A knife in love

Chapter 651

Li Qiufeng listened to Sun Guangming's eloquent talk, and couldn't help but think that Sun Guangming was only about 30 years old, so it was quite remarkable to have such opinions.Although he had heard a little about these old things, he hadn't thought about them as far-reachingly as he did.It has been more than a hundred years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Although there was a disastrous defeat in the civil war, the various ministries of the Tartars are also in constant civil strife. In recent years, the threat to the Nine Frontiers has not been as serious as it used to be.On the contrary, Japanese pirates in the southeast coast are becoming more and more rampant, not only harassing the coasts of Fujian, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, but also gradually moving northward in recent years, and there are also traces of Japanese pirates in the coastal waters of Shandong.Before that, Li Qiufeng had never thought that Liu Zongyan, who had shaken the rivers and lakes for decades, was actually a counterfeit Fusang warrior, and Liu Sheng Zongyan led these Fusang warriors to infiltrate Middle Earth and landed in Liaodong.From this point of view, I am afraid that the pirates in Liaodong are not much better than Fujian, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.The Japanese pirate rebellion has intensified from Liaodong to Fujian, and it has become a serious problem for Ming's confidantes, perhaps even more deadly than the Tartars.However, although Liusheng Zongyan and his group colluded with the Japanese pirates on the southeast coast, both sides have their own ghosts.Even within the Fuso Samurai led by Yagyu Zongyan, there are different forces.Jinyiwei's eyeliner stationed on the southeast coast also wrote a report to the chief and deputy commanders of Jinyiwei and the Ministry of War, saying that the Japanese pirates along the southeast coast also had disputes from time to time.If Sun Guangming's method is followed to stir up civil strife among Japanese pirates, it would be a good way.

While the two were talking, the sky was gradually getting dark.Although the three of them have left the main peak of Yuntai Mountain, they have not left the remaining veins of Yuntai Mountain.It was getting late at this time, and the mountain wind became more violent.Although Li Qiufeng, Sun Guangming, and Su Yan were masters of martial arts, they also felt the biting cold wind, which was very difficult.Just not far away there was an abandoned earthen house by the roadside, Sun Guangming said: "Hero Li, after you arrived at the Wuji Temple yesterday, you fought with those women in the Wuji Temple for a day and a night, and you didn't even eat a grain of rice, so I'm afraid you are exhausted by now. We might as well rest here for one night and rush to Gaoping tomorrow morning, but it's not too late."

Li Qiufeng laughed and said: "It's all according to Mr. Sun's order, why do you need to ask Li again?"

The three of them got outside the broken house, got off their horses, tied the horses to a few dead trees by the roadside, and let them gnaw on the dry grass by the roadside.After the three of them walked into the dilapidated house, they saw that the house was dilapidated, and the windows were full of large and small holes.Fortunately, the roof and walls are still intact, which can block a little bit of cold wind.The three moved away the broken wood and rocks on the ground, and started a fire in the open space.Su Yan took out some breads from the bundle and distributed them to Sun Guangming and Li Qiufeng.Li Qiufeng was already hungry, but at this time he was not polite, and ate up the two pieces of bread like a storm.He took the water bag handed over by Su Yan and drank most of it in one go. Then he patted his stomach and said to Sun Guangming and Su Yan, "Thank you both, so that Li will not die of hunger and thirst."

Sun Guangming laughed loudly and said, "Hero Li is joking. Aren't you afraid that we will poison the bread and water?"

Li Qiufeng said: "Even if you want to kill me, you won't do it at this time. Why should I worry?"

Sun Guangming's laughter stopped suddenly, and he stared at Li Qiufeng closely. After a while, he said word by word: "Hero Li, I hope we will never be enemies."

Li Qiufeng said: "To be friends or to be enemies depends on what Mr. Sun wants."

Sun Guangming picked up a wooden stick with his right hand and stirred it a few times in the fire. The flame rose up with a "huh" and danced over the fire.The shadows of the three people were reflected on the wall by the flames, but they were still shaking.

Sun Guangming looked at the fire and said: "We haven't finished talking about the afternoon. Jieli Khan saw that the Tang army was waiting in full force, but he didn't dare to attack without authorization. Seeing that the Turkic army did not attack immediately, Li Shimin knew that Jieli Khan had already been shot. Regardless of the danger, he rode his horse across the Weihe Bridge, passed through the column of the Tang army led by Yuchi Jingde who was standing behind the water, and arrived at the front of the Turkic army, calling on Jieli Khan to stand up and speak.

"Jieli Khan knew that Li Shimin would go to war in the north and south, and he would put on a strong and sharp head in every battle. Moreover, Li Shimin was good at archery, and had the ability to pierce Yang with a hundred steps. It can be said that the arrow was worthwhile. Although Jieli Khan was quite brave, However, when he went out, he still ordered 72 Turkic warriors wrapped in iron armor to hold shields and surround him to prevent Li Shimin from shooting cold arrows suddenly.

"Although the Turkic people are fierce and greedy, they have always respected heroes. At this time, seeing the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty coming to the front of the battle alone, and his Khan was protected by many warriors before he dared to speak to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. A lot was knocked out.

"When Li Shimin saw Jieli Khan showing up, he accused him of being unfaithful and sneaking into Datang. However, Jieli Khan said that when Li Yuan raised his troops, he borrowed troops from the Turks to borrow food, and promised that the Tang Dynasty would win the world, and his children would be responsible for their money. The Turks took it on their own. They brought troops to the east, not to fight the Tang Dynasty, but to claim the gold and silver treasures promised by Tang Gaozu Li Yuan. Li Shimin immediately knew that this man had no ambitions when he heard Jieli Khan say this. He was just greedy for small profits, so he was relieved. He promised to give gold and silver to the Turks on the same day, and the Tang Dynasty and the Turks will always be friends. Jieli Khan saw that the Tang army was ready, and there was no benefit for the two sides to start a war. Since Li Shimin had already promised to give the silver, and just happened to go down the donkey. Li Shimin and Jieli Khan beheaded the white horse by the Weihe Bridge and formed an alliance. They agreed to never lose each other. This is the famous Weishui alliance.

"After Li Shimin made an alliance with Jieli Khan, he ordered the gold, silver and jewelry that had been prepared to be sent to the Turkic camp. Jieli Khan was overjoyed when he saw that the money was open, and he led the Turkic army to the west that day. The troops retreated. A big battle disappeared without a trace. However, Li Shimin did not dare to be negligent, and Chang'an City was still under martial law.

"After the Turkic army withdrew, Li Shimin knew that there would be a battle between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, so he worked hard to rule the country, and wanted to avenge the shame and humiliation of the Turks forcing the palace. Therefore, although the Turks withdrew from the western border of the Tang Dynasty, the defense of the imperial court was stricter. Master Xuanzang suffered in Chang'an. After waiting for two years, during which time he petitioned the imperial court to allow him to go west to Tianzhu to obtain Buddhist scriptures, but was rejected by the imperial court. Master Xuanzang was so heartbroken that he couldn't wait any longer, so he quietly left Chang'an in the second year of Zhenguan. All the way to the west, he wanted to go to Tianzhu privately. On the way, he was captured by the Tang army several times, but the general who led the army saw that Master Xuanzang was devoted to the Buddha, and admired him, and did not embarrass him, but gave him water. and dry food, so that he can safely enter the Western Regions."

When Sun Guangming said this, he smiled slightly, and said: "At that time, the Tang Dynasty strictly controlled the border, just like the sea ban of the Ming Dynasty today, and the guards were extremely tight. If there is no approval from the court, once captured by the border army, it is collusion with the enemy. A serious crime. Master Xuanzang went to Tianzhu and took great risks, so how can there be such a thing as Tang Taizong personally putting him in cassock?"

Li Qiufeng said: "Listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books. Mr. Sun has a wide range of knowledge, and I admire you."

Sun Guangming said: "It's just that I lost my book bag. It's not a great learning. Master Xuanzang traveled all the way west, passed through dozens of countries, experienced many hardships and hardships, and almost lost his life several times. He walked for three full years on the road. In 13, he traveled more than 17 miles and finally arrived in Tianzhu. After ten years in Tianzhu, he intensively studied Buddhism and caused a sensation in Tianzhu. In the 17th year of Zhenguan, Master Xuanzang set off to return to the Tang Dynasty, and returned to Chang'an two years later. When he left Chang'an [-] years ago, it was completely different. The Great Tang defeated the Turks, the Western Regions surrendered to the Great Tang, and respected Tang Taizong Li Shimin as the Khan of Heaven. When Master Xuanzang returned to the Western Regions, the news spread to Chang'an. Officials from all over the world The common people were waiting to see the demeanor of this eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin no longer pursued Master Xuanzang's crime of crossing the border, but instead sent envoys to the Western Regions to welcome Master Xuanzang back to Chang'an.

"In the 19th year of Zhenguan, Master Xuanzang finally returned to Chang'an. At that time, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty was planning to use troops against Liaodong, and he drove to Luoyang. Hearing that Master Xuanzang had arrived in Chang'an, he was invited to meet him in Luoyang. After Master Xuanzang arrived in Luoyang , Li Shimin met him in person at the Hall of Yiluan in Ziwei City, Luoyang. Li Shimin asked Xuanzang to sit with him, and asked, "Master, when he went west to learn Buddhist scriptures, why didn't he report to the imperial court?" Master Xuanzang replied:' When the poor monk went to the west, although he had repeatedly stated it, it coincided with the troubled autumn, and His Majesty devoted all his energy to avoid foreign aggression. I am afraid that His Majesty did not know about such things. Because the poor monk is a selfish person, the crime of specialization is only deeply ashamed." Tang Taizong sighed: "After the mage became a monk, he broke with the world, so he can entrust his order to seek the law to benefit the common people. Such tenacity and courage, The world is incomparable.'”

Sun Guangming sighed and said: "Master Xuanzang is only a monk, but he is not afraid of hardships and travels thousands of miles to foreign lands. This kind of ambition is really the only one in the world. Li Shimin saw that he spoke elegantly, He is also very knowledgeable, and he is really a great person. He loves talents and wants him to abandon monks and return to vulgarity. Therefore, he sent his most powerful minister, Changsun Wuji, to persuade Master Xuanzang. Changsun Wuji Retelling Li Shimin's words, it is said that "the master can be sent by the public to assist, because he persuades him to stop the way, and helps to follow the common affairs."

"Master Xuanzang sat down with his eldest grandson Wuji and discussed the Tao, saying, 'Young monks seldom practiced the door, and buried themselves in Buddhism and Taoism. Xuanzong is a practice, and Confucianism has never been heard. Today, sending people to follow the customs is no different from taking a boat on the current to abandon the water and go to the land. It is only useless, and it will only cause corruption. I would like to practice the Tao all my life in order to repay the country's kindness. I am very fortunate. The eldest grandson Wuji is the most knowledgeable and the most effective minister under Li Shimin. He made suggestions for the establishment of the Tang Dynasty. He put in so much effort, he was the number one hero in the founding of the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin built Lingyan Pavilion and painted 24 pictures of heroes. The one who ranked first was Changsun Wuji. Later, when Li Shimin was seriously ill, he also entrusted his orphans to Changsun Wuji. If not The eldest grandson Wuji defended it with all his strength, how could Li Zhi be the emperor? I only hated this boy who was so weak that he was coerced by Empress Wu and killed his eldest grandson Wuji. As a result, Empress Wu took over all the power, the rooster ruled the morning, disrupted the court, and massacred Li Shimin. The descendants, in the end, replaced the Tang Dynasty with the Zhou Dynasty, which almost brought about the downfall of the Tang Dynasty. The origin of the story is that Li Zhi was instigated by Empress Wu and killed his eldest grandson Wuji."

(End of this chapter)