I'm not Murong Chong

Murong Yong got on his horse, rode together with Ren Zhen, and looked at the billowing dust not far away. After a while, when the dust settled and the people went to the mountains, he whispered: "The emperor has already expected this ending."

Although he was asking a question, his tone was firm, and Ren Zhen did not deny it: "I never really wanted to meet Xie Xuan in battle. Knowing that he occupied Xuchang, Nanyang and other places, Yao Song sent secret envoys around During the event, he went to Sichuan to lobby Qiao Zong, and at the same time went to Jin Dynasty to instigate everywhere, so that the Jin Dynasty court recalled Xie Xuan——Xie Youdu, no matter how talented and dedicated to the country, but as long as his surname is Xie, the Sima royal family will not be able to treat him sincerely. There is no grievance in the heart of the earth. While using him, while defending against him, how can Xie Xuansheng be willing to let the great achievement of "recovering Henan" be given to Xie Xuansheng for nothing? Since Xie Xuan insisted on going north alone and penetrating deep into the enemy's belly, he was destined to be a hero Lose."

Murong Yong didn't know that what Ren Zhen said was true, but You Yu said unwillingly: "Then let this robber leave so easily?"

Ren Zhen still didn't look at him directly. He lowered his head and stroked his smooth and shiny mane. He said unhurriedly: "If we really want to fight the Beifu army at this time, can you and I be sure of victory? No, why don't you see?" Is it okay to accept it?"

Murong Yong stared at Ren Zhen's profile in silence for a moment, then shook his head suddenly and said, "Xie Xuan is a serious problem in Dayan's confidant, even more so for the aging Murong Chui, the emperor has had a chance to get rid of this person—"

"I have no personal enmity with Xie Xuan. The war in Henan was indeed caused by Xie Xuan taking advantage of the vacancy, but he was planning to do something in his position, so what's wrong with him? What's more, the matter is rooted in his own internal strife. Others can take advantage of this opportunity. The most urgent task is to stabilize the situation and get rid of those cancerous tumors that harm the country and the people as soon as possible! What's more--I love him too--" At this point, Ren Zhen paused, then suddenly lightly raised his horsewhip and raised it over , put the end of the handle on Murong Yong's jaw and raised it slightly, he tilted his head, squinted his eyes, with a bit of ambiguity in his eyes, and said with a light smile, "I love his talent. Lord Yong, do you mind so much?" , but because he was secretly jealous of him?"

His attitude changed so neatly that Murong Yong couldn't help being a little stunned—although Ren Zhen has always been unruly and omnipotent in private, he seldom speaks so frivolously in front of others.Immediately he realized that Ren Zhen was teasing on purpose, and couldn't help but his handsome face blushed slightly, he looked away, and said decisively: "No." Ren Zhen licked his lips, but did not take back the whip, still greedily and fieryly looking at his long-lost lover, It's ridiculous that Murong Yong has experienced many battles, Mount Tai collapsed in front of him without changing his face, but he was forced to sit still by this naked sight, and finally surrendered after a long while, and called helplessly: "Ren Zhen..."

From these words, Ren Zhen heard a little begging for mercy, a little friendship, and a little lingering, so he withdrew his whip, pulled the rein, turned the horse's head, and when he turned sideways, he glanced at him with satisfaction and anticipation: "That's it!" Forgive you for now. Tonight, I will 'detailed interrogation'..."

Ren Zhen finally got his wish that night. What kind of beautiful scenery during the "interrogation" process is another part of the case, which no outsider can know.Let's talk about the moment, Tuobagui who was "recovering from his illness" far away in the northern border of Xiyan finally received the news of the Henan Incident, and immediately turned over in shock from his couch, summoned his uncle Sun Puluo urgently, threw down the document, and said sternly "What's going on! Who gave the order for Mu Chong to attack Murong Yong!" He took every precaution, but he didn't expect that Mu Chong, who had always been loyal and obedient, would make such a big mistake!

Uncle Sun Puluo looked at the ten lines at a glance, and was immediately covered in white sweat from fright—although he was a generation of people who supported the old lord Tuoba Gui, he was different from the moderate veteran Chang Sun Song, who always advocated the first to strike first Mu Chong, who made the mistake this time, is also simple-minded, and he definitely would not be so bold and self-assessing. Tuobagui suspected that he had passed on a false military order, and forced Tuobagui to rebel against Yan with the fact that it was a fait accompli!He hurriedly prostrated himself on the ground and kowtowed: "General Mingjian! The military order has indeed been issued truthfully. Even if I have 1 guts, I dare not disobey the general!"

Tuobagui sat motionless, staring at him darkly under the flickering candlelight. That uncle Sun Puluo was over half a hundred years old, and he had experienced ups and downs in his career. He had never experienced anything, but he shivered because of this young man's gaze. , had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to argue: "If the minister wants to make trouble, he must plan carefully, so that Mu Chong will not be so rash and act recklessly. There is another strange thing about this matter!"

Tuoba Gui just listened calmly, but in fact, he believed it a little more in his heart - if he was sure that Uncle Sun Puluo had ulterior motives, he would have gotten rid of this person long ago without making a sound, so as to avoid future troubles forever. And the patience to listen to his defense.It's just that Mu Chong is a human being, he knows it very well, he obeys his words, almost to the point of foolish loyalty, if it is said that he spontaneously sent troops to surprise Murong Yong, but it is absolutely impossible - who is obstructing him and trapping him in this situation? Unrighteous!

He didn't speak, and none of the counselors and generals in the underground dared to speak up. When the atmosphere was dignified, there were multiple voices outside the door: "The imperial edict has arrived!" The sound was like thunder, and everyone on the ground was stunned. , Tuobagui came back to his senses first, and hurriedly received the order - but Ren Zhen had quelled the war in Henan and returned to Chang'an, and urgently called Tuobagui to Beijing to "report on his work".

So fast? !Tuoba Gui thought to himself: Murong Lin is a strong general in the world, and the Yan Army itself is full of flaws. Some time ago, he almost taught Xie Xuan to take advantage of it. How did he stabilize the situation in Henan and Guanzhong so quickly?Later, when the battle report came, it was known that Xiyan had negotiated peace with Houyan in order to quell the war as soon as possible, and actually ceded Luoyang City, which was acquired with great difficulty, to Murongchui again in exchange for Houyan's withdrawal from Henan.This peace treaty looks like ceding land and paying compensation, losing power and humiliating the country, but in fact it is throwing a hot potato to Houyan.Everyone with a discerning eye knows that Luoyang is the capital of emperors in Kyushu. However, after several wars and changes of hands, the palaces were destroyed, and even the city walls were not completely repaired. Thinking of regaining the "Eastern Capital" and the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, whoever owns Luoyang now is tantamount to offending Xie Xuan and attracting a powerful enemy waiting for his opportunity.More importantly, the current defender of Luoyang is He Lanjun, the last general under his command who can hold a heavy hand!After being forced to withdraw from Luoyang, He Lanjun's tribe would be like a stray dog, their strength greatly reduced, so they could only come to Tuoba Gui for protection.

This strategy of retreating the enemy in a row is the same as Xie Xuan's withdrawal from Henan back then, it is probably the result of the strategizing of Yao Song, the poisonous adviser.

It can be seen from this that Xiyan would rather cede land, but also stabilize the situation as soon as possible, so that she can free up her hands to "take care of housework"-this is a strategy to survive without arms.

Uncle Sun Puluo said anxiously: "Is this the time to summon the general? You can tell at a glance that this is a Hongmen banquet that will never return. The general must not go lightly!" Everyone agreed, and they always felt that Tuobagui would obey The decree must be like Han Xin in the early Han Dynasty, who was killed because of his great achievements.There was even a counselor in the tent who called Sima Xuxian and said nakedly: "After this battle, Emperor Yan has no confidence in the general, so why not do one thing and do the other, just take advantage of the arrogance of the cavalry army's new combat strength, and quickly call General He Lanjun is here, join forces and march into Chang'an!"

Although these words were reckless and bold, they almost expressed the heartfelt feelings of everyone who dared not speak out first. For a while, the audience was silent, and many people gestured to each other with approval in their eyes.Wei Tuobagui just looked up coldly at this former important minister of Beiliang—this person was the one who encouraged Juqu Mengxun to kill his brother and seize power. After Beiliang was destroyed, he escaped from Liangzhou in disguise and went to Yu Tuobagui seeks a way to be promoted again - he knows that he is very talented so he will use him, but he also knows that this person is greedy for profit, betrays his old master, never shows loyalty and self-discipline, and now he can win everyone with just a word Support him, but my heart is even more suspicious and jealous, how can I really believe him?It's just that on the surface, he still looks as usual and keeps secret.

A group of staff and military generals discussed for most of the night, but still to no avail.Tuobagui sat on his back with his knees bent on his back, and he closed his eyes tiredly and said: "Let's discuss here first—let's all disperse." Everyone hurriedly retreated, only Uncle Sun Puluo knew that his master had always been upright Arbitrary, the more discreet, the more determined, so I deliberately left it until the end to listen to his instructions.

Tuobagui opened his eyes and saw only his uncle and grandson waiting in the same place alone, a slight haze flashed between his brows, but he nodded affirmatively and said: "The crowd is full of people who are eager for quick success, but you still know how to advance and retreat."

Uncle Sun Puluo looked at his words and knew that it was definitely not Tuoba Gui's intention to act at the moment. Seeing that he had guessed the king's heart, he hurriedly bowed and said: "If the general really wants to enter the capital to 'plead guilty', then all the things that will accompany him Take care of everything carefully, beware of accidents—"

Tuoba Gui waved his hands and stood up, but did not answer directly: "I want to meet my 'guest' and 'prisoner' for a while."

There is an inconspicuous small courtyard in the Tuoba military camp, but it is heavily guarded. The guards are all his loyal family members. It used to be used to house Murong Xi under house arrest, but now it is used to entertain another tiger who fell into Pingyang.

The soldiers gently opened the door for Tuoba Gui, the people in the room seemed to have already guessed the purpose of Tuoba Gui's visit, they did not go to bed, but leaned on the side of the couch with their sleeves folded to wait for him.At this moment, he was the first to speak with a hint of evil smile: "The general is in power now, and it's rare for him to step down today. This prisoner really makes me feel grateful."

Tuoba Gui closed the door with his backhand, took a seat opposite him, and said coldly: "Don't dare. You almost succeeded in stealing the country, and you've reached the Ninth Five-Year Plan - it's a pity that time is too late, you can only be a lost dog after all. "

His words were extremely venomous, but they elicited a burst of long laughter. At the end, the man waved his hand and said in a nonchalant manner: "Have you never heard the famous saying of Eastern Jin Dynasty Da Sima Hengwen?" 'I was defeated by one move in Juqu Mengxun's chess, but I never regretted every step I took! Don't you think so in the general's mind?!"

Tuobagui's eyes darkened, and he sneered coldly: "Then you know my next step, and how should I deal with you?"

Juqu Mengxun deliberately pretended to think for a while before he said loudly: "You spent so much effort to defeat my army and capture me alive, you must want to use me as a general to attack the city and conquer the land .”

As soon as the words fell, Tuoba Gui suddenly drew his sword out of its sheath, and amidst the sound of a dragon's chant, the three-foot Qingfeng instantly cut towards Juqu Mengxun's neck!

The light of the saber stopped abruptly at the throat, and Tuobagui said condescendingly: "The defeated general, speak loudly! My lord hates you to the bone, and offered a huge reward. Now I want to return to Beijing to reward you with your head!"

Juqu Mengxun straightened his neck, and there was even a smug smile on his face, "The general stopped me that day and put me under house arrest in secret. He imprisoned me but did not kill him. Didn't he really intend to let me be used by you? Now I Juqu Mengxun lost his reputation and lost everything, if he can help the general make up for his mistakes and regain his Sacred Heart, he will be regarded as a worthy death."

Tuobagui frowned, knowing that he had already guessed that Ren Zhen and his monarch and ministers were jealous, only to hear Mengxun sigh again: "I'm afraid—I'm afraid—today my body will return to my homeland, and his body will be the same as the emperor's!"

At the same moment, Meng Xun only felt that the sharp edge of the sword flashed by, cutting off a corner of the case, and Tuoba Gui gritted his teeth and stared at him with the sword: "You are impatient! Your Majesty... Your Majesty will never kill me! "

Juqu Mengxun said with a playful smile: "Yes, you were single-handedly picked by him, and you are as close as a brother's love—Jiang. I still remember the first time we met in Longzhou, you were like a loyal dog beside him. But it may not be able to return his favor. Who would have thought that five or six years later, a wild wolf cub who was dependent on others would be promoted into a majestic general!"

Tuobagui panted heavily, and said angrily, "Juqu Mengxun, you really think I won't kill you!"

"You will. You will use my fine head as a gift of apology - and then Murong Chong, oh, it is Ren Zhen who will forgive you, release your military power, make you a family, and keep you trapped in the prison for the rest of your life." In the city of Chang’an, fine clothes and fine food—such a relationship between the monarch and his ministers, isn’t it your lifelong ambition?”

Tuobagui took a deep breath, and said coldly: "Juqu Mengxun, you don't need to use this clumsy aggressive method!"

"The general is right! The reason I'm 'excited' now is because you are still a general with a large army in your hands. If you are not—who will bother about you anymore? The people in Chang'an City hope that you will surrender your military power and do nothing for life. There must be more than one person!" Juqu Mengxun suddenly sternly said, "Once you have no military power, you may end up worse than me! Up to now, the only thing we can do is to burn the boat to the ground - to die and survive! Tuoba Gui, you and I You are the same kind of people, don't you know that as long as you submit to others, you will not get what you really want!"

A fierce light flashed in Tuobagui's eyes, he stood up suddenly, turned and left without saying a word.

Juqu Mengxun watched him leave indifferently, and then slowly pulled the corner of his lips after a long while: Tuobagui is forbearing and resolute, but suspicious and paranoid, why doesn't he know that his strength is not strong enough to compete with Chang'an? The point where the courts are against each other?What's more, what chance does he have of winning now? !Can they beat Yao Zijun and Murong Yong's generals teaming up?

The more everyone agrees in favor of rebelling against Yan, the more he suspects that his subordinates are forming a clique for personal gain—not to mention there is a Sima Xu Xian who has repeatedly rebelled against the lord in the middle?He had already made up his mind, but Kui Ye came to spy on him, just to see if he had secretly communicated with Sima Xuxian—that obsequious minister, who had just fled in disguise when Zhangye City was besieged, and went to seek refuge. Tuoba Gui, who was so ambitious that he could not let others down, wished he could swallow this traitor alive!This old man has always wanted to be promoted, and he did not hesitate to encourage his lord to take risks. Naturally, he hoped that Tuoba Gui would rebel immediately, so that he could seek success in the chaos of war. With temperament, Sima Xuxian, a mere staff member, will die soon.

In fact, they all know that the only way out now is to win Ren Zhen's trust again at all costs, which is the only way to survive at this stage.It's just that all emperors, no matter how much they value love and righteousness, will never let go of any potential enemy who may threaten the imperial power - not to mention that there is more than one person in Chang'an City who wants Tuobagui to be ruined!Thinking of this, Meng Xun suddenly turned his head to look at the gloomy solitary moon outside the window, and said to himself: "The great war is imminent, and the civil strife is coming again, wonderful, wonderful."

Let's say that when Guanzhong was settled, the Beifu army, who had retreated angrily, had crossed the Han River and stationed in Jingzhou to prevent the feudal princes Qiao's entrenched in Xichuan from going south in order to build Kang.Although Qiao Zong occupied Xichuan during the civil strife between the two Jin Dynasties, he only intended to defend it. After all, he did not have Liu Bei's ambition and talent.Xie Xuansui led his army to move to Jingkou, climbed the Yonggu Pavilion and looked west, Jiankang, the capital of the country, was vividly remembered.

That Liu Yu was originally from Jingkou, and it was rare for him to return home during his military career, but he never left the barracks. Although he had fought several battles with the Qiao family and ended in a big victory, he knew that the governor Xie Xuan, who had always been indifferent and proud of himself, was in a bad mood recently. As bad as it gets.At this moment, a fierce general came on foot from the Yuanmen. This man was shaped like a black tower, with a purple face and striking beard and eyes. He was the most powerful general under Xie Xuan's command. He was the Yingyang General Liu Lao who had been in charge of guarding Pengcheng. It's over.When Liu Yuyuan saw this person, he immediately got up, clasped his fists in salute, and said respectfully: "See you, general!" Liu Laozhi was his old boss, and it was he who promoted Liu Yu to Zuwu and recommended him to Xie Xuan, so he put it on at this moment Waving his hand, he was about to stride forward, but was caught by Liu Yu unexpectedly, and shook his head quietly.Liu Laozhi didn't have Liu Yu's scheming, so he stopped and looked inside, then turned his head and asked, "I came here specifically to greet the governor—why? The governor has a visitor?"

Liu Yu whispered: "Secretary Cheng Wang Guobao asked to see the governor again just now, and this time he brought a letter from 'Sima Langjun' from the West Mansion—the governor is still unmoved and refused to return to Beijing."

The so-called "Sima Langjun" refers to Sima Yuanxian, the son of the king of Kuaiji. Since Emperor Xiaowu passed away and Emperor Jin'an came to the throne, the Eastern Jin regime was all in the hands of King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji and his eldest son Sima Yuanxian. In the past one or two years, Sima Daozi has become more and more addicted to wine and sex, and has no interest in political affairs. Sima Yuanxian, who was only [-] years old in the "West Mansion", manipulated the court to suddenly dissolve the imperial court. His father, the governor of Yangzhou, was appointed by himself, and he was also the Minister of the Order. He seized power and was in power, holding the leader in his hand, and his momentum was unparalleled for a while.Xie Xuan guarded Jingzhou and made great contributions in repelling the enemy. Since he arrived in Jingkou, he has repeatedly sent his cronies—Wang Guobao, who is also related to Xie Xuan by marriage, to personally invite Xie Xuan into the city to "reward for meritorious service". It can be said that he has given enough face. But he only replied with a blunt sentence: "The minister has no merits of size, but he is responsible for losing land", and refused to return to Beijing to accept the favor.

Liu Jianzhi couldn't help shaking his head and said: "This is the second time. Although Sima Yuanxian is young, he has always been determined and unambiguous. Even if the governor is annoyed by his order to withdraw troops, which caused the land of Henan to be lost again, but It’s not good to openly oppose him like this.”

In Liu Yu's heart, Xie Xuan's anger was not only because of this, but he couldn't talk about it with his old Shangfeng, so he had to smile bitterly: "I just hope that His Highness will be willing to look at the 'half-teacher' who accompanied him when he was young, yes The governor does not add any blame. Otherwise, as in Emperor Xiaowu's Taiyuan period, Xie Xiang died of illness, and the king came to power, the governor was forced to resign and go into seclusion, and Wang Xie's children were all dismissed, and there would be no generals like us in the Northern Palace their foothold."

Because Liu Laozhi received the Pengcheng order and held military power, he was a powerful figure who was not afraid of changing dynasties. Many dignitaries in the Manchu dynasty competed to make friends, and even Sima Yuanxian, who was under one person and above ten thousand people, respected him with courtesy. In addition, there is no emotion like Liu Yu's. He just said in his heart: Although Wang Guobao is Xie An's son-in-law, but because he defected to Sima Daozi and his son, he has always been unrestrained and has bad conduct. His relationship with his family's governor It's very ordinary, I ran into the two people at the moment and failed to talk, but I was embarrassed, so I might as well wait a while.

Unexpectedly, Wang Guobao seems to have come here under the order of death, and he has been pestering and persuading him for a long time inside. The name is endless, and the people hear the name before seeing it, and the end is very grand.But it was Yanzhou Inspector and Zhongshu Ling Wang Gong also came to the Jingkou barracks to visit an old friend——Wang Gong, courtesy name Xiaobo, the brother of the former concubine Wang Fahui of Emperor Xiaowu of the former dynasty, the heir of the Wang family of Taiyuan, who grew up in Wu Xie An's family lived next to each other in Yi Lane, and the so-called "children of Wang Xie" at that time were just the sons of such serious families as Wang Gong and Xie Xuan.

This person is upright and upright, but he thinks he is noble and has no dust in his eyes. Except for a few wealthy nobles who are talented and famous, ordinary poor people can't get into his eyes even if they are talented. In his eyes, he was just a rough and brave martial artist, and the little-known Liu Jinu was even more unworthy of contempt.Therefore, when Liu Laozhi and others took the initiative to stand up to say hello to him, he just cupped his hands casually, without any intention of greeting, and even turned a blind eye to Liu Yu who was on the side, and walked away with his head held high.

Both Liu Jie was overwhelmed by his arrogance, Liu Laozhi whispered angrily: "The old man has a false name! What kind of ability is there to be so defiant!" Liu Yu's face was not showing the slightest expression, just sighed : "The general's second-rank military position is not inferior to his middle school order. Does he still think it is the era of 'the king and the horse share the world'?"

To the point, Liu Laozhi snorted and said: "You useless people who talk about inviting names! If there is a real war, what is the use of having no power and no soldiers!"

Liu Yu then continued to instigate: "General, why don't you enter the commander's tent at this time to greet the governor--Wang Gong looks down on Wang Guobao who is ignorant and flattering, and people before and after refer to him as the 'shame of the king's family'. Now that he is on the right foot, he must be scolded and scolded regardless; Wang Guobao has always been the most face-saving and small-minded person. If the scene of being humiliated is seen by you, General, wouldn’t he hate Wang Gong even more? He can become Sima one after another. Daozi and Sima Yuanxian, father and son's favorites, have been favored and trusted for several years, and there must be something extraordinary, how can they give up easily? If they continue to slander and frame Mr. Sima Lang to take care of them, I'm afraid that His Majesty Wang Gong, who is 'Looking at the Rising Sun', will have a hard time in the future."

Liu Laozhi thought for a moment, then smiled, pointed at Liu Yu's head and said: "Borrowing a knife to kill someone is not worth the blood—good job Liu Jinu! I saw you and others betting money with a bunch of rogues in the market back then. I know that you are not a man in the pool! Therefore, the governor is using troops in Henan this time, and I specially recommend you to join the army for the Beifu, and go out with you-you must know that I, Liu Laozhi, came from a poor family, and I am able to have today's position. What a great feat in the War of Water! Unexpectedly, Xichuan Qiaozong invaded Jingzhou at this time, and the imperial court had to order the troops to retreat and let them go. After finally getting to Xuchang, Nanyang also had to abandon the defense, wasting a great opportunity to make contributions in the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains. It's no wonder that the governor is always annoyed by this lately."

Liu Yu naturally followed his words and uttered a few words of complaint. After the person left, he let out a foul breath and said in his heart—no matter how great Liu Laozhi's military skills are, he has little knowledge.How can someone like Xie Xuan be so worried about the temporary gains and losses of a city and a pool?

He planned carefully, but all his plans and schemes were in vain in the end—that person was neither an enemy nor a friend, he met each other like a rival, but he still lost at the last moment—how could Xie Xuan be willing to do so? , why not resent?