Chapter 607: Open Fight and Secret Fight
Tong Bai listened to Uncle Pang Guo's words and understood that the emperor's will today was not instructed by him.
Tong Bai did not immediately respond to Uncle Pang Guo's words, but carefully observed the expression on his face, trying to analyze whether he was happy or angry now.
However, Tong Bai observed for a long time, but still didn't know what was going on, he carefully tentatively said, "What Uncle Naguo means is ......"
"Tong Bai, do you think it's better to have one more friend than one more enemy in this court?"
"That's right. Uncle Guo wants to be friends with Zhao Wangfu?"
"The reputation of Zhao Wangfu is so good, and its prestige in the hearts of the common people is very high. It is not a simple matter for us to trip up the Zhao Mansion and try to bring down the Zhao Palace. It's hard to imagine. This time, Heihuling suppressed the bandits, only blamed Zhao Wangfu for failing to suppress the bandits, which could only make Zhao Wangfu hold a grudge, and even hate Pang Guogongfu. So I've changed my mind now. Let's be with Zhao Wangfu. The palace of Zhao was very loyal to the emperor. As long as we become friends, we can increase our prestige later. ”
Uncle Pang suddenly changed his mind, which surprised Tong Bai.
You must know that now in the court, it can be said that Uncle Pang Guo is the only strong. Uncle Pang Guo now holds the power of the imperial court. Even the little emperor Zhao Ming had to obey Uncle Pang Guo's arrangement in major matters.
Most of the officials and forces in the imperial court are basically directed at Uncle Pang Guo, not that Uncle Pang Guo is popular, but everyone is afraid of his rights.
However, the only person who can match Uncle Pang Guo is Zhao Wangfu.
The Zhao Dynasty was the most powerful army in the dynasty and was loyal to the royal family. In recent years, he has made a great contribution to quelling the rebellion in the border region.
In the eyes of loyal ministers loyal to the imperial court, the dictatorship of relatives is the most intolerable thing. Politically, the Zhao Mansion tended to stand in opposition to the Pang Mansion. The two families are fighting openly and secretly, and this is not a matter of a day or two.
Although the Zhao Wangfu did not control the power of the imperial court, it controlled the power of the army, and its prestige among the people was very high. It also relied on the Zhao Wangfu to defend the country. So although the power of the Pang Mansion was greater, the Zhao Wangfu was not completely inferior.
Although the Pang family doesn't look down on the Zhao family, for so many years, they have relied on the Zhao family to guard the border. Therefore, although the Zhao family was suppressed everywhere, they were still afraid after all.
Tong Bai thought that the two families of Jingshi would continue to be hostile, and he didn't want Uncle Pang Guo to change his mind and approach Zhao Wangfu now.
It's just that the Zhao Wangfu family is slightly different from other families that have a tendency to be inflammatory.
Tong Bai thought, even if Pang Mansion wants to win over Zhao Wangfu, will Zhao Wangfu really obey?
He doesn't think so.
Zhao Wangfu is like a hard bone. It is neither humble nor arrogant. There are no loopholes and handles. Ordinary people can't touch it.
"Uncle Guo, what are you going to do to turn Zhao Wangfu into our friend?"
Tong Bai was very curious, so he asked Uncle Pang Guo.
"Tong Bai, why is your head a bit like an elm pimple now, but you can't turn around? You say, how did we keep the peace during all these years in the imperial court and those small northwestern countries?" Uncle Pang Guo took a cup of tea from a maid and took a sip, revealing a meaningful smile.
Tong Bai is also a smart person. After listening to Uncle Pang Guo's words, he reacted immediately.
A few decades ago, there were always contradictions between the present dynasty and the surrounding small states, including the Xiling Kingdom, the Western Shu Kingdom, and the Western Xia Kingdom. In order to maintain peace on the border, war is the most labor-intensive and material-consuming, and one of the easiest ways is to make peace.
Several princesses were sent by the imperial court to these small countries, and it was through marriage that the dynasty and these small northwestern countries have maintained excellent relations in recent decades.
"Uncle Guo, do you want to marry Zhao Wangfu?"