Of course, there were a few strong bones in the Northern Han Dynasty, but it really didn't matter to Qu Yuangu. If you have strong bones, are you still harder than a steel knife
He used a steel knife to solve the hard problems that the Prime Minister felt should not live. The officials in the capital were in awe of the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister also knew how to win people's hearts. He had a big banquet in three days and a small banquet in two days to entertain the officials in the capital. , he kept getting drunk every time. In the mouths of the officials, the Prime Minister seemed to be the unparalleled hero who eradicated the rebels and helped the country.
It was almost midnight and the banquet had not yet ended. Many of the officials attending the banquet were already drunk and lying on the table.
At this time, a servant hurried to the Prime Minister's side and whispered a few words. The Prime Minister's face suddenly became unhappy. Seeing this, the nearest official couldn't help but asked: "Prime Minister, what is it that disappoints you?" ?”
"The emperor sent someone over to ask me how to solve the problem of military pay on the front line." Qu Yuangu put down his wine glass and said helplessly: "Zhong Li proudly said that morale is low. Those under his command have not been paid for a long time. If they continue to If things continue like this, I'm afraid things will change. Hehe, I don't know what changes will happen. I think back when I brought tens of thousands of young men from the northwest to quell the rebellion, they were short of food and pay, but none of the men under my command had any complaints. It is hard work to put an end to the chaos for the country. Nowadays, the imperial court continues to send food to the front line. I was in a much better situation at that time. It is really unreasonable for Zhong Li'ao to say that he is afraid of changes."
"Exactly, it is only natural for a man to protect his family and his country." An official immediately answered: "If the military pay is not paid, will there be a rebellion?"
Another official said: "The soldiers led by the Prime Minister are commendable for their loyalty and bravery, but Zhong Li'ao's soldiers have evil intentions. This is the difference between the ability of leading soldiers."
"Morale is low? That's not because Zhong Li'ao doesn't know how to fight and has been defeated in a row." Another official jumped out and said indignantly: "All the elite soldiers and generals of my Han Dynasty are in his hands, and he actually lost the city and the land, and was defeated by the Chu State. The beating was so embarrassing that if you really want to talk about it, Zhong Li'ao is the biggest sinner."
An official stood up suddenly and said: "Yes. Is there a change? Are the soldiers going to change, or is Zhong Li'ao going to change? Is he trying to threaten the court?"
There was a lot of discussion at the table. A few people remained silent, but most people began to accuse Zhongli Ao. Later, Zhongli Ao was almost labeled as a traitor. Someone even said loudly: "Prime Minister, tomorrow morning I will Wait for a joint letter to beg the Holy Father to recall Zhong Li'ao and deal with him severely."
"I'm waiting for the joint signature!"
"Yes, jointly submit a letter!"
Suddenly I heard a voice saying: "If we call him back, who can we rely on on the front line to resist the Chu people?"
As soon as he said this, everyone looked over and saw a drunken official. The official was already ninety percent drunk, but he was obviously not drunk when he said these words.
There was silence in the hall for a while before someone said, "Why don't you wait until the Chu people are defeated before submitting a letter?"
"I am writing a letter now. If the Holy One calls him back and he disobeys the decree, or even really rebels, the consequences will be...!"
After a few words, all the officials were still calmed down. Some people suddenly realized at this time that they had been so excited just to agree with and flatter the Prime Minister. Now they woke up and realized that those words really shouldn't be said at such a banquet. Once these words were spread to On the front line, what would Zhong Liao think
After all, Zhong Li'ao still has tens of thousands of troops in his hands. If he really turns the spear and comes towards Luoyang, there will be no one to resist him along the way. Within three days, the army will reach the city.
The Prime Minister waved his hand and said with a smile: "General Zhong is still good at fighting. He has been fighting with the Chu people for more than half a year. The morale of his soldiers is low, but the Chu people are also at the end of their fight. Don't worry, I have many soldiers under my command. There are tens of thousands of tiger and wolf troops. When the opportunity comes, I will lead the troops into battle. The Chu people are already exhausted. Once the Northwestern athletes kill them, they will abandon their helmets and armor and pee."
"So the Prime Minister had a plan?" someone said happily.
Someone else analyzed it with clarity: "The Prime Minister really has a far-reaching strategy. It is not yet known whether Zhong Li'ao is loyal to the Holy Emperor. When Beitang Hao rebelled and took control of the capital, the two men were in cahoots and had a close relationship. Zhong Li'ao's men were all elite soldiers and strong generals. , but they may not be loyal to the imperial court. They will consume the Chu people first. When both sides are defeated, tens of thousands of northwest tigers and wolves under the prime minister can take advantage of the situation and kill them all. Haha, this is a brilliant strategy to kill two birds with one stone. If not Prime Minister, we people can never imagine this."
For a while, voices singing praises and virtues came and went, and then the silence disappeared for a moment.
While singing his praises, Qu Yuangu enjoyed himself so much that he could not help but picture himself leading troops on the battlefield.
In the picture, Zhong Li'ao and the Han army are already struggling to the death, and the Chu people are also exhausted. The two sides are fighting with the last bit of strength. At this moment, the northwest iron cavalry commanded by him sweeps across the battlefield like a devastation. The Chu army is defeated and goes south. Fleeing, the northwest cavalry marched all the way south. There was no opponent wherever they passed. The cavalry went directly to the capital of Chu State and conquered Chu State. The emperor of Chu State knelt at his feet and the world was unified. Beitang Feng even abdicated. Give way to the virtuous, and the whole world will belong to the Qu family.
Qu Yuangu sat on the dragon chair, with hundreds of civil and military officials kneeling at his feet. All the people worshiped him, and he ruled the world.
Thinking of this, Qu Yuangu was so excited that he couldn't help laughing. The officials suddenly heard his laughter, and naturally they didn't know the wonderful picture that appeared in the prime minister's mind. They just thought it was very satisfied with everyone's praise, and they immediately Everyone laughed.
It was not until late at night that the Prime Minister was drunk and was helped back to his dormitory.
Qu Yuangu was old and had no more firepower than young people. Naturally, he couldn't let others sleep with him every night. When he came to the capital, the Prime Minister did indulge in a wild life. There were many beauties in the palace, and even in the streets of Luoyang, there were many beauties. Whenever the prime minister in the palace falls in love with anyone, Emperor Beitangfeng will immediately reward him. If it is a palace maid or an internal official, he will immediately send it to the prime minister's house. Even if the prime minister likes a concubine in the palace, the emperor will send someone to secretly send it to the prime minister. In the days when he first entered the capital, the old prime minister had fun every night, but after all, as he got older, he began to exercise restraint these days.
The prime minister's bedroom is very grand, spacious and comfortable. The stove has started to light up in the room. Even before going to bed every night, two young girls will be arranged to warm the quilt, so the quilt is warm as soon as the prime minister goes to bed.
He was confused and didn't know how long he had slept. The Prime Minister suddenly felt a little cold on his face, and then he felt water dripping on his face, as if the roof was leaking on a rainy night. Qu Yuangu woke up and opened his eyes. , there was a lamp burning in the room, it was not too dim, so the Prime Minister first saw a pair of eyes, and then a strange face, and then found this man standing beside the bed, holding a teapot in his hand, from The spout was dripping water, and the water droplets were falling on his face.
Qu Yuangu was furious at first, and then shocked.
After he entered the capital, he killed countless people, and he knew in his heart that he had forged a lot of grudges in the capital, and there must be many people who wanted to kill him and then be quick.
Wasn't Beitang Hao just assassinated
Therefore, he attached great importance to his own safety. There were heavy guards around his dormitory, and he specially hired experts to patrol. It was extremely difficult to enter the Prime Minister's Mansion, and there were many buildings in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Qu Yuangu would change places to sleep every two days. No one can figure out who is where, and every place is guarded, so it is almost impossible to sneak into the Prime Minister's Mansion and find the bedroom where the Prime Minister sleeps, let alone enter the bedroom quietly. Inside, he was holding a teapot and dripping water on his face.
The prime minister only thought that he was dreaming. If he was not dreaming, who would dare to break into his room and do such a thing.
But the cold water made him wake up, and he pinched himself in the quilt. It hurt. It seemed that it was not a dream. If it was not a dream, then this was real.
Qu Yuangu took a deep breath, but he didn't scream or move.
After all, after living for most of my life, I have seen the world.
The fact that the other party can sneak into his dormitory and accomplish this almost impossible thing only proves that the other party's methods are too extraordinary. Although he has tens of thousands of cavalry, he is just an old man now. He only worries about If you resist even a little, the other party will be cruel.
Of course it wouldn't be a friend who sneaks into your house in the middle of the night.
If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move. Since the other party didn't attack me in my sleep, it proves that he didn't just come to kill me. As long as there is room for maneuver, there is hope. He just looked into that person's eyes. Don't speak, don't move, and see what the other person is going to do first.
"The Prime Minister is indeed a smart man." The man said softly, "No wonder he became the Prime Minister."
Qu Yuangu finally said: "You can come in, of course not for money. Whatever you want me to do, as long as I can do it, I will do it. Even if I can't do it, I will do my best."
"Happy!" The man gave a thumbs up, put away the teapot, and said with a smile: "Prime Minister, can you get up by yourself? Let's have a casual chat. Yes, you are a smart person. Of course you won't call people over. They haven't arrived yet. , your head is...!" His right hand pulled on his neck, the meaning was obvious.
Qu Yuangu nodded, stood up, and put on his coat. Since the other party said he wanted to talk, he would not take his life easily. He could only ask for something from himself. Then everything would be easy to handle. With his own With my wisdom, it shouldn't be too difficult to get through tonight.
The man was already sitting at the table. Qu Yuangu walked over slowly and sat down opposite the man.
The other party was very young and was in a dangerous place, but he was calm and calm, almost treating this place as his own home.
"Introduce yourself." The young man opposite said with a smile: "My surname is Qi, and my given name is Ning. I am King Yiheng of the Chu State. I was a minister of Jinyi before. The prime minister is well-informed, so he should have heard my name. "