The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 72
When King Yan heard this name, his hands stopped, and he almost pushed Mu Yugen down, but finally he stopped.Immediately he got up and said with his hands behind his back: "General Zhechong and Young Master Ba have never met each other, and he also intended to despise him before, why do you recommend him now.

"Murong was rated as the great king's uncle, and his blood is close relatives. In order to protect our king's throne, what he said is true. However, from the beginning of the general, I followed the king from birth to death, and the mountains and rivers of Yan Kingdom are also loyal to thousands of ministers. It was brought down by the scholar. Now that the opportunity to go south is close at hand, I really don't want to miss it."

Murong Jun secretly sullenly said: "General Zhechong really speaks from the bottom of his heart..."

While speaking, Nie Hao stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this servant has something to announce."

King Yan was in a fit of anger, and just said: "You just say it." I didn't see Nie Hao's surprised expression when he saw Mu Yugen.

"My maidservant begs others to stay away." Nie Hao only restrained his expression, and sneaked a glance at Mu Yugen.

Seeing the situation, Mu Yugen retreated knowingly, and after about half a stick of incense, Nie Hao withdrew from the hall and said to Mu Yugen, "Your Majesty, please tell the story in the hall."

Mu Yugen spat and said: "Xiaoshu, my monarch and minister of Yan Kingdom are being raped by villains like you."

However, Nie Hao looked arrogant; "General, don't say that, this servant will tell you the truth."

In the hall, King Yan was sitting in front of the desk, the candle was half burned, the hall was dim, and King Yan's face was even more gloomy.

He only said coldly: "General Zhechong, you are really good at planning. I heard that after Murong Ba entered the capital, he went to your residence and planned for a long time. Based on this, you recommended Murong Ba as the forward of the Southern Expedition."

"King Qizuo, it's true, but Lord Ba is meeting with humble ministers." Mu Yugen didn't evade at all, "An ancient saying: 'The one who wants the same desire wins; the one who treats the unexpected wins; This is the way to victory. Today, the army of Tuhe trains the soldiers personally for the tyrant, and the soldiers devote themselves to their lives. If they are replaced suddenly, they may not be able to order them like their own, and the army may be disadvantaged."

King Yan was defeated by him, lost his dignity, and said sullenly: "General Zhechong, this country is still my Murong family's country, so I can't let you point it out."

"Your Majesty, the Ba Gongzi's wife is pregnant and has already entered the capital, her mother is also in the capital, and her closest relatives are all in Yandu, so there is no doubt that Ba Gongzi is alone in the army." Murong Jun stopped.

Seeing this, Mu Yugen bowed deeply: "I know that the king has never liked Murong Ba, but now in my country of Yan, the king has fulfilled the destiny, the throne has been succeeded, and the country is safe. If there is any disobedience in my country, Everyone gets it and kills it, my king does not worry."

King Yan thought for a long time and remained silent.

When Mu Yugen saw that the King of Yan was moving, he said: "My humble opinion is that I have defiled the King's sage, please forgive me. If the King orders my ministers to lead the army, I will be courageous and I will resign."

King Yan raised his hand in greeting, and Mu Yugen slowly exited the hall.

The King of Yan was in a constant mood, and said angrily for a long time: "Gucheng doesn't need Murong Ba, but there are so many people protecting him, and I really think it's a matter of hatred." He said, "Your Majesty, I beg you to ask one person about the current matter."

"Who?"

"Murong Ke, the guard of Pingguo, is brave and calm. He is well respected in the army and friendly to the king. If my king has any doubts in his heart, why don't the king write his greetings?"

King Yan nodded in agreement.

The second day and the Great Dynasty in the Dragon Palace

Following the ceremonial officer shouted: "The king is coming—"

All the ministers and generals knelt down to welcome him.Murong Ba was also among the hundred officials at this time.

When he left Yandu, his father was still on the throne, and now his elder brother Murong Jun is on the throne.Involuntarily glanced upwards, Feng Yi next to him saw this and hurriedly pulled up the corner of his clothes, Murong Ba kowtowed immediately.

After the ceremony, all the ministers stood up.

Murong Jun, king of Yan, was sitting on the throne, and before all the ministers could speak, Murong Jun said bluntly: "I was alone a few days ago, and I received a letter from the general of Tuhe, saying: 'The stone tiger used to be extremely vicious, Abandoned by heaven, now there are only embers left, and they are fish and meat. Today China is hanging upside down, hoping for benevolence. If the army is revived, it is bound to surrender.'" Then Sun Xing, the prefect of Beiping, came to the table and said: "The Shi family is in chaos , It is advisable to advance the Central Plains with time. 'The land of this river is unity. "

While speaking, King Yan looked down at Murong Ba in the hall, he saw Murong Ba's head was lowered and his eyes did not meet King Yan, as if he was surrendering.The King of Yan raised his voice slightly, and said: "Since ancient times, the mourning of the country has not raised troops. Not long after the new mourning of the Yan Kingdom, the whole country of Zhao Kingdom also mourned. In the past: "Wu Wangliao wanted to make his second brother and son Gai Yu, who belonged to the family, because of the Chu mourning. Yong generals encircled Chu, and Chu sent troops to wipe out Wu generals and cover Yu, who belonged to the Yong road, and Wu soldiers were defeated if they could not return. 'Now our country of Yan has such a land of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, how can we go out lightly and ruin the foundation of the former king'

The Prime Minister Feng Yi wanted to speak up, when suddenly he saw a person striding forward, it turned out to be Murong Ba, he took the first step and said: "The king of Yan is here, please accept the bow of the tyrant brother. What I do is for the country of Yan, for the country of Yan. The country is prosperous, and the minister will go through fire and water. Your Majesty, now the opportunity to go south has come, don't miss it."

King Yan's eyes were sharp, and he looked directly at Murong Ba, "Badi has been in Tuhe for a long time, and he has made outstanding achievements. I miss Ba'er very much, and suddenly I heard that your wife is also here. Since that's the case, I promise you to stay in the capital for a while, to visit the tomb of the late king, and to have a good relationship with Concubine Lan and Duan Xian."

Murong Ba stepped forward and said solemnly: "Your Majesty's kindness, I have accepted it. However, there are priorities and priorities. At this time, our army and people of Yan Kingdom should go south to fight for the Central Plains. The soldiers should focus on profit. What are you waiting for? Children's personal affairs should give way to military and national affairs." Murong Ba's expression was agitated, and his wat board trembled a little.

"Your Majesty, what is hard to get and easy to lose is time. If the Shi family declines and revives, or if there are heroes who take advantage of it, it will not only lose this great benefit, but also fear more trouble." Murong Ba saw that Murong Jun was silent, He said loudly, "Your Majesty, Ran Min should not be underestimated." After speaking, the domineering head bowed deeply.

Murong Jun was indifferent, "Although the capital of Zhao State is chaotic, Deng Heng is in Anle, with strong soldiers and sufficient food. If Zhao is aggressively attacked today, the host country cannot be controlled. Lu Long should march. However, the path of Lulong Mountain is narrow and narrow. Stand firm everywhere and intercept our army, the head and the tail will not be able to look at each other, what will happen?"

After hearing this, Murong Ba knew that the King of Yan was testing him with military affairs. Murong Ba had thought about the strategy of going south for a long time, and he was sure. He refused to defend our army for the sake of the Shi family. However, the generals and soldiers cared about their families, and they had the ambition to return home. If a large army approached them, they would naturally collapse."

After Murong Ba finished speaking, he turned around to return the salute again, bowed deeply to the King of Yan, and bowed his hands to all the officials and soldiers, walked straight to the center of the hall, with his arms hanging down, he said with emotion: "Your Majesty, please lead the way!"

All the ministers were chattering and discussing.

I saw Murong Ba's expression high-spirited, "My lord, the strategic ministers in the south have deduced many times. The enemy general and our army's scouts have also investigated many times. It can be said that we know ourselves and the enemy. When we sent troops, our army came out of Tuhe to the east. When Deng Heng heard about it, the situation was bound to be shocking. The best strategy was to close the door and defend himself, but he would inevitably abandon the city and flee, so what power would he have to stop our Yan army from advancing. In this way, our king can move forward in peace, There will be no more dangers of war, and all the battles and conquests and the overcoming of difficulties can be handed over to the ministers."

Murong Jun was still hesitant, all the officials whispered to each other, but Feng Yiku was standing at His Highness, silent.

Seeing this, the King of Yan was very puzzled. Among the ministers, Feng Yisu was well-respected, and he always had insightful insights when he was unable to make a decision for a long time, so he asked: "The former king entrusted the affairs of the whole country to the Prime Minister, and now my country of Yan is going south. If you want to fight for the Central Plains, the Wucai generals have something to say."

Feng Yi adjusted the crown on his head, and saluted King Yan deeply: "The way to use soldiers is to use wisdom when the enemy is strong, and use power when the enemy is weak. Therefore, swallowing the small is like a wolf eating hogfish. Governing chaos is like the scorching sun that melts the snow. Since the king came to the throne, he has experienced the deeds and benevolence of the previous kings, and our Yan State has strong soldiers and soldiers. On the other hand, in Zhao State, the stone tiger is extremely cruel, and his death is not in peace. Now the descendants Struggle for the country, chaos from top to bottom. The people of China are drowning in charcoal, and the necks of the court are waiting to be lifted up. If the king marches southward, he will first take Jicheng, and then point to Yedu. Who doesn't help the old and raise the young to welcome the king? The murderous party will smash the hope flag into ice, and it will be harmless!"

When all the ministers heard what Feng Xiang said, they all secretly applauded.

Murong Ping was apprehensive about sending out troops, so he quickly winked at Mu Yugen, but seeing that he didn't respond, he looked at King Yan, and at this time, King Yan signaled him to stay silent for now.

King Yan straightened his body and leaned on his back after listening to the words of the Prime Minister, and said calmly: "I know the meaning of all the ministers. However, since ancient times when conquering, the Lord must fast and bathe, and go to the altar to pray for the destiny. .”

As soon as the words fell, Huang Hong, the middle man in charge, came out and said: "Today Taibai Jingtian, the year's collection is over, the world has changed hands, and the Yin country has been ordered. This is an inevitable experience. It is advisable to leave the teacher quickly to inherit God's will. If you are more rigid In the ancient rituals, I am afraid that the good opportunity will be missed, and it will be too late to regret."

Murong Ping hurriedly said to Mu Yugen in private: "What's the matter today? Everyone wants to send troops to the south. My lord has only been on the throne for a few days, so he hurried south for fear of changes in the country. No, I want to advise."

Mu Yugen just turned his head and said indifferently: "Military Adviser General, what you said is very reasonable, I can speak for you."

Murong Pingxi said: "Since that's the case, I'm here to help you, General."

General Zhechong Mu Yugen was holding a wat board, and all the ministers stepped into the hall and said: "The people of China are trapped in the Shi family's chaos, and they are thinking about changing masters in order to save the fire. This is a once in a thousand years, and it must not be lost."

Seeing this embarrassment, Murong Ping hurriedly winked at Mu Yugen, but Mu Yugen turned a blind eye, and only his voice echoed in the hall, "Since King Wuxuan, our country of Yan has recruited talents to support the people, farm and train soldiers. , Just waiting for today. If you don’t want to take it now, you’ll be more worried. Isn’t God’s will to calm the evil in the sea, and the king doesn’t want to take the world?” After finishing speaking, return to the line and stand still.

Hearing this, he knew that all the ministers were determined to go south, so Murong Jun got up and said: "The matter of going south is very important, let's think about it for a while, and discuss it tomorrow." After he left the throne, he wanted to go to the side hall and go.

Seeing this situation, Yang Wu couldn't help but stepped forward and said: "My lord, the time is fleeting, King Wanwang made up his mind early."

The king of Yan stood still and looked directly at him, "I wish to discuss with the ministers about going south at the court meeting tomorrow, and the ministers will retreat temporarily."

"Your Majesty!" Yang Wu still wanted to speak.

But Murong Ping sarcastically said: "Master Sili, it's so urgent, I can't bear it in just one day."

Immediately, Nie Hao proclaimed: "Your Majesty retreats—"

Feng Yi, Yang Ji and Mu Yugen looked at each other, and they all said: "Respectfully send off the King."

Everyone stepped out of the main hall, Murong commented on the injustice, walked quickly to Mu Yugen's side and said: "General Zhechong is really loyal to the country, but I, King Yan, hate Murongba the most, you just speak for him, I secretly think it is wrong Smart."

"General, the heart of your servants can be learned from the sun and the moon. I started as a general under the king's account, followed the king through countless battles, and watched the Yan Kingdom gradually grow. Now that the Central Plains are in chaos, the momentum to go south has been achieved." Mu Yu Gen looked directly at Murong Ping, and spoke earnestly, "General, as the Murong royal family, don't you want to rule the Central Plains and fulfill the long-cherished wish of the previous Murong kings?"

Murong Ping was startled, and then said viciously: "This great achievement is not Murong Ba's."

Mu Yugen laughed and said: "The heart of a general is so small. If the world is in chaos, if you can't choose talents and appoint talents, I'm afraid it won't last long. Jie Zhao Shile even appointed Zhang Bin as Prime Minister, and the death of Gao Xu and Liu Pei, the Han people in Yan State, is a national calamity. , but why can't Wang Yichu be tolerated first?" After speaking, he turned and left alone.

Murong Ping just stood there looking at Mu Yugen's leaving back, feeling uneasy for a long time.Just when he was about to walk out of Duanmen, he saw a servant from the palace approaching with small steps, leaning into Murong Ping's ear and said: "General, the queen invites the general to gather in the courtyard of the inner palace."

Murong Ping was overjoyed and hurriedly followed the servants to the depths of the palace.

At this time in the harem Kezu Hun and his younger sister Kezu Hun'an were together, Murong Ye and Murong Wei were playing in the courtyard, when the queen saw Murong Ping coming, she hurriedly ordered the servant Wang Shu to serve tea to the table.

Murong Ping sat down and said: "Since the late king passed away, I haven't seen you in this palace for a long time. The queen summoned me this time, but it's about going south from the court."

"Uncle Ping, today is our family day, we don't talk about political affairs." As he said, the queen asked the left and right to arrange a banquet and serve drinks and refreshments.I only heard the Queen say: "The concubine has made some cakes, and I hope you can taste them."

Murong Ping was flattered, "Thank you Queen."

"Hoho," the queen said with a smile, "Fortunately, the government affairs are prosperous now, and I have nothing to do to relieve my boredom. It's not like you people, who have made great achievements, made marquises and worshiped ministers, so I can only find some family members to come Relieve the suffering of the deep palace."

Murong Ping also laughed and said: "My king is fortunate to have the help of a virtuous queen, so that I can concentrate on government affairs calmly."

The Queen also turned her head to pay respects to Murong Ping and said: "Listen to the words of the King of Yan, the general always served the late king, and he was the most fortunate person of the late king. The establishment of the current lord is also due to the general's credit. The military and political affairs of the Yan Kingdom depend on the king. Uncle bothered."

Hearing the Queen's boast, Murong Ping immediately beamed with joy, and said bluntly: "Where there, everything I do is for the Yan Kingdom and my king. I should wipe out the traitors and think of my Yan Kingdom as the foundation of the eternity."

"Uncle Wang, loyalty means loyalty. It means being greedy for small gains and loving money. Recently, there have been a few more beautiful women in the house, who are older than me." .Murong Ping suddenly felt embarrassed, but when he looked back, it was a little girl.

"Kezuhun'an, how can you interfere in military affairs!" Queen Kezuhun was furious.

"I'm not wrong. People in the market have spread the word. It is said that the general has now married a concubine, Mrs. Chen, in [-] years, so happy. The general's mansion in Yan Duxiu is even bigger than the palace. Big."

After hearing this, the queen quickly waved her hands and said, "Director Nie, take him away quickly," and said to Kezu Hun'an, "Get down quickly!"

Murong Ye at the side saw that the situation was not good, so he quickly pulled his younger brother Murong Wei and said, "Auntie, look, the roses in the back garden are blooming luxuriantly, come quickly." Then he pulled Kezu Hun'an away from the table .

The queen quickly made amends and said: "I hope the general will forgive me for my ignorance."

Halfway through the banquet, I heard the servant announce: "The king of Yan is here."

Everyone hurriedly left the table and knelt down to greet them, Yan Wang Murong Jun walked straight to Yu'an, and said immediately: "Everyone don't need to be too polite, everything is optional."

Everyone saw that King Yan was sitting on the main table without moving his chopsticks. No one else dared to eat, and the atmosphere was oppressive.

"Hee hee." There was a sound of playfulness, it turned out that Kezu Hun'an had come, and she picked a few roses and came from the garden.

"Oh, why is life so boring when my brother-in-law is here? Is everything silent?" Murong Wei followed behind.

The Queen wanted to make him play elsewhere, but the King of Yan noticed him, and hurriedly greeted him, "Who is a country and a city, and his appearance is like a rose, which is better than three points. Our sister An has grown up and is a bit more glamorous." .”

Kezu Hun'an covered his face and said with a smile: "Brother-in-law is joking. How can I be as beautiful as my sister?"

"Oh," King Yan returned to God at this time, and said with a smile, "It's Sister An, why are you so happy." He only motioned for others to join the table.

Jing Kezu Hun'an did this, and everyone returned to normal.In this gloomy northern country, Kezuhun'an is like a ray of bright sunshine.

"It's spread all over the place. There is a song saying: Yan Wang is benevolent, the mulberry has no branches, the wheat ears are two, and the whole country is happy. The wheat in this country is also more than that in other places. Is it solid?"

King Yan said with a smile: "Since ancient times, auspiciousness has been false and true, so how can you speak nonsense?"

Ke Zuhun'an blinked her big eyes, stepped forward, but with his hands behind his back, King Yan had already noticed this detail, and asked, "What is hiding behind you, can you let Gu see it."

Ke Zuhun'an took out from behind him a rose with three stalks that bloomed together, held it up to his chest and said to King Yan: "This wheat ear is different from each other, but these three roses that bloom together are rare. .”

The King of Yan only took it, and looked at it carefully, but Zu Huan'an said slowly while King Yan was looking at the rose: "Bo's family blows the xun, and Zhong's family blows the chi. Brothers of King Yan's brothers are also like this rose with two pedicles. It’s the same, helping each other. It’s not like Zhao Guo in the Central Plains, where brothers fought against the wall and were taken advantage of by thieves.”

King Yan put down the rose, straightened his body, and only looked at Kezu Hun'an quietly.Kezu Hun'an hurriedly lowered his head, "An'er has something wrong with what she said, but I still hope that Yan Wang's brother-in-law Haihan."

King Yan stared at it for a moment, then laughed and said, "An'er is always smart." Looking at the queen in the distance, he joked, "You are a hundred times stronger than your sister."

"King Yan, the document of Murong Ke in Liaodong." At this time, the servant hurried in and presented it to King Yan.Kezu Hun'an winked, hurriedly stepped aside, and sat down beside her sister.

(End of this chapter)