In Luoyang City, Yang Gongqing, the general of Zuo Wuhou, stood behind Wang Shichong, also thinking about this issue, as a famous general under Wang Shichong; Yang Gongqing is now hot, almost everyone forgets that he was born as a horse thief, led 3,000 people to attack the car of Emperor Yang of Sui, and robbed forty-two horse thieves who flew yellow and stables, and also robbed in the south of Jizhou for many years. But no one knew that Yang Gongqing had been arranged by Yang Chong since he defected to Wang Shichong.

On the way back from Yang Gongqing's horse, he met Tianqi, who brought Yang Chong's letters and views on the situation in the world; Yang Gongqing was very excited at that time, and it was clear that there were big people thinking about him, which showed that he had a bright future. At the beginning, Yang Gongqing just regarded Yang Chong as a spare tire, and planned to go to Hexi to join Yang Chong one day if he couldn't get along in Hebei; However, as Yang Chong marched all the way east, providing a steady stream of news and supplies, Yang Gongqing made a wise choice, joined the Hexi Army, and was ordered to blend in with Wang Shichong's army.

After Wang Shichong defeated Li Mi, Emperor Tai Yang Tong named Wang Shichong as a lieutenant, no matter how big or small the affairs of the court and China were decided in the Taiwei Mansion, Wang Shichong wantonly recruited civilian personnel who could help deal with government affairs and military generals who were superior in martial arts and dared to charge into battle, as long as someone submitted a letter to introduce in person, whether it was a recommendation or self-recommendation, Wang Shichong personally assessed and hospitalized. Yang Gongqing, Guo Shiheng, Dong Jun, and Zhang Tongren took turns to follow Wang Shichong every day, and once there were hired generals, they would be led to the army.

Today's visit is a Taoist priest named Huan Fahei, and the recommender is Situ Duanda; Huan Fahei is burly, dignified, with dignified eyes, and a beard. Huan Fasi pointed to the book in his hand and said, "Taiwei, please see, this is "Confucius's Closed Room", and the picture shows a man holding a bamboo pole and driving sheep. Sheep, representing the Sui Dynasty emperor's surname Yang; What do you do, together it is the word 'king', the king is behind the sheep, indicating that Taiwei will be able to replace the Sui Dynasty as the emperor. ”

Wang Shichong's face sank and said, "Where did the Taoist priest come from, talking nonsense." ”

Huan Fahei was not frightened, and took out the two articles "Zhuangzi The World" and "De Chong Fu" from his arms and handed them to Wang Shichong, explaining: "The first part talks about 'the world', and the next part talks about 'Chong', this is the name of Taiwei, which indicates that you should be kind all over the world and obey the command of the Son of Heaven." ”

Wang Shichong showed a smile and said: "Although it is God's will, we must also pay attention to a consummation, since it is mentioned by Mr., whether it is true or false depends on Mr." ”

Huan Fa Hei said confidently: "Tai Wei, sincerity is spiritual." ”

When Wang Shichong heard this, he got up and bowed twice, before taking over the diagram from Huan Fa's hand, and then appointed Huan's Fahei as the counselor to be responsible for this matter. Huan Faji obviously came prepared, and immediately put forward two suggestions, one is to catch all kinds of birds and birds, tie the silk with the so-called talismans written on their necks, and release them one by one to create public opinion; The other is to ask Emperor Tai Yang Tong to give Wang Shichong clothes, Zhu Hu, Na Ma, chariots and horses, musical instruments, tiger ben, axes, bows and arrows, and nine kinds of utensils.

This is called Jiuxi, the emperor's special gift, the chariot and horse refer to the eight black horses to pull the golden chariot, and the military chariot chariot; The clothes are crowned with a bare head, which represents the peace of the people; The musical instrument is Lexian, a kind of timpani and tuning instrument, which means that the people are harmonious; Zhuhu is the red lacquer gate; Na Majesty is a wooden staircase with a lower staircase; Bow refers to special red and black bows and arrows; The tiger and axe symbolize power, and the straw is a fragrant wine for sacrifices.

Wang Mang, Cao Cao, Sun Quan, Sima Zhao, Huan Wen, Yang Jian, and Li Yuan have all accepted Jiuxi, and in the eyes of the world, Jiuxi is synonymous with usurpation; As long as Wang Shichong takes the initiative, he is announcing to Yang Tong and the world that he wants to replace Yang Dong. Wang Shichong didn't hesitate at all, and said categorically: "Just let Duan Situ and General Yun accompany you to try." ”

Duan Situ is Duan Da, General Yun is Yun Dingxing, Duan Da betrayed Yuan Wendu, and Yun Dingxing defected to Wang Shichong after Yu Wenhua and the defeat of the army. Huan Fa Hei pondered: "Both of them are old ministers, and their majesty is not enough. ”

Wang Shi said with great interest: "Gongqing, you accompany them on a trip." ”

Yang Gongqing was already able to conclude that Wang Shichong would definitely form an alliance with Li Yuan and replace the banner of the Sui Dynasty together. The two found Duan Yun and the others and went to the palace together. Obviously, Duan Da and Huan Fa Hei have discussed, and they have made a large number of talismans, and let the soldiers carry them into the palace together, and show them to Yang Tong one by one, Yun Dingxing patiently persuaded: "The Mandate of Heaven is not a trivial matter in the mortal world, King Zheng's merits are very high, please give up the throne and follow the example of Tang Yao and Yu Shun." ”

Yang Tong, the lord of Huangtai, flicked his sleeves and overturned the utensils and fruits on the table, and said with fire in his eyes: "This world is the world of Gaozu, if the qi of the Great Sui has not been exhausted, this kind of thing should not be spoken, if the will of heaven wants to change the dynasty, then what else is there to talk about Zen and not Zen, is it interesting to add nine tin?" Both of you are veterans of the Three Dynasties, and it really disappoints me to hear such words from your mouths. ”

Duan Da was speechless, and suddenly burst into tears; Yun Dingxing was so tricked by Duan Da that he had no choice but to cry. Huan Faji persuaded in a low voice: "The Central Plains is in turmoil, and an older person is needed to sit in charge, and Taiwei is willing to make an alliance with the emperor to restore your throne when the world is peaceful." ”

Yang Tong laughed and said: "When Yuan Wendu died, I had an agreement with Wang Shichong, and it was only a long time before he would add Jiuxi to be the emperor, which was meaningless." You tell him that it is better to kill me directly. ”

Huan Faji was not angry, and said with a smile: "The captain hits like this, no one can stop him." ”

Yang Tong was so angry that he trembled all over, and could only watch the four of them leave; After Duan Da and the others reported to Wang Shichong, they went back to their respective homes. When Yang Gongqing passed by and Shengzhai, he asked his soldiers to inform the restaurant to send a table of banquets to the mansion to entertain Governor Shi Zhang Gongjin tonight. Not long after Yang Gongqing arrived in the mansion, the banquet of He Shengzhai was delivered, the housekeeper Ma Quan arranged the banquet, and Zhang Gongjin also arrived; Zhang Gongjin was very puzzled, he just came to Luoyang to urge food, but he didn't expect Yang Gongqing to invite himself to drink when he saw him.

Yang Gongqing and Zhang Gongjin chatted while drinking, and they didn't disperse until late at night, after Zhang Gongjin stumbled away, the drunken Yang Gongqing called Ma Quan into the study to settle accounts; After the two entered the study, Yang Gongqing was completely drunk, and said to Ma Quan soberly: "Inform the above, Wang Shichong will definitely usurp the throne soon, Zhang Gongjin is not satisfied with Wang Shichong, and quickly arrange someone to contact." ”

Ma Quan said cautiously: "General Yang, I have been waiting on the side just now, and I didn't hear that Zhang Gongjin was dissatisfied. ”

(End of chapter)