The Rise of the Cold Gate in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Chapter 24 The Patriarch Started Erliankeng, Xiao Qinzhi was completely confused

In the early morning, the belly of the east is white, the morning breeze is slightly cold, and Hanting Ferry has started a busy day.

The ships from Sanwu stopped anchoring and left the berth one after another, and continued to travel northward. They will dock at Dantu at night, and the next stop is Jingkou, the important city in the north of Wudi.

Jingkou, an important military town established by Emperor Wu Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms period, once became the capital, and it was also the place where Liu Yu, Emperor Wu of Song Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty grew up.Xin Qiji, a poet of the Southern Song Dynasty, climbed Beigu Mountain to commemorate Liu Yu, Emperor Wu of the Song Dynasty.

However, Liu Yu was not yet born at this time, and it is impossible to talk about "the setting sun, grass trees, and ordinary lanes".

During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Sikong Xijian’s strategy of governing Jingkou-Guangling was formally formed, defending the capital and town Jingkou, and attacking in the Northern Expedition to garrison Guangling. Not only that, Yongjia crossed the third route to the south, crossed the Huaihe River, crossed Hangou to Guangling, and crossed the river to Jingkou.

Therefore, Jingkou and Guangling are both gathering places for refugees from the north, and Jingkou is connected to Jiankang in the west and Sanwu in the south. It has a superior geographical location. After decades of development, Jingkou has become a prosperous city along the river integrating economy and military.

Tracing the Dantu Waterway in the north to the territory of Jingkou, looking at the Yangtze River Estuary from a distance, there are mist and clouds. There are three isolated mountains located in the clouds and mist of the river and sea. These three mountains are Jinshan, Jiaoshan and Beigushan. The waterway passes through the three mountains and into the Yangtze River.

"There are many scenes in the golden coke room, and the setting sun shines on Haimen Mountain."

The fleet left the Dantu Waterway and sailed into the Yangtze River. It was already evening. After passing the Haimen Mountain on the east side of Jiaoshan, it was considered to have entered the sea.

At this time, the mouth of the sea had not yet moved eastward, and Shanghai in later generations was still a vast ocean, and the sea was to the east of Jingkou.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Xiao Qinzhi looked to the east. As the sun set in the west, thousands of rays of light swept across the sea level.

The trumpet-shaped estuary, with two vast borderlines, embraces the You and Qing from the Yellow Sea going north, the big ships from Liaodong, and the Sanwu big ships going north from the East China Sea, covering the entire river surface with white sails connected to the sky. Haohaotangtang, endless, floating among the clouds, seems to come from the sky.

Jingkou alone is already so prosperous, Xiao Qinzhi can't imagine what the capital Jiankang will look like?
These big ships have a large cargo capacity and a deep draft, so they can only drop anchor nearby, spend the night along the river, and wait to anchor tomorrow for Jiankang. Compared with them, Xiao Qinzhi's boat can only be regarded as a small boat.

The patriarch ordered people to raise the flag on the boat high and fly it in the wind. After seeing it, the people on the shore came to guide the boat with a small boat and entered Diao's private dock.

Xiao Qinzhi thought it was the pinnacle of arrogance to use a section of the river bank about one mile long as a private pier. Unexpectedly, the fat old man and Xiao Shu laughed at Xiao Qinzhi's ignorance.

After Xiao Qin landed on the shore, he got on the frame of the car greeted by Mrs. Diao, and after driving for a few miles, the car stopped, Xiao Qin got out of the car, and was immediately dumbfounded by the scene in front of him.

It was already dark, and the Diao's Manor under the night, with transparent lights, actually lit up the whole mountain, reflecting the dim mid-air, with layers of towers built around the mountain, houses climbing up, layer by layer, symmetrical from left to right, at a glance Below, the left and right are far less than the side.

Starting from the main gate of the manor and walking to the residence in front of the mountain, Xiao Qinzhi calculated in his heart that it might take a quarter of an hour to walk.

What is arrogance?

This TM is called arrogant!

Moreover, the Diao family was not only economically tyrannical, but also entered the power center of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

The Diao family in Jingkou started from Yongjia Nandu. The first generation was Diao Xie, the head of the family. At the beginning of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, he served as Shangshu Zuopushe and Shangshuling.

When Wang Dun raised his troops into Jiankang, Diao Xie was killed, and he was later named Doctor Jin Ziguanglu.

After Wang Dun was imprisoned, his son Diao Yi killed his enemies, avenged his father, surrendered himself to Tingwei, and was forgiven by the court. He is now the Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

The Ministry of Officials was first established in the Wei Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period, and the Jin Dynasty followed its system. It is in charge of the appointment and removal, examination, promotion, promotion, honor and transfer of civil officials all over the world.The Minister of the Ministry of Officials is the third grade, ranking first among the ministers, with extremely high weight, and he should be an important minister in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

As a result, the Jingkou Diao family has successfully become one of the top clans. It is expected that the Jingkou Diao clan is as terrifying as it is, so how brilliant should the Langya Wang clan and the Chenjun Xie clan, the top clans in the world, be?

The glimpses in history books are often described in only a few words, Xiao Qin's imagination is limited, and he can't think of it for a while.

But at the moment standing at the bottom of the mountain, Xiao Qinzhi looked up at the brightly lit Diao's Manor, his heart was really shocked a little, and he was a little dazed, unaware that someone was coming.

Xiao's accompanying guards were led by Diao's housekeeper to live elsewhere temporarily. At an unknown time, a lot of people came, the leader was a young man in fine clothes, with powder on his face, like a coffin. People, with an elegant posture, seem to be walking on waves. Before people arrive, the fragrance arrives first.

This young man with a symbolic Wei-Jin flair was named Diao Kui, and his style name was Pu Dao. He was the eldest son of Diao Yi, who had three other sons, Chang, Hong, and Cheng.Diao Cheng is the youngest, as old as Xiao Shu.

Although the five surnames are family friends, the Xiao family is from a poor family, and there are differences between scholars and commoners. If the head of the family greets each other, it is not in accordance with etiquette, but it is most appropriate for the younger generation to greet each other.

Qiao, Yan, and Yang were all closer than Xiao's, so they arrived earlier, and the young people from each family came out to meet Diao Kui, which was considered to be enough for Xiao's face.

Diao Kui saluted several steps away: "my uncle is drinking with Taishou Xie, Yan Zhongzheng, and several senior uncles. Hearing that Mr. Xiao has arrived, he urgently ordered me to come and greet him. Shibo Xiao, and several senior uncles Brother, you’ve come a long way, you’ve worked hard, come in with me and have a rest.”

Young people from various families followed closely behind and saluted one after another.

Xie Taishou is Jinling Taishou Xie Yi, who comes from the Xie family in Chenjun, and it is reasonable to sell the Diao family's face to participate in the Bei Ya Ji and give a place to the five Bei Wu surnames who are also from the north.

Yan Zhongzheng, named Yan Mao, came from the Yan family in Langya. His father Yan Han participated in the conquest of Su Jun, and was granted the title of Marquis of Pingxi.Yan Mao had been serving as the servant of the Huangmen before, and this time he was suddenly ordered to serve as Yangzhou Dazhongzheng. This is an obvious signal that he is a new star in the political arena in the future.

How many people dream of such an opportunity to show their face in front of Dazhong in advance.Therefore, this year's Bei Ya Ji is more attractive than ever.

The patriarch was overjoyed, and secretly said: "The money is not in vain."Stroking his beard, he laughed and said, "I'm forced to say, why be so polite." Looking behind Diao Kui, he boasted, "There are so many talents in the North, and I'm very relieved."

Diao Kui replied modestly: "Xiao Shibo, you have exaggerated."

Xiao Shu kept Xiao Qinzhi's words in mind, and had already put it on before entering the Diao family's gate. After paying the salute, he maintained the iconic posture of looking up at the sky at 45 degrees, without saying a word, with a stern face.

And Xiao Qinzhi, who quickly recovered from the shock, looked at the people in front of him and listened to the fat old Ba introduce the names of the people one by one.

When you stare into the abyss, the abyss also stares into you.

As everyone knows, when Xiao Qinzhi was looking at others, others were also looking at Xiao Qinzhi, and many provocative eyes focused on Xiao Qinzhi who had no knowledge of it.

Xiao Qin's mother Xiao, who is handsome, stands together with Xiao Shu and Fat Laoba. Her handsome face is unique and easy to identify.

Moreover, Xiao Qinzhi's handsomeness is still the kind of handsomeness that conforms to the mainstream aesthetics of Wei and Jin people. This alone is enough to make people jealous.

Not to mention that young people are already proud and arrogant. The so-called Wen Wu is the first and Wu Wu is the second, and the patriarch has already secretly managed it for Xiao Qinzhi.

The name has arrived before the person arrives.

Before Xiao Qinzhi entered the Diao clan, the famous title of "Jiangzuo Weijie" and "Go Jiangzuo Young No.1" had already spread to everyone's ears.

After a few words between the patriarch and Diao Kui, taking advantage of so many young people present, he looked at Xiao Qinzhi who was still familiar with people, and said with a smile:

"Qinzhi, come here."

For some reason, Xiao Qinzhi's heart trembled inexplicably. He always felt that something bad had happened, but he still stumbled forward and saluted respectfully.

The patriarch pretended to reprimand and said: "The purpose of letting you come here is to let you see the demeanor of your uncle Dao so that you can learn the truth that there are people beyond people, and there are heavens beyond the sky. Don't think that you have a little talent, so you can be proud of your talents, let alone do it again." Mention that you are 'the youngest player in Go Jiangzuo' or something like that. Don't say that your brother Dao Bo is superb in chess, far better than you, but of the many talents present, which one is not good at chess? Which one can't compare to you?"

This is not a reprimand, it's clearly spreading hatred for Xiao Qinzhi's madness, as soon as the patriarch's words fell, there was a murmur of whispers in the crowd, and dissatisfied eyes abounded everywhere.

Diao Kui raised his hand cooperatively, looked at Xiao Qinzhi, and said with a smile:
"I've heard the name 'Jiang Zuo Wei Jie' for a long time, and seeing it today, it really deserves its reputation. Presumably, my brother's chess skills are just like his appearance, and he must live up to his reputation. I wish I could talk about a game right away. It's a pity, it's getting late today, my brother You have come from a long way, so you should rest well. Wait for the Gathering tomorrow, and then talk with my younger brother."

Xiao Qinzhi was dumbfounded, tried to force a smile on his face, laughing was worse than crying, and saluted awkwardly: "Thanks to brother's kind words, Qinzhi dare not belittle himself, a game of Go, only a little gain, tomorrow, wait for brother Invite."

In fact, deep down in his heart, he has turned the river upside down and scolded the patriarch up to the sky. This old fox is too bullying to cheat people openly.

The patriarch was very satisfied with Xiao Qinzhi's performance, and said: "I also need to ask your uncle Dao about the rhythm of the poems, and don't work behind closed doors."

Diao Kui had a panoramic view of the troubled expressions of the young man in front of him, and suddenly he became interested, thinking of buying one and getting one free, so he made his way, so he tried to teach in public:
"Brother Qin, there are many talented people in the north today, why don't you write a poem?"

Xiao Qinzhi was completely confused, turned his head slowly, looked at the patriarch in disbelief, and really wanted to ask: "Old man, is it really good to cheat your nephew like this?"

The patriarch was also dumbfounded, who would have thought that Diao Kui was serious about what he said casually.

(End of this chapter)