The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 686 The Rise of Power Ministers
The Jiangxi Rooster reported Xiaochi, and Shangyi Fang entered Cuiyunqiu.

Jiutianchang opens the palace, and all nations pay homage to Mianqi.

The sun was just before the palm of the fairy moved, and the cigarettes wanted to be near the dragon.

After the court strikes, the five-color edict must be cut, and the Peisheng will return to Fengchitou.

——Wang Wei in "The Work of He Jiasheren in the Early Dynasty of the Daming Palace"

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Under the recommendation of Yue Wang Li Xi, Zuo Qianniuwei General Gaoyi Wang Li Zong and others, Bai Fu was promoted to General Zuo Jinwuwei, led Anxi Jiedu envoy, and bestowed the title of Wei Guogong.

General Zuo Jinwuwei, who is the third rank, is in charge of patrolling and guarding the palace and the capital day and night.During the Xuanzong and Suzong dynasties, Bai Fu was the youngest general of Zuo Jinwuwei.

Anxi Jiedushi is even more terrible, but he is a big official in the frontier.All previous Anxi Jiedu envoys were famous generals such as Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Bai Fu was also the youngest Jiedushi.

Only the two positions of Anxi Jiedushi and Zuojinwuwei General can be seen Suzong's appreciation and love for Bai Fu.

It is even more significant to confer the title of Duke of Wei.

You know, since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the Duke of Wei has only been granted the title of one person, and that is Li Jing, the founding father of the Tang Dynasty and the god of war!
Suzong's meaning is self-evident.I hope that Bai Fu can become the country's fence like Li Jing, and make great contributions to the Tang Dynasty in suppressing the rebellion and opening up the territory!

Bai Fu was also taken aback when he heard the official position and title of reward.He knew he would be promoted, but he didn't expect to be promoted three levels in a row.This is the so-called prosperity and success.

However, Bai Fu was not ecstatic, but fell into deep worry.

Master Zhong Si repeatedly warned him that among the three major misfortunes in life, the first is youthful success.

Today, he ascended to heaven in one step because of the emperor's love; tomorrow, because of the emperor's disgust, he may fall off the altar and be smashed to pieces.

As a courtier, no one can stay in a high position for a long time.The higher you climb, the harder you fall.This is the iron law of officialdom.

Bai Fu was terrified, entered the palace three times, knelt down in front of the Linde Hall, and resigned his official position and title, but Suzong refused.

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In Suzong's eyes, Bai Fu has been his lucky general since he came to Chang'an:

Rescuing Qingluan was God's will in the dark; King Qing's last words, the general who protects the country, must be Bai Fu; especially when he learned that Bai Fu was Wang Zhongsi's closed disciple, Suzong was overjoyed...

Since Bai Fu joined the army, he defended Suiyang City to the death, fought fiercely at Xiangji Temple, fought bloody battles at Heyang City, wiped out cavalry in the Bohai Sea, captured the Silla navy, and wiped out the Japanese navy... He has gone through hundreds of battles with few defeats.

After years of investigation of Bai Fu, Emperor Suzong no longer doubted Bai Fu's loyalty and ability.

Suzong remembered what Xuanzong said to himself when he first became the prince: "For talents, we must dare to break the rules and promote them.

If you only reward him after his qualifications are reached, he will certainly be grateful to you, but he will even think that he got all this because of his qualifications and achievements.

Only by being exceptionally promoted and bestowing positions and honors that this person is temporarily unworthy of, can you make a person follow you wholeheartedly, be loyal to you all your life, and swear allegiance to the death.

Heng Er, this is the emperor's art of controlling people. "

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On the day of the award, Bai Fu's armor was bright, and he was full of heroism, not angry but majestic.

The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty watched Bai Fu take over the tiger talisman, seal ribbon, and purple gold fish bag from Suzong, envious, jealous, and filled with mixed emotions.

Despite their own thoughts, every courtier's face was full of smiles.Everyone knows that Bai Fu has risen strongly and will become the new generation of power ministers of the empire.Turning rain and clouds, covering the sky with one hand, is just around the corner.

When the dynasty was dispersed, the courtiers stepped forward to congratulate him one after another.Even the prince Li Chu, who was the most difficult to deal with, took the initiative to make friends with Bai Fu.

After retiring from the court, Emperor Suzong called Bai Fu into the inner hall and hosted a banquet for him.This is a family banquet, accompanied by Empress Zhang, Prince Li Chu and Princess Qingluan.

Suzong looked at Bai Fu with satisfaction and said, "Fu'er, I wanted to betroth Luan'er to you early in the morning.

This time you made a great contribution, which makes me even more gratified.Luan'er is my most beloved daughter, I hope you treat her well and hold her in the palm of your hand..."

Princess Qingluan blushed, and found an excuse to hide in the apse.

Suzong at this moment is not like a king, but more like a loving old father.

Looking closely at the Tang emperor, Suzong's cheeks were thin, his temples were gray, his face was full of wrinkles, and his appearance was far older than his peers.

Although Suzong is not as wise and powerful as Taizong and Xuanzong, and even has many personality flaws, but to Bai Fu, Suzong is kind and loving, more like a tolerant elder.

The people in the banquet were all Suzong's closest friends.Suzong was very happy, drinking happily and toasting frequently.

Suzong regards Bai Fu as a virtuous son-in-law, which makes Bai Fu, who was born in a poor family, quite moved.

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A few days after Bai Fu was canonized, the Bashu Guild Hall was bustling with traffic, from princes to princes, from aristocratic families to court officials, there was an endless stream of people who visited Bai Fu.

These few days, Bai Fu got up early and went to bed late, busy with socializing.

Except for the night banquet at the mansions of the emperor's relatives and princes, Bai Fu spent all his meals with a few snacks.I don't even drink much tea, because I have to save time for going to the toilet and changing clothes.

Officials below the fifth rank didn't even have the chance to meet Bai Fu.Bai Fu felt uneasy, fearing that he might neglect all the courtiers.

It's not that Bai Fu is arrogant, it's true that there is no time for interviews.

Li Yan, the king of Xinping County, saw Bai Fu's thoughts, and said disapprovingly, "Brother Fu, don't worry, they are all people who have been in officialdom for a long time, and they won't mind. If you are willing to accept their gifts and invitations, it will be done." It’s a great honor for them.”

What Li Yan said was correct, these officials below the fifth rank were not depressed when they learned that Bai Fu had no time to meet him.They took it for granted, put down the presents, sent greeting cards, and left happily.

Siqing Wang Li Cong looked at the gift list given to Bai Fu by the officials, clicked his tongue and said: "As the saying goes, the county magistrate is not as good as the current one. It really is.

Although our two brothers are the kings of the county, we only have the title of salary and no real power.During the holidays, many courtiers also came to pay homage, but it was just a matter of etiquette.

The gift list fully exposed their inner thoughts.

Brother Fu, judging from the gift list, you are much more prominent than our two princes!Ha ha"

Bai Fu showed embarrassment, and quickly waved his hands to defend himself.

Li Yan smiled and said: "Brother Fu, don't explain, the more you explain, the more chaotic you will be. Don't think too much, this is the official rules. Otherwise, why do so many people want to be an official even if they break their scalps.

You used to be in the frontier army, although you also commanded one side, but you always fought and killed, relying on your record to speak.If you are victorious in all battles and have made great achievements in battle, it is difficult not to be promoted.

When you arrive in the capital and become a courtier, there are more rules.Whether political performance is good or bad is all about copywriting, not as obvious as a campaign.

The imperial court evaluates you with various standards: the writing rules of the memorial are not standardized, the court etiquette is inappropriate, the harmony with colleagues and subordinates is not harmonious, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is not harmonious...

Even the way you draw eyebrows for your wives and concubines, the way you grow your beard, whether you have trimmed your nose hair, etc. will all become the content of impeachment by the imperial historian.

In short, the selection of talents and appointments by officials of the Ministry of Officials depends more on how close you are to them.Say you can do it, you can do it.Say you can't, you can't.

How many talented people, because they are not good at drilling and have no background, have been officials in the court for decades, but they are still low-level officials...

On the contrary, you put down your body, work hard, get close to powerful officials, become prosperous, and call the wind and rain.Seems to be smooth sailing, Guangzong Yaozu.

However, there is no tumbler in Datang official circles.

How many powerful and important ministers died overnight, and their stigma will last forever.Wang Yu and Yang Guozhong couldn't be better.

On this day, the two tigers fought against each other, and the backer fell, bringing disaster to the fish in the pond.You will be a remnant of the remnant, your home will be confiscated, and you will be exiled for thousands of miles.

Brother Fu, do you know why there are so many temples and Taoist temples in Chang'an City? "

Without waiting for Bai Fu to answer, King Siqing Li Cong shook his folding fan lightly and said with a smile, "Because promotion has nothing to do with talent, ability, experience, wisdom, or even family background.

It's all about fate and luck!
So pray to the gods and Buddhas to bless you!Hahaha"

Li Yan said with a smile: "Although Li Cong's words are too joking, they are not without reason.

Brother Fu, being an official in the court is dangerous and unpredictable, no less than fighting on the battlefield.

It's easy to hide a hidden arrow, but it's hard to defend against it. You have to be [-]-pointed, keep an eye on everything, and think twice before acting.

As the saying goes, don't rush and use patience, and things will be smooth when things are slow.

Although His Majesty regards you very highly today, the more you are, the easier it is to be hated by others.

It is hard to guard against the mouthful of gold.Someone's sudden word to His Majesty can seal your throat with a sword and send you to the eighteenth level of hell.

At that time, Li Linfu's secretive words and swords caused many courtiers all over the world to be expelled from Beijing and imprisoned. Even Zaifu Zhang Jiuling and Grand Tutor Xu Chong were not spared.

Looking back, although Li Linfu is scheming, insidious and cunning, but he has been a prime minister for 20 years, and he is indeed outstanding.

Brother Fu, the thick and dark art of officialdom is broad and profound.You didn't have much contact with it before, but after returning to Chang'an, you have to think about it. "

The words of Li Yan and Li Cong are extremely frightening and chilling to think about.

After the two left, Bai Fu fell into deep thought.

Thinking of what Li Linfu said to him in the small wine shop by the Qujiang Pool on the New Year's Eve that year, Bai Fu was filled with emotion.

"Boy, how can you comment on the merits and demerits of this old man in his life?!
Only when you are in my position can you appreciate the old man's skill and ability! "

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(End of this chapter)