The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 730
There is such a strange thing in the world, 40 people died on the same day.

The white bones are higher than the Taihang snow, and the blood is flying into Fenliu purple.

He Zuyun, the sharp-headed vertical son, Rucao died by himself, Mr. Pingyuan.

The crow is full of ghosts and cries, so far this place is full of melancholy.

Farmers often boast about the relics, fighting for thousands of years of soil and flowers.

Even if Fang Shuo's water is scattered, there will always be Wuxian who can't recruit him.

Don't you see, the people of Qin were worried all night in Xin'an, and 20 ghosts chirped.

Guo Kai sold Zhao Zhaogao, and Qin Xi also sent the eastern princes.

——"Wang Changping as Chang Parallel" Wang Shizhen (Ming Dynasty)

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Recently, the Tang army won successive victories in Duji Province and Henan Province. Suzong Longyan was very happy, and held a banquet for his officials in Linde Hall.

Linde Hall is majestic and magnificent. On the magnificent square in front of the hall, a royal road is paved with large bluestone slabs and gray bricks, reaching the gate of the hall.

Bai Fu got off at the palace gate and walked towards the square in front of the palace.

At this time, hundreds of guests had gathered in the square, mainly court officials and family members, as well as foreign envoys.

Whether it's courtiers, courtiers, or palace maids, all of them are gorgeous, with brocade clothes, jewels, and fragrant clothes, adding infinite charm to the night banquet.

People are in groups of three or four, each looking for someone they know to talk and chat.

The two troupes of Liyuan musicians on the square played Guzi music with a meandering style, the Xiao Shao sang together, and the bells and drums rang together, adding to the festive atmosphere of the banquet.

It was only when Bai Fu stepped into the square that he realized how popular he was in the court.Senior officials and ministers from the three provinces and six ministries, whether they knew him or not, rushed to greet him and make friends with him.

Bai Fu was so busy that he had just greeted General Zuoqianniuwei, Jiyin County King Li Fu, and General Gaoyi King Li Chan, who were on duty tonight, when he was dragged away by Wei Zhi, Li Ruoyou and other courtiers, and introduced them to him. The family members met Bai Fu.

After finally breaking free, he chatted with Lord Yan Zhenqing for a few words, and Liu Yan and others came over again, surrounded Bai Fu to discuss political affairs.

Brother Siqing Wang and Li Qiu passed by, and they were overjoyed to see Bai Fu.Not allowing Liu Yan to argue, he pulled Bai Fu to his side and said, "Tonight we brothers will have a carnival, and we won't return until we're drunk."

Thinking of his physical discomfort after being drunk, Bai Fu felt a headache, but he couldn't refuse Li Qi's kind invitation.
make an appointment.

Bai Fu asked: "What are the arrangements and programs for tonight's banquet?"

Xinping County King Li Yan pretended to be mysterious and said: "Tonight's banquet is very interesting, and there will be a wonderful martial arts competition in front of the palace."

Bai Fu was stunned and said: "In the Forbidden Palace, how can armed combat be allowed?"

Li Yan said: "Every festive season, martial arts competitions before the court was originally a tradition of the Li and Tang royal families.

Of course, the contestants are just point-and-shoot, and there will be no scenes of serious injuries and death.It is precisely because of the strong martial spirit of my Tang Dynasty that the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty can be invincible in the world.

After Wu Zhao came to the throne, he was worried that the knight-errant would use martial arts to violate the ban, so he abolished the martial arts competition ceremony before the court and changed it to a Cuju or polo competition.

During this period of time, under the management of Jingzhao Mansion and Jinwuwei, the Chang'an Arena was changed from underground to public.Gladiatorial fighting has changed from a game of brutal killings to an arena where warriors compete. Gladiators have also changed from the bloodthirsty barbarian image of the past to kung fu heroes sought after and worshiped by the people.

Today, wars continue, and it is the era that requires Predator.

His Majesty issued a decree to resume the martial arts competition in front of the palace. "

Bai Fu suddenly realized.

The Yue King Li Xi was the first prince to arrive, immediately aroused three or five groups of officials to congratulate him one after another, just looking at the momentum, one knew that the Yue King Li Xi was very much supported by the courtiers.

Li Xi, King of Yue, was very friendly, and exchanged polite greetings with his important ministers one by one.

When passing by Bai Fu, Yue Wang Li Xi greeted Bai Fu with a smile on his face, but I don't know if it was to avoid suspicion or for other reasons, Li Xi did not exchange greetings with Bai Fu too much, on the contrary, he was not as close as before.

Bai Fu is very sensitive, and vaguely feels that there must be a reason for this.

There was a sudden commotion in the team that filed into the palace, and it turned out that it was the arrival of Fusang Saintess Fujiwara Rika.The exotic attire aroused the courtiers and female relatives competing to see it.

Fujiwara Rika is indeed a combination of angel and devil.The pure face, the graceful waist like a mermaid, coupled with the mysterious identity of the saint of Ise Shrine, is tempting to find out.

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The princes and princesses arrived one by one.

Princess Qingluan arrived, accompanied by Princess Changle and Princess Ningguo.

Today, Princess Qingluan is extraordinarily beautiful in her attire, with a graceful look, a frown and a smile, all of which turn all living beings upside down.

Princess Qingluan walked towards Bai Fu lightly with jade steps, attracting many envious and jealous eyes.

When she came in front of Bai Fu, including Li Qiu and Li Yan brothers, they were all overwhelmed by her elegant and noble beauty.

Princess Qingluan ignored everyone, Jianshui looked at Bai Fu with affectionate eyes.

Everyone resigned knowingly, leaving time for the first lovers of Datang.

Princess Qingluan took Bai Fu's arm lightly, and said as she walked, "Brother Fu, I know you have a slight quarrel with Brother Prince, but he is my own brother after all. I am very embarrassed if you continue to stalemate like this."

Bai Fu was taken aback for a moment, and said, "Luan'er, why are you talking about this?"

Princess Qingluan said: "Tonight's martial arts competition in front of the palace, according to the tradition of the royal family's martial arts, two adult princes will be randomly selected to fight against each other. However, the prince himself does not need to play, just send his warriors to play.

Now, except for the crown prince, Li Xi, King of Yue, Li Zhi, King of Peng, Li Wei, King of Yan, Li Quan, King of Jiang, and Li Quan, King of Jing are all adults and may be selected by the lottery.

Brother Xihuang hoped that you could represent him in the battle, but I sternly refused.

You hold military power and have a special status.If you represent him in the battle, it is equivalent to telling the world that you support the imperial brother..."

Only then did Bai Fu understand why Yue Wang Li Xi's attitude towards him had changed slightly.

Bai Fu nodded and said with a smile: "I understand, I don't want to help each other."

Princess Qingluan said: "Brother Xi is the commander-in-chief of the world's soldiers and horses. Just like the King of Qin back then, he became more and more disrespectful to the elder brother of the prince and threatened him more and more. The competition between the two brothers is getting more and more fierce. I am worried that they will repeat the same mistakes. Let the change of Xuanwu Gate be staged again.

Bai Fu shook his head and said: "Luan'er, if this day really comes, none of us will support it, okay?"

Qingluan sighed, and said: "Brother Fu, people in our royal family have seen this kind of thing a lot. Other princes and princesses may be able to be neutral and not choose sides. But I am different, there are differences in closeness, I can only stand by the prince brother here."

After all, Princess Qingluan stopped, stared into Bai Fu's eyes, and begged earnestly, "Brother Fu, can you reconcile with Brother Prince?"

I've never begged you before, let me beg you once this time.If there is a day of competition for storage, I hope you can support the prince. "

Bai Fu remained silent.

Princess Qingluan bit her jade lips tightly, let go of Bai Fu's arm in disappointment, and left.

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Bai Fu's mood suddenly fell to the bottom.

Stepping into the hall, the main hall is [-]% full.Although it was full of guests, it was a palace banquet, everyone was solemn and restrained, sitting upright and not daring to make loud noises.

Bai Fu knelt and sat on the couch, not in the mood to greet the officials around him.

Suddenly everyone around him stood up one after another, Bai Fuzheng didn't know what happened, but he saw Fusang saint Fujiwara Lixiang, led by the eunuch who was in charge of the court banquet, walking towards him, sharing the table with Bai Fu.The people in the nearby seats all showed envious expressions.

The eunuch personally opened the table for the Fusang saint and invited her to take a seat.

Fujiwara Lixiang smiled slyly, and said: "I won this seat from His Majesty. Among you, only General Bai has ridden the wind and waves with me. Naturally, we have more common topics, so as not to make the banquet too boring."

Bai Fu knew that this woman was cunning and treacherous, it was by no means as simple as she said.

Bai Fu smiled coldly, and said, "I'd like to see how long your fox tail can hide. Be careful of dying in Chang'an."

Fujiwara Lixiang narrowed her eyes, her captivating pupils smiled into a crescent moon, and said, "General Bai is such a powerful official! To tell you the truth, since I dared to come to Chang'an, I was never afraid of you.

Who will win, let's wait and see. "

Others couldn't hear what the two of them were talking, and felt that they were like a pair of young lovers bickering.One is aggressive and the other is capricious.

Princess Qingluan has been looking at this side, seeing the two flirting and swearing, looking intimate, she is very angry.His eyes turned red immediately, and he hid in Princess Ningguo's arms, wiping away tears.

Seeing that Bai Fu ignored her, Fujiwara Lixiang was not angry, she left Bai Fu aside and talked with courtiers and female relatives around.Fujiwara Rika was generous and decent, talking and laughing happily, and instantly became the focus of this scene.

Bai Fu was already sullen, but now he was even more uncomfortable. Before the banquet started, he drank sullenly alone.

(End of this chapter)