She had thought of this a long time ago, so after determining the target, she hid her sister-in-law, nephews and nieces.
To be honest, if the current situation was not suitable for killing Huizong and these rubbish who only plot against his own people, Gu Mo would really like to kill them all to avenge his father and brother.
Since they could not threaten Gu Mo, Huizong Group could only do the next best thing and find a way to get Gu Mo to leave Jiangnan quickly.
Anyway, now that the real army has escaped and Jiangnan is safe, they can rest here in peace and contentment.
Huizong remembered something last time and suddenly objected, "No, no, we can't let her go now!"
Everyone looked at Huizong with eager eyes, "Is it possible that Your Majesty still can't bear to part with this rebellious minister and traitor?"
"Bah! What a treacherous traitor, she is not even a minister! She is just an ignorant woman with long hair and short knowledge!"
A group of officials started arguing again, as if they couldn't prove their integrity without belittling Gu Mo.
Huizong's brain ached when he heard this, and he made them stop beeping with a single word, "Have you forgotten that although the real army has left, the local bandits have not been suppressed yet."
Everyone was enlightened. Since they arrived in the south of the Yangtze River, local people have frequently broken out in riots. Even many refugees who fled from the north have joined in and become enemies of the imperial court. The threat to them cannot be underestimated.
Several of these forces are very powerful. Relying on their local cohesion and appeal as well as their understanding of the local area, they have eliminated many forces of the Huizong Group and have formed an undying relationship with the Huizong Group.
Unless they are suppressed, the Huizong Group will never have a chance to live a good life in Jiangnan.
However, the reality is that even if the Huizong Group fights against the local bandits more actively than against the real army, it still cannot completely eliminate these bandits.
Since Gu Mo has soldiers, she should be allowed to suppress the rebellion and kill all the bandits.
Moreover, this is a good plan to kill two birds with one stone. It can not only restore stability to Jiangnan so that they can continue to enjoy their luxury, but it can also damage Gu Mo's image in the minds of the people and consume Gu Mo's military strength.
Without this Iron Eagle Army, would Gu Mo still dare to be arrogant in front of them?
Unexpectedly, when the officials conveyed Huizong's decree to Gu Mo, Gu Mo just said, "I won't go."
The official was about to scold him, but after thinking about it, he still endured it and began to speak softly. He stood on the moral high ground and asked Gu Mo to do what he wanted. If Gu Mo didn't do it, he would do it.
Anyway, he said both good and bad things.
Gu Mo just peeled the chestnuts and ate them carelessly, as if he didn't hear those bullshit words.
After the official started singing and was almost dry with his words, Gu Mo stood up and said, "The capital is under siege and is in danger. I have to return to the capital immediately to rescue them."
Then Gu Mo began to reorganize the army and looked like he was about to leave for Beijing.
The official was anxious and immediately went back to ask Huizong for instructions.
Huizong was also anxious. With Gu Mo gone, he couldn't stay in Jiangnan anymore.
So he discussed with the officials, "How about I make her a female general and let her inherit her father's title?"
The officials immediately objected, "Your Majesty, you must not do this! She is just a woman and a child, how can she deserve the title given by the court? What's more, she is the daughter of a guilty minister. She does not want to serve the country and atone for her sins, but she even takes Qiao Qiao in front of His Majesty.
! Doesn’t she just want to be promoted to a higher position and gain fame and wealth? She doesn’t even want to see if she is worthy of this favor. Your Majesty, please don’t be fooled by her!”
Immediately some officials agreed, "Yes, this woman is short-sighted, ignorant and immoral, and does not deserve to be rewarded by His Majesty. As long as His Majesty comes out in person, exerts royal power, small punishments, big warnings, and some sweet treats, how dare she disobey?"
While belittling Gu Mo, they also asked Gu Mo to save their lives. I don't know how they could say these words confidently in such an obvious contradiction.
But Huizong was flattered by the officials' flattery. He immediately felt that this was the truth and nodded in agreement, "Then I will go over and tell her in person."
Huizong went to see Gu Mo arrogantly and pretended to be an emperor. He talked for a long time, but Gu Mo just ate chestnuts.
Huizong was furious. He, the king of a country, had never suffered such neglect.
Sure enough, it was reasonable for Emperor Taizu to restrict the development of generals. Even a woman who had soldiers in her hands would not take the emperor seriously, let alone those men.
"Ms. Gu, I'm talking to you!"
Gu Mo raised his eyes and glanced at the emperor, "Didn't I say I won't fight? No matter how much the Emperor says, I still only have these words."
"They are all a bunch of ignorant bandits. I ordered you to suppress the bandits. How dare you disobey me? Do you still take me seriously?"
Gu Mo, "No."
Huizong, "...you, you, me, me, me..."
It really pissed him off!
"If you resist and disobey the decree, don't blame me for punishing you!"
"Your Majesty, you can punish me, but if I plead guilty like my father and face the law, I will lose."
Huizong, "...How could Gu Cong, a loyal and patriotic man, teach you to be so rebellious and disobedient to the king!"
"The Emperor is wrong. My father is a traitor who collaborates with the enemy and the country. I am his daughter. I am rebellious. Isn't it normal?"
Huizong was speechless. To be honest, he really didn't like anyone mentioning Gu Cong in front of him.
Killing Gu Cong was the most guilt-ridden thing he had ever done in his life. If someone mentioned it once, it would remind him how despicable he really was.
But Gu Mo insisted on mentioning it, "Since my father is mentioned, I also want to ask Your Majesty how my father died."
"Of course it is collaborating with the enemy and treason, and the following are guilty of committing the crime. This is known to the entire court."
"Where's the evidence?"
Huizong, "Do you still need evidence? Your father's ambition is Zhao Ranruo tonight!"
"So without any evidence, Your Majesty killed my father on charges of collaborating with the enemy and treason? Then, I say that Your Majesty is a foolish king and that all the suffering in the world is caused by Your Majesty. This move is obvious. Can I kill Your Majesty?"
Huizong stared, "I am the emperor. If you want your subjects to die, there is no reason for it!"
How dare Gu Mo say that regicide is so easy, as if she often kills emperors.
"So, you are reminding me that I can only kill you if I become emperor, right?"
Huizong, "..."
Is that what he meant?
"Although your father collaborates with the enemy and treason, don't worry, I will not be angry with you. As long as you atone for your father's sins and put down the rebellion of the local bandits, I will reward you for your merits."
Gu Mo just looked at Huizong and said nothing.
The significance of Gu Cong’s existence is self-evident.
If he hadn't died, the real army would never have had the chance to advance.
Are Huizong and the officials of the imperial court aware of this? Why do they still do things that please their relatives and enemies?
