The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 177 Courage
"Who is under your feet?"

Guo Jia came to the minister. This person was at the forefront of civil and military affairs, and his official position should not be low.

The man raised his face, squinted his eyes at Guo Jia, and said proudly: "The Zhang family in Hanoi, Sikong Zhang Xi, concurrently the secretary..."

He would continue to report a series of official positions, Guo Jia raised his hand to signal him to stop talking.

Sakong!

Ranked among the three men!

An absolute high official, as for where he was from the Zhang family in Hanoi, or where, Guo Jia is not interested in exploring.

The formation of the gentry political group did not start with the founding of the Han Dynasty, but was caused by the decay of the rule. For nearly 100 years, foreign relatives and eunuchs took turns to control the government, and the emperor was stunned.

For example, the Xun family in Yingchuan, Xun Yu belongs to the third generation, the second generation is Xun Shuang and others, and the first generation is Xun Shu and others.

Another example is the deceased Situ Wang Yun, who was the first generation leader of the Wang clan in Taiyuan. Later, in history, the second and third generations of the Taiyuan Wang clan produced many high-ranking Situ, Sikong, and governors. People of weight.

The end of the Eastern Han Dynasty was the early stage of the formation and development of the gentry. It really grew and entered the historical stage to form an unshakable force. It was driven by the Jiupin Zhongzheng System when Cao Wei founded the country decades later in history.

But at present, in the initial stage of the formation of the clan, it is the Yuan family that really integrates the scattered gentry groups for their own use.

The first generation leader of the Yuan family, Situ Yuan An, the second generation leader of the Yuan family, Sikong Yuan Chang, the third generation leader of the Yuan family, Taiwei Yuan Tang, the fourth generation leader of the Yuan family, Sikong Yuanfeng, Taifu Yuan Kui.

The foundation laid by the leaders of the fourth generation was passed on to Yuan Shao, the leader of the fifth generation, and he had a strong capital of many old officials from the fourth generation and three princes.

Who can compare to Yuan's family if they change to other noble families?
Now these civil and military officials in the palace, even if they have some roots in the local area, they are all too superficial, such as Boling Cui, Yingchuan Zhong, Hongnong Yang...

In these places, the powerful families who were born in noble families and promoted to noble families have really risen. We have to wait for Cao Pi to take the throne, now?The waves they can create are not to be feared, otherwise, they would not be in a desperate situation.

"My son, Guo Jia, comes from a humble background, so it's not worth mentioning."

After Guo Jia finished speaking softly, he turned around again, took two steps forward, and said to Liu Xie, who was on the throne with an embarrassed expression, "Your Majesty, after I wiped out Li Jue and Guo Si, I learned that there were traitors in the court who were collaborating with the two thieves. There is Sikong Zhang Xi. I wish to kill the traitors for Your Majesty, and clear the government and the people! Dian Wei, drag the treacherous minister Zhang Xi out and behead him!"

Everyone was in an uproar, all shocked!
Liu Xie's pupils narrowed slightly, and he stared blankly at Guo Jia who was looking up at him with an expressionless face, and suddenly a cold air surged from the bottom of his heart, sweeping through the bones.

"Guo Jia, do you dare to commit murder in front of His Majesty? Slander the important ministers of the court! You deserve death!"

Zhang Xi kept shouting when Dian Wei dragged him out, but he still couldn't change his fate.

The officials were stunned!Ma Teng and Han Sui were also stunned!

Liu Xie couldn't help trembling even more. At this moment, did you see Tuqiongdagger? !

"Guo Jia, Zhang Sikong is so loyal to His Majesty, how could he have an affair with Li Jue and Guo Si, please don't swear!"

Dong Cheng pointed at Guo Jia furiously, while Guo Jia looked up at Liu Xie and lowered his eyes slowly, instead of looking at Dong Cheng, he said softly, "Who are you?"

The furious Dong Cheng froze for a moment, he was articulate just now, but now he couldn't utter a single word.

If he reported his family name, would he be framed by Guo Jia again?
Outside the hall, Zhang Xi's yelling and cursing disappeared, and there was no screaming when he beheaded. He raised the knife and dropped it neatly, and the world was peaceful.

"Your Majesty, Guo Jia has made great achievements in suppressing the bandits, and Zhang Sikong deserves to die for cheating with the bandits."

Zhong Yao came out expressionlessly and said calmly.

All the officials in the hall looked at Zhong Yao in surprise, and then at Guo Jia who bowed his head slightly and remained indifferent.

Did Zhong Yao defect to Guo Jia?

At least some of the ministers would have guessed so, and following Zhong Yao, Fu Wan also came out and bowed his head and clasped his fists to support the proposal.

Liu Xie's face was bloodless, seeing people below coming out to echo Guo Jia's actions, the first thought in his mind was that they were all falling for Guo Jia.

Even if Zhang Xi is really the minion of Li Jue and Guo Si, even if Zhang Xi deserves to be punished for the crime, it will not be Guo Jia's turn to do it!

I am still here!
But Guo Jia has already killed someone, and he can kill more!

Thinking about it this way, Liu Xie understood Zhong Yao's intentions.

This is to give both parties a step down.

For the sake of Zhang Xi, for the sake of some face, is Guo Jia really forced to wield the butcher's knife?
Are there still few people who have been forced to rebel by big men these years?
Even if Guo Jia has no credit, he has an army, and he has already controlled Luoyang's army!
Regicide, in one thought!
"Since Ai Qing has evidence of Zhang Xi's collusion with the enemy, Zhang Xi deserves to die."

Liu Xie forced a smile on his face, and said a word bluntly.

Now, he has figured it out.

Guo Jia has meritorious service, has soldiers and generals.

He can win over, or he can ignore it.

However, it must never be taken lightly or offended.

Zhang Xi died because Zhang Xi offended Guo Jia.

Everyone in the world can insult and curse Guo Jia behind his back.

Or in front of Guo Jia.

However, do so at your own risk.

Guo Jia killed Zhang Xi easily, and the result was nothing more than angering Liu Xie.

Guo Jia was well aware of this, but he still ordered Zhang Xi to be killed for a very simple reason.

Although killing Li Jue and Guo Si was because the two of them were obstacles that Guo Jia had to get rid of in advancing Guanzhong, it was also to help Liu Xie avenge his revenge.

He came thousands of miles to Luoyang to bring food to the emperor and his ministers, not asking them to be grateful to Zaide, but at least the most basic respect can be obtained, right?Isn't that too much to ask for?
Zhang Xi spoke rudely, even in front of Guo Jia and Guo Ye's father and son.

Complain with resentment, if you disrespect me, pay back a hundredfold.

Zhong Yao was the first to see cause and effect. He had been to Chengdu and had brief contact with Guo Jia. He could see three points of Guo Jia's personality.

Guo Jia is not a person who is very happy with his achievements, let alone a person who is always happy to show off his might.

His killing of Zhang Xi was a personal grievance, not to deter anyone, and it was not insinuating.

Therefore, he was the first to come forward to go along with Guo Jia, in order to calm the disturbance.

If the Son of Heaven is angry because of Zhang Xi's death, all the officials will attack him in groups.

Today, Yang Andian might be bleeding like a river.

"Your Majesty, as the shepherd of Yizhou, I have to return to Chengdu to take care of government affairs, so I will take my leave first."

Guo Jia bowed and saluted, intending to leave.

As for whether to return to Chengdu or Chang'an, no one can restrict him.

"Feng Xiao, please stay behind!"

Liu Xie suddenly got up and screamed, his outstretched hand seemed to want to grab Guo Jia.

Guo Jia frowned slightly, wondering what Liu Xie was going to do.

Don't force me to kill again!

"All the lovers step down first, and Feng Xiao stays."

The ministers hesitated, fearing that Guo Jia would be harmful to the emperor, and suddenly realized that Guo Jia wanted to harm the emperor, and it made no difference whether they were there or not.

All the officials retreated, and the eunuchs were also dismissed. In the Yang'an Palace, only the emperor Liu Xiehe, who was high above him, stood upright to the indifferent Guo Jia.

In the silent hall, Liu Xie looked down at Guo Jia for a long time without saying a word, then suddenly stepped down and stopped in front of Guo Jia.

Looking up slightly, Guo Jia saw Liu Xie's complex expression, and sighed softly: "Your Majesty, back then, it was the minister who betrayed you."

Guo Jia once said to Liu Xie that as long as Cai Yan got out of trouble, he would join Liu Xie, but he broke his promise.

At the foot of Xiaoshan Mountain, Guo Jia didn't even mention Liu Xieti when confronting Dong Zhuo.

But at that time, Guo Jia didn't mention Liu Xie because of Liu Xie's good.

Dong Zhuo will never let Liu Xie go, even if he dies.

"Fengxiao, I don't understand, I have never understood, I treat you with sincerity, love of talents, the heavens can learn from it. Why do you not want to be loyal to me when you are filial piety?"

Liu Xie looked regretful, he couldn't figure out Guo Jia's attitude.

Although Guo Jia killed Li Jue and Guo Si and sent food, it seemed that they were all good intentions, but Liu Xie still felt that the distance between Guo Jia and Guo Jia was less than one step, but the hearts of the two were far apart.

Looking at Liu Xie, who was half as tall as before, Guo Jia stood opposite him, still looking down.

With a little sigh of regret, Guo Jia smiled lightly, half mocking.

"Your Majesty, the Prince's Association back then decided never to ask this question."

From Guo Jia's perspective today, the eight-year-old Prince Xie is more outstanding and unique than the 16-year-old Tianzi Xie.

Liu Xie's expression was shocked, he looked at Guo Jia closely, and asked, "What do you mean by Feng Xiao's words?"

Guo Jia stared at Liu Xie seriously, and said lightly: "Your Majesty, anyone who kneels in front of His Majesty is a loyal minister, and anyone who dares to disrespect His Majesty is a rebellious minister. If you dare to ask Your Majesty, is there any anger in Your Majesty's heart when I kill Zhang Xi? Please be frank. tell each other."

Liu Xie took a short breath, gritted his teeth and said, "Feng Xiao, shouldn't I be angry?"

Guo Jia nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty should be angry. But Your Majesty, are you angry with your ministers, are you angry with Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Liu Biao, Sun Ce, Yuan Shu, Liu Bei, and Lu Bu?"

This question made Liu Xie pale and unable to answer.

Guo Jia killed a dog of the Liu family, but those princes can't say all of them, at least many of them openly wanted to rob the Liu family.

Yuan Shao, who is now so powerful among the princes, why didn't Liu Xie go to Yuan Shao to assist him after he escaped from the disaster?

Staying in Luoyang to eat bark and grass roots and not recruiting princes, why?
Because Liu Xie didn't trust those princes.

"Feng Xiao, don't you just see me in trouble and do nothing?"

Compared with other princes, Liu Xie believed that Guo Jia would help him regain the country.

Because Guo Jia is the prince with the least background.

Yuan Shao is the fourth generation and the third prince, and Liu Xie is worried about Yuan Shao's wolf ambition.

Cao Cao has relatives of the Xiahou family of the Cao family, and when he grows up, he is bound to change his master.

Liu Biao belonged to the same clan in the Han Dynasty, and the emperors of the Liu family were often heirs of the same clan. If Liu Biao could really reorganize the country, wouldn't he have the intention of seizing the throne?Liu Xie couldn't trust him either.

As for other princes whose power is not as good as these three families, there is nothing to rely on.

As for Guo Jia, he seemed to be alone. His identity was the most suitable for helping Liu Xiekuang to help the Han family, rejuvenate the big man, and he could also easily achieve the situation of restraining Guo Jia.

However, whether Guo Jia is willing or not is the key question.

"Your Majesty, I have already said that it is not because I am unwilling, but because Your Majesty is unwilling to move to Chengdu."

Guo Jia showed disappointment on his face.

Liu Xie, whose mother died tragically after birth, grew up amidst the intrigues of the palace, and had to be wary of the murderous hands of Empress He. At the age of eight, he was extremely intelligent, and he could see clearly than many adults.

But these years, after marrying a queen, taking in concubines, and growing up in a gentle village, he has become more and more mediocre.

If it was Liu Xie when he was eight years old, Guo Jia was sure that Liu Xie would definitely go to Chengdu with him.

Even 20 years, 30 years, or even 40 years, he is willing to wait.

But now, Liu Xie doesn't have that courage and courage.

(End of this chapter)