Shi Yansheng never imagined, At the age of twenty-seven, He became a monk. Tang, the ninth year of Wude, June 4th, Xuanwumen staged a shocking bloody tragedy, He was one of the few who knew. The truth was concealed by a giant hand from above. It also rewrote the story of the second half of his life. a month ago, Shi Yansheng thought the golden age was just beginning... What he used was "Kua Fu chasing the sun". Although the sword is a double-edged short weapon, it is the king of a hundred blades.If it is too soft, it will roll, and if it is too rigid, it will fold.To have a good sword is to have another hand.Since the Yellow Emperor picked the bronze from Mount Shou to cast swords, it has always been the top grade of weapons.A military officer and knight, on the mountain battlefield, the rare and famous sword is always with its owner, and its loyalty remains unchanged.

The sword never fails. Shi Yansheng's saber was passed down from his father. In the previous dynasty, in the twelfth year of Sui Daye, Emperor Yang traveled south to Jiangdu.He was extravagant and extravagant, and the people's minds changed. Taiyuan stayed behind in Li Yuan, and sent his eldest son Li Jiancheng to command the three armies on the left, and his second son Li Shimin to command the three armies on the right, and marched along the Fenshui and Weishui.People are strong and horses are strong. In November of the following year, Chang'an was conquered, the Tang Dynasty was established, and Yuan Wude was changed.

Shi Wei died in this battle. His sword was inherited by his son Shi Yansheng.In the past nine years, Shi Yansheng has become a member of the East Palace Prince Li Jiancheng who relies heavily on him. Today, in the suburbs south of Chang'an City, a sacrifice to heaven is being held. The ceremony was grand and grand. Li Yuan is on the throne. His son and subordinates were all present.His qualifications were mediocre, and he was granted the title of prince because of his residence; the second son, Shimin, was talented and ambitious. Feng Qi Wang.The third son, Xuanba, died early and could not see the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

"Broken Array" sounded. The female voice made a speech for the dance of offering sacrifices to heaven: "King Wei enters the arena, the mantra is consecrated, long live the emperor, and the grandson will go." One hundred and twenty dancers, wearing armor and holding halberds, lined up as "Yuli Array", "Goose Crane Array"... The main jumper came out. I can't see his face, only a golden and blue angry woodcut mask with a dragon shape carved on the top, sharp nose, protruding eyes, and drooping lower jaw. The image is mighty and ugly. This is the masquerade dance of "Lanling King".

King Lanling was originally the grandson of Emperor Gaozu of the Northern Qi Dynasty. His name was Gao Changgong. He was a brave and courageous sergeant. However, he was beautiful and could not intimidate the enemy in battle, so he wore a mask to scare the crowd. Handed down, it is a famous dance performance. The dancers wear apricot yellow robes, purple clothes, gold belts and whips in their hands.The dancing posture is heroic and majestic, especially the waist and legs.The audience was attracted by it. On several cases, cigarettes curled up. Li Yuan sits on the world smugly. The overall situation has been decided, the three sons are all around, the house is full of guests, all civil and military officials, and there are also envoys from the Tang Dynasty from Japan, wearing kimonos to watch the ceremony.

Li Yuan drank his wine and said to Shimin: "Several major battles, the people of the world have contributed a lot, and the title of 'Admiral Tiance' is not enough." He looked at Jian Jian and Yuan Ji again: "Only because of 'establishing a descendant to prosper', I hope that you brothers will support each other and make our Tang Dynasty safe." The people of the world are silent.Jiancheng and Yuanji looked at each other without saying a word. The three are opposed, and the conflict is not overnight. The people of the world have made great achievements, and their momentum is higher than that of the prince, and they have long had ambitions to seize the heir.Jiancheng is very taboo against him, often seeks to cut power, and establishes a special relationship with the harem and concubines, waits for an opportunity to provoke his father, and even designs to deploy his elite under his command so that he can cut off his thighs, arms, and wings.The reason why Yuan Ji sided with the elder brother was because Jian Jian made a promise to be the eldest brother, that is, the heir to the imperial power.

The opening is built: "Second brother, 'the son of heaven has his own destiny', in the future, I will definitely use you again." Shimin calmly ignores his emphasis on high status: "Brother lives in the East Palace, I'm afraid you don't know much about the battle situation. Ping Xue Ju Xue Rengao, Ping Liu Wuzhou, Ping Wang Shichong Dou Jiande, Ping Liu Heita... these, let me report the victory to you!" This twenty-nine-year-old king of Qin, with a dignified appearance, a full sky, and especially sharp eyes, has always been admired by the military officials of the court, Chinese and Chinese, and Shi Yansheng is no exception.

But based on the laws of the country, he has no chance to become a king. Even if he has excellent advisers around him, it is impossible to change his elder brother's status.This is the greatest regret in his life, so he is very angry. Wanting to continue showing off his achievements, Yuan Ji said in time: "Brother Wang, the deer hunt has begun." Prince Jiancheng nodded to Shi Yansheng who was standing beside him. "Huo Da," Qin Wang Shimin said, "Look at you." Shi Yansheng heard the name again. He looked at his opponent.Huo Da, in his thirties, has a big body, broad shoulders like a fan, and an eagle on his arm.This one-armed eagle, covered in jet-black, glossy and purple, stares haughtily ahead quietly, as deeply as its master.

The first time I met Huo Da was in a dark night.On that day, the two were their masters. King Qin attended the banquet at the invitation of the prince.Soon, I heard Li Shimin's call from the palace: "Send Huo Da immediately!" It turned out that after he drank, his heart ached like a twist. Huo Da and his left and right escorted Li Shimin back to Chengqian Hall in the West Palace.Shi Yansheng was guarding the East Palace, and when we met each other, I saw this general protecting the lord, coming and going in a hurry. Afterwards, it was rumored that when Li Shimin returned to the palace, he was poisoned and coughed up several liters of blood.What wine did he drink?It has always been a mystery, but there is no way to investigate it.Father King Li Yuan only gave orders to Prince Li Jiancheng:

"King Qin is not good at drinking, so don't drink at night again in the future." At this time, a wild deer was released, jumped and galloped down the mountain forest. The crown prince, the king of Qin and the king of Qi, and the elite soldiers of their subordinates also rode their horses to compete.For a while, the horse neighed and people screamed, which was very spectacular. They all wore Mingguang armor, which shone dazzlingly in the sun.Can't see you and me. Everyone stands on the high hill to admire, separated by the rolling loess. Through the "Lanling King" mask, a pair of eyes are fixed on the man and the horse.Each person blocks the opponent, but also seeks to hit the target first.

The mask slowly moved away. Came here to see people. It was a beautiful woman in her twenties.She is Fu Fen, extremely white, with a snowy face.Fashionable beard makeup, only the Qingdai eyebrows were swept, and golden flower seeds were pasted between the eyebrows, which were like bean-sized embellishments.And thicker red lips. The woman followed the second man with great interest.I have heard of the famous names for a long time: one is the general of the eldest brother, and the other is the confidant of the second brother.Her scorching gaze sometimes falls on this and sometimes on that.Excited and complicated.The two confront each other... She was one of nearly forty children born to a group of concubines in Li Yuan's harem.Men are all crowned princes, and women are arrogant in words and deeds, and they are not allowed to go to court.Among them, Princess Nineteen Red Calyx is the most indulgent. She raised her eyebrows and threw away the wooden mask in her hand. You can see clearly.This calm Shi Yansheng is extremely skilled.He stood out, a long rainbow reflecting the sun, in a blink of an eye, stabbing the frightened wild deer before the opponent.The deer was wounded, frightened, and jumped in agony.Just before Shi Yansheng's sword fell, Huo Da's sword also came, and he quickly cut in two, the deer died immediately with his mouth wide open. The first mover is brave.The last one is ruthless. When Huo Da saw his real face, he clasped his fists and said: "Good skill! I admire it." Shi Yansheng hurriedly returned the gift: "Concession." "Although we are the masters of each other, we are also the Tang family. Brother Shi, when you are free, can we have a good night together?" Shi Yansheng readily said: "Just let me see your good sword." Two riders approached. Only now did Shi Yansheng realize that the mighty dancer just now was actually "she". She met him with her eyes, not evading at all. Hong E took a fancy to him. On the same day, Li Shimin also took a fancy to him. It was also a dark night when I came to King Qin's "Tiance Mansion" for an appointment.Surprisingly quiet. He is welcomed in.After passing the corridor, we arrived at a wing. Before the door is opened, smell the tea first. Huo Da sat cross-legged, facing a chess game. The maid is brewing tea, and the water is at the end of the first boil and the beginning of the second boil.The water is like fish eyes, continuous beads, and the sound is faint.The charcoal fire made the room warm and dizzy.Huo Da's frowning brows were slightly relieved by Shi Yansheng's arrival.He got up and greeted the guests.With a smile on the wall: "Brother Shi is really trustworthy, come here, and prepare a good tea for hospitality." When the maid serves tea, one can only see silver and green hidden green, and the fluff flutters like snowflakes.Shi Yansheng took a sip, the aroma was striking, mellow and sweet.He said, "It's a Dongting treasure, Biluochun." "I didn't expect it to be a concubine!" Huo Da was overjoyed. "My mother has only studied the way of sencha." Huo Da looked at the chess game: "How about we play a game of chess?" The maid stepped back.The door was immediately shut tightly.The guards stood silently.Mysterious and dull. Shi Yansheng was a little strange.He looked at Hoda warily. "Brother Shi, I have a strange endgame, and I want to ask you for advice." The reason why chess is chess is that although there are only two pieces of black and white, it is formed by encirclement and killing. The purpose of "fighting" and "struggling for supremacy" is to increase one's own territory as much as possible and reduce the opponent's territory. Shi Yansheng took a glance and pondered: "Looking at this game, it should be blocked first, and then cut off. Of course, cutting off may not necessarily capture these pieces, but it will also be partially weakened, which is beneficial to capture the chess pieces." Shi Yan gave birth to a son. Hoda followed suit.Suddenly said: "Brother Shi, don't you realize that this is the general trend of the world?" Shi Yansheng was startled. Huo Da motioned for Shaoan.Analyzing the situation in the chess game with confidence: "Look, the white piece is Shimin, and the black piece represents Jiancheng and Yuanji. And we are just spectators." He put the white pieces first. "The king of Qin and the people of the people, the peace of chaos and the establishment of the country, the credit is obvious to all, and it is what the hearts of the people want." Pick sunspots again. "The prince was built, but he did nothing, and there were rumors of a promiscuous harem." Heizi put it down. "Qi Wang Yuanji and him, the two have long intended to kill Qin Wang." He looked at Shi Yansheng, "About the rumors of poisoning in wine, I think you also know it? Also, the prince used the medicine to be difficult to tame. He tried to throw the king of Qin to death; and in the name of fighting the Eastern Turks, the king of Qi actually asked the king of Qin to take his confidants and elites for himself..." Baizi was under heavy siege, advancing every step of the way, and he had reached the point where he had to take a break from the city. In the empty room, Huo Da spoke more and more passionately: "Nowadays, brothers' hatred is deepening. Once a catastrophe breaks out, will blood flow all over the ground? It may even overthrow the country and harm all people. Life and death cannot be delayed, and a decisive decision should be made!" Shi Yansheng looked up at Huo Da. It is impossible for him not to know about the struggle in the palace.Under the command of the prince, it is his duty to be loyal to his duties.He frowned. Hoda's persuasion became stronger.He carefully said every word: "King Shimin of Qin will set up an ambush at Xuanwu Gate on June 4th tomorrow. He intends to force the crown prince to abdicate. This is the only way out." When Shi Yansheng heard this, he was stunned. "mutiny?" "Yes! King Qin just wants to clean up the situation and doesn't want to shed blood." The other party told him such an important secret, he must have trusted him completely.Shi Yansheng thought again, but, knowing the big plan, how could he stay out of it? Huo Da spoke like a tongue, and told the heart-wrenching, sympathetic general about his immediate problems: "Brother Shi, do you know what kind of talent the prince you follow is like? - Does he know how to employ people?" After a short pause, he asked again: "Do you know what kind of talent King Qin is?" Seeing Shi Yan's complexion, he said: "The so-called 'a good bird chooses a tree to live in', the husband puts the overall situation first—" Seeing Shi Yansheng thinking twice in silence, he was very considerate: "King Qin is the master of understanding, we both help him, and cooperate with each other inside and out. He will definitely know and be good at responsibility. In the future, you and I will achieve more than this." it is more than words. Shi Yansheng also knew that the arrow was on the string, so he finally made up his mind: "If the general trend is like this, Shi will know how to advance and retreat." "Okay! We are confidantes, we have made a deal!" Huo Da raised his glass, replaced the wine with good tea, and drank it all. Outside the window, I saw Venus piercing the sky, and the sky was strange.Shi and Huo felt that it was all God's will. Suddenly, there was a hustle and bustle. A bronze mirror flew in through a broken window, messing up the chess game.Black and white pieces scattered. Before the bronze mirror fell to the ground, Shi Yansheng and Huo Da split their swords, the mirror split into three and fell outside the wing. It is a round mirror larger than the palm of your hand.There are beautiful patterns on the back, sparrows are wrapped around flower branches, there is a bow-shaped button in the center, and a red belt is tied. The two quickly broke through the door and flew away.He collided with a woman head-on.Looking at each other, the guards couldn't stop him: "Princess, you can't—" The red calyx rushed in. She has changed to light and transparent gauze, with a water-red cape on the outside, the collar is exposed, no underwear inside, and her attire is very casual, as if after a bath.A bun with a few strands of loose hair scattered around.Wrapped in three circles and woven into a ring made of gold and silver thread, the "jump off" dangles between the wrists. Hoda was taken aback: "It turned out to be Princess Red Calyx." "As soon as I heard he was coming," Hong E said arrogantly, "I rushed to watch the chess." She boldly looked at Shi Yansheng: "I still want to compete with General Shi." Shi Yansheng was puzzled by the amorous feelings, a little stubborn, looking down, he saw Hongcaly's bare feet.He said: "Unfortunately, I just drew with Brother Huo. Princess Hongca, there will be a period later." Because I have an important task, I want to leave with a bow. Red calyx reached out and stopped: "Give me back!" "what?" She picked up the broken mirror, brutally: "Damn it? Oh, this is the Yangzhou Tribute Mirror. Let's see what you use to pay for it?" Shi Yansheng was at a loss.He definitely can't afford it. "Built by the General Manager's Mansion of Yangzhou, Jiazi on August 15th, the fifth year of Wude", the inscription on the back of the mirror is: "Flowers bloom in the sun, the moon is full in the pool, the dragon is in a beautiful box, and the phoenix dances on a new stage." Sorry. He immediately presented the saber with both hands and handed it to Hong Calyx. "Shi has no property, so I will pay you this." Hongye looked at him.This strong man on the battlefield knew nothing, and without saying a word, he used his most precious thing to compensate her.She smiled slyly: "Haha! The general has no sword, is he still a general?" With secret joy: "never mind--" Shi Yansheng didn't say much, he held his sword in greeting.To Hoda again: "Farewell." He turned and left.She watched his back until he couldn't see him at all. The dew and frost were heavy, and Fang felt that his toes were a little cold at this time. Shi Yansheng couldn't sleep well all night. He paced around the room, drawing out his sword from time to time. "Kuafu chasing the sun", the sword body with diamond pattern, three feet long, weighs three catties and twelve taels, it is the treasure of the ancestors.Think of that Kuafu, a warrior in ancient times, he went straight for thousands of miles, pursuing the light, trying to catch the sun, so that the earth would no longer be dark.His will pushes day after day, year after year, until he faints... His sword is heavy, fast, and brave, chasing the wind and chasing the sun. "Sooner or later, a catastrophic struggle will have to appear. But start it first, and use the army of justice to quell it..." Just thinking about it, looking up at the sky, it was a wonderful and vast moment, deep and white, the dawn was dangerously exposed, and the earth was not yet awake-I believe that at this time, several key people were also waiting sleeplessly for the important moment. Shi Yansheng's mother had already woken up, had finished reciting the morning class, and ordered the meals. "Yansheng, why are you so restless today? Is it because work is not satisfactory?" "No, it's just that I didn't get enough sleep during sword practice at night." "It's a bounden duty for a soldier to kill the enemy and serve the country. As long as he is upright and safe, my mother can rest assured." She is the wife of a soldier and the mother of a soldier, and she understands righteousness.But he believed in Buddhism in his later years, because "the swords and guns are ruthless on the battlefield, and there must be casualties. Killing the enemy is public, but no one has parents, so he recites scriptures for the dead." Mother is a little puzzled: "I heard that the palace is not very stable. The emperor's edict and the prince's decree of the King of Qin are all parallel in the world. The officials don't know which one to follow, so they can only handle it in the order of transmission. Are you embarrassed by this?" "Mother," Shi Yansheng didn't want her to worry, and said to him from left to right, "This situation can't be like this for a long time, don't worry." At dawn, he went out. He didn't believe in Buddhism, nor did he recite scriptures.Just like Li Shimin, the king of Qin, he was worried about gains and losses during the long sleepless nights.The warriors he raised were only about 800 people, compared to the guards of the crown prince's east palace and Qi Wang Yuanji's subordinates, their strength was far behind.If this move is not successful, it will definitely be benevolent, and it will be the autumn of survival. Therefore, the layout cannot be lost. Li Shimin's ambition was written on his face, but he was still nervous.Just as he was about to make a divination, his staff tried their best to stop him and threw away all the tortoise shells: "The purpose of divination is to ask the gods to decide whether it is feasible, but if your majesty has no doubts and no way out, why bother with divination? If the result is not good, should we stop the activation?" Li Shimin then made up his mind.Put the bait first. A pre-emptive letter was sent to his father, Li Yuan, informing the prince and King Qi of fornicating the harem and plotting to assassinate him. Li Yuan was taken aback, and ordered the three brothers to enter the palace on the morning of June 4th to find out the matter.Everything was as expected in Li Shimin's plan. The concubines in the harem have a delicate relationship with the prince, so they found out the contents of the secret book and sent someone to report it on a flying horse. When Qi Wang Yuanji heard this, he hesitated a bit: "Brother Wang, why don't we mobilize the army and guards to prepare for the war early, and then complain of illness, don't enter the court, and observe the changes in the situation." On the contrary, Li Jiancheng had a good time: "Don't you think you have escaped like this? Don't worry, the guard of the Xuanwu Gate used to accompany me to Hebei, and he is my confidant. And my subordinates have always been brave. They will take strict precautions. What are we afraid of? We entered the palace from the Xuanwu Gate to pay homage. Father, nothing will happen." ——They never imagined that the situation of Xuanwu Sect had changed drastically overnight! Shi Yansheng and his capable subordinates Guo Dun, Zhao Yihu, Wan Lecheng and others are ready to go in the East Palace.Give the horses enough to drink in the stables first. Guo Dun scooped up water for the horse, and took a rough sip himself.Shi Yansheng came over and ordered solemnly: "The prince is summoned to enter the palace, and all of you will wait later, just follow my orders." The crowd responded: "Yes!" Obedience as usual, there is no danger of him.Everyone got on their horses one after another, and the neat army escorted the prince to set off. "Xuanwu Gate". It is the north gate of Chang'an Taiji Palace and the headquarters of the palace guards.Owning this place is equivalent to controlling the military strength of the entire palace. The generals of the Xuanwumen Tunjun were originally from the East Palace, but today they have been quietly bought by Li Shimin. Long before the arrival of the crown prince, Xuanwumen ambushed troops everywhere.Led by Hoda. A huge round of red sun is already hanging high, and it remains calm, emitting a glow of thick purple and deep yellow, which makes people dare not breathe, waiting for a strange change.The face of the city wall also gradually turned from gray to red. It was calm, firm, and looked down on the world. Inside the imperial city, in the lake called "Sea Pool", there is a colorful boat slowly drifting.Waiting. Li Yuan and several ministers were waiting for the three sons who made him in a dilemma.But two hours have passed, and there is still no sign... Outside the Xuanwu Gate, it was surprisingly calm. Only a few guards stood on both sides of the gate. Li Jiancheng and Yuan Ji's troops moved forward slowly.Entering the city gate, in front of it is the Linhu Temple. Shi Yansheng, who was in charge of the escort, deliberately slowed down the reins, and fell behind with his subordinates. I saw a figure flickering on the side of Linhu Hall. Li Jiancheng was stunned: "It's not good!" Shi Yansheng waited until this time to ride his horse and approach the Xuanwu Gate. At the side of the hall, dozens of horsemen and horses suddenly rushed out and rushed towards Jian Jiancheng and Yuanji, who were caught off guard and shocked.Something was wrong, so he immediately turned the horse's head and wanted to gallop out of the palace. When it was too late, Li Shimin caught up with him and shouted: "Brother Wang, stop!" The archers at the head of the city immediately appeared in formation. Outside the Xuanwu Gate, Shi Yansheng stretched out his hand to block it, signaling: "No one can act rashly without my order." None of the subordinates came forward, and they didn't know what happened, they just looked at each other.Shi Yansheng waited quietly for the "mutiny", thinking that the strategy of capturing the captives will not take long, and the overall situation has been decided. Suddenly, the palace gate began to close. Shi Yansheng looked forward. ——What happened inside the palace gate was completely beyond his expectation! The shadow of his life! Li Yuanji raised his bow to shoot at the attacking Shimin. Because of his nervousness, he couldn't draw the bow to the full three times. Seeing Jiancheng, he let out a scream: "Hey——you actually took..." Steadily shot an arrow, which was stabbing into his vest, and he fell off the horse in response.The people of the world are still unsatisfied, aiming at Yuanji.And random arrows were shot from all directions, Yuan Ji was hit by an arrow and fell off his horse. Shimin's horse was frightened and lost control, he ran towards the woods and was caught by a branch, he also fell to the ground, Yuan Ji was injured and took the bow in his hand, intending to strangle Shimin to death. Huo Da and his subordinates leaped forward and threw their swords at Shimin.Yuanji fled for his life on foot, and was killed by his elder brother on the way to Wude Hall. On the verge of death, only Shimin added: "Rebel, how courageous!" The crown prince died, and so did King Qi.The cavalry was wiped out. Human life is lost in an instant.But Shi Yansheng vaguely saw the fierce battle inside, with blood.Fast as lightning. Mysterious and terrifying.Before the palace gate slowly closed, Shi Yansheng decided to break in.He snapped and asked: "Did something happen to the prince?" Ride the horse and charge wildly.The two extremely heavy palace gates seemed to be closed.The horse's head could not be reined in, and the hooves kicked up, and the man stood up. There was a scream. Shi Yansheng almost fell down. Not yet seated. A drop of blood dripped from the top of the city. Look up, the red sun is already in the sky.He narrowed his eyes and took a closer look—it was two bloody human heads! Their mouths are slightly open, like an unfinished exclamation.His eyes are closed and his face is not stiff.The heads of Jiancheng and Yuanji hang high above the Xuanwu Gate... Shi Yansheng was dumbfounded. All subordinates were also dumbfounded. This is not the result of his imagining the suspension of Ge Xidou, this is a bloody tragedy of flesh and blood!In order to seize the heir apparent, Li Shimin did not hesitate to kill his brother himself! The impenetrable layout, maybe no one in the world knows about it except himself, and can't guess it. Shi Yansheng couldn't accept this fact for a while, he yelled at the Xuanwu Gate: "ah--" Too late. The curtain is closed.