The orchid grows in the deep valley and no one knows it. The guest planting in Dongxuan leaves me with fragrance.
I know that there is clear fragrance that can relieve filth, and I even pity the delicate leaves and frost.
The roots are close to the rocks and there are fragrant autumn grasses, and the clumps lean against them to provide shade at noon.
When I wanted to send Mi and Wu to the common hall, I saw a poem from Chu in front of my eyes.
——"Growing Orchids" by Su Che [Song Dynasty]
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After three months of investigation, Bai Fu quickly found out the relevant situation in Anbeiting Army.
There are many contradictions in Anbeiting's camp, mainly focusing on the following points:
The conflict between a wealthy family and a poor general;
The conflict between the old generals in Anbeiting and the new generals stationed there;
The conflict between the veteran generals who have worked hard for several years and have not been promoted and the young generals who have gone smoothly.
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In war years, military power is everything!
Whether it was the commanders of the Four Zhenxi Towns or the Shence Army, as well as civil servants like Wei Zhi and Li Ruoyou, they all had their hands in the Anbeiting Army.
The generals in the army also looked for backers and relied on various forces to ensure that their troops were firmly in their hands.
Wei Zhi, who stayed in Luoyang, and Li Ruoyou, who stayed in Henan, represented the powerful families and the Li Tang clan respectively.
Wei Boyu represented the newly emerging young force in the army. Young generals like Hengmu who came from poor families chose to join this force.
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That night, Guan Mao, Mu Jinbai, and Zhou Min, the commanders of the three battalions in Beiting, Anhui, secretly came to Yin Li Ruoyou's camp in Henan.
Li Ruoyou hosted a banquet, and the four of them drank and drank, chatting about interesting anecdotes and flirtatious women. With common topics to add to the fun, the atmosphere quickly became lively.
After three rounds of drinking, the three of them reported Bai Fu's recent whereabouts one by one.
The people of Zhou Dynasty took advantage of the drunkenness and took the lead to express the problem: "Sir, Bai Fu doesn't understand military affairs at all. He has been here for three months and has neither drilled his troops nor prepared his troops for war. All the officers and men of the three armies are dissatisfied.
If you don't take action, Anbeiting camp will be destroyed in one day!"
Li Ruoyou picked up a piece of tender lamb tenderloin with chopsticks, put it into his mouth, and said calmly: "The imperial court has its own reasons for sending General Bai here. Don't make any rash comments."
Mu Jinbai was drunk and his face was flushed, and he said: "Sir, you don't know something. Sir Wei Zhi has been very close to Bai Fu recently. He has frequently worked in the army and provided various military supplies to Bai Fu. His intention to win over is quite obvious.
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Li Ruoyou smiled faintly, took a sip of wine, and said: The Wei family is very wealthy. He has many disciples in Henan Province, and his estates are full of fertile land. It is a blessing for the court that he is willing to use his family wealth to support the army!
In this regard, the military supervisor Hu Fangxiang had already made a secret report, and His Majesty turned a blind eye.
Just take care of your own people and don't get into trouble."
Guan, Mu, and Zhou Zhou looked at each other, and the elder brother Guan Mao, who took the lead, poured a cup for Li Ruoyou and toasted: "Sir, it is said that Bai Fu is a disciple of Taifu Xu.
Taifu Xu has always been on good terms with powerful families. If Master Wei Zhi takes the opportunity to deliberately win over him, I'm worried that in the long run, the Anxi Army's surname will be 'Wei'?"
Li Ruoyou sneered, drank it all, and said: "You must remember firmly that the surname in this world is 'Li'! After the rebellion of Anlu Mountain, Your Majesty no longer dares to trust the Jiedushi and will not let the military power fall by the wayside."
Your Majesty will be at ease only if the clan is in charge of the army!"
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After Guan, Mu and Zhou left, Li Ruoyou lay down on the couch. Two maids came forward and squeezed Li Ruoyou's shoulders and beat his legs.
Li Ruoyou half-squinted his eyes, twirled his beard, and pondered: "Baifu is still immature, and he has to look at the direction of the wind when choosing sides.
If you don't beat it and let it go its own way, the cooked duck will fly away before it can be kept intact.
If you don’t have an army under your command, the success of annihilating the rebels and regaining Henan will fall on others. Absolutely not!
I must get a piece of this feast!"
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Li Ruoyou was no better than Wei Zhi who liked to talk. He was a decisive person. After making up his mind, he invited Bai Fu to the palace for a banquet the next day.
Bai Fu received the invitation and readily agreed.
At dusk, he dressed in white and green clothes, pouted, took two soldiers, prepared generous gifts, and came to Li Ruoyou's residence as a guest.
Li Ruoyou was playing chess with Wei Boyu in the pavilion. When he saw Bai Fu, he burst out laughing. He pushed the chess board and said, "Brother Bai, do you want to come over and play a few games?"
Wei Boyu stood up and said with a smile: "Brother, you came just in time to help my brother out of the siege. Mr. Li is unparalleled in chess. If you continue to play, Brother Yu will not be able to hold back his face."
Bai Fu glanced at the chessboard and said with a smile: "General Wei, you are also a master in this way! You can also attack and defend with Master Li.
Mr. Li's chess skills have moved the capital, but if it were me, I would have abandoned my armor and surrendered long ago!"
The three of them laughed.
Entering the banquet hall, Li Ruoyou took the seat, and two scribes in their thirties sat on either side of him.
Li Ruoyou smiled and said: "Brother Bai, do you recognize these people here?"
Bai Fu bowed his hands and saluted, and said with a smile: "I also ask Mr. Li to introduce you."
Li Ruoyou smiled and said: "Tonight's banquet, no outsiders are invited, they are all my brothers. I'm here to introduce you to Brother Bai.
The young talented man sitting on the right hand side of the palace is Li Zhen, the son of King Guo, and the queen of the clan;
Sitting on the left is Prince Wang Yu, the grand-nephew of Mr. Wang, the Minister of Civil Affairs;
Sitting opposite me is Mr. Deng Fugui, the nephew of Mr. Deng, the chief chef of the Imperial Kitchen..."
Bai Fu hurriedly stood up, bowed his body and saluted, and said: "Bai is new here, please forgive me."
Li Zhen and Wang Yu gently shook their folding fans and nodded. Although their attitudes were modest, there was a hint of arrogance in their eyes that could not be concealed.
During the banquet, Li Zhen and Wang Yu talked eloquently, pointed out the country, and inspired words. From Su Zong Lingwu's accession to the throne, to Chu King Li Chu's recovery of the two capitals. It seemed that the two of them were walking in front of the emperor and participated in a series of major decisions of the empire.
To enrich the country and strengthen the army, to pacify the people, they know everything and are capable of everything.
Even Deng Fugui, the nephew of the chief chef of the imperial kitchen, is very proud of himself. He has the aura of a third-rank official in the court. From time to time, he will make jokes and tell some interesting stories in the palace, as if he has witnessed it with his own eyes. This is to tell everyone that he is also by His Majesty's side.
man of.
When it comes to understanding the palace, I am afraid that no one in the palace can match Bai Fu.
Bai Fuxin said: "These are all fucking shrimp soldiers and crab generals, chicken feathers are used as arrows, and garlic is used here.
Especially for Deng Fugui, what he said about the palace was completely inaccurate. It was all based on the imagination of ordinary people on the streets. Like roadside beggars, they always thought that the emperor had braised pork for every meal, steamed buns for every meal, and seven or eight beautiful palace maids.
Specially designed to catch lice for him.
The expressions on the audience's faces were aroused, and Bai Fu felt strongly that the more inconspicuous a character is, the more pretentious, difficult, and high-profile he is.
Although Li Musheng acted recklessly and was lawless, he could still be regarded as a true yamenei.
I don’t know how many similar “relatives of the emperor” exist in various prefectures and counties. They tell ridiculous inside stories about the palace, take the opportunity to defraud money and sex, grant officials and make wishes, and “sell their official titles.”
What's even more ridiculous is that local officials don't think about the right path and don't focus on local government affairs. Instead, they are opportunistic and constantly looking for opportunities to climb the dragon and the phoenix.
In order to get promoted, these officials would rather know that some people might cheat and cheat, but with a gambler's mentality, they would not hesitate to cater to these idiots, and completely lose the dignity of a dignified court official.
As a result, local officials have ruled the country, and the hills are covered with smoke and smoke.
On the other hand, the two brothers Yan Zhenqing and Zhang Xun, who are incorruptible and noble people, have no ambition to serve the country and are talented as Wang Zuo. Before the rebellion of Anlu Mountain, they were only seventh-rank county magistrates. If it were not for the higher-level officials who would have fled or rebelled,
, he may remain unknown and depressed throughout his life.