The air was as silent as death, Yang Jun didn't move on the bamboo collapse, his brows were tightly locked, and his mind was quickly thinking about Guo Xu's words, weighing what Guo Xu's sudden idea meant to him.

For many days, Yang Jun has been thinking about how to solve the current crisis. Hiding in the house can certainly be quiet for a while, but you still have to face the things you have to face. He can't hide in the house for the rest of his life without seeing anyone, this matter must be solved after all.

Although Yang Jun didn't want to take responsibility for this matter, because the responsibility was too great for him to bear. But this matter will not be transferred by his own will, and the officials of the court will not let him go. What he was worried about before was the emperor's attitude, if Guo Xu also joined their ranks, he insisted on taking this responsibility himself, he would definitely not sit still. But tonight, Guo Xu's attitude was sincere, and he also repeatedly emphasized that it was his own decision-making mistakes that led to the current dangerous situation, and he did not shift the responsibility to himself. He even had to issue an edict to punish himself. This made Yang Jun quite touched and comforted. Yang Jun was originally like a hedgehog with thorns all over his body, ready to fight back. But now, it doesn't seem necessary.

There are only two solutions. One is that he refuses to admit his guilt, Guo Xu will issue an edict for his guilt, and then the focus of all contradictions is on Guo Xu. He will get out of the crisis because the emperor has already taken responsibility. But if he does this, Guo Xu's throne, which is already from the wrong way, will be even more precarious. The anti-thieves will make a big fuss, Guo Xu will lose the hearts of the people, and the consequences are really unpredictable. There is a possibility that a counter-current will form within the Great Zhou, which will definitely make the situation more complicated and tricky. And now that he is tied to Guo Xu, Guo Xu is finished, and he will never benefit at all.

The other way is to accept Guo Xu's opinions and take responsibility for Guo Xu at a critical time. Guo Xu's promise is that he will only symbolically cut off the knighthood and reprimand, and his official position and status will not change, which is nothing more than a loss of reputation. The disadvantage of doing this is naturally that he will be scolded by the Great Zhou for leading the army and being incompetent in combat. But the advantage is that he will completely win Guo Xu's heart, and the relationship with Guo Xu will be closer and more trusted by Guo Xu. What is lost at this moment, Guo Xu will definitely make up for it in the near future. Then this moment of forbearance will be exchanged for a brighter future. And for the overall situation, it is much better for him to admit his guilt than for Guo Xu to admit his guilt. As long as Guo Xu is still the emperor, everything is still under control. The really unlucky ones were Han Gang and Ma Qingshan and others. Han Gang didn't care, he was already very dissatisfied with him, then Ma Qingshan was not at fault, he still planned to cultivate this person, but I am afraid that he could only sacrifice him.

Weighing these two approaches, it is clear that the latter path is better. What I have lost is only some skin, and the fundamental interests are still there. Those things like these titles are just inconsequential things, and I was going to make some concessions, and if I just lost them, it would not be a concern. As long as you don't fall down, everything will be taken back.

Guo Xu's face was full of expectations

Wait, he saw that Yang Jun's face was cloudy, and he was actually very worried in his heart. He was worried that Yang Jun would see through his mind, because the idea he proposed was just a trap after discussing with Lu Zhongtian. Now that the trap is placed in front of Yang Jun's neck, he can only wait for Yang Jun to drill into it by himself, not only can he not push him into the trap, but he even has to move the trap out. Because the prey in front of him has become a sperm, any mistake will make him frightened and flee, and the whole plan will be frustrated.

"Well, I know your troubles. I'll take care of everything alone, it's my fault. Maybe this is God's punishment for me, I ...... Doing the wrong thing before. Maybe I'll end up in a state of no return, but at least, I'm not shirking my responsibility. I am the Son of Heaven, and I am not afraid of anything. Guo Xu said in a deep voice, sighed and turned to leave.

"Your Majesty's ......" Yang Jun raised his head and shouted, he looked at Guo Xu's turned face, and said word by word: "Old minister, I am willing to obey the emperor's arrangement." Early tomorrow morning, the old minister will go to the court to ask for the guilty fold. The old minister can't help but share his worries for the emperor. ”

Guo Xu was ecstatic in his heart, but his face was silent, and he said softly: "Aiqing, I will remember your merits, and the whole Zhou will also remember the moment when you endured humiliation." Rest assured, I will protect you. All this is just for the world to see. I'm gone, tomorrow morning, I'm waiting for you. ”

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In the early morning, the bell of the upper court rang slowly. The civil and military officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty were silently entering the main hall along the high magnolia steps in front of the Daqing Palace.

The terms of peace with the Liao State agreed yesterday have already spread and fermented in the city, and the capital is already in chaos. The students of Guozijian had already marched on the streets yesterday to protest, and the forbidden army also started to arrest people. In the midst of the wind and rain in the city, the call for severe punishment of those responsible for the northern expedition has also risen to the extreme. Today, most of the courtiers are ready, and they will also go to the court to punish the relevant people. If no one comes forward to take responsibility for such a big matter, it is unjustifiable. The raging public opinion and the anger of the people of the world are also difficult to quell. A scapegoat must be found for the chaos to subside. And the person responsible for this battle was undoubtedly the incompetent leading general, who boasted that as long as the imperial court gave him full support, he could defeat Yang Jun, the privy envoy of the Liao.

What the ministers can't tolerate the most is that Yang Jun has not been shut up so far, saying that he is in critical condition. But even if he is sick and dying, he still has to bear the responsibility. He couldn't hide at home like he was fine, without even the slightest explanation. Yang Jun has to stand up like a man, and he has to pay for it.

A black sedan chair creaked in from the entrance of the square, which attracted everyone's attention. Because after entering the palace, no one is allowed to ride a horse and ride a sedan chair, and I don't know who actually walks in the palace in a sedan chair. Soon, the sedan chair reached the bottom of the steps, and the mystery was revealed after the attendants lifted the sedan curtain and helped a person out. The stunned gaze of the officials fell from the steps, focusing on the figure who was being helped slowly up the steps. That person was none other than exactly

Privy Counsellor Yang Jun.

Yang Jun walked slowly under the gaze of the officials with an expressionless face, and the officials in front took the initiative to get out of the way, Yang Jun didn't pay attention to anyone's expression, nor did he greet anyone, his eyes only looked up at the door of the black hole above the steps. When he reached the top of the steps, he shook his arms, pulled them away from the hands of the attendants who were supporting them, and then said in a deep voice, "No need to help, the old man will go by himself." You are waiting for the old man at the bottom of the stairs. ”

Then, Yang Jun walked slowly and walked into the Daqing Hall step by step.

There were already many officials in the hall, and they were also surprised when they saw Yang Jun walk in. Yang Jun's gaze swept over their faces, revealing a slight smile. He arched his hand and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, be polite and polite. ”

"Be polite and polite, Lord Yang is polite." Everyone hurriedly returned the salute.

Yang Jun smiled and nodded, and slowly walked to the front of the first train on the right, which was the position he had been standing on, and it was his Yang Jun's exclusive position. Then, he saw a sharp gaze coming from his left.

"Yang Shumi, has you recovered? Can you go to court? Lu Zhongtian asked with a smile and arched his hand.

"Lu Xiang is polite. I'm afraid the old man won't get better. But this dynasty still has to go up. The old man misses Lu Xiang and misses you very much. Yang Jun smiled politely.

Lu Zhongtian stroked his beard and smiled: "We also miss you, Lord Yang." Very good, very good. Today's Great Perfection, Lord Yang has also gone to court, and the state affairs of my Great Zhou will be better agreed. Congratulations. Congratulations. ”

Yang Jun smiled, didn't speak again, turned his eyes to the entrance of the side hall, and waited for the arrival of Emperor Guo Xu.

After the bell rang three times, all the officials had already entered the main hall. There was a surge of people in the main hall, and there were as many as four or five hundred people. Yang Jun suddenly felt that something was wrong, today was actually early in the morning, and almost all the officials with official positions above the fourth rank in Beijing were listed. The emperor knew that he was going to come to ask for guilt today, so he specially held an early morning court, it seems that the emperor wanted everyone to see this scene of his guilt. Yang Jun was a little unhappy in his heart, it hurt his face to fold and ask for guilt in front of those low-level officials, and the emperor should save some face for himself. But soon, Yang Jun abandoned this idea. Now that a consensus has been reached with the emperor, don't worry about these details. The matter of asking for sin will be known to the whole world, and the people who slaughter dogs in the market will know, so why should I mind about it? This was meant to be hyped up.

"The emperor is in court!" A high-pitched shout rang out, and all the officials immediately straightened their clothes and cleared their throats, and their eyes turned to the entrance of the side hall. The curtain was raised, and more than ten palace guards entered first, followed by Emperor Guo Xu, who was surrounded by several inner attendants.

Immediately all the officials prostrated themselves on the ground and prostrated their heads, shouting long live in their mouths. Yang Jun also knelt on the ground with the assistance of the officials next to him. A gust of wind blew in front of Yang Jun, and what Yang Jun saw was Guo Xu's feet walking briskly in front of him. Guo Xu almost rushed to the throne, and there was a gust of wind under his feet.