first minister

Xia Jingyun, courtesy name Gaoyang, was from Jianning County, Sishui Prefecture.

Father Hengzhi is proficient in poetry and prose, but he is not ranked first.

My uncle, Mingxiong, practiced martial arts and gave birth to Yunfei.

In the 23rd year of Chongning, the magistrate of Wanfu County was killed due to personal enmity. Gao Yang and his relatives were all assigned as laborers, and they were pardoned by offering pulleys to transport soil. His wisdom first appeared.

At that time, the Empress Dowager Zhangxian was a noble concubine. Emperor Ming ordered her to appease Bianzhou on the grounds of visiting relatives. When the concubine arrived, Gao Yang recommended her to the concubine because of her talent and learning. The concubine was very important and Xu was his adopted brother. Therefore, Gao Yang had to clear his name and take the imperial examination. also.

Zheng Yuanwang, the prefect of Jianning, organized gang members in an attempt to rebel. Governor Shi Lu Lu Fengyuan wanted to trap Concubine De because of his sister, concubine Lu Muzhen, and secretly conspired with Concubine De. When Concubine De arrived, Yuanwang started an incident and trapped a powerful person in the state in Jiang'an. The whole city was frightened when they took it to ask for military supplies and the city. Fortunately, Gao Yang saw the situation and reported it to the concubine early. The concubine then ordered the accompanying troops to stay and wait for reinforcements and sit in the hall in person. As a result, everything in the city was safe.

That night, Gao Yang angrily scolded the rebels at the top of the city. The morale of the army was greatly boosted, and the enemy was defeated in the wild. The city was temporarily safe.

The next day, Jiang Yuhu, the commander-in-chief of Anguo's army, arrived and captured Yuanwang's father and son. They rebelled.

The concubine then led the city's dignitaries to Sishui Prefecture City, where Lu Fengyuan, the chief official, was imprisoned for treason. Fengyuan refused to accept it and became arrogant. Jiang Yuhu stabbed him in the city but the emperor refused to punish him.

In the spring of the 24th year of Chongning, Gao Yang came to Beijing to take the Sishui Prefecture Examination for the Yuan Dynasty. In response to the examination, he became famous in Beijing with his poems and essays. At that time, everyone praised his poems and his style became popular.

Gao Yang was a calm man, with far-reaching plans, beautiful appearance, upright character, and even when he came to visit, his answers were fluent, and his insights were far superior to those of his age. The emperor often promised him, and all his ministers praised him.

The case of Shi Dingzhong, who was the Minister of Rites at the time of the meeting, occurred. Jin Youwen, the left minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, committed suicide in fear of the crime. The Prime Minister Qin Weizhong then became suspicious of the emperor.

Qin Weizhong had a son, Qin Sichao, who was known as a talented man and hated Gaoyang deeply. He ordered someone to stab Qin Yuwen, the grandson of Fengyang Gong, in the road. Fengyang Gong wept in the palace. The prime ministers took the opportunity to defy the emperor, causing Gaoyang to fall into a black ice platform in the spring. , wanting to cut off his path to fame.

At the beginning of the year, Gaoyang entered the capital and paid a visit to Jiang Qingxuan, Prince Jing of the Shangzhu Kingdom. He dedicated a message to him, saying: "The king's affairs in the world will be settled, and he will be famous both before and after his death." Wang Dayue and Gao Yang were in trouble, so the king sent this poem to the palace. The emperor understood its meaning and allowed Gao Yang to be released from prison to take the exam.

After the Spring Festival, Prince Ming was ordered to preside over the trial of Qin Yuwen's assassination case. Gao Yang appeared in court to confront Qin Sichao to expose his hypocrisy and expose his evil. Qin Weizhong wanted to use his power to suppress him. When the emperor came, he deposed him and exiled him to Yueyang County. As a result, Gao Yang's reputation became more and more prominent in the world.

In the spring, when the results and imperial examinations were released, Gaoyang became the second person to win three consecutive titles since the founding of the Xia Dynasty. His reputation was the best among his peers. People at the time praised him as: "The number one scholar of the Xia family, whose poetry and wine shine in Beijing."

In the summer of the 24th year of Chongning, Gaoyang Chu followed the old practice and was awarded the number one scholar in the Hanlin Academy for compilation. He moved to Taichang Temple and was promoted to a doctor in the Ministry of Households and Cangbu Division. , moved three times a day, favored by the court but not criticized by others.

In May, Gao Yang was ordered by the emperor to supervise the transportation of water to Longshou as a doctor in the Cangbe Division.

Gaoyang entered the Huaihe River and entered Longshou, arriving directly at Huai'an County. Xiao Fengshan, the governor of Longshou Prefecture, was greatly frightened and secretly sent his henchmen to encourage the refugees to cause rebellion.

In June, a star fell in the wild. The king of Shangzhu Kingdom, Jiang Qingxuan, passed away. The country lost its pillar, and the whole country was shocked.

As for the letter to Longshou, Xiao Fengshan urgently ordered the rebels to raise the flag and break through Liang County. In ten days, the two counties were crossed, and the capital was shaken.

The first queen died early, the prince was deserted, and he was not happy to be the emperor. Thanks to Xiao Fengshan, the governor of Longshou Prefecture, he thought that the queen's sister was lucky enough to provide more support and protection. The British Duke Lu Rusong became the ancestor of the eighth son of the emperor, Prince Tai of Linjiang County, since he became a founding father. Seeing that the prince was hostile to the emperor, he always wanted to support Tai and fight for the throne. Xuanhu, the leader of Heibingtai, had great ambitions and conspired to usurp the throne, secretly saving Qin Sichao and causing trouble. So Prince Ming, Xiao Fengshan, Xuanhu, Qin Sichao conspired with Lu Rusong. When the rebels in Sixiang Prefecture rebelled, Rusong asked him to be the commander. The emperor agreed, and ordered him to supervise the military affairs of Sixiang and Longshou Prefectures to lead troops to put down the rebellion. After defeating the rebels, Rusong took advantage of the victory to control Xiao Fengshan and return to the capital. . When he arrived in the capital and was stationed twenty miles outside the city, the emperor led Xuanhu into the camp. Without checking, he was killed by the prince. That night, Emperor Ming died in the army, and the prince Ming assumed his title and succeeded to the throne in front of his soul. Tomorrow will be the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty. He blamed Qin Sichao for the crime of regicide and killed him. He also secretly arrested the concubine De and the prince of Jiaodong County, but to no avail.

Fengshan planned to enter the capital with a cunning plan, but he was also worried about Gao Yang's ability. He sent three thousand elite troops to raid Huai'an and trapped Gao Yang in the county government office. The army came out to escape the difficulties. At that time, the false emperor came to the court, Xiao Fengshan was in charge of the government, and Lu Rusong was in charge of the army. The truth of the regicide was not revealed and there was no objection from the government and the public. Only the former prime minister Su Zongzhe and the governor of Sishui Prefecture Li Tianfeng raised the flag of righteousness because they believed that the pseudo-emperor had gained the throne improperly.

Jiang Yuhu, Prince of Anguo County, kept his filial piety for Prince Jing and secretly protected Prince Bai of Jiaodong County. Fengshan went to Jiang Mansion to search for him but returned without any results. Gao Yang went to Beijing alone and plotted against the enemy.

When the pseudo-emperor was initially appointed, Lu Rusong was ordered to lead troops to put down the rebellion. After Rusong left, Gao Yang secretly instigated a rebellion in Longshou Prefecture. Longshou was the foundation of Fengshan. Fengshan was frightened and led troops to conquer, but the capital was empty.

In the autumn and August of the 24th year of Chongning, Ding Mao. Before dawn, General Yue Ping of the Central Guard Army seized the arsenal and obtained all the weapons. Shang Zhicheng, the former commander of the imperial army, led his troops to seize the imperial palace. Qin Baolin, the Duke of Fengyang, accompanied him with his clan members. Gao Yang and Prince Bai of Jiaodong County shared a ride and came to the battle formation in person. The commander of the imperial army, Linghu Jian, led the imperial army to defend and resist. Black Ice Terrace Xuanhu led the black cavalry to attack the rear of Gao Yang's army. Everyone was frightened, but Gao Yang responded calmly and the army was calm. Yang Yinghui, the commander of the patrol battalion, was moved by his loyalty and raised his troops to respond to the Jiaodong County King. It happened that the false emperor was captured by the loyal servants of the former emperor and escorted on the spot. The morale of the army was greatly boosted, but the false emperor's subordinates were defeated, and the war ended. Gao Yang entered the palace holding the king's hand and offered sacrifices to the late emperor first. All the officials knelt down to greet him solemnly. It was decreed that he would be the emperor Xiaowen.

Emperor Wen inherited the throne, but flattering and disloyal ministers were noisy inside, and Xiao Fengshan and Lu Rusong's disciples were wreaking havoc outside. There were also wars in various states. The imperial court only had four states: Sishui, Yunmeng, Guangling, and Longshou, so Gao Yang became the emperor. The message is widely spread all over the world.

[The late emperor’s holy virtues were in power, and his merits were limited.
However, the thief Ming Cheng borrowed the tomb's direct descendant, and he had long been favored by the tree. He was in the Eastern Dynasty, and he was courteous to the emperor. The thieves Lu Rusong and Xiao Fengshan relied on each other and committed treachery together.
Now the general trend has been established, and the prestige has been received. It is easy to make meritorious deeds due to changes, and to wash away the troubles. If something is not achieved, it is the next best thing to be able to rebel and surrender. If someone follows the delusion and goes, he will be a vicious member of the party, and there will be no pardon for the punishment. Killed five sects. In the subject of reward and punishment, faith is like the sun and moon. When the original fire burns, foreign objects become ashes. I wish you many blessings and no regrets. The book was announced and the messenger heard about it. 】

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The officers and soldiers of each state then determined that only Jiuhe, Bailiang, Langya, and Sixiang states were occupied by the two thieves Lu and Xiao.

In the autumn of the 24th year, Lu Rusong led 30,000 troops to advance from Langya Prefecture, Xiao Fengshan led 20,000 troops to fight back from Sixiang Prefecture, and combined 50,000 troops to garrison at Sishui Pass. Yunhui General Yue Pingwu raised the crowd to reject it. There was an earthquake in the capital, and there was even talk of moving the capital. Gao Yang responded calmly, and sent Jiang Yuhu and two thousand elite cavalry to Sishui Pass. At Sishui Pass, the Jade Tigers defeated the 3,000 to 50,000 men and captured the two thieves Xiao and Lu alive before the battle. The whole world was shocked, but the government and the public were at peace.

After Emperor Wen was established, he rewarded his officials greatly for their contribution to quelling chaos and establishing the foundation. Gao Yang was the founding Marquis of the feudal Ning County due to his special merits. He was given the title of loyal minister, Tong De, assistant minister, minister of household affairs, minister of the middle school, and Tong Zhongshu's family. household. As a result, the Empress Dowager and Emperor Wen had no doubts about the power of the central government, and political affairs were decided by Gaoyang.

First, Emperor Wu of Liang had a long look at the Central Plains and wanted to occupy Yunei. After the death of Emperor Ming, he conspired with Wangping of Yongjun. When Emperor Wen ascended the throne, the four directions were undecided, and many wastes were waiting to be revitalized. Wangping of Yongjun led the troops on the east side of the road to separatize Yuyan. The journey from Yuyan to Zhongjing was smooth and smooth, with only the Sishui Pass in danger. He has always been famous for his bravery, and the frontier troops can be swept away by tigers and wolves, and the central capital is shocked. At that time, the army was out to suppress the rebellion, and many people in the government and the public said that they should postpone the suppression of the rebellion and gather troops to counterattack. However, Gao Yang refused because of the seriousness of the four-party suppression of the rebellion. He decided to make a plan for the court, and the Empress Dowager and Emperor Wen approved it, and used his younger brother Xing'an Bo Xia Yunfei to do so. To be handsome and resist the enemy. Yun Fei arrived and held a stalemate with the rebels in Changshan. The rear formation killed Murong Hu, the leader of the Northern Liang Falcon Cavalry, and led the army to retreat to Fan Yang.

Liang Wu also sent false envoys to destabilize the minds of the monarchs and ministers of Great Xia. He secretly sent 150,000 elite Liang troops to surprise Qingchuan and Yanhui passes to reverse the trend between the north and the south and fulfill his ambition of unification. However, Gao Yang had already made a plan with Jiang Yuhu, the king of Anguo County, and Yuhu rushed back to the camp. When the Liang envoys arrived in Zhongjing, they threatened him with lies, but Gao Yang responded calmly. Reports of Hou Changshan's victory, Yinmayuan's victory, and Fenghuangguan's victory successively returned to Beijing. Master, Liang sent him away in shame, and the sun was rising in the sky.

Prime Minister Wan Wenbi once helped Emperor Wen to correct the situation and was promoted to Prime Minister due to his merits. However, the emperor and his ministers all obeyed Gao Yang, so they competed with Gao Yang for power. He met Gao Yang to implement the new law, bulldozed the land, and inspected the yellow books. The local big family hated him, so he conspired with Wen Bi. In the spring, Gaoyang came to Yuyan to supervise the new law. Xuanhu plotted to assassinate the Queen Mother and Emperor Wen, and conspired with Beiliang. Former Gaoyang had an old relationship with Yelu Shi, the king of Dingxi in Liang Dynasty. Shi then reported the matter to Gaoyang urgently. Gaoyang was greatly frightened, working day and night, and Ma was puzzled. An, rushed to the Empress Dowager to save her in the palace. However, Emperor Wen was assassinated in the Qingbei Tower and returned to the palace unconscious. Gao Yang rushed to rescue him. When Wen Bi was in court, his son Jing Confucian Yin made Taiyuan Zheng a stumbling block. He hoped that the emperor would not cure him, so he welcomed the emperor and established him as the emperor, with the father and son having exclusive power. When the incident was revealed, everyone was sent to prison, and Gao Yang executed all his subordinates. Gao Yang used his genius to write his own prescription to save Emperor Wen, and Emperor Wen gradually recovered. Gao Yang then entered the front court and seized Wen Bi's official position. The emperor took matters into his own hands and promoted Gao Yang to be the prime minister. As a result, he was both in name and in real life, and the government and the public were in awe of him.

At the beginning of Gaoyang's new policy, many aristocratic families were evil, especially the Wang family of Jiuhe, the Yin family of Sixiang, and the Lu family of Xifeng. They conspired with Xuanhu to assassinate the emperor. When the incident failed, they were punished by the family. Gao Yang asked for orders to Their tribe expanded the wasteland of Nanyang and Liaodong, and also adopted the policy of extending favor. They moved to the western Xinjiang, Liaodong, and Nanyang, built city-states and houses, practiced royal education, and brought the local fertility back to Daxia, and joined forces with Liang and Liao and Liao conspired together to build Huaxia business houses and seek benefits from all over the world. As a result, the north and the south lived and worked in peace and contentment, with constant exchanges and no war for more than sixty years.

Gao Yang was in power for ten years. The government was clear and clear, the warehouses were prosperous, the people were plentiful, the barbarian guests were subdued, and wars ceased. All the wealth from all over the world was collected in the country. It was an unprecedented prosperous era.

In the 10th year of Yongping, Gao Yang resigned as prime minister and failed to retain the emperor, so he was added as Grand Master and became the feudal king of Ning. He was hereditary and replaced. Gao Yang was twenty-two years old when he was thirty, and he never appeared in the court again.

Gao Yang once told Xun Feihong that if he doesn't sing, he will become a blockbuster. When I look at his life, I say the same thing.

Young Master Gao Yang remained anonymous, like a bird that does not fly. When the whole family was in danger, it was like a sword coming out of its box. His talent out of the crowd and his weapon of hegemony were finally revealed to the world.

At that time, Emperor Ming was fond of amassing money, neglecting political affairs, and controlling the world with power. All government affairs were decided by Qin Weizhong, but Zhong had no intention of calming the people and helping the world, and catered to Emperor Ming's desire. As a result, corruption was rampant and the people were exhausted. With Jiang Qingxuan and his army If the power is strong, the country will not fall. At that time, Concubine De thought Gao Yang was a talented person, so she spared no effort to help her and became a benefactor. Gao Yang also felt the concubine's generosity, benevolence and sharpness, so they became sincere to her. After entering the capital, he repeatedly performed extraordinary feats and became a concubine and the king of Jiaodong County, making him a powerful figure in both the government and the public. The Yunmeng Su family and the Longshou Qin family are both long-established families. Seeing the elegance and refinement of Gaoyang, and the extraordinary talents, they are so important that they agree to it with their legitimate daughters. When Emperor Ming of the Later Ming Dynasty was killed, both of them raised their clans to help. Then Emperor Wen ascended the throne and the Queen Mother came to the court. They have made many contributions to Gaoyang! When Emperor Ming died, Emperor Wen was young, and the Queen Mother came to court, all matters, big and small, were decided in Gaoyang. So the internal chaos was suppressed, the Northern Liang was excluded from the outside, the officials were reorganized, the army was reorganized, the treasury was replenished, taxes were reduced, science and education were strict, and rewards and punishments must be trusted. As for officials who do not tolerate adultery, people are self-reliant, do not pick up lost things, and have a solemn demeanor!

If the powerful officials want to watch the dragons and tigers, swallow up the whole world, and achieve unparalleled achievements. However, Gao Yang knows very well that soldiers are dangerous weapons, and does not want to use the flesh and bones of all peoples to achieve his own merits, so he proposes a trade route. The power of powerful countries united with the Northern Liang to seek benefits outside the four areas, and when things were done, the national treasury was rich. Although the Northern Liang and the Northern Liao were replaced, it was not easy to control them, and they became corrupted. In fifty years, the Liao Dynasty collapsed, and the Liao royal family became vassals. Please surrender, Xia can conquer the world without any troops, this is all due to Gao Yang's foresight!
Later, although the Lord of Xia indulged in pleasure, military disasters suddenly broke out, and the situation in midsummer took a sharp turn. After surviving for decades, the country was destroyed. It was the sin of the ruler and the fault of future generations, but it did not damage Gao Yang's achievements at all!

Chen Song said: Xia Gaoyang is the prime minister, he will regulate the country, suppress all officials, care for the people, and improve people's livelihood. The superior can offend the king without exerting power, and the inferior can harm the common people without showing off his power; internal justice can win the hearts of all officials, external sincerity can make the officers and men feel at ease; good and evil should be rewarded and punished in a clear and righteous way, and whether punishment can be punished can be impartial and selfless; finally In the world, fear and love him, because of his high intelligence and calm heart! To retreat bravely from the rapids is to understand the general trend but to hide the greed and delusion of selfishness. It will never come out. It truly shows the sincerity and enjoys the leisurely journey of this life. This person and his ambition are amazing!
Although Gao Yang has been an official for only thirteen years, judging from his achievements, he has helped the country in crisis, stabilized the country in the turmoil, and established a young emperor in his infancy. How could the ancient saints do this? (End of chapter)