Heroes of Northern History

It is said that after Hu Sichun became self-inflicted, he sent people to Bingzhou many times to inquire about the news of King Gao. Hearing that King Gao was sick and could not take charge of the military affairs, he believed in the magic power and played the emperor secretly. He was overjoyed.Taoist Youzhang even practiced at night, capturing his three souls and six souls, and waited for the completion of his merits on March [-]th, and King Gao would surely die.Knowing that the time has come and there is no movement, Youzhang is very anxious, and said to Hu Sichun, "This man is very lucky. He has been rescued in secret, and the matter cannot be successful."

Hu Sichun was shocked and said: "This man is not dead, we will die without a place to bury him." The next day, the emperor called for questioning, and Hu Sichun played it truthfully.The emperor said unhappily: "If Gao Huan finds out, he will definitely take revenge on me."

Hu Sichun said: "This matter is very mysterious. Where did Gao Huan know about it? But he has very wide eyes and ears. I'm afraid there will be leakers in Jing Xungui."

The emperor said: "Sikong high-ranking officer made an alliance with me before, but now he is devoted to Gao Huan and leaked secrets. I disagree with Gao Huan playing as a servant. He also wants to be the governor of Xuzhou. He has ulterior motives. I want to kill him." What do you think of him?"

Hu Sichun said: "Gao Gan and Gao Huan were the ones who started the army together, and they kept close contacts. There is no doubt that he leaked the secrets of the court. Now it is time to disclose his alliance and tell Gao Huan, then Gao Huan will definitely suspect that he has another heart. At that time, Gao Gan must die." The emperor followed his plan, so he issued an edict to Gao Huan and said: "Gao Gan once formed an alliance with me, and he said that the king is short. Now in front of Gao Wang, how do you explain it? You can directly play , to hold the mouth of alienation." Gao Wang saw the edict and made an alliance with the emperor as a high-ranking cadre, and he also began to hate him.That is to say, take the documents before and after the senior officials, and send envoys to seal them.The emperor then summoned Gao Gan to the palace and reprimanded Gao Huan's envoy.

Gao Gandao: "Your Majesty created a different plan on his own, saying that the minister is repeated. How can he refuse to add crimes to the master?" So he was given death.The emperor also secretly ordered Pan Shaoye, governor of East Xuzhou, to kill his younger brother Gao Aocao.When Gao Aocao heard that his brother was dead, he knew that he was about to suffer, so he first let the warriors lie in ambush on the way, captured Pan Shaoye, found the emperor's edict from his robe, and fled to Jinyang with more than ten cavalry .When King Gao heard that Gao Gan was dead, he felt very regretful. When he saw Gao Aocao coming, he hugged his head and cried, "My heart hurts because the Son of Heaven killed Sikong unjustly." He was very sad.

Gao Aocao's older brother, Gao Zhongmi, was the Governor of Gwangju.The emperor ordered the governor of Qingzhou to cut off his retreat, and Gao Zhongmi also defected to Jinyang by a small path.Gao Wang appointed him as general.King Gao is recovering from illness and has not yet come to Beifu to meet Concubine Lou.One day, Tonghua returned first, and the concubine saw her and asked King Gao how to live.

Tonghua said: "The king's face is still the same, and he is coming soon." Soon, King Gao arrived, took the concubine's hand, and thanked him for his uneasiness.All the wives and daughters came to congratulate.Gao Wang said: "Fortunately, God blesses me to see you again. However, the affairs of the world are still unclear. I will never learn from Erzhu Tianbao, and I will be slaughtered by him." Concubine Lou said: "There is no major change in the world. Wang Jing guards Bingzhou, let's make peace and happiness first."

That night, King Gao lived in Concubine Lou's Palace, and said to Concubine Lou privately: "I accept Empress Xiaozhuang, I think you already know that you are magnanimous, and you will not hate me. As long as you don't see each other, you won't give up if you don't like me." She saves face. Today Empress Erzhu is pregnant and will give birth, if she can give birth to a boy, I want to wrong you to congratulate, so that we can meet each other, I wonder if you agree?"

She said: "It's done. What harm will it do to see her? I will congratulate you then." Gao Wang was very happy and bowed to thank her.A few days later, Empress Erzhu really gave birth to a son named Gao Che, the fifth son of King Gao.During the three dynasties, Concubine Lou prepared gifts to go to congratulate, met Empress Xiaozhuang, and returned the gift of the host and guest.Since then, the two governments have kept in touch. "Now let's press the slow watch.

In addition, Hebayue in Kansai was under the emperor's secret order to plot Jinyang together. However, he was afraid of King Gao's strength and was suspicious and uneasy, so he discussed with Yuwentai.Yu Wentai said: "Recently, I heard that King Gao is ill and can't govern. I don't know if it is true or not. You can send the envoy to Jinyang to find out the news, check how strong and weak he is, and then make plans." He congratulated Ba Yue then sent Xingtai Lang Feng Jing to Bingzhou.King Gao was very happy to hear that He Bayue was sent, and said, "Why did He Bagong think of me?" So he called Hou Jing to see him.Jing went to His Royal Highness to pay homage and presented Yue Shu.

After Gao Wang finished watching, he summoned him to sit down, and said to him: "Gu Meng Xingtai will not abandon it, Fanqing is here. But Pohu came out of the town of Jingzhou, why is there no envoy to communicate with each other? Has there ever been an envoy from the Xingtai?" He said, "No." So he held a banquet in the outer court.After the banquet, send him to the hotel to rest.Three days later, Hou Jing refused to go back.The king called him to the hall again, and made a blood alliance with Feng Jingyu, and made Yue a brother.Jinggui, Yan Gaohuan is polite and enthusiastic, and wants to apply for an alliance, and the phase is very generous, and he doesn't know whether it is true or not.

Yu Wentai said: "Gao Huan is more than treacherous, so don't trust him easily." Yu Wentai please look at it from yourself.He Bayue said: "Zuo Cheng can get his sincerity by going there, but letting the envoy go might make him suspicious, what should we do?"

Yu Wentai said: "Empress Gao Huan Naerzhu is a concubine. Recently, I heard that she has given birth to a child. All the officials at home and abroad have come to congratulate her. Don't you doubt that I have prepared a number of etiquettes and excuses to congratulate?" He Bayue said "Okay." So Yu Wentai was appointed as the congratulatory envoy, and he was sent to Jinyang to rest in the post.The next day, he knocked on the shaft of the chariot to ask for a meeting, and presented He Qi etiquette first.

Gao Wang received the message and knew that the envoy was Yu Wentai, so he passed it on.Yu Wentai went to pay homage at the bottom of the steps. Gao Wang saw that he had a strange appearance and his eyes were like dawn, so he summoned him and asked, "Are you Yuwen Black Otter? Although I haven't met him, I have been famous for a long time."

Sit down and give tea.Yu Wentai said: "The former envoy came back. He Ba Xingtai knew that the king had the joy of having a son, so he sent Tai to come to pay homage to him. I hope the king will give it to you." Gao Wang said: "What is there to celebrate? Thank you. Qing trekking, I feel the thought of walking on the stage, I will never forget it." So he held a banquet in the hall and accompanied him to drink.He thought to himself: "The appearance of the black otter is definitely not an ordinary thing. It is better to keep it in Jinyang to avoid future troubles." Half drunk, he said to him: "You are from the north, right? Bagong, why don't you do me a favor? If you can bend to this point, you will be taught by a high-ranking official."

Yu Wentai got down from his seat and paid homage again, saying: "Your Majesty misses my minister so much that I dare to disobey the order. However, I came here following the order of Taiwan. If I stay here for wealth and honor and do not return, it will be the way of the troubled man. The way of the troubled man , How can the king take it from his ministers? I would like to return to Guanxi, and order to serve the king later, and it will be polite for the ministers to go." Gao Wang saw that he was outspoken, so he agreed.

After the banquet, Yu Wentai bowed out and did not return to the embassy. He took his followers and fled out of the city on a flying horse.The next day, Gao Wang wanted to arrest him and keep him, and reported that he had left.Send light cavalry to chase, Yu Wentai has fled into Guanzhong.Gao Wang regretted returning too late.Yu Wentai returned to Chang'an, and ordered He Bayue to say: "Gao Huan's appearance and behavior will never keep his courtiers. The reason why he didn't usurp the throne is because he is afraid of your brother. Hou Mo and Chen Yue are not to be taboo. It is not difficult to make preparations quietly. Now Fei Yetou has no less than [-] cavalry, Xiazhou Inspector Hu Bami Otu has more than [-] strong soldiers, Lingzhou Inspector Cao Ni, and Hexi Liumin Hedouling Yili and the others have their own tribes, but they have no affiliations. If you move your army closer to Long, and use it to intimidate you with majesty, they will definitely appreciate your kindness. At that time, you will be able to get their soldiers and horses to help our army Collecting Di and Qiang in the west, Fushasai in the north, returning to Chang'an, and assisting the Wei family in Kuang, this is also the contribution of Duke Huan of Qi and Duke Wen of Jin."

He Bayue was very happy to hear these words, and sent Yu Wentai to Luoyang to meet the emperor, and made a secret statement.The emperor was very happy to hear that, and General Yu Wentai Wuwei sent his envoy back to He Bayue and allowed him to play by ear.In August, the emperor appointed He Bayue as the governor of Yongzhou, Hua and other [-] states, and the governor of Yongzhou. He also sent envoys to give him the blood.He Bayue received the edict, so he led troops westward to guard Pingliang, in the name of herding.Hubami Otu, Hedouling Yili, Feiyetou, Wanqishouluogan, Tie Le, and Hulu Salmon were all attached to Hebayue.The governors of Qin, Nanqin, He, and Wei prefectures participated in Pingliang together, under the command of He Bayue.Only Cao Ni in Lingzhou has always been attached to Jinyang, and he did not obey He Bayue's order.Since then, He Bayue's reputation has been greatly shaken, and the army has become increasingly powerful.In addition, Xiazhou is an important border area, and it must have an excellent governor to town it.It's not that he can't be trusted, everyone recommends Yu Wentai.He Bayue said: "Yuwen Zuocheng is my right-hand man, how can he leave." After many days of consideration, no one was qualified for this position, so he had to use it as a pawn.

It is said that Gao Wang heard that He Bayue was stationed in Pingliang to appease the tribes of the counties and tribes along the border, so he sent Chief Shi Houjing to appease Hedouling Yili and make him return to Jinyang.Yi Lixin accepted the order of Kansai, but refused.Hou Jing reported that Gao Wang was very angry, so he led [-] troops and personally led the generals to attack.Yili refused to fight in Hexi and was defeated.Yili was captured alive and brought back, and his tribe was moved to the east of the river.

The emperor heard that on the day of the resignation: "Yili does not invade or rebel, and is a loyal minister of the country. Do you have a passer-by who invites you first?" For the sake of future troubles, I did not wait for the report to cut him down. How dare I refuse the crime of despotic order?" He also wanted to test the emperor's will, pleading that the world has been settled, and he resigned from the king and relieved the military power.The emperor also knew that there was fraud, so he refused to agree to the request, and issued an edict to comfort him.He also asked the [-] households in the sealed food city to be distributed to the generals, so as to reward Jianyi for the honor of beating the thief.The emperor followed his advice and reduced his country by [-] households.

Besides, He Bayue was furious when he heard that Yili had been captured, and said to the generals, "Yilixin surrendered to me, but Huan destroyed him, so that I would have no one to join me. Now that Cao Ni is attached to him, I want to send troops to destroy him. How about repaying the battle of Yili?" Everyone didn't want to go.So Zhao Gui, the governor, was sent to Xiazhou to discuss with Yu Wentai.Yu Wentai said: "The lonely city of Caoni is far away, so don't worry. Hou Mo and Chen Yue are greedy and untrustworthy, so you should first plan it." Zhao Guigui told He Bayue in Tai's words.

He Bayue said: "Chen Yuexin accepted the emperor's decree and promised me to serve the country wholeheartedly. Is there any other meaning? If Cao Ni is not destroyed, it will make people afraid of Gao Huan and not me. How can they subdue the masses?" Raised troops, summoned Marquis Mo Chenyue to meet in Gaoping, and jointly attacked Cao Ni.First, King Gao suffered from the strengths of He Bayue and Hou Mo and Chen Yue. Youcheng Zhai Song said: "Zhai Song hopes to use his three-inch tongue to separate them and make them kill each other."

King Gao was very happy and sent him to sneak into Kansai.Zhai Song went to Weizhou, pretended to be a fortune teller, and bribed the gatekeeper to see Hou Mo Chenyue.Hou Mo and Chen Yue saw Zhai Song's good manners and fluent answers, so he deeply respected him, so he stayed in the mansion and talked with him all day long, getting along very well.So I asked me how many noble people I knew in my travels, and who was the most noble.

Zhai Song said: "I have met many people, but Gao Jinyang is a great man of his generation, and the current princes are not as good as him. Why, it is only because of that man's depth, thirst for talents, and rewards for meritorious deeds, so many talents are loyal to him. He, to eradicate it for him. With Erzhu's army of millions, he seized it like a cat eating a mouse, the so-called "those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish", this is his character." After hearing this, Hou Mo and Chen Yue were moved So I said, "I've wanted to make friends with King Gao for a long time, and I'm worried that he won't believe me."

Di Song said: "If the general wants to get married, how about I introduce you to the general?" Hou Mo Chen Yue said: "Do you have any old friends with Gao Wang?" Di Song said: "It's not just old, I am Gao Wang Youcheng Zhai Song. Gao Wang admired the general’s reputation, so he specially sent me here to form an alliance.” Hou Mo Chen Yue was shocked, and stood up to pay tribute, saying: “I don’t know Youcheng, and I have committed many crimes. If Gao Wang misses me Do you dare not stick to the whip?" Zhai Song also said that Gao Wang has many benefits, Hou Mo and Chen Yue heard it, and decided in his heart, it is good to belong to him.

One day, it was reported that a document had arrived in Chang'an.Chen Yue looked at it and summoned him to join Gaoping to attack Lingzhou, thinking to himself: "I want to join Gao Huan, how dare I mess around. But if I disobey He Bayue's order, I will definitely anger him. It's really troublesome." Discuss with Zhai Song.Zhai Song asked Hou Mo and Chen Yue, "Which is better, controlling others or accepting others' control?" Hou Mo and Chen Yue said, "It is better to control others." He also said, "Which is better to control others alone or share control?"

Hou Mo and Chen Yue said: "It's better to occupy it alone." Di Song said: "Then you have to listen to my arrangement. Chen Yue said: Tell me. Di Song said: You lead troops to it, so that it will not be suspicious, and take the opportunity to plan it. Kill the general, support the people, occupy the solidity of Guanzhong inside, and get the help of Jinyang outside, rule the roost for a while, and the world will be in awe of him. At that time, there is no need to be subject to He Bayue.

Hou Mo and Chen Yue said: "What you said is indeed true. I have made up my mind." So he led [-] troops to join He Bayue.He Bayue didn't know the difference, but he was very happy to hear that he treated him frankly and talked with him many times.Chief Shi Leishao advised He Bayue: "Chen Yue has ulterior motives, so you should be careful." He Bayue didn't think so, so Hou Mo and Chen Yue led the army.Walking to Hequ, Hou Mo and Chen Yue tricked He Bayue into doing business and discussing military affairs.After sitting for a long time, Hou Mo and Chen Yue pretended to have a stomachache, and his son-in-law Yuan Hongjing suddenly had an accident and killed He Bayue with a knife.The people around He Bayue were surprised and dispersed.

Hou Mo and Chen Yue sent someone to tell them: "I don't accept the order, but only one person. Don't be afraid." Everyone suspected that it was the emperor's will, and they dared not move.But Hou Mo and Chen Yue had already killed He Bayue, thinking that the big event was settled, so he could appease his subordinates.While sending Zhai Song to report back to King Gao, he led his army into Longdi and stationed in Shuiluo City.So He Bayue returned to Pingliang.General Yue said to Hou Mo and Chen Yue, "Please return He Bayue's body."Hou Mo and Chen Yue agreed, and Zhao Gui buried him in Gaogang.He Bayue was 28 years old when he died.Hou Mo and Chen Yue all congratulated each other in the army. Xue Dao, the doctor of Xingtai, said to those close to him in private: "The commander is not talented enough. He killed a good general. Now we are captured by others. Is there any congratulations?"

At that time, none of He Bayue's people belonged to him, and the generals believed that the governor, Wuchuan Kouluo, was the oldest, so they pushed him to lead the army.Kou Luo had never been majestic and strategic, and he could not gather together, so he asked to abdicate himself, and another sage was elected as the leader.Tang Gui said: "Yuwen Xiazhou's heroic strategy is the best in the world, the far and near return to the heart, the rewards and punishments are strict, and the soldiers obey their orders. If you accept and serve them, the great things will be done." Some of the generals wanted to call to congratulate Basheng, and some wanted to inform the Northern Wei court, but they were hesitant.

Governor Du Shuozhou said: "Far waters can't save near fire. What happened today is not because Yuwen Xiazhou is incapable of helping. General Zhao's suggestion is correct. I ask to lead the light cavalry to mourn and welcome him." obeyed.Du Shuo traveled to Xiazhou and told Yu Wentai about Yue's death. Yu Wentai cried out in public and said, "There must be an envoy from Jinyang who conspired with Hou Mo and Chen Yue to harm the Marshal. If you don't kill Hou Mo and Chen Yue to take revenge, Not a real man."

Du Shuozhou asked him to go quickly, and Yu Wentai discussed with his guests about whether to stay or stay.Han Bao, a former Taizhong doctor, said: "This is bestowed by the heavens. Is there any doubt? Hou Mo and Chenyue are just a frog in the well. If you go, you must catch him." Everyone thought that Hou Mo and Chenyue were in Shuiluo. Pingliang is not far away, if there is already a crowd of Heba, it is really difficult to map, I would like to stay for the time being to watch the changes.

Yu Wentai said: "Since he has killed the marshal, he should take advantage of the situation to directly occupy Pingliang, and retreat to Tun Shuiluo. I know he has no great wisdom. Now is the time. If he doesn't go early, everyone will leave." At that time, there was a Dudu Mi's sister Yuan Jin conspired against Marquis Mo Chenyue, and Yu Wentai knew his plan, so he discussed with Cai You, a trusted general under his account, how to catch him.

Cai You said: "Sister Mi Yuanjin will bite back, so it is better to kill him." Yu Wentai was Yang Zhao's sister Yuanjin and the generals, and sat down. Yu Wentai said: "The bandits in Longdi rebelled. If you harm my Marshal, you should work together with everyone to discuss it. Everyone seems to be different, why?"

Before he finished speaking, Cai You went straight in with a big knife in his armor, and said to the generals with wide eyes: "If you have any doubts, why are you a man? Today you will cut off the head of the traitor!" Choose." Cai You said a few words to sister Mi Yuanjin, and then beheaded him with a knife, and killed his accomplices.After that, he joined the alliance of generals to attack Hou Mo and Chen Yue. "Yu Wentai said to Cai You: "I treat you as a child today, do you want to treat me as a father?" "

Cai You, born in Gaoping, was born in Gaoping and bravely won the three armies. He has always had courage and strategy, and he is also the one who helps Yuwentai succeed.Yu Wentai dispatched Xiazhou and ordered Du Shuozhou to lead a thousand troops to occupy Tanzheng Gorge first.At that time, the people were afraid, and many people fled, and the soldiers fought to loot them.Du Shuozhou said: "Mr. Yuwen punished the people for crimes, why did he help the thieves to torture the people?"So far and near were sincerely convinced, and the soldiers marched unimpeded.It's just that I don't know how Yu Wentai will attack Hou Mo and Chen Yue when he arrives in Pingliang.

The first part is completed.