The Bloody Battle of Suiyang

The history of the Anshi Rebellion is a regret for the Tang Dynasty, a regret for Xuanzong, a regret for Concubine Yang, and a regret that cannot be erased from the author's heart. Every time I dream about it at midnight, the author wonders if the Tang Dynasty could have survived for hundreds of years without the Anshi Rebellion. China would not have had the humiliation of the Song Dynasty paying tribute, nor would there have been a treasonous treaty in which the Qing Dynasty lost power and humiliated the country? But history is history, there are no ifs, so the author wrote down the bloody history of the Battle of Suiyang to let those who come after him remember that no matter how difficult the moment is, the Chinese nation has heroes who take responsibility on their shoulders and move forward. Zhang Xun, Xu Yuan, Nan Jiyun, and Lei Wanchun in the article are such heroes. As the author of this article, I will try my best to express that period of history completely in words without any emotion. Of course, the author is also a human being, and he has personal preferences. It is absolutely impossible to not include personal information at all. The author can only be as objective and fair as possible.

After reading "The Bloody Battle in Suiyang" in one sitting, I felt as if I had personally traveled back to the turbulent Tang Dynasty. The author uses delicate brushwork and compact rhythm to vividly display the brutality and tragedy of the Suiyang defense battle.

This historical novel with the Battle of Suiyang as its core is undoubtedly a sincere and bloody and tragic work. With a deep and restrained writing style, the author interweaves the darkest moment of the dynasty when "the capital fell and the emperor fled westward" with the desperate persistence of a group of loyal ministers and righteous men in Suiyang City to "stop the Rong from the Yangtze River and Huaihe River", and composed a shocking heroic epic. The historical weight of the novel is overwhelming. The story is set against the background of "the capital fell six times and the emperor moved nine times". The authority of the dynasty was wiped out and the world was in chaos. There were powerful enemies outside and vassal towns inside. It is in such a desperate situation that the characters such as Zhang Xun, Xu Yuan, Lei Wanchun, and Nan Jiyun are particularly three-dimensional and dazzling. The author does not simply portray them as symbolic heroes, but delicately shows the strategic choices, human struggles and unyielding will they faced in the desperate situation of "no reinforcements from outside and no food and grass inside". Zhang Xun's resourcefulness and decisiveness, Xu Yuan's consideration of the overall situation and logistical support, Nan Jiyun's bravery in risking his life to break out of the encirclement and seek help, and even Lei Wanchun's awe-inspiring spirit that remained unmoved after being hit by six arrows, are all depicted through specific events and details, making them full of flesh and blood and touching. The narrative rhythm of the work is well controlled, and tension runs throughout. The author cleverly lays out the brutal offensive and defensive battle surrounding the isolated city of Suiyang for more than ten months, including macroscopic descriptions of the strategic situation, as well as microscopic tactical details and close-ups of characters. From the tight defense in the early stage, to the ingenious schemes in the mid-term, and in the later stage when food and support are exhausted, the tragic decision of "when the tea and paper are exhausted, the horses are eaten; when the horses are exhausted, the birds dig up the rats; when the birds and rats are exhausted, the concubines are patrolled and the soldiers are killed", the tragic decision is made layer by layer, pushing the tension and tragic atmosphere to the extreme. In particular, the reappearance of Nan Jiyun's breakout to beg for help, the grief and indignation of Helan Jinming and others who sat idly by, and the reappearance of the classic scene of "drawing arrows and shooting towers" to clarify one's will, are extremely emotionally impactful, and vividly portray the huge contrast between the despair of loyal ministers and the indifference and selfishness of surrounding warlords. What is even more commendable is that while showing the cruelty of war, the novel also deeply explores the value and price of "loyalty". The cost of defending Suiyang was heavy, and all the soldiers and civilians in the city were killed or injured. But as Zhang Xun said: "Suiyang is the guarantee of Jianghuai. If it is abandoned, the thieves will take advantage of the victory and go south, and Jianghuai will be destroyed." Their persistence bought valuable time for the rear to reorganize defense and protect Jianghuai, a tax-rich area. This tragic sense of mission and sacrifice spirit of "defending a city and defending the world" transcends simple gains and losses and becomes a shocking spiritual force. The collective sacrifice when the city was destroyed brought this integrity to its peak, making people sigh with regret and awe at the same time. All in all, this is not only a historical novel about war, but also a profound ode to national integrity and loyalty. It successfully combines real historical events with the fate of moving characters. It has both grand scenes of fighting and iron horses, as well as nuanced depictions of human nature. Reading it not only makes people sigh for that magnificent and extremely painful history, but also feels the spiritual baptism that transcends the times. This work undoubtedly finds a wonderful balance between historical reality and artistic creation, and is well worth reading. This is not only a wonderful historical novel, but also a generous tragic song dedicated to those loyal souls who still uphold their faith and sacrifice their lives for the country in the darkest moments. It successfully transforms a piece of dusty history into a tense and touching literary narrative, which is worthy of careful reading by every reader who likes historical themes and respects heroic integrity!

This is an excellent Tang history work! The rarely written history of the Battle of Suiyang has been brought to life. The battlefield descriptions are passionate, the characters are vivid, the plots are interlocking, and the writing is smooth and delicate, making it a pleasure to read. Five-star praise! It's exciting and ups and downs, the text is exquisite, and the pictures are full of feeling, just like watching a movie.

This book vividly describes the tragedy of the defense of Suiyang during the Anshi Rebellion. The story of Zhang Xun, Nan Jiyun and other martyrs defending an isolated city against an outnumbered enemy accurately struck a chord with history fans about loyalty. In the length of the article, the brutality of the battlefield and the choices of the characters are all described very solidly. Although it is an online article, it does not weaken the weight of history. You can feel the author's careful research on this historical fact. Five-star praise!

It's rare to write "The Battle of Suiyang" in such a graphic way! From the panic of the emperor's flight to the west, to the suffocation of the isolated city under siege, to the ferocity of the soldiers gnawing tree bark and still swinging their swords, every chapter is torn between "despair" and "death". The most vulnerable moment was when the city was broken and captured, no one begged for mercy, they only shouted "no surrender" - no book review can explain this clearly, you have to read it yourself to understand the painful shock! 🍉🍉🍉 @

From the fall of the capital to the siege of Suiyang, this novel gradually adds to the depressing feeling of a desperate situation. The setting of dozens of times the enemy's force pressing down on the situation and being without help or food makes every battle exciting. The loyalty of the protagonist group is not an empty slogan, but is slowly established in the details of food shortages and fierce battles. The ending when the city is destroyed is even more tearful. Even if you know the historical ending, you will still be moved by the characters' perseverance. Worth reading The story is eloquent and exciting, worth reading!

I have to say that this novel is quite attractive and the plot is very gripping. Ten months of bloodshed and perseverance, outnumbered and outnumbered! Zhang Xun and other martyrs guarded the gates of Jiangnan with their flesh and blood. Although the city was destroyed and their bodies died, they created immortal loyal souls and their majesty lasted forever in heaven and earth.

It is a very exciting war story, with flesh-and-blood characters, ups and downs of the plot, and a good expression of the powerlessness and despair of fate. It also has a lot of descriptions and knowledge of ancient wars, which is very interesting.

Ten months of bloodshed and perseverance, outnumbered and outnumbered! Zhang Xun and other martyrs guarded the gates of Jiangnan with their flesh and blood. Although the city was destroyed and their bodies died, they created immortal loyal souls and their majesty lasted forever in heaven and earth. Seriously, this is the best novel I've ever read! The plot is full of ups and downs, the characters are deeply drawn, and every twist and turn makes people marvel. After reading this book, I couldn't calm down for a long time.