The heavy curtains are deep in the Mochou Hall. After lying down, the night is long and thin.
The life of a goddess was just a dream, and the life of my sister-in-law was originally a dream.
The wind and waves don’t believe that the water chestnut branches are weak. Who can teach the moon dew that the osmanthus leaves are fragrant?
It is clear that it is useless to miss lovesickness, but it is pure madness to feel melancholy.
——"Untitled · Heavy drapery and deep entrance to Mochou Hall" Li Shangyin (Tang Dynasty)
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As Bai Fu expected, Liu Zhan's rebellion was not that simple. Someone was playing a big game behind the scenes. From the spread of the rumor "Rising from the East with a golden sword in hand", it can be seen that someone wanted to
The water in the Jianghuai pool is muddy, and you can fish in troubled waters.
Long before Liu Zhan raised his troops, Shi Siming had received a secret report that chaos in Jianghuai was imminent, and he hoped that Shi Siming could prepare early.
Seeing Liu Zhan making trouble in Jianghuai, Shi Siming was overjoyed and immediately sent his general Tian Chengsi to lead 5,000 cavalry to Huaixi, Wang Tongzhi led 3,000 troops to Chenzhou (Huaiyang District, ZK City, HEN Province), and Xu Jingjiang led 2,000 troops to Huaixi.
Heading to Yanzhou (Yanzhou City, SD Province) and Yunzhou (Dongping County, SD Province), Xue E led an army of 5,000 troops to Caozhou (Cao County, SD Province).
On December 20, the Dangxiang tribe attacked Huayuan (Yaozhou District, Tongzhou City, SX Province) and Tongguan (TC City, SX Province), looted and retreated.
At the same time, a civil uprising broke out in Qinzhou. The rebel leader Guo Min and others led the Qiang, Hu and other tribes to defeat Weilun, the defense envoy of the Qinlong War Zone, and beheaded the eunuchs and military envoys.
For a time, war broke out again in the eastern and western regions of the Tang Dynasty, and urgent documents were delivered to the court like snowflakes.
The general marshal of the world's soldiers and horses, King Li Xi of Yue, recommended Bai Fu to lead the army to annihilate Liu Zhan's rebellion in the Jianghuai River. Many courtiers seconded the proposal. Prince Li Chu remained silent and kept a low profile.
Bai Fu secretly observed that most of the courtiers who suggested that he lead the army were disciples of the Qiwang family of the fifth surname. He hoped that he, the god of plague, could be transferred away from Chang'an as soon as possible so that they could live a comfortable life for a few days.
But I'm afraid they are not the ones who set up a trap to frame themselves. The big fish is obviously still hiding under the water, waiting for them to make mistakes.
Of course, there were also many courtiers who supported Bai Fu and hoped that Bai Fu could lead the army on the expedition.
Yan Zhenqing, Liu Yan and other important ministers believed that Jianghuai was an important financial and taxation area for the imperial court and could not tolerate any loss. They also hoped that Bai Fu could regain military power and sweep Jianghuai.
When he saw the prince, Li Chu looked at his eyes, nose and heart, as if the matter had nothing to do with him. Bai Fu also imitated the prince, keeping silent and not showing any attitude.
"Leading troops to go on an expedition? Yes. But..." Bai Fu thought to himself.
But Bai Fu still had to wait for the best conditions for sending troops, otherwise he would really fall into the trap of others.
After a fierce debate between civil and military officials in the court, Suzong made up his mind and ordered Bai to return to the war.
Suzong appointed Bai Fu as the Grand Marshal of the Jianghuai Army and Horses. He opened the Yitong Sansi Division (the first-level literary prose official and the first rank) and served as the minister (envoy), serving Henan, Huainan, Huaixi, Shandong East, and Jingnan.
, Jiangxi, eastern Zhejiang, western Zhejiang and other eight camps and military envoys.
Bai Fu thought in his mind: "The official position granted by the imperial court is too high. This is to put himself on the fire and make the Jiedushi in Suiyang area jealous.
What's more important is that the position of "Eight-level Military Envoy" may seem glamorous, but in fact it has no soldiers. Any deployment of troops depends on the expressions of these eight military envoys.
At a critical moment, every Jiedu envoy may disobey orders and get rid of himself by the hands of the rebels."
During the siege of Suiyang, there were three Tang armies not far from Suiyang: Xu Shuji was stationed in Qiaojun (now AHZZ City), Shangheng was stationed in Pengcheng (now XZ City, Jiangsu), and Helan Jinming was stationed in Linhuai (now Si, Jiangsu).
Hongxian South). But in order to preserve their personal strength, they ignored the critical situation in Suiyang and all backed up their troops.
In the end, nearly ten thousand Suiyang soldiers did not die on the battlefield, but were besieged by the rebel Yin Ziqi and starved to death.
Bai Fu will never forget this scene of colleagues killing each other and making humans worse than beasts.
Bai Fu resolutely refused, but Suzong refused.
Seeing that Bai Fu refused to fall into the trap, someone finally couldn't hold himself back.
The stalemate persisted, and King Li Xi of Yue reported to Suzong: "Father, I know what General Bai is worried about. Now that the military power in the Jianghuai River is in the hands of various military governors, General Bai is worried that he has no soldiers in his hands. Although he is the Eighth Route Army
The "Xingying Jiedu Envoy" was actually a mere marshal. He was unable to reorganize the army and command all the armies for a while.
The Anbeiting camp stationed at Yanmen Pass is the world's elite. Since General Li Siye died for the country, only General Bai Fu can command the Anbeiting camp.
My minister suggested that An should be ordered to march south from Beiting and hand over his commanding tiger talisman to General Bai."
This sentence seems casual, but in fact it contains murderous intent. This is almost the most elite army in the world and only Bai Fu can command it. What does this sentence mean?
Many old officials in the court kept silent for fear of getting involved in the conflict between Yue King Li Xi and Bai Fu.
Suzong's eyes were firmly fixed on Bai Fu, and he secretly observed Bai Fu's attitude through the tassel on his crown.
Bai Fu was neither impatient nor impatient, and gave a deep salute and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Anbei Ting camp stationed at Yanmen Pass is the main force for implementing Mr. Li Mi's "Peng Yuan Countermeasures". I dare not make small sacrifices.
If Your Majesty insists that I put down the rebellion, I am willing to go to Jianghuai without any soldiers.
The positions of "Marshal of the Jianghuai Army" and "Eight Dao Camping Envoys" are high and powerful. Those who are not members of the royal family cannot hold the position, and those who are not senior ministers with high moral standards cannot serve the public. The ministers have few talents and limited qualifications, and do not dare to overstep their bounds.
I am willing to coordinate all armies as a special envoy of the imperial court to destroy Liu Zhan."
Speaking of this, Bai Fu secretly observed Suzong's expression and took the opportunity to say:
"At the same time, I believe that the world is not yet stable, so Guo Linggong should not be left in an idle position. I hope to restart Mr. Li Mi's 'Peng Yuan Countermeasures'. The Anxi Ting camp is the elite of the Tang army. If it is given to Guo Linggong to command,
We will definitely be able to defeat Fan Yang in one fell swoop."
Suzong looked at Prince Li Chu. Li Chu nodded and said, "The opinions of King Yue and Master Bai are both reasonable. My son and I have no objections. Everything is subject to the decree of my father."
Suzong pondered for a moment and said: "What Xi'er said is wrong. Since General Li Siye died for the country, when An Beiting camp was garrisoned in Shaanzhou, the troops and horses had been divided among Li Ruoyou, Wei Boyu and other armies.
Today, there are only 5,000 soldiers in the Beiting camp in Anxi who are the elites of Li Siye. The rest of the soldiers are all local warriors recruited by General Bai from the people of Shaanxi Province.
It can be said that this army is a new army formed by General Bai. It is indeed more appropriate for Bai Fu to command it.
According to Xi'er's memorial, we mobilized the Northwest Court camp to rush to support Jianghuai, under the command of Bai Fu.
The king of Yue, Li Xiyao, led the Jianghuai troops and horses as the Grand Marshal, and Bai Fu was appointed as the deputy marshal of the Jianghuai troops and horses, and the Eighth Route Army Camp Jiedu Envoy."
Bai Fu wanted to argue, but Suzong waved his hand and said, "I know what you are worried about, and I have an idea. I have made up my mind, so just accept your order."
Bai Fu was helpless and accepted the order to thank him.
In response to Bai Fujin's memorial, Suzong immediately issued an edict: "Order Guo Ziyi to lead the troops in various theaters, set off from Shuofang, directly attack Fan Yang, and on the way to defeat the rebellion in Hebei (north of the Yellow River).
Mobilize Yingwu Army (the 7th and 8th Forbidden Army) and other Forbidden Forces, and recruit troops from Shuofang War Zone, Fangfang War Zone (headquartered in Fanzhou [Fuxian County, SX Province]), Pingningjingyuan War Zone (headquartered in Pingzhou), etc.
Han mixed corps, totaling 70,000 people, all under the command of Guo Ziyi."
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Bai Fu returned to his mansion and began to mobilize his troops and generals to prepare for the expedition.
After hearing the news, Princess Qingluan rushed to the Duke Wei's mansion. Regardless of the fact that there was a maid nearby, the baby swallow threw herself into the forest, threw herself into Bai Fu's arms, and hugged Bai Fu's neck tightly.
Bai Fu gently stroked Princess Qingluan's hair and said softly: "Luan'er, I have been busy with government affairs recently and I haven't been able to accompany you well. You are the person I feel most sorry for."
Princess Qingluan nestled in Bai Fu's arms with tears in her eyes.
Princess Qingluan sobbed: "After hearing the news last night, I couldn't sleep at night. The thought of not being able to see you for several months and how dangerous the battlefield is makes my heart ache."
Bai Fu consoled him: "The world is constantly at war. I don't know how many lovers are like you and me. We are separated in two places and can only rely on letters from home to comfort our lovesickness.
The purpose of my expedition this time is to end this war as soon as possible so that parents, wives and children in the world can be reunited."
Princess Qingluan said: "I heard that Liu Zhan's army is overwhelming. When you go, be careful not to fall into his ambush."
Bai Fu said with a smile: "Liu Zhan is nothing to be afraid of. The name of the troops I led this time was to annihilate Liu Zhan, but in fact it was to deal with Shi Siming.
I have carefully planned this campaign for many years and made thorough preparations. If all goes well, I can knock Shi Siming off his horse and destroy the rebel Fan Yang's lair in one fell swoop."
Bai Fu's eyes were bright and heroic, and his tone was full of confidence in commanding thousands of troops and sweeping across the world.
Princess Qingluan looked up at Bai Fu with admiration. This was the most perfect husband in her mind.
After a long while, Princess Qingluan lowered her head, sighed, and said: "Brother Fu, in order to keep my filial piety to my mother, I have never agreed to marry you.
Unexpectedly, something happened suddenly in Jianghuai. So many generals in the court were left unused, but my father named you to go on the expedition. I am afraid that our marriage will be postponed again.
Brother Fu, I really want to give you a few more children, your childhood sweetheart, and your love for me."
Bai Fu looked at Princess Qingluan lovingly, hugged Qingluan tightly in his arms, and said: "When I finish this last battle, when the swords and guns are stored in the warehouse, and the horses are released in Nanshan, I will disarm and return to the fields.
Haven't you always wanted to visit Jiangnan? The year after next, there will be fireworks in March and we will ride a crane down to Yangzhou.
I heard Master say that the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is meandering and poetic. Especially in the Hangzhou area, in spring, the North Peak where Tianzhu and Lingyin Temples are located, Tianzhu and Baiyun Peak are surrounded by birdsong, secluded streams, and quiet tea grass. Watch the temple monks picking tea.
Making tea, drinking tea and chanting sutras, just Zen tea;
In August, when the sweet-scented osmanthus blooms, you can take a stroll in Manjuelong. The sweet-scented osmanthus trees lie on the rocks, and the fragrance floats for miles, refreshing your heart and soul. If the wind blows through, the sweet-scented osmanthus flowers scatter with the wind, as dense as raindrops. People walk among the osmanthus trees, wearing raincoats.
Fragrant. Looking at the foot, the steps and paths are covered with fine and dense osmanthus flowers, as if covered with a layer of golden snow. It is very interesting, and the locals call it 'Manlong Osmanthus Rain'."
"In winter, is there still such beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River?" Princess Qingluan asked dreamily.
"Yes." Bai Fu replied.
"There is a graceful lake in Hangzhou called Qiantang Lake. There is a small pavilion in the center of the lake.
When it snows for three days and the lake is full of sounds of people and birds, we can take a small boat, wrap ourselves in furs, and carry a stove, and go to the pavilion in the middle of the lake to watch the snow.
At this time, the rime is foggy, the sky, clouds, mountains and rivers are white. Between the sky and the earth, there are only the shadow of the boat, the mark of the long embankment, and the pavilion in the middle of the lake. There are just you and me in the boat.
When we arrived at the pavilion in the middle of the lake, we spread out felts and sat across from each other, lighting up the stove and boiling wine, boiling snow and making tea, all in a row. The joy of life is nothing more than this."
"Looking for osmanthus seeds in the middle of the moon in the mountain temple, looking at the tide on the pillow in the county pavilion." Princess Qingluan came across a poem and recited it in a low voice.
Nestled in Bai Fu's thick and warm arms, Princess Qingluan seemed to smell the scent of cardamom in the early spring of Jiangnan, and was intoxicated by the sunset in the pavilion, the vision of lotus flowers, gulls and herons...