The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 86
The green felt tent is warm and likes light snow, and the red floor furnace is deep and early cold.A short poem can and cannot be written,

Try pouring new wine with fermented grains.The monks come to beg for food because they stay overnight, and the guests come to the opening hall to have fun together.

When I am old and my relatives are scattered, I hope you will forgive me for taking others' mercy.

——Bai Juyi in "Early Winter Is a Dream"
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Niu Zhao was so ashamed that he picked up his sword and was about to run away.Suddenly hearing the commotion outside the arena, dozens of horses roared into the arena.The first person is dressed in a big purple silk cloak, embroidered with clusters of flowers, his face is like powder, and his eyes are full of evil light.It was Li Musheng, the son of Li Xiang.Behind him are his cronies, the gang of yamen who harmed Chang'an and did evil.

Li Musheng couldn't help being ecstatic when he saw Bai Fu in the crowd.With a riding whip in his hand, he pointed at Bai Fu angrily and shouted, "That's the boy, tie him up for me!"

Dozens of servants under the yamen got off their horses and rushed over with weapons in hand.

All the Bashu youths also came to their senses at this time, holding their swords in their hands to protect Bai Fu.For a while, the two sides stalemate on the spot, seeing that a fight is inevitable.

At this juncture, several luxurious carriages drove into the arena.Several people got out of the car, and the leader was the one with a pale gold face and five long beards, elegant and noble.Behind him were several important officials of the imperial court, as well as Jiannan Jiedu envoy Xianyu Zhongtong, Zhang Fen, Daochang Qingchi and others.

When some yamen saw these important court officials, they ran away in a hurry like a mouse seeing a cat.These important court officials are the patriarchs of several powerful families in Chang'an.

When Li Musheng saw these people coming, he hurriedly dismounted, put away his arrogant expression, bowed deeply to the leader, and said, "I don't know if Uncle Xu is coming, please don't blame me."

The leader said humanely: "Mu Sheng, what time is it now, and you are making trouble for your father! Today's matter has been heard in the ears of the sage, if you keep messing around, your father will not be able to protect you!"

When Li Musheng heard this, his face froze.But he was really unwilling, his eyes were burning, he pointed at Bai Fu and said: "Uncle Xu doesn't know, this person insulted me too much today, if I don't kill this person, it will be hard to get rid of the hatred in my heart."

The face of the elder surnamed Xu sank, and he reprimanded: "This person is my nephew from afar. Could it be that you want to force this old man to join you in front of the emperor!"

Li Musheng's complexion changed drastically, he hastily bowed deeply again, and said: "The flood rushed into the Dragon King Temple, and I hope Uncle Xu will calm down, so my nephew will leave now."

Li Musheng saluted and stepped back slowly.After walking to the back of the alley, he got on his horse, waved his hand, and led the yamen and his followers away one after another.

General Zhangchou's clan uncle also came, and it was Zhangchou Jianqiong, the former Jiannan Jiedu envoy.General Zhangchou whispered something to him.Zhangchou Jianqiong praised: "Not bad, it's mature, and it's handled properly."

On the way back, General Zhangchou was immediately proud of himself: "Fortunately, I am clever. In Chang'an City, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and the relationships are intertwined, so you can provoke them casually. Li Musheng, the prodigal son of Meng, relies on his father to do whatever he wants. I don't even think about his father. How long can you last at this age? It will be a different day tomorrow, and let him die."

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This person who is even afraid of Li Xiang is one of the few people most trusted by the Holy Majesty—Teacher Xu Zhong, who is also the second brother Xiang Chi among the new five tiger generals.

Xu Taifu received a secret report while attending the dinner party hosted by Jiannan Jiedu envoy Xianyu Zhongtong.He kept his composure and arrived in time with a few core officials of the imperial court to rescue Bai Fu.Dissolve a disaster in the invisible.

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Everyone dispersed one after another, Xu Taifu called Bai Fu into the house alone.

Bai Fu knelt down on the ground, kowtowed with the courtesy of a junior and said: "Thank you Uncle Xu for saving me."

Taifu Xu helped Bai Fu up, and said with a smile: "I received your call letter yesterday, I originally thought to wait for you to rest for two days before making an appointment, but I didn't expect to see you earlier today."

Bai Fu felt ashamed.

Taifu Xu looked at Bai Fu carefully, and saw that the child had sword-shaped eyebrows, eyes like shooting stars, full of heaven, nose like hanging gallbladder, his body was imposing, and his body was made of ice and jade.He couldn't help secretly praising, and said in his heart: Big brother is known for his knowledge of people, and he has written letters many times to recommend him.See you today, as you said.I love it even more.

Xu Taifu was not angry and prestige, and Bai Fu felt nervous when he saw it.Bai Fu hurriedly told the truth about what happened today.

After hearing this, Xu Taifu's expression darkened, and he said, "Fu'er, do you know your mistake?"

Bai Fu knelt down again, and said, "I know my mistake."

"Where's the mistake?" Xu Taifu asked.

This question stopped Bai Fu.

"Where is the mistake? The mistake is that I didn't listen to the teacher's instructions, and acted alone with Yichan? Or was it that I was not cautious enough when I came back, and my whereabouts were discovered? Could it be that the mistake was to settle the grudge with Li Xiang's son?" Bai Fu was guilty. Muttering, I don't know how to answer for a while.

"Fu'er, do you ever know the story of Liu Hou Zhang Liang's 'going down to pick up shoes' when he was young?"

"I have learned it before." The second monk Bai Fuzhang was puzzled, wondering why Uncle Xu would mention this story, and how does it relate to what happened to him today?
"Let me ask you, what does this story tell us." Master Xu continued to ask.

Bai Fu replied: "Although Zhang Liang is full of vigor at this time, he can still restrain himself. Knowing that he is stronger than the old man, he is courteous everywhere, which shows that Zhang Liang respects the old and loves the young and has a broad mind."

Taifu Xu shook his head with a smile, and said, "The story is correct, but the truth is not clear."

Bai Fu quickly kowtowed and said, "Please teach me, sir?"

Grand Tutor Xu asked Bai Fu to stand up, thinking, "Young children can be taught."

Next, the old and the young asked and answered, and re-explained a legendary story.

　Note: 'Xiapi picking up shoes'

　　""Historical Records of the Family of Liuhou": "Liangchang took a leisurely swim down to Pidi, and there was an old father, dressed in brown, who went to Liang's place and fell straight under his shoes. "Liang Eran wanted to beat him, because he was old, endured it by force, and took the shoe. The father said: "Show me! "Liangye took the shoes. Because he knelt for a long time, his father took it with his feet and laughed away. Liangshu was shocked and followed his eyes. The father went to the house, returned it, and said: "You can teach me."In Pingming, the next five days, I will meet you here. "Because of being strange, he knelt down and said, "No." "Five days in peace, good to go. Father has been there first, and he said angrily: "After the period with the old man, why not? "Go, said: "The next five days will be a morning meeting. "The cock crowed on the fifth day, and it was good to go. My father was there first, and he said angrily: "What's next? "Go, said:" Come back early in the next five days. " On the fifth day, the good night was not half gone. After a while, my father also came, and he said happily, "It should be like this. ” Published a compiled book, saying: “If you read this, you will be the teacher of the king.Xing Xing in the next ten years. In 13 years, Ruzi saw me in Jibei, and Huangshi at the foot of Gucheng Mountain was me. "Then I went, without any other words, and I will never see you again. If you look at his book every day, it is the Taigong's art of war.'"

　　
　
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