Chapter 873 Luo Xuanzang, the surname given by King Su, the world is united!

Mingzhou, Hebei, is a mottled ancient city with mossy relics piled up in the corners and bottoms of the walls. The city is quaint and in the empty halls, former colleagues meet again.

Luo Xuanzhao was sitting with a slightly old desk in front of him, but there was not a speck of dust in every line of it. He was wearing a simple plain suit and a crown on his head, looking both bookish and upright.

"please!"

He stretched out his hand, which was white and slender, quite different from that of Luo Xuanye and the others. He pointed at the position opposite him to Wei Zheng who was exhausted.

Wei Zheng's face seemed to still have the look of a traveler, looking a little haggard and tired, but he was wearing the official uniform of the Tang Dynasty and the jade and seal he was wearing all showed that he was extraordinary.

Talented people are valued everywhere. Wei Zheng was always in a high position wherever he worked for over the years. He just couldn't fully display his abilities, not that he didn't get wealth and glory.

When the two met, there was no trace of warmth in reminiscing about the past. Even though their tone was not cold, it still sounded like a stranger.

When he left Zhao State, Wei Zheng was a high-ranking official in Zhao State, but now he has become a lobbyist for the Tang Dynasty.

Wei Zheng had a smile on his face that looked very sincere, and he politely saluted Luo Xuanzhao and said, "Lord Chiling, I am honored to be here. Are you all right?"

Luo Xuanzhao straightened his crown, looking as gentle as jade. He returned the greeting and said, "It's been a long time since we last met. Lord Xuancheng is still as elegant as ever. You and I are no longer ministers in the same palace. Lord Xuancheng doesn't have to be so formal. Sit down and talk."

Wei Zheng was startled. Luo Xuanzhao's attitude was somewhat beyond his expectations. He sat opposite Luo Xuanzhao, and said with a sigh on his slightly dark face: "I thought the Chiling Guild would drive me out. They didn't want to see me, a person who didn't stand with Hebei."

The maid brought tea to the two of them at the right time. Luo Xuanzhao blew the foam on the tea and smiled softly, "A man who knows the current situation is a hero. The Tang Dynasty is full of vigor and will soon unify the world and obtain the mandate of heaven.

You have the talent to assist the king. When the King of Zhao was defeated, you voted for the Tang Dynasty. This is natural. Why should I blame you for this?

There are many generous and tragic people in Hebei, and many are willing to die for Hebei. There is no shortage of Xuan Chenggong coming back to die."

Wei Zheng felt a little tickled when he heard this. He quickly raised his teacup and drank while saying, "What Lord Chiling said is exactly what I was thinking. If that's the case, why doesn't Lord Chiling surrender to the Tang Dynasty?"

Luo Xuanzhao's eyelids drooped, and the smile on his face disappeared. He just said lightly: "I am Luo."

These three simple words are like the top-level moment, drawing the sword at the critical moment, the dagger is revealed!

These three words are Luo Xuanzhao's truest emotions. I understand the behavior of you people.

But as Shi Luo, I will not do those things. In my life, there is nothing I have to do except what I want to do.

Even after Emperor Li of Han did such a thing, Wushuang Marquis Luo Shi still wanted to save his life. Luo's loyalty is unquestionable.

The harmonious atmosphere between the two of them just now was directly cut off by Luo Xuanzhao's seemingly plain but extremely sharp sword!

Wei Zheng was very smart, so he naturally understood what Luo Xuanzhao meant. He secretly blamed himself for asking for trouble, and quickly said, "Your Majesty has appointed the King of Zhao as Duke Cheng'en, and Xiao Xian in the south will soon be pacified. At that time, the whole world will be one family, so who can say anything wrong about Duke Chiling?

This time, Your Majesty and the Crown Prince sent me to appease the people of Hebei. The Crown Prince is in need of a talent like you. If Lord Chiling is willing to serve the Crown Prince, wouldn't it be a win-win situation for both sides?"

Luo Xuanzhao just smiled casually. Wei Zheng was indeed a talented person who could assist the king, but his shortcomings were equally obvious. He did not respond, but just smiled and said, "Hebei is gone. Since the new king has sent you to appease the people, you must act seriously.

Don’t let the scholars of Hebei feel resentful towards you, and don’t let them think that you are using them as a stepping stone for advancement, that would be bad.”

This plain sentence made Wei Zheng's hair stand on end, and he almost said immediately: "Of course!

Your Majesty felt deeply that the taxes in Hebei during the brutal Sui Dynasty were too heavy and detrimental to people's livelihood, so you sent me here to comfort the people of Hebei.

Now that the tyrannical Sui Dynasty has fallen and the Tang Dynasty has been newly established, all the grievances and disputes of the past have vanished into thin air. Hebei's taxation is still based on the period of King Dou, as the Tang Dynasty's established rules. "

Wei Zheng's words made Luo Xuanzhao quite emotional. He knew that once this decree was issued, the rebellious spirit in Hebei would disappear, and Li Tang would truly dominate the world and be able to accept the mandate of heaven and own the world.

He stood up and looked at the somewhat quiet scenery outside the window. He felt a little regretful and a little happy. He felt regretful that he could not establish a dynasty with his own hands, but he was happy that the world would be unified and a new dynasty would emerge again. The great cause of the Luo family would shine in this new dynasty.

Luo Xuanzhao touched the mimosa on the windowsill, and the two leaves instantly retracted. He suddenly asked, "Is my seventh brother doing well in Chang'an?"

Wei Zheng took a sip of the sweet tea and said with an aftertaste: "Master Xuanyun is still under house arrest, but his life is fine."

Luo Xuanzhao nodded, "Please go ahead, Lord Xuancheng. With this imperial edict, Hebei will be stable and your goal will be achieved. As for me, I'll see what my fate will be in the future. The Tang Dynasty is full of talented people and I am not the only one missing."

Wei Zheng knew that this was Luo Xuanzhao's order to expel foreigners, but Luo Xuanzhao also said that he would no longer stay in Mingzhou and was ready to start a chaos in Hebei at any time.

He said goodbye to Luo Xuanzhao and left happily. His main purpose of entering Hebei this time was to recruit Hebei gentry for the prince. There were many talented people here. If they could become the prince's base, they would definitely be the trump card against the King of Qin in the future.

Looking at Wei Zheng's departing back, Luo Xuanzhao shook his head. Wei Zheng had the ability to govern the country, but other than that, he was mediocre in almost everything else.

If I hadn't run and thrown quickly, I would have died countless times.

It was impossible to surrender to the prince. Luo Xuanzhao knew that after the battle at Hulao Pass, the ancestor went to see Li Shimin.

This means that the ancestor is optimistic about Li Shimin. Under such circumstances, no more descendants of the Luo family will join Li Jiancheng's army.

Two people came from Hebei, two unexpected people for Luo Xuanzhao.

Luo Su and Luo Xuanxing.

Luo Su still looks the same as before, but Luo Xuanxing becomes more and more powerful. As the Tang Dynasty gradually unifies, he leads brave warriors to the frontiers such as Youzhou, where the Luo family has a very high reputation and military power, and it is easy to survive.

Luo Xuanzhao, who had always been calm and composed, had forgotten how many years it had been since he had seen Luo Su. He saluted excitedly, then lowered his hands and waited for Luo Su to speak.

Luo Su gently said the first sentence after meeting Luo Xuanzhao, "Xuanzhao, have you ever thought about changing your name?"

Change name?

Luo Xuanzhao's face was full of confusion. Why did he change his name for no reason?

Luo Su explained: "I had a dream these days. It was probably the Su King who came to me in my dream. If you are willing to change your name, it will change some things in the world."

Is it related to King Su and his family?

Luo Xuanzhao said without hesitation: "Grandfather, I am willing to change my name, please grant it!"

Luo Su was not in a hurry, as if he was thinking about something, and said slowly: “You are the most eccentric genius of your generation in the Luo family.

You were born in Liaodong and your military strength is not bad, but you are not able to defeat ten thousand enemies. You have been in charge of Hebei for many years and have been good at governing the country, but you are mostly following the map. I believe you can feel it yourself.

But this does not mean that you are mediocre. I have read your articles, and you, as a child, remind me of the younger generation in my clan who became a Confucian sage.

You and your family now are probably too orthodox towards the Central Plains, which is why you only want to display your abilities by becoming a general or a prime minister.

This is wrong. We need to take a longer-term view. The world is ruled by more than just kings, princes and generals, and the world is not just comprised of the Central Plains.

During these days, I have a sudden inspiration and want to change your name to Xuanzang. You should not stay in the Central Plains any longer, but go to the Western Regions. With your academic attainments, there is a paradise for you to display what you have learned."

【Luo Xuanzang (formerly known as Luo Xuanzhao):

Power struggle: 82; Governing the country: 83; Controlling people: 84.

Command: 73; Military strength: 84; Military strategy: 78.

Cunning: 88; Academics: 93; Charm: 95. 】

The academic value is as high as 93, and under the small category, the religion item is directly maxed out at 99.

If a person like him insists on comparing his governance with other talented assistants to the king, he is indeed at a disadvantage.

Luo Su noticed this keenly, and after Luo Xuanzhao had given up his secular power, he let him go to the Western Regions to shine.

After Luo Xuanzang agreed, he suddenly felt a subtle change in his whole spirit, while Luo Su felt that the family was becoming stagnant and heavy.

Luo Xuanzang asked seriously: "Ancestor, after I go to the Western Regions, what do I need to do for the family?"

Luo Su pondered and said, “Nowadays, the Western Region generally respects the Su King, but the doctrines are confused, with Taoism and Buddhism mixed together, and there are many unknown factions and various small religions taking root in the Western Region.

Such chaos is not conducive to the future unification of the Western Regions. When you go to the Western Regions, you should study all those classics and eventually refute other sects with reason.

If they do not listen to your reasoning, let them know that you and the brave warriors also know the ways of the fist and the feet.

The ultimate goal is to compile classics that unify all religions so that the ideological field in the Western Regions will not be so chaotic.

It would naturally be best if you could take Su Wang as the center and integrate the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.

If not, at least we must seize the supreme power of the Suwang Temple.

It’s a pity that the family doesn’t have any useful artifacts now, and can’t add divinity to you in this regard, but the spirit soldiers and brave warriors can follow you, and they can dress up as guardians.

If you can successfully do this, the lineage of the Suwang Temple will forever receive the stigma of the direct lineage."

Luo Xuanzhao frowned slightly, a little worried, but then a look of surprise flashed across his face. He would forever obtain the direct lineage holy mark, which instantly gave him great motivation.

Luo Xuanzhao asked the last question, "Grandfather, most of the Western Regions, whether they are small countries or mixed Hu countries, are subject to the Western Turks. There are also tribes such as Tiele and Kangju to the north of Tianshan Mountain and west of Pamir Mountain. If we preach, we can't avoid these countries. What attitude should we take towards these Hu countries?"

Luo Su smiled and said, “If you can really become famous in the Western Regions, punch all the Taoists, kick all the Buddhas, and add to your status as the direct descendant of the Su King, the Western Turkic Khan will definitely worship you as a god.

He will respectfully invite you into the temple, then kneel before you and ask you to crown him with the sacred crown.

As for other tribes, what you need to be careful of are the various Xia countries. The nobles of these countries are well-versed in classics and will become an obstacle to you.

Those Hu people believed in the true spirit of the Su King very much.

However, the Western Regions are naturally influenced by this aspect, and so are the Han people.

It is a land completely different from the Central Plains, and you will understand once you go there."

Luo Xuanzhao's heart was filled with lofty sentiments and aspirations. The ancestor had said so much, but he rarely saw the ancestor take such a matter so seriously, so he couldn't help but ask, "Ancestor, is this matter particularly important to the family's cause?"

Luo Su nodded solemnly and said: "It is not only extremely important to the family, but also to the entire Zhuxia. It is the most important part of my construction of the future Zhuxia Empire system!"

The Zhuxia Empire System!

This was the first time Luo Xuanzhao and Luo Xuanxing had heard of this statement. Just from the words, they could tell what a grand goal this was. Luo Xuanxing couldn't help but say, "Grandfather, why don't my second brother and I go to the Western Regions together? This is such an important matter and we can't delay it."

Luo Su waved his hand and said, “No need, you can send hundreds of brave warriors to follow Xuanzhao to the Western Regions. When the family foundation is restored and there is enough foundation, the Western Region Temple Army can be re-established, and then the brave warriors can come back.

As for you, there are other important matters.”

Only then did Luo Xuanxing give up this idea.

Luo Su sighed and said, “There are too few direct descendants, and now the women in the family cannot fully enter the political arena. You all need to work harder and have more children.

well.

It is still necessary to find a suitable opportunity to promote women's participation in politics in a timely manner. Otherwise, the women in the family cannot engage in politics and cannot obtain luck points, which is a real loss.

Patriarch Su Wang said that the time has come, but where exactly is this opportunity?

The Su Wang Patriarch said that Ling Jun would know when the time comes, but now she doesn't know either. It seems that the time has not come yet."

What Luo Su didn't know, Luo Xuanxing and Luo Xuanzhao naturally didn't know even more.

Luo Su thought quickly and then said slowly: "The Tang Dynasty is about to rule the world. After Xiao Xin's defeat, the Tang Dynasty basically unified the Central Plains. The remaining fragments are not important and will be enough for the future.

Let Li Yuan ascend the throne as soon as possible. Xuan Ye is now in a high position of power in the Tang Dynasty. The title of Duke of Zhou and his marriage to Li are connections with the Tang Dynasty, plus the important position he occupies in the current situation.

He can bring a large amount of luck to the family, and can provide it continuously. With this luck, our Luo family will have more room to maneuver and can support other aspects, and then quickly circulate, allowing Luo family to return to its most powerful state. "

No one knows better than the Luo family that the Luo family is now strong on the outside but weak on the inside. It's not that their strength is really bad, but they don't have a decisive weapon in their hands. Now the Luo family can only be said to be the top of the top family.

If he were to be alone in the cold winter, that would certainly be safe, but if he wanted to be invincible in the Central Plains, that would not be enough. Luo Su wanted to change this situation.

It doesn't take much. As long as there is a magical artifact like the Thousand Mile Talisman that can decide everything, the Luo family will instantly straighten their backs.

Luo Xuanzhao did not expect that Luo Su would be so anxious to push Li Yuan to the throne.

He asked in surprise: "Ancestor, the Western Regions and Liaodong have not been recovered. Can Li Yuan ascend the throne of the Xia Emperor now?"

Luo Su laughed out loud and said, "Why not? Is there another prince in the world who is powerful enough to compete with him?

The position of the emperor among the Xia people is of course related to the territory, but it is not just a matter of territory.

Otherwise, if the territory of the Xia Dynasty becomes so large that no dynasty can rule it.

Doesn’t that mean there will never be a Zhuxia emperor?

Of course this is not possible. The emperors of the Xia Dynasty have to consider many aspects. The emperor who occupies the Central Plains will have the advantage. Unifying the Central Plains, owning two capitals, and bringing the traditional Han areas under control will be a big advantage.

There is no other powerful prince in the world who has any claim to be the emperor, so Li Yuan is of course the emperor!

The only one who could pose a threat to Li Yuan is the King of Liaodong, but the Liaodong Kingdom is now in a state of overwhelmed with its own affairs, so how could it have the energy to go to war with the Tang Dynasty for the throne of the Son of Heaven? "

As the family that proposed the concept of the Son of Heaven among the Xia people, what Luo Su is saying now will be a comprehensive interpretation of the Son of Heaven in the future.

After Luo Xuanzhao heard this, he had no more questions to ask. A different light appeared on his face. "Grandfather, I will be heading to the Western Regions now. I don't know when I can return to the Central Plains."

Luo Su smiled and said, "When you return to the Central Plains, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty will have changed. You may be invited by the emperor to preach your teachings in the Central Plains."

When Luo Xuanzhao thought of that day, he couldn't help but smile, "Luo Xuanzang, from today on, my name is Luo Xuanzang. What a good name."

…

Wei Zheng was trying to appease his old subordinates in Hebei, and a large number of them were pulled into Li Jiancheng's camp. Li Shimin worked hard to defeat Hebei, but in the end, Li Jiancheng took the advantage. If Li Shimin had not been open-minded, an ordinary person would probably have been furious.

Luo Xuanzhao went to the Western Regions under the pseudonym Luo Xuanzang. The brave warriors transformed themselves into a caravan, with a total of 500 people, which was one-third of the brave warriors. Luo Xuanzhao also brought a large number of scriptures. He went to the Western Regions not only to integrate with the local people, but also to preach.

…

Luo Xuanxing was busy settling the Hu people who had followed him into the Central Plains.

This was the task assigned to him by Luo Su.

Fortunately, he is not like Luo Xuanye who only knows how to fight and kill. Although he is not as strong as Luo Xuanye, he is both civil and military.

The Hu tribes that followed Luo Xuanxing into the Central Plains were quite complex. There were Khitan, Goguryeo, Silla, Baekje, and basically all the Hu tribes in Liaodong followed him.

Luo Xuanxing thought for a long time and finally decided to give surnames to these Hu tribes and settle them in Youzhou. After some integration, he gave them a total of eighteen surnames.

Granting a surname was not easy. Luo Xuanxing led a group of Hu people to build an altar to worship King Su in Youzhou, and then set up a stove on it. Almost all the Hu leaders held hands and gathered around the stove, singing sacred songs in elegant language.

Luo Xuanxing stood beside the stove, feeling the blazing heat coming from it. Even he could hardly bear it, but looking at the leaders of the various tribes standing by the altar with fiery expressions, Luo Xuanxing still forced himself to endure the burning sensation and continued the ceremony.

Worship the Su King!

Luo Xuanxing said loudly: "Supreme and holy Su Wang Shang Huang, please listen to the prayers of your people.

Please give me your honorable surname.

Please send down your noble blood.

Please cleanse their souls.

The surnames of the Xia Dynasty originated in ancient times. There are eight major surnames and hundreds of thousands of clans. Since the enfeoffment of the kings, surnames have proliferated.

Today we are offering sacrifices to the Su Wang Emperor. Please ask the Su Wang Emperor to grant me a new family name!"

As he spoke, Luo Xuanxing threw a wooden sign in his hand into the furnace and shouted loudly: "Qibi clan!

"You have been rewarded for killing the tyrant Yang Guang. Please reward me, King Su!"

Under the altar, many leaders looked at the altar nervously. The raging flames were burning, and there was no unusual sound. Only a wisp of green smoke floated towards the sky.

"The King of Su agreed!"

"The King of Su agreed!"

Suddenly, a burst of cheers rang out beside the altar, and the other Hu leaders looked at the cheering group with envy.

Now no matter what the people in the Central Plains think, in Liaodong, this tribe has become the descendants of the Xia people.

As for getting Han people treated equally, they certainly know it is impossible and discrimination is everywhere.

The Han people in the Central Plains discriminated against each other. People in Guanzhong looked down on people from other regions, especially people from Liangzhou and Hebei. They even called people in the south "barbarians".

But this is not important. They are originally in the Liaodong circle. In the Liaodong circle, the identity of Han people is not very important, but the identity of Xia is very important. Without the identity of Xia, they will always be discriminated against.

That was truly blood and tears, they were fed up with the feeling of being discriminated against, they didn't want to be discriminated against anymore and they had to get the identity of Zhu Xia.

Then walk step by step to the highest point in Liaodong!

And in Liaodong, the only one who could give them this status was the Luo family.

The Luo family’s reputation has reached the level of “terrifying the whole country”!

As long as one can gain the approval of the Luo family, or the approval of the Su King, it is almost equivalent to being reborn.

This is exactly what Luo wanted. The same goes for the Western Turkic Khan. He is an excellent role model and a deterrent to the Han monarchs.

After all, even the barbarians in the past obeyed King Su. As the people of the Xia Dynasty, should we oppose King Su?

Luo Xuanxing patiently threw wooden signs into the furnace one by one, and cheers echoed around the altar.

Luo Xuanxing seemed to hear some sounds echoing in his ears, but when he listened carefully, it was an illusion.

[Luo Xuanxing, a direct descendant of your family, took advantage of the family's lofty reputation in Liaodong area as "awesome among all the peoples of China", and bestowed surnames on the Hanized Hu people in Liaodong, thus changing their class status.

Eighteen surnames of Liaodong!

This is the honor bestowed upon them by your family, and this way of bestowing surnames will become a model.

Let’s celebrate the prosperity of Zhu Xia. Who in the world doesn’t have a dream of becoming a citizen of Zhu Xia?

This is the glory of the family, this is the glory of all the people of China.

Your family's luck points increase by 12,000, and the current luck points are 1,486,623. 】

When the last wooden sign was thrown into the furnace, thunderous cheers rang out, followed by melodious chants:

The spirit of King Su is in the sky, bestowing great light upon the world!

…

"Wang Shichong fought desperately, but ended up turning the prosperous Luoyang into a living hell. The great holy city was now in ruins, even worse than it was in the early years of the Sui Dynasty.

What's the point of my desperate resistance in Jiangling other than causing more casualties among the people?

It is better to surrender and die alone, and it is much better for all the people in the city to die together."

The Yangtze River turns a bend here in Jiangling, and even the waves crashing against the shore seem much smaller. Looking from the top of the city, the river seems quite calm, but the deafening shouts outside the city destroy all this.

The Tang army had already arrived at the city of Jiangling, which was the last strong city of Liang State and also the capital. Several armies were mobilized at the same time. Xiao Xin was not a very good king, and the reason for his ascension to the throne was very simple.

Because people in the south of the Yangtze River were dissatisfied with the Sui Dynasty, he was pushed to this position by people who missed their homeland because of his background.

The Tang Dynasty was as powerful as a rainbow, like the rising sun. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Li Tang dynasty was doomed to fail.

Just like the Sui Dynasty that destroyed the Chen Kingdom, many people knew that the Xiaoliang Dynasty would be defeated. People's hearts had long been scattered, and naturally they could not stop the powerful Li Tang army.

Especially since Li Tang had already occupied Bashu and went downstream from Chengdu to attack Jiangling, it was really difficult for Xiao Xin to defend.

At the end of his country's demise, Xiao Xin calmly accepted this outcome. Perhaps he had already expected this day.

Just as he said to the officials of Liang, "Back then, the Duke of Gusu assisted Emperor Wu for two generations. That was the most prosperous time of Daliang, but in the end, he failed to achieve success. How can he possibly rule the world now?"

Facing the surging Tang army, Xiao Xin turned the Buddhist beads in his hand.

At this moment, he seemed to be possessed by his Buddha-loving ancestor, and he muttered words like compassion.

No more futile resistance. What is there to fight for?

Li Xiaogong and Li Jing walked into Jiangling City and issued their first order, "A day of plunder!"

Now that the war is over, it’s time for the soldiers who went to the war at their own expense to get rich. As for the people in Jiangling city.

The military law of the Tang army was still very strict. Looting did not mean massacre of the city, and robbing did not mean killing, so generally not many people would die.

Li Xiaogong and Li Jing loaded Xiao Xian onto a prison car and transported him to Chang'an. Xiao Xian's fate would depend on Li Yuan's mood. If it were the previous Li Yuan, he would probably have killed him directly.

In Li Yuan's view, these rebel kings who had once rebelled were all restless people.

But after he let Dou Jiande go, he suddenly felt that killing these people was a bit boring. Xiao Xin would most likely survive, and Xiao Xin really should kowtow to Dou Jiande. It was no exaggeration to say that he thanked Dou Jiande for saving his life.

"it's over."

Looking at the prison van leaving, Li Xiaogong suddenly sighed.

It's really over.

It has only been six or seven years since the chaos that began at the end of the Daye period, and yet the country has been unified again.

The Li family really had their own destiny. After Li Xiaogong personally killed the last prince, he suddenly felt a little unbelievable.

But the facts are right in front of us!

He had a thousand words to say, but he only said three words and it was over.

It's not just him.

When the news that Xiao Xin was escorted back to Chang'an spread like wildfire, everyone felt the same way.

It's finally over!

Those turbulent wars, countless separations of life and death, the passion of the ambitious and the blood of the idealists.

Heroes and powerful figures flashed by like a revolving lantern, and like shooting stars, they streaked across the bright starry sky.

And now.

The emperor's throne is about to rise!

Right in Chang'an!

Zhou, Qin, Han and Sui!

Now its name is - Tang!

(End of this chapter)