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Qin Baoshu (? —638), whose real name is Bao Shu, was born in Licheng (now Jinan, Shandong Province), a general of the Tang Dynasty, and one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyange.

Qin first held a post in General Sui Shu's Account. When mother died, the nurse sent someone to mourn. His officers were very surprised and asked, "So many soldiers died and mourned. Why did the general leave Uncle Bao alone? " The escort replied, "This man is brave and has a conscience, so he must be rich and humble." (Biography of Qin Bao in the Old Tang Dynasty)

At the end of Sui Dynasty, Yang Di Yang Guang ruled brutally, lived in luxury and debauchery, built large-scale buildings year after year, and constantly used troops abroad. Heavy corvee and military service made the fields barren and the people miserable, and eventually a large-scale peasant uprising broke out. In the tenth year of the Great Cause (6 14), in December, (governing Jixian County, now southwest of Beijing), Lu led 65,438+more than 10,000 troops to capture it (now southwest of Yucheng, Shandong Province), and Sui County defended Zhang Xutuo with more than 10,000 troops to attack it. The two sides set up a camp fence at a distance of 6-7 miles. After 10 days, Sui Jun's grain was about to be withdrawn. Zhang Xutuo said to the soldiers, "The thief chased me lightly when he saw the soldiers. The camp was empty as soon as the crowd came out. If you attack the camp with thousands of people, you will gain a lot. This is a real danger, who can go? " No one answered, but Qin and Luo Shixin are well documented. Zhang Xutuo then ordered the two men to ambush among the reeds and retreat to the camp. Lu led the troops to attack, and Qin and Luo Shixin took the opportunity to lead the ambush to attack the rebel camp, but the gate was closed and no one could enter. Then they went upstairs and pulled out the rebel flag, killing several people each. The camp was suddenly in chaos. They took the opportunity to open the gates, let Sui Jun into the camp, and then set fire to more than 30 gates, which made the guards in the camp more chaotic. Moonlight Camp caught fire and rushed to the rescue, but was attacked by Zhang Xutuo and Li. The insurgents were defeated and killed countless times. Only more than 100 riders broke through, and the rest were captured by Sui Jun. After this war, his courage was even more famous in Qin dynasty.

Since then, Qin has fought Sun Xuanya in Haiqu, which is the first time. Because of his past and future achievements, he was awarded the position of sword.

In the 12th year of Great Cause (6 16), Zhang Xutuo was ambushed and killed by Shi Mi of Wagang Army in Dahai Temple (now northeast of Xingyang, Henan), and Qin led down archers to attach themselves to Pei, the general of Sui Dynasty. In April of the 13th year of Daye (6 17), Qin Suipei joined the Wagang Army. Shi Biao was very happy when he got Qin, and immediately appointed him as a title of generals in ancient times, and was very friendly to him. At that time, after Shi Biao came to power, his political ambitions became increasingly exposed. In order to take power for himself, he chose 8,000 "warriors, especially people who are different" as his "internal army". This army belongs to four ancient generals and is divided into two teams. Its main task is to protect Shi Biao. Shi Mi was very satisfied with the internal army and often said, "These 8,000 people can be millions." (Biography of Cheng Zhijie in the Old Tang Dynasty) This shows the position of Qin Baoshu in Shi Biao's heart.

In July of the first year of Tang Wude (6 18), Shi Mi led the Wagangjun and Yu Wenhuaji Group to fight in Liyang (now northeast of Xunxian County, Henan Province). The two sides spread out the battlefield under Tongshan Mountain in yu zhou (now southwest of Xunxian County, Henan Province) and fought fiercely from morning till night. Shi Biao was shot by an arrow that left the string, fell off his horse and fainted. Shi Biao's followers thought that Shi Biao was dead and fled. At this time, Yu Wenhuaji's pursuer has arrived. At this critical moment, Qin stepped forward and saved Shi Biao single-handedly, and then assembled scattered troops to fight back and repel the army.

In September, Shi Mi was defeated by the commander-in-chief Wang of Luoyang in the Sui Dynasty in the Battle of Mangshan. Soon after, Shi Biao was defeated and surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, and the Wagang Rebel Army failed. After the defeat of Wagangjun, many generals such as Qin fell to the king because of despair, and Qin was named General Long Xiang, which can be described as favoring one over the other. Even so, Qin He was dissatisfied with Wang's cheating. I once said to Qin: "The world is very shallow and narrow, but there are many lies, so it is good to swear. This is a witch's ear. Is it mainly to disturb? " (Biography of Cheng Zhijie in the Old Tang Dynasty) Qin felt the same way, so he began to look for opportunities to leave Wang.

In the second year of Wude (6 19), on February 19th, Wang Lingbing invaded Tangguzhou (Zhi Xin 'an, now Henan), and Wang was appointed as the general, Qin as the general of Longxiang. Wang He fought in Jiuqu (now northwest of Yiyang, Henan). Qin, Wu Heita, Jin Niu Da and others all went into battle in disguise, led dozens of cronies to ride horses, ran a hundred paces to the west, then dismounted and bowed down to the king, saying, "The Dutch Duke is eager to repay his kindness. I guess publicity is confusing, not where servants stay. I hereby submit my resignation. " (Biography of Cheng Zhijie in the Old Tang Dynasty) immediately went to Tang Jun, and Wang Wenzhi was discouraged and did not dare to pursue.

After they returned to the Tang Dynasty, Tang Gaozu Li Yuan asked them to follow Li Shimin, the king of Qin. Li Shimin heard their names for a long time and respected them very much. He appointed Qin Wei as the general manager of Ma Jun, who was guarding Changchun Palace, as the left third army of Qin. Like Shi Biao, more than a thousand elite cavalry were selected in the whole army, all dressed in black armor, and divided into two teams, left and right, led by Qin,,, Zhai and the so-called Xuanjia team. Every time he took the lead, Li Shimin put on black armor and led the black armor team as a pioneer, waiting for an opportunity to attack, invincible, and the enemy was frightened.

In March of that year, Liu Wuzhou, the largest separatist force in the north, with the support of the Turks, dispatched troops south to attack the Tang Dynasty. 1 1 month, Li Shimin led an army to cross the Yellow River from Longmen Pass (now northwest of Hejin, Shanxi Province) and was stationed in Bai Bi (now southwest of Xinjiang, Shanxi Province) to confront Song Jingang Army, the main force of Liu Wuzhou. In December, after Liu Wuzhou, Wei Chijingde and Lu Chongmao defeated Tang Lixiaoji, the Ministry will return to Yizhou (governing Yicheng, now Shaanxi). Yin Kaishan, the minister of Qin and the Ministry of War, was ordered to attack the interception army in Meiliangchuan, greatly breaking its army and beheading more than 2,000 people. In the battle, Qin made the greatest contribution. Li Yuan gave him a gold vase and said, "Your wife was ignored. You came all the way to me, and you made great contributions. I can give you the meat. What about my children when I cut it for you? You should encourage it. " (Biography of Qin in the Old Tang Dynasty) Soon, Qin was named the right army of the king of Qin.

On April 14th, the third year of Wude (620), the Song Jingang Army, which had been deadlocked with Tang Jun for about five months, was finally forced to withdraw northward because of the cut-off of grain and grass. Li Shimin immediately led the army in pursuit of Jiexiu (now Shaanxi), and Song Jingang led more than 20,000 soldiers out of Ximen Beicheng, 7 miles long from north to south. Li Shimin ordered Qin He to attack the north of the city, and Zhai and Qin attacked the south of the city. General manager Li Shiji was sent to the battlefield, but he retreated slightly. Song Jingang seized the opportunity to fight back. Li Shimin rode out, pushed forward, defeated Song Jingang's army and beheaded 3,000 people. During the Tang Dynasty, Wei Chijingde, Xunping, Jiexiu and Yong 'an (now Huoxian County, Shaanxi Province) successively fell. Liu Wuzhou abandoned Bing and fled to Turkey, where he was killed. After the war, Qin Baoshu was awarded gold 100 Jin and 6000 pieces of miscellaneous colors, and was awarded the title of National Pillar.

In July, the king of Qin led the army eastward, and Qin was invincible. For example, in the first month of the fourth year of Wude (62 1), Qu Tutong and Zanhuang Gui led the troops to patrol the camp and suddenly met Wang Jun. This battle is unfavorable. Then he led the Xuanjia team to the rescue, defeated Wang's army, captured Ge, who was riding a horse, and captured more than 6,000 people. Wang fled back to Luoyang.

In the fourth year of Wude (62 1), in March, Dou Jiande, the king of Xia, led more than 65,438+10,000 troops to help Luoyang in the west. On 25th, Li Shimin also led 3,500 soldiers into Tiger Prison (now west of Sishui Town, northwest of Xingyang, Henan). On the second day of May, the two sides launched a decisive battle. He said that Qin and other generals were led into the array, and the Tang flag was seen from behind. Dou Junbing was defeated quickly, and Dou Jiande was also captured by Tang Jun. After the war, Qin entered lord protector, Feng Yi, giving gold 100 Jin and 7000 silks.

In July of that year, Liu Heita, the former headquarters of Dou Jiande, rose up and rebelled against the Tang Dynasty, and soon occupied most counties in Hebei and parts of Henan. 1February 15, Li Shimin was ordered to conquer Liu Heita. On February 11th, the fifth year of Wude (622), Qin defeated Liu Heita in Lieren (now the northeast of Feixiang, Hebei). By March, Tang Jun defeated the Liu Heita Army in Mingshui (now southeast of Quzhou, Hebei Province) and recovered the occupied counties. Qin Baoshu got a prize of 1000 yuan. Give tens of millions of gold and silk before and after.

When Qin is at war with Qin, the enemy will send a sharp soldier to show off his army. Will order Qin to attack. Every time Qin "leaps forward with a gun, he will stab the crowd and mutiny." (Biography of Qin in Old Tang Dynasty) Li Shimin paid more attention to him, and Qin was quite conceited.

In the process from Taiyuan to the unification of the whole country, Li Shimin made great achievements and gained high prestige, forming a political group with Qin Wei as the core. Qin is one of them, posing a serious threat to Prince Li. Li Jian became a prince and heir to the throne, made friends with Li Yuanji, king of Qi, and opposed Li Shimin. In June of the ninth year of Wude (626), Li Yuanji, under the pretext of resisting the Turks, invited Qin to deploy Qin, Qin, Duan to join the army in order to weaken his strength and then seize the opportunity to get rid of it. When he learned that he was going to say goodbye to Li Yuanji, he wanted to kill him, so he discussed with civil servants and military commanders and decided to strike first. On the morning of the 4th, Qin and others led the Xuanwu Gate Incident (the north main entrance of Chang 'an Taiji Palace), killed Prince Li and Li Yuanji, king of Qi, and seized the right to inherit the throne. On the seventh day, Li Yuan made Li Shimin the Crown Prince. On the 12th, raise the hero, and Qin worshipped General Zuo Wuwei. On the eighth day of August, Li Yuan abdicated. On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, Li Shimin proclaimed himself Emperor Taizong. In October, Emperor Taizong made great contributions, and seven hundred households in Qin Dynasty were provided with food.

Since then, due to illness, I have never led the troops to fight Qin again. He once said to a man, "I am a young soldier. After more than 200 battles, I got a serious sore." How many times did you bleed before and after? Are you safe? "("Old Tang Shu Qin Bao Shu Zhuan ")

In the twelfth year of Zhenguan (638), Qin died, and after his death, he was named the prefect of Xuzhou and buried with Zhaoling. Emperor Taizong remembered his achievements before his death and carved his stone statue in front of the tomb to show his merits. In the 13th year of Zhenguan (639), it was renamed Hu Guogong. On February 28th, the 17th year of Zhenguan (643), Emperor Taizong ordered 24 life-size portraits of heroes to be painted in Lingyange, among which Qin ranked 24th.

Weichi Gong (AD 585-658) was born in Shuyang, Shuozhou. When he was young, he was famous for his bravery. He joined the Liu Wuzhou Uprising Army, led the troops south with Song Jingang, successively captured Tang Jinyang and Huizhou, defeated Li Yuan's army, and captured five Tang generals, including Yong 'an, Wang An, Li Xiaoji, Du Jiahuai, Tang Jian, Yu Jun and Qi Shiliang. In 620 AD, he was defeated by Li Shimin in Meiliangchuan and was besieged in Jiexiu. After being persuaded to surrender, he joined the Tang Dynasty with another general in Liu Wuzhou. Li Shimin asked him to be the leader of the right government. Soon, in order to seek equality and rebel one after another, some ministers also became suspicious of Weichi Gong, locked him up and said, "Virtue is unparalleled. If you are imprisoned now, your heart will resent. Keep it, it is better to kill it. " Shimin said with a smile, "If Weichi Gong really wants to defect, how can it be possible after Xiangsou?" So he let him out, introduced him indoors, rewarded him with a lot of gold and silver, and said, "Men are like friends in life. Never mind a little misunderstanding. How can I listen to those rumors that are harmful to you? " Please be considerate. If you really want to leave, even if these things are given to you by me, it will not waste our communication. "

At that time, it was at war with the king. One day, he took 500 cavalry to observe the terrain. Wang marched and rode more than 10 thousand horses, and surrounded them at once. Shi Chong warrior Dan Xiong Xin stabbed Li Shimin with his gun. Weichi Gong saw that the situation was critical, and he was desperate. With a drink, he stabbed Dan Xiong Xin under his horse to protect Li Shimin from encirclement. At this time, General Qu Tutong came to kill with a great army, Enemy at the Gates. Wang was defeated and captured more than 6,000 people, as well as his famous Chen Zhilve. From then on, I trusted Weichi Gong more, and Weichi Gong was loyal to Tang. He fought many battles with the people, defeated Dou Jiande, Wang and Liu Heita, and made great contributions.

Weichi Gong is good at avoiding spears, but he can also snatch spears from the enemy. Li Yuanji, King of Qi, knows about this matter. Please take your finger off and fight with it. Yuanji was stabbed many times without success, but Jingdezhen took it away three times. He felt great shame in his heart, but he also found that Weichi Gong was indeed a warrior. In order to deal with his younger brother Li, they couldn't buy it with a lot of money, so they decided to remove their wings and sent people to assassinate him many times. Weichi Gong know, just open the door and lie down safely. The assassin entered the room several times, but he never dared to do it. Later, Yuanji framed Weichi Gong in front of his father Tang Gaozu and sent him to prison. After the world dealt with it in many ways, it was saved from being killed.

On the fourth day of June in the ninth year of Wude (AD 626), the "Xuanwumen Change" took place in history. Li Shimin, king of Qin, led Sun Chang Wuji, Weichi Gong and others to ambush Xuanwu Gate at the suggestion of ministers, in view of the fact that his younger brother Jian and his younger brother Yuanji were fighting for the throne together. On that day, Cheng Jian and Yuanji went to the court as usual and went to the temple by the lake. When they found that there was a change, they moved their horses and left in a hurry to finish being shot by Li Shimin. At this time, Weichi Gong rode seventy and shot the pole. Shimin's mount ran into the forest and was hung by branches and fell down. Yuanji rushed up to get a bow and grabbed Shimin's throat. At this critical moment, Jingdezhen galloped his horse, and Yuanji fled and was shot dead by an arrow.

At that time, Tang Gaozu was boating in Gongyuan Haichi, while Li Shimin went to Weichi Gong today to "guard". Weichi Gong went into battle, with a straight gun. When Li Yuan saw this, he was shocked and asked, "Is chaos evil now?" Why did Qing come here? "Weichi Gong answered and said, the king of Qin and the prince (completed) and the king of Qi (Yuanji) made an insurrection, sent his troops to punish him, for fear of disturbing your majesty, and sent ministers to lodge guards. At this time, Jiancheng and Yuanji's men had already been killed in the palace, and Weichi Gong invited the next metaphor to command all the troops. Tang Gaozu saw that the tide was gone and had to obey. After the incident, many people advocated the execution of 100, and the confiscation of their property. Weichi Gong is firmly opposed. He said: "the crime lies in two murderers, and both of them have been punished;" If you support the party, you will not seek security! Li Shimin listened, and no longer asked about Cheng Jian and Yuan Ji. "。

In the sixth year of Zhenguan (A.D. 632), Weichi Gong worshipped the right marquis of Wu and made him the Duke of Wu. This year, the Turks invaded the territory, and Li Shimin went to Weichi Gong to meet them today. He led a light horse straight into the enemy line and killed his generals. The Turks lost. In the 11th year of Zhenguan (AD 637), Li Shimin made great contributions, took Weichi Gong as Yizhou secretariat and changed it to lord protector, Hubei. One day in February in the 13th year of Zhenguan (AD 639), I asked Weichi Gong, "Some people often say that you are against this matter. What is the reason? " ? Weichi Gong replied, "Can I object? I conquered all directions from the emperor, and I experienced many battles. This is really the rest of my life. It's decided today, and you still suspect me of rebellion? " Say that finish, I took off my clothes and threw them on the ground, revealing the scars of guns and arrows. Shimin was very moved and said, "Please put on your clothes quickly. It is because I don't doubt that I have said this to you. " . Soon, when he wanted to marry his daughter, Weichi Gong kowtowed and said, "My wife is humble, but she has been poor for a long time. Although I don't study, I heard that the ancients were rich and it was not easy to get a wife. This is not what I want. "

In the seventeenth year of Zhenguan (AD 643), in order to praise the heroes, Li Shimin ordered people to draw portraits of 24 heroes, including Sun Chang Wuji, Weichi Gong, etc., on the Lingyan Pavilion, and often went to watch them to show their appreciation and commemoration.

In his later years, Weichi Gong lived in seclusion, studied the art of prolonging life, decorated the pool platform and refused guests. Tang Gaozong died in February of the third year of the reign of Emperor Xianqing (AD 658) at the age of 74. Li "mourned" for him, and went to mourn with officials with more than five grades in Beijing.