Chapter 938 You Have Suffered Me

Chapter 938 You Have Suffered Me

Chapter 938 You Have Suffered Me
After the dance, two more riders came out from the field, ready to engage in combat.

One of them was a fierce general discovered by Jin Zhun during his western expedition. His name was "Pingxian". His ethnic group was unknown. He only lived with the Tuguhu in Huangshigu, Anding County (now in Pengyang County).

He was born in a humble family, made a living by herding, and was illiterate, but he was skilled in archery and horse riding, and was even better at cavalry combat, making him a famous warrior in the tribe.

Six or seven years ago, Jin Zhun followed Liu Can, who was the crown prince at the time, on a western expedition to Lu Songduo, and discovered this man. Lu Songduo was one of the leaders of the Huangshi Tuge tribe, living between Xinping and Anding. Although they were both Huns, they were not of the same kind as the Tuge Liu clan of Bingzhou. Therefore, as a Hun, he attached himself to the prince of Jin State and fought with the Tuge Liu clan.

Pingxian had fought hard with Chen An.

The latter was also a fierce general. He first served Sima Bao, then defected to the Xiongnu, and then rebelled against the Xiongnu again to establish his own regime.

Chen An was extremely brave. He held a knife in his left hand and a spear in his right hand. When he was close to someone, he would use both the knife and the spear to kill or injure five or six people at a time. When he was far away, he would shoot with his bow left and right, making it difficult for ordinary people to get close to him.

Ping first fought with him, and after three rounds of fighting, he seized his spear. It was raining heavily and it was getting dark, so Chen An abandoned his horse and fled, and was not captured by Mr. Ping.

The one fighting against Pingxian at this moment is Jin Yu, a descendant of the Xiutu Hu Jin clan in Anding, whose family can be traced back to Jin Midi.

After the Tugehulu clan moved to Xinping, the Xiutuhujin clan occupied Huangshigu, where they both grazed and farmed. This time, they sent out 2,000 troops, which was considered obedient.

Pingxian stood on his horse with his spear in hand and waved his hand, asking Liang Aguang, the son of another leader of Xiutuhu, who was sitting behind Jin Yu, to come forward together.

Ah Guang was angry and jumped on his horse.

Although this person's surname was Liang, he was not a descendant of the Liang family of Anding, but a Xiu Tuhu, who lived in Xichuan (Xichuan County in the Han Dynasty, now Zhengning County in Qingyang City).

His ancestor Liang Yuanbi surrendered to the Wei Dynasty during the reign of Cao Wei. Guo Huai made a memorial to the emperor and appointed Yuanbi as the commander of Xichuan.

As of today, Xichuan County has long been abolished, and the Xichuan Commandery is in name only, so the Liang family is just a chieftain.

In history, A Guang had a descendant named Liang Guoer, who was also an abstract person.

He had built his own tomb (longevity tomb) long ago, and whenever he had nothing to do, he would take his wives and concubines to the tomb to have a feast - and probably do other things in the tomb as well - "after drinking, he would rise to the coffin bed and sing."

Many people at that time ridiculed him, but Guoer didn't take it seriously.

He fought in many battles in the south and the north and made many great contributions. Yao Xing appointed him as General Zhenbei and Man of Pingyu.

This man who went to the grave to drink, sing and chant Cao Pi from time to time lived to be over 80 years old. The grass on his grave must have been very tall before he died...

Unfortunately, Liang Aguang was not so fierce and was too young. As soon as he went into battle, he was swept to the ground by the horse lance. After getting up dazed, he saw that Jin Yu had been captured by Mr. Ping - the "two heroes" of Xiu Tu Hu were both defeated.

After watching the three-person battle, Jin Zhun nodded secretly. Pingxian has not given up his martial arts and is still his number one general.

He quickly turned his head and looked towards the main seat.

The King of Liang was also attracted by the three-person battle, and he rewarded Pingxian and his first concubine on the spot, and gave him ten gold and silver items, but did not give him an official position. This made Jin Zhun feel a little comforted: the King of Liang was still a particular person after all.

but--

Jin Zhun picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

King Liang said something to Jin Yuehua casually, she covered her mouth and laughed, and kept urging him to drink.

No one poured wine for Jin Zhun, so he poured himself half a bowl and drank it all in one gulp again.

In a trance, King Liang stood up and said, "I am a scholar from the East China Sea, working by the water. In spring I plant millet, in summer I weave mats, in autumn I harvest wheat, and in winter I train."

The table fell silent, and everyone, including Jin Zhun, listened to him silently.

Shao Xun took two slow steps, smiled slightly, and said, "Eating coarse food, wearing linen and brown clothes, working all day, and wearing helmets at dawn and dusk."

At this point, he pointed to the female musicians on both sides and said, "There is no sound of strings or bamboo."

Then he turned around, looked at Jin Yuehua, and said, "There is no peerless beauty either."

A low laugh broke out among the table.

Jin Zhun's face darkened and he looked around to see who it was.

"This is indeed a simple life, but it is also a way to live in peace and happiness." Shao Xun's voice continued: "However, treacherous people are in power, the government is in chaos, the kings are fighting, and thieves are rampant. There is no clean land in the world."

"So the King of Donghai recruited me to join the army, and I went to Luoyang. At that time, I could not see the way forward, so I just taught the young men in the camp and beat the bandits in Luoyang. First, I killed the general at Kaiyang Gate, and then I captured the king at Taiji Hall. The King of Donghai rewarded me for my filial piety and integrity, and finally I entered the officialdom as a lieutenant Sima of the eighth rank."

"When the news spread back to my hometown, my clan members celebrated. I thought that after the rebels were eliminated, the world would be at peace. Then, I could build a fine house in my hometown, shelter the villagers, manage my property, and marry a virtuous wife. I could live a carefree life like this, how wonderful!"

Many people had smiles on their faces.

Not to mention the King of Liang's pretense, even if he was born with a rebellious nature, he wouldn't be sure how far he could go.

He risked his life in exchange for the position of Lieutenant Sima of Donghai State, which was a move against the will of heaven. If the world was really peaceful at this time, King Liang would have made a fortune by returning to live in Donghai.

Just as he said, an official of the eighth rank is qualified to occupy land, provide protection for his clan members and their retainers, and also command troops. He is definitely a top figure in Donghai, just like the status of these chiefs in the counties, or even higher.

"However..." Shao Xun suddenly changed the subject and sat back at the head.

Jin Yuehua looked at him with her beautiful eyes, and after a moment's emotion had built up, she poured him some wine with her delicate hands, like a child admiring a hero.

Shao Xun picked up the wine bowl, pondered for a moment, and said: "My ambition has not been fulfilled, and justice has not been achieved. What a pity!"

"The three kings of Chengdu, Hejian and Donghai have not yet stopped their attacks, while Jisang and Shi Le are causing chaos in Hebei."

"Liu Yuan gathered his people in Lishi, and Bo Gen rose up in Qingzhou. The Jie people in Shangdang were not at peace, and the Qiang and Hu people in Qinzhou were in chaos again."

"There were several battles in Luojing, and the people of Chang'an suffered."

"When there was a severe drought, locusts rose up in droves, and the people exchanged their children for food, leaving bones exposed in the wild."

Shao Xun picked up the wine bowl, drank it all in one gulp, and said, "How can heaven be so cruel to the people of Li? How sad!"

After sighing, he stood up again, put his hands behind his back, looked up at the starry sky, and said: "Even an ordinary man has a share of responsibility for the fate of the country."

"I then raised an army. Under the city of Luoyang, I destroyed the Xiongnu's large formation; on the Zhama Dike, I defeated the entire army of Tuge."

"During the expedition to Henei, Liu Ya lost his dogs and sheep in the tangle of tracks, and was left alone to rest at the fire in a corner."

"In the attack on Yecheng, Shi Le lost his wife and children in Tongque, and I recovered a thousand miles of territory." "In the battle of Shangdang, Liu Yao burned his body on the city tower, and I recovered the key to the land."

"Soon, they attacked from several directions, swept through the Zuo Kingdom, and rode their cavalry east of the Yellow River. After several months of hard fighting, they finally destroyed the bandit's lair."

"At that time, I was isolated among the pavilions of Ningshuo Palace, looking up at the sky and looking down at the people, and suddenly I realized the destiny of heaven."

When these words were spoken, the less educated people were at a loss, but Jin Zhun quietly looked at Shao Xun.

Is this the first time he has made it clear in public that he wants to change the dynasty?

This person has similar hobbies to Cao Mengde, but a very different personality. He says some things directly without hiding anything.

Of course, given his outstanding military achievements, others are also convinced.

"However——" Shao Xun suddenly made another turn.

"Floods continued year after year, disasters and epidemics continued, the people died, and the scholars and common people wailed."

"At that time, the Tuoba Xianbei invaded in the north, and the Sima usurpers harassed in the south. The people had no food or clothing, and the scholars and civilians were in panic. I was alone on the edge of the abyss, trembling with fear. After learning from the pain, I knew better to face the difficulties and live in the face of death."

"We conquered Pingcheng in the north and won a great victory. We retreated to Jianye in the south and broke their courage."

"Then he led the elite cavalry from Yinshan Mountain, commanded the brave soldiers from Zhongxia, fought bravely in the suburbs and plains, and broke into Guanzhong. Wherever he went, the chiefs and nobles followed him with food and grain, and the elders were given food and drink. He finally captured the leader of the evil leader, and achieved the success he has today without fighting."

"It has been twenty-four years since I came to Luoyang."

After saying this, he lowered his head in thought, as if reminiscing about something.

The field fell silent for a moment.

Some people only know that King Liang rose in Guandong, but don’t know how he rose. When they heard this, they were immediately impressed.

The scene at that time was really chaotic. If we were not careful, at least the northern land would be plunged into endless attacks.

The Hu and Xia tribes have deep-seated resentment.

Princes and nobles fought for power and profit.

The governors and their officials were like enemies.

The scholars, common people and refugees continued to attack and invade.

King Liang suddenly appeared and pulled the world back from the abyss. What a great achievement!
It is the icing on the cake that a minister who governs the country can do.

To turn the tide, only a true hero in troubled times can do so.

"I just expressed my feelings at the moment, I'm sorry to make you laugh." Shao Xun raised his head, smiled slightly, and returned to his seat.

Jin Yuehua poured the wine again, her eyes watery.

This is half true and half false.

She was a Hun, and unlike Han girls, she loved heroes more.

Liu Can inherited the foundation laid by his father and grandfather, but in the end his country was destroyed and he died, so he was not a hero.

King Liang was a common soldier who fought hundreds of battles and finally conquered the world. He was a true hero.

"Come, drink this cup to its full capacity." Shao Xun picked up the wine bowl and said with a smile.

"Drink this cup to the full." Everyone responded and drank it all in one gulp.

"Your Majesty, your power is felt across the world, and you rule over all the lands." Shao Xun had just put down his wine bowl when he saw Yao Yizhong standing up and saying loudly, "Although I am ignorant, I know that the destiny has been fulfilled and the divine weapon has been used. Now I can ascend the throne of the Son of Heaven to appease the people."

"Yes, my king." Pu Hong cursed inwardly, and stood up second, saying, "If the king does not advance, the people of the world will not be able to rest in peace."

"Your Majesty..." One after another, people stood up, their faces filled with excitement.

"Hey! It's over, it's over." Shao Xun waved his hand and said, "I called you all here today to reward you according to your merits. There is nothing else to do."

"Your Majesty," said Zhang Bin, a military strategist, "I know your majesty's ambition is to conquer the four directions and bring peace. However, the ruler of Jin is weak and incompetent, how can he rule the world? I ask your majesty not to care about slander, abandon your selfishness, and take the throne for the sake of the people. In this way, the people will be happy, and both the barbarians and the Chinese will be at peace."

"Alas, you guys are really..." Shao Xun shook his head and laughed, saying: "Don't mention this matter anymore, drink."

The banquet ended late at night.

After the meeting, Shao Xun went to Jianzhang Hall to rest, and sent someone to send Jin Yuehua to the harem, treating her with courtesy throughout the journey.

After Jin Zhun found out, he couldn't explain what he was thinking.

He seemed to think that the "Son of Heaven" King Liang was much better than Liu Can, so he decided to find an opportunity to ask his daughter.

On the 26th, Shao Xun summoned the Black Spear, Silver Spear, Yicong and palace soldiers and held a grand banquet. He rewarded concubines, palace ladies, female musicians, money and countless objects, and promoted some people to higher positions.

It was also on this day that dozens of young sons of chieftains, including Shan Liang, Xuchu Yiyu, Yao Lan, Jin Yu, Liang Aguang, Pu Hou (Pu Hong's younger brother), Peng Si'an (Peng Tianhu's younger brother), and Gou Dian (Gou Tou, a Di people from Lueyang, the family of Queen Mother Gou of the Former Qin Dynasty), each led their personal followers ranging from hundreds to hundreds of people, organized into an army of about 5,000 people, and went to Shao Xun's tent to receive orders.

Shao Xun had long realized that the fighting style of the various Hu tribes in Guanzhong was somewhat similar to that of the Ming army in later generations, all relying on the "house servants" to attack.

I will take away your five thousand "house servants" right now, make them officials for the sons of nobles, pay the servants, and bring their families back to Guandong, and slowly deal with them.

Of course, these chieftains' sons are also willing.

What time is it? The King of Liang will soon become the emperor.

I'm giving you this opportunity now. If you don't seize it, that's how your life will go. You'll just be wandering around in the mountains until you die.

If you meet your childhood playmate who has returned from Kanto to Kansai to work as an official, would you be ashamed? Would you be able to see him?
For some things, Liu Can did it in one way and Shao Xun did it in another way.

Liu Can may not be wrong, and Shao Xun may not be right.

Everything will be tested by time.

(End of this chapter)