Chapter Thirty-Four: Long-Distance Friendship and Close Attack

In 357 AD, the former Qin Emperor Fu Jian killed the tyrant Fu Sheng, who was broad-minded, inclusive of the sea and rivers, and reused the poor student Wang Meng, so that the former Qin state politics gradually stabilized.

For Emperor Fu Jian's inquiry about the strategy of pacifying the world, Wang Meng said eloquently: "The minister heard that the Emperor Murong Jun of Yan State had conquered the government for many years, and he worked hard physically and mentally, and he heard that his palace was meticulously reported, and Murong Jun's food was decreasing, but the government affairs were busy, and he must bow to his relatives, and he was afraid that he would die soon, his brother Murong Ke, his son Murong Chui and others were all able to recruit and fight well, on the other hand, his prince Murong Wei relied on his mother to become the crown prince, Murong Jun died, his national politics will be turbulent, and the Jin court will go north to the Central Plains, and the emperor can choose the opportunity to move. ”

Wang Meng saw Fu Jian staring with bated breath, looked at him intently, and continued: "Zhang's Liangzhou, although it has dominated the Western Regions, but its territory is vast and sparsely populated, and it is not a big trouble. The Jin court withdrew from Guanzhong since Huan Wen, and he would not go far away, not to mention that the Yan Kingdom would be in danger at that time, and Huan Wen would inevitably go on a northern expedition. ”

Fu Jian was fascinated when he heard this, and when he saw Wang Meng finish speaking, he said, "Aiqing, what should I do?" ”

Wang Meng said: "Your Majesty, the top priority is to rectify the rule of officials, restrict the clans, persuade farmers to teach mulberry, restore the people's livelihood, accumulate national strength, and make the country rich and the people strong to win the world." Externally, you can send envoys to Jianye to make friends with the Jin court, and Huan Wen, the minister in charge of the Jin court, has a good relationship with the minister, and the minister can also send a letter to persuade him to make friends with our country. In this way, Murong Jun would definitely not dare to commit it. ”

Fu Jian laughed and said: "What Aiqing said is very true, all domestic affairs will be handed over to you to preside. ”

Immediately, according to Wang Meng's words, he sent Jianye and sent Lu Guang to harass Qianliang, and at the same time ordered Wang Meng to take charge of Chang'an law and order to formulate laws and regulations to limit the privileges of the clan.

Soon, due to the harm to the rights and interests of the clan, many people were angry with Wang Meng, and even saw that he was trusted by the emperor, and was jealous. ”

Not to be outdone, Wang Meng sneered at each other, and said: "Master Hou's talent is not as good as a farmer who cultivates, and he can be compared with a butcher chef." ”

Fan Shi was furious and scolded: "Your cold door dog, see that if I don't hang your head on the city gate, I won't live in the world."

After scolding, he picked up his fist and wanted to hit Wang Meng, but was pulled left and right. Wang Meng immediately reported the matter to Emperor Fu Jian, and when Fu Jian heard it, he was silent for a long time and said: "Fan Shi is reckless, but the dominance of the big clan can be seen, although its credit is to the community, but it is extremely arrogant, do not kill, where is the law and discipline of the country!" ”

He immediately ordered Fan Shi to be arrested and beheaded for public display.

Fan Shi was killed, causing an uproar among the clans. Everyone went to the table or directly in front of Fu Jian, crying and slandering Wang Meng. However, Fu Jian understood the righteousness, and behaved so badly to the clan, and even scolded and whipped him with a cane, and finally blocked the mouths of the princes and nobles. As a result, Wang Meng let go of his hands and feet, and was not soft on the lawless clans, punishing them lightly, and beheading them at the worst. The imperial power was greatly strengthened, and the society gradually stabilized.

Just when Fu Jian reused Wang Meng to greatly enhance his national strength, the former Yan Emperor Murong Jun had entered the countdown to his life as Wang Meng expected.

At the beginning of 360 AD, Murong Jun was sick and prepared to review the trained army in Yecheng, originally wanting the general Murong Ke to lead the army to the southern expedition to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. As a result, the weather was cold, and on the night of the review, his condition worsened, and Murong Jun knew that he would die soon, so he summoned Murong Ke, Murong Ping and others. Murong Jun lay on the hospital bed and said to his brother Murong Ke: "Life and death are fate, I work hard for the country, the ancestors recruit me to rest, I have no regrets, but Jiangnan and Guanzhong are not peaceful, the crown prince Murong Wei is young, I am worried that he will not be able to bear the pain of governing the country, and I want to learn the story of Song Xuangong and hand over the country to my virtuous brother."

Murong Ke was shocked and cried: "Although the prince is young, he is smart by nature, the foundation of the imperial brother has been decided, the prince will be able to inherit the will of the ancestors, and pacify the disasters in Guanzhong and Jiangnan, the imperial brother must not tamper with the reform, not to mention the foolish brother is not worthy of the big responsibility!"

Murong Jun said angrily: "Between brothers, why be so polite!"

Murong Ke hurriedly said: "If the imperial brother thinks that the foolish brother can bear the heavy responsibility of the world, then why don't you think that the foolish brother can be the Duke of Zhou?"

Murong Jun sighed and said, "If you are a virtuous brother and like the Duke of Zhou, I have no regrets!" The ancestral foundation is entrusted to the virtuous brother! ”

The next day, Murong Jun died, the crown prince Murong Wei succeeded to the throne, his mother Kezuhun was the queen mother, Murong Ke assisted the government, and the country was in great mourning, Murong Ke had to cancel the plan of the southern expedition to the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

If you know the former Yan Guozheng, will it be as Wang Meng said, and look at the next chapter.