February 18th, the seventh year of Qianning (900).
Chang'an, early morning, mist.
At the beginning of Mao hour, there was a faint sound of clashing of weapons outside Mingde Gate. Then there were neat footsteps heading north, towards the imperial city.
A moment later, more people poured in outside Yanxing Gate, and the crisp sound of horse hooves echoed through the street.
There were already many pedestrians on the street. They were very surprised when they saw the soldiers pouring into the city, and they all stepped aside.
If there are cars and horses blocking the road, they will be immediately surrounded by soldiers and driven to one side. If they move slightly slowly, they will be whipped.
Military chaos? This is the question that arises in the hearts of many people. However, it was quickly ruled out. The Shence Army was so bear-like that it was as scared as quails by the Xia soldiers in Baqiao. If they dared to have military chaos, the sun would have to rise from the west. rise.
There is no doubt that Xia Bing has entered the city. They did not go to the East and West markets, the neighborhoods where dignitaries gathered, the gambling stalls, brothels and other places frequented by wealthy businessmen. Instead, they went straight to the imperial city. Who were they going to? Do not you know?
The pedestrians on the street quickly disappeared. The doors and windows of every house were closed, daring not to make any big noise.
"You guys..." Outside the Zhuque Gate, an officer stood up. Before he could finish his words, an arrow shot out of his head and face, causing blood to flow profusely, like a hedgehog.
The soldiers of the Golden Sword Army followed silently and dispersed the defenders directly.
The newly built city wall and Zhuque Gate fell easily into the control of Xia Bing.
"You, take people to Taichang Temple!"
"You, take people to Honglu Temple!"
“You’re going to Zongzhengji Temple!”
"You go to the Yushitai!"
Inside the Zhuque Gate, Du Yanqiu, the captain of the Golden Sword Army, shouted an order.
The officers who received the order immediately took action and rushed to various departments in the imperial city with their wolf-like sergeants.
They acted very quickly. After occupying the government office, they did not harass the officials in their work, but only prohibited entry and exit.
Du Yanqiu led his own troops and continued northward, rushing into the palace city (Tai Chi Palace).
The sergeants who poured in from Yanxing Gate were divided into two groups. One group was mainly cavalry. Under the leadership of Zhe Congyun, deputy envoy of the Silver Spear Army, they poured into Xingqing Palace. The other group was cavalry. Under the leadership of Houma Sixun, they rushed straight to the Daming Palace.
Chang'an Imperial City and the three major cities immediately began to boil.
In the Imperial Palace of the Ming Dynasty, Prime Minister Xiao Qu was drinking tea leisurely and contentedly, without any trace of panic on his face.
"Hello!" Ma Sixun got off his horse outside Zhongshu Province, straightened his clothes and armor, and strode in. After seeing Xiao Yu, he saluted and said, "I have met Xiao Xiang."
"Thank you for your hard work, General Ma." Xiao Yu stood up and returned the greeting.
Everyone in the government office looked at each other in confusion. The word "hard work" was really weird. Was it hard work to arrest court officials or even the emperor?
"The prince is still in the Baqiao camp?" Xiao Qu asked.
"Yes." Ma Sixun replied briefly.
"That's very good." Xiao Qu stroked his beard, turned to look at the officials in the government office, and said: "The emperor is lucky enough to be in the east capital, so get ready."
"this……"
"My family and I are all in Chang'an."
"The Eastern Capital is still in ruins, right?"
"When I went to Dongdu, there was no government office. How could I handle official business?"
"The Emperor's relocation shocked China and the rest of the world. Isn't it inappropriate?"
Everyone was talking and hesitating.
Xiao Qu glanced at everyone one by one and said coldly: "I'm afraid I have no choice in this matter. I advise you to make preparations in advance to avoid starting in a hurry and being in a hurry."
Ma Sixun put his hand on the handle of the knife with a fierce look in his eyes, as if anyone who dared not respond would be dragged out and beheaded.
Everyone was speechless.
******
Zhongguan Han Quanhui came to Hanliang Hall and his expression was not very good.
His predecessor, Ximen Zhongsui, fully cooperated with the King of Xia, but still retained his semi-independence, and ended up with a bad outcome.
He also cooperated with the King of Xia, and was more groveling and flattering than Ximen. But if you ask him if he is willing for the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to move eastward, the answer is absolutely no.
Is the emperor happy with Luoyang and everything is over? Obviously not. The next step is to abdicate and change the dynasty.
If the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is gone, will the new Emperor use Han Quanjie? I'm afraid it will be difficult.
Wang Yanfan, Liu Jingxuan and others who were driven away by him in the early stage were unlucky and had a chance to be of great use.
However, Liu Jingxuan had a brain problem and ruined his future. Now he has disappeared among the eunuch leaders of the Eastern Capital. Wang Yanfan seized the opportunity and started as the Luoyuan envoy to help King Xia manage Jinxian Temple. He will be responsible for Shangyang Palace.
, the eunuch chamberlain of the Ziwei Palace, with incomparable scenery - Yang Yue, the commander of Rouzhou's camp, captured many young Tibetan people in Yunzhou, and many of them were given to Wang Yanfan to manage, which shows that he was highly valued.
Therefore, from the bottom of his heart, Han Quanjie definitely didn't want the emperor to move, but he didn't care, his arms couldn't hold his thighs. Today, Xia soldiers swarmed into the three major palaces, and there was no way to delay it.
"Alas!" Han Quanjie sighed heavily.
Liu Jishu, the lieutenant of the Shence Right Army, also rushed over and looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes with Han Quanjie.
"Let's go." Han Quanjie didn't have anything nice to say and said directly.
Liu Jishu nodded silently and followed Han Quanjie into the Hanliang Hall.
This hall is located in the south of Taiye Lake, behind Penglai Hall, and is a newly built hall in the past two years. The saint stayed in this hall last night, accompanied by Zhaoyi Li. The meeting probably got the news, and met Han and Liu
The two of them came in together, their faces turned pale, and they asked, "What are you two palace guards doing here?"
Han Quanjie glanced at Liu Jishu. Liu Jishu had no choice but to step forward and said: "Your Majesty, Xia soldiers have entered the palace. Please send your Majesty to Luoyang."
When the saint heard the words, his body trembled unconsciously, and he asked: "I am lucky in Luoyang, something unexpected will happen. Where are the governors? As human ministers, how can I just sit back and watch? Where is the army? I have 30,000 warriors.
Why don’t you see King Qin?”
"Your Majesty, the Shence Army and the rear guards have... been disarmed and dispersed." Liu Jishu said with a bitter face: "Xia General Ma Sixun led his troops to stand outside Zichen Gate and personally supervised them. We have no choice but to do so."
"Shut up!" Mrs. Yang Kezheng of the State of Jin stepped forward, stopped in front of the saint, and scolded: "Since your Majesty came to the throne for more than ten years, you have always admired the virtue of living well, and you have no desire to kill.
In the world, your conscience has been eaten by dogs. If you go to the Eastern Capital, you will be poisoned by the Shao thief. If you help Zhou to commit evil, how can you face the saints of the Tang Dynasty?"
Han Quanjie and Liu Jishu looked gloomy and didn't want to say anything more. They waved their hands and the dozen or so little Huangmen who followed came forward, pulled Yang Kezhen aside, rushed to the saint's side, and helped him onto the chariot.
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The saint wanted to struggle, but stopped moving at the end. He knew that it was self-humiliating and useless.
"Go quickly." Han Quanjie took the lead.
Liu Jishu nodded to him and said softly: "I will take care of the queen, kings, princesses and concubines myself."
"Okay." Han Quanjie said nothing and hurried on.
The saint subconsciously turned his head and looked at the familiar plants and trees, and burst into tears unconsciously.
The chariot went all the way south, passing Penglai Hall, Zichen Hall, and finally Zichen Gate.
To the west of Zichen Gate are the Yanying Hall and the Linde Hall, and behind them is the Hanlin Academy. At this time, some Hanlin bachelors hurried over and shouted from a distance, but they were stopped outside by sergeants.
The saint shed tears again.
Going to the Eastern Capital, there will be more misfortune than good, and the Tang Dynasty will be overthrown.
******
Xia Bing entered the imperial city, and news of the palaces of the three major princes quickly spread throughout Chang'an.
The townsmen who were the first to receive the news entered the Memorial Hall.
The matter was so important that everyone was silent for a while. By afternoon, people were leaving the city one after another and traveling to various places to report to their commanders.
The next people who got the news quickly were the residences of senior officials in Xingdao, Wuben and other places.
Because the officials were locked up in the imperial city and could not get out, everyone was extremely anxious and kept asking for information. But the Xia soldiers guarding the city gate and palace gate were very strict and refused to reveal any information. They were tired of being asked.
, he directly drew out his sword and slashed, causing all the princes and disciples who came to hear the news to scatter.
At the time of Shenshi, the officials were released one after another. Only then did they realize that the saint was going to Luoyang.
Everyone was mentally prepared for this, because last year there was news, and many people wrote letters to oppose it, and many were demoted to Lingnan, Annan, and central Guizhou.
After the Lantern Festival, the news came out for the second time, but there was no response in the palace. Everyone thought that the matter was over. Unexpectedly, Xia Bing became impatient with waiting and came directly to the door and took action forcefully.
It's so polite and disrespectful!
At the time of Youshi, the sage summoned Zhu Pu, the assistant minister of Zhongshu, to draw up an edict and announce it to the world: "When King Ping of Zhou moved eastward, Ji's surname was extended; when Guangwu of the Han Dynasty established his career, he conquered Liu Zong. I am in trouble with my family, and my virtue is unclear.
, ten years have passed, and the number of attacks has spread across the country. It is also a disaster that has plagued the Qin Dynasty. Yong, rebelled against Jing and Qi...Xia Wang Shude used it as a town and nearby auxiliary, and commanded the troops of the three vassals. He worked hard in hundreds of battles to wipe out the evil canals and camps.
Three years later, he returned to Luan chariot. Fang Chong's reconstruction efforts were used to bring about the fortune of Zhongxing...
The giant axis is coming together..."
Okay, now the news is solid. Everyone has nothing to say, they can only take one step at a time.
The last people to get the news were ordinary people in Chang'an.
They were still confused about the consequences of the emperor's eastward movement and didn't know what it meant.
There were a few people with a strong sense of loyalty who cursed the treacherous ministers for harming the country, and even listed several national traitors, such as Xiao Zang, Zhu Pu, Pei Shu, etc. This was to scold all the prime ministers at the same time.
Some people are worried that after the emperor leaves, the world's merchants and scholars will no longer come to Chang'an. How will they live in the future? What will they do if their livelihood is ruined? As for who the world's names are, I'm sorry, they don't care, they only care about tomorrow.
Where are the meals.
The reason why Chang'an is prosperous is not because of how good Guanzhong is, but because of the special status of the capital. Now that this status is gone, Chang'an will weaken at a speed visible to the naked eye and return to a position it can afford.
It’s really a treacherous official who is harming the country!
But no one could stop this. Thirty thousand Xia soldiers poured into Chang'an. The Shence Army, which was similar in number to them, was vulnerable to a single blow. They were disarmed and dispatched without even a few fights.
The Emperor's eastward migration has become a fact, and the future outcome of the Tang Dynasty is almost certain.