It is dusk to the north of Chu Palace, and rain marks are passing by Baidi City to the west.
The reflection enters the river and climbs over the stone wall, returning to the clouds and surrounded by trees and lost in the mountain village.
People with lung disease in old age can just sit back and sleep high, and when they are exhausted and worried, they close the door early.
Don't leave the jackals and tigers in chaos for long, for there are indeed unawakened souls in the south.
——"Reflection" Du Fu
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This man's smile is as kind as honey mixed with oil. He is none other than Li Xiang Li Linfu.
"Aren't you bedridden?" Yang Guozhong asked subconsciously.
Li Linfu coughed twice and said with a smile: "I really should stay in bed, but this matter is too difficult, so I have to get up from the bed to help Mr. Yang."
Li Xiang appeared so suddenly that Yang Guozhong was not mentally prepared and his mind was at a loss.
Xuanzong raised his head and looked at Yang Guozhong, his eyes were like lightning, and a cold light shot out.
Yang Guozhong was trembling and at a loss.
Xuanzong's voice was cold and he said: "My abilities are getting better and better. Have you learned how to not report back what you know?"
Yang Guozhong didn't know what was going on and replied tremblingly: "I wonder what your Majesty said?"
Xuanzong was furious and shouted: "What are you talking about? You still have the nerve to ask me! I ask you, Nanzhao is on the border and Jiannan is in a hurry. How dare you deceive and not report such a big thing?"
Yang Guozhong's eyes darkened, he was dumbfounded, and said: "Your Majesty, do you really know that I don't know?"
"You don't know about such a big thing? Why do I need you as a prime minister?" Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was furious, grabbed a handful of chess pieces, and smashed Yang Guozhong head and face.
Yang Guozhong was so frightened that his hands and feet were paralyzed, and he collapsed on the ground. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the smile on the corner of Li Linfu's mouth, and he understood something in his heart.
Yang Guozhong was about to defend himself and plead his grievances. Hearing Concubine Yang cough lightly, Yang Guozhong immediately thought of his concubine's reminder. He understood it and kept silent, his head pounding like garlic.
Yang Guozhong kowtowed and made calculations: "This Li Linfu is so cunning and cunning. Once he takes action, he will have a backup plan. Whether he can survive today depends entirely on your majesty's kindness."
Thinking of this, Yang Guozhong was heartbroken, his repentant attitude became more pious, and he knocked the floor loudly.
"Okay, get up." Tang Xuanzong said.
Only then did Yang Guozhong stand up.
When Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty took a look, Yang Guozhong was unkempt and disheveled. There was a swollen lump the size of a pigeon egg on his forehead, and blood slowly flowed from his cheek.
"It seems that he sincerely knew that he was wrong." Seeing that Yang Guozhong did not deny or defend, Xuanzong kowtowed, his anger could not help but fade a little, and his expression softened.
Gao Lishi observed the words and expressions, and immediately understood Xuanzong's intention, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, this is a New Year's Eve, just give me a few scoldings. Mr. Yang also has to host the dinner, and envoys from all over the world are here, so you have to save some dignity, right?"
The imperial concubine finally spoke and angrily said: "What kind of dignity do you need? He has made such a big mistake. If your Majesty does not dismiss him from office, it will be a great mercy."
Having said this, Concubine Yang smiled lightly at Li Linfu and said in a gentle voice: "Master Li, you are the prime minister, and I have to bear the burden of tonight's toast ceremony!"
Li Linfu hurriedly bowed his hands and saluted, and said with a smile: "I don't dare to accept it. This is a matter of official rank. It makes the empress worried."
Having said that, Li Linfu secretly sighed: "Well, I thought that even if Yang Guozhong was not thrown into jail this time, at least he would be dismissed from office.
Yang Yuhuan saved his brother's life with just a few words and a few blows. This woman was so smart that it was no wonder that she was so favored by the Holy One. Such a careful layout was a pity.
Fortunately, I still have a backup plan, it just depends on whether Yang Zhao is lucky enough to avoid this series of tricks!"
Sure enough, Xuanzong scolded him for the sake of the imperial concubine and stopped delving into the matter.
Xuanzong summoned the Prime Minister Chen Xilie, the Minister of War Lu Zhihuan, the Minister of Civil Affairs Cui Mingfu, and the Jiannan Jiedushi envoy Xian Yu Zhongtong, and said: "The rebellion in Nanzhao is huge. Please discuss who should be in command in the DPRK to lead the troops.
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Xianyu Zhongtong, the envoy of Jiannan Jiedu, was just like Yang Guozhong. At this time, he only knew about the rebellion in Nanzhao, so he stood there with his hands down and did not dare to say anything.
Left Prime Minister Chen Xilie, who once served as Minister of War, was the first to speak, saying: "The imperial court has no shortage of generals who are accustomed to fighting. Gao Xianzhi, Feng Changqing, and Ge Shuhan are all veterans who have been on the battlefield. The selection is not a problem, but if the selection is
Properly, ending this battle as soon as possible can save the court a lot of money and food."
Li Linfu said: "What Zi Ming said makes sense. The key to quelling the Nanzhao rebellion is not just to wipe out these barbarian rebels. The key is to use both kindness and power to promote peace through war. Just like when Zhuge Wu, Marquis of Wu, crossed the Chishui River southward before the Northern Expedition.
, the same as the seven captures of Meng Huo. Not only will we win the war, we must also win the hearts and minds of the people. After this battle, we must be able to ensure peace and stability in Nanzhao for fifty years."
Xuanzong was greatly comforted and praised: "Li Xiang is old enough to seek the country. This is what I want. What about the candidate? Have you considered it?"
Lu Zhihuan, the Minister of War, said: "Nanzhao area is a barbaric land, densely covered with jungles and filled with miasma. The leader and commander must not only understand military affairs, but also be familiar with the local mountains and rivers, terrain, customs and customs. Only by marching and forming in this way can we be safe."
Cui Mingfu, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, took the album, quickly flipped through it, and said to Xuanzong: "According to the reference range given by several adults, combined with the assessment and evaluation of registered officials by the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War over the years, I believe that Mr. Xian Yu Zhongtong
He has served in the Bashu area for decades and is familiar with the local customs and customs of Nanzhao. In particular, he has served as the governor of Jiannan in recent years and commanded the Jiannan army. Knowing yourself and your enemy, judging from the current situation, there is no more suitable candidate than Mr. Xianyu Zhongtong.
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Xianyu Zhongtong cursed in his heart: "Bashu and Nanzhao are thousands of miles apart, how come I am familiar with the customs and customs of Nanzhao?
These people have obviously discussed it long ago and are joining forces to play a game today. They are still shaking their heads and performing a show to show His Majesty, it is really hateful!"
Left Prime Minister Chen Xilie waved his hand and said: "No, no! How can it be a child's play to mobilize the three armies! Mr. Xianyu Zhongtong is still young and can serve as a vanguard officer. If it is to be the commander-in-chief, command the three armies and control the southwest states, I still have
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Xuanzong said impatiently: "Ziming, stop being so pretentious and tell me quickly."
Chen Xilie stroked his gray beard and said with a smile: "This talented general who conquered rebellion is far away in the sky, but right in front of us!"
Everyone looked at each other and all looked at Yang Guozhong.
Yang Guozhong was stunned for a moment, then he came to his senses and said in his heart: "No, someone has tricked me!"
Cui Mingfu, the official minister, slapped his forehead and said with a smile: "Master Chen is worthy of being the left prime minister! I am an old man with dim eyesight and deaf ears. I have left Master Yang behind! I am so ashamed. I am so ashamed."
Lord Yang was a tiger general in the Jiannan Army back then, and now he serves as a general and prime minister, commanding hundreds of officials. In the civil and military affairs of the dynasty, there is no more suitable candidate than Lord Yang!"
Yang Guozhong was shocked, his hand shook, and the tea cup in his hand fell to the ground.