When Li Shaoyou, the Wude envoy and Shouyang County Duke, was showing his power in the Wude Si Yamen Hall, Guo Wei learned from Zhang Yongde in the study room of Xingguogong's mansion about the emperor's visit to prison Guo Rong.
Blinking his eyes slowly, as if thinking, there was no wave in Guo Wei's old eyes, they were very calm.
"My wife, I see that Your Majesty does not intend to deal with Brother Rong harshly. He made that stern gesture just to give an explanation to the outside world. It won't be long before Brother Rong will be released from prison and go to work in Xuzhou." Look. Looking at Guo Wei, Zhang Yongde continued.
"Well..." Guo Wei responded lightly, still thinking about something.
Although Zhang Yongde is not a very smart person, he is of high quality. Seeing this, he couldn't help but ask: "Is there anything wrong with my son-in-law's considerations?"
Slowly turning his head, looking at this impressive son-in-law, Guo Wei relaxed his face and said with a faint smile: "You are right, your brother-in-law killed the Puzhou governor without permission. Although it seems reckless, he should have died." How can a man like me, Zhang Jianxiong, let my son live by his side? With the emperor’s wisdom, he has a measure of everything in his heart.”
"However, after this setback, it can be regarded as a kind of temper for Guo Rong. Although he is usually cautious and honest, his uprightness and fierceness are deep in his bones. It is easy to break when he is too strong. After this, I think he should also be Understand this."
After finishing speaking, he looked at Zhang Yongde and warned: "You should also remember that when you are working in the university in the future, you must not be arrogant, be humble, and work calmly!"
"Remember the teachings of the old lady!" Zhang Yongde was an easy person to get along with, and he was even more respectful and respectful to Guo Wei.
"If you go over there again, you will also tell him my instructions. His temperament..." Guo Wei touched his forehead halfway and shook his head and said: "That's all, how can he listen to your words?" I’ll explain it myself when I get the chance!”
Sighing softly, Guo Wei's tone was obviously more relaxed and he said: "However, this time, it may not be a bad thing for our Guo family!"
"Why?" Zhang Yongde was slightly curious.
"In the past few years, the Guo family has been prosperous. There are dozens of people in the family receiving state salaries, and there are also many old officials and officials in the army and the court. They are powerful. Now the old ministers are gradually withering away, and only my Guo family is still standing. It’s too eye-catching. And the Emperor..."
Guo Wei said, obviously sighing: "Such a turmoil can just alleviate the jealousy of those little people. We can also see clearly who are relying on power, which ones are worthy of friendship, and which ones can be trusted." , which is quite a harvest.”
"People should be content with their blessings! Learn from the past and learn from others. Otherwise, I'm afraid that the fate of Su, Yang and other Yuan ministers will be the fate of my family!"
Guo Wei's words startled Zhang Yongde. There was a little hesitation on Zhang Junwei's face: "That's not it. The emperor's eyes are as bright as a torch and he can recognize the loyal and the traitor. Moreover, my son-in-law sees that His Majesty treats his wife and Brother Rong very well. He values and protects his son-in-law very much, and treats his son-in-law very kindly..."
Looking at Zhang Yongde's reaction, Guo Wei might have wanted to sigh that you are too young, but he felt even more deeply that subtly, the emperor was already so popular.
He expressed his approval to Zhang Yongde: "You are right. The emperor still values me, the Guo family, but it is precisely because of this that we should be careful about ourselves and not let down the kindness of the emperor."
If Liu Chengyou knew about the conversation between Guo Wei and Zhang Yongde, he would probably sigh: Guo Wei is either a loyal person or a traitor. Then, continue to use both precautions and precautions.
Zhang Yongde nodded, but Guo Wei's words still gave him a sudden thought. After thinking about it, he couldn't help but ask: "Woman, after Your Majesty has visited Brother Rong, I will come to Guo Mansion to visit. If If His Majesty finds out, will he do what he wants?"
Upon hearing the question, Guo Wei lightly stroked his beard, his eyes showed the meaning of "a child can be taught", and asked in a gentle voice: "Have you ever thought about why the emperor specially asked you to accompany him to visit the prison, and then allowed you to take leave after that?"
Zhang Yongde took a breath and said slightly uncertainly: "Did your Majesty deliberately ask your son-in-law to inform the wife about Brother Rong's situation?"
Guo Wei nodded, gave him a definite feedback, and murmured in a low voice: "Your Majesty is showing your attitude to me to reassure me!"
After several more considerations, Guo Wei looked like he had made a major decision, and ignored Zhang Yongde for the time being. He lowered his head and picked up a pen to write on a memorial book. He finished it in one go, sealed it with his own seal, and handed it to Zhang Yongde with instructions: " Come back to the palace and hand this memorial to Your Majesty for me!"
"Yes!" Zhang Yongde stepped forward to take it. While answering the order, he couldn't help but be curious: "Woman, what is this?"
Guo Wei did not pretend to be mysterious to hide it, and said: "It's just my official invitation."
Zhang Yongde was shocked by such an understatement.
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Later the next day, Liu Chengyou received Guo Wei's memorial from Zhang Yongde who was on duty in the palace.
Liu Chengyou seemed to be in a good mood, not as angry as the day before. After reading Guo Wei's resignation, he was very surprised. After thinking about it for a moment, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
Looking at Zhang Yongde who was waiting in the palace, Liu Chengyou said directly: "Guo Qing is a veteran of two dynasties and an important minister of the country. He is in the prime of life. Why should he retire? Isn't that a loss to the imperial court?"
"Zhang Yongde!"
"I'm here!" Zhang Yongde responded.
Liu Chengyou ordered him: "You not only pass a letter for Guo Qing, but also a word for me. Tell Guo Qing that I still need to rely on him in many ways, and I will definitely not accept what he says. In this way, I don't know how Guo Qing's health is. , let him rest for a while longer, and then serve the court again after he recovers!"
"Yes!" After listening to Liu Chengyou's words, Zhang Yongde had an indescribable feeling and felt inexplicably relieved.
After Zhang Yongde retired, Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Zhu who was waiting in front of the emperor: "Tell me, why did Guo Wei submit a letter to resign at this time?"
Facing the emperor's instructions, Wang Zhu thought for a while and replied: "I boldly guess that it is because of Guo Rong. The people who investigated by the Yushi and Wu Desi have all returned to Beijing to return their orders. Regarding the case of Zhang Jianxiong in Puzhou, His Majesty After thinking about it, I have already made up my mind, Mr. Guo wants to exchange the book for Guo Rong’s life!”
After hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but glance at Wang Zhu one more time, and saw that his face still showed the pleasure of pointing out the country. After all, this person is young and doesn’t have much wealth. He speaks straightforwardly and dares to say anything...
"Recently, due to the Puzhou incident, there has been a lot of discussion among the government and the public!" Liu Chengyou said.
"Exactly!" Wang Zhu was a little curious as to why the emperor asked even though he knew it.
Liu Chengyou said in a stern tone: "You go to the political hall to deliver the edict. I think that the public opinion in the DPRK has been turbulent recently and the people's hearts are unstable, which has led to the neglect of government affairs. I am very annoyed. I hope that all the ministers will be vigilant and use their minds to govern. Let the rumors spread!"
What Liu Chengyou said was already serious. As soon as this edict came out, smart people could see that the emperor wanted to cool down the turmoil between the government and the public caused by the Puzhou case and took action to curb it.
Another day, Liu Chengyou issued an edict to discuss the crimes committed by the late Puzhou governor Zhang Jianxiong during his tenure. Without the tolerance of the deceased, and with all the evidence of the crime, what could the ministers say, and the emperor's attitude was still there, so Zhang Jianxiong was not at ease after his death, and 14 additional felonies were added, and his reputation was ruined after his death.
A few days later, Liu Chengyou asked his ministers to discuss the crime of "manslaughter" of the prisoner Zhang Jianxiong by Guo Rong, the governor of Zhenning Army. The ministers discussed that the crime was unforgivable, but the circumstances were excusable, so they deprived him of his title and demoted him to Xuzhou. Serve as inspection envoy.
During this period of time, as the officials could see, more than a dozen censors from the Third Academy, both inside and outside the capital, were dismissed and questioned.
What the ministers couldn't see was that Wu Desi had undergone an evolution. The movement was much quieter, but the methods were extremely cruel. It seems that Houzan, who is known to all in Gyeonggi Province, has disappeared, and naturally there is no news...
