The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 433
Don't you see a foreigner, Chang'an Road, once back, once old.

——Excerpt from Bai Juyi from "Horizontal Songs Chang'an Road"
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That night, the Tang court held a grand banquet in Xuanzheng Hall.

Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, and Li Siye, the generals of the three armies, led the generals to raise their glasses and congratulated the Holy Majesty: "Thanks to Your Majesty for the blessings of the heavens, the two capitals have finally been recovered! We wish the Holy Majesty long live, long live, long live!"

Suzong Longyan was very happy, and said: "All the loves are loyal and loyal, and serve the country bravely. I am willing to make persistent efforts to wipe out the remnants of the security thieves as soon as possible."

All the generals saluted in unison, and said in unison: "We will definitely live up to Your Majesty's grace, and we are willing to attack the enemy's nest and wipe out the rebels for Your Majesty!"

For a time, the host and guest had a good time, heartily.

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Holding the wine cup, Guo Ziyi walked up to Bai Fu, jokingly said: "There is a saying, if the Xiongnu are not destroyed, why should you make a family? Now that the two capitals have been restored, the war is about to end. General Bai, you should start a family too. Which family do you want?" Girl, I will personally match you, hehehe."

Li Siye smiled and said: "Old Linggong, there is no joke in the army! My brother's life-long affairs are entrusted to you. With my brother's outstanding military achievements today, if he cannot be selected as a good man, I, Li Siye, will be the first to refuse."

Guo Ziyi also laughed: "Brother Bai's martial arts are world-class, his elegance is unsurpassed, like the reincarnation of Changshan Zhao Zilong. Your Majesty personally named the first pioneer of the Tang Dynasty!"

I don't know how many rich and nobles in Chang'an want to marry their daughters to General Bai!I just don't know if our brother Bai is looking for a general and a tiger girl, or is he looking for a famous family?
In any case, this matchmaker is guaranteed by me!Hehehe..."

All the generals laughed, played and joked together, teased Bai Fu together, and poured alcohol desperately.

There is warmth in Bai Fu's heart, the friendship between life and death on the battlefield, the iron and blood pride.

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The Xuanzheng Hall is brightly lit, drums and music are playing in unison, and it is very lively.

In Xingqing Palace, the Supreme Emperor Li Longji fell asleep early.Listening to the faint sound of silk and bamboo, Yang Jieyu tossed and turned, unable to sleep at night.

Today's military parade, the Supreme Emperor Li Longji did not participate in the grand ceremony on the grounds that he was ill.Yang Jieyu sneaked to the corner of the viewing platform to feel the grand military appearance.

The appearance of that young general in white robe was like a sharp steel awl piercing deeply into his heart.It's like being bitten by thousands of ants, excruciating pain...

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After the military parade, the whole army rested for three days.Bai Fu changed from his military uniform to civilian clothes, and took the opportunity to leave the camp.

Walking along Zhuque Street, Bai Fu came to Chongrenfang. The gold-lettered signboard of "Bashu Guild Hall" shines brightly in the sun.

Revisiting the old place seems like a lifetime away.

Back then, the first stop of the Bashu martial arts in Chang'an was here. Since then, they have gone to different ends of the world, with very different fates.

The clerk in front of the guild hall didn't know Bai Fu, he bowed to show his kindness, greeted him with a smile and said: "Guest officer, please hurry up, this shop has good drinks."

Bai Fu nodded, and stepped into the inn.

The shopkeeper was fiddling with the abacus in front of the wine shop, when he looked up and saw Bai Fu, he was pleasantly surprised, lifted the curtain, and hurried out of the counter.

Bai Fu stepped forward, clasped his fists in salute, and said with a smile: "Brother Zhen, I haven't seen you for many years, you have lost a lot of weight."

The shopkeeper is Bai Fu's old friend - Huang Zhen.

Huang Zhen said with emotion: "It's not that I'm thinner, it's that I'm old. When I comb my hair every day, I have to pull out a few white hairs."

At this time, Huang Zhen was already the head of the Chang'an sub-helm of the Sichuan Gang, responsible for the intelligence collection of underground organizations in Chang'an, the assassination of the rebels, and the deployment of personnel and materials.

Although the two haven't seen each other for many years, they have been in secret contact through the intelligence channel of the Sichuan Gang.When we met again, there was no sense of alienation.

After exchanging greetings, the two entered the private room on the third floor.

The hall downstairs was bustling with noise, many young men and women in gorgeous clothes were kneeling on the couch.Men with swords, women in beautiful clothes, talking about the grand military parade.When it comes to excitement, imitate Yanzhao knights, fencing and singing, impassioned.

Huang Zhen smiled and said, "Brother Fu, you are now the most popular general in Chang'an. All the teenagers in Chang'an are imitating your attire, eager to join the army and serve their country."

Bai Fu stared at the wine glass with a gloomy expression, and said: "Back then when we a group of Bashu children came to Chang'an and joined the Huben Army through martial arts, we hoped that one day we could make contributions in the battlefield and defend our country.

But I have experienced the war firsthand, and I know the cruelty of the war.There is no romance in poetry, only bloodshed,"

Knowing what Bai Fu meant, Huang Zhen let out a long sigh, filled Bai Fu's wine, and sighed: "If it weren't for the foresight of Sect Leader Qingxuan and Gang Leader Jiang, who made plans earlier, today's situation may be different.

Lord Changsun Yanxing is responsible for coordinating the taxes and donations of famous families in the south of the Yangtze River.Xu Taifu in Xiangyang ensured that the grain, grass and supplies were transported to the transportation line of Fengxiang.The Tang Sect established ordnance workshops in various places to assist the Tang army in manufacturing and repairing weapons and armor.The Chuan Gang and Qingcheng coordinated the world's major gangs and green forest tycoons, organized a rebel army, lurked behind the enemy's rear, assisted the main force of the Tang army, and launched a counterattack..."

Huang Zhen said proudly: "Now the underground intelligence network in the enemy area is in the hands of the Chuan gang, which is enough to support the Tang army to plan a strategy and win a thousand miles."

Bai Fu's eyes lit up, and he asked, "What's going on with the military recently?"

Huang Zhendao: "An Qingxu fled to Ye County and changed Ye County to Ancheng Mansion. Cai Xide, Tian Chengsi and other generals led their troops back, and their strength increased to [-]."

An Qingxu sent Ashina Chengqing and An Shouzhong to Fanyang County to recruit troops, and took the opportunity to secretly murder Shi Siming.

Shi Siming imprisoned Ashina Chengqing, An Shouzhong and other generals, sent general Dou Ziang to Beijing, donated 8 counties and [-] troops under his jurisdiction, and Gao Xiuyan, the pseudo-Yanhe East Jiedu envoy, surrendered to the court. "

Bai Fu said: "That's right, Dou Ziang arrived in Beijing yesterday. His Majesty named Shi Siming the King of Guiyi and Fan Yang Jiedu Envoy. His seven sons were all appointed as senior officials of the court.

At the same time, Li Sijing and Wu Chengen, the chief servants, were sent to Fanyang to comfort and appease, and ordered Shi Siming to lead the army to attack An Qingxu. "

Huang Zhen smiled and said: "An Qingxu is weak and incompetent, nothing to be afraid of. Shi Siming's troops are the main force of the Yan army. Once he surrenders, Fan Yang's wolf smoke will disappear, and peace is just around the corner." After finishing speaking, he raised his glass to celebrate with Bai Fu.

Bai Fu shook his head, and said, "Shi Siming is the Tang army's most serious problem, and the prospect of suppressing the rebellion is not optimistic?"

Huang Zhen said, "How do you say that?"

Bai Fu said: "Shi Siming is as ambitious as a wolf king, and as cunning as a wolf king. Right now, the Tang army is in full swing and invincible. If the Yan army resists stubbornly, it will be wiped out quickly. The best strategy is to surrender.

If you want to surrender, it is better to surrender early, so as to maximize the retention of territory and troops.After a period of dormancy, wait and see.Wait for the Anxi, Beiting and other frontier troops to return to their garrisons, and Huihe and other Western Region Corps to return to the country, and then make plans and move. "

Huang Zhen was puzzled, and asked: "If the world is stable, the swords and guns are put into storage, and the horses are released on Nanshan, it means that Shi Siming wants to rebel. Who is willing to follow?"

Bai Fu said: "If you want to blame, you can blame the high-level court for not adopting Mr. Li Mi's grand strategy of 'closing the door and beating the dog'. The process of counter-insurgency, which is eager for quick success and quick profit, will inevitably leave many hidden dangers.

First, when An Lushan captured the two capitals, they transported all the goods, horses, food and supplies from the two capitals to Fanyang. Now Fanyang is the richest county in the world.This is the property of Shi Siming's rebellion again.

Second, the imperial court offered generous conditions in order to suppress the rebellion as soon as possible.As long as they surrender, none of the troops under the rebel army will be recruited, and they will continue to be commanded by the rebel generals.In this way, for the subduing generals, it was only the change of the king's banner at the top of the city, and the territory and strength were not reduced at all.

Third, after the Anlushan rebellion, the imperial court withdrew Anxi, Beiting and other frontier troops to quell the rebellion. The border was empty, and Tubo and other countries were ready to move.

I have read the military newspapers of the imperial court that Tubo and the countries of the Western Regions have repeatedly violated the frontiers, constantly encroaching on the frontier land.Once Tubo invaded on a large scale, Shi Siming and other generals of the Yan army would inevitably rebel again.

At that time, the imperial court will be in trouble, the Tang Dynasty will rise again, and the people will fall into dire straits. "

Bai Fu's analysis was penetrating and penetrating. After Huang Zhen listened, he was silent for a while.He looked at Bai Fu, admired and praised: "After three days away, you should look at him with admiration. Brother Fu, you are worthy of being the successor of a military family!"

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Bai Fu suddenly remembered something, and asked: "After suppressing the rebellion of King Yong, I arrived at Yongqiu by water with light clothes. Before leaving, I asked my third brother Honghu to help me transport the armor and weapons sent to me by Blast Wind and Tang Sect. Yongqiu.

Later, I followed Master Zhang Xun to garrison Suiyang. Since then, there was no news of the blast. I don't know what happened during the transportation? "

Huang Zhen said: "You asked about this in the last letter, and I sent someone to investigate. The disciples of the Minjiang Gang who transported the horses did not return to Shu County, and there has been no news since they left. If everything is as expected, these people may be here I was killed on the road. It is difficult to find the murderer in the chaos."

Bai Fu took a deep breath, his eyes were cold.

Huang Zhen hurriedly changed the conversation, led Bai Fu into the secret room, and handed Bai Fu a box, which was full of dazzling emerald jewels.

Bai Fu frowned, and looked at Huang Zhen suspiciously.

Huang Zhen smiled and said: "Old brother is not so rich, this is what Gang Leader Jiang asked me to bring to you.

The gang leader said, you have made great military achievements recently, you have shown your sharpness, and you are extremely favored, which is not a good thing.If you don't keep a low profile, you will be framed and hated by others.

The lord asks you to keep more money around you and manage it up and down, especially the concubines and eunuchs around the emperor's old man!Only in this way can we turn the danger into a breeze and rise to the top.

In your name, I have sent two boxes of gold to Concubine Zhang Shu and Li Fuguo, the chief servant, respectively. They should not embarrass you for the time being.

But other officials and generals still need you to play by ear and deepen your friendship.

The boss asked me to tell you that those who make big things don't care about small things.Only by understanding the privateness of everyone can we achieve success in the world! "

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　注释

　　1. A brothel blooms where the flower branches are missing, a song and a glass of wine.

　　The beauty persuaded me to have fun, since ancient times the beauty never came again.

　　Don't you see a foreigner, Chang'an Road, once back, once old.

　　——Bai Juyi, "Horizontal Songs Chang'an Road"
　　
　
(End of this chapter)