Chapter 449: General of the Army

Zhang He rushed back to the capital and entered the imperial city to face the Saint in the East Warm Pavilion of the Ganqing Palace.

He had a secret conversation with the emperor for a while, and it was dark when he came out, so he had to sit in a hanging basket and leave the imperial city.

The emperor ordered Zhang He to keep this matter confidential except for his father-in-law, Lu Zhen, the Minister of Justice.

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

Zhu Gaochi was irritable and worried, and did not sleep well all night.Last year, Emperor Taizong was poisoned by the pond in Chunhe Hall. There are only two types of people who are in the information: one is the dead and the other is the emperor's confidant.

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

Zhu Gaochi was even more panicked and wanted to get Guo Zi back from the rebels immediately.

I heard that in some places, in order to punish the depressed women, the adulterer stripped the adulterer and paraded in the streets, making them unwilling to look at people in broad daylight.

Zhu Gaochi's current feelings are probably like that.

He didn't want everyone in the world to know that his biological father, Emperor Taizong, was poisoned in the Eastern Palace.

The next morning, Zhu Gaochi immediately summoned Yuan Gong, Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong and Yang Pu and others to discuss the matter so that he could make a decision as soon as possible.

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

Yang Rong said: The rebellion against the king is like blackmail.If the court agrees immediately, it will definitely confirm what Guo Zi said.

Zhu Gaochi turned to look at Yang Rong.

Yang Rong was in his thirties and was in his prime. He had a long face, straight facial features, deep eye sockets, and the beard on the upper and lower sides of his mouth was like a weeping willow.

Yang Rong's eyes were quite special, and he seemed to be thinking about some strategy at first glance. He, who was born in a Jinshi, lacked a bit of elegance and indifference.

Among the Three Yangs, the most Confucian spirit is Bai Ding and Yang Shiqi, who is a rural private school teacher, is indeed strange.Yang Rong claimed to be good at power and strategy, and Yang Pu was cautious and good at identifying people.

At this time, Yuan Gong's voice said: Is the rebellious king really confessed by Guo Zi?He is wide-body and fat, with a square and fair face, and seems to have a close relationship with Guo Zi.

Yang Rong immediately asked: If Guo Butang hadn't accidentally let it go, how could he know the rebellious king?

There was a dead silence around.

Zhu Gaochi also believed that this matter should be said by Guo Zi.

Otherwise, Gao Xu could guess just by guessing?

That's too amazing. Although some people say that Gao Xu is extremely cunning, Gao Xu can't predict it beforehand.

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

However, most ordinary people are unable to resist the cruel torture and forced confession, let alone a high-powered civil servant like Guo Zi.

Ministers such as Guo Zi have lived a pampered life for many years and have lived a very comfortable life. It is really difficult for him to endure inhuman torture and remain silent.

Therefore, after the Chengdu city was destroyed, Guo Zi should have committed suicide and sacrificed his country!

After hearing what the emperor said, Yang Rong talked jokingly: This proposal cannot be fully agreed to rebel against the king, but it is necessary to reject the conditions of Empress Jianwen Ma.Although Ma's family was useless, it was a sign to save her. The King of Han treated her with courtesy, and the old ministers of Jianwen could not help but feel close to her.

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

Zhu Gaochi frowned and said: Gao Xu thought he had seized my handle, so he insisted on disagreeing?

Yang Rong said: Zhang He reported that Mu Sheng has full authority to handle this matter?In this way, you can find a way from Mu Sheng, just take into account Mu Sheng’s thoughts.Mu Sheng may give in if he has one less person in exchange.

Zhu Gaochi's heart was still hanging, so he immediately slapped the table and said: You and Yuan Gong, do this as soon as possible!

The ministers and others obey the order.

...The issue of using Qian Xun to trade Guo Zi was first proposed by Xu Huizu, Duke of Wei.

Jin Zhong, Yuan Gong, Lu Zhen and other former officials of the Prince's Mansion once guarded Peking with Guo Zi and had a good relationship.

The transaction proposed by Xu Huizu was very consistent with the wishes of the former officials of the Prince Yàn's mansion, and of course they received their support.

Xu Huizu also used this as a signal to show good news and reached other deals with the former officials of the Yàn Prince's House; coupled with the promotion of the queen Zhang, this is an important reason why Wu Gaoneng took charge of the troops again.

Although Wu Gao performed poorly 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 Zi, he also proposed a double plan of disagreement to the emperor!

First, they will alienate the mutual trust between the King of Rebellion and Mu Sheng, an important figure under their command, and then the relationship between the former general of Jianwen, Sheng Yong and Ping'an, who was rebelling under the King of Rebellion.

Xu Huizu played an important role in this matter, so he heard that after Zhang He returned to Beijing, he immediately inquired about this matter with Yuan Gong; Yuan Gong should naturally let Xu Huizu know.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Gong told him: The court has decided to exchange Qian Xun, Sheng Yong Ping'an family and Guo Ming's family, and it may also include Empress Jianwen Ma!

Yuan Gong also talked about the situation where Zhang He met the rebel king at the Han Palace in Kunming.

Xu Huizu was very shocked!

He had no idea why this result was so, and then he realized that there must be something shameful about it; with Xu Huizu's experience, everything that seemed unreasonable would always make it reasonable.

In any case, this matter would completely fail the double divisive plan he advocated!

He immediately came to the Imperial Gate and asked to meet the emperor.

...The eunuch reported to him to enter the East Warehouse Pavilion of the Ganqing Palace. Zhu Gaochi, who was handling the memorial, hesitated for a moment and said: Let the Duke of Wei come in.

Zhu Gaochi glanced at the eunuchs around him and the palace maid Nightingale dressed in a man, raised his hand and waved it gently, and they saluted and retreated towards the partition.Zhu Gaochi called out to Haitao: You can stay.

After waiting for a long time, Xu Huizu walked through the three halls, entered the Ganqing Gate, passed the slanting corridor, and came to the partition of the East Warehouse Pavilion.

Xu Huizu saluted, and after Zhu Gaochi said he was flat, he stood up and immediately looked a little short on the roof of Dongnuan Pavilion.Xu Huizu asked directly: Why did the emperor 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 would not agree.

Xu Huizu wanted to speak but stopped, and finally said in a deep voice: Guo Zi knows something that the betrayed the king should not know?

After hearing this, Zhu Gaochi had to admit in his heart that Duke Wei was very smart and could hit it as soon as he guessed it.

Zhu Gaochi didn't answer, sat silently on the imperial throne, looking at the memorial on the desk, as if he was thinking about something.

Xu Huizu was also very tactful. He only asked one question and stopped asking.

Alas... Xu Huizu sighed deeply.His face, which had a angular skeleton, showed a Guan Gong-like red color, but it looked obviously full of humiliating anger.

Xu Huizu said: Gao Xu's cunning is indeed beyond ordinary people!

He sighed again, showing a disappointed expression. Zhang He and Mu Sheng's general met Gao Xu at the Han Palace, and were about to see Gao Xu playing chess with the Mu family's little girl. This was something Gao Xu deliberately arranged.Gao Xu must have seen through the court's plan of alienation and made it for Mu Sheng to see it, so as to win over Mu Sheng's heart and intend to marry Mu's house.

He also waited for Sheng Yongping's family to be sent back to the rebels. If Qu Neng's family was slaughtered by Xue Lu, Sheng Yongping's family would be more grateful to Gao Xu and work together.The court's plan to alienate the enemy was counterproductive!

Of course, Zhu Gaochi understood these things, but now Guo Zi is in Gao Xu's hands, and there are too many hidden dangers. What can he do?

Zhu Gaochi was very embarrassed and changed the topic: Did Duke Wei seem to have a good relationship with Sheng Yong before?

Qu Neng, Sheng Yong and Ping An are all good generals. Their personal relationships with Qu Neng are particularly good, but their friendship with Sheng Yong is just the same.Sheng Yong is a person who is calm but has no integrity.Sheng Yong first defected to Huang Zicheng's party, followed Li Jinglong's leader, and became an alliance with Tie Xuan; later he took Li Jinglong's injury and ignored Tie Xuan's tragic situation.Then he surrendered to the late emperor, but defected halfway and defected to Gao Xu.No one has forced him to change his masters repeatedly. He weighed the pros and cons and took the initiative to do it. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a slave of the three surnames.Xu Huizu said.

He then said seriously: But please don’t worry, the importance of public and private affairs and the country are related to the affairs of the world. I can still clearly distinguish between the importance of public and private affairs.

Zhu Gaochi nodded and said: Duke Wei is loyal and commendable.

Zhu Gaochi knew in his heart that Xu Huizu might have done some secret activities behind his back, but he believed that Xu Huizu would definitely not collude with Gao Xu.

This is also the reason why Zhu Gaochi later compromised and reconciled with Queen Zhang and others. If he did not rely on these people to fight against Gao Xu's rebellion, would there be other people who could be of great use?

Gao Xu dared to use someone like Sheng Yong and asked him to defend the important land of Kunming City.Zhu Gaochi pondered, could he give Sheng Yong a private message?

Xu Huizu pondered: I can’t find the opportunity for the time being, I will take a look.

Zhu Gaochi said with concern: Gao Xu now occupies the three southwestern provinces, with hundreds of thousands of troops. He himself is also very capable, and I can't sleep at night.

Xu Huizu hurriedly said: I have not been able to share my worries with the emperor, I am guilty of my crime!However, the emperor did not need to worry too much. Gao Xu could only occupy the border with the high mountains, long and rugged terrain, and could not compete with the court.

Zhu Gaochi said: Gao Xu is definitely not an ordinary person.When we three brothers fled from the capital, Gao Xu made great contributions.At that time, Gao Xu was planning and handling it, and my elder brother would obey him unknowingly.

Xu Huizu's face turned red, and he said: I have seen the clues earlier, but unfortunately Emperor Jianwen believed in Huang Zicheng and others and refused to listen to my advice.Otherwise, Gao Xu's trick would never succeed!

Zhu Gaochi glanced at him and said nothing.It was already a thing of the past. At that time, Xu Huizu was loyal to Emperor Jianwen, so he couldn't blame him too much.

Xu Huizu looked up at Zhu Gaochi who was silent on the imperial throne, and then bowed: I have said this, please leave.

Zhu Gaochi waved his hand, still thinking about his own affairs.Xu Huizu bid farewell, walked backwards to the vicinity of the partition, and then turned around and walked out.