Former Qin Fengyun

Jin Kingdom Jiankang, Jin Emperor Sima Yu, who was sitting on the dragon chair, saw the palace people enter the hall, saluted and said: "I report to Your Majesty, Mr. Xichao, the servant of Zhongshu, please see me."

After hearing this, the civil and military ministers in the hall were all shocked.Jin Emperor Sima Yu said nervously, "Quickly invite him to see you."

After a while, Xi Chao and Huan Yi walked into the hall, and they went to the center of the hall to salute the Emperor Jin.

Sima Yu, the emperor of Jin, hastily let him be free from courtesy, and asked anxiously, "I don't know what's the important thing for Aiqing to come here?"

Xi Chao saluted and said: "Your Majesty, the State of Qin invaded the State of Jin without any reason, and attacked Yingchuan by detour. Our army could have waited for work and wiped it out. How could the brothers of the Yu family have the intention to turn against Jin and surrender to Qin! Fortunately, Xiangguo sent troops Help each other, wipe out the Qin army, and capture the rebels alive."

Although the Emperor of Jin knew that it was impossible for the Yu brothers to rebel against Jin, but because he was afraid of offending Huan Wen and Xie An and others did not express their views, he said: "Since Aiqing has captured the Yu brothers, let's kill them, okay?"

Xi Chao nodded in satisfaction, and then said: "Except for Yu Xi, Yu Miao and Yu You who are on the run, the rest have been captured. But rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely capture these three alive to honor Your Majesty's dignity."

Jin Emperor Sima Yu said hastily, "I'm here to thank you."

Xi Chao thanked him with a salute, and then said: "I have trivial matters to deal with, please leave."

Jin Emperor Sima Yu nodded hastily.After Xi Chao and Huan Yi saluted, Emperor Jin breathed a sigh of relief.

After the court was over, Xie An took Wang Tanzhi to a deserted place, and said in a low voice, "Quickly gather all the troops in your and my hands's hands in Jiankang." Wang Tanzhi immediately nodded in agreement.But Xie An raised his head, looked at the clear blue sky, and said to himself: "The sky is going to change!"

In the evening, Xi Chao, who was dealing with affairs, saw Huan Yi walking in with a letter in his hand.Huan Yi handed the letter to Xi Chao with both hands, and said, "My lord, this is a letter written by Xiangguo himself, please read it."

Xi Chao took the letter and opened it for reading, then said: "Send someone to escort Yu You back to Baishi."

Huan Yi asked puzzledly, "Why?"

Xi Chao said with a smile: "Yu You's daughter-in-law is Xiangguo's niece, so why not intercede?"

Huan Yi said embarrassingly: "My lord is as careful as a hair, how could the general forget this matter?"

Xi Chao said calmly, "Let's do it."

Huan Yi nodded in salute and said yes.

The next day, Yu Qian, Yu Rou and Yu Yun, who were locked in the prison cart, walked on the streets of Jiankang.The people on both sides of the street all expressed their regrets, but no one dared to speak up and call for grievances on their behalf.Among them, a scholar in the crowd sighed in a low voice, "Tiangou eats the sun, and his life will not be long."

Xi Chao sat on the high platform and gave the order: "Cut!" The three executioners came to Yu Qian, Yu Rou and Yu Yun, who were kneeling on the ground with their mouths gagged, and brought their knives to the head and fell to the ground.

Wu Shen, the governor of Qingzhou, was practicing martial arts with his son Wu Zun in the garden. When he saw his servants coming in, he saluted and said, "My lord, there are three people with light veils outside the mansion, please see your lord."

Wu Chen was very puzzled, so he frowned.Wu Zun at the side said, "Zun'er will go with his father to find out."

Wu Chen nodded and said, "Invite these three people to the side hall."

The house slave saluted and said yes to go down.

A while later, Wu Chen and Wu Zun came to the side hall, and saw three people covered with light veils standing in the hall.But before they could open their mouths to inquire, the three of them took off their veils first.

Wu Zun said in surprise: "Uncle! Cousin!"

Wu Chen immediately walked forward quickly, took Yu Xi's hand and said with tears in his eyes: "You are still alive, heaven has eyes!"

Wu Zun also nodded and said, "Just now my father and I mistakenly thought that you were sent by Huan Wen."

Yu Xi said tearfully: "The other brothers..." He hasn't finished yet.

Wu Chen resolutely said: "How can we not avenge such a great enmity!"

Wu Zun, who was at the side, said with moist eyes: "Ever since we found out about this, my father and I have been practicing martial arts hard, hoping to get revenge someday!"

Yu Xi, Yu Miao and Yu You immediately knelt down to express their thanks, but Wu Chen and Wu Zun hurriedly stopped them and helped them up.Wu Chen said: "My mother and elder brother's mother are compatriots. How can the Wu family stand by and watch when this incident happens to the Yu family!"

Yu Miao asked, "Brother Wu, what good strategy do you have?"

Wu Chen replied: "In order to arrest you, Huan Wen has his soldiers by land and sea. However, the number of soldiers by sea is small, and they can raid and seize ships and attack Jingkou."

Yu Miao said with a little worry: "The person guarding this place is Bian Dan, the prefect of Jinling, not a timid person. Therefore, when attacking the city, he must be captured. Otherwise, future troubles may arise."

Wu Chen nodded and said: "Right now we can mobilize a thousand soldiers, this matter is settled."

Yu Xi saluted solemnly and said, "Thank you for your kindness..." He hadn't finished speaking yet.

Wu Chen shook his head and said: "Brother, if you say thank you again, I will get angry."

Yu Xi smiled and nodded.

Wu Chen continued: "Everyone, have a good rest, and then do it tonight!"

On the coast in the middle of the night, a round of bright moon hangs between the clouds, making the calm sea reflect a little bit of light.Except for the soldiers on guard, the other soldiers were soundly asleep.

Suddenly, Yu Xi, Yu Miao and Shen's father and son rushed towards the ship guard soldiers with a thousand soldiers like heavenly soldiers.Because there was no defense at all, the ship was captured very smoothly.Wu Chen is familiar with the terrain of this place, so he is the one to go forward.

When everyone came to Jingkou by boat, it was just dawn, and although the city gate was open, few people moved around.After everyone got off the boat, they quietly came to the gate of the city, and suddenly rushed into the city and went straight to the government office.

Bian Dan, the prefect of Jinling who was lying on the bed, was asleep, and vaguely heard the commotion outside, so he got up immediately and opened the door quickly without wearing shoes.I saw the flames outside and the sound of shouts and killings continued, and the enemy was already outside the house.So, Bian Dan said to himself: "Since the overall situation has been settled, there is no way to turn back the sky. Therefore, we should avoid its edge and make plans." So he took advantage of the chaos and left quietly with his official seal.

Because there is no leader in Jingkou City, nearly two thousand soldiers in the city either fled or surrendered.Yu Xi and others came to the prison and not only released hundreds of prisoners, but also issued weapons to them.When all the prisoners didn't know the reason, Yu Xi stood on a high place and said loudly: "This is Yu Xi, who led the crowd to crusade against the treacherous official Huan Wen according to His Majesty's secret decree, and has returned to Qingning of Jin State!"

The prisoners all thought that if the move was successful, not only would they be exempted from punishment, but they would also be expected to be high-ranking officials, so they all raised their weapons and shouted: "Fight against Huan Wen!"

Yu Xi nodded in satisfaction.

At this time, Yu Miao came over and said to Yu Xi in a low voice: "There is no trace of Bian Dan in the city, so we should strengthen our vigilance."

But Yu Xi said: "This is a big victory, I don't think you will attack it quickly."

Seeing what he said, Yu Miao could only nod his head in agreement.

Bian Dan, who was alone, ran to Qu'a and came to the government office.When the gatekeeper saw a barefoot man running towards here in a panic, he shouted dissatisfiedly: "Who dares to come here with disheveled clothes to disturb the court?"

Bian Dan took out his official seal, and the soldier was surprised when he saw it, and hurriedly saluted and said, "My lord, please forgive me for my stupid eyes, I can't..." He didn't finish speaking.

Bian Dan said anxiously: "Invite Mr. Zhou quickly."

The soldiers immediately saluted and said yes to go down.

After a while, Lord Zhou trotted all the way to Bian Dan, saluted and said, "Your Excellency, I have seen you."

Bian Dan waved his hands and said, "Quickly summon the township soldiers from all counties, and take back Jingkou with me!"

Lord Zhou hurriedly nodded and bowed in salute and said: "Please enter the mansion to rest for a while, and the next official will deal with it immediately."

Only then did Bian Dan nod his head reassuringly.

In the afternoon, Master Zhou came to the well-dressed Bian Dan, saluted and said: "My lord, I have summoned more than two thousand people, and they are waiting outside the mansion."

Bian Dan said: "Let him have a full meal and a good rest."

Mr. Zhou saluted and said yes to go down.

In the middle of the night, Bian Dan quietly brought two thousand soldiers to the city of Jingkou, and ordered his men to hook the city wall with flying claws and sneak into the city.Because there were few soldiers defending the city, they were all killed by covering their mouths.Then they quickly came to the city gate and opened the gate.Bian Dan raised his sword and shouted, "Catch the traitor alive! Take Jingkou back!"

Never thought that Bian Dan would lead troops to capture the city the day after he abandoned the city, and the Yu brothers and Wu family father and son were all panicked when they saw this.The young and vigorous Yu You and Wu Zun immediately drew their swords from their waists and wanted to fight Bian Dan, but Yu Miao stopped him and said, "Since you have entered the city, if you fight again at this time, the enemy will surely lose." One thousand will cost you eight hundred. It is better to bring the soldiers back to Qingzhou, consolidate the city, and ask Xie Gong for rescue."

Yu Xi and Wu Chen nodded and said: "This method is wonderful! Withdraw!"

But Bian Dan who saw this situation smiled and said: "Chasing!"

When Yu Xi and others were about to run to Qingzhou, they suddenly saw dust billowing in front of them.After a closer look, it turned out that Zhou Shaosun, the prefect of Donghai, was running towards him with 3000 troops.Looking back, Bian Dan also led his men to arrive.

Yu Xi regretfully said to Wu Chen: "Brother Shen, Brother Yu has troubled you."

But Wu Chen said with a calm smile: "You and I are connected by blood, so we should share weal and woe."

At this time, Zhou Shaosun raised his sword and shouted loudly: "Quickly capture you alive!" Within half an hour, Yu Xi and others were all captured alive.

Two days later, Xi Chao, who was in the mansion, saw his servants coming in, saluted and said, "My lord, Lord Zhou and Lord Bian are asking to see you."

Xi Chao immediately said: "Please meet him in the lobby."

When Xi Chao came to the hall, Zhou Shaosun and Bian Dan hurriedly saluted him.After Xi Chao asked the two to get up without courtesy, he walked up to Yu Xi and the others who were kneeling on the ground, and said coldly, "I knew this earlier, so why bother?"

Yu Xi said angrily: "Dog thief!"

Xi Chao turned a deaf ear, and continued: "Although I intend to let you wait for a knife, but in order to establish the prestige of the prime minister, I have wronged you all. Come here! Push these five people to Ling Chi and execute them!"

As soon as the words fell, more than a dozen soldiers walked in from the outside and pulled the five people out.Yu Xi shouted: "We will turn into ghosts, and lock your lives!"

But Xi Chao said disdainfully: "How can you believe the theory of ghosts and gods?" Then he said to Zhou Shaosun and Bian Dan: "You two have meritorious service in catching the rebels, and you will each be rewarded with 500 taels of gold!"

The two were overjoyed and thanked and saluted.

Jin Emperor Sima Yu in the palace was talking with Xie An and Wang Tanzhi.

Jin Emperor Sima Yu sighed softly, and said: "The Yu family in Yingchuan is very loyal, but..." He didn't continue.

Xie An frowned and said: "If not, there may be chaos."

Jin Emperor Sima Yu asked, "Will Huan Wen rebel?"

Xie An frowned and said: "This person has long been ill and his age is precarious. I am afraid that he will lose his true nature in order to ascend to the Ninth Five-Year Plan."

Wang Tanzhi also said: "That's why I gave up the Yu family to avoid Huan Wen's anger and mutiny."

Jin Emperor Sima Yu swallowed with a little fear, at this moment, a palace official came in and saluted and said, "Report to Your Majesty, the servant of Shang Shu shot Xie lord to see you." When Xie An heard that his brother had come, he was very puzzled. .

After a while, Xie Shi came in and saluted Jin Emperor Sima Yu.Jin Emperor Sima Yu immediately offered him a seat without a gift, and then asked: "Ai Qing, is there something important to do here?"

With a dignified expression, Xie Shi saluted and replied: "Qingzhou Inspector Wu's father and son assisted the Yu brothers in attacking Jingkou, and they were destroyed by Zhou Shaosun and Bian Dan. Now they are brought back to Jiankang, and are now executed by Ling Chi ordered by Xi Chao."

When Jin Emperor Sima Yu heard this, he coughed violently in fright.When he wiped the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief, he found a little blood on the handkerchief.Xie An said worriedly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I have sent people from all over the world to secretly transfer the soldiers back to Jiankang."

Jin Emperor Sima Yu nodded with trembling hands.At this time, a palace official came in to salute and said, "I would like to report to Your Majesty, Lord Xi, please see me."

Jin Emperor Sima Yu, who was a little relieved, immediately gasped nervously, and Wang Tanzhi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, don't panic, the minister and Mr. Xie are here, and there will be no trouble." Xie An said to the palace people: "Please let him Come in." The palace man saluted and said yes to go down.

After a while, Xi Chao came in and saluted Jin Emperor Sima Yu.Jin Emperor Sima Yu hurriedly gave him a seat without a gift, and asked anxiously: "Aiqing, why did Aiqing enter the palace?"

Xi Chao saluted and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have executed the rebels Yushi Wushi and others."

Jin Emperor Sima Yu said with a stiff expression: "Aiqing is very good."

Xi Chao nodded and said: "If there is nothing else, I will leave first."

Xi Chao just wanted to get up.But Jin Emperor Sima Yu said: "Ai Qing, wait a minute."

Xi Chao asked suspiciously: "What else is there for Your Majesty?"

Jin Emperor Sima Yu anxiously asked in a low voice: "I don't know if Xiangguo has the heart to change the master?"

Xie An, Xie Shi and Wang Tanzhi all stared at Xi Chao intently.Xi Chao smiled slightly and said: "I guarantee with my family and life, there is absolutely no such thing."

Only then did Jin Emperor Sima Yu reassure himself: "Everything is up to you, Ai Qing."

Xi Chao saluted and said yes.But Xie An, Xie Shi and Wang Tanzhi's hearts were cut like a knife.The majestic king of a country wanted to ask his courtiers in such a humble voice whether he would be deposed, so they all made up their minds that Huan Wen must be eradicated in order to keep the country of Jin.

At the same time, Huan Wen, who was in Baishi, laughed and said after reading the letters on the scene: "It won't be long before I become the throne!"

All the generals beside him knelt down and saluted and said, "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"