The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 719 talk on paper
When a person grows old, his hair goes to the westerly wind and his hair turns white, but when the butterfly comes to worry, the sun will fade away tomorrow.Looking back at the end of the world, with a touch of the setting sun, counting the jackdaws.

——Excerpt from "Toad Palace Song Nine Days" Zhang Kejiu (Yuan)

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Seeing that Emperor Suzong was in high spirits, Bai Fujin said: "The weapons developed this time have amazing firepower and great lethality. With these weapons, the Tang Army in Duji Province will be able to take the lead in the confrontation with Shi Siming.

I implore the mass production, and take the lead in equipping the Shuofang Army stationed in Heyang. "

Before Suzong could nod his head, he joined Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi and Lu Jianjin, the minister of the Ministry of War, and said: "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, what is right is more helpful than what is wrong. Our army is the king of justice, and the rebels are rebels who cause chaos. In my Datang Zhengshuo.

Good equipment is important, but weapons are also controlled by people, and the hearts of the people and the army are the key to victory or defeat on the battlefield.

The minister believed that the commander-in-chief should understand the righteousness and encourage the soldiers of the three armies to serve the country loyally, instead of focusing on weapons and pinning the hope of destroying the rebels on new weapons. "

As soon as Lu Chen finished speaking, all the courtiers looked at Bai Fu.Obviously Lu Chen's words were aimed at Bai Fulai.

Bai Fu was furious, and thought to himself: "It's fine to shirk responsibility for the security of the army and dig a hole for me. At least it's for the welfare of the frontline soldiers. Now you are talking nonsense with your eyes open, and you are deliberately trying to make things difficult for me."

Bai Fu smiled instead of anger, and said with a laugh: "Master Lu, you are worthy of being a Jinshi in the first year of Tianbao. Chaotang is really wronged."

After finishing speaking, Bai Fu gave a deep salute, and said to Su Zong: "Your Majesty, the rebels are now constantly attacking cities and plundering land in Duji Province and Henan Province.

The rebel general An Taiqing was in Huaizhou, Tian Chengsi was in Huaixi, Wang Tongzhi was in Chenzhou (Huaiyang District, ZK City, Henan Province), Xu Jingjiang was in Yanzhou (Yanzhou City, Shandong Province), Yunzhou (Dongping County, Shandong Province), Xue E was in Caozhou (Cao County, SD Province) plundered people and seized land.

If the momentum of the rebels is not curbed in time, once the rebels go south to Jianghuai and cut off our water transportation, it will definitely cause heavy damage to Datang.

I implore Lord Lu to select a group of well-educated and well-fed courtiers to go to Huaizhou and Huaixi, and recruit rebels in Duji and Henan.
I don't know all of you here, is there any lord who is willing to go with Lord Lu? "

Bai Fu's naked praise and arrogance made Lu Chen extremely embarrassed.

All the courtiers laughed secretly, and thought to themselves: "Lu Jian is so stupid, knowing that Bai Fu will repay his grievances, he still overestimates his strength and toughness?" It's okay to coax His Majesty with words like 'The king's master is invincible, and the rebels fled in fear,' it's okay to coax your majesty, how can it be taken seriously.

An Taiqing, Tian Chengsi and others are all brave generals of the rebel army. Lu Chen is a talkative one. If he goes into battle, he will probably be killed in one round.

Fang Guan, the former prime minister, was ignorant of military affairs and liked to talk empty words. As a result, Chen Taoxie was defeated and returned in Xianyang, and he was shamed and infamous.With the lessons learned from the past, does Lu Chen dare to repeat the same mistakes? "

All the courtiers watched Lu Chen's joke without saying a word.

Lu Chen is a literati who talks about it, and he has a good face.At this moment, being bullied by Bai Fu in public, she was extremely ashamed.

Lu Chen almost blurted out: "Scholars can be killed but not humiliated! Just go, what's so scary! At worst, I'll wrap my body in horse leather and spill my blood on the front of the battle!"

When the words came to his lips, Lu Chen still swallowed them.As soon as this remark came out, it was a pleasure to win a little favor in front of all the officials.But if he is sent to the front line, don't even think about getting promoted and getting rich. This old life will definitely be lost in the chaos. "

"Han Xin can bear the humiliation of his crotch, but I, Lu Chen, as the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, can bear it, which one can't bear it?"

Lu Chen clenched his teeth, pretending to be stupid, his face turned from red to purple, like a red eggplant.

At the critical moment, Guo Ziyi, the Duke of Dai, was still kind. He laughed and said, "Sharp weapons, loyalty and morale, one weapon and one article, both cannot be neglected. Mr. Lu is a minister. Tang is more effective."

Seeing that Mr. Guo Ling came out to smooth things over, Bai Fu restrained his edge and stopped running on Lu Chen, so as to give Mr. Guo Ling enough face.

The prince Taifu, the attendant Miao Jinqing and Lu Chen are all part of the prince's party. Seeing that Guo Linggong came forward to reconcile, they hurried out to support Lu Chen.Otherwise, you won't be able to make a job with the prince.

Miao Jinqing went out to play and said: "Your Majesty, it's a year of famine, and every bucket of rice sells for [-] yuan. The hungry people are starving and dying everywhere, and they have to change their sons to eat. The treasury should take the lead in allocating funds to relieve the victims. After the victims are resettled, we will consider It's not too late to make weapons."

Liu Yan, Minister of the Household Department, said: "Lord Miao is right. However, our Household Department has already prepared a plan for this. The money and food for the relief of the victims and the manufacture of weapons have been properly raised and allocated at the same time. It should not be a big problem. Both can be satisfied."

Miao Jinqing said in her heart: "I have shown the attitude that should be shown. I have confessed to the prince. If you continue to entangle, you will annoy Bai Fu. It is not a joke."

Miao Jinqing stroked his long beard with his hands, showing a gratified expression, and said: "Lord Liu is planning for the rainy day, he is really the pillar of the country. The old minister can rest assured." After finishing speaking, he laughed and returned to the train.

Su Zong has been in the court for a long time, so he doesn't know what the people are thinking. He deliberately let the two sides fight each other and make a decision after fighting to the death, showing the majesty of the emperor.

Seeing that Lu Chen took the lead in provoking, and was easily irritated by Bai Fu, and had no way to fight back, Suzong secretly shook his head, thinking: "This Lu Chen is not very big-hearted, and his ability is even more ordinary. It is so important to protect the army. He didn't dare to take responsibility for this matter, and blamed Bai Fu. Seeing Bai Fu's achievements, he felt jealous and resentful, showing no magnanimity.

More importantly, as my thigh, this person has no vision.Since I came to see the military exercise, I told the courtiers that I will fully support the development and manufacture of new weapons.

Can't even see through this point, how can this kind of person be the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty? ! "

The more Suzong looked at Lu Chen, the more he looked like Fang Guan, the former prime minister who was talking about military affairs on paper and harming the country with empty talk, and his anger gradually grew in his heart.At this moment, Suzong had already thought of changing his appearance.

Su Zong cleared his throat, looked around the officials and said, "The development and manufacture of new weapons is related to the great cause of countering rebellion, and it is the top priority of the government.

Zhong Aiqing also saw the military exercise just now. With these new weapons, the casualties of the soldiers of the three armies can be greatly reduced.

Fate is the life of the hungry and disaster victims, and so is the life of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.

Now that the Ministry of Household Affairs has a perfect plan, I have no worries.I have made up my mind, and the Ordnance Superintendent has turned full power to produce these weapons as soon as possible, transport them to the battlefield, and deploy them to the three armies! "

Suzong's words are righteous and well-founded.All the courtiers saluted and praised him one after another.

"Looking at the appearance of the army, comforting and dismissing the envoys." The eunuch Yu Chaoen saw the opportunity and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Bai and all the craftsmen have made great contributions, why don't you award them to encourage them?"

Suzong laughed loudly, patted the armrest of the dragon chair, and said, "What Aiqing said is true. Once I was happy, I forgot about it. Come on, Bai Fu stepped forward to listen to the order."

Bai Fu hastily bowed deeply, and said: "Your Majesty, I have no merit, and I am ashamed of receiving it. The success of weapon research and development is entirely due to your Majesty's great blessing, and God blesses Datang.

In addition, thanks to the full support of Mr. Liu and Mr. Tong from the household department, we have the manpower and money to complete this task. "

Bai Fu hated Lu Chen, the minister of the military department, for digging a hole for himself, and deliberately did not mention this minister of the military department who was on the same level as him.

Suzong smiled and said, "Bai Aiqing is modest and kind, and I am very relieved. Of course Liu Yan and Tong Yan have merit, but you deserve the most credit.

Today, I will seal you as Minister of the Ministry of War and give you a mansion in Chang'an.

Liu Yan, the servant of the Ministry of household affairs, also served as the censor Zhongcheng, the envoy of Duzhi, casting money, salt and iron.Tong Yan, the servant of the household department, concurrently served as the deputy envoy of Duzhi, Zhuqian and Yantie. "

Bai Fu couldn't evade it, so he could only accept the decree with Liu Yan and Tong Yan to thank him.

After the defeat of Xiangzhou, Guo Ziyi, the former Minister of the Ministry of War, took the initiative to take responsibility, lost his military power, and became an idle official.Since then, the Minister of War has been vacant.

Today, Emperor Suzong granted Bai Fu the Minister of the Ministry of War, and the meaning of grace is beyond words.All the courtiers thought to themselves: "It's better to be His Majesty's son-in-law, the promotion is so fast, it's amazing, and I can't catch up with the old ministers!"

The eunuch Yu Chao'en said with a flattering smile: "Your Majesty, although the three lords have made great contributions, the craftsmen who developed the weapons also contributed a lot. Shouldn't they be rewarded as well?"

Su Zong was in a good mood today, and said with a smile: "Naturally, the craftsmen who announced the development of these weapons will meet."

Li Jin, a doctor of the Ministry of War, led several officials of the Ministry of War, such as Wailang, Ling Shi, and Shu Lingshi, to meet with him.

Suzong asked several questions about the development and manufacture of weapons, and Li Jin and others answered them fluently.Suzong was happy and happy, and successively added officials, promoted him, and rewarded him with heavy money.

The eunuch Yu Chaoen asked curiously: "Why didn't Ma Daifeng, the Shaofu Shaojian who presided over the weapon research and development, come to see him?"

Hearing this, Li Jin's eyes were red, he bowed to the ground, and replied: "My lord, Ma lord installed and adjusted the eight-ox giant crossbow in the Heyang city tower the day before yesterday. Unfortunately, he was hit by the enemy's hidden whistle arrows, and he passed away..."

"Ah?!" The eunuch Yu Chaoen was shocked.

Su Zong sighed and said: "Ma Daifeng died in the post, and his loyalty and bravery are commendable. He was posthumously appointed as a military supervisor (the fourth grade), and given the title of Viscount of the founding of the country, and he will not be replaced by hereditary."

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After the military exercise was over, Bai Fu called for his lieutenant, Tian Penglang, and said, "From today onwards, you will secretly protect Mr. Li Jin and see who will approach him recently.

Those who make up his mind are the secret spies of the enemy country if they are not guaranteed! "

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　Forcibly rectify the black yarn against Qingshan.Going back to the geese and Hengqiu, tired of guests and homesick.The green sleeves are courteous, the gold cups are scattered, and the jade hands are pipa.

　　When a person grows old, his hair goes to the westerly wind and his hair turns white, but when the butterfly comes to worry, the sun will fade away tomorrow.Looking back at the end of the world, with a touch of the setting sun, counting the jackdaws.

　　——Excerpt from "Toad Palace Song Nine Days" Zhang Kejiu (Yuan)

　　
　
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