Gao Yang also made the same judgment as Gao Cheng, but he didn't reach out to grab Wei Jing's dagger. Just like this, Gao Cheng suddenly felt as if the cold wind was swept away on his cheeks, but he didn't feel much pain, it was an itchy and painful feeling, and it wasn't very bad. Then he found that the hall was quiet, and even Wei Jing, who was holding a dagger, seemed to be frozen, and his expression was like a clay sculpture.

Everyone's eyes were on Gao Cheng.

"Big brother......" Gao Yang called, his expression was very strange and complicated.

Gao Cheng subconsciously raised his hand to stroke the itchy area on his face, feeling a little wet. When I put my hand down, I saw blood on my fingers. His skin was already white, and the blood was particularly conspicuous. Gao Cheng's heart trembled, he had never felt so afraid. The fear that passed by him for a moment made his heart palpitate. And everyone stared at him in such amazement, which made him even more frightened.

Except for Gao Cheng himself, everyone saw that on his cheeks like mutton fat and white jade, there was a bright red blood stain on the right cheek, which was particularly dazzling. Seeing that such a face that was overwhelming the country and the city was damaged, everyone sighed in their hearts.

Gao Cheng calmed down, suppressed the palpitations in his heart, and looked at Wei Jing coldly, "Taifu doesn't have to die or live here. After speaking, he looked left and right, and ordered, "Send Taifu to prison." "There is no need to be stern, it is already not angry and threatening, and it can suppress the atmosphere in the Zhaotai Temple.

Wei Jing had been in trouble for a long time, and he had already exhausted his spirits, and he no longer had the strength to compete with Gao Cheng.

All the officials of the clan withdrew from the palace with a feeling of anxiety. Today is Jibei Wang Yuanhui, Taifu Weijing, this is still the emperor's henchmen, King Gao's relatives, and the generals have all been mercilessly imprisoned, and it seems that everyone is in danger. But the general did such a thunderous method when he was Zaifu at the beginning, and he didn't remember the old days, and everyone was angry in their hearts. The most important thing is that I don't know what the attitude of King Gao, the father of the great general, is. It is best to go to Jinyang to find out the meaning of King Gao, or invite King Gao to Yedu. Since Wei Jing's wife is the eldest sister of King Gao, someone has this idea.

Seeing that the main hall of Zhaotai Temple was empty within a moment, only leftovers of wine remained, and the cups and plates were in disarray, Lin Xingren, the regular attendant, glanced at Emperor Yuan Shanjian, who was still sitting on the throne and was slightly distracted, and whispered as if unintentionally, "The general is really anxious, and punishing corruption and bribery is not a temporary effect. ”

Yuan Zen didn't speak.

The spring rain is falling. In the dense silk of rain, it seems that everything that has been sleeping for a whole winter has been revived in this spring rain. It is not the bleak wind and cold rain of autumn, nor the cold wind and rain of winter, the spring rain carries a trace of warmth, which can thaw the harsh winter.

It rained for two hours. After the feeding time, the shadow of the sun was slanting to the west, and the sky was getting darker. In the inner house of the General's Mansion, the princess Yuan Zhonghua called Ah Jiao several times to ask if the prince had returned to the house. Ah Jia replied no.

Yuan Zhonghua was a little restless. She knew that she was feasting in the palace today, but in fact, it was normal for her husband not to return home. But I just don't know why, I'm panicked, and I can't be down-to-earth.

instructed Ah Jiao, and as soon as the son of the world returned, he immediately came to report.

The rain stopped. Looking from the bronze bird platform, the endless barren grass has returned to green, and it is no longer a withered piece in winter. Although the cyan color is almost impossible to see when you look at it closely, it is connected to the sky when you look at it from a high place.

The general Gao Cheng stood on the highest point of Tongque Terrace. In front of him, he always plays back the shocking image that Cui Jishu saw when he held the bronze mirror to him just now. The right side of his cheek was swept by Wei Jing's dagger, and there was a skin the size of five baht that was broken, although the wound was not very deep, but the flesh was blurry and frightening.

The doctor said it didn't matter. Seeing that he was trembling with fright, he should have said this with confidence in his heart. This finally made Gao Cheng feel a little relieved.

Cui Jishu also comforted him and said that he would recover in a few days. Who would be a pity to see his peerless face with such a flaw?

But the reason why Gao Cheng was unhappy was not entirely because of his damaged appearance. He thought that his days of joining the auxiliary government of Yecheng were not short, and no matter what, he could still say anything on weekdays. But when I think about it today, the emperor, the clan, and the hundred officials are just perfunctory to him. Because behind him stood his father King Gao and the prime minister Gao Huan. also because he didn't do anything to touch their bottom line before. And the touch of self-interest is the most sensitive point on this bottom line. That's why it's on the verge of breaking out today.

What makes him even more sad in his heart, and even a little sad, is that no one today is completely willing to stand behind him and follow him wholeheartedly. Emperor Yuan Shanjian sat on the wall and watched, although this was his country and his society, he still chose to protect himself and let him fight against everyone alone.

Not to mention those who are old and the people around his father King Gao. On the surface, they all look forward to Gao's horse, but today they understand that they must take their own self-interest as the premise. If there is a disagreement between their selfish interests and Gao's goals, it goes without saying that they will naturally protect their own selfishness and part ways with Gao.

So is he too impulsive today? Isn't this too risky step? In the future, there will definitely be a lot of Xun Lao to sue his father, King Gao. This was originally thought of. But he forgot what if things got to a point where his father couldn't control them. It's really upsetting. It stands to reason that today in the Zhaotai Palace, he has subdued Wang Yuanhui and Taifu Weijing of Jibei, and it should be regarded as his victory. But he felt that he had lost, and he always felt that he had become a loner.

"Shizi." Suddenly, there was a call.

Gao Cheng, who leaned over the fence and looked into the distance, immediately turned his head. It was Chen Yuankang, a freelancer and general of the Chinese army, who came.

On a spring night, the moon and stars are scarce, and the moon tonight is exceptionally large and round. On the bronze bird platform, Gao Cheng leaned on the railing and watched Chen Yuankang come up from the steps in the moonlight and salute him. Chen Yuankang has never been a negligent person.

"It's just me and Brother Changyou, so there's no need to be formal." Gao Cheng's voice was gentle, slightly hoarse and low. Today in the main hall of Zhaotai Temple, he is really tired.

"It's time for the prince to go back to the house." Chen Yuankang persuaded.

He didn't have to say it too clearly, Gao Cheng himself knew that he was undoubtedly stirring up the seemingly calm pool of blue waves in Yecheng. And he himself has indeed become the target of public criticism after the official auxiliary government again. If he wants to show his calm and composure, the general should return to his house after leaving the palace to thank guests, instead of going out of the city and going far into the countryside until nightfall.

"Brother Changyou, I don't listen to you, and I regret it very much. At that time, he should have killed the shaft of Yuwen Black Otter to avoid future incidents. Gao Cheng stretched out his hand and rubbed his temples, he was still wearing a weighty three-beam Jinxian crown on his head, and the silk robe on his body was full of wine stains. Probably really tired, he said as he walked a few steps, sitting on the floor completely disrespectfully. and motioned to Chen Yuankang with his hand and asked him to sit down as well.

Chen Yuankang was also tired when he looked up at him, so he also sat down. While saying, "The prince doesn't have to worry, there is always a chance." However, the minister felt that Yuwen Black Otter would not stop there. The son of the world is indeed anxious today. Chen Yuankang didn't persuade deeply, he could already see that Gao Cheng was remorseful.

Gao Cheng is remorseful. It's not that I regret putting Jibei Wang Yuanhui and Taifu Weijing in prison today, but I regret that I didn't act at my own pace, I didn't prepare at all in advance, I was too hasty, and I was too impulsive, so I was in a situation with one person in the main hall of Zhaotaiguan today. It seems that he is still not mature and sophisticated enough.

"This thing can only be advanced and not retreated." Gao Cheng knew that if he was defeated at this time, it would be even more difficult to cure corruption in the future. Where does corruption come from, where does the military money come from, and where does the military source come from? How to fight Yuwentai again without anything?

"If you only advance and don't retreat, you might as well go slowly, don't be in a hurry. Presumably, the old ministers will go to King Gao to complain, if King Gao has no choice but to reprimand the general, the general will endure it first, and do what to do in private. Presumably, the old ministers are in good spirits, and there is King Gao in charge, so they will definitely not be able to resist the general. Chen Yuankang means that Gao Cheng's attitude may be better on the surface, but in fact, those who should be imprisoned will be imprisoned, those who should be dismissed will be dismissed, and those whose family property should be confiscated. Both of them knew that no one could be made at this time. Who is not the old man of King Gao?

"Brother Changyou also thinks I can't suppress these old ministers? Do I have to ask my father to help me? Gao Cheng was a little discouraged, perhaps the so-called power of the great general was just some vain bubbles, which were easily disillusioned. The scene in the main hall of Zhaotai today, the scene of him alone to the ministers, made him unforgettable.

Just to vent his inner depression, Gao Cheng quickly turned his thoughts back. "What Brother Changyou said is extremely true. The black otter will definitely not give up, if the court is in chaos first, let alone destroy Xikou, he will commit suicide first. ”

This sounded unlucky, and Chen Yuankang changed the subject. "Tuyuhun wants to get along with me, but when the Tongguan battle ends, Nanliang and Rouran can't hold it back, and they take advantage of the gap to repeatedly offend the side. Rouran's Shuofang County Duke Anagui and Yuwen Black Otter agreed on a matter of harmony, and Yuwen Black Otter abolished the Yifu clan and wanted to welcome the daughter of Anagui, so Rouran took advantage of this battle to send troops to occupy Sandui City. It seems that it is to help the black otter, but in fact, the prince knows at a glance that this is taking advantage of the gap to make his own profits. ”

"If Anagui likes to be friendly, Yuwen Black Otter can do it, and we can do it too." Gao Cheng was inspired, "You might as well use your brains on this." In the war, if the east and west are relatives, as long as Anagui no one helps. What do you want, why do you want to steal chickens and dogs like this? Gao Cheng looked down on Anagui's style, and his language became vulgar. In fact, he understands that Anagui has no one to help, but is just causing trouble and picking up cheap.

"It's just that Anagui is not like Tuyuhun, and the Lord has appointed Princess Tuyuhun as Ronghua, and Tuyuhun is already content. Anagui's daughter was the queen of the ingot torch, and Anagui was still insufficient. The minister really couldn't think of how to join forces if the general wanted to marry Rouran? Chen Yuankang's mind is more meticulous. This should be satisfactory to Anago, and it must be appropriate.

"It's not enough to be a queen, so who does he want to marry his daughter to?" Gao Cheng was both a little surprised and amused.

Chen Yuankang saw that he finally smiled, and he didn't care about chatting with Shizi. also smiled, "Shuofang County Duke Anagui and Rouran Prince Bald Tujia originally wanted to marry the princess to the emperor, but who knew that the emperor would die." The black otter set up the ingot torch, and Bald Tujia felt that the emperor was set up by the black otter, and he must not be as authoritative as the black otter, so he proposed to the black otter in person that he wanted to marry the princess to the prime minister. Chen Yuankang is also a temperamental person, and he couldn't help laughing.

Gao Cheng couldn't help but laugh when he heard it. Such a secret is quite soothing in his heart at the moment.

"Wouldn't the black otter want to?" Laughing enough, asked.

"Bald Tujia wants the black otter to abolish the eldest princess and marry his sister as his wife." Chen Yuankang smiled.

This Rouran Ministry calculates and understands the harmony so clearly, and is so domineering, it is really unbearable to be a queen and a wife. But there's no way around it. Gao Cheng suddenly thought, if Liang Envoy was in Ye, he married Princess Liyang as a concubine, would she agree? I thought of Yu Wentai clearly expressing his infatuation with Yang Shunhua in front of the tomb of Emperor Shun in Puban...... All of this made him feel a little hollow and refreshed.

Chen Yuankang saw that Gao Cheng smiled slowly, a little absent-mindedly, and asked, "It's late, and the prince should go back." Is it okay to let the minister escort the prince back home? ”

Gao Cheng's heart suddenly jumped, and he flatly refused, "You go back first." I'm afraid Yecheng won't be able to calm down these days. ”

Chen Yuankang retreated, and Cui Jishu came up again. He has been guarding below, presumably Chen Yuankang also came to talk to the prince about the affairs in the Zhaotai Temple today. He thought a little deeper. Punishing corruption is actually a big thing, and it can also be said that it is small. It can be loud thunder and small raindrops. It can also be that there is no thunder and heavy raindrops. But looking at the way the prince behaves today, it seems to be true. Since he has already punished his uncle and Taifu Weijing for others, the old men must be panicked. It is certain to sue King Gao, even Mrs. Gao, Wei Jing's wife, will not give up. If King Gao can hold on, it's fine. If King Gao can't hold on, what will be the situation?