The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 300 Building the Former Residence
The rain is gurgling outside the curtain, and the spring is waning.Luo Qu was intolerant to the cold of the fifth month.I don't know if I am a guest in my dream, and I am greedy for a while.

Don't lean on a railing alone, there is no limit to the country.Separation is easier than reunion.Flowing water, falling flowers, spring is gone, heaven and earth.

——"The Order of Waves and Sands" Li Yu (Five Dynasties)

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The eldest grandson Yanxing nodded, without saying a word, he led Bai Fu into the main courtyard.

This is a courtyard with two entrances, facing south and backing north, entering the gate tower, facing Yanxi Hall, north of the hall is Shoukang Palace, and the left and right sides are connected with two-story Yanlou. The house is already dilapidated and covered with cobwebs.

There are three floors of Chongtai in the atrium, mountains and stones in the back courtyard, three couplets in the inner hall on the left and right, Chunfuzhai in the east and Qiuxuan Hall in the west.The space layout is soothing and well-proportioned, and it should be very suitable for leisurely living back then.

The eldest grandson Yanxing sighed: "This garden has been deserted for a long time, and no one has paid attention to it for a hundred years."

Bai Fu was startled, and instinctively looked around, the whole courtyard was empty, only a little wind noise.Weeds grow wildly, almost knee-deep, spreading from the courtyard gate to the steps of the inner hall.There are nameless wild flowers floating on the wild grass, swaying in the wind.

A copper water tank is crooked in the grass, the gilt has long since receded, and the body of the tank is covered with green rust, dull and dull.There are also several stone lions and tigers crouching among the wild grass and wild flowers.

Changsun Yanxing was filled with emotion, and said: "The change of Xuanwumen back then tore apart the entire Tang Dynasty. Although Emperor Taizong is wise and powerful, and has been an emperor through the ages, this incident has become an indelible pain in his life."

Bai Fu asked cautiously: "I heard that Emperor Taizong ordered people to tamper with historical materials such as "Liuju Zhu"? To vilify Prince Yin, obliterate his achievements, and belittle his ability."

Changsun Yanxing laughed loudly, and said: "The revision of history is not done by the historian slapping his head and daubing it casually with a pen. For future generations, isolated historical materials without circumstantial evidence are not enough to be believed.

The history of a dynasty, in addition to the living notes of historians, there are also a large number of epitaphs, local county annals and other documents.Even if Emperor Taizong wanted to tamper with it, it was impossible for him to change such a huge historical data seamlessly. "

Bai Fu asked: "What kind of person is the Prince Yin, is he a licentious and innocent prince who is jealous of the virtuous and capable?
I have read "Datang Entrepreneurship Daily Notes" written by Wen Daya, who joined the army with the military record room, which describes the performance of Emperor Taizu, Prince Yin and his son after the Taiyuan uprising.According to the book, Prince Yin made outstanding contributions to the founding of the Li and Tang Dynasty, but after his death he was burdened with many false stigmas. "

The eldest grandson Yanxing said with a smile: ""Da Tang Entrepreneurship Daily Note"? That is a banned book! Master Xu lent it to you, right?"

Bai Fu smiled embarrassingly, and said: "Teacher said that the official history is often taboo by the venerable. If you want to study history, you have to compare the words of several schools."

The eldest grandson Yanxing nodded in agreement.

After pondering for a moment, the eldest grandson said: "Back then, Prince Yin assisted Emperor Taizu in dispatching, adjudicating military and state affairs, and creating the "rule of martial arts". comparable.

Received Wang Gui, Wei Zheng, Xue Wanche, Xue Wanjun brothers and many other civil servants and generals. These people later became the pillars of the country.

Even in terms of military merit alone, Prince Yin can be regarded as the most outstanding among the founding princes of all dynasties, far better than Liu Ying of the Han Dynasty, Cao Pi of the Wei Dynasty, and Yang Yong of the Sui Dynasty.

In the Battle of Huoyi, Prince Yin made a plan to kill the Sui general Song Laosheng, annihilating [-] elite Sui troops; in the Battle of Tongguan, he defeated Qu Tutong, a famous Sui general, and defended Yongfeng warehouse; city.

When the King of Qin led the main force of the Tang army to conquer the various princes, Prince Yin also went north many times to resist the Turks, leaving his army with no chance to take advantage.

In the fourth year of Wude, Prince Yin led an army to exterminate the Jihu tribe.

In the fifth year of Wude, Prince Yin led his troops to march eastward, and put his mind first, to appease Hebei, and completely pacify Liu Heitao. So far, our Tang Dynasty has ruled the world.

Judging from the talents and demeanor shown by his prince Jian Guo, if the sky is a holiday, he will never be inferior to emperors like Emperor Wen of Han. The posthumous title of "Emperor Taizong Wen" is completely worthy of it.

In all fairness, Prince Yin has not made any mistakes that could lead to his defeat, nor has he done anything that violates etiquette and morality.

The misfortune of Prince Yin lies in "Since he was born Yu, He Shengliang"!On the road of inheriting the Ninth Five-Year Lord, he happened to meet the king of Qin who came to the world and was unstoppable.

If it is an ordinary family, all the brothers in the family are wise and martial, which is the great fortune of the family.But when it comes to the emperor's house, it is a tragedy of brothers fighting against the wall and Kowloon seizing the heir.

The King of Qin was originally a genius in the sky, his military achievements were world-class, he was decisive in killing and attacking, and he was not afraid of the laws of the world.

What's more, there are still a group of powerful generals in Tiance Mansion who are not willing to lead their necks to be slaughtered.If Emperor Taizong hadn't launched the Xuanwu Gate Change, how would these cruel and ruthless masters of tigers and wolves seek fame and wealth? ! "

Bai Fu asked: "It is said that the Xuanwu Gate should be controlled by the Emperor Taizu. How can the King of Qin confidently turn against the hostess under his nose and set up an ambush to attack Prince Yin and the King of Qi Li Yuanji? How about cutting off the connection between the inside and outside of the palace in one fell swoop, Deploy aftermath measures in a leisurely manner?
On the other hand, Crown Prince Yin and King Qi are in the same situation as King Qin.At that time, the situation of seizing the heirloom was so dangerous, why was Prince Yin unprepared and calmly entered the palace from the Xuanwu Gate to face the saint, causing the catastrophe of annihilation? "

The eldest grandson Yanxing shook his head and said: "The change of Xuanwumen is thrilling and extremely dangerous. My ancestors were also one of the participants, but they never left a single word to talk about it. It can be seen that the situation is unpredictable, and the killing of Xuanwumen The treacherous.

The key to the success or failure of that day lies in Prince Yin's confidant - Chang He, the guard of the Xuanwu Gate, suddenly turned against him.

Judging from various inferences in later generations, Chang Heying was an undercover agent arranged by the King of Qin in the East Palace.On the surface, Chang He was captured by the East Palace, and secretly hid with a new identity in order to deliver a fatal blow at the most critical moment.

Without Zhonglang General Chang He's permission, it would be impossible for the more than 70 masters of the Tiance Mansion to ambush in such an important throat as Beiya.

Without Chang He sending troops to help, how could these dozens of people withstand the strong attack of more than 2000 people from the East Palace and Qi Palace?
Similarly, without Chang He's false allegiance, Prince Yin and Qi Wang Li Yuanji would not have dared to enter the palace rashly through Xuanwu Gate, and the change of Xuanwu Gate would not have happened.

In addition, Chang He also secretly dropped the special bow and arrow of Qi Wang Li Yuanji.In front of the Xuanwu Gate, Li Yuanji, who wanted to get rid of the King of Qin and then quickly, turned out to be "repeatedly not enough", and couldn't draw his bow even three times.King Qi's arrow skills are comparable to King Qin's. If the bow and arrow hadn't been manipulated, how could this happen?

The secret of Xuanwu Gate's change is probably only known to King Qin and Chang He.It is also because of this that after King Qin ascended the throne, all the officers and soldiers who participated in the Xuanwumen Change were promoted to ranks, including the surrendered Prince Yin and the generals of King Li Yuanji of Qi.

Only Chang He, five years after the Xuanwumen Incident, is still just a general.

Emperor Taizong has always reciprocated his kindness, with clear rewards and punishments.Chang He was not rewarded alone, just because his role in the Xuanwumen Incident was too sensitive.It's not that there is no credit, but that the credit is great!

Some secrets are destined to be brought into the coffin.Chang He is considered smart, and he has been silent and tight-lipped all his life.In the end, he served as General Youtunwei for the rest of his life.It can also be considered a good end. "

　References

　　1. "Unfortunate luck, Li Jiancheng, the prince of the Tang Dynasty who fell short of success"

　　2. "The Change of Xuanwu Gate: How can there be any random success, it's just someone's life and death", "Leadership Literature", Issue 2020, 13, author Wu Jing

　　3. "The Hidden Corner of the Forbidden City", author: Zhu Yong, People's Literature Publishing House, publication time: June 2020

　　
　　
　
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