When Gu Cheng came to the door again, Hong Dingshan was a little confused.
Although the misunderstanding between him and me was resolved last time, the relationship between the two parties was essentially better than that of strangers. As a result, Gu Cheng came to him for a heart-to-heart talk just one day apart. Is this guy so familiar?
However, since Gu Cheng was here, he couldn't chase them away. Hong Dingshan could only smile politely and said: "Master Gu is a rare visitor. I don't have many foundations or acquaintances in the capital. Master Gu is the number one in this house in the capital."
guests.
You invited me to dinner last time, and it’s time for me to treat you this time. Madam, go prepare the banquet."
A woman with a gentle temperament and beautiful appearance smiled and nodded, and went down to prepare for the banquet.
This is Hong Dingshan's wife. Although her appearance cannot be compared with the beautiful Bai Ziwei, or even the older Bai Ziwei, her temperament makes her look like a lady.
For a strong man like Hong Dingshan who is ambitious, powerful and capable, they don't need their other half to follow suit.
Gu Cheng waved his hand and said: "No need to trouble Madam, I came here actually to give you a gift, General Hong."
Hong Dingshan remained calm and said, "Oh? What gift?"
Gu Cheng said in a deep voice: "General Hong, do you know anything about the battle for the right to inherit the throne in the capital?"
Hong Dingshan said lightly: "I heard a little bit about it."
In fact, he had heard nothing about it, but before he came to the capital, he had already asked someone to come to the capital to inquire about the news, and collected all the big and small things about the battle for the legitimate son in the capital and brought them back to him.
He took up the position of general of the Imperial Guard this time. Although the Imperial Guard was not directly stationed in the capital like the Long Xiang Guard, it still had to deal with some people in the capital. It was necessary to understand these things.
Gu Cheng knocked on the table and said: "Since General Hong knows this, it will be easy to handle, and I don't need to waste any more words.
Right now, the competition between the second prince and the fourth prince for the position of reading the memorial is very fierce. General Hong, you should know this. Even now, the two sides have not decided a winner.
So now the Fourth Prince doesn't want to fight anymore. Even if he wins, he will only hurt the enemy by one thousand and lose eight hundred by himself. It's not worth it.
But the fourth prince would still be unwilling to back down, so as long as the second prince is willing to come up with certain conditions, the fourth prince will naturally give in.
I have some friendship with the Fourth Prince. Although I am not considered a member of the Fourth Prince, my position as the Commander of the Eastern Territory was obtained through my relationship with the Fourth Prince.
And although General Hong is not the second prince's friend, you have also said that you owe the second prince a favor. If this is the case, why not treat this matter as a favor and return it to the second prince?
General Hong, you are new to the capital and have nothing to do with the forces on either side, so it is most appropriate for you to be the middleman in this matter."
Hong Dingshan squinted his eyes and thought for a moment and said: "The conditions proposed by the fourth prince are too excessive?"
Gu Cheng smiled and shook his head and said: "Of course it's not too much. Except for the second prince having to help the fourth prince get the backup position, everything else is negotiable.
I said, this thing is a gift from me to you, General Hong. If the conditions are excessive, wouldn’t it be making things difficult for you, General Hong?"
Hong Dingshan nodded secretly. Based on his understanding of the battle for the heir, the second prince was indeed having some difficulties. If the fourth prince took the initiative to give in at this time, the second prince would agree even if the conditions were harsh.
Therefore, as long as I tell the second prince about this matter, it will definitely be like giving someone timely help. Not to mention repaying the second prince's favor, even the second prince will feel that he owes him a favor.
However, Hong Dingshan did not agree immediately. Instead, he asked: "Master Gu, why did you choose me for this matter? You must know that no matter who is going to say this kind of thing, he can earn a lot of money in front of the second prince.
It’s a favor.”
Gu Cheng pointed at Hong Dingshan and said: "General Hong, your life experience is innocent, and you, the newly promoted general of the Imperial Guard, are just enough to get the second prince.
Of course, the most important thing is that among the people I know, you are the only one who meets this requirement, General Hong.
You and I just met the day before yesterday, and I didn’t expect that we would be able to cooperate today. The relationship between people is really wonderful."
Hong Dingshan laughed and said, "I feel the same way. To be more precise, my fate with you, Mr. Gu, was established two years ago."
Gu Cheng and Hong Dingshan laughed at the same time, but no one knew how sincere their laughter was.
After finalizing Gu Cheng's plan for Hong Dingshan, half of the success was achieved.
Hong Dingshan will naturally take care of the rest. I believe that with his ability, he can definitely make the second prince happy and think that he has taken advantage.
After returning to Jingyesi in the Eastern Region, Gu Cheng also began to investigate the third prince.
It is actually not realistic to use the Maitreya Cult incident to attack the third prince. After all, the opponent is a prince, and the third-ranked prince at that. Even if the second prince and the fourth prince are to add insult to injury, the opponent will not be too damaged.
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Being among the royal family, the timing of your birth is very important.
Those who were born earlier, except for the eldest who became the prince, all others had the opportunity to appear in front of the emperor for a long time and also had time to manage their own power.
Therefore, among the princes of Daqian, the top five princes had spent the longest time in front of Emperor Daqian and had the deepest impression.
There is also the last prince born because he is the youngest and the most favored one. As for the others, they are in an awkward position in the middle. For example, Li Xiaojun, except for meeting the emperor a few times when he was a child, after he was ten years old, he
I could only see Emperor Daqian less than ten times a year, not even as many as some ministers.
So Gu Cheng had no illusions about directly destroying the third prince, but it was still possible to attack his power.
Flies don't bite seamless eggs. The third prince likes to use charlatans, but there are too many loopholes around him.
Baiyun Temple was too powerful for Gu Cheng to move, but there were other places that could be explored.
Gu Cheng came to Yang Naigong and asked: "That guy who reported the case last time is a local gangster in the capital. He is well-informed?"
Yang Naigong nodded and said: "These guys are all following the lowest-level tricks. They are indeed very well-informed. Usually I use them as informants.
But if you want to use him, sir, it's okay to ask him to help you find out some information, but you must never let them do things.
These guys can't hold up the wall with mud, so they will definitely do bad things."
"I just want to find out some information from him. You go and bring him over."
Although Yang Naigong was also curious about what information Gu Cheng wanted to find out about the ghost in the ditch, he was also aware that if there were things Gu Cheng wanted to say, he would naturally tell him. If Gu Cheng didn't want to tell him, as a subordinate, he couldn't take the initiative to ask.
After an hour, the ditch ghost appeared in front of Gu Cheng.
Compared with last time, his recovery was much better, at least he didn't look like he was going to die in the next moment.
"When I see you, I wonder what you want to say to me? As long as it is something that you have ordered me to do, I will go through fire and water to do it for you, sir."
The ghost in the ditch had a flattering smile on his face, and he looked like he really wanted to give his heart to Gu Cheng.
But in fact, he was quite panicked right now.
Gu Cheng's evil reputation has already shaken the Eastern Territory, and the number of low-level cultivators who died in his hands was simply more than those arrested by Jingyesi in the previous year.
The last time he reported the crime, he only reported it to Yang Naigong, but who would have thought that Yang Naigong would report it to Gu Cheng again.
After dealing with Gu Cheng once, he already didn't want to have a second time. At this time, he was called by Gu Cheng on his own initiative. He had to hold back so that he didn't cry out of fear.
Seeing the trembling look of the ditch ghost while complimenting him, Gu Cheng shook his head gently and said, "Don't be so nervous. I didn't come to you because you committed anything, but because Jingyesi needs you."
I wonder if it would be convenient for you if you cooperate?"
The ditch ghost nodded quickly and said, "It's convenient! As long as it's something the adults tell me to do, it's convenient for me at any time!"
"I heard that you guys are very well-informed about the news in the capital? Is there anything that you can't find out?"
The ghost in the ditch said cautiously: "You can also say that, but it is limited to the news from Jianghu people. Naturally, we have no chance to contact those high-ranking officials.
As soon as we enter the capital, we will be surrounded by people all around, and even if the other party spits on the street, we will be able to notice it."
Gu Cheng raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you really that awesome?"
The ditch ghost rubbed his hands and said: "Actually, it's just some inconspicuous means. There are many dignitaries and people in the world in the capital, but the majority are still ordinary people.
As long as we throw a few coins, the people will naturally tell us everything they see and hear.
But sir, we only sell some intelligence information to earn some hard-earned money, but we have never done anything illegal or disciplinary."
Gu Cheng shook his head slightly. This guy was quite interesting. What he was doing was illegal and undisciplined.
"Don't worry, you don't have to be so cautious. I never said I would pursue you.
During this period of time, you only need to help me find out one thing, and that is, among the people recruited by the third prince, who among them can be related to the Maitreya Cult.
Remember, even if there is a slight relationship, such as someone's uncle's good friend's junior brother's neighbor's seventh uncle has joined the Maitreya Cult, such a relationship is okay."
Hearing what Gu Cheng said, the ghost in the ditch almost broke out in a cold sweat.
Who was Gu Cheng going to investigate? That was the current third prince, His Highness Prince Yan! He suddenly felt that he might as well have been caught in Jingyesi for committing a crime this time.
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