Reborn in the late Northern Wei Dynasty

Chapter 364 Mission (3000)

After the news of Gao Cheng’s meditation practice in Luoyang spread to Chengdu, Yu Wentai and others scolded the national traitors. Gao Cheng was also very puzzled when he heard about it later. The last loyal minister can only be him, Emperor Daqi.

As a dynasty, the Yuan and Wei Dynasties were indeed doomed. Even with the support of Yu Wentai and others, Yuan Baoju still practiced the etiquette of the emperor behind closed doors and entertained himself with the emperor's ceremonial guard.

However, Xiao Yan accepted the surrender and received the title of King Wei of Daliang. The Western Wei regime has essentially been transformed into a vassal state under the Xiaoliang Dynasty system, but this vassal state is too independent.

The relationship between the latter Three Kingdoms today is the same as that of the former Three Kingdoms period, when Sun Shiwan was granted the title of King of Wei and Wu in 222 A.D. until he proclaimed himself emperor and founding the country in 229 A.D. This moment is just like that moment.

The joys and sorrows of people are not the same. Yu Wentai and others are mourning for the Yuan Wei Dynasty.

Although according to the usual practice, he was demoted to the first rank, from the King of Linhuai to the Duke of Linhuai County, and his descendants inherited, and he still had to be descended to the first rank. Only Yuan Shanjian and his descendants could inherit the position of Duke, but at least Saved my life.

If Emperor Daqi had really planned to slaughter the former Wei clan, he would not have made such a rule, killing them all at once, how can it be so troublesome to be conferred from generation to generation.

Yuan Xiaoyou also calculated that if the Duke of other counties descends to the end, at least seven generations of wealth can be passed on.

’ Mencius said: The brilliance of a gentleman will be cut off for five generations. '

Now that my family's wealth can be passed down for seven generations, what is there to be dissatisfied with? No matter how the descendants' titles and wealth are not as good as one generation after another, it is worse than the miserable end of the clan being slaughtered.

What's more, after the founding of the country, the emperor still entrusted him with important tasks. He was transferred from Jizhou Governor to Youzhou Governor. A confidential letter from Gao Cheng arrived:
"Jizhou is also the land where the dragons of the Great Qi thrive. I have won the hearts of the people, and I don't need a confidant in my post. Now that the country is newly established, there may be waves in the world, and Yu Qing will be of great use.

"Fan Yang Lu's family is also my in-law, but the favor is repeated, and I dare not take chances. I want to make Qing shepherd in Youzhou, frighten Xiaoxiao, and hope that you will work hard. I will not let you down!"

'Burn after reading it. '

The plain language translation is:

"Jizhou is my old nest. It doesn't matter whoever is the governor. Now that the country has just been established, it's a waste for a great Qi Zhongliang like you, Lao Yuan, to be in Jizhou. You should go to a place where you can shine."

"There is a family named Lu in Youzhou. Although they are my in-laws, I don't feel at ease with them, so I want to transfer you to take care of them for me. Work hard. I will never forget your hard work." .

'Remember to burn it after reading it. '

After burning Gao Cheng's secret letter and waiting for two days to receive the appointment edict from the imperial court, Yuan Xiaoyou happily took his concubine to Youzhou to take up the post. Of course, his wife and children stayed in Luoyang as hostages.

The old rules, just change the soup but not the medicine.

Compared with Yuan Xiaoyou, Wen Zisheng, who was sent to Nanliang as an envoy, was full of worries.

It's not because of the usurpation of the country and the land of the previous dynasty, he didn't have the guts, but because of his own mission.

Although Wen Zisheng has somewhat of a reputation in the south of the Yangtze River with his literary talents, the emperor thinks too highly of himself.

While arranging and training naval forces in the north, he clearly said to Xiao Yan: I'm coming in.

On the other hand, he asked himself to marry Xiao Yan's favorite jewel for him.

Of course, maybe people are really old and confused. After all, people who are 85 years old should do some stupid things at this age.

With such expectations in mind, on the third day of February in the first year of Zhaode (548), Wen Zisheng came to Jiankang City again. At this time, 535 years have passed since the fourth year of Wei Taichang (13) when he was sent to Nanliang. .

In 13 years, things have changed and people have changed. The former envoy of the Great Wei has transformed into an envoy of the Great Qi who came to report news and ask for marriage.

The status has changed, but the friendship has not changed. However, life is fixed, and there are fewer friends who used to sing poems and paint together at the Wenhui.

But why is the 85-year-old Xiao Yan still so energetic.

At the dinner party, Wen Zisheng looked at Xiao Yan who was talking and laughing at Yanyan, and Wen Zisheng muttered to himself:

'Is it possible that a vegetarian diet with few desires really has the effect of longevity. '

So he thought about going back and telling the Emperor Daqi, but let Gao Cheng, a strong guy in his 20s, eat a vegetarian diet in order to live a long life.

During the banquet, Wen Zisheng and Nanliang monarchs and ministers met through literature, and the atmosphere gradually heated up.

Xiao Yan didn't talk about Gao Cheng's usurpation of the country. After all, he did similar things 46 years ago, and he did it much better than Gao Cheng. He almost killed Qi Ming's heirs.

The harmonious atmosphere came to an abrupt end when Wen Zisheng proposed to marry Liyang Princess Xiao Miaochun for Emperor Daqi.

It's not that Xiao Yan is reluctant to part with a granddaughter. After all, Gao Cheng has been under a lot of pressure in the north in the past few years. If a woman can exchange peace between the two countries, no matter how much he loves him, he can give up.

"Emperor Qi wants to honor the princess, but wants to make an alliance with me?"

Xiao Yan asked expectantly.

If He Liuhun was in charge at this time, Wen Zisheng would naturally agree. Of course, if it was He Liuhun, Xiao Yan probably wouldn't have hope for Menghao either.

After all, everyone knows that the Gao family father and son are very similar in many things, but there is only one thing, Gao Cheng made a promise, but Gao Huan has a lot of experience in killing allies.

Wen Zisheng had been warned by Gao Cheng long ago that he was not allowed to form an alliance with Xiao Liang. After all, he was still planning the Southern Expedition. If Wen Zisheng brought back a paper of alliance, it would be very uncomfortable for Emperor Daqi.

He could only refuse, but his words must not show that Gao Cheng did not want to form an alliance with Nanliang for the sake of the Southern Expedition, so he could only repeat the old story:

"In the past, the foreign ministers, as envoys of Wei, signed an alliance with your country, but when they failed, your country turned its back on the alliance and attacked."

With that said, Wen Zisheng cupped his hands to the north:

"Your Majesty has doubts about this, so why not agree to the request of the foreign ministers, and when they return to the North, the foreign ministers will persuade Your Majesty to form an alliance with Lord Liang."

Of course, if he can't be persuaded, then it's Wen Zisheng's problem, and it has nothing to do with Daqi Emperor.

How could Xiao Yan fail to see through Wen Zisheng's careful thinking, let alone be fooled by this, without him needing to speak, the Minister of Nanliang would refute the behavior of betraying the alliance back then, but in the end it was a mistake, even if he said with some side details Things, and the speech also seemed to be lacking in energy.

But Wen Zisheng didn't look tough under the eaves. He was famous for his talent and learning, but not for his character.

A dinner party broke up unhappily. Wen Zisheng wanted to leave early and go back to the north to discuss with the deputy envoy. There are more people walking around, the reason is to deepen the friendship and persuade them to surrender in the future.

Wen Zisheng's face immediately turned black. When the two countries are at odds, it's fine to ask me to be an envoy. When the two countries are at war, they still want me to persuade them to surrender. Bullying people doesn't do that.

So Wen Zisheng approached the accompanying officials of the mission to inquire about whether to stay or not. However, everyone said that they would stay for a few more days. Wen Zisheng became suspicious, thinking that someone in the mission needed time to meet the spies in Nanliang. Contact, so they no longer insist on going their own way, but want to return to the north.

Stayed in Jiankang for another five days, and spent the whole day meeting friends with famous scholars from Nanliang through literature. On the sixth day of February, the deputy envoy suddenly found Wen Zisheng excitedly, and proposed to leave tomorrow. Wen Zisheng guessed that it must be during these five days, then The man and the spy found an opportunity to connect.

He was already in a hurry to return to the north, lest he stay for a long time and be forced to stay by Xiao Yan, so naturally he would not sing a different tune at this time. On the same day, he informed the officials in charge of reception in Nanliang that he would leave for the country tomorrow, and the reception officials reported to the .

Xiao Yan and the princes were also happy to let them go. After all, they are decent people who can't do what the Huns detain the envoys, but always let them stay in Jiankang, and have to guard against spying on the news. Walk.

On the seventh day of February, Wen Zisheng resigned from Xiao Yan, and left Jiankang under the farewell of a group of literary friends.

On February [-]th, the ship had just crossed the Huaihe River before landing, but a middle-aged official member of the mission stood in front of Wen Zisheng accompanied by the deputy envoy respectfully.

"A certain surname Wei, named Xiaokuan, was ordered to use the mission to cover up people's eyes and ears. There were many deceptions before, and I hope that Ambassador Wen will not blame him."

Wen Zisheng looked at Wei Xiaokuan, what else could he say, even if he guessed that there was a dignitary hiding in the mission, and he was on a mission, this time he went on mission, just to cover for the other party, never thought that this person would be the emperor Weng Zhang, listen to Wei Xiaokuan, the head of the Sinan Yamen, who is in charge of fine work in the south.

It turned out that one of the purposes of Gao Cheng's sending a mission to the south was to respond to Wei Xiaokuan's request, let him get involved in it, and go to the south of the Yangtze River himself. In the final analysis, the attribute of literati is still relatively heavy, after all, he was also the eight friends of Jingling in his early years.

Wei Xiaokuan was a general in Kansai, and later took control of the Department of Hearing and Watching. No matter how many people there are in Jiankang in the west, they will not open their eyes to greet the Gao mission.

Shocked and shocked, Wen Zisheng was a bit more polite than expected. After the two greeted each other, Wei Xiaokuan asked:
"Lord Wen's trip is a burden to His Majesty, have you ever thought about what to say?"

Wen Zisheng rolled his eyes in his heart when he heard the words, what else could I say? Before going on the mission, he specifically told me not to form an alliance with Nanliang. Could it be that His Majesty really has hope for my mission.

"When you return to court, you should plead guilty to His Majesty."

Wen Zisheng said helplessly, there is no way, whoever calls others a ruler and he is a minister, the fault will not be the Daqi Emperor's fault.

Wei Xiaokuan laughed and said:

"Wei has a plan. If Chief Envoy Wen acts according to the plan, His Majesty will not blame him."

　Let's watch the ball first, there is another chapter before [-] o'clock in the morning

　　
　
(End of this chapter)