Eight pillars hold the sky, and the huge curtain falls straight down on the black floor.

The emperor prepared a seat for Duan Shao next to the dragon case, even if it was to show respect for an old minister, this kind of courtesy was too grand, which made Duan Shao feel a little uneasy.

Gao Wei personally raised the wine jug and poured a full glass for Duan Shao, Duan Shao was so shocked that he almost stood up, and said again and again: "Your Majesty, don't be like this, it's really a pain in the old minister." ”

"Hehehehe," Gao Wei said with a smile: "You don't have to get up, I have already said that today, regardless of the monarch and the minister, how can I and the Duan family ever be separated from each other?" Don't be too restricted......

"Speaking of which, when the first emperor was called Taishang, you still sat on the dragon chair with me, and the three generations of the Duan family were loyal to the country.

The emperor's smile was a little inexplicable, for some reason, looking at this smile, Duan Shao always felt a fluster.

The corners of Duan Shao's mouth tried to pull out a smile, and said, "The minister has already said that this is a matter within the minister's responsibility, and it is not worthy of such praise from His Majesty." When the Great Qi was created, there were countless capable ministers, but Emperor Gao chose me to sit in this place of Great Qi Longxing, and with this trust, the ministers did not dare to live up to it. ”

"The minister is incompetent, and he has only tried to maintain the situation all these years, and he has not died in one breath, and he does not dare to forget the kindness of the ancestors of the dynasty...... Fortunately, His Majesty is eloquent and strategic, and he is a rare saint lord in a hundred years, and the dynasty is at its peak.

"Your Majesty's merits, illuminating the ancestors and ancestors, enough to boast of eternity, the ministers are old, I hope to make fun of my grandson and enjoy the joy of family, this time I came late at night to disturb Your Majesty, it is really ...... Helpless. Speaking of this, Duan Shao sighed.

Actually, what the emperor wanted to do, Duan Shao had already guessed a rough idea, the reason why the emperor didn't lead it in front was because he was afraid of the power of the ministers and made a lot of trouble.

But the emperor has not forgotten to prepare, and many of those who disagree with the Sinicization reform have gradually been purged out of the center of power or distributed to the place, and even Hu Luguang has been deposed, and Duan Shao has gradually been marginalized.

The emperor is well prepared and determined, and he can be very resistant. So here, Duan Shao will say that he is "helpless", Gao Wei of course understands Duan Shao's subtext, and was silent for a while, and then said:

"I know that they have been looking for you, and I know that you, as their old boss, are caught between me and them, and you have a hard time, and I can understand this......"

Duan Shao's lips moved slightly, and he wanted to say something again, but the emperor said again: "They fought with Emperor Gao, and they deserve this honor, and I am happy to give them this honor." But just because I'm willing to give them glory and wealth doesn't mean that I can tolerate their misdeeds, these are two different things. I am grateful that they have served their country, but I also hate them for their self-depravity, can you understand this ambivalence? ”

He sighed: "People say that it is easy to fall heavy when ascending, and after the family is prominent, the more cautious it is, and not let outsiders seize the handle and make irresponsible remarks." Dazai is generally knowledgeable, and unlike them, like Han Gaozu killed Han Xin, Tu Bu and other heroes after he established the state, is it just the reason for the monarch? After the establishment of the country, these heroes were proud of their achievements and did not abide by the laws of the country, which was also the reason why they caused the disaster of death. ”

"Outsiders say that my majesty is strict and cold by nature, but I don't need them to talk about it! My heart is also fleshy, and it hurts to cut it, and I also miss the old feelings and am unwilling to raise the butcher knife, so I endured it to this day. Otherwise, they thought that they would be able to get to rest with it until now...... Even, say some disobedient words that you don't know? ”

In the last sentence, the tone was deliberately suppressed, and the bloody breath came to the face! Duan Shao was taken aback, and hurriedly got up and said, "Your Majesty is not strict, please punish Your Majesty!" ”

Gao Wei made a surprised look, reached out to help Duan Shao, and said, "Dazai, don't do this, it's not your fault...... They don't know what to do, that's their business, and then there will be no bones, so don't complain, you don't have to blame yourself. ”

There is only Duan Shao who makes the emperor feel at heart and takes it so seriously. But Duan Shao himself knew that after the emperor's consolation, there must still be a hint of beating and warning. In his words, Duan Shao also did those "rebellious" behaviors.

It was the time for the reign of the little emperor Gao Yin, as soon as Gao Yang died, the voices of dissatisfaction with Yang Su, Cui Xian and other Hanchen in the government and the opposition became higher and higher, and the two sides had an endless situation, as a representative figure among the nobles, Duan Shao participated in the palace change planned by Gao Yan and Gao Zhan brothers!

After Gao Yin ascended the throne, Gao Yan became deprived of his position and his life was in danger. Gao Guiyan, one of the auxiliary ministers, was dissatisfied with the dismissal of the leading general, and immediately informed Gao Yan after learning the news that the auxiliary minister would be unfavorable to Gao Yan. Gao Yan then plotted a coup d'état with his younger brother Gao Zhan and nephew Gao Xiaoyu.

Since Gao Yan was closely monitored, Gao Zhan was in charge of the main matters. He arranged for dozens of his servants to ambush in Shangshu Province and colluded with Xungui. Suddenly attacked, and the auxiliary ministers Yang Su, Er Zhu Tianhe, Yan Zixian, and Song Qindao, who were completely unaware of this matter, were all wiped out at the off-duty banquet.

After succeeding, the two Gao Yan brothers escorted the four ministers to the palace. With the help of the former leading generals Gao Guiyan and Liu Honghui, he entered the palace, captured another auxiliary minister, Zheng Yi, and killed all five auxiliary ministers!

Later, Empress Dowager Lou and Gao Yan made clever words, and finally made Li Zu'e and Gao Yin, mother and son, let down their guard and withdraw the guards. At this time, Gao Zhan pretended to use the edict to lead the Gyeonggi army into the palace, even if everyone found out that something was wrong, they were helpless!

The tide is over! It has become inevitable that the emperor will ascend the throne.

History is known as the change of Qianming.

Which side is Duan Shao on again? There is no doubt about this, he naturally stood on the side of Gao Yan with the support of Empress Dowager Lou and became an accomplice to the usurpation of Gao Yan's brothers! After Gao Yan ascended to power, he issued an edict: "Situ Duan Shao is the general", which can be seen as a reward for supporters. Maybe Duan Shao himself doesn't have much desire for power, but it is an indisputable fact that he, as one of the leaders of Xungui, participated in this coup!

Then, whose interests Duan Shao is protecting, and he doesn't ask if he sits on that side. This is why in recent years, except for the battles of Yiyang and Fenbei, Duan Shao has never been able to get the opportunity to fight or even take charge of the army.

The emperor regarded him as a model for his courtiers and held him high, but the vigilance of a powerful man made it impossible for Cushman to trust him 100%.

Duan Shao's expression suddenly dimmed, and Gao Wei was somewhat unbearable, but at this juncture, he couldn't bear it, so he had to say:

"Since Dazai can't restrain them, he doesn't have much to do with them, so it's not a crime. What they want to do is their own business, and if they don't listen to persuasion, there is no way...... Right now, I'm ready to send it, and I have to end the status quo of my confrontation with Hu and Han and the path of civil and military affairs as soon as possible—"

"It's unimaginable that there should be two political centers in one country. The contradiction between civil and military, the contradiction between Hu and Han, and the treacherous ...... These were really overwhelming at first, why couldn't Hu Han complement each other?

"Under this kind of national system, it is really unbelievable that my Daqi can survive for more than 20 years." Gao Wei picked up the wine cup, took a sip, and fell back on the table, "Enough, it's time to finish!" ”