Pei should leave the ancestral military camp and return to the west gate of Luoyang, Pei Wei and others heard the news and hurried out to welcome the general. Pei was in a good mood at this time, so he asked the group with a smile: "When I am not there, what are the ministers discussing?" ”

Are you helping Pei Shu draft a list of words, or are you studying how to solve the crisis once I go and don't return?

Pei Wei was inconvenient to answer, so he turned to Pei Xu, who took two steps forward and replied: "The resignation has been prepared, and I will wait for the return of Duke Ming to review it." Who wants Zhen to speak casually and bluntly: "I'm waiting to discuss the country name!" ”

Saying that Pei should not follow the advice and force him to go to the ancestral camp alone, Pei Wei and the others can't help but urgently find a way to deal with this, just holding this kind of small meeting, of course, they will not let Zhen Sui and other big bosses participate. When Zhen Sui came over to convey the fast horse report he had just gotten, saying that the ancestral hussar sent Da Sima out of the camp and that Da Sima was about to return, the big guy breathed a sigh of relief, and he didn't know who started it, so he began to study the question of what was the best name for the new dynasty.

Zhen Sui said: "Since the surname of the metropolitan governor is Pei, the country name should be Pei, why do you need to discuss?" ”

Pei Xuan smiled: "Since ancient times, how can there be people who use their own surname as their country name? General Zhen: This is a joke. "You can't just say that this is nonsense without learning and not knowing......

Pei Gaixin said that he used his surname as the name of the country, in fact, there are - the Chen of the Southern Dynasty is a rare example, but you can't know it. So he smiled slightly, sat down on his knees, and said, "This matter should not be discussed." "After all, I haven't accepted the edict of the Son of Heaven, so I hurriedly discussed the name of the new dynasty, which is really a bit inappropriate.

Wang Gong said: "There are only a few people here, and it doesn't hurt to talk about it...... mainly because the hearts of these people have been hanging in their throats for a long time, and they finally relaxed, and they are somewhat happy and forgetful, so they will decide to study this issue.

Besides, the matter of the national name is very important, and theoretically it is necessary for the generals to hold a meeting to discuss, if they can take advantage of the opportunity of the small number of people to settle it first, then the proposer will definitely go down in history.

Pei Shu saw that Pei Gai did not refute Wang Gong's words in time, so he boldly said: "It's a pity that the Duke of Ming has not been given the title of prince first, and he has established a ......."

The vast majority of dynasty titles are inherited from the previous titles, for example, Qin is the Zhou Jue, Han is the Chu Jue (Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, named Liu Bang as the Han King), Wei is the Han Jue, Jin is the Wei Jue, and even Shi Le is called Zhao Tianwang, which is also promoted from the Zhao Gong of the Hu and Han Dynasty. Moreover, Pei Gai also knew that although Chen Baxian's surname and number were heavy, he was also the first to be named Duke Chen and King Chen by the Liang Dynasty, and in principle, he also inherited the title of knight.

Therefore, if Pei should have been crowned king by the Jin family, or a prince outside the system, it would be the most logical to directly follow the title of the feudal country, and there would be no need to use your brains at all.

However, under the premise that the traditional way of usurping the throne since the Ji and Han dynasties is missing, the issue of the country name must be carefully considered. Therefore, Pei Wei and others discussed, Pei should be the prince of Julu County in Jin, Julu belonged to Zhao during the Warring States Period, and it was more appropriate to originally build the name "Zhao". But this word Shi Le took up the ...... first Zhao, who came out of two different origins at the same time, is estimated to be only able to do it by Shi Le, a big old man in the original history (although Pei Wei and others cannot know).

Then Pei Gai's ancestral home is in Hedong County, and Hedong belonged to Wei during the Warring States Period, and the establishment of the name "Wei" was originally an alternative. It's a pity that there was a Wei fifty years ago, and it is also inappropriate to rename it again - unless Pei should change his surname to Cao...... But Cao Wei is not a unified dynasty like the two Han Dynasty, and his prestige is not great, so there is really no need for Pei to learn from Liu Yuan.

Pushing back to the Spring and Autumn Period, Hedong belonged to the Jin Dynasty...... But it's impossible to build a new dynasty and still use the name "Jin", right?

Then calculate it, there is only "Qin" - President Pei Gai Kansai, which is based on the Qin land of the Warring States Period, and the prophecy before the year also has the words "Qin Dangxiong".

Pei Xuan said: "The minister intends to establish the country as Qin, but my uncle will not allow ......" turned his head to look at Pei Wei, Pei Wei explained: "Qin's violent name, through the ages, people can't help but hate it, how can Ming Gong follow behind?" And all are subject to unification, and should not be repeated. ”

The Cao family called it "Wei", and the Sima family called it "Jin", because these two words had not been the name of the dynasty before, but only the name of the princes. Although the Qin Dynasty is called "leap unification" in Liu Xin's system, which is not orthodox, it is also a "unification", isn't it? How can there be a reason for the two unified dynasties to have the same name?

- Pei Wei said this early. In the original history, the Southern Dynasties certainly avoided repetition, and most of the northern dynasties and separatist forces were established by nomadic peoples, and people really didn't care about repetition - there were Northern Wei, Northern Zhou, and even Qin and Hu Xia. If it is postponed by one or two hundred years, it is estimated that Pei Wenji will not feel that this is a problem.

Wang Gong is also inclined to "Qin" - isn't the proverb of "Qin Dangxiong" created by him? So he cross-examined Pei Wei and said: "Qin Fen VI's Yu Lie, annexing the world, rebuilding China, the great deeds of the first emperor, how can it be summed up by the word 'violence'?" Qin's violence, mostly because of the foolishness of the second and Zhao Gao's chaotic government, if because of one or two remnants, traitorous ministers, then the next test, I am afraid that even the Han will not be famous.

"Besides, the Pei family originally had the surname Ying, and it was the same as the first emperor, so it seems that there is no need to avoid it in terms of tribute."

The surname Pei actually has a very mixed origin, specifically to Wenxi's Pei, who has always respected Pingling as his ancestor. And said that Qin Huan had a son, the first seal in Beizheng, and then went to Qin into Jin, was sealed in Ping, and the sixth generation was Pingling, and was transferred to Xie (at that time, the word was Shangnon Xiayi), so he pointed to the land as the clan, and became the ancestor of the Pei family.

Therefore, Liu Bei and Liu Yuan both claimed to be descendants of the surname Liu - among them, Liu Bei was the king of Zhongshan Jing in the Western Han Dynasty, and he was extremely estranged from the royal family of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and Liu Yuan was purely a fake surname - so he was named "Han"; So the Pei family and the first emperor are also of the same origin, why can't they be named "Qin" according to the convention?

Regarding Wang Gong's words, Pei Wei just shook his head. Pei Cai asked: "But if you can't name 'Qin', what does your uncle think?" Pei Wei arched his hand and said: "It's better to be called 'Tang'." ”

then explained that Di Yao was in the Tang Dynasty, that is, Pingyang County, so he had the name of "Tang Yao"; Later, King Wu of Zhou destroyed the Tang Dynasty and named his son Shu Yu as the Marquis of Tang, and renamed the Marquis of Jin, all in Jiang, that is, Jiang County. Although Pingyang and Jiang now belong to Pingyang County, they are part of the east of the Great River during the Qin and Han dynasties; Moreover, Jiangyi is adjacent to Wenxi, so the country can be established as "Tang".

Pei Caixin said that the name "Tang" sounds majestic, but unfortunately it is impossible for him to be Tang Taizong...... It's just that he has no other plans in his heart about this, and immediately smiled and said: "What Qing and the others said, each has its own reason, I have written it down, and I can consider it again." "Of course, it's impossible to give the new country name, once it leaks out, you will set the country name while you are on the resignation list, and it will be too ugly to eat - even if few people will take the dictionary seriously.

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Now that the Son of Heaven has issued an edict to Chan, it is no longer a matter of urgency to clean up Shangshu Province - anyway, once the Son of Heaven and a courtier will have to be reorganized sooner or later - but Pei Wei still suggested that he should be imprisoned first.

On the one hand, this is to show the sincerity of the people of the world - I led my troops to Luo to ask the Chinese and North Korean bureaucrats for their guilt, in order to solve the mystery of my brother, if because the Son of Heaven wanted to give in, I threw away my wish, wouldn't it be ridiculous and contemptible? On the other hand, it can also calm people's hearts, indicating that Da Sima is only guilty of one crime, and the rest of the Shangshu may continue to stay in office - of course, how long they will stay in office is another matter.

Runan and the family are also considered second-rate families, but the family line is not complicated, and most of them died in the troubled times, which led to its declining momentum, and today's Heji is basically just a dog of the Xun family - it is still a dog that is not very easy to use. Punishing the He clan so severely can not only knock the Xun clan, but also not cause too much turmoil between the government and the opposition - besides, listening to what Zu Na said the day before yesterday, he also intends to push He Ji out as a scapegoat.

It's just that Hua Heng has successfully completed the matter entrusted by Pei Xu, but he refuses to retry and reconcile, so he has to be ordered to be a court lieutenant. The position of Tingwei was one of the nine Qings in the Qin and Han dynasties, and he was in charge of the world's prisons, but after the Eastern Han Dynasty, his authority was gradually stolen by Shangshu Province.

Pei Pi's death is naturally a major case, and the person who wants to be tried is still a scholar, so the province should appoint an assistant. This important task was finally handed over to Pei Wei's head - both captured and Ji, Pei Gai then asked Pei Wenji to be the secretary.

Pei Wei did not treat He Ji harshly, prepared a clean cell for him, and served him with good wine and food every day, only occasionally handed over paper and pencils, and asked him to answer a few questions. Because I'm not in a hurry to try it - I won't come up with any definite results anyway, just wait for the dust to settle down, and then I won't say what I say?

However, although Heji is incompetent, he is not stupid to go home, he thinks that he will die, he doesn't think about tea and dinner, and he only cries to the corner every day.

This is a later story, as for Pei Gai, after the resignation, he immediately went to visit his old friend Bian Wangzhi. Bian Yan was blocked from the west gate the day before yesterday, and he fainted due to a moment of qi, which was not a big deal after all, and after two days of rest, his condition eased. It's just that I didn't know that Luozhong had such a change in the past, but when I heard about it, this heart could no longer fall, and every day I would send the house slaves to the market to inquire about the latest situation. On this day, the house slave came to report that the Son of Heaven had issued an edict of Zen concession, and Bian Yan couldn't help but be shocked.

When he was at a loss, he suddenly reported that the big Sima was coming, and he hurriedly ordered his second sons, Bian Yi and Bian Xu, to support him and go to the front of the mansion to greet him. Pei Cai got out of the car and stepped forward to support Bian Yan, and said sincerely: "Bian Jun, I haven't seen you for a few years, and your gray hair is actually born - I really miss Bian Jun deeply!" ”

Although the people are disgusted with Jin, Pei Gai has already controlled enough power, but if he wants to take that last step, he will definitely encounter some resistance - even if King Wu is defeated and prides himself on being obedient to the heavens, isn't there still two old men who have come from afar to send food to knock on the horse and admonish? There are also filial sons in the ruined house, and there are loyal ministers in the troubled state, which is unavoidable. It's just that Pei Gai probably doesn't care about the praying mantis as a car, and there are only three people he is worried about.

That is, Zu Li, Bian Yan and Tao Kan.

The main three people have worked with themselves for many years, and naturally have feelings, if because of their own practice and cause relatives and friends to turn against each other, it is really a tragedy of history, and it is also a personal regret. In the ancestors, one must coerce him with power, and the other must move with affection, and the most important thing is not to block the path of the ancestor to achieve his intended meritorious deeds; Yu Tao Kan mainly induced him to benefit - but for the time being, he did not dare to pass on the matter of the Son of Heaven to Tao Shixing, and according to Pei Wei's suggestion, he had to wait for him to lead the army to join him, and then persuade him in person.

In case the message is not conveyed in place, Tao Shixing is angry, and he directly reverses on the way, so what can he do? If the Guanzhong army is in chaos because of this, maybe the generals of the ancestral family will instigate Zu Ti to turn his back on the former alliance......

Only Bian Yan can only move with affection. Because Bian Wangzhi is not like Zu Shizhi, he does not have such a heavy burden on his body, and it is just a big deal for the whole family to be martyred - in the original history, his father and son were martyred together in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Zu Ti must consider his subordinates, soldiers, and even pro-party, so he can coerce him.

Moreover, Zu Ti once had the saying "when avoiding each other in the Central Plains", and Tao Kan also had the rumor of "dreaming of eight wings", at least in the Jin Dynasty, they could not be regarded as the same hardcore loyal ministers. Bian Wangzhi is different, in all dynasties, he has always been a model of loyal ministers, it may not be easy to say.

Therefore, Pei should be in a hurry to see Bian Yan, and before receiving Zen, he should first move the heart of this old friend—if he has already received Zen, there is no room for turnaround.

Let's say that Bian Yan welcomed Pei Gai into the inner room, and after the guests and hosts sat down, he first said: "I am infected with scabies, I can't sit upright, and I still look at Sima Haihan." "His position is inferior to Pei Gai, so theoretically, it is very rude to lean on a table, lean over, and sit with one foot stretched, so apologize first.

Pei Gaixin said that Zu Ti called me "Da Sima" when they met, and you are the same...... Hurriedly waved his hand and smiled: "Bian Jun is sick, but he can recuperate on the couch, why do you want to sit upright?" The state hopes that Bian Jun should take care of his noble body. ”

Bian Yan sighed and asked rhetorically: "Da Sima Suoyun, what country is it?" ”

Pei Gai was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then said: "The Three Emperors Zhaoji, the Five Emperors Chengye, Xia Yin Zhou, although the surnames are different, they are actually one country. ”

Bian Yan didn't expect such an answer, and couldn't help but be stunned, so he asked again: "Since the surname is different, how can it be said that it is actually a country?" ”

Pei Gai smiled: "I have a different surname from Bian Jun, but I will be handed over to Xu Fang, I will work state affairs, my wife can be trusted, and if I am a relative, can't I be regarded as a family?" It's one family, but how can there be another country? ”

When Bian Wangzhi heard this, he couldn't help but breathe out of his nostrils, and he sighed and said: "Guzhi Da Sima can speak, referring to the black road and white, and referring to the deer as a horse, I am naturally beyond my reach." ”

Pei Gai Zhengse said: "Bian Jun, if it is not a country, then Tang rebelled against Xia, King Wu rebelled against Yin, Wei Wen rebelled against Han and Jin Wu rebelled against Wei, we have been slaves of the country for a long time." Only the descendants of the Yellow Emperor and Miao have always been a country, and the one who has changed is only the surname of the monarch, and it will be inherited for thousands of years, and it will never be destroyed! Then he smiled: "For example, in a clan, each house is honored by the elder, and the clan will not be replaced." ”

Bian Yan raised his eyebrows and asked, "Is Da Sima comparing himself to Shang Tang and Zhou Wu?" Why don't you compare yourself to Xin Mang and Liu Yuan?! ”

Pei Gai replied: "Bian Jun is familiar with history books, when he knew that Wang Mang was usurped at the beginning, the heavens and people were not tired, but he was in a political chaos and carved the people, so there was Lu Mu from Haiqu. As for Liu Yuan, although he pretended to be surnamed Liu, what he did was the law of the Huns, and the army was ruined, so he was no longer a country with us. ”

Bian Yan asked rhetorically: "Aren't the Xiongnu also descendants of the Xia Hou clan?" ”