Wei Wuhou

Chapter 747
Wei Wuji didn't directly express his position on Xiao Ji's request, and then the discussion ended.

After the court, Gao Chengde, who was attacking for the first time, was called aside by Xu Anhong, and the two old men walked leisurely in the palace.

Both Gao Chengde and Xu Anhong are nearly sixty, which is definitely considered a long life in this era, after all, Wei Zhaohou died when he was only fifty.

But even if they are similar in age, the difference between these two people is huge... With a serious illness and a recurrence of hidden injuries, Gao Chengde looks even older.

In order to take care of Gao Chengde, Xu Anhong also slowed down his pace moderately, and the two just walked side by side.

As generals, these two people are naturally very professional, so even on the way "off work" they are discussing military affairs.

I just heard Xu Anhong say: "Old Gao, Qin Guo is now confronting our army on both sides of the Ming River, so you are so sure that they will not cross the river?"

When Gao Chengde heard this, he said without thinking: "Are you pretending to be confused, or are you really confused? What's the benefit of the Qin people calling here now? They have already missed the best time to send troops, and now they are sending their troops to death!"

In the past few years, Gao Chengde has seen the internal reform of the Wei army, so he has strong confidence in the fighting power of the Wei army.

Xu Anhong actually pretended to be confused, because he just wanted to open up the topic, because the two of them didn't meet so much in the past few decades, and they always felt a little "unique".

The reason why the two didn't meet much before was because they wanted to avoid suspicion. Now that the new king has succeeded to the throne... naturally, there are no taboos as before.

"Old Gao... For so many years, the two of us seem to have never walked like this!" Xu Anhong said with emotion.

Gao Chengde couldn't help being taken aback, he really didn't expect Xu Anhong to drag the topic so far, but he still said: "In the past, the military affairs were busy, and the two of us were deeply entrusted by the monarch, and we went to two places in the southeast to take charge of the military... Naturally Rare to meet!"

Xu Anhong smiled, and then said: "Yes... In the blink of an eye, the Chenghou and Zhaohou dynasties have passed, and now they are all the grandsons of the Chenghou!"

People usually worship people when they are young, but when Xu Anhong and Wei Chenghou were in power when they were young, and in that turbulent era, the two of them naturally worshiped Wei Chenghou in their hearts.

"That's right...how many years have passed since Chenghou, even Zhaohou...has been gone for four years!" Gao Chengde also said with emotion.

Xu Anhong took over the conversation and said: "But we two are still alive... It's not easy for most of our life as a soldier!"

For a moment, both of them were speechless. Judging by the look of nostalgia in their expressions, it is very likely that they are caught in the reminiscence of the past.

"Ah... getting old, I always like to think about the past!" Gao Chengde shook his head and said.

The two continued to walk forward, at this time Xu Anhong said again: "Xiao Ziji has lowered himself to be a viscount, and let you ascend to the power of the emperor... I don't know if it is good or bad!"

Gao Chengde had a different view on this, so he heard him say: "Old Xu, are you worried that my great Wei will be the target of public criticism? Isn't that what my great Wei was like during the Chenghou Zhaohou period!"

"The so-called doing something and not doing it is the right of the Son of Heaven...Once this happens, my Great Wei will be different from other countries. Everything must have a beginning!" Gao Chengde said in a deep voice.

What he means is that although exercising the power of the Son of Heaven is to risk the dissatisfaction of the world, if you have the first time, you can have the second time until it becomes acceptable.

Xu Anhong said casually: "So, do you think Your Majesty will agree to Xiao Ziji's invitation?"

Gao Chengde nodded!
So Xu Anhong asked again: "Since this is the case, why didn't you agree to this matter immediately, but why did you have to delay it for a few days?"

Gao Chengde said: "Maybe, your majesty hasn't weighed it clearly for a while, or it is to frighten Xiao Ziji, so that Xiao Ziji will be more frightened for a few days, so that he will not dare to rebel again in the future!"

Gao Chengde mentioned two possibilities, but obviously he is inclined to the latter situation, and this is indeed a sufficient reason.

Xu Anhong didn't expect that the monarch wanted to beat Xiao Ziji, so he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, the old guy beside him is also cunning and cunning!
"Your majesty is thoughtful and considerate, and I, an old man, can't see it!" Xu Anhong laughed at himself.

Although this is a self-deprecating remark, there is also a bit of sincerity in it. Xu Anhong really feels that he is getting old, especially when he is with Gao Chengde.

Gao Chengde said: "You don't have any complaints in your heart? You are in such good health, I'm afraid you still want to command the army!"

Xu Anhong was stunned for a moment, listening to Gao Chengde's words, if the opponent's body didn't allow it, he might also want to continue leading the army.

It took Xu Anhong a while to say: "If you want to complain... there were some in the first few days, but now that I have adapted to this new identity and position, I don't have those thoughts anymore!"

Immediately, Xu Anhong said with emotion: "Your Majesty is someone who is going to do great things. We old people should also give up their positions and let those young people fight!"

To say a thousand words and ten thousand, the most important thing is that they are old!

Gao Chengde also said at this time: "That's right...Your Majesty has a big heart, my Great Wei has such a hero, it is not impossible to sweep the world!"

There is a bit of flattery in these words, the Zhou royal family has been in chaos for more than 100 years, how difficult it must be to wipe out Yunei.

The two old men just talked one after another, and walked slowly towards the palace gate!
When Gao Chengde returned home, it was already noon, and his son Gao Changcheng had been waiting for his father for a long time.

After welcoming his father into the study, Gao Changcheng asked, "Father, you can be considered to be back... Your Majesty is in a hurry to call you into the palace, are you okay?"

Gao Changcheng's words were full of worry, but it made Gao Changcheng understand what his son was worried about!
So Gao Chengde said: "The front line of the Tang Dynasty has been victorious, and the emperor called him into the palace as his father to discuss this matter!"

Gao Changcheng said again: "Is there nothing else?"

Gao Chengde couldn't help staring and said, "What else can I do?"

Gao Changcheng said with a wry smile: "Father, isn't the son also worried about you and our Gao family!"

From Gao Changcheng's point of view, his father stepped down as the head of the Lingbei Camp, and his Gao family lost the right to speak in the court.

The monarch's consistent policy of suppressing the family made Gao Changcheng even more insecure. He was afraid that after his father was dismissed, he would attack the Gao family immediately.

You must know that among the three generals of the Zhu Kingdom back then, both the Gao family and the Wu family belonged to the aristocratic family... The Wu family died so terribly, it is hard to guarantee that the monarch will not attack the Gao family.

Even Xu Anhong, who was heavily relied on by the monarch, was dismissed from his military post. Gao Changcheng didn't think that the monarch would be reluctant to part with a Gao family.

Seemingly understanding his son's worries, Gao Chengde shook his head and said, "Put away your thoughts, even if the Gao family loses their father, nothing will happen!"

Gao Chengde sees clearly better than his own son, the king kills people for the sake of gaining prestige, the family has been trained to be very obedient, now there is no need to make an example of others, how could his Gao family die because of this!

What's more, the monarch also withdrew the order to bestow land for meritorious service. This is obviously the rhythm of doing big things, so how could it be possible to make troubles within the country at this time.

Immediately, Gao Chengde pointed to his son and said: "It's you, if you descendants are unworthy, even if my Gao family's foundation is behind me, I will be completely defeated by you!"

Gao Changcheng couldn't help lowering his head, he really could only listen to these words, but at this moment he thought of his son.

Misfortunes never come singly, so Gao Chengde asked, "Where is that bastard Gao Yang? I haven't seen anyone since I came back these days!"

Hearing this, Gao Changcheng faltered a little. Under Gao Chengde's stern gaze, he said: "Yang'er was conscripted as a team leader two months ago and went to Xiangping camp!"

Gao Chengde couldn't help being stunned, his grandson actually joined the army?Is that still that dude?

Going to the Xiangping Camp would really be a risk of death. Gao Chengde and his son knew this very well, because if they wanted to be gilded in the army, they could go directly to the county soldiers.

"When did it happen? Why did you keep it from the old man!" Gao Chengde said angrily.Although he hoped that his grandson would grow up, Gao Chengde was more worried about his grandson's safety.

Gao Changcheng bit the bullet and said: "Yang'er applied himself. You also know that he has studied martial arts for two years in order to be able to join the army and serve the country... He didn't even tell me about it at the time, and his son only found out about it later! "

Gao Chengde said with a dark face: "So you keep it from the old man!"

Gao Changcheng couldn't help lowering his head, he couldn't say that he was worried about his father's health, and he didn't dare to speak out to irritate him.

So Gao Changcheng said: "Father, you have taken charge of the Xiangping camp for a long time, or you can repair the old department of books and let them take care of Yang'er for a while!"

Today's Wei Qi border is not so stable, Gao Changcheng is also very worried about his son.

At this moment, Gao Chengde sneered and said, "Since he wants to go, he can do it by himself...Life or death is destiny!"

As if he was afraid that he would not be able to convince his son, Gao Chengde went on to say: "Besides, the father has already stepped back, so he reached out rashly... I'm afraid it will bring disaster to my Gao family!"

Gao Changcheng didn't expect this, who made him care too much about his son, these issues were ignored.

"Son understands!" Gao Changcheng sighed.With the contacts of his father, General Zhuguo, taking care of his grandson is just a matter of effort, even if his father retires, it should be the same.

But after the new king succeeds to the throne, the rules of the game have changed, and the Gao family has to live cautiously now!

(End of this chapter)