The 31st Chapter Hu Gongshan's Phrase Shi Bingrong Wei Dongting
Seeing that the sky was getting dark, Obai was really impatient to wait. A sumptuous feast of wine and food had already been cooled down. Sitting at the table was Bamboulshan, silently examining the exquisite and clear jade cup in his hand, while Jishi looked at a pair of Mi Fu hanging on the wall with his hands behind his back.
While writing in handwriting, Ge Chuha was whispering to Taibitu who was sitting next to him. No one was in the mood to eat.
"What do you have in mind?" Oboi couldn't bear it anymore and asked Bamboulshan, "Why isn't even the messenger here at this moment?"
Banbulshan was thinking hard, and when he heard Obai's question, he pondered: "The third child went to Baiyun Temple today. It was a letter sent by Lao Zhao, and Liu Jinbiao of Xihuamen also saw it with his own eyes. There is no mistake."
, but... I haven’t heard from him for half a day, and Liu Jinbiao suddenly disappeared. Things must have changed." He stood up and said, "It will be getting late, not as bright as during the day. We should send someone to investigate." After hearing this,
, Jishi turned his face, and Ge Chuha and Taibitu also stopped talking and looked up at Obai.
Tai Bitu saw Obai's gaze directed towards him and said hurriedly: "Zhongtang, Brother Mu went to Baiyun Temple. He secretly arranged for the soldiers from Xishan Ruijian camp and the mansion to go separately. These people are all experienced.
A hundred battles are extremely powerful, so you might as well wait and see." Ji Shi sighed and said: "It's good to win, but it doesn't matter if you lose beautifully. Anyway, you have no control. What you fear most is not winning or losing, and it leads to a stalemate. Then you have to
Contingency arrangements have been made.”
"Here, that's it!" Banbulshan clasped his hands and said, "Brother Tai, you are the official of the Ministry of War. You should use the seal of the Ministry of War to consult the Shuntian Mansion and order them to send troops there. Tell them that there are thieves there.
Tell them to go and help in the suppression!"
"No!" before Tai Bitu could reply, Ji Shi loudly interrupted, "If someone recognizes Lao San, why don't you smash the pot!"
Bamboulshan chuckled: "I'm afraid that the governor of Shuntian won't be able to recognize him if he goes there in person. If there is any disharmony, we can just blame it on them. Wouldn't we be clean?" Taibitu retorted.
"They have a military alliance in their hands. If they come out to prove it in the future, I'm afraid it will fall on the brothers." Oboi also shook his head, feeling that Bamboulshan had always been shrewd, but this idea was bad.
Bambulshan didn't care. He snorted, gently put the jade cup in his hand on the table and said, "You think I'm a fool! You asked him to suppress the 'thief', but you didn't say who was the thief. He
If you kill the third child, you will be doing the work for me. If you can't kill him, and the evidence comes out in the future, you ask him to "kill the thieves and save the thief", but he will "kill the thief and help the thief" - and he will bear the burden for me. This kind of advance and retreat
Yuru, isn't it strange that you don't like this foolproof plan?"
When Obai heard this, he seemed to clear away the clouds in his eyes, and said repeatedly: "Yes, that's it. Taibitu, you just do it, I will be responsible for success or failure!" Taibitu knew this well.
It was important. Fang was startled for a moment and said, "That's fine." Suddenly an idea struck him, "It's almost the end of the Shen Dynasty. If you go to the signing room of the Ministry of War to look for the steward's seal, it will inevitably delay time. It's better to write an order from the central hall.
Wouldn't it be better for me to ride a fast horse directly to Shuntian Mansion to recruit men and horses?"
The meaning is very clear: You agree to take care of me now, but you can say that there is no basis for it. You can do it by just writing a word. Why do you need me to go to the Ministry of War to shock the troops and mobilize the people? But what you said is indeed reasonable, Ao
After thinking for a while, Bai said cheerfully: "Very good, let's do it like this!" and ordered someone to bring pen and paper.
At this moment, the door officer walked in, lowered his hand and replied: "Master Hu Gongshan from the Taiyuan Hospital outside, please see me!"
"No!" Oboi waved his hand, and the gatekeeper replied "Yes" and turned around to leave. After taking a few steps, Ban Bulshan suddenly shouted: "Come back!"
"As far as I know," Bambul turned to Obei and said, "this man is from King Pingxi. He has nothing to do with Laosan, and he has not had close contact with us. Although his character is slight, he is right and wrong.
Man. A man of right and wrong visits a place of right and wrong at a time of wrong. How could he know that there is no other reason?" Seeing Obai nodding, he ordered the steward, "Invite him in!"
Hu Gongshan, with his robes fluttering in the wind and his steps calm and solemn, came to the hall. He greeted Ao Bai with a smile, bowed to Ji Shi and the others, and stood calmly in the hall and said: "All the gentlemen are here, this is better.
I'm at Hugong Mountain, coming from Baiyun Temple. I have something important to report to Lord Zhongtang."
This is the second time that Ao Bai has seen Hu Gongshan. Last time he met Hu Gongshan briefly in Suofu. He only knew that he was a proficient martial artist but did not talk to him. This time he came and wanted to talk. He sat at the banquet table and looked at him.
This ugly "right and wrong man" didn't reply immediately. But the three words "Baiyun Temple" can explain the problem better than a thousand-word article. It contains all his worries, anxiety and confusion today. It's just on the surface.
But he seemed very calm, and said with a faint smile: "I've seen you for a long time - you came from Baiyun Temple, what do you want to see me for?"
Hu Gongshan also looked at Ao Bai, and saw that he was wearing an ocher lake silk robe with no belt, a pair of black satin official boots, and a string of ink jade beads in his hand, showing a cool and free expression.
But the other hand on the back of the chair was clenched tightly, revealing the serious uneasiness in his heart. Hu Gongshan laughed dryly and did not answer. Obai said: "These are all important ministers of the country, my good friends, if you have anything to say, feel free to
speak."
"That's good." Hu Gongshan said coldly. Although his voice was low, his energy was extremely strong, and there was a constant "buzzing" in the hall. "Lord Mulima has been captured, and her life is only a matter of time!" That's all.
, Jishi, Ge Chuha, Taibi Tu in the hall were thunderous, and their faces were as pale as dirt. Bambulshan claimed that he never panics when faced with important events and has deep self-cultivation, but he was surprised when he heard this.
His body trembled slightly.
Oboi was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly: "Mulima is a guard with a sword in front of the emperor. He is very skilled in martial arts. Today, he has a heavy army and is ordered to kill a few thieves. How can there be any reason for him to fail? You are a small minister of the imperial hospital, sixth grade.
How dare you play tricks on me in front of me!" Hu Gongshan didn't wait for him to finish speaking, and raised his voice and said: "This is not a royal palace, and there is no etiquette for attending the temple. Today you and I meet each other in casual clothes, holding our knees and chatting.
At this time, if you talk about the first and sixth grades, aren't you afraid of being ridiculed by the wise people in the world? Seeing that you have no intention to eat your delicious food, the golden wave of jade liquid is difficult to swallow, and your face is filled with worry and doubt, and you still talk about "superior martial arts",
Wouldn’t it be funny to laugh at others?”
"Bold!" Ge Chuha saw that he was an official of low rank and dared to be so rude to Ao Zhongtang, and he immediately shouted, "Who wants you to report what kind of news? You go back and listen!"
"Who are you?" Hu Gongshan asked provocatively, "The person I am going to see today is Aozhongtang. A person with little knowledge like you is not worthy of answering me! I have seen Hongguang of the Ming Dynasty, Dorgon of the Qing Dynasty, and Wu Sangui.
I have never seen such a dirty face like yours!" The three people he mentioned, except for Wu Sangui, whose status is equal to that of Obai, the other two have prominent backgrounds and are unmatched by anyone here. However, Hu Gongshan said it lightly, not at all.
If you don't mind, why don't you make everyone in the hall pale with emotion! Ge Chuha is even more embarrassed.
Seeing that no one answered him, Hu Gongshan went straight to the table, picked up a pair of chopsticks, picked up the "Peacock" head of the cold dish and stuffed it into his mouth, sat down on a chair, and chewed
He stood up and praised as if there was no one else watching: "Okay, you are welcome to come from far away! Why won't Aozhongtang let me, Old Hu?"
Aobai and Banbulshan looked at each other for a while. Aobai poured a large glass of "Jade Huchun" and handed it to Hu Gongshan. He said with a smile: "Okay, you have the style of a national scholar! Look at you, you can't do it."
I'm disrespectful!" Hu Gongshan took the wine and drank it down nonchalantly, and said with a smile: "Ao Zhongtang doesn't have such a petty attitude!" As he said that, he threw the remaining bones to the ground. When Ao Bai looked at it, he was surprised.
It was firmly embedded in the four corners of the green brick floor, squeezing the four bricks out of place slightly. Aobai couldn't help but feel horrified, and said with a smile: "Sir, he has both internal and external skills, which is really admirable." Banbulshan also came over and said:
"Mr. Hu, we are old acquaintances, right?" As he said this, he also came to offer him a drink. Hu Gongshan did not refuse anyone who came, and he picked up the cup and drank it all in one gulp.
"Mr. Hu," Ao Bai saw that he had had three drinks before he asked, "It's not that I can't trust you. Shedi Mulima is not an ordinary person. He led thousands of troops to surround a small shop. How could he be captured by mistake?"
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"At this time and that time, how many times in ancient times have we suppressed 'thieves' only to be suppressed by thieves!" Hu Gongshan pulled up the tablecloth, wiped the grease from his mouth and hands, and took out the letter he had found from Geshha from his arms.
After passing the letter, he still picked up the delicacies on the table and ate them with great interest. He kept humming: "It's a blessing to have both bear's paws and fish." After saying this, he looked at Ge Chuha.
.Ge Chuha looked down upon such a person and turned away angrily.
Here, Ao Bai read the letter by candlelight, his face becoming more and more serious. Bamboulshan also walked over, and when he looked carefully, he saw that it was indeed written by Namo himself. The letter said that an old man with strong martial arts had been shot randomly.
Shot to death, the third uncle Mulima was trapped in the enemy's hands, but it was not mentioned whether the "third uncle" was also surrounded.
"Mr. Hu," Ban Bulshan's eyes flashed, "who do you think are around Chixin Island?"
While eating, Hu Gongshan replied casually: "I often go to Shangu Store, and I know several people well. The owner of the store, Mr. He, and several of the waiters are all very responsible. The 'thieves' you want to suppress are only
I’m afraid it’s not in the network.”
Obai asked: "Then why didn't they kill my brother Mulima?" This was indeed the finishing touch. When he said this, Obai's eyes were filled with fierceness. He believed that if Kangxi was not on the island, everyone would be very vulnerable.
It is possible to kill Mulima and break out of the encirclement. Now that they are neither escaping nor killing, it is a big doubt. Without asking this clearly, we cannot make a decision.
"Lord Mu is valuable!" Hu Gongshan said with a greasy mouth, looking up at Obai, "I want to trade him for the apple of your eye."
Another shocking word, and the surroundings suddenly fell into deathly silence. Ji Shi said with a gloomy face: "Sir, you really know everything. May I ask who you are and who sent you here?"
"Xiao Weizi, the third subordinate, asked me to come here to help with this matter!" Hu Gongshan replied loudly without any hesitation.
"The third child!" Obai asked urgently, "Which third child?"
"Zhongtang is asking questions knowingly." Hu Gongshan said with a leisurely smile, "'Lao San' is the younger brother of the eldest brother and Lao Er. There is also a 'Fourth' outside the gate - he doesn't want to come in and is waiting there - only Zhongtang
I’ve been barking with you adults all day long, so why not just bark once? You are all familiar with Xiao Wei, so there’s no need to say more, right?”
Upon hearing this, several people looked at each other in confusion, not knowing how to respond. Ge Chuha couldn't help but jumped up, grabbed Hu Gongshan's collar and asked sternly: "Where do you know this from, and who are you?"
Why did Hu Gongshan take him seriously? He pinched the acupuncture point on the crook of his left leg, and Ge Chuha knelt down with a plop. Hu Gongshan hurriedly supported him with both hands and said, "Ah! It's okay for you to ask such a question."
I don’t dare to accept such a great gift! How can a sixth-grade enshrined person from Hugongshan and Taiyuan Hospital be able to withstand it?” He patted his back lightly to relieve the acupuncture points. Jishi saw Ge Chuha’s eyes were filled with tears, and he was surprised but also found it funny.
, hurriedly pretended to cough up phlegm to cover up the past. Ge Chuha looked ashamed, stamped his feet and turned around to go out.
Banbulshan knew that he would not be able to get anything out of the question, so he smiled and said: "In your opinion, sir, how should this matter end?"
"You are a smart man, don't you hear that 'anyone who talks about right and wrong is right and wrong'? Give me the pearl, and I will give you Master Mu in return."
"Mingzhu is dead." Ban Bulshan's expression changed and he said coldly.
"Then Mr. Mu won't survive either." Hu Gongshan stood up and yawned, and said, "That's fine, Mr. Hao is still waiting outside. I should go."
"What the hell!" Ban Bulshan stopped him quickly, "You are just making fun of Mr. He. Why would you refuse to exchange a pearl for Lord Mu?"
"I have always known Aozhongtang. Mr. Ban is extremely smart. How could he do such stupid things as 'Pearl is dead'?" Hu Gongshan sat down firmly again, "Instead of being pretentious and going around in circles here, let's let Mr. Mu do it."
If you are going to suffer there, why not come up with a solution quickly?"
"I can't trust you with the pearl, what should I do?" Obai thought for a long time and finally spoke.
Hu Gongshan laughed loudly, his voice was as loud as the night call of an owl, and everyone in the room was shuddering. "I have heard for a long time that Ao Zhongtang is a capable minister in governing the world, and a traitor in troubled times. It is true!" His laughter stopped suddenly, "I'm going to invite Zhongtang.
Choose one of the generals who can escort Mingzhu, Lao Hu in front, and they behind. If anything happens, we will kill him with one strike, what's the trouble?" Bamboulshan and Obai exchanged glances. Oboi blinked, which was considered as approval.
At this moment, the middle door of the flower hall suddenly opened with a bang. Ge Chuha stood at the door with a dozen Gesheha, swords and guns bright, and a fierce look on his face. He arched his hands in front of his chest and said: "
Mr. Hu is very capable. Please give me a few tips before you go. Without Mr. Hu, you can still get Mr. Mu!" Something unexpected happened, and everyone in the hall was stunned.
Hu Gongshan was also slightly startled, then smiled and said: "The Wu members once played the flute and begged in Wu City, and Han Xin was not immune to the humiliation of his crotch. Why do you feel so upset about kneeling down just now?" He put his hands on his back.
, walking leisurely and contentedly with square steps, the green bricks under his feet were breaking one by one.
Obai knew that Ge Chuha was by no means his opponent, and even if everyone attacked together, they might not be able to keep him, so he might as well just sell him a favor, so he shouted: "How dare you! Mr. Hu is my guest, stand down!"
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Banbulshan felt that Ge Chuha was too embarrassed, so he rolled his eyes and had an idea, and said with a smile: "Brother Ge, why worry about the gains and losses of this moment? Let you and these people take the pearl to do it!"
"Here!" Hu Gongshan smiled at Ao Bai, "Mr. Ban's words are pertinent. It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Master Ge should think twice!" Ao Bai waved his hand and said, "Let's do it like this!"
The matter was settled in this way. Then the story of Chixindao's substitution happened. Chixindao Ge Chuha ordered a volley of arrows to shoot at Hugongshan. He did not intentionally breach the contract because he was not a "gentleman".
He couldn't wait "ten years"; and he really wasn't Han Xin, so he couldn't bear the shame of being a coward in Obai's house.
Wei Dongting and his team didn't hastily sort out the funeral affairs of Shangu Store until the end of the second watch.
After Mulima's troops retreated, they hurriedly started to salvage Shi Longbiao's remains - except for his face, there was no good flesh on his body. He still clutched an arrow tightly in his hands. It could be seen that he had been holding on for a while in the water...
Mu Zixu knelt on the ground silently, carefully pulling out arrows one after another from his body. Wu Ciyou seemed to have lost consciousness, and stood aside with everyone watching dumbly.
Shi Longbiao lay on his back on the stone beside the pool with a calm expression and remained motionless. Only then did people realize that he would never wake up. Mu Zixu, along with the stubborn donkey and Hao Laosi, knelt down together to say farewell. He Guizhu
"Wow" howled loudly, and tears rolled down. This cry made the stubborn donkey wake up from a dream, and cried out: "Master, blame me! I want to come and take a step, how could you..."
Mu Zixu and Hao Laosi felt very sad, and they both kowtowed and cried. Mingzhu was seriously injured and lay on the stretcher, crying silently. Wei Dongting also burst into tears when he thought of the scenes they had spent together in the past few years since they first met at Xiheyan.
With tears in his eyes, Wu Ciyou knelt and kowtowed to the deceased and said, "Uncle, you...are you going to never come back again?" He also covered his face and cried.
After a long while, Wei Dongting comforted everyone and said: "Brothers, my husband will not shed tears easily. When the thief is killed, we will come to pay homage to his old man..." The crowd slowly stopped crying.
Wei Dongting commanded the soldiers to dig up the earth and bury Shi Longbiao, and then escorted Wu Ciyou and He Guizhu back to the city at starry night. Along the way, everyone was dull and no one spoke. This area has been deserted since several battles between Li Zicheng and the Qing soldiers and the Ming Dynasty.
In the star shadow, only the dark hills and houses seemed to be beating together. The bells in the temple came from afar, deepening the desolation in people's hearts. The cavalry marched forward silently through the thick frost. Wu Ciyou
Holding the reins in his hands, he looked up at the sky full of cold stars and chanted softly:
The strangers in Yanshi sing sad songs and drink heavily without asking about Sigulou.
The frost in Xinghan freezes the common people's clothes, and the wind in Heluo warms and clears the flow.
Fang Qi opened the window and saw the bright moon, but dark clouds covered Hanzhou.
A scholar only sings mourning songs. How can he be rewarded without a horse or a concubine?
The low chants and passionate verses aroused a wave of emotions in people's hearts. Wei Dongting felt hot in his heart and wanted to say something, but he stopped talking.
After returning to Wei Dongting's residence in Hufang Bridge, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Thinking of today's fierce battle, it was as if they were in a dream. Wei Dongting knew that everyone was very tired, so he stopped talking about eating and only assigned a place to rest.
When looking for Hu Gongshan, I didn't know when he had left. Wei Dongting was still afraid that Wu Ciyou would be a weak scholar after the disaster, so he specially invited Wu Ciyou to live in his room, and he waited on a spring bench outside. Suddenly, the old man came in and quietly greeted Wei Dongting
He said, "Master Suo and Master Xiong are here. They are waiting in the living room outside!" Wei Dongting looked at the door of the inner room and expected that Wu Ciyou had rested in peace and was not wearing a robe. He was only wearing a crimson coat and a black tie.
belt, and hurriedly came out.
Xiong Cilu sat on a chair and looked at a calligraphy and painting. When he saw Wei Dongting coming in, he just leaned forward, nodded and smiled: "I am almost a prisoner because of your troubles today!" Wei Dongting also smiled and said: "Sit in the prison cell with your Excellency.
It's not a fun thing to do before the beginning." Suo'etu saw Wei Dongting crouching in his arms and legs to say hello, so he stood up and took his hand and said, "Huchen, why bother!" With that, the three of them sat down to talk.
"Huchen, you are frightened and tired today. I shouldn't disturb you again." Xiong Cilu rolled up the calligraphy and painting in his hand and his face became very serious. "But the Holy One will summon you tomorrow. If you ask about Baiyun Temple, how should you answer it correctly?"
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"It is not appropriate to announce the secret of Baiyun Temple." Wei Dongting lowered his head and thought for a while, then said, "The emperor cannot fall out with Ao Bai at the moment. I think it is better not to see him. If you don't see him, of course, you will not be summoned."
"This is very insightful," Suo'etu frowned, "What I'm afraid of is that if the emperor loses control and summons Ao Bai and us, it will be difficult to deal with." Wei Dongting said: "I don't think the emperor will meet anyone. Your Majesty.
The Holy Spirit has made great progress, but now we talk about the word 'Be careful and independent' every day. How can we pick this unripe melon?"
Xiong Cilu understood, nodded and said: "Even so, you should not be careless." Wei Dongting replied: "Yes. However, Master Xiong's question just now made me have two interpretations."
"Hmm!" Suo'etu was very interested. He used the lid of the bowl to poke the tea leaves and took a sip and asked, "What are the two explanations?"
"After Mr. Suo's house was searched, Mr. Wu took refuge in Baiyun Temple. Baiyun Temple was looted again today, which shows that Ao Bai is eager to tamper with us." Suo and Xiong nodded, and Wei Dongting said with confidence.
Then he said, "These two raids, called pursuit and suppression, are actually evasive, and they are not all for Mr. Wu. They are all directed against the emperor. Although Obai's desire to usurp is impatient, he still
It's because he is not strong enough. If he had the strength, why would he sacrifice the near and seek the far? Because he would not dare to attack in the palace."
"Okay!" Xiong Cilu was a little excited and praised, "Go on!"
"Are these two explanations?" Wei Dongting stretched out his index and middle fingers and continued, "Although Obai is president of the internal and external military affairs, all the foreign generals who can contribute to him have been mobilized. The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is in compliance with the empress dowager's decree.
Ren, he can't hold his hand for a while, and he doesn't dare to tempt him rashly with the idea of conspiracy." These words were so profound that Xiong Cilu and Suo'etu couldn't help but look at each other. Wei Dongting continued: "From this point of view,
Now the emperor has most of the troops in the Forbidden City. But all the memorials inside and outside the imperial court must pass through the hands of Obai one by one, which is very worrying. The emperor's orders cannot leave the capital, and Obai has actually controlled the country.
He is in charge of the internal center - the Qianqing Palace Pass Defense, the capital infantry command yamen, the patrol yamen, and the Ministry of War is also in his hands. The power is very great. But the most important position of the Nine Gates Admiral is filled by my good friend. Therefore.
, If the emperor does not leave the palace easily, his safety can be guaranteed for half a year. If he still leaves the palace, he is afraid of encountering Shangudian incident again..."
"Then what should we do in your opinion?" Xiong Cilu put his hands on his knees and leaned over to ask.
Wei Dongting said: "I don't think the emperor should be too busy outside the palace, but we still have to take action. We must have contingency measures. When things are urgent, we can follow the example of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty and enter Han Xin's camp and seize the seal of the Ministry of War!"
"If you want to keep the nine admirals, you can't change people, and Obai will never let it go." Suo'etu intervened and said, "Hu Chen has a close personal relationship with this weirdo now, and he will be asked to disobey him if necessary.
Seal. In this way, it will be very inconvenient for Obai to mobilize troops in the capital."
"The friendship is not at that level right now," Wei Dongting said with a smile, "Besides, we can't let people do such an important thing in vain."
"Okay!" Suo'etu said excitedly, "Can't you guess that you are so smart - did you learn this from Mr. Wu?"
Wei Dongting smiled and said: "Why is Mr. Wu talking about this? What he is talking about is knowledge. But from knowledge, you can understand the secret of change. This is what Mr. Wu often says."
"That's a good point." Xiong Cilu smiled and nodded. He was an authentic Taoist and had different tastes from Wu Ciyou's "miscellaneous" knowledge. It was only because Kangxi liked Wu Ciyou that he did not come to argue with Wu Ciyou in the past few years.
Theory. Today, different paths lead to the same goal, and the conclusion is so consistent, so I am very happy. After thinking about it, I said, "There is another section, which may not be necessary, but we must also take it into consideration. Tongzhou, Fengtai, Miyun, and Tianjin are the gateways to the capital.
, Xifengkou is the strategic point of Shengjing, and it needs capable people to maintain it - we are the ones to do these things, just be Zhao Zilong who protects you!"
The Manchus regarded "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" as a military book, but the Han people regarded it as a history of war. Suo'etu was taught by Zhao Zilong since he was a child, and the person he respected was Zhao Zilong. Although Wei Dongting felt that Xiong Ci's words in his words were ridiculing, but this allusion was used
Here, he was so precise that he smiled and said: "Don't you dare disobey me!" The three of them looked at each other and laughed, and discussed many details until it was dawn, and Xiong and Suo stood up and resigned. (Unfinished)