The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 805
The Han Dynasty was prosperous, and the people from the south of the Yangtze River were still left behind in the propaganda and political style.Green windows and vermilion households, ten miles of rotten silver hooks.Once the swords and soldiers are raised together, the flags will be embraced, and there will be millions of Pixiu.Drive in for a long time, singing houses and dancing pavilions, the wind blows and the flowers fall.

——Excerpt from Xu Junbao's Wife (Song Dynasty)

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It was snowing heavily that day, and Bai Fu was restless, so he took a boat to pay a visit to the elder Sun Yanxing to seek a way to deal with it.

Bai Fu climbed up to the calyx building on the top floor of the ship, leaning on the railings, facing the sea and the wind.

After receiving the imperial edict two days ago, the arrogant Bai Fu often couldn't sleep at night, and the words in the upper edict kept ringing in his ears: "All the generals in the Jianghuai route, from Bai Fu down, should be led by Bai Fu at any time. Shen Jing, don't let the sudden victory become arrogant, become a proud soldier and a mighty general, and the common people can long bear the favor."

Bai Fu seemed to see Suzong and Prince Li Chu's stern faces, scrutinizing himself and the group of generals with great military exploits under his command.

Bai Fu thought a lot about this edict.This time he led the army in Jianghuai, with the military power in his hands. He changed his sharp-edged and self-contained way when he was in Chang'an, and tried to act in the old way, keeping a calm heart at all times, and reconciling the relationship with the officials in the Jianghuai area with gentle retreat and humility.

A few days ago, he carefully read the "Historical Records: Biography of the Marquis of Huaiyin" and other articles. Painful lessons such as "high meritorious service shakes the master", "a rabbit dies and a dog cooks" linger in my mind.Bai Fu warned himself that he should be a hundred times more cautious at this time, and he should not give others a handle.

But Bai Fu didn't expect that the court's accusation would be so harsh, and the wording would be so harsh. It was already very obvious what was lurking behind this edict.

The crown prince Li Chu was okay, he was at odds with himself.Unexpectedly, even Suzong, who had always been kind and kind to him, would turn his eyebrows coldly and reprimanded him.

If I had known this before, why would I let go of the comfortable life in Chang'an's gentle countryside, and go to Jianghuai to eat and sleep in the open, and fight bloody battles on the battlefield?
Bai Fu wanted to turn his face several times, and wrote several strongly worded memorials to anger the court.If Tang Kui and the others hadn't been hard-pressed to stop him, I'm afraid there would be an uproar in the court today.

Yesterday, Lord Yan Zhenqing came with a letter, which said: "The great achievement is accomplished, and the desired thing is also gratifying. Gu So good at the latter, how is it in the body? It must be done well, and the plan has been foreseen." Taste false intentions: You are a person who wants to use the two words of retreat to preserve the integrity. This is the determination of sincerely worrying about prosperity and danger, and the resolution of maintaining prosperity and maintaining prosperity.”

He recited these few sentences again and again, he was very grateful to Mr. Yan for his care and love, and decided to adopt his suggestion to preserve his integrity by giving in.

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When Bai Fu was thinking wildly, the boat had already arrived at the bank of the river.Under the huge cliff by the river, there is a viewing pavilion.

Changsun Yanxing is making snow tea and enjoying the snow scenery.

Seeing Bai Fu, he smiled happily, pointed to the red clay stove and said: "This is the fresh snow I brought from the top of the mountain, it is the most delicious and sweet to make tea.

One year, when I went to Emei with your master, it was also a day of heavy snow.Your master was very angry at the time, and he didn't cherish his life. He didn't use the good mountain spring water, but insisted on performing lightness skills. He picked snow and boiled water on the cliff of Wanren, and dragged me to drink Emei snow all afternoon on the cliff of ghosts. bud.

This scene is unforgettable for a lifetime.

Now think about it, it's nice to be young!
From then on, whenever it snows heavily, I will make tea with snow and remember my teenage years. "

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the two got back to business.

Bai Fu sighed to his eldest grandson Yanxing: "My lord has said it all. I didn't withhold a single copper coin of the spoils captured by Liu Zhan's navy, but handed them all over. The imperial decree said that Liu Zhan robbed the Jianghuai River. The gold and silver are like mountains, and the wealth is full of seas. Quickly find out the whereabouts of the gold and silver looted by the rebels, and report it to the Ministry of Households for allocation.

The brothers fought with me and put their lives in it.I originally thought that the imperial court would take part of the spoils to reward the three armies and compensate the fallen soldiers.Unexpectedly, not only did they not give us a penny, but they also demanded gold and silver from us?

If it weren't for the foresight of the adults, I don't know how to fill this hole? ! "

Changsun Yanxing said: "The eunuch Ai Dong didn't inspect the Jianghuai River, he joined you as soon as he arrived in Yangzhou, so it can be seen that he came with a mission. This is also good, the imperial envoys have not yet arrived in Jiangyin, and they have not seen the captured Japanese warships and trophies. We still have room for maneuver.

In the memorial we reported to the imperial court before, we downplayed the results of the war of the Japanese navy, and we are waiting for this day.

A single Liu Zhan has caused so much trouble for you. If the imperial court knows that you wiped out the Japanese navy and eliminated a serious problem for the Tang Dynasty, how many people will hate you and want to kill you? quick.

The imperial court obviously doesn't want to add another piece of credit to you, and even hopes to find a reason to punish you for your crime, so that you will be vigilant and fearful of the might of the sky.In this case, you just follow the trend and take advantage of the slope to get off the donkey.

You just play a play with them, pretending to give in to the despicable power, plead guilty and subdue the law, and deal with them.Admitting that you pretended to be a leader in the military, and exaggerated the results of the first battle against the Japanese country, it was not the Japanese navy that was wiped out, but the Japanese pirates who harassed the Jiangyin area and the Japanese pirates who occupied the island.

In this way, you can fill this hole with the captured Japanese booty. The elite Japanese warships will be taken away by me, sold to the aristocratic families who migrated to the south of the Yangtze River, and adapted into their private parts.

As a reward for purchasing these warships, these Jiangnan aristocratic families have prepared a large amount of money and goods, not only enough to deal with the court's censure, but also allow you to reward the three armies and comfort the soldiers who died in battle.

It's a pity that in the battle of Tsushima Island and the battle of Jiangyin, your great achievements in annihilating the Japanese navy twice have been annihilated in the dust and smoke of history, and I am afraid that not many people in future generations will remember it.

Just in response to the words of the Bing Sheng: "A good fighter has no wisdom, no bravery." '"

Bai Fu was moved in his heart, and said: "My lord, I know that you have good intentions, but we are very sorry to let you spend so much money."

Changsun Yanxing waved his hand, chuckled, and said, "Why don't you feel sorry, the money was used to buy a boat, and it wasn't given to you for nothing.

The warships of the Wa Kingdom were built by the two countries of Wa Kingdom and Silla, using high-quality wood, and spent many years carefully building them. On weekdays, they cannot be bought with money.The Jiangnan family has taken advantage of it this time, thank you before it's too late.

In addition, in the past, when encountering such situations, the generals in command would routinely force donations.Let the wealthy families and merchants in the rebellious area pay for it.Without paying, he will be imprisoned and brought to justice on the charge of colluding with the rebels.

So, you don't have to worry too much.On the contrary, the people and merchants in the Jianghuai area should thank you, and they should be thankful that you are the one who led the army to suppress the rebellion this time. "

Bai Fu remained silent, this kind of "thank you" made people have mixed feelings, and it was not a taste.

After being silent for a while, Bai Fu said: "Sir, there is one more thing I can't figure out. Even Li Fuguo dare not be tough with me, why does this eunuch Ai Dong dare to challenge me? I'm not afraid..."

Bai Fu's words came to his lips, and he held back.

Changsun Yanxing chuckled and said, "Aren't you afraid that you will become a son-in-law in the future, and you will take personal revenge and deal with him severely?
Fu'er, have you ever wondered why the imperial court didn't send important ministers to serve as imperial envoys this time?
Under normal circumstances, with the great victory in the Jianghuai River, even if eunuchs were sent to comfort them, they should be eunuchs of the level of Li Fuguo and Yu Chaoen.

As the saying goes, barefoot is not afraid of wearing shoes.

Eunuch Ai Dong, a mere ejaculation envoy, is the best candidate for such dirty work.He already had a dead life, humble as nothing, and he is not afraid of your revenge at all.If you are brought down by extraordinary means, and the errands are done well, it is very likely that you will rise to the top and rise to the top.

On the contrary, if he acts according to the rules and reports truthfully, what chances will he have for promotion?This kind of political gambler, he is here to take a chance!

Fu'er, I know what you're thinking, and you're also dissatisfied with Your Majesty's connivance with these eunuchs.

All of this has nothing to do with a specific person, it is power at work.After all, you still haven't seen through the influence of power on human nature, and you don't know the sinisterness of it.

As the saying goes, nothing is the same as politics.

Do you think that if you are His Majesty's prospective son-in-law, the imperial envoy won't dare to touch you?To tell you the truth, don't say you are a son-in-law, you are a prince. Once you make great achievements and threaten the emperor's throne, they will also accuse you.

If you have a chance, look through the memorials in the early years of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and you will have a deeper understanding of the emperor's mind.

In the Battle of Luoyang that year, King Qin captured Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong, and established the Tang Dynasty in one fell swoop.But after returning to Chang'an, almost all the censors were participating in him, and all the memorials were all accused of murder.

At that time, Prince Yin supervised the country and ruled all officials, and the power to speak in the entire court was in the hands of Prince Yin.Whoever has the right to speak will be able to confuse right and wrong, under the guise of popular support, and eradicate dissidents.

What King Qin relied on was a group of generals who charged into battle with him and their illustrious military exploits.

However, once the peace lasts for a long time, these unrivaled military achievements will soon be forgotten by the world, and the generals of the Tiance Mansion will be disintegrated and divided one by one.

We are all in the same boat, once King Qin is in trouble, it will be difficult for others to die well.

That's why my ancestors, together with Fang Xuanling, Yuchi Jingde and other generals of Tiance Mansion, risked their lives to persuade King Qin to strike first.

If it wasn't Prince Yin and King Qi who died at the Xuanwu Gate, the Emperor Taizong in the eyes of the people today would be an unfaithful, unfilial, brutal, cruel and evil minister.

Of course, the highest interests are bound together with the greatest risks, and what you gain must be lost.

King Qin eventually became Emperor Taizong, the emperor through the ages, but the blood stains of Xuanwumen were difficult to wash away even after thousands of years.

To be rich in life and famous after death, this is the most difficult choice for a powerful minister.

How to choose depends on who you want to be in the end. "

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　Notes:
　　The Han Dynasty was prosperous, and the people from the south of the Yangtze River were still left behind in the propaganda and political style.Green windows and vermilion households, ten miles of rotten silver hooks.Once the swords and soldiers are raised together, the flags will be embraced, and there will be millions of Pixiu.Drive in for a long time, singing houses and dancing pavilions, the wind blows and the flowers fall.

　　In the three hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, the laws and cultural relics have been swept away.Fortunately, this body is not in the north, but you are in Nanzhou.Where is the broken mirror Xu Lang?Empty and melancholy, there is no reason to meet.From now on, the soul will be broken for thousands of miles, and Yueyang Tower will be lost every night.

　　——"Man Ting Fang Prosperity in Han Dynasty" Xu Junbao's Wife (Song Dynasty)

　　Creative background
　　Xu Junbao's wife was from Yuezhou. She was captured by Yuan soldiers and moved to Hangzhou, where she was placed in Han Qi's mansion.From Yuezhou to Hangzhou, she was raped several times, and she managed to get rid of it by tricks.The master couldn't bear to kill her because of her beauty.Finally one day, the master was furious and wanted to use force.Xu's wife cleverly said that she would sacrifice her husband first, and then marry the hostess.After changing makeup and burning incense, after the sacrifice, he wrote lyrics on the wall, and then threw himself into a large pond to die.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)