Tan Weike and her mother have been visiting the house more frequently recently, and Gongsun Yu is worried that his mother will agree to his marriage to Tan Weike.
Gongsun Yu has been teaching Qi'er to write for many days, but Qi'er doesn't seem to have made much progress. Gongsun Yu doesn't believe that Qi'er hasn't learned it, but her handwriting has indeed made no progress. It seems that she should let go of the writing first, and he can't help himself. , said to Qi'er, "I was too tolerant of you before. You are the person next to me, so you must be in an orderly manner, and your speech and behavior must be generous and decent!" Luan Yue ordered Qi'er to follow her mother in the house starting tomorrow. Learn the relevant etiquette of the boudoir daughter's house.
Thinking about it, Qi'er thought it was a severe enough punishment. Qi'er was scared when she thought about studying in the Prime Minister's Mansion. She hurriedly said to Gongsun Yu, "Stop studying. From tomorrow on, I will follow the etiquette of a famous lady." He looked scared. expression.
Gongsun Yu disagreed. He knew that time was not the same, so he said impatiently, "We must learn." He told Qi'er that the past three months have been fully arranged, including all aspects of daily life.
When Qi'er heard this, he shouted angrily, "Are you looking for a translator or a wife? Such a high demand? I will never learn it in my life." After saying this, he left angrily and hatefully.
Gongsun Yu suddenly remembered that he had not liked such rules since he was a child. Because of his playfulness, his eldest brother passed away unfortunately, and he was the only child left in the Gongsun family. He was not only the eldest son of the Gongsun family, but also the eldest grandson of the Gongsun family. Due to his own reasons, his father is away from home all year round, and for his own reasons, his mother cannot see his father all year round. Also because of his eldest brother's various excellences, in order to make up for the mistakes he made since childhood, he has worked hard to learn and correct himself, and has been subjected to various demands since he was a child. It was so stressful that I couldn't breathe, and that's how I developed my current character.
Maybe Qi'er's bohemian self is his childhood self? He liked the unrestricted feeling so much. Every time I see Dao Qi'er being naughty, although I find it funny, I feel very comfortable. She did what she didn't dare to do.
Gongsun Yu knew very well that it would be difficult for his parents if he did not restrain Qi'er and forced her to study.
Gao Yan watched Lou Xiping drinking glasses of wine and knew that he liked Tan Weike, but Tan Weike had liked Gongsun Yu since he was a child. Recently, Tan Weike persuaded his mother to fight for her to marry Gongsun Yu.
As long as Gongsun Yu is around, Lou Xiping's love for Tan Weike will not be taken seriously at all.
Of course, with Gongsun Yu here, his dream of becoming emperor is one step away. He is not afraid of Gongsun Yu, but the power of Gongsun Mansion. Gongsun Dan was a border general with military power in his hands. Gongsun Yu's secret council had information from all over the country, and Gongsun's mansion also had an amazing number of followers.
With such a huge force supporting the new emperor, their imminent moves were firmly in their hearts.
Gao Yan also wanted to get rid of Gongsun Yu, so he discussed strategies with Lou Xiping.
There was actually no war in Chengguo (a vassal state of the Northern Zhou Dynasty), but Gao Yan made an excuse to mobilize Gongsun Yu and let him leave Yecheng, and deliberately spread the news that Northern Qi wanted to destroy Chengguo, so that the people of Chengguo could not tell the truth. Fake, I have also heard about Gongsun Yu's secret council for a long time, and must mobilize the strength of the whole country to fight Gongsun Yu. Of course, Chengguo will also have to seek support from the Northern Zhou Dynasty. When the time comes, the Northern Qi Dynasty will not send troops to support, and Gongsun Yu will be weak. No matter how much information Gongsun Yu's secret council has, they will not be able to withstand the internal and external attacks of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and Chengguo.
Gongsun Dan was guarding the key points of the Northern Qi Dynasty. The distant water could not relieve the nearby fire, and he could not help. It was still unclear whether Gongsun Yu would be alive by then. With Gongsun Yu Gaoyan, he can successfully fulfill his dream of becoming an emperor. Even if Gongsun Yu narrowly escapes death, he will not be able to escape the outcome of a change of masters and his defeat.
No matter whether Gao Yan's plan to kill Gongsun Yu is successful or not, he will send Gongsun Yu out as scheduled. Even if he is destined to come back, he will still be his minister.
The new emperor knew that Empress Dowager Lou had a purpose in letting Gongsun Yu lead troops on an expedition. His own throne had always been in danger. Gongsun Yu was not a military commander, so it was against the law to let him lead troops on an expedition.
But Empress Dowager Lou said that Gongsun Yu belonged to the Gongsun family and had the obligation to protect the safety of the country. The new emperor listened to the report from Gongsun Yu's secret council and knew that there was no war at all. Although Gongsun Yu was not a military commander, it was the retainers of the house and the secret council who made him a stable emperor. Empress Dowager Lou was just an excuse to send Gongsun Yu away. That’s all.
Gongsun Yu entered the palace and received the order from the new emperor. Seeing Empress Dowager Lou sitting next to the new emperor, he naturally knew the reason and did not dare to say much, so he could only accept the order and return to the palace.
Gongsun Yu sat in Boyunxuan and thought about the transfer order issued by the new emperor today. He knew that going to the expedition was an excuse, but the emperor's order could not be violated and he had to go. It was very similar to what he had guessed.
Gao Yan and Empress Dowager Lou definitely have a bigger conspiracy. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Gao Yan must be removed before he left Yecheng.
Luan Yue knew that Gongsun Yu was forced to go on an expedition and worried, "This must be the conspiracy of Empress Dowager Lou and King Changshan."
Gongsun Yu said calmly, "The emperor's order cannot be violated. What I'm afraid of is that they want to send troops to get rid of me and the new emperor."
Luan Yue worriedly said, "How dare they!"
Gongsun Yu said, "Chengguo is a vassal state of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. If Chengguo is in trouble, the Northern Zhou Dynasty will definitely rescue it. The Northern Zhou Dynasty and the Northern Qi Dynasty are old enemies. This war is real. When the time comes, King Changshan will not send troops to rescue, but will attack from inside and outside. We will have fewer enemies." How long can it last?"
Luan Yue was a little scared, "Then contact everyone in the Secretariat of Secrets. Then we can help in a small way."
Gongsun Yu said coldly, "King Changshan and Lou Xiping were killed by the Secret Council last time. I'm afraid they already had a grudge. If the personnel of the Secret Council were involved, wouldn't they be killed in one fell swoop? It doesn't matter if I die, the Secret Council is still important." Character, Gongsun Yu is dead, and they still have the emperor to be loyal to."
Luan Yue felt that what Gongsun Yu said made sense.
Gongsun Yu added, "It's not that we won't send troops, but that there will be problems with food and fodder. If we know, the food and fodder will also damage the morale of the army."
Luan Yue also thought about it carefully and said with fear, "Yes, if there is no food and grass, what's the point of fighting? Then we will prepare food and grass."
Gongsun Yu said, "I'm afraid that it won't be able to be transported out by then, and it will be detained and disturb the morale of the army. In short, if you go this time, you will never come back."
Gongsun Yu knew that the recent movements in his mansion must be closely watched. Because Gao Yan and Empress Dowager Lou were afraid that he would take action again, they climbed over the wall and entered the prime minister's mansion late at night, all dressed in black.
Yang Min knew that Gongsun Yu was going to send troops, and thought it was a ruse. He was writing a memorial all night to try to get the emperor to take back his order. He saw a man in black entering, and he was so frightened that he was about to shout.
Gongsun Yu immediately took off his face scarf and said, "Prime Minister, don't be afraid."
Yang Min saw that it was Gongsun Yu and said with relief, "Gongsun Yu, why is it you? Why don't you go through the main entrance?"
Gongsun Yu said, "I have been ordered out of the city by the emperor. Does the prime minister know?"
Yang Min said angrily, "I just found out that a memorial is being written to prevent you from leaving the city."
Gongsun Yu said, "No need to write anymore. This is not the emperor's idea, but the idea of Empress Dowager Lou and King Changshan. Even if you write it, the emperor will not see it. Even if you see it, the emperor is young and helpless. Go and tell the emperor tomorrow If I go on a good expedition, I will never ask for mercy."
Yang Min didn't understand and asked, "Why not? You and I are the only ones in the capital who are willing to support the emperor. If you leave, the Empress Dowager Lou has always been domineering and strong. However, the emperor is too young and kind-hearted, and I have no military power." " said worriedly.
Gongsun Yu added, "Empress Dowager Lou does not like this emperor and her grandson. Most of the power in the court is with Empress Dowager Lou. In addition, the brothers Changshan King Gaoyan and Changguang King Gao Zhan have high positions, making the emperor's position even more precarious. Chang The last time the Mountain King was exposed as a soldier, the emperor never punished him, but now he is secretly expanding his army. I am afraid that he will rebel after I leave. Both the Gongsun Mansion and the Prime Minister are entrusted by the late emperor. My father is away from home all year round, and the only affairs in the capital are You and I are willing to share the emperor's worries. I'm afraid my expedition this time is their plan. I don't know if I can come back alive."
Yang Min immediately worried and said, "The adjustment order comes from the emperor. The emperor's order cannot be violated. How can you get away?"
Gongsun Yu said, "Before the Gongsun Mansion went out for the expedition, I am afraid that the Queen Mother Lou and King Changshan's people were watching their movements. I want to kill King Changshan before I leave the capital. I have an idea. I wonder if the Prime Minister dares to do it?" .”
Yang Min hesitated for a moment, then immediately asked, "What's your idea?"
Gongsun Yu said again, "The emperor is too young, and the empress dowager is also worried about Empress Dowager Lou and King Changshan day and night. You go to the empress dowager. She is the emperor's mother, and she must be someone who is willing to help the emperor. With empress dowager Lou here, Both she and the new emperor must be controlled. The new emperor has a weak temperament, and they have already taken action against the people around the emperor. We must think of killing King Changshan first, and then depose Empress Dowager Lou."
Yang Min looked at Gongsun Yu and said coldly, and then asked, "But you are about to go on an expedition? Do you have an idea?"
Gongsun Yu said calmly, "Send an assassin to kill him, which will not alarm the snake, but also avoid the disaster of weapons." After speaking, he whispered the plan in the prime minister's ear. The Prime Minister nodded repeatedly.
After Gongsun Yu finished speaking, he added, "It's all because of the Prime Minister that I was targeted."
The Prime Minister was also filled with righteous indignation and said, "As long as they move to King Changshan and Queen Mother Lou, I will be willing to risk my life."
After hearing this, Gongsun Yu knew that he had found the wrong person. He handed him some letters and said, "These are all evidence of Changshan King Gaoyan recruiting dead soldiers and expanding his military strength. I will arrange someone for the emperor. If necessary, you can ask the emperor for it." I can’t stay long, lest my whereabouts be revealed.”
Yang Min was about to see him off when he heard that before leaving, Gongsun Yu had not forgotten to tell the prime minister not to intercede for him when he entered the palace, but to say good things about his expedition.
The Prime Minister entered the palace the next day. The Empress Dowager Lou and the Empress Dowager (the biological mother of Li Zu'e and Gao Yin) sat next to the little emperor on the left and right. The Empress Dowager and the little emperor were very happy to see the Prime Minister coming, thinking that after all, he was The prime minister quickly begged for mercy for Gongsun Yu, so that he could keep Gongsun Yu in his favor.
The Prime Minister received Gongsun Yu's entrustment and specifically said: Gongsun Yu is young and promising, so he should go to practice. The Northern Zhou Dynasty and our old enemy will have a war sooner or later, and Gongsun Yu can also prepare for future soldiers. In addition, the Gongsun family is a big family, why don't they produce military commanders? The wise words of the Emperor.
The empress dowager was very disappointed after hearing this. The little emperor was a little dumbfounded after hearing this. She wanted to lose her temper and yell at Yang Min several times. However, the empress dowager Lou felt comfortable and relieved. Knowing that the prime minister did not dissuade her, she said to the little emperor, "Emperor , you see, the Prime Minister said that Gongsun Yu should go out and exercise so that he can be used by you in the future. You are still too young, so let the Prime Minister give you some homework." He stood up and left.
The empress dowager, the young emperor and Yang Min sent the empress dowager Lou off respectfully, but the little emperor angrily ignored Yang Min.
The Prime Minister asked, "Why is the Emperor angry with the old minister?"
The little emperor angrily said, "I issued the order yesterday. Today, people have been begging me not to let Gongsun Yu go on the expedition. You, an old minister, actually repeatedly praised Gongsun Yu for his good expedition. Didn't you deliberately embarrass me?"
Yang Min seemed to have understood what Gongsun Yu had told him last night. He smiled secretly and whispered, "It turns out that someone has been requesting that Empress Dowager Lou stay with the emperor."
The Empress Dowager immediately understood and whispered, "Does Prime Minister Yang have a way to prevent Gongsun Yu from leaving the capital?"
Yang Min still replied in a low voice, "I have no way to let Gongsun Yu stay, but last night Gongsun Yu came to my house and told me something, and I think it is feasible."
The Empress Dowager immediately ordered that the Prime Minister would discuss Gongsun Yu's expedition with the Emperor and asked everyone to step back.
After everyone retreated, Yang Min handed over the accusations Gongsun Yu had collected about Gao Yan to the emperor, and revealed his plan to trick Gao Yan into assassinating him. When the time came, he would say that he had irrefutable evidence and that he knew it was a capital crime and wanted to assassinate the emperor. Even if the following offenders were to be killed, Empress Dowager Lou could do nothing.
The Empress Dowager said sadly, "The method is very good, but how to kill him? King Changshan is also a martial arts practitioner."
Yang Min added, "Gongsun Yu told me that he would arrange someone for the emperor who can be used when necessary."
The emperor thought for a while and said, "It is an arrangement. He will arrange it as soon as I ascend the throne. He is just a musician, but he cannot be used during the national mourning period, so he will be arranged outside the palace."
Yang Min thought for a moment and said, "I think since Gongsun Yu has arranged for someone to be given to the emperor, he must not be an ordinary person. Why don't we let him come and take a look?"
The emperor ordered Li Chang to be called.
