Under the designation of Liu Zhixing, Gongsun Sang and Wang Youxiao, as representatives of the Liaodong Fu Han General's Office, surrounded by their entourage, left the east of the city and headed for Goguryeo.
As important ministers of the Fuhan General's Mansion, the two of them traveled very simply. We rode in a carriage together and passed by Guanyi to rest. We also shared four dishes and one soup.
If he were placed in the Chu Kingdom or the original Goguryeo, he would definitely be mistaken for a petty official.
After traveling through mountains and rivers, the two finally arrived outside the capital city of Goguryeo.
The temperature is on the high side today.
It was very hot in the carriage, so Gongsun Sang closed the curtains. Then he turned to look at Wang Youxiao and couldn't help but said: "Master Wang. What are you thinking about?"
Wang Youxiao, who was sitting cross-legged, glanced at Gongsun Sang, then shook his head and said, "It's nothing."
Gongsun Sang couldn't help but feel helpless.
This Lord Wang is the general's eyes, ears and riding whip. Responsible for supervising hundreds of officials. On weekdays, he also behaves like a stranger, and rarely interacts with other officials except those under him.
This trip. It was also awkward to get along with him.
For example, now. He clearly felt that Wang Youxiao was brewing something, but he just didn't say anything.
What can be done?
Before the two arrived in the capital, a guide was sent into the capital to report the news. When they arrived at the city gate, relevant officials greeted them at the city gate and took them outside the gate of Goguryeo Palace.
As soon as you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea.
Under the leadership of the guards, they walked a long way before arriving at Wu Nian's location.
Royal Garden.
The two of them saw a pavilion standing on the edge of a small pond in the distance. Wu Nian and three people were sitting in the pavilion, accompanied by eunuchs, maids, and guards nearby.
The two of them didn't know the three people, but one of them was very beautiful, which made Gongsun Sang take a few more glances. Then he looked at the eunuch curiously, but did not dare to look at the palace maid.
Theoretically speaking. The women in this palace are all the king's women.
He didn't dare to look.
As for the eunuchs.
Forgive him for his ignorance, he has never seen it. But I heard that the eunuchs all had white faces and sharp voices. Now there is no need to see the white face, and no need to hear the sharp voice.
The three people beside Wu Nian are Li Yunchong, Zhao Mancheng, and Cui Wushuang.
The eunuchs and maids nearby are all old people of the King of Goguryeo, and they can be used as they come.
Wu Nian also saw the two of them, smiled and said to Zhao Mancheng and the others: "These two are the masters and heads of households in my mansion. Let me introduce them to you."
"yes."
Zhao Mancheng and the other three responded respectfully.
After the two came in, Wu Nian introduced them to each other. There are so many people that the pavilion cannot accommodate them. Wu Nian got up and led everyone to a side hall.
Nor does he sit on the throne.
He asked the eunuch to bring the Taishi chair, and he sat in the north position, while the five people sat in the east and west respectively. It looks like the main room of a serious family.
"Is Liu Changshi sending you here for the founding of the country?" Wu Nian asked knowingly.
"Yes." Wang Youxiao cupped his hands and replied.
"What does he mean?" Wu Nian asked again.
"Before I explain what happened to Liu Changshi, I have something to say." Wang Youxiao's face was serious, and his whole face exuded an aura of calmness and self-power.
Gongsun Sang lowered his head slightly, this guy was really planning something.
Zhao Mancheng, Li Yunchong, and Cui Wushuang looked up at Wang Youxiao and noticed that this "supervisory censor" was not easy to mess with.
This guy is not very capable, but he is good at giving advice.
Because he was strong, he paid homage to Cao Cao.
This expression is meant to be admonished.
But when Wu Nian thought about it carefully, he didn't find anything he had done wrong. But since all the meritorious officials are acting like this, Wu Nian is naturally very proud of him. Said: "Say."
"I heard that the general took Queen Mother Li of Goguryeo as his concubine?" Wang Youxiao raised his head, his eyes sparkling and exuding an aggressive aura.
"Well!!!"
Everyone, including Wu Nian, was shocked.
Li Yunchong was a little embarrassed and lowered his head slightly.
Zhao Mancheng is loyal to the Jin Dynasty, but now that he has changed his family, it is difficult for him to intervene in such matters.
"Master Wang, please forgive me. Concubinage is a general's family matter." Gongsun Sang did not hesitate at all. He raised his head and looked at this terrible meritorious master, resolutely defending Wu Nian.
Wang Youxiao glanced at Gongsun Sang and said: "The family is in the world. The Wang family has no family affairs, only state affairs."
In one sentence, Gongsun Sang was speechless for a moment.
But he did not give up. After thinking for a while, he planned to quarrel with Wang Youxiao.
Wu Nian waved his hand to Gongsun Sang, signaling you not to interfere. Then he raised his head and said to Wang Youxiao: "There is such a thing."
"I'm sorry to speak frankly. Empress Dowager Li used her beauty to win the favor of the late King of Goguryeo. After losing her husband, she stayed behind the curtain and took over the affairs of state, monopolizing power. Eventually, Goguryeo fell. Such people are Daji and Baosi. I thought the general should drive out this witch. Go to the palace, or stay in the cold palace. Lest she confuse the general."
Wang Youxiao had a straight face, cupping his fists and admonishing.
"Master Wang, Mrs. Li is not a witch." Li Yunchong had no choice but to stand up and said with clasped fists.
"The heroine of the subjugation of the country. What else can you say about not being a temptress?" Wang Youxiao said with his head raised.
Li Yunchong had no choice but to turn around and look at Wu Nian. General, you have to stand your ground and not drive Mrs. Li out of the palace or put her in the cold palace.
"Master Wang. We have been kings and ministers for many years. You should know very well who I am. I promise. Mrs. Li will never make trouble again." Wu Nian said seriously.
Things are done by oneself, and one must not ignore others.
He would not do anything wrong to Mrs. Li, but admitted his mistake and made a promise.
Wang Youxiao frowned, very dissatisfied. But after thinking about it for a long time, I still believed Wu Nian. This general is not an idle person, and he has reminded himself that he should not be confused by Queen Mother Li.
But he still clasped his fists and said: "This is what the general said. If Queen Mother Li has any intention to interfere in the government's affairs, I will not be polite."
Such an aggressive attitude.
Wu Nian smiled bitterly and nodded.
"good."
Wang Youxiao said nothing more. Others also breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao Mancheng, Li Yunchong, and Cui Wushuang looked at Wang Youxiao with fear.
Logically speaking, the authority of a founding king like Wu Nian is supreme.
But this Lord Wang actually pointed at the monarch's nose to admonish him.
It's also really scary.
Wang Youxiao's advice was out of public interest, but it invisibly increased his prestige.
Let Mrs. Li's matter go. Wang Youxiao clasped his fists at Wu Nian again and said, "General. Now that we have become the king and founded the country, what is the name of the country and where is the capital located?"
"How to determine the rank of civil and military officials?"
"Do you want to confer a title on the meritorious hero?"
"Who will be the queen, and who will be the prince?"
