The Sixteen Kingdoms of the Eastern Jin Dynasty: The Competition in the Central Plains

Sima Rui carefully reviewed each name on the cloth, then took the brush from Director Wang and wrote three words vertically on the far right side of the cloth: One hundred and six. Putting down the cloth, Sima Rui said with tears in his eyes:"These civil and military officials are all Gu's right-hand men! It's a pity that only He Xun, Ji Zhan and Xue Jian of the 'Five Heroes of Jiang Zuo' are left."

"yes! Time is not forgiving. The famous Min Hong and Gu Rong passed away successively."Zhou Wei said with some melancholy:"As long as a person lives for one day, he still has to do whatever he has to do."

"Now that we have a king, generals, prime ministers, civil and military officials, people, and soldiers, what else is missing?"Wang Cheng said with some worry

"The civil and military ministers who are alone in the Central Plains and the North hope that His Highness will not forget them."Zhou Wei reminded:"Zu Ti, Liu Kun, Shao Xu, Liu Yan, Cui Ao and others were all ministers of the previous dynasty. In addition, even if it is a foreign race, we must try our best to fight for it

"Mr. Wang’s words are reasonable and the reminder is good. Director Wang said:"People like Duan Pixi from the Duan tribe of Xianbei, Murong Xian from the Murong tribe of Xianbei, and Yao Yizhong from the Qiang people will all be given the title of Jin nobility." Facts over the years have proven that people of different races may not necessarily have different hearts, and members of the same race may not necessarily share the same heart."

"For hundreds of years, among the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Jie, Qiang, Di and other five barbarians who have been invading China in the north, according to my understanding, the ones that have caused the most damage to the Central Plains dynasty and the largest number of deaths are those who are still invading us Han people. Huns."Sima Rui said

"Yes, Your Highness summed it up very well."Yu Liang said:"From the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the Qin and Han Dynasties, the Xiongnu had been eyeing the Central Plains Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, their uncles and nephews, attacked Mobei several times and defeated the Xiongnu to pieces."

"It’s just a pity! Sima Rui said with concern:"Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was a talented and strategic emperor, and Wei Qing and Huo Qubing were great generals who were hard to come by again." Looking at today's world, whether it is the north or Jiangsu, whether it is Han or foreign, not only is it difficult to find a god of war, but there is often intrigue and intrigue. If the emperor is weak and incompetent, he will cede power to the government and the opposition. The people will find it difficult to live in peace. The country will be in chaos and disorder. It is impossible to become strong. Splits are inevitable."

"‘The bustle in the world is all for the benefit of coming; the hustle and bustle of the world is all for the benefit of the future. 'These are the two sentences at the beginning of Sima Qian's"Historical Records"."Zhou Wei said:"When a person comes into the world, in addition to food and clothing, he also needs to pursue fame and wealth, and fight for power."

The general Wang Dun, who didn't talk much, had his face red and white.

To the south of the new pavilion, there were many officials and generals' entourage and servants. Some were listening to the high talk in the new pavilion, and some were chatting. Wang Dun The five hundred soldiers they brought were already standing on the hillock on both sides of the road near the hillside, five steps apart.

At this time, a fast horse galloped to the hillock. The people coming were in a hurry. He threw the horse's reins to someone at random and hurried to Xinting.

"See His Royal Highness King Langya! The visitor said:"I am Song Zhe, the governor of Hongnong County." Sima

Rui was a little surprised and asked:"General Song, why did you gallop to Jiankang?"!"

"Your Highness will know after reading Emperor Min’s edict! Song Zhe stood up and handed over the edict. Sima Rui quickly knelt down and took the edict with both hands. When the others heard that it was the edict of Emperor Min, they all knelt down. One maid moved a seat, and another maid brought it. A wine bottle and a pair of chopsticks. Sima Rui motioned Song Zhe to sit down, and then began to read the edict. The edict read:"The fortunes of our country are difficult, and the royal family's discipline is poor. Because of my lack of moral integrity, the mountains and rivers were broken. Although he inherited the great cause and longed to keep the Jin Dynasty forever, he had no choice but to revive it. The ferocious barbarians dared to lead the crowds of dogs and sheep to force the royal family in the capital and killed countless officials and people. I am now imprisoned in a lonely frontier fortress and a poor city, and I am filled with worries. Crying to heaven and earth does not work, and the voice is hoarse and unable to respond, and life is hanging by a thread. I met with the Prime Minister and announced my intention to have the Prime Minister take charge of the government, restore the old capital as soon as possible, recover the Chinese homeland, repair the ancestral temples and mausoleums, and avenge the great shame of the country."

Song Zhe sat down and a woman handed him a glass of water. He put down the edict and thought about Emperor Min being plundered, Luoyang being occupied by the Xiongnu, officials and people dying in hundreds of thousands, Sima Rui burst into tears. Wang Dao and Wang Cheng , Zhou Wei and other people in the new pavilion also cried bitterly. Only Wang Dun looked at this and that, with a completely different expression.

After crying, the entire new pavilion was silent. Everyone looked at each other and stopped talking. Director Wang looked at Sima Rui, who nodded. Director Wang said:"General Song came to Jiankang after many twists and turns and let us know the tragic experience of Emperor Min. Now that we have Emperor Min's edict, we can obey King Langya with great fanfare and justifiable!"

"Since Emperor Min asked His Highness to be the regent of the government, then His Highness King Langya is the legitimate regent! For the revitalization of our country and the recovery of the Central Plains and northern homeland, let us raise a toast and celebrate together! Diao Xie stood up as he spoke. Everyone else also stood up with wine bottles, including Song Zhe, who had just arrived. Sima Rui and everyone drank it in one gulp.

"Mr. Shige Hong, General Chu Zhong, ladies and gentlemen, today's Xinting meeting will be fruitful. But now the north is in chaos, invaded by barbarian enemies, and the mountains and rivers are broken. Only by sharing the same hatred and working together can we restore the glory of Emperor Wu's period. Everyone must take action now. Those whose homes are outside the health center should temporarily stay in the health inn and wait for the next step. Next, we have to observe changes in the situation. It is hoped that General Chu Zhong will assign his soldiers to strengthen the defense of Jingzhou and along the Yangtze River. Lord Shige Hong and other generals, take precautions along the route of Jiankang, the capital of the country, and Yangzhou. On the one hand, we must guard against the intrusion of the Hu people, and on the other hand, we must guard against the Hu people's spies. Everyone else must also take responsibility and perform their duties."Sima Rui said.

Director Wang, Wang Dun and others stood up and saluted Sima Rui:"I obey your highness's order!"

A few days later, Sima Rui and the civil and military ministers were all dressed in white and went to the southern suburbs of Jiankang to mourn Emperor Huai Sima Chi for three days. Sima Rui was at the front, followed by Sima Shao, Sima Pei, Sima Yi, and Sima Chi. Zong and other royal families. Behind them are Wang Dao, Wang Dun, Zhou Wei, Wang Cheng, Yu Liang, etc. In the empty southern suburbs of Jiankang, the breeze is blowing. On the north bank of the Qinhuai River, a few tables are simply placed. There are hundreds of tables Step away, there are many soldiers standing, but there are no swords in their hands, and everyone's face is very solemn. On the table, the servants have already placed the spiritual tablet of Emperor Huai Sima Chi. In front of the spiritual tablet are fruits, refreshments and other offerings. In addition to the offerings, there are also incense candles and paper money. On the spiritual tablet is written: The spiritual tablet of Sima Chi, Emperor Huai.