The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 109
Don’t be suspicious, don’t need to drill tortoises and Zhu Xing.

The test jade must be burned for three days, and the material identification must wait for seven years.

Zhou Gong was afraid of rumors, and Wang Mang remained courteous.

Xiang Shi died at the time of his body, and who knows if his life will be true or not.

——"Fang Yan" by Bai Juyi
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Xuanzong smiled and said, "Doctor An, tell us about the situation of Pinglu and Fan Yang."

An Lushan said vividly: "Last autumn, there was a plague of locusts in the Yingzhou area. The locusts covered the sky and blocked out the sun. Wherever they went, not a single blade of grass grew, and the crops were eaten up.

The minister bathed and changed clothes, burned incense and prayed for blessings, and prayed to the Changshengtian: "If the minister is unlucky to the country and unfaithful to the king, please bring disaster on the minister and don't hurt the people; Please bless the people of Tang Dynasty and disperse all the locusts. '

Just after the minister's blessing ceremony, wild geese and wild ducks flew in groups from the northern sky, and immediately ate up the swarm of locusts, insects and eggs.

All the people in Yingzhou bowed to the ground, thanking the heaven and the emperor for their kindness.

The minister burst into tears of gratitude, and was even more ecstatic.

Your Majesty, this is a rare and rare auspicious auspicious auspiciousness. It can be seen that under the blessing of the heavens and the grace of the Holy One, our Tang Dynasty is prosperous and the people are peaceful, and the world is peaceful.

Your Majesty, please announce to pay the official historian and record it in the annals of history to witness the glory and prosperity of our Tang Dynasty! "

Xuanzong was very happy, and said to the official historian: "Quickly record what Dr. An said, and I will hold a ceremony to worship heaven in Weishui five days later to thank heaven."

An Lushan continued to report: "This time, I also brought [-] Turkic horses, including [-] top stallions. There are ten peerless horses in Shivachi, Teqinpiu, and Saluzi."

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 muscles are thick, the mane is high and wide, the eyes are like a hanging mirror, the head is like a side brick, the legs are like a deer and round, and the neck is like a phoenix. Thinning, under the back bridge, the bone is raised to form a peak, between the side ribs, the long ribs are dense and braided, the roots of the ears are sharp, the cedar and bamboo are difficult to square, the tail is tall and thick, not like a brick, the abdomen is flat and the legs are small, In the direction of driving with self-vigorance, the nose is big and the breath is sparse, and there is no lack of air for communication."

In his later years, Emperor Taizong selected "ten horses" from a group of Turkic horses that paid tribute, and named them: Tengshuangbai, Jiaoxuecong, Ninglucong, Xuanguangcong, Juebocong, Feixiabiao, Fadianchi , Meteor 騧, Xianglin Zi, Ben Hongchi.

Xuanzong always took Emperor Taizong as a role model, and his love for horses was even worse.

Xuanzong often sighed with emotion to the relief of his ancestor "Six Horses in Zhaoling": "Emperor Taizong has 'Six Horses' and 'Ten Horses', but I am rich and powerful, but only 'Yuhuacong' and 'Zhaoyebai' can match It is really a great pity in my heart to compete with each other."

At this moment, suddenly knowing that there are so many good BMW horses, he couldn't help but smile, and said in his heart: "This Hu'er is really considerate and understands my heart."

Hearing this, Yang Guozhong couldn't help but glared at An Lushan, resentful in his heart: "You hozen, I asked you for two good horses two days ago, and you pretended to be stupid. If you really don't have any, then it's fine. Thinking of you hiding so many good things in private! Fatty An, you are too dark!"

An Lushan pretended not to see it, and continued to report: "I have traded with Zhuhu on the border in recent years, and I have made huge profits. I also discovered eight gold mines and silver warehouses in Yingzhou, Pingzhou and other places, and the minerals are rich. This The next time I come to Beijing, I will pay 100 billion yuan as an annual tribute, and at the same time, I will submit all the gold and silver mines to the imperial court for unified management."

As soon as this remark came out, the civil and military officials of Manchu Dynasty were dumbfounded.

Everyone knows that Fatty An is rich, but they didn't expect him to be so rich, let alone enshrine all his belongings to the court.

Everyone shook their heads secretly again, thinking to themselves, a barbarian is a barbarian, it's too real.No, it's downright stupid!

Xuanzong was overjoyed: "Yesterday I complained that the left and right treasuries were not full enough, but today I know that the national treasury is so full and unprecedentedly rich."

Xuanzong said with a smile: "Fan Yang's army shocked Ji and You, revived the prestige of the Tang Dynasty, its merits are in the community, and the benefits are in the future, so we must reward them.

General An serves the country loyally, is benevolent and brave, and is the Great Wall of the Qing border descendants of Zhenzhen!

I formally decided to transfer the Hedong Jiedu envoy Han Min back to the court, and serve as General Zuo Yulin.An Lushan succeeded Han Min and concurrently served as the Jiedu envoy of Hedong.He also named An Lushan the General of Hussars.The two armies of Pinglu and Fan Yang each rewarded 50 guan and 20 pieces of silk. "

An Lushan knelt down to thank him, but he didn't accept the decree.

With a righteous face, he said: "The Holy Majesty's kindness to my ministers is unparalleled, and my ministers can't thank God for their kindness if they die. There has never been such a minister as Pinglu and Fan Yang Jiedu envoys and imperial censors since the Tang Dynasty.

The minister is terrified!The minister is terrified!
The minister thanked His Majesty for his grace, but forgive him for not being able to accept the decree.

Not only could I not accept the Jiedu envoy of Hedong, but I came to the capital this time to ask Your Majesty face to face to remove my ministers Pinlu and Fan Yang from their positions as Jiedu envoys.The eldest son An Qingzong and the second son An Qingxu also came to Chang'an with the minister this time, and begged the whole family to move into Chang'an to serve His Majesty. "

As soon as this remark came out, all civil and military officials in the court were shocked, and there was an uproar in the court hall.Even the crown prince temporarily put aside his grievances and looked at An Lushan again.

Xuanzong and Gao Lishi looked at each other with intriguing expressions.

Xi Jianhou, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, came out and said, "I have this performance."

"Precise play."

Xi Jianhou said: "Since General An served as the envoy of Pinlu and Fan Yang, he has suppressed Mohe, comforted Shiwei, destroyed Xiyi, pacified Khitan, and shocked Liaodong. Rangtian Khan's reputation spread far and wide, and rebellious nations such as Bohai, Heishui, Silla, Goguryeo, and Baekje called my envoys of the Tang Dynasty as angels, greeted and sent gifts, and dared not look directly at them. I thought that General An was the leader of the country. Barriers cannot be changed easily."

Xuanzong nodded when he heard it.

Pei Kuan, Minister of the Household Department, also came out to recommend An Lushan, saying: "I agree with Master Xi's play. Doctor An is not only good at running the army, but also proficient in the value of goods. Pinglu and Fan Yang have made a lot of profits in the frontier trade. In addition, a large number of captives, livestock and livestock were seized in the battle against Xi and Khitan. In the past two years, millions of money, grain, cattle and horses have been offered to the imperial court. Counties and counties along the way are exhausted in order to transport these materials, haha."

Xuanzong looked at Li Linfu and said, "Li Xiang, what do you think?"

Li Linfu stepped forward, gave a deep salute, and said with a smile: "Mr. An guarded the gate of the country for His Majesty and comforted the barbarians. Everyone knows the credit. I won't repeat it. I'm just curious why General An suddenly resigned as Jiedushi. Bring your family into Chang'an?

On the night of the New Year's Eve, a few Turkic people suddenly went to the Bashu Guild Hall to set fire to murder. After being arrested by Mr. Xianyu Zhongtong, he confessed that they were the subordinates of the Turkic general Ashina Albus, who was ordered to set fire to murder.

When these Turks were handed over to Jingzhao Mansion, they committed suicide by taking poison.He didn't commit suicide in the morning, and he didn't commit suicide in the evening, but he committed suicide when he arrived at Jingzhaoyin Prison.

Strange, strange.

Since the return of Ashina Albus, according to the order of the sage, the minister represents the emperor, and the rain falls on Albus.All civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty knew that I had a close relationship with him, so the time was chosen on the night when my Ermu Sheng and Bashu martial arts clashed.

Strange.

Both the Ministry of War and Jing Zhaoyin told me that in the past few days, in Chang'an City, the only ones who can command these Turks are Ashina Albus and An Lushan.

From today's perspective, Ashina, Albus and An Lushan are more like being blamed.

But if it wasn't them, who would it be?Could there be a third person? "

After all, he glanced at the prince intentionally or unintentionally.

Xuanzong finally changed color.

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(End of this chapter)