Tang Dynasty woman

Chapter 11 The Concubine Zhang Yin's Second Concubine (2) ([-])
This decree immediately acted as a strong catalyst, arousing the hearts of all the soldiers who were already homesick and eager to return to the west.The actions of Sima Dekan, Pei Qiantong and other generals also accelerated immediately. The two of them were usually the most irreversible with their colleague Huya Lang, General Yuanshu, and all three were from Guanzhong. The next time I drove to Jiangdu, I was also reluctant.At first, everyone thought that Emperor Yang would return to Guanzhong when he came to Jiangdu for at least a hundred days or half a year, but now that he lived for three years, Yangdi not only refused to return to Luan, but also moved his capital to Danyang.All the soldiers live in Guanzhong with their families, and if they haven’t come home for a long time, how can they not miss them?Now I heard that there are rebellions everywhere, Guanzhong has also fallen into the hands of bandits, and I am not free as an official, so I can only watch the flames of the hometown, wishing I could fly back with wings to protect the safety of the whole family, wife and children.With such a state of mind, Sima Dekan, Pei Qiantong, and Yuan Shu would always complain about the current emperor whenever they had the opportunity to be together.

After hearing the decree of moving the capital, they discussed in the forbidden camp at dusk that day.Sima Dekan intentionally said first: "I have been away from my hometown for several years. Who doesn't miss their parents and family day and night? Recently, I heard that Liu Wuzhou occupied Fenyang Palace, and I also heard that Li Yuan broke through Guanzhong. Seeing that my parents and wives are all worried Being tormented by the military chaos, when I think about it, I feel miserable and chaotic! Now that the imperial edict is issued, the capital will be moved to Danyang, and I will also travel to Yongjia by the way. After going to the north and south to separate, there is no time to return home. My lords, please What's a clever plan to redeem the lord's intention of moving the capital?" Yuan Shu didn't know his intentions, so he thought carefully and said: "Can we get together with the forbidden soldiers and tell the lord about this pain, so that we can avoid crossing the river." Pei Qian Tong hurriedly shook his head and said: "This is not a good plan. The Lord is licentious and has no way. He only wants to drink and drink for women's pleasure. If you don't care about the country and the country, how can you care about our sufferings. It's better to hide it from the humble opinion of the following officials." My lord, wouldn't it be nice to flee back to Xijing privately and meet my parents and wife?" Sima Dekan, Yuan Shu and the others also felt that it was time to make up their minds to leave, so they each dispersed to return home. prepare.

Unexpectedly, their discussion happened to be heard by a court lady behind the screen, so she quietly told Queen Xiao that someone outside was about to rebel.Empress Xiao asked her how she knew, and the court lady said: "The humble concubine saw that the soldiers of the guards were whispering to each other, and felt that this situation seemed not good, so the humble maid guessed that there must be someone secretly planning something wrong; I followed their actions quietly, and heard them say clearly behind the screen that day that they wanted to flee back, isn’t this going to rebel!?” After hearing this, Empress Xiao was skeptical, terrified and flustered at the same time, and pondered for a while. Yes, the noble empress smiled and said to the humble little maid: "Then why don't you go to play Ming Sheng?"Although Empress Xiao had some doubts about the forbidden army's intention to flee privately, she knew that the possibility was extremely high, so she couldn't be in a hurry, and it was even worse not to let the emperor know, but she was deeply afraid that she would tell Emperor Yang directly. No, the recently violent Emperor Yang would make him unable to step down, and if he failed, he would bring himself even more trouble, so she urged this little palace lady to go directly to apply for Emperor Yang, so it would be the best of both worlds.

This little palace lady was also unlucky. When she came, Emperor Yangdi was troubled. Hearing her words, she added fuel to the flames, and she immediately cursed bitterly: "You are a little palace lady, you know about important national affairs. Dare to speak nonsense and disturb people's hearts, it is obvious that you are intending to commit adultery! And I have a purpose in mind, and I am not allowed to talk about state affairs and the news of the two capitals. You little bitch, how dare you come here! What's more, those generals who have joined the cabinet They are all my cronies, how can there be any reason to run away?" Emperor Yang gritted his teeth immediately when he said this, "If you don't kill you, how can you stop other people's slander!" Immediately frightened and kowtowed again and again, Emperor Yang didn't care about it, indiscriminately, he ordered the maid to be pulled out from left and right, and a strong bouquet was firmly strangled around the poor little maid's soft and tender body like mushrooms. neck.

Empress Xiao, who was right next to her at the moment, didn't say a word to dissuade her, it would be so worthless if she got involved.From then on, all the people in the palace, no matter what kind of terrible news outside they learned, remained silent and did not dare to say more, for fear of committing suicide.

9. Instigate rebellion

At this time, Yuan Shu, Sima Dekan, Pei Qiantong and others saw that the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty were all overwhelmed because Emperor Yangdi wanted to move the capital to Danyang, so they tried their best to incite them in front of the officials.Yu Wenzhi and the current young supervisor are in charge of the forbidden soldiers; although he is the trusted bodyguard of Emperor Yangdi, he always hates Emperor Yangdi's lewdness and immorality the most.On that day, Yu Wenzhi and his family's door official reported that Mr. Lang Jiang Yuanshu, who had always had a good relationship with him, visited outside.Yu Wenzhiji greeted them immediately, but Yuan Shu immediately asked, "Does the general know what happened to the soldiers recently?"

Yu Wenzhi immediately understood what he was referring to, but deliberately said he didn't know.Yuan Shu said: "All the officers and men refused to cross the river with them, and they all discussed and planned to flee to Chang'an! I also miss my hometown very much, so I came here to ask for advice, how to deal with the current situation?"

Yu Wenzhi immediately took the case and said: "If you escape to Chang'an according to this plan, you will lose your life!" Yuan Shu asked why, and Yu Wenzhi said: "Although the Lord has no way, and he is in a corner, he is still powerful. You can tell me what to do; if the kings and others meet privately to escape to the west, but only bring a few soldiers with them, the imperial court will definitely send troops to hunt them down, then what should you do? Wouldn’t it be a waste of this life!”

After hearing Yuwen Zhiji's words, Yuan Shu also felt that it was reasonable, so he couldn't help frowning and said, "Then what should we do?" , in order to achieve great things. You and I have tens of thousands of forbidden soldiers. If we can plan things together in Jiangdu, now because everyone wants to return, we will use the plan and take advantage of it. One call, you can get the response of tens of thousands of people, and use this to do big things. In my opinion, whether you coerce the emperor to order the princes, or punish the ignorant to gain the way, you can become the karma of all ages, and if you are small, you can become a king. If you can become an emperor, why do you want to run away like a bereaved dog or a desperate man!" Yuwen Zhiji's words immediately created a storm of several feet on the ground, and in an instant Xiao Qiang caused trouble.

After hearing this, Yuan Shu pondered for a long time before saying: "The public words are reasonable. It's like seeing the blue sky through the clouds and mists. But if you want to do great things, you must first push a commander in chief. Looking around everyone, only the brothers and sisters are up to the task. Gongruo Yes, Yuan Mou is very willing to work."

Then Yuanshu invited Sima Dekan and Pei Qiantong, and Yuwen Zhiji's plan made them both agree after hearing it: "Generals and others are trying to achieve big things, and we are willing to help." Yuwen Zhiji said: "Everyone If the generals are willing to work together, great things will not fail! The so-called united will, great things can be helped! But there are tens of thousands of forbidden troops, so you must not act rashly. You must appoint one person as the leader, and everyone will obey his restraint to achieve great things."

Sima Dekan said: "I am all over the audience. Although they all have talents, they are not powerful enough to overwhelm the crowd. Only General Yuwen's elder brother, Xu Guogong Yuwen Wenji, is a hero today. If he presides over it, it will be a great event." After hearing this, Pei Qiantong and the others agreed in unison that it must be this person, and they decided not to delay, and immediately went to Yuhuahua and the private house to see him.

Xu Guogongyu Wenhuaji was originally a man who was vicious, treacherous and greedy. When he heard that everyone came to see him, he hurriedly joined him and held a feast for him.After several rounds of drinking, Yuwen Zhiji winked at Yuanshu, and Yuanshu understood, and said to Yu Wenhuaji, "Today I'm here to see Duke Yuwen, do you know what's the matter?" Yu Wenhua said with a smile: "To be honest, the old man was guessing in his heart, but he didn't dare to ask."

Yuan Shu said sharply: "The lord is faint and violent, and it is getting worse day by day, so that the rebels in the territory are everywhere, and each occupies the county. But now the lord still only knows licentiousness, drinking, and wandering. First, he abandoned the two capitals and ignored them. I want to be lucky again in Jiangdong. Today, the forbidden troops in each battalion are very homesick. They look forward to returning to the west, and no one wants to follow Shengjia to move again. When everyone wants to change the mind of the army, we will do something in the middle and take advantage of it. This is the karma of an emperor. But one must establish a lord to command and act. Nowadays, everyone thinks that Duke Yuwen is respected and respected. He is a hero who has always been deeply admired by all the soldiers. Therefore, I am willing to serve as the commander-in-chief, abolish darkness and make light clear, so as to recruit a group of thieves, so I am here to ask you."

After hearing this speech, Yu Wenhuaji turned pale with shock, beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks, he was unable to speak for a long time, and then he murmured: "This is a catastrophe for the destruction of the nine races, my lords." How can we discuss this together?"

Sima Dekan immediately said with full confidence: "Yingtian obeys people, sweeps away the stupid and violent, why should Yuwen be cowardly? I am in charge of all the forbidden troops, and now people's hearts are shaken, and thieves from all over the world are rising together. There is no teacher of the king of Qin, no confidants inside, and the master is isolated, who can destroy our nine clans?" Ke Yu Wenhuaji listened, and pondered for a while, then shook his head and said: "Sima Gong's words are certainly reasonable, But how can the courtiers of the Manchu Dynasty really have one or two loyal, wise and brave men? If they advocate righteous revenge, what will they do? This point must be taken into consideration. If the opportunity is revealed or the matter fails, we will inevitably be punished by the nine clans. Who will be affected? , How can it be such a big event? The lords can recommend another hero, the task is difficult, and the transformation should also be carried out."

When everyone heard the words, they couldn't agree for a while, and all looked at each other in blank dismay.Seeing that the crowd was a little shy, Yu Wenzhi stood up immediately, with a straight face, and accused Yu Wenhuaji of prevarication: "Pei Gong and others think that brother is a wise man, so they are willing to serve as the master. Why do you insist on refusing? And so faint Lord, if it is not abolished as soon as possible, the souls will be even worse, brother only cares for one body, don't you think it is for the people of the world?"

Yu Wenhuaji pondered for a long while before saying: "Huaji is really incompetent. If you are determined to approve, you can only reluctantly obey. It is a disaster or a blessing, and it is all up to fate. But all the arrangements are up to the second brother and the princes." .” Sima Dekan and others immediately agreed happily: “Don’t dare to work!”

The next day, Sima Dekan invited and Pei Qian secretly summoned the brave military officials of the Forbidden Army to gather in his own mansion, and then he told everyone: "The Lord is disrespectful to his subordinates, indulged in excess, and lingers in Jiangdu. Now that the two capitals are dilapidated, they don’t want to restore them, and they even want to visit Yongjia in the East. If we go out on a tour with the faint king, we will all die in other places, and our parents and wives will never see each other in this life. Now Xu Guogong, General Yuwen, take pity on us, and want to advocate Dayi, command us to return to Chang'an, let us rest from our hard work, I will definitely do my best to respond, I wonder if you will obey and contribute?"

All the soldiers said in unison: "I have been away from home for several years, and I want to return day and night. What's more, the Lord is lewd and unruly, and we will work hard. If the general advocates righteousness and returns home, we will obey." Sima De Kan and the others were overjoyed to see that the hearts of the people were unanimous, so they agreed on the spot to raise a fire as a sign in mid-April, and respond internally and externally to plan a great event together.

(End of this chapter)