Poor moon tonight, where is it going? Is there another world, where can I see the light and shadow in the east? It is outside the sky, the sky is full of sweat, but the strong wind sends the Mid-Autumn Festival? Who can tie the flying mirror without roots? Chang'e will not marry
Who stays?
——Excerpt from "Magnolia Slow Mid-Autumn Festival Drinking" by Xin Qiji
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Just when the Jianghuai War was in full swing, the city of Chang'an, thousands of miles away, was singing and dancing, and it was a scene of peace and prosperity.
Without Bai Fu in charge, Chang'an was in a state of smog and chaos.
Jin Wuwei was like a sick tiger taking a nap, sleepy-eyed, sickly, and completely wilted.
In the past, the sharp-edged and arrogant Jinwu Guards were still like this, let alone the Jingzhao Mansion. The bad guys in Chang'an and Wannian County, as well as the Wuhou in Zhufang Street Shop, swept away the snow in front of their doors and disappeared.
angry.
On the contrary, in Chang'an City, in the yamen of the princes and nobles, the sons of wealthy families walked out of their mansions one after another, dressed in bright clothes and angry horses, calling friends, lingering in the bustling Pingkang Square, singing and singing every night, spending thousands of dollars, and acting domineeringly.
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"That's too much!"
Cui Xunyan raised his eyebrows and complained to his best friend Wang Xingshen: "In the past half month, my brother has not read a single book by the saints, and has not written a single note. He drinks with Zheng Lu and other gangsters in Pingkangfang every day.
A prostitute, lingering and forgetting to leave, happy and not thinking about Shu."
Wang Xingchen responded: "Aren't those brothers of mine like this? They are uneducated and have no skills all day long. They are either flying eagles and lackeys, or they are jealous of the top spot in Pingkangfang. If my ancestors hadn't been angry, they might have blamed them.
What's it like?"
Wang Xingchen sighed softly and said: "I heard from my father that the Jianghuai War is in full swing, and Liu Zhan is not easy to deal with. His generals are as fierce as tigers, and his strength is several times that of General Bai. There are guns and arrows, and the troops are ruthless.
, if anything goes wrong, life may be in danger.
After reading this letter, Princess Qingluan randomly took out another one. What was said in that letter was even more critical. What it said was that Tian Shenggeng led the Pinglu army to plunder Chuzhou and Yangzhou, causing harm to the people of Jianghuai and Huaihe Rivers, far more than Liu Zhan.
The rebels. The Tang army led by Bai Fu was not welcomed by the local people at all, let alone the people who welcomed the king's army.
Cui Xunyan pouted and said, "What else? I already have someone in mind. What else can you do?"
Heavy snow falls all over the sky at any time, and the goose-feather-like snow turns Chang'an into another world in an instant. Looking from a distance, the Daming Palace on Longshou Plain is solemn and majestic, with beautiful buildings and jade buildings, like a palace in the sky.
After a long while, Wang Xingchen then said: "Let's go see Sister Luan. We haven't seen her for a while. She has never left the Daming Palace since General Bai left."
After hearing this, Cui Xunyan sighed: "General Bai is indeed a great man. He only cares about the military and the country, but his letters are indeed dull."
Cui Xunyan snorted, smiled proudly, and said: "There is nothing to hide. After this matter, I will not choose my brother."
Cui Xunyan was quite ashamed and exasperated: "Isn't that right? I was used to living a comfortable life and took it for granted. Only by comparing the two sides can we realize that good days are hard-won.
"Read it quickly and listen. I'm so curious!" Cui Xunyan urged eagerly.
Under the pavilion, by the Qushui River, a red plum tree blooms in the wind, with a cold fragrance.
All I could see was the rime, the sky, clouds, and mountains, all white. Between the sky and the earth, there were only the shadow of a boat, the trace of a long embankment, and a pavilion in the middle of the lake.
Wang Xingchen smiled and said: "I'm just comparing my feelings and making assumptions.
Princess Qingluan sat upright, imitating Bai Fu's calm and self-confident appearance, and deliberately said in a low voice: "Meet Luan, dear sister: The day before yesterday, our division and the rebels fought in Guazhou, and accidentally fell into the magic of Usa Hachiman.
, thousands of troops were lost, hundreds of warships were destroyed..."
‘Green ants’ newly fermented wine, small red clay stove’, cooking snow and making tea are also a sight to behold.”
I don’t know when General Bai will come back?”
Now think about it, it was thanks to Duke Wei that he was in charge of Chang'an. With General Bai's power, the young people did not dare to cause trouble."
The words are as clear as the face, and it can be seen that General Bai is as careful as his hair, thinking about Sister Luan all the time."
"Okay, Sister Luan, I'm so happy today, let's not cry." Wang Xingchen gently wiped away the tears on Princess Qingluan's face with a silk handkerchief.
I don’t know how Bai Fu is doing now?”
Wang Xingchen asked cautiously: "Then you deliberately trouble General Bai every time. Is it possible that you deliberately attract his attention?"
Cui Xunyan joked: "General Bai has always been majestic. It's hard to imagine him writing a love letter. If the language is too crude, you don't need to read it to our sisters."
There was a sense of nostalgia and hope in Wang Xingchen's words.
"I know the character of this group of children from aristocratic families. They are usually sanctimonious and polite, but in fact they are just cheating. Men are thieves and women are prostitutes. I swear, I will never marry into a family with five surnames and seven hopes." Cui Xunyan said angrily and unfairly.
In fact, I have always envied Sister Qingluan for her courage to boldly pursue her sweetheart. I may seem arrogant and domineering, but in fact I am very timid."
"How is the situation over there with General Bai?" In order to prevent Princess Qingluan from getting too emotional about the situation, Cui Xunyan deliberately changed the topic.
Cui Xunyan smiled and said: "Then call her out. It's so boring in the palace. It's been cloudy these two days and it feels like it's going to snow."
Wang and Cui looked at each other and were greatly surprised.
But when it came time to ask for an official position, the children of these aristocratic families became more and more knowledgeable and were all placed in key departments of the court. As long as they didn't make any mistakes, even if they didn't do anything, they would be ranked step by step in the court, naturally.
He became a high official in the feudal territory and a minister in the court.
People like Bai Fu are my heroes, but I'm embarrassed to say it.
In a pavilion by the Qujiang Pool, Princess Qingluan leaned on the railing and looked out. She was overjoyed. Her beautiful eyes shone brightly and she said, "This is the first snow this year!"
"Why?" Cui Xunyan was quite puzzled.
This sentence struck a chord in Wang Xingchen's mind, and she remained silent for a while, silently stirring the silk handkerchief in her hand.
Every time I think of Bai Fu dressed in white outside Yanmen Pass, single-handedly challenging Huihe Khan and rescuing Sister Qingluan from a hundred thousand wolf-like and tiger-like cavalry, my blood boils..."
In terms of literary talent, General Bai's letters are straightforward and have no gorgeous words. Each letter describes the raging war and urgent military situation, but General Bai still did not forget to write to Sister Luan at such a dangerous time.
Xin, do you think you still miss Sister Luan in your heart?
Moreover, at the end of each letter, General Bai would ask Sister Luan about the current situation mentioned in the previous letter. Although there were only a few words, he was very concerned.
"'Why don't you, man, take Wu Gou and collect the fifty states in Guanshan?'
In terms of his elegant writing and elegant demeanor, my brother is as good as Bai Fu. But in terms of ability and ability, my brother is not worthy to be compared with Bai Fu, let alone his contribution to his family, country and world.
Wang Xing said solemnly: "The upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked. The dandies take the lead in misbehaving, and the local gangsters appear immediately. Nowadays, the security of the capital has deteriorated, cheating, and robbery of homes and homes are common. It is hard to imagine that half a year ago, Chang'an did not pick up things on the road, did not close the house at night, and was surrounded by sea.
The peaceful scene of Yan Heqing.”
Princess Qingluan was so saddened by the scene that she couldn't help but shed tears.
Cui Xunyan had a delicate heart, her eyes were fixed on Wang Xingchen, and she joked: "Why, you don't want to be my sister-in-law anymore?"
Princess Qingluan choked up and said: "On the first snowy day, I took Brother Fu to have a snowball fight. On that stone arch bridge, he accompanied me to enjoy the snow, and we stood there for half an hour..."
Cui Xunyan suddenly understood. He raised his thumb and praised sincerely: "No wonder all my brothers are fascinated by Sister Shen's style. Only Sister Shen understands the thoughts of the man's family best."
As you read along, you will see the military situation of the battle between the Tang army and the rebels.
Wang Xingchen smiled slyly and said: "I don't think so. If it were me, I would be very happy when I receive these letters."
Princess Qingluan read several letters in a row. The letters were all about the flash of swords and the military affairs, and few of them touched on the personal relationship between her children.
"Why did you say this?" Wang Xingchen asked curiously. Considering that the two brothers Cui Xunhe and Cui Xunyan have a very close relationship, it is difficult to imagine that this sentence came from Cui Xunyan.
I hope General Bai will be auspicious and return safely as soon as possible.
Speaking of this, Wang Xingchen remembered something and said: "That day, I accompanied you to the Duke Wei's Mansion to seek justice for your brother. Fortunately, the family elders were also there, so nothing extraordinary happened. Otherwise, I would have seen you
Sister Luan, how embarrassing it must be.
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On the stone arch bridge across the winding river, many young lovers stood enjoying the snow. They held light yellow oilcloth umbrellas and stopped to watch the snow and cuddle with each other.
Mentioning Bai Fu, Princess Qingluan felt like a spring breeze. She took out a letter and said with a smile: "This is the letter I just received this morning."
"Oh?" Wang and Cui became very curious.
Wang Xingchen's thoughts were revealed, he covered his mouth with a silk handkerchief, and said shyly: "What nonsense are you talking about?"
What kind of ability is it for someone like my brother who relies on the kindness of his ancestors to become an official?! Only by being awarded the title of marquis and prime minister based on his outstanding military exploits, and being promoted to the Lingyan Pavilion, is he a real good man of the Tang Dynasty.
Princess Qingluan laughed and said: "No. His letter was written seriously, just like a military report, not romantic at all."
At about the same age, General Bai led troops to conquer the east and west to protect the territory of the people. Few of the sons of the five surnamed Qiwang families dared to go into battle in person. Even purchasing military supplies in the rear and ensuring the supply of the army were too cumbersome and tiring, so they did not want to
as.
Cui Xunyan turned to look at Princess Qingluan. She saw Princess Qingluan holding the letter in her chest with a sweet and intoxicated look on her face.
Note:
1. "Why don't men bring Wu hooks and collect the fifty states in Guanshan" is a poem by Li He, and "green ants make new fermented wine, and a small red clay stove" is a poem by Bai Juyi, which appeared decades in advance.
2. Poor moon tonight, where is it going? Is there another world, where can I see the light and shadow in the east? It is outside the sky, the sky is sweaty, but the wind is blowing to send the Mid-Autumn Festival? Who can tie the flying mirror without roots? Chang'e
If you don’t marry, who will stay?
It is said that there is no reason to ask after passing through the bottom of the sea, and being in a trance makes people sad. I am afraid that whales thousands of miles away will break through the Jade Palace and the Qiong Tower. The toad can only bathe in the water. How can the Jade Rabbit explain the ups and downs? If the Tao is all in good condition, how can it gradually become like this?
hook?
——Excerpt from "Magnolia Slow Mid-Autumn Festival Drinking" by Xin Qiji