The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 248 The world is in chaos

Of course, the existence of each historical period must have its own unique role. The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms did not happen, which naturally has advantages and disadvantages.

Needless to say, the benefits are that it prevents Chinese civilization from being trampled upon by foreigners, and prevents Chinese people from being slaughtered by foreigners. There are many disadvantages. For example, in the original history, due to the chaotic period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the aristocratic families that had been inherited for thousands of years in China suffered a disaster. From then on, there were no aristocratic families that could not do this. power.

Even if some families prosper in the future, they will not be able to enter temples and influence political affairs like the aristocratic families in the Tang Dynasty and previous historical periods.

Therefore, the disappearance of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms left some powerful families within the Tang Dynasty still existing.

Thinking of this, Bai Zhi shook his head slightly. There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain. We will talk about the next thing later.

Next, Bai Zhi asked Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty more questions, which also gave Bai Zhi a better understanding of the current Tang Dynasty.

After listening to the story of Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty, Bai Zhi was slightly disappointed with the Tang Dynasty at this time.

How to put it, the reason why the Tang Dynasty was so powerful before was because it had powerful soldiers and horses, as well as loyal civil servants and generals.

One hundred and fifty years later, in the Tang Dynasty, although there were loyal civil servants in the court, many of the generals leading troops outside had different intentions.

How could he not understand the meaning of the divine bird? This is simply abandoning the Tang Dynasty!

Thinking of this, Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty couldn't help but burst into tears and cried sadly, "I hope the divine bird will be merciful!"

What followed was a backlash from the generals. Without the court's deliberate suppression, the generals leading the troops outside were afraid of returning to the same oppression as before, and they all had their own thoughts.

"This is a bit like the situation in the Spring and Autumn Period..."

After hearing the words of the divine bird, Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty below felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his face turned pale.

Thinking of this, Bai Zhi sighed inwardly.

"I hope the divine bird can take action to save the Tang Dynasty. If the Tang Dynasty declines in my hands, how will I face the late emperors and my ancestors!"

"May the divine bird be merciful!"

Because there were previous examples of military generals rebelling, the Tang Dynasty attached great importance to suppressing military generals to a certain extent. However, as time went by, the suppression of military generals by the Tang Dynasty gradually became weaker and eventually disappeared.

He was silent for a moment, and then he saluted respectfully to Bai Zhi above him, "I understand! Thank you Divine Bird for your advice!"

Bai Zhi reacted and couldn't help but feel surprised.

After 150 years of development, most of the generals who led the troops outside listened to the orders but did not listen to the announcements. Although they did not openly rebel against the imperial court, they naturally followed the imperial edicts that were beneficial to them. And what is harmful to oneself will naturally fall on deaf ears.

As for Datang at this time, there is actually no need to save it. At this time, the Tang Dynasty had lasted for more than three hundred years. Although it did not last as long as the previous Han Dynasty, it had already shown signs of decay.

So he couldn't help scolding: "As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, you don't know how to work hard to govern the Tang Dynasty and try every means to govern the Tang Dynasty and make the Tang Dynasty strong again, but you place your hopes on the divine bird and others?!"

Seeing the king of a country crying in front of him, Bai Zhi could also feel how aggrieved he was as an emperor, and even more so, how cowardly he was as an emperor.

At this time, there were many generals and vassals outside the Tang Dynasty. These generals and vassals commanded a large number of soldiers and horses. They still obeyed the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty on the surface, but in their hearts they no longer had much respect for the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

At this time, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Zhi, was in frail health and had only been on the throne for only three years. I'm afraid it won't be long before the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty will change again.

Seeing the Tang Emperor's determined look again, Bai Zhi couldn't help but feel a little relieved.

Then he looked down at the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Zhi, and said indifferently: "I think you all know what the Tang Dynasty is like at this time. Forcibly saving it is just a matter of survival, so that's it!"

As he had thought before, even if the Tang Dynasty could be saved, it would only be able to survive.

Therefore, it was not surprising that Bai Zhi was looking at the Tang Emperor Li Zhi below.

After hearing the rebuke of the divine bird, Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty's expression became even more depressed, but there was also a hint of determination.

Even if a generation of wise kings appears, they will only be restoring the previous prosperous dynasty. It will take at most fifty years before it decays again!

In this case, it is better not to save, just let nature take its course, and then wait for the change of dynasty!

In a sense, only by completely destroying the previous dynasty can we usher in new life and welcome a brand new dynasty.

Seeing that Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty still stood there and refused to leave, Bai Zhi said no more, then turned to look at the Divine Bird Palace behind him.

The architectural style of the Qin Dynasty, the ancient buildings immediately felt the weight of time, but there were many places of decay. Gold was used in many places in the construction of Water Bird Hall, but over the course of thousands of years, it has turned into bronze.

Looking at the decaying Divine Bird Palace, Bai Zhi immediately used his magical power to turn decay into magic and immediately used it in the Divine Bird Palace. Under Bai Zhi's gaze, and under the gazes of Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty and many soldiers below, The decayed and bronze-colored Divine Bird Temple has slowly restored its former glory.

The rusty bronze once again glowed golden, as if it had just been poured. The entire Divine Bird Temple seemed to have returned to the moment it was just built!

In addition to the main hall of the Divine Bird Hall, even the two side halls of the Divine Bird Hall have restored their former glory. Under the sunshine, they are shining with golden light and resplendent!

The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the soldiers guarding the Bird Palace below were all stunned to see this changing scene.

Under their gaze, the two palaces, which had been full of decay and silence, restored their splendor in an instant, as if they had returned to how they were when they were originally built!

Even they have never seen the original appearance of the Divine Bird Temple!

"Is this the power of the divine bird?"

At the same time, the answer instantly emerged in their minds. After all, no one can do this except the divine bird!

Seeing that the Divine Bird Temple had been restored to like new condition, Bai Zhi also showed a satisfied look. Not only was he satisfied that the Divine Bird Palace where he lived had returned to its original appearance, but he was even more satisfied that his new magical power was so useful.

Finally, Bai Zhi came back to his senses, looked at the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty below, and said, "Just order someone to clean up the weeds here!"

"Yes!"

Finally, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty slowly left the Divine Bird Palace under Bai Zhi's gaze. He could sense the unwillingness and determination in the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, if the determination in his heart can help him govern the Tang Dynasty, that would be the best result. If he cannot govern the empire well, it is also expected. Watching the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty leave, Bai Zhi pondered for a moment and then disappeared on Lishan Mountain in an instant. The next moment, he appeared in Chang'an City.

After all, what he learned about the current era from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was a bit one-sided. He needed to carefully understand the world one hundred and fifty years from now from more aspects.

Chang'an City, Nvgongfang.

The women's workshop established during Emperor Taizong's time still exists, and the women's workshop is also the location of the Women's Palace and Junzi Tower in Chang'an City.

Next to the female workshop is the residence of Princess Yong'an of the Tang Dynasty.

Although the legendary Princess Yong'an has passed away for more than 150 years, the mansion belonging to Princess Yong'an still exists. No one dares to act wild in front of Princess Yong'an's mansion.

The legend about Princess Yong'an is still passed down orally among the people of Chang'an City, and even gradually became deified. In addition, because the sacred bird favored Princess Yong'an, every household enshrined Princess Yong'an's tablet, and Princess Yong'an also became A goddess.

A goddess who is in charge of children's safety, health, happiness and progress. Whenever a new child is added to a family, the whole family will invariably offer incense to Princess Yong'an to bless their children's health.

Seeing this scene, Bai Zhi was not surprised.

Bai Zhi even saw the memorial tablets of Bowang Gong Zhang Qian in some people's homes. In the mouths of the people, Bowang Gong Zhang Qian was the god in charge of hunger.

After all, according to legend, during the Han Dynasty, Duke Bowang Zhang Qian was favored by the divine bird, and the divine bird gave high-yielding crops such as sweet potatoes, so that people in the world did not have to worry about hunger to a certain extent.

Orphans in the eyes of the people, Bowang Gong Zhang Qian is in charge of hunger!

Seeing this scene, Bai Zhi felt a lot of emotions in his heart, and then he looked at the Women's Palace and Junzi Tower in the Women's Palace. The Women's Palace and Junzi Tower were still the same as before.

Bai Zhi deliberately inquired about the situation of the Women's Palace and Junzi Tower in the past one hundred and fifty years, and the results obtained made Bai Zhi very satisfied.

During these one hundred and fifty years, the officials in charge of the Women's Palace and Junzi Tower were all loyal and good people.

Protect the Women's Palace and Junzi Tower from the ravages of evil people. Of course, more people come out of the Women's Palace and Junzi Tower, secretly or openly, protect the Women's Palace and Junzi Tower.

Even the names of some academies and private schools in the world more or less contain the meaning of women's palace and gentleman's building.

Seeing this scene, Bai Zhi, who turned into a swallow, landed on the eaves and murmured to himself: "Princess Yong'an, Li Xinni. Although you are dead, your ambition will be passed on forever..."

After coming back to his senses, Bai Zhi flew under the eaves of a restaurant again. After spending some time, he finally found out the major events that had happened in the Tang Dynasty in the past 150 years.

During these one hundred and fifty years, although many major events happened in the Tang Dynasty, they did not affect the foundation of the Tang Dynasty. But in the past fifty years, the Li clan of the Tang Dynasty had its own problems.

First, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty appointed eunuchs and handed over the political power to the eunuchs to a certain extent, which led to chaos in the court. Coupled with the fact that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty became increasingly incompetent and immoral, there were many treacherous ministers in the Tang court.

They colluded with each other, and officials protected each other. Even loyal people could not collide with them. This situation gradually accumulated, and minor illnesses turned into serious illnesses. In the end, the national power of the Tang Dynasty became weaker and weaker, and then slowly the central government of the Tang Dynasty was unable to control the local areas. .

Therefore, there is a phenomenon that the border towns do not listen to the central edicts. The border towns have almost become local emperors, and they even despise the Tang emperor.

As the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he had no choice but to pretend not to hear, in exchange for the border towns still openly obeying the central government and him, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, although the situation in the Tang Empire at this time was not stable, it still maintained a certain degree of peace, and the people of the world still lived a relatively good life.

But Bai Zhi could see at a glance that it might not be long before the Tang Empire fell into pieces.

Bai Zhi couldn't help but think of the Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty whom he met on Lishan Mountain. He thought of the way Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty left with confidence, and he couldn't help but feel worried.

If the Tang Dynasty maintains its current situation, it may be able to be stable again for many years. If the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty wants to regain power, especially the most sensitive military power, I am afraid that the Tang Dynasty will immediately fall into turmoil!

After all, when the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty finally consolidated military power, it would inevitably touch the rights of some vassal towns. At that time, in order to preserve their own rights, some border vassal towns will completely bring to the table some things that have been made public in private. superior.

"..."

Bai Zhi was silent for a moment, then randomly spread his wings and left Chang'an City, flying towards the distance.

In the following time, Bai Zhi also went to many places. There are the icy and snowy northern ice fields, the southern Xinjiang where the heat is scorching all year round, and the western regions where the sky is filled with flying sand.

Of course, during the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, there were also people from the Tang Dynasty who went to sea. They traveled across the oceans, went to other countries, and even explored the wider world overseas.

It made some people living in the hinterland of the Tang Dynasty know that there is such a vast world overseas.

Another ten years passed like this, and the Tang Dynasty also underwent earth-shaking changes.

The original emperor Li Zhi did have lofty ambitions, but he did not have the ability to match those ambitions, so that the Tang vassal towns finally raised the banner of rebound.

Some northern nomadic countries that were affiliated with the Tang Dynasty immediately broke away from the Tang Dynasty and established their own countries.

Immediately afterwards, the vast land of the Western Region also escaped from the control of the Tang Dynasty, and then the Hexi Corridor also escaped from the control of Dafang.

At the same time, Tubo once again resisted the Tang Dynasty and finally drove the Tang Dynasty's soldiers and horses from the plateau. However, the breakthrough did not form a unified force, and the various forces were divided.

The Tang Dynasty finally fell into a period of chaos. For a time, wars continued, and the central court was unable to recover. Even the Tang Dynasty was still immersed in the struggle for power between civil servants and eunuchs, turning a blind eye to the crisis of the Tang Dynasty.

As for the news of the divine bird's resurrection, although the emperor had deliberately spread it, not many people in the world believed it.

Now that the divine bird has awakened, why doesn't the divine bird show up?

So obviously, the Emperor of Tang Dynasty was lying!

After the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty spread the news about the resurrection of the sacred bird, the vassal towns in various places were silent for a period of time. After confirming that the news was false, they became dishonest again.

(End of this chapter)