The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 661 The Love of Imperial Power
There are hundreds of mountains and rivers in Xianyang, two characters of fame, and several battles.Xiang Fei Dongwu, Liu Xing Xishu, dreamed about Nanke.Han Xin Gongwu's general evidence fruit, Kuai Tong said where is the wind demon?Success is also Xiao He, failure is also Xiao He; drunk is up to him!

——Excerpt from Ma Zhiyuan (Yuan Dynasty)

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Xuanzong is 76 years old this year. After returning to Beijing from Shu, he lived in Xingqing Palace as the Supreme Emperor.

During this period, Xuanzong also went to the summer palace in Lishan for several months, but the hot spring water in Huaqing Pool always reminded him of the sentimental time with Yang Yuhuan.

To say that Xuanzong never mourned or missed Concubine Yang Guifei would have wronged this romantic emperor.But when the all-powerful beauties of the "six palaces, pink and white colorless" turned into corpses under a pile of loess, grief turned into oblivion.

Time is the medicine that heals all wounds.With the passage of time, Xuanzong's wound has obviously healed and scabbed.

In order to deliberately seal up that unbearable memory, Xuanzong chose to return to Xingqing Palace.

This palace was expanded from the prince's mansion when he was the prince, and it was also his place of prosperity.

When a person gets older, it is easy to miss the old days. Every brick, every tile, every plant and every tree here will make him miss: the wise and decisive young man Li Longji.

Chen Xuanli, the general of the Zuolongwu Army, and Gao Lishi, the internal servant, were always by Xuanzong's side.

Suzong was afraid that Xuanzong would be lonely, so he ordered Xuanzong's daughter Yuzhen Princess Li Chiying, court ladies Ru Xianyuan, eunuchs Wang Chengen and Wei Yue to serve around him.

Every day, the disciples of Liyuan gathered in Xingqing Palace, singing and dancing, to win the joy of the Supreme Emperor.

Everything seems to have returned to the intoxicating time of Tianbao, with the fragrance of wine and melodious music...

Xingqing Palace is located outside the imperial city, in the market place of Chang'an Waiguo City.With this convenient condition, Xuanzong often climbed to the Changqing Tower on the south side of the Xingqing Palace, overlooking the bustling market.

The imperial doctor told Xuanzong that living in the Xingqing Palace adjacent to the busy city and feeling the fresh atmosphere of the city is more likely to make people live longer.

This is true, Xuanzong stood on the pavilion and overlooked the market: hawkers along the street were shaking their rattles and shouting loudly, peddlers were sweating profusely pushing oxcarts, gorgeous girls went shopping to pick rouge and pollen, urchins with bare buttocks were chasing and playing, and their faces were unkempt. The aunts of the Jinwu Guards are splashing and rolling, and the patrol team of the Jinwu Guard is full of iron cavalry, with bright armor...

"The most delicious taste in the world is Qinghuan."

Only then did Xuanzong discover that the fireworks in the marketplace are the most beautiful scenery in the world.

The world is worth it, and it is worth living.

Whenever the figure of the Supreme Emperor appears on the Changqing Tower, the people of Chang'an who pass downstairs will take the initiative to stop, kowtow and bow down, shouting long live.

Whenever this happened, Xuanzong would smile all over his face, and hurriedly ordered the palace people to hold a banquet in the street downstairs of Changqing, entertaining the elders of Chang'an with exquisite court wine and food.

Xuanzong cherished this feeling very much.

What frightens a once powerful old man who is now homeless is not aging but being forgotten.

Especially for an emperor who once ruled the world and called the wind and rain, the feeling of being spontaneously worshiped by the people is even more precious.

On this day, General Zuo Yulin Guo Yingyi passed by Changqing Tower and saw the Supreme Emperor appearing on Changqing Tower.

Guo Yingyi hurriedly got off her horse and bowed down.

Xuanzong squinted his eyes for a while, then asked Chen Xuanli beside him, "Is this strong man the son of Guo Zhiyun?"

Chen Xuanli replied: "Reporting to the sage, this man is the son of Guo Zhiyun, named Guo Yingyi, styled Yuanwu.

In the second year of Tianbao, Yuan Wu became an official with the shadow of his family, made many meritorious deeds, and was awarded the general of Zuo Wuwei.In the second year of Zhide, he was granted the prefect of Fengxiang.He repelled the Tubo invasion, granted special promotion and inspection to the general Zuo Yulin, and was granted the title of Duke of Xihe County. "

Xuanzong nodded, and said: "The Guo family in Taiyuan is full of loyalty, his grandfather Guo Shi, the governor of Yizhou, and his father Guo Zhiyun, the governor of Longyou, are all famous generals in the world.

Hurry up and call Yuan Wu upstairs, let me see what Zhiyun's son looks like now? "

Guo Yingyi came upstairs, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a hulking back.When Xuanzong saw it, he liked it very much.He appointed Princess Yuzhen, Li Chiying, and maid Ruxianyuan as hosts, and hosted a banquet.

Guo Yingyi picked up the wine cupper, pretended to drink with his head up, and took a sneak peek at Princess Yuzhen Li Chiying and maid Ruxianyuan.

Guo Yingyi secretly said in her heart: "Princess Yuzhen is famous all over the world, even Wang Wei, Li Bai and other people are her servants. She must be quite young now, she is still so beautiful, she is really a beauty in the world. This maid is even more beautiful in the world. The stunner, looking back and smiling, mesmerizing."

Xuanzong pretended not to see Guo Yingyi's potential, and asked with a pleasant face: "Yuan Wu, you are also a general of the imperial guards, you should be very clear about the selection rules of the two imperial guards of the Beiya and Nanya.

I heard that Qianniuwei is not selected from aristocratic families nowadays? "

Guo Yingyi hurriedly put down the wine master, wiped his mouth with his sleeve robe, and replied: "Sage, you mean the newly promoted Qianniuwei Zhonglang General Bai Fu? He is the only one in Qianniuwei who came from a poor family. I don't know what happened to the Ministry of War. Thinking about breaking the rules.

This kid is really skilled in martial arts.But to command Qianniuwei, relying solely on martial arts is not enough.

I heard that on the day Bai Fu took office, the children of Qianniuwei's "five surnames and seven Wangs" collectively boycotted him and did not listen to his orders at all.

If it hadn't been for Yan Zhenqing, Shangshu of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, to greet the patriarchs of several big families in Beijing in person, Bai Fu would have been embarrassing. "

"Oh, there are other things like this. How will Bai Fu deal with it? Is he still in Qianniuwei?"

Guo Yingyi pursed her lips and said, "How else can he deal with it? He can only admit that he is cowardly.

I was also a soldier.Leading troops to fight on the battlefield, disobeying the general's order, dragging them out, beheading and offering sacrifices to the flag, killing people to establish their prestige.

Qianniuwei is nothing compared to the army.Behind every soldier is a deep-rooted family.Don't say that the military law is practiced, and even the use of military sticks for execution is involuntary.

Although Bai Fu has made many military exploits, he is still a child of a poor family.

In Zuoqianniuwei, there is a Zhonglang general who is on the same level as him, and he is the Duke of Chu, Li Yi, who has always looked down upon Bai Fu.

There are also a general and a great general above Bai Fu, the general Zuo Qianniuwei is Li Fu, the king of Jiyin County, and the general is Li Chan, the king of Gaoyi.For every important order of Bai Fu, Li Fu and Li Tun's general orders were required.

Nowadays, Bai Fu almost stays at home at leisure, and only escorts the emperor when he goes out of the palace to tour the imperial city. "

Xuanzong glanced at Chen Xuanli.Chen Xuanli nodded casually.

Gao Lishi was still the same, as if the matter had nothing to do with him, standing behind Xuanzong with his whisk in hand, his eyes on his nose and his heart on his nose.

Princess Yuzhen Li Chiying had heard many legends about Bai Fu, and secretly felt sorry for Bai Fu.

Princess Yuzhen said in her heart: "To find an opportunity, I still have to advise His Majesty. It's a pity that such heroes are used as escorts, and they are overqualified."

The court lady Ru Xianyuan really had another thought: "This Bai Fu is really interesting, I must see it if I have the chance.

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On the night after Guo Yingyi left, Xuanzong called Gao Lishi for a secret discussion.

Xuanzong said: "What Guo Yingyi said is completely consistent with the information we have received recently. As long as Bai Fu is not escorting him in the palace, we will surely win."

Gao Lishi thought for a moment, and said: "Sage, this son of Baifu is well versed in the art of war, and is cunning and resourceful. I am worried that there may be fraud in it. Can the day of raising troops be postponed, and it will be safer to observe for a period of time."

Xuanzong was displeased and said, "Do we still have time to wait? Most of the jewels you got from the secret room of Mrs. Guo's mansion are fake. Once found out by the guards, will they still obey us?"

Gao Lishi was silent. After a long time, he observed Xuanzong's face and said cautiously: "Saint, now the army is in turmoil and hunger is everywhere. We live in Xingqing Palace without worrying about food and clothing, drinking wine and singing songs. Why don't we just let it go and enjoy our old age in peace?"

"Bastard!"

Xuanzong slammed the teacup on Gao Lishi's forehead, pointed at Gao Lishi's nose and cursed: "Did you forget that they almost killed me in Maweipo?

If Chen Xuanli hadn't made a prompt decision, it would not be Yang Yuhuan who was hanged, but Zhen!

Li Heng was raised by me alone, what kind of virtue is my own son, I still don't know?He will never let me die after him! "

Seeing the blood gurgling from Gao Lishi's forehead, Xuanzong slowed down his tone and said, "Lishi, don't you understand what happened to our Li family? After the change of Xuanwumen, Gaozu also thought that being the Supreme Emperor would allow him to enjoy his old age in peace, but in the end Woolen cloth?

Emperor Taizong, as the Khan of the Heavens, dared the disapproval of the world and forced Chu Suiliang and Fang Xuanling to revise the "Notes on Daily Life". What did he want to cover up?Do you still need me to say it?
Emperor Taizong let alone this, not to mention Li Heng who has always been jealous of me. "

Gao Lishi prostrated himself on the ground, kowtowed three times, and said without persuasion, "Saint, this old slave has followed you for many years, and you have given me all the glory and wealth in my life. Now that your holy will has been determined, this old slave will never speak again.

His Majesty transferred Bai and rejoined Qianniuwei because he was worried that someone would assassinate him.

This time, the old slave went to supervise the battle in person.

If Bai Fu dares to stop him, even if his martial arts have reached the stage of perfection, the old slave will fight him to the death, and he will definitely help the saint fulfill his long-cherished wish and complete the great cause of rejuvenation! "

Xuanzong was deeply moved. He held up Gao Lishi, took out his silk handkerchief, and helped Gao Lishi stop the blood on his forehead.

Xuanzong sighed: "Lishi, I am a wise ruler of a generation, not a senseless and stupid ruler who loves beauties more than mountains and rivers.

Yes, my love for the noble concubine does have a more profound meaning.But in front of Maweipo, I watched Yuhuan die in front of me.Do you think I don't feel bad?

I bear the burden of humiliation and sacrifice my life just to take good care of the land left by my ancestors.

I endured the change of Maweipo; I also endured Lingwu's usurpation and ascension to the throne.

But, look at what Li Heng did after he came to power?
A few years have passed, Luoyang, the eastern capital, was lost again, hundreds of thousands of Tang soldiers were wiped out, and dozens of years of military supplies and food fell into the hands of the rebels.

In the snow-covered plateau in the west, Longyou Road was encroached by Tubo, and all the countries in the Western Regions fell; the northern grassland finally drove away the Turkic people, but the vast grassland became the pasture of the Huihe people; The Kingdom of Japan is eyeing it like a tiger; the mountains in the southwest, Nanzhao dare to jump on the beam and clamor.

Only [-]% of the country and land that the late emperor handed over to me are left.

If I don't take action anymore, the land will be split and the borders will be destroyed, the family will be destroyed, and the country will be destroyed!

This is my country, this is my people!How can I remain indifferent and live in troubled times.

If the ancestral temple is destroyed by war, I will have no face to face Li Tang's ancestors in a hundred years!
If this coup succeeds, Datang Zhongxing will comfort Haotian;

If the great cause collapses, you and I, the monarch and the minister, will join hands and smile at Jiuquan! "

"Your Majesty!" Gao Lishi prostrated himself on the ground, tears streaming down his face.

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　There are hundreds of mountains and rivers in Xianyang, two characters of fame, and several battles.Xiang Fei Dongwu, Liu Xing Xishu, dreamed about Nanke.Han Xin Gongwu's general evidence fruit, Kuai Tong said where is the wind demon?Success is also Xiao He, failure is also Xiao He; drunk is up to him!

　　Dongli wasted half his life, wandering in the bamboo pavilions, and the small universe whirling.There is a pond, fishing flute when awake, fisherman's song when drunk.Yan Ziling should laugh at me, Meng Guangtai, I will learn from him.How about laughing at me?Invert the big rivers and lakes, but also avoid storms.

　　——"Toad Palace Song: Two Songs of Sighing the World" Ma Zhiyuan (Yuan Dynasty)

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(End of this chapter)