The sky and the earth are scratching their heads, and they are frequently picking out white jade hairpins.
The royal family is located in the three extremes of the north, and is active in the five areas of Hunan.
Being in love with the palace troubles the liver and lungs, and I am ashamed of Qi Nan in terms of talent.
It is difficult to save oneself in chaos, and the old Xiangtan will eventually remain.
——"Upstairs" Du Fu
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After some preparation, Bai Fu readily agreed to attend the banquet.
Being willing to come back in vain represents a certain attitude.
The British Duke Cui Wei attached great importance to this family banquet and ordered people to prepare it carefully. The whole Cui family immediately became busy, cleaning, cooking...
On the eve of Cui's family banquet, everyone was busy, but Cui Xunyan was the only one who was depressed and unhappy.
Although I don't appreciate a boy from a humble family like Bai Fu, my father is right. In troubled times, the generals with military power are the greatest talents in the world."
Cui Xunhe said: "Not only me, but also the elders in the family are on my father's side this time."
After sitting down, Cui Wei introduced the elders and disciples of the clan one by one.
On the day of the banquet, the central door of Cui Mansion was rarely opened. The British Duke Cui Wei led the main elders of the clan to welcome Bai Fu outside the door of the mansion.
Even if I endure the humiliation and don't mind my status, what will happen to my children? They will be born as concubines and will never be able to change their lives."
After saying that, he winked at Cui Xunhe. Cui Xunhe came to Bai Fu, bowed to Bai Fu to the end, and gave a deep salute.
The outline of Bai Fu's face is three-dimensional and deep, with clear edges and corners, and resolute lines like a knife and an axe. Under a pair of sword-shaped eyebrows, his eyes are as clear as water, and the bottom of his eyes is a bottomless black, exuding a calm and calm light. He is slightly tilted.
On his lips, there was a smile as light as a mist, and in his gentleness, he revealed an arrogance and confidence that was unlike anything in the world.
Seeing that Cui Xunyan calmed down, Cui Xunhe said: "If I hadn't done this important thing, how could my father have allowed you to suffer such great grievances."
Cui Xunhe's impression of Bai Fu was greatly changed.
The other man had an unattractive appearance and no one would feel strange if he was among the crowd. Although the Cui clan members did not know him, they saw that Bai Fu was quite polite to him and did not dare to neglect him.
Cui Wei always felt that he had seen this person somewhere. After searching in his mind, he suddenly remembered that this person was Taifu Xu's personal bodyguard, a disciple of the legendary land god Zhang Guolao.
Bai Fu was dressed in flowing white clothes. As he walked, the elegantly draped fabric stirred up a faint fragrance in the wind. The well-cut slim gown made his slender figure look even more upright and delicate.
Cui Wei tied his long beard with his hands and said with a smile: "General Bai is too modest. With the general's control over Jianghuai, no matter who wants to be an official here, the imperial court will respect the general's opinion. If the general recommends someone, the imperial court will definitely agree readily."
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Bai Fu said: "Old Chengge thinks highly of the junior general. If Lord Cui Yuan doesn't mind being recognized as a member of Bai Fu's remaining party, Bai will be willing to recommend him."
Once my father ascends the throne, your status and that of Princess Qingluan will be reversed. At that time, my father can issue an edict and make you the Princess of Zhenguo and the official wife of the Bai family."
Bai Fu did not bring any cavalry to escort him, and he only had three or four people accompanying him. One of them was a Khitan man, with a muscular body and bulging muscles.
Shining with a healthy luster, standing in the crowd like a black iron tower, exuding a heroic spirit that is invincible to all, he is the lone wolf.
After the introduction, Bai Fu secretly sighed: "No wonder the Cui family of Qinghe is the head of the Qiwang family of the five surnames. Although no one in the Cui family is currently the prime minister, almost all of the core positions in the three provinces and six ministries have children of the Cui family. That's not all.
Including those who are not here today, including the local feudal officials and the disciples and old officials all over the world. This is called a thousand-year-old noble family, with a big tree and deep roots. This network of resources alone cannot be compared to even the Li and Tang royal families. No wonder they can.
I am proud of the prince."
The two looked at each other and laughed.
When Bai Fu's sharp eyes glanced at Cui Xunhe and other members of the clan, Cui Xunhe felt the hairs on his hair stand on end and a chill running down his back. The other children were not much better either, feeling restless as if they were sitting on pins and needles.
Cui Xunyan's eyes dimmed and she cried: "I know my father's thoughts. If she were the head wife, I would be willing to share the burden for the family. I can accept a little grievance. But how can I be the legitimate daughter of the Cui family in Qinghe? How can I be allowed to be a concubine in the future?
How to meet people?
Bai Fu had done detailed homework before attending the banquet and carefully read the resumes of the main members of the Cui family. He had a general understanding of each person's strengths, weaknesses, abilities and specialties.
In the name of visiting a doctor, Bai Fu went to see Suzong and reported the matter. Suzong pondered for a long time, but finally had no objection.
Our Cui family is full of talents, has a vast territory, abundant food, and abundant money and wages. The only shortcoming is that none of our descendants are capable of commanding an army, such as Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, and Bai Fu.
Cui Qian, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and Cui Meng, the minister of the Ministry of Justice, were both old ministers that Bai Fu had seen frequently during his previous dynasty. Needless to say, the other Cui family members looked familiar. Although they had met each other during the dynasty, their names did not match their names.
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Originally, Cui Xunhe was resentful of Bai Fu and was reluctant to apologize. However, due to his father's request, he had to apologize in person.
Cui Xunyan wiped away her tears and asked puzzledly: "Why is this?"
Cui Wei said: "My younger brother Cui Yuan is the only one of our Qinghe Cui clan who has ever worshiped the prime minister in this dynasty. Unfortunately, his official career was not smooth. After he resigned as prime minister in the first year of Qianyuan, he has never had a suitable position.
Cui Xunyan was shocked and said: "You want to usurp..."
She asked her mother to kneel down and beg her father, but her father seemed determined and insisted on having his own way. The uncles and elders in the clan who had always loved her also agreed with her father and refused to support her.
Cui Xunyan sobbed: "Brother, you usually hate Bai Fu the most, why are you siding with your father this time?"
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Bai Fu smiled and said: "Mr. Cui Ge, you are so polite. Bai is only temporarily in charge of Jianghuai military affairs. The appointment of Jianghuai officials must be decided by His Majesty and the Ministry of Civil Affairs."
Cui Wei saw the slight change in Bai Fu's expression and was very satisfied. Feeling that the time was ripe, Cui Wei solemnly introduced Cui Yuan, the governor of Fenzhou.
Cui Xunhe smiled awkwardly and said: "You can't say things so harshly. Although Bai Fu comes from a vulgar background, he is still kind and kind. Look at how many girls in Chang'an now want to marry into the Duke of Wei. If he can climb up to you,
, it is also the virtue accumulated by our ancestors, and I will definitely not treat you badly."
Cui Xunyan asked coldly: "You married me to Bai Fu just in exchange for the military power in his hands?"
Cui Wei waved his hand and said with a smile: "If there are still people who dare to make false accusations now, wouldn't Uncle Dou Guo's beating be in vain?"
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Cui smiled and said: "The dog is not bad in nature, but he has been growing up beside the old man and being pampered by his mother, so he is inevitably a little arrogant. If General Bai does not miss his old evil, can he follow my brother Cui Yuan and go to Jianghuai to practice?
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To be honest, she does have a good impression of Bai Fu and does not object to marrying Bai Fu, a poor scholar. But as the legitimate daughter of the Cui family of Qinghe, she really cannot accept marrying someone as a side wife. You must know that the man who pursues her
The young master from an aristocratic family can arrange to go to Luoyang in the long term. She really doesn't understand why her father wants her to suffer such injustice?
Bai Fu quickly supported Cui Xunhe and said, "Brother Cui, please don't be too polite. Bai does not know the severity of his actions. He has offended many people in the past. Please don't mind, Brother Cui."
Cui Xunhe stretched out his hand and quickly covered his sister's mouth, saying: "Shhh, keep your voice down. If someone hears you, it will destroy the whole family."
"Okay! Have fun! Serve the wine!" Cui Wei laughed.
Now that hostility has turned into friendship, Cui Xunhe realizes his father's far-sighted plans.
The family elders held a secret meeting some time ago and believed that the heavenly correspondence of "Sha Po Lang" was correct, that the Li Tang Dynasty had run out of energy, and that it was time to reform the old and make new ones, so preparations needed to be made early.
Although today's banquet had a clear purpose and utilitarianism, the moment he saw Bai Fu, the British Duke Cui Wei couldn't help but secretly praise in his heart: "Lu Bu is among men, and the red rabbit is among horses. Even Marquis Wen of Euphorbia and Chang Shanzi
The resurrection of the dragon is nothing more than that. If Xun Yan can really marry this man, he will never feel wronged."
Cui Xunyan wandered alone in the pavilion by the lake in the back garden, sobbing softly. Cui's mother was worried that Cui Xunyan could not think about it, so she quickly found Cui Xunyan's brother Cui Xunhe and asked him to persuade his sister.
Cui Xunhe looked around again and said in a low voice: "The reason why my father reluctantly married you is because of the Longxing issue of our Cui family.
Bai Fu smiled and said: "The Jianghuai area has suffered a military disaster. The local aristocratic families are quite complaining about the imperial court. They need the children of the Central Plains aristocratic families to go and reconcile the conflicts. At present, it seems that Chuzhou, Yangzhou and Runzhou are still short of three elders.
Shi, if Brother Xunhe and several other brothers do not mind that the mountains are high and the road is far, Bai will be willing to recommend them."
Cui Xunyan stood up slowly and walked away without looking at Cui Xunhe again.
No reward for no merit. The Cui Mansion suddenly extended an olive branch, and there must be something up his sleeve.
Bai Fu said: "You, Mr. Gao, think highly of me. The court has not yet concluded the verdict on my crime. If I recommend him, failure to protect him will ruin Mr. Cui Ge's affairs."
Cui Xunhe did not hear the ridicule in his sister's tone. He stood with his hands behind his hands and looked at the Daming Palace in the distance, with a look of longing in his eyes.
My brother has both the experience of being a prime minister in the court and the experience of running a local government, so he is indeed a talent for the court. I would like to take the liberty of seeking a position in Jianghuai for my brother, and I hope that General Bai will give me his strong support."
The reason why Bai Fu agreed readily was not because he was deceived by Cui Wei's beautiful words, and just because his forehead became hot, he started talking nonsense.
Cui Xunhe came to Cui Xunyan and comforted his sister according to his father Cui Wei's wishes.
The governor of a prefecture or county is a high-ranking local official second only to the governor or governor of a prefecture or county. Even if you are a high school Jinshi, it will take you many years to get to this position. Not to mention Yangzhou, the richest city in the world!
A simple word from Bai Fu could save him more than ten years of career. Such a generous gift shows Bai Fu's sincerity towards the Cui family.
Now that the general has put down Liu Zhan's rebellion, the Jianghuai area is full of waste and needs to be renovated, and there is a shortage of officials.
The brother and sister broke up unhappy.
Cui Xunhe looked around and made sure that the maids in the distance could not hear the conversation between the two brothers and sisters, and then said cautiously: "Now the world is full of swords and soldiers, barbarians are invading, generals are rebelling, and people are rebelling one after another. It is so different from the chaos in the world at the end of the Sui Dynasty.
resemblance.
On the branches under the moon, a faint fragrance floats.
Cui Xunyan looked at his brother coldly and snorted: "No wonder you are on my father's side. If this big thing comes true, you will be today's crown prince and the future emperor of the empire."
Cui Wei summoned Cui Xunhe and other young members of the clan, and said, "General Bai, my son Xunhe was ignorant and offended the general. Please forgive me and take care of him."
Suzong gave Bai Fu a list, which clearly recorded the details of the disciples Cui planned to promote in the past two years: which people his Majesty agreed to; which memorials were still on Suzong's desk; and why they were not promoted.
, detailed reasons are written in the list.
It is precisely because he has all this information that Bai Fu has the confidence to show his goodwill to Cui and turn hostility into friendship.
Bai Fu responded to every request and was full of sincerity, quickly shortening the distance between the two parties.
After three rounds of wine, both the host and the guest were happy.