Violent!
How could it be such a coincidence?
Guo Zi's face became extremely ugly!
It’s not difficult to guess from the description in You’er’s mouth that that person is Bao Zhao, the Chief Secretary of the Criminal Department!
This time, King Yan Zhu Gaoxu killed innocent people indiscriminately, so the imperial court sent Bao Zhao as the imperial envoy to Peiping to capture the criminal!
Guo Zi was naturally aware of this shocking news.
But he didn't expect that the violence would come so quickly, and that he would encounter his son bullying others so coincidentally!
"Youer, where did you meet them?"
"It's not far outside Fucheng, by the Yongding River!"
When Guo Zi heard this, his expression suddenly changed.
The imperial envoy team is still in Zhuozhou!
How could Bao Zhao appear outside Beiping Fucheng?
hiss……
Something big is going to happen!
Thinking of the recent actions of the imperial court, Guo Zi's face gradually turned pale.
Now he, the chief envoy of Peking, faced a choice, or a life-changing opportunity!
Guo Zi was a Jinshi in the 18th year of Hongwu. He first visited the Ministry of Household Affairs and was recommended by Yu Xin, the Minister of Household Affairs at that time, and was awarded the post of Chief Secretary of Peking. In the following ten years, he was promoted to the post of Chief Secretary of Peking. Political Secretary Zuo Bu Zheng Envoy.
In ten years, Guo Zi rose from a low-ranking household clerk to a second-rank political envoy to the left in Peking. Guo Zi could be said to have a prosperous official career.
But the real reason why he rose to great heights was not only that his talent was highly appreciated by Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, but more importantly, the secret operation of King Yan Zhu Di!
After he took up the post of Chief Secretary of Peiping and was the Zuo Councilor, he secretly took refuge in King Zhu Di of Yan, only to follow his lead!
In other words, no one knows that the dignified chief envoy of the Chief Secretary of Peking, on the surface, is incompatible with King Zhu Di of Yan, but in fact he is an ally of King Zhu Di of Yan!
If Guo Zi hadn't secretly helped raise food and supplies, how would Yan King Zhu Di have the ability to win one battle after another and accumulate great achievements and high prestige!
Guo Zi is very hesitant now, because Bao Zhao has sneaked into Beiping Fucheng, and it is obvious that the comer is evil!
He is a shrewd person who never puts all his eggs in one basket, and his relationship with Yan King Zhu Di is nothing more than mutual benefit.
But now the situation is completely different. Bao Zhao named him to visit him, and he has obviously become suspicious of him!
That was the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, the great Sikou!
Moreover, this Baozhao hates evil as much as he hates it and acts decisively!
If we don't take any measures, I'm afraid we will be in serious trouble!
After hesitating for a moment, Guo Zi made up his mind and hurried to the Yan Palace!
Guo Zi thought clearly, now he has no way out, he can only choose one way to go to the dark side!
King Zhu Di of Yan has worked hard to manage Northern Xinjiang for so many years, but he has never had a chance to resist the imperial court and reduce the vassal state!
If he succeeds, then Guo Zike will be a minister of Conglong, and his situation will be much better than his current situation!
After making up his mind, Guo Zi rushed directly to the Yan Palace and waited for a while before meeting Yan King Zhu Di.
"I heard that His Royal Highness King Yan is seriously ill, so I came to visit you!"
Zhu Di leaned on the hospital bed and waved his hand to signal the others to leave.
It wasn't until everyone left that he suddenly sat upright.
"Guo Cunxing, are you not afraid of being exposed when you come to see me at this time?"
Zhu Di felt very puzzled, how could this old fox get into trouble and come to Prince Yan's Mansion in broad daylight?
Guo Zi smiled bitterly and sighed.
"I've been exposed!"
"That Bao Zhao left the imperial envoy team and has arrived at Beiping Mansion!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Di's face changed drastically!
Has the violence reached Peiping?
How can this be?
Why...
Good idea!
This great Sikou is not a good person!
"Your Majesty, Bao Zhao is obviously suspicious of the official, so he secretly investigates!"
"In this case, it makes no difference whether the subordinate is exposed or not!"
Guo Zi then asked, "May I ask, Your Majesty, how far is the plan?"
Compared to the menacing big Sikou Baozhao, Guo Zi is now more concerned about the actions of the Yan Palace, or to find some confidence for himself!
Zhu Di took a deep look at Guo Zi, and finally spoke, choosing to accept the old fox's offer of surrender.
After all, Guo Zi is the chief envoy to Peiping. No matter who the imperial court sends, they can't get around Guo Zi!
With this old fox mediating and buying time, Prince Yan's Mansion's chances of winning will be much better!
"Although the situation is critical, we can still protect ourselves somewhat!"
"The Ulyanha tribe promised to form an alliance and will send troops to help!"
"About 30% of the border army generals have chosen to be loyal!"
Guo Zi nodded when he heard this. With this rough calculation, King Zhu Di of Yan could be considered to have an army of 20,000 to 30,000 people.
But compared with the new emperor Zhu Yunwen who is sitting on the throne, this is still far behind!
"Have you forgotten, the prince, the one from Daning Dusi?"
That person in charge of the Ning Dynasty is Ning Wang Zhu Quan!
Compared with Yan King Zhu Di, the nominal leader of all the kings, Ning King Zhu Quan not only vassalized Daning, the giant town of Youyan, but also controlled dozens of cities in the territory, covering an area of more than a thousand miles, with 80,000 armored men and 6,000 leather chariots. , the undisputed number one among all the vassals in terms of strength!
If they could get help from Ning Wang Zhu Quan, or encourage Ning Wang Zhu Quan to raise troops, their chances of winning would instantly increase several times!
Zhu Di nodded without hiding it.
"I have ordered Jin Zhong to rush to Daning in person. I hope that my seventeenth brother can see clearly the general trend of the world and raise an army together with me!"
To be honest, Zhu Di was a little unsure about Prince Ning.
Because his seventeenth brother had been extremely intelligent since childhood, when they went on the Northern Expedition together as adults, Zhu Di discovered that Zhu Quan was both wise and brave, and he was a rare general talent!
But it is precisely because of this that Zhu Di feels unsure now.
If Zhu Quan is a useless idiot, then that's it. Relying on Jin Zhong's strategic ability, it is not difficult to encourage Zhu Quan to raise an army with him!
But this guy is still a wise and brave master, so it’s hard to say whether he can raise an army or not. Even after he raises an army, his strength is far stronger than his own. It’s hard to say who will end up in this world!
Guo Zi smiled while stroking his beard and gave him a plan.
"The lower official heard that Princess Ning, the Zhang family, has always been vain, and she has long been very dissatisfied with the vassal Daning. Moreover, Prince Ning and Princess Ning are deeply in love..."
Zhu Di slapped his thigh suddenly and laughed immediately.
"I understand!"
"Old fox, you are still smart!"
"I will send an order to Jin Zhong right now, asking him to send more gold and silver treasures to Princess Ning!"
"Your Majesty is wise!" Guo Zi smiled and flattered him.
The two looked at each other and smiled, and now they have completely reached a road of no return.
At the same time, at the gate of Beiping Fucheng.
Su Yang got off the carriage with his young wife and was saying goodbye to Bao Zhao and Ye Xixian!
When parting, Bao Zhao was somewhat reluctant to leave and once again spoke to persuade him.
"Su Yang, I want to accept you as my disciple. I wonder if you are willing?"
"The old gentleman has defeated the young man. How can a young man be so virtuous as to be able to catch the old gentleman's eye?"
Hearing his words, Bao Zhao let out a long sigh and finally turned around and left.
"Old sir, don't forget the bet between you and me. If something cannot be done, retreat bravely!"
Su Yang's voice came from behind, and Bao Zhao just shook his head and smiled bitterly.
He won't lose the bet!
His Majesty the Emperor will not lose to King Zhu Di of Yan!
It's just a pity that Su Yang, a piece of raw jade, would rather travel around the world than serve as an official!
Su Yang looked at Bao Zhao's slightly hunched back and sighed.
"Ms. sir, who is this old gentleman?"
"A pitiful man, but also a respectable man!"
Su Yang spoke quietly, and Bao Zhao's life appeared in his mind.
During the Hongwu period, Bao Zhao was awarded the title of Secretary-General of Dali Temple as a son of the state. Later, due to his recommendation, he was promoted to Zuodu Yushi of the Imperial Procuratorate, then to Right Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and soon to Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. He was awarded for his honesty, thrift, and righteousness. Famous in both the government and the public.
Now, it is Bao Zhao who serves as the interviewer in Peking, secretly exploring evidence of Zhu Di's conspiracy to rebel.
Su Yang had long suspected Bao Zhao's true identity, and after repeated verifications, he was finally confirmed to be Bao Zhao, the interviewer from Peking!
Later, Zhu Di launched the Jingnan Campaign, and Emperor Jianwen established the Chief Secretary of Pingyan in Zhending. Bao Zhao served as Shangshu and was in charge of Pingyan affairs. After that, he and Tiexuan and others carefully planned strategies to resist the Yan army from going south.
In the fourth year of Jianwen, the Southern Army was defeated, and Zhu Di broke through the imperial capital of Jinling. After Bao Zhao was captured, he cursed Zhu Di and refused to give in. Zhu Di was furious and punished him, but he continued to curse until his neck was cut off and he died.
A pure and good minister died so senselessly and tragically!
He was a poor man who met a scholar-king like Zhu Yunwen.
But he was also a respectable man who spent his life explaining what "literary character" means!
