Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 549
Dragon City is not in eastern Liaoning, but in western Liaoning, located to the north of Liucheng in the Han Dynasty.

In the seventh year of Xiankang in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (341), after Murong Huang won the victory in Jicheng, he ordered Yang Yu, Tang Zhu and others to build the Dragon City and build palaces and temples, and moved the capital from Jicheng to the north of Chongqing River and the west of Longshan. Eyeing Youzhou.

Historically, this place was later renamed Yingzhou and became a frontier town for the Tang Dynasty to control the northeastern region.

Murong Huang named it Longcheng because he saw two black and white dragons playing on the top of Longshan (now Fenghuang Mountain) in the east of the city.

It is grand in scale, with four city gates in the east, west, south and north. The Hongguang Gate of the Helong Palace was modeled on the Fengyang Gate in Yecheng. The East Hall of the Academy was built to the east of the Helong Palace to promote Confucianism and Taoism and promote Chineseization.

There is a garden in the southeast corner in front of Dongxiang, called Baique Garden. Even its name is modeled after Tongque Garden, with only one word changed, which shows Murong's yearning for the Central Plains.

In the center of the city, there are palaces such as Chengqian Hall, Xinchang Hall, Chengguang Hall, Chenghua Hall, and Longteng Garden, with hundreds of rooms and intersecting pavilions. The Tianhe Canal leads water into the palace, and you can have a panoramic view of the mountains and waters.

Murong's family prospered from this.

In history, the former Yan was destroyed, and later Yan and Northern Yan rose here again.

Now the entire Yan Kingdom is shrouded in huge panic, and rumors are spreading throughout the country that the governor Murong Ke has died of illness.

Murong Ke is not only the pillar of Yan State, but also the soul of Yan State.

This winter, the morale of the people of the Yan Kingdom dropped visibly. Even the imperial guards who guarded Dragon City felt like they were mourning for their heirs, without the energy they once had.

Children's rhymes can be heard from time to time in the streets and alleys: The Huns' horses have short hooves, and Murong's road is uneven. First there is Lord Manlu, followed by Ah Liuming. When the two dragons fall to the ground, the black clouds will move eastward!

The horse's hoof means foot, which alludes to the fact that the Queen Mother who was born in the Huns could foot the Hun family.

Murong's road was uneven, which was directly expressed to Murong Ping.

The Lord of Manlu, Yue Wan, the lord of Manlu City, died inexplicably. Yue Wan had outstanding achievements in resisting Jie Zhao Dongjin, defeating Ran Min's [-] elites, and then carrying out reforms. It can be said that he made great contributions. However, until now, nothing has been said about his death. a statement.

Ah Liuming, on the other hand, forced Murong Chui away. Murong Chui's name was Ah Liu Dun and his courtesy name was Daoming.

The two dragons fell to the ground, one was Murong Jun and the other was Murong Ke, which echoed the legend of Dragon City.

In a few days, the nursery rhyme spread from east to west, from south to north.

The art of prophecy and yin and yang is very popular in this era, and the soldiers and the people are convinced of it.

The shadow of national subjugation shrouded the entire Yan Kingdom.

Even the Kezuhun clan in the palace heard about it and ordered Su Wei to catch the children spreading the nursery rhymes, but Su Wei instead spread the nursery rhymes into the palace.

The eunuchs and maids' eyes changed when they looked at Kezu Hun.

However, Murong Ping didn't care at all, "Rumors only stop among the wise. Rumors are spread among the people. Foolish men and foolish women like to spread them, so just spread them. Could it be that they can still rebel?"

If Murong Ke dies, the power of Yan State will undoubtedly fall on Murong Ping.

After decades of waiting, I finally waited for this day.

"If Liang Guo really comes to attack Liaodong, how will he resist?" Kezu Hun asked worriedly.

"Back then, when Shihu's 45-strong army attacked our country, Dayan, we were defeated like a mountain. The Longcheng city was high and the pond was deep, and there was plenty of food and grass. Why should we be afraid? Liang thieves dared to come and defend for several months. Back then, Shihuji City was defeated. Defeat will happen again to Thief Liang!"

Murong Ping was high-spirited. In his early years, he was also a fierce general who charged into battle and participated in all the battles in the rise of the Yan Kingdom. Although he followed Murong Jun and Murong Ke, he at least saw the big scenes.

But Zuhun frowned and looked at Murong Ping. The more she said this, the more worried she became.

After Murong Ke returned from the battlefield in Goguryeo, she was "invited" several times to discuss state affairs alone, but she was rejected...

"I hope so..." Kezuhun sighed. She was not willing to see things develop to this point.Murong Ping retreated knowingly.

"My uncle is seriously ill, and I want to visit him." Murong Wei said timidly next to him.

"Go, go..." Kezu Hun held Murong Wei's hand, walked out of the palace together, and got into the carriage.

The carriage soon arrived at the Governor's Mansion.

They were all from the same family, and there were not so many etiquettes, so Murong Wei went straight into the inner hall.

As soon as he entered the door, he smelled the strong smell of bitter medicine, "Uncle..." There were two tears left in the corners of his eyes.

When Murong Jun was about to leave, he left Murong Ke in his care. Murong Ke treated Murong Wei even more dearly than his own son.

"Jing...Mao..." Murong Ke coughed a few times, stretched out his hand to touch the top of his head, and suddenly changed his words, "Your Highness."

But Zuhun stayed in the outer hall, silent.

"When will uncle get better?" Murong Wei was nine years old at the time, but he had been raised in the hands of the women in the shrine. This was very different from previous generations of Murongs who went into battle to kill enemies at a young age.

"Uncle... It will be warm in a few days... It will be good. Your Highness, there is no need to worry. I have recommended Duke Fan Yang and Duke Le'an to assist in the government..." Murong Ke said, holding on to his sick body.

Fan Yanggong Murong De, the younger brother of Murong Ke, is considered to be the only remaining talent of the Murong family.

Duke Le'an was Murong Wei's eldest brother Murong Zang, who was brave and good at fighting.

The Hun family in the outer hall looked down, which was obviously because they were explaining the funeral arrangements.

The inner hall was silent for a while before Murong Ke's voice came: "Today... Jinliang is domineering and wants to devour me. My husband's safety depends on getting people, and the country's prosperity depends on virtuous assistants. If we can recommend talents and make loyal people, we can ally with the same clan." , then there is not enough map in the world, and there is not enough concern about the Liang thieves. I have been entrusted by the late king, and I should have revived the Yan Dynasty to avenge my previous shame. Yi and Yang Qian are both loyal and upright men, Xian Yuliang is the bravest of the three armies, and all the ministers are in the hands of Murong Kai and can be used by His Highness... He is not aggressive enough, but he is more than capable of defense..."

Murong Ke coughed again.

These words were actually not meant for Murong Wei, but for the Kezu Hun clan in the outside world.

Murong Wei had no control over his administration and had no subordinates. If he wanted to secure the throne, he could only use Murong De and Murong Zang to check and balance Murong Ping, and use Feng Yi, Yang Qian, and Xian Yuliang to protect him.

If this can be done, Yan State can still go on staggeringly.

"Uncle...what are you talking about? I don't understand..." Murong Wei's voice was young and innocent...

Nine years old is not considered too young in this era. Children in ordinary families would go to work in the fields at the age of six, get married or go into battle at the age of twelve or thirteen...

It's a pity that Murong Wei's talent is far different from that of previous generations.

Not only Murong Wei, but also Murong Zang, Murong Kai and others had mediocre qualifications. How could they compete with the tiger-wolf Liang Guo?

The Murong family's energy seemed to be running out.

There was silence for a long time, and Murong Ke sighed.

At this moment, Murong Ke thought of Murong Chui. If Murong Chui was still here, maybe there was still a glimmer of hope for the Yan Kingdom?
"Then I will do my best to defeat the Liang Kingdom once and buy a few years for my great Yan and your highness." Murong Ke cheered up, and in an instant, all his ailments seemed to have disappeared.

Only by defeating Liang once on the battlefield can Yan win the title of Zuo for several years.

Perhaps Liang's defeat would trigger a siege by Di Qin, Jiangdong, and Dai, and Liang would be unable to escape.

"Great kindness, great kindness! When my uncle goes to war, he will definitely win a great victory." Murong Wei clapped his hands and applauded...

(End of this chapter)