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Episode 6: Mending the Sky Chapter 6: The Tang Dynasty (Part 1)

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    Chapter Six: The Tang Dynasty (Part 1)

    Suiyang, a war flag of the Tang Dynasty flutters in the evening wind.  com (Please remember the free novels) (Note 1)

    Since the rebels entered Henan, this battle flag has accompanied the soldiers through more than 270 battles.  From Yongqiu to Ningling, and then from Ningling to Suiyang, he fell down again and again amidst the cheers of the enemy, and then was re-erected by the soldiers again and again.

    Even though the Chinese characters on the flag have faded, even if the flag itself is riddled with holes, as long as it remains standing there, it will be a fishhook stuck in the throats of the rebels, leaving them unable to swallow or spit out, leaving them in a dilemma.

    Under the shabby and proud war flag, dozens of men from the Tang Dynasty lay scattered.  Some of them still had arrows on their armor, and some of them still had the flesh and blood of rebels on their sword tips, but they seemed not to notice at all and were fast asleep.  Test text watermark 9.

    They are too tired, really too tired.  With just over three thousand brothers, they were able to resist Linghu Chao, Yang Chaozong, Yin Ziqi and other large armies. The siege of more than 100,000 soldiers and horses was really beyond the limit that ordinary people could bear.  In the battle just now, more than a thousand people fought back tens of thousands. How could we not be exhausted?  !

    But they are not defeated, and they never will be.  Under the head of each sleeping soldier, there is his own bow bag.  As long as he hears any abnormal noise outside the city, he will immediately jump up and jump into the battle like a vigorous tiger.  (Note 1)

    Zhang Xun, the deputy envoy of Henan Jiedu, led several skinny soldiers, each holding a bundle of old straw mats, and slowly walked up to the top of the city.  In order not to disturb the soldiers' sweet dreams, they tried to keep their steps as light as possible.  Test text watermark 5.  Every time he passed a brother, he would cover him with a straw mat to resist the cold weather in early spring.  This is a privilege that only those who participate in the defense can enjoy, and it is also the only privilege that Zhang Xun can provide to his brothers.  Various materials in the city are on the verge of depletion, including clothing to keep out the cold and food to keep them hungry. As for the medicine to treat wounds, they have been cut off for many days.  As the weather gradually gets warmer, more and more rebels are arriving at Suiyang City, and they are becoming more and more well-trained.

    The rebels seem to have placed all their bets here!  With more than a year of experience in dealing with the rebels, Zhang Xun clearly noticed the abnormal behavior of his opponent.  This means that a certain rumor may have become a fact, and it also means that the small town of Suiyang has become the key to determining the life and death of both the court and the rebels.  If the rebels break this city, they can march straight into the Yangtze River and Huaihe River, and use the finance, taxation, and food from the Jianghuai River to develop and grow.  Test text watermark 5.  As long as the flag of the Tang Dynasty is still planted at the top of Suiyang City, the rebels will not dare to march southward boldly. The Tang army, which has turned from defense to offense, will gradually shrink the encirclement and regain Chang'an, Luoyang, and Yecheng.  , plowing the court and sweeping out the holes of all the gangsters.

    Among the various Tang armies, one army¡¯s performance was particularly eye-catching.  That was the New Anxi Army led by Zhang Xun's old friend Wang Xun and Wang Mingyun.  The ignorant young boy back then finally grew up and became an unparalleled hero.  At key points in his growth path, Zhang once gently helped and pulled him.  For this reason, Zhang was secretly proud of himself every time he heard that the Xin'anxi Army had achieved new results.

    "Sir, Governor Xu and General Nan are back! They sneaked into the city from the north gate just now while the rebels were retreating to eat!" Fubo General Shi Chengping crept up to the top of the city and whispered in Zhang Xun's ear.  Whisper.  Test text watermark8.

    His voice was not loud, but it silenced the snoring at the top of the city.  Many sleeping soldiers struggled to raise their heads, their eyes full of expectation.

    "What did they bring back?" In order to boost morale, Zhang Xun probably raised his voice a few points.

    "Thirty cows, fifty horses, and more than a dozen carts of grain and grass!" Shi Chengping responded very quickly and immediately reported loudly the part that was most likely to boost morale.

    "Okay, you stay here to monitor the enemy's situation, I'll go down to see Prefect Xu!" Zhang Xun nodded excitedly, handed the unfinished straw mat in his arms to Shi Chengping, and walked quickly off the horse path.  Test text watermark 6.

    After only taking a few steps, his feet suddenly became weak, his vision turned black, and he almost fell down.  The guard behind him quickly hugged Zhang Xun tightly and shouted in a low voice, "Sir, Master Jiedu. What's wrong with you? What's wrong with you? Wake up, wake up!"

    "Don't be loud, I'm fine!" Zhang Xun tried his best to stand still, forcing himself to stay awake, "Lend me your water bag. Put your shoulder under my armpit, be careful, don't let the brothers see it!"  "

    A guard quickly took off the water belt from his waist and held it to Zhang Xun with both hands.  Another guard leaned down and quietly pressed his shoulder against Zhang Xun's left armpit.  With the support of his own soldiers, Zhang Xun finally stood firm.  He drank a few big gulps into the water bag, then smiled and said: "I'm old, my body is?No more young people.  Test text watermark 4.  After just staying up all night, my legs and feet are not feeling well.  Come on, let's go to the Yamen quickly, don't let Mr. Xu wait for us!  "

    "My lord!" the guard responded in a low voice, turned over the back of his hand, and secretly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.  Zhang Xun's words can't deceive anyone unless the other party forces him to believe them.  One meal a day, each meal is just a small bowl of porridge. If things go on like this, even the strongest man will become top-heavy from hunger.  What's more, Mr. Zhang is just a weak scholar, as thin as a bamboo pole, with no oil or water in his stomach to support him.

    "Slaughter one of the cows that Prefect Xu brought back later to replenish the health of the brothers on the city! Let's also take the opportunity to have a tooth ceremony!" Zhang Xun also knew what his problem was, smiled, and continued to give instructions  .  "Let's go and come back quickly. Test text watermark 8. Judging from the situation this morning, I'm afraid the rebels will launch another storm before dark."

    "Yeah!" The soldiers nodded with tears in their eyes.  Half hugging and half holding the coach, he walked quickly down the city.  After walking for about two miles along the street paved with bluestones, we arrived at the Suiyang County Government Office.  Several well-worn men were directing Minzhuang to unload the truck. When they heard Zhang Xun's footsteps, they quickly turned around, cupped their fists and saluted, "Sir, the lower official (last general) is back from Xuzhou!"

    "It's good to come back, it's good to come back!" Zhang Xun walked a few steps quickly, smiled and took the arms of the two leaders, "Master Xu, Nan Ba, you two have really made a great contribution this time. To be honest, you two,  Brothers are going to run out of food soon!¡±

    "My lord, I am ashamed of myself. I feel guilty" Xu Yuan, the prefect, lowered his head with a look of shame on his face.

    Before he finished speaking, Zhang Xun interrupted him, "Go in and talk, we'll talk while we go into the county government office. Test text watermark 9. It's windy outside, and you guys have been traveling for several days!"

    "Everyone, go in! I'll leave this to Nan!" Nan Jiyun acted as steady as before, smiled, and left all the aftermath tasks to himself.

    Hearing what the two said, Xu Yuan quickly realized his recklessness.  He quickly nodded and agreed with a forced smile, "Since the Lord has given the order, how dare Xu disobey. Let's go in, everyone, drink some hot tea to warm up, and leave this place to Nan Ba. He has practiced martial arts since he was a child and has the strongest bones.  ."

    The generals happily accepted the order and walked into the county government office surrounded by Zhang Xun and Xu Yuan.  Soldiers trotted in to bring hot water and dried leaves, and Zhang Xun made a cup for everyone with his own hands.  Test text watermark 4.  Then he slowly walked back to Shuai's case and asked in a low voice: "How was it? Have you ever met Xu Shuji? What did he say?"

    ¡°Not only did I meet Xu Shuyi, but I also went to Shang Heng¡¯s place along the way!¡± Xu Yuan, the prefect of Suiyang, answered with an angry look on his face and gritted his teeth.  "Both of them excused themselves and said that they had no way to send troops to support them. They only gave them a few animals and three or two carts of brown rice. However, several big families in Yucheng heard that we were having a hard time defending Suiyang and took the initiative to chip in some money.  Bring the food!"

    Although Zhang Xun had guessed this result just now, he still felt very disappointed.  After hesitating for a moment, he continued to ask unwillingly: "Where is His Highness King Wu, have you seen him this time?"

    "He came to Henan to supervise the army on the order of the Supreme Emperor. After the new emperor ascended the throne in Lingwu, he did not recognize his identity as the chief military officer of Henan Province. Test text watermark 6. In order to avoid suspicion, he has thanked guests behind closed doors.  , I haven¡¯t shown up for months!" Xu Yuan smiled bitterly, shaking his head and telling a chilling fact.

    "Your Majesty, your Majesty, he" Although Zhang Xun was loyal to the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Xun's face turned black.  After enduring it again and again, he forced the curse words back into his stomach.  "Your Majesty may have been deceived by a traitor. I met your Majesty when I was in Chang'an City. He is magnanimous and broad-minded. He is definitely a heroic master!"

    "King Yong was patrolling east. Gao Shi and others were ordered to intercept him and killed him!" Xu Yuan did not refute Zhang Xun's words, but just added another embarrassing piece of news.

    Yong Wang Li Lin is the direct brother of the current emperor, leading the four festivals of Shannan, Jiangxi, Lingnan and central Guizhou

    Following the order of the Supreme Emperor of Shu, he went out to the south of the Yangtze River as the governor of Jingzhou to prevent the rebels from crossing the river.  As a result, because this appointment was not affiliated with the Lingwu imperial court, it turned into an attempt to support the army and self-respect, and had evil intentions.

    As a result, the Lingwu court directly issued an order to cut off all the official titles of King Yong and ordered him to shut up and reflect on his mistakes.  Poor Yongwangdian didn't understand his brother's ruthlessness at all, and wanted to use the three thousand direct descendants at hand to make a desperate struggle.  As a result, Shannan Dao Jiedushi Gao Shi, Hebei Jiedushi Huangfuxian and others immediately gave up their defense against the north and joined forces to move south. It didn't even take half a month to completely eliminate this "rebel" in the bud.  state.

    Li Lin was hit by six arrows and captured.  Immediately afterwards, he was beheaded by Huangfu on the order of the emperor.  His son Li Jue was also killed by the rebels. His diners and staff, including Li Bai, were either captured or missing.  When the news spread back to Shu, Emperor Li Longji sighed a few times.??, shed a few tears, and never issued any orders again.  After this battle, the Lingwu court completely established its prestige.  The government order bypassed Chang'an, which was occupied by the rebels, and went directly from the extreme north to Guangnan. It was not smooth, but no one of the emperor's relatives dared to disobey it.

    However, the emperor¡¯s brothers and nephews surnamed Li, who had previously been ordered to organize troops and horses to resist the rebels, were also completely chilled.  I no longer dare to pay attention to one more thing or issue one more order, for fear that if I don't pay attention, I will end up with the same fate as King Yong.

    Note 1: According to historical facts, Zhang Xun¡¯s soldiers fought against the rebels in Yongqiu, Ningling, and Suiyang.  Due to space limitations, this article only covers Suiyang.  The other two places are skipped.

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