The Silla War, which had been delayed for more than a year, finally came to an end. Liu Rengui, the general manager of Jilin Road, and three troops of the right-leading army generals Li Jinxing and Li Xuanzheng, surrounded the Silla royal general Jin Yongren and his 30,000 main troops in Weili City (today's Seoul), an important town in northern Silla.
After more than two months of siege and attack, famine and epidemic broke out in Weili City. Jin Yongren, who was unable to support himself, could only take the initiative to break out of the siege at night. Then, he was tracked all the way and lost his troops. Finally, he was destroyed at Dutou on the bank of Xinjin River. General Jin Yongren was lost in the chaos.
This battle also captured the Silla Kingdom's dispatched officials, including Shan Yuanchuan and Naima Byeonsan, as well as the military commander Xi'er Dahou, Laizhou Sima Wangyi, Benlie Governor Shi Wangyi, Xiongzhou Dudufu Sima Nijun, and Zengshan. One hundred and seventy generals including Sima Facong. Silla's main resistance force had its backbone broken.
Therefore, when Xue Rengui, who was located in the Ungjin Dudufu/Baekje old land, re-pacified the local resistance and rebellion, and began to escort the new king Jin Inwen supported by the Tang Dynasty, marching from the west to Jincheng, the capital of Silla; there were almost no people along the way. No matter how much resistance you encounter, just defeat it.
Finally, before the Tang army arrived, large-scale riots and coups among the nobles, officials, and scholars took place in the royal capital, Jincheng. Amid the turmoil of betrayal and alienation, King Kim Beomin of Silla fled Jincheng in panic with his cronies; he boarded a ship at Pukou River and went to sea, suspected of fleeing to Japan.
Therefore, Jin Renwen, who was escorted by Xue Rengui, opened the city in an almost bloodless manner, and was welcomed in by the rebellious nobles, ministers and officials in the city; it was considered that the replacement of the Silla royal line was completed. The new king Jin Renwen, with the support of Tang Jun, began to liquidate and pursue Jin Famin's party members in the country.
In the golden city of the royal capital alone, hundreds of royal families, noble surnames and chiefs were executed; thousands of ministers and officials were exiled or relegated to slavery. At the same time, Jin Renwen also issued a king's letter, announcing the abolition of the original seventeenth grade of bone products, and further promoting the official system, laws, and counties of the Tang Dynasty.
In addition, the Xinjin River was used as the boundary, and from then on the alliance vowed to be a vassal forever; all the official and private treasuries of the royal capital were used to reward the army. They also collected 3,000 horses and over 10,000 livestock from each family of your surname, as well as gold, silver, bronze utensils, silk cloth and other local tribute, and sent them to Luoyang together with Jin Famin's concubines and children.
Therefore, when the news came that the Silla Kingdom had successfully changed hands and re-sent its envoys to the dynasty, most of the Tang army, which had been fighting for many years, had already begun to withdraw from the camp and return to the army in batches, either returning to the Andong Protectorate for repairs or crossing the border. After passing the Ungjin Governor's Office, board a ship and go to sea, and embark on the way back to the country to Dengju Port.
Liu Renyuan, who was originally exiled to Yaozhou (today's Yao'an, Yunnan) for delaying a military flight, was quietly recalled to Luoyang amidst the news of success. Then, he was quickly appointed as the pacifying ambassador of Jilin, Xiongjin, and Xujiang Provinces; to assist the new king Jinrenwen in stabilizing the domestic situation in Silla.
Therefore, as these elite generals who had experienced hundreds of battles returned to the court, the Tang Dynasty's preparations for the war against Tibet further accelerated. Following this, the vassal armies of the Mohe and Buyeo tribes were recruited one after another from the Andong Governor's Palace and the Ungjin Governor's Palace.
Liu Rengui, the chief administrator of Jilin Road, who ranked first, went to the court to pay homage to the prime minister as Shangshu Zuopushe, and was awarded the third rank of Tongzhongshu, and supervised the compilation of national history. He was granted the title of Duke of Lecheng County due to his meritorious service. Among his sons and nephews, a total of three people were awarded the title of Zhuguo, known as the Three-Pillar State.
Li Jinxing, Li Xuanzheng, Gao Kan and other generals also received promotions and awards; in particular, Xue Rengui, who was ordered to perform meritorious service, was pardoned for his past crimes and restored to his original rank for his role in escorting the new king Jin Renwen back to the country. He was re-appointed as the right-leading army guard general and the acting governor of the school.
However, when Xue Rengui, who had committed a crime and made a meritorious service, returned to the court, it was somewhat calm for Xue Na, the captain of the right prison gate who was now serving in the East Palace. Because most of his energy and time at this time were taken up by the new thing that appeared in the East Palace - the martial arts hall.
Although Xue Naqi is the fourth son of Xue Rengui, just by listening to his name, you can tell that he is his mother's son. Because his three elder brothers and one younger brother are Xue Chuyu, Xue Chuzhen, Xue Shenhuo, and Xue Shenhuo; they are all descended from his wife, the Liu family of a famous family in Hedong.
That is, the Liu family who specifically created the allusion of "Hedong Lion's Roar" in history; and the real Xue Rengui in history was not a single-minded lover. He had many wives and concubines, but only a few who gave birth to children. Xue Na was the other man who was taken back by the Liu family at his own initiative.
That is, an illegitimate child who originally had no formal status and could not enter the family. Because his biological mother was the sister of Quan Gaozang, the last royal family of Goguryeo and the last king of Goguryeo; she was also one of the trophies he gained on the battlefield, so he was named "Na".
It is used to commemorate the illustrious martial arts of Xue Rengui, the first Protector of Andong in the Tang Dynasty. However, as the rebellion in Goguryeo's hometown gradually subsided, the Goguryeo royal family, its noble surnames, and wealthy families all settled in Jianghuai and Helong; his identity became less sensitive and taboo.
But as a concubine born from a promiscuous woman, the door shade and Yu Ze he can get are also quite limited. He is now twenty-seven years old, but compared to the other brothers who got married or engaged early, he is still alone and living in the flower house.
Except for his father, who is away at war all the time, no one in the family cares about his life-long events. If he hadn't been lucky enough to be envoyed by the Eastern Palace, mention his name in front of his father, and be assigned to serve, he would still be wasting his time in Luozhong at this moment; therefore, this is a major turning point for him.
After arriving at the East Palace, I thought it would be a rather idle and boring job; but I didn't expect that as a member of the East Palace Guards, not only do you have to undergo various rigorous drills and training, but you also have to take turns on duty on the streets from time to time. There is actually a set of internal assessment and reward and punishment systems;
This quickly eliminated a large number of superficial and superficial people who were originally among the guards of the East Palace; it also allowed Xue Na and others who had family connections, but also had ambitions and desire for fame; soon they Stand out and get more opportunities to perform and act before the crown prince.
This is also the second turning point that Xue Na has encountered; he relies on the strictness of his management to conduct himself well, and at the same time he is cautious in his words and deeds, sharing the joys and sorrows with dislike and is quite convinced. He soon got the opportunity to be assigned lay errands; such as: assisting Jingzhao Mansion to arrest thieves, escapees, and lawbreakers.
He is also very capable of participating in the search and arrest of some of the underground gangs of market scoundrels, gangsters, beggar pickpockets and evil teenagers who have been causing trouble in the city for many years; and even the low-level officials who are colluding with them. Therefore, when the East Palace began to be ordered to preside over the period of martial arts selection.
He also got a third chance again. Leading the team as the gate captain of the East Palace; together with other selected guards of the East Palace, participate in the new army drill in the Shayuan Prison. The final results will be evaluated based on the patrol performance of each group of new soldiers, and corresponding rewards and punishments will be determined.
As a result, a sudden rainstorm once again brought him and a group of newly trained soldiers into the eyes of the Prince of the Supervisory State; he was directly promoted several ranks to accept the title of Captain Guo Yi; he personally led a battalion. Follow-up training for new recruits and give him an unprecedented charter.
It was only then that Xue Na realized his own shortcomings; in other words, after wasting many years, his knowledge and experience were no longer enough to comprehend and understand the complex and profound military regulations. But at this time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince provided him with a fifth opportunity.
As the winner of the selection of warriors and martial arts, he joined the training of the newly established martial arts hall. Here, not only are there people who specially teach and interpret the art of war and tactics of the past dynasties compiled and compiled by the East Palace; there are also experienced veterans who show their personal experience, personal experience in battles, and experience in battle.
Even the Battle of Dafeichuan, in which his father was accused, was carefully analyzed by the Times; some of the parties involved in the war a few years ago were invited to specifically demonstrate and analyze the Tubo people's fighting methods and advantages and disadvantages. Gains and losses. At the same time, let them evaluate and demonstrate on the sand table.
All of this also greatly shocked Xue Na; from the beginning, he was ashamed to declare his family background and tried his best to conceal his origins, to the later insensitivity and complete indifference. Because he found that most of the people who practiced with him didn't actually care about this anymore.
Their quality can be said to be very diverse. Some are the children of outstanding generals, some are nobles and descendants of the clan, some are descendants of the eunuchs, some are scholars and students from the Imperial College who originally went to Beijing to study and are waiting for exams, and some are low-ranking people in office. Officials, subordinates of active generals;
But the common characteristic of this generation is that they cherish and cherish this opportunity to study in the martial arts hall; and those who forget to eat and sleep in daily life use up their time and energy to absorb and digest eagerly, which is enough to establish a family. , knowledge and skills that change your future and circumstances.
Therefore, when Xue Na received news from his family that he was asked to take leave and go back to accept a marriage arranged by his eldest mother, his first reaction was to be shocked. Then he wrote a reply without hesitation, directly stating his pursuit of education and his desire to serve the country.
He also quoted the historical allusion of Huo Yao, the champion of the Han Dynasty, who said, "How can we have a family if the Huns are not destroyed?" to explain his determination. Because, he had already volunteered to His Majesty the Crown Prince, requesting to be appointed as a captain with the authority of the newly-organized army and horses, to follow this war against Tubo.
In order to ensure that the handsome father can accept his determination, rather than making decisions based on family law and dignity. Xue Na even used a little bit of caution; he deliberately leaked the contents when replying to the letter, and it became a well-known talking point among his classmates at the Sakon Martial Arts Hall.
In this way, as long as his family dared to press for a marriage in the name of his elders, he would dare to publish the inside story in the supplement of "Ancient News and Jin Yao" published by the East Palace; he would kill a thousand enemies and suffer eight hundred losses to persuade him to retreat. The other party... (End of this chapter)
