"Eight hundred miles urgent! According to the emperor's holy order, His Highness the King of Qin will hold a martial arts competition outside the south gate of Chang'an City. The top two hundred people can become the Guards of His Highness the King of Qin, and the first place can become the Commander of the Guards.
The second and third candidates can become deputy commanders. We hope that heroes from all over the country will actively sign up! The King of Qin also wrote a poem for this purpose - "Xia Ke Xing"!
All the heroes are chanting this soul-stirring verse.
"Zhao Ke is wearing tassels, and Wu is covered with frost and snow. The silver saddle shines on the white horse, rustling like a shooting star.
Kill one person in ten steps, and leave no trace for a thousand miles. When the matter is done, he brushes off his clothes and hides his body and name.
When I was leisurely passing by Xinling to drink, I took off my sword and stood in front of my knees. I was about to eat Zhu Hai, and I held my wine glass to persuade the marquis to win.
After three cups of Turanuo, the Five Mountains are lighter. After the eyes are dizzy and the ears are hot, the spirit and spirit are clear.
He wielded the golden hammer to save Zhao, and Handan was shocked first. The two heroes of Qianqiu made Daliang City famous.
Even if the bones of a dead hero are fragrant, I will not be ashamed of the world's heroes. Who can write to you, the White-headed Taixuan Sutra?"
In Xiu Village, Longmen, Jiangzhou, Shanxi (today's Xiu Village ten miles east of Hejin City, Shanxi), in a poor little hut, a kind and gentle little woman looked at the man in his twenties who had a big appetite and said,
There was a touch of tenderness in her eyes, and more than anything, she was happy. She was originally the daughter of a local wealthy family and a leader among the Liu family, but because she fell in love with this silly guy, she disagreed with her family, so she ended up falling out with her family.
Living with this lucky boy, she has always believed that her husband is not an ordinary person, and his actions in the future will not be simple.
"Madam, you come over and eat something, you will lose weight!" The young man on the side kept putting vegetables in his wooden bucket, and at the same time, he put the rice in the bucket into his mouth! He looked like a starving man.
Looking like a reincarnation, seeing her husband eating like this, Mrs. Xue Liu couldn't help but sigh, her rice vat was about to bottom out again!
"Husband, please eat! I'm not hungry!" Although Mrs. Xue Liu said this, her stomach growled unsatisfactorily. When Xue Rengui saw his wife like this, he immediately frowned and his handsome face changed.
I have to cry!
"My wife is useless to me. I, Xue Rengui, swear to God that one day I will repay my great kindness to you, and I will live up to my life. If I violate this oath, I will be struck with five thunderbolts!" Xue Rengui swore to God. He felt that he was really honest.
I feel sorry for my wife!
That's right, this is the home of Xue Rengui, who was known as the most powerful general in the Tang Dynasty. Now he can be said to be a poor family, especially Xue Rengui's appetite is really amazing. Speaking of Xue Rengui, everyone knows that Xue Rengui conquered the East and other deeds, but now
He is in a desperate situation!
Xue Li (614-March 24, 683), Han nationality, was born in Xiucun, Longmen, Jiangzhou, Shanxi (now Xiucun, ten miles east of Hejin City, Shanxi). His courtesy name was Rengui. He was born in the tenth year of Daye (614).
The descendant of Xue Andu, a famous general in the period, is the sixth grandson of Xue Andu. He belongs to the Xue family in Hedong, but it has declined by his generation. His father Xue Gui died early. Although his family was poor since he was young, he studied literature and martial arts and worked hard.
Work hard and have great strength.
However, he was born in troubled times and had little development. He grew up working as a farmer, married the Liu family, and was born with a big appetite. When he was 30 years old, records describe him as being poor and frustrated, and hoping to move his ancestral graves in the hope of bringing good things to him.
Luck, his wife said: "A capable person must be good at seizing opportunities. Now that the emperor is personally conquering Liaodong, it is the time when strong generals are needed. If you have this ability, why not join the army and make a name for yourself? Wait until you are rich and powerful.
It’s not too late to rebury my parents in my hometown!” After hearing this, Rengui thought it made sense, so he said goodbye to his wife, went to Xinjiangzhou City to find General Zhang Shigui, and enlisted in the army, starting his 40-year legendary experience on the battlefield.
Xue Rengui had great military exploits in his life. He was another rare handsome talent after Li Jing and Xu Shiji. He was even more superb with the Longtian Painted Halberd weighing more than 200 kilograms. He fought countless battles in his life and made his enemies frightened. He had the most powerful general in the Tang Dynasty.
known as!
In the third year of Xianqing (658), Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty ordered Cheng Mingzhen to conquer Goryeo, with Xue Rengui as his deputy.
Together with Liang Jianfang, Qi Bi Heli and others, they fought against Goryeo general Wen Shamen at Hengshan. At that time, Xue Rengui took the lead and rushed into the enemy formation with a bow and arrow in hand. All those he shot fell to the ground. Then he fought with the Goryeo army in Shicheng.
When Yu Shan shot an enemy general, he killed more than ten people in the Tang army, but no one dared to take the chance. Xue Rengui was furious when he saw this, and rode in alone, directly attacking the enemy general. The enemy general was so frightened by Xue Rengui's bravery that he had no time to release his arrow, so he was captured alive by Xue Rengui. Soon,
Xue Rengui and Xin Wenling defeated the Khitan in Montenegro and captured the generals below the Khitan King Abgu. After the war, he worshiped General Zuo Wuwei for his merit and was granted the title of male of Hedong County.
In the first year of Longshuo (661), Porun, the Uighur leader who had always been friendly with the Tang Dynasty, died, and Bisu, who succeeded him, turned against the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty ordered Zheng Rentai to be the chief general and Xue Rengui to be the deputy general to lead the troops to the Tianshan Mountains to attack the Nine Surnames.
Before returning to Hehe, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty gave a special banquet in the inner hall. During the banquet, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty said to Xue Rengui: "In ancient times, there were people who were good at shooting and pierced seven letters. How about you try shooting with five armors?" Xue Rengui responded, put on his armor, took out his bow and arrow and shot.
He only heard the sound of the bow string, and the arrow had pierced the five armors. Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty was shocked, and immediately ordered someone to take the armor and reward Xue Rengui.
After Zheng Rentai and Xue Rengui led their troops to the Tianshan Mountains, they were rejected by a crowd of more than 100,000 people with nine surnames in Huihe, and dozens of brave knights came to challenge them. Xue Rengui fired three arrows and killed three of them. The other knights were frightened by Xue Rengui's power and dismounted.
Surrendered. Xue Rengui took advantage of the situation and sent his troops to cover up the killing. The nine surnames returned to Huihe and were defeated. All those who surrendered were trapped and killed. Then, Xue Rengui crossed Qibei to pursue and defeat the people, and captured the three leaders and brothers. After Xue Rengui withdrew his troops, the army sang: "Three Generals
The arrows set the Tianshan Mountains, and the strong men sang songs into the Han Pass." From then on, the nine surnames of Huihe declined and were no longer a border threat.
In the first year of Qianfeng's reign (666), Goryeo Molizhi Quangaisu Wen died, and his son Yu Quannan succeeded to the throne, but his younger brother Quan Nanjian expelled him and sent a special envoy to the Tang Dynasty for help. Tang Gaozong sent Pang Tongshan, a high-ranking official
He went to comfort Na, but Quan Nanjian refused, so Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty ordered Xue Rengui to lead an army to help.
Send Pang Tongshan, Gao Pin. When they arrived at Xincheng, Pang Tongshan was attacked by the Korean army. After Xue Rengui learned about it, he led his army to arrive in time, beheaded hundreds of enemy heads and rescued Pang Tongshan. Pang Tongshan, Gao Pin, entered Jinshan and was attacked by the Korean army again.
, after Xue Rengui heard the news, he led his army to cut the Goryeo army into two and fought hard, beheading more than 5,000 people, and took advantage of the victory to capture the three cities of Goryeo Nansu, Mudi, and Cangyan, and met Quannan. In this regard, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty specially ordered
The imperial edict comforted Xue Rengui. Then, Xue Rengui led 2,000 men to attack Fuyu City, an important town in Goryeo. At this time, the generals advised him not to advance lightly because of the small number of soldiers.
The army went out for battle. In this battle, he took the lead, killed more than 10,000 enemies, and captured the city of Fuyu. His reputation was so great that more than 40 cities in Fuyu River surrendered. At this time, the Tang Dynasty sent Li Ji as the general manager.
He Dao took the opportunity to attack Goryeo. Xue Rengui also advanced along the coast and joined forces with Li Ji in Pyongyang City. Goryeo surrendered. After that, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty ordered Xue Rengui and Liu Rengui to stay in Pyongyang with 20,000 troops. Xue Rengui was awarded the title of General Youweiwei and was granted the title of Pingyang County.
The Duke was also the Protector of Andong. After Xue Rengui was appointed, he moved to Pyongyang New City. During his tenure as the Protector of Andong, he cared for orphans and young children, took care of the elderly, punished thieves, promoted virtuous people, and praised the righteous people, so that the Korean people lived and worked in peace and contentment.
When Xue Rengui was appointed as the governor of Andong, Tubo gradually became stronger and stronger. It destroyed the Tuyuhun established by the Qiang people and invaded the western regions of the Tang Dynasty. For this reason, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty transferred Xue Rengui to be the chief military officer of the Luopo Road march, and appointed Ashina Daozhen and Guo Daifeng
As deputy general, he led an army of more than 100,000 people to conquer Tibet.
Xue Rengui was ordered to march westward, and the army reached Dafeichuan (now Qieji Plain southwest of Gonghe County, Qinghai; one said it is Buha River west of today's Qinghai Lake), and was about to approach Wuhai (now Kuhai, southwest of Guanghai County, Qinghai). Xue Rengui expressed his sincere peace to Ashina.
Guo Daifeng said: "The Wuhai area is dangerous and miasmatic. The place where we died is a dangerous road. However, speed will lead to success, and delay will lead to defeat. Today's Dafeiling is wide and flat. Two fences can be built with all the luggage inside, and ten thousand people can be left to guard them. I
The double road will cover up the thieves and they will be destroyed." Guo Daifeng volunteered to stay behind, but Xue Rengui also told him not to act rashly.
After Xue Rengui made arrangements, he led his troops to Wuhai and reached the mouth of the river. He encountered tens of thousands of Tibetan defenders.
City, and then sent more than a thousand cavalry back to Dafeichuan to pick up the baggage, but at this time Guo Daifeng had been defeated by Tubo. Xue Rengui retreated to Dafeichuan because he had no baggage to help him. At this point, Tubo mobilized an army of 400,000 to attack, and the Tang army
Unable to withstand the enemy, they were defeated. However, Tubo was not desperate and negotiated peace with Tang on the condition that the Tang army would not penetrate deeply. Xue Rengui had no choice but to agree, and then led the defeated army back east. After the war, he was exempted from being a commoner due to his defeat.
Soon, the prime minister in the Goryeo region rebelled against the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty appointed Xue Rengui as the general manager of Jilin Road to manage Liaodong. During his tenure, Xue Rengui broke the law and was demoted to Xiangzhou. He was later pardoned and returned.
This was also the biggest defeat in Xue Rengui's life, but it was mainly due to improper employment. Guo Daifeng violated Xue Rengui's arrangements and took the decision without authorization, which led to this great defeat!
In Xue Rengui's later years, Tubo forces developed northward, blocking Gua (ruling the southeast of present-day Anxi, Gansu) and Sha (ruling present-day Dunhuang, Gansu). At the same time, Turks also continued to invade the northern territory of the Tang Dynasty. At this time, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty summoned Xue Rengui because of his merits.
After that, he was appointed as the governor of Gua, and he led the attack on the Turks on the right. When the Turks heard that Xue Rengui had returned as a general, they were very frightened and did not dare to take the lead, so they ran away for a while.
There are more than 30,000 people, cattle, horses and sheep.
Xue Rengui passed away in the second year of Yongchun (683) at the age of 70. After his death, the imperial court presented General Zuo Xiaowei as a gift to the governor of Youzhou. The government also made a special coffin and returned it to his hometown for mourning.