Crossing the saddle, fighting horizontally, we went up to Xiangzhou. We rode on horseback and rode in the high autumn. The hibiscus was not broken, and the sound of the flute sounded the clouds of sorrow. If a man wants to achieve fame, he must move forward.
The phoenix chick is cold, the dragon bone is rotten, the Jiao Zhu is dark, and the deer gate is dark. When you look at the characters, they are as dim as a mote. When the chess head is moved, you must be careful about the situation. Don't use a broad and long tongue to win the title of a prince.
——"Going to Xiping·Farewell to Chen Sheren" by Wu Yong (Song Dynasty)
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While the Japanese spies Hojo Nobuchiyo and Usa Hachimangami were secretly discussing, the East Palace was also intensively planning a strategy to deal with Hakufu.
The fiscal and taxation methods reported by Liu Yan and Bai Fu have been implemented, except for the water transportation which was temporarily unable to be implemented due to the war, and the measures such as leveling and salt administration, which have immediate and initial results.
Sun Yanji, the Secretary of the Household Department, Yun Yanying, the Director of the Household Department, and Wang Jiangting, the Chief Secretary of the Money and Banking Department of the Household Department, were quickly promoted to the heads of the Department of Finance, Finance, and Reserves of the Household Department, and were responsible for the land, population, money, grain, tribute, and other departments in the country.
Endowment and other matters.
At the same time, major changes were also taking place on the battlefield in the Central Plains.
The first one to bear the brunt is Huaizhou, which is located in a strategic position.
The rebel general An Taiqing had been entrenched in Huaizhou for many years. Like a sharp knife inserted into the hinterland of the Tang army, he became a thorn in Li Guangbi's side and a thorn in his flesh.
Li Guangbi personally led a large army to besiege Huaizhou for a hundred days, but could not capture it for a long time, causing the Tang army to suffer heavy casualties.
Relying on the new weapons provided by Bai Fu, Li Guangbi captured Huaizhou in one fell swoop and captured the rebel general An Taiqing. Various departments of the Tang army pursued the victory and achieved a series of great victories in Duji Road and Henan Road.
When the good news reached the capital, Suzong Longyan was overjoyed, and he respected and trusted Baifu more and more.
As long as they are candidates recommended by Bai Fu, whether they are in the political or military circles, whether they are in the court or the prefectures and counties, they will all be promoted and promoted significantly.
Among the Beiya Forbidden Army and Nanya Sixteenth Guards who guarded the capital, Tie Zhui was promoted to the general of Zuo Yingwu Army, Lone Wolf, Eagle Eye, Lynx'er, Luo Tuoer and others were promoted to the rank of Zhonglang General of Zuo Yingwu Army, Zhang Qiu
Qiongyu was promoted to General Zuojin Wuwei.
In the An Beiting Expedition Camp, Yuchi Hussar and Li Fei were promoted to the left and right soldiers and horsemen of the An Beiting Expedition Camp, and Tang Kui was promoted to the March Sima Chief Shi.
Generals such as Yue Huzhu, Pei Pookong, Hu Luchong, Hou Moqiu, Yuanshen Qiu, Tang Huan, etc. were also promoted respectively.
Only Xiong Badou, Bai Fu proposed to promote him to the post of chief minister of Jingzhao Mansion. Xiong Badou politely declined, saying that he was not good at being an official and liked to travel around the country and deal with the black and white. Once he worked in a public house, he would be an official in official clothes.
He wears a hat, but restrains his hands and feet.
Bai Fu respected Xiong Badou's wishes, but he still gave him a slight promotion. He was promoted from the bad commander of Wannian County to the bad commander of the entire Chang'an, commanding the 23 counties under the jurisdiction of Jingzhao Mansion, including Wannian, Chang'an, Li
Quan, Huxian, Lantian, Xianyang and other important suburban counties.
For a time, Wei Guogong and Shangshu Zuopu Shebai Fu were in the limelight, and talented people from all walks of life came to his door one after another.
The Duke of Wei's Mansion is bustling with traffic and guests every day.
Bai Fu's strong rise and growing power made Prince Li Chu quite uneasy.
Although Bai Fu himself would not pose a direct threat to Li Chu, if Bai Fu supports the general marshal of the world's troops, King Li Xi of Yue, or other princes, Li Chu's position as crown prince will not be guaranteed.
The Crown Prince Li Xian urged Li Chu to reconcile with Bai Fu. After all, Li Chu was the brother of Princess Qingluan, and the two had a closer relationship than other princes.
However, because of the incident involving King Yong Li Lin, Li Chu had a deep prejudice against Bai Fuxing and it was difficult for him to change his stance.
When another prince, Miao Jinqing, saw that Li Chu was unwilling to reconcile with Bai Fu, he reminded Li Chu from another angle.
Miao Jinqing said: "Your Highness, in addition to King Li Xi of Yue, King Yan Li Xun also has to be on guard. I heard that when the Duke of Wei's mansion was completed, the two mighty Suan Ni at the door were sent by King Yan.
There are thirteen pimples on Suanni's head. This 'Thirteen Taibao' is a form that only a high-ranking minister can have. This move completely ignores the court etiquette and is like transgression!"
Li Chu frowned and said, "Li Xuan is still young, why is he joining in the fun?"
Grand Tutor Miao Jinqing lowered his voice and said: "Your Highness, please don't forget that Princess Qingluan was not the only prince saved by Bai Fu during the Lantern Festival on New Year's Eve!
Speaking of the relationship with Bai Fu, King Yan is far above all the princes!"
Li Chu's face was shocked, and he suddenly realized.
Taifu Miao Jinqing said: "Your Highness, during the Taizong Dynasty, after the crown prince Li Chengqian was deposed, the talented Wei Wang Li Tai and the heroic and courageous Wu Wang Li Ke with noble blood fought for the throne. In the end, the younger prince Jin Wang Li Zhi got the benefit.
, be honored as a great treasure.
We should learn from the past and take precautions!”
Li Chu pondered for a moment and said: "The princes cling to Bai Fu because he is favored by his father and holds military power. As long as one of his arms is cut off, the delusions of other princes can be stopped.
Didn't Bai Fu outsource military uniforms, bedding and other military supplies to an embroidery workshop in Chang'an? Let Lü Xi check to see if he resold military supplies and deducted military pay."
Taifu Miao Jinqing whispered: "It is said that Bai Fu and Si Qing Wang Li Qiu and other princes are working together to do business. They have many shops in Chang'an and there is no shortage of money. Shouldn't they do these things?"
Li Chu sneered: "The military supply is so huge, I don't believe he won't take advantage of it to make a fortune? Even if he is really honest and honest, he can't keep his subordinates clean.
What's more, if the yellow mud sticks to the crotch, it's either feces or feces.
For things like kickbacks to make money, it only takes the father's suspicion, no evidence is needed.
The morning after tomorrow, I will ask Lu Xi to take a copy of his book!"
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At the court meeting on the first day of the lunar month, all civil and military officials were divided into two teams.
The eunuch in the palace said loudly: "Today, I will go to court early. If I have one, I will play early. If I don't have one, I will withdraw from the court."
Holding the wat tablet in her hand, Lü Chen took the lead in the procession and said: "I have this memorial."
Suzong nodded and said, "Lu Aiqing, what do you want to report?"
Lu Pei said loudly: "When I was checking the deployment of military supplies, I found that a lot of military supplies were outsourced to Chang'an Embroidery Factory, and the prices were abnormal. I suspected that someone was borrowing the military supplies to get kickbacks."
All the officials were in an uproar, all looking at Bai Fu.
Bai Fuxin said: "From the day I ordered the outsourcing, I knew that someone was going to take the opportunity to cause trouble. Fortunately, I was prepared."
Bai Fu calmly walked out of the queue, took out a volume of ledgers he carried with him, handed it to the palace supervisor, and said: "Master Lu's suspicion is also justified. It is said that the Ministry of War had this kind of problem before.
Since I took charge of the Ministry of War, I have attached great importance to this matter. Not only did I enact severe punishments, but I also invited Dali Temple to send people to monitor secretly.
After the supply of military supplies was completed, I asked the Yushitai and the Ministry of Household Affairs to form an audit team to check the military supplies three times to ensure that there were no errors.
This is a file compiled by the Ministry of Household Affairs. Every expense has its source and is clear."
After Bai Fu said this, several important officials from Dali Temple, Yushitai and the Ministry of Household Affairs came out to support Bai Fu's statement.
Suzong tied his long beard with his hands and nodded with satisfaction.
Li Chu secretly sighed in his heart: "This Bai Fu is really evil, even this can be prevented without leaking. I can only find a chance to join him next time."
Lu Pei glanced at Li Chu and thought to himself: "Your Highness, your subordinates have done everything you asked. Bai Fu is smart and has taken precautions. He can't blame me."
Lu Yi was about to return to the army.
Cheng Yanwu, the imperial censor, came out and said solemnly: "Master Lu, please stay. I have something I want to check with you."