Chapter 412 True and False Jade Seal
When the Qiang tribe invaded, Tubo could only mobilize its troops to defend, but had no intention of fighting.
Just when the Qiang people had been attacking for several days and were about to break the city, they were attacked again that night.
The Qiang people had been attacking the city for several days. They were trapped and exhausted, and the Tibetans had suffered heavy losses.
It was Gu Tingye who led the troops to surrender. The withdrawal was a pretext for him to lure the Qiang people into taking the bait after discussing with Tubo.
Gu Tingye only brought two thousand soldiers and horses, and they stayed out at night and day, so that they could avoid the detection of the Qiang people.
When the Qiang camp was in chaos, the defenders in the city rushed out and killed the Qiang people who were defeated and fled.
If it hadn't been for the dark night and to prevent the Qiang people from noticing the abnormality and not hoarding too many troops, the Qiang people's vitality could have been severely damaged and completely destroyed in one go.
In fact, this was Gu Tingye's plan. He wanted to beat the Qiang people so hard that they could find reinforcements.
But the Qiang people cannot be completely wiped out, otherwise the Gsisilu tribe will have no reason to send troops into Hehuang.
After the Qiang tribe was defeated, Gu Tingye left with his troops.
This time, Tubo did not try to persuade them to stay. After all, the Qiang people had nothing to worry about at this time, and they were confident that they could solve the problem.
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"Your Majesty, the commander of Yindu wants to see you!" Sanshui reported.
"Quickly pass!" Zhao Xing said excitedly upon hearing this.
A few days ago, Yin Hanzhang sent a message back, saying that he had found the treasure of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and there was indeed a seal in it. As for whether it was a jade seal, he didn't know.
Yin Hanzhang handed over the treasure to his men and escorted it back to Bianjing, while he took Yuxi and Zuoqi back to the capital first.
Zhao Xing told no one this news and has been waiting for Yin Hanzhang to return.
"Yes!" Sanshui responded and retreated.
Zhao Xing sent all the maids and eunuchs out of the palace.
Soon, Yin Hanzhang and Zuo Qi walked in.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"
Entering the palace from Yin Hanzhang, Zhao Xu's eyes were on the wooden box in his hand.
"Quick, show it to me." Zhao Xing said.
Yin Hanzhang hurriedly presented the wooden box. Zhao Xing opened the wooden box and saw a black seal. Five dragons were carefully carved with their heads and tails intersecting, and there was a piece of yellow in one corner.
Zhao Xing thought of an allusion. It said that when Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, the Queen Mother threw the jade seal to the ground angrily and broke a corner. Wang Mang ordered the craftsmen to inlay it with gold.
From this point of view, it is very likely that this jade seal is genuine.
It is said that the national jade seal was carved with He's jade. Zhao Xing did not know what kind of jade He's jade was, but it was recorded in the literature that it was white.
As a result, this jade seal was probably fake, so Zhao Xing felt a little disappointed.
They say that when the truth is also false, the false is also true.
It can be said that the national jade seal has more symbolic meaning than practical significance for today's Song Dynasty.
The Liao Kingdom had once announced that they had obtained the imperial seal. If Zhao Xing took the fake news seriously and promoted it, it would be counterproductive.
Zhao Xing took a deep breath, picked up the jade seal, turned it over, and saw that the bottom was engraved with the following eight insect and bird seal characters: "Ordered by God to live long and prosperous."
On the shoulder of the jade seal, there is a line of small characters engraved in Li characters: "The great Wei Dynasty received the national seal passed down by the Han Dynasty."
According to legend, after Cao Pi forced Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to abdicate, he ordered someone to carve "The great Wei Dynasty accepted the national seal passed down by the Han Dynasty" on the jade seal to prove that he was not usurping the Han Dynasty.
There are records in these history books. It can be said that except for the color, all the characteristics of the jade seal in front of me are consistent.
However, since the characteristics have been recorded in history, if you want to imitate them, you will naturally add these.
Zhao Xing looked at Yin Hanzhang who was standing in the hall and said: "Thank you for your hard work, dear, please go down and rest first. I will give you my own reward when you come back."
"Yes!" Yin Hanzhang responded. "You go down too."
Zhao Xing looked at Zuo Qi and said, "Don't worry, I will not break my promise to you."
"Yin Aiqing arranged a house for Zuo Qi in Bianjing, released his younger brother and Ruyu, and Zuo Qi first served in the Imperial City Department."
"Yes!" Yin Hanzhang responded.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zuo Qi said excitedly.
"As long as you do your best to eliminate the Wizard Cult for me, it will be the best reward."
After Zhao Xing finished speaking, he sent the two of them away and asked Sanshui to send a message to the ministers, ministers of the six departments and others.
There are very few descriptions of the Imperial Seal in history. After all, it is a symbol of imperial power.
The few words recorded in the literature may not be true. Zhao Xing did not give up just because the color was wrong.
After a while, Han Zhang and others entered the hall after being summoned.
"I will pay my respects to Your Majesty!" Everyone saluted.
"No gifts!"
Zhao Xing waved his hand, told what happened, and said: "I summoned all my dear friends to come here to see if this Fang Jade Seal is real or fake!"
Everyone was stunned when they heard Zhao Xing's story. It was said that the national jade seal had disappeared for many years, and various legends were spread among the people.
When he saw Zhao Xing picking up a black jade seal, Zeng Gongliang said: "Although the history books did not describe the color of the jade seal, I have read records that it is said that the jade seal was made of He's Bi, and He's Bi It is white, so this jade seal can be judged to be fake based on its color!”
"Your Majesty, the jade seal is a dead thing after all. As long as your majesty rules the world with virtue, you will naturally be loved by the people. It doesn't matter whether you have the jade seal or not."
Zeng Gongliang was worried that Zhao Xing would be interested in the imperial seal and would spend a lot of money to find it.
This thing has disappeared for so many years and has not been seen. Looking for it will only waste people and money.
“Privy Master Zeng’s words are wrong!”
Han Zhang came out and said: "Your Majesty, the color of the Chuanguo Jade Seal is not recorded in the history books. It is only a rumor that the Chuanguo Jade Seal was made by He's Bi. But in my opinion, the Chuan Guo Jade Seal is definitely not made by He's Bi!" ”
"Although He's Bi is not small, it is not thick enough to make a jade seal with He's Bi!"
Zhao Xing's eyes lit up when he heard this. Bi refers to an oblate round jade article with a hole in the middle, which is mostly used for sacrifices or decorations.
Therefore, the jade on the wall is not too thick to make a jade seal.
"What the Grand Prime Minister said is nothing more than speculation."
Zeng Gongliang shook his head and said: "Furthermore, it has been said that the jade seal of the country has disappeared for many years. As long as it is inconsistent with what is recorded in ancient books, it doesn't matter whether it is true or false."
Zhao Xing's expression darkened when he heard this. Zeng Gongliang was right.
The jade seal has disappeared for too long, and there are very few records in the book, and there are gaps in the middle.
Even if this jade seal is real, many people will think it is fake because of the discrepancy with what is recorded in the book.
If the jade seal wants to be effective, it must be proven to be true. Since it cannot be proven, even if it is known to be true, it has no meaning.
"Your Majesty, can I have a look at the jade seal?" Han Zhang said.
Zhao Xing heard this and handed the jade seal to Sanshui.
Sanshui held the jade seal and sent it to Han Zhang. After looking at it carefully, Han Zhang said: "Your Majesty, I think this jade seal is likely to be authentic!"
"What is the basis for the Grand Prime Minister to say this?" Zhao Xing asked.
"The State of Qin originated from Guanzhong, and this square jade seal is made of Lantian jade, which is the best of Lantian jade. It is so large and rare! The First Emperor ordered someone to make the jade seal, so the possibility of using Lantian jade is very high," Han Zhang said. .
(End of chapter)