After the Battle of Wenxi, all that was left on the ground in the three counties of Pingyang, Hedong, and Xihe was to appease and eliminate the remaining enemies.
The big war has ended, and it is unlikely to happen again. After all, after fighting for a whole year, both sides are a little weakened and unable to fight.
On December 16, Shao Xun led his troops and Yi Congjun from Shilou Mountain southward and arrived in Pingyang.
He did not rush into the city, but walked around the city first. After all, he was very interested in this capital city that the Huns had built on a large scale.
This city was located in Jindian Town, southwest of Linfen City in later generations, on the west bank of Fen River.
There is Gushe Mountain in the west of the city, and there is Longzi Temple on the mountain, where many nobles from Pingyang go to worship.
Pingyang was actually built according to the Luoyang model, and even the names of the city gates were taken from Luoyang. For example, the current location of Shao Xun is Ximing Gate.
"Fan Gong, I heard that Liu Cong once broke through this gate and entered the palace to kill Liu He?" Shao Xun pointed his riding whip at Ximing Gate and asked with a smile.
Fan Long was captured by the cavalry sent by Hou Feihu to pursue him. Because he had an "old relationship" with Liang Gong, he was not treated as a prisoner. When he returned to Pingyang with the army, he was treated well, so he looked good now.
"Exactly." Fan Long responded in a low voice.
"Mr. Fan is my guest, why should I be cautious?" Shao Xun took his hand and whispered: "Mr. Fan should know someone from the Liuyi tribe and please help me."
"Yes." Fan Long bowed and saluted.
Shao Xun glanced at him with satisfaction.
This is a professional wage earner.
If you are in the Han Dynasty, you will serve the Han Dynasty, and if you are in the Jin Dynasty, you will serve the Jin Dynasty. That's okay.
"How big is this city?" Shao Xun pointed at Pingyang and asked.
"If you include the houses and buildings outside the city, it covers a radius of ten miles. Construction started during Liu Yuanhai's time and continued during Liu Xuanming's time until it was completed." Fan Long replied.
Shao Xun nodded, it was actually quite big.
Compared with Luoyang, which is twenty miles from east to west and fifteen miles from north to south, Pingyang is slightly larger.
Of course, the area of ​​this city includes both parts inside the city wall and outside the city wall. If we only count the part inside the city wall, Pingyang and Luoyang are both very small, and not as good as the slightly larger county towns in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
Times are developing, but the national power of the Han and Wei dynasties was still worse than that of the Sui and Tang dynasties.
"How about the North and South Palaces?" Shao Xun asked again.
"This is modeled after the Luoyang Palace." Fan Long said: "Jiapingzhong has been completed, and the Huiguang and Wenming palaces that were originally located outside the city have also been enclosed. This is the completion."
"Let's go in and take a look." Shao Xun became interested and said with a smile.
The pro-army troops quickly cleared the way and the group entered through Ximing Gate.
Like Luoyang, Pingyang Palace City is located in the northwest of the city.
On the street, the doors and windows of every house are closed.
The sergeants are stationed three steps to one post and five steps to one sentry, so the security is tight.
Shao Xun walked slowly because he wanted to observe the city more and savor the pleasure of being a conqueror.
When they arrived at Yunlong Gate on the east side of the palace city, Hou Feihu led a group of generals to come forward and salute.
Shao Xun secretly cursed: How did he know that I wanted to enter the palace?
"Feihu is about to make his mark." Shao Xun looked the student up and down and said with a smile: "Destroying Liu Cong in one battle will make many people envious. Wang Que'er and Jin Zheng heard this and tossed and turned, unable to sleep."
Everyone laughed together.
Hou Feihu also had a smile on his face and said: "Master Shao taught us well and the soldiers fought bravely, so we won this victory."
"No need to be too modest." Shao Xun smiled and said, "Come on, follow me into the palace. If you see anything you like, take it away. Master Shao will secretly reward you first."
The laughter got louder.
The people of Pingyang Palace and the chamberlains all knelt on the ground, silently listening to the new conqueror's high-spirited laughter, with mixed feelings in their hearts.
After entering the palace, the most conspicuous building is the Guangji Hall.
This is the main hall of the Han Palace, where Liu Yuan, Liu Cong and his son held court gatherings. There are side halls on the east and west sides.
"The city is big, and the palace is not small. In my opinion, this Guangji Palace is no smaller than Taiji Palace." Shao Xun stood on the square in front of the palace and said with emotion.
"Ming Gong, Chen Yuanda once said, 'The front of Guangji is enough to serve the queen and entertain all nations.' This is the place where the Han lord ascended the throne, Yan drove, court meetings, canonization, and banquets. Although it is called a palace, it is actually a palace. After the death of Yuan Hai
, Liu Cong once conspired in the East Hall to kill Liu He in the West Hall." Fan Long said softly.
Shao Xun glanced around the east and west side halls and sighed: "The Xiongnu's national power is not strong, but they are building this big hall. How can they be invincible?"
I was careful when repairing the Liang Palace, trying to extend the time and lighten the burden, but Liu Cong didn't care at all. He wasted national power in order to enjoy it as quickly as possible. This was one of the reasons for his defeat.
Of course, conversely speaking, the Xiongnu's national strength was actually not that bad. At least it could support such a luxurious city, palace, and other buildings that were completely comparable to Luoyang. I really don't know what to say.
Shao Xun quickly entered the Guangji Hall.
The hall was empty except for a few black soldiers on duty.
All the palace utensils were still there, and Shao Xun was very satisfied. There was no need to waste people's efforts to build the objects for Liang Palace, and he could just move them back as they were.
Soon, his eyes fell on the throne.
Under the gaze of everyone, he strolled around relaxedly. When he arrived in front of the throne, he touched him gently, turned around and sat down.
Everyone was shocked and bowed their heads.
As a minister, even if he captures the enemy's palace, he cannot sit on the throne of the false emperor.
"This throne is really exquisite and elegant." Shao Xun looked at the throne inlaid with gold and jade and sighed: "Can it be moved back to Bianliang?"
The aides who came with the army looked at each other in confusion, but Hou Feihu responded loudly: "Ming Gong, I will send someone to ship the goods and leave right now."
The throne? What’s the big deal? Master Shao can’t sit down?
"I don't know how much people have spent on this palace, but it would be a pity to destroy it." Liu Quan, the general of Heqing Town, was secretly annoyed that others had taken the lead, so he quickly made up for it and said loudly: "The Bianliang palace is not finished yet, and there is still a lack of seats. This palace is just good luck.
Go back and save yourself from wasting it."
Shao Xun glanced at Hou Feihu and Liu Quan approvingly. These are loyal talents who should be reused in the future.
"Don't rush." ​​After withdrawing his gaze, he added: "Send a message to Bianliang, and the various government agencies will select some assistant officers to come to Pingyang to escort a batch of goods. How to raise funds, please discuss with the two military commanders of the Prime Minister and the shogunate. Binzhou Xin
P.S., I still need to stay here for a few more months."
After he finished speaking, he added: "According to my military order, Wang Que'er, the general of the left army, also led the governor of Hedong. He quickly led the army southward, entered Anyi, and liberated the county. Clean up the remaining enemies and pacify the place."
"Jin Zheng also stationed in Lishi, Zuoguocheng, and controlled the counties. He appointed Chen Ling Tianmao as the governor of Xihe, and passed the news to all the barbarians. He immediately went south to Pingyang."
"Liang Guo appointed an additional general to conquer the captives, and appointed Hou Feihu as his general to temporarily garrison Pingyang."
"Send a letter to Lieutenant Wang to elect Xiahou Cheng in the name of the imperial court. Act quickly. After joining the official position, go directly to Pingyang and take up the post of governor."
"The items in the Xiongnu's treasury were immediately counted and then sent to Bianliang. After the delivery, rewards were distributed according to the military registration list. There were two camps on the left and right with silver spears and four pieces of cloth on the left with black spears. Yi followed and captured the animals.
Luoyan, Xiaoqi and other troops will be given three pieces of cloth. The rest of the army will be given two pieces."
"I invite all the tribes from Bingzhou to come to Pingyang. In the first month of the year, I will have a grand feast with the elders of Bingzhou at Guangji Hall."
"Those who have achieved 'miraculous achievements' in this battle (first to ascend, kill generals, capture flags, and capture the battle) will be given a list as soon as possible. In addition to the military rewards, I will also reward the beauties of the Han Palace."
"Hongnong's side - let Fu Hou lead the army to drive away Pu Hong. Tell him that this is the last chance, so work harder."
"The chiefs of the Di Qiang Jieba who are scattered everywhere will be sent with special personnel to care for them, and their tribes will be counted and compiled into a book."
"Hanoi will transport another batch of grain, please work harder."
"How to deal with the captured Liu Han officials will be decided by the shogunate's assistants and then reported to me."
"The Wang family's manor in Pishi County will be wiped out immediately. This matter will be handled by General Wuya Yangquan. The captured Xiongnu troops will also be handed over to you. Move out as soon as possible. I want to see the heads of the Wang family before the New Year."
"Publish the lists everywhere and order the defeated soldiers to hand over their weapons and go back to their hometowns to live in peace and quiet."
"That's all for now." Shao Xun waved his hand and stood up.
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In the afternoon, Shao Xun continued to inspect the Han Palace with his generals.
Yang Qin, the pro-military governor, arrived at the Jianshi Hall in advance and took Wang Shen and others to the side hall.
Jianshi Hall is located behind Guangji Hall and is functionally the dormitory hall of the Han Dynasty.
Like Guangji Hall, there are side halls on the left and right, called "Shangqiu Pavilion" in the west and "Chongming Temple" in the east - they were once destroyed by earthquakes and later rebuilt.
Wang Shen and other eunuchs were detained in Shangqiu Pavilion at this time. They all looked gloomy and could not speak.
Yang Qin raised his head and looked out the window. He saw that Duke Liang had entered the Jianshi Hall with the generals and wandered around - if nothing unexpected happened, the Jianshi Hall would become Duke Liang's bedroom in the next period of time.
After retracting his gaze, Yang Qin looked at the jade carving in his hand and said: "Everyone in Pingyang knows the name of the prince of Zhongchang Shi. Everyone in Pingyang knows that the Wang family is extremely rich and noble, and even the princes and ministers cannot compare with it. Why only Did you find some valuables?"
"Before leaving, Lord Cong of the Han Dynasty confiscated more than half of the property to feed the soldiers. I really can't get it back." Wang Chen shed a few tears and said.
Yang Qin looked at him and sneered.
Wang Chen felt something in his heart and said: "I remembered that there is a Zhuangzi in the southeast of Pingyang..."
"Tong Qianjin." Yang Qin shouted.
"exist."
"Take a hundred soldiers and go to the village to pick up the belongings."
"No." Tong Qianjin accepted the order and left.
Yang Qin paused, then approached Wang Chen and asked in a low voice: "Where does your daughter live?"
"Wenming Palace." Wang Chen's crying slowly stopped.
I don’t know why, but my heart is beating fast. Although I lower my head, my eyes suddenly light up.
"Why not Zhaode Hall?" Yang Qin asked.
"This is where Queen Fan lives..." After Wang Chen finished speaking, he explained some more.
The harem is a general term, specifically including Zhaode, Wenming, Huiguang, (same as "Huang") Yi, Jisi Zebaitang and other palaces.
Liu E once lived in Zhaode Palace. Later, Liu Cong wanted to build Huangyi Palace for her alone, but Liu E admonished her: "I heard that I will build the palace for my concubine. Now Zhaode is enough to live there. Huangyi is not in a hurry. The world is not in a hurry." First, disasters are numerous and require human resources and financial resources, so we should be careful in dealing with them."
Of course, in the end it was only delayed for a period of time, and Liu Cong still spent people's efforts to complete it.
Zhaode and Wenming Halls are the main halls of the harem area - theoretically speaking, Jianshi Hall can barely be considered part of the harem.
"You have been walking in the harem for many years and are familiar with everything." Yang Qin came closer and said softly: "The upper queen is Fan, the left queen is Wang, the middle queen is Xuan - well, the right queen is dead, so let's take that The noble Mr. Liu was invited, and the four of them were sent to a certain palace to be controlled, and a special person was sent to guard and comfort them..."
Wang Chen understood immediately and said: "The Huangyi Palace is great."
"Why?" Yang Qin asked.
"This palace was built by Liu Cong with great efforts. It has carved railings and jade pillars. It also has a hot spring pool. Cong often enjoyed the snow with his concubines while playing in the pool." Wang Chen said flatteringly: "In fact, in the harem, There are thousands of beauties, and there are not a few who are more beautiful than the three queens. I heard that Liang Gong never brings women with him when he goes to war. It has been seven months, and it is really hard..."
"Shut up!" Yang Qin scolded lightly and said disdainfully: "Who do you want to be Duke Liang? That's Emperor Wu of Jin. Besides, beauty is not the first choice for Duke Liang. What the hell do you know!"
Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty took over all the harems of the defeated people and transplanted them to Luoyang. Even the maids were wanted.
Yang Qin has been with Shao Xun for a long time and knows that he is still very picky about food, and his good taste is different from others. But there is no need to share this "core knowledge" with others.
"Then lock him up in Huangyi Palace. Lock him up for a period of time first, and let me know immediately when menstruation comes." Yang Qin thought for a while and said, "Don't talk nonsense and keep your mouth tight. Liu Cong Most of the concubines and palace concubines will be rewarded to meritorious ministers, and a small number will be sent to Liang Palace to make up for the lack of palace concubines. In this matter, you should not make any decisions."
"Okay." Wang Chen nodded repeatedly.
Yang Qin looked at Xuan Huai and others again and said, "Please advise them to spit out their belongings as soon as possible."
Chapter completed!