subvert the late Tang Dynasty

Early the next morning, everyone in the camp of the rebel army cheered for joy, because they received the exciting news that Zhu Wen took down the eastern capital Luoyang without a single soldier.They buried pots and cooked food early in the morning, broke out and assembled for Luoyang City.

They have received the order from King Huang to strictly abide by military discipline after entering the city, not to commit suicide or kill one person, and not to rob themselves. In a word, they must love the people in the city, and those who violate the order will be executed.

More than [-] troops marched towards Luoyang mightily. Although it was the middle of winter, the rebels were extremely excited, as if a flame was burning in their hearts.They have fought hard for several years, and they have always been in a passive state. They were forced to flee and fought in most of China. Now they can occupy Luoyang City, the eastern capital of the Tang Dynasty. Can they not be excited?

They all knew that even Chang'an couldn't match the prosperity of Luoyang, so they were all elated, and some even sang a little tune from their hometown.

Due to Zhu Wen's injuries, Zhu Wen made an exception not to ride a horse, but took a spacious carriage. Huang Ying used the excuse of taking care of Zhu Wen's injuries, so of course she also got into the carriage together, and was surrounded by soldiers. go ahead.

When Huang Ying heard the soldiers singing, she curiously opened the window of the carriage, and seeing the joyful appearance of the soldiers, she couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in her heart.She turned her head to look at Zhu Wen who was resting with her eyes closed, feeling a burst of pride in her heart, all this was because of him, without him, Luoyang City would not know how long it would take to defeat it.

Two hours later, Huang Chao's army arrived outside the city of Luoyang. Liu Yunzhang had already led all the civil and military officials from Luoyang, the eastern capital, to meet them outside the Dingding Gate. Officials, big and small, formed a long line.

Under the leadership of Liu Yunzhang, officials of all sizes knelt down one after another, shouting "Welcome to the King Huang", and all the officials were expressionless. After all, they had been officials in the Tang Dynasty for many years. Can't be overly happy.If they are overly happy or excited, they may be appreciated by Huang Chao, but they are more likely to be spurned by their colleagues. Therefore, they can only kneel down to welcome Huang Chao with a blank face. As for what they think, I am afraid that only they know clearly .

Huang Chao laughed, got off his horse, helped Liu Yunzhang up with both hands, and said to the officials: "Everyone, get up, although you are all old officials of the Tang court, as long as you are not corrupt officials who broke the law, you will still be your officials. The people still need you to govern. But if you are a corrupt person who breaks the law, don’t blame me, Mr. Huang, for being cruel. As parents and officials, the people are your parents. If you can’t treat the people well, the people will certainly not treat you well. ! Most of you are people who have read the books of sages, you should understand these truths in your heart, right?"

Everyone bowed and said in unison: "Understood."

Huang Chao was very satisfied with everyone's reaction, smiled and said: "Everyone settle down to their duties first, I, Mr. Huang, will let you know if there is anything." Then he took Liu Yunzhang's hand and said: "Master Liu obeys the hearts of the people. For the blessings of the world, the blessings of the people, please accept Huang Chao's obeisance!" As he spoke, he was about to bow down to Liu Yunzhang.

Liu Yunzhang hurriedly stopped him with both hands, and said in a panic: "How can an old man be able to bear the great gift of Huang Wang when he treats crimes? It is absolutely impossible."

Huang Chao knew that Liu Yunzhang really didn't dare to accept his big gift, so he didn't insist anymore, just took Liu Yunzhang's hand, and got into an open sedan chair carried by eight people (that's called Jianyu, here for easy understanding, it's just used a more common name in later generations), and sat on the sedan chair with Liu Yunzhang to show the importance he attached to Liu Yunzhang.

Liu Yunzhang did not dare to sit down, so Huang Chao pulled him up and said: "Master Liu, don't refuse, you and I will ride together, so that the common people can feel at ease as usual."

Then Liu Yunzhang got into the sedan chair anxiously, sat side by side with Huang Chao, and slowly entered the city surrounded by the army. Shouting "Huang Wang!" The voices kept coming and going for a long time...

Huang Chao looked at the cheering people all over the city, with a faint smile on his handsome and elegant face. He has been wandering in the rivers and lakes for so many years, and now he is finally about to realize his dream.There is still a next step, Chang'an, as long as Chang'an City is captured again, it means that the 300-year foundation of the Tang Dynasty will come to an end, and the people of the world will no longer have to suffer so much exorbitant taxes and levies, right? Is it really possible to realize the dream of an average world?

He doesn't know, everything in the future is just unknown, and he can only do his best.

Zhu Wen watched the cheers of the people outside the car window, and the shops lined up on both sides of the street were still open for business, which showed their trust in the rebels.Zhu Wen couldn't help feeling a little relieved.The rebel army also strictly observed discipline, the queue was neat, and they did not commit any crimes against the people in the city. Zhu Wen finally let go of his heart, and finally he was able to give Liu Yunzhang a satisfactory explanation.

Liu Yunzhang held a large banquet in the city to entertain Huang Chao and the generals headed by Shang Rang and Meng Kai.Zhu Wen didn't go to the banquet because of his injuries.Liu Yunzhang sent Dinghui to arrange a unique small courtyard for Zhu Wen, which was located in Tongtuomo on the north bank of Luoshui River, next to "Fengdu City" (the largest trading market in the world at that time).The "Bronze Camel Muyu" in the famous "Eight Wonders of Luoyang" in the Sui and Tang Dynasties is here.

The reason why it is called Tongtuomo here is because there is a beautifully cast copper camel on the east and west sides of it. It is said that these two bronze camels were cast before the "Eight Kings Rebellion" in the Western Jin Dynasty, or even earlier.After the baptism of several generations of war, it still stands there with its head held high.It seems to be silently examining the vicissitudes of the world, the ups and downs; it also witnesses the passage of time and historical changes.

It is a pity that after the Song Dynasty, the Jin people invaded the south, and Luoyang City was almost in ruins. The two bronze camels that had witnessed countless historical changes were also missing, which has become a permanent regret for future generations.

Tongtuomo is adjacent to Luoshui in the south and Danghe River in the west. Taolijia Lane, weeping willows line up, red bricks and green tiles form an interesting contrast, and the scenery is excellent.

It’s just that it’s mid-winter at this time, Huang Ying and Zhu Wen are sitting on the roof of the building, looking at the Luoshui outside the window, the Luoshui has been covered with thin ice, and the banks of the Luoshui are lined with willows and peach trees. All bare.From time to time, a few crows were frightened and flew up from the bushes, creating a bleak scene.

If it comes to the spring season, there will be peach blossoms, butterflies, swallows and warblers, green willows will line up, blue waves will fly, and the scenery will be superb.At dusk, the smoke from every house's cooking rises like a misty rain, and it is called "Twilight Rain on the Bronze Camel", and it is also one of the eight wonders of the ancient Luoyang City.

But these scenes cannot be seen at this time of year. In fact, Zhu Wen has never seen them either, but has only read records about the "Twilight Rain on a Bronze Camel" in some documents.During the Tang and Song Dynasties, many literati and ink writers once left their beautiful masterpieces here. The most unforgettable one for Zhu Wen is the poem "Wang Hai Chao" by Qin Guan in the Northern Song Dynasty:

"Meiying is sparse, the ice is melting, and the east wind is changing the years. Jingu Junyou, Tongtuo Lane, Xinqing finely walks on the sand. Changji mistakenly followed the car. Zhengxu turned the butterfly dance, and the thoughts were mixed. Liu Xiatao The path, the random equinox of spring comes to people’s houses. The West Garden drinks at night and sings. There are lanterns obstructing the moon, and flying covers obstructing the flowers. The orchid garden is not empty, and pedestrians are getting old. It’s a pity to come back again. The smoke is dark and the wine flag is tilted. But leaning on the building In the farthest eyes, I sometimes see crows. I have no choice but to return to my heart, and secretly follow the flowing water to the end of the world."

Thinking of that poem, Zhu Wen read it casually, thinking about the artistic conception in the words, as if he saw the copper camel alley in the "Butterfly Dance", and he seemed a little crazy.

Huang Ying listened quietly from the side, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion. The previous few times he listened to Zhu Wen's poems, they were mainly about expressing emotions.Unexpectedly, he could also "compose" this kind of Ci that mainly describes the scenery, and his admiration for Zhu Wen's literary talent increased a little.

Huang Ying said with a smile: "Third brother, it turns out that Luoyang City is still the place you used to visit. Otherwise, how could you express the spring scenery of the 'Bronze Camel in the Dusk Rain' so profoundly." Then she smiled slyly: "You Tell me, who owns the car in "Changji Mistaken Car"? When you were in Luoyang City, did you often chase the lady's car? Did you chase the wrong person once and let you Have you been thinking about it for so many years?" Although she said that, there seemed to be a faint sour taste in her heart.

Zhu Wen looked at Huang Ying with some doubts. How could he think that he could make her imagine by just casually reciting a famous sentence from the predecessors, but he once again misunderstood that the word was made by himself.Moreover, this word comes from the Northern Song Dynasty, and I can't say it's the work of the predecessors, let alone the work of the later generations. I don't even have an excuse.

Zhu Wen could only smile and said, "Don't talk nonsense, it's nothing."

Huang Ying pursed her lips and "hummed", she didn't believe it at all, and she continued: "Then what's the reason for 'love and thought'? Could it be that the young lady is also interested in you, and that's why she secretly agrees? Tell me, right? "

Zhu Wen shook his head and smiled bitterly. People say that women are naturally sensitive animals, and such delicate emotional changes can be seen from such a poem describing the scene.He really admired these women, whether they were modern or ancient, their sensitivity to emotions was beyond any man's comparison.

Zhu Wen said: "Your imagination is too rich. I'm just talking casually. It's really admirable that you can come up with so many 'unnecessary' things. But it's pretty cute to see you jealous. hehe!"

Huang Ying made a gesture to hit, Zhu Wen instinctively dodged to the side, but unexpectedly touched the arrow wound on his back, grinning his teeth in pain, "Ouch", exaggeratedly screaming in pain.

Huang Ying quickly let go of her jealousy, stepped forward to support Zhu Wen, and said anxiously: "How is it? Let me check it for you! Is it serious..."

For more than ten days in a row, Zhu Wen has been recuperating in Tongtuomo's residence, meditating and practicing Qi when he is free, and his injury has improved greatly.Living in the bustling city of Luoyang, looking at the busy crowd in "Fengdu" and listening to the evening drums and morning bells of the White Horse Temple outside the city, life is quite leisurely.

Under the constraints of Huang Chao and the generals, the rebels who entered the city were also very peaceful, but Liu Yunzhang insisted on resigning no matter what, and retired to retire in a big mansion in Luoyang City for the elderly, which made people feel regretful.

Liu Yunzhang, the veteran Tang Dynasty official who loved the people like a child, just withdrew from the stage of history and died silently in Luoyang City, gradually being forgotten by history. The old man of the people in Luoyang?