The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 245 Death

The news that An Lushan, the governor of Hedong Province, rebelled but was destroyed by the imperial army overnight spread throughout Chang'an City almost instantly.

Then it spread to all parts of the world at an extremely fast speed, causing even more people to be shocked!

"Can the two hundred thousand troops be wiped out by the imperial court overnight?"

Some people were confused and couldn't believe it. They couldn't believe that the imperial army could be so powerful.

However, the people in Chang'an City also saw the vision in the sky last night, and knew that the divine bird had not left the Tang Dynasty and had not abandoned the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, there is only one truth——

It was the divine bird that took action and destroyed Anlu Mountain's 200,000 troops!

Because of this, people in the world finally know that the divine bird has not left the Tang Dynasty, and the divine bird is still in the Tang Dynasty!

At the same time, the story about how the divine bird conquered Anlu Mountain and an army of 200,000 people quickly spread to Chang'an City.

Those who witnessed the whole process with their own eyes described what happened. Others were even more shocked when they heard the whole process of the divine bird's surrender to Anlu Mountain.

"At that time, the divine bird flew high into the sky, and the red light shone on the heaven and earth. All of the two hundred thousand troops were illuminated by the light of the divine bird!"

After reading all the documents in his hand, Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, had a look of wonder on his face, and his admiration for the sacred bird in his heart reached an unparalleled level.

"..."

In a palace in Weiyang Palace, Tang Xuanzong Li Longji was looking at documents presented from below.

While the people of the world were marveling at the power of the divine bird, Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty was always paying attention to the trends in the world.

"However, it didn't happen this time. The divine bird just flew into the sky, and the mysterious light it emitted has already subdued everyone!"

Seeing this, Tang Xuanzong Li Longji suddenly felt endless anger in his heart. In the few years after he first registered, and in the decades that followed, he was naturally always wary of the powerful families in various parts of the Tang Dynasty.

At this moment, everything was in the hands of Tang Xuanzong Li Longji.

"At that time, the divine bird did not act as described in the history books. We can understand from the history books or oral legends that every time the divine bird made a move, there would be a devastating destruction. scene."

I'm afraid they don't have much awe in their hearts towards the Tang Dynasty.

Putting the document in his hand aside, Tang Xuanzong Li Longji showed a solemn look on his face. His old face was full of solemnity, and his gray hair showed his age. After reading the paperwork for a while, he was already a little tired.

It is also obvious that behind the An Lushan rebellion this time, there must be the promotion of aristocratic families.

The content recorded in the document is almost exactly the same as what the divine bird said. Since Anlu Mountain was quickly destroyed by the divine bird with thunderous means, some wealthy families in various parts of the Tang Dynasty quickly gathered their forces and changed from the original fierce tiger. General immediately curled up into a docile little white rabbit.

So much so that he even reached out to the local government office of the imperial court.

The people nearby were mesmerized as they listened to the details described by the insider, as if they were immersed in the scene and witnessed the scene of the divine bird showing off its power with their own eyes.

The splendid palace rises and falls, with cornices and carved beams. The majestic Qionglou Yuyu shows the magnanimity of a great nation. Soldiers in mighty armor stand tall with their heads held high!

Because he received the guidance of the divine bird, he was always paying attention to the changes in some powerful families in the world.

Things that happened in history were too long ago. Without this moment, what happened not long ago made them feel more real. Although they also listened to what others said, they could confirm each other from more mouths to determine the authenticity. .

The content written in the document is exactly about the trends of the world's powerful families.

"And when the divine bird flew high into the sky, Anlu Mountain had already been captured. As the saying goes, catch the thief first and catch the king first. After Anlu Mountain was surrendered, the 200,000-strong army had no commander and there was nothing to be afraid of! "

It can be seen from the side that some wealthy families have to be honest because of the divine bird, and it can also be seen that what they really fear is the divine bird.

Although they have crossed some lines, they are not intolerable. But since they became a little slack on government affairs, their ambitions have spread and grown crazily.

Reaching out to rub his temples, Tang Xuanzong Li Longji couldn't help but sigh.

"I am getting old after all..."

He stretched out his palm, put it in front of himself and stared carefully. The skinny palm was like the bark of a tree in winter, dry and ferocious.

At this moment, infinite fatigue emerged in his heart, and he knew that he could not complete the arrangement of the divine bird.

Of course, he should be prepared in his heart. The arrangement of the divine bird cannot be completed in a short time. It will take a long time to slowly change and implement it.

Putting the documents in his hands aside, he stood up and slowly walked out of the palace. Standing under the eaves, looking at the sunset that was gradually setting in the distance, he recalled his life in his heart.

He experienced ten years of empress and ten years of the Republic of Divine Birds, until he ascended the throne as emperor. After decades of reigning, he created the prosperous Kaiyuan era. He knew in his heart that compared with the previous emperors, he was lacking in talent and strategy. There are many strengths in governing the country and protecting the territory.

Until this moment, thanks to the reminders of Princess Yong'an and the Divine Bird, the generals' rebellion could be avoided and great stability could still be ensured.

While I was happy, I also felt extremely regretful and guilty. What I regret is that I have not always been diligent in Qin government, but instead neglected government affairs and indulged in pleasure.

What I feel guilty about is that I naturally feel guilty towards the past emperors.

He stood on the steps of the palace, holding on to the railing in front of him that was carved with ferocious animals, watching the sunset slowly fade away until it disappeared and turned into darkness.

At the same time, he already had the answer in his heart...

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In 756 AD, Tang Xuanzong Li Longji, who had reigned for forty-four years, announced his abdication and abdicated the throne to Prince Li Heng. However, Li Heng ascended the throne as emperor and respected Tang Xuanzong Li Longji as the Supreme Emperor.

The abdication of Tang Xuanzong Li Longji did not arouse speculation in the world. After all, before this, there were precedents of emperors abdicating early and abdicating the throne to the prince.

For ordinary people, whoever becomes the emperor in the palace does not have much impact on them. And for Princess Yongan Li Xinni in Princess Yongan's Mansion, it does not have much impact.

Li Xinni didn't pay much attention to matters in the court. The only things that could make her pay attention were the Women's Palace and the Junzi Tower.

However, no one in the world dares to act recklessly in these two places.

There is even a consensus among the people in the world that even if the world changes one day and you can enter the imperial city to do whatever you want, you cannot run wild in the Palace of Women and the Gentleman's Tower.

This is not only the awe in the heart, but also the respect in the heart.

With the passage of time, Princess Li Xinni of Yong'an has also aged a lot, and her once beautiful appearance has gradually disappeared. There is no unbeatable beauty in the world. No matter how beautiful things are, they will gradually disappear under the erosion of time. Li Xinni also turned into an old woman in her fifties, and her clothes also changed into clothes that were more in line with her age.

There are more wrinkles on the face, and there are more gray hairs on the temples.

And her personality has become more peaceful. She spends her time reading in the mansion all day long, or quietly admiring the flowers in the flower garden of the mansion.

It was also in the past few years that there were many apricot trees in Princess Yong'an's mansion. Every spring in February and March, clusters of pear blossoms covered the branches, and the rich floral fragrance filled the air, as if they were a flower. country!

Unless there were any serious problems in the Palace of Women and the Junzi Tower that needed to be dealt with by her personally, otherwise she would not have just walked out of Princess Yong'an's Mansion.

Sitting in the courtyard, the spring sunshine shines on the body, making people feel extra warm. In addition, the apricot flowers are in full bloom in front of them, and the fragrance of the flowers is refreshing, making people feel very comfortable and comfortable.

Beside her, Bai Zhi stood quietly on the table. If you ignore the red feathers and magical appearance, he looked like an ordinary bird, lying on the table.

After a long silence, Li Xinni said softly: "If I leave one day, will you still protect this Tang Dynasty in the same way?"

"Yes and no."

Bai Zhi was silent for a moment, and then replied:

"I will help with some things and not help with other things."

Li Xinni's face showed confusion, "What are the things that can be helped, and what are the things that cannot be helped?"

"There are no specific standards..."

What kind of things require your own help and what kind of things do not need your own help? Only when you actually face the corresponding problems will there be real standards.

After hearing Bai Zhi's answer, Li Xinni also knew that the divine bird could not tell the fixed standard for the moment, so he asked in another way:

"If the Tang Dynasty reaches a point where it cannot be saved, will you help, Divine Bird?"

"You also said that it has reached a point where it cannot be saved, so what if I help?"

Hearing Bai Zhi's words, Li Xinni was thoughtful, and then seemed to think of something again and looked at Bai Zhi who was aside, "Just like the big man before, even if the divine bird has always existed, he will watch the Tang Dynasty be replaced? "

"Because at that time, the Han Dynasty had reached the point where it had to change dynasties. The decay of a dynasty can only be achieved to a certain extent through violent smashing, and it can make progress and rebirth to a certain extent!"

Hearing this, Li Xinni still didn't understand.

The meaning of the Divine Bird is also very obvious. If the Tang Dynasty reaches a point where it cannot be saved and can only be destroyed through violence, I am afraid that the Divine Bird will not help the Tang Dynasty.

Hearing Sleep's answer, Li Xinni didn't have any complaints in her heart, but only calmness.

She also came from the Han Dynasty, so she naturally understood everything she faced during that period. Perhaps only by truly destroying it could a new dynasty be born from the ruins and reborn from the ashes!

Autumn, 756 AD.

The flowers in the flowerbed had long since withered, and even the apricot tree in the courtyard had turned yellow and had no leaves, but suddenly appeared next to Li Xinni, and then whispered:

"The Supreme Emperor has passed away!"

Bai Zhi's voice was very calm.

However, after Li Xinni heard the news, a deep sadness suddenly appeared in her eyes, and a look of loneliness appeared on her face.

After a while, he slowly stood up from the chair, turned around and walked into the room.

After waiting for a moment, I saw that Li Xinni had already changed into palace clothes, and then ordered the palace maid aside: "Prepare the carriage and enter the palace!"

"Yes!"

The news of the death of the Supreme Emperor spread from the palace immediately, and the dignitaries in Chang'an City walked out of the mansion one after another. Whether it was sincere or false, they all had sad looks on their faces, and then walked towards In the imperial city.

The death of the Supreme Emperor requires the condolences of hundreds of officials. After all, he is also a former emperor. Even the emperor at this time still needs to wear hemp and mourn.

When Li Xinni came to the imperial city, the splendid palace had already been hung with white silk ribbons. Even the palace maids, waiters and soldiers were covered with mourning cloths, with sad looks on their faces.

"I've met Princess Yong'an!"

Seeing Li Xinni coming to the palace, a waiter immediately came forward respectfully, as if because he had received the emperor's order, he said respectfully:

"Princess, please follow me. Your Majesty has already told me that if Princess Yong'an enters the palace, she can go directly to the palace where the Supreme Emperor lives!"

Seeing the respectful waiter in front of him, Li Xinni nodded slightly to indicate his understanding.

When Li Xinyi came to the palace where Tang Xuanzong Li Longji lived, she found that there were people standing outside the palace. There were imperial doctors in the palace, some veterans in the court, and most of them were the descendants of Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, the heirs who can stay in Chang'an City at this time are also young boys who are still raised in the palace in order to reach the age of enfeoffment.

Li Xinni looked up and saw the emperor Li Heng hurriedly walked out of the palace, then hurriedly came to Li Xinni and saluted respectfully, "Li Heng, I have met our ancestors!"

"Ok!"

Li Xinni nodded slightly, and couldn't help but look at the emperor carefully for a few times, and then said softly: "How is the Emperor doing?"

"Going back to our ancestors, the Supreme Emperor has passed away and his appearance has faded away. Will our ancestors enter the realm of observation?"

"Can!"

Li Xinni nodded slightly, and then walked towards the palace, followed closely by Emperor Li Heng behind him.

The prince and court ministers, who were waiting quietly outside the palace, quietly watched the back of Princess Yong'an entering the palace, with respectful expressions on their faces.

After a while, Li Xinni walked out of the palace, with a sad look on his face.

Then she refused Emperor Li Heng's offer to see her off in person, and then left the palace alone again.

There was silence along the way, as if the death of Emperor Li Longji had given her a huge blow. Only she knew in her heart that at this moment, in her eyes, death seemed to be a good destination.

Although it is filled with a touch of sadness, it also makes me feel a very strong sense of peace. It seems that nothing in the world is more important than death. After all, everyone will face death.

"When will I meet death?"

(End of this chapter)