After the palace meeting, the ministers dispersed, and Liu Chengyou left Guo Rong alone. The monarch and his ministers strolled between the palace rooms. Liu Chengyou was half a head taller than Guo Rong, and in terms of appearance, he was a bit better than Guo Rong.
Of course, there is almost a round of age difference between the two, so there is not much comparison. Liu Chengyou is still young, while Guo Rong has grown older and has been in a high position for many years, practicing Qi and raising his vision, but there is another kind of middle-aged man. The temperament of a successful career.
"A good news from Liyang, I can sleep peacefully for a few days!" Liu Chengyou sighed with emotion as he lay on his back feeling the heat of summer.
He didn't mean what he said. From the beginning to the present, the war in Jinghu had never disturbed him. He was just casually talking about it.
"With Murong Yanzhao in charge of the overall situation at the front, many elite soldiers and generals serving at their service, and many sages in the center who can manage the internal and external affairs, your majesty can rest easy for Hunan's minor troubles!" Guo Rong said with a restrained smile.
Liu Chengyou turned his head, glanced at him, and said with a flash of aura: "You must have ignored a few people in your words!"
Guo Rong was speechless when he heard the words, while Liu Chengyou said with a smile: "This mobilization of troops and horses, and strategic arrangements are all coordinated by you, Privy Councilor Guo. I know that you are modest and cautious, but I can clearly see your functions! "
Guo Rong's expression became a little more serious, he shook his head slightly and responded: "I really don't dare to take credit!"
Liu Chengyou pointed to the south and continued, but there was something wrong with his tone: "There is also Duke Xing, who has worked hard to transport the army's food and baggage, and to take care of the rear area. You are the only father and son in the whole dynasty who have this pillar. The country is capable!"
Hearing the emperor mention Guo Wei and say this, Guo Rong's heart immediately tightened. Almost instinctively, he cupped his hands and said: "I and my son would never dare to deserve this honor. As His Majesty's subjects, we are just doing our duty!"
Seeing Guo Rong's serious reaction, Liu Chengyou shrugged his shoulders, his face became more amiable, and his smile was warmer than Xia Yang: "I'm just expressing my feelings! Speaking of which, Duke Xing has been in charge of Zhongnan for me for three years. Bar!"
"My father went south to serve in the spring of the fifth year of Emperor Qianyou's reign!" Guo Rong responded.
"Xing Guogong is the founding minister of the country. He is the leader of the country and has great qualifications. He cannot stay abroad for a long time. After Jinghu is pacified, it is time to recall him to Tokyo! For the former, father and son live in different places. I feel guilty in my heart!" Liu Chengyou Said quietly.
"Your Majesty's words are serious. We are all serving the country, regardless of internal or external conditions!" He agreed with Liu Chengyou, and Guo Rong thought more deeply.
The emperor's words cannot be taken seriously. If Guo Wei returns, he will surely occupy the position of prime minister and assistant minister. Then it is time for his son to be released to the outside world again. Being in the center and in charge of military aircraft, political struggles are inevitable. Many things, Guo Rong It is also very clear to see.
Liu Chengyou didn't mean to clarify the matter, but suddenly mentioned: "Guo Ning is also 18 years old!"
Guo Ning is the fifth daughter of Guo Wei. She is beautiful and has not yet been married. Of course, everyone in the government and the public knows that she has been appointed by the emperor... After hearing the song and knowing its elegant meaning, Guo Rong responded: "Wu Niang is indeed over eighteen years old!" "
"I am deeply concerned that the Queen Mother is ill and cannot be cured after long-term treatment. Now that she is old, I also plan to bring her into the palace to fight against Xie Chong. Take time to let her enter the palace and meet the Queen Mother at Ciming Hall!" Liu Chengyou gave the order as it should be. With.
Hearing this, Guo Rong relaxed a lot, cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"
After Guo Rong retreated, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but climb on the railing in front of Chongzheng Hall. The intensity of the sun was already a bit unbearable, but it couldn't dispel the slight gloominess in Liu Chengyou's expression. The meditation between the gods and the heavens was somewhat... He was so frightening that even Zhang Dejun, who had served him for many years, did not dare to step forward and disturb him.
It is undeniable that because of the original history, Liu Chengyou has always been wary and wary of the Guo family. Although over the years, his throne has become more stable and his imperial power has become more prosperous, the initial low-level uneasiness and suspicion have long disappeared. .Furthermore, because of his talent, he trusted both of them and was promoted to an official position. He also admired Guo Rong's talent and person very much.
However, everything is a failure. After so many years of development, the Guo family has become more and more prominent in the Han Dynasty. It belongs to the top family and is not weaker than those relatives and families. In terms of hard power, it is probably better than them. .
Only the Privy Council, although since the founding of the People's Republic of China, has experienced four people: Yang Bin, Guo Wei, Zhe Cong, Ruan, and Guo Rong, for most of the time, the people in power were the Guo family and his son.
As for the forces in the army, although Liu Chengyou has reorganized and balanced them several times, there are still many generals with the "Guo family" label who are reused. Guo Rong will not mention it. During the Huainan War, he single-handedly took on the Huaidong beam and won the first battle. And build reputation.
Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde. Li Chongjin has been a senior general of the Forbidden Army for a long time, and now controls the cavalry army on the right side of Longjie. Zhang Yongde has served in the imperial court for many years and has made many contributions, and has been promoted to Yuhou, the capital of the Wujie Army. As for the other Guo clan There are countless generals who were promoted and influenced by father and son. For example, in the Huainan War, the cavalry general Guo Chong, who had made great achievements, had served under Guo Wei for many years and is now also in the cavalry army.
Take the Southern Expedition as an example. Shi Yanchao and Guo Wei have an old relationship. Du Hanhui was a surrendered general of the previous dynasty and had good relations with him in the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China. As for Pan Mei, he is now considered independent, but in the beginning, he was basically Guo Wei's Rong's retainer was still recommended to Liu Chengyou by Guo Rong. No matter how much time passes, Pan Mei will remember that kindness with her temperament.
Judging from the monitoring report of the Wude Division, even though Guo Wei had been away from the center for three years, all the generals in the Southern Expedition, from Murong Yanzhao down, respected Guo Wei very much. Although it was not ruled out that there were some who were acting on the occasion, this reputation was still enough to arouse Liu Chengyou pays attention to it.
Moreover, these are all the results of the Guo family and his son not deliberately managing the relationship between the military and the military, and even deliberately keeping it secret.
Liu Chengyou reflected on why this situation occurred. First of all, there was the problem of him as the emperor. At least on the surface, Liu Chengyou was too fond and trusting of the Guo family and his son.
How many of those prominent ministers and generals at the founding of the country are left in the court now? Basically only Guo Wei is left, with one family and two dukes. Father and son inherit the privy council, nephews-in-law, and relatives. The old friends are spread among the military and government.
However, it is undeniable that the "Guo family" generals appointed by Liu Chengyou are indeed talented. Liu Chengyou can't help but feel lucky that he rectified the Forbidden Army early enough and his control over it is constantly strengthening. And most of them Young generals and rising stars all grew up under his care and became the backbone of the Han Dynasty's Forbidden Army. Otherwise, Guo Wei's status as the "last Yuan Chen" would probably not be preserved.
Even so, considering the influence of the Guo family between the military and the government, Liu Chengyou had to use some means and make some adjustments. Changes were needed for the country, the king, and the Guo family.
However, Liu Chengyou needs to think carefully about how to adjust. He can analyze his power, but he cannot suppress it unnecessarily. Just like an operation, it is a delicate job.
If Liu Chengyou accepts the Guo family's wife, then the Guo family's reputation in the government and the public will continue to rise to a higher level, and perhaps it will also become a sign of prosperity and decline.
The relatives of the three clans, Fu, Gao and Zhe, have considerable influence both inside and outside the military and political affairs, but in fact, their influence on the ruling core of the imperial court is not as great as imagined. This is not the case for the Guo family, just looking at those imperial guards who can be named General, you will know.
In fact, for Liu Chengyou, if Guo Wei died at this time, many problems would be solved and worries would be eliminated.
Only Guo Wei has the prestige to integrate Guo's son, nephew, son-in-law and old friends. Guo Rong has that ability, but if Guo Wei dies, he will not have the room to display it.
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In this way, the Guo family may still be the top family member of the Han Dynasty, but the influence will not be so terrible, because many people give Guo Wei face.
Should Guo Wei die? Liu Chengyou showed a cold and stern expression, but it quickly disappeared and revealed a wry smile.
The former still wants to marry someone else's daughter, but in his heart he is looking forward to the death of his father-in-law. It is so immoral...