The ninth day of the first month is an auspicious day, and the wind sends joy, and the rui qi rises to the beam.

Du Wei and Li Shisi Niang will get married today, Xue Bai and Du Wulang arrived at Du's house in Anrenfang early, ready to accompany Du Wei to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion to welcome their relatives.

Yuan Zai and Wang Yunxiu were enthusiastic and helped to entertain guests in the courtyard, and greeted Xue Bai attentively when they saw him.

"Xue Lang is here." Yuan Zai looked affectionate and said with a smile: "There are many people in the front yard, so I will introduce you to a few friends in the hall." ”

He has now become the core of the Yang Party, and his official promotion is very fast, which can be regarded as a binding of interests with Xue Bai, although he does not have much contact with each other, he is already a "close friend", and at this time, he doesn't care about other guests, only greets with Xue Bai.

Talking all the way to the back hall, there were several young people gathered here.

Du Wei was wearing an auspicious suit, and he was about to pick up his relatives, but he didn't forget to argue with others about the national policy.

"I'll tell you the truth, most of the generals appointed by the imperial court are brave and loyal...... Wang Twelve Niang came and asked her. ”

"The groom, are you still criticizing current affairs?"

Yuan Jaelang smiled, ignoring their stubble, the people of the DPRK and China have been talking about nothing more than those few things recently, and he is tired of it.

After seeing the ceremony, he first introduced someone to Xue Bai.

This man was less than thirty years old, dressed in a robe, dressed as a scholar, burly, and heroic, and was the opponent who had just argued with Du Wei.

"Cen Shen, a disciple of Xiangmen, Tianbao Sanzai Jinshi, and Cao Cao, a soldier of the government in the right interior, joined the army."

"Brother Cen has long admired his name."

Xue Bai had already said that he wanted to make friends with Cen Shen, but he had been busy, and he had to see him today.

"My generations are intersecting, Xue Lang can be informal, you must know that I am the name that I have admired you for a long time."

Cen Shen is a very energetic person, generous in temperament, and bold in person, so he immediately invited Xue Bai to join the topic and asked, "Do you know what I am talking about with the groom?" ”

He was tall and handsome, and although there were disputes, he did not get angry in the slightest.

Du Wei was still laughing, and asked: "The imperial court uses the Hu people to make decisions about the Dao Festival, what does Xue Lang think?" ”

Xue Bai didn't answer, but asked: "Today, Brother Du is married, how can you still care about this matter?" ”

Du Wei said: "I think the imperial court is like this, it is not without consideration, the Hu people are long in the borderlands, understand the local customs, and it is a fact that they are brave enough to practice wars, and they dare to serve as many Hu generals, which also shows the strength of the Tang Dynasty to accept all rivers." ”

"The groom should think about hypnotic poems." Yuan Zai smiled: "You go and pick up, I'll entertain friends for you." ”

Although the two are friends, one is Li Linfu's son-in-law and the other is Wang Zhonghe's son-in-law, and now they have topics to avoid talking about.

Du Wei then confessed to the people.

The bridegroom was absent, but the controversy in the hall continued.

"Since the founding of the country, the border commanders have used loyal and famous ministers, and those with outstanding achievements often enter the court. The right minister is afraid of this, and offers advice to eliminate dissidents and win over the border generals. ”

"Yes, since the founding of the country, there are indeed three particulars on the appointment of border marshals, not long-term, not remote, and not unified, but since the beginning of the century, the saint has the ambition to annex the four yi, and the border will have more than ten years of difficulty, and there will be a long term; The prince and the prime minister are appointed as envoys, and there is a remote leader; General Wang and General An were autocratic and unified. Therefore, using Hu as a general can not only be familiar with military affairs, but also easy to control......"

Wang Yunxiu couldn't listen to it, and couldn't help but say: "What does this mean?" Implying that my grandfather is not easy to control? ”

"Twelve Niang is not strange, I have no intention of criticizing Ling Zun, I am just speculating on the national policy and exploring why we should use Hu as a general."

Wang Yunxiu said: "When will my grandfather not use Hu Ren?" He commanded Ge Shuhan, An Sishun, and Li Guangbi, could it be that he couldn't make meritorious contributions by him? What does it mean that the brother has to make it clear that the border town is full of Hu people?! ”

"Therefore, it is said that among the Hu people, there are quite a few people who are 'brave and brave and loyal'. In this way, we have the same view as General Wang, can we let go and appoint General Hu? There is no distinction between Hu and Han, and tolerance is great. ”

Yuan Zai then stood up to defend his wife and said: "My father-in-law has a Han general and a general under his account, which is to be tolerant and big." Brother Nu played a clear statement that the border town uses the Hu people, how can it be tolerant? ”

Cen Shen also came forward to play a round and said: "Everything has advantages and disadvantages, everyone can just discuss one or two, and prepare to welcome relatives." ”

Wang Yunxiu turned his head to look at Xue Bai, his eyes were faintly expectant, and asked, "What is Xue Lang's opinion?" ”

Xue Bai's opinion is actually very simple.

He can evaluate such a national policy from the results, regardless of the far-sighted and thoughtful considerations for which it was proposed.

Even the pattern has been lost, what is there to talk about whether it is wise or not.

However, Xue Bai's opening was an attitude that did not concern him.

"This is a military matter, how can I have any high opinions?"

Wang Yunxiu was a little surprised and disappointed.

Xue Bai had made a boulder cannon for Wang Zhonghe, she thought that Xue Bai would help talk this time, but what she didn't want was this reaction.

~~

On the way to pick up relatives, Wang Yunxiu asked Yuan Zai in a low voice: "You said that Uncle Guo has the intention of wooing Grandpa, why is Xue Lang unwilling to express his position?" ”

"It's a different story."

Yuan Zai glanced back as he spoke, and saw that Xue Bai was walking side by side with Cen Shen, talking about poetry, but he didn't pay attention to this.

He whispered to his wife: "In the past, the Right Prime Minister's Mansion and the East Palace all dealt with Xue Lang, and he had to seek help to protect himself, but now he has offered treasures several times, and the holy family is stable, these things have nothing to do with him, and they are hanging high." ”

Wang Yunxiu glanced at Yuan Zai and said, "Do you think that everyone is like you, and you don't care about it?" ”

"I have persuaded my uncle to win over my father-in-law." Yuan Zai said: "But if the father-in-law refuses to get close to his uncle, how can there be a reason for people to help for no reason?" What's the use of begging Xue Lang again? ”

"If Grandpa returns to Beijing, I will persuade him. But I'm afraid that if he continues like this, before he returns to Beijing, his brother will dismiss his official. ”

"No, it won't." Yuan Zai said firmly: "If the imperial court wants to transfer the father-in-law, it must wait for him to return to Beijing." ”

Wang Yunxiu was still worried, and asked: "Then, can Uncle Guo first write a letter to oppose the use of Hu people in border towns?" ”

Yuan Zai said in a low voice: "Just to get Uncle Guo to agree to win over my father-in-law, I have tried my best. Is there any reason why the father-in-law did not make a statement and asked the uncle to come forward again? ”

……

Xue Bai turned his head and glanced at it, and saw Yuan Zai and his wife whispering in front of him.

He remained silent, just as if he didn't know anything, and continued to talk with Cen Shen, and the topic was inevitably the battle to destroy Xiao Boluguo.

"Brother Cen originally recognized General Feng Changqing?"

"It was introduced by Brother Wang's eldest brother Changling." Cen Shen said: "When Brother Wang was young, he went to Helong and went out of Yumen, so he knew General Feng. Thinking about the sentence 'Yellow Sand wears gold armor in a hundred battles, and Loulan will never be returned if it is not broken', now that General Feng has really done it, presumably Brother Wang will be happy when he hears the battle report in Jiangning. ”

"I see." Xue Bai said: "When the soldiers of the Anxi Army are still talking about their merits, Brother Cen will introduce me to him?" ”

"As ...... as it is"

The two then chatted about Wang Changling's exclusion and derogation.

Although Cen Shen is young, he has a lot of experience.

He traveled around before he was twenty years old, and after he was admitted to the Jinshi, he also took advantage of the three-year period of the election to go around Hebei, which was to read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles.

Xue Bai looked young, but he had more experience, and he could talk about anything or two.

Soon, I arrived at the right minister's house in Pingkangfang.

Cen Shen leaned over on horseback and whispered, "It's rare to be arrogant once in the Gonu Mansion, watch me kick his door." ”

With that, he laughed and quickly rolled over and dismounted.

This man is both humanistic and martial, can write poetry, pass the Zhongjin sergeant, and is also skilled, and knows military affairs.

Xue Bai looked at Cen Shen's back, and thought in his heart that this kind of man who requires himself according to the standard of "going out and entering the phase" may gradually decrease in the future.

Today, Li Linfu married his daughter, and the house was full of lights and celebrations.

"The bridegroom is here!"

"Zhilan Mao for a thousand years, Qin Sele for a hundred years......"

Looking at this scene, Xue Bai suddenly thought, if he married Li Tengkong, this would be the case today, right?

He hurriedly dissipated this thought in his mind, and warned himself in his heart that it was going to affect his progress.

Suddenly, a small hydrangea was thrown at his feet.

"Huh?"

Du Wulang was standing next to him, looked down, immediately became vigilant, and said in a low voice: "There are still five or six daughters in the Right Prime Minister's Mansion who are not married, right?" Don't be favored by them. ”

Xue Bai looked in the direction where the hydrangea came from, and saw that it was Li Xiu beckoning.

He originally thought it would be Li Tengkong, but it seems that he guessed wrong.

"Hey, where are you going?" Du Wulang grabbed him and reminded: "Eat a trench and grow wise, why are you still walking around?" ”

"It's fine."

Xue Bai still walked towards Li Xiu.

Du Wulang was helpless, so he had to think to himself that it didn't matter, it was impossible for the Right Prime Minister's Mansion to marry two daughters to Xue Bai, and it was important to protect himself.

Li Xiu, the elder brother, is a good one, and he takes care of his younger brothers and sisters, and when Xue Bai stepped forward, the first sentence said: "Look at Du Wei, how responsible." ”

"Maybe in a few years, Juro will also think that I am responsible?"

"Don't worry, it won't." Li Xiu shook his head and said, "Grandpa wants to see you, please come here." ”

~~

Today, he married a daughter in the house, but Li Linfu was still hidden in the study and refused to show up.

He is indeed diligent and is still dealing with official documents.

What is rare is that now that he sees Xue Bai, he is willing to greet him with condescension, and said, "Xue Lang is here, how has the bamboo paper been made recently?" ”

"The progress is slow, when it is not too fast to make achievements, the right minister can rest assured."

Li Linfu pointed at Xue Bai, squeezed out a faint smile like an elder, and said, "I heard that you have been in contact with Li Yu a lot recently?" ”

"I learned a lot from Mr. Li."

"Oh?"

Li Linfu made an interested expression, and his patience was so unaccustomed that people were not used to it.

This honey-bellied sword face is more disturbing than the original spirited cockfighting posture.

Xue Bai was still very calm, and said: "Mr. Li reminds me that I should be humble, not too utilitarian, and be eager to improve, which will inevitably make people wary." When I think about it, I'm much worse than Hu'er. ”

This is a temptation to see if Li Linfu is wary of An Lushan.

Li Linfu's expression was unwavering, and everything was under control, and said: "Sure enough, the prime minister knows that you are dissatisfied with the national policy." ”

"The border town uses the Hu people." Xue Bai asked: "With such a statement, the right minister dares to say that he is selfless?" ”

"Does it matter?" After all, Li Linfu is the prime minister, and he can't allow a vertical person to comment on his actions, his face sank, and he immediately said: "This prime minister has been in charge of state affairs for more than ten years, and he knows Datang better than anyone else, and he proposed the most beneficial method for Datang." ”

Later, he realized that there was no need to explain to Xue Bai at all, and said, "The original appearance has not violated the agreement. ”

"Really?"

"The Prime Minister has fulfilled all the requirements he promised you." Li Linfu said: "If you want to win over Wang Zhonghei, you still don't allow the imperial court to adjust the border generals?" ”

Xue Bai asked, "The right minister invited me to come because he wanted to say this?" ”

"It's to remind you that the prime minister has tolerated you in every way, and if you dare to meddle in things, don't blame the prime minister for turning his face and being ruthless."

He was scheming, and when he talked about the conditions, he first promised to let the Yang Party win over Wang Zhonghei, and then turned his head and took off his post as the envoy of the four towns. This is indeed not a breach of contract, so Xue Bai has to be warned not to jump off the wall in a hurry.

"The right minister can't help but take me too seriously." Xue Bai said: "What is my identity?" How can you be nosy? As long as no one bothers me anymore. ”

Li Linfu looked at it and saw that this kid really didn't care about it this time, so he said, "Finally sensible, go." ”

He expected that the Yang Party wanted to win over Wang Zhonghe, which was nothing more than to support part of the Four Towns Festival. Now that the border town has made full use of Hu Ren's strategy, he has also left a little opportunity for the Yang Party.

Otherwise, Xue Bai has nothing to do with himself, so he can stand by and watch.

It can be seen that once or twice in a while, if you don't drive people to a dead end, the other party will be sensible.

~~

After seeing Li Linfu, Xue Bai seemed to have figured it out, slowed down his pace, and walked neatly.

Suddenly, a bunch of flower branches were thrown to the ground from the window in front of him, and they fell in front of him, and when he walked to the window, he saw that Li Tengkong and Li Jilan were on the other side of the wall.

"That's true, sir."

Li Jilan looked very surprised, and stepped forward and said: "I have written a lot of folds in the drama, do you have time to appreciate it?" But don't just say the word 'good', it's good to give more pointers. ”

She had an inexplicable admiration for Xue Bai, so she was extremely enthusiastic, as if she would stick to him if she hadn't been separated by this wall.

Since he had a nosebleed, Xue Bai doesn't like to go to Yuzhenguan very much, and recently he has been commenting on dramas through Yan Yan.

"Sir?" Li Jilan asked: "I have time to come to Yuzhenguan tomorrow, I still have some new poems I want to ask Mr. to taste...... If the gentleman doesn't come, I will inevitably not be able to write a good drama. ”

The last sentence is a bit of a complaint.

Li Tengkong was originally standing lightly, but when he heard the words, his ears moved, and he looked at Li Jilan, feeling that she seemed to know how to be coquettish.

Xue Bai nodded and said, "Then I'll go and disturb tomorrow." ”

~~

"Look, Xue Lang isn't here."

Wang Yunxiu looked around and whispered to Yuan Zai: "As soon as he entered the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, he was invited by his brother to go." ”

"Don't worry, if it's the most important thing, we won't wait until today to discuss it."

"But this incident shows that Xue Lang has a tacit understanding with the Right Prime Minister's Mansion and will not come forward to oppose the border towns to use the Hu people's strategies, right?"

"Yun Niang, are you sick and rushed to the doctor? Xue Lang has no official position, how can he object? Yuan Zai said: "If you are really worried about your father-in-law, write a letter to your family, one to persuade him to get close to his uncle, and the other to persuade him to capture Shibao City as soon as possible." ”

"I've written a few letters, but don't you know that Grandpa doesn't dare to reply."

Yuan Zai hugged his wife and said softly: "Don't be impatient, the situation may not be as you think, maybe it's not for your father-in-law?" ”

"Isn't that yet?!"

"Shhh, send your relatives first, go."

Wang Yunxiu was worried, continued to look around, and finally saw Xue Bai turn out from the side of the path, and hurriedly greeted him.

……

"Xue Lang. Du Wei has received a kiss, let's go. ”

"Okay."

"You've got some flowers on your shoulders."

Wang Yunxiu casually brushed off the petals on Xue Bai's shoulder to show his closeness, chatted casually, and said: "How about sitting at home tomorrow, let Yuan Zai sell a pot of good wine, and taste the craftsmanship of his sister-in-law." ”

"No, there's an invitation tomorrow."

Xue Bai refused very simply.

But he didn't pretend to be stupid, lowered his voice, and said, "At the moment, my sister-in-law must be a little worried about General Wang's affairs?" ”

Wang Yunxiu was a little surprised to hear that someone was willing to accept her words, and nodded: "Yes, Gongfu also said that it was okay, but I really think it was for Grandpa." ”

"That sister-in-law is looking for me, or even looking for my uncle, it's useless, this is a real military matter, we can't talk at all, sister-in-law should go to the prince."

"It is said that you have to be careful of the crime of 'constructing the East Palace'."

"General Wang is the righteous brother of the crown prince, everyone knows that this is the root of all crimes, in the end, hiding and hiding, what is the difference between covering your ears and stealing the bell? Isn't it ridiculous that the prince doesn't make a move, and expects me to be white? ”

Wang Yunxiu still had concerns, worried that she would be involved by the prince.

Xue Bai had no choice but to mention her again, and sighed: "Persuade the prince to admit his mistake to the sage, eliminate suspicion, General Wang has been in office for a long time and has unified the four towns, and if the suspicion is not eliminated, no one can help him." ”

(End of chapter)