After leaving the Rose Small Courtyard, Xie Xuan first paid his respects to his two paternal uncles, Xie An and Xie Wan. They exchanged a few brief words, and, without even stopping for a meal, he left for the Grand Marshal's Residence. By then, the Jingzhou soldiers escorting Sima Xun's rebels had also entered the city.
Upon seeing Huan Wen, Xie Xuan reported that Sima Xun had arrived under escort and presented Huan Huo's secret letter. After reading it, Huan Wen nodded. "Chen Caozhi judged correctly. With Wang Jinglue assisting Fu Jian, the rebellion of the four Fus is still not enough to shake his foundations-"
Huan Shixiu asked, "Uncle, has more news arrived from Chang'an?"
Huan Wen nodded. "Wang Meng made emergency arrangements as soon as the rumors began. In Huayin, Shan County, Pucheng, Chengcheng, and the other places bordering the Xianbei Murong territory, he stationed strong forces under generals loyal to Fu Jian. Fu Yu, who rebelled from his stronghold in Shancheng, was killed by Mao Song, the Wumeng Administrative Clerk whom Wang Meng had planted there. The Shancheng rebellion was put down within half a month. Shancheng is not far from Tong Pass and is a vital gateway to Guanzhong. With that rebellion quelled, Murong Ke will find it far harder to take advantage of the unrest to invade Guanzhong. Furthermore, Fu Jian has sent General of the Rear Guard Yang Chengye against Fu Shuang at Shanggui, Wang Meng and Deng Qiang against Fu Liu at Pufan, and General of the Vanguard Yang An against Fu Wu at Anding. He has also dispatched Left Guard Fu Ya and Left Guard Dou Chong with seven thousand Yulin Cavalry to follow them. Putting down the rebellion of the four Fus will not be difficult."
Huan Xi asked, "What movements