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

After Tao Liao finished speaking, he took out the route map given by Murong Shan. Others gathered around to take a look, right? The road map marked the words 'Yanhan Ancient Temple'. Although the people following him expressed the idea of ​​taking a look, Tao Liao still said unmoved:"Let's go!"

With that said, Tao Liao still bowed three times to the Yanhan Ancient Temple, and the others also Bowed three times. Passing the Yanhan Ancient Temple, following the route map given by Murong Shan, passing several not-so-high mountains, and crossing several rivers, we finally arrived at Dajicheng, Murong Xin's capital. Arriving at the east gate of Thorn City, the east gate tower is tall and majestic. There were several soldiers patrolling back and forth on the city wall. There were two columns of soldiers standing outside the city gate, with ten people in each column. A man who looked like a general, holding the sword under his ribs, watched the two carriages getting closer and closer. When he arrived at the city gate, Tao Liao got off the carriage and came to the general. Tao Liao bowed his hands and saluted, and then handed over the customs clearance document. After reading the customs clearance document, the general saluted and said:"Welcome the envoys of the Jin Dynasty to the capital of the Murong tribe in Xianbei! You have come a long way, and it is getting dark now. Once you enter the city, go west and then north. There is an inn at the corner. You can stay one night at the inn. Tomorrow, the inn will arrange for you to meet our Murong Da Chanyu."

"Thanks for the advice, General!"After Tao Liao finished speaking, he bowed his hands and saluted, and then got on the carriage. The two carriages entered the Great Thorn City. Although it was getting dark, there were still pedestrians and various vehicles on the street. Carriages, ox carts and even donkey carts, pulling Fruits and vegetables are sold along the street. The shops on both sides of the street are also one after another. Teahouses, wine shops, gold and silver jewelry shops, etc., look almost the same as Jiankang. What is different from Jiankang is that there are also Some weapons workshops specialize in making swords, guns, swords, halberds and other weapons.

Tao Liao put down the door curtain and said:"No wonder many celebrities and capable people from the Central Plains came to Liaodong to seek refuge with Murong Xian. It seems that this Murong Xian has become very prosperous in recent years!"

In the main hall of Murong's tribe in Jicheng City, Murong Xian was gathering his sons and generals to discuss military and state affairs. Murong Xian said:"My dear friends, in the past few years, the Central Plains has been in chaos, and the people have been devastated. The people are in dire straits and the people are displaced. Our Murong tribe pursues the strategy of respecting the Jin Dynasty but not being controlled by others, and actively develops the strength of our tribe. After the fall of Luoyang, Wang Jun, the governor of Jizhou at that time, also sent people to appoint me as a regular servant of the Sanqi, a champion general, a forward commander, a great chanyu, etc., in an attempt to control our department under his command. Of course I refused this appointment without hesitation. Despite this, we should still pursue the strategy of peace being the most important, quietly develop and strengthen ourselves, and not be in a stalemate with the Central Plains court."

After listening to Murong Xuan's words, his sons Murong Han, Murong Huang, and other generals all nodded. Looking at the distinguished and distinctive sons below, Murong Xuan was happy in his heart, and his face showed from time to time. Smiling. Murong Xin continued:"Due to the war, the world was in turmoil and people's minds changed. Many exiled nobles, celebrities and even ordinary people from the north came to Liaodong to seek refuge with me, giving me hope of taking over the Central Plains in the future. For the sake of Murong's great cause, no matter whether they are my sons, ministers or generals, no matter whether they are Xianbei, Huns or Han, as long as they are brave, resourceful, intelligent, knowledgeable, and able to stand alone, I will put them to good use. Pei Yi is from Hedong, Luchang is from Daijun, and Yangdan is from Peiping. From now on, all three of you will be my advisers and advise me; Fengxian is from Beihai, Yousui is from Guanggan, Fang Qian is from Beiping, and Fangqian is from Bohai. Feng Chuo, Song Xi from Xihe, and Pei Kai from Hedong, are my political ministers; Feng Yi from Bohai, Song Gai from Pingyuan, Huangfu Qi from Anding, and Miao Kai from Lanling are outstanding in articles and erudite, and they serve as my key ministers. Zhu Zuoche from Kuaiji, Hu Wuyi from Taishan, and Kong Zuan from Lu. You three are well-known and highly respected. Please be my guest. Liu Zan from Pingyuan is very knowledgeable in Confucianism and serves as the professor of Dongxiang Jijiu. Crown Prince Murong Huang and others, as well as other aristocratic children of the Murong tribe.

After hearing Murong Xuan's appointment, these people quickly stood up and thanked him:"Thank you for your trust!" Thank you Dashan Yu Longen! We will do our best for the Great Chanyu until we die!"

"All my dear friends, please go free of charge!"Murong Xi said with a smile. Just as Pei Yi and others stood up, they heard the guards outside the main hall shout:"The envoy from the Jiangnan Jin Dynasty has arrived!"

Murong Xuan was a little surprised and surprised when he heard the news. Murong Xuan's sons and ministers below were also surprised. Murong Xuan said to himself:"After Sima Rui became the king of Jin, he sent envoys here. The imperial edict gave me many positions in name only. Now, less than a year after Sima Rui took the throne, he sent envoys again. What is the purpose? What do you want?"

But Sima Rui's envoy was already waiting outside the main hall, so Murong Xuan couldn't help but waste time. Murong Xie then said:"I've invited the Jin Dynasty envoy to come and see you!"

Murong Xuan's sons in the main hall, including the ministers of civil and military affairs, all looked towards the entrance of the main hall. Tao Liao and his two followers came to Murong Xin's main hall with neither arrogance nor humility. When they saw Murong Xin sitting on it, Tao Liao and The two attendants bowed their hands to Murong Xin, and Murong Xin stood up from his seat to return the salute, pointed to the seat to the west and said:"It turns out to be Mr. Tao Liao, please take a seat! Tao

Liao and his two attendants sat down, and then Murong Xin waved his hands and said,"Yuan Yong, Yuan Zhen, and Lord Pei will stay. The others should leave first!""

"Serve tea!"Following Murong Xuan's words, seven Xianbei women came in carrying tea trays with teapots and tea bowls inside. The woman in front came up, first placed the tea tray in front of Murong Xuan, and began to pour tea. The three women behind The tea tray was placed in front of Tao Liao and the two attendants, and then the tea was poured. The remaining three women placed the tea tray in front of Murong Huang and the other three, and poured the tea. After pouring the tea, the seven women said a long blessing and went out.

Murong Han, Murong Huang and Pei Yi sat on the seats on the east side, observing the things in front of them calmly. Tao Liao and two attendants sat on the seats on the west side. The three took a sip of tea and nodded.. Murong Xin also took a sip of tea and said with a smile:"I haven't seen you for a few years. I wonder why Mr. Tao came here this time?"

"Murong leader Rong Xun: Tao came here this time to reiterate our previous appointment. In order to show his sincerity to the Great Chanyu, His Majesty also asked me to bring many gifts. Although our dynasty was first established, the appointments of previous Jin kings are still valid. After His Majesty ascended the throne, he resolutely granted Murong the title of Grand Chief Jiejie, Sanqi Changshi, Commander Liaozuo Zayiliuren, and other military officers. He was also appointed General Longxiang, Great Chanyu, and Duke Changli. Tao has brought documents, gold seals, etc. Although the previous dynasty was overturned, there were internal and external troubles. Although our emperor now lives in the south of the Yangtze River, many northern nobles and celebrities have also moved south. At present, various ministries in the north are eyeing the Central Plains region, and the Liaodong region where the Great Chanyu is located may not be immune to the disaster in the future. Tao Liao said.