The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 107
The joy of spring, the rain and the dew are the same, and the winter is full of wind and frost.

Staying for a long time is as little as I am, and the benefits of relocation are as rare as kings.

When the crouching dragon cloud arrives, it must rise first, and the swallow swallow thunder has not yet flown.

Don't hate to say goodbye to the water in the east and west ditches, the long and short of the sea are going to return together.

——Bai Juyi in Sending Wei Shiyu to Jinzhou Sima
On this day, Li Linfu kindly invited An Lushan to his residence as a guest.

Before An Lushan set off, Ji Wen, who became brothers with An Lushan, was visiting the mansion of Xuanyifang in Anlushan.

Ji Wendao: "Brother is very talented and seeks the favor of the sage. This time he came to Chang'an, he could have become a general and a prime minister. But Li Xiang has a sweet heart and a sweet sword. Although he is very close to the third brother, I can affirm that he will never recommend you. For the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty."

An Lushan asked curiously: "Why is this so? Even if I become the prime minister, I still have a false name of doing things in order. After all, I will go back to the north to herd horses."

Ji Wen snorted coldly, and said: "Luo Xishi and I were called 'Luo Tong Ji Wang' in the court, how many forces have been eradicated for him, and even offended the emperor's relatives and princes!
But what about him?Use everyone before, not after.I have followed him for many years, but I have never been promoted.

Third brother, if you have a chance, speak a few words of kindness for me in front of the Holy Majesty and the noble concubine.

If I can get a high position, I will have the strength to cooperate with my third brother to overthrow this old thief.When the time comes, third brother, you will appear and enter the prime minister, and you will be majestic and glorious, ah! "

As soon as Ji Wen turned the words, An Lushan was coaxed into a wide-eyed smile from ear to ear.

An Lushan said: "According to the news report, I will soon serve as the deputy envoy of Hedong. If you are interested, brother, I will ask the Holy One for you to be the deputy envoy of Hedong Jiedu.

There are dignitaries everywhere in Chang'an, you officials say whether they are big or not, and whether they are small or not.Why don't you go back to Hedong with me.

When you get to the place, you are the emperor of the land.The difference between Jiedushi and the Son of Heaven is that the Son of Heaven governs ten territories, and you govern one territory. "

Ji Wen was overjoyed after hearing this, and hurriedly thanked An Lushan.

After Ji Wen left, An Lushan drove to Li Xiang's mansion.

After the guests and hosts were seated, Li Linfu was curious about the folk customs in Fanyang and other places. An Lushan was eloquent, and the two sides had a pleasant conversation.

After the banquet, the two came to the living room.Li Linfu personally ordered tea for Anlu Mountain, and said: "Doctor An, you have done a good job in the past two years. You have conquered Xi and Khitan, and your power has shocked Liaodong. The grassland tribes admire warriors the most, and they all admire you."

An Lushan was a little proud, and said boldly: "I'm not bragging to you, my lord. I have figured out some ways to deal with these barbarians over the years."

Li Linfu said with a smile: "I believe what Fatty An said. I believe that you have such prestige among the Hu people. I heard that you have a lot of talents, including Yan Zhuang, Gao Shang, Zhang Tongru in Wen, Shi Siming and An Shouzhong in Wu. , Cai Xide, Cui Qianyou, Tian Chengsi, Ashina Chengqing and others."

Hearing this, An Lushan had a playful expression on his face, and said in his heart, "President Li's hands and eyes are open to the sky, so you have to be careful when you speak today."

Li Linfu seemed to see what An Lushan was thinking, but he didn't point it out.Fu Xu smiled and said: "So, I also ask you something."

An Lushan flattered him: "Your Excellency, you can say that a humble job knows everything, and it can't be exhausted."

Li Linfu was not in a hurry. He took a sip of tea, looked at the tea leaves in the cup, and said intentionally or unintentionally: "I heard that on Yuan Xi night, some Turkic people went to the Bashu Guild Hall to set fire to kill people. Do you know?"

When An Lushan heard this, he understood Li Linfu's intentions, and replied tremblingly: "My lord, this matter has nothing to do with me. These Turkic people belong to Ashina Albus."

Li Linfu said: "I asked Ashina Albus, and he said that these people are his subordinates. But he never gave an order. He said that besides him, there is another person in Chang'an who can command this A few Turkic people." After finishing speaking, he looked at An Lushan tenderly.

An Lushan shuddered.Hastily said: "I swear in the name of Changshengtian, I did not instigate these people. This Ashina and Albus have always had a rift with me, and he must have framed me."

Li Linfu smiled and said: "Doctor An, don't be nervous, I didn't say that this person is you."

After hearing this, An Lushan became more nervous than before.He thought to himself: "Li Xiang's surprise today, what exactly is he going to do?" Thinking of this, he had a flash of inspiration, thinking of the dispute between Yang Guozhong, Li Linfu and Li Heng in the court a few days ago.

An Lushan raised his brows and said, "This man can't be the prince, can he?"

Li Xiang remained silent and drank his tea with his head down.

An Lushan was startled secretly, and thought: "It seems that I guessed right. Xiang Li's enemies are all over the world, it doesn't matter who instigated these Turkic people, it must be his enemies. Li Xiang now considers The focus must be on how to use this matter to make some key articles.”

An Lushan is pondering.

Li Linfu stood up suddenly, and asked cordially, "Lao An, are you cold? Why are you shivering all over? It's interesting that you Hu people are more afraid of the cold than us Central Plains people even though you live in a world of ice and snow. "

After finishing speaking, he took off the fur on his body and gently put it on An Lushan's body.

Although An Lushan was flattered on the surface, he was very grateful.In my heart, I just feel colder all over, like sitting on pins and needles.The fur wrapped around his body was like a poisonous snake, crawling across his bare neck, slippery and cold.

Li Linfu said: "Recently, I heard that you selected 100 warriors from the surrendered generals of Xi, Khitan and other tribes as personal guards. You also selected more than [-] of these people as personal bodyguards. These All of them are brave and good at fighting, and they can take one against a hundred.

I also heard that while you are actively recruiting talents, you have also raised tens of thousands of war horses, and you are still earning a lot of money from the trade with Zhuhu..."

An Lushan was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he knew in his heart that he must stand in line, otherwise this trip to Chang'an will come with a life, but will not return.

An Lushan fell to his knees with a plop, kowtowed and said, "Your life is given to me by adults, and I am willing to lead the horse and fall for you."

Li Linfu pretended to be surprised, and said, "Oh, what's the matter. Doctor An please hurry up."

An Lushan bowed his head and said, "An Hu'er will rely on adults for his prosperity and wealth in the future, and please show me the way."

Li Linfu smiled, knowing that the fish had bitten the hook.

(End of this chapter)