The bright sun was shining brightly, but it could not withstand the biting cold sea breeze.
Gaudi looked at the sea and frowned, looking very worried.
To be exact, he has been having trouble sleeping and eating for more than a month. Now he needs this biting cold to wake himself up. What should he do in the future? Should he stand firmly in line, or should he continue to play both sides and be a wallower.
As the chief military officer guarding the country, his qualifications and vision should be first-class. However, his political investments in recent years have been wasted, which forced him to reflect on himself.
Gao Di did not have any big backers in the court. He was promoted to Shanhaiguan Commander-in-Chief under the severe situation in the 16th year of Chongzhen. At that time, his political dependence was Wu Sangui of Ningyuan. This was also the case after Li Zicheng defeated Beijing.
The reason why he surrendered and joined forces with Wu Sangui to fuck Li Zicheng.
After Chang Yu was born, of course he also thought of ways to rely on him, but he soon discovered that the eunuch was suppressing Wu Sangui everywhere, which made him look down on himself even more, so he could only maintain the status quo, but who knew what would happen next?
Wu Sangui was deceived into entering the prison and went to work with the eunuch, and his biggest backer was eliminated, which made him a little panicked.
But thinking about it again, I still have a hidden card in my hand, which may be useful when necessary.
That’s right, it’s a high dive.
When Gao Qiqian was at the height of the sun, he was much more majestic than Chang Yu is now. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the marshal of the world's soldiers and horses. Whenever there is a war, governors, governors, and general soldiers all have to obey his command. They come as he says.
, true dictatorship.
Of course, this caused complaints from civil servants and generals, and the emperor was furious.
But after getting angry, he still used him to supervise the army, which shows that he still has the emperor's favor.
Little did he know that this thing had escaped halfway.
As mentioned before, the way to be an official is to form cliques. When Gao Qiqian was popular, many people hugged him. Not to mention Gao Di, Wu Sangui and others also rushed to hug him, but he suddenly slipped away... you just
Do you want to fight a drowned dog?
No, all officials know how to keep a tightrope. I really want to see you in the future. Emperor Chongzhen was the most suspicious. He did not trust foreign ministers and only trusted eunuchs. Gao Qiqian had the same trust since he was a child. The emperor knew that he was doing mischief outside, which led to many
He was defeated in the war and killed countless soldiers and ministers. He was just reprimanded and not allowed to enter the capital, so it is nothing to him to escape this time. He doesn't know when he will get up again. At this time, you can help him in times of trouble, and then his thighs will be destroyed.
Just let me hug you more firmly.
So you said Gao Qi dived and hid halfway, did Gaudi know?
He guards the country's gates and has jurisdiction over both the inside and outside of the gates. Gao Qiqian did not sneak away alone. How could he avoid his eyes and ears with his belongings and entourage, so he not only knew about it, but also provided convenience.
Then do you think Wu Sangui knew about it?
Of course I knew that, otherwise he would have given the crown prince Zhu Cixiang to Gao Qiqian to escort him away after the battle with Li Zicheng.
Because this in itself is a hidden card of the two of them. They have great potential and make a comeback. If they just stay silent, they will have nothing to lose.
And there really was a time when the two of them saw the light of day, that is, after Chang Yu teamed up with Wu Sangui to defeat Dorgon in Ningyuan, they pursued the Tatars in the pass from the capital to Qingzhou and then out of the pass, causing the Tatars to fall within two years.
No more trouble.
There was temporary peace outside the customs, and the government and the public were shaken. The emperor was also happy. If Gao Qiqian showed up at this time, the emperor would only punish him with a few sentences. Even if he would not be used again, he could still serve the emperor back in the palace.
But just when they were about to give it a try, Wu Sangui was suddenly tricked by Chang Yu into doing odd jobs, making them feel that the opportunity was not there.
Until Gao Di heard the news that Jin Yiwei and Dongchang were secretly hunting Gao Qiqian, he knew that Gao Qiqian was finished and had become a useless card.
After countless calculations, I missed the great eunuch.
No matter what the emperor's intention was, it was impossible for Chang Yu to allow Gao Qiqian to come back.
Backer Wu Sangui was ignored, and Gao Qiqian became a useless card.
Now Gao Di was really panicking.
Without strong political capital or outstanding military talent, it is impossible to catch the eye of the eunuch. And once it is discovered that he is secretly engaging in fornication, his future will be ruined...
Boom...
Just when Gaudi was panicking and confused, a sudden flash of inspiration occurred.
Who said high dive is a useless card?
This is a certificate of submission.
Then Gao Qiqian was captured by Dongchang Fanzi and brought back to prison.
That's right, just as you think, Gao Qiqian was actually sold by Gao Di.
Then, Gao Di took advantage of Zhou Yuji's housewarming banquet to send him a generous gift and wrote a sincere letter in order to save himself in a roundabout way. Success or failure depended on this move. Whether it was merit or demerit all depended on the mind of the eunuch.
If he is guilty of liaison and hiding a fugitive, he can also be rewarded for his report.
However, several days have passed since this incident, and no news has been received. Moreover, it was also heard that the chief eunuch was about to leave the country. It is no wonder that Gao Di was worrying about gain and loss these days.
"General, the Governor and his party have arrived twenty miles away."
When his men came to report, Gao Di suddenly woke up from his meditation when he heard the sound. He suddenly felt unbearably cold. He wrapped his clothes tightly and complained: "Why did you come to report?" He said and hurried to greet him.
Ten miles away from Guancheng, Gao Di met Chang Yu's team, dismounted and bowed in front of Chang Yu's chariot: "The last general is guilty, please beg the governor to open his eyes to make atonement for the last general's merits."
Chang Yu poked his head out of the car, looked at Gao Di who was kneeling on the ground and smiled dullly: "General, if you meet us ten miles away, what's the crime?"
Gao Di raised his head: "The last general..."
"It's windy and cold outside, general, get in the car and talk." Chang Yu invited Gao Di to ride with him. This made Gao Di surprised and a little overwhelmed, but he still got in the car and drove to Guancheng together.
There is a heater and tea in the car.
Chang Yu made tea and handed it to Gao Di: "Sincerity is always the last resort."
Gao Di didn't understand and looked confused: "The last general has little education, Lord Governor..."
Chang Yu raised his hand to stop him: "I am invincible on the battlefield, what do I rely on to remain standing in the court? Intrigues, foresight, and tricks, I dare not say that I am the best in the world, but I will not be beaten by others.
It's easy to do it, the general's little tricks are just a little trick in front of the governor."
Gaudi's face turned red and he looked embarrassed.
Chang Yu went on to say: "If you still treat this meeting as if nothing happened, even if I don't punish you on the spot for the crime of fraud, concealment and collusion, I will remember it for you to settle accounts in the future. Fortunately, you dare to face it."
Yes, having the courage to plead guilty makes me feel that there is nothing to worry about."
"I will be ashamed..." Gao Di sighed and didn't know what to say. Chang Yu smiled faintly: "There are always times when you can't help yourself, especially when you are an official. I understand, but I have one more thing to say.
Giving a gift to a general and choosing one person to be loyal is far more reliable than trying to get both sides. In the past and present, those who have had both sides have been in good positions for a few people, and they have remained infamy through the ages and are not ashamed of others."
"The last general will swear allegiance to the Governor to the death." Upon hearing this, Gao Yi quickly put down the teacup in his hand and knelt down directly in the car. Chang Yu sighed and shook his head: "The one you have to be loyal to is not the Governor, but the court and the Emperor.
The governor is neither Wei Zhongxian nor Gao Qiqian, and does not need the loyalty of the ministers of civil and military affairs of the DPRK."
"The last general will swear allegiance to the emperor." Gao Di quickly changed his words, and Chang Yu helped him up and sat down again: "General, you should pay more attention to Zhen Xibo and Kaifeng Bo. They are close to me and cooperate with each other tacitly on the battlefield. Normally,
They treat each other with courtesy, not because they are afraid that the governor will cling to me, but because they know that I am not a powerful supervisor like Wei Zhongxian and others."
"Your Majesty, Lord Governor, is well known to both the government and the public for his loyalty to the king and the country. I admire him very much." Gao Yi said sincerely. Chang Yu smiled faintly: "It is because they know that I am not that kind of person, so they join hands with me."
It is important to defend the country and be loyal to the emperor and the people. It is very important for a general to guard the country. Doing his job well is far more popular with the emperor than being distracted by other things. As long as the country's gate does not fall, the general will not worry about his future."
"Listening to your words is better than ten years of reading. The governor's words made the general enlightened and he learned a lesson." Gao Di stood up and bowed respectfully to Chang Yu. Chang Yu laughed and said, "I am a bit of a talker."
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"No, no, no, I have really learned a lesson. I don't know how many people in the world want to hear a few words from the Governor, but the Governor is still not willing. I am really honored to be here today." Gao Yi was so excited that he couldn't stand it.
The thought I had been holding on to for a month finally came to fruition.
It seemed that the great eunuch finally gave himself a chance.
Of course, he also knew that this opportunity was not given in vain.