Do you know: I am Yuan Wenshao

Chapter 280 Beating

"what's up?"

Gu Tingye saw Yuan Wenshao's serious face and said doubtfully.

"Sit down and talk first."

Yuan Wenshao pulled Gu Tingye to sit down, sat down next to him, got closer, and whispered Han Zhang's plan in a low voice.

Yuan Wenshao has been thinking about this matter these days, but he has not thought of any good way to deal with it.

I want to find someone to talk to, and Gu Tingye is undoubtedly a good candidate.

The two have known each other for so many years, and he feels that Gu Tingye is still trustworthy.

"what?"

After hearing this, Gu Tingye's face changed drastically and he said, "How dare you agree to such a thing?"

"What can I do if I don't agree? Report it to the officials? Where is the evidence? Will the officials believe it?" Yuan Wenshao said with a bitter smile.

Gu Tingye was speechless after being asked a series of questions by Yuan Wenshao.

Indeed, without evidence, officials would not believe it at all.

"Even if the officials believe it, they can't deal with Han Zhang without evidence. On the contrary, it will arouse Han Zhang's vigilance. As long as he stops, there is no way to catch him." Yuan Wenshao said.

"Then what are your plans? Are you really planning to join in the trouble with him?" Gu Tingye asked.

"How is it possible? Just stop testing me. If I really had that intention, would I still tell you?" Yuan Wenshao said speechlessly.

Although Gu Tingye was asking him, how could Yuan Wenshao not hear that he was testing him.

"I, Yuan Wenshao, am not a good person, but I can't do anything traitorous to my country." Yuan Wenshao's tone was calm, but with a bit of determination.

After two lifetimes, Yuan Wenshao was naturally not the kind of foolish and loyal person.

Otherwise, he would not have used King Yan to rebel and plan his own interests.

But there is still a bottom line for being a human being. Dazhou mostly adopted a defensive posture when facing Xixia and Liao Kingdom.

If he had followed Han Zhang's instructions, he would have lost his troops and generals during the Great Zhou Dynasty, and his vitality would have been severely damaged.

When Xixia turned around and took over the land of Hehuang, its strength greatly increased.

At that time, the country will be in danger of being destroyed.

No time in history when foreigners occupied the Central Plains did they leave endless killings behind.

Although they were all fused by the Han family bloodline in the end, this fusion was not necessary.

Gu Tingye was a little embarrassed when he heard this and said: "Why don't I find an opportunity to secretly report this matter to King Huan? King Huan trusts you very much, so he shouldn't doubt you. If King Huan can find evidence, he can take down Mr. Han. .”

"It's not that I haven't thought about it. King Huan was personally involved in the capture of Jiang Jingming. With this matter as a basis, King Huan should believe it. But without evidence, there is still nothing we can do against him. I have It’s a preliminary idea to make a plan first.” Yuan Wenshao said.

"Just follow the plan?"

Gu Tingye frowned and thought for a while, then said, "No, this is too risky. If Han Zhang really has this plan, he must have other arrangements."

"The question you mentioned is also where I am hesitant. But after careful consideration, it is still very possible. First of all, if Han Zhang wants to defeat the Zhou Dynasty, he must support sending troops. You also know that He Huangzhi The importance of land, Xixia’s intention to make peace this time is to stabilize the Zhou Dynasty and take advantage of the civil strife in Hehuang to occupy Hehuang.”

"But now many officials in the DPRK are short-sighted. They feel that Xixia has taken the initiative to propose a peace, and they feel that Xixia has softened. They will definitely oppose sending troops by then." Yuan Wenshao said.

Gu Tingye nodded when he heard this. He understood what Yuan Wenshao said.

Even if Han Zhang realized that Yuan Wenshao had betrayed him, Han Zhang would object to sending troops.

If all the civil servants of the dynasty objected, it would be difficult for the officials to persist.

Once Hehuang is captured by Xixia, the consequences will be endless.

"Secondly, even if Dazhou can send troops and Xixia is afraid to do so, Xixia will definitely not give up so easily and will even send troops to attack Dazhou."

"If we can take advantage of the plan, we can severely damage Xixia's vitality and lay favorable conditions for Dazhou to regain Hehuang." Yuan Wenshao said.

"I agree with what you said, but if Han Zhang has other back-up plans, have you considered the consequences?" Gu Tingye said.

"If you want the fish to take the bait, you have to give up the bait. I think Han Zhang will definitely test me when the time comes. As long as he is willing to take the bait, he will naturally take the bait." Yuan Wenshao said.

"No, it's still too risky."

Gu Tingye pondered for a long time, shook his head and said.

Yuan Wenshao did not think that Gu Tingye was timid. His military strategy was as follows: he did not think about victory but thought about defeat first.

This means that you should not consider what will happen if you win, but first consider what will happen if you fail.

The meaning of this sentence is not to ask people to look forward and backward, but to consider the possibilities of failure first and take evasive measures in advance.

Gu Tingye is familiar with the art of war and naturally understands this truth.

But no matter how he thought about it, he felt that the possibility of success was unlikely, and on the contrary, the possibility of failure was greater.

In this way, there is really no need to take risks.

"Zhong Huai, this is just my preliminary idea. Anyway, there is no rush now. We still have time. We can perfect the plan first. If it doesn't work, then give up." Yuan Wenshao said.

When Gu Tingye heard this, he did not object as strongly as before.

As Yuan Wenshao said, there is no rush at the moment, there is still time to think carefully.

Thinking of this, Gu Tingye also followed the ideas proposed by Yuan Wenshao and perfected the plan with him.

"Zhong Huai, you have been here with me for so long. If you still don't leave, Han Zhang will inevitably become suspicious when he receives the news." Yuan Wenshao said.

Han Zhang told him such secret things, it was impossible not to be wary of him.

Yuan Wenshao knew without thinking that his every move must be under Han Zhang's surveillance.

It's even possible that there are people of his in the military camp.

"Then I'll go back first." Gu Tingye also knew this and stood up to leave.

"Wait a minute, remember to look gloomier when you go out." Yuan Wenshao said.

Gu Tingye was startled, then understood Yuan Wenshao's intention, and said with a smile: "How about we pretend to have a big quarrel? I used to go to the theater a lot, and I'm pretty good at acting."

"That's too deliberate. We have known each other for many years and we are now brothers-in-law. Is it possible for you to fall out with me because of Geng Jiechuan?" Yuan Wenshao shook his head.

"Okay, I'll leave first!" Gu Tingye also felt that his proposal was a bit false, and said with an embarrassed expression.

"I won't send it to you." Yuan Wenshao said.

"Ah."

Gu Tingye nodded and walked out. He walked to the door and adjusted himself. His face turned gloomy before he opened the door curtain. After leaving the tent, he lowered the door curtain heavily and said solemnly: "Go back to camp!"

The soldiers waiting outside quickly led their horses forward and came to Gu Tingye.

Gu Tingye got on his horse, took off the reins, and rode away.

This scene was clearly seen by the soldiers patrolling around.

……

There is a house in the north of the inner city of Bianjing, with a plaque of Dongyang Earl's Mansion hanging on the door. It is the mansion where Zhao Zongquan rewarded Geng Jiechuan.

The original owner of this mansion also had a grudge against Yuan Wenshao. It was Uncle Qi Xiang who had fought with Yuan Wenshao.

Uncle Qi Xiang sought refuge with King Yong, so logically he would not be implicated in King Yan's rebellion.

But who can call him a wallflower? Seeing that King Yan rebelled and took control of the palace, he took refuge in King Yan.

King Yong had many supporters, and it was impossible for King Yan to kill them all, not to mention that he was treason. Even if he could force the officials to write an edict, he would still need the support of the ministers in the court.

King Yan naturally looked down on duplicitous people like Uncle Qi Xiang, but Uncle Qi Xiang was the first to seek refuge. In order to show off to others, he not only accepted Uncle Qi Xiang, but also promised to make him a marquis after he ascended the throne. As a result, after King Yan's rebellion failed, Uncle Qi Xiang was naturally labeled as a rebellious person and was executed by his entire family.

As a result, the original Earl's Mansion was awarded to Geng Jiechuan.

In the main courtyard of the backyard, Geng Jiechuan was lying on the bed, cursing Yuan Wenshao while enjoying the service of his beautiful concubine.

Although Yuan Wenshao reported this in private, Yuan Wenshao entered the palace on the front foot, and soon there were rumors in Bianjing about him replacing old food with new food.

Geng Jiechuan took it for granted that Yuan Wenshao went to the palace to complain, but the officials ignored him, so they used this method to harm him.

Forty big boards, if you use a deadly attack, it won't be a problem to kill someone.

But the executioner deliberately spared his hand. Although the injury was serious, it was not life-threatening.

However, Geng Jiechuan was emotional and yelled at Yuan Wenshao, which could easily lead to injuries.

As soon as the injury was touched, the pain intensified. His hatred for Yuan Wenshao deepened in his heart, and the scolding became more intense.

In this way, it seems to be trapped in an infinite loop.

Since he was sent back, apart from opening his mouth to drink medicine, he has never stopped scolding him until now.

Fortunately, the medicinal soup was considered water and could moisturize his throat. Otherwise, he would have become hoarse after scolding for more than an hour.

Even so, his voice was a little hoarse, and his curses were not as spirited as they were at first.

"Master, don't scold me for now. Let's heal our wounds first, and then we can take revenge and go back." Concubine Lihua comforted her.

This concubine was recently adopted by Geng Jiechuan, and she was usually very gentle and frail, which pleased him very much.

Normally, if I saw her looking like pear blossoms with rain, I would definitely hold her in my arms for comfort.

However, Geng Jiechuan was already angry. When he saw his concubine crying, he became even more irritated and shouted: "I'm not dead yet. Why cry? Get out of here!"

"master…"

The concubine usually relies on Geng Jiechuan's favor and doesn't even look down on his first wife. She has never seen him so angry and was frightened for a while.

"I told you to get out, didn't you hear me?" Geng Jiechuan angrily grabbed the medicine bowl and threw it out.

"Ah~ I'm leaving right now."

The concubine's face turned pale and she quickly retreated.

Not long after the concubine left, a young man wearing armor walked in.

"father!"

Geng Tong's eyes turned red, and he quickly walked up to the bed and said, "Dad, are you okay?"

"Why are you back? Could it be that dad's matter involves you?" Geng Jiechuan frowned slightly when he saw his son.

His son was seventeen this year, and he arranged for him to join the army, but not in the rear army, but in the Chinese army under the command of Shen Congxing.

Normally, one is not allowed to leave the army without orders.

He thought it was his own fault that had also affected his son.

"Dad, it's Uncle Guo who is coming to visit you. Please let me know when you come back first." Geng Tong explained quickly.

"Uncle Guo, have they arrived?" Geng Jiechuan was overjoyed when he heard this.

As he is now, he cannot seek revenge from Yuan Wenshao for the time being, and can only place his hopes on Shen Congxing and the others.

Sui Shen Congxing has a good relationship with Yuan Wenshao, but he doesn't think it's better than his relationship with him.

"Uncle Guo and the others should be here soon," Geng Tong said.

"Then go change your clothes quickly and go to the door to wait to be greeted." Geng Jiechuan said.

"Yes." Geng Tong responded quickly.

Geng Tong changed his clothes and hurried to the door of the house to wait.

After waiting for a while, I saw a motorcade approaching.

When he saw the carriage in front, Geng Tong's eyes showed a hint of joy.

He recognized the carriage as belonging to His Royal Highness King Huan.

Compared with Geng Jiechuan, Geng Tong is more thoughtful.

Although he also hated Yuan Wenshao, he was more worried that his father would be ignored because of this.

Now that King Huan came to visit in person, Geng Tong felt at ease.

After a while, the carriage stopped at the door of the house.

Geng Tong quickly stepped forward and saluted: "My lord, I would like to pay my respects to His Highness King Huan."

Zhao Ceying got off the carriage, waved her hand and said: "Excuse me, is Uncle Dongyang okay?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. My father only has some flesh wounds," Geng Tong said.

In the carriage behind, Shen Congxing, Gu Tingye, Duan Chengyong and other people from Yuzhou got off the carriage, and those who got off the carriage dismounted.

Geng Tong apologized, was greeted in the morning, and then led everyone into the house.

"Dad, His Royal Highness King Huan and Uncle Guo are here to visit you."

As soon as Geng Tong entered the courtyard, he shouted.

Upon hearing this, Geng Jiechuan quickly asked the maid to help him up.

Before they got up, Zhao Ceying and his party walked in.

"Uncle Dongyang, what are you doing? You are injured, so there is no need to worry." Zhao Ceying said quickly.

"I'm sorry, I hope your highness will forgive me." Geng Jiechuan cupped his hands and said.

"Okay, I called you uncle when I was in Yuzhou, so you don't need to see anyone outside." Zhao Ceying waved his hand.

"Yes."

Geng Jiechuan responded, glared at his son behind him, and said, "Quickly ask Your Highness, Uncle Guo, and the others to sit down and let them serve tea. You don't have any eyesight at all."

"Your Highness, Uncle Guo, Governor Gu...please take a seat quickly." Geng Tong quickly asked everyone to sit down and asked for tea.

After everyone sat down, they asked about Geng Jiechuan's injury and expressed some concern, but wisely did not mention Geng Jiechuan's mistake.

Geng Jiechuan wanted to ask them to help him get revenge, but he couldn't open his mouth in front of Zhao Ceying.

Zhao Ceying drank some tea, put down the tea cup, and said: "Uncle Dongyang, this time I came to visit, not only on my own initiative, but also on the order of my father."

Geng Jiechuan said with a look of shame: "I have failed to live up to the high expectations of the officials, and the officials still care about me. It really makes me feel ashamed."

"These words can be said to Father Dongyang after Uncle Dongyang recovers from his injury. Father asked me to bring them to Uncle Dongyang a few more words," Zhao Ceying said.

Hearing this, Geng Jiechuan struggled to stand up, and the others also stood up one after another.

"Uncle Dongyang is injured. Father has said that he can be exempted from the courtesy." Zhao Ceying said.

Upon hearing this, Geng Jiechuan lay down on the bed, cupped his hands and said, "I respectfully listen to your Majesty's decree!"

The others also bowed and stood.

Zhao Ceying looked at Geng Jiechuan, then scanned the rest of the people, and said in a deep voice: "Emperor Father said that since ancient times, there have always been ministers who have made great achievements and have difficulty in ending their lives well. What they say is that the emperor's bird is gone and his bow is hidden. In fact, some people rely on it. With meritorious deeds, you act recklessly and ignore the laws of the court. As an emperor, you naturally have to distinguish rewards and punishments. I have rewarded you for your merits, and you will naturally be punished for your mistakes. This time, I have been extra merciful in mind of my past friendship. . If there are still people who don’t know the importance of this, don’t blame me for ignoring my past feelings.”

(End of this chapter)