The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 234
The mind is closed, the heart is locked, jumping out of the world of mortals and evil turmoil, who will be shocked in Huaiyin's afternoon dream?Leaving the field of fame and fortune, into the comfort zone, leisurely and happy!
Farming in the south and lying on the mountain in the east, I have experienced many things in the world and human relations, and I have thought about the past in my spare time.He is the one who is wise, and I am the one who is stupid, so why fight?

——Excerpt from "Four Pieces of Jade Leisure" Guan Hanqing (Yuan)

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"Li Linfu, as the prime minister, denounced Wang Zhongsi and other loyal officials and good generals for his own self-interest, and awarded the Jiedu envoy to the Hu people. Therefore, the military and political power on the border of the empire fell into the hands of the barbarians. The huge army of the empire was controlled by Anlu Mountain, Shi Siming, In the hands of a group of famous foreign generals such as Gao Xianzhi and Ge Shuhan. Most of these foreign military governors have made great military achievements, some are loyal, but some have ulterior motives and ambitions.

Many insightful people in the imperial court criticized Li Xiang for awarding Jiedushi to Hu people, and you, Uncle Jiang, are one of them.In fact, in my opinion, it is very dangerous whether the Han people or the Hu people are the military governors.The establishment of this post is itself a huge hidden danger to power.It destroyed the normal bureaucratic system of the imperial court and could not produce effective power checks and balances, so that Jiedushi was in power and had enough strength to resist the imperial court.

Therefore, in the granting and use of power, human nature cannot be challenged, and the safety of the empire cannot be based entirely on the loyalty of Jiedushi.Power is bloodthirsty and must be checked and balanced, locked in a cage.

Otherwise, once Jiedu, who holds a heavy army in his hand, has a different heart, the world will be in chaos, the people will be wiped out, blood will flow, and the bloody and chaotic world of the five chaos will reappear. "

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Speaking of this, Mrs. Xu paused for a long time, as if recalling the distant past.

Xu Taifu said: "My ancestor Xu Shu was very wise and resourceful, and his talent and strategy were not inferior to Prime Minister Zhuge. But because his mother was held hostage by Cao Cao, he had to leave Uncle Liu and go to Cao Cao. As the saying goes, he was in Cao Ying and his heart was in Han.

The ancestors did not come up with a plan for Cao Cao all their lives, but secretly helped Prime Minister Zhuge and Governor Zhou Yu win the Battle of Chibi.The ancestors possessed unrivaled knowledge, but were unable to fulfill their lifelong ambitions, and missed a great opportunity to assist Uncle Liu to rule the country and make a name in history.

Every time I think of this, I can't help crying, and I also hate why my ancestors didn't fight against fate.When I was young, I determined to fulfill the unfinished business of my ancestors and show what I have learned in my life, so that my Tang Dynasty will be rich and powerful, the people will live and work in peace, the glory of the family will last forever.

Looking back on half my life, I have worked hard to assist Li Longji in pacifying Wu Zhou, ascended to the Great Treasure, swept away the chaos of the previous dynasty, and established the prosperity of Kaiyuan.

I wanted to make further progress, but I didn't make any achievements. I watched Datang slide from prosperity to decline.Woohoo, since then I can't sleep at night, tossing and turning, the most painful thing is: I know the result, but I can't dodge it.

When I was young, I followed the principles of Confucianism and Mencius to study and aspire to study. When I was middle-aged, I liked Buddha and the elders very much. After I was frustrated in the political arena, I learned a thing or two about human nature.Until today, I feel the helplessness and sorrow of my ancestors.After half of my life, I finally understand that fate is not in control. "

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Xu Taifu is concerned about the country and the people, and has the world in his heart.Fan Zhongyan, a famous prime minister of later generations, "The Story of Yueyang Tower": "Worry about the world's worries first, and enjoy the world's joy later." The way is full of Taifu's feelings today.

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On this day, the scorching sun was in the sky, the green trees were thickly shaded, and the piano and books were tired.Bai Fu was woken up by Xia Chan, pushed open the window lattice, and the scenery fell in the wind, and the bamboo shadows on the east wall were mottled.

Bai Fu walked out of the house, drew a bucket of water from the moss-covered well, and sprinkled the cold well water on the floor of the house, feeling cool all over his face.

Taifu Xu took a seat in the shade of the courtyard, and sat on the rattan chair without letting go of the book, enjoying a leisurely stroll and feeling very comfortable.

The old housekeeper coughed lightly, and said, "Master, the market price of your two largest manors has increased by five times, can they be sold?"

Xu Taifu didn't raise his head, and replied: "Wait a little longer."

"Then when will it be?"

"Wait until Madam Guoguo bids for the third time."

"Then if Mrs. Guo Guo's final bid is almost the same as that of Li Xiang, who do you think she will sell to?"

"Hehe, no matter how much Mrs. Guo Guo pays in the end, these two manors are sold to Li Xiang. He has been an official in the same dynasty for decades, so he must leave something for him." The Taifu laughed.

"Understood, you asked Mrs. Guo Guo to help carry the sedan chair. Come on, I'll do it right away." The old housekeeper laughed, full of energy.Just as he was about to leave, he was called by Master Xu again.

Xu Taifu said: "The income from this land property is very profitable. All the money is used to purchase land in Yuhang County and Yizhou. The land deeds should be distributed to the families of the great Confucianists who were killed in the Yinxu case. If they are willing to leave now, Let them go with us. If you want to wait and see the situation first, and don’t move south for the time being, let the disciples of Chuan Gang go from house to house and help take care of them one-on-one.”

The old housekeeper burst into tears, trying to hold back his choked sobs.

Seeing the sadness in the atmosphere, Zi Che Li hurriedly changed the subject: "Young Xia Bai, did you see that Li Linfu has been busy chattering and toiling all his life, but in fact he has been working as a long-term worker for our family's Taifu."

Everyone laughed when they heard this.The gloomy atmosphere was swept away.

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There is always a banquet in the world, and the day of parting has finally arrived.

Xu Taifu didn't want to disturb the people, so he didn't inform the Luoyang government and local rich people of the departure date.On this day, Taifu Xu and his entourage picked a quiet pier on weekdays and boarded the ship offshore.

When approaching the pier, Master Xu and his party were taken aback.

On the edge of the river beach, cooking smoke rose everywhere, densely packed with tents.Seeing the Taifu driving here, the people rushed to run, and more villagers poured out of the tents, knelt on the side of the road, crying again and again.All of a sudden, there was a huge crowd of people, shoulder to shoulder, surrounded by Taifu's chariot.

Taifu Xu said angrily to everyone through the curtain of the car: "Didn't you make repeated orders to keep everyone secret? Why can't I control my mouth?"

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.

Just as they were talking, several elders who looked like patriarchs walked out of the crowd.Stop Xu Taifu from driving, kowtow and bow.

Xu Taifu hurriedly got out of the car, picked up these clan chiefs, and said: "Old man, please get up quickly, how can Xu receive such a great gift!"

The old man at the head was tearful, and said: "We are villagers in Shanzhou. I heard that the Taifu is going south, and the villagers rushed here ten days ago. All the wharves in Luoyang are full of people in Henan Province!

This year is a year of catastrophe. If we want to put aside the past, we don't know how many new graves will be built in our village.Heaven is merciful, bestow upon us the Grand Tutor to save the lives of our entire village!

Majesty, we will kowtow to you! "

Xu Taifu quickly supported the old man, and shouted: "Old brother, you can't do it, you can't do it!"

Another old patriarch followed suit.The patriarch was followed by four tall and strong men carrying a large wooden box.The five people put the wooden box on the ground, ignored it, and kowtowed to salute.

After getting up, the patriarch pointed to the wooden box and said, "Teacher, this wooden box has 29 floors and a total of 120 six grids. The grids are filled with 120 six kinds of soil, representing the whole territory of Henan Province. Fathers and folks from 29 states and 120 six counties. I hope Taifu will not forget his hometown and come back often!"

Taifu Xu opened the wooden box, holding the fresh and fragrant soil in his hands, his eyes were moist, and his mood was ups and downs, which could not be calmed down for a long time.

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The oldest patriarch, with the support of his grandson and granddaughter, walked up to Master Xu.With trembling hands, he raised a jar of wine and filled the bowl himself.

He picked up a bowl and handed it to the Grand Tutor, then picked up another bowl, raised it above his head, and said loudly to all the people, "Let's raise our glasses to the Grand Tutor, Your Majesty, and the Tang Dynasty! Do it!"

"Dry!"

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The big river is surging and the mist is vast.The geese return to the sun and set sail for thousands of miles.

Taifu Xu stood at the bow of the boat and waved goodbye to everyone on the shore.He is facing the wind by the sea, his clothes are flying, and he is at ease, just like a fairy.

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　quote poetry

　　1,

　　Neem flowers float.Su Su has a delicate fragrance.After the rainy season, the wind blows.Love follows Xiangshui far away, dreams surround Wu Fengcui.The piano and books are tired, and the partridge wakes up the south window to sleep.Secret meaning no one sent.Who washes away the deep hatred.Repair the bamboo banks, and sparse the curtains.After the song, the dust blows the fan, and after the dance, the wind lifts the robe.After the people are gone, the moon and the sky are like water.

　　——Song Dynasty · Xie Yi "Thousands of Years · Ode to Xia Jing"

　　2,

　　Returning to the wind and falling scenery.Scattered bamboo shadows on the east wall.Sitting full and quiet.Into the sleeve cold spring not wet clothes.

　　Dream back to wake up.A hundred feet flying billows Ming Bijing.Snow and ice.Scattered beauty white jade muscle.

　　—— "Magnolia Flowers Returning to the Wind and Falling Scenery" by Su Shi

　　3,

　　The green trees are long in the dark summer, and the terrace reflects into the pond.

　　The crystal curtain moved in the breeze, full of rose fragrance.

　　—— "Summer in the Mountain Pavilion" Gao Pian (Tang Dynasty)
　　4. Walk comfortably, sit with peace of mind, drink when thirsty, eat when hungry, sing when drunk, lie down on Sha Yin when sleepy.The sun and the moon are long, the world is wide, and you are free and happy!

　　The old wine is poured, the new fermented grains are poured, the old tile pot is smiling, and the mountain monk and the old man are chatting.He produced a pair of chickens, and I produced a goose, so be happy!

　　The mind is closed, the heart is locked, jumping out of the world of mortals and evil turmoil, who will be shocked in Huaiyin's afternoon dream?Leaving the field of fame and fortune, into the comfort zone, leisurely and happy!
　　Farming in the south and lying on the mountain in the east, I have experienced many things in the world and human relations, and I have thought about the past in my spare time.He is the one who is wise, and I am the one who is stupid, so why fight?

　　——"Four Pieces of Jade Leisurely" Guan Hanqing (Yuan)

　　
　
(End of this chapter)