When Sun Hao, the last emperor of Wu, was in power, he was debauched and immoral. Wu State was located in the south of the Yangtze River and was not considered a big country. However, there were more than 5,000 beauties in Sun Hao's palace. Sun Hao was mostly not with the civil and military ministers

They discuss state affairs, but like to drink and have fun with these beautiful concubines. This is also

One of the reasons that led to the demise of his country. Of course, the fall of the country cannot be entirely blamed on women. Just a few years ago in the 10th year of Taishi, Sima Yan also issued an edict to select 5,000 beauties from all over the world to enrich the harem, but the Jin Dynasty

But it was not as corrupt as the Wu State, but instead became stronger and stronger.

In March last year, after Jin Wu Emperor Sima Yan killed Sun Hao, these beautiful concubines naturally belonged to Sima Yan as trophies. Although they belonged to him, he could not bring so many concubines into Luoyang right away.

Go to the palace. After all, there are too many people. No matter how big the palace is, it still needs to be installed.

Moreover, reunification has just been completed and everything is still unstable. So many people from enemy countries entering the palace may be a big hidden danger. No matter how anxious Sima Yan is to enjoy these beauties, he cannot do it right away. After nearly a year of arrangements, everything has been settled

With the arrangements in place, it's time to take these five thousand beauties into the palace.

These five thousand beauties are usually kept in the deep palace. They are all delicate and noble, and they need to be taken care of even in daily life. They have traveled such a long distance. Not only are they not good at walking, they are not used to riding horses, and there are not so many cars.

So taking a boat is the best option.

Just because the ships are filled with gold and jade leaves, the ships of this fleet are obviously different from ordinary troop transport warships. Those warships are all very simple large wooden ships, and these ships are all gold-painted boats with layers of curtains.

.This huge fleet is mighty and mighty, all the way north

Entering, attracted people from both sides of the river to watch. In the past, warships were used during wars, and merchant ships, government ships, civilian ships, and fishing boats were used during times of peace. People on both sides of the river have seen all kinds of ships, but they have never seen such a large-scale transportation of beautiful women.

The fleet is really a wonderful sight.

At the end of this fleet, there were several escort ships. Although they were not equipped with layers of curtains like the ships on which the five thousand beauties were riding, they were also painted treasure ships. On one of them, two young men were drinking.

Tea.

"Brother Shi, who do you want to reward these beauties from the south of the Yangtze River when they are brought back to Luoyang?"

"Brother Xiahou, you haven't figured it out yet. How can you reward these women to others? I guess the emperor must have them all!"

"How is it possible? No matter how powerful the emperor is, how can he be favored by these five thousand beauties? It would take more than ten years to change one every day. What's more, he is already so old!"

"Even though the emperor is old, he has long been coveting these beauties from the south of the Yangtze River. Empress Yang is very jealous, and there are not many decent beauties in the palace. Now the emperor is going to have enough."

"You and I, brothers, have such a hard life. We have to escort so many beauties on such a long journey, and we can only covet them without even being able to touch them..."

"Hmph, although these five thousand beauties do not belong to me, the beauty in my heart is enough to make these five thousand people ashamed. Hahaha, I have to thank Brother Xiahou..."

After hearing this, Mr. Xiahou laughed and said, "Well, how is Brother Shi's plan going?"

"I have been planning for a long time, and I am just waiting for one day. Where is the front?"

"We should have reached the realm of Ruyin."

It was the fourth day of March, and the fleet happened to be sailing past Shujiazhuang.

One by one, these large ships cut through the spring water of the river and sailed north. All the ships in the river stopped on both sides to give way. Zhixin had already set up a boat to Luoyang and was stopping at the ferry to give way.

After two hours, these ships were finally completed one after another. Only one ship, for some unknown reason, did not keep up with the fleet and fell far behind.

Shu Yan came to see Zhixin sister and brother off. They watched the fleet passing by and remained silent for a long time.

"I'm leaving... If I don't come back, will you look for me?" Zhixin asked after the fleet had passed by.

Shu Yan laughed and said: "Silly girl, you are just saying silly things. You are just going on a far journey. Why don't you come back? It's like you are parting from life or death!"

Zhixin's eyes filled with tears: "I mean - if!"

"Of course I will. I will search all over Luoyang City to find you."

"If we have changed after many years, why do you find me?"

Shu Yan didn't know Zhixin's premonition, and thought that a girl could act like a mother-in-law when traveling far away: "Many years? It's just a trip to Luoyang, why use many years? One year is enough."

Zhixin repeated it again: "I mean - if - if!"

Shu Yan thought for a long time, and he was indeed not good at this: "I...I didn't bring any tokens..."

"Why didn't you bring it? Brother Yan, show your left shoulder."

"Show your shoulders? What are you doing?"

"I want to see your token."

"Where's the token on my shoulder?"

"I said yes!"

Looking at Zhixin's persistent eyes, Shu Yan had no choice but to take off the clothes on the left side of her clothes slightly, revealing a four-petal plum blossom-shaped scar on her left shoulder.

Zhixin touched the four-petal plum blossom: "Brother Yan, do you know? That wolf claw hurt your body and my heart... From now on, remember, it is not a scar or a plum blossom, but a scar.

Our tokens are mutual tokens, so I must have them too." Zhixin finished.

, peeling off the collar on the left side, revealing the snow-white fragrant shoulder, on which a four-petal plum blossom suddenly appeared, exactly the same as Shu Yan's. However, this plum blossom token had obviously just been "engraved", and the wound was still red and swollen.

, appeared on Zhixin’s white and tender shoulders, even more conspicuous.

Shu Yan was shocked when he saw it. He couldn't help but reach out and touch her. When he touched her tender skin, he suddenly retracted his hand: "Zhixin, why are you doing this!"

"This is our token." Two traces of water flowed down the girl's cheeks. "I'm afraid we will lose each other in the future. If we really get lost, just remember this token, and we can find it with it.

each other."

Ruoxin was also surprised: "Sister, what are you doing?" In the eyes of Shu Yan and Ruoxin, this was just a small farewell. Naturally, they were a little bit sad, but they didn't expect Zhixin's reaction to be like this.

Great, my mood became a little more gloomy.

At this time, the owner of the boat got impatient and urged: "Hurry up, don't delay our trip. I've never seen you so reluctant to leave."

Ruoxin got on the boat first: "Sister, hurry up."

Zhixin stepped onto the board of the ship, looked back at Shu Yan, and softly chanted: "The bond between life and death is broad, tell me about it."

When Shu Yan heard this, he realized that this was a famous line in the Book of Songs and the most famous oath. He immediately replied: "Hold your hand and grow old together with me."

While he was talking, the boatman had already lit the boat pole, pulled up the sail, and sailed north.

Shu Yan stood on the shore, watching the boat go away, gradually getting further and further away, until it disappeared into the distance. At this time, he had a feeling of emptiness in his heart, but he didn't have time to think too much, because his grandfather was still lying at home.

On the bed, he wanted to go home quickly.

When Shu Yan returned home, Dr. Shu asked him: "Have sister and brother Zhixin left?"

"Gone."

"Oh, what a ridiculous move. Her mother is possessed by a demon and is in poor health. Zhixin and her sister are so filial. They don't want her mother to regret her life. How can outsiders persuade her."

"Now that the matter has come to this, we have no choice but to let the two sisters go away. After a year and a half, if they really can't find her, Aunt Han will give up."

"Their sisters are gone. Your Aunt Han is not in good health. You should take more care of her."

"I know, Grandpa." Shu Yan was serving Dr. Shu for dinner. The atmosphere was very melancholy. He suddenly remembered something new and said to his grandfather, "Grandpa, guess what boat passed on the river today?"

"What kind of ship did it pass?"

"Five thousand Jiangnan beauties passed by."

"Five thousand Jiangnan beauties? Where did they come from?"

"The five thousand concubines in the palace of Sun Hao of Wu State were transported to Luoyang by the current emperor?"

"Ah? Are you serious about this?"

"Of course I take it seriously. The fleet is luxurious and huge. It is something that has never happened in thousands of years. The common people have never seen it. Even though you are well-informed, grandpa, you must have never seen it before, right?"

Because of the departure of Zhixin's sister and brother, the Shu family was also in a low mood. Shu Yan looked for a relaxing topic, but when he saw his grandfather's face, not only was he not relaxed, but he became more melancholy.

"The country has just been unified, and all industries are waiting to be prospered. The vitality is far from being restored. As the founding emperor, Sima Yan should focus on world affairs. How can he do this? For the country and the country, these five thousand beauties are clearly...

Five thousand goblins!”

"The emperor believed that the world was at peace, so he not only brought five thousand beauties into the palace, but also ordered all the troops to be sent to the states and counties. The states and counties dispersed their troops, leaving only a small number of people in each state. The emperor spent his life in the army, and it seems that he really wanted to enjoy peace."

"Go to the state and county soldiers? The vassal kings in various places are so powerful, and the barbarians in the northwest are eyeing the Central Plains. How can we disband the soldiers and horses of the states and counties?" Dr. Shu sighed, "Hey, if this is the case, I am afraid that the Jin Dynasty will not be strong for long.

, the world will fall into chaos again, and the people will suffer again."

Shu Yan used to think that his grandfather was an old minister of the previous dynasty, and his heart had always been towards Cao Wei and disdainful of the Jin Dynasty. Only today did he realize that what his grandfather wanted was peace and less war in the world, and he did not want the people to suffer.

, so that people can live and work in peace and contentment.

Shu Yan originally wanted to tell some new things to make grandpa happy and eat more food. He also wanted to refresh himself and reduce his sorrow about separation. Unexpectedly, it had the opposite effect. Halfway through the meal, Dr. Shu pushed away the bowl and chopsticks and stopped eating.

, the mood became more and more heavy.

"Maybe it's not as serious as you think." Shu Yan comforted.

Dr. Shu ignored Dr. Shu, and Shu Yan had no choice but to put away the bowls and chopsticks. He thought to himself that he was really young and thought about things too simply. He thought this was a good thing that would mark peace in the world, or at least it would be fun.

It was new, but unexpectedly, Grandpa mentioned it to the extent of causing harm to the country and the people.

Shu Yan thought: His ability to understand the world's major events is still too lacking. Historical books such as "Shangshu" and "Spring and Autumn" record the changes of dynasties and the rise and fall of various countries. Although he is familiar with them, he has not been able to understand the true meaning.

As the saying goes, take history as a guide. Why don't I read more? Putting more thought into this can also reduce the pain of missing Zhixin. Thinking of this, he picked up a book of "Shangshu" and started reading.

When Zhixin was looking for a boat, she failed several times. Some boat owners were simply unwilling to let others take the boat. Although some boat owners agreed to take the boat, the price was very high. Only the owner of this boat

Different, not only did he take the initiative to strike up a conversation with Zhixin sister and brother, but he never mentioned the price, which made Zhixin sister and brother think that they had really met a noble person. However, this person wore a big bamboo hat and did not speak easily.
To be continued...