pity that your ambition has not been stretched. My Murong family will have one less warrior and one more mediocre."

At this moment, a servant came hurriedly: "Sister Ai, there is a pregnant woman outside the palace who wants to see her, and she says she is the wife of Lord Bazi."

Murong Ba was shocked, and hurriedly called: "Please."

The servant was about to go out, but Murong Ba hurriedly stopped him, "No, I'll go by myself."

Murong Ba stepped out of the palace gate with only one stride, but saw Duan Xian standing outside the palace gate with his stomach upright, Murong Ba felt sorry for her, so he quickly helped him up, and went to Concubine Lan's bedroom.

Entering the hall, Duan Xian wanted to salute.Concubine Lan hurried forward, helped her up, looked at her carefully for a long time, touched Duan Xian's belly, stepped back suddenly, looked at the two of them carefully, and said, "My son has good eyesight, It's a perfect match."

Xiao Ai laughed beside her and said, "Concubine Lan, hurry up and invite your daughter-in-law to take a seat."

Concubine Lan said angrily: "Yes, please hurry up."

Concubine Lan took Duan Xian's hand, "If your father is here, you will be happy for what you have seen today." Her eyes were full of tears.

But Duan Xian had a clear mind and comforted him: "Mother, don't worry, time is fate, we are all cattail grass in the wind and duckweed in the water, it is also a coincidence, I am lucky to have Murong Ba in my life."

Murong Ba complained at the side: "Tuhe Dragon City is so far apart, what should we do if there is a problem on the road." Murong Ba hastily instructed his servants, "Call that Gao Bi here quickly, I will reprimand him."

Duan Xian hurriedly persuaded him, "I asked him to send me here. The situation in the world has changed drastically. Although Murong Ba has the ambition to serve the country, his heart is sinister and unknown."

Murong Ba then said: "You and I both know that he is the King of Yan, Murong Jun."

"Yes, not all of them." Duan Xian put it together with Sun Yong, Captain of Tuhe, and Sun Xing, Prefect of Beiping, to write a letter to talk about the matter, and the soldiers of Tuhe all followed his orders to talk about the matter to Concubine Lan.

Concubine Lan agreed after hearing this, and said to Murong Ba: "Your wife's words are very reasonable, she can be regarded as a virtuous wife, it's really gratifying to have the talent of Zhong Wuyan but the appearance of Mrs. Li."

Duan Xian said shyly, "Mother was joking."

Concubine Lan could never get tired of holding her daughter-in-law's hand, and Murong Ba was naturally delighted to see his mother love Duan Xian so much.While the three of them were talking and laughing, Concubine Lan suddenly withdrew and returned to the main table. Looking at the couple with firm eyes, she said slowly: "Your wife will come to the capital this time, I wish you a helping hand."

Murong Ba was puzzled, turned his head to look at Duan Xian, but Duan Xian was Ming Min, he only nodded to Concubine Lan, and said: "'The general is away, the king's life is not acceptable'. The good general in the past: Wang Jian, still looking for a good land and a beautiful house Self-defilement is enough to stop people and ministers. Today, Ba'er is a member of the clan, and what he seeks for fame and fortune cannot be satisfied by title and wealth. If he seeks it, it will be self-defeating, which is suspicious. The only person who can hold back ..."

Concubine Lan couldn't bear to say any more, she just wanted to cry.

Regardless of her pregnancy, Duan Xian got up from the mat, stroked Concubine Lan's arm and said: "Mother, I know. However, Ba'er's ambitions cannot be stretched, even though his wife and children are by his side, he is also unhappy, I regard it as his ambition. Turning to Murong Ba and smiling slightly, "Murong Ba, I'm right in the capital, with your mother here, so you don't have to worry about it."

Concubine Lan wiped away her tears, "Today is also the day when the three of us, mother and son, are reunited, Xiao Ai, order someone to prepare food and drinks. Oh, the wine is gone, I want to welcome my daughter-in-law."

"Yes, I see."

During the banquet, Concubine Lan was still very worried, and said: "At this time, I can only keep Ba'er safe, but it is still unknown whether the King of Yan will agree to your determination to make contributions."

"Ah." Concubine Lan sighed, "If your brother Ke is here, I will definitely talk to Concubine Gao and ask him to recommend you."

Duan Xian was worried, "Mother, I don't know if my daughter should speak or not?"

"You can say it anyway."

"One, although Murong Ke and Murong Ba are friendly, but he is in Pingguo, and he has come and gone for many days, which may be delayed. Two, Murong Kesu was originally friendly with Murong Ba, and if he recommends him, he may be suspected of being a friend , it is not good for Murong Ke either. Unless..."

Murong Ba anxiously said: "Unless who is it?"

Duan Xian thought for a while and said: "Unless there is a just and courageous person who has never had any contact with Murong Ba before. That person's recommendation should be able to calm King Yan's grievances, and he will be very popular."

Murong Ba complained: "Where can I find that man, I have been away from the capital for a long time, I am afraid I have no foundation."

"That's not true. Today, the country of Yan is able to dominate the northern border. Is it because of these flatterers? There are not a few capable people with lofty ideals. There are not a few people who are loyal and brave, and they rely on their military exploits to be able to rank among the top generals in the temple. These people have heard It is joyful to fight, how can they miss such a good opportunity now."

"Your daughter-in-law is so thoughtful, it's really your great fortune," Concubine Lan said happily, after a little thought, she came up with an idea, and said to Duan Xian: "I think of someone for my mother, I wonder if it is the same as what you think?"

Duan Xian replied cautiously: "Mu Yugen?"

Upon hearing this person, Murong Ba waved his hands again and again, "He has always been on good terms with Murong Ping, and now before King Yan ascended the throne, he has slandered me many times, why does Miss Duan say this?"

Concubine Lan looked at Duan Xian approvingly, and said sternly to Ba'er: "Times have changed, and King Yan had not ascended the throne at that time. 'Because of luck, the holy policy was given', Mu Yugen was only a royal family with sparse branches. He bravely won the three armies, climbed to the top of the city, fought desperately, and was highly valued by the former king. But now the former king has passed away, and the holy family is not here, if there is no more merit, I am afraid that there will be no chance to use it."

Murong Ba suddenly understood, "My son is willing to go in person".

Inside Yanwang Palace
It was late at night, and Murong Ping was still sitting in the palace of Yan Wang Murong Jun.

I saw King Yan was reviewing the memorial, but Murong Ping was a little fidgeting beside him, and finally couldn't help but said: "King Yan, now that Murong Ba has arrived in Yandu, it is just right for him to be detained in the mansion to relieve my king's past grievances." .”

Hearing this, King Yan stopped reading the playlist in his hand, put it aside, and immediately took another volume, without raising his head, he said: "Oh, Uncle Ping, what about the army of Tuhe?"

Murong Ping leaned forward, "What's so difficult about this, Murong Ba is not the only one who leads the army in Yan Kingdom, Murong Jun, Murong Biao, etc. are all popular among the king's relatives, so send anyone to do it. Think about it, my Yan army has strict discipline, how could it be his Murong Ba's guards."

King Yan said quietly: "I have heard that the army of Tuhe has strict military discipline. It cannot be pierced with needles or splashed with water. I am afraid that it will be difficult for others to lead the army."

"My lord..." Murong Ping wanted to argue, but he saw Nie Hao coming forward, "My lord, there are people from the Shaofu asking to see you."

Murong commented on Ququ, knowing that this is a secret that should not be known by outsiders, he said: "Since your Majesty is like this, Uncle will retire."

King Yan pointed to Nie Hao and said, "You send Uncle Wang off now. In the middle of the night, Gu is very worried about Uncle Wang."

Murong Ping bid farewell: "Thank you, my king."

"Your Majesty, this is my minister's many investigations and proofs, and what I have said is on the table. Please take a look at it." The secret agent was Song Bin. King Yan.

"Oh, Lord Song," Yan Wang said without raising his head, "With such a secret report, you don't have to go to Yandu in person, just order someone to pass it on."

Song Bin said eagerly: "I originally had this intention, but I heard that Mr. Ba has already entered the capital. I am afraid that the intention of the secret report may be unclear, so I want to go and explain it in person."

King Yan raised his head and took a deep look at Song Bin, then lowered his head and slowly unfolded the secret report, reading it word by word, and put it away on the desk after reading.At this time Niehao had already returned to the palace, King Yan said to Niehao: "Come, serve tea to Mr. Song."

"Song Bin, I read your secret report alone, and it seems that there are some words that have a high reputation for Murong Ba, such as: 'loyalty and bravery of the country, self-restraint and dedication to the public' and so on. Murong Ba has been in Tuhe these days, have you spies, and you have not noticed that Murong Ba is abnormal? ?”

"Your Majesty, Master Ba is indeed dedicated to my country of Yan. The Tuhe master he trained will surely conquer the battle, and the Tuhe city defense he cultivated is as solid as gold, and Jie Zhao cannot enter it half a step. My country of Yan will be like this, it is true. It is a blessing for our country. As for the heart of a tyrant, the sun and the moon can learn from each other."

King Yan remained silent for a long time, but he saw Nie Hao hurriedly came to report: "Your Majesty, Zhechong General Mu Yugen is begging to see you."

"Song Bin, I know what you said alone, it's already late at night, you should go back to your home and wait for the call."

"Your Majesty." Seeing that King Yan's face was frosty, he no longer wanted to listen to his words, "In that case, I will take my leave."

When Song Bin left, King Yan suddenly said: "This person is no longer available."

Seeing Mu Yugen coming, King Yan hurriedly stood up to greet him and said, "General Zhechong, rare visitor, starry night, why come here!"

Mu Yugen has no plans other than military affairs.Now Yan Kingdom has been at peace for a long time since the death of the former king, and Mu Yugen has nothing to do, but now he enters the palace overnight, but it is a bit strange.

Mu Yugen didn't have time to tidy up his clothes, so he just saluted, "My lord, the long-cherished wish of my country of Yan is to go south to the Central Plains to wipe out the bandits. Now that I heard that Jiezhao is in chaos, this is a good opportunity from God. I hope that my king will gather soldiers and reward them as a sign of progress." plan."

"Oh?" King Yan restrained his expression, invited Mu Yugen to sit down, changed the cup in front of the case, and said slowly, "General Zhechong is loyal to the country, and I know it well. There is a saying in the world: If Mu Yugen did not fight to the death, I would The country of Yan will no longer have this mountain and river. Come and give me a seat."

"Thank you, my king." Mu Yugen took his seat, "Your Majesty is too famous, and what happened back then was a fluke. Jiezhao is not a small country, and the army of the whole country came to attack. At that time, our country of Yan was unstoppable. However, its army went on an expedition. A foreign land can't be attacked for a long time, its territory is uneasy, and its master has doubts. The country is afraid of accidents, so it retreats. However, our country Yan's situation is also dangerous."

A look of joy also appeared on Murong Jun's face, and he recalled: "Yes, when the troops retreated, my younger brother Murong Ke fought bravely, and Zhao Guo was defeated."

When Mu Yugen heard this, he was not happy, but his face was worried, but Murong Jun saw it, "General Zhechong, is what I said wrong?"

"What your majesty said is also regrettable. Afterwards, our army launched a massive counterattack. However, the guerrilla general, Ran Min, led his division to fight to the death, and the whole army retreated. Our Yan Guo's division could only bruise his skin, but did not hurt his bones. , Zhao Guo's combat power should not be underestimated."

"The Ran Min you mentioned is the person who is in power in the Zhao Kingdom today, the minister who contributed most to the Pingliangdu Rebellion, Lord Wu Xing-Ran Min?"

"My lord knows the truth, exactly." Mu Yugen couldn't help standing up and said, "This is only General Shi Zhao. In his country, Yao Yizhong, Pu Hong, etc. are all outstanding figures of the time. Deng Heng He, Ma Qiu, and others are all good guards. In addition, the city wall of Jicheng is towering and the ditches are deep, which would be difficult to conquer in normal times. Now the minister has heard that the stone guarding Jicheng rushed south to fight for the throne. This is a golden opportunity once in a thousand years. My country of Yan should be blocked in the north of Yanshan Mountain by Jie Zhao, and there will be no good chance."

King Yan got up and wandered in the hall, only looking at the imperial case, the armor of the previous king on the hanger was still shining coldly, Murong Jun couldn't help but stepped forward, stroked it, and said: "Going south to the Central Plains is the long-cherished wish of our ancestors of the Yan Kingdom. , is also the widow's wish."

I saw Mu Yugen knelt down and said: "Our country of Yan is now surrounded by Xian'an. There are more than [-] armored soldiers and countless horses and armaments. With the capital of the king and hegemony, I would like to invite myself to be the vanguard and the pioneer of my country. .”

The king of Yan turned around, taking into account that Mu Yugen had been fighting for the country of Yan, he helped Mu Yugen up and said: "I think about the general who has been in battle for a long time, and his body has been wounded several times. You should plan a strategy in the rear so that your brother Mu Yuni can lead him. "

"If so, Your Majesty, can I recommend someone?"

"Who?"

"Murong Ba."

(End of this chapter)