Chapter 57

Gao Changcheng said to Chen Fan: "The nephew of the criminal minister, he does not respect the gods, and he is innocent of death. Wanwang Shenzun forgives, Gao is willing to make amends to Shenzun, don't anger Daliguo. ”

Chen Fan replied lightly: "That Gao Dengwang is the envoy of Dali, how can it be said that it has nothing to do with Dali." It's useless not to talk about it, how does the Gao family plan to make amends. ”

Gao Changcheng said: "I am willing to dedicate all the Gao family property to the gods. When Chen Fan heard this, he laughed out loud and replied: "What is the use of ordinary things in the mortal world. I once said that I want to let Dali no longer have a surname Gao. ”

Gao Changcheng's face turned pale, bowed deeply, and said: "Gao sincerely prays for forgiveness from the Divine Venerable, and Wanwang Divine Venerable shows a way to live." ”

Well, according to the routine, it is exactly the state that Chen Fan wants. He took a sip from his teacup and didn't swallow it. Then he looked up and rinsed his mouth very unimpressively, and finally spit out the window. Like a ruffian, he said, "Just two ways." First, Dali slaughtered the whole country. Without Gao, it's out of my anger. ”

Gao Changcheng fell to the ground, and when he heard that there were two more roads, he was already trembling with excitement. He replied, "The sinner would like to hear the second way." Without waiting for Chen Fan to continue, he said directly. He didn't want to choose the first path to death.

Chen Fan nodded with satisfaction and said, "Get up and talk back." This second way is that Dali does not exist. Without Dali, even if the Gao family is not destroyed, they will not recite what I said that day. After speaking, he looked at Gao Changcheng with an evil smile.

Gao Changcheng, who had just stood up, heard this, and his brain was dizzy, this was to make him rebel. The king of the Duan clan, the lord of the Gao clan, this is a well-known secret to the world. Gao Changcheng could even deceive the monarch, but he never thought of replacing him. The ancestor Gao Shengtai once deposed the Duan clan and proclaimed himself the emperor of Great China. Two years later, before he died, he left a testament. Returning to the Duan family, the Gao family only serves as the prime minister, assists the king, and cannot usurp the throne.

Chen Fan seemed to be able to see through Gao Changcheng's thoughts, and said: "Don't be bound by the ancestral system, or the lives of tens of thousands of people in the Gao family at the moment are important." Whatever you choose, you will go. I'm waiting for you outside this Longwei Pass for ten days, go back. ”

Gao Changcheng returned to Dali City and gathered the Gao clan to plan an action.

In the palace, Duan Heyu said to the attendants: "Now the palace guard, how many people are credible?" ”

The attendant bowed down and replied, "Your Majesty, there are four hundred and twenty palace guards who are loyal. ”

Duan Heyu shook his head slightly and said, "Is there only four hundred?" That's it, then we will meet tomorrow and fight for our lives. "He is this nominal king, and the eyes of the people are like child's play. The Gao clan offended the Song God, and this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Duan family.

The second day of the pilgrimage.

Duan Heyu looked at Gao Changcheng and said, "Xiangguo, what's the difficulty in negotiating peace?" When he returned yesterday, he did not tell the widow. ”

Gao Changcheng arched his hand and replied: "Yesterday, the minister entered the Song camp alone. There are all kinds of artifacts in that camp, and the heavenly soldiers and divine armor are shining. Song Shen lives in the iron house, looks up and snorts, and is not angry and self-assured. The courtiers were listening, and they were mindful of the scene.

Duan Heyu continued: "The widow wants to know, what the Song God wants now. ”

"Destroy my Dali country." Gao Changcheng replied directly. The hall exploded instantly, and the officials trembled and began to talk about each other.

Gu Zhenyao took a step forward and arched his hand and said: "Be bold and high-fashioned, and dare to bully the king." That Song Shen said early that it is enough to destroy your Gao family, how could he ever want to destroy Dali. If it weren't for the children of the Gao family, they would have caused trouble, and how could my Dali country have today's disaster. ”

Gao Changcheng didn't pay attention to Gu Zhenyao, faced Duan Heyu, and said: "Your Majesty, Song God gives the ministers two ways. One is to slaughter the Gao family, and the other is to destroy Dali. With that, he straightened up.

"You, you, what do you want?" Duan Heyu, shocked by Gao Changcheng's straightforwardness, broke out in a cold sweat and stammered and asked.

Gao Changcheng, no longer respectful, said to Duan Heyu: "The Duan family borrowed thirty-seven barbarian soldiers to build the country in one fell swoop, and the merits are profound. However, the successor is arrogant and lascivious. As a result, rebellions continue in the country, and the people are struggling to make a living. Yang Yizhen killed the king, and my ancestors borrowed the country. It's all Duan's mediocrity. ”

It's over, it's done, and it's going to be done today. The courtiers retreated outside the hall one after another, but were stopped by the guards outside the palace. Only Gu Zhenyao is still on the throne of the dynasty and has never moved half a step.

Gao Changcheng walked to the middle of the hall and continued: "Come to the throne to the king, be diligent and benevolent. Daxing agriculture to relieve the worries of the people of Dali. Since going to the emperor's title, he was called a subordinate to the Song Dynasty, in exchange for the country without soldiers. But he is decisive in killing, and he has the lord of hills and ravines. Saying this, Gao Changcheng knelt on the ground and bowed. Everyone present was stunned. Could it be that this Gao Changcheng rebelled, and he was ingenious, so he had to sing the praises of virtue first?

Duan Heyu listened to Gao Changcheng and said these words, and the cup that had already been shaken in his hand was put down. At this moment, the person he once hated the most in front of him. It's like a confidant, making him want to be close.

Gao Changcheng still knelt on the ground and said, "There are four hundred and twenty-one palace guards, and the main hall has been surrounded. waited for the king to drop the cup, rushed into the temple, and took the lives of his ministers. Let's listen to the minister's words again, it's not too late to start. There are many tribes in the country, and the tribes are mixed. The 37th Department of the Eastern Barbarians, with the merit of founding the country, Mr. Jiao was arrogant and refused to accept the king. The Dali state system is difficult to govern, and the king needs to work hard. Learn the way of Han people to govern the country and ensure the peace and happiness of Li Shu. The group of officials is incompetent, and only the etiquette and music can be of great use. After speaking, he turned his head to look at the ministers in the palace.

Gao Changcheng stood up, straightened his clothes and said: "The Gao family has been a supreme minister for many years, and it is inevitable that the descendants will be in trouble. The minister thought all night, and was willing to sacrifice the whole clan and the Song god to stop the war of Song Li. After speaking, he strode to the gate of the temple and shouted: "Come on, the Gao clan is in trouble, and the whole clan is arrested." ”

Duan Heyu burst into tears and walked quickly in front of Gao Changcheng. Grabbed his hand tightly and said: "Xiangguo is loyal to the country, but the widow has doubted you for many years, which really shouldn't be." The widow made amends to Xiangguo. After speaking, Duan Heyu bowed deeply and bowed to Gao Changcheng.

Gao Changcheng said with a smile: "The Gao family, change the king's sincerity, and the ministers are content." It is a blessing for a minister to be able to manage state affairs with the king. In the future, the king will have to face it alone, and keep in mind the original intention of serving the country and the people! After speaking, he let go of Duan Heyu's hand and walked towards the sergeant himself.

In the city in the Xiangguo Mansion. The people of the Gao clan in Dali City are all gathered here. Yesterday, Gao Changcheng convened his clansmen to discuss, and today the dynasty took action to force Duan Heyu to abdicate. The clansmen handed over all the soldiers and horses in Dali City to him, gathered in the Xiangguo Mansion, and waited for the arrangements afterwards.

did not wait to meet the team, but waited for the army to arrest. There were 473 people in Gao's direct line, all of whom were arrested. Gao Changcheng also sent troops to ask all prefectures and counties to arrest the members of the Gao clan and escort them to Longwei Pass within eight days.