Drinking the clear dew, the sound of the flowing water flows out of the sparse tung trees.
Keeping your voice high and far away is not just taking advantage of the autumn wind.
——"Cicada" Yu Shinan (Tang Dynasty)
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The incident of Jinwu Guard killing the Mastiff Guard with a stick also caused an uproar in the Prince's Mansion.
Li Zhen, the king of Siqi, launched a rebellion, and some people from the East Palace also participated. The prince Yousiyu led the palace to lead Wei Zhao, and the prince Xima and Zhao Feixiong, the head of the Tiantai Ministry of Industry, were Li Zhen's accomplices and were beheaded by the owl.
Suzong's face turned pale and he asked Prince Li Chu to reflect on his past mistakes.
Prince Li Chu was uneasy and closed the door to thank guests. He was worried all day long.
When the kings seized the throne, Li Chu thought that he would be able to breathe a sigh of relief when he entered the East Palace. Unexpectedly, after becoming the crown prince, he became the lost one, and there were more right and wrong.
In the main hall of the East Palace, Li Chu was pacing and thinking. He still couldn't figure out why Li Fuguo was so powerful that even he had to let him down. How could a mere Jinwuwei general dare to provoke this eunuch who was neither a man nor a woman.
Li Chu's Taifu Li Xian said: "Your Highness, the Mastiff Guard framed Zhongliang, which is unpopular. I have long advised you to read the book of Li Fuguo. But you are hesitant and just don't listen to the words of the old minister. Otherwise, if you take the reputation of the Mastiff Guard, you will return to the East Palace." Already.
Bai Fu's move not only won the hearts of hundreds of officials, but also frightened the eunuchs. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone! Now all the civil and military officials in the dynasty are praising the King of Yue and Bai Fu."
Li Chu disagreed and said: "Master, please don't praise Bai Fu too highly. He is playing with fire and taking risks out of desperation!
Is Li Fuguo so easy to deal with?
Li Kui came from a wealthy family and was honored as prime minister. Didn't he also hold the ceremony of his son in front of him and respectfully call Li Fuguo the "Five Fathers"?
Grand Tutor, you were originally the Prime Minister and Assistant Prime Minister, ranking above the Prime Ministers such as Lu Yi, Li Kui, Wu Qi, etc. Didn't you also offend Li Fuguo and were demoted to the governor of Shuzhou?
These are bloody lessons.
Bai Fu is a reckless soldier who acts like a fool, but he doesn't understand the light and shadow of the sword in the court. If he offends Li Fuguo, there will be endless troubles."
Grand Tutor Li Xian shook his head and said: "Your Highness, this is wrong. According to my experience, General Bai is victorious in every battle. He is by no means a person who has gained fame in vain. If we are not sure, he will not take action.
Offending an eunuch will gain the loyalty of the courtiers and the hearts of the people in the world. This business is a good deal, and General Bai knows it very well."
Li Chu sneered and said: "What can he do if he has the loyalty of the courtiers and the hearts of the people in the world? How dare he claim to be emperor?"
Grand Tutor Li Xian looked solemn and said: "People's support may not be important to General Bai, but it is extremely important to the people behind him."
Li Chu's expression changed and he said, "What do you mean by this?"
Grand Tutor Li Xian said slowly: "The King of Yue is the marshal-in-chief of the world's troops. If you gain the loyalty of the courtiers and the support of the people, your position as heir apparent will be in jeopardy.
Your Highness, when the world is so big, will there be room for the people of the East Palace?"
Li Chu's expression finally changed.
Li Chu had a look of anxiety on his face and said: "Master, since Li Xi and Bai Fu have offended Li Fuguo, why don't we join forces with Li Fuguo to deal with them together?"
The Taifu was so anxious that he hurriedly advised: "Your Highness, you must not do this! Li Fuguo is so ambitious that if he forms an alliance with him, he will lead the wolf into the house, which will cause endless troubles.
As the crown prince of a country, Your Majesty must follow the right path. How can you join in the evil deeds of such eunuchs?
Only by establishing oneself with benevolence and filial piety and governing the country with virtue can one win the support of the people of the world."
Li Chu said angrily: "Master, this won't work, that won't work either. What do you want me to do? Do you just sit back and wait for death?"
Grand Tutor Li Xian said: "Your Highness, there is the most suitable ally in front of you, why do you turn a blind eye?
Bai Fu is a man with extraordinary strategies and decisive killings. He will definitely be a powerful minister in the future! He must not be underestimated.
He is already engaged to your sister, Princess Qingluan. According to this relationship, he is still from our East Palace. Compared with other princes, we have more advantages.
Your Highness, listen to the old minister’s advice and be sure to win over General Bai to our side. With his support, your position in the East Palace will be secure.”
After Grand Tutor Li Xian left, Li Chu became even more irritable. Thinking of showing good intentions to Bai Fu, Li Chu felt as if he had eaten a fly. He felt sick and uncomfortable, and was reluctant in every possible way.
Li Chu couldn't help but look at the darkest place in the palace, where his personal bodyguards had been silently guarding him.
Li Chu asked: "What do you think of what the Grand Tutor said? Who is more suitable to be my ally, Li Fuguo or Bai Fu?"
The silent shadow finally spoke: "Your Highness, those who do great things should do whatever it takes, how can we be bound by such pedantic words as benevolence, filial piety and virtue.
Whoever can help His Highness ascend to the throne as soon as possible will form an alliance with him!"
Li Chu's eyes flashed with light, and he was convinced.
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After the Anlushan Rebellion, bandits appeared in groups outside Chang'an City, and the powerful and evil gentry in the city became domineering.
Since Bai Fu took office as General Zuojinwuwei, the security of Chang'an has been significantly improved, and the chaotic and disorderly situation has been greatly improved.
Especially after Jinwu Guard killed the Mastiff Guard with his rod, not only did the thieves dare not commit crimes, but even the relatives of the emperor and wealthy families restrained the children and servants of the family, for fear of falling into Bai Fu's hands and accidentally falling.
brain.
Chang'an did not pick up relics on the streets and did not close its doors at night, returning to the peaceful and prosperous times. For a time, foreign envoys came to pay homage and praise him.
Suzong was very satisfied, and Yan Zhenqing, Liu Yan, Yang Wan and other important officials in the court were also full of praise.
In order to increase Bai Fu's experience, Suzong made up his mind to speed up his promotion and appointed Bai Fu as the Minister of Zhongshu. He would work with Zhongshu's subordinates and participate in decision-making on military and state affairs.
Unexpectedly promoted to Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty. The Emperor's favor cannot be greater!
Bai Fu became a general and became a prime minister at a young age, making all civil and military officials envious.
The imperial edict was delivered to King Wu Wei Gong's house. After receiving the edict, Bai Fu was quite emotional.
It is the highest honor for a courtier to be a general or prime minister. Li Guangbi once said to Bai Fu: "It is self-evident to rule an army for a general and to rule a country for a prime minister."
However, Bai Fu did not expect that this day would come so soon.
The soldiers of the Jinwu Guards jumped for joy, and the generals thought: "General Bai has been promoted. Will the day when we can be promoted and make a fortune be far behind?"
Zhang Qiu Qiongyu got excited, jumped up on the high platform, clasped his fists at the generals, and said loudly: "Everyone, please be patient and listen to me first.
You may not know, except for the founding fathers Li Jing and Li Shiji, since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, General Bai is the youngest Duke, Jiedushi, and the youngest prime minister since the founding of the Tang Dynasty.
Our general will be granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister when he is in his twenties. According to this promotion rate, his future prospects are limitless. Before he is thirty, he will definitely be crowned king and ranked in Lingyan Pavilion!"
The generals were overjoyed, beating gongs and drums, singing and dancing. For a time, Jinwu Wei Gong's house, which had been so solemn in the past, became a sea of joy.
Although Bai Fu felt that Zhang Qiu was exaggerating and was just a kind compliment. However, being granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister in his early twenties still made Bai Fu feel proud and somewhat elated.
Now that the rebellion has not yet been put down, there is still an opportunity to make military exploits again. As long as you make great contributions, it is not impossible to be crowned king with a different surname.
Such an impressive record is enough to comfort the master and the tutor.
Bai Fu's thoughts filled his eyes with tears. The voices, faces, and faces of Master Qingxuan and Master Xu seemed to be right in front of him, looking at him lovingly...
Bai Fu suddenly became alarmed: "The Tutor once warned him that if he is praised as the youngest high-ranking official in the court or a high-ranking official in the border areas, there will generally be no good results.
Blessings are where misfortune lies, misfortunes are where blessings lie.
When a young person succeeds and everyone loses, misfortunes often follow.
We must not get carried away in the future, and we need to be cautious in our words and deeds, and keep a low profile."