The spring rain is continuous. Pedestrians are coming and going in a hurry on the road, some riding horse-drawn carriages, some holding umbrellas and wearing bamboo hats.
The rush of people on the street makes people feel a little panicked for no reason; the rain curtain under the clouds makes it feel a bit gloomy and gloomy.
Luoyang City is still like that, with a large number of houses within the inner walls. Within the inner walls, there are countless walls that divide the city into layers of large and small squares, which are isolated from each other. Only in the very high towers and attics can there be Overlooking the city scenery.
Yang Huiyu and his younger brother Yang Hu came to the home of his uncle Yang Dan. They were all members of the Yang family, but they mainly came to see their aunt Xin Xianying.
From time to time, Xin Xianying would criticize scholars inside and outside Luoyang and discuss some opinions on government affairs. Her comments could not be made in court and could not determine the implementation of the Nine-Rank Officials and Personnel Law, but in private they were well recognized by people, and she was quite popular in the gentry circle. Fame.
Yang Hu liked to listen to her aunt's opinions and would often call her sister who lived in her parents' home to go with her. Yang Huiyu had nothing to do at home, so she was willing to go out when relatives like this were around. After all, her aunt was a woman. caused a lot of trouble.
In the chilly spring, with a pot of wine on the table, Xin Xianying said: "If Guan Qiujian had better information, he would have heard about what happened in Luoyang before he set out from Youzhou, and things might have been alleviated. There is room for him. It’s okay if he doesn’t leave Youzhou. If he goes back halfway, how can the court not be suspicious?”
Several people present nodded in agreement, saying that Xin Xianying's words were reasonable.
Xin Xianying added: "Guanqiu Jian must also know that what he does will make the court suspicious. When he returns from the halfway point, he must have weighed it repeatedly. A decision that has been weighed is very dangerous."
Yang Hu said in a deep voice: "In the assassination plot, redundant servants shot Li Xian, and Huangmen Supervisor Li Xian and others were involved. It is indeed not that simple. However, General Wei has done his best to benevolent and righteous. He personally went to Tingwei Mansion and ordered his release. Xiahou Taichu."
Xia Houxuan is Xia Houba's cousin, and Xia Houba is Yang Hu's father-in-law. So Yang Hu was very satisfied with what Qin Liang did, and of course he didn't want his father-in-law to be implicated in the matter.
Xin Xianying said: "It's useless. Guan Qiujian still guessed that the court originally wanted to deal with Xia Houxuan, but only made a temporary compromise to stabilize Guan Qiujian and others. After arresting and releasing, there are naturally such signs.
Because Li Feng and others have already confessed that as long as the assassination is successful, they will recommend Xiahou Xuan as the general and Guanqiu Jian as the general of the guard. How can the auxiliary officials in the DPRK not care about such hidden dangers?"
Yang Hu nodded solemnly and sighed: "Because of the assassination in court, the life-and-death thing has been done (the emperor may be deposed sooner or later). If this had not happened, the situation could still be maintained. Li Feng, allow it Others claim to be loyal ministers, but what they do is not a good thing."
Everyone present was from his own family, and Xianying's younger brother Xin Chang was not here today. Uncle Yang Dan asked without hesitation: "Is the auxiliary status of the Wang family and the Qin family in danger this time? Will they be driven out?" ?”
Everyone is very concerned about this matter, but obviously they don't care much.
Xin Xianying looked at the silent Yang Huiyu, and probably felt that Yang Huiyu was happy to see the success. After all, Yang Huiyu had a good life as the wife of a powerful minister, and her current situation was all thanks to the Wang and Qin families.
But Yang Huiyu didn't think much for a moment and was actually worried about Qin Liang!
Yang Hu's voice said: "Judging from the military situation, if Guanqiu Jian wants to rebel, this is indeed a rare opportunity. If you miss this moment, it will be even more difficult for you to succeed if you try to launch a rebellion in the future. No one wants to know that he cannot do something, but Go and die."
Although his younger brother Yang Hu has never led an army to fight, he has a lot of insights into the art of war. He continued: "On the imperial court's side, the offensives of Wu and Shu will contain a large number of troops, and Wang Yanyun and Wang Gongyi are newly defeated, and Chinese and foreign troops from various states Morale was low and the people in the court were unstable, so they had to keep troops in Luoyang for defense.
Guanqiu Jian has been operating in Youzhou for a long time and has many old troops. He conquered Goguryeo twice and made great achievements. There are many people who follow Guanqiu Jian and make marquises for his meritorious service. What's more, Youzhou has elite cavalry, and the court should have taken care of it earlier. Guanqiu Jian was transferred away from Youzhou, and it was only because of internal fighting that Guan Qiu Jian's foundation became deeper and deeper."
Yang Huiyu finally couldn't help but said: "The imperial court is dealing with foreign enemies. Guanqiu Jian took advantage of it. Aren't you afraid of being criticized by the world for being unjust?"
But Yang Hu shook his head and said: "War is not a child's play, it is the way of survival! After the Spring and Autumn Period, which princes fought with loyalty? In order to win or lose, you have to live and die, and the world has done whatever it takes. Guanqiu Jian has been leading troops all year round, and he has rebelled against the central government. , just take advantage of the opportunity." Xin Xianying nodded and said: "When Qin Zhongming raised troops in Yangzhou, he would not talk about loyalty with the Sima family."
Seeing Xin Xianying's gaze again, Yang Huiyu blurted out: "Even if Wang Yanyun and Qin Zhongming were defeated, Xiahou Taichu, Guan Qiujian and others would not be able to welcome Sima Ziyuan back to Luoyang."
Xin Xianying muttered: "This battle is very likely to happen. Uncle, who do you think has a better chance of winning?"
Yang Hu thought for a while and then said: "Guanqiu Jian is not completely without a chance. What I can think of is that if there is a fight, the decisive battle between the two sides will be very fast."
He raised his head and looked around, and added: "Many of the families of the soldiers and soldiers under Guanqiu Jian are in other places. He has to win all the way and make rapid progress to maintain the morale of the army. And the imperial court is most afraid of changes along the way. Once the Eastern Front, the Western Front If there is another defeat, the overall situation will be corrupted, and there is also the motive for a quick victory."
Yang Huiyu was flustered when she heard this, as if Qin Liang was about to die suddenly! She even felt a little angry at Yang Hu's words.
But when she calmed down a little, she realized that her brother was just discussing the matter, and there was no need for him to praise Qin Liang here.
It was almost noon, and the Sheep family finally stopped talking about important matters and gathered together for lunch.
In the afternoon, the two siblings said goodbye to their uncle and aunt and went home. Yang Huiyu got on her brother's carriage and rode in the same carriage with him. Taking advantage of the opportunity to talk, she reminded her in the carriage: "General Wei seems to admire my brother very much." .”
Yang Hu nodded and said: "Sister is right. I don't know why. General Wei values me very much. He should want to make me his friend, but he hasn't said it yet."
Yang Huiyu wanted to persuade his younger brother that since others can respect him, there is no need to disobey his good intentions.
But she understands her brother, Yang Hu is not very young, but he is already a man with considerable opinions and strategies. In the past, the Sima family and Cao Shuang were fighting openly and secretly, but he was unwilling to intervene; now Yang Hu probably will not express his position easily.
Because Guanqiu Jian's side involves Xia Houxuan and Xia Houba... But what Yang Hu wants to see most is that the two sides should not fall out. At first, Yang Hu had complaints against Li Feng and others, which shows his thoughts.
Obviously the timing was wrong, Yang Huiyu finally held back when the words came to his lips.