Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 192 Mid-Autumn Festival

In the tenth year of Yonghe (AD 354), August th was the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Inside and outside Guzang, people are immersed in joy and peace.

After the festival was the alliance ceremony, Juqu Qi Fuyan finally rushed to Guzang with his tribe before the alliance.

At this time, more than 20 tribes, large and small, had gathered outside Guzang City, with nearly a million Hu people in tow.

Since many tribes brought goods, Huanxi specially divided an area outside the city for the barbarians to trade here.

Juqu Qi Fuyan looked at the lively scene around him and sighed to Suo Bao who came to Guzang Xianjie with him:

“This is really a grand event that has never happened in Hexi!”

Suo Bao felt the same way. Even if Zhang Jun controlled the Western Regions, during the heyday of the Qianliang Dynasty, it would be impossible for him to respond to a hundred calls and invite the Hu people from all tribes to come to Guzang for alliance.

Of course, no matter how powerful Qianliang is, it cannot be compared with the Huan family, which is one of the two in the world.

In particular, the Qifu Xianbei, the most powerful tribal alliance in Hexi, has been disintegrated under Huanxi's attack. The Qifu tribe was even moved away from Helong and has lost its freedom since then.

Nowadays, no one dares to disobey Huanxi's alliance. Even the Tuyuhun people sent envoys to watch the ceremony.

Since Huan Xi had previously accepted 10,000 fine horses from Tuyuhun Suixi, 5,000 of which were for him to request for canonization from the Jin Dynasty. Tuyuhun Suixi also got his wish and was officially canonized as King Tuyuhun.

Therefore, even if Tuyuhun is considered a Hexi Xianbei tribe to some extent, it is not included in the alliance.

With the help of local officials in Wuwei, Juqu Qi Fuyan circled the camp and hurried into the city with Suo Bao to pay him a visit.

In the Liang Palace, Huan Xi met with the two of them. He had already learned about the restoration of Xijun and the news that Sima Zuan and his family had set themselves on fire, so he rewarded Juqu Qi Fuyan heavily and appointed Juqu Qi Fuyan as the governor of Zhangye.

Suo Fu, the former governor of Zhangye, was transferred to the post of governor of Xijun.

Zhangye County only governed three counties: Yongping, Linze, and Wulan, while Xijun had five counties. At the same time, Hanyang Dacaotan, which Huanxi attached great importance to, was also under the jurisdiction of the prefect of Xijun.

Suofu was transferred from Zhangye County to Xijun. Although it was only a horizontal transfer, it was undoubtedly a sign of being reused.

Juqu Qi Fuyan was so excited that he thanked him repeatedly and reciprocated his kindness by offering to keep his eldest son Juqu Luoqiu to serve Huan Xi.

In fact, that is, as a proton.

This move was not only to win Huan Xi's trust, but also to hope that Juqu Luo Chou could make connections in Chang'an and return to Hexi to lead the tribe in the future. He could also rely on his connections within the Huan clan to benefit the tribe.

Huan Xi knew Juqu Qi Fuyan's intentions, but he had no reason to refuse when the other party offered him a hostage, so he appointed Juqu Luoqiu as the official who held the halberd and stayed at the gate of the guard palace.

In fact, when they met with the chiefs of various tribes before, they also sent hostages one after another, all with the same idea as Juqu Qi Fuyan.

After all, as long as there is no rebellious intention, sending his son as a hostage by Huan Xi's side will ultimately have more advantages than disadvantages.

For these protons, Huan Xi appointed all of them as Lang Guan, as attendants on the traveling and staying guards, and divided them into two groups, the left and right, with Shen Chiqian as the left and middle Lang general.

After Juqu Qi Fuyan left, Huanxi summoned Suo Bao.

Huan Xi looked at the young man in front of him curiously and said:

“When I was in Yinchuan, I once asked Suo Zuofu (Suo Xia) about the talented people from Hexi.

"As the saying goes, one should never avoid relatives when promoting a virtuous person. The first name he mentioned was you, praising you for your knowledge in both civil and military affairs and your courage beyond all others.

"I originally wanted to call you to Xijun to meet you after I defeated Sima Zuan, but I didn't expect that you came first.

"I already know what happened in Zhangye County, and you did a good job.

"The generals under Huan's command are divided into the left and right divisions. The left middle-ranking general has been selected, and the right middle-ranking general is vacant to wait for talented people.

"If you are willing, you might as well stay with me, temporarily live in the right center, and get along with me day and night. What do you think?"

Chanyu Tai had the Great Chanyu as the chief official, and also had two assistants on the left and right. Suo Xia's official worship was the left assistant of Yinchuan Shanyu Tai, so he was called Suo Zuofu.

Suo Bao followed his uncle's orders to go east to offer victory. He originally wanted to find a job under Huan Xi's account. Now that Huan Xi worships him as the right middle lieutenant general, how could Suo Bao refuse Huan Xi's solicitation? He said excitedly:

"Gong Liang will not give up, and he is willing to do the hard work of dogs and horses!"

Huan Xi smiled while stroking his palms. He called for Shen Chiqian. After introducing the two of them to each other, he said in a serious voice:

"When I entrust Lang Wei to the command of you two, I also entrust my own safety to you. You should fulfill your duties faithfully in the future and don't let down my expectations."

The two of them swore an oath and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

Huan Xi laughed loudly and said:

"I trust you and that's why I entrust you with this important task."

As he spoke, he said to Shen Chiqian:

"Chiqian, Suo Zhonglang is here for the first time. Please take him around to get to know him."

Shen Chiqian promised loudly, and Suo Bao also thanked him quickly.

The two said goodbye and walked out of the main hall. Suo Bao asked when he would take up his duties. Shen Chiqian smiled and said:

"Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Duke Liang will be hosting a banquet for guests in the Qianguang Hall. We need two guards on the left and right to guard the banquet. Brother Suo can be on duty tonight."

The Qianguang Hall is located in the south of Guzang City. It is painted in five colors and decorated with gold and jade. It is extremely luxurious and magnificent. Whenever Huan Xi holds a banquet in Guzang, he always gathers guests in the Qianguang Hall.

As for the meeting place, it is at Lingjun Terrace.

Lingjun Terrace is nine feet high, about fifteen or six meters, and is very majestic.

On August 15th, Huanxi hosted a banquet in Guzang, and King Tuoba Shiyiqian also held a palace banquet in Shengle to celebrate the festival with everyone.

Tuoba Shiyiqian had been a hostage in Yecheng and was deeply influenced by Chinese culture. Naturally, he wanted to take advantage of this festive season to have a banquet with his officials and admire the moon. It was still early at this time, and Lord Tuoba Shijun, the southern leader of the Dai Kingdom, arrived at the Gaoping County Prince's Mansion.

When Tuoba Jin heard that Tuoba Shijun was coming, he hurried out to greet him.

When the two came to the secret room, Tuoba Shijun hesitated and refused to express his intention.

Seeing him like this, Tuoba Jin couldn't help but sink his face and said:

"You and I agreed to start a fight tonight, but now that we are about to do it, do you want to back down?"

Tuoba Shijun was speechless and speechless.

Tuoba Jin was furious when he saw this, but he could only suppress his anger and persuaded her earnestly:

"Now that Murong Ke has gone south, the Yan State is unable to send troops to intervene.

"I heard that Fu Jian was deeply affected by Fu Xiong's death. He is still bedridden and has not attended the court for many days.

"Sir, this is your best opportunity to become the acting king, how can you miss this opportunity?"

In the past, Tuoba Jin conspired with the Fu family, naturally worried that Yan State would send troops to intervene after hearing about the civil strife in Dai.

But the current situation has changed. Due to Huan Wen's Northern Expedition, Murong Ke has led Yan State's 100,000 infantry and cavalry to Henan.

The Yan State still has enough military power to guard Hebei, and it is impossible to send troops to represent the country.

In Tuoba Jin's view, by the time Murong Ke returned to his army, he and Tuoba Shijun had already stabilized the situation in the country.

When the time came, Murong Jun could only acquiesce to this matter when he saw that Tuoba Shijun had secured his position as acting king.

From now on, whether Tuoba Shijun marries his aunt Murong or asks for marriage from the Yan State, he can repair the relationship with the Yan State.

Therefore, without the threat of Yan State, Yu State would lose its use value. Tuoba Jin knew Fu Jian's ambitions for Dai State, so he naturally wanted to guard against them.

Then news came from Jinyang that Fu Xiong had passed away due to illness. Fu Jian was overly sad and resigned from the court due to illness. In Tuoba Jin's eyes, this was simply a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Tuoba Jin's father, Tuoba Gu, was once a noble in the north and had a deep legacy in the north, while Tuoba Shijun is now a noble in the south.

Without the intervention of Yan and Yu, as long as they succeed in the coup, they will not be able to control the situation.

In fact, it is normal for Tuoba Shijun to retreat before the battle.

The longer something goes on, the more you think about it and the more worries you have. It is inevitable to look forward and backward.

After listening to Tuobajin's analysis, Tuoba Shijun looked struggling.

Seeing this, Tuoba Jin struck the iron rails while it was hot:

"If your Excellency cannot bear to take action because of the love between father and son, then that's fine. I just ask you to accept more beautiful wives and concubines in the future."

These words were really irrelevant. Tuoba Shijun said doubtfully:

"Why did King Gaoping suddenly persuade me to take a concubine?"

Tuoba Jin sighed:

"As a lord of the south, you have many party members. Once Tuoba Shi succeeds to the throne, you will definitely be afraid of lord and have murderous intentions. How can you care about the brotherhood of flesh and blood!

"There are many female relatives in your master's house. In the future, Tuoba Shi will reward all the ministers. Maybe I, Tuoba Jin, will be lucky enough to get one of them."

When Tuoba Shijun heard this, his face turned green and white for a while. He stood up and said angrily:

"Stop talking. I have made up my mind. I would rather die than suffer this humiliation!"

Tuoba Jin was greatly relieved when he heard this.

The two of them immediately followed the original plan and prepared to kill their father to seize the throne at tonight's banquet.

However, the mantis catches the cicada and the oriole is behind.

What Tuoba Jin and Tuoba Shijun didn't know was that according to rumors, Fu Jian, who was unable to change his mind due to excessive grief and illness, had already quietly arrived at Yanmen Pass, and there were 50,000 horsemen heading north with him. The army marched day and night, hiding in the valley and not being known to outsiders.

When Fu Xiong died, he left his last words, hoping that Fu Jian would not neglect important events because of his death.

As expected, Fu Jian endured his grief and was hiding in Yanmen Pass, waiting for the civil strife in Dai Dynasty.

As Tuoba Jin said, Murong Ke's move south was the best time for them to start an uprising. The reason why they had been silent before was just to prevent Yu State from taking advantage of the situation.

Fu Jian spread false news widely, naturally to confuse Tuoba Jin and Tuoba Shijun.

He left Prince Fu Sheng to supervise the country, and he was assisted by Lei Ruo'er, who succeeded him as prime minister.

Although Fu Sheng was violent by nature, Fu Jian was still alive, so of course he did not dare to act recklessly. Even if Fu Jian took away the king of Pingchang, Fu Jing, Peiping, Peiping, Fu Fa, Donghai and other royal family heroes, there was no chaos in Jinyang.

And Fu Jian gave everything he had to this battle.

Although there were not many troops dispatched, there were only 50,000 infantry and cavalry, which was similar to the troops that had previously attacked Gaowang City.

But it is the main battle force of the Yu State, mainly composed of Di people, mixed with some elite soldiers of the Han and Qiang ethnic groups, and its combat effectiveness cannot be confused with the troops attacking Gaowang City.

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