Xianyang's one hundred and two mountains and rivers, two words of fame, several battles. Xiang defeated Dongwu, Liu promoted Xishu, and dreamed about Nanke. Han Xin's Gong Wu's general realization, Kuai Tong said where is the wind demon? Xiao He is also successful, Xiao He is also defeated; drunk
It's up to him!
——Excerpt from "Toad Palace Songs: Two Poems about the World" by Ma Zhiyuan (Yuan Dynasty)
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Xuanzong was seventy-six years old this year. He returned to Beijing from Shu and lived in Xingqing Palace as the Supreme Emperor.
During this period, Xuanzong also went to the palace in Lishan to escape the summer heat for several months, but the hot spring water of Huaqing Pool always reminded him of the passionate time with Yang Yuhuan.
To say that Xuanzong never mourned or missed Yang Guifei would be an injustice to this romantic emperor. But when the beauty with "six palaces of pink and white colorless" turned into a pile of corpses under the loess, grief turned into forgetfulness.
Time is the medicine that heals all wounds. As time goes by, Xuanzong's wounds have obviously healed and scabbed.
In order to deliberately seal up the unbearable memory, Xuanzong chose to return to Xingqing Palace.
This palace was expanded based on the prince's residence when he was a prince, and it was also the place where he flourished.
When people get older, it is easy to miss the past. Every brick, every brick, every plant and every tree here will make him miss the wise and decisive young man Li Longji.
Chen Xuanli, the general of Zuolong Wujun, and Gao Lishi, the eunuch's chamberlain, were always by Xuanzong's side.
Suzong was afraid that Xuanzong would be lonely, so he ordered Xuanzong's daughter, Princess Yuzhen, Li Chiying, palace maids such as Xianyuan, eunuchs Wang Chengen, and Wei Yue to serve him.
Every day, Liyuan disciples gathered in Xingqing Palace, singing and dancing to please the Supreme Emperor.
Everything seems to have returned to the intoxicating Tianbao time, with fragrant wine and melodious music...
Xingqing Palace is located outside the imperial city, among the marketplaces in Chang'an Waiguo City. With this convenient condition, Xuanzong often climbed up to the Changqing Tower on the street south of Xingqing Palace to overlook the bustling market.
The imperial doctor told Xuanzong that living in Xingqing Palace, which is adjacent to the bustling city, and feeling the lively atmosphere of the city is more likely to make people live longer.
This is true. Xuanzong stood on the pavilion, overlooking the market: vendors along the street were shaking their rattles and shouting loudly, peddlers and footmen were sweating profusely while pushing bullock carts, gorgeous girls were shopping to choose rouge and pollen, and naked urchins were chasing and playing with unkempt faces.
The aunties are rolling around, the patrols of the Jinwu Guards are thick with heavy cavalry and bright armor...
"The best taste in the world is pure joy."
Only then did Xuanzong realize that the fireworks in the market place were the most wonderful scenery in the world.
The world is worth living, and you will live up to your old age.
Whenever the Emperor's figure appears on the Changqing Tower, the Chang'an people passing by will stop, kowtow, and shout long live.
Whenever this happens, Xuanzong will smile brightly and hurriedly order the palace officials to hold a banquet in the street below Changqing Tower to entertain the Chang'an elders with exquisite palace wine and food.
Xuanzong cherished this feeling very much.
What scares an old man who once held a high position and is now idle at home is not aging, but being forgotten.
Especially for an emperor who once ruled the world and called for the wind and rain, the feeling of being spontaneously worshiped by the people is even more precious.
On this day, General Guo Yingyi of Zuo Yulin passed by Changqing Tower and saw the Supreme Emperor appearing on Changqing Tower.
Guo Yingyi quickly got off his horse and bowed his head.
Xuanzong squinted his eyes for a while and asked Chen Xuanli beside him: "Is this strong man the son of Guo Zhiyun?"
Chen Xuanli replied: "Reporting to the saint, this man is the son of Guo Zhiyun, named Guo Yingyi, whose courtesy name is Yuanwu.
In the second year of Tianbao, Yuanwu entered the official position with Menyin, made many meritorious deeds, and was awarded the title of General Zuo Wuwei. In the second year of Zhide, he was awarded the title of Grand Administrator of Fengxiang. After repelling the Tibetan invasion, he was awarded the title of Tejin, and he was awarded the title of General Zuo Yulin.
Feng Xihe County Duke."
Xuanzong nodded and said: "The Guo family in Taiyuan is full of loyal and loyal people. His grandfather Guo Shi, the governor of Yinzhou, and his father Guo Zhiyun, the governor of Longyou, are all famous generals in the world.
Quickly call Yuan Wu upstairs and let me see what Zhiyun’s son looks like now."
Guo Yingyi came upstairs, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a tiger's back. Xuanzong liked him very much when he saw him. He ordered Princess Yuzhen Li Chiying and the palace maid Ru Xianyuan to be the host and host a banquet in honor of him.
Guo Yingyi picked up the wine cup, raised her head in sheep's clothing and drank, and took a peek at Princess Yuzhen, Li Chiying, who looked like a palace maid.
Guo Yingyi secretly thought: "Princess Yuzhen is famous all over the world. Even Wang Wei, Li Bai and other figures are her disciples. She must be quite old now, and she is still so beautiful. She is really stunning in the world. This palace maid is even more extraordinary in the world.
Such a beautiful thing, looking back and smiling, it captivates the soul."
Xuanzong pretended not to see Guo Yingyi's potential, and asked pleasantly: "Yuanwu, you are also the general of the Imperial Guards. You should be very clear about the selection rules of the Imperial Guards in Beiya and Nanya.
I heard that the Qianniu Guards are no longer selected from wealthy families now?"
Guo Yingyi quickly put down the wine, wiped his mouth with his sleeves, and replied: "Sage, are you saying that the newly promoted Qianniu Guards Lieutenant General will be reinstated in vain? He is the only one in the Qianniu Guards who comes from a poor family. I don't know what happened to the Ministry of War.
I thought, breaking the rules.
This guy is indeed very skilled in martial arts. But to command the Qianniu Guard, martial arts alone is not enough.
I heard that on the day Bai Fu took office, the disciples of the "Five Surnames and Seven Hopes" in the Qianniu Guards collectively boycotted him and did not listen to his orders at all.
If Lord Yan Zhenqing, Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, had not personally come out to greet the heads of several major families in Beijing, this would have been a huge embarrassment."
"Oh, there are other things like this. How will Bai Fu deal with it? Is he still in Qianniu Guard?"
Guo Yingyi pouted and said: "How else can he deal with it? He can only admit it.
I am also a person who has led soldiers. I led soldiers in battles on the battlefield, but they did not obey the general's orders. They were dragged out and beheaded to sacrifice the flag, killing people to establish their authority.
The Qianniu Guards are no different from the army. Behind every soldier is a deep-rooted family. Not to mention that they are engaged in military law, and they can't even use military sticks to execute people.
Although Bai Fu has made many military exploits, he is still a member of a poor family.
Among Zuo Qianniu's guards, there was a Zhonglang general who was equal to him. He was the Duke of Chu, Li Jin, and he had always looked down upon Bai Fu.
Bai Fu also has a general and a general above him. The general Zuo Qianniuwei is Li Fu, the king of Jiyin County, and the general is Li Fu, the king of Gaoyi. Every important order of Bai Fu needs the general orders of Li Fu and Li Fu.
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Nowadays, Bai Fu is mostly idle at home, and only escorts the Holy One when he leaves the palace and visits the imperial city."
Xuanzong glanced at Chen Xuanli. Chen Xuanli nodded casually.
Gao Lishi remained the same as before, as if the matter had nothing to do with him, standing behind Xuanzong with his whisk in hand, his eyes and nose, and his mind attentively.
Princess Yuzhen Li Chiying had heard many legends about Bai Fu and secretly felt sorry for Bai Fu.
Princess Yuzhen thought to herself: "I still have to advise His Majesty when I find the opportunity. It is a pity that such heroes are used to protect the emperor. They are overqualified and underused."
The palace maid Ru Xianyuan really had another thought: "This Bai Fu is really interesting. I must see it if I have the chance."
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The night after Guo Yingyi left, Xuanzong came to Gao Lishi to discuss in secret.
Xuanzong said: "What Guo Yingyi said is completely consistent with the intelligence we have received recently. As long as Bai Fu is not escorting him in the palace, we have a sure chance of victory."
Gao Lishi thought for a moment and said: "Sage, Bai Fu, this son, is well versed in the art of war and is deceitful and scheming. I am worried that there is deceit in it. Can the day of raising the troops be postponed? It will be safer to observe for a while."
Xuanzong said displeased: "Do we still have time to wait? Most of the jewelry you got from the secret room of Mrs. Guo's mansion are fake. Once discovered by these Forbidden Army soldiers, will they still obey our orders?"
Gao Lishi was silent. After a long time, he observed Xuanzong's face and said cautiously: "Sage, now that the war is in turmoil and people are starving and dying everywhere, we have no worries about food and clothing in Xingqing Palace, drinking and singing, why don't we just give up and enjoy our old age in peace?"
"Asshole!"
Xuanzong smashed the teacup on Gao Lishi's forehead, pointed at Gao Lishi's nose and cursed: "Have you forgotten that they almost killed me in Maweipo?
If Chen Xuanli hadn't made a decisive decision, it wouldn't have been Yang Yuhuan who was hanged, but me!
I raised Li Heng with my own hands. Don’t I still know what kind of virtue my own son is? He will never let me die behind him!"
Seeing the blood pouring out of Gao Lishi's forehead, Xuanzong softened his tone and said: "Lishi, don't you understand what happened to our Li family? After the Xuanwu Sect incident, Gaozu also thought that as the Supreme Emperor, he could enjoy his old age in peace, but it turned out that
Woolen cloth?
Emperor Taizong, as the Khan of Heaven, braved the disapproval of the world and forced Chu Suiliang and Fang Xuanling to revise the "Living Notes". What did he want to cover up? Do you need me to tell you?
Emperor Taizong can't do this, let alone Li Heng, who has always been afraid of me."
Gao Lishi knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times. Without any further advice, he said: "Sage, I have followed you for many years, and you have given me all my glory and wealth in my life. Since your holy will has been decided, I will never say anything again.
Your Majesty transferred Bai back to Qianniu Guard because he was worried that someone would assassinate him.
This time the troops were raised, and Lao Nu went to supervise the battle in person.
If Bai Fu dares to stop him, even if his martial arts has reached the realm of transformation, the old slave will fight with him and die together, and he will definitely help the saint fulfill his long-cherished wish and complete the great cause of Zhongxing!"
Xuanzong was deeply moved. He lifted up Gao Lishi, took out his silk handkerchief, and helped Gao Lishi stop the bleeding on his forehead.
Xuanzong sighed: "Hercules, I am a wise king of my generation, not that ignorant and ignorant king who loves beauty more than his country.
Yes, my love for the imperial concubine does have a deeper meaning. But in front of Mawei Slope, I watched Yuhuan die in front of me. Do you think I don't feel sorry for you?
I endured the humiliation and sacrificed my life just to take good care of the country and the country left by my ancestors.
I endured the Maweipo Incident; I also tolerated Lingwu usurping the throne.
But look at what Li Heng did after he took over?
A few years later, the eastern capital of Luoyang was lost and lost again, hundreds of thousands of Tang soldiers were wiped out, and decades of military supplies and supplies fell into the hands of the rebels.
To the west, the snowy plateau and Longyou Road were eaten up by Tubo, and all the countries in the western region fell; the Saibei grassland, after finally driving away the Turks, the vast grassland became the pasture of the Uighurs; the northeastern White Mountains, Black Water, Bohai Sea, and Silla,
The Japanese country is watching with eager eyes; in the mountains of the southwest, Nanzhao dares to jump over the beams and make noises.
Only 60% of the country and land handed over to me by the late emperor remain.
If I don't take action, the land will be torn apart, the territory will be destroyed, the nation will be exterminated and the country will be destroyed, right before our eyes!
This is my country, these are my people! How can I remain indifferent and live in troubled times?
If the ancestral temple is destroyed by war, I will not be able to face the ancestors of Li Tang in a hundred years!
If this coup succeeds, the Tang Dynasty will be revived to comfort Haotian;
If the great cause collapses, you and I, the monarch and my ministers, will join hands and smile with joy!"
"Your Majesty!" Gao Lishi fell to the ground with tears streaming down his face.