Seeing Pei Min's steadiness far beyond his years, Guo Yuanzhen also understood in his heart why Xue Ne admired him so much, knowing that he was advancing and retreating, which was indeed extraordinary. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Pei Min didn't mention the matter of Lu Zangyong and Chang Yuankai, changed the topic, and said with a bit of flattery: "The younger generation often hears the Taigong talk about Guo Shangshu, saying that you are old and strategic, and you have the style of Sima Sui Tho in the Spring and Autumn Period, with strict laws and regulations, strict military discipline, and you are also good at pacifying and ruling the people. In particular, the feat of planning and punishing Qinling, controlling the cold for five years, and operating the Western Regions for four years. Let the Tang Dynasty's rival Tubo be limited to civil strife and cut off his arms. The cattle and sheep who are not subject to the governance of Liangzhou are all over the field, and the road is not left behind, and it also makes the people of the Western Regions desirable. The younger generation also heard that when Guo Shangshu was transferred out of the Western Regions, the chiefs of the tribes in Anxi wept bitterly and were reluctant to let Shangshu leave. When the people of Liangzhou heard that you were going to pass through Liangzhou, they spontaneously gathered at Yumen Pass, 800 miles away from Liangzhou, to prepare a pot pulp to welcome. Shangshu has been away for ten years, and he has won the hearts of the people of Liangzhou and the Western Regions, and he is really a model for my generation. The younger generation has recently been quite interested in Liangzhou and the Western Regions. Master Xuanzang wrote "The Records of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty" no less than five times, and I have also read a lot of wild history essays about the generation of the Western Regions of Lianglong. The younger generations also know that these are not worth the skin, and they are definitely not as well-informed as you. If you have free time, you will not hesitate to give advice. Saying that, after a serious bow, the current Pei Min has basically integrated into this society, and he is also used to the mutual salutes with friends and elders. After getting used to it, instead of the trouble at the beginning, I felt very humane. Worshipping each other can enhance friendship and further reflect mutual respect.

Guo Yuanzhen made Pei Min blow a little fluttering, the three things he was most proud of in his life made Pei Min say it in an admiring tone, and he was very proud in his heart, but listening to what he asked for in the end, how could he not know what he was thinking, looked at Pei Min, and muttered: "You don't want to be surnamed Pei, change your surname to Xue, and have a virtue with your father-in-law." ”

The reason why I said this was because I had a drink with Xue Ne last night, and at first they were talking about Pei Min. Later, Xue Ne began to inquire about Longyou, Liangzhou, and the Western Regions, of course, Tubo, Turkic, and Turkish, the three countries that threatened the western Tang Dynasty. Guo Yuanzhen saw through Xue Ne's intentions at a glance, and although he was envious in his heart, he still truthfully told Xue Ne what he knew, so that Xue Ne could have an understanding of the situation in the West. So that when the war starts, there will not be a clue about the new situation.

Just satisfied the old Xue Ne, the little one also followed.

Pei Min was puzzled at first, but remembered that Xue Ne and Guo Yuanzhen had chatted for a night last night, and suddenly said with a smile in his heart: "I think that Taigong and I have thought together." ”

Guo Yuanzhen responded: "Okay, you come to my house to pay a visit, and the old man will tell you about the situation in the West." ”

Pei Min was overjoyed: "Xie Guogong pointed out." "Know yourself and know your opponent, you will not be defeated in a hundred battles, and it is suitable for any time. He also beat the snake stick and changed his name to Guo Yuanzhen.

It's office hours now, Guo Yuanzhen doesn't talk to Pei Min in detail, and asks Pei Min to greet several other military bigwigs and tell him to do a good job. Pei Min promised himself. Even if it comes to gild, it should be plated with a layer of platinum instead of brass.

Pei Min then met with his bosses such as the waiter and the outsider.

It is worth mentioning that Dou Chen, a member of the military department, Guo Yuanzhen manages the military department by means of governing the army, and he is the most intolerant of a character like Dou Chen. I understood the situation early this morning and asked Dou Chen to go home directly. In less than a quarter of an hour, the impeachment of Dou Chen had been sent to Shangshu Province, and it was approved by Li Longji and officially dismissed

Dou Chen's position.

Pei Min met his colleagues in the military department one by one, and he was not in a hurry to go back, but watched how the old people handled things and how they worked in the treasurer's department, and understood the process in advance to lay a foundation for tomorrow.

After Guo Yuanzhen finished handling the military affairs of the Ministry of War, he went to the Wude Hall to meet Li Longji.

The Wude Hall is located on the right side of the Taiji Palace, adjacent to the East Palace.

Li Longji has succeeded as the emperor, originally in charge of the Taiji Palace, but Li Dan did not let go of power, the owner of the Taiji Palace has always been Li Dan, and Li Longji can only listen to the government in the Wude Palace.

When Guo Yuanzhen arrived at the Wude Palace, Li Longji was discussing the details of the mutiny with Cui Riyong. If it weren't for Li Longji's full courage, how would ordinary people dare to adopt such a strategy. Hearing Guo Yuanzhen's request to see, Li Longji invited him into the hall without hesitation.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty!" Guo Yuanzhen was ecstatic and told Li Longji about Pei Minyi's agreement to join his camp.

Li Longji was not as happy as expected, but glanced at Cui Riyong strangely.

Cui Riyong asked anxiously: "Guo Shangshu didn't tell Pei Min about our plan, did he?" ”

Guo Yuanzhen said: "This matter is very important, where do I do the master, everything is arranged by His Majesty." ”

"That's good, that's good!" Cui Riyong breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the fine sweat from the corners of his forehead and said: "Shangshu doesn't know, today I saw Pei Min in the Luan of Princess Taiping, and their relationship must be extraordinary." He should be chosen another person, and Pei Min is too risky to be reliable. ”

Guo Yuanzhen said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the old minister has long known about this matter, and he also has a pimple in his heart. But when I talked to him today, I found that Pei Min was quick-witted, ambitious, and assertive. He knows the situation of my Datang well, which makes the old ministers a little bit out of his mind. He bluntly told me that Princess Taiping was narrow-minded and unworthy of the big responsibility. On the other hand, His Royal Highness is heroic and resolute, and has the air of a wise king. Lao Chen believes that Pei Min is sincerely willing to help His Majesty achieve great things. ”

Li Longji looked at Cui Riyong and Guo Yuanzhen and didn't know how to judge for a while. Now that Princess Taiping is getting tighter and tighter, one thought of life and one thought of death, even if he acted decisively, in order to take out the determination to break the jade rather than the whole thing, he was a little hesitant at the moment, paused, and asked, "What did Gong Xue say?" ”

Guo Yuanzhen said: "Xue Gong has a very high evaluation of Pei Min's ability, and as for his character, he only uses the words 'good man' to describe him. Your Majesty, it is indeed risky to use Pei Min, but there is no risk in changing people? Princess Taiping's infiltration of the rivers and lakes is far better than that of you and me, who can be sure that the good hand found will be with His Majesty? Wouldn't it be a fine work specially arranged by Princess Taiping? There are risks on the left and right, and the minister thinks that with Pei Min, the risk is smaller. Just because Pei Min has great ambitions, as long as His Majesty promises to serve the dragon, how dare he not serve His Majesty. ”

Li Longji's mutiny was a desperate gamble for Princess Taiping to be forced to the extreme, and when he heard Guo Yuanzhen's words, his hesitant gaze turned to firmness and said: "Pei Min is willing to serve me, and I don't doubt his loyalty." According to Guo Gong's plan, use Pei Min as a blade, and first determine the Northern Army! ”

When Li Longji made up his mind, Princess Taiping's mansion also launched a plan in response to Li Longji's frequent changes.