Chapter 2 Showdown with Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty

The next day, Cui Huijing began to suspect Xiao Yan.

He felt that Xiao Yan's strange dress this time was completely wrong.

He found Xiao Yan's scholar Chen Qingzhi.

"General Cui, do you have anything to do with me?" Chen Qingzhi was surprised.

"Chen Qingzhi, have you noticed recently: Your master Xiao Shuda (Xiao Yanzi Shuda) has a problem. He became illiterate. Cui Huijing asked.

"I think the host is just too stressed. There is no other reason. Chen Qingzhi said with a smile.

Cui Huijing said: "No. I think there's something wrong with him. It is even possible that Xiao Yan is fake. Xiao Yan is not as gentle and elegant as he was at the beginning. It may be someone from Wei or Rouran's side who is impersonating. ”

Chen Qingzhi thought: Impossible. I've been following my lord for a few years. I know best what the lord looks like.

The lord was originally a relatively easy-going person. He can't be a fake.

He may have been under too much mental stress lately.

Cui Huijing thought to herself: Chen Qingzhi is clearly protecting Xiao Yan. In my opinion, Xiao Yan is a fake. Otherwise, why is the behavior so grotesque?

Xiao Yan has always been very disciplined.

Unless it's not him.

At this time, outside the military tent, the soldiers of the Qi State were waiting for them.

The soldiers of the Qi State stood there with spears.

The horses neighed in the jungle.

In the distance, it was already deserted.

The people packed their bags and began to flee to the south.

A flow of people has formed outside the mountain.

The common man Zhang San said: "Let's run away quickly." Otherwise, the Sulu of the North (the name given to the people of the Northern Dynasty by the people of the Southern Dynasty, because of the unique hairstyle of the Northern Dynasty. Here it is. We're done. ”

"Brother, you're thinking too much. I heard that the emperor of Wei has carried out the reform of sinicization. Today's Wei State is like the same clothes as our Southern Dynasties. The Emperor of Wei also ordered the abolition of the Xianbei language, and the official language of Wei is now Chinese. Li Si, a common man, retorted.

"This must be fake. Wei is a Xianbei person, how can he live in harmony with our Han people? I'm afraid it's not an expedient measure by the Emperor of Wei to seize our Southern Dynasty, right? Zhang San, a common man, questioned.

"Is it expedient? The Wei Emperor also actively intermarried with Han Chinese. What kind of Central Plains family like the Cui family has married with the Wei court. Nowadays, the status of Han Chinese officials in Wei is not too high. Li Si, a common man, said with a smile.

"Wei is so good. Then it's good for you to immigrate to Wei. Why flee? Zhang San said sarcastically.

"Aren't I also in Wei without relatives? Afraid of being bullied by the natives of Wei State. Otherwise, I would have gone to Wei as well. Li Si explained.

"You're not a scholar. When you arrive in Wei, you are also farming. What's in it for you? Zhang San scoffed.

"Not really. The Wei court gave us land. Before the Wei State, there were many wars and the land was barren. A lot of manpower is needed now. Li Si said with a smile.

"Then you go and plant, okay." Zhang San said disdainfully.

At the same time, Emperor Xiaowen was discussing things with the crown prince Yuan Ke in the military tent!

"Ke'er. Do you know why I want to implement the Sinicization reform? Emperor Xiaowen looked at the crown prince Yuanke and said with a smile.

Prince Yuanke was dignified and personable at this time.

He thought to himself: My father has always been devoted to sinicization. He admired Han culture, so he has been learning about the Han people as much as he can. Before, the emperor's brother Yuan Sui opposed sinicization, and was executed by his father!

"Father Qi, our Great Wei State Sinicization reform is to inherit the orthodoxy since the Han Dynasty! The civilization of the Han people is several times higher than that of our Xianbei people. Only by sinicization can we completely make the Central Plains people loyal to us! Prince Yuanke said with a smile.

"Ke'er. I didn't misunderstand you! You are indeed the most suitable prince of our Great Wei Kingdom! However, the most uneasy thing I am about you, Father, is that you are too kind. There are even some women's kindness! "Emperor Xiaowen's face is embarrassed.

"Rest assured. Father. Erchen won't be too soft-hearted. Yuan Ke said with a smile.

"Ke'er, are you always criticizing our Great Wei State's system of 'the death of the son and the mother' with the ministers?" Emperor Xiaowen said with a smile.

"Yes!" Yuan Ke became trembling.

He thought his father must be to blame him!

"Rest assured. I have no intention of reproaching you. It's just that this is what our Taiwu Emperor means. And, Ke'er, do you know which emperor invented this system? Emperor Xiaowen smiled.

"Father, isn't it the Taiwu Emperor of my dynasty? Can there be anyone else? Prince Yuanke wondered.

"I've already asked you to read more history books. You just don't listen. The system of 'the death of the son and the mother' in our Wei State was actually invented by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Back then, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty invented this system in order to prevent Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty's mother, Zhang Jieyu, from listening to the government. Emperor Xiaowen smiled.

Yuan Ke was stunned for a moment, thinking: It's terrible! The emperor of the Han people would have invented such a cruel and inhumane system!

"How? The Han people are not all civilized either. There is also a tyrannical side. I look at the Southern Dynasty Qi as cannibalism. In order to seize the throne, Xiao Luan almost killed the Qi clan. The military generals of the Qi State were also purged by him. How can today's faint monarch govern the country! Our Great Wei Kingdom, although it is a foreign race. However, it's also a penchant for sinicization. I hope that the world can be pacified, and you will be a king of success in the future! Emperor Xiaowen sighed.

He thought to himself: In fact, Yuan Ke is mediocre in intelligence and is not my most ideal heir. I actually think Yuan Sui is smarter, but unfortunately he doesn't approve of my reforms, so I have to kill him!

One day, the old nobles of Xianbei will understand that only by sinicization can there be a peaceful and prosperous world!

Emperor Xiaowen looked at the mountains in the distance and said to himself: "The sun and the sky are shining, and the left half of the river is not shining. ”

Emperor Xiaowen thought to himself: Since Emperor Taiwu unified the Central Plains, my Great Wei State has been fighting for many years. The Southern Dynasty has always dominated the south of the Yangtze River.

I, Yuanhong, have worked hard to make the country prosperous, and I have eaten and eaten for many years, and finally has today's Great Wei Kingdom.

I must realize the unity of the world in my lifetime.

However, Emperor Xiaowen still couldn't stop coughing.

He even coughed up blood.

He looked at the bloodshot on his right hand and thought, "It looks like I'm dying." I must go to Jiankang's palace and sit down before I die.

Otherwise, I will not be blind.

Emperor Xiaowen's dark circles have become heavier and heavier.

The soldiers of the Wei State also talked outside the military tent.

General Gao Shusheng said: "Today, Your Majesty has carried out reforms. The status of our Xianbei soldiers is getting lower and lower. Especially our six towns. Once upon a time, the six towns were the glory of the family. Today, many of the troops in the Six Towns are prisoners of labor camp. ”

"Isn't it? The current Wei State attaches great importance to culture. We don't know how to read. Now it has no status. Soldier Hou Biao said.

"I heard! If Your Majesty destroys the Qi Kingdom. I'm afraid that the status of the Han people is even higher. Gao Shusheng said.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty can't destroy the Qi Kingdom. Xiao Yan, the Yongzhou assassin of the Qi State, is not an idle person. He is both civil and military. Soldier Hou Biao said.

Gao Shusheng is a native of Huaishuo Town, and he has a two-year-old son, Gao Huan.

Hou Biao is a native of Shuofang Town, and because of his average appearance, he has not yet married a wife.