Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

Inside the Donghua Gate, an eunuch outside the palace shouted: "Your Majesty is here!"

When Guo Shao and Zhao Kuangyin heard this, they hurriedly stood up from their stools. After a while, they saw Chai Rong coming in from the hall door surrounded by shouts and hugs. Chai Rong didn't wear a military uniform or a dragon robe. He was still dressed in a purple round-neck robe with big round flowers and a black gauze cap on his head.

At this time, the two people in the hall knelt down on the ground back and forth, and shouted: "I bow to Your Majesty, Your Majesty's holy life is boundless."

Chai Rong stepped forward, supported the other with one hand, actually helped them up, and said: "Aiqing wait for you." There was only a chair on the upper position, not a formal throne, and it was not far away.

When Guo Shao got up from the ground, his eyes were slightly lowered, but he observed Chai Rong's expression from the corner of his eye, and he didn't see anything strange. I think Chai Rong's face is really pale, and there are some strange dark spots on his cheeks.

Sure enough, Chai Rong noticed Zhao Kuangyin who was in plain clothes first. I saw that Zhao Kuangyin's face was black and red, but his body was all white, which was really eye-catching. But the emperor still didn't ask him about the funeral, and turned his attention to Guo Shao, and said, "The two files are ordered to be shown to you, and I want to ask you about the recent affairs in person. You have read the case investigated by the left hall of Kaifeng Mansion, what do you think?"

The emperor's eyes were on Guo Shao, and Guo Shao couldn't be impolite to listen to the emperor's question, so he immediately bowed and bowed, nervously organizing the statement, and said: "Returning to your majesty, I thought that the Kaifeng mansion had done a more detailed investigation, and the testimony and case made sense... The assassination of Zhao Jiasanlang, as recorded in the file, the murderer was Guangshun who entered the Zhao mansion three years ago. .”

Guo Shao deliberately did not say whether Zhao San had conspired to assassinate himself.

Talking only about Dong Er's murder is defending himself, which is a defense; talking about Zhao San's assassination is attacking the other party, which is an offense... Since Guo Shao is asked to speak first, he will act conservatively first; he only excuses himself, but does not bite the other party to attack.

Because Guo Shao had already figured it out before that, Zhao Kuangyin didn't speak ill of each other when he came here, why should he rush to quarrel with him? It's better to calm down first and see his attitude and reaction.

These recent incidents, no matter how complicated the process is, who is right and who is wrong; the result is that Guo Shao is standing here alive and well, but two people in the Zhao family have died. In terms of losses, Zhao Kuangyin suffered a lot. Even if Zhao San was at fault, everyone is dead... There is no need to "give Guo Shao an explanation".

Guo Shao pondered: It is meaningless to attack this matter again, and it is impossible to attack Zhao Kuangyin if it becomes an iron case. What Zhao San committed was not a heinous crime to implicate the clansmen, so it is difficult to involve Zhao Kuangyin as well.

What's more, Chai Rong trusts and relies heavily on Zhao Kuangyin. I'm afraid he won't do anything to Zhao Kuangyin because of this incident... Although Guo Shao also made great contributions in various wars launched by Chai Rong and performed very well, he is still a little worse than Zhao Kuangyin in terms of closeness, otherwise he would not be in the bodyguard department.

At this moment, Chai Rong nodded slightly, then turned to look at the black-faced man.

Zhao Kuangyin bowed and said: "A few days ago, the heavenly minister heard that General Guo met an assassin, and all the clues were related to the third brother. After returning home, he also questioned the third brother, but the third brother said in front of the minister that he did not do it...The minister also read the case file, and there are two things that are not very credible. The first is the motive of committing the crime. It is a bit far-fetched to say that the third brother murdered the general because of a woman's jealousy; the second is whether Li Xiaer was ordered by the third brother.

And based on Weichen's understanding of his brothers, Sanlang has been studying since he was a child, has never experienced battles, is gentle and courteous at home, and is kind to others, and he is not yet eighteen years old. To say that a person like San Lang can do any vicious things, I feel very strange. "

Hearing that Zhao Kuangyin wanted to defend him, Guo Shao felt a little upset, because he already believed that the person who did that was Zhao San;

Zhao Kuangyin's restraint makes Guo Shao feel incredible, because from the results, Zhao Kuangyin is the "bitter master", even if he attacks Guo Shao, it is justifiable... If his father and younger brother can bear it, why should they bear it?

Remembering that Zhao Kuangyin was the founding emperor in history, Guo Shaocai had no choice but to guess: Only with greater ambition can he endure the pain in front of him. Zhao Kuangyin is not the teenage Zhao San, he will not be dragged into the water for the sake of hatred and eradicating his enemies... Only if he thinks so, Guo Shao can figure out why Zhao Kuangyin is so restrained today.

At this time, Chai Rong asked directly: "Zhao Kuangyin, do you think that the death of Saburo is related to Guo Shao?"

Zhao Kuangyin bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please make a clear decision."

Sure enough, even if he didn't want to expand the conflict, he still became hostile to Guo Shao and kept his word... If the emperor wanted to help punish Guo Shao, Zhao Kuangyin's ambiguous attitude was obviously happy to get it done.

Chai Rong nodded and said: "I called you both into the palace and told this matter face to face, just to hear what you think about it."

Both Zhao Kuangyin and Guo Shao listened carefully to what the emperor said.

Chai Rong sighed again, and said: "The Northern Expedition is imminent, and the major event is not yet accomplished. Although the Khitan King is called the 'Sleeping Emperor', according to my observations, he has a bad reputation, but he is not completely incompetent. If there is any turmoil or loss in the country, I will not forgive it lightly!"

After hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin and Guo Shao hurriedly bowed and bowed.

Chai Rong said again: "The troops of the Guard Division performed very well in the battle of Huainan, which made me very gratified. In the upcoming Northern Expedition to Khitan, I hope that General Guo can capture the city and conquer the important towns in Hebei, and make new achievements! The Dianqian Division is my elite from the Zhou Dynasty, and I have high hopes. It would be best if you two can resolve the grievances; Whoever is more important is not biased."

He then said earnestly: "I also hope that you will put the overall situation first, and don't let me down."

Zhao Kuangyin hurriedly kowtowed and said: "I am the capital school in front of the palace, and I am entrusted with the great trust of your majesty and the great responsibility of the country. Dare you spare no effort to be the pioneer of your majesty? I will never delay your majesty's grand plans and ambitions because of personal grievances!"

After hearing this, Chai Rong said very gratified: "Zhao Aiqing can always understand my heart and share my worries and problems for me. You will definitely not let me be in a dilemma."

Seeing this, Guo Shao quickly knelt down and expressed his opinion: "This humble official must put the country's major affairs first, and dare not care about minor details."

Seeing this, Chai Rong came up to help them up again, "The previous grievances have been put aside, and I think that there are discrepancies in things, and all things are not caused by the two of you ignoring the general situation, so it is understandable. But from now on, I want you to stop complaining, can you do it? You have nothing to say before me, so why don't you just swear in front of me that you will not care about it?"

Zhao Kuangyin looked serious, and immediately raised his hands and said, "I swear before Your Majesty that I will never do anything unjust to General Guo because of personal grievances!"

Does swearing really work? However, what he said in front of the emperor might be more or less useful. Guo Shao also hurriedly raised his palm to the sky and said: "I wish to put aside the previous suspicions and cooperate with Zhao Dushi to assist His Majesty in attacking Khitan."

Seeing this, Chai Rong was very satisfied, nodded and said: "Very good, very good! My humerus general should be a great talent with a big heart and a tolerance for others!"

The emperor comforted the two of them again, ordered some money to be rewarded, and sent the palace servants to attend the funeral together with Zhao Kuangyin at the mansion. The two thanked each other with a thousand thanks, and they bid farewell to the emperor and came out from the hall one after the other.

Zhao Kuangyin walked in front, Guo Shao was some distance behind, and the two of them were silent all the way.

Guo Shao was quite satisfied with the result, he couldn't help but secretly heaved a sigh of relief when he went out and saw the sun, he had finally passed this hurdle... because he never thought that the emperor would give up Zhao Kuangyin in order to give himself justice, that was absolutely impossible.

On the contrary, Zhao Kuangyin may be more depressed. Two relatives died in his family, and in the end he had to let it go.

But Guo Shao also understood why Chai Rong wanted to make peace: the emperor wanted to regain Youyun, and he was not willing to lose a general due to internal fighting. The attitude towards Guo Shao, one of the words "siege the city and seize the territory, pull out all the important towns in Hebei, and make new achievements" inadvertently exposed the sacred heart... Chai Rong was still thinking about Guo Shao's attack on the city, and wanted him to help him attack the city when he attacked Hebei. Those cities in Hebei are larger and more stable, and the cities are very difficult to fight.

If Guo Shao had no value, it would be hard to say whether Chai Rong would care about justice and the truth today. And once Youzhou is conquered, will all the birds be gone?

Guo Shao found thin beads of sweat on his forehead, and subconsciously wiped it with his sleeve.

In short, this matter can come to an end for the time being, Guo Shao feels that he is not in much danger right now; but in the long run, the danger is even greater.

Now that the emperor protects him, Zhao Kuangyin, who is so knowledgeable about current affairs, is unlikely to be in a hurry to do something against the emperor's wishes, so Guo Shao should be worry-free... But in the future, there is no guarantee at all what will happen; Zhao Kuangyin's oath can't guarantee anything, there are a hundred ways to not violate the oath and put the other party to death.

Led by the eunuch, the two left Donghua Gate. Zhao Kuangyin calmly asked the servant to bring the horse over. This servant was not afraid of being ambushed with a bow and crossbow in any street. He behaved very calmly. When he took the reins, he turned around and gave Guo Shao a light fist before getting on the horse.

Guo Shao also hurriedly cupped his hands in return, and watched him turn his head up. Then he walked to his own carriage, and he expressed in his heart that he was more afraid of dying for no reason, and it would be safer to ride a carriage.