Chapter 258: Prime Minister Qi Qiran
Qin Jin actually invited himself to go out, which surprised Yang Guozhong and was puzzled. Qin Jin did this contrary to the common sense of the current officials, ordinary people broke their heads and drilled into Chang'an City, but this guy took the initiative to ask to go out, isn't there something funny?
"What does Yang Qing think?"
The voice of the Son of Heaven woke Yang Guozhong from his shock, and only then did he regain his mind and answer:
"Minister, the minister feels that this move is incredible, and I don't know what Qin Jin's plan is. ”
Li Longji's face showed a hint of a smile, and then he leaned behind him, looking tired and relaxed. In Yang Guozhong's opinion, this kind of action and demeanor rarely appeared in the Son of Heaven, and he was keenly aware that Qin Jin's self-invitation to go out seemed to make the Son of Heaven faintly relieved.
This realization made Yang Guozhong even more cranky. It was reasonable for the Son of Heaven to be jealous of Qin Jin, but to this extent, it made him feel unbelievable. After all, when Zi Jiwei has been in power for many years, so that in Yang Guozhong's subconscious, it has always been an image that does not tolerate any infringement and blasphemy.
Now the actions and demeanor inadvertently revealed by the Son of Heaven made Yang Guozhong a little apprehensive, could it be that Qin Jin still had any plans that he didn't know?
Thinking of this, a layer of fine cold sweat broke out on Yang Guozhong's forehead. The experience of contact with Qin Jin over the past few months has told him that this young rising official often likes to act unexpectedly, and now it seems that his behavior is particularly suspicious, and abnormal affairs are demons, and he can't think of a reasonable explanation, so he can only speculate wildly.
Even Yang Guozhong himself didn't realize it, and now he remembered that Qin Jin had reached a state between fear and jealousy, and even lost his due reason and judgment.
The Son of Heaven sighed softly, obviously not very satisfied with Yang Guozhong's answer, but it was no longer there, and he did not say a word of reproach, but reminded him with rare warm words:
"Qin Jin's departure from Chang'an may be a relief and relief for all parties. ”
Li Longji can only say so far, if Yang Guozhong can no longer understand what he means, the prime minister in the past few years will be regarded as in vain. Fortunately, after Yang Guozhong was stunned for a moment, he finally understood what the Son of Heaven meant. Suddenly, Yang Guozhong had some pantothenic acid in his nose, and he didn't expect that even the Son of Heaven felt very powerless about it, he really underestimated Qin Jin, if he knew that Qin Jin was so difficult and difficult to mess with at the beginning of the "Tired of Shooting Couples" case, he should at least be more cautious and thoughtful, or he should not implicate this person at all.
It's good now, as the so-called killing a thousand enemies and losing eight hundred, although the prince has fallen, Qin Jin is about to leave Chang'an as he wishes. On the surface, it seemed that he Yang Guozhong had the last laugh, but he couldn't feel the pleasure and joy of half a victory anyway. Because, he clearly read the disappointment in himself from the eyes of the Son of Heaven.
Thinking about his poor performance in the mutiny, the Son of Heaven did have reason to be disappointed in him, but this disappointment now seems to have become the reason for his promotion.
For the heart of the Son of Heaven, the more thoroughly he interpreted, the more cold Yang Guozhong's heart was. There is no other reason than because he finally understands the fundamental reason why the Son of Heaven has repeatedly refused to belittle him.
In the final analysis, it is because of his "incompetence"! Under the ring of all kinds of capable officials, only a person like him, who is incompetent and occupies a high position, can maintain his "loyalty" to the greatest extent; to put it bluntly, the Son of Heaven does not think that his loyalty comes from his heart.
Although Yang Guozhong is unwilling to admit it in his heart, the facts are in front of him, and the Son of Heaven's "indefatigability" for him is nothing more than a lack of ability and prestige, and it is difficult to disobey. Moreover, the capital he relied on to rise to prominence was the identity of a relative, without any military merits and political achievements, he jumped into power and leaned into the opposition, and the power in his hands seemed terrifying, but in fact it was duckweed in the water, like a tree without roots, as long as he left the support of the Son of Heaven, he couldn't even let out a fart.
After thinking that he had insight into the mind of the Son of Heaven, Yang Guozhong not only did not feel complacent, but instead felt an inexplicable chill.
After thinking about these things clearly, Yang Guozhong's mind finally shifted from Qin Jin's body to himself, and his frustration and sadness made him feel an unprecedented sense of frustration. Looking at the Son of Heaven again, I couldn't help but feel a little hatred in my heart. This old fellow, who was about to go into the coffin, calculated him so thoroughly, but sadly he was still complacent, smug, unexpected, unexpected......
However, even if Yang Guozhong had some slight complaints and dissatisfaction with the Son of Heaven Li Longji in his heart, he could only hope that this old guy would live a long life. Because although he is 100% unwilling to admit it, he has to admit that this old guy is his backer and his foundation. Once today's son dies and the new monarch ascends the throne, no matter who the new monarch is, he is destined to be attacked......
At this moment, Yang Guozhong suddenly became a little envious of Qin Jin. It is said that Chang'an is good, and officials all over the world have sharpened their heads to get in, but who understands that this is clearly a quagmire, and if you step in, you may be devoured and there are not even bones left. Even if you want to quit halfway, you can't help yourself!
As soon as he thought of this, Yang Guozhong's mind was firm again, since he couldn't quit, he could only run all the way to the dark, and try his best to eliminate all political enemies or potential political enemies before the Son of Heaven a hundred years ago.
Li Longji didn't know at this time that this prime minister, who was despised by him, had turned around a thousand times in his heart, and he didn't know how many thoughts he had changed.
"Yang Qing's suggestion is very kind, let Qin Jin lead the Shenwu army to Fengyi County, Pujin must not fall into the hands of the rebels!"
Yang Guozhong was stunned again, Pujin was in Fengyi County, and the Son of Heaven did not say that Qin Jin would go to Pujin, but let him go to Fengyi, which was much more than he expected. Moreover, letting Qin Jin take the Shenwu Army out is also at odds with common sense, isn't this tantamount to giving that vertical a tiger's wings?
Although Yang Guozhong didn't think that only 3,000 Shenwu troops could block the tens of thousands of rebels' hundreds of battle iron horses, he finally gave this person some capital to rely on. Moreover, the Shenwu Army had a record of mutiny, so wasn't the Son of Heaven afraid that they would rebel again? When he was in Chang'an, the capital, he could still be deterred and suppressed by all sides, and he went out of the boundary of Chang'an and went to the locality.
But out of prudence, Yang Guozhong restrained his past pampering and arrogance in front of the Son of Heaven, if it was in the past, he would have spoken out to stop it at this time, and bitterly stated various reasons. But now, he just waited quietly, waiting for the Son of Heaven to tell him about his plan.
However, the Son of Heaven did not tell Yang Guozhong the specific reason, and even stopped talking to him, but signaled that he could retire.
Yang Guozhong had no choice but to retire with interest. On the way home, Yang Guozhong was frustrated and worried, secretly thinking about what the Son of Heaven was thinking. Could it be that the Son of Heaven is really old and confused, and he can't see the stakes involved? Or does the Son of Heaven have other plans?
When the carriage stopped in front of the mansion, Yang Guozhong suddenly had a feeling in his heart that stealing chickens and rice would not be lost.
In his plan, it was to let Qin Jin go to Pujin alone, like the story of Changqing going to Luoyang last year, and recruit soldiers and soldiers in Pujin...... After getting out of the car and stepping into the mansion, Yang Guozhong suddenly quickened his pace, and he suddenly sounded Fan Changming, who was full of tricks, although this old thing is very annoying, but he always has unique opinions on various events, so it is better to let this person refer to it in detail.
Sure enough, after listening to Yang Guozhong's story, a trace of hatred appeared on Fan Changming's face.
"Qin Jin Zhuzi, the Son of Heaven has not completely given up on him!"
After hearing this, Yang Guozhong was puzzled.
"How so?"
"The Son of Heaven uses his ability to prevent others, but I am afraid that it will not be able to do what the public wants!"
Fan Changming's statement is not unreasonable, but this makes Yang Guozhong open-minded, if the "deep meaning" of the Son of Heaven only stops there, he is more than eighty percent sure, so that Qin Jin has no bones left. In terms of the whole person, Yang Guozhong has never admired anyone except Li Linfu.
Thinking of this, Yang Guozhong twisted his beard and sneered three times and strode out of Fan Changming's courtyard.
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In the Shenwu Army, the news that Qin Jin invited himself to go out has already spread on a small scale internally. People also have different attitudes towards Qin Jin's decision. Some people feel that Qin Jin should not retreat bravely, after the mutiny, although the trust in the Son of Heaven has been reduced to an unprecedented extreme, but the Son of Heaven will never dare to act rashly out of fear, as long as he lasts for three years and two years, and drags the Son of Heaven to death, everything will be promising. In contrast, the priority is to elect a new prince.
Others believe that it is indeed a wise move to leave Chang'an, a place of right and wrong, and that it will be extremely difficult to protect themselves in the long run if they are caught in the whirlpool of power struggles.
However, no matter what kind of opinions and opinions they have, all parties have a common understanding, that is, Qin Jin is going to give up on them. With the temper and temperament of the Son of Heaven, he would never let the Shenwu Army go out with Qin Jin. And after the Shenwu Army left Qin Jin, could it still be as strong as before?
This kind of problem can be imagined with the toes, and being suppressed may be their only ending. Because there is no one in the Shenwu army who can have the strength and ability of Qin Jin.
Pei Jing, Lu Qi and the others gathered around Qin Jin were silent, and there was frustration, reluctance, and even blame in this silence.
Only Qin Jin still talked and laughed as usual.
Have you forgotten what you often say?
Everyone was still silent, and after a long time, Yang Xingben finally couldn't help but ask:
"Could it be that the general can make the Son of Heaven order the Shenwu Army to be released together?"
Before coming to see Qin Jin, these people had already come to the conclusion that they would rather go out together than stay in Chang'an and wait for the mermaids. However, this hope is extremely slim.
However, Qin Jin's response with a smile shocked everyone's hearts, and I don't know what unexpected way he can bring the dead back to life!