Han Shizu

Chapter 518: Guo Weisi Retires
While the emperor was in the palace, working on state affairs, working on the bed, and staying up all night, outside the imperial city, there were unavoidable exchanges between wealthy families and noble mansions.

The great victory in Huainan and the return of the emperor to the court will affect the situation of the whole world, but for the senior officials and ministers in Tokyo, the changes in the situation of the Northern Han Dynasty are more concerned, after all, they are of immediate concern.But the waves are rolling, and those who can keep a clear mind and have long-term insights are in the minority after all.

He drove back to Beijing, and after handing over the official duties, Guo Rong, Li Chongjin, and Zhang Yongde visited Guo's mansion one after another.Not to mention the old ministry and old officials, these three people, one son, one son-in-law and one nephew, are the most outstanding members of the Guo clan, especially Guo Rong.

At this time, in the hall, Mrs. Zhang, who is the doctor of the Guo family, personally entertained the three of them, and ordered them to prepare wine and food for them to enjoy, so as to relieve their fatigue.

"It's still comfortable in Tokyo. After fighting for several months, I'm exhausted physically and mentally!" Li Chongjin grabbed a leg of lamb, gnawed it hard, and said with greasy mouth, "The taste of Fuchu's barbecue is just extraordinary!"

"Then eat more! If it's not enough, I'll ask someone to prepare some more!" Chief Zhang responded with a smile, and said to the three of them: "You were fighting in Huainan, and my husband was worried and missed you all night. Peace of mind!"

Hearing this, Guo Rong stood up and saluted to express his gratitude. Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde followed suit.

"Hold on, this time you are in Luzhou and Heerzhou. You have captured five cities, captured seven villages, and defeated tens of thousands of Tang troops. You have made great achievements!" After drinking some wine, Li Chongjin swept towards Zhang Yongde and said with a smile.

"How can you compare to brother Chongjin!" Seeing Li Chongjin's attitude, Zhang Yongde smiled and said humbly: "In the army of the Southern Expedition, in terms of fierce battles, bitter battles, and fierce battles, there is no one who is more outstanding than the Guardian Army. Hardships are all respected." Brother Jin, you are finished fighting, the remaining Tang army is just a gang of mobs, the city can be spread, how dare you take credit for it!"

Hearing Zhang Yongde's modesty, Li Chongjin felt comfortable, laughed twice, and couldn't help but glance at Guo Rong on the right, showing a little smug expression.

Noticing Li Chongjin's eyes, Guo Rong nodded, and said: "This battle, the Holy Guardian Army did a good job. I have heard it in Hao and Si, and the Holy Guardian Army is the leader of all armies!"

But Zhang Yongde looked at Guo Rong with admiration, and said: "It's still the elder brother Wentao and Wulue, who stand alone and attack the enemy with a small army. In the battle of Laian, he defeated [-] enemy troops and shocked the world. Huaidong Economic Strategy All the armies, the results of the battle are comparable to the Shouchun camp."

"There are small achievements, but they are not enough to be proud of their merits! Hug one, some words, don't speak nonsense!" Guo Rong looked at Zhang Yongde and said in a warning tone.

Zhang Yongde has a good personality, is modest and prudent, and understands what he says, and hurriedly said: "It's my younger brother who has forgotten his feelings, please be taught!"

The smile on Li Chongjin's face faded slightly, his self-satisfaction just now was shattered by Zhang Yongde's words. No matter how bravely he led the Holy Army and fought on the western front, he was just a man who drove the camp. Those military achievements were comparable to Guo Rongxiang Compared, it is nothing.

Seeing Guo Rong put on airs, Li Chongjin couldn't help but said: "Holding one is also a kind compliment, so why be unkind?"

Guo Rong looked at Li Chongjin, without arguing with him, but just sighed lightly.This reaction made Li Chongjin feel embarrassed instead.

Seeing this, Mrs. Zhang still made a voice to control the field, saying: "Look at you, after returning from hundreds of battles, it is rare to go to the mansion, go home once, and between wine and food, you still don't forget to talk about military affairs."

With the Zhang family, everyone has to give face, and the atmosphere is naturally better.Taking advantage of this opportunity, Mrs. Zhang said to Guo Rong: "A few years ago, you have been working outside. Last year, you suffered a setback. You didn't stay long, so you were sent to Xuzhou. This time, I intend to choose a date to hold a meeting. For a family banquet, you and your wife will bring Yige and the others, we are all a family, let’s get together!"

Hearing this, Guo Rong hesitated for a while, but met Zhang's expectant eyes, and replied: "Yes!"

When Guo Wei came back, it was already very late, seeing the scene in the hall, the servants were still serving, everyone stood up to greet him, only Li Chongjin was trembling because he drank too much wine and couldn't persuade him.

Guo Wei glanced at the three of them, frowned, and said, "I'm returning to Beijing, the three of you are coming together, I'm just afraid!"

His eyes fell on Li Chongjin, and he saw that his drunkenness had recovered a bit, but he was still a little bit uncontrollable, so he couldn't help being slightly angry, and ordered to the servant: "Send him back to the mansion first!"

"You two, come with me to the study!" After another sentence, Guo Weidang left the house one after another, Guo Rong and Zhang Yongde didn't dare to neglect, and left in a hurry.

In the neat study room, the three of them were seated, and the servant served tea. Guo Wei said directly: "In the matter of the Southern Expedition, I expected that the great Han would win, but I never expected that in half a year, all of Huainan has been taken, and Jinling has surrendered."

"Your Majesty has worked hard and solitary, the imperial court has been planning for three years, but Jianghuai is unprepared, and the power of the puppet Tang Dynasty is naturally hard to resist!" Guo Rong experienced the war first-hand, but he was not surprised.

"After this battle, Your Majesty will join the world and unite the world. The trend of unification has been achieved. The right time, place, people and harmony are all prepared, and it is unstoppable. With this general trend, we, the Guo family, have to think about it earlier!" Guo Wei said. Words, to put it bluntly.

Zhang Yongde seemed to have misunderstood it, he was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "What do you mean by the wife? What are your plans?"

"I started from humble beginnings and followed Taizu to achieve success. In the past, I was not well-known in Hedong, and when the country was established, I was trusted by the emperors of the two dynasties. I entrusted them with privy secretaries and gave them great power. I am an extremely human minister!" Said plainly: "In the past few years, Guo's clan, old people, in the court, in the army, and in the local area, there are more than a hundred generals and officials, and their reputation is great.

This time, the three of you and the former Guo family have made great contributions in conquering Huainan, and the imperial court has rewarded you.At this point, among the foreign ministers, in terms of power and status, it may be difficult to surpass my family! "

As he said that, Guo Wei couldn't help sighing a little: "However, there are sayings about prosperity and decline, and there are also sayings that blessings and misfortunes depend on each other. People respect power and fame. For my family, we have to be cautious and cherish blessings and gratitude.

Since His Majesty came here, the old ministers of Hedong, Shi Yang Wang Ersu, used to be full of guests and guests, but now the evening scene is bleak, which is embarrassing, but the Guo family can't help but take warning.

As the emperor grew older, his power became stronger and his position stronger, but his mind became more and more difficult to predict.Serving a driver is like serving a fierce tiger, if you can't grasp the advance and retreat, sooner or later you will be in trouble."

Guo Wei said it all, from his heart and heart, to understand his intentions, Guo Rong and Zhang Yongde are both smart people, they can understand Guo Wei's intentions.

Guo Rongdao: "I have thought about this for a long time, but in my opinion, although the Son of Heaven's actions are cool and indifferent, he is magnificent, ambitious, and ambitious. As long as he assists wholeheartedly, concentrates on the king's affairs, and then restrains his behavior, there will be no harm." Disaster. At the moment, it is far from being a master of high merit!"

On the other hand, Zhang Yongde breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Big Brother said, I will serve you wholeheartedly, with a clear heart, and no one to be afraid of!"

Seeing this, Guo Wei shook his head, with deep thought in his old eyes: "Within three to five years, you should be safe, but after five years, what about ten years later? Although there is no immediate worry, there is a need for long-term considerations! It is not a good thing for my family to be too powerful!"

Hearing what Guo Wei said, Guo Rong thought for a while and asked, "What is Father's plan!"

Guo Wei stared directly at Guo Rong, and said: "A while ago, there were rumors in the court that I, the Guo family, had two envoys, and the noble supported the duke. Although the credit deserves his reputation, it is inevitable that the villain will be jealous. And I am in charge of the Privy Council For many years, the roots have been deeply rooted, but the fear of uprooting becomes more and more.

These days, I thought about it, and realized that you and my father should not be in court at the same time! "

After a pause, Guo Wei said: "You have been away for many years, and you have performed duties in Fangzhen. Come on, stay for a few years! In this way, you can work in Tokyo with peace of mind, and seek the safety of Jun and yourself!"

After Guo Wei said that, Guo Rong shook his head again and again, and said: "Father is getting old, how can he bear it when he is a son? I should leave Beijing!"

Hearing what he said, Guo Wei smiled and said: "Although I am old, I can still do something for the court and make some achievements. It's just that there is no suitable job for me in the court. You don't have to do that!"

Seeing Guo Wei's appearance, Guo Rong nods his head. After thinking about it, he can probably guess what Guo Wei is thinking.In fact, if he wanted to retreat and avoid suspicion, Guo Wei could write a letter to beg for the bones, but given his age and body, he hadn't reached that point.

As for Guo Wei himself, he hasn't given up on his ambition of meritorious deeds. He has riches and glory, but in the Qingshi Danshu, he still has something to ask for.It is courage and wisdom to retreat bravely from the rapids, but it is a pity after all.

Relocation in the court may not be effective, it is better to go to the local area and do some practical things, so as not to attract attention and attract attention in Beijing.

(End of this chapter)