Han Shizu

Chapter 402 Guo Wei Is Sick
Ten miles away, facing Puyang City in the distance, Guo Wei and his party took a rest on the left side of the road, and more than two hundred Long Jie sergeants (guard horse troops) patrolled the surrounding area, eating and feeding the horses.

Guo Wei looked at the cipher text sent from Tokyo, his old brows were raised, and a cloud of cloud covered his forehead, his expression was unusually serious.

"You have worked hard here, go down and rest first!" Steady his mind, Guo Wei said to the messenger who came from the north on the flying horse.

"Yes!"

"Prince Minister, what happened?" Seeing that Guo Wei's expression was not right, a subordinate in his thirties beside him couldn't help asking.

His subordinate is named Wang Zan, with a humble position and outstanding temperament, he is rarely a petty official, and he was originally an official in Puyang. Talents.

Later, because there were no people around Guo Wei (Guo Wei's original team was almost scoured out by Liu Chengyou), he recommended it to him.Guo Weina inspected him, and he thought he was a virtuous person. He used him as an official of the Privy Council and acted as a secretary. After two years, he has relied on him as his confidant.

Facing Wang Zan's curious eyes, Guo Wei handed him the secret letter, and immediately called out to a pro-schooler next to him, "Li Shen!"

"Yes!" The pro-school replied.

"No one is allowed to approach within ten feet!" Guo Wei ordered sharply.

Although he was a bit confused, Li Shen, the pro-schoolmaster, did not hesitate at all, and after responding, he arranged for accompanying guards.

On Wang Zan's side, after reading the letter, he had a similar expression to Guo Weizuo, and even took a deep breath.What was written in the letter was concise and to the point, Liu Chengyou's appointment of Wei Renpu and his decision to divide power.

Looking at Guo Wei who was standing with his hands behind his back and his expression indifferent, Wang Zan couldn't help but said: "Private Minister, Your Majesty's move is called reforming officials. It is actually a division of the Privy Council's power, and it is to check and balance the Privy Council!"

Guo Wei's upright figure is very stable, only his beard and clothes fluttering in the wind set off the waves in his heart.

"The old man had expected it a long time ago, but he didn't expect it to be so sudden and in such a way!" Guo Wei said with emotion.

"Today's day, it can be regarded as sent out in the army, not raised in the hands of women, who know the importance of soldiers and horses. In the past few years, exiling veterans, promoting juniors, and dividing the bodyguard division have all strengthened the control of the imperial army. Now the imperial army is basically in charge of Hand, the military affairs of the whole country are under the control of the privy secretaries, with the heart of the emperor, how can the privy secretaries' family be allowed to have great power?"

"Wei Renpu was assigned to the Privy Council almost from the beginning of the founding of the country. Later, Wang Jun was transferred to be the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, which was obviously a check and balance on me. Wang Jun was transferred to the Department of Guards. It took less than half a year for him to cut power."

Hearing Guo Wei's sentiments, Wang Zan said in a deep voice: "The division of military and political affairs is indeed beneficial to the consolidation of the imperial power and authority, but at this time the country is not without advantages and disadvantages. It took three years of hard work by the Privy Council to make the military orders inside and outside the Han Dynasty Travel smoothly and reach the frontier fortress. This time, such a big move will inevitably cause chaos, and the army must not be chaotic. Moreover, as the chief officer of the Privy Council, Your Majesty will override the Privy Council to carry out this matter. This is really true."

What is it, Wang Zan didn't go on, but his tone clearly felt disapproval for Guo Wei.

"Now that I think about it, when the Son of Heaven asked me to tour the north, he already had this in mind!" Guo Wei shook his head and said, "Although our emperor is young, his methods sometimes have to be admired! "

Wang Zan said in a reminding tone: "It's just that your Majesty overstepped the chancellor's position to do this, and it fell into the eyes of those with a heart in the court."

"I understand what you mean!" Guo Wei said.

It was a signal that Guo Wei was about to lose favor and power, and he was afraid that someone would take the opportunity to make trouble.Over the years, among the ministers of Hedong Yuan, Guo Wei was the most valued by Liu Chengyou, and both father and son were important ministers.It is unique in the central government, its reputation is growing day by day, and it is always envied and envied by others.

Guo Wei's representative in Dahan is not only his Guo family, but an interest group has quietly formed, including the army and bureaucrats.Once Guo Wei falls, it will inevitably affect the future of a large number of people, such as Wang Zan in front of him.

When Su Fengji, Shi Hongzhao, and Yang Bin fell from power, many civil and military officials were involved.

"How does Prime Minister plan to deal with this?" After calming down, Wang Zan asked.

"The matter has come to this, what else can we do?" Guo Wei finally turned his head, looked at Wang Zan and asked.

Wang Zan thought for a while, took a deep breath, cupped his hands, and lowered his voice subconsciously: "Your Majesty, it is easy to make this decision, but it is difficult to implement it. It is even more difficult to make a smooth transition. Low, if you don't cooperate, or even conflict, the matter is bound to be in trouble. If it causes confusion in the government orders, hinders the release of the situation, and causes chaos in the army, it may make His Majesty compromise, and it is not known whether to change course."

Wang Zan's words made Guo Wei's expression so solemn that he was actually unhappy.

However, before Guo Wei gave a response, Wang Zan smiled wryly and added: "It's just that, there will be endless troubles, and it's not advisable!"

Seeing this, Guo Wei's expression calmed down. He closed his eyes for a long time, and when he opened his eyes, he regained his usual calmness: "The army is not so easy to mess up. I also know that Wei Renpu is a talent. I'm afraid it's hard to cause him much trouble. Instead of going against my will, I would rather follow the trend."

As he said that, Guo Wei laughed a few times, and his voice was somewhat sad: "The founders of the country, the ministers who assist the government, Su Fengji, Shi Hongzhao, Su Yugui, Yang Bin, Wang Zhang, and many veterans in the army, have been demoted or committed crimes. , or Yin, how can I, Guo Wei and He De, be able to take care of myself alone?"

"Forget it, those who know the current affairs, don't confront the emperor! He wants to change the system, he wants to take power, let him go, Guo should stay away and don't show his edge!"

"Private Minister intends to hide his strength and bide his time, and retreat to advance?" Wang Zan asked.

Guo Wei shook his head, and said calmly, "I'm just protecting myself!"

Looking southwest to the distance, standing there for a long time, the phoenix in winter and spring is still piercingly cold, but at the moment it is not as chilling as Guo Wei's.

"Send the order, speed up to the south, and return to Tokyo!" Guo Wei instructed Wang Zan.

Wang Zan was taken aback for a moment, and asked, "Has the Prime Minister seen Guo Shijun?"

"At this time, my father and son, it's better not to meet each other!" Guo Wei said.

In this way, Guo Wei led people, crossed Puyang without entering, ignored his adopted son, bypassed the city, and went straight to the ferry.He was in a hurry, and his cold and serious face reflected his restless mood.

In the evening, when he set foot on the south bank of the Yellow River, Guo Wei was stunned and murmured to himself: "Why should I be so eager to return to Beijing? Wouldn't that be causing trouble for others?"

After speaking, he ordered to the left and right: "Stay at the ferry tonight, and go on the road tomorrow, walk slowly, don't be impatient!"

From the mouth of the Yellow River to Tokyo, but more than 200 miles away, most of them were accompanied by cavalry troops. Under Guo Wei's deliberate control, it took ten days before they returned to Kaifeng.

After entering the palace, he reported to Liu Chengyou about his duties and inspections, and submitted suggestions for rectification of the problems he observed.

After returning to the mansion, Guo Wei fell ill. He said that the horses and horses were exhausted, and the wind and cold invaded his body.

(End of this chapter)