In fact, it was not that Gu Chengyu was unwilling to guard the border, but because of his rank, he would not be able to become a general if he went to the border.
If you are a lieutenant general and are controlled by others, your hands and feet will inevitably be tied up in doing things, so what's the point of going there?
Furthermore, the prince was already wary of him and would never let him monopolize the military power. The prince knew that the emperor's final choice was not him, so he was always worried.
If he gains military power, but if something goes wrong in the future and he helps others change their hands, then the prince's noble days will be over.
This is because knowing this, the prince will never let Gu Chengyu hold military power, so Gu Chengyu has no interest in guarding the border.
What's more, the military attaché of the Dayan Dynasty had a lower status than the civil servants. He was stupid to suffer in such bitter and cold places as Border Pass.
The prince's face froze. In fact, he was thinking about the overall situation. Gu Chengyu was capable of both literary and military skills, but there were unscrupulous generals guarding the borders. How could he feel at ease?
It's just that Gu Chengyu's rejection just now was already obvious, so it's not appropriate to mention it again now.
He took a deep breath and then said with a smile: "Let's discuss this matter later! The most important thing now is to interrogate those assassins and Zhou Congyuan. Let's go! Let's go meet Zhou Congyuan first."
The prince stood up from the armchair, then flicked his robe sleeves and walked ahead.
Gu Chengyu stared at the other person's back for a long time, and then moved to follow him. As he walked, he thought that he had not planned to see that person in the past few days, but now he changed his mind.
The prince took Gu Chengyu and the guards to the Yamen of Dali Temple. Gu Chengyu looked at the heavily guarded gate in front of him and couldn't help but think of the scene when he broke into Dali Temple at night.
It's a pity that although he was not implicated in the end, Wan Xuenian and Song Shujing still died.
In fact, these two people died unjustly, but who told them to become the victims of the game between the superiors?
So what if you are already a third-grade official, are you still being pinched in the palm of someone's hand? If you can be successfully plotted by others, it proves that you are not strong enough.
Seeing the prison head nodding and bowing to the prince, saluting respectfully, and then quickly stepping forward to open the chains, Gu Chengyu couldn't help but sigh.
Power is so important, which strengthens his determination to climb up.
When the chains were untied, Gu Chengyu followed the prince into the dark and damp prison.
There were dark red dried blood stains everywhere on the railings of the cell. The prisoners in the cell looked numbly at Gu Chengyu and others who had just entered, with no sparkle in their eyes.
There are not many prisoners in the prison. After all, it is a place where criminal officials are detained. Even if people related to them need to be detained together, so many cells are not enough.
Gu Chengyu looked at the prisoners with disheveled hair, bloodstains on their bodies, and tattered clothes. He couldn't help but sigh with emotion. How many loyal ministers and generals died in this Dali Temple? The officialdom has always been so cruel.
Taking a step forward, they suddenly noticed a thin figure in the cell on the right with his back to them.
The man heard the footsteps and quickly turned around and looked over. Gu Chengyu took a closer look and found that it was Xia Qing.
At this time, the other party was stunned when they saw them, but Gu Chengyu looked him up and down and felt that the old man had not suffered much in prison.
When you enter this prison, you will naturally have to take off your official uniform, not to mention your official hat. You have to take it off already. At this moment, the other party's snow-white middle coat is a little messy, and there are some creases on the fine snow satin.
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His usually meticulously combed hair was also a little frizzy. Even though he looked a little embarrassed, it was much better than the prisoners in the prison who were beaten to pieces and covered with wounds.
After all, he is a first-class official. Before he is convicted, the cell boss and jailer will never dare to offend him. After all, Xia Qing's gang members are everywhere in the court. If the prince does not pursue the matter afterwards and lets Xia Qing out of the cell, then what will happen to them?
His life will come to an end.
Seeing Gu Chengyu's appraising eyes, Xia Qing immediately sneered. Gu Chengyu could tell that this was a provocation to him.
That's right! The prince is now unclear about how to deal with Xia Qing, and Xia Qing does have some confidence. But the person locked up in the cell now is not Gu Chengyu, and I don't know why Xia Qing is so confident.
However, the other party paid the price of his disciple's life, so I don't know if he would feel guilty in his heart.
Suddenly, a figure in a white coat rushed over, but as soon as he got halfway, he was blocked by an iron railing. The chain in his hand hit the railing, making a crisp impact.
"Your Highness! I beg Your Highness to show mercy and spare this official. Your Highness is really innocent. Please tell me clearly!"
A shrill plea rang in everyone's ears. Gu Chengyu put down his right hand on his waist and looked at the man with messy hair and a flustered but pleading expression.
"What are you doing? You dare to rush into His Highness the Crown Prince? Be more honest." Seeing this, the cell leader was so frightened that his heart was trembling, and he quickly stepped forward to scold him.
Gu Chengyu didn't need to look further to recognize that this person was You Shaofeng, General Secretary Zuo Tongzheng. That day, the prince imprisoned this man in Dali Temple because You Shaofeng was interceding with Xia Qing.
Taoist Priest Tianji was recommended by Xia Qing. He was very close to Xia Qing on weekdays. At that time, he asked for mercy for Xia Qing. The prince was angry and naturally sent him to prison together.
You Mansion has been searched, and no evidence of collaborating with the enemy has been found, but there is a lot of gold and silver in the mansion. Needless to say, it is known that he has accepted bribes.
I heard that a lot of evidence of his soliciting bribes was found yesterday. Later, many wealthy businessmen came to the Yamen to testify against him for forcing them to pay filial piety. In short, everyone is pushing back. If his political opponents don't take action now, when will they wait?
Unless you have been clean and honest all your life, and there are no dandies in your clan to drag you down, it is very easy for someone to get you caught. Even trivial matters in the backyard can accuse you of lax management of the family.
Even if Xia Qing can come out safe and sound, You Shaofeng will not be able to get out of this prison. Those political enemies can't touch Xia Qing at this time, but they must still be able to deal with You Shaofeng.
And You Shaofeng was still able to cry out for injustice at this moment, probably because Kuang Zhaoying of Dali Temple was not free to interrogate him yet.
Otherwise, the other party's image at this moment would be no better than that dead dog.
When You Shaofeng saw the cell leader holding a whip and yelling at him menacingly, he couldn't help but feel resentment in his heart.
He is a fourth-grade official. In the past, when these lowest-level jailers saw him, they were not even qualified to look at him.
But now the other party dares to yell at him. It's really hateful that a tiger has been bullied by a dog.
He has thought deeply about it in the past two days. They are not tortured every day like other prisoners in the prison. The jailers still provide them with good food and drink. It seems that the prince does not intend to delve into this matter.
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After he gets out, he must make these people look good.