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Guo Xu was covered in cold sweat and didn't know how to deal with it. He was full of indignation, thinking that he had some grievances. Who would have thought that when his father said this, his reasoning would be ridiculous. Guo Xu also understood in his heart that now, everything is irretrievable, his dream of being a prince and the dream of the Great Zhou Emperor has been shattered so far, and it is difficult to find a trace.

"Father...... Erchen ...... Is Erchen so unbearable? In the heart of his father, is his son a sinner and a useless person? So, why did the father give birth to his sons and let them suffer in the world? Erchen would rather be the folk villager, living only for a spoonful of food and a spoonful of drink every day, and now he is so alive and dead, the walking dead. Guo Xu muttered softly.

Guo Chong was even more angry, and shouted coldly: "I said that you don't know how to introspect, that's not wrong at all. You blamed everyone else for it, and now I blame you for giving birth to you. I am your father, I have given you life, but you are not grateful. Do you want to be a common man and live for three meals a day? It's simple. I can take away your royal title and make you an authentic commoner, and fulfill your wish. Is it good? ”

Guo Xu's face was like ashes, and this last miserable and hypocritical words were also invalid, which showed that he could no longer get any pity and love in Guo Chong's mind. My father gave up on himself completely.

Guo Chong took a long breath and closed his eyes to calm down. He originally wanted to demote Guo Xu to a commoner immediately, so that he could taste what it was like to be a commoner. But reason told him that it was his son after all, and even if he made a big mistake, he would give him some chance. and to do their best to save and preserve him. As a father, he can't be ruthless to his son.

"Guo Xu, don't you want to go to the northwest to raise horses? I approved you. From then on, you will go to Western Xia to raise horses, and you will not be allowed to return to the capital for life. You raise horses well in the northwest, do your part for the court, and make up for the mistakes you have made. That's all I can do for you. You have to understand my painstaking efforts. I can forgive you as if everything never happened before. I hope you can reform and become a person who truly does your best for the stability of your ancestors. Stop thinking about those messy things, maybe the bitter cold of the northwest, the open grasslands and snow-capped mountains can make you open-minded and understand some real truths. Guo Chong sighed and said softly.

Guo Xu wanted to cry without tears, and his proposal to go to Xixia to raise horses was actually just a temptation. The dust has not yet settled, and he wants to remind his father in this way that he still has a second son. The subtext of his performance is to test Guo Chong's pity for him, and no one will let his son go to the bitter cold place of Western Xia. If the father still has the slightest affection for him, he will reject his own performance. But he was approved, which means that he has completely lost his position in his father's mind. Thoroughly, it's clean. The father didn't want to see him anymore, he was completely superfluous, he was like a fly away, and he wished that he would leave the capital earlier, so as not to bother him in front of him. This is his father, he is so ruthless to his son, and he actually says that it is for his own good. What a joke.

Guo Xu's thoughts had completely reached a dead end, and he didn't realize that Guo Chong was doing this

It was to preserve his move. It was a decision made after careful consideration, not wanting him to stay in the capital and give his life in the future. His last favor for Guo Xu was thoroughly understood by Guo Xu as ruthless.

"Go ahead, I'm tired and want to rest. You don't have to come to see me when you leave Beijing. With the weather in the spring and summer season, you can leave early. When it's cold, you won't be able to get to Western Xia. Guo Chong's voice sounded in Guo Xu's ears, accompanied by heavy sighs.

Guo Xu was silent for a long time, slowly kowtowed, and said in a dumb voice: "The son-in-law is grateful, and the son-in-law knocks farewell to his father, wishing his father a healthy body and a long life." I wish my Great Zhou Guozuo a long and thousands of generations. ”

Guo Chong sighed and waved his hand, Guo Xu slowly got up, turned around and slowly retreated.

As the sun set, a ray of twilight sunlight slanted down from the top of the glazed hall, shining on Guo Xu's pale face standing under the corridor, which looked indifferent, and after being crossed by the sunlight with a layer of yellow, it looked like the face of a living dead dug out of a grave.

Under the corridor, Zhao Yuankang stood straight, he saw Guo Xu retreat with a sluggish expression, frowned and walked over slowly. Guo Xu didn't look at him, and slowly walked along the corridor to the front hall. Zhao Yuankang was stunned and quickly followed.

In front of the corridor, some people said that they walked with a smile, with fast steps and a windy walk. Guo Xu was immersed in numb emotions, he didn't look up at all, passed by the comer, and walked away.

"Stop! Seeing that Prince Ben was so indifferent, it was extremely rude! A voice snorted coldly.

Guo Xu was startled, and when he looked sideways, he saw Guo Mian's modified pink and handsome face. There was a hint of ridicule on his face.

"I've seen King Jin." Guo Xu arched his hand and said lightly.

"Shut up! What Jin Wang? Call me Prince! I'm the Prince, understand? You have to kowtow to me! Guo Mian shouted.

The crown prince is the prince, and according to the regulations, he can be called a minister, Guo Mian's words are not wrong, but he should bow down.

Guo Xu was stunned and bowed to Guo Mian, which he couldn't accept. What right does he have to bow down to himself? Until now, Guo Xu still looks down on Guo Mian from the bottom of his heart. How can a gentleman bow down to him?

Guo Mian didn't insist on this, but sneered: "What are you doing here?" Is this where you came from? Father summoned you? Or did you just run here yourself? What the hell is the idea, you still want to compete with me for the position of the prince? Hey, hey, don't do it yourself. And don't look at what you look like now. I am the son of the queen and the eldest son of the emperor, and I have prepared this position for me since I was born, but you want to take it? Do you take it? ”

Guo Mian ridiculed Guo Xu to the fullest, and there was nothing that could make him feel comfortable by ridiculing Guo Xu to his face. Over the past years, the roles of the two have been reversed. His father's love for Guo Xu was undisguised, but he often reprimanded himself. Now that the feng shui is turning, I have the last laugh, and this feeling of turning the tables is even more hearty and comfortable than having the upper hand at the beginning. After becoming the crown prince, Guo Mian did not meet Guo Xu, nor did he have the opportunity to ridicule him in person. Unexpectedly, he actually met Guo Xu in Yanhe Hall today, so he naturally ridiculed and ridiculed him unscrupulously.

Guo Xu gritted his back molars and said softly: "I'm here to say goodbye to my father, and my father has already allowed me to go to Western Xia to raise horses." I left Beijing in a few days. Brother Huang, since I met you, I also say goodbye to you by the way. Guo Xu took his leave. ”

Guo Mian was stunned and frowned

said: "Slow, you want to go to Xixia to raise horses?" Father's grace has allowed you? ”

"Exactly!" Guo Xu said in a low voice.

"What's your idea? Are you willing to go to Western Xia to raise horses? What kind of horse would you raise? yes, I see, you're trying to escape, aren't you? Don't you take care of it? Do you want to go to Western Xia and rebel? Isn't that what you think? Hahaha, you're thinking beautifully. I'm telling you, you don't think about it. I will tell my father and not let you leave. Do you want to run? There are no doors. You give me an honest stay in the capital, and after I ascend the throne, hehe...... In a word...... You don't want to think about anything else. Guo Mian sneered repeatedly, his tongue was like a knife, and he was ruthless.

Guo Xu shouted: "The eldest prince, I am willing to go to Xixia to raise horses, why do you force people too much?" ”

Guo Mian sneered: "You look very pitiful now, when you wanted my life, when you didn't move or even drove the bandits to attack me, why weren't you like this?" I remember everything you did, and everything is in my head. My father protects you, but I'm not used to you. When I ascend the throne, we will settle the accounts one by one, and the calculations will be clear and clear. Hahaha. Hahaha. ”

Guo Mian raised his head and laughed, turned around with his hands in his hands. The two attendants beside him also followed with a smile. Guo Xu's face was blue and red, distorted and deformed, his teeth were clucking, and suddenly, he turned his head to Guo Mian's back and shouted: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, stay and stay!" ”

Guo Mian looked back and smiled: "What? What else do you have to say? Begging for mercy? ”

Guo Xu slowly approached and said in a deep voice: "I haven't met the prince yet, how can I be rude." ”

Guo Mian was stunned for a moment, and laughed: "Okay, you worship." Yes, from now on, you have to flatter me well, and maybe I will be nice to you in the future. You know the times...... Ah, what are you doing? ”

Guo Mian was halfway through his words, and suddenly exclaimed. Because he saw Guo Xu approaching his side, he didn't mean to bow down, but his face became fierce, and his eyes showed a fierce light. His instincts made him feel bad, and he couldn't help but shout loudly.

Guo Xu stepped forward, stretched out his hand, and grabbed Guo Mian's neck. Gritted his teeth and said, "You are also worthy of being the lord of the Great Zhou?" It's mine, and no one wants to take it away. Death to those who stand in my way! ”

Guo Xu already likes fist and foot martial arts, and his figure is taller than Guo Xu. Guo Xu is lazy in feasting and drinking poetry and wine, and he is a weak person. One was grabbed by Guo Xu's neck, like a chick caught by an eagle, and couldn't move at all. I only felt that my throat was suffocating, I couldn't breathe in, and my hands and feet struggled wildly.

The two relatives who followed on the side were frightened when they saw this, and the two hurriedly rushed forward to rescue, but they heard two screams, and the two relatives fell to the ground. Behind them, Zhao Yuankang stood there with a blood-dripping long sword, with a strange look on his face.

"His Royal Highness King Huai, the minister Zhao Yuankang is willing to listen to King Huai's dispatch, everything has been arranged, just wait for His Highness's order. Your Highness, please. Zhao Yuankang said in a deep voice.

Guo Xu took a long breath and said in a dumb voice: "I didn't want to go this far, but they had to force me to go this way." Even so, that's all I can do. Zhao Yuankang listened to the order and immediately ordered the soldiers and horses in front of the palace to block the Ouchi Palace and prohibit anyone from going out. Whoever enters or leaves without permission will be killed. ”

"Yes!" Zhao Yuankang said in a deep voice.

"In addition, send someone to inform my grandfather and ask him to enter the palace immediately." Guo Xu said again.

"Lu Xiang is already on the way here, and when His Royal Highness enters the palace, the minister informs Lu Xiang, which is also what Lu Xiang ordered me to do. Therefore, now Lu Xiang is afraid that he has entered the palace. Zhao Yuankang said.