After the Qin army was defeated, Guandu Lieutenant Zhu Kuai jumped off a cliff and committed suicide. Lieutenants Lu Sheng, Yang Wu, Xu Ke, Ding Ran and others led more than a hundred of their cavalry and fled westward. The rest rushed to the roadside to surrender. It was midnight, and the three extremely wide and deep trenches behind the pass were originally dug for the Chu army, but now they were maimed by Qin's defeated soldiers because they were scrambling to escape first, and they were all unconscious in the panic and darkness. Both men and horses fell into the pit. In a short time, all the pits and pits were filled. When the Chu army caught up, they walked past the Qin army. Cao Shen and others took advantage of the victory to pursue the enemy. They captured every obstacle and occupied every jam. They conquered more than a dozen Zhai Kas along the way.
Ahead, we came under a city with the word "Stone City" written on it. It turns out that the Qin army was guarding this place. Although the city was not big, it was built on the road. This was also the place where the Qin army stored grain. When the generals of the Chu army came to the city, there was a sudden roar of golden drums and the flag of Qin was raised on the city. Cao Shen and others stationed their troops and horses, and then challenged them in a high-profile manner. But the city gates were closed, and Qin generals did not come out to fight. In this battle of Wuguan, the 20,000 Qin army was severely defeated and less than a thousand people were left. They arrived at Shicheng under the leadership of Lu Sheng and others. Everyone retreated to the city, told the generals in the city how powerful the Chu army was, and then worked together to hold on. Lu Sheng saw that Shicheng was not big, so he wrote a letter to Xianyang to express his concern, and then gathered everyone to discuss strategies to defend against the enemy. Someone said: "The commander defeated us in one battle with 20,000 men. What ability do we have to defend this small town?" Yang Wu said angrily: "As generals, how can we be half-hearted? You didn't see General Zhu jump off the cliff?" His heroic feat? He dared to sacrifice for the country, why don't we imitate him?" After hearing this, everyone worked together to hold on. Later generations wrote a poem:
Zhu Kuai, a famous general, died on a cliff.
You can shed tears when you die, but you are even more sad when you are alive.
God's will shows the bright moon, and the country is in danger and its heroes know it.
Yaobang showed himself even more and was a celebrity for thousands of years.
The death of Qin's master is no small matter. When this letter arrived in Xianyang, I was quite surprised. When the Third Emperor heard that Wuguan had been lost, he almost fainted. After regaining consciousness, he summoned his ministers and said, "less than twenty days after I took the throne, the rebels have already entered the pass. What should I do?" There was also a panic. Regardless of his old age, Prime Minister Wang Wan resolutely asked for orders: "More than ten thousand militiamen were recruited from Guanzhong the day before yesterday and have been trained now. The veteran will lead them to kill the thieves and must keep the enemy outside the country!" The third generation saw white hair. The pale Wang Wan said sadly: "Although the old Prime Minister is commendable for his loyalty, fighting a war is no longer a piece of cake. I have made up my mind, and I will go on the expedition myself!" As soon as these words came out, the whole court was shocked. The ministers hurriedly dissuaded the third generation. Suddenly, two people stepped forward and said loudly: "We and I can lead the army into battle! If it goes against us, we must follow General Zhu's example and die with the rebels!" The third generation watched intently. It turned out that it was CRRC who ordered Han Rong and the rebels to fight. General Geng Pei. They said impassionedly: "Your Majesty is the emperor of Qin and the support of all the people in Xianyang. How can you go to the battlefield in person? The two of us are willing to lead the troops to defeat Liu Bang and defend the capital!" The third generation had tears in his eyes. , said excitedly: "You two are so loyal. You are so lucky to stand up in this critical moment. I hope that I can win here. I will definitely wait for your good news!" He named them two. General, and given the sword seal. The two immediately went out to call for new recruits.
In order to express the importance of the mission, the third generation led all officials out of the city to say goodbye. When everyone came to Bashang, the third generation bid farewell to the two of them in the ten-mile pavilion. He made a toast and said: "In the past, the first emperor sent the two generals Wang Jian and Meng Tian to attack Chu from here. Today I also bid farewell to the two generals." I hope you will work hard and defeat the Chu army!" Han Rong and Geng Pei were deeply moved, so they thanked them again and again, and mounted their horses with tears in their eyes. The Third Generation and the ministers also watched the troops and horses leave for a long time, and then looked at the vast white deer wilderness. Everyone could not calm down in their hearts. This was already the second time that the third generation had bid farewell to the soldiers, and he once again prayed to God, hoping that God would bless them to defeat the rebels and restore everything that was lost when the second generation was in power. The afterglow of the setting sun filled the land of Kawahara, and the third generation still stood and stared for a long time, unwilling to return to the palace early...
The next day, the third generation got up early again. He suddenly had a whim and said to Han Tan: "I want to go to the ancestral temple." Han Tan asked: "What's the matter with your majesty?" The third generation said meaningfully: "Generals from all walks of life. They have all gone out to fight, and I can do nothing. I can only pray sincerely to all the late kings, hoping to bless the soldiers in front of me in their triumphant return!" Han Tan knew that the third generation was under great pressure, so he said: "I am willing to accompany your majesty." The third generation asked him to prepare. Car driving. After a while, the car was ready. The third generation drove to Shanglin Garden with Han Tan and dozens of followers. The old prime minister Wang Wan stood quietly in front of the palace gate, looking at the car driving away with a solemn expression.
The third generation came to the door of the ancestral temple and burst into tears when facing the huge forbidden palace. He swayed and looked around, only to see falling leaves everywhere, and the mountains and rivers seemed to have become older. Because it was already early winter, this scene seemed to highlight the loneliness and helplessness of the king. He felt the cold wind blowing against his face, and his body shivered uncontrollably. At this time, the third generation hated the unsatisfactory second generation from the bottom of his heart, and even more hated the traitor Zhao Gao who usurped power and harmed the country. Although they are both dead, the damage they caused to the country is irreparable. He only regretted that he killed Zhao Gao too late. If he could have gotten rid of that thief earlier, how could the country have reached this point? The third generation also hated the invasion of the Huns. This foreign people has been the natural enemy and mortal enemy of the Chinese people since ancient times. Are they really going to come to Xianyang? "Hu Ye is the one who destroyed Qin", is this true? At present, General Zhao Hai reported one after another that a large area of territory south of the Yellow River had been taken away by the Huns again, and the Qin army officers and soldiers could only hold on to a few military strongholds and make a death struggle. This is how to do ah? There are voices of distress everywhere, but the court has no troops to send! Some time ago, the imperial court had no choice but to send 200,000 craftsmen to prepare to resist the Huns. But unexpectedly, when they heard that the Six Kingdoms had been restored, most of them fled. This reality is simply unacceptable, but again What can be done? The people of Qin had no kindness to them in the first place. In the past, they often whipped, bullied, and enslaved them. How could they be willing to sacrifice their lives for Qin now? For many years, these craftsmen have been working on the construction site day and night. They have no days off and cannot see their relatives. They are also human beings. Who doesn’t want to go home? Who doesn't want to stay at home comfortably and live a happy life? How can you blame them now? It was too late. The hateful old thief Zhang Han also surrendered to Xiang Yu. He gave up 200,000 soldiers to Xiang Yu. Officials reported that Xiang Yu was about to lead one million rebels from Hebei. Their purpose was very clear, which was to target Guanzhong and Xianyang directly. No, they are just here for me! The soldiers stationed in Shandong were frequently in danger. Fortunately, Hangu Pass was still under the control of the Qin people. But the remote Wuguan has been captured by Liu Bang. Why is God so unfair to Qin? Why do people all over the world rise up against Qin? The war in the north continues, and bad news spreads frequently in the south. What should I do?
The third generation looked up to the sky and sighed for a while, then lowered his eyebrows and thought deeply. Han Tan gently reminded him to hurry in. The third generation silently climbed the steps and entered the Ancestral Temple. When he came to the memorial tablets of his ancestors, he felt as if he were seeing relatives. He walked to the kneeling mat in front of the arch table, knelt down devoutly, then closed his eyes tightly and put his hands together. I knelt like this from Chenshi to noon. Han Tan reminded him many times to eat something, but Sanshi refused. He prayed silently: He asked the ancestors to protect the Qin State, he wanted to revive the Qin State, and he wanted to turn the tide. It was not until noon that Sanshi took a long breath and then slowly stood up. At this moment, he felt that his legs were extremely numb, and there were stars in front of his eyes. Han Tan asked him to rest for a while. The third generation then ate something casually, then walked out and took the car back to the palace.
The third generation's royal chariot happened to have no roof, and it suddenly started raining when passing by Xingle Palace. Han Tan asked the third generation to go to Xingle Palace to take shelter from the rain. The third generation agreed, and Zhongcha Ling drove towards the palace gate. As soon as everyone entered, they heard a woman crying. The third generation was very confused and asked: "What's going on?" Someone answered: "This is coming from Jincheng. It is the concubines of the late emperor who are crying. Since the death of the late emperor, they have suddenly become lonely and lonely. , so we cry day and night." The third generation said angrily: "Those who have subjugated the country! Why don't you kill them?" Han Tan was shocked and asked why he wanted to kill them. The third generation was extremely angry and said: "They confused the late emperor, disturbed the court order, and deserved death for their crimes!" Han Tan said: "Although they also made mistakes, they couldn't help themselves! These women had been away from their parents since they were young, and they left their homes and came to Qin State. Can you blame them for providing one person with pleasure? Although they have lost their support now, they are all innocent victims! Just imagine how their parents don't feel sorry for them?" The third generation is indeed a wise king. After thinking about it carefully, he feels that Han What they said is very reasonable. The second generation is ignorant, how can you blame them? He said to Han Tan: "Let them all go!" Han Tan knew that the third generation was kind, so he whispered: "Although your Majesty is kind, there is war everywhere in Shandong now. How can a group of weak women return home?" The third generation said: "Let the women in Guanzhong go first. The women from the six countries will be temporarily arranged to live in other palaces and provide food. After the war is over, they will be sent home." Han Tan agreed with great approval, and then Immediately send people to Jincheng to evacuate the harem personnel of the second emperor. In a short time, the team of nearly ten thousand people left Jincheng and moved into some surrounding palaces. When the third generation saw that everyone had finished leaving, he came to Caiyun Pavilion. He stood there for a long time, thinking a lot, and finally said sadly: "This is a luxurious building of makeup and powder. It's better not to go in. Let's go to Hongtai to have a look!" Then he turned and left.
Everyone came to Hongtai opposite. The third generation had a special liking for this place because it was the place where the great First Emperor lived. The third generation, accompanied by Han Tan and others, boarded the Hongtai. They looked around, touched the red sill of the Xuan railing, and saw that the golden eagle bow once used by the First Emperor was still on the weapon rack, so they took it off, looked at it carefully for a long time, and then put it back in its place. Looking at Caiyun Pavilion from a distance, I can see that the brand new pavilion with double eaves is still towering into the clouds, and the carved beams and painted beams and golden bricks and green tiles are still dazzling under the setting sun. However, the scenery remains the same, the personnel are completely changed, and there is no one on the pavilion and pool. When the First Emperor was at the peak of his power, he often held banquets here to celebrate, because every autumn, there would be flocks of wild geese flying over here. The First Emperor asked civil servants to compare their talents and generals to compete in archery. He would often draw his bowstring fully and shoot geese in the sky. He also drank wine and sang songs with the officials to express his ambition. At that time, the emperor and his ministers, Mu and Mu Di, were living in harmony and leisurely, and there was really endless talk and discussion.
But now, Qin's hegemony has long ceased to exist, and the place suddenly became deserted. Just a month ago, the Second Emperor was gathering here. He held a grand party. Although he was extravagant and decadent and neglected state affairs, they were never seen again. The huge singing stage is empty and silent. How can this scene be compared with that of the past? Since the founding of the Qin State, I don’t know how many successes and failures it has experienced? How many great people have appeared? How many brilliant achievements have they achieved? But now all of this has suddenly disappeared like the prosperous age in front of him. Thinking of this, the third generation wrote a long poem with tears in his eyes to express his resentment. This Fu is also called "Hongtai Fu", and its main meaning is:
When I ascended the Hongtai, I thought of the heroic First Emperor; when Qin's hegemony was at its peak, how glorious the country was; when the First Emperor stretched his bow and held an arrow, the wild geese descended in response to the sound. The State of Qin is located in a beautiful place, and it was originally a powerful state in the west. This is the imperial capital of the world, it is magnificent and magnificent. There are majestic buildings, clusters of palaces, and pavilions; there is also the tallest building and tower in Guanzhong, which is the world-famous Caiyun Pavilion.
Caiyun Pavilion, Caiyun Pavilion, stands in the prosperous and splendid capital; it is like a towering mountain peak, with white clouds floating around the carved beams and painted buildings. I think of the colorful gatherings in the past, where beauties were like clouds and wine pools were like the sea. The majestic and towering tile-roofed Qiongyu, its raised eaves are like a bird's beak that can reach the crown of the trees on Nanshan Mountain. In the past, after burning peppers and orchids in the Cloud Pavilion, the cigarettes spread everywhere, just like the clouds and mist of Longshan rolling in from the west. Thinking of the strings playing rapidly in the Cloud Pavilion, it was like a burst of rain drifting over from Nanshan Mountain. Thinking of the dancers stretching their long dance sleeves, it was like a rainbow appearing on Mount Huashan. If you stand on the high Caiyun Pavilion and look far away, you can see the clear waves of the flowing Wei River. Caiyun Pavilion is really a unique high-rise building in the world. It can overlook the Yi desert to the north and the Zhongnan mountain top of Cuiwei to the south. Even villages hundreds of miles away can be seen at a glance.
Caiyun Pavilion is so tall, but its appearance brought infinite disaster to Qin. It stands high in the imperial capital of Xianyang. The spring light is warm below, but the cold wind is blowing above. Within a day, from one pavilion to another, the climate changes are so different. The beauties from the six countries were plundered, and the late emperor placed them in the pavilion. There was a grand and unprecedented singing and dancing party, with endless joy day and night. This reminds me of Shang Zhou in ancient times. He was really a notorious evil king. Although he was brave and could fight wild beasts with his bare hands, he was incompetent in governing the country and indulged in lust. He favored the enchantress Da Ji and enjoyed himself excessively. He also liked the dance of Beili and the soft and decadent music of Mi Mi. He expanded his gardens and hunting grounds, and built countless pavilions and pavilions. He used a big pond to hold wine, and hung a lot of fresh meat all over the woods. He played a lot of bohemian music and made men and women dance all night long.
well! The sin is too serious. I think of the time when King Wu of Zhou led the army of the princes to form an alliance in Mengjin. He picked up the yellow ax and the white jade, which symbolized royal power, and finally destroyed the brutal emperor. I also think of the absurdity and ignorance of the first emperor of Qin. Compared with Emperor Zhou, he is almost the same. He is young and does not understand the principles of governing the country, and lacks independent thinking. It's a shame that a traitorous eunuch took advantage of this loophole. This villain taught the young king a bad way. The Qin State's massive construction projects and abuse of people's power aroused widespread resistance among the people of the six countries. The rebellion in Shandong suddenly surged, and the situation developed so quickly. There were so many warriors in Qin, why did they all disappear in the blink of an eye? In the desert and far north, aliens have trampled on vast tracts of land. There is also Wuguan, which is remote and difficult to navigate. The Chu army is already overcrowded. The people of Qin were in a panic and did nothing, thinking that my abilities were very limited. Facing a dangerous country that is surrounded by enemies from all sides, my heart is like a knife.
It was not easy for our ancestors to start a business, and how difficult it is to build a country. The ancestor of Qin is a descendant of Emperor Zhuanxu, and her name is Nuxiu. The swallow dropped an egg while the nun was weaving, and the nun swallowed it and gave birth to a great cause. Daye's son was called Dafei. He followed Dayu and made great achievements in controlling floods. It has been passed down from generation to generation. Duke Mu appointed Baili Xi to gain the achievements of the Five Hegemons. Only by appointing virtuous people and using their abilities, Qin could dominate Xirong from then on. The great ancestor Xiaogong, his achievements are the most brilliant and remarkable. Appoint the state's scholars and businessmen, and the Qin State will rise in the west. Although Qin's laws are strict, they can conform to the people's will. The foundation of the Qin State was passed down to the first emperor, the First Emperor. He was really talented and talented, and his grand strategy could control the talents of the world for Qin's use. He waved his sword and pointed to the east, and all the princes and powerful states could bow their heads.
After five hundred years of unification, who else but the First Emperor? A huge empire was finally created, but it didn’t need the kingly ways of saints to maintain it. The Qin State carried out unprecedented large-scale construction projects, which eventually led to boiling public dissatisfaction. Although the First Emperor also had his faults, he was able to manage everything on a day-to-day basis and was diligent in managing affairs. It was the second generation's turn to rule the world, and the government was in chaos ever since. All the wise ministers stayed away, and even the brothers and sisters of the clan were not spared from being killed. No one can defend this huge country, and traitors from the six countries are causing chaos. Thinking of Chu's rebel troops arriving from the rugged Wuguan Pass, I felt only sadness but no solution. Anger filled my chest, and I couldn't go any further down the stairs. The sky is dark and bleak, and the beautiful rivers and mountains will be lost from now on. The yin rises and the yang wanes, the extremes of things must reverse, and the day is coming to an end. I am so sad that I cannot face the sunset on the Western Mountain. Suddenly I heard the wild geese crowing and moaning on the Hongtai. I was so sad that I couldn't fully draw the bowstring. No matter how long the geese entrust me with my sorrow, the sun is about to set, and the earth will eventually be swallowed up by darkness. well! Our ancestors have spirits, please save me, this helpless king!
The King of Qin finished writing "Hongtai Fu" with great sadness and indignation. He burst into tears while reading it. When the people who followed him saw this situation, they were also sad and shed tears. In this way, everyone bid farewell to the last ray of setting sun on the horizon amidst miserable wailing.
Later, Xiang Yu entered the Pass and burned the palaces of Qin State. These two world-famous pavilions were burned down. Caiyun Pavilion is a miracle in the history of ancient Chinese pavilion architecture. It is a Qin Dynasty building with Chinese characteristics and a symbol of the prosperity of the Qin Empire. However, its existence was extremely short-lived. Just like this empire, it was just a flash in the pan in the long river of human history. But like Epang Palace, Weishui Hongqiao, and the large and small villas and gardens in Xianyang, it bloomed The dawn of civilization, cultural characteristics, and unprecedented grand scale far surpassed the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Old Summer Palace and other buildings in Peiping later, so it is the most glorious chapter in the history of ancient Chinese architecture. But the regret caused by it disappearing too quickly has forever become the lingering memory and pain of the Chinese people. At this point in the history of the author, he felt the rise and fall of people, buildings and events, and the sudden demise of this great empire, so he imitated the poem "Tengwang Pavilion" written by Wang Bo of the early Tang Dynasty and wrote the poem "Caiyun Pavilion" with emotion:
The emperor's beauty puts on his makeup and sings and dances, and the jade tripod fills the pond with flying clouds and fragrant clouds.
The long sleeves are soothing toward the rainbow from the Western mountains, and the strings are playing the rain in the southern mountains at dusk.
How often does spring come to Yunge Hongtai? The bricks of Qin and tiles of Han have turned into dust.
The Guanhe River is long and ancient, and the Wei River is sinking into sand and fighting for hegemony.
There are two more seven-character rhymed poems:
(Part 1)
The carved railings are full of colors and the skirts are turned around, and the wind music, Yao Qin can be heard day and night.
The eaves carry Qinling trees in the south, and the pepper orchid rolls into Longshan clouds in the west.
By the bright moon in the sky, I am lost in Tai Pavilion, and I sigh in the elegies of the founding of the country.
The shadows and lights are replaced by others, and I don’t know where to hang Xiangjun.
(Part 2)
In those days when Ba Ye raised his head and shot at the hong, how could he know how to use the bow without distinguishing between deer and horse?
For a time, the Wei River was filled with oil and fat, and the military exploits on the hundred-foot tower were abandoned.
The clouds extend to Lai Mountain in the southeast, and the smoke rolls into Kongtong in the northwest.
It's hard to see all the dancing in the pavilion. The ancient Taoist soldiers came to see Pei Gong.
