Chapter 243: Guan Zhong's Strategy
The bells and drums rang out at the Gate of Heaven. A new day began again, and it began to rain again in the sky, which had been quiet all night, as if God just wanted to catch his breath and continue to pour the rain down when he had rested enough.
Fortunately, in the past few days, it has not been as heavy as the previous day, and the Luohe River may not flood too much, but the price of rice, flour, oil, salt, vegetables and fruits on the market has risen somewhat because of inconvenient transportation.
On such a rainy day, the people still have to go out to do things, and the vendors have to open their businesses. Whether it is the ups and downs in the court or the ups and downs in the sky, they can't stop them from begging for a living.
Rice, always have to be eaten.
There is a very well-dressed, very handsome Lang Jun, holding a lotus umbrella with fish and lotus, leading two young men in Tsing Yi to walk slowly in the rain, his face is a little pale, but the pace under his feet is slow and leisurely, as if it is a leisurely walk, and the pedestrians in a hurry can't help but cast a surprised glance at him.
Miyagi, Changle Gate.
The third master of the housekeeper, Guan Guangzhao, walked to the front of the palace city in fear, and looked hesitantly at the gate of the black hole, as if it was a giant beast in the wilderness, and he would be devoured alive as soon as he walked over.
He didn't bring rain gear, and his robe was already drenched in the drizzle, making him look a little wolfy. Guan Guangzhao hesitated for a long time before he hesitated to step forward, he saw a man holding an umbrella, his back was a little familiar, slightly surprised, but he just glanced at it secretly, and then turned to the palace gate.
One of the guards greeted him and shouted, "Who are you?"
After Uncle Guan's robe was sent home, the family was in the six gods without a master. After listening to the news brought back by the servant who delivered the meal, they also knew that Uncle Guan was thrifty, but he felt sorry for this court dress. I wanted to wash the court clothes according to his instructions, and bring a few regular clothes with me when I delivered the meal tomorrow.
The girl Chanjuan who was waiting next to Uncle Guan became suspicious, since Uncle Guan was arrested and put in prison, the family could not see him at all, could not know the specific situation inside, and could not make corresponding rescue measures. What time is this now? Once the evidence of the crime is confirmed, it is to be killed. Guan Gong has always been frugal, but he doesn't pity a piece of clothing at such a time, right?
The more Chanjuan thought about it, the more suspicious she felt, so she took the initiative to take over the task of cleaning the court clothes. Then she carefully examined this court gown from top to bottom, not letting go of any inch, and finally she found the blood book hidden by Uncle Guan.
If you have a blood book, you can avenge his grievances, and of course the housekeeper will not be stupid enough to take the blood book to Lin'an Mansion, Kouqing Palace, or even Yushitai to shout grievances. This blood letter has to go straight to the front of the emperor to have a glimmer of life. But who is going to deliver this blood letter? The housekeeper's son was also implicated and imprisoned, and the second housekeeper, hey, don't mention it, he has already gone out of the house...... The only male is the third Guan Guangzhao.
Although Guan Guangzhao is greedy for money and lustful, he still has feelings for his father and brother's family. Besides, even if it is not out of family affection, if his father and brother's guilt are confirmed. His future is over, and this is for the lives of his father and brother. is also for his own future, he has to fight no matter what, Guan Guangzhao gritted his teeth, picked up the blood book and ran to Miyagi.
But when he arrived here, he couldn't help but be timid again, and only after hesitating for a while did he muster up the courage to come over, the guard asked, Guan Guangzhao hurriedly saluted and said: Guangzhao, the son of the Duke of Luantai in the Feng Pavilion, his father was innocent and was imprisoned with injustice, and he was wronged to the saint for his father.
The guard's eyes widened, and he shouted: If you have a grievance, you can go to the Imperial Historical Observatory and Kouqing Palace. The saint is not a three-judge judge, how can he have the leisure to go to the court to ask questions. Mind your business! Go and go, go farther!
Guan Guangzhao hurriedly said: My father is the prime minister of the court, and the prime minister is wronged, and the matter is serious, and the three law divisions are afraid that it will be difficult to decide this case. I believe that the saint is very concerned about this case, and he has worked hard to report it for Guangzhao, maybe the saint will be willing to see me.
Roll on! You can really think about it, who will bear this huge burden for you, once you displease the saint, you can't bear it for me. Are you going or not? Don't go again. I will arrest you and hand you over to Lin'an Mansion for punishment!
Guan Guangzhao was startled, he didn't want to go, he didn't dare to stay, and when he was hesitating, Guan Zhong turned his head and heard the conversation between him and the guard, hesitated a little, then walked over and said: Butler Sanlang?
The guard was about to scold, but suddenly saw Guan Zhong coming, he was busy and took two steps back. Guan Zhong often goes in and out of the palace, of course this guard knows him, Guan Guangzhao raised his head and couldn't help but say in horror: Yes! It is under ...... You are? Second brother? Is it really a second brother?!
Guan Saburo exclaimed.
Here you go!
Guan Zhong called him, turned around and walked away a few steps, Guan Guangzhao hurriedly followed, Guan Zhong walked to a secluded place, stood still and said to Guan Guangzhao: You are the father...... Is there any evidence for the public to complain?
Seeing Guan Guangzhao's hesitant look, Guan Zhong hurriedly said: Yao'er, my lady is also imprisoned for injustice, and I came here to avenge my grievances to the king, you can believe me!
Guan Guangzhao pondered for a moment and said: I have heard about Yao'er, second brother, I believe in you.
Guan Zhongdao: Now the palace is strictly forbidden, and you can't enter lightly, you are unjustly complained, these sergeants don't want to do much, and the other is afraid of offending the imperial history platform, and they will definitely refuse to pass on the gift for you, if you can trust me, what do you have or want to say, you might as well explain it, and I will send it to the palace for you.
Guan Guangzhao said hesitantly: This ...... Second brother, the matter is very important, are you sure that you can meet the king?
Guan Zhong smiled slightly, and said with certainty: That's nature!
Guan Saburo knew that his second brother had always been lawless, and his confident demeanor moved Guan Guangzhao at this time, or in his heart, the blood book was a hot potato, and it was not to throw it away, nor to stay, and now that someone is willing to take over, he can't wait to give up this responsibility as soon as possible.
And no matter what, this person is always his own second brother.
Guan Guangzhao lowered his voice and said: Second brother, actually...... In fact, my father wrote a blood letter in prison, hid it in a changed robe and sent it home, and when I found this blood book, I wanted to enter the palace to cry out.
Guan Zhong's eyes lit up and said, "Are you willing to give me this blood letter?"
Guan Guangzhao was secretly happy in his heart, he glanced left and right, and sneakily took out a folded piece of cloth from his sleeve, and Guan Zhong in front of the palace gate was inconvenient to look at it carefully. Hurriedly took it, put it into his sleeve, and put the blood book into his sleeve. Guan Zhong's heart was a little more steady.
Mu Shangxuan returned with a feather, Tian Sansi refused to come forward, and Mrs. Mu asserted that Yao'er would die, and the last hope in Guan Zhong's heart was only Pei Kun. However, if it was just to ask Pei Kun what method he had taken and whether he could rescue Yao'er, there would be no need for him to insist on entering the palace.
Guan Zhong is here today. It was because he knew Pei Kun's background, Guan Zhong didn't dare to say that he definitely knew Pei Kun, but he also knew a rough idea. After all, he also grew up in the palace and was also the righteous son of the female king.
Pei Kun is in a high position, but his power is mainly in the palace. In the palace, he and Tuan'er each occupy half of the country. Pei Kun's power is relatively larger. However, his power is limited to this, and he hardly leaves the palace gate. Pei Kun has no ambitions, he makes contacts and recruits henchmen, just to ensure his own safety.
His power comes from the female king, and his safety is also tied to the king, so he pays great attention to making friends with the people in the palace, and there are almost no of his subordinates in the court, and most of the foreign ministers he befriended are some ministers and scribes. People who talk about it get together to talk about some wind and snow, songs and articles. There is very little that can be done at this time.
Guan Zhong felt that Pei Kun's greatest ability. It is he who serves the king, and it is convenient for him to speak. And if he wants to speak, he needs to have an opportunity, and it is not good to mention it rashly, in that case, it will inevitably arouse the suspicion of the king, so he came here to help Pei Kun create an opportunity to speak.
He also wrote a bloody letter, which is a masterpiece.
If the king is willing to see him, he will go to the palace to cry out, and it is best to touch the king, if not. Pei Kun can also take the opportunity to speak for him, and Yao'er may have a glimmer of life.
The blood book he hid in his body will definitely be discovered by the king, such a tragic act of grievance, no matter how hard-hearted the king is, he should always be touched, right? If he still can't, Pei Kun can still do this well and skillfully exert influence on the king. This is the only way Guan Zhong can think of.
What he didn't know was that the relationship between Pei Kun and Yao'er, even if there was no request from him, Pei Kun would go all out.
didn't want Guan Guangzhao to bring Uncle Guan's blood book at this time, Guan Zhong was overjoyed in his heart: With this father's handwritten blood book, there must be a little more hope for things.
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On the Tongque Terrace, Tian Qiniang walked slowly along the white jade railing, quietly admiring the flowers and plants under the light rain and mist.
These days, Tian Qi Niang's spiritual body is not very good, until today it has eased up a little, looking down the corridor, pomegranate red, Feng Dan white, Lantian jade, jade floor dot cui and other rare and exotic flowers are blooming, raindrops are like dew, condensed on the petals, looking delicate, Tian Qi Niang's face can't help but show a long-lost smile.
However, Pei Kun, who was beside her, had her eyebrows like a cage, faintly covered with a touch of sorrow, just like the rain curtain that lingered like light smoke in the distance, and she seemed to be preoccupied, but whenever Tian Qiniang turned her head to talk to him, he had to hurriedly change the color to prevent Tian Qiniang from seeing it.
At this time, a guard came to Tongquetai, whispered a few words to the little waiter standing on the stone steps, and then was led by the little waiter, Tian Qiniang looked at the flowers in the garden, and asked lightly: What's the matter?
The guard crossed his hands and saluted, and said: "Sage, there is Guan Zhong today, ask to see outside!"
Tian Qiniang groaned slightly, and said slowly: Guan Zhong?
She turned around, stared at the guard, and said: The old woman said that if it is not the first order of the state, or the official of the rank of doctor or above, please see it, but I will not see it, why did you come to report it again?
The guard's waist bent deeper: Sage, Guan Zhong said, he ...... He came this time, not for state affairs, but because of a private matter!
Tian Qiniang raised her eyebrows and sneered slightly: What private matter? Do you intercede for his rebellious lady? What kind of place does he think the old woman is here, and he still wants the old woman to be promoted to the court for him?
Fu Chen said in a low voice: Guan Zhong said that the saint is his big matchmaker, and he thanks the saint for giving him a good lady who is satisfied. Now, he's here to 'thank the media', and it's still ...... I also brought a thank you gift.
When Pei Kun heard this, his eyes flashed slightly, and he suddenly chuckled: Guan Erlang is also interesting, obviously he wants to save his wife, but he has found so many excuses. I want to thank the media and give gifts, it's really thanks to him for using so much thought, but it's a pity that he can hide a pair of wise eyes from the saint? The saint will never see him, so go and sue him and tell him not to waste his efforts.
Wait!
Tian Qiniang didn't want to see it, but when she heard Pei Kun say this, she called the guard and said: Bring him to see the old woman!
Pei Kun made a surprised expression and said, "King, what are you......
Tian Qiniang smiled slightly and said: This Erlang's intentions naturally can't be hidden from the old woman. However, the old woman was very curious, what kind of greeting gifts he had to give to the old woman, the big matchmaker, and what kind of rhetoric he had to excuse Yao'er. Oh, let's go, let's go back to the temple and rest, old woman, wait for him to come!
King, wait for the decree outside the palace!
Announce him to him!
Obey!
Xiao Hai dusted off and turned to leave.
Pei Kun stood beside Tian Qiniang and looked at her face from top to bottom, and the wrinkles were especially obvious.
Pei Kun was very disappointed in his heart, he accompanied the king for ten years, and watched the king step by step towards glory. Once upon a time, he admired this powerful woman very much, not because he wanted to hold the right and commemorate the right, but because he was conquered by Tian Qiniang's strong personal charm, her shrewdness, her strong ability, and her strong personality.
But now, Pei Kun gradually felt that the king's shrewdness and wisdom had always been only reflected in how she intrigued with the people in the harem, how she deceived the ministers in the court, how she killed the Jiang Qi clan in a clever way, and how she eradicated the opposition step by step, in order to ascend to the throne of the king.
Now she has got her wish, but as she truly ascends to the throne of God, replaces Jiang Qi, and governs the country as the king, her shortcomings are gradually exposed, her ability and wisdom are not enough to control a country, or rather, she just has the ability to hold power firmly in her own hands.
This is what she has always been best at.
But is it all the king needs to do that? What has she done for the country and the people? Perhaps compared with many incompetent monarchs in history, this queen still has some success, but after the foundation of the last two generations of Qi kings, the Qi State, one of the five hegemonic powers, should have entered the heyday, but now it is stormy, and most of the energy of the kings and ministers is spent on fighting for the crown prince, the country, and fame and fortune.
Maybe Tian Qiniang has come to this day step by step, she has been in the midst of harming and being victimized, and she has been living like this for more than ten years, and she has formed an inertial thinking in her mind, she always thinks that someone will harm her, and once she finds it, she will resolutely eradicate it.
Perhaps because she became a king as a daughter, creating an unprecedented situation, the resistance of hundreds of officials was indeed strong that all kings had never encountered before, so she had to use more severe means to deal with them.
Maybe it's because of her old age, lack of energy, lack of brainpower, so that she has frequent faint moves, which is similar to her in her later years, but no matter what reason she has, Pei Kun is still disappointed in the current Tian Qiniang. (To be continued......)
PS: Kisses, smack a ticket!