The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 775
The heavy curtain went deep down to Mo Chou Tang, and after lying down, he was slender and slender.

The life of the goddess was originally a dream, and my sister-in-law lived in Benwu Lang.

The storm does not believe that Lingzhi is weak, who teaches the fragrance of Osmanthus with Moon Dew.

Straight lovesickness is useless, but melancholy is innocent.

——"Untitled Mochou Hall under the Heavy Curtain" by Li Shangyin (Tang Dynasty)

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As expected by Bai Fu, Liu Zhan's rebellion was not that simple. Someone played a big game behind the scenes.From the rumors of "holding a golden knife to the east", it can be seen that some people want to muddy the water in the Jianghuai pool, and then fish in troubled waters.

Long before Liu Zhan raised his troops, Shi Siming received a secret report that Jianghuai was about to be in chaos. I hope Shi Siming can prepare early.

Shi Siming was overjoyed to see Liu Zhan making troubles in the Jianghuai River, and immediately sent his general Tian Chengsi to lead 3000 cavalry to Huaixi, Wang Tongzhi led an army of 2000 to Chenzhou (Huaiyang District, ZK City, HEN Province), and Xu Jingjiang led an army of 5000 to Yanzhou (Yanzhou City, SD Province), Yunzhou (Dongping County, SD Province), Xue E led an army of [-] people to Caozhou (Cao County, SD Province).

On December [-], the Dangxiang tribe attacked Huayuan (Yaozhou District, Tongzhou City, SX Province) and Tongguan (TC City, SX Province), looted and retreated.

At the same time, a civil uprising occurred in Qinzhou. Guo Min, the leader of the rebellion, led the Qiang, Hu and other tribes to defeat Wei Lun, the defense envoy of the Qinlong War Zone, and behead the eunuch and supervisor of the army envoy.

All of a sudden, within the territory of the Tang Dynasty, wars broke out again from the east and the west, and emergency documents were presented to the court like snowflakes.

Generalissimo of the Army and Horses of the World, Li Xi, King of Yue, recommended Bai Fu to lead the army to wipe out the rebellion of Jianghuai and Liu Zhan.Many courtiers seconded the proposal one after another.Prince Li Chu remained silent and kept a low profile.

Bai Fu secretly observed that most of the courtiers who offered to suggest him to lead the army were disciples of the Qiwang family with five surnames. He hoped that he, the god of plague, would be transferred out of Chang'an as soon as possible so that they could live a comfortable life for a few days.

But they are probably not the ones who set up a trap to frame themselves.The big fish are obviously still hiding underwater, waiting to make their own mistakes.

Of course, there are also many courtiers who support Bai Fu and hope that Bai Fu can lead the army.

Yan Zhenqing, Liu Yan and other important ministers believed that Jianghuai was an important place for the imperial court's financial and taxation, and no loss should be tolerated. They also hoped that Bai Fu could regain military power and sweep Jianghuai.

Seeing Prince Li Chu watching his heart with his eyes and nose, it seems that the matter has nothing to do with him.Bai Fu also followed the prince's example, keeping silent and not showing any attitude.

"Leading the army? Yes. But..." Bai Fu thought to himself.

But Bai Fu had to wait for the best conditions to send troops, otherwise he would really fall into the trap of others.

After fierce debates among civil and military officials in the court, Suzong made up his mind and ordered Bai to return to the battle.

Suzong appointed Bai Fu as Grand Marshal of the Jianghuai Army and Horses, Kaifu Yitong Third Division (Wen Sanguan, Cong Yipin), and Minister of Civil Affairs (Ministry), concurrently Henan, Huainan, Huaixi, Shannandong, Jingnan , Jiangxi, Zhedong, Zhexi and other eight-way camp Jiedushi.

Bai Fu thought in his mind: "The official position conferred by the imperial court is too high. This is to put myself on the fire and make the envoys in Suiyang jealous.

More importantly, the position of 'Eight Paths and Camps Jiedushi' seems to be a glorious position, but in fact there is no soldier.The mobilization of any troops depends on the expressions of the eight Jiedu envoys.

At critical moments, every Jiedu envoy may disobey his orders and use the hands of the rebels to get rid of himself. "

During the siege of Suiyang, there were three Tang armies not far from Suiyang: Xu Shuji was stationed in Qiaojun (now AHZZ City), Shang Heng was stationed in Pengcheng (now XZ City, Jiangsu Province), and Helan Jinming was stationed in Linhuai (now Jiangsu Sizhou City). South of Hong County).But in order to preserve their personal strength, they ignored Suiyang's crisis, and they all joined forces to save them.

In the end, nearly ten thousand Suiyang soldiers did not die on the battlefield, but were besieged by the rebel Yin Ziqi and starved to death.

Bai Fu will never forget the scene of peers killing each other and humans being inferior to beasts.

Bai Fu resolutely declined, but Suzong refused.

Seeing that Bai Fu refused to fall into the trap, someone finally couldn't hold back.

At a stalemate, Yue Wang Li Xi played to Suzong: "Father, my son knows what General Bai is worried about. Now that the military power in the Jianghuai River is in the hands of various Jiedu envoys, General Bai is worried that he has no soldiers in his hands. "Jiedushi" is actually a polished marshal. For a while, he was unable to reorganize the army and command all the troops.

The Anbeiting camp stationed at Yanmen Pass is the elite of the world. Since General Li Siye died for the country, only General Bai Fu can command the Anbeiting camp.

Erchen suggested that he order Anxibeiting to go south and hand over the tiger amulet of his command to General Bai. "

This sentence seems casual, but it actually hides murderous intentions.This is almost the most elite army in the world, only Bai Fu can command it, what does this sentence mean?
Many old officials in the court kept silent, for fear of being involved in the conflict between Yue Wang Li Xi and Bai Fu.

Su Zong's eyes were firmly fixed on Bai Fu, secretly observing Bai Fu's attitude through the tassels on the crown.

Bai Fu was not in a hurry, bowed deeply, and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Anbeiting Camp stationed at Yanmen Pass is the main force to implement Mr. Li Mi's 'Peng Yuan Countermeasure', and I dare not lose the big because of small things.

If His Majesty insists on letting the minister put down the rebellion, the minister is willing to go to Jianghuai without any soldiers.

'Marshal of the Jianghuai Army and Horses' and 'Jiedu Envoy of the Eight Ways' are high-ranking and powerful, and they cannot be held by non-royal family members, and they cannot serve the public unless they are highly respected veterans.The ministers are less talented, less experienced, and dare not overstep.

The minister is willing to coordinate various armies as a special envoy of the imperial court to wipe out Liu Zhan. "

Speaking of this, Bai Fu secretly observed Su Zong's expression, and took the opportunity to say:

"At the same time, I believe that the world is not stable yet, and Guo Linggong should not be put in an idle position. I hope to restart Mr. Li Mi's 'Pengyuan Countermeasure'. The camp in Anbeiting is the elite of the Tang army. If it is handed over to Guo Linggong's command, Fan Yang will definitely be defeated in one fell swoop."

Suzong looked at Prince Li Chu, Li Chu nodded and said: "The opinions of King Yue and Master Bai are all reasonable. My son and minister have no objections, and everything is up to the emperor's sage."

Suzong pondered for a moment, and said: "Xi'er's words are wrong. Ever since General Li Siye died for the country, when the Anbei Tingxing Battalion was stationed in Shanzhou, the soldiers and horses had been divided among Li Ruoyou, Wei Boyu and other armies.

Today's Anbeiting camp has only [-] elite soldiers under Li Siye's command, and the rest of the soldiers are village braves recruited by General Bai from the common people of Shanzhou.

It can be said that this army is a new army formed by General Bai, and it is indeed more appropriate to be commanded by Bai Fu.

According to Xi'er's memorial, the Northwest Court was transferred to the camp to help Jianghuai, under the leadership of Bai Fu.

Li Xiyao, King of Yue, led the Generalissimo of the Jianghuai Army and Horses, and Bai Fu served as the Deputy Marshal of the Jianghuai Army and Horses, and the Jiedu Envoy of the Eight Ways. "

Bai Fu still wanted to argue, but Su Zong waved his hand and said, "I know what you are worried about, and I know it well. I have made up my mind, so you can take orders."

Bai Fu had no choice but to give thanks.

In response to Bai Fujin's performance, Emperor Suzong immediately issued an edict: "Order Guo Ziyi to lead the troops in each theater to start from Shuofang and attack Fan Yang directly.

Dispatch the Yingwu Army (the Seventh and Eighth Armies of the Forbidden Army) and other forbidden troops, and recruit the Shuofang theater, the Fufang theater (headquartered in Fuzhou [Fu County, SX Province]), the Binning Jingyuan theater (headquartered in Binzhou) and other theaters. Han mixed corps, a total of 7 people, all under the command of Guo Ziyi. "

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Bai Fu returned to the mansion and began to dispatch troops and generals, preparing for the expedition.

After hearing the news, Princess Qingluan rushed to Duke Wei's mansion, and regardless of the maid, the swallow threw herself into the forest, threw herself into Bai Fu's arms, and hugged Bai Fu's neck tightly.

Bai Fu gently stroked Princess Qingluan's hair, and said softly: "Luan'er, I have been busy with government affairs recently, so I didn't accompany you well. The person I am most sorry for is you."

Princess Qingluan nestled in Bai Fu's arms, with tears in her eyes.

Princess Qingluan sobbed: "After hearing the news last night, I couldn't sleep at night. When I thought that I would not see you for several months, and the battlefield was extremely dangerous, my heart ached."

Bai Fu comforted him: "The world is constantly in war, I don't know how many lovers are like you and me, separated from each other, and can only rely on letters from home to comfort lovesickness.

My mission this time is to end this war as soon as possible, so that parents, wives and children all over the world can be reunited. "

Princess Qingluan said: "I heard that Liu Zhan's army is as powerful as a bamboo. When you go, you have to be careful, don't fall into his ambush."

Bai Fu smiled and said, "Liu Zhan is nothing to be afraid of. I lead the army this time, called to destroy Liu Zhan, but in fact it is to deal with Shi Siming.

For this campaign, I have carefully planned for many years and made careful preparations.If all goes well, Shi Siming can be cut off from the horse, and the rebel Fan Yang's lair can be destroyed in one fell swoop. "

Bai Fu's eyes were piercing, his imposing manner was heroic, and his tone was full of confidence in commanding thousands of troops and sweeping across the world.

Princess Qingluan looked up at Bai Fu adoringly, this is the most perfect husband in her mind.

After a while, Princess Qingluan lowered her head, sighed, and said, "Brother Fu, in order to honor my mother's filial piety, I have never agreed to marry you.

I didn't expect Jianghuai to have an accident suddenly, so many generals in the court were left alone, but the emperor called you by name and asked you to go out.I'm afraid our marriage will be postponed again.

Brother, I really want to have more children for you, my childhood sweetheart, to have fun with you. "

Bai Fu looked at Princess Qingluan lovingly, hugged Qingluan tightly in his arms, and said: "When I finish this last battle, when the time comes, the swords and guns will be stored in the warehouse, and the horse will be released to Nanshan, then I will disarm and return to the fields.

Haven't you always wanted to visit Jiangnan?In March of the next year's fireworks, we rode down to Yangzhou on a crane.

I heard from Master that the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is beautiful and poetic.Especially in the area of ​​Hangzhou, in spring, the areas of Beifeng, Tianzhu, and Baiyunfeng, where Tianzhu and Lingyin temples are located, are quiet with birdsong and tea plants.Watch the monks pick tea and make tea, drink tea and chant scriptures, Zen tea blindly;
When the sweet-scented osmanthus blooms in August, stroll through Manjuelong.The sweet-scented osmanthus tree rests on the stone, and the fragrance wafts for miles, refreshing.If there is a wind passing through, the sweet-scented osmanthus will fall with the wind, dense like raindrops, walking among the sweet-scented osmanthus trees, bathing in the fragrance of the rain.Looking at the feet again, the steps and paths are covered with fine and dense sweet-scented osmanthus, like a layer of golden snow.Don't have a lot of fun, the locals call it 'Manlong Guiyu'. "

"In winter, is there still a beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River?" Princess Qingluan asked foolishly.

"Yes." Bai Fu replied.

"In the city of Hangzhou there is a beautiful lake named Qiantang Lake, and there is a small pavilion in the center of the lake.

When the snow has fallen for three days and the sound of people and birds in the lake is silent, we can hold a small boat, wrap in furs, bring a stove, and go to the lake pavilion to watch the snow.

At this time, the rime is foggy, the sky is cloudy and the mountains and rivers are white.Between heaven and earth, there is only the shadow of the boat, a trace of the long embankment, a pavilion in the middle of the lake, and you and me in the boat.

When we arrived at the pavilion in the middle of the lake, we spread out felts and sat facing each other, boiled wine in the furnace, cooked snow and tea, and floated three whites.Life is crazy, but that's all. "

"Look for osmanthus in the moon in the mountain temple, and watch the tide from the pillow in the county pavilion." Princess Qingluan occasionally got a poem and recited it lightly.

Nestled in Bai Fu's thick and warm arms, Princess Qingluan seems to smell the scent of cardamom in the early spring in the south of the Yangtze River, indulging in the longing for the sunset in the stream pavilion, the lotus flower, the gull and heron...

(End of this chapter)