In the history of the Tang Dynasty, the Anshi Rebellion was an important turning point. The rebel army led by An Lushan severely damaged the vitality of the Tang Dynasty. From then on, the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty slowly turned from prosperity to decline.
An Lushan was once the military governor of the Tang Dynasty. In order to please Tang Xuanzong, he specially recognized him as his foster father. In this way, Concubine Yang became a foster mother. From then on, An Lushan became Tang Xuanzong's favorite and became very close to Yang Guifei. Over time, the rumor that An Lushan and Yang Guifei had an affair slowly spread, and specific stories about the two people were spread. There are many legends about Concubine Yang and Anlu Mountain in history. Many people think that the relationship between Concubine Yang and Anlu Mountain is unusual. "Tongjian Chronicles Benmo Anshi Rebellion" records that the third day of the first lunar month of the tenth year of Tianbao was An Lushan's birthday. Tang Xuanzong and Yang Guifei gave An Lushan generous birthday gifts. On the third day after her birthday, Concubine Yang summoned An Lushan to see her and hold a baptism ceremony for her "eldest son". Concubine Yang had An Lushan put in a big bathtub as a baby and bathed him. After the bath, she wrapped An Lushan in a large swaddling cloth made of brocade material and asked the palace maids to put him in a colorful sedan chair. He was carried up and walked around in the harem garden, shouting "Lu'er, Lu'er" and having fun.
An Lushan always showed himself to be foolish, especially when he acted out his loyalty in front of the emperor. In order to please the emperor, during the adoption ceremony where he recognized Yang Yuhuan as his godmother, An Lushan actually put on pigtails and a bellyband, dressed as a "child" and came to see the "mother queen". Although Yang Yuhuan obeyed her order, she still felt uncomfortable that a woman in her thirties had to adopt a fifty-year-old man as her adopted son.
According to historical records, in the 14th year of Emperor Xuanzong’s Tianbao reign (AD 755), An Lushan, who was also the military envoy of three towns, launched a rebellion in Fanyang. He led an army of 150,000 troops and marched straight into Tongguan to attack Chang'an. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty fled Shuzhong in a hurry with Concubine Yang and other high officials in the court. When they arrived at Maweiyi, the soldiers of the imperial army mutinied and killed Yang Guozhong, forcing Xuanzong to grant the death of Concubine Yang. After that, it took the Tang Dynasty a full eight years to put down the famous "Anshi Rebellion" in history
Did An Lushan really have an affair with Concubine Yang? The truth is probably not the case. In fact, the theory that Concubine Yang Guifei and An Lushan had an affair is just a rumor among the people. It is difficult to support it from all aspects. First of all, there is no record in official history, and there is not even a hint left. Concubine Yang Guifei and An Lushan " "Fornication" theory not only contains elements of entertainment and gossip, but also has an important factor mixed into it. Followers of the Li Tang Dynasty needed to find a "scapegoat" for the famous "Anshi Rebellion", and Concubine Yang was certainly the most suitable candidate. As a result, Concubine Yang became the chief culprit of the "An-Shi Rebellion", another theory of "beauties bring disaster".
The history of the ancients always needs reasons. It is conceivable that both Yang Guifei and An Lushan were victims of politics and scapegoats of history. Poor Yang Yuhuan, one of the four beauties, is just a doll of men's politics.
The right way is to die in the mud at the foot of Mawei slope, where no jade face can be seen! What a pity!