Chapter 663: Banquet Guests
In fact, it’s not just Lubu Feijie from Luoyang.
After the news of Qingzhou's restoration came back, all counties in Henan sent knights to spread the news everywhere. They also copied a copy of the victory document and posted it at the city gate or at the intersection of the main road, so that the Xian envoys knew about it.
The response was very enthusiastic!
Wang Dun was organizing troops in Sui County and wanted to attack Yiyang. He was frightened by the news and stopped.
Gan Zhuo led his army northward and captured Xinxi County. He was about to raid Runan deeply, but retreated hastily to Xinxi.
Ji Zhan went north along the canal and went deep into Ruyin. After burning, killing and looting, he defeated the reinforcements sent by Qiao State. When he was satisfied, he heard that Qingzhou had fallen and had no choice but to retreat.
The Wu soldiers north of the Huai River retreated to the military city and even stopped looting.
In the direction of Hanoi, the Shengsheng Army became increasingly active. They fought repeatedly with the Huns and their morale was high.
Han Anxi General Liu Yaben had planned to besiege Wen County, the only stronghold of the Jin people in Hanoi. Shi Hu was even preparing to send troops from the direction of Ji County, but the plan was finally terminated.
In this regard, the herdsmen of various tribes are happy and excited. The pastures only turn green in March and April, and it’s already late May after you’ve been busy with farm work. You can finally take a breather, but you’re talking about going to war?
The only one who hasn't given up is probably Shi Le.
He sent troops from Jingxing and invaded Changshan and Zhongshan. Some people in the local area responded and there was a lot of commotion.
But he can't stand up, that is, he just robbed some people, livestock, and food and took it back. It's okay to be disgusting, but it can't change the overall situation in Hebei.
Of course, the most enthusiastic response was from Bianliang.
Yu Wenjun, who gave birth to a son in early March, slowly recovered. After hearing the news that her husband had won the Eastern Expedition, she was overjoyed. She didn't think too much about military or political issues, she was just happy for her husband.
When the husband gets what he wants, he is happy, and she is happy.
Compared with Yu Wenjun, Yu Chen, Yu Liang and his son have different meanings of being happy.
On June 12, Yu Liang held a banquet in his new residence in Bianliang to entertain guests.
Liang Guo originally had four generals of the front, rear, left and right armies, but later added four generals: Qingche, Wuya, Huwei and Caiguan.
Compared with the former, these four generals are full of a mixed atmosphere, but they are not bad, they are generals after all.
Especially the Caiguan general who Yu Liang served as had the important task of building the palace, and Liang Gong also held this position, so it was not that complicated.
Today’s Yu Mansion banquet was organized for Yu Liang.
I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but since Mrs. Yu gave birth to an heir, more and more people have been approaching the Yu family, and their attitudes have become more and more respectful.
When Yu Liang was happy, he inevitably drank a few more drinks. After he excused himself and left the banquet, he went to his backyard and drank a bowl of tea soup to suppress his overwhelming drunkenness.
The general Xige offered wine to Hu Wufuzhi, the military counselor offered wine to Wen Qiao, Shangzhi joined the army, Jingchan, the governor of the record office, Chen Qi, the Weiwei of Liang Dynasty, Yin Xian, the minister of Duzhi, Zaosong, the minister of Zuomin, The minister Yang Man, the minister of Huangmen Chen Kuang (former Yingchuan prefect) and others gathered here, chatting and laughing.
Among these people, Hu Wufuzhi, Wen Qiao, and Yang Man are Yu Liang's good friends.
Shang Zhi is the elder brother of Mrs. Shang in his mansion and is from Dunqiu.
Jingchan was also from Dunqiu, a small local gentry who came to Yu Chen when he was the governor of Jijun.
Yu Liang's other concubine, Li, was also from Dunqiu, and his uncle Li Shou is currently the prefect of Dunqiu.
The three counties of Ji, Wei, and Dunqiu are all within the territory of the Liang Kingdom. Yu Chen and Yu Liang's father and son are still very influential here, and there are many people who fawn over them openly or secretly - most of them are the foundation laid by Yu Chen.
Brothers Chen Qi and Chen Kuang were Yingchuan scholars, and Yin Xian and Zaosong were also Yingchuan scholars.
To put it bluntly, this is the inner circle of the Yu family at the political level.
Yuan Neng, the general's chief registrar, was originally there, but left after giving a gift, which made Yu Liang a little regretful.
The Yuan family is a wealthy family in Chen County, Yuan Chong is the servant, and Yuan Neng is Liang Gong's sister-in-law. This family should not be underestimated. They are both Yuzhou nobles, and they will be closer to each other in the future.
"Yuan Gui, Liang Gongquan took Qingzhou, and the people were very popular. I heard that the Taiwei asked for three additional counties. Is this possible?" Yin Xian, the minister of Duzhi, burped from wine and asked.
"Yes." Yu Liang also drank, his face flushed, and his words were a little arrogant: "After Qingzhou was captured, the inner worries disappeared, and Liang Gong's foundation became more and more stable. You and others will be able to You can’t slack off, you must do your best for my brother-in-law. Also, my brother-in-law—”
Wen Qiao didn’t drink much. Hearing this, he patted Yu Liang and said, “Yuan Gui!”
"Taizhen, don't make any noise." Yu Liang said with a big tongue: "My brother-in-law——"
Wen Qiao slapped him hard again and said: "Yuan Gui, lend me some money .”
Yu Liang was interrupted twice, but he didn't want to be angry with Wen Qiao, so he could only say helplessly: "What do you want money for?"
"Get a wife." Wen Qiao said matter-of-factly: "If you don't "Here, I can only lie to my cousin."
"Cousin?" Yu Liang was stunned.
"Yes." Wen Qiao nodded and said: "My cousin is not young, and my aunt is not familiar with the place. She asked me to find a talent for her in Bianliang. I thought about it, if there is no If you want to get a wife with money, just recommend yourself to your aunt."
Yu Liang laughed wildly and completely forgot what he had just said.
Everyone also laughed. Wen Qiao was thick-skinned and didn't take it seriously. He just listened to what he said: "Today, all the talented people in the world gather in Bianliang. Alas, it's a good thing that my cousin and I have known each other since childhood. Otherwise, how could we compete with each other?"
Yu Liang was speechless: "You are thirty years old, how can you get to know your cousin who has not yet left the court since childhood? Do you want to show some respect?"
"Due to the displacement, my cousin has been delayed and has not yet returned. Married, she is actually the same age as Mrs. Yu," Wen Qiao said expressionlessly.
Yu Liang choked.
Wen Qiao is thirty years old and his cousin is twenty-one.
Gong Liang is thirty years old and Mrs. Yu is twenty-one years old.
Liang Gong often said that he and Wenjun had known each other since childhood.
Who are you laughing at?
"Forget it." Wen Qiao waved his hand and said in a pretending to be sad: "I know you won't agree. If I really can't do it, I can only agree to the lieutenant and marry the Langya Wang family's daughter. They don't want money. , As long as I am this person, Qingzhou has been restored, and most of the Langya Wang family's children have a chance to flourish. If I marry the Wang family's daughter, my future will be limitless."
Yu Liang? He woke up a little and bowed to Wen Qiao.
Wen Qiao stood up impatiently and said, "What are you doing with so many customs? Borrow money."
"You want to marry your cousin?" Yu Liang asked stupidly.
"I'm going to turn over the copy." Wen Qiao said: "Not only did the Langya Wang family's daughter not ask for money, but she also brought a large dowry. She will pay you back in the future."
After saying that, Gong Qiao He cupped his hands and said, "Just give the money to my home. If you can't stay for a long time, I'll just go."
Seeing Wen Qiao leaving gracefully, Yu Liang knew that he had decided to marry Wang's daughter. However, their affection is still there, as evidenced by their repeated reminders today.
Yu Liang sighed.
Zao Song observed the words and said: "Why did Yuan Gui sigh? Liang Gongping set Qingzhou, and no one from the north and south of the river dared to stroke his tiger's beard. This rising trend is the time for us to use our lives. "
Zao Song is from Yingchuan Changshe, but his family is a little unfamiliar with the Yingchuan gentry. He himself has been an official in Hebei for many years. Now that Liang Gong has risen from Henan, Zaosong is eager to reintegrate into the circle of Yingchuan scholars and has been very active recently.
"That's right." Yu Liang nodded and said: "Qingzhou, let's look at it, it's exciting far and near. There are ignorant and ugly people in Runan, Ruyin, Nanyang and other places who are secretly communicating with Wu people, but now there is no movement. "Tai Chan is right, it's time for me to take care of the place for Duke Liang, help him conquer the state, and achieve great success."
After saying this, Yu Liang suddenly thought that he was just a man. The talented general who managed the civilian population was suddenly discouraged.
Today, more than two-thirds of the Guanfeng Hall has been completed, and half of the Huangnu Palace has been completed.
The Shaw Ancestral Temple has been completed, and the Bianliang Martial Arts School is under construction.
The site for the third building complex of Liang Palace, Lingbo Palace, has been selected, and the foundation can be laid only when the Qingzhou prisoners arrive.
This is a palace with water views. Yu Liang, Liu Qiao and Yu Zhi discussed it many times and strived for perfection. They even planned to transplant some precious flowers and trees from Luoyang to embellish the palace.
It's important, but it's not what he wants to do.
He was actually aiming for the post of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel in Liucaoli. There has never been a suitable candidate for this position - maybe there is, but Liang Gong is undecided - for the past year, all the affairs of the Cao Cao have been handled by Pei Miao, the minister of justice.
Recently there are rumors that avant-garde general Liang Fen may take up this position.
There is no doubt that this is a surprising choice.
The scholars of Xizhou have always been in a weak position under the command of Liang Gong, and they are mostly concentrated in the Mianbei Shogunate and the General's Mansion. If Liang Fen becomes Cao Shangshu of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, it will be the first time that Xizhou scholars invade the high-level positions of the Liang Kingdom.
Considering that Liang Fen is the leader of Xizhou scholars, this is even more meaningful.
But - how could Liang Fen betray the emperor and seek refuge with Liang Gong?
Furthermore, it was previously rumored that he was going to be the Sili school captain, but later this position was obtained by Du Yin, the prefect of Hongnong. Du Yin's granddaughter married Shao Shen, the nephew of Liang Gong and the newly promoted Huwei general, Yu Liang. I once thought that Liang Fen was unwilling to become an official.
I didn’t expect it, this old guy!
When he offered Wancheng before, he said he was compassionate and compassionate. I don’t know if he really thought that way or if he was just pretending. In short, after Liang Gong promoted him, his reputation greatly increased. Many people were impressed by his character and had many contacts, including many Henan scholars.
Irritated!
Why do people jump out one after another to compete with the Yu family and even the Yingchuan scholars?
Recently, I heard that some descendants of the Pei family have sneaked into Bianliang, and members of the Langya Wang family have returned to the north. These two families have completed two marriages within one year, and the trend of merging is very obvious.
Yu Liang felt a sense of crisis.
He felt that scholars in Yingchuan and even Yuzhou must not be careless. At this time when Qingzhou is being pacified, it is still necessary to refresh and cheer up, and let Liang Gong see that his foundation is still Yuzhou after all.
In addition, my nephew is already 100 days old. Although it is still a little early to establish a heir apparent at this time, it is not necessarily impossible.
Thinking of this, I have made a decision in my heart.
Although he can only continue to work hard to build the palace city, he can let his father come forward and use his influence to collect more resources and tribes from various counties in Henan to prepare for Liang Gong's next stage of the northern expedition to Hanoi and Jijun. Even Bingzhou is ready.
Liang Gongquan took Qingzhou, and his territory became larger and larger. If he continues to fail to cheer up, the ruling status of Yuzhou scholars may be shaken, and the status of the prince will also be threatened.
(End of this chapter)