When Zhao Kuangyin and the other two came out of the cave, they suddenly heard a barking of dogs. Zhao Pu was startled and turned around to see a big black dog that was very ferocious and was about to pounce on them, but it could only bark because of the chain around its neck. Zhao Pu immediately scolded: This dog has no eyes and doesn't even recognize me.
Shut up! Kuang Yin shouted at the dog.
The black dog immediately stopped barking and started wagging its tail.
Zhao Pu smiled and said: I suddenly remembered that man, just like a dog, he is obedient and sensible only when his master is watching him. When his master is not able to move, he will be afraid.
Kuangyin pondered and said: His military strength is still very high, and he is good at fighting wars and using troops.
Zhao Pu advised: In fact, a bare-chested man may not be able to fight a dog. But no one can say that a man is not as powerful as a dog.
That's true. Kuang Yin nodded.
Zhao Pu looked around, stepped forward and whispered: "My lord, when that day comes, will he quickly recognize his master and come to you to beg for mercy? By the way, I heard that his wife is a beauty."
Why think about those things now? Zhao Kuangyin said seriously, it's too early.
But Zhao Kuangyin immediately thought of the beautiful Yang who had been thrown out of his hands for no reason, and could not help muttering: He is indeed like a dog.
In the Privy Council, Wei Renpu was scratching his back with a wooden stick. He hadn't taken a bath for many days. Fortunately, the weather had cooled down in the past few days, otherwise it would have been even more inconvenient. He had been living in the Privy Council, so sleeping and eating were not a problem, but taking a bath was not very convenient. He had to get some hot water to wipe himself tonight, as he felt really uncomfortable.
At this time, Wang Pu had returned to the Privy Council. Wei Renpu took out the things on his back and put them down. He shrugged his shoulders and let his clothes rub against his shoulders. Seeing that Wang Pu had already walked into the study, he clasped his fists and said, "Envoy Wang is back. How are you?"
Wang Pu casually bowed, walked over and said: The emperor has nodded. I saw the emperor. I was very weak and could hardly speak, but I was not confused.
Wei Renpu sighed and couldn't help saying: If we order the redeployment now, there won't be any chaos, right? Or is it necessary
Wang Pu said: If it is not necessary, why should I go to the official's sickbed to discuss military affairs at this time
Wei Renpu was speechless for a moment when he heard his resolute tone.
Wang Pu said bluntly with a cold face: When the army just returned to the capital, the deployment was hasty and there were many omissions.
Wei Renpu also did not argue with him, because he was the Privy Councilor at the time, and the defense map was mainly drawn by him, and it would definitely be approved by him in the end. Now Wang Pu completely denied it and did not give him any face. His tone was so blunt, and he was indeed a little unhappy, but he did not care too much. Wang Pu was a person who did not give face in the things he confirmed. That was his personality. They still had to work together, so what was the point of arguing
Wang Pu said in a deep voice: The two armies of the left wing of the Tiger Jie Army control the two southern gates of the inner city at the same time, and the rest of the left wing is all in the southern part of the outer city; the armies of the Palace Front Division are all in the north city. With such a deployment, if someone takes a risk, it will be impossible to stop them in a short time and they will directly approach the imperial city.
Who would suddenly rise up in rebellion at a time like this? Wei Renpu pondered.
Wang Pu said bluntly: Zhao Kuangyin and Guo Shao
Guo Shao was not going to leave Beijing to look for Dan Wei Renpu.
Wang Pu said coldly: "Empress Wei thought he would leave the capital. He must be planning how to mutiny and rush into the palace. There are people waiting for him in the palace."
Wei Renpu said, "Envoy Wang, you are not trying to scare me, are you? Guo Shao dared to start an army on his own. The emperor just fell ill, and no one can become powerful. The forces of all parties are complicated. Guo Shao only has the left wing and has no advantage. Is he crazy? Envoy Wang, do you have any evidence?"
I guessed it, Wang Pu said.
Wei Renpu was stunned.
Wang Pu said: Guo Shao and Zhao Kuangyin must be secretly happy now, thinking that the people in our Privy Council are fools. The city defense is deployed like this, just to give them the opportunity. At least there is the Konghe Army in the north of the city, and Guo Shao's troops in the south of the city are really huge loopholes. If Guo Shao really succeeds by then, he has to thank Envoy Wei for helping him a lot.
Wei Renpu glared and said: "Envoy Wang, you can't say that. Where do you put me?" He thought for a moment and asked again, "Why did Guo Shao rebel?"
Wang Pudao: Because he was sure that Zhao Kuangyin would definitely launch a mutiny.
I have said it before, Zhao and Guo are simply unable to maintain a balance. They will risk their lives at the slightest sign of trouble. This so-called balance of power will only exacerbate conflicts and is not conducive to national stability. Zhao Kuangyin and Guo Shao have fought many times since the Northern Expedition. I don't believe that Wei's deputy envoy can't see it. At that time, the emperor was still able to control the situation, and they didn't dare to go too far and had to be quiet. But now, after a few months of provocation, they have been holding back their anger.
As soon as the queen came to power, Zhao Kuangyin knew that the situation was not good; Guo Shao was thinking about the other party all day long, but he couldn't figure it out. Now that he knew that the queen was trapped in Jinxiang Palace, Guo Shao's big backer was threatened. He didn't rush to death, but wanted to leave the capital to find the elixir to fool the old man.
Wei Renpu frowned and said: I still think Guo Shao is a little weak. Besides, he is a warrior after all. The situation is too complicated and very dangerous. If we really want to do that, we need not only careful and complicated deployment and planning, but also extraordinary courage.
I didn't expect that Deputy Envoy Wei could be deceived, Wang Pu said coldly.
He immediately opened a cabinet, took out a key to open a drawer, took out a thick stack of files and put them on the table. If Deputy Envoy Wei still doesn't believe it, take a closer look at what Guo Shao did in each battle. Is this what a warrior who relies on courage alone does? Of course, I didn't quite believe it at first. This man was born as a wandering orphan and later worked as a soldier. He didn't even know who he learned to write from. His writing was a mess. Logically, he couldn't have much knowledge. No one else would believe that he had much knowledge, but the facts were in this file, so I had to believe it.
Wang Pu said: After the urgency is over, Deputy Envoy Wei can think carefully about Guo Shao's previous battles. It is really interesting. I spent a lot of effort to find out about the small battle of Wuqi Town recently. Put this matter together with the famous Huainan general Chai Kehong, and then look at the Northern Expedition to Zhuozhou, you will find three things very interesting.
Wei Renpu flipped through the book a few times, and suddenly a piece of paper fell out, with a long and short poem written on it. Wei Renpu had no interest in reading it at first, but after just a glance, he couldn't help but read it to the end:
The peaks and ridges are like a gathering, the waves are like raging, the mountains and rivers are inside and outside the Tongguan Road. Looking at the Western Capital, I am hesitant. I am sad that the palaces of Qin and Han have turned to dust. When the country prospers, the people suffer; when it perishes, the people suffer
Wei Renpu immediately asked who wrote this.
Wang Pudao: Guo Shao.
Wei Renpu and Wang Pu looked at each other, and fell into a long silence. The vast years, the surging rivers and mountains, the brilliant civilization, and countless spectacular scenes suddenly rushed before their eyes.
Outside the quaint and elegant wooden window, the dripping rain is like countless tears.
In fact, after a long time, Wei Renpu's face turned pale and he mustered up the courage to look at Wang Pu, "Wang Shijun, have you ever thought that if the official can't get better for a while, the country must have someone to take charge of major affairs. Yu Zhong is loyal to the overall situation, and there must be a place to go."
Wang Pu turned around, looked out the window, and said calmly with his back to Wei Renpu: The emperor has been very kind to me. I am only loyal to the emperor and cannot think too far ahead.
Wei Renpu couldn't help but say: "Do you remember last autumn when we went to see the left wing of the Hujie Army being mobilized out of Beijing? I think Guo Shao's speech in front of the army at that time was quite interesting. At that time, Guo Shao talked a lot of nonsense, as if he wanted to be the defender of the Great Zhou.
Wang Pu did not answer.
Suddenly Wei Renpu seemed to realize something, and quickly picked up the defense map that Wang Pu brought back and looked at it carefully.
At this moment, Wang Pu suddenly turned around, his eyes were very bright, and he asked coldly: What did Deputy Envoy Wei see
Wei Renpu frowned and shook his head, saying: "It's too complicated, I can't understand it for a while." When Envoy Wang showed it to me, it was very hasty and I really didn't pay much attention.
At the Guo residence, Guo Shao was stroking Cao Tai's back: "Eunuch Cao will enter the palace at the earliest time tomorrow. Can you get in?"
Cao Tai said: As a regular attendant in the Ministry of Eunuchs, of course he can enter.
It would certainly be dangerous to let Eunuch Cao go deep into the tiger's den alone, but at this time, everyone involved in this matter affects the direction of the event. Guo Shao said.
Cao Tai glared and said: The Queen and countless people are in danger. I am just a eunuch, and I have already put life and death aside.
Guo Shao said solemnly: "Eunuch Cao, please do not belittle yourself. What's wrong with eunuchs? There is a poem that says burning the piano and cooking the crane will make the people full, and asking for advice among flowers will make the world the same. The elegant and lofty discussions are all Confucian scholars, and there is an eunuch with a sword and a bow. Taishigong was a eunuch, and Gao Lishi and Cai Lun were also admired by the people for generations. Some eunuchs are more beneficial to the country and the people than those who seek fame and reputation. There are good and bad people in people, not to mention that the eunuch Cao, at a critical moment, did both great loyalty and righteousness, which is many times higher than most people in the world."
Cao Tai was stunned and said: This is the first time I have heard that being an official can be so noble.
Guo Shao patted him on the shoulder: "It has nothing to do with being a eunuch, but with being a human being. In short, Eunuch Cao is also a very important person on the Queen's side. In the future, we will share the good and the bad together."
Cao Tai nodded and said: I have to do good things, but I also have to find a way to stay alive. Otherwise, I will not be able to enjoy the blessing.
Guo Shao bowed and said: The palace depends on Eunuch Cao, I wish you a successful trip tomorrow morning.
Cao Tai hurriedly returned the greeting.
At this time, Zuo You came in with a few sheets of paper and said: According to the arrangement of the lord, I have drafted out various matters to avoid missing them tomorrow. My lord, what do you think of this arrangement
Unexpectedly, Guo Shao immediately took out a booklet and compared it with the messy lines, circles and scribbled words on the booklet while reading what Zuo You had written.
The rain outside was drizzling, but it was already very light.