Chapter 590: To the Queen Mother: I am so blind to have chosen such an emperor!
"Mr. Guo, you..."
When Gongsun Zhao saw Guo Kai, he almost couldn't believe his eyes.
This envoy from the Ministry of Internal Affairs once went with him to seize Taoyao Fang, Houjiang Guild and Tiexue Tower. The cooperation was quite pleasant, and he also gave some kind advice. Gongsun Zhao had a good impression of him.
At that time, although Guo Kai was short in stature and unattractive in appearance, he had a ruddy complexion and meticulously combed hair. He was also a pampered person.
But now, he has deep wrinkles, a stooped back, and his hair is completely white. In a short period of time, he has aged like a man in his seventies or eighties.
When Guo Kai saw this cold and solemn face that had not changed, he was extremely excited: "Judge Gongsun, you are finally back! The Queen Mother and the old slave are always looking forward to you!"
As he spoke, tears welled up.
Gongsun Zhao didn't know when he became so popular, but when he saw Guo Kai being so sincere, he wanted to bow down directly and quickly supported him: "Guo Governor, don't do this, don't do this!"
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
Guo Kai really burst into tears. Thinking of Empress Dowager Xiang who was lying on the couch all day long, he felt that the person in front of him was indispensable: "Where did Judge Gongsun go before? Fortunately, everything is okay... Fortunately, everything is okay..."
Gongsun Zhao gave a rough explanation: "I was assassinated before and suffered serious injuries. I was forced to recuperate outside. I have not returned until now. I hope the envoy Guo can tell me what happened!"
Guo Kai cried and said: "No wonder that thief Tong Guan first ordered people to get rid of loyal officials like Judge Gongsun before he dared to attack the Queen Mother!"
Gongsun Zhao's eyes became sharp: "The assassination of the Queen Mother was really planned by Tong Guan?"
Guo Kai said bitterly: "Not only was the Queen Mother assassinated, it was him from the beginning to the end! The recruitment of Wuyou Cave and the murder of the two princes were all done by this thief!"
Gongsun Zhao confirmed the guess and said in a serious voice: "But Tong Guan is dead now. Is there any evidence for these things?"
Guo Kai gritted his teeth and said: "Yes! Not only are there physical evidences, but there are also witnesses who participated, and that's the old slave!"
When Guo Kai took out the evidence of the crime of the county king that was stolen from Tong Guan's house, he then carefully recounted the process of how he first blackmailed Tong Guan, then was blackmailed by Tong Guan, encouraged the Queen Mother to go to Daxiangguo Temple to pray, and was finally assassinated.
Gongsun Zhao's face became extremely cold.
For Guo Kai, he felt both hateful and pitiful. He had served the Empress Dowager Xiang all his life, but for his own greed, he concealed the truth and ended up harming others and himself.
But looking at this person, Gongsun Zhao thought of his senior brother Ding Run.
Both of these two were used by Tong Guan, one to deal with the Queen Mother, the other to deal with him. As a result, Tong Guan died, and everything was in vain. Ding Run did not get things done, and there was still room for change, but Guo Kai had no way of looking back.
The road was full of suffering.
Fortunately, this man was discovered by his conscience and was an old man who was close to the Queen Mother. The physical evidence taken out and the testimony of Guo Kai himself are undoubtedly great news.
Gongsun Zhao was in high spirits and said in a deep voice: "I already know the whole story. Tong Guan died. Does Governor Guo think this matter is over?"
Guo Kai's body suddenly stiffened: "What does Judge Gongsun mean?"
Gongsun Zhaodao: "Tong Guan is well known to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He slandered the prince, plotted to assassinate the Queen Mother, and did these treacherous and unethical things. What benefit does he have? Who is behind Tong Guan? Hasn't Guo Province never thought about it?"
Guo Kai actually had a guess, but the chamberlain who lived in the deep palace actually had a deeper respect for that person, so his lips trembled for a long time, but he still couldn't say: "Old slave...Old slave..."
Gongsun Zhao stared at him: "Mr. Guo, are you willing to see the Queen Mother die in such an unexplained way and let the murderer get what he wants? Anyone who does such a treasonous thing will be punished, no matter who it is.
No exception!"
Guo Kai's lips trembled: "The murder of the two princes, the Queen Mother was deeply affected, and she almost couldn't get sick. Fortunately, Judge Gongsun enlightened her and wiped out the Wuyou Cave. In addition to the centuries-old harm to Bianjing, the Queen Mother's kindness has now been revealed.
How could someone be so cruel to end up like this!"
Gongsun Zhao took a deep breath, stopped beating around the bush, and simply asked: "How is the official family doing lately?"
Guo Kai trembled and closed his eyes, as if he was overcoming fear in this way, and whispered: "The officials come to visit the Queen Mother every day. Other slaves may think that he is kind and filial, but the old slave can see clearly. He always sees
The Queen Mother looked like she was in a coma and drowning in the lake. Although her face was sad, her steps were brisk. She was looking forward to...looking forward to the Queen Mother's early arrival...wuwuwu!"
A sharp look suddenly appeared in Gongsun Zhao's eyes: "In the past, Yingzong refused to attend Renzong's grand memorial ceremony, which was a great act of unfilial piety. Later, there was a dispute over Puyi. If Han Zhongxian had not intervened to mediate, the then Empress Dowager Cao would have deposed Yingzong.
!Then Shenzong ascended the throne, and Han Zhongxian acted as prime minister, assisting Shenzong on the imperial couch, assisting the three emperors and supporting the two masters. Han Zhongxian was the one who made the decisions, and now Zhang Xianggong is not bad either..."
The Nine-Five Emperor is the number one person in the world. He seems to have the power to do whatever he wants, but in fact there are still many restrictions. Filial piety is the most recognized principle that the emperor must abide by. If the emperor is unfilial, the ministers can discuss it and abolish it.
Lose.
To put it more bluntly, unfilial piety is the most serious crime that can harm the emperor. It is more serious than debauchery and ignorance of government affairs, because in the simple concept of the people of the world, an emperor cannot even treat his own parents.
If you can't be filial, what other things can you do well?
This is why Li Shimin didn't care much about the killing of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji during the Xuanwumen Incident. He only kept secret about his and Li Yuan's affairs. Later, he also tried his best to be a pure and filial son. He spent the first few years of Zhenguan in the East Palace.
The reason why he gave up the main hall of the imperial city to Li Yuan was to hold office.
Gongsun Zhao first mentioned that Han Qi supported the two masters of the three emperors and won honors both before and after him. Later, he also promoted Zhang Dun, who was also a veteran of the three dynasties. This man even proposed to abolish the second empress and was famous for his uprightness and outspokenness.
, enough to make people feel at ease.
Guo Kai understood what he heard, but he was not at ease at all: "Judge Gongsun's intention... is waste... waste, waste, waste..."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Gongsun Zhao knew that he could not hesitate at this time, so he nodded heavily and said bluntly: "Yes, the emperor is unfilial and unvirtuous, and cannot be a ruler!"
Guo Kai was so frightened that his legs went weak, and a thought came to his mind: "You might as well not come back..."
Gongsun Zhao immediately asked: "Can the Queen Mother still write edicts? Especially edicts that have been learned in her own hand!"
Guo Kai composed himself, but still couldn't stop, and trembled: "I don't know... I don't know..."
Gongsun Zhao frowned: "Guo Shengshi, are you just here to cry? There is still room for redemption now, but when the official power is in control, it will be too late!"
Guo Kai was just crying at first and did not expect to get justice. Now he was pushed away by Gongsun Zhao, and he began to look forward to it again. He hesitated and said: "Nowadays, important ministers don't come to Funing Palace to discuss matters.
The Queen Mother is ill and cannot write edicts in her own hand..."
Gongsun Zhao hurriedly asked: "Can the Queen Mother still speak?"
Guo Kaidao: "That's okay, but I'm still groggy most of the time. After seeing it, the imperial doctor just prescribed some conditioning medicine..."
This is when the end is approaching and cannot be saved by human power. Gongsun Zhao increasingly feels that time is pressing. He used to dislike the conservative Queen Mother being in power and further intensifying party conflicts, but now he does not want the Queen Mother to be in power in less than a year.
Pass away and live forever.
It's a pity that things in the world often don't go as people wish. At this point, we can only hope that Guo Kai and Queen Mother Xiang can reverse the situation.
After Gongsun Zhao's repeated persuasion, Guo Kai finally wiped the tears from his face and said sternly: "Judge Gongsun, please rest assured. This old slave will return to the palace immediately to tell the Queen Mother the truth and ask for an edict."
Gongsun Zhao bowed and bowed: "This matter concerns the country of the Song Dynasty and the people of the world. This important task must be entrusted to Minister Guo!"
Guo Kai hurriedly supported him: "I will never be able to bear the gift of Judge Gongsun. This old slave has made a big mistake and it is irreparable. This time, I will give up my merits and give him the Queen Mother's edict."
In the hands of Judge Gongsun!"
Gongsun Zhao nodded solemnly, turned around and left without any hesitation.
Guo Kaize stood there for a moment, then returned to Cining Palace in a daze.
In this deserted palace, there are no more courtiers coming and going, only the chamberlains and maids who have been serving the Queen Mother are left, and these people have recently been looking for another way out.
When he came to the edge of the cave, he gently lifted the gauze screen and saw the master lying on the couch with his brows furrowed and his eyes narrowed. His sparse eyelashes were trembling slightly. He seemed to be asleep, but also seemed to be restless in sleep at all.
Guo Kai felt sad when he saw it: "Sage...sage..."
This is the title given to the queen, and it is also exclusive to this group of internal servants. Using this special title reflects their seniority, but no one calls her like this these days. Instead, they hope that others will ignore this qualification.
So when Guo Kai called twice, he slowly opened his eyes to the Queen Mother, and a smile overflowed from the corner of his lips: "Guo Silang... you are still the most loyal..."
Guo Kai suddenly understood that Empress Dowager Xiang had lived in the palace for most of her life. Recently, people were taking a cold approach. She actually saw it very clearly in her heart. She didn't know how uncomfortable it would be if she didn't say it on the surface.
This made him more determined and said softly: "The officials did not come to pay their respects to the saint today. I just went to see the officials. The officials are holding a banquet in Yanfu Palace..."
Empress Dowager Xiang's eyes darkened: "Tomorrow is the official's birthday banquet...I was originally thinking...of celebrating him properly...that's no longer the case now..."
Guo Kai rolled his eyes and said: "After the old slave arrived at Yanfu Palace, he heard from the officials inside that the officials now named the east gate of the palace Chenhui, and also named many palaces and pavilions.
, quite elegant..."
He murmured to the Queen Mother: "Morning light... He is like the morning sun... the rising sun..."
Guo Kai was going to tell the Queen Mother the whole story in the most tactful and least irritating way, so the first thing he had to do was to reduce the Queen Mother's favor with the official family.
This was not difficult at all. When he described the joy and laughter at the banquet in Yanfu Palace in detail, as expected, Queen Mother Xiang's face became increasingly ugly.
Sometimes there is a rift between biological mother and son, not to mention the nominal mother and son like the Queen Mother Xiang and Zhao Ji. At this time, the Queen Mother Xiang was lying on the couch more and more powerless. When she heard Zhao Ji enjoying the banquet there, she also
When I am in the mood to name various palaces and pavilions, a thought will inevitably arise in my mind: Is he looking forward to my death?
Guo Kai can responsibly tell Empress Dowager Xiang: Yes!
Seeing that the emotion was in place, Guo Kai originally wanted to take out the accusation and enter the main chapter, but he glanced at the other palace maids around him, and was afraid that the Queen Mother would react violently, so he whispered in a low voice: "I have something to say to the saint alone..."
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Queen Mother Xiang frowned slightly, but out of consideration for her loyalty to Guo Kai, she still ordered: "You all stand down!"
The sound was as thin as the sound of a mosquito and could not be heard at a distance. Guo Kai had to repeat: "You all should exit the hall and don't come near!"
The other palace maids and chamberlains were stunned for a moment, then stepped back: "Yes!"
Most of them are just ignorant and have developed curiosity. With the speed of news spreading in the Northern Song Dynasty palace, you whisper and don't let others listen. Isn't this torture?
The eyes of a few people flickered. Thinking of the matters that Yang Jian, the official who had taken over as the governor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, had given them in these days, they put their ears close to the wall, hoping to hear some movement.
"Clang!"
They talked inside for half an hour, and then the sound came, which really fulfilled their wish. They even heard some faint shouts and curses, but after all, they were separated by a wall, and the sounds were very weak and low, not normal.
The man was yelling angrily, so people outside couldn't hear clearly what he was saying.
Only Guo Kai, who was lying in front of the couch in the palace, listened with surprise and joy. He saw all kinds of evidence to the Queen Mother. He still didn't believe it at first, but after finally having to accept it, he became extremely angry and cursed: "You are a traitor! You are a traitor! I am a traitor.
I am really blind, choosing such an emperor!!" (To be continued)