Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 6 Guo Rong and the Zhao Brothers

"Ha ha!"

There was a burst of hearty laughter from Kaifeng Great Inner Yanhe Hall.

Guo Rong, the second emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, looked at Cui Yan, the waiter of the Kaifeng Mansion, who reported to him with joy, and said, "That Luo Youdu was really kicked to the ground by Zhao Kuangyi?"

Cui Yan said with a wry smile: "Under the watchful eyes of everyone, how can there be a lie."

Thinking of Luo Youdu escorting the embarrassed Zhao Kuangyi to Kaifeng Mansion, he, the chief of Kaifeng Mansion, couldn't help but be surprised.

The nominally highest official of Kaifeng Mansion was Kaifeng Fu Yin, but during the Five Dynasties period, those who served as Kaifeng Fu Yin were mostly de facto princes.

Guo Rong's son has just turned one year old, so naturally he is not qualified to lead the prefect. The Kaifeng mansion waiter system is the de facto chief of the Kaifeng mansion.

"I didn't expect that the problem that made Wei Shumi envoy and Zhao Qing a headache was solved by a small official. Luo Youdu's courage is really extraordinary, this kick won my heart!"

Guo Rong was full of joy. This matter was a big deal for Wei Renpu and Zhao Kuangyin, but it was insignificant in front of him, the Great Zhou Emperor. As long as he said a word, whether it was restraint or punishment, neither Wei Renpu nor Zhao Kuangyin dared to say anything.

However, Guo Rong understands that as a superior person, even if he can't make a bowl of water equal, he can't show favoritism.Otherwise, the soldiers and officials will be alienated from their virtues, and he will not be the emperor for long.

But from the very beginning, Guo Rong had already set a bottom line on this matter, turning major events into minor ones.

There is no other reason.

The warning brought to him by the Battle of Gaoping was too profound. He saw his soldiers kneeling in front of the enemy in front of the battle between the two armies, shouting long live the enemy.

This kind of ridicule was shocking, and Guo Rong will never forget it in his life.

Even if that battle was won, it would be a great humiliation.

Because of this, he killed more than 70 generals in one go to show his determination to rectify military affairs.

He recruited strong and brave men from all over the country, incorporated them into the imperial army, and handed them over to Zhao Kuangyin for training.

If Zhao Kuangyi's incident caused instability in the training of the new army at this critical moment, it would be unfavorable for Da Zhou's future.

As an emperor who aimed at Emperor Qin and Han Wu, Guo Rong would not allow such a situation to happen.

But what Guo Rong doesn't want to see is that he fuels the military's arrogance.

Originally, the arrogant soldier is the benchmark of this era, but he has made a bad start by conniving too much to Zhao Kuangyin, and it will be even more difficult to restrain him in the future.

Guo Rong simply put it aside, which caused Zhao Kuangyin a headache. When he couldn't bear it, if he took another shot, it would be regarded as a lesson for him.

For this reason, Guo Rong also greeted Cui Yan, who was in charge of the Kaifeng Mansion, in advance, so that he would not be in a hurry to deal with it.

This also led to this big case falling on Luo Youdu.

They never thought that Luo Youdu could solve this matter, now that Luo Youdu used this method to punish Zhao Kuangyi and give Wei Renpu a step, it was really a surprise.

"What is Luo Youdu's background? I don't remember that there is such a number one person in Kaifeng Mansion!"

Before Guo Rong ascended the throne, he served as the governor of Kaifeng and the meritorious envoy. This was only half a year ago, and the time was not long.

Cui Yan said in embarrassment: "At first, I didn't know much about it. After this incident, I looked through the stored files. This Luo Youdu is from Guangling. His ancestors served in the Southern Dynasty and had a good relationship with Zhou Zong. Because of defending Zhou Zong, Song Qi Qiu’s exclusion and oppression. Many years ago, he followed his mother to Kaifeng and went to her natal family, but she didn’t know that her natal family was killed by the Liao soldiers. The mother and son were unable to return south, so they settled down in Kaifeng. The world is in turmoil, and there are only a few people who read and practice calligraphy. Know how to practice calligraphy Writing can be regarded as a talent, and Luo Youdu was also regarded as an official. He learned a collection of classics and history since he was a child, and was hired by Kaifeng as a small official in the government. His performance was mediocre in the rest of the year, with no merits or faults, and it was not very eye-catching."

Guo Rong nodded and said: "It seems that it's not mediocrity, it's that the pearl is dusty. If you have the courage to kick Zhao Kuangyi's ass, you will be a lowly official." After a pause, he said: "Let's promote him to work as a Facao first. As for Zhao Kuangyi, Don’t make things difficult either. I still understand Wei’s secret envoy’s tolerance. He will not continue to pursue this matter if he has reached a higher level. If it is difficult for you, just let it go, demote him to a higher level, and fine him a year’s salary.”

"Observe the order!" Cui Yan bowed.

Seeing Cui Yan's leaving figure, Guo Rong muttered in a low voice: "Luo Youdu, interesting."

Just as in Luo Youdu's plan, Wei Renpu did not pursue this matter.

Cui Yan also handled the matter in a low-key manner, and released Zhao Kuangyi in just two days.

As a result, the problems between Wei Renpu and Zhao Kuangyin dissipated.

Luo Youdu has also officially changed from a small official to a small official!

Facao Engagement is Facao's deputy, who is responsible for assisting Facao in dealing with matters such as judging prisons, supervising thieves, and confiscating stolen goods and bribes.

The local facao are small officials of the ninth rank, but Kaifeng Mansion, as the capital of the Great Zhou Kingdom, has a special and detached status, belonging to the Beijing official, and one rank higher, belonging to the eighth rank official.

Du Yuhou Mansion.

Zhao Kuangyi walked into the inner hall with big strides, just like his own family, and he arrived before anyone came.

"Brother, I see a generous gift in the lobby, who is it going to be given to?"

Zhao Kuangyin smiled and said: "Go and talk with your mother, and our brother will go to pay a visit to Luo Youdu later."

Zhao Kuangyi's complexion suddenly changed, like a cat stepping on its tail, it exploded in an instant, and said angrily, "I want you to go, I won't go!"

In front of his elder brother, Zhao Kuangyi also took off his disguise, his eyes were blushing.

Zhao Kuangyin wasn't angry either. The eldest brother was like a father, and his tolerance for this younger brother was endless, "Don't do this, I know you save face. Luo Youdu humiliated you like this in public, it is really hateful. You know, when I heard how he felt when he kicked you to the ground? I can't wait to cut off his head with a single knife. What's the difference between you being humiliated and being humiliated for your brother?"

"It's just that I thought about it carefully later, but I also understood his intention. After all, you hurt someone's life and suffered a little grievance, which is also right. If there is no trouble like Luo Youdu, this matter can only be resolved by His Majesty in the end. This What will happen if His Majesty comes forward?"

"unpredictable."

"Even if it favors us, it will leave an impression of being favored and proud."

"The current result is the lightest, and Wei Shumi envoy has accepted it, you and my brother, what reason is there not to accept it?"

He said earnestly and earnestly: "Luo Youdu has solved this matter, that is, he has kindness to our brothers. As a man and a man, he must repay his kindness. Don't be petty and make people laugh."

"That's the deal, I'll take a shower and tidy up, and then we'll leave together."

Zhao Kuangyi was angry and anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

He knew his elder brother, who loved him in every possible way, but once he made up his mind, he couldn't allow himself to refuse at all.

Thinking of the humiliation he had suffered, being kicked to the ground in public, his teeth were itching with hatred, his breathing was unavoidable, and he said angrily: "It's not you who was humiliated, of course you are generous."

(End of this chapter)