Chapter 22: Du Fu
Chang'an, Qinrenfang, Xiao went to the sick house.
A day later, the down-and-out scholar Du Fu Du Zimei saw the high-flying young Hou Ye again, the Jin Wuwei general Xiao Quai, and it looked even more high-spirited than yesterday.
Because this time he was followed by fifty brightly dressed Flying Dragon Forbidden Army, and it seemed that these fifty majestic Flying Dragon Forbidden Army were still in awe of Xiao Quai's indescribable awe, and they were convinced in their hearts.
They can't help but be convinced! Immediately after the arrogant and arrogant lecture (1) in the morning, hundreds of people stepped forward to challenge. The first is to fight with the long soldiers on the horse, Xiao Quai's horse stood still, and the challenged Flying Dragon Forbidden Army rode a horse to attack him, as long as he was close to Xiao Quai's illness within three feet, without exception, he knocked his weapons and defeated the enemy with one move.
These people were stupid, Xiao Quai's ash pole and big gun didn't touch their bodies, only lightly touched the lance and spear shaft, and the weapons in their hands could no longer be held, and they involuntarily let go. There were a few people who did not believe in evil and clenched the lance so that their knuckles turned white, but the result was still the same, not only did they get rid of their weapons as soon as they touched them, but they also almost fell off their horses.
After that, it was dismounted and fought empty-handed, and it was the same, as long as he was hit by this Xiao Quai, his center of gravity was immediately unstable, and he was bounced out without exception. The only difference is that the distance of the bounce is different, and the greater the force on Xiao Quai, the farther it will be ejected.
After more than 200 people fell out in a row, no one dared to challenge them. These two hands seem to have magic fists and marksmanship to deter the two thousand Flying Dragon Forbidden Army, and later Gao Lishi came in person, saying that on the training ground, Xiao Qubing has the power of life and death to all the Flying Dragon Forbidden Army who do not obey orders, regardless of the reason, which makes everyone full of fear of Xiao Quzhi.
Can you not be afraid? If he accidentally offended Xiao Quai, he could find a reason to clean himself up on the training ground, and there was nowhere to cry out when he died.
But on the other hand, they are also very happy, because Xiao Quzhi said that he is here to teach everyone martial arts, if they find that those who have good qualifications and are willing to study hard, they can barely do these two hands in two or three years. Even if it's worse, it's guaranteed to increase your strength and reaction speed by half after a year!
In this way, the grace and power were given, and later everyone knew that Xiao Qubing was now a celebrity in front of the emperor, and he also recognized the concubine as his sister, and he himself really had the ability to make great contributions in the river, so it only took one morning for Xiao Qubing to subdue the military heart of the two thousand flying dragon forbidden army.
After a simple ceremony, Xiao Quai's illness didn't have any extra kind words, and he took Mu Fengyun and Du Fu to an inner room. As soon as he sat down, he asked Yue Mufeng, "Mufeng, how is the situation, have you been recruited?" ”
Yue Mufeng glanced at Xiao Quai, and couldn't help but admire in his heart, he still looked haggard and tired when he was separated yesterday, his face was pale and his eyes were gloomy, how could he become energetic and energetic again one day.
He was excited in his heart, but his appearance was still serious: "It's recruited, sure enough, they are all snaketooth assassins, and their stronghold is in Yanshoufang, southeast of Xishi." These assassins used to be bandits and thieves in the rivers and lakes, killing people and doing all kinds of evil. About a year ago, they were subdued by the Snake Tooth Forces, and they were struck up and trained to specialize in robbery and assassination! ”
Xiao Quzhi said: "Sure enough, it's similar to what I thought, what about them?" ”
"It's all handed over to Yang Zhongcheng's people to take away, and I will kill the one who has already confessed according to your orders. Interestingly, when they Yang Zhongcheng came to take them away, they all confessed that they were instructed by Jia Jilin, the commander of Chang'an. ”
Xiao Quzhi smiled: "They are also clever, they should have heard my words in Xishi and took advantage of the situation." ”
Turning his head, Xiao Quzhi asked Linghu Liuyun again: "Liuyun, how are you?" ”
Liuyun laughed and said: "It's good to say, Liuyun will naturally succeed when he comes out." At first, the Zoroastrian elder didn't believe me, and sternly asked me where that thing came from. You don't know, with a whoosh, seven or eight Zoroastrian masters surrounded Dao Ye and me. Don't say he doesn't believe it, I don't believe it either, you can figure it out, let me send a letter to Zoroastrianism. But when I said your incisions, they immediately fell down and said that they obey all commands......"
He stopped and looked at Xiao Quzhi with a very suspicious eye: "Brother Xiao Dao, I'm very curious, how did you, a Taoist priest, get involved with the Zoroastrian Persians?" You can even make them obey whatever you send! ”
Xiao Qubing simply recounted the history of Sassanid Persia and the Battle in the River: "...... Do you think, they think day and night about what they haven't done for a hundred years, and they have done it in a month with me and Big Brother Gao, can they not obey me? On the one hand, I also used them to resist the big food; On the other hand, they are also a force in Chang'an, and they all believe in Zoroastrianism like Snake Tooth, so it is much easier for them to dig out Snake Tooth secretly.
In this way, it is inconvenient for me to contact them directly now, and the task of contacting them in the future will be handed over to you, remember not to be discovered, this is a secret weapon of mine. Also, I'm not a Taoist priest, it's better to call Brother Xiao than Brother Xiao! ”
Liuyun's eyes widened, he didn't expect Xiao Quzhi to have such a ability in addition to being strong in martial arts: "I see, Brother Xiao Dao, don't worry, this matter is handed over to me, and I promise that I won't be discovered." ”
After saying the matter of the snake tooth, Xiao Quzhi turned around and looked at Du Fu. Du Fu came back to his senses at this time, and when he heard Xiao Quai's complaint, Du Fu was almost stunned.
Xiao Quzhi said softly: "Mr. Zimei, I know that you are trapped in Chang'an, and you have been running to give gifts and donations, but you have been running to no way. Now I'm giving you this opportunity to help me do things, and you'll see if you have the guts. ”
Du Fu was saddened by Xiao Quai's words, and his heart was unspeakably gloomy. He has not been in the Jinshi exam for more than ten years, and four years ago, the emperor ordered the world to take the exam in Chang'an, and Du Fu also went. As a result, so many people did not get it. Li Linfu also told the emperor that this is called "wild and unrelenting".
At the beginning, Du Fu still believed that he was knowledgeable and talented, and one day he would be able to pass the examination, but after experiencing this farce directed by Li Linfu, Du Fu completely understood that as long as Li Linfu was in power for one day, he would not have a chance to be promoted on the right path.
Li Linfu is famous for his jealousy of the virtuous, he himself has not read many books, and he is a prime minister who reads white characters, so he is particularly afraid that truly knowledgeable people will take his place, and he is trying to prevent talented people from getting promoted.
The right way didn't work, Du Fu had to put down his body, run around to give gifts and donations, and go everywhere to curry favor with the powerful, but even so, he still couldn't get appreciation and attention. Trapped in Chang'an, poor and depressed, until now there is not even money to live in a hostel, so he can only live in a Buddhist temple. His wife and son also suffered with him in their hometown in Fengxian County, and they couldn't even eat.
As a man, not only can he not fulfill his ambitions and make a difference, but he can't even support his wife and children. Thinking of this, Du Fu also looked sad and indignant, and he was indescribably miserable.
Xiao Quzhi continued: "I know Mr.'s talent, and I have also read Mr.'s words 'will be at the top, at a glance of the mountains' and 'Drink and sing wildly, who is the hero?' Knowing that the gentleman is ambitious and wants to do things. Do you think that Mr. Taibai has talent but can't be displayed, so he can only drink to get by, but in fact, he is not talking about himself? ”
Du Fu has any talents in other places except poetry, and Xiao Quzhi really doesn't know. However, Du Fu's patriotic feelings of worrying about the country and the people have always been admired, and his character is absolutely guaranteed and worthy of trust. On the contrary, Li Bai is famous in the world, but he can only stay away from Xiao Quai, of course, this is also the advantage of the traverser.
Du Fu was shocked, he didn't expect Xiao Quzhi to reveal his heart with a single word, he was like a confidant, and he was a little moved.
Xiao Quzhi continued: "Mr. Zimei, I also want to do something. Now this Datang seems to be prosperous and glamorous, but in fact, there are hidden worries, and the situation is already quite critical. Can we just sit back and watch this situation deteriorate day by day? I am not reconciled, and my current plan is to train a strong army first, and then slowly turn the chaos between the DPRK and China around.
But I won't hide it from you, I am considered to be the enemy of the whole dynasty in the court, Wang Ji and Li Linfu have to use it against me, and there are snake teeth who want me to kill me, and I will inevitably have to take some risks if I fail, and if I fail, I may be killed, and I will not be able to protect you at that time. Where to go, think about it yourself. ”
After a pause, Xiao Quzhi looked at Yue Mufeng and Linghu Liuyun again, and said, "You are the same." ”
Yue Mufeng smiled faintly: "Uncle sent me to help Brother Xiao, even if my life is handed over to Brother Xiao, what is the risk, Mu Feng is willing to shoulder it with Brother Xiao." ”
Linghu Liuyun jumped up and said loudly: "Brother Xiao Dao said such a thing, but he looks down on me? Seriously, our Louguan faction, as well as Liuyun Dao Master and I, have never been afraid of anyone. What kind of snake tooth dog tooth, come one to kill one, come two to kill a pair. That's what can Li Linfu and Wang Ji do to me? ”
Du Fu also stood up, bowed to Xiao Quai, and said, "Since it is valued by Marquis Xiao, what are the commands, and the students dare not do their best?" I wonder what the Lord wants me to do? ”
Xiao Quzhi smiled, since he called the lord (equivalent to the strategist in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms calling the lord), he regarded himself as his own staff and retainers. After all, Xiao Quzhi was only a little over twenty years old, and when he thought of the admired Tang Shisheng now doing things for himself, he couldn't help but feel a little fluttering.
But when I thought of that time and space, Du Fu was upside down and destitute all his life, and even four years later, even his youngest son starved to death. Now that I meet myself, I don't dare to guarantee that at least one family has no problems with food and clothing, which can be regarded as a good thing.
"Mr. Zimei just calls me an assistant." Xiao Quzhi smiled and said: "I don't have to do anything difficult, first, this house given to me by His Majesty will be managed by you for the time being, and you will help me do everything if I want to buy slaves or anything; Second, I want you to recommend some people like you who are stuck in Chang'an and want to do things but can't find a way, but I want real talents and scholars; Thirdly, I will teach you some arithmetic and bookkeeping methods in the future, and help me manage the accounts in the future. ”
After saying this, Xiao Quzhi took out a money bag and handed it to Du Fu and said: "You take this money first, I will send you ten Flying Dragon Forbidden Army, you can go back to your hometown tomorrow and take your family over." ”
ps:(1)Yesterday's chapter was uploaded and a few hundred words were added.,If you don't see it, you can go back and take a look.。