"I want to know all the troubles in Cao Li's house!"
"I'll do it right away..."
It was about Zhao Zhen, and Liu Heng didn't dare to be vague.
Liu Heng bowed his hands to Kou Ji and left Kou's house.
Go and allocate manpower to keep an eye on Cao Li's house.
Kou Ji continued to speculate at the house about the possible hidden meaning of Guo Huai forcing Cao Cao to use it.
Kou Ji speculated for several days, but still didn't guess any useful news.
He didn't stay at home and continued to guess.
But on a cold evening, a person arrived at Zhu's Mansion quietly.
The disciple of the Zhu Mansion, the steward, met Kou Ji and was very cordial.
Kou Ji was warmly welcomed into the house.
Without waiting for the master's instructions, he immediately asked the kitchen to prepare a large table of top-notch delicacies for Kou Ji.
Therefore, when Kou Ji saw Zhu Neng, it was at the dinner table.
Kou Ji was staring at a plate of honey-made bear paws and using his chopsticks when Zhu Neng's signature laugh sounded outside the hall.
"Hahaha... why do you have free time today to come to my house..."
After seeing Zhu Neng's burly body appearing at the door of the hall, Kou Ji reluctantly put down his chopsticks, stood up and saluted.
Zhu Neng didn't wait for Kou Ji to salute, then moved to Kou Ji, put his thick hands on Kou Ji's shoulders, and pushed Kou Ji back to his seat.
"When you arrive at my house, you don't have to follow those stinky rules and sit down to eat..."
Kou Ji smiled.
Zhu Neng sat opposite Kou Ji and pushed a plate of game in front of Kou Ji. Like a kind elder, he smiled and said: "Eat more..."
Kou Ji was not polite, nodded and started eating.
There are always many delicacies from the mountains and seas that Kou Ji has never tasted in Zhu Neng's house.
After Kou Ji arrived at Zhu Mansion, he could always satisfy his appetite.
It's not that Kou Ji is particularly greedy.
Cuncui is a delicacy that can be eaten in Zhufu, but cannot be eaten elsewhere.
What's more important is that they will not be allowed to be eaten in future generations, or they may have become extinct.
It is precisely because of these two points.
When Kou Ji meets him, he naturally wants to have a good meal.
Look at Kou Ji eating deliciously.
Zhu Neng's smile became even brighter. His sons had long been tired of eating these things, and it was difficult to show their greedy expressions when faced with these things.
Nowadays, the greedy look can only be seen on Kou Ji.
Zhu Neng stared at Kou Ji while eating, and asked with a smile: "You came to my house so late at night, do you have something important to do with me?"
Kou Ji raised his head and gave Zhu Neng a smile, but said nothing.
Zhu Neng was stunned for a moment and didn't speak again.
Obviously.
Kou Ji has something very important to discuss in secret with Zhu Neng, and the dining room is not the place to talk.
There were many maids and servants waiting around, so it was difficult to speak.
Immediately.
Zhu Neng, the housekeeper, took a pair of chopsticks and ate and drank with Kou Ji.
After having enough wine and food.
Zhu Neng took Kou Ji to the martial arts field in the backyard.
After the screen recedes to the left and right.
The two of them sat on the stone lock.
Zhu Neng asked: "Is there anything important you want to tell me?"
Kou Ji said in a deep voice: "Things are very troublesome."
Seeing that Kou Ji looked wrong, Zhu Neng said solemnly: "What's the trouble?"
Kou Ji stared at Zhu Neng and said word by word: "Someone might want to kill us?"
Zhu Neng's big eyes suddenly widened, "Who?!"
Kou Ji did not answer Zhu Neng directly, but said to himself: "The Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan wants to usurp the throne. He has gathered a group of civil servants in his hands, and he has recently recruited military ministers. He is afraid that he will use the most drastic means to usurp the throne."
The most violent means of usurping the throne is, of course, mutiny.
The location of the mutiny was naturally the imperial city.
Zhu Neng was the general guarding the imperial city, and he was the first person Zhao Yuanyan had to deal with.
Zhu Neng's expression changed again and again, and he whispered: "Is the news reliable?"
Kou Ji nodded decisively.
Zhu Neng said in a deep voice: "According to your grandfather's temperament, he will definitely not take refuge in Zhao Yuanyan. Then there is no room for peace between us and Zhao Yuanyan. If he leads troops to usurp the throne, he will definitely kill us."
Zhu Neng looked at Kou Ji and said in a deep voice: "You came to me because you want to borrow someone from me and kill Zhao Yuanyan first?"
Kou Ji shook his head, "Zhao Yuanyan usurping the throne is not terrible."
Zhu Neng's brows instantly knitted together, "Is there anything more terrifying than usurping the throne?"
Kou Ji nodded and said, "Because in addition to finding out that Zhao Yuanyan wanted to usurp the throne, I also found out that Queen Mother Liu E seemed to be behind it."
Zhu Neng was stunned and frowned even more, "Logically speaking, Liu E should be the one who values the official throne the most. If she found out that Zhao Yuanyan usurped the throne, she would definitely try her best to get rid of Zhao Yuanyan. How could she help Zhao Yuanyan usurp the throne?"
Woolen cloth?"
Kou Ji solemnly said: "This is the crux of the problem. Queen Mother Liu E used tricks to help Zhao Yuanyan recruit many civil servants, but she also sent assassins to hide around Zhao Yuanyan.
According to my speculation, Liu E should be planning something by using Zhao Yuanyan to usurp the throne.
Zhao Yuanyan's plan to usurp the throne should have been fully grasped by her.
Therefore, Zhao Yuanyan's usurpation of the throne is not the most terrifying thing.
The most terrifying thing is Liu E’s plan.”
After listening to Kou Ji's words, Zhu Neng pondered for a long time and said: "Liu E probably wants to use Zhao Yuanyan to usurp the throne, reappear in the court, and take charge of the government again."
Kou Ji nodded and said: "I think so too... If Liu E really plans to reappear in the court, then if she wants to reappear in the court and regain power, she must get rid of two people."
Zhu Neng stared at Kou Ji and said with a slightly heavy breath: "Your grandfather, and you..."
Kou Ji nodded heavily and said: "In addition, I also discovered that Liu E's confidant eunuch Guo Huai was secretly forcing Cao Lili. The money in Cao Lili's house has been emptied by Guo Huai. Everyone in Cao's house is now
They are all eating bran-pharyngeal vegetables."
"Bang!"
Zhu Neng punched the weapon shelf next to Shisuo and shouted angrily: "Dog slave!"
Zhu Neng and Cao Lili were both military ministers.
Cao Lili's status is much higher than Zhu Neng's.
When everyone in Cao Li's house was forced to eat chaffy vegetables, Zhu Neng felt the same way and how could he not be angry.
Kou Ji did not comfort Zhu Neng. When he found out that Guo Huai had forced a privy council member to eat chaffy vegetables, he was also angry in his heart.
"This matter is very strange... I feel that this matter is probably the Queen Mother Liu E's plan... but I can't figure out the connection..."
Zhu Neng had a gloomy face and said coldly: "Liu E is enough to bring down your grandfather just because Zhao Yuanyan usurped the throne. She also secretly used tricks on Cao Li, she must have wanted to kill your grandfather."
"bass!"
Zhu Neng stood up suddenly and said harshly: "This matter cannot be tolerated. I will go to the palace to find your grandfather and explain it clearly. If you can find a way to counter it, that's it. If you can't counter it, then Liu E insists on going her own way.
…
snort!"
Zhu Neng didn't say some words, but Kou Ji understood what he meant.
Zhu Neng regarded Kou Zhun as his father.
If Liu E really wanted to kill Kou Zhun.
Zhu Neng dared to lead his troops to Liu E's palace.
Zhu Neng dared to do anything for Kou Zhun.
Seeing that Zhu Neng was about to enter the palace, Kou Ji quickly grabbed Zhu Neng's sleeve and said: "Uncle Zhu, this matter has not reached the end yet, there is no need to take that step."
Zhu Neng stared at Kou Ji and shouted: "Then what do you think we should do? Are you just watching those villains plot against your grandfather? You are also a smart man, why don't you understand?
If they hurt your grandfather's life, how could they leave you alone in the world?
Since they want our lives, then we will take their lives first."
Kou Ji saw that Zhu Neng was angry and wanted to lead his troops to kill him, so he hurriedly spoke.
"Uncle Zhu! My grandfather has regarded himself as a virtuous minister and good minister all his life, and what he cherishes most is his reputation. If you ruin his reputation because of your impulse, he will be depressed for the rest of his life even if he is alive.
There is still room for maneuver in this matter, and we must not take the last path."
After hearing Kou Ji's words, Zhu Neng clenched his fists, restrained the anger in his heart, and asked, "Then what should I do now?"
Kou Ji said in a deep voice: "I came to see you tonight just to make you prepare in advance and avoid the worst situation."
Zhu Neng stared at Kou Ji and asked, "What do you want me to do?"
Kou Jidao: "Replace those dandy boys in the imperial city as soon as possible. Replace them with those loyal and good family members in your hands. From today on, you will guard the imperial city.
If anything unexpected happens, seal off the palace as soon as possible.
As long as the palace is in our hands, we can do whatever we want."
Zhu Neng thought carefully about Kou Ji's words and nodded heavily, "You are right, as long as the palace is in our hands, we can do whatever we want. If that bitch Liu E really dares to harm your grandfather's life, I will too
So chop off her head as soon as possible to avenge your grandfather."
Kou Ji comforted Zhu Neng and sat down again.
Seeing that the anger in Zhu Neng's chest had been calmed down by himself, he continued: "In addition to letting you take control of the imperial city, I also want you to help me find out Guo Huai's intention of forcing Cao Cao to use.
I have already speculated about Liu E's other plans, but this one is the only one that I still can't figure out."
Zhu Neng said coldly: "Did I just say that Liu E wanted to kill your grandfather?"
Kou Ji nodded.
Zhu Neng continued: "Do you know why I said that?"
Kou Ji pondered: "Isn't it because Zhao Yuanyan usurped the throne that my grandfather would be deposed from the position due to negligence? When my grandfather loses power, will Liu E secretly assassinate my grandfather?"
Zhu Neng shook his head coldly.
"Liu E wants to kill your grandfather. The key problem lies with Cao Liang."
Kou Ji frowned and said, "I have thought about what you are thinking. If Liu E had framed Cao's use of Cao on my grandfather, it would definitely arouse the hostility of the Manchu warriors towards my grandfather.
But this matter was done by Guo Huai.
Once something goes wrong with Cao Lili, it can be easily traced to Guo Huai.
The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty cannot be blind, right?"
Zhu Neng sneered and asked: "What if all the civil and military officials in the dynasty became blind in this matter?"
Kou Ji shook his head and said: "Impossible!"
Zhu Neng sneered and said: "Why is it impossible? During your grandfather's administration, he successively abolished the Criminal Division, the General Prison, and half of the Shaofu Prison, and also abolished hundreds of thousands of Xiang Army officers and soldiers.
Many officials have lost the opportunity to make money.
Your grandfather is now in a high position of power, and those officials naturally dare not speak out.
But if an opportunity to move your grandfather comes to them, do you think they would mind being blind for once?
Those officials who followed your grandfather may not be loyal either.
As long as Liu E is willing to promise huge profits, most of them are willing to turn their eyes blind.
When a large part of them are blind, do you think the arguments of the remaining few are useful?"
Kou Ji was shocked.
I heard Zhu Neng continue to say: "Your grandfather has been implementing the decree to abolish the Xiang Army. Now, the Xiang Army on the four sides has been abolished. The remaining ones are the Xiang Army in the hinterland of the Central Plains.
Your grandfather is currently preparing for this.
However, due to the official marriage, the order was not issued for a long time.
Once the official marriage is completed, your grandfather will definitely order the disbandment of the Xiang army in the hinterland of the Central Plains.
By then, Wu Xun in the court will definitely make a fuss.
What if something unexpected happened to Cao Li at this time?
What do you think the martial artists will do?"
Kou Ji took a breath and said, "They must not mind being blind and blaming Cao Lili's death on my grandfather. Frankly speaking, it was my grandfather who abolished the Xiang army in the hinterland of the Central Plains and forced Cao Lili to death.
If it happens immediately afterwards, Zhao Yuanyan will usurp the throne by raising the rebel flag on the Qing emperor's side.
Then my grandfather's life may not be saved...
My grandfather would be angry to death if he took on the reputation of a traitor...
Even if she didn't make herself angry to death, Liu E would use a series of tactics to make my grandfather die on the road..."
A moment.
Kou Ji figured out Liu E's overall plan, and all the clues that could not be connected were connected together, forming an airtight net that enveloped their ancestors and grandchildren.
"What a vicious plan!"
Kou Ji clenched his fists, sullenly, and whispered.
Zhu Neng looked at Kou Ji in astonishment, "Did you just say that Cao Lili will die?"
Kou Ji nodded, "Cao Li was forced to go to heaven and earth without any means of escape, and he couldn't ask for help from others. Do you think he can survive based on his temperament?"
Zhu Neng understands Cao Li's temperament.
After hearing Kou Ji's words, Zhu Neng nodded in agreement, "Cao Li has a paranoid temper. If he is really pushed to the point of no where to go, he will most likely commit suicide."
Kou Ji narrowed his eyes and said, "Xia Song is really powerful for being able to calculate people's hearts to this extent."
"Xia Song?!"
Zhu Neng stared at Kou Ji in astonishment.
Kou Ji nodded and said: "Xia Song has entered the palace and is now beside Liu E, helping Liu E with plans."
Zhu Neng gritted his teeth and said, "Xia Song is a wolf."
Kou Ji sneered: "If I didn't know their plan, then Xia Song would really be a wolf. But if I knew their plan, then Xia Song would be a dog."
Speaking of this, Kou Ji looked at Zhu Neng and said: "I didn't see through the things. I didn't expect you, Uncle Zhu, to see through it at a glance. If I had known it, I should have come to you earlier, and I wouldn't have spent so much time thinking about it at home.
a long time.”
Zhu Neng was stunned for a moment, shook his head and said: "You have rarely set foot in the army and don't understand the temperament of us people. It's not like Xia Song, who has been in the army for more than ten years and understands the temperament of us people."
Hearing this, Kou Ji nodded, then shook his head.
"There is this reason... More importantly, I never thought that someone could use a trick to make most of the officials in the court blind. It is because I have too little experience and my vision is too shallow.
.”
"I can scheme against the officials in the world, and others can scheme against the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty. I am not the only smart person in the world..."