Snow-Filled Bow and Knife

On October 6, the ninth year of Kaiyuan (721), Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty appointed Shuofang Jiedu Envoy, and his seat was in Lingzhou (the former address is in Wuzhong City, Ningxia today). Zhang Shuo, Minister of the Ministry of War and Prime Minister, was the first Shuofang Jiedushi Envoy. Since then, Shuofang has taken on the important task of fighting against the invasion of foreign tribes from the north. The generals of the past dynasties, such as Zhang Shuo, Wang Sui, Wang Zhongsi, etc., Are all prominent ministers. In addition to garrisoning heavy troops, Shuofang also settled a large number of Turks, Khitans, Xi, etc., Which made it a place where Hu and Han people lived together. The scenery and culture were very different from those in the mainland. In the fourteenth year of Tianbao (755), the Anshi Rebellion broke out. When Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty escaped from Chang'an and arrived at Maweipo (now Xingpingxi, Shaanxi Province), the accompanying soldiers mutinied, killed Yang Guozhong, and forced Li Longji to hang Concubine Yang Guifei. It is said that Prince Li Heng was the mastermind behind the incident. After this incident, father and son parted ways. Tang Xuanzong fled to Chengdu, and Prince Li Heng fled to Shuofang. The originally peaceful Shuofang land suddenly became turbulent. After a bloody battle, Li Heng finally ascended the throne as Emperor Suzong of Tang Dynasty. The new Shuofang Jiedushi Guo Ziyi was ordered to face the crisis and began the arduous journey to save the Tang Dynasty...