The King of Song commented like this and asked: "Is there any more?"
This time, the Crown Prince of Song hesitated for a moment before saying: "The relationship between the prime ministers seems to be undercurrent. Zhongshu Ling Li Yan is unwilling to be subordinate to others and wants to seek the prime minister, but Jiang Maoyan has won the emperor's heart, how can he be so gentle?"
"It can be seen that even though they are both prime ministers, Jiang Maoyan knows exactly how the Sixth Prince addresses His Majesty, while Li Yan knows nothing about it."
Although Jiang Maoyan is the prime minister, he is determined not to place people around the emperor. He knows in detail how the six princes address the emperor every time they meet, and he can know this unless the emperor himself reveals it.
And what kind of tone and mentality will the emperor use to talk to the prime minister about his son's vague indifference to his father?
A joke, a tease, or helplessness?
At least, it's a relatively relaxed atmosphere.
The tacit understanding and feelings between the monarch and his ministers can be glimpsed through such a small detail.
This is something Li Yan cannot compare with.
King Song chuckled lightly, teased the parrot hanging in the corridor, and asked: "Did Li Yan speak for the Sixth Prince during the banquet?"
The prince of Song Dynasty thought for a moment, and then his expression moved slightly: "Yes. Someone came forward to sue Gongsun Yi, and it was Li Yan who opened his eyes."
King Song sighed lightly: "Yes, the wind above the court will never stop."
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What was beyond the expectations of many guests at the Guozhang's Mansion today was that after leaving the gate of the Guozhang's Mansion, the Sixth Prince's face did not show much pride, but rather looked dignified.
For him, from this moment on, the war really began.
Ying Zheng took the lead to go to his hotel in the capital. Several of his disciples had received their orders early and were already waiting here.
Gongsun Yi is on the left and Zhang Liang is on the right. The two serious and strict brothers firmly occupy the position below these two people, while the others are arranged on both sides in order.
After Ying Zheng entered the door, his expression changed, his expression was sullen and his brows were furrowed.
"Mr. Gongsun!"
He yelled at the head: "I asked you to investigate the illegal activities of the nobles and restore the customs of the country, but what have you done? Under my guise, you snare people with crimes, prey on the innocent, intimidate and induce, I was beaten successfully, Cuofei heard the Marquis of Yingyang talk about this matter at the father-in-law's house today, and I was almost kept in the dark by you!"
As soon as the words fell to the ground, everyone in the audience was shocked.
Gongsun Yi, the person involved, was the first to be stunned—this is all what His Highness the Sixth Prince ordered me to do.
As for the matter of "unscrupulous" means, why do you care about so many things? Isn't it enough to get things done?
However, the political quality of a top politician allowed him to quickly extract the most important information from the Sixth Prince-these words that were unfavorable to him came from the mouth of Yingyang Marquis, and His Highness the Sixth Prince was in the Guo Zhang Mansion. I heard this talk.
Gongsun Yi was well aware of the relationship between the sixth prince and the queen, and the ruthlessness and decisiveness in his nature were more vividly displayed in the Gaoling Marquis Mansion. Such a person would really be able to control the enemy's influence. Do you take what you say to the people you want to attack as a guideline, and then get angry in front of yourself?
The reason why he behaves like this is not necessarily because he wants to punish himself, but on the contrary, because he wants to protect himself!
Who does the Sixth Prince want to protect himself from?
Queen's line?
Or is it in the hands of the old nobles who have deep grudges with themselves?
neither.
Gongsun Yi quickly locked on the only correct answer.
It's the emperor!
Only he can make the Sixth Prince bow his head and have to use this roundabout way to protect himself!
Once you know who your enemy is, it will be easy to think about why the enemy is targeting you.
Politics itself is the art of compromise. Not to mention the sixth prince, the emperor also needs to make compromises.
Because of their own activities some time ago, the conflict between the royal family and the old nobles has become very acute. Now the emperor and the sixth prince feel that they should loosen the rope appropriately, but this premise is - something should be thrown out, so that The old nobles were relieved and chose to loosen the rope instead of vigilantly fighting to the end?
Of course it was Gongsun Yi’s head!
For the emperor, the eldest son can give up, the queen can give up, and the beloved concubine can give up. What is a scholar from another country who has never seen him before?
After Gongsun Yi figured this out, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. While feeling grateful for the sixth prince, he also felt desolate - this is why everyone wants to climb up!
He was valued by the Sixth Prince and treated with courtesy by many courtiers and ministers. He was already an extremely prominent figure in the capital.
But if it weren't for the Sixth Prince's mercy, I'm afraid he wouldn't even be able to figure out what was going on, and his head would be removed in a daze!
And he, the man who had to pay for it with his life, didn't even know where the wind came from!
Gongsun Yi had mixed feelings in his heart, but he did not hesitate in taking action. He immediately bowed down to plead guilty and did not defend himself.
When Ying Zheng saw this, he knew that he had understood. He smiled in his heart, but the anger on his face became more intense: "You are just a commoner. It is because I value promotion that you are as prominent as you are today. I didn't expect that once you succeed, you will become so famous." He is so rampant that he has made enemies everywhere!"
"Somebody come!"
He immediately shouted: "Take him down, give him thirty beatings with a cane, and drive him out! From now on, I will never have a guest named Gongsun Yi again!"
Gongsun Yi's face turned earthy in an instant, and he cried out for mercy.
The other guests looked at each other with shock.
Zhang Liang recalled the words of the sixth prince when he initially rebuked Gongsun Yi - this was a 720p high-definition playback of the past scenes of a top student, which was completely different from the eldest son's brain stasis and the lag in processing video information on a landline phone.
He felt suddenly enlightened, but his face also showed the same uneasiness and worry as everyone else.
An attendant came to drag Gongsun Yi away. This retainer who had been the leading disciple under the Sixth Prince in the past few days was finally knocked off the altar and was about to be reduced to a situation worse than a wild dog.
Just at this moment, two people stood in front of him.
They are the two sons of Yinghou, strict and serious.
Gongsun Yi, who was wearing the (I'm so embarrassed) (I'm so miserable) mask, couldn't help but be startled.
Ying Zheng frowned and looked over.
"Your Highness, Mr. Gongsun got along well with me when he was under your command."
Strictly speaking: "He is already old. If he really received thirty canes, he would probably lose half his life. I am still young and willing to accept half of the punishment for him."
Gongsun Yi's lips were slightly open, but he was speechless. Even though he had lost much of his humanity due to being trained by the strategists, he was deeply moved after hearing this.
The so-called strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough wind knows the honest minister - ah!
I have memorized too many example sentences, and if I make a mistake, I will say the wrong thing.
As the saying goes, one can tell the strength of a horse from a distance, and one can only tell the true or false of a person's heart at a critical moment!
Yan Yan stood behind him and said seriously: "Then, let me accept the remaining fifteen sticks for Mr. Gongsun."
Gongsun Yi became more and more moved and cried: "It's okay to be strict. He has always been friendly to me, but you have always been at odds with me..."
He folded his hands seriously, with a cold expression and powerful words: "Mr. Hao Ming knows that I was the one who used to hang salted mackerel heads under your roof every night to attract wild cats to hiss!"
Gongsun Yi: "..."
Strictly collapsed and said: "...Don't say this kind of thing so righteously, okay!"
He sneered seriously: "Of course you don't care. He only brought you meat dumplings twice in a row. I didn't have anything!"
Chapter 214
Not to mention Gongsun Yi, even Ying Zheng was deceived by the sudden move of Zheng Zheng.
He coughed lightly, maintained his original attitude, and said solemnly: "Everyone retreat, shouting and screaming, what kind of behavior is this?!"
This reprimand awoke the others from their astonishment.
Regardless of whether they are sincere or deliberately pretending, they and Gongsun Yi have a comradeship after all. Now that seriousness and strictness have taken the lead, they are still cowering in place and refusing to say anything. It seems too ruthless no matter how you look at it.
At that moment, everyone came out to plead for Gongsun Yi.
"Okay, what does the noise look like?!"
Ying Zheng scolded, then looked at the three people in the center of the whirlpool, and couldn't help but sigh: "That's it, it's just a fight after all. You three can each get ten sticks, so that's it!"
Gongsun Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly saluted and thanked him. The two Yan brothers also looked happy.
When Gongsun Yi saw this, he inevitably felt apologetic.
He knew it well - since the Sixth Prince wanted to keep him, he must have made an explanation to his subordinates. He said he ordered thirty sticks, but in reality, it may not actually fall on his back.
In other words, even if he was really beaten, it would definitely not be as serious as usual.
But when it comes to the Yan brothers, in order to prevent the matter from leaking out, I'm afraid they will really get ten canes.
Gongsun Yi was not an unkind person. He was unable to repay the kindness at this time, so he had to salute the two brothers again and again: "You two have been so kind today, Gongsun Yi will express my deep gratitude!"
Strict: "Are we saying these words today just to make Mr. grateful?" (Pushed down on the bench)
Gongsun Yi felt hot in his heart. (Pushed down on the bench)
Before the heat was over, he saw the serious guy being pushed down on the bench next to him. He solemnly nodded to himself: "I'm different from him. I said those words just for the sake of it." Make you grateful!”
Gongsun Yi: "..." (wanted to curse) (suppressed) (stopped speaking)
The board was raised high and fell suddenly at this moment. Even though he had been prepared for it, even if the executioner secretly released the water, Gongsun Yi couldn't help but grin.
At this time, I heard a serious voice from the side: "Hey, Mr. Gongsun."
He was also beaten, but his expression was much calmer than Gongsun Yi: "If you have nowhere to go, come to my house. We still need a cook who can make meat rice dumplings. I see you It just fits.”
The anger in Gongsun Yi's heart disappeared in an instant, and was replaced by a sour, astringent, indescribable feeling.
He smiled bitterly and said: "Do you know how many people I have offended, and you dare to let me work as a cook in your house? Be careful if the Yinghou finds out, he will hang you up and beat you."
He said seriously: "Just fight, I'm not afraid. Are you coming?"
Gongsun Yi looked at him steadily, and finally shook his head gently: "Thank you very much, but it's not necessary."
Gongsun Yi has his own way to go.
She turned her face seriously and stared at him for a while, then closed her eyes and said nothing more to persuade him.
The three people executed at the same time, and the plank was finished almost at the same time. Even though Ying Zheng had earlier ordered the person who executed Gongsun Yi to let him go, it was the most difficult time for him to get up.
After all, the Yan family brothers are still young, and it is time for them to be strong and healthy.
After the execution was over and it was time to part ways, the attendants lifted Gongsun Yi up on his left and right sides and threw him away unceremoniously as if he were trash.
