Chapter 6: Breaking the Cocoon (I)

The river flows eastward, and never returns.

Standing on the ferry heading north, Guo Yunming frowned and was full of worries.

He was appointed as the deputy envoy of the Third Division at the age of 24, and was a young man. Not only did he say something in the court that was very substantial, but when he went out to inspect, there were also officials at the level of military governor who took the initiative to welcome him. Those colleagues who once looked down on him now came to visit him with gifts; most of the enemies who offended him in the past were also different from their heads. It can be said that most of the dreams he had in his childhood were now fulfilled. However, he felt empty in his heart every day, and he always seemed to have lost something important. But he couldn't remember what it was!

His mission today is to go to Hebei to issue an imperial edict, recall the Deputy Privy Councilor Guo Wei, and go on the way to inspect some of the Hebei summer grain storage situations. Both things are very simple, and he shouldn't have taken the initiative to take over the plan. However, before the court made a decision, he took the initiative to take over the errand. His mentor Su Fengji was very angry and mistakenly thought that he was going to change the house. It was not until he came to visit him in person and gave him a generous gift that he could barely let go of his past grudges.

The party cannot be changed. Guo Yunming knew who his wealth today came from, and he also knew that the Deputy Envoy of Privy Councilor Guo Wei could not "urinate to the same pot" with him. The veteran relied on his identity as a minister of life and did not take any younger generations seriously. Even the uncle Li Ye was not qualified to go to his family banquet. Guo Yunming would not use a hot face to stick Guo Wei's cold ass!

The real purpose of his trip was to go along the way to win over Gao Xingzhou for Liu Chengyou. Among the five ministers of life, Guo Wei, Shi Hongzhao, Yang Bin and Wang Zhang, they got too close, and Su Fengji was left alone in any major decision. If Liu Chengyou wanted to maintain the balance in the court, in addition to fully supporting Su Fengji, he had to arrange a sufficient ally for Su Fengji. Looking at the world, he met the three conditions of qualifications and old enough, strong enough under his command, and loyal to the Han Dynasty, Gao Xingzhou was almost the only candidate.

"If Gao Xingzhou feels that the position of the two governors of Zhenning is not satisfied, you can just allow him to stay in Chanzhou. Other food, supplies, and military numbers are easy to discuss!" Thinking of Liu Chengyou's advice last night, Guo Yunming felt a wave of fatigue all over his body. When the emperor was at this point, it was really better to jump into the well. However, this emperor who should have jumped into the well was his greatest reliance on Guo Yunming.

It is precisely because of the latter's favor that he has risen to the top in just half a year. It is precisely because he discovered that the latter obeyed his words that so many civil and military ministers took the initiative to ask for him to come to Guo Yunming's doorstep.

Guo Yunming never agrees to what others ask for him to do. Although Liu Chengyou is very easy to talk to, as long as he speaks, he will almost always respond to his request. However, Guo Yunming wants to be a Han Yan of the world, but does not want to eventually become Dong Xian or Murong Chong. For the former, people remember more of his great military achievements. Then the two people, whenever they mention it, they will make everyone look at each other. (Note 1, Note 2)

Some things happened as soon as they happened. Guo Yunming paid the price and gained enough benefits. However, Guo Yunming knew that he had to grasp the future path carefully. If he could break through, divide and disintegrate, weaken the power of the five ministers, and eventually make Liu Chengyou a real emperor, people in the world would look at him, Guo Yunming, and their eyes would be full of awe.

If he could assist this person in destroying all the heroes and reorganizing the Jiuzhou after Liu Chengyou took power, then Guo Yunming's background, resume, and relationship with Liu Chengyou are no longer worth mentioning. When the historian wrote his biographies of Guo Yunming, he would definitely be listed with Guan Zhong and Zhuge Liang. Although there were flaws, it would not hide his glory!

"Brother Guo, Brother Guo, where are you?" Just as my heart was so hot that I felt faintly hot, suddenly a frivolous shout came from my ears.

"Who?" Guo Yunming's dream of daytime was interrupted, his brows frowned and his face was full of anger.

"I, it's me! Brother Guo, why can't you even hear my voice?" On the pier, a strong man more than eight feet tall jumped down, smashing the boat shaking.

"General Nie, what gusts of wind have blown you? Why didn't you give me a notice in advance? I almost ordered someone to drive the boat just now!" The anger on Guo Yunming's face quickly disappeared, and replaced by a passion that was like a fake one. "Stand firmly, stand firmly and walk slowly. The deck is not as good as land, it always shakes up and down! Come, hurry up and help General Nie!"

"Yes!" The followers agreed in unison, ran for a few steps, and supported General Nie Wenjin, the Zuotun Guard. He was similar to Guo Yunming, who was also a confidant official promoted by Liu Chengyou after he ascended the throne. Although he could not play much role in the court for the time being, at least Liu Chengyou caught another army in Bianliang City that was completely obedient to him. Every time he went to court, he saw the Privy Councilor Shi Hongzhao, he no longer felt that the thorn was on his back.

"No, no, although I am a cavalryman, I can still recognize some water battles!" Nie Wenjin waved his hand very politely, rejecting the servant's support. Then he quickly walked forward a few steps and clasped his fists at Guo Yunming, "I'm afraid that it would delay your trip, so I didn't report it in advance, so I chased him on a horse. Lord Guo, you won't blame Nie for being reckless!"

"How can you do it? It depends on what you said!" Guo Yunming would not have any gentle aura in front of the general. He hunched his hands carelessly and responded with a smile. "You can put down what you are doing and go directly to the dock to see you off, which shows the friendship between us. If you make any more posts, report to each other, and meet each other for an appointment, then I should avoid you in the future!"

"Yes, that's what it said!" Nie Wenjin felt so relieved when he was said. He grinned and nodded with a smile, "Our brothers are not polite. Brother Guo, Nie likes you. He never pretends to be the prime minister soon, and he has no airs at all!"

"Brother Nie said nonsense again. Just the little troubles in the Sansi have made me anxious every day. How dare I hope more?" Guo Yunming quickly glanced at the dock and waved his hand with a smile.

"Brother, you are too humble. Who doesn't know that Wang Zhang, the Sansi envoy, is just a deaf ear. You are the only one who supports the Sansi?" Nie Wenjin's ministries was not afraid of offending people, so he continued to praise him.

"You can't say that, you must not say that. Lord Wang's talent is ten times more powerful than Guo!" Guo Yunming's face turned slightly red and he continued to smile and was modest, "Okay, don't joke with me brother. I need anything to do with my brother, just say it straight. Anyone who can put in some effort, Guo will never hide his own personal information!"

"It's nothing, I'm here to send you off. By the way, let you help me pay attention to whether there is any news about this person in Hebei." Nie Wenjin smiled and shook his head, then took out a piece of paper with a head drawn from his close-fitting pocket. He looked at it and handed it to Guo Yunming with both hands.

"Looking for someone? Who is worth your effort, brother?" Guo Yunming was slightly stunned, frowned and took the paper, slowly unfolded in the sun.

A handsome face immediately appeared in front of him. He was very young, with an unconcealable aura between his eyebrows. It seemed as if he was carrying thousands of troops under his command, and could level all obstacles.

"Zhao Yuanlang? What are you looking for him? His father is a rare general! His Majesty told me in person a few days ago that the current guardian of the Holy Army is very reassuring!" Guo Yunming quickly recognized the true form of the image, looked at Nie Wenjin, and reminded with a smile.

It is said that it is obedient. Nie Wenjin thought about it for a moment and immediately understood that the other party wanted to tell himself that Zhao Hongyin, the commander of the Protective Army, had now entered the eyes of the little emperor Liu Chengyou. At this time, no matter how much personal grudge he had with Zhao Kuangyin, he had to let go first, so as not to make his son annoy his father, and Liu Chengyou's efforts to win over the generals of the army were in vain.

"It's not that I want to find him, it's the uncle, it's the uncle who has read the mansion report some time ago and knows that he has been to Yi County." After understanding the greatness of it, Nie Wenjin immediately changed his plan. He smiled and said confidently, "You also know that our uncle, I have a good relationship with my brother. So, so, I plan to be a peacemaker. Let Zhao Kuangyin lower his head, and then advised his uncle to go down the steps quickly. General Zhao and Li Guojiu are both his majesty's ministers. There is no need to make each other separate because of the little things that the younger generations had to fight after drinking!"

"So, please let me help find him and then send someone to tell him something?" Even though he knew that Nie Wenjin had wanted to flatter his uncle Li Ye before, he changed his mind after hearing that Zhao Hongyin was favored, Guo Yunming did not expose it. He smiled and banged on Zhao Kuangyin's avatar a few times, and whispered: "This is simple. I just happened to be going to comfort the place for His Majesty, so I asked the local yamen to help find it. Although the territory in Hebei is a little messy, it should be no problem to arrange local tyrants to find someone!"

"That's it, that's it!" Nie Wenjin got his wish and nodded happily. While there was no outsider around, he suddenly took a quick step forward and added in a very low voice, "In addition, Nie has another small thing that needs your help from brother. Nie has a nephew, and his skills are quite good. Brother, you can't be left without anyone on the way to Chengzhou and Xiangzhou. Can you give him a chance to hold a horse and kick under your hands? After all, it's your junior, so it's convenient to call it!"

Note 1: Han Yan, the favorite minister of Emperor Wu of Han. Emperor Wu loved him very much, and Han Yan became rich because of his favor. He used a bullet made of brass to kill birds, but he didn't care if he lost dozens of them a day. Emperor Wu wanted to conquer the Huns, so Han Yan took the initiative to learn the combat skills of the Huns and collected the information of the Huns. When he went to the battle, he also made a lot of military achievements and was named the Supreme Doctor. Therefore, although Han Yan was rich because of the emperor's favor, his reputation was very good.
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