In the evening, Guo Rong returned from the government office. Instead of going back to his mansion, he ordered the car to drive straight to the mansion of Duke Xing. As usual, I went straight into the inner garden and met my mistress Zhang.
Guo Rong saluted. Zhang was actually not much older than Guo Rong, but she looked at him with a kind expression. After all, his identity was there. Knowing what Guo Rong was concerned about, he pointed behind him and said warmly: "My husband knows you are coming and is waiting for you in the room!"
Just like Liu Chengyou's "care", Guo Wei stayed on the bed for a whole day. When Guo Rong entered, he smelled the medicinal smell in the air, frowned slightly, walked forward quickly, and stood respectfully in front of the couch.
"You are also the Duke of the Han Dynasty now. In terms of lordship and power, you are no less powerful than me. You don't have to stand like this. I can't afford it!" Seeing this, Guo Wei was still in the mood to joke with his adopted son.
But Guo Rong said sternly: "Be a minister at court and a son at home. The court etiquette must not be broken, and the family etiquette must not be broken!"
"Sit down!" Guo Wei was not surprised by his behavior and stretched out his hand to signal to him.
Guo Rong then sat down.
"After entering the court today, I heard that my father was ill and bedridden. I asked your Majesty again to resign." Guo Rong sighed slightly: "How is your condition?"
"You should also know that my mental illness is worse than my physical illness!" Guo Wei smiled bitterly.
"I heard in the office that you were sick, and His Majesty and Concubine Ning came over to visit you in person." Guo Rong said.
Guo Wei seemed to be a little emotional: "It spread so quickly?"
"The government and the public know everything!"
"I can't bear the kindness and kindness His Majesty has shown me!" Guo Wei looked helpless.
"What was the outcome of today's discussion between Your Majesty and Father?" Guo Rong asked directly.
After pondering this question for a while, as if he was still recalling the conversation, Guo Wei said: "His Majesty and I already know each other well, and I have fully expressed my feelings to him. If there are no accidents, the edict will be issued in less than two days." Got it!"
Sighing again, Guo Rong asked: "Where is my father? Going to Luoyang?"
"Whether you stay in Kaifeng or Luoyang, I'm afraid it will be difficult to completely eliminate the hidden dangers! If you have to leave, luckily you will be able to leave completely!" Guo Wei sighed: "Silai, it has been decades since I came out of Yaoshan. At that time, the sky patrol border , but also pass through the house without entering. The older a person gets, the more homesickness he feels. Your Majesty and I have a good understanding, and he will allow me to return to Yaoshan. King Chu Ba once said that wealth does not return to its hometown, just like walking in brocade at night. Today, I, Guo Wei, come back in splendid clothes, and I will also shine upon my lintel, and by the way, I will rebuild the Guo family’s ancestral hall!”
Seeing Guo Wei's calmness, Guo Rong felt a little more relaxed. He thought about it and said, "In ten or eight years, my father may not return to the capital again!"
"With my body, whether I can live for that long is a question!" Guo Wei said calmly.
Seeing that Guo Rong wanted to say something, Guo Wei stretched out his hand to stop him, his expression gradually returned to seriousness, and he said to him extremely solemnly: "There is something I have been thinking about for a long time, and I want to discuss it with you!"
"Father, please speak!" Sensing the change in Guo Wei's tone, Guo Rong's face also became more serious.
Sitting up and taking a deep breath, Guo Wei said: "Change your surname back to Chai!"
He said it was a discussion, but his tone was firm. For Guo Rong, these words were like a thunderclap in his mind, his face changed drastically, and he stood up in a rare eccentric manner. However, his excellent psychological quality allowed him to quickly stabilize his mind and slowly sat down again. Shen Rong thought for a while, looked up at Guo Wei and asked, "Is this necessary?"
Obviously, Guo Rong understood the purpose of Guo Wei's move. Looking at his performance, Guo Wei also felt emotional. How could he ever be willing to give up a son like Guo Rong.
"Actually, I had this plan as early as after the Battle of Huainan!" Guo Wei nodded solemnly: "Only in this way can we completely dispel His Majesty's doubts and open his chest to show my father and son's feelings! Since returning to Beijing, , I am also seriously thinking that the influence of the Guo family in the court and the army is still too great. The world is gradually coming under rule, and the emperor is not easy to rule. Now that he has sole power and the world in his hands, how can the Guo family be tolerated?
The power and status of the Fu family, Gao family, and Zhe family in the court can be said to be strong, but after all, it is difficult to get to the root of it. But we are different. We originated from Hedong and started from the Forbidden Army. This is the main force that protects Liu Han's country. Now, taking a step further and becoming a relative, even if His Majesty does not raise any suspicion, I feel frightened.
I was the assistant minister in the early years of Qianyou, but now I am the only one left. Your Majesty asked Guo Ning, gave me the title of Prime Minister, and gave you the title of Duke. They all gave me hints that I could only retreat to ensure peace. "
After a pause, Guo Wei continued: "With your keenness, you can probably spot the problems. I know that you are a person with great ambitions. His Majesty uses you because of your talents, but Guo's identity You are afraid that it will become a thorn in his heart. The longer it goes on, the deeper it will be pierced, and it will eventually become an obstacle for him to trust you.
Once you break away from the identity of the Guo family, you can stand on your own, let go of your hands and feet, use your talents to the best of your ability, assist the Holy Dynasty, flatten the countries, unify the world, restore the rivers and mountains, and leave your name in history. "
"You stayed with me before you were a child. At a young age, you were able to take care of the household affairs and provide for everyone. At that time, my family was in decline and I had no children. I accepted you as my son. Since I like you to be generous, I also want to carry on the family line!" As he spoke, Guo Wei recalled it again, with a hint of sentimentality in his tone: "But now, times have changed, and I can no longer let you, the prime minister of the dynasty, inherit the Guo family's heirs. .”
"On the other hand!" Guo Wei showed a smile: "Your Majesty's grace is so great that my father and son, the two princes, can only be compared to the father and son of Yu Guogong (Li Hongxin) and Shou Guogong (Li Shaoyou) in the whole court. If I have some selfish motives, I would like to separate this Duke and Duke Yin from the two brothers Guo Xin and Guo Tong for the sake of the future..."
Guo Wei talked about this list of concerns and considerations, and it can be said that he spoke from the bottom of his heart, and Guo Rong's mood completely calmed down. Facing Guo Wei's gaze, Guo Rong stood up. This time his movements were much sharper. He knelt down in front of the couch, kowtowed three times to Guo Wei, and said in a deep voice: "Since my father has made up his mind, I can only forgive my son for being unfilial!"
Seeing this, Guo Wei did not lie down on the couch, directly lifted the quilt, landed barefoot on the ground, raised Guo Rong with both hands, and his eyes were a little red: "You are making me ashamed, how embarrassing it is!"
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After two days of calm, the officials of the Han and Manchu dynasties began to enter the melon-eating mode. The emperor issued an edict that Guo Wei, the Duke of Xing, had a serious wind disease that caused old illnesses and was unable to attend to matters. He formally approved his request and allowed him to resign from all his positions and return to his hometown.
Later, an imperial edict was issued, and Guo's wife Zhang was given the title of second-rank imperial concubine, his youngest son Guo Yizheng was given the rank of sixth-rank imperial minister, and an additional 300 households were added to the settlement.
In this way, Guo Wei, who had paid homage to the Prime Minister and had been in the political hall for only one day, completely announced his farewell to the palace. There was a lot of discussion in the DPRK about this. It seemed that people in high positions like Li Tao naturally understood the reason and sat firmly on the Diaoyutai to handle state affairs.
Those middle and low-level officials have more speculations. After all, in the eyes of ordinary people, since July, the Guo family has become so powerful that it has vaguely surpassed the Li family and the Fu family to become the most influential relatives of the Han Dynasty, and has great power. However, Within ten days, the page had completely turned.
At the same time, Guo Wei's retirement also caused some waves in the army. Of course, those generals who were old and close friends only expressed regret. After all, Guo Wei was only in his fifties. However, he was seriously ill and there was nothing he could do about it. In addition, the emperor treated him well, so he did not continue to pay attention.
And with Guo Wei's return, the emperor felt at ease, the queen felt at ease, the prime ministers felt at ease, and Guo Wei himself felt at ease...
Later, what attracted attention again was that Guo Rong restored his surname and recognized his ancestors. This incident is of course the follow-up to Guo Wei's return to the hospital, and to a certain extent, it deserves more attention and reflection than Guo Wei's return to the hospital itself.
For many people, although Guo Wei has gone, the banner of the Guo family still exists. Guo Rong is the flag bearer who still holds high office in the temple and holds great power. He can also be the backer of the generals who are attached to the Guo family.
However, Guo Rong no longer has the surname Guo, and many people will give him a discount. Of course, this does not mean that the Guo family has fallen since then. After all, there is Concubine Ning in the palace, and the brothers Guo Xin and Guo Tong are also officials. But compared with Guo Wei and Guo Rong, that is another matter.
For Guo Rong's surname to be restored, Liu Chengyou was both surprised and delighted. The actions of Guo and his son made him see two words: sincerity.
In fact, with Guo Rong's current achievements and power, and inheriting Guo Wei's influence, Liu Chengyou may be as afraid of him as he is of Guo Wei in a few years. However, if Guo Chai separates, this time can last longer, and Liu Chengyou can use Guo Rong more safely.
Although the relationship between father and son for more than twenty years is not so easy to give up, don't underestimate the change of a surname. It is a legal and nominal separation. When it comes to the inheritance of property and reputation, the impact is particularly far-reaching.
