Unofficial History of the Sui and Tang Dynasties

Chapter 49

On the day Jingde Ju Jiexiu descended to Tang, Shi Rang killed Wu Zhou, and the Khan said: "You killed Wu Zhou, which is justified.

"The head of Wu Zhou is about to be packed in a wooden box, given to the prince, and brought to the Tang camp in the starry night. At that time, the king of Qin was in Jiexiu, and he was waiting for the prince to return. Suddenly, he heard that the Turks killed Wu Zhou and sent the head. The king of Qin was overjoyed and said: "Wu Zhou is dead, and it is inevitable that Jingde will surrender. " Shirang came to see the king of Qin, and presented the head of Wu Zhou, telling the story of the Turkic past. The king of Qin heard about the emperor of Tang, saying that he had killed Wu Zhou, and begged to return Shirang to his old post. After the envoy left, he still sent Tang Jian Going down to Jiexiu City, shouted: "Respect!The old Tang Jian came to see him. "The city reported Zhi Jingde, saying that Tang Jian and his followers were holding a wooden box, which was supposed to be the head. Jingde said: "If it is the head of my lord, you should kill yourself, and die with the king; if there is no real body, Since I live in the polar region now, if you come back to me, Tang Jian will be beaten to death, and I will lead the army out of the city for a decisive battle. "Then teach to open the door and put it in."

Jian went to the hall, met each other and finished the ceremony, Jingde said: "What's your opinion when the old man comes back?

"Jian said: "The king of Qin sent me to the head of Wu Zhou to see if it is true. "

Hold it in front of you.Jingde opened the box to look at it, and saw that Wu Zhou's face remained unchanged, with three burglars on his nose, and a rooster comb on the back of his head.Jingde said: "Yes [indeed] my lord! I haven't seen my lord for a long time. Who will kill you? Make me have nothing to rely on, and I can't take revenge!" .Jian rushed forward to snatch it, laughed and said: "You have more sins in death now, and you are not a loyal minister." Jingde said: "What crime do you say I have committed? It is difficult for a minister to die as a king. Enmity, is it possible?" Jian said: "Otherwise. What I have done today is not a man of loyalty to death, but a murder of a king and a thief." Jingde was shocked and asked why, and Jian said: "The king of Qin is kind by nature. Recruiting corporals, I love the important use of my step, so I don't want to join the army, fearing to hurt my life, so I sent someone here, repeatedly persuaded my step, made meritorious service to my Tang Dynasty, and my name will last for thousands of years. Unexpectedly, my step is addicted to pettiness, vowing to see it The leader of Wu Zhou had just surrendered. It turned out that this man had never died in the army, but defected to the Turks alone at night, so the king of Qin sent Liu Shirang to ask for your leader from Luo Khan. Wu Zhou was not dead, but he was forced to death Ear.

Now, although you cut your head, it is useless to die, and you are also unfaithful. I wish you to think about it carefully. " Jingde was silent, pondered for a while, then sighed and said: "I can't be a loyal minister!Being stigmatized by this will make everyone scold me for all ages.Although your words are good, I only care about the King of Qin.It can last three days, and I will bury my lord with me, and then I will remove my armor.If you don't agree as scheduled, you'd rather suffer death. "Jian said: "This is the principle of loyalty and filial piety, why can't it be tolerated?I should return in a hurry. " So he got on his horse and came to see the king of Qin and told about the past. The king of Qin asked Shiji and said, "how is this true or false? " Shiji said: "I see that this man's plan is poor, and there is absolutely no falsehood. Your Highness can follow him. "Jian returned again, and Jingde said: "Nevertheless, please temporarily ask the king of Qin to withdraw from the army, and let me deal with the funeral, even if I come to surrender. "Jian Fu saw what the King of Qin said, and the King of Qin ordered the soldiers to retreat for thirty miles. Cheng Zhijie said: "What if there is a change in respect for virtue? " Shiji said: "I know that people who respect morality and loyalty are also loyal and righteous, so I must be unhappy. " Then he led the army back.

Jingde immediately made a coffin and carved wood with Wu Zhou as his body. He was buried ten miles outside the south gate of Jiexiu with the king's ceremony, and all the soldiers and civilians were buried.Jingde sacrificed it in person, and bestowed him with the title of King Liu.So more than [-] soldiers, soldiers, and brave civilians in the city were ordered to go out of the city to surrender, all armed with weapons, according to their ranks.

The king of Qin went to meet him in person alone.The left servant shot Qu Tutong and remonstrated with the horse, saying: "Respecting morality is strictly cloaked and put out. Your Highness should not enter lightly. As the saying goes, accepting surrender is like accepting an enemy. What if there is any change?" King Qin said: "Respecting morality will make people famous. Scholars, faith is the most important thing, and you will never be wronged, so why be suspicious." Then he rode his horse and rode away.Qin Qiong said: "All of you return to the formation, and I will welcome you from your highness." When they received them, they dismounted respectfully and stood in front of the formation.The King of Qin said: "Since you have obeyed me, why bother to put on your clothes and strictly organize the army, what is the meaning?" In case of unexpected events." Qin Wang said: "Tang and Liu fought for the front, all because of the king's hegemony, each serving his own master, he was an enemy at first, and now he has become a family, so there is no reason to hold hatred?" Then Qin Qiong said to the generals: " But those who hold hatred and respect morality as enemies will be beheaded by military law." The army was terrified, and the king of Qin swore an arrow, took off his brocade robe and put it on, and invited him into the stronghold.Jingde was overjoyed, Natou bowed and said: "Respect the defeated general, thank you for your grace not to kill, and wish to reward dogs and horses!" King Qin said with his hand: "I know that my son is really a man, and Wu Zhou can't be used as a general. There is such a failure. I don’t know the time to respect virtue rather than to recognize the beautiful and beautiful river? If the Lord has captured me at the right time, will he still harm me?” Jingde said: “It’s incalculable, it’s the meaning of a hero.” The King of Qin laughed and said: “Today The matter should be shared with the public." Jingde invited the King of Qin to intervene, based on his household registration number, inspected the warehouse, and released the list to secure the people.Shiji said: "The land in the east of the river has been flattened, and the gold and silk in the Taiyuan treasury can be rewarded to Ta Lihu, so that he can lead the troops back to the Turks, and the soldiers who follow the expedition will be rewarded according to their merits." The king of Qin followed him.Liquan's poem says: When a dragon and a tiger meet, they will be full of joy, and they will be sincere without wearing armor.

There is no foolish taboo in Yuchi's meeting, so he goes down to Wuzhao to thank the armored soldiers.

It's a day to hold a banquet, and the emperor and ministers will celebrate it.Suddenly it was reported that the Turks sent people to send the heads of Song Jingang and Zhang Wansui.The king of Qin hurriedly asked why, and the envoy replied: "The two of them carried the Khan on their backs, and wanted to return them to the valley, so they cut them off for chasing horses. Fearing that Tang would not believe it, I specially ordered someone to send it here, in order to communicate the feelings of reconciliation." Jingde and others looked at it closely, and there were two people.The king of Qin said happily: "It's a blessing to get one virtuous and get rid of the three thieves!" So he rewarded the envoy generously and asked him to return.The next day, Zoukai's class arrived in Chang'an.The king of Qin introduced Jingde to see the emperor.The emperor was overjoyed and appointed Jingde as the commander of the Youfu. Tang Jian, Cheng Zhijie, Liu Shirang and others were still restored to their old posts.Suddenly it was reported that Wang Shichong had agreed to join the bandits, and the soldiers stationed at Jiekou, and the emperor ordered Qin Wang to lead his troops to attack it.How about the unknown outcome?
General critic: Lord Liu did not die in the battle. Jingde doubted it. He must want his true body before he surrendered. What is the reason?I am afraid that the king of Qin sent the world to take the head, and the indomitableness of the day before was only indulged in small opinions, but today's coming to surrender will make me feel guilty.I don't know if you are worthy of the seal of the Youfu commanding the army?
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