Chapter Thirty-Eight: Promoted to the King of the County
Gao Cheng was shocked by Liu Taozhi's words, and his eyes almost darkened. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info He couldn't bear it anymore, and suddenly grabbed Hou He's collar and said angrily, "Idiot, don't you want to do it for you?" I'll let you get your wish! As he spoke, he threw Hou He aside.
Hou He sat on the ground, staring straight at Gao Cheng with his eyes, looking completely incomprehensible. He felt that Gao Cheng's angry appearance was different from before, and it was terrifying. But letting him go so easily, and not punching or kicking, made him a little incredulous.
Hou He's heart went up and down, and he secretly rejoiced.
All the inside information Hou He understands. His father, Hou Jing, did leave Yecheng a few days earlier. Hou Jing didn't leave the mansion, so no one saw him leave the mansion and the city. When the news of the infection was released, they all thought that the county was sick.
Hou Jing told his son: King Gao is probably dead, Gao Cheng'er has always been unfriendly with him, and I am afraid that he will not be tolerated. If he is confined in Yecheng, sooner or later he will become Gao Cheng's anvil meat. But if he returns to Yuzhou, he will return to the mountains like a tiger and a fish to the sea. Gao Cheng couldn't help him.
What Hou Jing promised his son was that as soon as he arrived in Yuzhou, he would immediately write to the Son of Heaven, give him the title of Hou He and the son of the world, and ask for a high position for him. In this way, he has a status in the court of Yecheng, and Gao Cheng does not dare to do anything to him. Moreover, there is a father in Yuzhou. Just like the Gao father and son in the past, they guarded Jinyang and Yecheng respectively.
Hou He thought: If King Gao dies, then Gao Cheng will have no support, and he may not be able to fight his father. If his father replaces Gao Huan and sets up a tyrant mansion in Yuzhou, he will also be able to follow the rising tide. Maybe he or Gao Cheng can control whom.
Gao Cheng has always relied on the power of King Gao. He also has a father, and he has been quite important recently, who is he afraid of? Therefore, Hou He decided to cooperate with his father in this play. Therefore, as long as someone asks, they will block the meeting on the grounds that "the county is sick".
My father had already said that as long as this reason was used, no one would dare to trespass. Hou He also believes that who is so bold as to break into the Hou County Mansion to find someone? And his father told him: he was going to leave Yecheng and sneak back to Yuzhou, which was known to the Son of Heaven. The Son of Heaven hoped that he would become more powerful in Yuzhou, as an auxiliary to the Son of Heaven, and confront Gao Cheng.
Hearing this, Hou He's heart was overjoyed, and Shi Shiran obeyed his father's orders.
But he forgot that if someone dared to break into the county mansion, it was Gao Cheng.
So Hou He's lie was exposed.
Gao Cheng didn't go back to the house, he was almost furious. His worst fears finally happened.
In the General's Mansion, the princess Yuan Zhonghua waited patiently for Gao Cheng in a chaotic and anxious heart, but Gao Cheng never came back.
It's moonlight, and it looks like it doesn't matter at all. Gao Cheng will definitely be with her as long as he comes back. And if he doesn't come back, she won't look forward to it. The more you don't care, the easier it is for you, and the easier it is for you to get it.
Most of Li Changyi's resentment was sprinkled on Kang Naning, and she was critical of finding fault in every way. Moreover, Kang Nanen gradually became tame. Even if Li Changyi went too far, she treated it indifferently, as if she was out of the matter.
In Dongbai Hall, Gao Cheng came in a hurry, and Yuan Yuyi was not surprised.
Gao Cheng and Chen Yuankang entered the greenhouse, and they didn't know why they didn't go to Minghe Hall. The greenhouse is small and does not give much space. And small benefits don't make people feel empty and insecure.
At dusk in late spring, the sky will not be dark, and Gao Cheng suddenly feels desolate.
The lights were lit in the greenhouse, and the explanation inside the room was also unclear, saying that it was dark or not.
Gao Cheng leaned in without saying a word, hugged his waist and sat lazily for a few miles. He held his forehead with his hands, and his heart was really messed up. There was a chill in my heart. Regarding Hou Jing, he wanted to know all the beginnings and ends. With all kinds of remorse, he hesitates and worries, and he may cause himself big trouble. It's definitely a big trouble even worse than Gao Zhongmi.
Is he really not as sharp as he knows people, and he is ruthless in his actions?
Chen Yuankang sat quietly and did not speak. He knew that Gao Cheng needed a calm time. Moreover, he is also waiting for news from Cui Jishu. It is too early to conclude that we are in a hurry to remedy it.
"Brother Changyou......" Gao Cheng raised his head.
"General." Chen Yuankang owes his body.
"Where is Hou Jing?" Gao Cheng asked. There was even a subtle hint of reliance in his eyes.
How could Chen Yuankang not understand.
"The general must not be in a hurry to deal with Hou He, Hou Jing can't ignore this son. Even if he returns to Yuzhou to collect his subordinates, as long as he is still a Wei minister, he cannot openly rebel. Even if he wanted to rebel, Gao Zhongmi's fate was a lesson from the past, and Yuwen Black Otter was not a good person, and Hou Jing understood it in his heart. Chen Yuankang comforted Gao Cheng, "Don't worry about it, general. ”
Gao Cheng shook his head. "Brother Changyou, if Hou Jingzhen returns to Yuzhou, why doesn't Murong Shaozong and Gao Zitong know? He was in a hurry to return to Yuzhou, and he must have already found out the news of King Gao's death, so he had to get out of Yecheng. Really want to rebel? Gao Cheng seemed to be asking Chen Yuankang, and he seemed to be talking to himself, clearing his mind.
"How can Yuwen Black Otter tolerate him?" Chen Yuankang thinks not.
Gao Cheng shook his head again, "Why not use each other?" Do you think Hou Jing is sincere? Both of them are fake and real, each taking what they need, won't they hit it off? ”
Before Chen Yuankang could speak, Gao Cheng said again, "Hou He must be watched, don't let him get away again." He thought for a moment, "I don't have to be too him." only asked him to write to Hou Jing, saying that the Son of Heaven asked him to return quickly. ”
Chen Yuankang promised. I guess that's a no-brainer.
"General!" There was a chanting outside, it was Cui Jishu's voice.
Gao Cheng looked up suddenly, and Cui Jishu's fat body had already appeared at the door. He hurried forward to see Gao Cheng. The wind on his body flickered the flames of the copper lamp next to him.
With a "plop", Cui Jishu's fat body knelt heavily in front of Gao Cheng. Then there was a "bang" that touched the ground.
Gao Cheng knew that something was wrong, and stood up "Teng".
"Lord Lang!" Cui Jishu raised his head and tears rained down.
Chen Yuankang couldn't help but stand up and look at Gao Cheng.
Hou Jing really sneaked back to Yuzhou. He was left in the palace and did not return to the house when he was ordered to enter the palace for a banquet, and then dressed up as the cangtou slave of the Yuanhui family of King Yuanhui of Jibei and went out of the palace and out of the city. Cui Jishu couldn't cry and replied with great sadness and remorse.
"It's all the minister's negligence, which caused a lot of trouble to the lord of Lang, and the lord of Lang please punish the minister's fault! Although the minister dies, there is no complaint! Cui Jishu kowtowed to the ground again.
Cui Jishu is a waiter of the Yellow Gate. Hou Jingqiao stayed in the palace and didn't come out, and later he didn't notice it when he left the palace again, which was indeed a dereliction of duty. Speaking of Hou Jingqi's treacherous heart, if he really has the intention to deceive, there is a way, and it seems that even Emperor Yuan Shanjian and King Yuanhui of Jibei are involved in this matter, and it is indeed understandable that Cui Jishu is difficult to defeat many people.
Gao Cheng's mind exploded in an instant. First of all, Hou He was acting in front of him at the beginning, and now Hou Jing, Yuan Shanjian, and Yuan Hui are deceiving him together, and in such a big play, so many people help Hou Jing escape from his confinement. When did he suffer such an insult?
I almost kicked Cui Jishu in a flash, but finally held back. At this time, he can no longer be angry with his henchmen. But he didn't call Cui Jishu to get up.
Forcefully instructed Chen Yuankang, "Go and find out where Hou Jing went?" He spent so much effort that he would never just escape back to Yuzhou. If they really returned to Yuzhou, it would be impossible for Gao Zitong and Murong Shaozong to not know about any of them, and no one of them sent news. ”
Cui Jishu heard a slight tremor in Gao Cheng's voice, and he still didn't dare to raise his head and lay on the ground. I was afraid that Gao Cheng would kick him hard when he had a seizure.
"General" Chen Yuankang is much calmer than Cui Jishu. "It has been half a year since King Gao's death, and he was afraid of sudden changes. Now there are rumors that if there is no mourning, the general will not be able to speak clearly, and he will be even more controversial. simply ordered the Son of Heaven to send a clear decree to the world, mourn for King Gao, and also correct the position of the general, who would dare to be the enemy of the general? ”
Gao Cheng knows that this time is also that time. The chaos that should have been out has also come out, and the stability that should have been stabilized has also been stabilized. You can't keep it up for a long time, it's time to talk about it.
He nodded, "Okay, that's it." With the order of the Son of Heaven, he sent a decree to Hou Jing to return to Yecheng to mourn. Isn't he grateful for the grace of King Gao? Let's see if he comes back or not! ”
Gao Cheng's anger in his stomach was finally suppressed.
Yuan Zhonghua still didn't wait for Gao Cheng that night.
Emperor Wei Yuan Shanjian and Jibei Wang Yuanhui soon learned that Gao Cheng was furious in Dongbai Hall. Although he didn't know the details clearly, he couldn't guess why Gao Cheng lost his temper.
However, soon Gao Cheng entered the palace to meet him.
In the Jiaofang Palace, Queen Gao Yuanjun immediately learned that her brother had entered the palace.
Gao Yuanjun has been staying at home in Jiaofang Hall these days, she knows the importance of the fetus in her belly, and she is very much looking forward to being a little Langjun. She probably knew better than anything about the thoughts of the eldest and second brothers. Especially the thoughts of the second brother Gao Yang.
But Gao Yuanjun unconsciously changed his mind. She had hesitated about who her more powerful supporters were. also used to put more emphasis on the eldest brother and the second brother at different times. Now she should be more interested in this being the eldest brother Gao Cheng for the time being.
At this time, on the Zhaotai Temple, the emperor Yuan Shanjian, who was leaning on the railing, saw with his own eyes the general Gao Cheng walking on the pickaxe pond under the high pavilion. His heart was really indescribably happy.
Lin Xingren, the regular attendant behind him, also stared at Gao Cheng almost unwillingly. I don't know if it's because of the psychological effect or something else, he always feels that the shadow of the general today has a kind of lonely appearance, which makes his experience too useful.
The little eunuch came in a hurry, almost with broken steps, and reported to the emperor: The general has come up.
Lin Xingren immediately reprimanded, "How can you serve in front of the emperor if you are so flustered and lose your honor in front of the holy car?" ”
The little eunuch had never seen such a picky look. But when the words were serious, it was inevitable that he would be frightened and kowtow in a hurry. I don't know whether to ask the emperor for guilt or to serve Zhongchang.
In the warm spring season, the weather is hot day by day, like an unstoppable trend. Today was another exceptionally sunny day, and the sky was as blue as transparent. Motozen saw that he could see far away from the Zhaotai Temple. He felt in his heart that this was providential.
Seeing Gao Cheng walking in front of him in an official uniform and routinely, Yuan Shanjian always felt that his beautiful face was extremely bad today. He couldn't help but laugh in his heart.
Gao Cheng walked up to him. Yuan Shanjian has already caught up. As soon as Gao Cheng leaned over, Yuan Shanjian immediately grabbed him, grabbed him by his elbow, and lifted Gao Cheng up, while slightly turning his head sideways to look at Gao Cheng's face carefully, he asked with great concern, "The general looks haggard today, what happened?" ”
Lin Xingren waited with great interest to see a good show. Of course, he would never dare to laugh out loud.
Gao Cheng straightened up and raised his head.
Yuan Shanjian pulled him and didn't let go.
"Chen Cheng is sad for His Majesty." Gao Cheng stared at Yuan Shanjian, and he didn't believe that he didn't know.
Yuan Shan pretended to be surprised, "What is the sorrow of loneliness." The queen is about to give birth, and it's too late for Lone to be happy. This is intentionally or unintentionally reminding Gao Cheng.
"Today, there is news that the king of Bohai and the prime minister of the courtier family have died of illness. Isn't Your Majesty sad? Gao Cheng finally made the news public. This is also a kind of secret reminder.
Yuan Shanjian is the Son of Heaven who supports God with high joy. Judging from the time at that time, the person who had the qualifications to succeed could be either Yuan Shanjian or not him. Gao Cheng felt that this was a kind of grace to support.
Yuan Shanjian's smile froze on his face, slowly faded, his expression was not cloudy or sunny, and he suddenly sighed, "I regret it very much." ”
Yuan Shanjian had known the news of Gao Huan's death for a long time, but today someone finally made it clear. Yuan Shanjian felt sad from it. But the sorrow in his heart is not the sorrow in Gao Cheng's heart. If it weren't for Gao Huan choosing him, why would he have to be this puppet?
Seeing the tears in his eyes, Yuan Shan suddenly exclaimed in pain, "King Gao! He couldn't go on. He turned and leaned against the railing, his head bowed, his body trembling slightly.
Gao Cheng suddenly felt sadness, but he couldn't cry here.
"The Bohai King has passed away, how will Your Majesty act?" Gao Cheng's throat was like a mess. Before this news came out, he himself often thought it was not true. But as it turned out, it was true. Once you say it, it's as if there's no room for turning back. In fact, it is impossible to turn back.
"Naturally, it is extremely glorious." Yuan Shanjian turned around and looked at Gao Cheng with red eyes. "Now that King Gao is gone, only the general can be trusted. The general should also attack King Gao's title and official position, so that Gu can rest assured. Yuan Shanjian choked up more than Gao Cheng.
Gao Cheng thanked him according to the form. This was meant to be the meaning of the title, but it didn't mean much to him. What's more, from now on, he also has a heavy burden on him.
Yuan Shanjian naturally wouldn't mention Hou Jing.
Gao Cheng didn't mention it either.
Lin Xingren noticed Gao Cheng's reddish eyes very subtly.
Once the news is made public, it can no longer be covered. The death of the King of Bohai and the Great Prime Minister Gao Huan has long been an open secret. It's just that when it's still a secret on the surface, the waves can still maintain a balance, and many things can naturally be suppressed.
The announcement of the news is like a disturbing balance, and therefore it becomes dangerous.
The eldest princess, Yuan Zhonghua, hadn't seen Gao Cheng since that day. As soon as the news of King Gao's death was made public, she felt that there was no need to ask again. First of all, at this time, King Gao's funeral is a major event, and then asking about Yu Jiulu's affairs is disrespectful to King Gao and inappropriate. The second is that there is no need to ask at all.
In this way, Yuan Zhonghua had a feeling. It turned out that someone had arranged the moonshine thing a long time ago. It has long been arranged to let Yueguang stay in the General's Mansion and not return to Jinyang.
It has long been arranged for Yueguang to marry Gao Cheng again. Although Yuan Zhonghua himself is a Xianbei person and knows that there is such nonsense, no matter how he thinks about it, he feels incomprehensible and unacceptable.
Since Emperor Gaozu Xiaowen, the Wei family has long been sinicized, how can he go back and follow the vulgar?
Yuan Zhonghua was really uncomfortable in his heart. Did you know this arrangement before moonshine? If she didn't know, she could still be at the mercy of others, this is not like Moonlight's character. Unless she herself is willing.
If Moonlight knew it from the beginning, then she actually didn't leak a drop of water for her, and got along with her everywhere with the appearance of heart-to-heart fellowship. Thinking of this, Yuan Zhonghua couldn't help but feel internal injuries in his heart.
What made her even more sad was her husband Gao Cheng. There was always a feeling that they were estranged from each other. It doesn't seem like he's too busy. This is a feeling in Yuan Zhonghua's heart.
The funeral of Gao Huan, the late Bohai King and Prime Minister of Wei, was finally held extremely grandly. Although the most important mourning emotion at the funeral is missing because of the delay of time, it is extremely heavy.
The manuscript of the world, crying and shaking the sky, Gao Cheng felt that the funeral that had been delayed for a long time was particularly unpleasant.