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In the winter of 393 AD, a major event occurred in the world, that is, the Later Yan plotted against the Western Yan, but was defeated by the joint efforts of Hexi and the Northern Wei. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

This incident deeply affected the relations between the four northern powers, and the Northern Wei, Later Qin, Later Yan, and Hexi sought different allies for their own interests.

The change in the policy of diplomatic relations between the Northern Wei Dynasty soon spread to Chang'an, Guanzhong.

After the establishment of the Later Qin Dynasty, Yao Chang changed Chang'an to Chang'an, and the capital was here.

After several years of development, the ancient city, which had been devastated by war, gradually came to life.

The population of Chang'an City is increasing day by day, and the urban area and streets are also expanding.

Originally, the outer city was surrounded by more houses and alleys, and gradually became the inner city wall.

Although it is far less brilliant than the Han Dynasty, it also has the atmosphere of the capital of a country.

It's a pity that the territory of Later Qin failed to expand like Chang'an, and as the emperor Yao Chang, he felt helpless and unwilling to do so.

Once upon a time, the Later Qin Dynasty was also prestigious, and the Quartet was subdued, and the Western Qin and Tiefu Ministries had successively called the vassals subservient.

The crown prince Yao Xing also killed the former Qin Gao Emperor Fu Deng in one fell swoop, cut off the other party's head, and solved the great trouble that had plagued Hou Qin for several years.

At that time, the scenery of Later Qin was unlimited, and Yao Chang even thought that Later Qin was expected to unify the north like Former Qin.

Unexpectedly, a Wei Shuo was killed halfway, this person was careful to operate in Hexi for several years, and once it broke out, he even destroyed the four countries of Western Qin, Southern Liang, Houliang, and Qiuchi.

It completely destroyed the strategic intention of Hou Qin to sweep Longyou and control the great northwest, and knocked Hou Qin down from the peak.

Faced with the aggressive Hexi, the Later Qin had no choice but to choose to lie in wait, and even had to form an alliance with the Northern Wei Dynasty through marriage to resist the threat of Hexi.

From then on, it was known to everyone in Later Qin that without the Qin-Wei Alliance, Later Qin would inevitably not be able to exist alone.

However, contrary to Hou Qin's expectations, the Qin-Wei alliance only lasted for more than a year, and now it has already reached the verge of breaking the alliance.

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The sky was overcast, the clouds were extremely low, and the atmosphere in the palace was as oppressive and terrifying as the weather around it.

Whether it was a fully armed palace guard, or an ordinary palace maid or chamberlain, they all didn't dare to make a sound when they walked, and they all looked trembling.

Because just now, Emperor Yao Chang learned the bad news that the Northern Wei Dynasty was about to betray the alliance.

Suddenly, a plainly decorated carriage stopped outside the palace gate.

The next person who stepped out of the car was the mainstay of the Later Qin Dynasty - the left servant shot Yin Wei.

Looking at the slowly yellowing and withering leaves in the autumn wind, Yin Wei suddenly thought of Yao Chang, who was terminally ill, and couldn't help but show a sad look on his face.

"Your Majesty's time is short, and I don't know if I can survive this eventful season in front of me."

No matter how the outside world scolds Yao Chang for being despicable, shameless and ungrateful, in Yin Wei's heart, Yao Chang always has the grace of knowing him.

At that time, because Yin Chi of the same clan followed Yao Xiang, the surname Yin was imprisoned by Fu Jian and could not go out.

How many children of the Yin family have wasted their lives for this, and he himself did not become a small official until he was in his forties.

After the Battle of Weishui, the world was turbulent, and he was reused by Yao Chang and became the founding father of the Later Qin Dynasty.

For more than ten years, the two have worked together to achieve this achievement after hardships.

However, in the blink of an eye, the situation in the world has changed abruptly, and Hou Qin will face the danger of the destruction of the country and the family.

Coupled with the fact that Emperor Yao Chang's body is not as good as day by day, the entire Later Qin seems to have a sense of turmoil.

When most people were in a panic, Yin Wei did not see the slightest panic, and he was still calm and sophisticated every day, as if nothing had happened.

And Emperor Yao Chang often borrowed him to beat his colleagues, and even let the crown prince familiarize himself with government affairs.

Although the external situation is getting worse and worse, the crown prince Yao Xing is young and promising, which makes Yin Wei feel a little comforted in his heart.

Maybe it's because he's old and has been standing outside the palace for a long time, Yin Wei actually feels a little uncomfortable.

Just as he was about to change his posture, he saw the chamberlain hurriedly walk out of the palace gate and summon him to the palace.

Yao Chang is now in his sixties, which can be regarded as a long life in ancient times.

However, due to being bedridden for many years, his body is no longer as strong as before.

When Yin Wei came in, he was lying on the bed.

Although the body is still tall, the hair and beard are meticulously combed, and the eyes are dark and deep, and the momentum is still extraordinary from a distance.

It was only when I came to the front and saw that pale face that I realized that Yao Chang was really terminally ill.

Yao Chang's eyes were deep, staring intently at the gray-black sky outside, not knowing what he was thinking.

Yin Wei saw Yao Chang from a distance and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

"Wechen see Your Majesty."

"Yin Qing is here."

Yao Chang waved his hand and asked people to sit down, and waited for Yin Wei to sit down before asking: "Has Aiqing got the exact news that the Northern Wei Dynasty is about to break the alliance with Houyan?" ”

Yin Wei glanced at Yao Chang carefully, hesitated for a moment, and then panicked.

"Please punish Your Majesty, the minister has not yet found out the exact news."

"According to the scout's report, the king of Wei Tuoba has sent Tuoba Yao to Zhongshan to make amends, which shows that the Northern Wei Dynasty should have no intention of making enemies with Hou Yan."

"Humph! It turns out that Tuoba Jue is also a coward, since he brushed Murong Weeping Tiger Whiskers, why is he doing it again now? ”

Yao Chang first mocked Tuoba Jue, and then sighed: "However, Murong Chui is really powerful in using soldiers. ”

"When I was young, I fought on the battlefield with my father and brother, and I saw Murong Ke and Murong Chui brothers crisscrossing Hebei and the Central Plains with no one to fight."

"And Murong Chui has defeated all kinds of famous generals in a row, and if it weren't for Emperor Yan's suspicion, Qianyan might not have lost to Qianqin."

"Over the years, Murong Chui has never had an opponent on the battlefield, but I didn't expect to be ruthlessly planted this time."

"Yin Qing, you said, if I support the Northern Wei Dynasty against Hou Yan, can I make Tuoba Jue change his mind?"

"Huh? It turns out that His Majesty already knew. Yin Wei's face was full of surprise.

Before he discussed with the crown prince, in order not to irritate Yao Chang, all military and political affairs were reported to the other party in concealment.

Which Cheng thought that Yao Chang was more powerful, and he had already learned all kinds of information.

"Humph! Do you really think that if I am sick, I will be deaf and blind? ”

"Your Majesty, the minister doesn't dare to ......"

"Okay, I don't mean to blame Aiqing, and I know that what you and the prince did was all out of my physical considerations."

"But now that Qin is in danger, how can I calm down and recuperate?"

"Instead of lying idle and doing nothing, it is better to use the last bit of energy to find a way out for Hou Qin."

"Alas, how difficult is it to find a way out?!" Now that Yao Chang knew the ins and outs, Yin Wei let go of the restraints.

"This time, Tuoba Jue turned to seek cooperation with Hexi out of strategic considerations, no matter what Hou Qin did, it was impossible for the other party to change his mind."

"Strategic considerations?" Yao Chang was thoughtful.

"Exactly! After the Northern Wei Dynasty completed the great cause of the Northern Expedition, there were no worries at all, and Tuoba Jue began to seek new expansion. ”

"And the outward expansion of the Northern Wei Dynasty is nothing more than a southward or westward advance, and the enemy is either Houyan or Hexi."

"Since Qin and Wei have already formed an alliance, why didn't Tuoba Jue choose to go west?"

"Because the profit from choosing the western expedition is too small!"

"Your Majesty, if you are not a minister, you will destroy your prestige, even if Qin and Wei are united, at most they will force Wei Shuo to retreat to Liangzhou."

"In this way, after a lot of effort, the Northern Wei Dynasty is just a corner of the Shuo Fang, where is it more cost-effective than the conquest of Houyan?"

"As long as it can occupy the rich Hebei, the Northern Wei Dynasty will become the first power in the north in one fell swoop, and it may not be able to unify the north in the future."

"And once Wei Yan starts a war, the Northern Wei Dynasty will inevitably stabilize the rear - Hexi, in order to avoid being attacked on both sides."

"So, Later Qin is a bargaining chip for the Northern Wei Dynasty to win over Hexi?" Yao Chang said with an embarrassed face.

"Yes, no matter how much Your Majesty makes a promise, it will not be able to stop Qin Wei from breaking the alliance."

"Yin Qing means that the Northern Wei Dynasty supported Hexi to send troops to Guanzhong in exchange for Hexi's support for the Northern Wei Dynasty to plot Houyan?"

"Yes...... But, but didn't Tuoba have sent an envoy to Hou Yan to make amends? ”

"Your Majesty, Weichen does not think that Tuoba Jue's sending envoys to worship is a sign of weakness, but it may be a plan to delay the army."

"Wouldn't my Great Qin be in danger in this way? Aiqing, why don't we raid Longyou directly? ”

Seeing that Yao Chang was sick and rushed to the doctor, Yin Qing hurriedly comforted him.

"Your Majesty, after the Hexi whale swallowed Longyou, a military defense line has been built along Longshan, which is very solid."

"And now that the cold winter is coming, how can the army go out under the cold and freezing?"

"Therefore, in the eyes of Yichen, it is better not to cut down!"

"Don't cut down? At the moment, it's just Aiqing's guess, when the Northern Wei Dynasty really abandons Hou Qin in the future, we can't sit and wait for death, right? ”

"Of course not sitting and waiting to die!"

Yin Wei's eyes flashed with wisdom, and he said with a final word: "We can take the opportunity to go east to Tongguan." ”

"East out of Tongguan?"

Yao Chang's eyebrows raised: "Yin Qing, let's talk about it, why don't you agree with the western expedition to Longyou, but instead advocate the east to go out of Tongguan." ”

"The odds of winning the Western Expedition are too small!"

"Without the containment of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Later Qin Dynasty alone would not be able to break through the Longshan line."

"Look at Tongguan and the east of the Yellow River, one is the Western Yan who only has half a life left, and the other is the Eastern Jin Dynasty, which of the two is the opponent of Great Qin?"

"Hedong, Pingyang, Hongnong, Shangluo, Henan and other counties are all located in the hinterland of the Central Plains, with a large population and a developed economy."

"Taking these counties, the strength of Hou Qin will go to a higher level, even if things are bad in the future, you can retreat to the Central Plains."

"Aiqing is the main advocate of going east out of Tongguan, why don't you worry about Hexi taking the opportunity to copy the back road of Guanzhong?"

"Your Majesty doesn't know something, and for some reason, the minister always feels that everything that happened in Bingzhou is not as simple as it seems."

"Could it be that there is an inside story in it?"

"How, the minister doesn't know."

"Don't act rashly now, and wait for the outside situation to become clear, and then it's not too late to act."

"Well, Aiqing has a point."