Chapter One Hundred and Ten Difficulty Distinguishing Loyalty and Traitor
I give you a method to eliminate doubts. You don’t need to drill turtles and Zhu Ping.
It takes three days to test the jade, and seven years to identify the material.
Duke Zhou was afraid of the day of rumors, but Wang Mang was humble and did not usurp the throne.
Xiang Shi died that year, and who knows whether he will be true or false throughout his life.
——"Fang Yan" Bai Juyi
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Xuanzong smiled and said: "Doctor An, tell us about the situation in Pinglu and Fanyang."
An Lushan preached vividly: "Last autumn, there was a plague of locusts in Yingzhou. The locusts covered the sky and blocked out the sun. Wherever they went, no grass grew, and they ate up all the crops. I bathed and changed clothes, burned incense and prayed for blessings, and prayed to the Immortal Heaven.
"If I am unlucky for the country and unfaithful to the emperor, please bring disaster on me and do not harm the people; if I serve the country loyally and live up to the emperor and father of heaven and earth, please protect me, the people of the Tang Dynasty, and drive away all the locusts."
Just after the blessing ceremony, wild geese and wild ducks flew in from the northern sky in droves. In an instant, they devoured all the locusts including insects and eggs. The people of Yingzhou all knelt on the ground and thanked God and the Emperor for their kindness.
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I burst into tears with gratitude, and was even more ecstatic. Your Majesty, this is an unparalleled auspiciousness that is rare to see in a hundred years. It can be seen that under the blessing of heaven and the grace of the Holy One, our Tang Dynasty is peaceful and the people are safe, and the world is at peace. Please declare to the historian, set it down
All the historical annals to witness the glorious and prosperous age of our Tang Dynasty!"
Xuanzong was overjoyed and said to the historian: "Hurry up and record what Dr. An said. I will hold a ceremony to offer sacrifices to heaven at the Weishui River in five days to thank God for his kindness."
An Lushan then reported: "When I came this time, I also brought 500 Turkic horses, including 100 top stallions. A total of ten peerless thousand-mile horses of Shifachi, Teqin, and Saluzi levels."
Turkic horses are generally tall, with slender necks and slender limbs. In the words of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin: "The bones are big and the tendons are thick, the mane is tall and broad, the eyes are like hanging mirrors, the head is like a side brick, the legs are like a deer but not rounder, and the neck is more like a phoenix."
Thinning, under the rear bridge, the bones rise up to form peaks, between the lateral palatals, the long ribs are dense and braided, the ears are slender and difficult to square, the tail is tall and thick, and the digging bricks are not imitative, the abdomen is flat and small,
When you drive with your own strength, your nose will be big and your breathing will be sparse, and there will be no lack of energy coming and going."
In his later years, Emperor Taizong selected "Ten Horses" from a group of tribute Turkic horses, and named them respectively: Tengshuangbai, Jiaoxue Cong, Ninglu Cong, Xuanguang Cong, Juebo Juan, Feixia Cong, and Power Generation Red.
, Meteor Gun, Xianglin Zi, Benhong Red.
Xuanzong always regarded Emperor Taizong as his role model, and he was even more fond of horses than anyone else.
"Ji', and I am the richest in the world, but only 'Yu Hua Cong' and 'Zhao Ye Bai' can compete with them, which is really a big regret in my heart." At this moment, I suddenly learned that there are so many good BMW horses, and I couldn't help but
She smiled happily and thought to herself: "This Hu'er is really considerate and understands my thoughts."
When Yang Guozhong heard this, he couldn't help but glared at An Lushan, with great hatred in his heart: "You hozen, I asked you for two good horses two days ago, but you pretended to be stupid. If you really don't have them, just pay them back. No way."
To think that you have hidden so many good things in private! Fatty An, you are so cunning!"
An Lushan pretended not to see it and continued to report: "In recent years, I have been trading with Zhuhu on the border and made huge profits. I have also discovered gold mines in Yingzhou, Pingzhou and other places. There are eight silver vaults in total, and the minerals are rich. This is
When I came to Beijing for the second time, I paid an annual tribute of 10 billion yuan, and at the same time submitted all the gold and silver mines to the imperial court for unified management."
As soon as these words came out, the civil and military officials in the court were dumbfounded. Everyone knew that Fatty An was rich, but they did not expect that he was so rich, and they did not expect that he would dedicate all his belongings to the court. Everyone shook their heads secretly again, thinking, barbarians are barbarians,
It's too realistic. No, it's simply stupid!
Xuanzong was overjoyed: "Yesterday I complained that Zuozang and Youzang were not sufficient. Today I know that the national treasury is so full and the wealth is unprecedented."
Xuanzong smiled and said: "Fan Yang's army shocked Ji, You, and revived the prestige of the Tang Dynasty. Its contribution lies in the country and will be beneficial to the future. It must be rewarded. General An served the country with loyalty and bravery. He is the descendant of my Qing border.
Great Wall! I have officially decided to transfer Han Min, the military envoy to Hedong Province, back to the central court and serve as General Zuo Yulin. An Lushan will replace Han Min and serve concurrently as the military envoy to Hedong Province. An Lushan will also be named General of Hussars. Pinglu and Fan Yang
Each of the two armies was rewarded with a reward of 500,000 yuan and 200,000 pieces of silk."
An Lushan knelt down to thank God, but did not accept the order. He looked upright and said: "The Holy Emperor has shown me unparalleled favor, and I will never be able to thank God for his grace even if I die. I will send you Pinglu, and Fan Yang will be the envoy and the censor."
, has never been seen since the Tang Dynasty. I am terrified! I am terrified!
I have thanked His Majesty for your grace, but I am sorry that I cannot accept the decree. Not only can I not accept the envoy to Hedong, but I came to the capital this time just to ask Your Majesty in person to remove Pinglu and Fan Yang from their duties as envoys. My eldest son Anqing
Zong, the second son An Qingxu also came to Chang'an with his ministers this time, and begged the whole family to move to Chang'an and serve His Majesty at his side."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the court was shocked, and there was an uproar in the court. Even the prince put aside his grudges for the time being and looked at An Lushan again.
Xuanzong and Gao Lishi looked at each other with intriguing expressions.
Xi Jianhou, the Minister of Rites, came out and said: "I have this memorial."
"Accurate performance."
Marquis Xi Jian said: "Since General An was appointed as the envoy of Pinglu and Fan Yang, he has suppressed Mohe, supported the family Wei, destroyed Xiyi, pacified Khitan, and shocked Liaodong. Not only has the territory of the Tang Dynasty been protected from plunder by foreigners, but also
Let Tian Khan's fame spread far and wide. The rebellious peoples such as Bohai, Heishui, Silla, Goguryeo and Baekje called me the envoy of the Tang Dynasty as an angel. They welcomed me with gifts and did not dare to look directly at him. I thought that General An was the king of the country.
Fences cannot be changed easily."
Xuanzong heard this and nodded.
Pei Kuan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, also came out to recommend An Lushan, saying: "I agree with Master Xi. Dr. An is not only good at running the army, but also proficient in the value of goods. Pinglu and Fan Yang made a lot of profits from the frontier fortress trade.
In addition, a large number of prisoners, livestock and livestock were captured in the battles of Xihe and Khitan. In the past two years, millions of cattle and horses have been donated to the imperial court. The post stations in counties and counties along the way are working hard to transport these materials, haha."
Xuanzong looked at Li Linfu and said, "Li Xiang, what do you think?"
Li Linfu stepped forward from the queue, gave a deep salute, and said with a smile: "Doctor An guarded the country for Your Majesty and appeased the barbarians. His contribution is known to everyone. I won't go into details. I am just curious why General An suddenly resigned as Jiedushi.
Move your family to Chang'an?
On the night of New Year's Eve, several Turks suddenly ran to the Bashu Guild Hall to set fire and kill people. After being arrested by Master Xianyu Zhongtong, they confessed that they were the subordinates of Ashina Albus, the Turkic general, and were ordered to set fire and kill people. When these Turks were arrested
When he was transferred to Jingzhao Mansion, he committed suicide by taking poison. He did not commit suicide sooner or later, but he committed suicide when he arrived at Jingzhao Yin Prison. Strange, strange. Since Ashina Albus returned to surrender, he has been ordered by the Holy One to represent the emperor.
Surrender Albus. Everyone in the civil and military court knew that I had close contact with him, so the time was chosen on the night of the conflict between my son Musheng and the Bashu martial arts competition. It was strange.
Both the Ministry of War and Jing Zhaoyin told me that in the past few days, the only people who can command these Turks in Chang'an City are Ashina Albus and An Lushan. From today's perspective, Ashina Albus and An Lushan
It’s more like Lushan has been framed. But if it’s not the two of them, who could it be? Isn’t there a third person?”
After saying that, he glanced at the prince intentionally or unintentionally.