The dead enemy in the previous life gave me joy

Although Chu Chu has lived in the General's Mansion for a long time, he has been out of the mansion much less recently, and only occasionally went to the Zuixianju with the sign of the General's Mansion to hold a tooth-beating ceremony, and heard a lot of rumors.

The news from the palace said that his emperor's uncle heard the news from nowhere. That time when Gu Zhai was defending against the Nanman on his way back to Beijing, he repeatedly said that "the general is in the army, and the king's life will not be tolerated". Refusing to go to control the locusts, he organized a night banquet and invited Gu Zhai to the banquet.

How could Chu Chu fail to understand that this banquet is a fake, and it is true if you don't point it out. He has a plan in his heart. He wants to go to the palace with Gu Zhai to attend this "Hongmen Banquet". He is the emperor's My nephew, with his mediation, I can help Gu Zhai to some extent, and it can be regarded as a little repayment for his kindness to him.

Chu Chu never went to such royal banquets, but the original young master Chu heard that he had been walking around in the palace since he was a child, and would often eat and drink in the imperial city. When Chu Chu and Gu Zhai entered the gate of the imperial city, he would The long-eyed eunuch father-in-law personally escorted them.

He looked at Gu Zhai's expression and guessed that it was due to his blessing. He couldn't help but wonder, isn't the God of War general of the Sichuan Kingdom second only to the emperor?

Chu Chu hesitated to speak, but Gu Zhai had already brought him into the hall.

Contrary to what Chu Chu imagined, he thought it would be a scene where all the officials were having fun together, but the hall was clear and cold, only the emperor and an old man were present, and the meaning was already obvious.

Anyone with a discerning eye knew that this was a setup, he looked at Gu Zhai beside him, but he couldn't see any strange expression on his face.

Even if he guessed something like himself, he must be like a mirror in his heart.

Gu Zhai accompanied the emperor and the elders to drink and be courteous, while Chu Chu sat quietly at the side, treating himself as an invisible person, obediently focusing on his own food.

The emperor winked, and the old minister said: "The general God of War has made great achievements. He descended to the Lingling Kingdom and retreated to the Southern Barbarians. Your Majesty has always wanted to find an opportunity to treat him well. The goddaughter of the old minister was fortunate to have a good relationship with the general, so I gave it to you." His Majesty proposed this family banquet."

It turned out that this person was Weng Hexuan's father, Weng Yanzhuo, and Chu Chu clenched his fists tightly, so most of his Wanhualou was taken away by his order.

The emperor said: "I heard people say that it's great that you married Mrs. Weng's goddaughter, so the burden on Chu'er is also a little easier."

"How is Chu'er doing well in the general's mansion? According to your mother, the nightmare seems to have disappeared?" the emperor asked again.

Chu Chu stopped chopsticks, "Fortunately, Your Majesty has cared for you, and the nightmare since entering the general's residence has never reappeared."

The emperor seemed to bet half of the treasure and said happily: "I didn't waste my painstaking efforts, but also contributed to your good marriage. It has always been said that fate is destined, and a person like the general is destined to marry me." Royal gate."

That Weng Yanzhuo also flattered him again and again.

"Now that the Ling Kingdom has been taken over as our territory, the Nanman has been repulsed by the generals, and the Western Regions have been going to Beijing to pay tribute every year, and Haiguo is nothing to fear. There is nothing that can threaten our Sichuan Kingdom. Thanks to the great general." Master Weng raised his glass to Gu Zhai.

"I don't dare to claim credit, it's all due to His Majesty's blessing." Gu Zhaike said routinely.

Chu Chu doesn't like such a scene where everyone is full of politeness. Chuanguo is like this, unlike their Lingguo sons who can quickly say what they have in their hearts and want to do, they never beat around the bush, and they don't have so much behind their backs. deep meaning.

"Since as Weng Aiqing said, the world is at peace, and it would be useless to leave the soldier talisman with the general, so I asked General War God for the soldier talisman first. If there is a war, I will hand the soldier talisman to the general before it is too late. " said the emperor.

When mentioning the military talisman, Chu Chu was startled. The imperial palace banquet came for that military talisman. After all, he, the emperor's uncle, was afraid of Gu Zhai. rumors.

In all dynasties and even countries, it is not uncommon for the monarchs to fear that there are people with high achievements. It is not uncommon for the emperor to take back the military power.

But Gu Zhai has always been loyal...

Weng Yanzhuo said: "It is also good for the general to hand over the military talisman to His Majesty this time. The general has lifted the ban. In the future, except for the surrounding area of ​​the capital, if you want to take your wife to a farther place to visit the mountains If you want to play in the water, you can go there."

What does that mean, is that what he thinks it is?So in peaceful days, if Gu Zhai had a soldier talisman in his hand, he could only stay near the upper capital, right? Otherwise, would he be a rebellious minister with ulterior motives?

Originally thought that Gu Zhai was deeply trusted by the Emperor of Sichuan, but it turned out to be nothing more than that, he felt a little distressed, picked up the silver jug ​​on the table for no reason, poured himself a glass and drank it all, but Gu Zhai didn't have time to stop him , and it was not easy to reprimand in front of the emperor, so he took the silver jug ​​away and put it on the other side of him. If Chu Chu wanted to drink again, he had to go through him to get it.

"My minister will take that soldier talisman within a few days..."

"Uncle, Chang Ning is my husband-in-law, and even your nephew-in-law. He is also the God of War General of the Sichuan Kingdom for many years. Don't you trust him? If anyone is said to be the most loyal to the country, he must be the first one." Saying all this, saying more would be threatening.

The emperor is not confused, he really wants to take back the military power, he understands Gu Zhai's loyalty, these years have stabilized the country, made the enemy dare not invade easily, and even took the mausoleum land was all thanks to Gu Zhai, but The soldier talisman was placed in Gu Zhai's hands every day, and he was always in fear. When it came to the throne of the country, he could only trust himself.

His nephew was raised very well by his imperial sister, so he didn't understand these court affairs, so he said such a thing, but what he said was also reasonable, Gu Zhai is now his husband-in-law, and he forced Gu Zhai into him How could he be willing to have the military power? Maybe his imperial sister would protect this precious son and come over to complain to him.

Forget it, this soldier talisman is still in Gu Zhai's hands for the time being, and when he makes a mistake and finds an excuse to take it back, firstly, it will not hurt his family's peace; secondly, it will achieve his goal.

"Of course I trust the loyalty of the God of War General. There is a General God of War who keeps the military talismans. I am assured that during the Battle of Chuanling, who can fight against the enemy general for five years in the arid and rainless place in the north like the God of War? Absolutely no one." " said the emperor.

There was a trace of surprise in Weng Yanzhuo's eyes, and then it disappeared in a flash.

Hmph, today I wanted to force the Holy Admiral Gu Zhai to take back the military talisman in Gu Zhai's hand. A loyal person like Gu Zhai must be the one who will do whatever the emperor says. Who would have thought that Chu Chu would also come to the banquet, and the emperor would change his mind with just a few words If you make up your mind, nothing will happen today.

But he is not afraid, no monarch can let the military power fall to others, if he fails to take back the military power today, he will not be sure in the future, accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger, he has served the emperor for so many years. Being able to stand in this position, how could the emperor's mind fail to understand, the emperor was waiting for the kid to make a mistake, and then took the opportunity to ask him to hand over the soldier talisman to take the blame.

Don't be afraid that Gu Zhai will not make mistakes, the emperor wants him to make mistakes, no one can escape.

Chu Chu almost broke out in a cold sweat. Just now Gu Zhai almost agreed to the emperor and handed over the soldier talisman. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and appeased the emperor of Sichuan and kept the soldier talisman. He will steal the soldier talisman soon. Yes, if the emperor takes it back, how can he succeed in this deep palace.

He ate and ate on his own, as if he had always been obedient and clever, and the sharp-edged Chu Chu just now had never existed.

Gu Zhai looked at the "little thing" who was eating delicious food and eating happily by his side with some doubts. Why did he help me just now? With the soldier talisman in hand, do you have nothing to rely on?

After eating and drinking, Chu Chu didn't want to go back to the mansion in the chariot when he came, so he proposed to walk back to the general's mansion together.

So Gu Zhai took a portable lantern from the palace man, and accompanied Chu Chu to eat together.

A red candle was burning faintly in the paper cage, and the sound of Chu Chu's light footsteps entered his ears, and no one paid attention to the other, just walking side by side.

The long palace road was dark and quiet, as the two got closer, Gu Zhai put his arms around Chu Chu's waist.

"Gu Changning, don't move, this is still in the palace."

"So what if we're in the palace, you and I are married and I'm afraid they won't see it~" Gu Zhai was in a good mood, although he couldn't see Chu Chu's face, he knew he was shy.

He lowered his voice and said, "Are you worried about me by helping me keep the soldier talisman today?"

Without waiting for Chu Chu to reply, he said again: "I know, you are afraid that if I hand over the soldier talisman, I will lose my guarantee."

Chu Chu escaped from his arms, "Don't push your nose and face to make further progress, hold up your lamp, I am for myself."

If you handed over the soldier talisman, how could he steal the soldier talisman? He is also a general himself, of course he knows the importance of this thing. With this thing, it means that there is an order to command the army of a country. The military order is too big. On the battlefield, only soldiers are recognized but not people.

Originally, this soldier talisman was made in two halves, like his Ming Pei, one half was reserved for the national army and the other half was handed over to the commander. If you want to mobilize the army, you must pass the verification. The last time you went south to resist the Nanman, Gu Zhai has never given the soldier talisman That's why the emperor was eager to take back the soldier talismans from him, and even wanted to take back all the soldier talismans, in case Gu Zhai had ulterior motives. [1]

Gu Zhai laughed and said: "It makes sense, if you protect your own husband, you will protect yourself. Why is my little Jingxi so smart!"

Chu Chu really can't do anything about Gu Zhai, how can someone be so thick-skinned, there is nothing he says that doesn't take advantage of him, it's a pity that he is not a three-year-old child, so he is too lazy to argue with him, it's really boring .

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