In February of the seventh year of Yongjia, Emperor Sima Chi of Jin Huai was killed in Pingyang, and in April, the crown prince Sima Ye was the emperor in Chang'an, known as Emperor Jin in history.

The first thing Emperor Jin did after ascending the throne was, of course, to reward the ministers: with the Wei general Liang Fen as the Situ, the Yongzhou Assassin Shi Luyun as the envoy, the leading general, and the Lu Shangshu, and the Jingzhao Taishou Suo Qi as the right servant of the Shangshu - these are all the real power factions in Chang'an City, among which the most powerful is Suo Suo Juxiu.

The second step is to reward the foreign ministers, and call on the soldiers and horses from all over the country to rescue the king and crusade against Hu Han. Emperor Jin issued an edict appointing Sima Rui, the general of Zhendong and the evil king of Lang, as the servant, the left prime minister, and the military governor of eastern Shaanxi, and the great Sima and Sima Bao, the king of Nanyang, as the right prime minister, and the military of Shaanxi as the governor of the capital. Originally, the Jin Dynasty did not have a prime minister, with the three dukes (Taiwei, Situ, and Sikong) as the nominal prime minister, and the matter was actually attributed to Taiwan Province; Later, there were several prime ministers in the "Rebellion of the Eight Kings", such as Sima Lun, the king of Zhao, Sima Wei, the king of Liang, and Sima Ying, the king of Chengdu, who were all powerful ministers who controlled the center of the imperial court. This time, because considering that Sima Rui and Sima Bao's positions are already high enough, it is difficult to go further, so they simply gave them the title of "Prime Minister", which is actually to admit that they can be the first party and cut off the dominant.

But the division is the separation, and you have to hurry over to rescue the small court of Chang'an. At the same time, Emperor Jin issued an edict, "Lingyou and the two states strangled 300,000 and built Pingyang; The right prime minister should be handsome Qin, Liang, Liang, Yongwu Brigade 300,000, and go to Chang'an; 200,000 elite soldiers led by Prime Minister Zuo Cheng built Luoyang ......"

Of course, this is just empty words. The separatist forces of Zhengcheng and You, that is, Wang Jun and Liu Kun, if they can find Tuoba, Murong, Duan and other Xianbei soldiers, get together, even the soldiers with auxiliaries, maybe they can fight for 300,000; Sima Bao temporarily kept Shangtai, and his subordinates estimated that they did not even have a fraction of 300,000; Sima Rui's troops were slightly stronger, but even the headquarters and Jiangdong natives died less than 100,000......

Moreover, when the edict came, all the ministers bowed their heads and bowed, recognizing the legitimacy of the small court of Chang'an, but when it came to sending troops...... There is no door! Wang Jun and Liu Kun didn't deal with each other in the first place, and Tuoba and Duan were also full of contradictions, so how could they send troops together? Liu Kun has always wanted to fight Pingyang, but Wang Jun is 108,000 miles away from Pingyang, and he has no plan and determination to overcome the danger of Taihang. Sima Bao is in Shangqi, just to avoid Suoqi, and if Suoqi is not removed, he will not go to the tiger's mouth.

As for Sima Rui, in the original history, under the pretext that the turmoil in Jing and Hunan had not subsided, he did not send troops, but only sent Zu Yi to lead his troops to the north with more than 100 of his families, and did not give soldiers and horses, and let Zu Shizhi raise them himself. By the time the ancestors had fought hard and finally reached the Henan region, basically the corpse of Emperor Jin was already cold......

However, in this timeline that Pei Gai crossed over, history has changed slightly, Zu Shizhi hit the middle of the river a year ahead of schedule and crossed the Yangtze River north, so the envoy of Emperor Jin Chu to Jiangdong had just run to Yuzhou, and he encountered Zu Li's western expeditionary army. When the news came back to Chang'an, the emperor was overjoyed, and immediately issued an edict to officially appoint Zu Ti as the general of Fenwei, the assassin of Yuzhou, the governor of Yan, and the soldiers and horses of Yuzhou; Pei Gai was appointed as General Long Xiang, Xuzhou Thorn History, Du Duqing, Xu Erzhou soldiers and horses.

The one who deliberately came to Huaiyin to deliver the decree was not an outsider, but Pei Tong, a scholar from the Middle School, who was Pei Gai's cousin.

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The Pei family served in Kansai, including Pei Bao and Pei Cui, from the guerrilla general Pei Li - Pei Li was the concubine Pei of the East China Sea, and the great uncle of the Pei family of Weimen. Pei Bao has sons Pei Zhen, Pei Pi, Pei Bin, Pei Cui has sons Pei Xu, Pei Xuan, Pei Tong - in fact, this Pei Tong is a concubine, and his status in the family is very low, as if he is a little transparent, so even if the small court is short of people, any cat and dog can mix up a position, and he only has to be awarded a seven-grade petty official, which is completely unworthy of the background of the Hedong Wenxi clan.

Pei Tong first went to Yuzhou, canonized Zu Ti, and then was escorted to Huaiyin by Zu Shizhi. Pei Gai set up an incense case to greet him, Pei Tong began to read the edict, but Pei Gai refused to take the version, saying: "I am afraid that it will be difficult for the minister to take on the important task, and he will be the resignation ......."

Pei Tong couldn't help frowning slightly when he heard this, and said in his heart that you were originally appointed by the King of Langya as the assassin of Xuzhou and the governor of Xu Fang's soldiers and horses, and I didn't see you shirk; This time, it's just a general Long Xiang and more empty checks in Qingzhou, and the taste has not improved much, so why is it "difficult to take on a heavy task"? You look down on the Chang'an Imperial Court, right?

At the moment, he arched his hand: "Thirteen brothers, ......"

Thirteen is Pei Cai's big ranking in the family, but generally no one calls it that, so he sounds very awkward - why am I thirteen? I don't have the surname Bao ...... When he waved his hand: "Please also talk in the back hall." "Right now, you are an angel, I am a magistrate, all of them are brilliant, not suitable for brothers, if you have anything to say, let's talk about it later.

So he went to the back hall, took off his official clothes, changed into loose and comfortable clothes, and then sat down in bed.

The bed of this era was not a bedding, but a seat, which was higher than the table. Pei was not used to kneeling, so he placed a bed in the mansion, so that when he was alone, he could hang his legs down and use it as a stool directly. Of course, there are others here at this time, so you can't be too detached, but I just put my ass on my heels, think about it, after all, it's brothers, this is the back hall...... I'd better switch to cross-legged to be more comfortable.

Sitting cross-legged, also known as "stumbling", as soon as you hear the name, you know that it was transmitted from India through Buddhism, and it has become popular in these years, and it can be applied to less solemn and serious occasions.

Pei Tong saw that Pei should be sitting cross-legged, and he did the same. Pei Gai opened his mouth and asked, "What is the word unknown virtuous brother?" "Little transparent, who will remember what he says.

Pei Tongbi replied respectfully: "Little brother does what he says." ”

Pei Gai smiled: "'Cutting is the change, and pushing and doing is the pass'......" This is the words in the Book of Changes. Then he asked: "How young is it?" ”

"Last year, the beginning of the year."

Pei Caixin said, oh, he was just twenty-one years old, four years younger than me.

Although they are brothers, they have never interacted, and they have almost never met-maybe they had a relationship or two in their childhood, but Pei should not remember it at all-so they are quite face-to-face, almost strangers, and naturally have to say a few words of greetings before talking. Now that it's not time to get to the point, what else can we say? Today's weather hahaha? It's too vulgar...... Fortunately, Pei Cai's brain turned quickly, and he immediately asked: "The heir of the Son of Heaven will succeed to the throne, I don't know if there will be a change?" In fact, the edict naturally marked the new year name, and Pei should pretend not to hear it clearly.

Pei Tong still replied respectfully: "The country practiced Zuo in April, that is, changed the yuan to 'Jianxing'. ”

Pei Gai shook his head: "Who planned this era name for the Son of Heaven?" Big bad luck! ”

Pei Tong couldn't help frowning when he heard this: "What does the thirteenth brother mean?" ”

Pei Gai waved his hand and said Can you not mention "thirteen", I don't like this number...... Then he wrenched his fingers and began to explain to Pei Tong.

The system of using the year name to date began with Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty, the first era name was "Yuan Hunt", and later posthumously called "Yuan Hunt" The eighteen years before it were "Jianyuan", "Yuan Guang" and "Yuan Shuo". Since it is used to avoid confusion, the basic principle is that it cannot be repeated, but throughout the history of more than 2,000 years, there have been many exceptions.

The most numerous exceptions were made in the Jin Dynasty, where Emperor Sima Cheng reigned for seventeen years, and changed ten era names before and after, seven of which were duplicated by the previous generation. Later, Emperor Huai of Jin's "Yongjia" era name was also not his own original.

There are generally two situations in which the era name is repeated: one is to admire the sages and use the era names of the previous emperors to put gold on their faces; The second is that the minister who is purely a proposed number has no learning, and he bumped into his shirt for some reason. Among the era names of Emperor Hui of Jin, "Jianwu" was originally the era name of Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu, which must be a pursuit of the sages; "Yongping" originated from Emperor Liu Zhuang of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and "Yuankang" originated from Emperor Xuan of the Western Han Dynasty Liu Xun, which may also belong to the same situation; But "Yongning" comes from the translucent Emperor Han An, "Yongkang" and "Yongxing" come from Emperor Huan of the Han Dynasty, and "Yong'an" comes from Emperor Jing of Eastern Wu Sun Xiu, so what is there to admire?

As for the era name of Emperor Huai of Jin "Yongjia", the short-lived Emperor Chong of Han; Sima Lun, the king of Zhao who once usurped the throne, was named "Jianshi", and it was rumored that Emperor Cheng of Han died on the belly of a woman...... The lack of education of the Jin people can be seen from this.

Pei Gai read history so far in his previous life, and he had a lot of complaints, so he took the opportunity of greetings, and he began to talk eloquently: "The name of the year is Ming Zhengshuo, and it must be praised, and it is not appropriate to clash with the previous generation. Emperor Han Chong ascended the throne at a young age, and collapsed after less than half a year of reign, so the name of 'Yongjia' is inauspicious. Emperor Xiaohuai used this number to have a northern hunting affair......" said and pretended to lift his sleeves to wipe his eyes, and then continued: "The current emperor succeeded to the throne, and he should use the good name to restore the ambition, and actually use the ...... 'Jianye'"

Pei Tong hurriedly asked: "What's wrong with 'Jianye'?" ”

Pei should glance at him, and said in his heart that this guy is also an uneducated ...... If you want to talk about this cousin, as soon as Pei Gaifu met, four words popped up in his head - oily noodles. Pei Tong Pei Xingzhi inherited the excellent bloodline of the Pei family, it is normal to be handsome, but his eyebrows are sparse and his eyes are thin, even if he is wearing a public uniform, no matter how serious his expression is, he looks very frivolous. Pei Gai originally thought that his body was enough to be white-faced, but compared to Pei Tong, it was really insignificant. Pei Tong's appearance is the most suitable for the little liú máng who is a big girl in the later generations......

Pei Gai patiently explained to Pei Tong: "Liu Chan, the queen of the Shu Han Dynasty, used to use the name of 'Jianxing'; Sun Liang, the abolished emperor of Eastern Wu, also used the name of 'Jianxing'......" In fact, there is another person he did not mention, that is, Li Xiong, the emperor of the Cheng Han Dynasty who is now separating the middle of Shu, once called himself "King of Chengdu" before becoming emperor, and the era name used was also "Jianxing". It's all separatist forces, you don't treat them as Zhengshuo, don't recognize their era names, and use them for your own use, it makes sense in theory, but you can't go too far?

"Liu Chan's 'happy not to think of Shu', is really a faint master, but during the 'Jianxing' period, Zhuge Kongming is still there, the country is still strong, there is still something to say; Sun Liang is a young man, not surprising, he was deposed as the king of Huiji after a year of pro-government, and 'Jianxing' has Zhuge Ke's Northern Expedition defeated - is this a good name? It's all a bit of a separatist tyrant, and now the country is reusing its yuan, hey, hey, hey~~" I can't say more, in short, it's unlucky!

I didn't think about it, Pei Tong blurted out: "Brother's meaning, now the country uses the name of tyrant, and it can only be divided, and it has no intention of restoring the Central Plains?" For this reason, does the elder brother refuse to accept the title of the imperial court? ”

This kid said so unscrupulously, he couldn't help but startle Pei Gai, and hurriedly waved his hand: "I have this intention?" Don't guess! ”

Pei Tong smiled slightly bitterly: "Between brothers, in the back hall, what can't be said." As the elder brother said, there is no revitalization in Chang'an today, and the younger brother's family is also in danger and ......"

This time it was Pei Tong's turn to make a tirade, and it was a big pour.

Pei Tong's eldest uncle, Pei Bao, was the assassin of Qinzhou at the time, and his father Pei Cui served as Wuwei Taishou, which was quite powerful in Kansai. However, Pei Baosu and Sima Mo's father and son were not on good terms, so when Sima Bao was appointed as the general of Pingxi Zhonglang and the captain of Dongqiang, and led the army to Longlong, Pei Bao actually sent troops to resist, but was defeated by Chen An, the captain of Sima Mo's account, and had to run to settle and guard Jia Kai. When Jia Kai recovered Chang'an, Pei Bao was able to resume his original position, thinking that he would be able to hug such a big thick leg and not be afraid of Sima Bao from now on, who would have thought that Jia Kai would hang up inexplicably in a blink of an eye......

"In today's dynasty, Suo Juxiu (Suo Qi) is arrogant and domineering, and his uncle is not angry about what he did, but he is in alliance with Dongqiang Lieutenant Guan and the former Fulu Ling Lu Ke, and does not obey the orders of Chang'an. Suo Juxiu ordered Zhang Shiyan (Zhang Rail) in Liangzhou to send troops to attack, and his uncle was defeated and fled to Sangwu...... My father was forced to bribe Suo Juxiu heavily, and he took my brother as a hostage, so he had to stay out of the matter......"

To put it bluntly, Pei Bao's father and son were attacked by Zhang Liang because they offended Suo Qi, and they were about to end; Although Pei Cui's father and son were forced to cling to Suoqi, they must not be trusted, and their future is worrying.

"Koji is the surname of Jincheng, and there is a saying in Xizhou: 'Koji and swimming, cattle and sheep are not counted.' Open the Zhumen in the south and look at the Qinglou in the north. Therefore, Suo Juxiu was deeply jealous. Today, Koji and Suo are in public power, but they can't work together, and they often get into discord; The king of Nanyang (Sima Bao) is in Shangqi, and he often asks the Son of Heaven to take pleasure, and the meaning of stealing power is very clear. Yan Yun: 'One country and three princes, who am suitable for me?' Although my brother has been in Chang'an for more than three months, seeing this situation, he also knows that it is difficult to last long...... It's a pity that Jia Yandu (Jia Kai) died......"

Pei Cai raised his eyebrows, and said in his heart that this kid also has some knowledge, so he interjected and asked, "If Jia Yandu is still here, what then?" ”

"If Jia Yandu is here, Koji and Suo Ergong will live below, for their wings, the king of Nanyang is not enough to peace, and Zhang Shiyan will be ordered again, then the four states of Qin, Liang, Liang, and Yong can have one power, that is, there is no hope of restoring the old capital, and the thieves can't cross the Hangu Pass to the west."

Pei Gai smiled: "Okay, Guanzhong is not liveable, why not come to help as a brother?" ”