Guo Ye said: "To be honest, Guo is not sure whether His Majesty has been poisoned. With-Dream- . But this is the only reason that can explain why His Majesty has not regained his former wisdom and martial arts. ”

"Where does that poison come from?"

"Brother Ma still remembers the sensational Tianfu monk rebellion case a few years ago"

"Of course I do. Because of this major case, Emperor Taishang died, and King Cao, King Wei and King Shu also died. ”

"Just remember. Then do you know why the monk Tianfu used the pseudonym Luo Ersa Po to gain His Majesty's trust?"

"Well, I heard that he cured the queen's incurable disease."

"You know one thing, you don't know the other. In fact, there is another reason why His Majesty trusts Monk Tianfu so much. ”

"What is the reason?"

"That is, before the Tianfu monk refined the elixir of immortality, he gave His Majesty a lot of pills. After His Majesty took these pills, he felt very effective. ”

Ma Yuanju said: "You mean that these pills are poisonous"

"Exactly. These pills all contain hibiscus, and after eating, although it can make people feel light and healthy for a short time. But in fact, it is very toxic and harmful to the body."

"No, even if what you say is true, it's been years since this happened. Your Majesty's transformation, but since recently, how do you explain this?"

According to the following speculation, although the case of the Tianfu monk's rebellion has been revealed. But His Majesty didn't actually stop taking those pills. This accumulation of time has changed quantitatively, and the toxins have accumulated deeper and deeper, and finally caused His Majesty's brain to be not very good."

"No, Your Majesty knows that Monk Tianfu is not a good person. Will he continue to take the pill he gave? Besides, after so many years, even if Monk Tianfu left a batch of pills, they should have been eaten by His Majesty a long time ago. ”

"Let's start with the first question. After taking those pills, he saw only the benefits but not the harm in a short period of time, and His Majesty might not think that there was something wrong with those pills. Of course, the most important thing is that even if His Majesty thinks that those pills are inappropriate, I am afraid that it will be difficult to give up."

"What do you mean by that?"

Guo Ye said: "A hibiscus is very addictive. After eating, it can make people flutter. However, if you take it for a long time and stop it occasionally, it will make you feel very painful and have to continue taking it. ”

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"That's nature. If Brother Yuan Ju doesn't believe it, he can ask someone to testify. ”

"What people"

"It's my entourage, surnamed Qin Mingying. The master of the rivers and lakes gave the nickname of the bloodsucking Taoist. You can see how he got his nickname before."

"Then how do I know?"

"It doesn't matter if you don't know. When I call him, you ask yourself. ”

Ma Yuanju said: "Then let's go together"

Guo Ye smiled bitterly: "Brother Ma, we don't even have this trust between the two of us."

"It's about the stability of Datang Society, no matter how careful you are, you can't be too careful. Brother Guo, I'm sorry. ”

The two went out together and told Sun Zishan to call Qin Ying. When Qin Ying came, he told how he got his nickname again.

He said: "Before the villain made his career, he was a wandering Taoist. When he met the rich man, he lured the man in charge to eat the elixir containing Hibiscus. After taking addiction, how much these pills are worth, but they can't help it."

He paused for a moment and continued: "Under the addictive pill as bait, those rich people have to take the initiative to donate a lot of money. This kind of behavior is like sucking people's blood, which is why there is such a bandit. ”

Seeing that Ma Yuanju's face was not good, Guo Ye hurriedly explained for him: "Later, Qin Ying took refuge in the imperial court, and he has completely reformed himself, and he also saved the life of the crown prince Li Chengqian. ”

Ma Yuanju waved his hand and said, "Now that my eyebrows are burning, how can I still deal with a little person like Qin Ying and let him go down." ”

After Qin Ying left, Ma Yuanju continued: "I temporarily believe that Ah Furong can make His Majesty want to stop. But after all these years, where did Your Majesty get those medicines?"

"Well, one may be that Monk Tianfu did refine a lot of pills for His Majesty at the beginning, and His Majesty has not finished eating them to this day. Another possibility is that His Majesty asked people to analyze the ingredients of the original elixir and refine another batch. The third possibility"

"What is it?"

"The third possibility, and one I'm most worried about, is the one I'm most worried about. The case of the Tianfu monk is full of shady scenes, and it has not been investigated to this day. I am afraid that those behind-the-scenes thieves will not die, and through some channel, they will re-dedicate the elixir to His Majesty. ”

"They dare"

"They have done everything to rebel, why don't they dare?"

"Then they are not afraid that Your Majesty will follow the map and capture them."

"Have you ever thought that although this matter is very dangerous, the stakes are also great. As His Majesty's addiction grows bigger and bigger, in the end, I'm afraid they will be able to use these pills to blackmail Your Majesty. With such a huge benefit, a little danger, what is it"

Ma Yuanju was taken aback and said, "Things have reached such a serious point, how can this be good?"

Guo Ye said: "Brother Ma, don't worry. This is just a guess by someone Guo, and we still don't know where things have developed. ”

"If there is such a sign, it will be difficult for the Duke of Qin Guo, and now His Majesty's safety is all pinned on you. You must enter the palace immediately to face the saint and find out what is going on. Please."

Guo Ye hesitated: "You asked me to check on Your Majesty, Brother Ma, I know that many people have been looking at me unpleasantly recently." But with the friendship between the two of us, you don't expect me to find my own death."

Ma Yuanju said helplessly: "Of course I know that this trip is very dangerous. But for the sake of the Tang Dynasty, I also asked the Duke of Qin to encourage him to try Kong Chengren, Meng said to revolt, and sacrificed his life for righteousness. ”

Guo Ye shook his head again and again, and said: "No, no, not at all, I don't want to do this kind of thing, such a thing as becoming benevolent and righteous, that you guys are doing the work of righteous men and gentlemen." I, Guo Ye, don't mix. ”

Speaking of this, Guo Ye sneered and said, "Don't think I don't know. In your minds, it is not an exaggeration for me Guo Ye to be called the first minister of the Tang Dynasty. Why is it that the Tang Dynasty is in danger now, you loyal ministers don't sacrifice their lives for righteousness, but call me, a traitor, to die."

"This is mainly the death of the old servant, everyone thinks that you are to blame, and Your Majesty blindly protects you, which is why there is such a misunderstanding. Now, though, none of that counts, as long as you can."

"How can it be?"

Ma Yuanju pondered carefully, Guo Ye really did a lot of work. First of all, Guo Ye had to find a way to persuade His Majesty to open up his views and invite Wei Zheng and Kong Yingda back. Then, Guo Ye wanted to find out the truth about the great change in His Majesty Li Er's temperament. It's best to be able to find out who is behind it.

These two things are not only very dangerous, but also related to the stability of the society. The word "as long" is really not enough.

It is impossible to hand over such a major matter to others to do it, and only by handing it over to Guo Ye can there be a glimmer of hope for success.

Unexpectedly, the traitorous minister who everyone shouted and beat a few days ago has become a key figure in saving the stability of the society. Creation makes people, as soon as it goes

So how to convince Guo Ye

Ma Yuanju sorted out his thoughts, and said carefully and carefully: "Qin Guogong, you are willing to take risks, turn the tide, and save the society from danger, which is a great hero for the protection of the sky. ”

"So what"

"We are people in the righteous path, naturally we will not chill the heroes, and we will definitely publicize your merits and make a fair name for the Qin State."

"How to correct the name, do you want to leak out His Majesty's unification plan?"

"Of course not. Qin Guogong, you don't have to worry about such a trivial matter. I, Ma Yuanju, are sure that I will not leak the conversation between the two of us today, and I will make you the number one loyal minister of Datang."

"I am the first loyal minister, and what about the old servant Wang Gui who died because of me"

Ma Yuanju's expression darkened, and he said: "For the sake of the Tang Dynasty, I can only be sorry for the old servant."

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