Chapter 81

Capital, Xie's house.

A letter from Northwest China.

Without a moment's delay, the housekeeper took the letter and rushed to see Xie Mao, the head of the Xie family.

"Master, I've heard from Mr. nine of Northwest China."

"Lao Jiu's letter, bring it in quickly."

Lao Jiu is Xie mao'an's spy in the northwest and the most hidden one.

Lao Jiu only sent a letter some time ago. Why did he send another letter after half a month.

Is something wrong with Northwest China? Or did he do what he told me?

Xie Mao took the letter, opened the seal and took out the letter.

Xie Mao quickly glanced at the contents of the letter, then took a book from the bookshelf and compared it with the appearance of the letter.

The letter sent by the spy named ah Jiu was a secret letter.

It has to be decrypted to know what the letter really says.

After a little effort, Xie Mao finally finished reading the letter.

At this time, his face was livid and his eyes were open.

Bang!

Xie Mao slapped a slap on the table and said angrily, "Gu Zhili is deceiving people too much. It's really deceiving."

Gu Zhili is Mr. Gu.

The content of the secret letter said that Lord Gu had sent someone to arrest Xie Maoan's spy in Jinzhou.

Seeing this, the housekeeper was worried and could not help asking, "Sir, is something wrong with northwest?"

Xie Mao was so angry that he went back and forth in his study. "Gu Zhili bullied people so much that he arrested all the people who had been stationed in the northwest.

Does he really think that I dare not touch him? If he doesn't care about the kinship between the two families, then I don't blame him for his ruthlessness. "

When the housekeeper heard this, he was shocked, "master, our people have been arrested. What should we do now? Lu Hou's house... "

Xie Mao snorted coldly, "ah Jiu will find a way to deal with the matter over there. I can't. We can only carry out the second plan. At present, Gu Zhili is the first to bear the brunt. If he dares to do something bad to me, I will definitely let him look good. "

Xie Mao was very angry in his heart and wanted to cut Mr. Gu to pieces.

The spy in Northwest China has been in business for more than ten years. Once he was uprooted by Gu Zhili, how could he not be angry or distressed.

What made him shudder even more was that how did Gu Zhili accurately grasp the list of Northwest spies? Is it possible that someone can't stand torture and confess?

However, no matter what the reason is, the Liang Zi and Gu Xie families are married.

"Master, it's not good!"

The porter rushed to the study.

"What's the matter? Why are you in a hurry before the sky falls? "

The porter took a breath, and then said, "tell the Lord, Lord, Lord Yin Zhang of the capital mansion has been arrested by zhijinwu."

"What?"

Xie Mao was shocked.

Lord Zhang, the prince of the capital, is a cousin of the empress and an important member of the prince faction.

And zhijinwu is the emperor's dogleg, hawk dog, everything in accordance with the emperor's will.

Once zhijinwu goes out, people in the capital are in danger and the situation changes.

Over the years, the officials who have been captured by zhijinwu have not seen any one bolt out.

Either he died directly in the prison of zhijinwu, or he was exiled.

In short, there was no good end.

Lord Zhang, the governor of the capital city, was captured by zhijinwu, which means that some people have slandered in front of the emperor, and some people want to plot against his royal highness.

Xie Mao was clear from the beginning to the end that there was a strong anti crown prince force in the capital.

Over the years, the two sides have been fighting each other.

Even the prince's highness, in many cases, can still stand the upper hand.

But since the queen was seriously ill, the situation changed.

The crown prince's situation is getting worse.

Before that, several adults had been dismissed from office. Fortunately, those adults are not important people.

However, Lord Yin Zhang of the capital is not the same.

As a father and mother of the capital, Lord Zhang is in charge of the capital. He seems to be affected everywhere. In fact, he secretly gives great convenience to the prince's group.

If this position is replaced by a person who is against the prince's forces, it will not only be the loss of the prince faction, but also his Xie Mao will have to be restrained everywhere.

Therefore, the prince faction must not lose the position of governor in the capital.

In any case, we must seize the position of governor in the capital before the anti crown prince forces act.

Xie Mao immediately decided, "prepare the horse, I want to go to the east palace to see the prince."

The housekeeper takes orders.

Xie Mao changed his clothes and went out to the east palace.

After entering the eastern palace, Xie Mao asked his inner servant, "where is your highness at the moment?"

The Chamberlain bowed down and said, "my Lord, your highness is discussing important matters with you in Bowang garden at the moment."

Xie Mao rushed to Bowang garden.Several core members of the East Palace arrived, waiting for Xie Mao.

"Xie Aiqing, please sit down."

Prince Liu Xian, a middle-aged man over 40, is slightly fat and looks very kind. Like a scholar, not like a prince of high power.

The crown prince is said to be generous.

In recent years, no one in the East Palace was convicted and sent to prison, not to mention copying and beheading.

Even if someone made a mistake, he was sent out of the East Palace at most.

Compared with his majesty, the prince deserves a generous reputation for his frequent killing, beheading and killing his family.

However, Prince Cheng is also generous, failure is also generous.

All the people in the court know that the biggest reason why the Emperor didn't like the prince was that the prince was weak and generous.

Xie Mao sat down on the chair. "Have you heard about Zhang's arrest by zhijinwu?"

They all nodded.

Then we all talked about it.

"Let's go to see your majesty and plead for Lord Zhang. What's wrong with Mr. Zhang? What's the reason for arresting people

"It's said to be corruption."

"Hum! groundless statement. Mr. Zhang was born into a rich family, and there are many maids and servants in his family. There is no need for corruption. "

"Clearly, it's a false charge."

"Your Highness, make up your mind. It's too late. I'm afraid Mr. Zhang is more dangerous than lucky. "

They all looked at Prince Liu Xian.

Prince Liu Xian was hesitant and obviously uncertain.

Even when it comes to meeting his majesty and pleading for Lord Zhang, the prince subconsciously wants to withdraw.

Although the prince is over forty, he is still afraid of him.

Especially since the death of the prince's uncle zhenguogong, the prince is more and more afraid of his majesty.

Prince Liu Xian and even naobu, if he goes to plead, his emperor will certainly stare at him with a look of hatred. In his anger, he might take up a sword or a knife and throw it at him.

You can't hide, you can only bear it. And he'll be damned by his emperor.

When people in their forties want to bear such pressure, the prince's heart is empty and extremely sad.

It's not a good seat for prince.

Xie Mao has been silent.

Prince Liu Xian couldn't help looking at him, "thank you, please tell me what you think."

Xie Mao glanced at all the people and said in a loud voice: "Lord Zhang has been captured by zhijinwu. At this moment, instead of thinking about how to rescue people, we should think about how to prevent the position of the governor of the capital from falling into the hands of the enemy.

All of you here should be aware that the position of the governor of the capital seems to be a receiving bag, but these years, it has indeed brought us great convenience.

Lose this position, the east palace will be subject to the upper and lower levels, and even implicate your highness

"Lord Xie, do you mean not to save Lord Zhang?" The prince's guest, Lord Liu, questioned Xie Mao.

Xie Mao snorted, "of course I want to save people. But those who have been captured by persistent Jinwu, excuse me, who is sure to rescue people?

What's more, as far as I know, there is a solid evidence for persisting in seizing people.

It is not bravery, but stupidity, to do what you know you can't do.

Have you ever considered it for your highness to ask for mercy in front of the emperor.

Don't you know what the emperor will think and what the consequences will be?

Knowing that this will let your highness be censured by the son of heaven, but you still concentrate on forcing your highness. It's really disloyal. "

"Thank you. It's not good for us to give up Mr. Zhang for the sake of our colleagues. "

Xie Mao sneered, "what you do is just to show your justice. But who ever thought of your highness?

We are in the East Palace at this time. What we should discuss is not how to rescue Lord Zhang, but how to reduce the loss and share the worries for your highness.

Ask yourself, gentlemen, how generous your highness is to you, and have you ever really thought of your highness? "

His royal highness Liu Xian was deeply moved.

Xie Aiqing is really planning for him. This is the true loyal minister.

On the other hand, he was somewhat disappointed by the reaction of others on this matter.

Knowing that he could not save Mr. Zhang, he was forced to plead in front of the emperor, which was clearly to grill him on the fire. This was not done by loyal officials.

Seeing the prince's highness Liu Xian showing obvious admiration for Xie Mao, some people were anxious.

He immediately jumped up and denounced Xie Mao. "Xie Mao, don't think you are loyal officials, we are all treacherous ministers.

When colleagues are in trouble, you have no trace of sympathy and compassion. How heartless you are.

Don't forget, Mr. Zhang used to take care of you. Are you still a human being?

How can you be a loyal minister when you are so heartless? "Xie Mao stood up, held his head high, and said, "if you were here, you would agree with me.

Lord Zhang is a loyal minister. He must not want to see the position of the governor of the capital fall into the hands of the enemy for his own reasons.

He must hope that we can seize the time, come up with good strategies, and firmly grasp this position.

Ladies and gentlemen, don't you want to be the governor of the capital? "

Some people refuse to accept it and want to fight with Xie Maogang. Xie Mao should not be allowed to show off in front of his royal highness.

It's a pity that Prince Zhan and Lord Xu came forward to speak and stopped the quarrel.

"That's enough. We'll all say less."

"Please give me your advice."

Prince Liu Xian also said: "please tell me how to deal with this matter."

Mr. Xu stroked his beard and said, "to your highness, I think there is some truth in Mr. Xie's words.

Now, Lord Zhang's business is just put aside for the time being. What matters is the position of the governor in the capital, and he must not fall into the hands of the enemy. "

His highness Liu Xian nodded his head and breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as he doesn't ask him to plead with the emperor, he can say anything.

Prince Liu Xian said: "the father ordered me to take Lord Zhang, which is to move the pattern of the capital. At this time of the palace, if you recommend your own people, your father will certainly not agree. Maybe it will make my father angry and punish him. "

They all nodded. Your highness is right.

Everybody, look at me, I look at you.

Lord Liu, the prince's guest, frowned and said, "Your Highness can't recommend your own people. Do you want to watch the position of the governor of the capital fall into the hands of the enemy?"

Mr. Xu looked at Xie Mao and said, "Mr. Xie, do you have a way?"

Xie Mao stood up and said, "Your Highness, the position of the governor of the capital is doomed to fall into the hands of our own people, but it can not fall into the hands of the enemy. At present, there is only one way to resolve this situation. "

"What? Thank you, Aiqing Prince Liu Xian was a little excited.

Xie Aiqing was indeed a loyal minister. He not only helped him out, but also worked out a solution for him.

Xie Mao thought that Gu Zhili and Mr. Gu dare to do bad to him, so he grilled him on the fire.

The position of the governor of the capital is not a hot topic.

Gu Zhili, you wait for me. I will let you know what will happen if you offend me.

Xie Mao stopped for two seconds and then said, "the way is to give the position of the governor of the capital to the middleman. In this way, your majesty will not object. Even the enemy may not object. "

"Middleman?"

"Who is the middleman?"

Prince Liu Xian asked in a hurry: "thank Aiqing, don't be so critical. Tell us, who is this middleman

Xie Mao's eyes swept over everyone's face, and finally solemnly said: "the middleman mentioned by the minister is Gu Zhili, a branch of Pingnan Marquis's lineage and now the governor of Jinzhou."

Eh?

Everyone is staring at Xie Mao, waiting for his words.

Xie Mao walked to the center of the hall and said, "Mr. Gu Zhili and Mr. Gu are neither his own nor the enemy's. moreover, he has served in the local area for decades with sufficient qualifications and background. Most importantly, Mr. Gu married Wei Chen's sister. In a word, our two families are relatives. It should not be difficult for relatives to handle affairs conveniently. "

Prince Liu Xian did not express his position in a hurry, but looked at Mr. Xu.

The crown prince, Zhan Shi Xu, asked, "Mr. Xie, can you make sure that Mr. Gu will listen to you? Will he be on the prince's side? "

With a confident smile, Xie Mao firmly said, "I have a way to let Mr. Gu stand on our side."

Mr. Xu nodded to himself, "if there is a way."

Prince Liu Xian asked, "in this case, everyone agrees with Xie Aiqing's proposal?"

All the people present exchanged a look at each other.

Finally, Prince Zhan Shi Xu stood up and said, "Your Highness, I think this is feasible."

The others nodded in agreement.

Prince Liu Xian thought for a moment and said, "it's not convenient for the palace to come forward to propose that Mr. Gu be the governor of the capital. Ladies and gentlemen, how do you think this should be done? "

Master Xu pondered for a moment and said, "it's better to ask the empress to come forward and help her highness."

Prince Liu Xian immediately frowned, "the mother's illness is so heavy that she can't get out of bed. At this time, how can I trouble my mother? "

"It is because the Queen's illness is so heavy that your majesty will not refuse the Queen's proposal," said Mr. Xu firmly

Xie Mao came forward to support Lord Xu, "Your Highness, I think what you said is reasonable. The queen is the one who operates this

Prince Liu Xian eyebrows do not show, "this matter this palace think again."

Xie maolang said in a voice, "Your Highness, time is not waiting for us. If it is too late, the position of the governor in the capital will be taken away by the enemy, and the consequences will be unimaginable. "Lord Xu also said, "Your Highness, this matter must be dealt with urgently, and the other party should not be given a chance to breathe. Your highness, please make a quick decision. "

"Your Highness, please make a quick decision."

In the hall, all the people cried out in unison. Forcing Prince Liu Xian to make a decision.

Prince Liu Xian can't get off by riding a tiger, so he can only nod and answer, "well, this palace will go to see the empress mother today."

"Your Highness is wise." And they all cried out in unison.

Prince Liu Xian was in a hurry to see the empress, and everyone got up to leave.

Mr. Xu walked with Xie Mao and asked in a low voice, "Mr. Xie, what kind of person is Gu Zhili?"

Xie Mao thought for a moment and said, "he is a scholar."

Mr. Xu immediately laughed. How are the literati! All literati are famous.

Now the world's reputation is in the East Palace, do not worry about Zhili, not on the prince ship.

Mr. Xu said with a smile, "Mr. Gu, thank you for your attention."

"Don't worry, Mr. Xu. It's up to me."

Mr. Xu nodded, "it's so good."

Xie Mao got out of the East Palace and got on the carriage.

He sorted out the follow-up plan and told the housekeeper, "prepare a gift and send it to your home in person. Hearing that Mr. Gu has taken a concubine a few days ago, he said, "I congratulate him on his concubine."

"Yes, little one."

Mr. Gu in Xie Mao's mouth is Gu's father and Gu Jiu's grandfather.

This old man Gu, who has no other skills, is an old hand in flowers and loves women best. She was a young concubine in her teens.

In the past, there was Gu Jiu's grandmother, Mrs. Gu, who also knew how to be more restrained.

Since the death of Mrs. Gu more than ten years ago, Mr. Gu has become more and more ridiculous to be a woman.

No one in the family could control him. Even Pingnan Hou, Gu's elder brother, had no choice but to let him continue to be ridiculous.

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