Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 632 Xie

At Xie's house, a group of nephews and nephews lined up in front of the hall to welcome Xie An back to the house. This was a rare event for the Xie family. As long as Xie An said a word, the nephews and nephews would become famous.

Xie An has always personally educated the children of the clan and is willing to promote them. Under his management in the past two years, the Xie family's status in Jiangdong has been rising steadily. It is no longer below the Wang family and has gradually become a high-ranking family in Jiangzuo.

However, Xie An's own two sons, Xie Yao and Xie Yan, were mediocre.

"What are you saying in the Book of Songs?" As soon as Xie An came back, he tested the literary talents of his nephews.

"Yunhu is not happy to see a gentleman!" Xie Lang was the first to say.

This was obviously flattery through the Book of Songs, and Xie An smiled and said nothing.

"Guan Guan Jiu Jiu, in the river continent, a graceful lady, a gentleman likes to fight." Xie Jinnu, the eldest, chanted.

The Xie family prides itself on being romantic, and Xie An has been accompanying geishas and dancers all year round, playing with them during the day and sleeping with them at night. They enjoy themselves among the mountains and rivers, and they are actually talked about by people of the time...

However, Xie An remained silent.

"In the past, I left, and the willows lingered. Now I come to think about it, and the rain and snow are falling." One person's voice was high.

This sentence comes from "Xiaoya Caiwei". It records the hardships of the Zhou Dynasty soldiers when they went to conquer the wolf, and their longing for their hometown. It insinuates that the Liang Kingdom was a barbarian and Di, and Jiangdong was a Zhengsu, which is very suitable for the current situation.

It is completely different from "a gentleman who has met you" and "Guan Guan Jiu Jiu".

Xie An stopped and looked up, and found that it was his nephew Xie Xuan. He had a face as bright as the moon and eyes as bright as stars. He was full of heroism but also elegant.

He became a famous person in Jiangdong, and the people in Jiangdong called him "Xie Lang".

When he saw his nephew, Xie An beamed with pride and said, "The son of the Xie family doesn't need a high official or a big salary, but he has such talent."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall didn't know how to respond, so they just laughed.

Xie Xuan cupped his hands and said, "It's like the orchid and jade tree. I want it to grow on the steps of the courtyard."

The orchid jade tree should have grown in front of the courtyard and should not have been buried in the wilderness.

"Xuandi's literary talent is enough to be the best in Jiangdong!" Xie Jinu praised.

Xie An also looked happy, chuckled, waved his sleeves, and his nephews walked away, leaving only Xie Xuan, Xie Lang, and Xie Jinu.

The three of them all came into official positions at a young age and were either generals or prefects. They were the core of the Xie family.

In his own house, he didn't have so many scruples. After quitting the maids and servants, he could speak freely.

Xie An added a piece of animal charcoal to the small red clay stove, added some tea powder to the tea dish, sprinkled a pinch of fine salt and crushed ginger, shook the small fan, and the charcoal fire immediately became strong, and the heat in the dish rose. .

Xie Lang waited until Xie An was almost busy, and then he handed over his hand and said: "Da Sima has regained Hanzhong this time, and his momentum has increased greatly. I am afraid that it will be more difficult for the DPRK."

Xie Jinnu has a more impatient personality, "Huan Wen has monopolized power, and several brothers are in charge of the armies in Jiangdong. If things go on like this, I am afraid that Jiangdong's surname is Huan..."

Huan Wen regained Hanzhong and his prestige greatly increased. In terms of territory alone, the Jin Dynasty was not inferior to the Liang Kingdom. Although the population was not as good as that of the Liang Kingdom, the gap was not too big.

Gengxu Tuduan retrieved a large number of people.

Moreover, except for the Battle of Fancheng, the Jin Dynasty has not had any major wars, nor any natural or man-made disasters in recent years. The country is stable, and under the implementation of Gengxu Tujuan, the treasury has gradually become full.

There are more and more forces turning towards Huan Wen.

Someone has already written to the court to give Jiahuan the gift of Wen Jiuxi...

This was a dangerous signal. In the late Han Dynasty, hundreds of officials signed a letter requesting that Wang Mang be given nine tins.

When Emperor Wu of the Wei Dynasty Cao Cao was the prime minister, Jiuxi was also added.

Sima Shi and Sima Zhao both added nine tins. Since the two Han dynasties, all those who have added Jiuxi have usurped the throne without exception...

There is no doubt that this is a test by Huan Wen. The Jin Dynasty does not have to give it, but if there are more people clamoring, a momentum will be formed to give it even if it is not given.

However, the Sima family was the instigator of this journey and was extremely experienced. After Yiguan crossed south, he faced several rounds of challenges from powerful officials, and even the capital was occupied by rebels, but remained unscathed.

Jiankang already had a way to deal with it, and issued three edicts in a row, naming Huan Wen as prime minister and staying in Jiankang to assist the government.

Don’t you, Huan Wen, want to add Jiuxi? Come to Jiankang first and be the prime minister...

At that time, Wang Dun and Su Jun once invaded Jiankang and took control of the court, but they were all killed by the local powerful.

A lesson from the past, a teacher of the future.

Huan Wen knew this very well and naturally refused to join Jiankang. He repeatedly declined and stayed in Jingxiang to control the upper reaches of the Yangtze River to suppress Jiangdong.

As time went on, the matter of adding Jiuxi was gradually put aside.

"Don't talk nonsense. Jiangdong's surname cannot be Huan. Da Sima has outstanding achievements and is Jiangdong's support." Xie An gently scolded the junior.

Xie Jinu and Xie Lang quickly apologized, "My nephew made a mistake."

Xie Xuandao: "If the country in the eastern half of the Yangtze River is in civil strife, it will be taken advantage of by the Liang Kingdom. Although the great Sima has selfish motives, it is beneficial to the country and the country and cannot be an enemy."

Huan Wen took sole power and controlled the three fortresses of Xiangyang, Dongguan and Ruxu, but he also stood directly in front of Liang Guo and bore the pressure of Liang Guo.

Now that Liang Guo has conquered Di Qin and tidied up the Northern Kingdom, the next one will definitely be Jiangdong.

There will inevitably be a war between the North and the South, and this day will come sooner or later.

"That's it." Xie An took out a yellow silk envelope from his arms and handed it to Xie Xuan.

"General Beizhong Lang, Prime Minister of Guangling, supervises the military affairs in the north of the Yangtze River!" Xie Xuan looked happy.

These are positions of real power, commanding the last elite Beifu army in Jiangdong that does not belong to Huan Wen.

A few years ago, Xie An and Huan Wen had repeatedly competed for control of Guangling. First, because Guangling gathered a large number of northern refugees and had a large population. Second, the Beifu army was carefully trained on the basis of these northern refugees.

In recent years, Guangling has gradually emerged as a new force.

"Guangling is the seat of Jiangdong's command. If this place is safe, Jiangdong will not be in chaos!" Xie An didn't say it, but he did everything he needed to do in secret.

Submitting this memorial was equivalent to handing over the Guangling and Beifu troops to Xie Xuan, who was only nineteen years old. It also meant that half of the life and death of the Jin Dynasty rested in the hands of the Xie family.

The rapid rise of the Xie family can be expected.

The king and his horse share the world. From now on, it will be changed to the king and his horse, who share the world...

What's even better is that Huan Wen stands in the front and the Xie family stands behind. Xie An has a warm temperament and has a good relationship with Huan Wen, unlike the Wang family who are at odds with Huan Wen.

Therefore, no matter what the situation in Jiangdong is in the future, the Xie family will definitely make a profit.

Xie Jinu and Xie Lang looked at their tepid uncle with admiration. He was countless times smarter than them.

"The country is in a precarious situation. We should keep it calm, seek relief, and guard against arrogance and impetuosity. This is what you should do when you become an official." Xie An calmly picked up a cup of brewed tea, blew away the foam, and drank slowly. He took a sip.

"Nephew, please remember your uncle's teachings!" The three of them handed over their hands in sincerity.

Xie An's memorial was naturally accepted by the Jiankang court without any hindrance, but it still needed Huan Wen's nod.

(End of this chapter)