subvert the late Tang Dynasty

On the first day of February in the fifth year of Qianfu, Huang Chao called himself Huang Wang, Jianyuan Wangba, and the title of General Chongtian.Shang Rang and Meng Kai were the generals, Lin Yan was the commander of the Crane Army, and the rest of the generals were rewarded.Zhu Wen was also named a general along with Zhang Yan, Li Hanzhi, Li Qing and others, and Zhu Wen was named General Dingyuan, with the official rank of fifth rank.

Hu Zhen, Zhu Zhen, and Zhu Cun were also named Zhenwei Captains, from the sixth rank.Zhu Zhen was very excited about this, and finally had a legitimate official title. Although it was only a sixth rank, and it was only a false title, she still led troops under Zhu Wen, but she felt different in her heart.Early in the morning, he took Zhu Cun and Hu Zhen to a restaurant to drink and celebrate. As for the city defense, he didn't worry about it. Now that there are so many troops in the city, there is no need for them to worry about the city defense.

To celebrate Huang Chao's becoming king, the small Luyi City was very lively, but Zhu Wen couldn't be happy anyway, and sat alone in front of the window, lost in thought.He didn't notice Huang Ying entered the room.

Huang Ying joked: "What's the matter, do you feel that this fifth-rank General Dingyuan is too young and feel a little wronged?"

Zhu Wen turned around and said with a wry smile: "You know I don't care about these things, I just want to deal with the various armies of the imperial court in the future."

Huang Ying joked: "With someone as powerful as you here, why are you afraid of the officers and soldiers? When the officers and soldiers come, you can throw them a few big firecrackers and send them away?"

Zhu Wen smiled wryly and said: "How could it be so easy? That kind of thing can only happen by surprise, but it can't be done once. The officer and army suffered a loss once, so they will be fooled a second time? Once the officer and army are prepared, No matter how powerful a weapon is, it will not have the expected effect.”

Huang Ying pointed at Zhu Wen's head with her slender jade, and said with a smile: "Of course I know this, I'm just kidding you because of your sad face!"

What they don't know is that Yunzhou (Datong, Shanxi), thousands of miles away, is brewing this mutiny. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, another person named after Zhu Wen - Li Keyong, finally unwilling to be lonely, began to enter the history. stage.

Duan Wenchu, the shipping envoy on behalf of Beibei and the defense envoy of Yunzhou, was greedy and greedy for profit, and withheld the soldiers' salaries and belongings, even the sergeants' rations were deducted a lot.This kind of unconscionable thing was a common phenomenon in the late Tang Dynasty, but it was also Duan Wenchu's bad luck.

There is a Shatuo cavalry stationed in Yunzhou. The Shatuo cavalry envoy is named Li Jinzhong. He has a hot temper.He recruited his subordinates Li Cunzhang, Cheng Huaixin, Xue Zhiqin, and his confidant Kang Junli to discuss countermeasures.

As soon as Kang Junli and the others entered the door, they could see that something was wrong with Li Jinzhong's mood, and his face was full of grief and indignation.Kang Junli said: "General Li is angry with Duan Wenchu?"

Li Jinzhong heard that Kang Junli called Duan Wenchu's name directly, and knew that he was also not angry, so he snorted and said: "Our Shatuo cavalry fought with the imperial court in the south and north, and made great achievements in battle, but now we are being punished by Duan Wenchu, a bitch." I can't get enough of the cowardice of the raised guy!"

Li Cunzhang said: "How about we simply leave here and join our old chief (Li Guochang) in the Zhenwu Army. The old chief has made great achievements, and the first emperor bestowed his name on him. With his old man's responsibility, the court dare not punish us for our crimes. "

Kang Junli shook his head with a smile and said: "This is the next strategy. I will vote for the old chief like this. It will not benefit the old chief at all. On the contrary, it will cause trouble for the old chief. In the past, Wei Lao would also intercede with the imperial court for me, but what would he think in his heart? Don’t I feel ashamed in my heart?”

The people who spoke this word looked at each other, Li Jinzhong knew that Kang Junli was very witty and strategic, so he said urgently: "Junli, please don't be tricky, if you have a good plan, just tell me quickly, I'm not happy if you save money. "This Li Jinzhong is a straightforward guy, so he can say what he wants.

Kang Junli lowered his voice, and said solemnly: "Don't you know that the third son of the old chief is also in the Datong Army?"

The Datong Army is stationed in Yunzhou, and the government of Yunzhou is located in Datong City. Yuzhou, which is next to Yunzhou, also belongs to the Datong Army. Li Keyong, the third son of Li Guochang, is hoarding troops in Weizhou.This Li Keyong marched and fought with Li Guochang at the age of 13, and won the championship of the three armies. He is known as "Flying Tiger".Because he was blind in one eye, someone secretly taught him "one-eyed dragon".

Li Jinzhong was originally Li Guochang's former ministry. He was rewarded by the court for his contribution to pacifying the Pang Xun Uprising, and he was entrusted to serve as local generals in various places.This is also for the sake of safety, the imperial court divided the troops of the Shatuo tribe to rule in order to prevent Li Guochang, the chief of the Shatuo tribe, Zhu Xiechi, from having two hearts. happened.

Li Jinzhong said: "The three young masters are in Weizhou, only two hundred miles away from here. However, although the young master is brave and invincible, after all, the army is still weak. If I go to vote for him, I am afraid that the court will blame him, and the young master will take care of him." Sorry!"

Kang Junli sneered, and said, "We don't have to vote for the young master." He glanced around the crowd, his eyes flickering coldly, and then said, "We can welcome the young master to Yunzhou."

Li Jinzhong thumped in his heart. He understood what Kang Junli meant, but after all, this was a decapitation business. If one of them was not handled properly, not only would the heads of them be separated, but even Li Guochang and his son would be involved.Li Jinzhong hesitated for a long time, and said: "This is the matter of Zhu Jiu Clan. If there is any mistake, I am afraid that the old chief and his son will be affected."

Kang Junli said: "Nowadays the world is in turmoil. Rebel armies from all over the world are raising troops one after another. The imperial court cares about one thing and loses another, and the military administration is abolished. This is the time when we are making great achievements. Although we divide our troops into different places, we don't have many troops. But the old chief has a high position and power. The current Zhenwu Army Jiedushi, the three young lords are both wise and brave, born with visions, they will definitely become the overlord of one party in the future, and it is not impossible to become king or emperor."

Everyone was lost in thought. Li Cunzhang was still young, but he had the most utilitarian heart, and said: "Brother Kang is right, fame and wealth are right in front of us. If not, why should we still be made to be so angry with Duan Wenchu?" No?"

Li Jinzhong slapped the table suddenly, and the teacups and saucers on the table jumped up, and he said loudly: "Okay, let's fuck it, Lao Kang, you go to contact the third young master, let the third young master Be sure to lead the troops into Yunzhou. Duan Wenchu ​​will be handed over to my elder brother, and I forgive him for not being able to escape my grasp..."

That night, Li Jinzhong raided Duan Wenchu's mansion and imprisoned Duan Wenchu's family.

Li Keyong was also very excited when he heard the news from Kang Junli. If he captured the Datong Army, he would be able to compete with his father's Zhenwu Army.Even if the imperial court wants to do what they want to do with their father and son, they have to weigh it.But Li Ke didn't show it at all on his face. Instead, he sighed in shock: "It's a shame to be loyal."

Kang Junli said: "Now we are imprisoning the general without authorization. Although we have blocked the news, we can't cover the fire after all. Once the news is leaked, the consequences will be disastrous. Please go to Yunzhou to take charge of the overall situation."

Li Keyong was waiting for this sentence, but he still concealed his inner excitement, and said with a look of embarrassment: "Let me tell my father to make a decision."

Kang Junli knelt down on his knees and said: "Now that things have been done, I'm afraid things will change if it's too late. The old chief is far away in the Zhenwu Army. It may take a few days to come back and forth. I hope the young master will not miss this opportunity?"

When Li Keyong saw that the play was almost done, he helped Kang Junli up with both hands, and said: "You are trapping me in injustice, oh, that's all, that's all, now that I have come to this point, I can't look at loyalty I believe they will be blamed by the court. I am the only one responsible for this, but that’s fine.”

On February [-]th, Li Ke used more than [-] troops to enter Yunzhou. Duan Wenchu ​​was charged with all the crimes, and the army and the people were outraged.Just under the city of Yunzhou, Duan Wenchu ​​was trampled into flesh by the angry defenders of Yunzhou.The army and civilians in Yunzhou warmly supported Li Keyong's entry into the city to take power.

Li Jinzhong and others publicly recommended Li Keyong to stay in the defense of Datong. Li Keyong entered the government "in desperation" to inspect the affairs, and then submitted to the imperial court to ask for the imperial court's approval.

This news is undoubtedly worse for the Tang government.The 300-year foundation of the Tang Dynasty is once again facing the test of life and death.At this time, Li Xuan, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, was still happily playing polo on the small school field.