Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 190 Wang Meng visits Chu

Sima Zuan's family self-immolated, which also marked the complete suppression of the Liangzhou rebellion. At this time, the Hu tribes in Hexi, regardless of ethnic group, were marching towards Guzang. This was destined to be a grand gathering for all ethnic groups in Hexi.

There is a saying that when the moon crescents over Jiuzhou, some families are happy and some are sad.

Bingzhou, Jinyang.

The monarchs and ministers of the Yu State were holding a court meeting, but Fu Jian, as the emperor, was absent-minded. He only hoped that the court meeting would end soon and he could go to the East China Sea Palace to visit Fu Xiong.

No one expected that Fu Xiong, who was still very active and active in planning an attack on Dai State with Fu Jian, would suddenly fall ill. His condition worsened in a short period of time and he was bedridden.

Just as the court meeting was coming to an end, a eunuch walked in with a panicked expression.

"Your Majesty! The Crown Prince of Donghai is asking for an audience outside the palace."

Although Fu Jian was anxious and uneasy in his heart, he pretended to be calm and said:

"Xuan."

However, when Fu Jian saw the seventeen-year-old Fu Jian wearing mourning clothes and walking into the main hall, his mind went blank and he felt his stomach churn.

Before Fu Jian could announce his death, Fu Jian spurted out a mouthful of blood and fainted in public.

"His Majesty!"

"Father!"

"The Royal Physician! Call the Royal Physician quickly!"

It was dusk when Fu Jian woke up from his coma.

When he arrived at the East China Sea Palace, all that was waiting for him was Fu Xiong's cold body.

Fu Jian sat in front of the couch, holding Fu Xiong's stiff hand and reproached:

"Yuancai! Brother came here specially to visit you, why are you still pretending to be asleep?"

As he said this, Fu Jian knew that he could not wake up his dear brother, so he couldn't help but burst into tears. He looked so helpless and lacked the dignity of an emperor.

Even Prince Fu Sheng, who was violent by nature, shed a few tears because of his uncle's death.

It's a pity that Fu Hong couldn't see this scene, otherwise, it would definitely answer his doubts. When he is really sad, even if he is blind, he will still shed tears.

When Fu Sheng was young, he was not loved by his grandfather. Fu Hong even forced Fu Jian to kill him. If Fu Xiong hadn't interceded, how could he still be alive today?

Now that Fu Xiong died of illness, how could Fu Sheng not feel sad for him.

After a long time, Fu Jian finally cried out his tears. He looked at Fu Jian and asked with difficulty concealing his tiredness:

"Jian Tou, did your father leave any last words when he died?"

Fu Jian's nickname is Yonggu, and Jiantou is his nickname.

"Your Majesty, before my father passed away, he asked me to tell your Majesty that Huan Xi is still in Liangzhou, Wang Meng has led his troops eastward, and Murong Ke has led his troops south to confront Liang and Chu. It is God who has given Dayu a gift to expand its territory. great opportunity.

"The rebellion of Tuoba Jun and Tuoba Jin is imminent. Please put your majesty first on important matters and do not waste opportunities because of my father's death.

"Otherwise, even if my father is under the Nine Springs, he will not be able to rest in peace."

Fu Jian choked up.

When Fu Jian heard this, his mood became even more difficult to calm down. He lamented:

"This is because God doesn't want me to bring peace to the world! Otherwise, why would it be so eager to take Yuan Cai away from me?"

Everyone was sad when they heard this.

The next day, Fu Jian issued an imperial decree posthumously conferring Fu Xiong the title of King of Wei.

He also gave the Dongyuan Palace of the East China Sea a secret weapon of Wenming, a court robe, a suit of clothes, a hundred pieces of silk, five hundred pieces each of silk and cloth, a million yuan, and a thousand stones of grain to help with the funeral.

The specifications of the funeral are based on those dedicated to King Liu Cang of Dongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty and to Sima Fu, the King of Anping in the Western Jin Dynasty.

The crown prince Fu Jian inherited the title of King of the East China Sea. Fu Jian summoned Fu Jian to the palace, worshiped him as General Long Xiang, and encouraged him:

"Your grandfather (Fu Hong) was an official in the State of Zhao and was awarded this title. Today I regard you as General Longxiang and have high hopes for you. You should use this to encourage yourself. Don't lose your ambition with things and become slack!"

Fu Jian said excitedly:

"Although I am dead, I dare not bring shame to my father and ancestors."

There is no such thing as three years of filial piety among the Hu people. At the age of seventeen, Fu Jian entered the official career.

Fu Xiong's eldest son, Fu Fa, was granted the title of Prince of Qinghe County.

The other disciples also have their own rewards.

Fu Xiong's second son, Fu Rong, was granted the title of King of Anle. However, Fu Rong wrote three times to resign, so Fu Jian had no choice but to give up. However, he still raised Fu Rong by his side and regarded him as his own.

Fu Shuang, the third legitimate son, was granted the title of Duke of Zhao, and Fu Zhong, the youngest son of the concubine, was granted the title of Duke of Henan.

Fu Jian's feelings for Fu Xiong can be glimpsed from the rewards given to Fu Xiong's descendants.

As Fu Xiong said before his death, now is the best time for the Yu State to be aggressive. Fu Jian did not continue to be immersed in sorrow. Now that Tuoba Xianbei was about to have civil strife, he was ready to send troops to represent the country.

When the Fu family was mourning Fu Xiong, Wang Meng and Deng Qiang led 30,000 soldiers and 10,000 state and county soldiers who were accompanying them to transport supplies. They had arrived in Yiyang County, Hongnong County (southwest of today's Yiyang County, Henan Province).

This place is less than a hundred miles away from Xincheng County, Henan County (now southwest of Yichuan County, Henan Province).

Different from Huan Xi's route of attacking Zhang Yu, Wang Meng did not choose to go out from Hangu Guandong of Cao Wei.

Instead, they followed Huan Wen's instructions and, after passing through Hongnong County, turned to march toward Lianchi County in the southeast, then marched along the Luoshui River and met Huan Wen in Xincheng County on the south side of the Luoyang Basin.

LuoYang HeNan.

Murong Chui returned with an army without success.

"A Gan, although the Liang army is mainly infantry and only has sentry cavalry in the army, they are too cautious and I can never find a flaw. "Since the Chu army was approaching, I was worried about being attacked from two sides, so I had to retreat temporarily. "

Murong Chui said helplessly.

Previously, Murong Ke divided his troops in Luoyang, and Murong Chui led an army westward, waiting for an opportunity to ambush Liang Jun. However, Wang Meng marched cautiously, and there would always be a large number of sentries to clear the way ahead.

Seeing that Huan Wen's army was gradually approaching, Murong Chui couldn't find a chance and had no choice but to fight with his troops.

Murong Ke didn't care about this and said with relief:

"This is just a small attempt. If Wang Meng is really so careless, Huan Xi will not be able to entrust him with important tasks."

Murong Chui nodded and turned to talk about another thing:

"Now that Wang Meng has sent his elite troops to the east, is he really not afraid that Fu Jian will take the opportunity to attack Guanzhong?"

Murong Ke smiled and said:

"Guanzhong is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Fu Jian led 50,000 troops southward before and never captured Gaowang City. Presumably, Wang Meng also relied on the steepness of Gaowang City, so he was confident."

Murong Chui sighed:

"Guanzhong and Hedong are both strategically beautiful places. It is so difficult to capture a country with four fortresses."

When Murong Ke heard this, he nodded and said:

"Fu Jian and Huan Xi had a deep grudge, but they could be friends but not enemies.

"If Huanxi doesn't take the east of Hedong, it will be difficult to enter the Central Plains of Tutu. The Fu family is sitting on the east of Hedong, which is good news for us."

Murong Chui smiled and said:

"What A Gan said is true."

On August 354, the tenth year of Yonghe (AD ), on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, approaching the day when Huan Xi met with the Hexi tribes in Guzang, Liang Jun finally arrived at Xincheng County under the leadership of Wang Meng and Deng Qiang.

Huan Wen stood on the city tower, looking at the 30,000 Liang soldiers lined up outside the city, and said to Hao Long beside him:

"Looking at the military formation, it is in good order, and the soldiers advance without chaos. It can be seen that Wang Meng brought elites!"

Hao Long deeply agreed with this, saying:

"The rebellion in Liangzhou was huge. The prince only led more than 10,000 cavalry in the westward expedition, but left 30,000 elite soldiers for the Duke of Chu. Long Tie thought that the prince's filial piety was commendable, and it was enough to set an example."

Hao Long was Huan Wen's staff. Because his family background was not high, although he had a reputation for erudition, he was not taken seriously by Huan Wen at first. He was arranged by Huan Wen to join the army in the Hunanman School Lieutenant's Mansion.

At a certain banquet, Huan Wen asked everyone to drink and compose poems. If the poems failed, he would be punished with three drinks of wine.

Hao Long wrote poems in the barbarian language, which aroused Huan Wen's doubts. Hao Long took the opportunity to express his dissatisfaction: I came all the way to join you, but I can only join the army as a southern barbarian. Why can't I write poems in the barbarian language.

Huan Wen therefore took a new look at Hao Long. After examining his talents, he transferred Hao Long to Da Sima's Mansion. Although he was still serving as a soldier, how could Hao Long's military service be the same as that of the Protector's Mansion? .

Today Hao Long praised Huan Xi as a filial son, which really touched the heart of the old slave.

Huan Wen couldn't help laughing and said:

"It's all because of my wife's good teaching."

With that said, Huan Wen said to everyone:

"Everyone, reinforcements are coming from afar, why don't you come with me out of the city to meet them."

The generals all agreed and followed Huan Wen down the tower.

Yuan Hong did not appear in the crowd.

The journalist who had publicly offended Huan Wen had been dismissed from his post. Yuan Hong packed his bags early and went to Jiankang to make a living.

Wang Meng saw the city gate slowly opening, and then dozens of people walked out on foot.

The leader was handsome and majestic. Wang Meng knew in his heart that it must be Huan Wen, so he immediately ordered him to stop, leaving Deng Qiang and his soldiers to wait where he was. He dismounted from his horse and hurried forward to greet him.

Wang Meng asked first:

"But in front of Mr. Chu?"

Huan Wen nodded and stroked his beard and said:

"It's the old man."

After confirming the identity of the visitor, Wang Meng stepped forward and saluted:

"The lower official pays homage to the Duke of Chu. I would like to thank the Duke of Chu for your kindness."

"Jing Lue doesn't need to be polite."

Huan Wen helped Wang Meng up, looked at him carefully, and then laughed loudly:

"I often hear Xi'er mention Jinglue, and I highly praise you. I feel that without your assistance, Wang Jinglue, Guanlong would not be as prosperous as it is today.

"I have admired Jinglue for a long time. Therefore, although you and I have only met for the first time today, it is like meeting old friends again."

When Wang Meng heard this, he couldn't help but thought: Chu Gong and Liang Gong are indeed a biological father and son. They treat people like a spring breeze.

"Liang Gong treats me as a nobleman of the country, and I am just fulfilling my duty.

"Moreover, Guanlong prospered because of Liang Gong's generous administration.

"Gong Liang's recommendation of meritorious service is just a humble statement and cannot be taken seriously."

After hearing what he said, Huan Wen felt more favorable in his heart, and immediately introduced Wang Meng to his generals.

After everyone paid their respects, Wang Meng followed Huan Wen into the city, while Deng Qiang arranged for Liang Jun to set up camp.

After the reception banquet, Huan Wen proposed to have a night talk with Wang Meng. Wang Meng naturally would not refuse. He just needed a chance for Huan Wen to understand his talents. Only when he went to the battlefield would Huan Wen take his opinions seriously.

That night, the two talked all night long. The topic of conversation was not limited to the current war with the Yan State. From governing the country to marching and fighting, every word Wang Meng said resonated with Huan Wen and inspired him greatly. .

　Something delayed me today, so the update is late, sorry.

　　The next chapter is at twelve o'clock in the evening, and there is another chapter in the early morning.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)