Han Shizu

Chapter 726
Four years later, Liu Chengyou walked into Guo's mansion again, and unexpectedly found that there were not many changes in the mansion, and the layout was still the same, but the old and new were mottled, refreshing, and it was just the influence of time.As an emperor, he had visited the minister's mansion for so many years, not many times, but after all, Guo's mansion was one of the key patrons.

Hundreds of Ouchi guards, anti-clients, forcefully and quickly occupied the front and rear courtyards and passages of the palace to prevent accidents.During the emperor's tour, safety always comes first at any time.

This time, it was Guo's wife, Mrs. Zhang, who led the people to greet him respectfully. As for Guo Wei, maybe he was really sick and couldn't get up, or he was feeling a little unhappy.

The air is filled with the smell of medicinal soup, not too strong, but there is, not very pleasant smell.Guo Wei was lying on the couch, wrapped in a quilt, and his face was indeed sick. When he saw Liu Chengyou's figure, he hurriedly propped up his body and wanted to salute.

"Since you are sick, you don't need these customary rituals!" Liu Chengyou gestured with his hand.

Guo Wei shook his head, with a little uneasiness in his sickly face: "How can your Majesty come here in person? It's already wrong to fail to greet the middle gate, how can you be more rude!"

"You and I are both monarchs and ministers, and weng son-in-law, and now we are at home, so there is no need to be so restrained!" Liu Chengyou smiled slightly.

After giving Guo Ning a look, the little lady hurried forward, supported Guo Wei, took the pillow from the maid, and let him sit up.The beautiful eyes are full of concern: "How could Daddy be so careless? I am really worried to hear that you are sick!"

As she spoke, her eyes turned slightly red, and her words sounded like tears.

"You are the imperial concubine now. Your Majesty is crying and crying, how decent!" Seeing this, Guo Wei taught him a lesson, and Guo Ning immediately stopped talking.

Liu Chengyou stepped forward, stroked Guo Ning's thin shoulders, and comforted him: "Don't worry too much! Go to the back house and talk to your mother!"

"Yes!" Apparently, Liu Chengyou wanted to screen Guo Ning away, and the little lady would agree and leave obediently.

There was enough room for conversation between the monarch and his ministers. Liu Chengyou lifted his robe and sat on the chair in front of the bed, looked at Guo Wei, even though he was sick in bed, he still asked: "How is Guo Qing's condition?"

Guo Wei replied bitterly: "Your Majesty is laughing at you because you are old and have accumulated a lot of injuries in your early years and your health has suffered. Now you have been knocked down by an autumn cold!"

"Illness comes like a mountain, you still need to pay attention!" He said without nourishment.

After a short pause, Liu Chengyou asked again: "When did Guo Qing follow the late emperor?"

Hearing this question, Guo Wei showed a look of nostalgia on his face, and sighed: "If I remember correctly, it should be the first year of Tianfu. At that time, the Jin Kingdom was first established, and the late emperor was worshiped as the governor of Shanzhou and the capital of the Mabu Army guards. Hou, summoned the ministers to his subordinates. Since then, the first emperor has tired of guarding the vassals, never abandoning his ministers, and always entrusting his confidants, counselors, and receiving special treatment. Thinking about it until now, it seems like it happened yesterday!"

Listening to what he said, Liu Chengyou also said: "In this way, Guo Qing has been loyal to the Liu family for nearly 20 years!"

"The late Emperor and Your Majesty's kindness and trust to the old ministers are as heavy as a mountain and as deep as an ocean. In this lifetime, it is difficult to repay them!" Guo Wei looked at Liu Chengyou peacefully and said sadly.

Liu Chengyou shook his head slightly: "Although the late emperor and I have received little rewards, but for 20 years, we have worked hard, offered advice and suggestions, knew everything we can do, and never slack off. You deserve the glory and magnificence of the Guo family today. Instead, I always reflect on whether I have treated Guo Qing lightly!"

"Your Majesty's words really embarrass the old minister! Without the wise leadership of the late emperor and His Majesty, there would be no room for the minister to make a difference. Now that His Majesty has bestowed such a monstrous grace, the old minister is only terrified!" Guo Wei said.

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Just like this, the monarch and his ministers were both hypocritical and sincere, reminiscing about the past and talking about their achievements, and it took about two quarters of an hour.

Slowly, it was discovered that with Guo Wei's talkativeness at this time, the two knew the condition of the disease.

Soon, Liu Chengyou calmed down, his body became more and more relaxed, and he said with a light smile, "I still remember that the last time I came to the door, I asked Guo Qing for advice on the Northern Expedition and the Southern Expedition. Now, Huainan has won a big victory, and Qin Feng will return later. Taking Jinghu as much as possible, time flies by!"

"With Your Majesty's great talent and strategy, there is no need for me to express my foolishness now!" Guo Wei's eyes became more sincere.

"So, Guo Qing repeatedly went to the resignation list?" Liu Chengyou looked at Guo Wei playfully.

The two looked at each other, their gazes could almost collide with sparks in the air, and they were silent for a long time before Guo Wei said sadly: "Your Majesty, there are many worthy ministers in the court, warriors in the army gathered, and the unification of the world has been achieved. Declining and useless, I really have no face to live in the court, let alone a high position as a prime minister."

Liu Chengyou smiled faintly: "If I remember correctly, Guo Qing is only in his early fifties, so why say he is old? If the old generals of the big man heard this, how could they be embarrassed?"

Guo Wei clasped his hands and said: "I am a small person, fortunately I met the Lord of Ming Dynasty, inspired my martial arts, and helped to create a great cause. I can be regarded as an extremely human minister. I have achieved fame, honor and wealth, and I think this life is enough! Now I am exhausted physically and mentally. If you want to get rid of the troubles and tiredness, and return to the countryside, I hope your Majesty will make it happen!"

Speaking to this extent, Guo Wei also spoke earnestly, with a serious face, and the calm eyes made Liu Chengyou feel a little sorry.Of course, he won't really feel guilty, it's just that he has some mood swings.

Liu Chengyou also fell into silence, with a look of serious consideration, and after a while, he said: "Qing is now the leading minister of the Han Dynasty, the founding father of the country, every move is very involved, and he retired in his prime, just for fear of arousing criticism. Cause unnecessary speculation!"

After the emperor said that, Guo Wei's attitude became more and more determined, and he clasped his hands and said: "Your Majesty has always been sympathetic to your ministers. There is nothing to criticize when an old minister is sick and wants to return to him. It should be dealt with seriously!"

Hearing his statement, Liu Chengyou's eyes did not fluctuate in any way, but the corner of his mouth was filled with a smile again, and he said to him: "I still need to think about this matter!"

"Guo Qing is not feeling well, just take it easy and recuperate, and don't bother me any more!" Liu Chengyou stood up and said, "I'll go back to the palace first!"

Seeing Liu Chengyou about to leave, Guo Wei also sat up and wanted to see him off.

"No need, just lie down!" Liu Chengyou smiled unabated.

"Your Majesty, go slowly!" Guo Wei was on the couch, looking at Liu Chengyou's tall and straight back, and bowed with both hands.

When leaving Guo's mansion, Liu Chengyou was in a very relaxed mood. After repeated trials, he basically believed that Guo Wei really had no dissent.Of course, the possibility of Guo Wei's acting is still not ruled out, but who is not acting in the whole court, including him, the emperor?
At the same time, Liu Chengyou was convinced in his heart that Guo Wei really understood the purpose behind his recent actions, and he cooperated very well.

"You don't have to worry too much. Auspicious people have their own natural features, and the woman's health will get better!" On the Luan car returning to the palace, seeing the sorrowful look on Guo Ning's delicate face, Liu Chengyou lightly pressed his hand and said in relief .

Listening to his words, Concubine Guo Ning looked up at Liu Chengyou, and said softly: "Father is old after all. I heard from my mother that he has accumulated a lot of wounds and chronic illnesses, and he has never recovered."

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou's eyes flickered, and he gently embraced the little lady into his arms, stroked her jade back, and said, "Don't worry! It will be fine! I am the Son of Heaven, and I say that the wife will be fine." , he will be fine!"

Hearing the emperor's strong words, Mrs. Guo was a little stunned, she seemed a little surprised in her clear eyes, but looked at Liu Chengyou's chiseled face, and nodded subconsciously.A gust of autumn wind swept in through the curtain of the car, and she seemed to be a little cold, and the little lady shrank back into Liu Chengyou's arms.

With one hand, he walked unconsciously between Concubine Guo Ning's tight waist and hips. Liu Chengyou's face was calm and his eyes gradually deepened, just like the Wang Qiutan in the back garden of Guo Mansion.

Guo Wei is indeed a very smart person, he knows current affairs, understands the sacred heart, knows how to advance and retreat, and is so respectful that Liu Chengyou dare not think about it, whether there is fraud in it.Of course, sometimes Liu Chengyou will also ask himself whether he is too suspicious, whether he is too suspicious of him.

However, some distracting thoughts were quickly dismissed from Liu Chengyou's mind. The actions these days were not aimed at Guo Wei himself, but the influence and power he represented, and had nothing to do with his loyalty and respect.

No matter what, his influence on the imperial court's military affairs was real, so great that Liu Chengyou had to take action to eliminate hidden dangers for the country, the court, and the royal family.And the best way to eliminate those bad effects is to start with Guo Wei.

(End of this chapter)