Zi Zhi Tong Jian

Chapter 42
[Original text]

Tang Gaozu God Yao Dasheng Guangxiao Emperor Wude Seven Years

Renshen, Turkic Kou Xinzhou, Bingzi, Kou Bingzhou; the capital is under martial law.Wuyin, Kou Suizhou, and Liu Daju, the governor, attacked him.

At that time, the two Khans Jieli and Tuli invaded the whole country, and their battalions went south. Qin Wang Shimin led his troops to resist them.It rained for a long time in Guanzhong, the grain transportation was blocked, the soldiers were tired of conscripting, and the equipment was damaged. The court and the army were worried.The people of the world and the captives met in Binzhou, and they reined in their troops to fight.In Jimao, the Khan commanded more than ten thousand riders to the west of the city, and Chen Yuwulongban, the soldiers were terrified.The people of the world called Yuan Ji and said: "Now the captives are riding by the mausoleum. Don't show them cowardice. When you fight against them, can you be with me?" It's too late to regret!" Shimin said: "You dare not go out, I should go alone, you stay here and watch." Shimin is a handsome horse riding to captive Chen, and said to him: "The country and the Khan have peace, why don't you For breaking the promise, go deep into my land! I, the King of Qin, can fight with Khan, and I will go out alone to fight with me; if you come with a crowd, I will use a hundred horses to match my ears."

【Translation】

Tang Gaozu Wude Seventh Year (AD 624)
On the fifth day of August, the Turks invaded Xinzhou.On the ninth day of August, the Turks invaded Bingzhou; the capital was strictly guarded.On August [-], the Turks invaded Suizhou, and the governor Liu Daju led his army to repel the Turkic army.

At this time, the two Turkic Khans, Jieli and Tuli, came to attack with a large number of soldiers and horses from all over the country. The tents were connected end to end, and they marched southward in a mighty way. Qin Wang Li Shimin led his army to fight.At that time, it was raining for several days in the Guanzhong area, and the road for transporting grain and grass was blocked. The soldiers were already exhausted after a long journey, and their weapons were also seriously damaged.Li Shimin's army encountered the Turkic army in Binzhou, and he ordered the formation to prepare for the battle.On August 1th, the Turkic Khan led more than [-] cavalry to the west of Binzhou City, and set up a battle at Wulongban. The Tang army officers and soldiers felt very frightened.Li Shimin said to Li Yuanji: "Now the Turks are relying on their power to threaten our army. Our army must not show any cowardice. We should fight them to the death. Can you attack with me?" Such a powerful man, how can he easily fight with him? Once he loses the battle, he will regret it!" Li Shimin said: "Since you dare not fight, then I will go alone, you can watch me here!" After that, Li Shimin led the cavalry to gallop to the front of the Turkic army, and said loudly to them: "My Tang Dynasty and the Khan allied each other and married each other, why do you violate the alliance now and go deep into the hinterland of my Tang Dynasty? I am Li Shimin, the king of Qin, if the Khan wants to compete, then please come out and fight me; if the Khan wants to let the whole army go together, then I have no choice but to use these one hundred cavalry to fight you.”

[Original text]

Xieli can't predict it, but he can't answer it with a smile.The people of the world went forward again, and sent their horses to tell Tuli, saying, "you are going to ally with me, and you are in a hurry to save each other. Now you are leading troops to attack each other. Why don't you have a sense of incense!" Tuli should not.The people of the world came forward again, about to cross the ditch. Jieli saw that the people came out lightly, and heard the words of the incense, and suspected that Tuli had a conspiracy with the people, so he sent the people to stop him and said: "The king does not need to cross, I have no other intention, I want to make an alliance with Wang Shengu even more." Nai led his troops to withdraw for a while.Afterwards, the rain and rain benefited greatly, and the people of the world said that the generals said: "The captives rely on bows and arrows. Now when the rain is thick, the tendons and glue are all broken, and the bow is useless. It is like a bird's broken wing. My house is full of fire, and my sword The lance is sharp, and it is easy to control labor. If you don't take advantage of it, what will you do!" Nai Qianshi went out at night and entered in the rain, and the Turks were shocked.The people of the world also sent Tuli to benefit and harm, and Tuli was happy and obeyed.Jieli wanted to fight, but Tuli couldn't do it, so he sent Tuli and Bitler Ashina Simo to see the people of the world, please make peace, and the people of the world agreed.Simo, the uncle of Jieli.Because Tuli entrusted himself to the people of the world, please become a brother; the people of the world also caressed him with kindness and left with the alliance.

【Translation】

Jieli Khan didn't understand what kind of medicine Li Shimin was selling in his gourd, so he just laughed and didn't answer.So Li Shimin approached his horse again, and sent his cavalry to send a message to Tuli Khan, saying: "You once made an alliance with my Tang Dynasty, saying that you would rescue each other when the other party was in need; but now you are leading an army to attack us, why are you gone? What about the feelings when signing the covenant?" Tuli Khan remained silent.Li Shimin pushed forward again and was about to cross a small river.Jieli Khan saw that Li Shimin went out easily alone, and heard him talk about the covenant, so he suspected that there was some conspiracy between Tuli Khan and Li Shimin, so he sent someone to prevent Li Shimin from crossing the river, and said: "The king of Qin does not need to cross the river." Come here, I don't have any other intentions, I just intend to renew and strengthen the original covenant with the King of Qin." After saying that, Jieli Khan led his army back a little.Afterwards, the rain became heavier and heavier. Li Shimin said to the generals with confidence: "The reason why the Turkic army is rampant is that they rely on their strong bows and crossbows. Now that the heavy rain has been falling continuously for so long, their The bow strings have long since slackened, and the glue has lost its stickiness. Their bows and arrows can no longer be used at all. In this way, they are like birds with broken wings. But we live in the house, eat cooked food, our knives and guns are still extremely sharp, waiting for work at ease, If you don't know how to seize such a good opportunity, what are you waiting for?" Immediately he led his troops out at night, marching in the rain, and the Turks were shocked.Li Shimin sent someone to state his interests to Tuli Khan. Tuli Khan was very happy after hearing this, and he followed Li Shimin's suggestion.Jieli Khan was still ready to attack, but Tuli Khan disagreed.So Jieli Khan sent Tuli Khan and his Bietle Ashina Simo to meet Li Shimin, asking for friendship with his relatives, and Li Shimin readily agreed.Ashina Simo is Jieli Khan's uncle.Tuli Khan took the opportunity to take the initiative to rely on Li Shimin and ask to become a brother with him; Li Shimin also comforted him in good faith, and after making a covenant with him, Tuli Khan left.

[Comment and Analysis]

As the saying goes: Soldiers never tire of cheating.With a team of cavalry, Li Shimin knocked down Jieli Khan's arrogance with a few words. His courage and demeanor are really admirable!The Huns in the north have always been the scourge of the Han people. Whenever the Han people are in chaos, the Huns will take the opportunity to enter, burn, kill and loot, doing everything.When the world was in chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, the Huns were also ready to move. Fortunately, Li Shimin led the army to guard the north and did not let them succeed.Otherwise, it is estimated that there will be another big drama of "five random China".

Xuanwu Change
[Original text]

Tang Gaozu God Yao Dasheng Guangxiao Emperor Wude Nine Years

Jiancheng, Yuanji and the harem complained to the people of the world day and night, and if they believed in it, they would sin against the people of the world.Chen Shuda remonstrated: "The king of Qin has made great contributions to the world, so he cannot be deposed. He has a strong personality. If he is frustrated, he may be overwhelmed with worry and anger, or have an unexpected disease. How regretful is your Majesty!" Shang Nai stopped.Yuan Jimi asked to kill the King of Qin, and said: "He has the power to rule the world, and the crime has not been found, why do you say goodbye?" If you disobey the imperial order, what is wrong with it! But you should kill quickly, so there is no reason for trouble!" Shang should not.

The staff members of the Qin government were all worried and didn't know what to do.Fang Xuanling, the doctor of Xingtai Kaogong, said that Sun Wuji, the elder of the doctor of Bibu, said: "Now that the rift has been established, once disasters happen, it will only be the ruin of the house. It is a real worry for the whole country; if you persuade the king to do the things of Zhou Gong Anjiaguo. The chance of survival is not allowed to happen, and it is today!" Wuji said: "I have cherished this for a long time, but I dare not speak out; what my son said now fits my heart, and I would like to say it." .The people of the world called Xuanling to seek advice, and Xuanling said: "The great king's achievements cover the world, and he should inherit the great cause; today's worries and dangers are praised by heaven, and I hope the king will not doubt it!" .

【Translation】

Tang Gaozu Wude Ninth Year (AD 626)
Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji and the concubines in the harem framed Li Shimin at Gaozu's day and night. Gaozu believed it was true and planned to punish Li Shimin.Chen Shuda remonstrated: "King Qin has made great contributions to the country and cannot be deposed. What's more, he has a strong temperament. If he is insulted again, I am afraid he will not be able to bear the depression and indignation in his heart. Once he is infected with some unexpected disease, when the time comes Your Majesty will regret it!" Therefore, Gao Zu did not punish Li Shimin again.Li Yuanji secretly asked to kill Li Shimin, the king of Qin. Gaozu said: "He has the merits of pacifying the world, but the facts of his crime are not conclusive, so why use it as an excuse?" Li Yuanji said: "When the king of Qin pacified Luoyang, the eastern capital, , Waiting and waiting, refusing to return, wantonly distributing money and silk, in order to establish personal kindness, and disobeying His Majesty's order, this is not rebellion, what is it! He should be executed quickly, there is no need to worry about not being able to find an excuse! "Gaozu didn't answer immediately.

The officials in the Prince Qin's Mansion are all in danger and don't know what to do.Fang Xuanling, the doctor of Xingtai Kaogong, and Sun Wuji, the doctor of the department, said: "Now that the estrangement and hatred have been caused, if the disaster happens secretly, not only the Qin Palace is in danger, but the survival of the whole country may be in danger! It is better to persuade the King of Qin to follow the law. Zhou Gong decided to take actions like Uncle Guan and Uncle Cai, so as to stabilize the royal family and the country. Life and death are urgent, and today is the perfect time!" Changsun Wuji said: "I have had this idea for a long time, but I have not dared to say it. Exit. What you said today is in line with my wishes. Please allow me to report to the King of Qin for you." After finishing speaking, Changsun Wuji went in and reported the truth to Li Shimin.Therefore, Li Shimin summoned Fang Xuanling to plan together. Fang Xuanling said: "My lord, you have made great achievements and should inherit the great cause of the country. Now the king is worried and fearful. It is God who wants to help the king! I hope the king will stop hesitating." ” So, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, a member of the Qin Palace, persuaded Li Shimin to get rid of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji.

[Original text]

Jiancheng and Yuanji wanted to lure many generals in the Qin family to use them for their own use. They secretly presented a cart of gold and silver wares to Wei Chi Jingde, the second deputy guard on the left, and wrote a letter saying: "May the relatives of the elders be respectful, A friend of Dunbuyi." Jingde said: "Jingde, a man from a penghu urn, was separated by chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty. You should kill yourself in retribution; if you have no merit in His Highness, you dare not mistakenly reward him. If you have a private relationship with His Highness, it is because of two hearts, favoring profit and forgetting loyalty, so what use is Your Highness!" Jian Jian was furious and broke up with him.Respect virtue to tell the people of the world, the people of the world said: "The heart of the public is like a mountain. Although the money is accumulated to the end, the public will not be moved. If you pass on to each other but accept it, what is there to hate! And to know his insidious schemes, isn't it a good strategy! Otherwise, it will be a disaster. General and Duke." Then Yuan Ji sent a strong man to assassinate him at night, respecting virtue, and knowing it, he opened the heavy door and lay down without moving. The assassins repeatedly came to his court, but finally dared not enter.Yuan Ji Nai respected virtue, and issued an edict to the prison for interrogation and will kill him.The people of the world firmly ask that you can be exempted.He also accused Cheng Zhijie, the general manager of the horse army on the left, as the governor of Kangzhou.Zhijie said to the people of the world: "The king's thighs, arms, wings and wings are exhausted. How can he last long! Zhijie will not die, so I hope to make a decision early." He also lured Duan Zhixuan, the second guard on the right, with gold and silk, but Zhixuan refused.Jian Jiancheng called Yuan Ji and said: "The wise and strategic scholars of the Qin family are afraid of the lonely Xuanling and Du Ruhuier." They all chased after them.

【Translation】

Because the Qin Palace has many brave generals, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji tried to lure them into their own use, so they secretly donated a cart of gold and silver artifacts to Chi Jingde, the second deputy guard from the left, and wrote to appease him: "I hope I can get your condescension and favor, so that we can deepen the friendship between commoners." Yuchi Jingde declined, "I was born in a family that weaves canopy for the door and broke the urn for the window. I have been trapped in the situation of resisting the imperial court for a long time. The crime is unforgivable, and death is more than enough. Fortunately, the king of Qin gave me the kindness of rebirth, and now I am serving as an official in the palace of the king of Qin. Accepting such a generous reward from His Highness out of thin air. If I secretly associate with His Highness, then I have a double heart for the King of Qin, and I am ungrateful for profit. What use does Your Highness want this kind of person?" After hearing this, Li Jiancheng was furious and broke off with him immediately. come and go.Yuchi Jingde reported this to Li Shimin, and Li Shimin said: "Your heart is as solid and reliable as a mountain. Even if the gold he gave you piled up to withstand the Big Dipper, I believe your heart will still remain unmoved. He gave you What do you do, you just accept it all, what is there to doubt? What's more, it is a wonderful strategy to understand his conspiracy and tricks in this way? Otherwise, disaster will come soon On your head." Not long after, Li Yuanji sent warriors to assassinate Yuchi Jingde at night.After Yuchi Jingde heard the news, he opened the doors and windows wide, and he lay there peacefully without moving. The assassin came to his yard many times, but never dared to enter the house.Therefore, Li Yuanji went to Gaozu to frame Yuchi Jingde again, and Yuchi Jingde was imprisoned in a special prison for interrogation, and Gaozu planned to order him to be beheaded.Thanks to Li Shimin's repeated requests for guarantees for him, his life was finally saved.Li Yuanji then framed Cheng Zhijie, the chief of the left horse army, and Emperor Gaozu ordered him to be relegated from the court and made him the governor of Kangzhou.Cheng Zhijie said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, your ministers are almost gone. How can your Majesty last long? I swear to the death that I will not leave the capital for half a step. I only hope that your Majesty will make a decision as soon as possible." Li Yuanji lured him with gold, silver and silk Duan Zhixuan, the second guard from the right, refused to obey.Li Jiancheng said to Li Yuanji: "Among the resourceful and talented people in the Qin Palace, only Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui are worthy of scruples."

[Original text]

The confidant of the people is only the elder Sun Wuji who is still in the mansion. Together with his uncle Gao Shilian, the governor of Yongzhou, the general Sanshui Hou Junji and Yuchi Jingde, etc., he persuades the people of the world to punish Jiancheng and Yuanji day and night.Shimin hesitated, and asked Li Jing, the governor of Lingzhou, for Jing's resignation;

Hui Turkic Yushe set up tens of thousands of riders in Henan, entered the fortress, surrounded Wucheng, and built it to recommend Yuanji's generation of people to supervise the army's northern expedition; from it, he ordered Yuanji to supervise Youwuwei General Li Yi and Tianji General Zhang Jin waits to save Wucheng.Yuanji invited Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Zhijie, Duan Zhixuan, and Qin Shubao, the three right commanders of the Qin family, to accompany him, and briefly read the elite soldiers under the king of Qin's tent to benefit Yuanji's army.The rate of Gengcheng Wang Yan secretly told the people of the world: "The prince said to the king of Qi: "Now you have the elite soldiers of the king of Qin, who has tens of thousands of people. I will go to Kunming Lake with the king of Qin, and let the strong men kill them under the curtain. Play the cloud and die violently." , the Lord should believe everyone. I should let people come in and tell me about our state affairs. Since Jingde and others are in your hands, you should know about them, and who dare not accept it!'" The people of the world told the eldest grandson Wuji and others with the words of 晊, and there was no Avoid waiting to persuade the people of the world to plan first.The people of the world sighed and said: "Flesh and blood is a big evil in ancient and modern times. I sincerely know that disasters will happen sooner or later. If I want to wait for them to happen, and then punish them with righteousness, it is not unreasonable!" Jingde said: "There is no one who does not love his death! Today everyone worships the king with death, it is a gift from God. Disaster is coming, but the king still doesn't think it is worrying. The king is self-deprecating, just like the ancestral temple! Stay at the king's side, fight and be slaughtered!"

(End of this chapter)