Going back in time, not long after the night watch, a soldier from Guo Pharmacist came to Dong Kuang: "Young General, the general has something important to discuss, and I hope you will go quickly."
Dong Kuang, who had been hiding something in his heart, was stunned when he heard this: "What did the foster father say? Why did he choose to call me over at such a night? Besides, I still have responsibilities and need to protect the safety of envoy Song."
"This humble position is unknown, but it is of great importance and the general gave the order."
"Is that so? Just wait a moment. I'll talk to Ambassador Song before I go with you." Dong Kuang didn't insist too much. He just nodded to the other party and entered the courtyard first. Seeing that he agreed, the soldier's slightly nervous expression finally relaxed a little, and he obediently stood guard in front of the door.
After a short while, Dong Kuang led three soldiers out of the courtyard. While getting on his horse, he signaled to the man. The latter understood and followed them, walking quickly along the empty road. Walking down the street, we soon arrived in front of the garrison office.
As the adopted son of Pharmacist Guo, Dong Kuang was unusual among ordinary generals. He led his soldiers and strode through the gate without any need to pass the notice, and followed his custom to the front hall where official matters were discussed. Sure enough, the lights in the lobby were brightly lit at this time, and several useful subordinates were sitting down below. Everyone looked solemn, and the most serious one was undoubtedly Pharmacist Guo, who was sitting high on the throne.
After seeing Dong Kuang's arrival, he raised his eyebrows slightly, and saw that he had left three soldiers outside, and then he spoke: "Dalang, you came just in time, come in quickly, this matter is only waiting for you." ”
Dong Kuang stepped into the hall steadily. He was not in a hurry to take his seat, but clasped his fists and saluted: "My foster father suddenly summoned me this night, but what happened? Did the Liao army come to kill him, or did the Song army do something strange?" "
"Haha, someone said long ago that Dalang always knows the general situation best. You see, what he is most concerned about when he comes is the situation of our Evervictorious Army. He is indeed the heir of General Dong." When Guo Yaoshi started to speak, he also said: There was a bit of a smile, but when he said the last sentence, his face and tone became a little solemn and gloomy. The generals below also straightened up and seemed to want to get up.
Faced with such a strange situation, Dong Kuang just ignored it and still stood up and looked at Medicine Master Guo: "This is what I should do. My adoptive father is very complimentary. Besides, you also promised me that you would bring the Ever-Victorious Army to the army." Leave it to me to take charge, so it is natural for me to be more concerned about our situation at this time." His voice was straight, neither humble nor overbearing.
"Haha... Okay, it's a no-brainer!" Medicine Master Guo's face suddenly darkened, he slapped his right hand on the long desk, and asked sternly: "Since you know all my hard work, why did you collude with outsiders this time? , actually want to harm me and my victorious army?"
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of the surrounding generals changed even more, and more than a dozen pairs of eyes fell on Dong Kuang almost at the same time. But he didn't even move his expression, and stood calmly: "Why did my adoptive father say this? What collusion with outsiders, why can't I understand it at all?"
"Why, do you still want to deny it now? I have already seen through the collusion between you and the Song people. Also, I have already had control over the fact that you sent people to do something secretly before and after dusk. Say. , what kind of hidden agreement did you reach with the Song people
, what do you want to do to me? I have been nurturing you all the time in vain, and I plan to hand over the entire victorious army to you when I am old, but how do you repay me? He is really a white-eyed wolf who is not well-bred, and his ambition is so big that it is shocking! " Pharmacist Guo stared at the adopted son below with gritted teeth, wishing he could give an order right now and have him beheaded on the spot.
But he knew that this would not work. Not to mention that Dong Kuang had won the hearts of the victorious army in the past few years and had deep friendship with many generals. Just because he was Dong Xiujiu's son, he could not Kill at will. Although many years have passed and many people have changed, in the ever-victorious army with the Resentment Army as the main team, Dong Xiuo's remaining power and shadow are still there, and Dong Kuang will naturally benefit from it as his son.
Why did he have to use Dong Kuang even though he was very afraid of him, and even adopted him as his adopted son? Wasn't it because of his status? Even at this time, Medicine Master Guo still did not dare to order the killing of the opponent at will. He had to convince others, otherwise the victorious army might be dispersed.
Facing Yaoshi Guo's aggressive momentum, Dong Kuang still looked calm, and just cupped his hands and said: "My son really can't accept what my adoptive father said. I am related to the Song envoy and I am not just following your arrangement." ? As for what happened, it’s even more nonsense! I hope my adoptive father will know better and not be deceived. "
"At this point, you actually want to trick someone into getting away with your tricks. Do you really think that someone is easy to bully? Come on, bring me here!" Medical Master Guo laughed in anger and immediately shouted.
A moment after these words were heard outside, a slightly embarrassed figure was pushed into the hall by several soldiers, and then pushed to the ground: "Let's see who he is?"
Dong Kuang lowered his head and glanced at the person, and then his expression changed: "Uncle Liao, why did you tie him up?"
Also distraught were the generals below. As the generals of the ever-victorious army, they naturally knew this person's identity very well. This man named Liao Gui has always been Dong Kuang's right-hand man, so if Dong Kuang has any important matters, he will naturally leave it to him.
"Are you still pretending now? Liao Gui, tell me why you were arrested!" Medical Master Guo sneered and shouted immediately.
"I... I just went to the military camp in the west of the city for a casual walk, but I was captured." Liao Gui's answer was obviously evasive. Many people's expressions changed, and they already understood his intention.
Now the 20,000 troops in Zhuozhou City are divided into five places. Except for the middle road to ensure the safety of the city, the other four armies are divided into four gates. Tian Shen, the general at Ximen, has always had a close relationship with Dong Kuang. At this time, what Liao Gui meant in the past was really unsettling.
"Just take a walk, Dong Kuang, do you really think everyone here is a fool? Do you really think I can't see your sinister thoughts?" Medical Master Guo stared at him closely, and his tone became more intense: "The former I'm afraid you gave me advice to stabilize the three parties' envoys just to create more time for yourself, right? It's a waste of my trust in you, but you calculated everything and deliberately spread the news to the three parties, thus making the situation in Zhuozhou even worse. It's critical. But you yourself have already planned to take refuge with the Song people, and plan to use their power to harm me and seize power. Hey, you are really calculated and successful.
What a wishful thinking. "
Anyone who said these words without being particularly outspoken would have already figured out what he meant. Dong Kuangjin promised to sell goods to three companies in order to make Guo Yaoshi offend all three parties, and then he would have the opportunity to bypass him as the coach and conclude an alliance with the Song people. Then he would use his influence in the army to launch a sudden mutiny, eradicate Yaoshi Guo, and seize his military power.
As long as his plan succeeds, once Guo Yaoshi is killed or captured, other generals will have no choice but to acquiesce to this result for various reasons, causing the entire victorious army to fall into his hands again, Dong Kuang.
When these generals thought about the possible consequences, apart from being a little scared, they also had to admire Dong Kuang's clever methods. Of course, as of now, he is still not Guo Yaoshi's opponent. This mutiny has been exposed while it is still brewing, and he himself is trapped here, making it difficult to succeed.
Pharmacist Guo looked distressed at this moment: "Dong Kuang, I know that you have always had opinions about me over the years, and that General Dong's death is related to me. I have never made an excuse for this, and I only hope to use the facts. I come to let you understand that I have no grudges against your Dong family. For this reason, I will not hesitate to return the entire victorious army to you.
"But you, you disappoint me so much. As soldiers, the first priority is to be upright, so that the soldiers below can be convinced. But you only know how to use these conspiracies and calculations... This is only second, and more importantly, Your choice is completely wrong. Cooperating with the Song people is completely disregarding the safety of our Evervictorious Army and seeking skin from a tiger!
"The Song people have never been trustworthy. If you cooperate with them after doing this, they will definitely use it as a threat. The Liao people and the Jin people are already powerful. Once you attack their envoys in order to please the Song people, you will definitely be threatened. It will lead to the greatest revenge. By that time, let alone Zhuozhou, which has a few soldiers and a strong city, it will never be able to defend this place even if the soldiers are strong and the city is strong! You are taking advantage of tens of thousands of our ever-victorious army for your own selfish purposes. I will never allow such a scene to happen if my brother's life is put at risk. So even if you are the son of General Dong and my adopted son, I must put the overall situation first and destroy my relatives for the sake of justice!"
These words were so righteous and righteous that all the soldiers present were moved. At this time, Pharmacist Guo looked so impartial and selfless that it was almost impossible to find any fault with him. Even those who wanted to protect Dong Kuang before could not do so now.
Some of the soldiers outside the hall stared at Dong Kuang with deep hatred. They only waited for Pharmacist Guo's order before they rushed in and captured Dong Kuang.
But Dong Kuang's expression changed for a while. After a while, he suddenly burst out laughing, shaking his body with laughter, and laughing so hard that tears were about to flow down his face: "Physician Guo, Pharmacist Guo, someone told me before that you I still don’t believe that the city is extremely deep and its methods are extremely insidious. But now, I finally believe it. It turns out that you have a plan for a long time. You must have been waiting for this day to find a suitable excuse to get rid of me, right? Okay? , this is better, and it saves me the trouble!"
"Huh?" Everyone below Pharmacist Guo felt a little uneasy in their hearts. But at this moment, there was no need to say anything else. He immediately shouted: "Get this traitor!"
As soon as the words came out, the figures outside the hall suddenly moved!