Man Tang Huacai

Chapter 155
The ninth day of the lunar new year is an auspicious day, when the gentle wind brings happiness and the auspicious air lifts the beam.

Du Wei and Li Shiniang will get married today, Xue Bai and Du Wulang have arrived at Du's house in Anrenfang early, and are going to accompany Du Wei to Youxiang Mansion to welcome their relatives.

Yuan Zai and Wang Yunxiu were warm-hearted and helped to entertain guests in the courtyard. When they saw Xue Bai, they greeted Xue Bai graciously.

"Xue Lang is here." Yuan Zai smiled affectionately, "There are a lot of people in the front yard, so I'll introduce you to some friends."

Now he has become the core of the Yang Party, he has been promoted very quickly, and he is tied to Xue Bai's interests. Although he doesn't have much contact with each other, he is already a "close friend". At this time, he doesn't care about other guests, and only greets Xue Bai.

Talking all the way to the back hall, where several young people have gathered.

Du Wei was dressed in auspicious clothes, and he was going to pick up the bride, but he still didn't forget to argue with others about the national policy.

"I'm just telling the truth. Most of the generals appointed by the imperial court are brave, brave and loyal...Wang Twelve Niang is here, just ask her."

"Officer groom, are you still criticizing current affairs?"

Yuan Zai laughed, and ignored what they said. Recently, the people in the court were talking about those few things, and he was tired of talking about them.

After seeing the ceremony, he first introduced someone to Xue Bai.

This man was less than 30 years old, dressed in a gown, dressed as a scribe, tall and handsome, and he was the opponent who argued with Du Wei just now.

"Cen Can, a disciple of Xiangmen, a Jinshi in Tianbao for three years, and Cao Canjun, who led the government soldiers in the right inner circle."

"I have long admired Brother Cen's name."

Xue Bai said earlier that he wanted to make friends with Cen Shen, but he has been busy all the time, so he just got to meet him today.

"We meet each other from generation to generation, Xue Lang don't pay attention to etiquette, you must know that I am the one who has admired your talent for a long time."

Cen Shen is a very energetic person with a generous temperament and a forthright personality. He immediately invited Xue Bai to join the conversation and asked, "Do you know what I am talking about with the groom?"

He was tall and handsome, although there were disputes, he did not get angry at all.

Du Wei was still laughing, and asked: "What does Xue Lang think of the imperial court's policy of using Hu people as governors?"

Xue Bai didn't answer, but instead asked: "Brother Du is getting married today, why do you care about this?"

Du Wei said: "I don't think the imperial court did this without consideration. The barbarians grew up in the border areas, understood local customs, and bravely decided to practice warfare. It is a fact that they dare to serve as barbarian generals, which also demonstrates the great Tang's tolerance for all rivers."

"The bridegroom should think about the makeup poem." Yuan Zai said with a smile: "Go and clean it up, and I will entertain friends for you."

Although the two are good friends, one is Li Linfu's son-in-law and the other is Wang Zhongsi's son-in-law, now there are topics that they avoid talking about.

Du Wei then pleaded guilty to everyone.

The groom's official was away, but the debate in the hall continued.

"Since the founding of the country, the frontier commanders have all used loyal and famous ministers, and those with outstanding reputations often enter the court as ministers. The right minister is afraid of this, and offers suggestions to eliminate dissidents and win over the generals."

"That's right. Since the founding of the country, there are indeed three key points in the appointment of border commanders. They are short term, not distant, and not unified. However, since the founding of the Yuan Dynasty, the sage has the ambition to annex the four barbarians. Those who will not be easy for more than ten years will have a long term; Princes and prime ministers served as Jiedu envoys, and there was a remote leadership; General Wang and General An were autocratic, and there was a unified system. Therefore, using Hu people as generals can not only be familiar with military affairs, fully mobilize power, but also easy to control..."

Wang Yunxiu couldn't stop listening, and couldn't help saying: "What's the meaning of this? Is it implying that my grandfather is not easy to control?"

"Don't blame the twelve mothers. I have absolutely no intention of criticizing your father. We are just speculating on the national policy and discussing why we should use Huren as generals."

Wang Yunxiu said: "When will my grandfather not use barbarians? His subordinates, Shu Han, An Sishun, and Li Guangbi, are they being suppressed by him and unable to make meritorious deeds? Why does the brother insist on clearly saying that all the barbarians are used in the border town?" meaning?!"

"That's why it is said that there are quite a few Hu people who are 'sturdy and brave to fight, brave and loyal'. From this point of view, we have the same opinion as General Wang. Can we appoint Hu generals freely? No distinction is made between Hu and Han in employment, tolerance is great."

Yuan Zai then stood up to defend his wife, saying: "My father-in-law has Han generals and Hu generals in his account. It is for the sake of tolerance. Brother slaves made it clear that the border towns use all the barbarians. How can they be tolerant?"

Cen Shen also came forward to smooth things over, saying: "Everything has advantages and disadvantages, everyone just discuss one or two, get ready to welcome the bride."

Wang Yunxiu turned her head to look at Xue Bai, with vague expectations in her eyes, and asked, "What's Xue Lang's opinion?"

Xue Bai's point of view is actually very simple.

He can evaluate such a national policy from the results, no matter what kind of foresight and various considerations it is proposed for.

Even the pattern is lost, so what is wise or not.

However, when Xue Bai opened his mouth, it was an attitude that had nothing to do with him.

"This is a major military matter, how can I have any good opinion?"

Wang Yunxiu was a little surprised and disappointed.

Xue Bai once built a boulder cannon for Wang Zhongsi, she thought Xue Bai would help to speak this time, but what she didn't expect was this reaction.

~~
On the way to pick up the bride, Wang Yunxiu asked Yuan Zai in a low voice: "You said that Uncle Guo wanted to win over Grandpa, why Xue Lang refused to express his opinion?"

"The situation is different."

Yuan Zai glanced back as he spoke, and saw Xue Bai walking side by side with Cen Shen, talking about poetry, but didn't pay attention to this side.

He just whispered to his wife: "In the past, Xue Lang was dealt with by the Right Prime Minister's Mansion and the Eastern Palace. He had to seek help to protect himself. Now that he has offered treasures several times and the holy family is stable, these things have nothing to do with him, and they are of high importance." rise."

Wang Yunxiu gave Yuan Zai a white look, and said, "Do you think that everyone is just like you, and you don't care about things that have nothing to do with you?"

"I have already persuaded my uncle to win over my father-in-law." Yuan Zai said: "But if my father-in-law refuses to get close to my uncle, how can I ask someone to help me for no reason? What's the use of asking Xue Lang?"

"If Grandpa returns to the capital, I will persuade him. But I'm afraid that if this continues, before he returns to the capital, Brother Nu will dismiss him as an official."

"No." Yuan Zai said quite firmly: "If the imperial court wants to transfer the father-in-law, he must wait for him to return to Beijing."

Wang Yunxiu was still worried, and asked: "Then, can Uncle Guo first write a letter against using barbarians in border towns?"

Yuan Zai said in a low voice: "I have exhausted all my tongue just to get my uncle to agree to win over my father-in-law. Is there any reason why my father-in-law didn't make a statement and then asked my uncle to come forward?"

……

Xue Bai turned his head and saw Yuan Zai and his wife whispering in front of them.

He remained calm, pretending that he didn't know anything, and continued to talk with Cen Shen, and the topic would inevitably be the battle to destroy the small Bolu country.

"So Brother Cen recognized General Feng Changqing?"

"Brother Wang Changling introduced it." Cen Shen said: "Brother Wang went to Helong and Yumen when he was young, so he knew him as a general. I think of the phrase 'Yellow sand wears golden armor in a hundred battles. If you don't break Loulan, you will never return it. ', now that General Feng has really done it, I think Brother Wang will be delighted when he hears the battle report in Jiangning."

"So that's how it is." Xue Bai said, "While the generals of the Anxi Army are still reporting their meritorious service, would Brother Cen introduce me to you?"

"As it should be..."

The two then talked about Wang Changling being excluded and relegated.

Although Cen Shen is young, he has a lot of experience.

He traveled around when he was less than 20 years old. After he was selected as a Jinshi, he took advantage of the three years of guarding the election to visit Hebei, reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles.

Xue Bai looks young, but has more experience, and can talk about everything.

Soon, they arrived at Pingkangfang Youxiangfu.

Cen Shen leaned over on his horse and said in a low voice, "It's a rare time to go crazy in Ge Nu's house and watch me kick his door."

After saying that, he laughed out loud, and quickly turned over and got off his horse.

This man is both literary and military, he can write poems and Fu, he is a Jinshi in the examination, he is also skilled in martial arts, and he is familiar with military affairs.

Xue Bai looked at Cen Shen's back and thought in his heart that this kind of men who demand themselves according to the standard of "going out of the generals and entering into the picture" may gradually become less and less in the future.

Today when Li Linfu married his daughter, the mansion was decorated with lanterns and festoons, making it a festive scene.

"The groom is here!"

"Zhilan is flourishing for thousands of years, and Qin Sele is for a hundred years..."

Looking at this scene, Xue Bai suddenly thought, if he married Li Tengkong, would he be like this today?

He quickly dismissed the thought in his mind, and warned himself that it would affect his progress.

Suddenly, a small hydrangea was thrown to his feet.

"Ok?"

Du Wulang was standing next to him, looked down, immediately became vigilant, and said in a low voice: "There are still five or six unmarried daughters in the right minister's house? Don't be caught by them."

Xue Bai looked in the direction the hydrangea came from, and saw Li Xiu beckoning.

He originally thought it would be Li Tengkong, but he seemed to have guessed wrong.

"Hey, where are you going?" Du Wulang held him back and reminded him, "You learn a lot from a pit, why are you still wandering around?"

"fine."

Xue Bai still walked towards Li Xiu.

Du Wulang had no choice but to think that it didn't matter. It was impossible for the Youxiangfu to marry two daughters to Xue Bai, so it was important to protect himself.

Li Xiu is a good elder brother, he takes good care of his younger siblings, when Xue Bai stepped forward, the first thing he said was: "Look at Du, how responsible he is."

"Maybe in a few years, Juro will also feel that I am responsible?"

"Don't worry, I won't." Li Xiu shook his head and said, "Grandpa wants to see you, please come here."

~~
Today the mansion is marrying a daughter, but Li Linfu is still hiding in the study, refusing to show his face.

He is indeed diligent, and he is still dealing with official documents.

The rare thing is, now that he sees Xue Bai, he is willing to condescendingly greet him, saying: "Xue Lang is here, how is the bamboo paper making recently?"

"The progress is slow, and if there is no achievement too quickly, the right minister can rest assured."

Li Linfu pointed to Xue Bai, smiled faintly like an elder, and said, "I heard that you have been in constant contact with Li Mi recently?"

"I learned a lot from Mr. Lee."

"Oh?"

Li Linfu made an expression of interest, and his patience was so unaccustomed.

This pair of mouth and face with sweet belly and sword is more disturbing than the original aggressive cockfighting posture.

Xue Bai was still very calm, and said: "Mr. Li reminds me that I should be modest and not be too utilitarian. I am eager to make progress, and it is inevitable that people will be on guard. I think so, and I am much worse than Hu'er in this regard." .”

This is a test to see if Li Linfu is wary of An Lushan.

Li Linfu looked calm, as if everything was under control, and said: "Sure enough, I know from the facts that you are dissatisfied with the national policy."

"The border town uses all the barbarians." Xue Bai asked, "How dare the right minister say that he has no selfish intentions?"

"Is it important?" Li Linfu is the prime minister after all, and he couldn't allow a man to comment on his deeds. Don's way."

Afterwards, he realized that there was no need to explain to Xue Bai at all, and said, "The truth is that we did not violate the agreement."

"is it?"

"The truth has fulfilled all your requirements." Li Linfu said: "You want to win over Wang Zhongsi, why don't you allow the court to adjust the border generals?"

Xue Bai asked: "Your Prime Minister invited me here because he wanted to talk about this?"

"It's to remind you that the truth has already tolerated you so much, if you dare to meddle in other people's affairs, don't blame the truth for being ruthless."

He was scheming, and when negotiating conditions, he first agreed to let Yang Dang win over Wang Zhongsi, and then turned around and took away his post as Jiedushi of the Four Towns.This is indeed not a missed appointment, so Xue Bai has to be warned not to jump the wall in a hurry.

"Your Prime Minister takes me too seriously." Xue Bai said, "What is my identity? How can I meddle in my own business? As long as no one bothers me."

Li Linfu looked over and saw that this kid was really indifferent this time, so he said: "Finally sensible, let's go."

He expected that Yang Dang wanted to win over Wang Zhongsi, but it was only for the support of some of the four towns' Jiedu envoys.Now that Bian Zhen used the barbarian's strategy, he also left a little chance for Yang Dang.

In addition, Xue Bai's affairs have nothing to do with him, so he can stand by and watch.

It can be seen that once or twice, if you don't push people to a dead end, the other party will be sensible.

~~
Seeing Li Linfu, Xue Bai seemed to have figured it out, slowed down his pace, and walked leisurely.

Suddenly, a bunch of flower branches were thrown from the front window and landed in front of him. When he walked to the window, he saw that Li Tengkong and Li Jilan were on the other side of the wall.

"Sure sir."

Li Jilan seemed very pleasantly surprised, and leaned forward and said: "I wrote a lot of scripts, sir, do you have time to appreciate them? Don't just say 'good', I would like to give you some pointers."

She has an inexplicable admiration for Xue Bai, so she is extraordinarily enthusiastic, as if she would stick to him if there is no separation between this wall.

Ever since he had a nosebleed, Xue Bai didn't like to go to Yuzhen Temple very much. Recently, he used Yan Yan to comment on dramas.

"Sir?" Li Jilan asked: "Tomorrow, if you are free, come to Yuzhen Temple. I have some new poems that I would like to invite you to appreciate... If you don't come, I will inevitably fail to write operas."

The last sentence is a bit of a complaint.

Li Tengkong was standing calmly with his hands behind his back, but when he heard this, his ears moved, and he looked at Li Jilan, thinking that she seemed to know how to act like a baby.

As the matter of drama and writing is on the rise, Xue Bai really nodded and said, "Then go and disturb me tomorrow."

~~
"Look, Xue Lang is not here."

Wang Yunxiu looked around, and said to Yuan Zai in a low voice: "As soon as he entered the right minister's residence, he was invited by brother slave."

"Don't worry, if the most important thing is not discussed until today."

"But this incident shows that Xue Lang has a tacit understanding with the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, and will not come forward to oppose Bianzhen's use of barbarian tactics, right?"

"Yuniang, can you go to the doctor in a hurry? Xue Lang has no official position yet, how can you object?" Yuan Zai said: "If you are really worried about your father-in-law, write another letter to your family. One is to persuade him to get close to the uncle, and the other is to persuade him He took Stone Castle as quickly as possible."

"I have written several letters, but don't you know that Grandpa dare not reply."

Yuan Zai embraced his wife, and said softly: "Be safe and don't be impatient, the situation may not be what you think, maybe it's not for your father-in-law?"

"That's not it?!"

"Shh, see off first, let's go."

Worried, Wang Yunxiu continued to look around, and finally saw Xue Bai turning out from the path, and hurried to meet him.

……

"Xue Lang. Du Wei has received a kiss, let's go."

"it is good."

"There are some flowers on your shoulders."

Wang Yunxiu brushed off the petals on Xue Bai's shoulders casually to show his closeness, and chatted casually, saying: "How about sitting at home tomorrow, let Yuan Zai buy a pot of good wine, and taste sister-in-law's craftsmanship."

"No, there is an invitation for tomorrow."

Xue Bai refused very simply.

But he didn't pretend to be stupid, and lowered his voice a little, saying: "The current rumors, sister-in-law must be a little worried about General Wang?"

It was rare for Wang Yunxiu to hear someone willing to answer her words, so she was a little surprised, nodded and said: "Yes, the assistant said it's okay, but I really think it's for grandpa."

"It's useless for my sister-in-law to look for me, or even my uncle. This is a real military matter. We can't talk at all. My sister-in-law should go to the prince."

"If you say yes, you have to be careful about the crime of 'handing over the East Palace'."

"General Wang is the righteous brother of the prince, and everyone in the world knows that this is the root of all crimes. In the end, hiding and hiding is no different from stealing one's ears and stealing the bell. Isn't it ridiculous that the prince will not act and expect me to be white?"

Wang Yunxiu still had concerns, worried that the prince would be involved instead.

Xue Bai had no choice but to mention her again, and sighed: "Persuade the prince to admit his mistake to the sage, and eliminate the suspicion. General Wang has served for a long time and also unified the four towns. If the suspicion does not disappear, no one can help him."

(End of this chapter)