Former Qin Fengyun

Huan Wen who was far away in Baidi was also in a bad mood like Fu Jian.He angrily pointed to the four edicts on the table, and said to his confidants Huan Shiqian, Zhu Xu and Sima Xun: "Emperor Jin is critically ill, and he issued four edicts in one day calling me to Beijing! But he didn't mention Zen at all." A matter of position!"

Sima Xun also said dissatisfiedly: "In this case, why didn't Xiangguo bring troops into Beijing to force His Majesty to take the throne?"

Both Huan Shiqian and Zhu Xu nodded in agreement.

Huan Wen clapped his hands on the table, and said firmly: "Gather all the troops here!"

At the same time, Jin Emperor Sima Yu, who was lying on the hospital bed, said weakly to Xie An, Wang Tanzhi, Xie Shi, Wang Biao and other important officials in the court: "Huan Wen has not come for a long time, in order to ensure the smooth succession of the crown prince. Write down the edict and let his regent follow the example of Duke Zhou."

Before Xie An could speak, Wang Tanzhi said first, "Your Majesty, you can't. If you let him be the regent, the state of Jin will be established soon. Why don't you change 'regent' to 'assistant government'?"

Xie An nodded and said, "I also agree."

Emperor Jin nodded helplessly.

Three days later, Jin Emperor Sima Yu died.Prince Sima Yao succeeded to the throne with the support of Xie An, Wang Tanzhi and Wang Biao, and was known as Emperor Jin Xiaowu in history.

Jin Xiaowu Emperor Sima Yao said to Xie An: "The late emperor ordered Huan Wen to assist the government. Therefore, Mr. Xie brought 60 people from Wu Ben and invited them to enter the court."

Xie An saluted and said yes, and secretly said in his heart: "The time for a showdown has come."

Huan Wen, who was in Baishi, suddenly saw Zhu Xu walking in, saluted and said, "I would like to report to Xiangguo, Xie An, please see me."

Huan Wen immediately got up from his seat, and said a little nervously: "What does this person want to do when he comes here?"

Zhu Xu saluted and said, "Read the imperial decree."

Huan Wen said, "Come with me."

Zhu Xu nodded and said yes.

When the two came to the hall, they saw that Xie An greeted Huan Wen with a royal gift.Huan Wen didn't know the reason, so he asked: "You and I are both important officials in the court, why do you do this great ceremony?"

But Xie An replied: "Although Duke Huan is not the son of heaven, but he has the ability to change masters, how can he not worship?"

Although this sentence is superficially praising the real power in his hands, it is actually implying that he is a powerful minister.Although Huan Wen was very angry, he didn't know what to say to refute, so he changed the subject and asked, "What's your business here?"

Xie An replied: "The new emperor decreed to invite Duke Huan to assist the government, and specially bestowed 60 people on Wu Ben."

Huan Wen said with a smile: "Since the emperor has issued an order, is there any reason not to obey it? It's just that the old man is not in good health recently. After a few days of rest, he went to Beijing to meet the new emperor and pay homage to the first emperor."

Xie An said with a half-smile, "Okay."

Five days later, Huan Wen left Baidi with a mighty army and headed for Jiankang.Therefore, everyone in the state of Jin knew that Huan Wen was planning a coup d'état for the throne.

Emperor Xiaowu of Jin Dynasty said to Xie An with some fear: "Ai Qing, I don't know if this can be done?" Xie An saluted and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, everything is ready."

Emperor Xiaowu Jin nodded nervously.

In the afternoon, Xie An and Wang Tanzhi led the Chinese and Chinese military officials to the new pavilion in the western suburbs of Jiankang to meet Huan Wen.To everyone's surprise, the inside and outside of the new pavilion were full of murderous soldiers with weapons in their hands.Most of the officials were so frightened that their faces turned pale and cold sweat flowed out. Some ministers trembled and did not dare to look up. Even Wang Tanzhi, who had seen the world, nervously knocked down the wat board in his hand. Only Xie An remained calm and composed. Take your time.

After everyone saluted Huan Wen, Huan Wen invited everyone to be seated.Xie An glanced at the wall with interlayers, then said with a slight smile: "I don't know why Xiangguo hides people behind the wall. Is there something secret?"

Huan Wen, who originally wanted to use the throwing of the cup as an order to let the elite soldiers behind the wall kill civil and military officials, felt very embarrassed when Xie An confessed the matter, and said to himself: "Let's wait for your life for the time being, and wait until the banquet is over. , so I understand this." So he smiled and said: "Xie Gong is joking. Come, drink!" He picked up the wine glass and drank it down.

But Xie An did not raise his glass.Just when Huan Wen was about to speak, he accused Xie Anzhi of using this as an excuse.Suddenly a gust of wind blew past, slightly blowing the curtain behind Huan Wen.Xie An vaguely saw a figure through the gap, and guessed it was Xi Chao.So, he said: "Xie didn't know what a stalker was before, but now he knows that anyone who hides behind the account and eavesdrops is a stalker."

Huan Wenwen and Xi Chao were very embarrassed.At this moment, Zhu Xu walked in, came to Huan Wen's side and whispered, "Xiangguo, Xie Shi is leading an army of [-] to come here."

After hearing this, Huan Wen was astonished.Because he knew that Xie An lost 2 horses after the last begging for Si Fan.But he never thought that he could collect as much as [-] in such a short period of time.

Zhu Xu said nervously in a low voice: "We only have [-] soldiers, if we really fight, the outcome will be very certain."

Huan Wen looked at Xie An and said, "What is Xie Gong's younger brother leading the army here for?"

Xie An retorted: "The prime minister led his troops here, why?"

Huan Wen said coldly, "Protect the new emperor."

Xie An replied: "Xie is the same."

Huan Wen suppressed his anger and said: "It's not worth the loss if the fish dies and the net is broken, how about reaping the benefits of the fisherman?"

But Xie An said righteously: "How could Xie do such an inhumane thing?"

Huan Wen was so angry that he slapped the table, got up and shouted: "Xie An! You don't eat the toast, you'll be punished!"

All the court ministers present, including Wang Tanzhi, were so frightened that they held their breath and did not dare to speak.But Xie An said calmly: "I'd rather lose both sides, and let Qin Fujian gain. I won't let you and others be satisfied!"

Huan Wen pointed with his finger angrily, and said, "You...!" He hadn't finished speaking.

Xie An continued: "When I came here, I have already put life and death aside! Where to go, it is up to the Prime Minister to decide!"

Huan Wen never thought that Xie An would have the courage and courage to face death like home, let alone that he would make dangerous moves.Just when he was hesitating, Xi Chao lifted the curtain and walked in, walked up to Huan Wen and said in a low voice, "Why don't you ask Your Majesty to grant Xiangguo nine tins?"

Huan Wen nodded slightly after listening.Then, he smiled and said to Xie An: "If Lord Xie promises to grant Jiuxi on behalf of His Majesty, will you let everyone go back to the city?"

When Xie An heard this, he said to himself: "Although bestowing nine tins is the highest honor that the emperor rewards ministers, there is a bad habit. Those who get nine tins will often usurp power. I will let it go." Therefore, he also smiled and raised his right hand and said: "Xie An swears here, after returning to the city, I ask His Majesty to grant you nine tins as a reward for Xiangguo. If you violate it, the sky will be struck by thunder and you will not end well!"

Only then did Huan Wen say with satisfaction: "Come, see off the guests."

Xie An left with all the ministers.

Huan Wen said unwillingly: "Without Xie An, Huan would have already proclaimed himself emperor!"

Xi Chao comforted him and said, "Since you have promised to give Xiangguo nine tins, you will not be in vain."

Huan Wen sighed helplessly.

At the same time, Wang Tanzhi, who was sitting in the carriage, asked anxiously in a low voice: "Do you really want to give Jiuxi?"

Xie An smiled and said nothing.

In Chang'an of Qin State, Fu Jian couldn't help but look sad after reading the letter in his hand.

Zhang Muchai asked tentatively, "I don't know why the Heavenly King is displeased?"

Fu Jian sighed softly, and said: "Chong'er has arrived in Pingyang and is in good health. It seems that what the prince said is true, Chong'er must not stay in the palace."

Zhang Muxie, who was overjoyed in his heart, pretended to be sad and said, "Don't worry, king of heaven, maybe there will be a turning point in the future?"

Fu Jian nodded and said: "Chong'er's small character is phoenix. The phoenix does not live in the phoenix tree, and it does not eat the green bamboo. Come, plant the phoenix tree and green bamboo outside the city of Afang!"

Eunuch Zhang saluted and said yes to go down.

Half a year later, tens of thousands of phoenix trees and green bamboos were planted outside Efang City.The local people joked: "Feng Fenghuang, stop at Efang!" But what no one expected was that ten years later, a bloodthirsty phoenix really stayed in Efang.

Huan Wen, who led his troops to leave Jiankang, drank to relieve his worries because his wish was not fulfilled.After being very drunk, he was helped to the bed by his servants.His body hadn't healed yet, and now his ambitions were not rewarded and his body was seriously injured by alcohol, so Huan Wen couldn't afford to get sick, and his condition continued to deteriorate.

Sitting beside the sickbed, Xi Chao looked at Huan Wen, who was full of illness, and said distressedly: "Xiangguo, people plan things, and heaven makes things happen. Everything should be handled with peace of mind."

Huan Wen said unwillingly: "This old man is only one step away from becoming the throne." Then he suddenly said with a fierce look in his eyes: "If it weren't for Xie An, this old man..." Before he could finish speaking, he coughed violently.Xi Chao hurriedly got up to pour tea, but when he turned around, he found that Huan Wen was looking straight at the ground without moving.Xi Chao followed the trend and saw two mouthfuls of blood spit out by Huan Wen on the ground.

Xi Chao immediately walked up to him, and said worriedly: "Don't be a prime minister, I will invite a famous doctor right away."

Huan Wen sighed softly and said, "The sky wants to kill me!"

Xi Chao shook his head again and again and said, "Xiangguo..." He hadn't finished speaking yet.

Huan Wen smiled wryly and said: "If the old man dies in obscurity, I'm afraid he will be laughed at by Wen Jing."

Xi Chao knew that the Wen Jing mentioned by Huan Wen referred to Sima Shi and Sima Zhao, Emperor Jing of Jin and Sima Zhao of Jin Wen, who had seized the world from Cao Wei.But seeing what Huan Wen said, he didn't know what to say to comfort him.

At this time, Huan Wen suddenly tried his best to get up and sat up, and said: "If you are alive, if you can't live forever, you should also leave a bad smell for thousands of years, so that future generations will know!"

Xi Chao saw that Huan Wen's mind was lost and he was unable to accomplish any great things. He just waited for a certain number to go to the west of Jiahe.Therefore, he followed Huan Wen and said: "Xiangguo, don't worry, when Jiuxi bestows it, Xiangguo will be able to achieve what he wants."

Huan Wen nodded in satisfaction, looking forward to the bright future with blurred eyes.

Half a month later, Huan Wen, who was lying on the hospital bed in Baishi, said to Xi Chao angrily: "It has been more than a few days, why didn't the imperial court grant Jiuxi? Send someone to inquire about it."

Xi Chao nodded and said yes.

A few days later, Huan Yi, the prefect of Huainan, came to Jiankangxie Mansion.Xie An, who was talking with Wang Tanzhi, suddenly saw a servant coming in, saluted and said: "My lord, the governor of Huainan, Lord Huan, please see me."

When Wang Tan heard this, he immediately said nervously: "Brother Xie, this person must be asking about Jiuxi. But..." He didn't finish.

Xie An said with a smile: "Don't panic." Then he said to his servants: "Please meet me in the front hall."

The next person saluted and said yes to go down.

After a while, Xie An and Wang Tanzhi came to the front hall.Still waiting for Huan Yi to speak, Xie An said first: "The new emperor has not been on the throne for a long time, and there are many things, but Xie has never forgotten the matter of Jiuxi, please allow me a few days."

Seeing that Xie An's attitude was so submissive, Huan Yi couldn't say anything.

At this time, Xie An said again: "Master Huan has worked hard all the way, and he is eager to return to his life. It is inconvenient for me to stay with you for a long time. I have to give you the special products of the capital. I hope you will not shirk it." Walked in with two big wooden boxes.Xie An opened the lid of the box and saw that it was full of gold, silver and jewels.

Huan Yi said with a beaming smile: "I serve the imperial court with Duke Xie, and I feel ashamed to accept that Duke Xie is like this."

But Xie An shook his head and said sincerely: "My lord, why did you say that? Don't say Xie, even your majesty has to rely on Mr. Xiangguo! Therefore, I hope that this kind of thought will be accepted by Mr. Xiangguo. I only hope that my lord will be willing in front of Mr. It is enough to say a few good words for me to keep the glory and wealth in this life."

A few words made Huan Yi laugh out loud, and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Xie, I've made up my mind to finish this matter. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave." After speaking, he took two boxes of jewels and left.

After seeing Huan Yi leave, Wang Tanzhi smiled and said to Xie An: "Brother Xie is really resourceful."

Xie An smiled helplessly and said, "If not, how can we have the best of both worlds?"

Wang Tanzhi nodded and said: "In this way, brother Xie can fulfill his oath and keep the state of Jin."

Huan Yi, who had returned to Baishi, came to Huan Wen's hospital bed, saluted and said: "Report to Xiangguo, the new emperor has just ascended to the great treasure, and there are many affairs in the court. Therefore, Xie An begs for a few days' grace."

Huan Wen nodded, then coughed violently with blood in the sputum.Xi Chao said to Huan Yi, "Go down first." Huan Yi saluted and said yes.Then Xi Chao took the medicine bowl in his hand and said softly, "Xiangguo, take medicine."

Huan Wen took the medicine bowl and drank it.Then, he said weakly: "It's okay. The old man still has to pick up Jiuxi with dignity."

Xi Chao said yes, but said in his heart: "Huan Yi's nonsense, he must have accepted Xie An's gift, so he replied to Xiangguo like this. But now Xiangguo is afraid that his life will not be long, and there is no possibility of bringing troops into Beijing again. In the future Xie An is in charge of the entire Jin Kingdom, so he is an emperor without a real name, so he can't do anything wrong."

A month later, Huan Wen's condition worsened and he was in danger.Knowing that his time was short, he asked Zhu Xu to go to Jiankang to inquire about Jiuxi.

When Zhu Xu came to Xie's mansion, Xie An, who was already ready, came to greet him outside the gate of the mansion, and accompanied him to the front hall in person.

Before Zhu Xu could speak, Xie An said: "The general doesn't know that the matter of Jiuxi will be recorded in the annals of history and will last forever, so we should invite sages to write about Duke Huan's achievements. I have already sent people to invite sages, and it will be done soon. Enter the city. Please, Xiangguo, stay calm and wait for the good news.” Then, Xie An clapped his hands lightly, and walked in two beauties with heavy make-up.Xie An smiled and said to Zhu Xu: "The general has worked hard all the way, and few people take care of him. Therefore, I send these two people to the general, and I hope the general will accept them."

When Zhu Xu, who loves beauty, saw these two beauties, he immediately nodded in a good mood and said, "Thank you, my lord, I will take my leave." Then he took the two beauties and left.

And Xie An looked at his leaving back and smiled with satisfaction.

A few days later, Zhu Xu came to Huan Wen's hospital bed, saluted and said, "Report to Xiangguo, Xie An has sent someone to invite sages to write about Jiuxi, and will send someone to bestow Jiuxi in a few days."

After hearing this, Huan Wen was so angry that he vomited blood, and shouted loudly: "Xie An's son didn't believe what he said!"

His younger brother Huan Chong got up angrily and said: "Such a despicable villain, I will kill him!"

But Huan Wen took his hand and said: "This person is treacherous, it goes without saying. Brother Yu has never shaken this person, how about you? Remember, if my life dies in the future, I must not do anything wrong, let alone Don't be your enemy. Preserve the strength of the Huan family and wait for future descendants to fulfill my long-cherished wish today!"

Huan Chong nodded tearfully.

Two days later, Huan Wen reluctantly passed away in 373 AD.And Xie An also fulfilled his promise and bestowed Jiu Xi.

At this point, the interior of Jin State was stabilized.Internal friction has been reduced, national strength has been greatly increased, and a long-lost prosperity has appeared.