AD 785, the fifth day of March.
Anxi, at the foot of the southern foothills of the eastern section of the Tianshan Mountains, lies the Yingsuo River.
Because this place is located at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, countless small streams converge from the Tianshan Mountains into a fresh river.
The fresh river washes out a fertile land.
This is the Yingsu River.
The original Yingsu River Governor's Mansion was located on the south bank of the Dan River.
However, in the past few years, After the restructuring, some of the governor's offices in the Anxi area that were dominated by local tribal leaders were abolished one after another.
The population of Yingsokawa River has dropped sharply due to trade over the years, and only a few herdsmen still stay here.
In the past, an Anxi Army was stationed and farmed here, but during the Anshi Rebellion, this Anxi Army was transferred back to the Central Plains to quell the rebellion.
It turned out that The fields have long been deserted, and prisoners escorted from all over the Tang Dynasty were gathered here to reclaim wasteland for farming.
In addition to reclaiming wasteland and farming, they also had to receive military training.
There are twenty military camps located on both sides of the Dan River.
The distance between each two military camps is only three or four miles.
The fields where these prisoners cleared wasteland for farming are on both sides of the river bank, right next to the military camps.
The streets are neat and clear. , the green winter wheat is already knee-high and has ears.
Looking down from a high altitude, you can see two long green belts separated by the river.
Going further down, you can see that these two green belts are made up of countless green square grids that are almost the same size.
Cheng, only use two words to describe its spectacular.
The eastern section of the Tianshan Mountains not far to the north is still covered with white snow.
The entire mountain range is covered in silver, and spring is already blooming below the mountain.
However, at this time, the glaciers on the mountain have begun to melt quietly.
The ice has melted, and gurgling water flows from the mountainside to the foot of the mountain, and then to the north and south.
On the original site of the former Tingsagawa Governor's Mansion was the largest military camp, called the No. 1 Military Camp.
At this time, a drill was going on on the school field in the military camp, and there were constant shouts of killing.
It turned out that two groups of people were fighting against each other for offensive and defensive drills.
There are still more than a dozen square formations standing in the three directions around the school grounds.
These soldiers are all prisoner troops who have already conducted offensive and defensive drills for fighting, or are still waiting for offensive and defensive drills.
However, these prisoners here cannot be called an army yet.
Although they have been training for three years, they have not officially formed an army, and today is the last day to test the results of their military training in the past three years.
Before they were escorted here from prisons all over the Tang Dynasty, in order to prevent them from escaping midway and to facilitate pursuit after they escaped, the officials tattooed the word "prison" on each of their faces.
Therefore, after they came here, The local herdsmen and the soldiers and civilians of Anxi gave them a name called Ci Peijun.
Later, the Tang Army generals who were responsible for training them felt that this name was more appropriate, so they adopted this title.
At this time, the three top generals, Hun Yao, Fan Xichao, and Gao Chongwen, were standing on the general point platform in the north of the school grounds, with more than a dozen senior generals standing behind them.
The three of them have the same official rank and military rank.
No one is older than the other.
The three of them take turns to be on duty in this No. 1 military camp.
They rotate every year.
They have to hold a military competition here every year, and this time it is this This is the last competition in three years.
After the end, someone will be sent to report to the Chang'an court.
The court will send someone to check and accept the training results.
Only after the court sends people to check and accept the training results can they be officially formed into an army.
Even the three top generals Hun Yao, Gao Chongwen, and Fan Xichao did not know where this assassination force would be transferred after it was officially formed, nor did they know what role this army would play.
Among the three, Hun Yao is the oldest, forty-nine years old this year.
Gao Chongwen and Fan Xichao are about the same age, both thirty-nine years old.
More than ten years ago, they were young men in their twenties and thirties, fighting bravely. , but lacked composure and insight.
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After more than ten years of accumulation and accumulation, they have faded away from youth and become mature.
They have changed from brave and courageous to calm and commanding generals.
Hun Yao is modest and prudent by nature.
Even though he is now in a high position and ranks as a general, he has never been arrogant.
Every time he meets the regent and the prime ministers, he is humble and courteous, even if he sees someone with the same or higher official position than him.
Even though he was a lowly minister, he never put on airs and was very popular with the court officials.
Looking at the two pairs of troops fighting each other on the school field, Hun Yao said to Gao Chongwen: "Brother Chongwen, the combat power of your team is pretty good.
In my opinion, this team is the most powerful among the six teams you led."
The strongest team, marching forward and retreating in an orderly manner, conveying orders and supplies smoothly, and having high execution ability, really good.”
Gao Chongwen is resolute, loyal and courageous, and he is unsmiling.
At this time, he was praised by Hun Yao, and he rarely showed a smile.
He cupped his fists and said: "Brother Hun, you are so commendable.
I can't compare to my brother in leading troops."
Fan Xichao smiled and said: "From my point of view, the ability of the two elder brothers in commanding troops is better than that of my younger brother.
In this competition, I am afraid that my younger brother will be at the bottom."
After this competition, Fan Xichao led a total of six teams, but he only won two games and lost three.
There is still a team waiting to participate.
These three people all have good military talents, but Fan Xichao's political talents are higher than those of Hun Yao and Gao Chongwen.
The political abilities of these two people are almost zero, but Fan Xichao is a man who is both civil and military.
Such Talent is very rare, and Zhao Ziliang pays the most attention to him.
If a military general's political talent is more outstanding than other generals, he will have a certain advantage in commanding troops.
People with strong political skills generally know strategies and strategies better, and can win over people's hearts.
This was trained by Fan Xichao This can be seen from the fact that the assassination troops are more convinced of him.
After listening to Fan Xichao's words, Hun Yao shook his head and said: "It's too early to tell the result now.
If your last team can fight to the end, don't you want to win the championship?
No matter how many wins there are, the key is to see who can win."
Smile at the end."
After this last day of intense competition, one of the troops trained by Hun Yao finally won the final victory and won the championship in one fell swoop.
However, only three of the seven troops under his command passed the test, and the other four teams were defeated after the first round of confrontation.
All of them were defeated.
The team led by Gao Chongwentong had the most wins, winning five games in total, but failed to win the championship in the end.
Half of the six troops led by Fan Xichao won, and the other half were defeated miserably.
In the afternoon of that day, Hun Yao, Gao Chongwen, and Fan Xichao jointly ordered that after the competition, each group of troops returned to their respective military camps in order, and ordered the preparation of wine, meat and other rich food to reward everyone.
In a huge barracks in the middle of the No. 1 military camp, the three of them were sitting on a horse on a low table.
There were roasted mutton and boiled beef on the low table in front of them, as well as a jar of fine wine.
"Come on, two worthy brothers, now the three-year training period has ended.
Although we will continue to conduct consolidated training starting tomorrow and wait for the imperial court to send someone to check and accept it, we still don't know what the imperial court will do for us in the future.
Maybe in the future We're going to be separated from each other, let's do it together."
Hun Yao picked up the wine bowl and said to Gao Chongwen and Fan Xichao.
Both of them picked up their wine bowls and had a drink with Hun Yao.
Gao Chongwen put down his wine bowl and said, "I don't know how these assassination troops will be arranged after the imperial court sends people to check and accept them.
Whether they will be transferred to other places to garrison, or whether they will stay here."
At this time, we may let those who have served their sentences retire and return home."
Fan Xichao shook his head and said: "It should be impossible for them to retire and return home.
Although they have been self-sufficient in food and clothing in the past three years, many supplies, especially armor, equipment, weapons and other supplies were supplied by the imperial court, which cost a huge amount of money. , isn’t it a waste of money to just let them retire and return home?
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The regent would not do such a mindless thing.
I guess, these people are likely to be sent to the battlefield.
As for where they are sent, then I don’t know anymore” When Hun Yao and Gao Chongwen heard this, they quickly said, "Brother Fan Xian, do you have any inside information?"
Fan Xichao shook his head and said: "I don't have any inside information.
I am just analyzing and analyzing.
And I have this feeling that this matter must be unusual."
Chang'an, Regent's Mansion.
Zhao Ziliang was reviewing the memorials, and one of the memorials caught his attention.
This memorial was jointly signed by Hun Yao, Gao Chongwen and Fan Xichao.
The memorial stated that 55,000 prisoners had spent three years in land reclamation, farming and military affairs.
After the drill, all training subjects have now been completed.
I hope that the imperial court will send someone to check and accept the training results as soon as possible.
"Is it time?"
Zhao Ziliang couldn't help but whisper to himself after reading the memorial, "It's time to leave too."
After a long time, Zhao Ziliang told Li Muchen who was waiting next to him: "Master Li, please tell me that Gao Shang, Li Mi, Zheng San, Zhao Ting and others should come over."
These people are all prime ministers of the DPRK, but Li Mi, Zheng San, and Gao Shang are all relatively old.
According to regulations, they are about to reach the age of retirement.
New candidates for prime minister are being identified.
Zhao Ting last year He has been appointed as the minister under his command, Tong Zhongshu's subordinate Ping Zhangshi, and he is the prime minister like the other three.
Gao Shang, Li Mi, Zheng San, Zhao Ting and others quickly rushed over to pay homage to Zhao Ziliang, "I will pay homage to the king."
Zhao Ziliang raised his hand, indicating that they would not be polite, and said: "I called you here today to tell you something so that you can be mentally prepared.
I will leave Chang'an and return to Western Qin soon, and the military and political affairs of the Tang Dynasty will be left to you.
The king has decided to let Zhao Ting supervise the country, and you will assist him."
Gao Shang and others knew that this day would come sooner or later.
Unexpectedly, today, they glanced at each other.
Gao Shang cupped his hands and said: "Since the king has asked me to tell you this decision, I must have thought about it a long time ago.
I also know how to dissuade you."
The king is useless.
I firmly support the king of Xianyang to supervise the country.
However, according to the regulations, the three of us will soon reach the age of retirement.
Within this year, we will all retire.
I wonder if the king has already considered the new prime minister. candidate" Zhao Ziliang asked: "Even if you retire, you will still have influence on the government.
With you here, there should not be too many changes in the government.
Regarding the new candidate for prime minister, I don't know what the three Qing families have to say, but Anyone recommended?”
Li Mi thought for a while, stood up and said with cupped hands: "I recommend Xiao Fu."
Zhao Ziliang thought for a while and nodded: "Yes, although Xiao Fu is the son-in-law of the royal family, he is a foreigner after all.
He is a decent man, not afraid of the powerful, has a stand, responsibility, and talents.
He is an ideal candidate for prime minister."
"I recommend Liu Congyi," Gao Shang stood up and said with his hands raised.
Zheng San cupped his hands and said, "I recommend Zhang Yan for reward."
"They are all ideal candidates for prime minister."
Zhao Ziliang nodded, looked at Zhao Ting and asked, "Who do you recommend?"
Zhao Ting cupped his hands and said: "Father, the three adults have each recommended a prime minister, so I won't recommend it.
I think the number of prime ministers should not be too many, and it is best to have an odd number."
"It makes sense."
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Zhao Ziliang thought for a while and agreed with Zhao Ting's statement.
Three days later, Zhao Ziliang issued an order to the King of Xianyang, his subordinate minister Zhao Ting, and Tong Zhongshu's subordinate Ping Zhangshi Zhao Ting to supervise the country, assisted by three prime ministers including Gao Shang, Li Mi and Zheng San.
Zhao Ziliang has left Chang'an to control the political situation not once or twice.
In the past few years, he has often visited various places in the Tang Dynasty, sometimes leaving Chang'an for several months.
He also left Chang'an for more than ten years, leaving government affairs to Gao Shang and others to take care of the people of the world.
We have already met No wonder, now that his son Zhao Ting has become the supervisor of the country, the people can see that the regent is preparing to let Zhao Ting take power.
This statement has long been spread among the people, including the government and the public, as well as officials and people across the country.
I don’t think it’s strange, they are all relatively calm.
After presiding over the last court meeting, Zhao Ziliang set out to return to Western Qin on April 16, 785 AD
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