Han Hai Tang Ergui

Chapter 421 The Cruel Strange Circle
The impact of Shi Jingtang's death is relatively large, and the biggest impact is that it once again made people see the cruelty of this era clearly.

As the biggest army leader in this chaotic era—the emperor of the Central Plains, Shi Jingtang was actually the only emperor who had a good death from Houliang to Later Tang, and now to the present Later Jin.

And the last emperor who was able to die well was his old father-in-law, Li Siyuan, Emperor Mingzong of the later Tang Dynasty.

It has been 34 years since Zhu Quanzhong destroyed Tang Zili in [-] and opened the chaotic situation of the Five Dynasties
Among them, the three emperors of the Later Liang Dynasty and the four emperors of the Later Tang Dynasty had similar fates.

Later Liang Taizu Zhu Wen was murdered by his son Zhu Yougui.

The deposed emperor Zhu Yougui was overthrown and killed by his younger brother Zhu Youzhen.

The last emperor, Zhu Youzhen, ordered his confidant Huang Fulin to kill himself before Li Cunxu, who had won over Li Cunxu, who had taken the silver spear to Xiaojiedu, entered Bianliang.

And the Later Tang Dynasty, which destroyed Zhu Liang, did not get rid of this fate.

Zhuang Zong Li Cunxu was besieged by the rebel army because of his late political corruption and wanted to use actors and servants to take over military power from all over the country, and finally died in the Xingjiao sect.

Then there was Li Conghou, Li Siyuan's son, Emperor Min of the later Tang Dynasty. He was rebelled by Li Siyuan's adopted son Li Congke from Fengxiang, and was finally killed.

Li Congke was led by Shi Jingtang to the south of the Khitan army. Before he conquered Tokyo, he set himself on fire with his whole family on the Xuanwu Tower.

And even Li Siyuan and Shi Jingtang who got a hospice death, this hospice death will be a big question mark.

Because Li Siyuan collapsed in grief and horror after being killed by Qin Wang Li Congrong who failed to seize power by force.

And Shi Jingtang was even more aggrieved, he was beaten by Yelu Deguang, Liu Zhiyuan, and Zhang Zhao in turn, but he had no choice but to die in depression, it can be said that he died of anger.

Only by sorting out the tragic experiences of these five emperors can we see the cruelty of the situation at this time, which is very cruel to everyone.

In the later Zhou Dynasty, the political situation began to stabilize, and of course there were heroes such as Guo Rong and Zhao Kuangyin.

But there are even more reasons why even the wave warriors of this era are tired of this endless killing and precarious life.

Once a real Ming Lord is born, everyone seems to rush to be loyal to him. This is the beginning of people's peace of mind.

. . . .

Although Kaifeng Prefecture in Tokyo is thousands of miles away from Liangzhou in Hexi, the news of Shi Jingtang's death was sent to Hexi as soon as possible.

This was not Shi Chonggui's special order, but because Empress Li misunderstood Shi Jingtang's meaning before his death, and she thought it was Shi Jingtang who wanted to meet Princess Yongle.

So when Shi Jingtang just died, he quickly sent people to Liangzhou to call Princess Yongle back to Kaifeng Mansion in Tokyo.

Of course, this information was not sent to Murong Xinchang and Princess Yongle immediately, but to Zhang Zhao's desk immediately.

After all, in today's Hexi, Zhang Zhaocai is the one who promises everything. No one dares to pass him by and inform anyone of any news from the late Jin court, even Murong Nobunaga.

With her slightly swollen belly, Mrs. Cao brought a bowl of chicken soup to Zhang Chao.

Originally, at Mrs. Cao's age, Zhang Zhao didn't plan to let him get pregnant again.

At this time, there is no caesarean section technique, and there are no methods such as screening for Down's syndrome. The third lady is 35 years old this year, and even in later generations, she is still a proper elderly pregnant woman.

However, continuation of children can be said to be the most important job of women in this era, not one of them.

Mrs. Cao San was never willing to give up her right to bear children when she was still able to bear children.

In her opinion, this woman died in the delivery room, just like a man died on the battlefield, that was her life!

Females continue their offspring, and males use all means to ensure the right of offspring to survive. This is the truest truth in this era.

Zhang Zhao reached out and handed the letter sent by the envoy sent by Empress Li to San Niangzi, who took it over and looked at it, and shook her head sighing after a while.

"The Jin Lord is one of the few emperors of the Central Plains who can die well since the fall of the great dynasty, but why do I still feel that he lived such a miserable life?"

Zhang Zhao curled his lips and smiled silently, can it not be miserable?
These warriors, since the Anshi Rebellion, have started to mess around, thinking that they can do anything with the handle of a knife in their hands.

But they did not expect that force is precisely the most unstable order in the world.

Once force is lost, even without basic moral and legal constraints, no one will be the beneficiary.

All the seemingly beautiful people, whether you are the emperor or the handsome man, need to bear this terrible backlash.

Zhang Zhaoyi briefly stated his point of view, and Mrs. Cao nodded repeatedly as she listened.

"So Erlang is so cautious in this regard, is he just to guard against falling into the terrible reincarnation of the emperor of the Central Plains?"

Zhang Zhao also nodded, talking about this with Mrs. Cao San without hesitation.

"That's true. Although I am binding my own hands with loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness, it seems a bit silly, but in fact I am also using loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness to bind the hands of the people below.

We would rather walk slowly than continue to fall into this terrible cycle.

Back then, Li Yazi was such a hero in the Tang Guozhuang Temple, but he ended up in the Xingjiao Gate with no bones left, which is enough to be my warning. "

Mrs. Cao San nodded in agreement. Compared with Zhang Zhao, she hoped to break free from this terrifying reincarnation.

Because once Zhang Zhao falls to that kind of situation, the worst thing is to die, but these concubines and children, I am afraid they will have to endure more miserable things than death.

"Then, do you still need to inform Nobunaga's son Yongle about this matter?"

Whether it was her own son or his own daughter-in-law, Mrs. Cao San still cared about this matter, and Shi Jingtang could say that she was his son's brother-in-law.

Zhang Zhao turned his head, held Mrs. Cao's hand and asked her.

"Isn't Sanniang a hero among girls? Do you think I should send someone to mourn?"

What Zhang Zhao asked was condolences, not whether to inform Murong Xinchang and Princess Yongle.

Because in his opinion, this must be notified, there is no need to hide it, and it is not something shameful, but it is just that he has made great efforts to kill Shi Jingtang in anger.

Mrs. Cao and Zhang Zhao have known each other for many years, and she did not suspect that Zhang Zhao was going to use these words to test her. She nodded slightly and said.

"When the king first established the country and spread the word to the world, he spoke so decisively to the Jin Lord that even though he wanted to come as a slave, the king's final intention was to reconcile with the Jin country.

After all, it would not be worth the loss if the Central Plains court were to use all their strength to deal with me in Hexi, so it would be better to direct their anger to Khitan.

But if you send someone to express your condolences, your Majesty's previous biography is so firm, and this will be posted again, and people in the world will probably say that you are always in a hurry.

And on the Jin side, it is hard to say whether Zheng Wangshi Chonggui, who has already ascended the throne, will be willing to accept our condolences.

But if you don't go, I'm afraid there will be more criticisms in the world, thinking that the king will still compete with the dead, and if Shi Chonggui feels that the king looks down on him, then the hatred will be forged. "

Mrs. Cao San was still analyzing the pros and cons for Zhang Zhao as before, and Zhang Zhao grinned.

"San Niang has said so much, I think you must have a way to deal with it, why don't you tell me and listen."

The third lady Cao smiled and walked behind Zhang Zhao, stretched out her hand and began to pinch Zhang Zhao's shoulders, she said slowly.

"The lord of Jin, Empress Li, and his wife brought up Yongle, so they are no different from Yongle's parents.

Since Yongle married into our family, he is virtuous, virtuous, tolerant and gentle, so it is better to let Xin Changer and Yongle go to Kaifeng Mansion in Tokyo to express their condolences in their own names.

By the way, I discussed with Zheng Wangshi Chonggui, and went to find out the situation for the king's envoy.

Zhang Zhao nodded, thinking that this could be done. It is really inappropriate for him to send an envoy to Tokyo now, but it is still possible for Murong Nobunaga and his wife to go back.

. . . . .

Murong Nobunaga's mansion is far away from Yongxun Palace, and this is where Zhang Zhao admires Murong Nobunaga the most.

Originally, according to Zhang Zhao's intention, his mansion was to be next to Yongxun Palace.

After all, he has to enter the palace at any time, and sometimes it is convenient for Mrs. Cao San to go out of the palace to have a look at him.

But Murong Xinchang insisted on choosing the farthest house, several miles away from Yongxun Palace.

The superficial reason, of course, is that he likes to go hunting at any time, so he chose a place near the city, but Zhang Zhao is very clear about the most direct reason.

Murong Nobunaga's status is a bit special now. Although Zhang Zhao trusts him, he still needs to pay attention to some situations.

For example, in this case, even though they live close together, it is indeed very convenient for the two to meet. Sometimes, it can also be understood as doing other things, such as bringing troops into the palace faster.

Therefore, due to the distance, when Murong Nobunaga arrived, the pregnant Mrs. Cao San had already gone down to rest because she couldn't bear the sleepiness.

After Murong Nobunaga saw the letter, no joy or sorrow could be seen on his face, but he was still very moved.

He lived in Kaifeng Mansion in Tokyo for more than half a year, Shi Jingtang treated him well.

He only married a princess of the former Tang Dynasty, but he still got the title of Captain Consort.

He also successively held the symbolic military attache positions of Zuo Habayashi Commanding Army and Zuo Yulong Commanding Army.

Shi Jingtang actually wanted to keep Murong Nobunaga by his side, but in the end he could only let him go because of Zhang Zhao's strong request and Murong Nobunaga's own opposition.

But to let Princess Yongle leave with him is very exceptional, since ancient times, there has been no princess like him.

"Somewhat sad?" Zhang Zhao asked lightly.

Murong Nobunaga hesitated for a while, then nodded.

"Yes, the emperor is actually a poor man, he was forced to this point step by step."

"Poor man, there must be something to hate! Moreover, Shi Jingtang's actions are too extreme.

Originally, he could achieve his goal of inviting Khitan soldiers and horses to go south only by using his father's service to Khitan and giving more gold, silver and brocade.

But he cut off the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun in one go, in order to make it impossible for people to imitate.

Even if it is to cut off a few states, it will not make him fall into such a field, and it will not make the strength of the Khitan people expand so quickly.

And these, in the end, will let our athletes under the command use their blood to repay the debt for him alone. "

Zhang Zhao knew that Murong Nobunaga would definitely be fond of Nian Shi Jingtang, so he had to make it clear that Murong Nobunaga could not go to Tokyo to express his condolences with such a mentality.

Murong Nobunaga thought for a while before nodding, "Yeah, you are right, although Shi Jingtang is pitiful, but it is not enough to cover up the harm he has brought to the world.

The Khitan people don’t have the Yanyun sixteen prefectures, but with the Yanyun land, we need at least the blood of tens of thousands of warriors to get it back. "

Zhang Zhao walked over and patted Nobunaga Murong's shoulder, "It's good if you can think so, one thing is another thing.

This time, you should take Yongle to Kaifeng Mansion in Tokyo as soon as possible. You should contact Zheng Wangshi Chonggui and listen to your sister Empress Li's thoughts. "

Speaking of this, Zhang Zhao hesitated for a moment, "Zhang Liecheng is currently in Tokyo, and he is in charge of our dark lines in Tokyo.

Go find him, turn some dark threads in his hands into bright threads, and stay in Tokyo in the name of you and Yongle.

You originally recruited those disciples, find an opportunity, let Xiang Haier, Wang Shenqi and others go to Hexi. "

Nobunaga Murong showed a troubled expression on his face, "The envoy in brocade clothes is my father's confidant, so I'm afraid it's not good for my child to get in touch with him like this?"

Zhang Zhao glared at him, "What's wrong, I asked you to go."

As he spoke, Zhang Zhao rubbed his chin, "Hedong, you still need to keep in touch with that Murong Yanzhao, Bai Chengfu and others, you can also let go of your hands and feet.

I think Shi Chonggui would be happy to see you touch Liu Zhiyuan's temper, but don't promise anything.

Bai Chengfu's ability is average, and he is praised by various forces, so he is not very reliable. "

"Save me, baby! But since I have to go so far, the tiger head will be sent to the palace, so my father will take care of it for me."

Murong Nobunaga said with a smile, and Zhang Zhao waved his hand immediately, telling him to go down and get ready to leave.

Hutou is the son of Murong Xinchang and Princess Yongle, and he is just over one year old now.

Murong Nobunaga said that, although there is a reason why the journey is too far away to be suitable for walking with Hutou, but there is still no possibility for Zhang Zhao to feel reassured.

(End of this chapter)