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

Chapter 489 Zhuge's rebellion ends in depression, and the family world takes control of the place

Pingnan eight years
New Year
After Liu Chen broke out of Nangong, Sima Zhao narrowed the scope of his activities again and only allowed him to move within the palace.

Immediately under the influence of a series of negative effects such as depression and arrow sores, Emperor Liu Chen died of illness in Luoyang Nangong on the fifth day of the first lunar month at the age of forty-two.

The sixth day of the first lunar month
Sima Zhao led his ministers and gave Liu Chen the posthumous title of "Yi". The name of "Fang Ke" was "Yi";

The temple name "Shunzong" was established for Emperor Shunzong of the Han Dynasty Xiaoyi.

The eighth day of the first lunar month
Sima Zhao elected Liu Chen's eldest son, Liu Jin, who was only 12 years old, as the prince, and respected his queen Sima as the empress dowager, who was responsible for handling the affairs of the court.

February 3rd
Liu Chenling drove to Wuling in the south of Luoyang, and Prince Liu Jin officially ascended the throne as emperor, naming the next year "Shunde".

September
Because Liu Chen was hit by an arrow and was seen by the people of Luoyang, rumors of Liu Chen's death spread throughout the world.

It is often said that Liu Chen died at the hands of Sima.

After hearing this, Zhuge Liang, the governor of Xuzhou, and Wenqin, the governor of Yangzhou, were very sad and joined forces to rebel against the imperial court. They raised their troops in the name of revenge for Emperor Yi.

A total of 70,000 troops from the two states attacked Shouchun, the county seat of Huainan County.

Sima Zhao urgently ordered Sima Yan to lead 80,000 troops to Huainan County to quell Zhuge Liang's rebellion.

Yangzhou, Huainan County, Shouchun

There were only 30,000 garrison troops in the city. This was to defend against the soldiers and horses reserved by Soochow, but who knew they would come in handy at this time.

The Shouchun guard general was named Du Yu. On the surface, he was the Zhonglang general assigned by the imperial court to Yangzhou, but in fact, he was the thorn placed by Sima in Yangzhou.

This time Wen Qin rebelled and wanted to seize Du Yu's military power, so he held a banquet at the governor's office in Shouchun, hoping to kill Du Yu at the banquet and seize Yangzhou's military power in one fell swoop.

Unexpectedly, Du Yu had taken precautions and left hundreds of soldiers outside the mansion.

When Wen Qin ordered the swordsman to kill Du Yu, he was blocked by Du Yu and the generals behind him, and successfully waited for reinforcements from outside the palace.

Wen Qin had no choice but to abandon his family and escape from Shouchun overnight, preparing to go to Hefei to seek help from Jiang Wei.

But Jiang Wei did not agree to raise an army to rebel, because once Jiang Wei raised an army, Soochow would definitely take advantage of the situation and seize Han County, which would be detrimental to reunifying the world.

Instead, Soochow seized the opportunity of civil strife in the Han Dynasty and launched a northern expedition against Xu Yang.

At that time, the rebel army will be attacked by the imperial court and Soochow. Not only will the uprising fail, but the Yangzhou counties will be lost, and they will become criminals of the Han Dynasty.

Wen Qin had no choice but to take people to Xuzhou and find Zhuge Liang, the governor of Xuzhou.

Zhuge Liang was the son of Zhuge Dan and served successively as magistrate of Huai County, Shizhong, Sanqi Changshi, Bajun Prefect, and Xuzhou Governor. He is a clan brother with Zhuge Zhan, son of Zhuge Liang.

However, since Zhuge Zhan was captured by Soochow and lost all news, the power of Zhuge Liang's lineage in the Han Dynasty was completely destroyed, and his superior Sima suppressed him intentionally or unintentionally.

As a result, Zhuge Liang's adopted son Zhuge Qiao and the other heirs were marginalized and unable to control real power.

Zhuge Liang listened to Wen Qin's advice and agreed with Wen Qin's idea on the spot:
"To be honest with Zhong Ruo, I have long had the idea of ​​King Qin, but due to the weak strength and concern for His Majesty's safety, I have been holding back, keeping a low profile and looking for opportunities.

Now that His Majesty was murdered by Sima Zhao, he did not establish eldest kings like King Xinping and King Xihe, but instead appointed princes who did not reach the crown as kings. This is to learn from Wang Mang and prepare for the next step of usurping state affairs.

It can be said that even the people on the roadside knew what Sima Zhao was thinking.

For the sake of the big man, I am willing to be this evil person. "

Later, Zhuge Liang found the captain of Xuzhou and explained to him his intention to raise troops to serve the king, clear the king's side, support the eldest king to succeed to the throne, and revive the Han Dynasty.

The captain of Xuzhou was also a loyal minister of the Liu family. He immediately agreed with Zhuge Liang's idea and agreed to join forces with Zhuge Liang to serve the king.

So September 20th

Zhuge Liang and Wen Qin raised troops together, gathering soldiers and horses from Xuzhou and part of Yangzhou, a total of 70,000 people, to attack Shouchun.

October th
After more than ten days of attacking, Shouchun's city wall still failed to be breached, and Zhuge Liang and his two men became a little anxious.

"Father!!!"

Under the city, Wen Qin seemed to hear his son's voice and looked up carefully.

It was his son Wen Yang who was standing on the battlements and walking down the city wall.

"Stop firing arrows, stop firing arrows." Wen Qin quickly stopped the movement of his archers.

Seeing Wen Yang approaching, Wen Qin immediately went up to him, looked left and right, and found no wounds, so he felt relieved and asked with slight concern:

"Du Yu didn't make things difficult for you mother and son, right?"

Wen Yang said happily:
"No, Captain Du Yu gave orders not to allow his soldiers to invade our homes. He also came to comfort us many times and told us not to worry."

Wen Qin felt relieved then, and then he felt worried again and asked: "Du Yu asked you to come, maybe he has something to say."

Wen Yang nodded, and then said what Du Yurang said.

After hearing this, Wen Qin couldn't help snorting coldly:
"I am a minister of the Han Dynasty, and Du Yu serves the old thief Sima. Although we have worked together for several years, we are still strangers to each other after all.

Now I am raising an army for my father, just to protect the Qing emperor and repay the kindness of the late emperor. My son also needs to remember this kindness and never stoop to serve as a thief. "

After Wen Yang hesitated for a moment, he decided to tell Wen Qin his opinion:

"Father, I think your actions this time are too reckless and have little chance of winning, and it is not a good thing for Jiangshan Sheji.

Although there are rumors that the late emperor was killed by Sima Zhao, they are rumors after all, and it is inappropriate to start an army based on rumors.

Moreover, since Sima Zhao became prime minister, he has not done anything excessive. Instead, he has stabilized the country, wiped out local bandits, and subdued barbarians from all directions.

Isn't it true that my father raised the army so easily to fulfill Sima Zhao's wish and to get rid of the former emperor's ministers in advance? "

Wen Qin heard this and cursed:
"You're such an idiot, but you know what national affairs are. It's already known to everyone that Sima Zhao usurped power and assassinated the emperor. What more verification is needed?

I, the Wen family, have lived in the Han Dynasty and have been ministers of the Han Dynasty for a long time. I will never come into contact with traitors like Sima Zhao. I warn you that you must never speak for Sima Zhao. "

"Father, this is a family thing. It is a small loyalty. The Bai family has a saying. The most loyal person is the world. If you are really good to the world, why do you care about the family name?"

"Pa!" Wen Qin couldn't help but slap Wen Yang: "How could I, Wen Qin, give birth to a person like you who has no king and no father? Go back and take good care of your mother.

If you want to serve the Sima family, go away. Today, I will sever the father-son relationship with you. Go away. "

"Father!"

"Get out!" Wen Qin suddenly became furious and drew his sword to threaten Wen Yang. Wen Yang walked towards Shouchun City with tears in his eyes.

Back in the city, Zhuge Liang came up to him and asked, "What's wrong? Why do you see you drawing a sword against your own son?"

Wen Qin shook his head lonely and said:

"Stop telling me, I gave birth to such an unfaithful and unfilial son."

After sighing, Wen Qin suggested again: "I heard that Sima Yan's army will arrive soon. How can we withstand it with this small force?

Why not ask Soochow for help? Isn't your brother Zhuge Zhan in Soochow? It is better to contact him and use the troops of Soochow to force the Sima family. "

Zhuge Liang immediately objected after hearing this:
"No, the ambition of Soochow's wolf can't drive the tiger to devour the wolf and lure the tiger into the house."

Wen Qin tried to persuade him again, but Zhuge Liang still disagreed, and the two had great differences in this regard.

Wen Qin believed that with Jiang Wei's presence, Soochow could not occupy Jianghuai, so he used Shouchun to lure Soochow, defeated Sima Yan's army, and then attacked Soochow's army.

Not only can he defeat Sima Yan, occupy Xuzhou and Yangzhou, and advance into Yuzhou, but he can also weaken the military power of Soochow, killing three birds with one stone.

But Zhuge Liang believed that Soochow could not do what we wanted. If we lured Soochow's soldiers, it would be no less than inviting a wolf into the house. Instead, Soochow would take the opportunity to occupy Xuzhou.

After several days of negotiations, the two broke up unhappy.

October 20

Zhuge Liang's army was still under Shouchun City, and the imperial army was not far away.

Wen Qin found Zhuge Liang again and proposed asking Soochow for help, but he still refused.

So Wen Qin decided to take some of his 20,000 troops to retreat to Lu'an, and sent people to Soochow for help.

But Zhuge Liang still led his troops to attack Shouchun.

October 30

Sima Yan's army arrived in Shouchun and defeated Zhuge Liang's army. Zhuge Liang led his troops to retreat to Yicheng.

On the other side, Wu Lord Sun Xiu was also very excited when he received the news of Han general Wen Qin's surrender. He immediately sent Prime Minister Sun Wei to lead troops to Shouchun to meet Wen Qin's army.

November 13
Sima Yan once again defeated Zhuge Liang's army. Zhuge Liang died in the battle. The remnant Xuzhou army retreated into Xuzhou under the leadership of the former Xuzhou captain.

Sima Yan sent Du Yu to lead 30,000 troops to pacify the remnants of Xuzhou, and he personally led the remaining army to attack Lu'an.

November 20
Sima Yan's army fought against Wen Qin's army twenty miles north of Lu'an City. When reinforcements from Soochow arrived, Sima Yan retreated fifty miles to camp.

November 23

Wen Qin's army and Wu's army allied with 90,000 troops to attack Sima Yan's camp.

Sima Yan's camp was surrounded, and the situation took a turn for the worse. He urgently ordered his generals to break out of the encirclement, and sent a message to Jiang Wei to attack Lujiang County of Wu State and steal the Wu army's retreat.

Jiang Wei thought about it again and again and decided to help.

He led his army to attack Wan County of Wu State.

When Sun Wei received the news that Wan County was attacked, he immediately led his troops to retreat and rescue Wan County.

Without the help of the Wu army, Wen Qin was severely defeated and had to lure thousands of remaining soldiers to defect to Wu Prime Minister Sun Wei.

November 30
Wu Jun and Jiang Wei's army fought in Wan County. Wu Jun was defeated and retreated to Wan County.

Jiang Wei failed to attack the city for many days, so he had to lead his troops back to Hefei to garrison.

December 23

Sima Yan completely put down the rebellion of Zhuge Jing and Wen Qin, and returned to the court with his troops.

The first year of Shunde
The third day of the first lunar month
The imperial court issued an imperial edict:

The Jin Dynasty granted Sima Zhao, the Marquis of Gaodu, the title of Duke of Gaodu, enfeoffing an area of ​​700 li, adding nine tins, and a fake axe.

Jiang Wei, the right general, was promoted to the general of Zhennan. He opened the mansion with three divisions, led the troops outside, and oversaw all the military affairs in Yangzhou;
He promoted Sima Yan, the general of the hussars, to the rank of general of the country. He opened the mansion with the three divisions and led the army;
Du Yu, the captain of Yangzhou, was promoted to the general of Zhennan, responsible for the affairs of Yangzhou, protecting the army outside, and the governor of Shouchun.

Zhong Yu, the brother of General Zhong Hui of the Wei Dynasty and a minister of public affairs, was appointed as the general of Zhendong. He also served as the governor of Xuzhou and promoted the town of Xuzhou.

September
Jiang Wei, the general of Zhennan, died of illness in Hefei at the age of fifty-three.

Sima Zhao posthumously awarded Jiang Wei the title of Marquis of Hefei, with the power to live in the city of ten thousand households. His son Jiang Nan inherited the title, and appointed his son Jiang Nan as the general of Fengche Zhonglang.

Du Yu was also appointed as the general in charge of the southern expedition, and also in charge of Yangzhou affairs. He was also the governor of Shouchun and Hefei, and led the army outside.

October
The imperial court renamed Sima Zhao the Duke of Jin, added Jiuxi, and allowed the establishment of the Jin Kingdom.

Sima Zhao declined nine times, so the matter had to be stopped, and it was changed to increase Sima Zhao's enfeoffment to 10,000 households and to pay taxes in three counties.

However, among the Sima family's children, there were as many as twenty people who were granted the title of marquis, especially the sons of Sima Zhao. Those without titles were all granted the title of marquis.

Same month
Sima Zhao submitted a petition to appoint the descendants of famous ministers and founders in previous generations, and appointed them according to their talents. He also reported that the power of the Zhongzheng Order was too great and allowed Situ to interfere with the Zhongzheng Mansion.

This further divided the power of Zhongzheng Mansion and once again won over the powerful families.

Among the scholars, praise for Sima Zhao poured in like a river.

Shunde 2nd year
February
Sima Zhao divided Liangzhou into Qinzhou and Liangzhou, and established two governors.

Wang Hun, the former governor of Liangzhou, still served in Liangzhou, and appointed Shangshu Ling Zhoutai as the general of Zhenxi, the governor of Qinzhou, and the commander-in-chief of all military affairs in Qinzhou.

He also moved Pang Xuan, the governor of Yizhou, to the governor of Jingzhou, promoted the former general Yang Hu to the general of Zhenxi, guarded the army outside, opened the Yitong three divisions of the government, and also led all the military affairs in Jingzhou.

Xun Kai, the lieutenant of Sizhou, was appointed as the Pingman general, the governor of Yizhou, and the commander-in-chief of all military affairs in Yizhou.

Promote Shaofu Heqiao to the rank of minister.

May
Liu Jin once again issued an edict to confer Sima Zhao the title of Duke of Jin, add Jiuxi, and establish the Jin Kingdom. This time, Sima Zhao did not refuse and accepted.

After Sima Zhao's series of adjustments, the world was basically in the hands of the Sima family and its allies, and the authority of the Han Dynasty fell into a low ebb.

(End of this chapter)