Bright Spring

Zhu Gaoxu nodded, and asked in a casual tone: "It seems that Yao Ji has repaired the relationship with the princess?"

"That's not it." Du Qianrui said briskly, "It's strange to say that Mrs. Yao has a strong temper and refuses to admit defeat. When she was in the capital, she didn't get along well with the princess. But somehow, when we went to Dali, Mrs. Yao and the princess got along well. Be like sisters."

Zhu Gaoxu responded and didn't ask any more questions.But at least he was sure that he observed that the two women were very close, and it was not an illusion, but it was true.

Chapter 449 The First Army

Zhang He hurried back to the capital, entered the imperial city, and went to the East Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace to face the saint.He had a secret talk with the emperor for a while, and when he came out it was dark, so he had to leave the imperial city in a hanging basket.The emperor ordered Zhang He to keep this matter secret except for his father-in-law Lu Zhen, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.

The captured Guo Zi confessed that the late emperor died of poisoning? !

Zhu Gaochi was irritable and worried, and didn't sleep well all night.Last year, when Emperor Taizong was poisoned by the pool of the Hall of Spring Harmony, there are only two types of people who know about it: one is the dead, and the other is the emperor's confidants.

Such a serious matter, the news cannot be leaked!Unless it comes from Guo Zi's mouth.Zhang He said that the King of Han only learned about the poisoning of the first emperor from Guo Zi, and the rest of the matter is still under trial.

Zhu Gaochi was even more flustered, wishing to get Guo Zi back from the rebels immediately.

I heard that in some places, in order to punish immoral women, the elders in some places strip adulterers naked and parade them through the streets, exposing the places they don't want to see people in broad daylight.That's probably how Zhu Gaochi feels now.He really didn't want people in the world to know that his biological father, Emperor Taizong, was poisoned in the East Palace.

Early the next morning, Zhu Gaochi immediately summoned Yuan Gong, Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, Yang Pu and others to discuss the matter in order to make a decision as soon as possible.

The princes were also very troubled, but almost everyone was not opposed to submitting to the conditions proposed by the King of Han, because Guo Zi knew too many facts.

Yang Rongdao: "The words of betraying the king are tantamount to extortion. If the imperial court agrees immediately, it must be true what Guo Zi said."

Zhu Gaochi turned to look at Yang Rong.Yang Rong was in his thirties, just in his prime, with a long face, regular features, deep eye sockets, and a beard on his mouth that was shaped like a weeping willow.Yang Rong's eyes were quite special, as if he was thinking about some scheme; he was born as a Jinshi, but he was a bit less refined and indifferent.

Among the three Yangs, the most Confucian spirit is Baiding Yang Shiqi, who was born in a rural private school, which is indeed strange.But Yang Rong claimed to be good at power and strategy, and Yang Pu was cautious and good at knowing people.

At this time, Yuan Gong's voice said: "Is it true that Guo Zi confessed what the rebellious king said?" He was broad and fat, with a square and fair face, and he seemed to have a deep personal relationship with Guo Zi.

Yang Rong immediately asked back: "If Guo Butang hadn't accidentally slipped his mouth, how would the rebellious king know?"

There was a dead silence all around.Zhu Gaochi also believed that Guo Zi should have said this.Otherwise, Gao Xu would be able to guess right just by guessing?That's too amazing, although some people say that Gao Xu is very cunning, but Gao Xu can't predict the future.

"This Guo Zi, I am very disappointed!" Zhu Gaochi blurted out angrily.

However, it is difficult for ordinary people to resist cruel|torture|torture|torture|extracting|confessions, let alone a high-ranking civil official like Guo Zi.Guo Zi and other ministers have been pampered and pampered for many years and have lived a relatively comfortable life. It is really difficult for him to endure inhuman torture and still keep silent.Therefore, Guo Zi should kill himself and die for the country after the city of Chengdu is destroyed!

Yang Rong listened to what the sage said, and he talked eloquently: "This proposal cannot fully agree to betray the king, but to veto the condition of adding the Jianwen Empress Ma Shi. Although Ma Shi is useless, saving her is a sign. The King of Han Treating him with courtesy, the former ministers of Jianwen will inevitably feel close to him."

Everyone looked sideways at Yang Rong, because he was also a former minister of Jianwen.However, Yang Rong and others were unsuccessful in the Jianwen Dynasty.

Zhu Gaochi frowned and said, "Gao Xu thought he had caught me, so what should I do if I insist on not agreeing?"

Yang Rongdao: "Zhang He reported that Mu Sheng has the full authority to handle this matter? In this way, we can find a way from Mu Sheng, as long as Mu Sheng's thoughts are taken into account. In exchange for one less person, Mu Sheng may give in."

Zhu Gaochi's heart was still in suspense, so he immediately clapped the case and said: "You and Yuan Gong, deal with this matter as soon as possible!"

"The ministers obey the order."

... The matter of using Qian Xun to trade Guo Zi was first proposed by Wei Guogong Xu Huizu.

Jin Zhong, Yuan Gong, Lu Zhen and other former officials of the Yan Palace once guarded Beiping with Guo Zi and had a good relationship.The transaction proposed by Xu Huizu is very in line with the wishes of the former officials of the Yan Palace, and of course they have their support.

Xu Huizu also took this as a signal of goodwill, and reached other deals with the former officials of Yan Wangfu; coupled with the promotion of Queen Zhang, this was an important reason why Wu Gaoneng took charge of the army again.

Although Wu Gao did not perform well on the battlefield later, Xu Huizu's operations in the court were undoubtedly very successful.

While Xu Huizu advocated the exchange of Qian Xun and Guo's capital, he also proposed a double divorce plan to the Holy One!

First, the mutual trust between the rebel king and Mu Sheng, an important figure under his command, was separated, and then the relationship between Sheng Yong and Pingan, the former Jianwen general under the rebel king's command, was separated.

Xu Huizu played an important role in this matter, so after he heard that Zhang He had returned to Beijing, he immediately asked Yuan Gong about it; Yuan Gong should naturally let Xu Huizu know.Unexpectedly, Yuan Gong told him: The imperial court has decided to exchange Qian Xun, Sheng Yongping's family members, and Guo Ming's family members, and may also include Empress Ma of Jianwen!

Yuan Gong also talked about Zhang He's meeting with the rebellious king at the Han Palace in Kunming.

Xu Huizu was shocked!He didn't understand why such a result happened at all, and then he realized that there must be some shady tricks in it; with Xu Huizu's experience, whenever something seems unreasonable, there is always something inside to make it reasonable.

In any case, this matter will completely defeat the double separation plan he advocated!

He immediately came to the imperial gate and asked to see the emperor.

... The eunuch reported to the East Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace. Zhu Gaochi, who was processing the memorial, hesitated for a moment, then said: "Call Wei Guogong to come in."

Zhu Gaochi glanced at the surrounding eunuchs and the court lady Nightingale disguised as a man, raised his hand and waved lightly, and they bowed and retreated towards the partition.Zhu Gaochi stopped Haitao: "You can stay."

After waiting for a long time, Xu Huizu walked through the three halls, entered the Qianqing Gate, passed the inclined corridor, and came to the partition door of Dongnuan Pavilion.

Xu Huizu saluted, and after Zhu Gaochi said "Pingshen", he stood up, and it immediately seemed that the roof of Dongnuange was a bit short.Xu Huizu asked directly: "Why did the Holy One agree to the unreasonable request of the rebel king?"

Zhu Gaochi said: "Guo Zi is loyal and a minister of the court. Only Qian Xun and his family, Gao Xu will not agree."

Xu Huizu hesitated to speak, and finally said in a deep voice: "Guo Zi knows something that a rebel king shouldn't know?"

After Zhu Gaochi heard it, he had to admit in his heart that Wei Guogong was very smart and he guessed right.Zhu Gaochi didn't answer, and sat silently on the throne, looking at the memorial on the case, as if he was thinking about something.

Xu Huizu was also very knowledgeable, he only asked one question, and stopped asking.

"Alas..." Xu Huizu let out a long sigh.His skeletal and angular face showed the red color of Guan Gong, but it looked obviously angry at being humiliated.

Xu Huizu said: "Gao Xu's cunning is indeed incomparable to ordinary people!"

He sighed again, showing a disappointed expression, "Zhang He and Mu Sheng will meet Gao Xu at the Han Palace, and they saw Gao Xu playing chess with Mu's young lady. This was deliberately arranged by Gao Xu. Gao Xu will definitely Seeing through the imperial court's estrangement scheme, she did it for Mu Sheng to win Mu Sheng's heart, intending to marry the Mu family.

Waiting for Sheng Yongping's family members to be sent back to the rebels, with the fact that Qu Neng's family members were slaughtered by Xue Lu, Sheng Yongping's gratitude to Gao Xu will be even greater, and everyone will be united.The imperial court's alienation plan backfired! "

Of course Zhu Gaochi understands these things, but now that Guo Zi is in Gao Xu's hands, the hidden danger is too great.What can he do?

Zhu Gaochi was very embarrassed, so he changed the topic and said, "Wei Guogong seems to have a good relationship with Sheng Yong before?"

"Qu Neng, Sheng Yong, and Ping'an are all good generals. I have a very good personal relationship with Qu Neng, but not so much with Sheng Yong. Sheng Yong is calm and composed but has no integrity. Sheng Yong first joined Huang Zicheng's party and followed Li Jinglong's lead. He made a blood alliance with Tie Xuan; later, he turned a blind eye to Li Jinglong's tragedy and turned a blind eye to Tie Xuan's tragedy. Then he surrendered to the first emperor, but rebelled halfway and defected to Gao Xu. He has never been forced to change hands repeatedly. It was him Weigh the pros and cons and do it on your own initiative, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a family slave of three surnames." Xu Huizu said.

He then said solemnly: "But don't worry, my lord, the importance of public and private affairs, and the affairs of the world, the minister can still clearly distinguish."

Zhu Gaochi nodded and said, "Duke Wei is commendable for his loyalty."

Zhu Gaochi knew in his heart that Xu Huizu might have done some secret affairs behind his back, but he believed that Xu Huizu would definitely not collude with Gao Xu.This is also the reason why Zhu Gaochi made a compromise with Queen Zhang and others later. He didn't rely on these people to fight against Gao Xu's rebellion. Are there other people who can be used?

"A person like Sheng Yong, Gao Xu dared to use him again and told him to defend the key points of Kunming City." Zhu Gaochi pondered, "Can you send a message to Sheng Yong in private?"

Xu Huizu pondered and said: "I can't find a chance at the moment, I will look at it later."

Zhu Gaochi said worryingly: "Gao Xu now occupies the three southwestern provinces and has hundreds of thousands of soldiers. He is also very capable. I can't sleep at night."

Xu Huizu hurriedly said: "I failed to share my worries for the Holy One, I am guilty! But the Holy One does not need to worry too much, Gao Xu still can only rely on the mountains, roads, and rugged terrain to occupy the frontier land, and he still cannot stand against the imperial court."

Zhu Gaochi said: "Gao Xu is definitely not someone who is waiting for nothing. When our three brothers escaped from the capital, Gao Xu made the most of the contribution. At that time, it was Gao Xu who was planning and arranging things. My big brother, I would obey him unconsciously."