Xu Da and others had no feelings about Guo Zixing's death, no one cared about Guo Zixing's burial, and they were all busy persuading Zhu Yuanzhang to take this opportunity to break away from Guo Zixing's name and set up his own door. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Li Shanchang's several strategists had different thoughts, and expounded, "Marshal Guo just died of illness, and the adult wants to be independent, doesn't it happen to give people the truth of disloyalty, and if the adult is independent, he will completely draw a line with Chuzhou." However, there were already many ordinary people and soldiers in Chuzhou who supported the adults, so why didn't the adults fight for them? These cities were all built by the adults, so why should they be cheaper for Guo Tianxu! Without the approval of King Xiao Ming, who would recognize him as the new generalissimo. ”

All the soldiers suddenly came to their senses and encouraged Zhu Yuanzhang to go to Chuzhou to fight for military power with Guo Tianxu.

Zhu Yuanzhang is full of contradictions, he has always cherished his reputation, so he acted very cautiously, otherwise he would not have ceded military power to Guo Zixing for the sake of "loyalty". Let him directly announce his separation from Guo Zixing's name, he can't do it; let him fight for the military power in Chuzhou, he is not completely sure, after all, Guo Tianxu is still there, how can it not be his turn to be a son-in-law with a foreign surname.

But if he wants to support Guo Tianxu as the generalissimo, it is absolutely impossible, how can he be ordered by Guo Tianxu, who wants to put him to death everywhere, that does not mean that he directly handed over his life to the enemy. In terms of military merits and qualifications, he is much stronger than Guo Tianxu, and it is a heavy blow to him and his subordinates to really let this filthy villain sit firmly in the position of generalissimo. He hesitated for a few days, and finally decided to take the opportunity to go to Chuzhou to send the spirit to give it a go, it was best to get the position of generalissimo, but it was not too late to come back and set up his own door if he couldn't find that position, and then he would only disagree with Guo Tianxu at most, at least no one could do his article on Guo Zixing's death.

Ma Xiuying was full of sadness, silently packed her luggage and prepared to rush to Chuzhou with Zhu Yuanzhang for the funeral.

She knew the news of Guo Zixing's death before Zhu Yuanzhang, and at that moment she couldn't describe her complicated feelings, grief, grief and even a hint of relaxation. Guo Zixing's death was due to his own small energy, but at the same time, it was also due to her indirect stimulation...... No one could have imagined that this once glorious generalissimo would quietly pass away like this. In the future, no one will suppress Zhu Yuanzhang anymore, but after all, Guo Zixing has raised her for more than ten years, and there have been times when he treated her sincerely and kindly, although Guo Zixing's later actions completely chilled her heart, but she can't help but admit that without Guo Zixing's protection, she may not be able to survive the most difficult years.

Thinking about the grievances between the father and daughter over the years, Ma Xiuying couldn't help but let out a long sigh after all. The dead are gone, the living are still alive, and she must brace herself to deal with what follows.

"Madam, have you packed your luggage?" Zhu Yuanzhang rushed back to the mansion, followed by a large group of generals in addition to him.

Although these generals are Zhu Yuanzhang's henchmen, they are nominally Guo Zixing's subordinates, and now that Guo Zixing has died of illness, everyone has to go to Chuzhou to mourn, and at the same time they are still the main force supporting Zhu Yuanzhang to compete for military power in Chuzhou.

Ma Xiuying handed over a set of mourning clothes, and the two looked at each other, both of them were so dark and complicated.

Taking advantage of the time to change clothes, Zhu Yuanzhang said casually: "Father-in-law, this time, I will leave a mess, presumably Chuzhou is very chaotic, you might as well wait for the situation to stabilize before coming." ”

Ma Xiuying's hand shook and said meaningfully: "How can such a major event be delayed? ”

She knew that Zhu Yuanzhang planned to fight for military power with Guo Tianxu, and maybe there would be some bloody violence. But she also knew that this military power could not be disputed. Guo Tianxu's covetousness for her and hatred for Zhu Yuanzhang have never diminished, and they can't let Guo Tianxu wait for an opportunity to deal with them after he takes control of the military power in Chuzhou. Zhu Yuanzhang took so many generals to Chuzhou, obviously fully prepared, and he was afraid that she would be hurt in the power struggle, so he spoke out to dissuade her.

But for Ma Xiuying, she must be present at this critical moment, and she must do everything she can to help Zhu Yuanzhang seize power. Men have men's methods, women have women's methods, and no one can ignore any of them.

Zhu Yuanzhang said vaguely: "But Mrs. Guo and Guo Tianxu kept shouting that you were angry with your father-in-law when they left, and I was afraid that after you passed, they would pour dirty water on you and say unpleasant things......

Ma Xiuying took a deep breath and said lightly: "Those who are clean are self-purifying, if they don't go, they will wantonly smear me, and only if I go can I prove that I have a clear conscience! I don't care what others say, I just want to send my father-in-law on his last journey." You don't have to worry about me, I'll take care of myself. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang persuaded a few words, and saw that Ma Xiuying was resolute, but she couldn't rest assured that she couldn't let herself go, thinking that the men's fights and women couldn't get involved, plus Guo Zixing was buried, Ma Xiuying should be present as a family member, so she agreed to go along.

Everyone rushed to Chuzhou to mourn. Everyone was grief-stricken, especially Zhou Dexing and Hua Yun began to beat their chests and feet before they entered the city, crying all the way to the spirit, which was more sad than the death of their father. Zhu Yuanzhang burst into tears, crying at the door several times. The uninformed guests secretly praised everyone for their loyalty and kindness.

The group came to the mourning hall, except for a few servants and the trance-like Xiao Zhang who knelt in front of the spirit to thank the guests, and did not see the children of the Da Zhang family and the Guo family, Ma Xiuying stepped forward to help Xiao Zhang, and asked softly: "Mother-in-law, why are you alone, what about them?"

Xiao Zhang opened his misty red and swollen eyes and looked around, "Hmm...... They were still there, probably resting. Suddenly found that it was Ma Xiuying who was talking to her, she pulled her hand away violently, and scolded resentfully and hatefully: "What are you still doing?"

"Stepmother, stepfather is gone, how can I not come?" Ma Xiuying seemed to not be able to see the hatred on Xiao Zhang's face, and replied calmly, her trembling eyelashes drooping, hiding the sadness and helplessness in her eyes. I don't know how Da Zhang and Guo Tianxu smeared her after returning to Chuzhou, and sure enough, everyone attributed Guo Zixing's death to her.

"If it weren't for you, how could the master ......," Xiao Zhang cried hysterically. As soon as Guo Zixing goes, she can't imagine the future.

"Mother-in-law, you are tired, go back to your room to rest for a while, and my husband and I will come to the mourning hall. Although your father-in-law is gone, you have to take care of your health, and you and we are filial piety. Ma Xiuying made a look, and Xun Ying stepped forward with her to help the grief-stricken Xiao Zhang into the wing room to rest.

Zhu Yuanzhang and the others glared fiercely at the lively guests and restless servants, and the mourning hall returned to its previous sad atmosphere.

Xiao Zhang was stunned, as if he thought of something, and the hands that were originally unwilling to let Ma Xiuying stop struggling, and sighed while wiping his tears, "As soon as your stepfather leaves, I have nothing to do." ”

"You still have Celestial and I. ”

Xiao Zhang shook his head and couldn't cry, "Tianjue, this kid...... Alas, he originally liked to follow behind the eldest son, but now that the eldest prince has inherited the master's handsome position, he is even more desperate, and he doesn't even want me, my mother-in-law. The eldest prince has always been close to me, and now he doesn't take me seriously. In the past, when the master was there, I could still say a few words, but now that the master is gone, where is my place to speak. Think about these people, it's better for you and Yuanzhang to be close to me......"

Ma Xiuying blurted out, "If my stepmother is not happy living in Guo's mansion, come to me." ”

Xiao Zhang's face faintly flashed with a hint of joy, but he said: "Silly boy, you are all married, how can you still bring me, an old woman, over?"

Ma Xiuying said indignantly: "But I can't watch you being bullied by Guo Tianxu and the eldest lady in the future, and when the funeral is over, you will go back to Hezhou with me." Zhu Yuanzhang is pure and filial, he won't ignore you. ”

"It's fate. Xiao Zhang's voice was full of tears, his attitude was much softer than before, and he took her hand and cried, "Maybe I owe the Guo family in my last life, you must not ......be like me in the future."

Ma Xiuying's pupils contracted slightly, grabbed Xiao Zhang's hand with her backhand, and said half-truthfully: "If the handsome position is not inherited by Guo Tianxu, but inherited by Guo Tianjue, Guo Tianxu and the eldest lady will not dare to bully you casually." ”

Xiao Zhang raised his head in disbelief, his eyes lit up, and instantly dimmed, "How can Tianjue be qualified to inherit the great cause of the master, he is not a concubine, how much ability he has, I don't know how much I am a mother? Even if he is made the generalissimo, he will not be able to sit in that position." Unless it's Yuan Zhang, it's almost the same, but it's a pity that Yuan Zhang is a son-in-law with a foreign surname after all, and besides, the eldest prince has now become a generalissimo, what's the use of saying this......"

Ma Xiuying stared at Xiao Zhang's eyes tightly, and the words pierced her heart like a needle, "If this son-in-law is doing better than his son, why do you care if he has a surname or not." As soon as your stepmother and stepfather leave, you have to think about it for yourself. You can know that Guo Tianxu, the generalissimo, was appointed by himself, and it was not ordered by King Xiao Ming, so he can't do it. ”

Xiao Zhang was taken aback, didn't care about crying, and stared wide-eyed, "You, what do you mean?"

"Do you think about whether it is beneficial for you for Guo Tianxu to inherit the handsome position, or is it beneficial for Zhu Yuanzhang to get the handsome position?"

"Of course it's Zhu ......" Xiao Zhang said halfway, he was silent, looked left and right before whispering: "But he is a son-in-law with a foreign surname, and the great cause of the master will not be inherited by him." ”

Ma Xiuying stepped forward and whispered, "What if it is designated by the righteous father?"

Xiao Zhang's eyelids jumped, "How is it possible!"

Ma Xiuying was kind and instructive, and said: "I remember that when my father-in-law was alive, he said that Zhu Yuanzhang was more capable than Guo Tianxu, and even intended to let Zhu Yuanzhang be in charge of his army. Maybe his old man didn't just talk about it, but also left some letters and items as evidence. Well...... I heard that when my father-in-law was dying, you took care of him at the bedside, and as for what his father-in-law said in the end, and what evidence he left behind, I think only you know best......"