Chapter 295: Fengguo
“On March 18th, the fourth year of Yongjia in the Jin Dynasty (310), Chen Hou organized troops in the western suburbs of Chen County, and the nobles and clans showed their respects. Chen Hou commanded the Golden Drum Festival in person with the canopy. "
"The silver spears are in the south, and the soldiers of Yi Cong and the clan are in the north, each beating the golden drum to show the festival."
"There is the formation of the moon and the fish scales, the transformation of the flying dragon and the flying snake. There are more than ten methods."
"The spears, bows, knives, swords, and halberds are all moving around to avoid each other."
"Chen Bi, the northern and southern armies are all beating drums and horns. The crowd made a great noise."
"The cavalry advanced and retreated, and the southern army was defeated. Chasing the enemy to the north, it is a grand spectacle."
"After the military lecture, everyone sounded the golden zheng, and the troops reorganized as usual, and they all sat down."
"Chen Hou rode on the horse to parade, and the soldiers stood up. The mountains are shouting "Ten Thousand Victory", and the soldiers of all tribes are also noisy."
Hu Wufu, the left-hand servant of the Hou Mansion, was leaning on the desk and had finished writing a "draft", looking like a reporter for a sports meeting.
Of course, this is not a real draft, just a record.
In ancient times, history was usually compiled by later dynasties. The basis for historians to write history was the various materials left behind by the previous dynasties.
About emperors are generally based on historical records of the dynasty or notes on daily life.
Concerning the princes, there are historians who specialize in interviews, even in the war years - Ge Cong, the king of Chenliu County in the Later Liang Dynasty, retired at home in old age in the late Zhou Dynasty, and historians came to ask him to recall his life experiences and highlight the key points. Take note.
At this time, history was not as important as during the Tang and Song Dynasties, so there may not necessarily be historians to record this matter.
But the materials written by Hu Wufu are still very valuable. When future generations are writing history, if any historian is interested in this, they may write something about it - it is rare for him to do so this time Remember to be more serious and not too exaggerated.
After the military parade, it was natural for the whole army to have a grand meeting.
The Yinqiang Army and the Yicong Army Erlang followed Shao Xun in such a large circle in Yuzhou. They ate a lot of good wine and meat, not to mention how happy they were.
This time, Mr. Xun no longer paid for the big meal, but dozens of noble families from various counties in Yuzhou collectively paid for it.
Henan is rich in products and food.
“I came from Yanling to Yangxia, Duandi has a beautiful scenery.” Shao Xun picked up a piece of chicken and said, “Thank you for your good management.”
Xie Pei (póu) Hearing this, he didn't say anything. He only raised his eyelids and said, "I wonder what scenery Marquis Chen saw?"
"Chickens and dogs are scattered in the countryside, and mulberry trees shade the distant fields." Shao Xun said.
Xie Sa raised his head, looked at Shao Xun carefully, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that the lord is actually an elegant man."
After that, he raised his wine glass in greeting.
Shao Xun felt slightly unhappy, but he still picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.
The Xie family of Yangxia is not a big noble family.
The father of the three brothers Xie Kun, Xie Pe, and Xie Guang, Xie Heng, was the son of the state, and their grandfather, Xie Zuan, was the general of Dian Nong. They were not high-ranking officials with great power.
Xie Kun married Zhongshan Liu (Liu Kun’s niece).
After Liu Kun became King Jing of Zhongshan, he was actually somewhat in decline in the country, but because he was a member of the "Old Qian" family, his reputation was still there. Xie Kun married the Liu family, obviously because he wanted to be recognized by the old clan and break into this circle.
The effect can only be said to be okay. At least Xie Kun is qualified to talk to Wang Dun and even become friends.
But that’s it.
On the surface Xie Kun and Wang Dun are brothers, and sometimes he is praised by Wang Yan, but will a core member of the old family like the Wang family really think highly of you? Will he help you at a critical moment?
To put it bluntly, in Wang Yan’s eyes, members of the middle-level gentry like Xie Kun and Xie Pe are nothing, not as good as people like Shao Xun who wield swords and guns. At least he let the old wall lamp He loves and hates her at the same time, which often makes Lao Wang's blood pressure soar, and also makes him extremely moved.
Can the Xie brothers do it? They can't.
The Xie family’s only solution is to cross south.
They were all nobles from the north who crossed south in their attire. However, in history, there are sayings of "scholars who crossed early" and "scholars who crossed late". The early crossing would lead to pitfalls, while the late crossing would not even lead to the turnip pit.
The southern crossing in Yiguan is a rare opportunity to reshuffle the cards. You can take advantage of the old Qian family who came late, and then marry with them to improve your family status. In addition, the carrot pit occupied by the early crossing will jump up your class. That's it.
If you stay in the north, you will have few opportunities. How do you think Xie Kun is doing in the Sima Yue shogunate? Oh, he has decided to cross south because he is not optimistic about the future of the Sima Yue shogunate and is very worried about the situation in the north.
Shao Xun is not sure whether other members of the Xie family will make the journey south. At least so far, brothers Xie Sa and Xie Guang have not left yet, maybe they are still waiting and watching.
Whether you want to leave or not, I won’t tolerate you!
Shao Xun looked at Yuan Chong, the representative of the Yuan family in Yangxia.
This branch of the Yuan family can be traced back to Yuan Pang, Situ of the Han Dynasty.
Yuan Pang's son Yuan Huan first defected to Yuan Shu and then to Cao Cao, and he did well.
Yuan Huan's son Yuan Zhun was appointed to the post of Emperor Wu. His son Yuan Chong used to be Guang Luxun, but now he has lost his official position at home.
Although the Yuan family has been doing well until now, the decline has already appeared.
In this generation, Yuan Chong's cousin (the daughter of his uncle Yuan Kan) married Xun Kui (the great-grandson of Xun Yu), the right eunuch of Yulin, and gave birth to his son Xun Song.
But the Xun family is a big one, and their status is completely different between those who are far away and those who are far away. Xun Yu’s family is not doing well.
The marriage between the Yuan family and the Xun family of the old Qian family can only be said to be a mutual support for warmth.
When the next generation of the Yuan family comes, they will probably be reduced to marrying the Xie family and the Yin family next door.
"Mr. Yuan is so polite." Shao Xun held up the wine bowl and said, "On the way here, I took a rest at the house of Gong Yuan. I saw that the crops were moist and the cattle and donkeys were fat. I will definitely pay tribute to Gong Yuan someday. Ask for advice."
"Easy to say, easy to say." Yuan Chong is senior, but he doesn't put on airs. He has been defeated in the turbulent political battles in the court. He now understands the importance of force and just listens to him. He said: "I still have a tea tree in my house, which has just been picked. If you have time, you may want to go and taste it."
"Oh? Tea is also produced in Henan?" Shao Xun said in surprise.
“Don’t talk about Henan, even Guanzhong also produces tea.” Yuan Chong said with a smile: “Tea is planted in February every year, and six to seventy seeds are planted in each pit. After three years, each plant will harvest eight tea seeds. Two, two hundred and forty trees per acre, and one hundred and twenty kilograms of tea harvested.”
“It seems that Mr. Yuan is good at this.” Shao Xun was in awe. He has never been very cold to people who talk about Xuan. But people like Yuan Chong, who are knowledgeable about tea plantation and yields, are worthy of his respect, and he likes this kind of down-to-earth people the most.
“I’m idle at home, I’m getting old, that’s all I like.” Yuan Chong said with a self-deprecating smile.
"Yuan Gong is in his prime, why do you talk about his old age?" Shao Xun pretended to be displeased and said, "When things are done here, I will get close to Yuan Gong."
Yuan Chongxin He was secretly happy, but his face was calm, and he said: "Marquis Chen is famous in Luoyang, and he is just about to ask for advice."
"Okay, it's settled." Shao Xun raised his wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.
Yuan Chong also drank it all in one gulp.
No matter how much you look down on the nouveau riche, people always have to face reality when the family is in full decline and declining day by day.
The old Qian family is also in trouble.
Today's cowardly interaction with Chen Hou may fall into the eyes of other scholars, and he may be laughed at.
Yuan Chong seems to have heard some people secretly talking about the Yuan family being shameless, clinging to the nouveau riche, and being a new martial artist with no family background.
Thinking about this, my face is already a little red. Fortunately, no one else could tell that I was drinking, otherwise I would be too embarrassed to be here.
"After I heard that the He family of Yangxia was the founding father of the country, why haven't I seen the He family today?" After drinking with Yuan Chong, Shao Xun glanced around and asked in surprise.
The banquet was quiet, no one spoke.
The He family of Yangxia was a high-ranking noble in the country. He was one of the few people who had a public title at the founding of the country.
The descendants are extravagant and arrogant. They "eclipse 10,000 qian a day" or even "eclipse 20,000 qian a day", which is staggering.
Last year, after Sima Yue, the king of the East China Sea, returned to Beijing, he captured He Sui and killed him in front of the emperor.
He Sui's brother He Song cried bitterly after collecting his brother's body. He died of illness a while ago, and he didn't know why.
Sui's younger brother, He Ji, was a proud man. He once insulted the Xie family of Yangxia, a lower-ranking family, and ordered Xie Kun and others to pay him a visit. He didn't listen to others' advice and was very arrogant.
Ji Di Xian is both arrogant and stingy. He is a majestic figure. His work as an official has made people angry, and he has made enemies everywhere in his hometown of Yangxia.
How could such a family, the pure Yang Xia Yiba, think highly of Shao Xun, and how could they listen to his orders?
Lu Zhi coughed and said: "Your Majesty, I am a servant in Xiang County. Someone once reported He's illegal activities..."
Everyone's eyes fell on Lu Zhi. .
This man is really cruel!
I heard that he was responsible for killing brother Lu Ji when he was in Ye Mansion. Now that they are in Yuzhou, they want to kill the He brothers again?
Shao Xun said nothing, tapping his index finger on the table.
Except for the three aristocratic families of Yangxia He, Yuan, and Xie, there are no serious noble families in the five counties of Chenjun.
This is also the main reason why he plans to run Chen County into a basic business.
Since the eastward journey, all tribes in Yingchuan have surrendered, and Xunxian, the Marquis of Yingyangting, has died.
I didn’t expect it. Isn’t Xun Xian’s death enough to warn everyone?
No, it has actually scared many people.
At least, Mrs. Yuan of Chenjun was deliberately trying to please him.
On the surface, Mr. Xie was acting arrogant, but in fact, he was panicking because Xie Pe was here.
Is He seeking death? All I can say is that there is no cure for stupidity.
"Investigate! Once we get to the bottom of the investigation, no one is allowed to cover up!" Shao Xun made up his mind and said: "If anyone knows about He's various illegal situations, report it to the Prime Minister as soon as possible. Those who know the information will not report it. , punished as an accomplice.”
When he said this, he looked at the representatives of the gentry from several surrounding counties, including the Xie family, Yuan family, Changping Yin family, Qiaoxian Xiahou family, and Nandun Ying family.
Everyone bowed their heads.
Everyone knows that Chen Hou plans to operate on the He family.
Chen County is his feudal state. Theoretically speaking, this county can be called Chen State, just like the Lu State of Gongjia's family in Lu County.
No one who opposes him is allowed to exist in Chen State.
He is so disrespectful, he really has a plan to die.
In addition, no one has much objection to killing the He family. The reason is that the He family is too arrogant.
Especially the Xie family, who also lives in Yangxia, because their family status is lower than that of the He family, they have to come to visit them every year, which is simply humiliating.
The Yuan family also suffered a lot from the He family.
Some people may not be able to bear the death of brothers He Ji and He Xian, and may even feel sad about the death of a rabbit or a fox, but there are definitely not a few people who applaud and applaud.
Some people with quick minds are already thinking about whether they can take advantage of this opportunity.
The He family is so rich, with so many properties, fields, shops, and tribes. It would be great if they could get a share of the pie.
Shao Xun looked at the expressions on their faces and sneered in his heart.
How many greedy people there are!
It is impossible for him to give the He family's land and tribe to outsiders.
He waved.
Tang Jian understood and moved his head over.
"Send people to Luoyang and recruit 300 good soldiers from the Forbidden Army." Shao Xun said in an echo: "Send people to the Zhongwu Army and Yamen Army to recruit 300 people. Make it clear to them. , you can move your family to Yangxia to serve as a soldier, and you will be given 150 acres of land and three households, and I will provide you with clothes, armor, horses, and equipment."
" Tang Jian whispered. He responded, turned and left.
(End of this chapter)