"Sir, please." Gu Lingxu couldn't help but be upright.

Zhan Qirui didn't sell Guan Zi either, and immediately said: "Gu Hou is only separated from the Southern Jin Dynasty by a river, so it can be known that the eldest princess of the Southern Jin Dynasty personally came to the border, and the Southern Jin Dynasty also began to dispatch troops and sharpen their knives. ”

Gu Lingxu's eyes trembled, he didn't know. These days, they have to be entangled with Xirong outside, and they have to fight with the court inside, but they forget that there are fierce tigers in the south, and they are eyeing each other.

When Zhan Qirui saw him like this, he also knew that he didn't know the inside story, he sighed softly, and continued: "Emperor Hongxing of the Southern Jin Dynasty is majestic and ambitious, and everyone knows his ambitions. The eldest princess of Jinning is also a strange woman in the world. They arranged it like this time, and I think Hou Ye also understood their intentions. ”

Gu Lingxu nodded, in the early years, when his father was there, he had told him that the Southern Jin Dynasty would sooner or later become a big problem for the Northern Qi Dynasty, and he suddenly blessed his soul and understood Zhan Qirui's intentions, "You told me to seek help from foreign enemies?" My Gu family is full of loyalty, and you told me to defect to the enemy and commit treason. ”

Zhan Qirui: "......"

Qin Qinghong first sneered when he heard this, and then laughed.

Gu Lingxu's face was dark, "What are you laughing at?" ”

Qin Qinghong shook his head, seeing that there were outsiders here, it was not easy to mock him openly, so he had to sit down and whisper beside him: "If the thieves are all the thieves, why should they be loyal ministers?" ”

Gu Lingxu's ears itched, and he pushed the person away, Qin Qinghong was exquisite, and he knew that he had made a move, so his body flashed and dodged.

Zhan Qirui: "...... Gu Hou. ”

"Huh?" Gu Lingxu withdrew his gaze from Qin Qinghong, and after realizing it, he also felt that this was not very serious, thinking that scholars didn't like this kind of style the most, he quickly glared at Qin Qinghong, and said with a straight face: "Gu is rude, please forgive Zhan Langjun." ”

Zhan Qirui was not good at talking about him at this time, and continued to persuade: "The Southern Jin Dynasty has now sent the eldest princess of Jinning to take charge of military affairs, although this eldest princess has been in the world for many years, she only re-intervened in the Southern Jin Dynasty situation half a year ago. But she is known as a virtuous person, and the state capital she governs is also Qingming Yanran. It can be seen that he loves the people like a son. Speaking of wrists, she can summon the generals of the southwest for her own use, and she can also let Emperor Hongxing give her prince. It must be quite skillful.

If you ask her to help. First, her subordinates are all capable soldiers, and she has more dealings with Xirong, so she will definitely be able to repel Xirong. Second, the coach is wise, and he doesn't have to worry about her causing trouble to the people. ”

"But she is also eyeing the tiger and is ambitious, wanting to devour wolves and drive away tigers, but she is afraid of luring wolves into the house." Gu Lingxu's face hesitated.

"Master Hou is confused." Zhan Qirui interrupted Gu Lingxu's words, he naturally knew Gu Lingxu's ambitions, but as Gu Lingxu's former strategist, he also clearly knew that Gu Lingxu was a general, but he was definitely not a hero.

If he is the crown prince and has a great reputation, then it is okay, maybe he can achieve something great. But as a warlord, his character is greatly inappropriate.

Of course, it was impossible for him to say it so clearly, "Now that Gu Hou is in a predicament, he has no power to return to heaven on his own. Gu Hou Gaoyi, willing to sacrifice himself for the people of Xichang to enter Wangjing. However, Wangjing is careless, the Xiao family has no way, the eunuchs are chaotic, the political parties of the DPRK and China are tilting and attacking each other, the border is full of mourning, and the people are not happy. Hasn't Gu Hou been dissatisfied with the imperial court for a long time? Since they are all ministers, why not seek the true master? ”

Gu Lingxu was slightly stunned, but his heart was already shaken a little.

I also heard Zhan Qirui say: "My country is unstable, uprisings are frequent, and the people are struggling to make a living. But the Southern Jin Dynasty has been peaceful for a long time, for the world, and for Gu Hou himself, defecting to the Southern Jin Dynasty, isn't it better than obeying the imperial court? If Gu Hou surrenders, he can use the troops of the Southern Jin Dynasty to expel Xirong and protect Xichang. Second, you can borrow the wealth of the Southern Jin Dynasty to nourish the people. The third is to avoid the soldiers fighting each other in the coming days and ruining the lives of the people. Isn't it beautiful? ”

Gu Ling pursed his lips and was silent, he refused to vote, that is, he couldn't pass the level in his heart, his Gu family has always been a courtier of the Northern Qi Dynasty, but now he wants to be a minister to the Southern Jin Dynasty, how can he be willing.

Even if he had the heart of self-reliance in the past, but in the end it was different, but what Zhan Qirui said was really reasonable.

He still had to think about it carefully, thinking of this, he didn't respond officially, but changed the topic and said: "Even if Ben Hou has this heart, I'm afraid it's not easy." The Southern Jin Dynasty is waiting for the day, but I am afraid that the alignment of people is also wary. If it is peaceful, if she wants to go north, she will definitely avoid Xichang first. But now that the situation in Xichang is grim, the eldest princess of Jinning is afraid that she will not want to come to get a piece of the pie. ”

The eldest princess of Jinning is indeed a virtuous person, but she is an enemy army and a politician. Her virtuousness corresponds to her own people. If he was in a different place, he would definitely not be so kind to let go, and he would definitely find a way to get a piece of the pie. It's not about meritocracy.

"What kind of pie is more tempting than the three states in Gu Hou's hands and the 100,000 soldiers and horses in Xichang?" Zhan Qirui retorted.

Gu Lingxu was dumbfounded for a while, but he had forgotten it.

Seeing that Gu Ling was speechless, Zhan Qirui continued: "As for how to connect with it, Gu Hou may not know that there is a long history on the side of the eldest princess of Jinning. ”

"So what?" Gu Ling was puzzled.

"This man's name is Rongji." Zhan Qirui said slowly.

Gu Lingxu's expression moved slightly, "He's not dead?" ”

After Mrs. Ning and Rong Zhi went to Xiaqiu, the two lost their traces, and then the tunnel of Hongfu collapsed, and the two were nowhere to be found, so he sent people to look for a long time, but they never found anyone. And the Hong Mansion was in Xiaqiu - that was the Zhou family's base camp, and he couldn't reach in. And Zhou refused to tell the news, so he was sure that Rong Zhi died in Xiaqiu.

I regret it in my heart.

"Not bad."

"How did you find out?" Gu Ling was puzzled.

"Some time ago, he wrote to me and told him who he is now. Come to think of it, it's for today. "The letter written after Xichang fell into a predicament, it seems that Rong Zhi was sure that the imperial court would definitely open his mouth to Gu Lingxu at this time, and he wrote to give a hint and let him persuade Gu Lingxu.

"Rong Lang is really talented." Gu Ling said with pity.

Since Rong Zhi chose to defect to the princess of the Southern Dynasty, then thinking about it, the princess of the Southern Dynasty is also a person worthy of trust. If he chooses to serve, whether it is for Xichang or himself, it is better than surrendering to the imperial court.

If he is effective, he must have no worries, the only question is whether he is willing or not.

This is not something that can be answered for a while, Gu Lingxu was silent for a long time, and finally said: "Sir, go back first, the matter is big, Gu has to think again, a day later, Mr. will definitely give a reply." ”

"I hope Gu Hou will think it through as soon as possible."

Zhan Qirui nodded solemnly, knowing that he couldn't be in a hurry about this matter, so he left the Xiangcheng Marquis Mansion.

(End of chapter)