The last three kingdoms

Chapter 1016 Returning to Jizhou

There are a total of three governors on the front line of Jizhou, one chief governor and two deputy governors. Within a month, the Jin army lost two governors one after another. Sima Yan also knew that the governor of Qingzhou, Shi Malong, was not enough to take on the task of punishing him. Against the position of the Great Governor, the current situation of the Jin State north of the Yellow River has become precarious. If it is not for a capable person, it is not enough to take on this important task.

But who has the ability to turn the tide?There are indeed not many such candidates, and the candidates within the clan were first excluded by Sima Yan.Back then, the Sima family was also full of talents, bright stars, and those who could lead the army abound. Not to mention Sima Yi, Sima Shi, Sima Zhao and his three sons, just Sima Fu, Sima Wang, Sima Liang, and Sima Jun. Command the troops and lead the generals to conquer the world.

However, with the death of Sima Fu, Sima Wang, Sima Liang, Sima Jun, etc. were killed or captured at the front, and the Sima family had few talents that could be reused within the Sima family. Sima Yan had to turn his attention to foreign ministers.

Sima Yan's most trusted minister was of course Jia Chong, and Sima Yan did have some thoughts to transfer Jia Chong to be the governor of the rebellion, but when he and Jia Chong expressed this intention, Jia Chong's face turned completely pale.

For Jia Chong, playing power and tricks above the court is what he is good at. As for marching and fighting, Jia Chong dare not act like a wolf with a big tail. This is the only way to lend Jia Chong ten guts, and he may not have the guts to go to the front line.

So when Sima Yan discussed this matter with him, Jia Chong hurriedly begged for mercy, claiming that he could not hold such a valuable position, and asked Sima Yan to choose another talented person.

Sima Yan couldn't help being worried, even Jia Chong was unwilling to take responsibility for him, Sima Yan really didn't know who to send.

The courts of the Wei and Jin Dynasties that used to be full of talented people suffered internal damage and external consumption. Now it has reached the moment when the talents withered. When Sima Yan looked around at the court officials in the early court, there was no one who was worthy of a high position. Sima Yan couldn't help lamenting: "There is no one in the court." Nah."

All the ministers looked at each other in blank dismay.Sima Yan's sad words made many people feel ashamed. The imperial court used so much salary to support so many idlers. When it came to the critical moment, no one could share the worry of the emperor. It was really a response. : "What use do you need?"

No one among the ministers dared to take the initiative to invite Ying to fight. The main reason is that Liu Yin of the Shu Kingdom is too strong now. Oh my god, I was buried on the battlefield, and now I am accepting the rebellious governor, not a piece of sweet pastry, but a hot potato, if I ask myself if I don’t have the ability to beat Liu Yin, no one dares to accept it This porcelain works.

"I recommend someone who can be the governor of Jizhou." Just when Sima Yan was discouraged, a member of the next rank suddenly stepped forward and said.

Immediately, Sima Yan lifted his spirits and looked down. It turned out to be Tai Bao Zheng Chong. It was Zheng Chong who strongly recommended Wen Yang to be a Marquis to pursue his posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous title. Those who liked it smiled and said, "Who is Zheng Aiqing referring to? Tell me quickly."

Zheng Chong bowed his head and worshiped: "I recommend Yang Hu, the governor of Jingzhou, the governor of the dynasty. Taifu Yang was the governor of Hebei before. the best choice."

Sima Yan was silent. In all fairness, no one is more suitable for the post of governor of Jizhou than Yang Hu. I think that when he was fighting the Huns, Yang Hu led the army to fight against Hebei. Even more so, if it is said that among the generals of the current dynasty, who is more suitable for this position than Yang Hu, I am afraid it will be really difficult to choose.

The only thing that made Sima Yan feel a little bit worried was the relationship between Yang Hu and Liu Yin. Why did he remove Yang Hu and let Sima Jun replace him? The main reason was that the relationship between Yang Hu and Liu Yin was unusual. , quite ambiguous, Sima Yan repeatedly ordered Yang Hu to attack the Shu army in Jizhou, but Yang Hu turned a deaf ear to it. Instead, he kept asking Sima Yan to suspend the dispatch of troops.

At that time, Sima Yan had the aura of defeating the Huns, and he was well-known in Hebei, but no matter whether his strategy was appropriate or not, it seriously violated Sima Yan's intentions, and it was reasonable to be dismissed and transferred.

Later, he was transferred to the governor of Jingzhou, but Yang Hu's performance was mediocre. Xiangyang failed to win, and the Zhonghui Rebellion was not settled. Of course, the main reason was that Zhonghui lured wolves into the house and took refuge in Jiang Wei of the Shu Kingdom, which eventually led to the situation on the southern front. deterioration.

However, the existence of Yang Hu did not worsen the situation on the southern front. He retreated to Nanyang, blocked the northward attempts of the Shu army and the Zhonghui rebels, and shattered Jiang Wei and Zhonghui's several attacks on Nanyang. The situation of the Jin army on the southern front was maintained.

What worries Sima Yan more is the ambiguous relationship between Yang Hu and Liu Yin. As early as when the Xiongnu Rebellion was quelled, the two joined hands many times, and their friendship is extraordinary. If Yang Hu returns to Jizhou this time, who will It can also guarantee his loyalty. If he still colludes with Liu Yin and gives the land of Jizhou as a gift, Sima Yan can only cry without tears.

Zheng Chong seemed to have seen Sima Yan's hesitation, and immediately said: "Teacher Yang's loyalty is absolutely unquestionable, and I am willing to guarantee it with my wealth and life."

Zheng Chong and Yang Hu have a good relationship, Zheng Chong is very clear about Yang Hu's loyalty, he is definitely not the kind of person who faces Qin Muchu, that's why Zheng Chong dares to guarantee him with his wealth and life.

Yang Hu is the Taifu of the current dynasty, Zheng Chong is the Taibao of the current dynasty, they are both figures above the Sangong, and they have a lot of promises, so the courtiers stood up one after another, seconded Zheng Chong's recommendation, and they all thought that Yang Hu was more suitable candidates.

Under such circumstances, Sima Yan had no choice but to agree to the appointment of Yang Hu as the rebellious governor. Of course, this was also a helpless move. If Sima Yan had a suitable candidate, he would not consider Yang Hu again, but unfortunately Yes, Sima Yan does not have such a person who can preside over the overall situation in his hands at the moment, so it is reasonable to recall Yangzu again.Now that the talents of the Jin State are withered, there are not many generals who are used to fighting. Apart from Yang Hu, there are only a few left, such as Du Yu, General Annan, Chen Qian, Governor of Yuzhou, and Shi Bao, Governor of Yangzhou. Moreover, these people are all guarding the frontier, and none of them can be easily mobilized.

Sima Yan quickly ordered someone to write the imperial decree, appointed Zheng Chong as a soft minister, and immediately set off for Nanyang to announce the decree.

(End of this chapter)