"Is Aiqing's illness better? I ordered the imperial doctor to come to Aiqing's treatment, but I was rejected by the people around you. It is said that there are already doctors who have treated them, and if there are many doctors, they will be chaotic. I think that's true, it's important to have healers who can heal the sick, and not to have a lot of people. If there are too many people, it will be troublesome, and the means of treatment are different, and the prescription of medication is also different, which is not beneficial to the condition. That's why I didn't insist anymore. Guo Xu looked at Yang Jundao with concern.

Yang Jun hurriedly said: "Thank you for the emperor's concern, the emperor's heart and ministers have also received it, and the medicine supplements sent by the imperial doctor in the palace have also been received." But it is true that because he has already called for a doctor, he did not dare to leave the imperial doctors. This disease is actually a disease of anger attacking the heart, and it is not a difficult disease, and any doctor can diagnose and treat it. The prescriptions are actually much the same. If it is a difficult disease, there is no need for the emperor to send the imperial doctor, and the old minister is afraid that he will have to ask the emperor for permission to treat the old minister's illness. The minister's illness is not good or bad, this disease of anger attacking the heart, to put it bluntly, is a heart disease, and it is not so easy to heal. Therefore, the minister could only follow the doctor's instructions and recuperate in the mansion. After returning to Beijing for so many days, he couldn't go to see the emperor, and the old minister was really uneasy. Please also ask the emperor to forgive the sin. ”

Yang Jun coped with it without leaking, in fact, Guo Xu did send an imperial doctor to treat Yang Jun a few days ago. But how dare Yang Jun let them be diagnosed and treated, wouldn't that expose the fact that his condition is not a big deal, how could he hide at home under the pretext of being seriously ill. So, of course, he refused to be treated by the imperial doctor.

"Aiqing, when you say that, I blame myself even more. During this time, I bowed down to myself and felt more and more ashamed. If the current situation is like this, it can be said that it is all my responsibility. When I wanted to join forces with the Jurchens to go north, you tried your best to persuade me. But I was so dizzy at that time that I didn't listen to your advice and insisted on going my own way. Now that I think about it, I am ashamed and blame myself. Aiqing's willingness to stand up and lead the army in that situation is actually the greatest loyalty to me. You must know in your heart that this northern expedition may fail, but you did not evade responsibility, this is my Yang Shumi of the Great Zhou, who has always faced difficulties and never shirked. Every time I figured out this verse, I admired and sighed in my heart. At the same time, I am ashamed to have no land. Now that Aiqing is seriously ill because of this, I am really anxious. I have long wanted to come to visit Ai4, but there are too many affairs in the imperial court during this time, and I have to be busy with these things, so I can only let the concubine come to visit you. After the concubine returned to the palace, she reported that you were seriously ill, and I could no longer sit still. No, today's important affairs of the DPRK and China are almost disposed of, so I will take the time to come and see you. ”

Guo Xu sat next to the bamboo collapse and whispered these words, his brows furrowed, and his expression was remorseful, which made people feel that all this came from the heart, and his words were extremely sincere.

Yang Jun was originally very puzzled by Guo Xu's visit this night, and he suspected that Guo Xu was here to ask for guilt, so his heart was full of vigilance. But now, Yang Jun suddenly had some other feelings, and he felt that what Guo Xu said didn't seem to be a lie. The fact that he was able to say these words shows that he has thought deeply about the whole thing. Maybe the emperor really felt that his decision-making mistakes led to the current result, and it is not known. Was the guard in my heart too heavy before? The emperor may not have the intention of asking the teacher to ask for guilt at all.

"Aiqing, I know that you must be very panicked and uneasy now, and it must be difficult for you to calm down and recuperate. I don't hide it from you, during this time, I have received the impeachment of your ministers, and I hope that I will ask you no less than 100 times, including Lu Xiang. But if you relax, you won't be able to continue with any of these performances. I will burn these pieces to the fire. If they want to impeach you, it will be the same as impeaching me. When I first asked you to lead the army, I said that no matter whether you win or lose, the responsibility will be borne by me. You are fighting for me, and I will take all the consequences with me. I am the Son of Heaven, and I will not break my word. Therefore, your recuperation, early recovery, and early return to the court are the only things I look forward to now. I can't live without you in Da Zhou, you are my minister, and I still have to rely on you. ”

Yang Jun looked at Guo Xu blankly, and suddenly he got up and knelt on the bamboo collapse and kowtowed to Guo Xu repeatedly, his lips trembling with excitement. Guo Xu's words really moved Yang Jun. The emperor defends himself like this, how can he not be grateful.

"Old minister...... The old minister didn't know what to say, the old minister was embarrassed, and the old minister lived up to the emperor's expectations. The situation is like this, the old minister is really heartbroken. Yang Jun choked up.

"Aiqing, don't be like this, don't hurt yourself, lie down. Aiqing ...... Don't say anything to live up to it, I did this for the sake of the country. I can't do without a virtuous general like you. I also learned some things, the defeat in the battle was caused by the generals who did not listen to your orders and rushed forward, and that Han was defeated in the first battle of Zhuozhou, which ruined the morale of the army. There is also that Ma Qingshan, who betrayed your trust when attacking Jinfu, made a mistake in the siege decision, and failed to think it through. Relying on your own strength is indeed difficult. To put it bluntly, I still have too few generals in Da Zhou, and Aiqing is difficult to support alone. Under such circumstances, how could I accuse you of losing this battle? I know they're going to besiege you, but I'm not going to let them do that. My grandfather...... Lu Xiang's mind is also very clear, he wants to use this opportunity to impeach you, and my heart is like a mirror. But I won't allow him to do that. Not only will I not allow them to impeach you, but I plan to wait until you are well, and I will make you queen, and you will be my ruler at that time. Instead, I'm going to reuse your ......"

"Your Majesty...... The old minister is ashamed. Yang Jun crawled at the sound of the bamboo collapse, and his body trembled.

By now, the doubts in his mind had almost completely disappeared. Guo Xu came to visit him today, and he really didn't have the slightest sense of blame, and the words he said were reassuring and moving. Yang Jun didn't know how to express his inner gratitude, only to keep kowtowing and constantly blaming himself.

"Aiqing, I came to tell you these words tonight, you can recuperate with peace of mind, it's not too early, I should go. Hey, I'm ...... I have to draw up an edict when I go back. It's really a creation and a trick, and my father and emperor drafted an edict for the change of the law and the chaos of the Qingjiao. At the time, I didn't think my father should have done that. But now, I understand my father's state of mind at that time. Like my father, I will also issue an edict of guilt and proclaim it to the subjects of the world. Guo Xu sighed twice, stood up and was about to leave.

Yang Jun shouted: "Your Majesty, do you want to issue an edict against yourself?" ”

Guo Xu turned his head and stopped, and sighed lightly: "Yes, I said, I have to bear this responsibility." Such a big defeat...... The court and all parts of the Great Zhou Dynasty were in an uproar, asking someone to stand up and take responsibility. I can only stand up, otherwise how can I calm their anger? Today's court meeting has already agreed on the terms of peace talks with the Liao people. Hey, once that clause is announced, it will make the subjects angry, and the world will be shaken. I'm worried at the moment, even if I make an edict, I may not be able to calm the anger of the people. ”

Yang Jun was silent, maintaining the posture of kneeling on the bamboo collapse and frowning.

Guo Xu sighed and waved his hand: "That's it, I shouldn't tell you these things, wouldn't this make Aiqing worry about state affairs and affect the recovery of his body?" I'm gone, Aiqing is recuperating. ”

Guo Xu sighed lightly, walked outside the pavilion, and slowly walked down the steps.

"Your Majesty, please stay." Yang Jun suddenly shouted.

Guo Xu showed a smile on his face in the dark, but when he turned his head, he had a serious and helpless expression.

"What else is going on with Aiqing?"

"Your Majesty, this crime can't be issued." Yang Jun shouted.

"Why can't you make an edict?" Guo Xu asked with surprise on his face.

"Your Majesty...... If you sin yourself, you will become a truth. The emperor is already ...... The foundation is not stable, and this time he has just been on the throne for a year, he has to bear such a responsibility, and those who have a heart will make a big fuss. The people's hearts are moving. chaos, then those with ill intentions will take the opportunity to agitate. For example, Guo Bing, Guo Kun and Lin Jue, who are anti-thieves, will take the opportunity to make a big announcement. People who don't know the truth will come to them, and they will take advantage of the opportunity. The old minister is worried that if he does this, the emperor will lose the hearts of the people, and things will be even more tricky. The harm of this incident is even no less than the danger of invasion by foreign enemies. Please also ask the emperor to think twice before acting. Yang Jun said hurriedly and excitedly.

Guo Xu stood dumbfounded, frowned and thought about it, spread his hands and said with a wry smile: "What Aiqing said is very reasonable, but ...... What can I do? If I don't take this responsibility, how can I appease the anger of the government and the opposition? How to appease the grievances of the people? I don't want to condemn myself, but I have no choice. Could it be that I want to punish Aiqing according to their demands? Isn't that a punishment that Aiqing shouldn't have? No, I can't do that. The sin is in my body, how can I pass the buck to others? ”

Yang Jun sat there frowning and pondering, he didn't want to take the blame on himself. Otherwise, he's done himself. But if the emperor makes an edict, the consequences will be really serious. Guo Xu's throne was originally snatched, and the people of the world were suppressed by forceful means and were not allowed to talk about it. The Northern Expedition was originally an opportunity to make Guo Xu famous, but now that it is like this, the harmful Great Zhou Sheji is facing a collapse, and then Guo Xu is guilty of himself, and the consequences are unimaginable. If it was before, he might have been able to ignore this, but now, he and Guo Xu have come together. If you don't think about Guo Xu at the moment, you don't think about yourself. As long as Guo Xu can get through this difficulty, he will become the national ruler after that, and he will be able to compete with Lu Zhongtian. Guo Xu is no longer an outsider, but a person he must keep, and if he keeps him, he will keep himself. How can you ignore it.

Guo Xu looked at Yang Jun for a long time, and suddenly said, "Aiqing, I suddenly have an idea." ”

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"Otherwise, can Aiqing pretend to plead guilty, so that it can also calm everyone's anger. But rest assured, Aiqing, I will not punish you severely, even if you take responsibility, I will defend you. Thou hast appeased the wrath of the people for me, and I do not have to make such an edict. I will only take your title, punish you, and reprimand you. In addition, I will put the blame on Han Gang, Ma Qingshan and several other generals for you, and I will say that they did not listen to your orders when they were in battle, which led to defeat. I killed a few of them and exonerated you. In this way, your guilt will be greatly reduced. I will also go to talk to Lu Xiang, and if he ignores the overall situation and fights inwardly at this time, I will not agree. Lu Xiang is extremely wise, he will not not understand my thoughts, I have fallen, and he has not had a good life. In this way, a compromise can be reached. Things will settle down slowly. When things settle down completely, I will find another opportunity to rehabilitate you and restore your reputation. If you can endure the humiliation and bear this responsibility for me, I will be grateful to Aiqing, and I will not forget Aiqing's contribution at this critical time. Aiqing, you see...... How is it? Guo Xu said in a deep voice.