328 Unclothed
"Do you say you have no clothes? with the Son.
Wang Yuxingshi, repair my spear.
Enmity with the Son!
How can you say that you have no clothes? With the Son.
Wang Yuxingshi, repair my spear halberd.
Work with the son!
How can you say that you have no clothes? with the Son.
Wang Yuxingshi, repair my armor soldiers.
Walk with the son! ”
I don't know who started it, and the soldiers began to sing the unclothed song in the Book of Songs.
The song of no clothes is made by Qin Aigong, according to the record of "Zuo Chuan", in the fourth year of Lu Dinggong (506 BC), the army of Wu captured Yingdu, the capital of Chu State, Chu Chen Shen Baoxu went to Qin State for help, "standing on the court wall and crying, day and night without stopping, spoon drink can not be eaten, seven days, Qin Aigong gave it "No Clothes", nine heads and sit, Qin Shi is out." Repelled Wu Bing in one fell swoop.
This song vividly expresses the emotions of the soldiers calling each other, encouraging each other, forgetting life and death, and hating the same enemy.
At first, one by one sang softly, slowly, first three or five people sang along, and then the wounded soldiers sang along, and then the middle-aged people who had served as soldiers, the wounded and retired soldiers, the white-haired veterans who had returned from retirement, and even the women and children who had been soldiers in their families couldn't help but sing together.
Singing and singing, or thinking of their comrades who died on the battlefield, or thinking of their relatives buried in a foreign land, many people burst into tears and choked up when they sang and sang.
The heroic sandwiched with the tragic military song, centered on the square outside the Xingqing Palace, spread in all directions, at this time the weather is a little gloomy, the sun seems to be unbearable to see such an aphrodisiac scene in the world, hiding behind the thick dark clouds.
Xu Changgeng thought of his brother who died in a foreign land, and almost shed tears of longing, and when he was about to shed it, he suddenly realized his situation, and hurriedly raised his head so that the tears that swirled in his eyes would not fall.
He is the captain of ten thousand horses, and the Son of Heaven is a personal soldier, if people see him crying in public, he will become a laughing stock of his colleagues in the army.
Finally controlling his emotions, Xu Changgeng looked at his subordinates, and couldn't help shouting: "Concentrate and be optimistic about the palace gate." ”
Not only himself, but also those subordinates who guarded the palace gate, some sang along, and some secretly wiped their tears, obviously moved by the singing.
While the people present were moved by emotions, there was also a person in the diligent government building, who was shocked by the singing, and this person was the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Xuanzong Li Longji.
There are more than 300 states in the Tang Dynasty, with a vast territory, so many vassal countries around, and they have to work hard for the war in the Western Regions.
The daily twists and turns are piled up, that is, there is Gao Lishi to assist in correction, and the workload is also very large, Li Longji has a lot of interests, and he has to find time for entertainment and pamper his concubines, so his work is very efficient, and Li Longji's attention is very focused when he is working.
However, when there was still half of the folds to be corrected, Li Longji couldn't help but put down the folds in his hand, squinted his eyes and said, "No clothes? Who's singing this? ”
This melody is so familiar that it can be sung by both the government and the opposition, and Li Longji is no exception.
In the capital, there are not many people who sing this kind of military song, and when he suddenly heard it, it was still a large-scale chorus, and Li Longji became interested.
Gao Lishi stood up all of a sudden, and respectfully saluted Li Longji: "Everyone (a title for the emperor by eunuchs) wait a minute, and the old slave will find out when he asks." ”
Li Longji didn't speak, just waved his hand lightly.
After a while, Gao Lishi returned to report: "Everyone, the matter has been clarified, it's just..."
"Just what?" Li Longji said impatiently.
Gao Lishi hesitated for a moment, and then said: "It's hard to say this kind of thing, everyone, why don't you go to the window and look at the square in person, and you can know everything." ”
The diligent government building is located on the side of the road, and the square is only separated by a palace wall, every festival celebration, Li Longji stands by the window position and enjoys with the people, every time he goes to the window position is full of smiling faces Li Longji, this time when he looks down at Yingdian Square, the whole person was stunned for a moment, and soon, his face sank.
Chang'an is the capital, the place where the Son of Heaven lives, every year many people go to Chang'an to redress grievances, Li Longji is the first time to see so many wounded soldiers kneeling where, that used to be a good man who stood up to the sky, they sacrificed their lives on the battlefield and forgot to die, never succumbed to death, but knelt down here, how much grievance did this have to suffer.
In particular, the blood book pulled by two men with broken arms pierced Li Longji's heart.
No one made any trouble or shouted grievances about these wounded soldiers, just kneeling and singing the tear-jerking song "No Clothes", everyone could hear it, and there was endless hatred and resentment in the song.
"Everyone, these people are too noisy, and I don't know what Wu Hou and Wan Cavalry are eating, so the old slave will ask someone to drive them away, so that they don't quarrel with everyone to correct and play the game."
Li Longji waved his hand, signaling that Gao Lishi didn't need to be driven, and then said, "Lux, what's going on next?" ”
"Back to everyone's words, the old slave heard that the more than ten wounded soldiers led by him were meritorious soldiers who retired from the Western Regions, retired after being disabled, and wanted to see the prosperity of the capital before returning home. It should be an appeal. Colliers said thoughtfully.
"Lux, let's say, which powerful kid is causing trouble this time?" Li Longji glanced at Gao Lishi and said angrily.
Li Longji and Gao Lishi's master and servant have known each other for many years, and they know each other very well.
Gao Lishi hesitated for a moment, and then presented a piece of paper: "This is the text on the blood book, the old slave asked people to copy it, everyone will know it at a glance." ”
Li Longji took a look, his face froze for a moment, and soon, his face sank like water, but there was anger burning in his eyes.
I don't know why, as soon as he saw "Yao Yi", Li Longji had an unhappy feeling in his heart, but when he saw Zheng Peng's name again, he was furious.
Zheng Peng's personality, Li Longji is still very clear, capable and afraid of things, good to be in the limelight but not public, the most important thing is to know how to advance and retreat, with Zheng Peng's cautious personality, he clashed with Yao Yi, and great changes must have occurred.
There is also a very important point, Zheng Peng is the supervisor of his own imperial seal, and he was ordered to enter Beijing, and he was arrested for this identity, how lawless is this!
I have long known that Yao Chong's two sons are flying and domineering, Li Longji looks at Yao Chong's hard work, and he opens one eye and closes one eye on weekdays, but he didn't expect that he didn't even put Qin Cha in his eyes.
With a "snap", Li Longji slapped the piece of paper on the imperial case and said angrily: "I'm angry." ”
The soldiers who were injured for the country were not respected, and the courtiers who had just made great contributions were arrested and imprisoned on the way back to Beijing by order, and the news spread out, which not only chilled the soldiers of the world, but also chilled the hearts of the people.
Sacrificing his life and death to serve the country or ending up like this, when it is really dangerous, which soldier is still willing to contribute to the country and be loyal to himself?
The former emperor Taizong Li Shimin once said, Jun, Zhou also; People, water too. Water can carry boats, but it can also capsize boats, and there is still a war going on in the Western Regions, and when this kind of thing happens at this time, it is simply a disgrace to your face.
is not only smeared, but even Qin Cha dares to move, it is simply a slap in the face of Li Longji.
"Everyone is angry, and the old slave is guilty." Seeing Li Longji angry, Gao Lishi was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt down and pleaded guilty.
"Lux shi, this matter has nothing to do with you" Li Longji waved his hand to make Gao Lishi stand up, and said with a serious face: "Accompany me to meet these meritorious men who have been cold, and in addition, let Cui Yuan find out the ins and outs of this matter as quickly as possible." ”
You can't convict a person just by relying on a blood book, this person is still the son of the head of the hundred officials of the Tang Dynasty, Li Longji is angry and angry, how can he be calm enough now.
"The old slave obeys." After finishing the salute, Gao Lishi whispered: "Everyone, General Cui has taken leave to return to his hometown because of his granddaughter's engagement. ”
Li Longji thought of this at this time, and a smile appeared on his face: "As an elder, it is appropriate to care about the juniors, and if you let Xu Yongliang be in charge of this matter, you must investigate it clearly." ”
"The old slave obeys."
In fact, there are not many sentences in the song "No Clothes", Du Duotian, Wang Laosan and others sang it over and over again, singing for nearly a quarter of an hour, until Du Duotian's throat was a little dry and sore.
I don't know if the emperor will hear the appeal here, and I don't know if the emperor will care about the suffering of this wounded soldier, but Du Duotian has always insisted.
Originally, he planned to leave, but he didn't expect to be stopped by Guo Gangchang halfway, Guo Ziyi first sarcastically mocked them as timid and afraid of things as rabbits, and then said that Du Duotian waited until there was no righteousness, where did Guo Duotian and others suffer this kind of insult, and quarreled on the spot, and the result of the quarrel was to obey Guo Ziyi's arrangement and gather together to get close to the emperor.
So, there was a scene of kneeling and singing "No Clothes" outside the square.
At first, Du Duotian was still a little uneasy, because as soon as he gathered, there were many more people around him, some wearing official uniforms, some dressed as civilians, and he was afraid that he would let these people take away for punishment before he appealed.
Just when Du Duotian sang hoarsely, thinking that he had failed to attract the emperor's attention, suddenly "squeaked", and the thick and sturdy palace door of Anqing Palace slowly opened, and soon, a middle-aged man wearing a crown and a dragon robe, under the protection of a group of guards, strode towards him.
Du Duotian's eyes lit up: Great, this matter finally alarmed the emperor, and he personally brought people here.
If the emperor doesn't want to pay attention to this matter, as long as he gives an order, someone will naturally solve the trouble for others, and Li Longji came in person, which is enough to see his tolerance and sincerity.
"The emperor has arrived!" Colliers let out a loud voice.
"The grass people meet Your Majesty!" Seeing Li Longji approaching, Du Duotian took the lead in kneeling down and saluting.
Everyone knelt down: "Meet Your Majesty." ”
Li Longji's expression was a little heavy, he walked up to Du Duotian, looked at Du Duotian in cloth armor, and then looked at the empty sleeve of his right hand, it turned out that Leng Qing's face had a little more care, his eyes softened, and he asked, "What's your name?" “