Gao Lishi held the tea set in both hands, came to the door of the imperial study, and called softly:
"Master Hou!"
"come in."
Zhao Yu's voice came from inside the door.
After receiving permission, Gao Lishi opened the door, put the tea set on the table, and said softly:
"Master Marquis, I heard some news from outside, and I don't know whether to say it or not..."
"Say it."
Zhao Yu said directly.
Gao Lishi turned around and waved to the palace maids and chamberlains standing around, and everyone withdrew knowingly.
"Master Marquis, the general has returned to the court, and all the officials in the court have gone to greet him outside the Zhuque Gate."
As Gao Lishi spoke, he took a peek at Zhao Yu's expression. When he saw that Zhao Yu's expression was as usual, he felt relieved.
In the past two days, the current Marquis of An Guo and the future Emperor of Chu gradually began to put himself in high regard. He walked on thin ice in everything he did, and he must not make any omissions, otherwise he would be knocked back to his original form if he was not careful.
He never wanted to go back to the Black Bird Hall and be a little yellow doorman with no background and being manipulated by others.
"The general is the pillar of the country, and he is also the minister appointed by the late emperor to assist the country. He has made great achievements in quelling the barbaric chaos, and it is natural for all the officials to come out to welcome him."
Zhao Yu picked up the tea cup, took a sip and said.
"What the Marquis said is..."
Unable to figure out what the man in front of him meant for a while, Gao Lishi could only echo.
Zhao Yu put down the tea cup, flicked his sleeves, looked at Gao Lishi who was a little uneasy, and said calmly:
"Here here, there are not many rules. There are only four words: try your best. Lux, I know you are a smart person and know what you should and shouldn't do. You have done a good job these days, serving me. Hou Ye has done his best, and this secret book should be regarded as a reward for you."
With that said, Zhao Yu took out an ancient book with a faint fragrance of ink from his sleeve and placed it in front of Gao Lishi.
Gao Lishi shuddered when he saw the four big words on the cover. When he turned it over and took a rough look at it, his breathing became heavier.
He did not come from a small family. His Feng family was also a high-ranking official in the south in his early years. He also received a systematic education when he was young, and he understood how valuable a martial arts secret book that can allow people to practice to the ninth level is.
If this secret book were put into the martial arts world, a bloody storm would be inevitable.
Moreover, it seems that this secret book is specially compiled for people with disabilities like them. It is not difficult to practice by yourself, you just need to follow the step by step.
"I thank you, Lord Marquis, and I am willing to do whatever it takes for you, no matter what!"
As Gao Lishi said this, he knelt down to Zhao Yu like he was pushing a mountain of gold over a jade pillar.
Although Gao Lishi considers himself not a very smart person, he is far smarter than the average person.
There are only a handful of martial arts secrets that reach the ninth level in the entire Dachu arsenal.
And his new master took out a copy without saying a word and rewarded it to him without any hesitation. This shows that he does not value this secret book that is regarded as a treasure by people in the martial arts world.
The only explanation is that the Marquis has more than one martial arts secret book of the same level in his hands, so he has such an attitude.
Thinking further, not to mention that the man in front of me is a prince, even if he is a prince, he cannot come up with such a secret book...
Thinking of this, Gao Lishi felt a chill in his heart and did not dare to think about it further.
But the only thing he can be sure of is that the person standing behind the young marquis is definitely not the general of the auxiliary country!
Because if the general of the auxiliary country had such a secret book in his hands, it would be impossible for him not to have a ninth-grade master under his command!
Zhao Yu didn't know that Gao Lishi had thought about so much in the blink of an eye. Even if he really knew it, he would only sigh in his heart that self-defense is the most deadly.
"Get up and work for me with peace of mind. Your benefits will be indispensable in the future."
Zhao Yu raised his hand slightly, signaling Gao Lishi to stand up.
"These days, you should pay more attention in the palace. Those from the Yellow Sect who are well-qualified and smart should have more contact with them when you have time."
"Yes, I will do my best to handle it."
No heavy hammer is needed to play the drum. Gao Lishi understood Zhao Yu's intention almost instantly, which was to let him secretly win over some small Huangmen.
Although the great eunuchs hold high positions in the palace, they still need the small yellow gates below to do things. If they are brought over, the movements of the other eunuchs in the palace can be known in advance.
It's easy to talk to smart people.
Zhao Yu expressed great satisfaction with Gao Lishi's success.
Opening the system panel and seeing the loyalty in Gao Lishi's attribute column soaring from 85 to 98, Zhao Yu felt even happier.
This Gao Lishi has a loyal character, that is, as long as he does not do anything that makes people angry, his loyalty will not be reduced. Unlike Shi A, who has a utilitarian character, his loyalty will be lost if he does not reward for his merits.
…………
With the return of the auxiliary general Huang Jingming to the court, the countdown to the new emperor's ascension to the throne has officially entered.
According to the practice of Da Chu, after the late emperor gave up and went west, his body was placed in Zi Palace and moved to Fengxiang Palace on the west side of the imperial city. After having enough incense for thirty days, it was buried in the Jingshan Emperor's Mausoleum.
There is a special secret medicine in the palace that can ensure that the body will not rot and deteriorate within thirty days at normal temperature.
When Huang Jingming went to court the next day after returning to the court, he first made an invitation to enter the palace, hoping to see the remains of the late emperor, and then urged the officials and the queen mother. Now the hearts of the people in the capital were floating, hoping that the enthronement ceremony of the new emperor would be held tomorrow. , to stabilize people's hearts.
Facing the strong returning general, no matter how reluctant the Queen Mother Xuande was, she could only hold her nose and agree.
In Fengxiang Palace, Zhao Yu, who was keeping vigil for the late emperor, finally met this powerful general who supported the country.
He does not look like his cousin, who is as tall and mighty as Jin Wu. Instead, he is as elegant as a teacher, with gentle eyebrows and fair hair. While making people feel good about him, he also feels a sense of awe from the bottom of his heart. Come.
This is the aura and coercion brought by being in a high position all year round.
However, in front of the late emperor's coffin, one should not speak casually.
Therefore, the two just looked at each other, nodded to each other, and then paid homage, toasted wine, offered incense to the late emperor's palace, and finally cried a few times to fulfill their duties as ministers.
Looking at An Guohou who was crying next to him, Huang Jingming curled his lips invisibly.
Little fox, you pretend to be more like me than me!
Zhao Yu seemed to be aware of the gaze of the old man next to him, and he sneered in his heart.
Old fox, I am crying about my biological parents who were assassinated. Who are you crying about?
After crying, the two stood up, looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
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The ninth day of September, the Double Ninth Festival, is auspicious.
On this day, the new emperor ascended the throne, and everyone celebrated.
Before dawn, Zhijinwu Huang Wenbo mobilized a thousand black wolf guards who had gathered again to guard the gates of the imperial city, and the Imperial Guards were responsible for guarding the Forbidden Palace.
Since the Renzong Dynasty, the emperor of Chu has held an enthronement ceremony at Chengtianmen to announce to the world that from today on, he will inherit the destiny of Chu.
On this day, before dawn, Zhao Yu was awakened by Gao Lishi.
Is this day finally coming?
Looking at the slightly bright sky outside the window, Zhao Yu subconsciously clenched his fists.
