Floods were raging in Luzhou, Yuzhou, Nanfeng Prefecture, and thirteen counties in the five prefectures, but the capital city was still singing and dancing.
It's not that the news didn't reach the capital, it's that the news did. After the senior officials of the capital read it out, there was no follow-up, not even a word of concern.
For Dayan, which suffers from floods every year, the court is probably numb. If they think that there is no disaster in any year, it is because the sun has risen in the west...
In the Qu Mansion, a ditty was playing rhythmically, and several young men were enjoying it happily.
The person sitting in the first place is none other than Qu Zhongyi’s second son Qu Feng, and to his left sits Qu Zhongyi’s third son Qu Xian!
"Second brother, how are you?" Qu Xian raised his glass and asked with a smile.
"You will enjoy it, little brother. In all these years, my second brother, I have never been so happy." Qu Feng raised his glass and said.
"Oh, I still envy you, second brother. At least you can enjoy this happiness, but I can only watch, little brother..."
Qu Feng naturally knew what Qu Xian meant, and also knew why he had fallen to this point. To put it bluntly, it was thanks to Xu Que that he became what he is now!
Imprisonment! Every time Qu Feng thinks about that place, the hairs on his body stand up. Is that place a place where people want to be? Not at all!
Qu Feng gritted his teeth and said, "Little brother, don't worry, your second brother Qiu has given you his fate, and I will kill that Xu Que even to the death!"
Seeing Qu Feng's ferocious expression, Qu Huan quickly raised his glass: "Second brother, from now on, all the women in my courtyard belong to you. As long as you like them, you can just take them away!"
"Second brother understands what I mean." Qu Feng clasped his fists and said, "Although you can play like this, second brother can't. After all, my father keeps a close eye on me."
"Second brother, my second brother, you can just come to my place to play. Why do you need to take it back to your own courtyard?" Qu Huan quickly advised.
Qu Feng was stunned, yes, it’s okay to go back after playing here with his little brother. His father won’t come to his place anyway!
Seeing that Qu Feng's expression was a little relaxed, Qu Huan continued: "Second brother, look at these singers, all of them are good-looking, even better than the girl from the brothel."
Qu Feng raised his head and looked at the singer on the dance floor. Not to mention, her appearance and figure were quite good-looking.
As the old saying goes, when you look at beauties under the lamp, you become more energetic the more you look at them!
Although it was broad daylight, Qu Feng had been drinking a lot. This hazy feeling was like looking at a beauty under the lamp, with a shy pink face, which is beautiful even if it is not beautiful...
Seeing the state of his second brother, Qu Huan quickly stood up and walked towards those friends. After all, it was his second brother's time to show off his skills. If this hindered his second brother, then his plan would be in vain!
As the servants and musicians from the other courtyard left, Qu Feng became bolder. He directly picked up a singer and walked into the room.
Qu Huan listened to the sounds of Yingying and Yanyan and laughed and said: "Second brother, I will have to rely on you in the future!"
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Gu Mansion
Gu Yongnian can be said to be keeping a low profile these days. Except for the court meeting and the emperor's summons, he never leaves the house and stays at home.
"Thank you, Brother Gu, for helping me clear away the suspicion." Ge Li bowed respectfully.
"Master Ge, you are welcome. I, Gu, may not be able to protect myself in the future, so I hope Master Ge will find another pillar." Gu Yongnian waved his hand pretending to be helpless.
Ge Li asked very puzzledly: "Brother Gu, what does this mean? You are an important pillar in the court!"
"Humph, the pillars of the court?" Gu Yongnian sneered, and then said in a sad tone: "Although this trial has given Nanfengzhou a chance to breathe, have you ever thought about how long Nanfengzhou can last? ?"
Ge Li was stunned. He really hadn't thought about it. Besides, the two armies would reach Nanfeng Prefecture in three days. Could it be that with the two armies here, Beimang could still capture Nanfeng Prefecture?
Seeing Ge Li stunned, Gu Yongnian continued: "If my guess is correct, Your Majesty will definitely appoint Guan Yuhui, the general of the Southern Region, as the commander-in-chief of the north."
"Brother Gu, are you serious about what you said?" Ge Li asked in shock.
"Are you doubting me?"
Upon seeing this, Ge Li quickly waved his hand and said, "I have never doubted Brother Gu, I just can't believe it."
"It's not just you. I was shocked when I guessed the result." Gu Yongnian said pretending to be helpless.
"Brother Gu, even if you speculate that Guan Yuhui will become the commander-in-chief, it doesn't mean that Nanfeng Prefecture can't hold on for long, right?"
Gu Yongnian smiled, stood up and sighed: "Three battles and three defeats, the minimum loss is 30,000 troops!"
"You mean Guan Yuhui will lose three games in a row?" Ge Li asked uncertainly.
Gu Yongnian did not speak, but nodded slightly to show his acquiescence.
Ge Li was shocked in his heart. He was frightened by Gu Yongnian's words. If he guessed correctly in one game, it means he guessed correctly. If he guessed correctly in two games, it only means he was lucky... If he guessed correctly in three games, he was shocked. You guessed it all right, that’s not luck, but strength!
"Brother Gu, can you guarantee that this is not your random speculation?" Gurley asked still worriedly.
"If you don't believe it, then wait until the court meeting in two days to see if His Majesty has issued an appointment." Gu Yongnian said.
At this moment, Ge Li has been thinking about Gu Yongnian's words. If it is true as Gu Yongnian said, this news is too scary, and he can even predict Dayan's final fate in the future...
Ge Li nodded blankly and left Gu Mansion without even bowing.
Just after Gurley left the Gu Mansion, a middle-aged official came out of the side hall. This person was none other than Wen Qinghai!
"Brother Gu, aren't you afraid that he will turn you in?" Wen Qinghai asked.
"It doesn't matter. If Great Yan dies, will your results be good?"
Wen Qinghai nodded slightly. He understood what Gu Yongnian said and knew that if Dayan was gone, they would naturally be gone too. After all, they were high-ranking officials of Dayan...
Seeing Wen Qinghai in a daze, Gu Yongnian breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the other party didn't notice the flaw in what he said.
"Brother Gu, if Ge Li tells His Majesty about you, do you think His Majesty will replace him?" Wen Qinghai asked again.
"No, it will push me further away." Gu Yongnian replied.
"Then why are you doing this? At worst, you will just be a mediocre person. Isn't that good?"
"Do you think Qu Zhongyi and I are the same person?" Gu Yongnian raised his head and looked at Wen Qinghai.
Wen Qinghai shook his head quickly: "He is just a mediocre minister. Apart from flattering Your Majesty, I haven't seen what he is capable of until now."
In fact, Wen Qinghai was telling the truth. Ever since Qu Zhongyi became the prime minister, he has had no effect at all. All the plans and strategies were thought up by the six departments, and then this man shamelessly took them away...
What’s even more irritating is that this person takes credit for his achievements and blames others for his mistakes. When I asked him to help save people, he just looked down upon me and didn't even say a word of comfort...
"Mediocre minister? He is not a mediocre minister, but a complete sycophant!" Gu Yongnian pretended to be indifferent and said: "If Your Majesty continues to listen to him like this, Nanfeng Prefecture is destined to be lost, and the Beimang army will march straight into the capital! "
Wen Qinghai agreed with Gu Yongnian's words. At this moment, he also understood the direction of the situation, but he was also helpless. After all, the person His Majesty trusted the most today was Qu Zhongyi.
"Brother Wen, if Nanfengzhou is gone, what are your plans?" Gu Yongnian asked.
Wen Qinghai was stunned. He had not thought about what to plan. And by that time, I am afraid it would be too late to make any plans...
"Brother Gu, what are your plans?"
"Qingjun eradicates the traitors! Turn the tide and save me, Dayan!"
Wen Qinghai was shocked. He looked at Gu Yongnian blankly. He never expected that Gu Yongnian would have such courage!
"If Brother Gu really wants to do this, I, Wen Qinghai, am willing to help Brother Gu!" Wen Qinghai stood up and bowed his hands.
"Okay, I'm just waiting for Brother Wen's words." Gu Yongnian stood up and returned the salute: "If Guan Yu Hui really becomes the commander-in-chief of the north and loses two games in a row, then we will force your majesty to re-select a commander. If your majesty does not agree, You will kill the traitor and give me back the blue sky of great flames!"
"It's a deal!" Wen Qinghai solemnly clasped his fists.
