Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 77 Those who commit a strong man will be punished even if they are far away
The "Yingzhou Rebellion" in the Zhou Dynasty made the situation in the northeast of Datang corrupt and caused a series of bad chain reactions.

In addition to Khitan and Xiren expanding their base, there is another major event, and that is the rise of the Bohai Kingdom.

Of course, unlike Khitan and Xiren's habit of showing their knives at every turn, the rise of Bohai Kingdom is quite peaceful.Well, for a long time, peace in the true sense of the word.

How this happened comes from the time when Emperor Gaozong destroyed Goguryeo.

In 668 AD, Goguryeo was destroyed by the Tang Dynasty, which ruled the lands controlled by Goguryeo in the northeast.At this time, some Sumo Mohe people, Baishan Mohe people and Goguryeo survivors were forcibly moved to Yingzhou (today's Chaoyang, Liaoning) by the Tang Dynasty.

Since ancient times, Yingzhou has been the base for the Central Plains dynasty to manage and control the various ethnic groups in the Northeast. It is also the main channel for the Northeast ethnic groups to go south to compete in the Central Plains. The local Han people live together with other ethnic groups, and their customs are different from those in the Central Plains.

At that time, not only Sumo Mohe, Baishan Mohe, and Goguryeo survivors lived in the area of ​​Yingzhou, but also the Khitan and Xi clans who had gotten rid of the Eastern Turks.

Since the Tang Dynasty generally "accorded to the local customs" of the tribes that attached themselves to and migrated within the country, they treated them kindly, granted them official positions, and established policies such as Jizhou and Prefecture. Therefore, the Yingzhou area generally maintained the "customs of pleasing China, please be crowned". " situation.

However, in the late Wu and Zhou Dynasties, the "Yingzhou Rebellion" was finally triggered due to the improper management of the frontier officials.

At that time, the Mohe and Goguryeo remnants who moved to Yingzhou were also involved in and participated in this rebellion.

In the process of suppressing the rebellion, in order to divide the anti-Tang forces and disintegrate the rebel army, Wu Zhou pardoned the crime of Mohe, and named Qi Sibiyu, the chief of Mohe, the Duke of Xu, and Qiqi Zhongxiang of Mohe at the end of Sumo, the Duke of Zhen.

But Qi Sibiyu refused to accept it, and took advantage of the weakening of the Tang Dynasty's power, the capture of Yingzhou, and the emptiness of Mohe's hometown to leave Yingzhou and cross the Liao River eastward.Later, after the Tang army united with the Turkic and Xi armies to suppress the rebellion, they sent Khitan general Li Kaigu to lead his troops to pursue Qi Sibiyu and the Mohe people. Qi Qi Biyu was killed and Qi Qi Zhongxiang died.

Qiqi Zhongxiang's son Da Zuorong led the Mohe and Goguryeo people to fight against Li Kaigu at Tianmen Ridge (in the western Liaoning area).Da Zuorong united his troops and used his troops well to repel Li Kaigu's pursuers.

At this time, the Turks rebelled against the Tang Dynasty again, and the Khitan reattached to the Turks and blocked the road from the Central Plains to the Northeast.

Da Zuorong took the opportunity to lead his tribe and Goguryeo survivors to march eastward and return to the upper reaches of the Aolou River (Mudanjiang) on ​​the northeast slope of Taibai Mountain (Changbai Mountain). They built a city based on Dongmu Mountain (north of Dunhua) and did not participate in the Turkic invasion of Datang. During the war.

Soon after, Da Zuorong established himself as the king of Zhen, still called Mohe, and the Bohai regime was formally established, which opened the prelude to the Bohai state.

After Tang Zhongzong Li Xian was restored to power, in order to contain the Turks, he decided to ease the relationship between the Tang Dynasty and the Bohai Sea.The Tang Dynasty sent Zhang Xingji, the imperial censor, to Zhenguo to offer consolation, and Zuorong happily accepted.In order to express his friendship with the Tang Dynasty, Da Zuorong sent his second son Damen Yi to accompany Zhang Xingji to Chang'an to serve as a guard.

In order to strengthen the strategy of the Northeast Frontier, Datang decided to send envoys to formally confer Da Zuorong.Since then, Da Zuorong has actively strengthened exchanges and cooperation with the Tang Dynasty. During his 22 years in office, he sent his sons or officials to the Tang Dynasty to worship six times.

The relationship between Datang and Bohai State entered the honeymoon period.

But the good times are not long.

In the seventh year of Kaiyuan, after the death of Da Zuorong, his eldest son Da Wuyi succeeded to the throne. During Da Wuyi's reign, he fought against Heishui in the north, fought against Silla in the south, joined Khitan in the west, hired Japan in the east, resisted the rites of the Tang Dynasty, and became Hai Dongsheng. The formation of the country laid a broad territorial foundation.

At this time, the Bohai Kingdom was extremely ambitious and ready to take action.

Then Li Longji's show operation came.

After the establishment of the Bohai regime, the forces of Heishui Mohe in the north also developed rapidly.

In the 14th year of Kaiyuan, Li Longji issued an edict to set up the governor's office of Heishui Prefecture in the largest tribe of Heishuimohe, and made its leader the governor, so that Heishuimohe obtained the same political status as Bohai.In fact, it is giving eye drops to Da Wu Yi.

At this time, Dawuyi completely exploded, thinking that Datang was cooperating with Heishui Mohe.So he ignored Damen Yi's dissuasion and attacked Heishui Mohe, but in the end the results were limited, and he also had internal strife with Damen Yi, which turned into a fire and water.

After Da Wuyi and Damen Yi had internal strife, Damen Yi fled to the Tang Dynasty to seek asylum. Da Wuyi negotiated with Tang many times to kill Damen Yi but failed, and the conflict between Bohai and Datang escalated.

In the next year, in order to improve the unfavorable situation surrounded by countries such as Datang, Heishuimohe, and Silla, Dawuyi sent a mission headed by Gao Renyi to Dongying to form an alliance with it.On the other hand, it strengthened ties with Khitan.

In the 20th year of Kaiyuan, after Great Martial Arts united with Dongying in the east and Khitan in the west, they unexpectedly launched a war against Datang by land and water.

The water route was led by General Zhang Wenxiu, crossed the sea from the mouth of the Yalu River, and attacked Dengzhou, an important port city of the Tang Dynasty in the northern part of the Shandong Peninsula; the land route was led by Da Wuyi himself, and entered the Madu Mountain area in eastern Hebei. The massacre of the city and the capture of the city was a majestic moment Infinite.

Although this move was severely hit by Datang and Silla, and the offensive of Bohai State was dispelled, Dawuyi still maintained the territory it occupied this time.

To be fair, Dawuyi achieved its strategic purpose, but this method of play was indeed too dangerous. Goguryeo, which was destroyed by the Tang Dynasty, "became first", and everyone in the Bohai Kingdom had objections to Dawuyi's expansion strategy.

In view of the huge opposition, Da Wuyi had no choice but to withdraw his troops, return the Tang army prisoners of war, ease the relationship with Datang, and sent someone to Chang'an to deliver an "apology form" to Li Longji.

At this time, the Tang Dynasty was at war with Tibet. In order to avoid a multi-front war, Li Longji also pinched his nose and admitted it based on the overall situation.

Although the battle stopped, Liangzi was finally concluded, and the Bohai Kingdom changed from a "friendly force" to a "rebellious force", which has continued to this day.

Out to mix, sooner or later have to repay.

Da Wuyi felt that he was fine, and Li Longji felt that the matter was over, but some people didn't think so.

……

It had just snowed that day, and a cavalry group of about 2000 people had arrived less than five miles outside Xianzhou City, the capital of the Bohai Kingdom.They were wearing the military uniforms of the Bohai Border Army, one man and two horses.Wearing no armor, each of them looked poorly equipped.

After running for eight hundred miles, they were exhausted, but their hearts beat faster with excitement!
"Jieshuai has a clever plan. The Bohai king Da Wuyi is seriously ill. His son Da Qinmao wants to inherit the throne. He has ordered the frontier army to return to the capital to prepare for any eventuality. We wiped out the frontier army for the sake of mischief, and passed through the cities generously along the way. No one questioned."

Zhang Xun, who was beside Fang Youde, stepped in to salute excitedly, and said to Jie Shuai, who was looking calmly into the distance, with great admiration in his heart.

"Commander Jies, will the saint blame us for attacking the Bohai Kingdom without an order this time?"

Not long after entering Youzhou Jiedu Mansion, Yan Gaoqing, who was participating in military operations for the first time, asked cautiously.

Fang Youde pulled out his sword, patted Yan Gaoqing's shoulder with the scabbard and said, "Anyone who offends me will be punished even if he is far away. When you return to Youzhou, you can directly write a memorandum to tell the sage This matter is, the commander will never stop.

I act upright and sit upright, I don't want military pay, I don't abuse soldiers, and everything I do is for the glory of the Tang Dynasty.If you don't want to participate, you can go back to Youzhou City now, and I won't punish you. "

Hearing this, Yan Gaoqing hurriedly cupped his hands and confessed: "Jie Shuai misunderstood, the last general just thinks that the Lord of Bohai Sea is innocent, we are morally passive in this move..."

"In the 20th year of Kaiyuan, Great Martial Arts joined forces with Dongying and Khitan to cause rebellion, killing my people and destroying my city. Is this called innocence? Your family has learned from the past and learned a lot. Tell me, is this not guilty?"

Fang Youde looked at Yan Gaoqing and asked, "Don't be angry, you are powerful!"

Yan Gaoqing complained in her heart, why do you care about things that even saints don't care about?That incident happened a few years ago, and the story has long been over!

"Great martial arts, I have not been convicted by Tang Dynasty! It is inconvenient for the saint to seek justice. This section is handsome to be a villain, and let the saint out."

Fang Youde said loudly.

Now Yan Gaoqing has nothing to say, if he talks too much, he might be chopped up by his colleagues.

The atmosphere in Youzhou Jiedu Mansion is very weird, everyone wants to make contributions, and their eyes are all red.On the first day he and his elder brother Yan Zhenqing arrived here, they were called by Fang Youde to "teach them", saying that the Jiedu Mansion in Youzhou was selfless and only talked about righteousness without regard to small details.

He also said that shameless people who only have self-interest in their hearts get out as soon as possible.

Yan Gaoqing and Yan Zhenqing observed secretly, shocked in their hearts.Fang Youde's prestige in Youzhou City was so high that he received hundreds of responses.

Fang Youde ordered a raid on the capital of the Bohai Kingdom. There was no imperial edict, but the soldiers of the frontier army had no objection, and then they followed his order and followed!

Fortunately, this person talks about being fair and righteous every day. If the other party has evil intentions, maybe something big will happen to Youzhou!

"Commander Jie, we are all cavalry, how do we enter the city?"

Zhang Xun asked suspiciously, he had no objection to coming here to do things, the problem was how to get into the city.

"Light up the smoke, and those who are skilled in martial arts will open the city gates for us. Among the subjects of Bohai Kingdom, there are too many people who are dissatisfied with the great martial arts. They have always lived in fear, for fear that one day my soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty will slaughter them." Xianzhou City.

Our magic soldiers have descended from heaven. As long as they don't kill indiscriminately after entering the city, they won't cause trouble. "

Fang Youde looked indifferent.

"But what if those people can't open the door?"

Zhang Xun was as meticulous as silk, but he didn't dare to put his wealth and life on chance.

"Humph, forget it if you don't open it."

Fang Youde snorted coldly without explaining.

In fact, Fang Youde was very confident, and all his adventures were based on accurate information.

There is definite news that can be verified, saying that Da Wuyi is now bedridden and unable to take care of his affairs, and even to the point of dying at any time.

Nowadays, people in the capital city of Bohai are in panic, and everyone is thinking about the next king.

Who would look outside the capital? At this juncture, it is not unusual for anything to happen in the city!
Da DaYi's cronies are ready for a coup, but what is missing is a strong external force to "finally decide".

In fact, Damen Yi had secretly come to Yingzhou from Luoyang before, waiting for good news from Fang Youde.This matter should have been approved by Li Longji...but this sage is now with Yang Yuhuan, and the two of them are having a good time soaking in the hot springs in Huaqing Palace. How can they care about Damen Yi, an outdated Bohai country? Nobility.

After reading the memorial letter sent by Fang Youde, Gao Lishi approved it directly.He knew Fang Youde's ability very well and wanted to use this matter to make a good sale.

Da DaYi's departure did not cause any disturbance. In Li Longji's eyes, these were all pieces of fish belly with no use value. Gao Lishi knew very well who Li Longji was and did not send Shu Zuo to Huaqing Palace at all.

This time the Tang army rushed from Yingzhou to defeat the enemy's capital in one fell swoop and support Damen Yi, who had always been friendly with the Tang Dynasty, to come to power.Whether this salted fish can turn over depends on Fang Youde's ability.

After Dai DaYi came to power, he could easily win support as long as he changed his strategy of being hostile to the Tang Dynasty and returned to his father's old policy of being friendly to the Tang Dynasty.After all, no one in the Bohai Kingdom would feel comfortable being hit by Datang's blow.

And if the Tang army captured those who committed crimes many years ago and brought them back to Chang'an for trial, it would greatly enhance their prestige and majesty on the border and intimidate the Northeast.

From then on, Datang's security environment in the Northeast could return to before the Yingzhou Rebellion.

As for the people in Damen Art, if they don't cooperate well... then what does it matter, Tang Jun can retreat all the way to Yingzhou with one man and two horses.Anyway, Bohai Kingdom is about to change its monarch, and it is too late to fight for power and profit. Who would find Tang's troubles at this juncture and send troops to pursue them?
When we return to Yingzhou, we can just cut off the unreliable Da Yi. There will be no psychological pressure on Fang Youde.

"Light up the wolf smoke!"

Fang Youde ordered in a deep voice.

About a stick of incense later, smoke also ignited in Xianzhou City!This is a signal that it is safe to open the city gate!
"Blow the horn and go straight to the palace after entering the city!"

Fang Youde drew out his sword, pointed at the capital of Bohai Kingdom ahead and said.

"Woo! Woo! Woo!"

The desolate horn sound sounded, and the cavalry team of the Tang Army rushed towards Xianzhou City like sharp arrows from the string.

When the city gate approached, Zhang Xun and others who were rushing forward noticed that the city gate was wide open and the soldiers of the Bohai Imperial Guards with white cloth strips tied on their arms were panicking for them to enter the city as soon as possible.After the cavalry of the Tang Army entered the city, a large number of Bohai Imperial Guards who were supposed to be loyal to their duties actually dropped their weapons and squatted on the ground motionless as if they had made an appointment!
Yan Gaoqing rode his horse and sprinted with the cavalry team. Looking at the ridiculous scene in front of him, he instantly understood what Fang Youde meant by what he said before.

Whoever offends my strong man will be punished even if he is far away!

This is not just talking.

Responding to all calls, not relying on mouth to speak big words.

You have to actually cut a path with the knife in your hand, and then someone will listen to you.

……

"What is this?"

Outside the woods near Chang'an City East Post Station, Fang Chongyong inexplicably took a bow-like object that Wang Zhongsi handed him, and asked in doubt.

There is a leather sheath in the middle of the "bow" string. The middle is slightly dented, and it seems to be used for projectiles.

This string is very leathery and has little elasticity.On the contrary, the bow itself is recurved and has good elasticity.

"This is the favorite of the young people in Chang'an Wuling, the slingshot. If you don't know how to play a slingshot, this group of people won't accept you."

Wang Zhongsi patted Fang Chongyong on the shoulder and said with a smile.

"Besides, it has a good aim, and the force to pull it apart won't hurt your arm. Do you want to try it?"

Wang Zhongsi had a big smile on his face.

"Can you teach me what Udo is, I think it's more interesting than this thing."

Fang Chongyong touched his head in embarrassment and said.

What Chang'an playboy group, he doesn't like those people!
After the chaos broke out, these are all food delivery scumbags!
"I knew you would pick this."

Wang Zhongsi took out an ordinary "rope" from the package on his horse, handed it to Fang Chongyong and said:
"Tubo has many strengths. There is nothing to be ashamed of by learning their methods. I really saw you right.

Take this Udo, it...has killed the Tubo people. "

Wang Zhongsi actually learned how to beat Wu Duo from the Tubo people!
Fang Chongyong was horrified, this kind of thinking of learning the enemy's strengths in the war is indeed the way to win!

　If you don't understand the story of Bohai Kingdom, go back and read it. There are still a series of plots behind.

　　
　
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