A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 250: All the talents have arrived,

Wang Mang and others entered the banquet hall and saw several people already inside, sitting and drinking and talking.

When they saw Wang Mang coming in with his people, they all stood up and saluted, and Wang Mang and others returned the salute.

Then Wang Mang took Bai Xuan and introduced to everyone: "Gentlemen, this is my close friend who I often talk to you about, Bai Xuan, the son of the Bai family and the grandson of Bai Gong."

"Bai Xuan has met you all." Bai Xuan saluted everyone around him.

After everyone returned the greeting, they said: "Are you Bai Xuan? We have heard your name from Jujun's mouth many times, and Brother Jujun always enjoys it every time."

Bai Xuan smiled and said: "You are too flattering."

Wang Mang was very happy to see that everyone was in harmony and said loudly: "Since you have all met, why don't you each give your name so that we can get to know each other in the future?"

"Brother Jujun is right, so I'll start by throwing some light. I'm from Wuji County, Zhongshan State. Zhen Feng is currently the palace minister. This is my younger brother Zhen Han, who has some talent in the clan."

Wang Mang added: "Brother Bai, don't underestimate him. His family, the Zhen family, is a wealthy businessman in the Zhongshan Kingdom. Their business names are spread all over Hebei, and they are as rich as the country."

Zhen Feng said modestly: "I don't dare to do anything in front of Mr. Bai. Compared with Bai's company, my Zhen family business is like a river to the sea. I really don't dare."

Bai Xuan said politely: "Brother Zhen is so humble."

"My name is Liu Xin, a native of Pei State, and now I hold the position of doctor in Taixue." An elegant young man came out of the procession to salute everyone.

Wang Mang came to Liu Xin and said, "Don't underestimate him. Brother Liu is the legitimate son of Mr. Liu Xiang, a master of Confucian classics. He has learned all the Confucian classics from Mr. Liu himself."

Bai Xuan and others saluted and said, "It turns out he is Mr. Liu Xiang's son. I am disrespectful and disrespectful."

"I don't dare." Liu Xin returned the greeting.

"This" Wang Mang walked to the front position and pulled up a slightly stout middle-aged man, "This is the son of Grand Sima Wang Yin, Fengcha Captain Wang Shun, and inherited his father's title of Marquis of Anyang."

"Wang Shun has met all the talented people."

"I've met Marquis Anyang."

Then several other young people present introduced themselves one by one.

"Wang Yi, the son of General Houwei of Chengdu." "Ping Yan, a doctor from Taixue, has met you all."...

After Wang Mang's young talents were introduced, Bai Xuan began to introduce the people behind him.

"This is Bai Wei, the grandson of Marquis Xiu Wu. He is good at war and knows strategy." Bai Xuan first introduced a young man with a resolute face behind him.

"Bai Guo Bai Wei has met you all."

Hearing Bai Wei's self-promotion, Wang Yi looked at him curiously.

"Bai Guosuhe has met all the gentlemen."

"Su He is my close friend in the Bai Kingdom. You must not underestimate him. His ability is enough to govern a county." Bai Xuan introduced him immediately because he was afraid that the people here would underestimate Su He.

"Oh?" Even Wang Mang became interested.

Bai Xuan continued to introduce: "Zhang Ai, a Hanoi person, is sensible and knows the law. It is rare to have a capable person. Now he has successfully promoted filial piety and integrity and became the doctor of Guang Luxun Palace."

"Wang Jiu of Hedong, a farmer's boy, a close disciple of the farmer master Tian Qianqiu." Bai Xuan pulled over a honest man in his thirties and introduced him to everyone.

"Quan Daozi, a Taoist priest, is familiar with scriptures and knows the principles. Come with me to Chang'an this time and meet you all."

"All the Taoists of Bai De Tianshi Mansion have met all the lay people." A young Taoist priest bowed to everyone.

"This is the heir apparent of the Changshan Yuan clan, Yuan Feng of the Prime Minister's Mansion."

After everyone had met, under the guidance of the servants, they sat down in order according to their family background and position.

While everyone was introducing each other, Wang Mang's servants had already rearranged the seats and served the food and wine again.

"Gentlemen, thank you all for being able to think highly of me, Wang Mang, and come to the banquet. This is the greatest comfort to Mang. I know that I am not the only one on Mang's road. I hope that you can communicate more and work together in the future.

For the great man, for the world! Gentlemen, please drink this cup to the full! "

"please!"

After Wang Mang's opening drink, everyone began to find people they knew well to communicate with, or toasted to the people they wanted to talk to, and then talked. It's just that there are three special people on the field, one is Wang Mang, and the other two are Wang Shun and Bai Xuan. These three people are all big bosses, so they toast more and talk less to them. Most of the time the three of them talked to each other.

The seventeenth year of Han Dynasty (the second year of Yongshi)
Wang Yin, the cavalry general of the Great Sima, passed away. Before his death, Wang Yin recommended his younger brother Wang Shang to the Han Emperor to take his place.

The Emperor of Han was immersed in fine wines and beauties. He accepted all Wang Yin's recommendations and even became quiet.

So General Wei Guangluxun and Wang Shang succeeded Wang Yin, and was appointed by the Han Emperor as Da Sima, General Wei, in charge of the affairs of the Secretariat.

The 20th year of Han Dynasty (the first year of Yuanyan)
The Great Sima Wei General Wang Shang petitioned for his body. When the Emperor of the Han Dynasty saw that he was working hard for state affairs, his expression was getting worse and his body was getting heavier. After congratulating himself on his cleverness and being able to enjoy the best things and the most beautiful women in the world, he ordered him to Be compassionate.

December

In order to commend Wang Shang for his many years of service to the country, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty immediately promoted Wang Shang to the rank of Grand Sima General, granted him two thousand additional households, and granted him millions in money.

In the same month, Wang Shang died of illness. Since Wang Mang had not yet grown up, he recommended his younger brother Wang Gen to be the Grand Sima. The Han Emperor immediately agreed, and then returned to the inner palace to stay with the sisters Zhao Feiyan and Zhaoyi Zhao Hede.

So Wang Gen, the former hussar general, was promoted to the rank of Grand Sima, taking charge of the secretarial affairs and managing the affairs of the country in place of his three brothers.

Since then, the Wang family has four great sima and eight princes, namely the former great Sima General Yangpinghou Wang Feng, the former great Sima Cavalry General Anyanghou Wangyin, the former great Sima General Chengdu Hou Wangshang, the great Sima Huiqi General Zhidaohou Wanggen, Qingche General Gaopinghou Wangfengshi, Ping'ahou Wangtan, Hongyanghou Wangli, and Qiduwei Guanglu, the official minister of Xinduhou Wangmang.

Become the most prominent family in the history of Han Dynasty so far.

The twenty-fifth year of Han Dynasty (the first year of Suihe)

At this time, Wang Mang was already a Guanglu doctor, a cavalry captain and a minister, and was involved in military and political power. Although he was in a high position, he never regarded himself as a respecter. He was always courteous to the corporal, honest and frugal.

He often distributed his salary to poor disciples and common people, and even sold his carriages to help the poor. In addition, the prince of Bai Kingdom waved his flag and cheered for him, so he was deeply loved by the people.

Celebrities in both the government and the public praised Wang Mang's virtues, making Wang Mang's reputation even surpass that of his powerful uncles. In terms of reputation, even Wang Gen, the chief minister, was not as good as him.

Wang Mang has become the golden signature of the Wang family.

With such a great reputation, and with the advice of Wang Feng, Wang Yin, and Wang Shang, his status is enough to succeed his uncles as the Chief Sima. Logically speaking, Wang Gen should pass the position of Chief Sima to Wang Mang in the future.

But things went against expectations, and a Chun Yuchang jumped out. He was Wang Mang's cousin and the nephew of Wang Zhengjun and the Queen Mother. He even made his fortune earlier than Wang Mang.

Moreover, he was also very good at flattery, and he once helped the Han Emperor appoint Zhao Feiyan as his queen. He was deeply trusted by the Han Emperor, the Queen Mother, and Empress Zhao, and he was soon promoted to one of the nine ministers, a guard in charge of the palace. Praetorian guard.

Therefore, Wang Gen has said in front of people more than once that he is ready to let Chun Yuchang succeed him after his retirement, and those who do not want Wang to be in power again continue to agree. The number of people who agree with Chun Yuchang to take over actually exceeds that of Wang Mang. .

For a moment, Wang Mang was caught in a dilemma and didn't know what to do, so he called his confidants and cronies to discuss a solution.

"Captain, I don't think we should dwell on the means anymore. As long as Chun Yuchang is brought down, it doesn't matter what means he uses. Why don't we send someone to investigate Chun Yuchang's secrets. He likes to flatter, so there must be something wrong with him. As long as you find out what is going on, you will definitely be able to bring down the person.

At that time, the captain can realize the great cause in his heart. "

As time goes by, the interactions between people are no longer as casual and casual as before. But with respect and inferiority, everyone centered on Wang Mang and held together tightly, just to realize their ideals. Even though everyone's ideals were different, they were all united by Wang Mang's personal charm.

Wang Mang hesitated a little after listening to Zhen Feng's words.

Bai Xuan, who has become the censor, immediately said: "No, a gentleman should act openly and aboveboard, and follow the high road, how can he not take some dirty paths? If the goal is achieved by some shady means, then the goal is no longer pure.

If people take shortcuts and shortcuts too many times, they will forget to take the main road. How can there be a great cause of always taking the shortcuts instead of the main road? Even if there is, it will not last long and it will be just another Qin State.

What we want to achieve is a brilliant career, and there is no room for any flaws. "

Seeing that Wang Mang seemed to be swayed by Bai Xuan, Zhen Feng immediately said: "Brother Bai, what you said is wrong. As long as your heart is towards the light, even if you are surrounded by darkness, it will turn into light sooner or later.

Today, the light we represent is like a candle, swaying weakly and worried about being extinguished when the wind blows. As long as it can save us, why care where the light comes from?
You know, only the winner can speak of light and darkness. "

After saying that, he winked at Liu Xin.

"Captain, don't listen to Zhen Feng's evil ways. In order to achieve what we want in our hearts, we must be upright and above board, and don't carry anything with us. If we practice too much heresy now, those who will join us in the future will definitely be without mercy. Virtuous people, virtuous people will definitely stay away from us. Without talented people, how can we achieve our great cause?

Since it doesn't work in the court now, I think we can break the situation from the outside. Now that the world is in turmoil, people are constantly revolting in local counties, and the number of refugees in Guanzhong has reached three million. The local bandits are too far away and the time is too long. Long, don’t worry about it for now.

But the refugees in Guanzhong are right in front of us. As long as we can solve these three million refugees, even part of them, and let the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty know that we are capable of solving this matter, are we still afraid that Da Sima will not pass the position to you? "

Wang Mang was a little moved.

(End of this chapter)