The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 823
Heaven and Earth scratched their heads, frequently picking out white jade hairpins.

Huangyu has three poles, north, and five lakes.

Lian Que works the liver and lungs, and Qi Nan is ashamed of the material.

It is difficult to save yourself from chaos, and it is the old Xiangtan in the end.

—— "Upstairs" by Du Fu

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After some preparations, Bai Fu readily agreed to attend the banquet.

Bai Fu's willingness to come represents a certain attitude in itself.

British Duke Cui Wei attached great importance to this family banquet, and ordered it to be carefully prepared.Cui's mansion fell into a busy situation immediately, cleaning and cooking...

On the eve of Cui's family banquet, everyone was busy, but Cui Xunyan was depressed and depressed.

To be honest, she did have a good impression of Bai Fu, and she did not reject marrying Bai Fu, a humble scholar.But as the dignified Qinghe Cui's daughter, marrying someone as a side wife is really unacceptable to her.You know, the son of the family who pursued her can arrange to go to Luoyang from the beginning.She really didn't understand why her father made her suffer so much?

She asked her mother to kneel and beg her father, but his father seemed determined and insisted on going his own way.And the uncles and elders in the family who have always loved me also agreed with my father and refused to support me.

On the branches of the moon, the dark fragrance floats.

Cui Xunyan wandered alone in the long pavilion by the lake in the back garden, sobbing softly.Cui's mother was worried that Cui Xunyan couldn't think about it, so she hurried to find Cui Xunyan's brother Cui Xunhe and asked him to persuade her sister.

Cui Xunhe came to Cui Xunyan's side, and comforted his sister according to his father Cui Wei's wishes.

Cui Xunyan wept and said, "Brother, you hate Bai Fu the most on weekdays, why did you stand on father's side this time?"

Cui Xunhe said: "Not only me, but the elders in the family are all on my father's side this time."

Cui Xunyan wiped away tears, and asked puzzledly, "Why?"

Cui Xunhe looked around and confirmed that the maids in the distance could not hear the conversation between the two brothers and sisters, and then said cautiously: "Nowadays, there are many swords and soldiers in the world, the invasion of the barbarians, the rebellion of the generals, and the rebellion of the people keep happening one after another. resemblance.

The elders of the family held a secret meeting some time ago, and believed that the "Slaying the Wolf" was true, and that the Li and Tang Dynasties were exhausted, and it was time to change the past and make preparations early.

Our Cui family has a lot of talents, a lot of land, a lot of food, and a lot of money. The only shortcoming is that there is no handsome talent among the disciples who can lead an army, such as Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, and Bai Fu.

Although I don't appreciate a poor boy like Bai Fu, my father is right. In troubled times, the generals who hold the military power are the great talents in the world. "

Cui Xunyan asked coldly, "You married me to Bai Fu in exchange for the military power in his hands?"

Cui Xunhe smiled awkwardly, and said: "You can't say such harsh words. Although Bai Fu came from a humble background, he is still kind and righteous. Look at how many girls in Chang'an want to marry into the Duke of Wei's mansion now. If he can climb up to you , is also the virtue accumulated by the ancestors, and will definitely not treat you badly."

Cui Xunyan's eyes were gloomy, and she cried: "I know what father thinks. If I am the main wife, I am willing to share the burden for the family, and I can accept a little bit of grievance. But how can I be the concubine of the Cui family who is a dignified Qinghe? In the future, let me How to meet people?

Even if I endure the humiliation and don't mind my status, what about my child?They are concubines from birth, and they will never turn over in their lives. "

Cui Xunhe looked around again, and said in a low voice: "The reason why father wronged you and married you is because of our Cui family's Longxing affairs.

Once your father ascends the throne, the identities of you and Princess Qingluan will be reversed.At that time, my father can issue an imperial edict to make you the princess of Zhenguo and the official wife of the Bai family. "

Cui Xunyan was shocked and said, "You want to usurp..."

Cui Xunhe stretched out his hand, quickly covered his sister's mouth, and said: "Shh, keep your voice down, it will be a disaster for people to hear."

Seeing that Cui Xunyan had calmed down, Cui Xunhe said, "If you didn't have to do this big thing, how could father let you suffer such a big grievance."

Cui Xunyan looked at his brother coldly, and snorted coldly: "No wonder even you are on father's side. If the big event comes to fruition, you will be the crown prince today and the emperor of the empire in the future."

Cui Xunhe didn't hear the mockery in his sister's tone, and stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the Daming Palace in the distance, with longing in his eyes.

Cui Xunyan got up slowly, and walked away without looking at Cui Xunhe again.

The two brothers and sisters broke up unhappy.

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On the day of the banquet, Cui's mansion opened the middle door wide open, British Duke Cui Wei led the main elders of the clan to welcome Bai Fu outside the gate of the mansion.

Bai Fu was wearing an elegant white dress. As he walked, the elegantly draped fabric raised a corner of fragrance in the wind. The well-cut long gown made his slender figure look more upright and delicate.

The contours of Bai Fu's face are three-dimensional and deep, with sharp edges and corners, with resolute lines like a knife and an axe.Under a pair of sword eyebrows, the eyes are as clear as water, and the bottom of the eyes is a bottomless black, revealing a calm and calm light.There is a smile as light as a mist on the slightly raised lips, and in the gentleness, there is an aloofness and self-confidence that can't eat the fireworks in the world.

Although today's banquet has a clear purpose and utility.But the moment he saw Bai Fu, the British Duke Cui Wei still couldn't help but secretly praised him in his heart: "Lv Bu is among the people, and the red rabbit is among the horses. Even if the Euphorbia Wenhou and Chang Shanzilong are resurrected, it's nothing more than that. If Xun Yan can really You will never feel wronged if you marry this person."

Bai Fu didn't bring any iron cavalry guards, and only had three or four entourages.One of them, a Khitan man, was tall and burly, with bulging muscles, a bearded face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and piercing eyes.His dark skin shone with a healthy luster, standing tall among the crowd, like a black iron tower, exuding an invincible heroism all over his body, he was the lone wolf.

The other person was unattractive, and no one would find it strange to be among the crowd.Although the Cui clan didn't know each other well, seeing that Bai Fu was quite polite to him, he didn't dare to neglect him.

Cui Wei always felt that she had seen this person somewhere.After searching in my mind, I suddenly remembered that this person is Taifu Xu's personal entourage, the disciple of the legendary land god Zhang Guolao.

After being seated, Cui Wei introduced the elders and children of the clan one by one.

Cui Qian, the servant of the Ministry of Officials, and Cui Meng, the servant of the Ministry of Punishment, were both old ministers that Bai Fu often saw when he was in the court. Naturally, needless to say, the rest of the Cui family's children looked familiar. .

When Bai Fu's sharp eyes glanced at Cui Xunhe and other youngsters in the clan, Cui Xunhe felt his hair stand on end, and his spine felt cold.The rest of the children were not much better, feeling restless and restless.

After some introduction, Bai Fu secretly sighed: "No wonder the Cui family in Qinghe is the head of the Qiwang family with five surnames. Although the Cui family currently has no chancellor, almost all the core and important positions in the three provinces and six ministries have children of the Cui family. Including those who were not present today, the local officials who are officials in the frontier and the old officials who are all over the world. This is called a thousand-year-old family with deep roots. Even the Li and Tang royal family can’t compare to this network of resources alone. No wonder they can I am proud of the princes."

Cui Wei saw the slight change in Bai Fu's expression and was very satisfied.Feeling that the time is ripe, Cui Wei solemnly introduces Cui Yuan, governor of Fenzhou.

Cui Weidao: "My younger brother Cui Yuan is the only one of Qinghe Cui family who has worshiped as Prime Minister in this court, but unfortunately his official career has not been smooth, since he was dismissed as Prime Minister in the first year of Qianyuan, he has not been able to find a suitable position.

Today, the general put down Liu Zhan's rebellion, the Jianghuai area is waiting for prosperity, and officials are in short supply.

My brother has both the experience of being a prime minister in the court and the experience of running the local government, so he is really a talented person in the court.This old man takes the liberty of asking for a position for my brother in Jianghuai, and I hope that General Bai will support him. "

Bai Fu smiled and said, "Mr. Cui Ge, you are being polite. Bai is only temporarily in charge of Jianghuai military affairs, and the appointment of Jianghuai officials has to be decided by His Majesty and the Ministry of Officials."

Cui Wei had a long beard in his hands, and said with a smile: "General Bai is too modest. With the general's control over Jianghuai, no matter who wants to be an official here, the imperial court will respect the general's opinion. If the general recommends someone, the imperial court will definitely agree. "

Bai Fu said: "You look at me as a senior. The court has not yet concluded my crimes. If I recommend it, it will ruin Cui Ge's affairs if I fail to guarantee it."

Cui Wei waved his hand, and said with a smile: "If there are still people who dare to make false accusations, then wouldn't Uncle Dou Guo's beating be in vain?"

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Bai Fu said: "Old Chengge thinks highly of the last general, if Master Cui Yuan doesn't mind being identified as Bai Fu's remaining party, Bai is willing to recommend it."

"Okay! Have fun! Serve the wine!" Cui Wei laughed loudly.

Cui Wei summoned Cui Xunhe and other young children from the clan, and said: "General Bai, my son Xun He didn't know how deep he was and offended the general, so please take care of him, General, not to remember the faults of villains."

After all, he winked at Cui Xunhe.Cui Xunhe came to Bai Fu, bowed to Bai Fu to the end, and gave a deep salute.

Bai Fu quickly supported Cui Xunhe, and said: "Brother Cui, don't be too polite. Bai doesn't know the severity of his actions. He has offended him many times before. Please don't mind, Brother Cui."

Cui smiled and said: "The dog's nature is not bad, but it has been growing up by the old man's side, being pampered and raised by his mother, it is inevitable that he will be a little arrogant. If General Bai doesn't miss the old evil, can he follow my brother Cui Yuan and go to Jianghuai to practice and practice?" "

Bai Fu said with a smile: "Jianghuai area suffered a tragic war. The local aristocratic families complained about the imperial court, and they needed the children of the Central Plains aristocratic families to go to reconcile the conflict. At present, Chuzhou, Yangzhou, and Runzhou still lack three elders. Shi, if brother Xunhe and the other brothers don't think the mountains are too high and the road is far away, Bai is willing to recommend them."

Originally Cui Xunhe had resentment towards Bai Fuxin, so he was reluctant to make an apology.It was only because of my father's request that I had to apologize in person.

Now, after turning hostility into friendship, Cui Xunhe knows that his father is far-sighted.

The county magistrate Shi Nai is a local high-ranking official second only to the prefect and governor of the state county.Even a Jinshi in high school will take many years to get to this position.Not to mention Yangzhou, the richest city in the world!
Bai Fu could save more than ten years in his official career with a simple sentence.Such a generous gift shows Bai Fu's sincerity to the Cui clan.

Cui Xunhe's impression of Bai Fu changed greatly.

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The reason why Bai Fu readily agreed was not because he was fooled by Cui Wei's eloquent words, so he just got hot on the forehead and uttered nonsense.

No merit but no reward.Cui Fu suddenly stretched out an olive branch, and decided to have a plan.

Before going to the banquet, Bai Fu had done detailed homework and carefully read the biographies of the main members of the Cui clan.Have a general understanding of each person's strengths, weaknesses, and abilities.

Under the guise of visiting a sick person, Bai Fu specially met Suzong and reported the matter.Suzong pondered for a long time, but finally did not object.

Suzong gave Bai Fu a list, which clearly recorded the details of Cui's plans to promote his children in the past two years: who was approved by His Majesty; which memorials were still on Suzong's desk; why they were not promoted , the detailed reasons are written in the list.

It is precisely because he has all the information that Bai Fu has the confidence to court Cui and turn hostility into friendship.

Bai Fu responded to every request with full sincerity, and quickly narrowed the distance between the two parties.

After drinking for three rounds, both the host and guest are happy.

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(End of this chapter)