After Zhan Du was transferred to Hejian, Pharmacist Guo clearly felt Emperor Huizong's favoritism towards him. He became more confident and acted more unscrupulously. Pharmacist Guo not only recruited a large number of soldiers and horses, but also indulged his subordinates in doing business. He bought the sophisticated weapons and armors from the army to the people. He exchanged the sophisticated weapons and armors for the wonderful items and gave them to Cai Jing, Wang Fu, Gao Qiu, and Cai Cai in the imperial court. You and other dignitaries, eunuchs, and attendants asked the above-mentioned people to speak well of him. As a result, the entire capital and the court began to praise Pharmacist Guo's great achievements. Emperor Huizong naturally heard a lot about it, and he favored Pharmacist Guo very much.
Gradually, Pharmacist Guo actually expanded his troops to more than 200,000 soldiers and horses. Moreover, the more than 200,000 soldiers and horses that Pharmacist Guo expanded did not wear Song army uniforms and followed Khitan customs. They clearly felt that they were not on the same side as the Song army.
In trade with the people, Jia Shizhong also obtained many sophisticated weapons, and kept sending gold, silver, copper and iron to Sixia girls to Dayu Mountain.
In Dayu Mountain, Xu Guanzhong, Chai Jin, Yan Qing and others also became suspicious when they received sophisticated weapons and armor from Jia Shizhong. As the highest military commander in the Yanjing area, what does Guo Yaoshi want to do by selling his weapons and collecting money? Suspicious, several people discussed and decided to find out the truth about Pharmacist Guo?
By whom? Neither Chai Jin nor Yan Qing can do it because they have a deep hatred for Yinzhi. Ruan Xiaoqi can't do it either. He's a rough guy and can't figure out the situation at all. After much discussion, it was decided that Xu Guanzhong would go to Yanjing to consult Jia Shizhong in detail. It would be best to meet with Guo Pharmacist. How do you feel about this person?
Xu Guanzhong came to Jia Shizhong Manor in Yanjing with the gold, silver, copper and iron girl Sixia who transported weapons and armor. That night, after the banquet with Xu Guanzhong, Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong were alone. Xu Guanzhong asked Jia Shizhong to learn more about Pharmacist Guo.
Jia Shizhong told Xu Guanzhong in detail how he met Guo Yaoshi.
Xu Guanzhong was silent after hearing this.
Jia Shizhong said: "Judging from the fact that Medicine Master Guo led his troops into Youzhou and fought desperately to regain Youzhou for the imperial court, he can be regarded as a loyal and brave man. However, he expanded his troops and wore Hu clothes, continuing Khitan customs. , seems to be restless."
Xu Guanzhong heard this and said: "From a common sense perspective, a loyal and brave man should strictly abide by the regulations of the court and restrain his behavior at all times. Pharmacist Guo is definitely not a loyal and brave man if he follows the same rules."
Jia Shizhong said: "In Youzhou City, I, Yinzhi and the gold, silver, copper and iron girl Sixia saved his life. He was grateful for this and often sent some weapons and armor for me to protect myself. When he had time, he also Come to the manor and chat and reminisce."
After Xu Guanzhong heard what Jia Shizhong said, he came up with a plan and said to Jia Shizhong: "Brother Xian, can you please invite Pharmacist Guo to come to your house? Or take Brother Yu to his Jiedushi Yamen?"
Jia Shizhong said: "He is the military commander of the Wu Tai Army. It seems inappropriate to invite him to the manor. It would be okay if I take the master to his military commander's yamen and pay him a visit."
Xu Guanzhong said: "That's very good. Let's go visit Pharmacist Guo tomorrow."
There was no words to say that night. Early the next morning, Xu Guanzhong got up and, led by Jia Shizhong, each rode a horse to Youzhou to visit Pharmacist Guo.
Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong rode to the Yamen of Guo Yaoshi Jiedu and jumped off their horses. The soldiers in front of Jiedushi's Yamen came immediately to drive Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong away. Jia Shizhong said: "You wait for the soldiers, don't be rude. Please report in quickly. Jiedushi's old friend Jia Shizhong came to visit Jiedushi."
The soldiers saw that Jia Shizhong was either rich or noble, and that Xu Guanzhong was an extraordinary person, so they asked Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong to wait in front of the door, and one of them went into the mansion to report. After a while, Pharmacist Guo hurriedly came out, hurriedly greeted Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong, and said, "Master Jia Zhuang is here. Pharmacist is disrespectful and disrespectful by not welcoming them from afar."
Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong also greeted Pharmacist Guo and bowed to him.
Pharmacist Guo greeted Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong into the mansion.
The two parties were seated separately as the guest of honor.
Jia Shizhong said to Pharmacist Guo, "This is Master Xu, my good friend in Taoism."
Xu Guanzhong stood up and bowed to greet Pharmacist Guo. Pharmacist Guo nodded and said, "Master, since you are my benefactor's friend, you are also my friend. Please sit down, master. Don't be too polite."
Xu Guanzhong then sat down and carefully observed Guo Yaoshi while Jia Shizhong was talking with Guo Yaoshi.
Jia Shizhong said to Pharmacist Guo: "Master and I came to visit Yanshan Mansion, especially to see the Jiedushi." Guo Yaoshi replied: "Thank you so much, Mr. Master, for thinking about me." Jia Shizhong said: "How is Jiedushi doing? Pharmacist Guo chuckled and replied: "Not long ago, I invaded the country of Xi and Xiao Qian, but I have wiped it out. I am training my troops and horses right now in case there is another war in the north." The north that Pharmacist Guo mentioned was referring to. Golden State. When saying this, Medicine Master Guo was very proud and acted frivolously.
During the conversation with Jia Shizhong, Pharmacist Guo did not express anything to Xu Guanzhong, who was sitting next to Jia Shizhong. This shows that Pharmacist Guo has no respect for heaven and earth, does not believe in Shinto, and has no respect for reality.
After the two sides talked for a while, Xu Guanzhong gave Jia Shizhong a look of shame. Jia Shizhong then said to Pharmacist Guo: "Jiedu is busy with military and political affairs, so I won't disturb you." After saying that, he stood up together with Xu Guanzhong.
Pharmacist Guo hurriedly persuaded him to stay and said, "Master Jia has never come to my Jiedushi Yamen. This time he comes. No matter what, I have to take a little longer so that I can entertain Master Jia and repay his life-saving grace in the past." Jia Shizhong said: "I am a common citizen under the Jiedushi envoy, and the Jiedushi envoy is an important member of the imperial court. The Jiedushi envoy is loyal to the emperor and serves the country, and stabilizes the borders. This is his care for the common people under his rule. His kindness is as great as a mountain. The common people have already I can't thank you enough." Pharmacist Guo said: "That's natural, how dare the pharmacist neglect state affairs?! However, public and private affairs are clearly distinguished, and the pharmacist will definitely repay Master Jia's kindness."
After the two sides exchanged polite greetings, Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong, accompanied by Guo Yaoshi, left the Wutai Army Jiedushi Yamen.
Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong got on their horses and bowed to Pharmacist Guo. Jia Shizhong said loudly: "Jiedushi Duoduo take care, Shizhong said goodbye."
After speaking, Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong rode away.
Pharmacist Guo kept watching Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong turn the corner before entering the Wutai Army's Jiedushi Yamen.
Jia Shizhong and Xu Guanzhong returned to Jia Shizhong's manor in Yanjiao.
Jia Shizhong wrote and Xu Guanzhong said: "In the opinion of the master, how is this person Guo Yaoshi?"
Xu Guanzhong replied: "Although I met Pharmacist Guo once and did not have in-depth communication, I can be sure that Pharmacist Guo is not a kind person due to his keen observation of people. My dear brothers should beware of him and do not be deceived by him." .”
Jia Shizhong asked: "How do you know that Medical Master Guo is definitely not a good person?"
Xu Guanzhong said: "Pindao Guan Yaoshi Guo has a bee-eyed beak, erratic speech, and frivolous behavior, so I know he is not a good person. What will happen to this person in the future? I dare not draw any conclusions, but this person is by no means loyal and brave. A wise man, a poor man can be sure of this."
That night, Xu Guanzhong and Jia Shizhong talked for a long time, asking Jia Shizhong to pay more attention to Yaoshi Guo's movements. If there was any abnormality, he should report it to Dayu Mountain quickly so that they could grasp some of the situation. In addition, Xu Guanzhong told Jia Shizhong that there was fear of unrest in the Yanjing area. If the situation was critical, he should quickly take refuge in Dayu Mountain.
On the second day, Xu Guanzhong said goodbye to Jia Shizhong and went to Dayu Mountain.
Back in Dayu Mountain, Xu Guanzhong told Chai Jin and Yan Qing about his meeting with Pharmacist Guo and his views on Pharmacist Guo. Finally, Xu Guanzhong said to Yan Qing: "Brother Xiao Yi, there is indeed suspicion that Medicine Master Guo has made some unusual moves as he expands his troops. You should sneak into the capital, find Concubine Li Ming, and ask her to remind the Holy One to guard against Medicine Master Guo that morning. At worst, you should kill him." When Medicine Master Guo is transferred back to the capital, his troops and horses will not be strengthened, and his tail will not be lost."
The Concubine Li Ming mentioned by Xu Guanzhong is Li Shishi. Because Li Shishi and Yan Qing were sworn siblings, Xu Guanzhong hoped to discuss the relevant situation to Emperor Huizong through the relationship between Yan Qing, Li Shishi and Emperor Huizong.
Yan Qing said that he immediately agreed to Xu Guanzhong and decided to go to the capital tomorrow to meet with Li Shishi, tell Li Shishi the situation, and ask Li Shishi to report to Emperor Huizong.
The next day, Yan Qing left Dayu Mountain and went to Bianliang, the capital, where he met Li Shishi.
When Yan Qing and Li Shishi met, it was natural for them to get close. After getting close, Yan Qing told Li Shishi Xu Guanzhong's suspicions about Guo Yaoshi. Yan Qing said: "Pharmacist Guo is the military envoy of the Wutai Army. He has nearly 300,000 soldiers and horses under his command. He wears Hu clothes and does not change Khitan customs. He also trades weapons and armor with the people to accumulate money. I am afraid that he has evil intentions. He should report it to Your Majesty, just in case something unexpected happens."
Li Shishi promised Yan Qing that he would report this situation to Emperor Huizong. A few days after Yan Qing left, Huizong met Li Shishi privately through a hidden passage. Once in the spring and autumn, after several storms, Master Li told Emperor Huizong about Yaoshi Guo's situation.
Emperor Huizong was shocked when he heard what Li Shishi said and sat up in panic. The reason why Emperor Huizong was so shocked was not because Medical Master Guo had ulterior motives and was afraid of something strange happening; it was because how did Master Li know about this situation?
Master Li is the concubine Li Ming who was canonized by Emperor Huizong. She has long been closed to the public and exclusively serves Emperor Huizong. Under this circumstance, how did Master Li know about Yaoshi Guo? This was the reason why Emperor Huizong was so surprised.
Emperor Huizong was surprised and asked Li Shishi: "How did Concubine Ming know about this situation?"
Li Shishi did not tell Emperor Huizong that it was Yan Qing who said it. He just smiled faintly and Yan Yu said in a sweet voice: "There are many rumors in the capital. Don't you know, Mr. Dao?"
Of course I know, but those are all rumors! Who is Medicine Master Guo? How could I not know? Those are my loyal ministers and good generals. They are guarding the northern border for me. They are all good people. They are jealous of talents and talents, so they frame my loyal ministers and good generals!
I heard from Master Li that there were many rumors in the capital, so Emperor Huizong didn't care about them anymore and regarded them as just rumors.
