The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 648
Snow clothes, snow hair, sapphire mouth, group of fishers in the shadow of the stream.

Flying far away to reflect Bishan, a pear tree falls in the evening wind.

—— "The Egret" by Du Mu (Tang Dynasty)
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Compared with what the Japanese knew about the Tang Dynasty, the Tang people knew very little about the Japanese.

In the first year of Japan's Tianping Shengbao (749 A.D.), Emperor Shomu of Japan became a monk and moved to Yakushiji Palace.

On July [-], Prince Abenai, the daughter of Emperor Shomu, accepted the abdication of Emperor Shomu, ascended the throne at the Daiji Hall, and became Empress Xiaoqian.Empress Xiaoqian is a legendary empress in the history of Japan.

When Emperor Shomu abdicated, his Empress Guangming naturally became Empress Dowager Guangming.The harem organization "Queen's Office" managed by Empress Guangming was also reorganized into "Ziwei Zhongtai", and its chief was Fujiwara Nakamaro, nephew of Empress Xiaoqian.

"Ziwei" is the constellation to the north of the Big Dipper and is regarded as the seat of the Emperor of Heaven. "Ziwei Zhongtai" is the backing of Empress Dowager Guangming as the newly enthroned daughter Emperor Xiaoqian, who is actually in charge of state affairs.As the chief executive of "Ziwei Zhongtai", Fujiwara Nakamaro holds the power of the court with one hand.

In the same year, Usa Hachiman of the Bungzen Kingdom of Kyushu came to the capital under the escort of the priests.Usa Hachiman is also a woman, riding in the same purple sedan chair as the emperor.Not long after she came to the capital, the Emperor of Japan granted Usa Hachiman the first rank of God, and the second rank of "Bimao ​​God".The so-called "grade" refers to the rank of the emperor's princes and princesses.

In May of the eighth year of Tianping Shengbao (AD 756), Emperor Shomu Taishang of the Wa Kingdom passed away. According to his will, King Daozu (grandson of Emperor Tenmu) was established as the crown prince.

In the following year, at the end of March in the ninth year of Tianping Shengbao (757 AD), there were more and more things disturbing Chao Gang.Empress Xiaoqian deposed the Crown Prince Dofuku by virtue of Emperor Shomu's will.

The one who was elected instead of the deposed crown prince was Oshoku (grandson of Emperor Tenmu) who had been secretly supported by Fujiwara Nakamaro.

In April, according to Fujiwara Nakamaro's wish, Empress Xiaoqian established King Osho as the crown prince, and appointed Fujiwara Nakamaro as the "Ziwei Internal Minister" who took over the military power.

In the second year of Japan's Tianping Baozi (758 A.D.), the 41-year-old Empress Xiaoqian gave way to the 26-year-old Daishou King, who became Emperor Junren of the Japan Kingdom.

Emperor Atsuhito of the Japanese state enfeoffed Fujiwara Nakamaro as the right minister (Dabao) and gave him the name "Emi Yakatsu".

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Most of the Japanese navy was wiped out in the Tsushima naval battle. The Japanese government and the public were shocked, and they were extremely worried that the Tang army would take advantage of the vacancy and land on the Japanese mainland.

Fusang Saintess ordered to return to the capital of Pingcheng, and entered the palace to face the saint.

She came here gracefully, with graceful steps and a graceful figure.A head of soft and long hair spread out, carrying an elegant fragrance of jasmine.

Fuso saint named Fujiwara Rika, after taking off her veil, she is as beautiful as a flower moon.The eyes are like autumn water, clear and bright.Occasionally, a complex and subtle expression would flash across the bottom of the eyes, with a hint of coldness, making people feel that those eyes are like stars in the sky, distant and mysterious.

Emperor Junren looked at Fujiwara Rika, in a trance for a while, and love quietly emerged from the bottom of his heart:

Although she was used to seeing her since she was a child, she has never been bored, and she still feels that no one among the concubines can catch up with her.She has a noble and elegant temperament, no matter the facial features or figure, there is no defect in the whole body, which can make those who see it feel ashamed.

Emperor Junren was deeply moved: How could this girl be born with such a beautiful beauty? This year is more prosperous than last year, and today is more beautiful than yesterday.Always fresh, never tire of watching.It is indeed my hibiscus flower.

Fujiwara Lixiang knelt down on the ground, and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, most of the wounds of the Xuanwu tortoise and snake have recovered. If the Datang Navy invades rashly, they will be wiped out by the beasts."

Emperor Junhito stepped down from the couch, gently hugged Fujiwara Lixiang, and comforted him: "Lixiang, get up quickly, the defeat in the Tsushima naval battle is really due to the cunning and cunning of the Tang army, and has nothing to do with you.

Although the battle was lost, it was not all fruitless.

In the Battle of Jincheng, you wiped out the elite naval forces of Silla, slaughtered Jincheng, and won a complete victory.After this battle, Silla was no longer able to compete with me, Fusang.

On the other hand, I, Fusang, crossed the Tsushima Strait and engulfed the Korean Peninsula, just around the corner. "

Fujiwara Lixiang further played: "The Korean peninsula is only a tiny place, and Datang is our strong enemy. I implore you to go to Datang again, wait for the opportunity to provoke civil strife in Datang, and take down the important financial and taxation areas in the Jianghuai area of ​​Datang."

Emperor Junren waved his hand, and said indifferently: "Leave these matters to Taishi Fujiwara Nakamaro, and you stay in Heijo capital and choose a date to get married."

Fujiwara Lixiang played: "There is a saying in the Tang Dynasty, 'The Huns are not destroyed, why should the family be'. The Tang Dynasty is not destroyed, and the ministers have no intention of getting married."

After hearing this, Emperor Junren's face was livid, and he walked away without saying a word.

The Minister of Taizheng (Taishi) Fujiwara Nakamaro (that is, Huimei Yasheng) is the uncle of Fujiwara Lixiang, and scolded: "Don't you understand the emperor's intentions? You don't want the position of the incomparably noble empress, but you just don't want it." You have to run around. Could it be that you want to never get married for the rest of your life, and live alone in the Ise Shrine to worship Amaterasu?"

Fujiwara Rika's eyes were firm, and she replied decisively: "Uncle, I don't want to be some kind of queen. This is not the life I want, nor is it my destiny."

Fujiwara Nakamaro's mouth was dry, but Fujiwara Rika remained unmoved.Fujiwara Nakama Lu's seven orifices were full of smoke, he roared a few words, and stomped away.

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Because of Emperor Junren's punishment, Fusang Saintess Fujiwara Rika knelt outside the palace gate for three days and three nights.

Hearing that Fujiwara Rika was punished by Emperor Junhito, Emperor Xiaoqian (the empress) was furious, and rushed to the Fusang Palace in person to pardon Fujiwara Rika's innocence.

Emperor Xiaoqian said to Fujiwara Rika: "Lixiang, get up.

You have done a good job in the whole battle, vertically and horizontally.Without your plan, how could Silla and Balhae join hands with me, Fusang, to deal with Datang together.

However, Silla and Bohai are really short-sighted. They just stared at the fat meat of Datang, but forgot the principle that cranes and clams compete and fisherman wins.

After all, our Fusang is the biggest winner of the whole chess game. "

　bibliography

　　"Asuka Nara Period (Iwanami Japanese History Volume II)", Author: [Japan] Yoshida Takashi, Translator: Liu Derun, Xinxing Publishing House, published in May 2020

　　
　
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