When Zhou Zhenghuai, who looked like a transparent person, opened his mouth, both those who were silent and those who were not silent fell silent in Jingzhi Hall.
Han You was so surprised that Lao Zhou's vision was quite good.
Gao Minglin, the Goguryeo envoy, lost focus in his eyes and kept swallowing his saliva. In front of him, there was a cake, an extremely huge cake, and an extremely sweet cake.
Once it's done, it can be said to be three birds with one stone!
As soon as he got it, he took the territory of Baekje into his pocket.
The second gain is that outside the island, Yingdao belongs to Goguryeo.
Three gains, domestically, the Queen of Goguryeo became just and legitimate, and no one dared to question her royal power.
Lao Ba, who was behind the desk, stared at Zhou Zhenghuai, who lowered his head again as if he couldn't live anymore, feeling very surprised in his heart.
You must know that even Lao Ba didn't know that this was the case in Goguryeo. He only knew that a woman became the king, and he thought about it for a while. It was strange, but he didn't think too much. After all, he was so far away. Why worry about this matter has nothing to do with him, and it has nothing to do with Da Zhou. If it does, it is not something to worry about now.
Who would have thought that Lao Zhou, who usually fished every day, not only learned about this situation, but was also able to use it to convince Gao Minglin.
Zhongshu Province Zhongshu Ling Qian Ji also looked at Zhou Zhenghuai with a strange look on his face.
After the emergence of the three-province system, Qian Ji rarely interacted with Zhou Zhenghuai. Unless he encountered something related to Han You, he almost never discussed state affairs or political affairs with Zhou Zhenghuai.
It's not that he looks down on Zhou Zhenghuai, but Lao Zhou always looks indifferent, as if everyone has the final say and he is only responsible for the execution.
Over time, Qian Ji began to feel that Zhou Zhenghuai was somewhat of a "vegetarian meal".
Now seeing that Zhou Zhenghuai can really "make suggestions", Qian Ji suddenly remembered something. Among the three provinces, Zhou Zhenghuai seemed to have the least power, but in fact he had the most stable status because of this old guy's relationship with the Han family. It's best to just let the emperor do what he wants. He had already established a relationship with Han You before he became famous. Thinking about it now, it's hard to avoid doubting that this old guy has a good sense of people. Could it be that he already knew that the Han family would prosper?
As for Zhao Tai, the servant, he was really a little trembling.
In the three-province system, Qian Ji has the greatest power, and sometimes he and Artest will have some conflicts and disputes.
As a servant, Zhao Tai was willing to be inferior to others. Sometimes he would want to win over Zhou Zhenghuai. Once he was roped in, he would be able to compete with Qian Ji in certain matters.
Zhao Tai had always thought that Zhou Zhenghuai was easy to win over. After all, this old guy acted like a court mascot all day long.
The one who was most surprised was definitely Han You.
After so many incidents and so many friends, Zhou Zhenghuai was never Han You's best choice, and he didn't even choose to question him.
To find the one who took the blame, he went to Lao Ba.
To find out the idea, he went to Da Lao Huang.
Looking for someone to do something shady, he asked Qian Ji.
To find the moral high ground, he looked for Beimen Yuyong.
When looking for recklessness, he summons the princes.
Even if it was about daily matters, he would habitually ask Wang Hai.
Only Zhou Zhenghuai and Lao Zhou were never in Han You's consideration. He just wanted to be a caring and kind uncle.
Now Han You suddenly felt that he had really underestimated the world's heroes, and there were many elderly people around him who seemed to hide it.
The first thing that surprised him was Da Lao Huang, who was a soft-cooked man, and then his father. It could be said that he was impressed and suspected that his father had given birth. Now even Lao Zhou looked like he was hiding something.
In fact, it's not that Han You has swelled recently, but that he has always been swollen.
Anyone who can occupy a place in the court, especially those who are older, is not an old fox. The life experience and wisdom of these people are not comparable to that of the younger generation, but many of them are unwilling to cause trouble.
There are so many people in the court who are eager to express themselves, who show off their presence every day, and who pride themselves on being inexhaustible, wise, and superb. Not to mention that they are like a fish in water, not many of them are alive.
Zhou Zhenghuai is in charge of the household department, how can he be a dim-sighted person.
Working as a minister in the Ministry of Household Affairs, he was scolded every day and took the blame every day, but this old man didn't lose a ounce of meat and lived the most prosperous life. Now he has become one of the big bosses in the three provinces, which is enough to prove many, many things.
In fact, Lao Zhou really didn't pay much attention to Goguryeo's affairs. He only knew two known conditions. First, the king of Goguryeo was a woman. Second, the queen's brother came to Dazhou as an envoy, which was like taking refuge.
Relying on two known conditions, Zhou Zhenghuai felt that the queen's power in the royal court within Goguryeo was not stable, that's all, and he was right.
In fact, what is really shocking is not how Zhou Zhenghuai "bewitched" Gao Minglin, but that after saying these words, he glanced at the emperor behind the book case intentionally or unintentionally.
It was this glance that shocked Qian Ji, Zhao Tai, Han You, and Wen Wu. It made people suspect that Zhou Zhenghuai's words may not only be for Gao Minglin, but also for everyone. Emperor Zhou Ke listened.
In some ways, Lao Ba's situation is similar to that of the Queen of Goguryeo, very similar.
That's why Han You led a group of princes to expand territory outside Nanguan, and Lao Ba was so happy and excited, because Lao Ba was also "incorrectly appointed."
In other words, Lao Ba can also turn "domestic" conflicts to "abroad", thereby achieving unprecedented domestic unity. As long as good results are achieved, no one will dare to question Lao Ba's throne and authority.
The first person to propose destroying Ying was Han You, but among the three provinces, the one who supported Han You the most was Zhou Zhenghuai.
At that time, both Qian Ji and Zhao Tai were hesitant, but Zhou Zhenghuai supported Han You unconditionally, supporting the destruction of Yingdao without any conditions, and constantly convincing other people and the emperor.
It's just that at that time, everyone thought that Zhou Zhenghuai was only supporting Han You and did not think too far.
"Adventure, too risky."
Gao Minglin finally spoke and said fiercely: "It's not enough, it's still not enough. How can we guarantee that Zhou will really attack Ying with just a piece of covenant, and how can we ensure that Silla, who has been served by Zhou as the emperor after the war, will not betray its trust?"
Zhao Tai subconsciously said: "We, Da Zhou, are a country of etiquette, and we will never do anything treacherous."
Gao Minglin didn't bother to speak. Every word he said was an insult to himself.
Betrayal always has a price, whether it is a person or a country. Such things are common in history. When the benefits are huge enough and the benefits gained from betrayal are huge enough, no one will call him a betrayer, but will praise him for his foresight. , not to mention that the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty are all vested interests.
Negotiations finally entered the third stage.
In the second stage, dragging Goguryeo onto the warship is feasible at present.
However, there is still one final stage, which is the detail issue, how to ensure that Goguryeo will not be stabbed in the back.
Zhou Zhenghuai raised his head and spoke again, slightly spitting out two words - borrowing troops.
Goguryeo was confused: "What do you mean?"
"I, Dazhou, will send warriors to help Goguryeo conquer its homeland."
"Master Zhou..."
Zhao Tai yelled subconsciously, and then his face turned red with embarrassment: "Nothing."
Not to mention, yes, if the Zhou Dynasty sent troops to fight in coordination with Goguryeo, then the two sides would really become allies, watching and helping each other to advance and retreat together, not to mention hundreds of thousands, tens of thousands, even thousands of people. This is of immense significance.
Gao Minglin was obviously moved: "How many troops can I borrow?"
Zhou Zhenghuai smiled slightly: "The more, the merrier."
"Master Zhou!" Zhao Tai shouted again. This time he was not in trouble, but kept shaking his head: "Master Zhou, be careful what you say."
"Of course it's not for nothing."
Zhou Zhenghuai stroked his beard and said: "Every thousand warriors will bring gunpowder into your territory of Goguryeo to kill, but every two thousand people will be replaced by a warship to help me in the Great Zhou Dynasty to prevent Japanese bandits. After you Koguryo regain your homeland, I think that at that time, I, the Zhou Dynasty, also had the ability to protect myself in naval battles, and the Goguryeo warships were returned in full."
Gao Minglin suddenly stood up: "Damn deal!"
The eyes of the great Zhou monarchs were once again focused on Zhou Zhenghuai's face. Lao Zhou seemed a little shy, lowered his head and laughed dryly.
To be honest, if it wasn't about conquering Ying, and if he didn't know the significance of conquering Ying to Han You, Lao Zhou would definitely not do this. He has been going to the beach for two and a half years, and he can't stand up without being hit by waves, just like a Kun. of.
