Five-town rebellion
Tang Dezong wanted to change the autocratic situation of the buffer region, which led to the rebellion of the buffer region. Because of Tang Dezong's Crusade, the rebellion spread rather than was put down.
In 782 AD, five buffer regions rebelled, among which Li Xilie in the west of Huai River was the strongest in our time. He claimed to be a world marshal and attacked the Tang Dynasty.
Rebellion in five towns shocked the court. Tang Dezong consulted with Prime Minister Qilu, and the Prime Minister said, "It doesn't matter, as long as a respected minister is sent to persuade them, the rebellion can be put down without moving a knife or a shot."
Tang Dezong asked Qilu, "Who do you think is appropriate to send?" Qilu recommended the old prince Yan Zhenqing, and Tang Dezong immediately agreed.
Yan Zhenqing is out again.
Yan Zhenqing was a prestigious elder at that time. Before the Anshi Rebellion, he served as the prefect of the Plain. After An Lushan launched the rebellion, most counties in Hebei were occupied by rebels, and only Pingyuan City did not fall because of the loyal opposition Yan Zhenqing. Later, his cousin Yan Gaoqing rose up in Gaocheng, and seventeen counties in Hebei responded, and everyone elected Yan Zhenqing as the leader. He made great contributions in the struggle against the Anshi Rebellion. At that time, he was made Duke of Lu. Therefore, people also call him Yan.
Yan Zhenqing is also a famous calligrapher in the history of China. His vigorous calligraphy shows his strong character. Later, people called his font "Yan Ti".
Yan Zhenqing's integrity is often framed and excluded by traitors. Just because of his high prestige, some traitors have to respect him on the surface. Premier Qilu is a heartless person. He is jealous of Yan Zhenqing, so he can't do it at ordinary times. This time he took advantage of the rebellion in the buffer region and sent Yan Zhenqing to persuade him to set him up.
Famous ancient paintings could not bring him to his knees.
At this time, Yan Zhenqing was an old man in his 70s. Many civil and military officials were worried about his safety when they heard that the court sent him to the rebel town. But Yan Zhenqing, regardless, took a few followers and went to Huaixi.
Li Xilie heard that Yan Zhenqing was coming and wanted to show him off. At the meeting, his Ministry and his adopted son were invited to gather 1000 people inside and outside the hall. As soon as Yan Zhenqing began to persuade Li Xilie to stop the rebellion, the ministers and adopted sons rushed up, each with a bright knife in his hand, surrounded Yan Zhenqing, insulted and threatened, posing as if to kill him. Yan Zhenqing fearless, deadpan, sneer at.
Li Xilie hypocritically stood up to protect Yan Zhenqing and ordered his adopted son to quit. Then, send Yan Zhenqing to the posthouse in an attempt to soften him slowly.
A few days later, the leaders of the four rebel towns sent messengers to contact Li Xilie to persuade Li Xilie to proclaim himself emperor. Li Xilie hosted a banquet for them and invited Yan Zhenqing to attend.
When the messengers sent by the rebel town saw Yan Zhenqing coming, they all congratulated Li Xilie and said, "I have long heard that Teacher Yan is highly respected. Now the marshal is going to be emperor, just as the old man came. Isn't there a ready-made prime minister? "
Yan Zhenqing raised his eyebrows and rebuked the four messengers: "What prime minister is not a prime minister! I'm almost 80 years old, and I'm not afraid to kill or chop. Will I be tempted by you and afraid of your threat? "
The four messengers were frightened by Yan Zhenqing's awe-inspiring eyes, shrinking their necks and speechless.
Li Xilie couldn't help him, so he had to lock up Yan Zhenqing and send soldiers to guard him. The soldiers dug a hole ten feet square in the yard and threatened to bury Yan Zhenqing alive. The next day, Li Xilie came to see him, and Yan Zhenqing said to Li Xilie, "My life and death have been decided. Why do you still play these tricks?" . Wouldn't it be great if you cut me with a knife! "
A year later, Li Xilie claimed to be Emperor Chu, and the Ministry of Education forced Yan Zhenqing to surrender. Soldiers piled firewood in Yan Zhenqing's forbidden yard and poured enough oil, threatening Yan Zhenqing: "If you don't surrender, you will be burned in the fire!"
Without further ado, Yan Zhenqing jumped into the firewood, and the rebels quickly stopped him and reported back to Li Xilie.
Li Xilie tried his best, but failed to make Yan Zhenqing give in, so he sent someone to force Yan Zhenqing to commit suicide.