Chapter 329 The King of Espionage (Part 1)
Who dares to refuse to comply with His Majesty Li Er's instructions?
Although Fang Jun was helpless, he had to show his conscientious attitude. No matter whether he could solve the case or not, he would first package himself as "Detective Di Renjie"...
Speaking of Zhang Shigui in the early Tang Dynasty, people will naturally think of the jealous and treacherous minister in the popular novel "Xue Rengui's Conquest of the East". Therefore, Zhang Shigui has always played a very disgraceful role among the people. The real Zhang Shigui in history was not only not a treacherous minister, but also a loyal minister and good general who was as famous as Qin Qiong, Yuchi Jingde and others. There is no evidence that his son-in-law He Zongxian pretended to take Xue Rengui's credit, which is purely false.
In fact, there is another figure in history who was completely overturned, and that was Pang Ji of the Song Dynasty - known as "Tai Shi Pang" by people in the world!
The fight between Pang Ji and the generals of the Yang family lasted for four generations from Yang Linggong to Yang Wenguang! Fight against the Eight Wise Kings and Five Integrity Kings; fight against Zhang San, Prime Minister Li Sixhang; and fight against Bao Qingtian. From "Young Bao Qingtian" to "Old Bao Qingtian", the real struggle is endless...
In fact, this Pang Ji was a very strong and upright man, with great military and political talents, and he had recommended Di Qing.
It is estimated that Zhang Shigui, like Pang Ji in the Song Dynasty, are the two people most smeared by the story novels...
In Wubenfang, Guo Guogong's mansion, Fang Jun saw this fierce general.
Zhang Shigui is already over fifty this year, but he shows no sign of aging. When Fang Jun arrived, Zhang Shigui was sitting in the living room, with two thick arms exposed, and the tendons on his body were strong and bulging, making him stronger and stronger than ordinary young men.
He was probably not wearing armor when he was stabbed, so he was hit in the shoulder by a crossbow arrow, which penetrated his body and caused a penetrating wound. However, the crossbow arrow was also caught between the shoulder blades.
The doctor had just cut off the crossbow arrow cluster, and then pulled out the arrow shaft from the wound, blood spurting out.
Although the general turned pale with pain and was sweating coldly, he still talked and laughed: "Haha, it's Fang Erlang who is here. Our house is full of glory, isn't it? But Li Junxian, didn't you just interrogate me? Why are you here again?”
Fang Jun admired this strong old guy very much and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty was extremely angry when the general was assassinated this time. It happened that the junior made a small mistake and the young man was caught... Your Majesty has a purpose, why? When the assassin was caught, the junior could not go home, so I had to trouble the general again and ask about the situation at that time. "
Zhang Shigui laughed loudly: "Small mistake? Fang Erlang, please stop being modest. You just have to stay still. If you move, you will make a big noise!" Looking at Fang Jun's embarrassed expression, he suddenly sighed and said: "But It’s just a minor injury. He was bleeding a lot when he was fighting in battle. Why does he care about this little thing? It makes His Majesty worried..."
Fang Jun said seriously: "Your Majesty's concern for the general is indeed the envy of the younger generation!"
The name Zhang Shigui is indeed not as well-known as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Jingde, and Li Ji in later generations, but in this era, he is a well-deserved ace general!
During the six major battles of the Li and Tang dynasties to unify the country, Zhang Shigui followed Li Shimin in four battles and made outstanding military exploits for the unification of the Tang dynasty. In the test of war, Zhang Shigui step by step became Li Shimin's confidant, and was subsequently Awarded to the Qin Palace Hussar General.
In the Battle of Xuanwu Gate, he guarded His Majesty Li Er and killed countless enemies.
After His Majesty Li Er ascended the throne, he ordered Zhang Shigui to be the "Commander of Xuanwu Clan", and soon he was transferred to "General of Youtun Guard, and was also entrusted with the post of Northern Army." He still served as the commander of Xuanwu Clan, that is, the commander of the Imperial Guard.
The success or failure of all the central political revolutions in the Tang Dynasty was determined by the military success or failure of the Xuanwu Gate, the north gate of the palace city, and the power of the Northern Army to rule was actually the entrustment of the central government. This shows His Majesty Li Er's trust and respect for Zhang Shigui.
In the early years of Zhenguan, the country was harmonious and the situation was stable. There is only one thing that makes His Majesty Li Er "restless and unwilling to eat", and this is the threat from the Turks. In order to completely defeat this serious problem, Taizong "invited the generals of the guards and cavalry to practice archery in the palace of Xiande" and personally taught the generals bow skills in the palace. Zhang Shigui was the best at shooting among the generals in the early Tang Dynasty. In addition, he was the head of the Xuanwu Sect, so it was logical that he would be responsible for the daily teaching tasks.
During the Yonghui period of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, after Zhang Shigui retired, the man who succeeded him in guarding the Xuanwu Gate was named Xue Rengui...
Zhang Shigui shook his head, endured the pain of the doctor cleaning the window for him, and said: "Let's not mention those things. If you have any questions, Erlang, it's okay to ask. There is nothing taboo about you, and you must tell me everything you know!"
Fang Jun secretly praised in his heart, he really has an upright character, at least it looks like that...
In fact, Li Junxian had just asked all the questions he wanted to ask and recorded them in detail. Fang Jun could just go back and read them.
But Fang Jun has a question.
"I heard that the general suppressed Shanliao's rebellion twice?"
"Indeed!" Zhang Shigui was stunned for a moment, then realized: "Erlang doesn't think it's the remnants of the Liao people who have come to take revenge, right?"
In the seventh year of Zhenguan, Zhang Shigui led his troops to quell the rebellion of Shanliao in western Zhejiang. Because the rebels were mostly based in mountain caves, which were easy to defend and difficult to attack, the battle was very difficult. Because Zhang Shigui personally took the risk and fought bravely, the soldiers under his leadership also showed great bravery and finally quelled the riot. Zhang Shigui's outstanding performance also moved local officials, who wrote a memorial and reported to the court.
At the celebration banquet for Zhang Shigui's return to the capital, His Majesty Li Er once said to him emotionally: "I heard that my father-in-law is a target, and he is the first to fight for his soldiers. Although he is a famous general in ancient times, why should he be added to it? I have heard that those who serve the country with their lives do not care about their lives. But after hearing his words, he didn’t hear the truth before he saw it in public.”
In the eighth year of Zhenguan, the Liao people in the area under the jurisdiction of the Anzhou Dudufu launched another rebellion under the instigation of a few reactionary chiefs. This time the imperial court sent Zhang Shigui to fight again. When the army arrived in Xuanzhou, the rebel army heard that Zhang Shigui was coming.
When the good news reached the capital, His Majesty the Emperor Li Er was overjoyed. "He was awarded the title of General Youtunwei and changed the title to Duke of Guo."
How could Fang Jun know if some member of the military wanted to assassinate Zhang Shigui?
But just now in the Dragon Palace, he heard that Shan Liao was showing signs of rebellion again, and he felt that maybe the Liao people were secretly stirring up trouble.
If it was really the Liao people who did it, then the motive would be there. Zhang Shigui suppressed Shan Liao's rebellion twice. His hands were stained with the blood of many Liao people and he chopped off the heads of many Liao people. The Liao people must hate him deeply and want to Remove it quickly.
"I'm just a little curious. After hearing about the majestic appearance of the great general back then, the younger generation is yearning for him!" Fang Jun flattered him.
Zhang Shigui was obviously very impressed and laughed and said: "Integrity is old, a good man should not mention his bravery in the past, it doesn't matter if he doesn't mention it, it doesn't matter!"
At this time, the doctor bandaged Zhang Shigui's wound and walked out with a tray, but was stopped by Fang Jun.
Fang Jun picked up the arrow shaft in the tray and looked at it, then carefully inspected the arrow cluster. After all, he was also the young supervisor of the Ordnance Supervisor, and he knew nothing about the weapons produced by the Ordnance Supervisor. This arrow cluster had the secret mark of the Ordnance Supervisor, so it was definitely produced by the Ordnance Supervisor.
This would make it easier to deal with. There is still a trace for a crossbow to be lost among the people.
After saying goodbye to Zhang Shigui and coming out, Fang Jun followed Li Junxian out of the North City through Fanglin Gate, and went around in a circle into the West Inner Garden to the north of the palace.
Xuanwu Gate is in the West Inner Garden, from which you can directly enter Taiji Palace.
The Xuanwu Gate under the night is majestic and powerful!
At that time, there were swords and blood, and brothers were fighting against each other. His Majesty Li Er ascended to the great treasure of the Ninth Five-Year Plan through a coup here, and initiated the "Reign of Zhenguan" and became the emperor of the ages.
In fact, Xuanwu Gate had three mutinies in the Tang Dynasty, which truly made Xuanwu Gate a gate of coups, bloodshed, and danger.
The second Xuanwumen Mutiny was launched eighty-one years later in the first year of Tang Zhongzong Jinglong's reign by Prince Li Chongjun.
Li Chongjun led the Yulin Army general Li Duozuo and others into the palace from Suzhang Gate in the south of Taiji Palace, intending to capture Empress Wei, Princess Anle and Shangguan Wan'er in one fell swoop. However, Empress Wei and Princess Anle hijacked Zhongzong and boarded the Xuanwu Gate Tower, using the emperor as a hostage to force the prince's sergeants to rebel and surrender, but they failed miserably.
The third Xuanwumen Mutiny still occurred during the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty. The powerful Webster family only enjoyed the fruits of victory for just three years before they were all executed by Li Longji in a new round of Xuanwumen mutiny. The Webster clan members inside and outside the palace were also eradicated in one fell swoop.
From then on, Li Longji entered the political stage and later created the "Kaiyuan Dynasty".
There were three Xuanwumen mutinies, one failed and two succeeded, and those who succeeded twice created the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty.
This can't help but give people an illusion. Could it be that if you break through this dangerous and ominous door, you will soar to the sky and show your ambitions?
There is no one left in Liaozu... I just want to ask Zhu Xie, why don't you break up?
(End of chapter)