The fox minister in the late Tang Dynasty

Chapter 312 The heart is angry, the autumn is like a tiger

Zhu Wen's body was transported back to Luoyang, and the funeral was kept secret. He was the emperor one day and died the next day.

Of course, these are all Zhu Yougui’s ideas. Apart from Geng Qing, Yang Shihou and others returned to Luoyang at this time. Zhu Youwen, who was far away in Bianzhou, also sent someone to tell him to rush back to Luoyang, but before that, the generals of the various armies All the officials from the imperial court and the central government gathered in the palace. The latter heard that the new emperor had passed away and was hijacked and killed by Niu Cunjie. They were all surprised and speechless.

Zhu Yougui was in control of both the Imperial Palace Dragon Army and the Controlling Crane Army. At this time, his mood was very different from the past. Once his father died, especially when there was no crown prince, it was only natural for him to ascend the throne.

"Niu Cunjie has served his father and emperor for many years, and has always been loyal, but he never thought that he would have the idea of ​​replacing him. The grief in his lonely heart is unbearable, but my father died recently, and the country cannot be run without a king, so I can only bear it in my heart Grieving, first take care of the affairs of the father and the queen, and then discuss the state affairs with the ministers, where I, Liang, will go in the future, I have to discuss the details step by step."

With tears on his face, Zhu Yougui sat on the big chair on the side of the dragon chair, looking at the civil and martial arts below, feeling a sense of accomplishment in his heart that he had never felt before. In the future, it will be up to him to decide what will be the main beam, but right now he is like this. Said that he also wanted to show sadness in front of everyone, and then privately win over Chao Zhongwu, especially Yang Shihou, Ge Congzhou, Wang Yanzhang, and Geng Qing.

"King Ying."

While he was thinking, a voice sounded in the queue of civil servants, and Geng Qing, who was at the head of the text, half-closed his eyes, without looking back, he knew who it was just by hearing the voice.

Jing Xiang, a doctor of the Chongzheng Academy and a doctor of Guanglu, walked out of the queue and came to the middle, bowing his hands.

"King Ying's words are inappropriate. His Majesty died in an accident, but I have a lot to do, and state affairs cannot be delayed. King Ying is eager to save His Majesty. It shows his filial piety. He presides over civil and military affairs. It shows his courage to be alone. He is His Majesty's parent and child. Ascend to the throne and hold the country when I am in dire straits."

Geng Qing raised his eyes expressionlessly, and finally understood why Zhu Yougui chose this unexpected time to rebel. It turned out that he was behind the scenes.

Fang Xianglai took Zhu Wen's lead as the leader, and dared to do this, so why?

From the corner of Geng Qing's eyes, he looked at Jing Xiang, who bowed his head and looked like a loyal minister, "Is it because of his wife that this man made such a decision?" '

The secret of the other party's house, he heard from Zhu Wen in the past that Jing Xiang's wife, Liu Shi, was born beautiful and gorgeous, and she often went to the mansion to be enjoyed by Zhu Wen. Naturally, Geng Qing met twice in the mansion. Naturally charming, her frown and smile are very seductive, not much different from Yi's sister-in-law Bai Yunxiang.

At this moment in the main hall, following Jingxiang's persuasion of Zhu Yougui's ascension to the throne, the civil and military officials in the court who did not know the truth had echoed, and those who did not express their views were only Geng Qing, Yang Shihou and a group of people.

"The words of all the ministers, I will keep them in my heart, but my father died today, and I feel unspeakable grief in my heart. I will talk about it in a few days."

Zhu Yougui knew very well that there should be no haste at the moment. After the words fell, the court meeting would disperse. He asked Geng Qing and a few counselors to stay. A salute.

"King Ying, why are you doing this?" Geng Qing frowned and raised his hand falsely.

Over there, Zhu Yougui straightened up, with tears still in his eyes, he choked up and said: "Shang Shuling and my father are like brothers, I sent the letter from the mansion that day, my father has already read it to Gu, thank you Shang Shuling for speaking uprightly, and my father also It shows that I will be appointed as the prince soon. It's just that I didn't succeed in thinking of such a thing."

"Sorrow for King Ying." Facing Zhu Yougui's sad expression, Geng Qing's face was hard to see. I stand as King Ying."

Zhu Yougui sniffed, and bowed again out of gratitude.

"Thank you uncle for your help."

"King Ying is polite."

Seeing what Geng Qing said, Zhu Yougui over there felt a lot more at ease. When he was not prominent, the other party could still speak for him, which shows that he was optimistic about him. In this way, after observing for a while, he could consider him to be one of his own.

After several people talked for a while, Geng Qing, Jing Xiang, Li Zhen, and Liu Can left the palace.Seeing the four of them leave, Zhu Yougui's sad expression gradually calmed down, and he raised his hand to hook. Han Qing, the commander of the Longwu Army, turned around and came out behind the pillars illuminated by the lights in the main hall, silently bowing his hands.

"Take people to Bianzhou, meet Zhu Youwen, and force him to commit suicide."

Han Qing lowered his head lower, then pressed the head of his sword, and strode out with his cape dragging.Walking outside, the gloomy sky seemed to be raining down.

Between the long palace walls, the four of Geng Qing strolled towards the gate of the imperial city. Li Zhen and Liu Can lowered their faces slightly, and took two steps away from Jing Xiang who was beside him. , looked at the two of them with slightly slanted eyes, and said with a smile:
"Your Majesty's funeral, the two of you must not be overly sad. King Ying's ascension to the Great Treasure will require a lot of support from the two of you."

Li and Liu bowed their hands together with smiles on their faces. They had lived in Zhu Wen for a long time, and their foundation was solid. Now that Zhu Wen died, they naturally lost their support. Jing Xiang, who was close to King Ying, took this opportunity to The status has obviously come to them.

"Hehe, both of you are exquisite-hearted, so you must know what I'm referring to."

Walking out of the imperial city, Jing Xiang smiled at the two of them and bid farewell, the latter naturally did not dare to offend, returned the gift and then drove away in a carriage.

"Shangshu decree."

When the two people's carriage was far away, Jing Xiang was also preparing to go back home. Seeing that Geng Qing didn't intend to get in the carriage and leave, he asked tentatively. Over there, Geng Qing shook the hem of his robe and went straight into his carriage.

"Let's go together."

"Shang Shuling is free, so Xiang should accompany him. Why don't you come to my house for a few drinks?" Jing Xiang smiled and spread his hands to invite. Now that Xie Tong has gone, Li and Liu have lost power, and only he and Liu are left. This Geng Qing can stand in the middle of the court and not fall. If he can form an alliance and stand on the same front, that would be even better.

Geng Qing nodded and stretched out his hand.

"Please."

Sitting in the car, the carriage slowly drove away from the original place and merged into the long and busy street. There were crowds of people coming and going, and the stalls selling calligraphy and paintings made people stop and miss; , and was dragged away by the ear-pinching wife who was beside her.

"The best wine is brewed from the spring water of Longxi Laotan."

"Look at the beautiful calligraphy and paintings, which imitate the paintings of the predecessors, and hang them at home to add elegance."

Various voices came and went in the long street outside the car, amidst all kinds of shouting and yelling, in the quiet car, Geng Qing who took the warm water brought it to his mouth and sipped it.

On the opposite side, Jingxiang looked over quietly.

"Shang Shuling once praised King Ying in His Majesty's letter, but is it true?"

"Naturally."

Looking at the lively street scene outside the corner of the curtain, Geng Qing couldn't see any expression on his face, "It's just that with King Ying's temperament in the past, he couldn't be so decisive. Don't say that Niu Cunjie hijacked His Majesty, I don't believe it." .”

"You can't hide it from Shang Shuling." Jingxiang smiled, raised his water glass to respect, "But outsiders are very easy to fool, as long as the obituary is posted, most of the believers, this morning, Shang Shuling also saw it, one emperor and one courtier , it is better to respect what should be respected.”

"If King Ying doesn't ascend the throne immediately, he must recruit a group of generals first."

On the opposite side, with a dark face and thin lips slightly parted, Geng Qing said this sentence and looked away, Jing Xiang was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "Shang Shuling really sees everything thoroughly, but it's done, why not follow the trend And do?"

"After the court was over, didn't I already express my opinion to King Ying?"

"Shang Shuling is too straightforward, Xiang doesn't believe it."

The two just looked at each other, and soon, the carriage stopped at the gate of Jing's Mansion. Jing Xiang invited Geng Qing to get off the car and walked into the gate of the mansion. The stewards greeted him early, and sent the maids to quickly place snacks and tea in the middle of the front yard. , and then waved away all the servants.

"Brother Zizhen's house is elegant." Along the way, Geng Qing looked at the buildings in the mansion and the flower garden, chatted for a while, walked into the middle hall and sat down, patted the chairs under the seats, rubbed the black paint and wood to do work, and clicked his tongue twice "Are these all given by His Majesty?"

Jing Xiang understands that there is something hidden in his words, and he does not miss his old master, so he does such a thing.

After being silent for a moment, he suddenly smiled and said, "Shang Shuling, do you think you are greedy for power?"

"Is not it?"

Hehehe.
Jing Xiang smiled with trembling shoulders, he waved his hands, and when he raised his face, his smile quickly cooled down, "Shang Shuling has never felt the hatred in my heart. Yes, Your Majesty supports me, a failed scholar, and I can't thank you enough for this." report, but he"

The man stood up and pointed to the outside, his words seemed excited: "But what about him? Playing with other people's wives is what a gentleman should do?! The Shangshu order shows that my wife often goes to his house to be proud of it, and the woman in turn, Pointing at my nose and scolding me, scolding me for being useless, no one can compare to me haha ​​I’ve had enough, I don’t want to be useless anymore. Shang Shuling understands now?”

His words contained the anger accumulated for a long time.

I almost played with your wife too.
Over there, Geng Qing said something in his heart, but there was no expression on his face. He nodded and said: "Understood." Then he put down his cup and stood up and cupped his hands, "Since I know, then I should leave too."

"From now on, you and I will be ministers in the same hall, and we will help each other. I wonder if Shang Shuling is willing?" Jing Xiang sent Geng Qing out of the middle hall, standing under the eaves and arching his hands.

Geng Qing just smiled and turned to leave.

Things should be cleared up.

Brother, the rest will be treated as my younger brother to repay your kindness.

'This Geng Qing, thought Zhu Wen was there?In the future, King Ying will reign, but you can't help him. '

Jing Xiang stood under the eaves, too lazy to take a step, and when the figure was out of sight, he turned around and walked back, and then ran into his wife Liu Shi who came out with a maid. Without looking at the husband on one side, he was about to go out.

Then Jing Xiang grabbed her and slapped the woman on the face with her backhand.

Mrs. Liu covered her face in a daze, and when she came to her senses, she seemed like an enraged tigress rushing up and about to scratch, "If you dare to hit me, believe it or not, I'll report to His Majesty."

Bah!
The woman was pushed away, and another slap was slapped on her face, and the whole person suddenly hit the fence under the eaves, covering her red and swollen cheeks, and looked at her husband who was different from usual in disbelief.

For a moment, Jing Xiang's words made her sit on the ground blankly.

"Do you know? Your Majesty is already dead today."

Liu covered her face, trembling all over, then crawled on the ground and hugged her husband's thigh, Jing Xiang touched the top of her head, looked at the gradually bright sunshine outside the eaves, and laughed loudly.

It feels good to be back again, he thought.

On the long street, the carriage passed through the crowds, Geng Qing swayed slightly with the carriage with his eyes closed, as if he didn't hear the noise from outside or Jiuyu's inquiry.

In the sunlight coming in from outside the curtain, he opened his eyes, beckoned Jiuyu to approach, and whispered something, the latter nodded, turned around and lifted the curtain to go out, before the carriage stopped, jumped to the street, and disappeared into the passing crowd inside.

Luoyang was still noisy and lively, and it didn't stop because of the death of one person.The crowds of people passing through the sun stretched out and passed row after row of houses. The military barracks outside the city became quiet the next day. Hundreds of people were divided into groups and silently stepped into this bustling city. Gather together.

Waiting for a suitable day.

Soon, the beginning of autumn.

　It's still a chapter, this volume is finally coming to an end, I will probably finish writing this tomorrow, and draw a perfect curtain.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)