Shao Shichang, the counselor beside Zhang Nai, ran into Tian Jianxiu's mansion in Kaifeng in small steps. There were tight defenses from Taiyuan veterans outside the mansion. The atmosphere inside the mansion became even more tense. The courtyard was filled with murderous soldiers.
The look on Shao Shichang's face was both nervous and frightened. After he ran into the inner hall of Tian Jianxiu's mansion, he saw that the three most important people, Tian Jianxiu, Niu Jinxing, and Zhang Nai, were all present. In addition, Ci Yi
Yuan Zongdi, Dang Shouxu and Liu Tichun, who were senior officials, were also in the inner hall.
The atmosphere in the inner hall was equally tense. When Shao Shichang ran in, he tripped over the threshold and almost fell to the ground.
Dang Shousu stood by the door, supported Shao Shichang, and whispered: "We all know it already...many people know it. Jian Guo is seriously injured."
Shao Shichang thought he had first-hand important information, but unexpectedly Dang Shousu said that everyone already knew it.
Shao Shichang was obviously taken aback and asked: "My news came from the internal response of the Department of Military Affairs. How did you get it?"
Niu Jinxing saw Shao Shichang making such a fuss and asked him to sit down impatiently.
Niu Xiang wiped his palms with a hot and wet towel and said, "Many of the guards around Li Guo have been favored by Mr. Tian. Is it difficult to know what Li Guo's physical condition is now?"
Yuan Zongdi said: "Several of the imperial doctors who treated Jianguo's injuries were from Yansui and had an old relationship with me. I went to ask them and found that Jianguo's injuries were very serious and were about to reach the point where no medicine or stone could be used.
The level of medicine.”
Shao Shichang patted his chest gently, took two breaths and said:
"Li Guo has fallen ill. Li Guo, why are Li Laiheng and his son still hiding this matter? They haven't revealed the inside story to us."
Shao Shichang's words made Zhang Nai frown, and Zhang Nai also said with some displeasure:
"Brother Guo, can't you trust me? He was hurt so badly, why didn't you tell me?"
Tian Jianxiu looked at the different expressions and words of everyone and said nothing.
Niu Jinxing faced Zhang Nai's question and said with a cold smile: "Who are you? Shuangxi, who are you? It seems that Li Laiheng and his son regard Shuangxi as an outsider of the Li family."
Niu Jinxing's straightforward words made Liu Tichun a little unhappy.
Erhu slapped the table and objected: "What did Qi Weng say? How could Brother Guo not believe Shuangxi? The military situation is tense now. Brother Guo is the supervisor of Dashun. If the news about his serious injury and difficulty in recovery were spread, it would definitely be
It has had a very negative impact on the morale of the Dashun Army brothers. Brother Guo is suppressing this matter first because he doesn’t want us to worry about it."
Niu Jinxing smiled at Yuan Zongdi and said: "Han Ju, is this also your idea? Don't be as stupid as Erhu."
Yuan Zongdi lowered his head and took a sip, remaining speechless.
Liu Tichun's eyes widened. He obviously did not expect Yuan Zongdi's attitude at all. He pointed at Yuan Zongdi and said nervously:
"Brother Yuan, what do you think? Brother Guo and you have a life-long friendship. When we attacked Mianzhou, when you first climbed into the broken city and were shot down by soldiers, didn't you think that Brother Guo was risking his life not to kill you?
Rescued from the arrows of officers and soldiers? Brother Yuan, do you think that Brother Guo is deliberately hiding it from us?"
Yuan Zongdi did not answer, but Zhang Nai accused Liu Tichun with some dissatisfaction:
"Er Hu, don't be so aggressive. Qi Weng called everyone here not to say bad things about anyone, but because he was worried that if Brother Guo's injury was really that serious, what if... what if something happened to Brother Guo, we Dashun
What should the army do in the future?"
"What will we do in the future!" Liu Tichun shouted, "The late emperor ordered Brother Guo to sit on the throne. Who is it that is making objections and obstructing me, leading to today's situation? If there is really something wrong with Brother Guo, he should let Brother Guo sit on the throne.
You decide what the Dashun Army will do in the future, instead of us making the decision without telling him!"
Liu Tichun's words made Niu Jinxing immediately slap the table and curse: "Liu Tichun, don't forget who you belong to! Let you come here today because Mr. Tian trusts you. We didn't ask you to come here to lobby for Li Guo!"
Liu Tichun sneered and said: "I, Liu Tichun, am a member of the late emperor and a member of Dashun. Do you still need to ask?"
"Liu Tichun! You...!"
"stop fighting."
Tian Jianxiu stopped the argument between Niu Jinxing and Liu Tichun. After all, he was the first person in the Dashun army besides the Li clan after Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai died successively. His authority was enough to suppress Niu Jinxing and Liu Tichun.
Different opinions.
Along with Datong, the defeat of Yanmen affected Tian Jianxiu's prestige, but he finally defended Taiyuan with the help of Fan Zhibo Jiang Yu. Tian Jianxiu's generosity, kindness, and approachability still won the favor of many gentry.
When Li Guo handled countless military affairs as a superintendent of the country, Tian Jianxiu actually became responsible for various public security affairs.
He dealt with the faults of the soldiers and the crimes of the gentry in a gentle way, and rarely implemented new laws as harshly as Li Laiheng. Although this made it impossible for the various Huguang new laws that Li Laiheng repeatedly suggested to Li Guo to be effectively promoted to Henan, but
It also made Tian Jianxiu win the true love of most soldiers and local people in Henan.
Not long ago, Tian Jianxiu renovated the White Horse Temple in Luoyang and the Daxiangguo Temple in Kaifeng at his own expense. He was very diligent in worshiping Buddha. Many gentry said that Tian Jianxiu was the only one in the Shun army who was different from other commanders in that he treated others with kindness and had a good reputation.
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Tian Jianxiu was holding a handful of Buddhist beads in his hand at this time. He looked at Niu Jinxing, Zhang Nai, Yuan Zongdi, Liu Tichun and others who were sitting down, and sighed unexpectedly:
"I am not greedy for enjoyment, nor do I care about fame and fortune. If I can put aside all worldly affairs and eat fast and worship Buddha every day, there is nothing wrong with it."
Niu Jinxing hurriedly advised: "Tian Gong is indifferent to fame, he is devoted to Buddhism, he acts tolerantly and benevolently, and his virtues spread far and wide. But I have some bad opinions, thinking that the world is in a time of great strife. Although Li Guo is both civil and military, he is also
He is the so-called choice of King Wu designated by the late Emperor. But since Li Guo's injury is so serious, we have to consider the future of the Dashun Army."
Tian Jianxiu looked at Yuan Zongdi and asked, "Han Ju, do you have any ideas?"
Yuan Zongdi kept his head down. He thought about Li Laiheng's abandonment of the three cities of Yansui, but he also thought about Li Laiheng's entry alone to quell the Chang'an rebels. Was this man good or bad for the Dashun Army?
"I..." Yuan Zongdi hesitated and said, "Yu Feng and I have the same idea."
Yuan Zongdi whispered: "Now our Dashun army and the Donglu are facing each other for thousands of miles along both sides of the Yellow River. The commanders of all the armies on the front line are almost all Chu soldiers. If something happens in the rear, the front line will be corrupted.
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Liu Tichun also quickly agreed: "Yes, as Brother Yuan said, the frontline armies are all commanded by Laiheng's men. How can we decide in private such important matters related to the future of the Dashun Army without Laiheng's communication?"
Niu Jinxing slammed the table and said loudly: "These soldiers and horses are all soldiers and horses of the Dashun Army. When did they become the private property of Li Laiheng alone?"
Zhang Nai didn't quite agree with this and said: "Jiang Yu is currently responsible for the defense on the Taiyuan front line, and Guo Ge's people are on the Daming Mansion front line. In fact, most of the troops on the Yellow River front line are Laiheng's subordinates who are in charge of defense. The front camp
The main force is still concentrated on the Tongguan and Shandong wings, which are not as important as the Yellow River front line."
Tian Jianxiu knocked on the handle of the chair and said to Yuan Zongdi:
"Let's wait for a while. Maybe Li Guo's injury will get better soon. That would be the best situation, otherwise..."
Niu Jinxing responded: "Otherwise it shouldn't have been Li Laiheng's turn!"
Dang Shousu patted Zhang Nai on the shoulder and said directly: "If Jian Guo's health is really not good, it's fitting that Brother Shuangxi should sit on Dashun's throne!"
Shao Shichang's eyes lit up and he agreed: "Yes, yes, Yihou is the adopted son of the late emperor. If anything happens to Li Guo, Yihou will inherit the throne."
Zhang Nai himself waved his hands repeatedly, with a look of embarrassment on his face, and said: "This...this, I can't take on such a big responsibility. Don't talk nonsense anymore."
Tian Jianxiu finally showed a calm expression and laughed loudly: "Shuangxi is a kind and kind person. If something happens to Li Guo, you will be in charge of the overall situation. The old brothers who broke into the camp can also feel relieved."