Chaos in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Chapter 82
At the end of Zhongzheng, the Empress Dowager Chu gave a big banquet to the students, accompanied by all the officials and ministers.

Guan Ziyang followed the team to the Dajin Palace, also known as Xianyang Palace.

The Empress Dowager and some courtiers entered the palace immediately.

When it was the turn of the students and officials to enter the palace gate, there were Habayashi guards blocking the palace gate.

Guan Ziyang saw Shi Kun, with blond hair and blue eyes, he was very conspicuous among the guards of the feather forest. As the servant of the Huangmen, Shi Kun wanted to search the students who entered the palace for the first time.

The main thing is to see if there is any sharp weapon. If this kind of thing is accidentally exposed in the palace, it is a felony.

Except for Huan Wen who had the honor of "swords on the palace", everyone else had to hand over their weapons honestly.

Many students took the initiative to hand over their personal weapons to him, and when it was Guan Ziyang's turn.

Shi Kun smiled: "I heard that brother Guan won the first prize in the Zhongshan Yaji. I am in charge of the important affairs of the palace, so I can't watch it on the spot. It's really a pity!"

Marquis Ru Yin took the initiative to talk to him, so it was not easy for Guan Ziyang to save his face in front of so many people.

So he replied: "The late birth was a fluke. Speaking of it, I have to thank Ling Qianjin. If she didn't see our old friend's relationship and help me out with poems and titles, I would be really embarrassed. I would also like to ask Lord Hou to help me express my gratitude." Feelings."

"Hey, my little girl, Shi Qi, grew up in the Jie clan, so she doesn't know the etiquette of the state of Jin, so she embarrasses Mr. Guan."

"Where is the Hou Ye, Ling Qianjin is just kind-hearted and simple in nature, she just can't bear to let the boy be embarrassed and humiliated in that kind of situation, Wansheng understands."

Although the two said polite words, the surrounding students and some small officials heard something different.

This is not the old man meeting the new son-in-law.

The fact that Shi Qi, daughter of Marquis of Ruyin, asked Guan Ziyang to answer a poem with the title "I" in the Zhongshan Collection is well known in Jiankang.

Although Shi Qi is beautiful and is the daughter of Lord Marquis, she is a Jie person after all, and in the state of Jin, scholars and common people cannot marry.

In the end, she was smart enough to choose Guan Ziyang as a potential stock in Zhongshan Yaji. As Guan Ziyang won the first place on the second day, almost all Jiankang people are now spreading the news that this will be a good story.

Of course, only in the eyes of ordinary people.

One is the daughter of a noble family from a foreign land who is as beautiful as a fairy, and the other is a student of the common family who started from the bottom and started from scratch. They are a perfect match!
Who doesn't like to watch the scene where the boy from the common clan marries the daughter of the Marquis Mansion?

It's just that for the aristocratic family, neither Shi Qi's Jie clan status nor Guan Ziyang's Shu clan status is looked down upon.

So after listening to the conversation between the two, everyone around scoffed, the common people are the common people, and the Jie people are the Jie people.

Guan Ziyang will not become famous because of marrying Shi Qi, and Shi Kun will not change his birth because of Guan Ziyang who won the first prize in the Yaji.

"Hehe, it's just that two poor people report to the group to keep warm..."

This is the thought in the hearts of most officials and students.

Leaving aside the matter of intrigue for the time being, it was time to go to the big banquet, with delicious wine and delicacies, and a harmonious atmosphere...

A group of students continued to receive toasts and congratulations from all the officials, except Guan Ziyang and Liu Chang.

Seeing this, Sima Yu gave Xie An's eyes to Xie An, who was watching the water show singing and dancing in the hall.

Xie An was taken aback for a moment, shook his head, and then pointed his chin at Sima Dan, the little emperor sitting on the throne.

Sima Yu understood.

"An Shi meant to let the emperor speak first, which seems quite appropriate."

So he raised his wine glass and tapped it three times with his chopsticks.

The prime minister had something to say, and when everyone saw this, the hall fell silent.

"Report to the Empress Dowager, today at the Zhongshan Gathering, another batch of capable generals were born in our Great Jin Dynasty, who will soon serve the court and His Majesty's kindness. I believe that His Majesty should reward the top three in the Gathering."

"Well, yes, as it should be." Queen Mother Chu said.

Then she looked at the little emperor Sima Dan and said: "Your Majesty, as a rule, the three-year Qualifying Conference is to help me select talents for the Great Jin Dynasty. The students who are Qualified can become officials if they have a good taste, and the top three are the ones on that day. Just appoint an official to show His Majesty's kindness."

The little emperor Sima Dan was only nine years old, he had long been used to obeying his mother's orders, and replied in a childish voice: "I don't know how to appoint an official, the mother is the one who decides."

In fact, the important affairs of the court are decided by the Empress Dowager Chu, and it was just a matter of etiquette for him to ask Sima Dan.

So Empress Dowager Chu said: "There are six people in the top three this year, which is more than in previous years. This is really difficult for me. Prime Minister, what suggestion do you have?"

Yu Xi, the attendant, said first: "Qizou Empress Dowager, as a rule, a student who is a fixed rank student should be lowered by two ranks to be an official. Please ask the Minister of the Ministry of Officials to find out the vacancy before it is too late."

The prime minister hurriedly came out and said: "Qizou Empress Dowager, I think that the Northern Expedition is imminent, and the imperial court is using the army. The top three students have performed well in Zhongshan Yaji. Why don't you entrust them with important tasks and train in the army."

Empress Dowager Chu nodded: "Well, what the prime minister said is reasonable, but there is a famous scholar An Shigong here today, and Ai's family wants to hear my uncle's opinion."

Chu Suanzi's mother, Xie Zhenshi, was Xie An's cousin, and Xie An was only four years older than Queen Mother Chu, so Queen Mother Chu called Xie An little uncle.

Xie Andao: "I am a commoner and dare not discuss government affairs indiscriminately, but as the Zhongzheng of this Zhongshan Gathering, I think that this year's students have both cultural relics and can be used for great things."

Empress Dowager Chu nodded, and said: "Wang Shangshu is highly respected, what's your opinion?"

Wang Zheng is now the patriarch of the Langya Wang clan and the grandfather of Wang Xizhi. He is 80 years old at this time, and he is still in good spirits.

Wang Zhengdao: "The only major event in the dynasty is the Northern Expedition. I think that when the army is used, it should be promoted exceptionally! The people in Xuzhou and Yanzhou are sturdy, and it is also the place where the military registration is and where the refugees gather. The minister thinks that new recruits can be appointed The students went to Jingkou and Guangling to recruit refugees and form the Beifu Army!"

Guan Ziyang felt unhappy looking at Wang Zheng.

Heart said: "This old boy is Wang Xizhi's grandfather, and Wang Xizhi's son Wang Xianzhi actually wanted to kill me, but I don't know if it has anything to do with his Langya Wang family..."

"However, why is it that the Beifu Army is about to be formed so soon? The Beifu Army, which was formed in 377 years in history, is 20 years ahead of schedule?"

The queen mother saw several important ministers in the court express their views, so she said according to the decision they had discussed a long time ago: "Then according to the wishes of the family, the Northern Expedition is a major event, and the promotion is exceptional!"

"Sun Hesong."

"The minister is here."

"The Ai family ordered you to be the military counselor of the Beifu Army, third rank."

"Thank you Queen Mother!"

"Wang Huizhi."

"The minister is here."

"The Ai family ordered you to be the vanguard officer of the Beifu Army, rank three."

"Thank you, Empress."

"Huan Shiqian, Huan Shimin."

"The minister is here."

"The Ai family ordered your two brothers to be generals on the left and right wings of the Beifu army, second rank."

"Thank you, Empress."

"Xie Xuan."

"The minister is here."

"The Ai family ordered you to be General Zhengbei, Deputy Commander of the Beifu Army, Second Grade."

"Thank you, Empress."

Finally, it was Guan Ziyang's turn. Guan Ziyang's heart was beating wildly!
Xie Xuan has been named deputy governor, so...don't dare to think about it anymore.

"Guan Ziyang."

"The minister is here."

"The Ai family ordered you to be the general of the Chinese army, the commander-in-chief of the Beifu army, first-rank."

"..."

Guan Ziyang's mind was empty, and he almost lost his breath.

"Yipin? Chief Governor? General?..."

"Is this still the Eastern Jin Dynasty? I am a commoner, have you forgotten?"

After his brain was shocked, the innate spirit gathered in Baihui acupoint in his body fluctuated, and a burning sensation instantly woke up Guan Ziyang.

In name, he is the governor of the Beifu Army!

But right now the Beifu Army only has a name!

The five people under him are either generals or military divisions, and they are completely empty shell troops.

Thinking of this, Guan Ziyang seemed to remember something...

"The current Jingkou and Guangling are still the territory of the refugee commander! Sending Lao Tzu to recruit troops and buy horses, isn't it to break ground on Tai Sui?"

"What a treacherous and cunning Empress Dowager Chu, it turns out that you used your status as a commoner to be your vanguard in subduing the refugees..."

"You won't lose if the Beifu army fails, if it succeeds, you'll earn blood!"

"The only troublesome thing is, how do you explain to the world's gentry..."

(End of this chapter)