I drove around for nine days and spent one day at leisure, looking for you without seeing you and returning in vain.
Strange poems are written about human bones, and the cold current and snow-covered mountains opposite the door.
——"Unexpected Visit to the King and His Imperial Majesty on Holiday" Wei Yingwu (Tang Dynasty)
Bai Fu tossed and turned that night and almost didn't sleep all night. At the third watch, he suddenly heard footsteps as light as a civet cat. Night traveler? This night was too twists and turns, Bai Fu was particularly sensitive, so he got dressed and got out of bed. He walked out quietly with a sword in his hand.
Outside the house, climb up to the ridge. Bai Fu is extremely skilled in lightness. He touches the tiles with his feet without making any sound.
Standing on the highest point of the roof and looking out, I saw seven or eight men in black running into the Bashu Guild Hall, running to the downstairs of the inn in the Guild Hall, taking off the baggage on their shoulders, and stacking them one by one. After the arrangements were made, these people opened the baggage, and unexpectedly
It's sulfur and other fire-starting materials. It turns out it's meant to be set on fire!
Bai Fu was startled and was about to shout loudly when someone suddenly covered his mouth and nose. Bai Fu was startled and turned around to see that the person covering his mouth was Zhang Fen. He winked at Bai Fu slyly, signaling not to speak.
Zhen followed Zhang Fen and nodded to Bai Fu. Bai Fu felt relieved.
The leading man in black used a fire to ignite the fire starter, and suddenly the flames shot into the sky. He waved his hand, and the other men in black followed him over the wall and ran out of the Bashu Guild Hall.
As soon as they left, Zhang Fen whistled. Several windows in the inn opened instantly, and dozens of earthen jars were thrown out of the windows and smashed into the fire. The earthen jars fell to the ground and broke, and the yellow sand inside the jars tilted down, quickly extinguishing the fire.
Put it out, there is no danger.
There were shouts of killing outside the hospital. By the time Bai Fu and others arrived, the fighting was over. Taoist Priest Qingchi and others had captured the man in black who had set the fire. Master Xianyu Zhongtong walked up to the leader of the man in black and tore him apart.
He took off his mask and shouted in surprise: "Turks?"
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Li Linfu slept in three different places last night, and finally fell asleep in the last secret room. He had a lot of dreams during this sleep, and he was meeting with the emperor in the court. The emperor was about to adopt his opinion, but Wei Jian suddenly jumped out to refute,
Immediately afterwards, Li Shizhi instigated other courtiers to besiege him. Huangfu Weiming was particularly fierce. He loudly criticized himself for blocking the truth, rejecting talents, causing chaos in discipline, and asked the emperor to depose him. Li Linfu was angry, and at the same time he was doubtful that these people had not been exiled by him long ago.
Did he die in Yi Di? Why did he return to the court? In the midst of doubts, he saw Prince Li Heng snatching the sword from the guard and piercing his own chest with the sword...
Li Linfu felt severe pain in his chest and woke up in shock. The images in his dream were so vivid that he was still sweating profusely after he woke up.
Li Linfu couldn't sleep anymore, so he got out of bed, put on his clothes, opened the secret door, and walked into the garden from the secret room. It was already dawn, and there were many sentries in the mansion, and patrol soldiers were coming and going. Li Linfu was not at peace, so he asked the attendants to call the eldest son Li Xiu.
Come for a walk.
In the garden, birds were singing and flowers were fragrant. The father and son walked for a long time, and Li Linfu finally relaxed.
Li Xiu said: "Father, I already know what happened to Musheng last night. If it goes too far, I'm afraid my father will be implicated."
Li Linfu said angrily: "If you are just toying with a few girls, the Holy Father will know about it, and he will scold you for being ridiculous. But this fool actually led troops to surround the Bashu Guild Hall. This is the residence of Jiannan Jiedushi in Beijing. Xianyu Zhongtong is also
Yang Zhao, a die-hard fellow, will never miss the opportunity to read my book. What's even more troublesome is that this time it involves Taifu Chen. Although the Holy One hates his direct remonstrance, he has always admired his talent, learning and demeanor. How can I
It was easy to send him out to the court, but I don’t know what new tricks he will have this time."
Li Xiu said: "Father, Musheng is already very old. He has learned nothing and has no skills all day long. His fault is his own."
Responsibility means that you have to endure some hardships before you know what is right and what is wrong. Why bother to invite Ji Wen and Luo Xishi again?"
Li Linfu glared at Li Xiu and said: "You are the elder brother, why don't you protect your younger brother? Let him suffer a little? Is this a matter of suffering a little? There are wolves around, and it will be fine if you don't speak, but you will definitely do it if you do.
Bite your brother to death. How can those people give up without asking Luo Xiangji to come out?"
Li Xiu pointed to the craftsmen and handymen who were pruning flowers and plants in the garden, and said to Li Linfu worriedly: "Father, you are too powerful and spoiled, and your hatred is all over the world. If disaster happens to Xiao Qiang one day, I am afraid that the children will not even be able to hope to be a handyman.
"When we meet on a narrow road, we should turn back. We are all temporary people. Please, father, please make peace with the important ministers in the court, okay?"
When Li Linfu heard this, his face showed displeasure and said: "The situation is already like this, what will happen next? The pinnacle of power can only accommodate one or two people. Even if you are always kind to others, as long as you block their way, you will still be punished.
People are pushed down the abyss."
Just as Li Xiu was about to persuade him again, his attendant came over and said, "Sir, Ji Wen and Luo Xishi are asking to see you."
Coming early in the morning meant that the situation was urgent. Li Linfu left Li Xiu behind and hurried back to the hall.
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"Sir!" Ji Wen and Luo Xishi hurriedly saluted Li Linfu when they saw him.
"Hurry up and sit down!" Li Linfu returned to his signature smile, his words were gentle and polite, and he invited everyone to drink tea. Jiwen and Luo Xishi couldn't help but secretly praise him. As expected of the chief prime minister, Prime Minister Li's calm and calm demeanor is really impressive.
admiration.
"Well," Ji Wen cleared his throat with tea and said, "Sir, things have changed. Last night, I led people to arrest Bai Fu overnight. As long as this person goes to jail, we are not afraid that he will not confess according to our wishes.
But when Mr. Luo and I arrived, Taifu Chen seemed to know that we were coming, and he was waiting at the Bashu Guild Hall with several important officials. Without the Holy Order, we were not allowed to take people. If the matter is not settled, please punish me."
Anger flashed across Li Linfu's face, and he returned to normal in an instant, saying: "You don't need to blame yourself. Mr. Chen is an aloof and upright man. Even I have to give him some respect."
Ji Wen's orange-skinned face showed a sinister smile and said: "Sir, although I didn't catch him, it's not all without gain."
"Oh?" Li Linfu picked up the tea cup with an expressionless face.
Ji Wen said: "We have found out the origin of Bai Fu. He is the second place in this year's Shushan sword debate. According to the emperor's previous imperial edict, this time the young elites selected from various martial arts sects will be promoted to Wuhanlin.
Enter the Hanlin Academy to be trained and learn military tactics. The best ones in the Wu Hanlin Academy will directly meet the Saint. After personal assessment by the Saint, they will be appointed as personal guards. Bai Fu is one of those who will meet the Saint.
But what’s even more coincidental is that last night, Bai Fu, a stupid young man, encountered injustice on the street in the lantern market and rescued two children, a boy and a girl, who were abducted. These two children turned out to be the prince’s children!”
Li Linfu raised his eyebrows, tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his mind was racing, and he was thinking secretly:
"Who is Bai Fu? A swordsman from Jianghu, who will become the personal guard of the Holy Emperor in the future.
Who is Xianyu Zhongtong? The military commander of Jiannan, Yang Zhao's core support.
Who is Taifu Chen? One of the spokespersons of the Guanlong nobles.
Who is the prince? The prince who has been the prince for almost twenty years and whose hair is gray on the temples is still unable to ascend the throne!"
Li Linfu's expression kept changing, and an idea suddenly came to his mind:
"Swordsmen - bodyguards - assassins? Army - family members - coup - forcing the palace!
A main line gradually begins to become clear: a swordsman with superb swordsmanship is promoted to a personal guard. He may be an excellent guard or the best assassin. There are troops outside to respond and courtiers to support inside. This is the rhythm of usurping the throne.
!Assassinate the king, launch a coup, and ascend to the throne!
Another case of Prince Wei Jian!
An emperor who ascended the throne through a coup will never allow this kind of thing to happen to him! He would rather kill a hundred by mistake than let one go!"
"Hahaha" Li Linfu laughed loudly, slammed the tea cup on the table, and thought to himself: "Li Heng, I think you are not dead yet!"