Chapter 105: The Year of the Yuan Dynasty

After the Wei ruler Min defeated Xiangguo, he ate in Changshan and Zhongshan counties. General Zhao Liyi Duan Qin gathered in Hu, and more than 10,000 people from Jiemu protected him and claimed to be Emperor Zhao. Chunyue, Jiazi, and Yan Wang Jun sent Murong Ke to attack Wei, Murong Ba and others to attack Qin.

--- Introduction Excerpt

"The criminal Liu Wuhuan greeted the general of Zhenbei." Liu Wuhuan bowed when he saw Zeng Hua falling down, and the few people following him hurriedly knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

"Genuine Liu, please be polite, please get up quickly!" Zeng Hua hurriedly stepped forward to help Liu Wuhuan up. Liu Wuhuan was not too pretentious, so he stood up with the flow.

Zeng Hua held Liu Wuhuan's hand and looked up and down. He saw that the leader of the Tiefu tribe, as he thought, had a beard and wrinkles on his face, all the traces of the wind and sand outside the border and the past fifty years.

"General Liu, is this your child?" Zeng Hua saw that Liu Wuhuan, who was also a little restrained in front of him, turned around and asked about the people behind him.

"These are my two dogs, this is the eldest brother Liu Xiwuqi, this is the second brother Liu Weichen." Liu Wuhuan first introduced the two young people in front.

"I have seen the general of Zhenbei!" Liu Wuhuan's two sons hurriedly bowed and gave a bow. Zeng Hua helped the two of them one by one, looked carefully and found that Liu Siwuqi was very similar to his father. They were both rough and determined, with bright eyes, and as bright as lacquer stars. Liu Weichen looked much "smart" and should be the kind of current affairs person.

Zeng Hua immediately felt relieved, so he spoke: "The two are really tiger fathers but no children. They are both young heroes in Heshuo. They will rely on their support in the future!"

Liu Xiwuqi and Liu Weichen hurriedly bowed their heads and said, "I hope to serve the general of the North Town National Congress!"

Liu Wuhuan continued to introduce the two people who looked like father and son, one old and one young: "This is my breast brother Liu Heijue, this is his son Liu Pinchang, and also the breast brother of the dog son Liu Xiwuqi."

"I've seen the general!" the two of them politely said.

"What a loyal and righteous man!" Zeng Hua looked at the father and son, and he knew it when he looked at their solid and dark faces. They should be all those loyal people.

"General Liu has such an outstanding son and such an outstanding confidant general. No wonder he has been able to travel across Heshuo for so many years." Zeng Hua sighed.

When Liu Wuhuan heard this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "What's wrong with me being Zonghengheshuo for many years?" In the end, it fell into your hands in one move.

Zeng Hua seemed to see the thoughts of Liu Wuhuan, who was speechless, and went up to comfort him: "Right and wrong, victory and defeat turn to empty, and the loss and loss are just a moment. Losing means losing, winning means winning, why bother too much? This generation of people is composed of winning and losing!"

Hearing Zeng Hua's meaningful sigh, Liu Wuhuan was stunned. He could not have imagined that the great general of Zhenbei, who was so powerful in the world, would say such words in front of his defeated general. He immediately trembled in his heart. He thought for a while and suddenly understood something, and a look of relief appeared on his face. He turned to Zeng Hua and said solemnly: "Thank you, General, for your guidance."

Seeing that Liu Wuhuan had let go of his mind, Zeng Hua stepped forward and held his hand and asked, "General Liu, you should be fifty years old."

"Go back to the general, I wasted fifty-three years." Liu Wuhuan replied.

"You can see that your beard and hair are gray." Zeng Hua looked at Liu Wuhuan and sighed, "Elder General, time is no longer forgiving. You have been guarding Heshuo for more than ten years, and it is time to put down your burden. You should let young people fight in this world."

Seeing Liu Wuhuan nodding with deep emotion, Zeng Hua continued, "I am going to submit the court to the old general as the Marquis of Anping. Whether it is Chang'an, Nanzheng or Chengdu, as long as the old general wants to live, I will make arrangements. And your two young masters will come to Heshuo to assist Anding. "

"Okay, thank you General!" Liu Wuhuan looked at Zeng Hua and bowed with gratitude.

A few days after that, Zeng Hua invited Liu Wuhuan and his son and others to accompany him every night. He also invited high-ranking officials and scholars in Chang'an to accompany him. In accordance with Liu Wuhuan's wishes, he ordered the old residence of Nanzheng to be renovated and donated it to Liu Wuhuan, so that he and Liu Heijue could take their wives and concubines to support him.

That night, Zeng Hua held a private banquet, and all the "old people" were invited.

"Jiang Nan!" Zeng Hua couldn't help but scream happily when he saw Jiang Nan who had not seen him for many days. He came up and held his shoulder. He looked left and right for a long time before letting this confidant go.

"Jiding.  What a great thing! I did a good job in Heshuo this time!" Zeng Hua looked at Lu Zhen and laughed, "I heard that you can stop the child from crying at night in Heshuo now."

"Sir..." Lu Zhen's face turned red, not knowing how to answer.

Xie Ai next to him sighed in his heart, why did the civil servants and generals under the Northern Palace, as long as Zeng Hua brought them out, be respectful and convinced to him, and devoted themselves to him.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

"Sir, don't make fun of Ji Ting. After a few days of reward, Ji Ting will be the youngest general in the Northern Palace." Xie Ai rescued Lu Zhen. The general's name in the Northern Palace is very noble. Unlike other places, cats and dogs can be called generals.

"Yes, this time it's not Mr. Bingtai who is planning, Heshuo cannot be pacified so quickly." Zeng Hua said with Xie Ai.

"This is something that Xie has to do." Xie Ai still looked as if he was not surprised by his favor and disgrace.

After Xie Ai captured Liu Wuhuan, he immediately rushed north and struck the iron while the iron was hot to occupy Heshuo. The remaining Tiefu tribe was immediately divided into two parts. Liu Xiwuqi and Liu Weichen, two sons of Liu Wuhuan, were smart people, so he was naturally willing to obey the letters and instructions of the captured father. But Liu Wuhuan's younger brother Liu Yutou stopped doing it. According to the customs and habits of the Tiefu tribe, Liu Yutou was qualified to inherit the position of Liu Wutou. He was eager for Liu Wutou to return to the west early in Henan. Because at present, Liu Yutou had controlled most of the tribes, and as long as Liu Wutou died, he could just inherit the position of the Tiefu tribe as the leader.

Of course, Liu Yanoutou would not lead troops to fight with Zhenbei Army head-on, it was an egg and a stone. Liu Yanoutou used the excuse of avoiding the Zhenbei Army's edge and led thousands of members of the Ministry of Revenue to go east along the Hebei Army, preparing to join the Dai Kingdom or create a new world in the "old land" in Hedong.

However, Liu Yan's actions caused Liu Wuhuan and even the entire Tiefu tribe to escape. Liu Yan's butt was patted by the butt.    There were few troops left behind. If the Zhenbei Army discovered this situation, it would be difficult to guarantee that they would not have cut off all Liu Wuhuan and the few subway tribes in anger. In the past, the "King Army" of the Central Plains had done a lot of such things when they attacked the grassland.

Liu Xiwuqi immediately chased after his uncle Liu Liupinchang, and angrily scolded Liu Yanhuoto's sinister intention in front of the tribes. The tribes who knew the truth abandoned Liu Yanhuoto and returned to their original camp. Seeing that there were fewer and fewer subordinates under him, Liu Yanhuoto couldn't help but be furious. He actually took his personal soldiers to chop off his big nephew with a knife.

However, Liu Xiwuqi and Liu Pinchang led only a dozen people to kill and kill among the hundreds of Liu Yan's humble soldiers, and rushed around and had no opponents. Originally, Liu Xiwuqi and Liu Pinchang were famous for their bravery in the Tiefu tribe. How could these Tiefu soldiers who knew the truth dared to die in vain? So the mourning workers broke up and dodged to both sides.

Liu Xiwuqi and Liu Pinchang killed 30 people and 40 people Liu Yan's confidant, and rushed to Liu Yan's head. Before he could tell his uncle about his uncle and nephew, Liu Xiwuqi slapped his head with one knife, and then went back to Liu Weichen and led all the Tiefu tribes to surrender Xie Ai.

Xie Ai was very moved when he heard about this, so when he returned to Chang'an to report his work. In addition to Lu Zhen, he also brought Liu Siwuqi and others back to let them meet Zeng Hua.

Zeng Hua specifically asked Xie Ai to return to Chang'an this time. Not only did Xie Ai come back, but he was Wang Meng, the governor of Bingzhou, Mao Muzhi, the governor of Qinzhou, Zhang Shou, the governor of Yizhou, and Feng Yue, the governor of Liangzhou. There were also Gan Rui, Zhang Qu, Xu Dang, Zhao Fu, Jiang Nan and other "old men" who were "to make meritorious service" and all came. In addition, the whole of Chang'an, Liu Ting, Duan Huan, and Ye Lixun and Tuyuhun Xuzhi who had been staying in Chang'an, were very lively.

Xie Ai and Liu family father and son rushed back in the heavy snow after almost the Heshuo incident. Fortunately, Shangjun Di Avenue was built, so they were able to return to Chang'an in the last month of the seventh year of Yonghe.

Zeng Hua held Xie Ai's hand and didn't know what to say.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      �

Zeng Hua finally said to everyone: "Xu Ping's most grateful thing in this life is that there are so many gentlemen and brothers who do not dislike me vulgarity and are willing to follow my life. I have no regrets in this life!"

Everyone sitting around the three big round dinner tables in the Zeng Mansion Hall stood up and said in unison: "It is our greatest blessing to be able to follow the great man!"

Zeng Hua waved his hand and said, "Today is a private banquet. There is no distinction between adults and subordinates. We are all a family that has shared the storm of life and death. He called the adults and subordinates too far away! Come!" Zeng Hua raised a glass of warm wine high and said, "Everyone raise your glasses. May the world be peaceful as soon as possible, and may China be restored to its strength as soon as possible!"

"Cheers!" everyone said in unison.

That night, everyone was drinking and talking, making the whole Zeng Mansion very lively. Halfway through the warm wine, everyone started to cheer and shouted that Zeng Hua would show his skills. Zeng Hua did not refuse and immediately played Erhu. The melody of the song was beautiful and smooth, quiet and gentle, as clear and transparent as crystal, and as happy as the bright moon. Everyone sat around them deeply felt a simple, unpretentious, but warm and cheerful atmosphere slowly surrounding themselves. They heard a desire and pursuit for a happy and beautiful life, and a sincere emotion for friends and relatives.

After the song, everyone was still addicted to it and could not do it for a long time. In the end, Zeng Hua's voice woke everyone up: "It's such a rare gathering, and it's another festival. How can I not have a song with you? My song is called Liangxiao. I hope that every night between everyone and the people of the world will be a good night, and there will be no separation or sadness."

"Okay!" Everyone could only yell at the word "good" to express their thoughts at this moment.

The third day was a formal banquet, which invited all Zeng Hua's subordinates in Chang'an, including Du Hong, Liu's father and son, and other surrendered generals, and then gathered together.

"Tell me some important things before the banquet, otherwise I will forget everything after drinking too much." Zeng Hua said first. Everyone couldn't help laughing, but they were sitting down soon. "Look at the ears."

"I have submitted a report to the court to establish Shuozhou, divided into Shuofang and Wuyuan counties. Shuofang governs Xihetao, to the north of the county, and to the Shuofang City; Wuyuan County governs Donghetao, to the south of Shangjun, to the Wuyuan City (now west of Baotou, Inner Mongolia). He was the governor of Shuozhou and Jiang Nan was the governor of Shuozhou. Lu Zhen was the governor of Heshuo County, and Dang Jiantu was the governor of Wuyuan County."

"There are two additional counties in Yongzhou, namely the Beidi County of Lingwu, and Shangjun, which governs Fushi. The Beidi County of Lechang Mountain was the county magistrate and Hou Ming was the county magistrate of Shangjun."

"I am the governor of Liangzhou, Lin Can is the governor of Liangzhou, and Feng Yue is the governor of Yizhou. Feng Baoan is the governor of Yizhou, Zhang Shou is the governor of Qinzhou, Xu Dang is the governor of Qinzhou, Gan Rui is the governor of Bingzhou, and Zhang Qu is the governor of Bingzhou. Wang Meng is the governor of Yongzhou, leading the left Sima of the General of Zhenbei. Mao Muzhi is the right Sima of the General of Zhenbei, Che Yin and Zuo Pu continue to be the left chief of Wuchang Duke, Liu Ting is the governor of Yongzhou, and Zhao Fu is the governor of Hongnong County."

Hearing this, everyone knew that the Northern Prefecture changed from the five prefectures to the six prefectures, and one great shift in the universe, all the governors and governors of these six prefectures were moved to one position. According to the system of the Northern Prefecture, the governors of the prefecture were in charge of civil affairs, and the governors of the government soldiers and militias were in charge of the local wings, while the wings guarding the local wings were not under their jurisdiction, and were directly commanded by the general of the Zhenbei General. However, in the three "border defense states" of the Bing, Shuo and Qin, due to the needs of war, Zeng Hua gave the three governors and governors the general number respectively, authorizing them to command the designated wings.

"As for the two major generals Liu Xiwuqi and Liu Weichen, I have submitted a report to the court to express your support to the Sui Bian General and the Tunqi Captain, to assist Mr. Bingtai in governing Heshuo."

After hearing Zeng Hua finish his appointments, everyone responded in unison: "My subordinates must do their best."

After the main thing was said, everyone began to drink with pain.

Zeng Hua raised his glass to Zhang Shou and Gan Rui and said, "You are happy, especially you Baoshan, who envy the country of Chengdu Tianfu. You are fine. Three letters a month, and you are asking to go to the front line. Now I ask you to eat sand in Liangzhou, see if you still shout or not."

Zhang Shou laughed: "Eat sand and eat sand. Just fight with war. In Yizhou, I beat the Qiang people in the south and became honest in less than a year. The Baima Qiang people in the west are all of them. You don't let you go straight to Ningzhou. If you stay for another two years, I will rot in Chengdu. Look at my belly." As he said that, he patted his belly, and the expression on his face seemed to be in trouble.

"I tell you Baishan, there is no chance for you to go to Qinzhou. The Zhang family in Liangzhou is now more honest than a cat." Gan Rui said with no intention.

When Zhang Shou heard this, he remembered this. Mao Muzhi had been in Qinzhou for two years. This fierce man not only obeyed the Qiang, Di, Xiongnu and Xianbei tribes in various counties in Qinzhou, and quietly accepted Juntian as herders. Even Liangzhou to the west was extremely honest. It was probably no difference between staying in Tianshui and staying in Chengdu.

Seeing Zhang Shou scratching his head, ears and eyes rolling around, Zeng Hua knew that his brother was beginning to think of his ideas. So he warned: "Baishan, stay in Tianshui honestly and not to attack Liangzhou. Now we have heavy troops in the east, so don't cause trouble for me in the west, otherwise I will let you go back to Chengdu to be the county magistrate and retire in advance."

Zhang Shou nodded quickly, not daring to say anything more.

"Military Master, do you think our Bingzhou will take action soon?" Gan Rui thought Zeng Hua was about to advance his plan, and the Bingzhou governor who had not yet taken office was immediately anxious.

"It's still early. Now Ran Min of Wei and Murong family of Yan have just rubbed a little in the Changshan area. Now we are rushing out now, Ran Min will not be able to win our feelings." Zeng Hua quickly dispelled Gan Rui's joy.

Zeng Hua quickly left the two sworn brothers behind and raised his glasses to toast the subordinates from Che Yin, Mao Muzhi, Xie Ai, Wang Meng and Zuo Pu. Everyone was very happy that night, but they were not drunk. After all, this was a formal occasion.

In the eighth year of Yonghe, the cheers and excitement of the people of the Northern Prefecture finally arrived. Zeng Hua calculated the official treasury under the jurisdiction of the Duzhi Department early and found that in addition to giving everyone a bonus, there was also a considerable amount of money. In the spirit of spending all the New Year, Zeng Hua ordered the official Chinese New Year to hold a Chinese New Year Festival in Chang'an, Nanzheng, Chengdu, Tianshui and other places to celebrate this festival that has been promoted by the Holy Church as the Yellow Emperor's return to heaven by the dragon and ascending to the sky.

That night, the whole of Chang'an was shrouded by countless lanterns. The stars and lights actually reflected the clear night sky. When I stood on the Dragon Shouyuan, I could hardly tell that it was the starry sky, it was the lamp city. I saw people bustling with people, and laughter rose into the sky.

"It's just like this." Xun Xian and Huan Huo couldn't help but sigh. These two "procurement officials" had already completed their tasks, but they were reluctant to leave Chang'an and almost didn't want to go back. Anyway, it was already winter, and the Northern Expedition King's Army and Zhou State were exhausted. Seeing the weather getting colder, they had no intention and strength to fight again. So they withdrew their troops early and returned to their respective cities to prepare for a short winter. Xun Xian and Huan Huo had the excuse to stay until the Shangyuan Festival in the eighth year of Yonghe.

"Only when the people live and work in peace and contentment can there be a real peace and prosperity." Zeng Hua, who was accompanying him, said.

"It is precisely because we can feel that the people of the Northern Palace are happy from the bottom of their hearts." Xun Xian turned his head and said to Zeng Hua and Huan Huo.

Huanhuo continued: "I really can't bear to leave Chang'an."

Zeng Hua, Zuo Pu and others couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Chapter completed!