Bright Spring

Just now, I heard from Hu Guang, the chief assistant of the cabinet, that Xue Yan has been to the Guo Mansion several times; it made Gao Xianning believe in his own ideas!

Gao Xianning wanted to further confirm his guess, but right now he couldn't find a way out, and there was no one reliable in Jinyiwei.

His fellow countryman Ji Gang, whose head left his neck last year, hung on the Chengtian Gate for a few days; "Yang Yong", who was placed in Jinyiwei by the King of Han, was also suspected because he killed the eunuch Yang Qing, and he couldn't get rid of his relationship. Now he is still locked up in the imperial prison and eats food in prison.The princess's son, Wang Zhenliang, has friendship with the King of Han. Right now, the Wang family's mansion is full of Jin Yiwei's eyes and ears, and he has long been stared at to death!

Gao Xianning had nothing to do, and even harbored fear in his heart.Gao Xianning knew of Hanwang's spy in the capital, and he was the only one left.

After much deliberation, he made a series of speculations...

The death of the first emperor should have nothing to do with the current party members.This is very possible!After all, if Xue Yan was investigating that case, he must have the approval of the emperor; it is impossible for the emperor to investigate what he has done by himself.

It must also have nothing to do with Ji Gang's Hongwan.Gao Xianning knew Ji Gang from his hometown. Ji Gang was greedy for money, power, and sex.

Gao Xianning knew very well why Ji Gang died. It was nothing more than offending too many people, and he was pulled out to vent his anger to the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty.If Emperor Taizong hadn't died, Gao Xianning would have concluded that Ji Gang would go this way!Ji Gang didn't take the blame, could it be that the bad thing was done by Emperor Taizong, who is wise, martial, and benevolent?

If Xue Yan could find out the inside story of the late emperor's death, and provide solid evidence... Han Wang would be in trouble for righteousness!

First of all, there was no reason for the King of Han to raise troops.Secondly, if the king of Han wants to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, it is even more morally unreasonable.

The "Battle of Criminology" has been fought like this, and the King of Han will definitely not say anything righteous in the end; no matter what is said, the King of Han will seize the throne and have no choice.However, these titles can sometimes make the superiors restless.

The King of Han could also deny the truth that Hong Xichao found out, but if Hong Xichao made it public in advance, the facts would reach the hearts of the world, and it would not be so easy to argue.The government can only control the mouths of the world and not talk about it in the open.

The more Gao Xianning pondered, the more he felt that the hidden danger of this matter was very serious!

After the sound of the Youshi drum, the officials of the Imperial Academy immediately left the government office.When Gao Xianning returned to the mansion bestowed by the late emperor, he weighed in his mind: whether to wait a while to further confirm the guess; or to leave the capital quietly as soon as possible and report to the King of Han.

5 Chapter Seventy

On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, after a light rain fell in Hengzhou Prefecture, Huguang Province, it was cloudy for several days.windy.

After Zhang Fu and others surrendered, in just a few days, Zhu Gaoxu led the army and quickly reorganized the generals of the navy; and sent a warship to the north to make an forced landing on the river to expel the remaining official warships.

More than [-] vanguard soldiers have also been selected, all of them are the elite of the Hanwang army!The camp of the vanguard army was deployed on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River outside the city at this time.

Supplies such as firearms, ammunition, arrows, and fodder are also being transported onto the ship.Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Wu rode around on horseback, looking at the busy crowd on a pier.

At this moment, Yiqi ran over from the river.

The knight spoke a few words with the people in the distance, and then he patted his horse and approached here.He got off his horse and reported: "My lord, the brothers caught a spy on the east bank. He claimed to be a student of Mr. Li in the governor's mansion, and he took a post."

Zhu Gaoxu turned to look at Mr. Li next to him.Mr. Li patted his horse forward, took a look at the post, and suddenly showed a surprised expression on his face.When Zhu Gaoxu saw this, he immediately thought of "Mr. Li" Qi Tai's favorite student Gao Xianning; if Gao Xianning suddenly ran out from the capital, it would really be a surprise.

Mr. Li said: "Bring people here."

The knight turned around and pointed to the distant river and said, "It's on the boat."

Mr. Li said: "My lord, can we meet our guests in another place?"

Mr. Li is a trusted minister under Zhu Gaoxu's command, Zhu Gaoxu didn't ask any more questions, and immediately nodded and said: "Go back to Xingyuan!"

The various barracks of the Qianfeng Battalion are stationed between the two villages on the banks of the Xiangjiang River.Xingyuan was set up in one of the villages, and a group of people returned to the village and came to a courtyard with earthen walls.

Not long after, Mr. Li's disciples walked into the main room.As expected, it was Gao Xianning who came!

Gao Xianning's travel-stained appearance and exhausted face, it seems that he didn't sleep well because he was traveling day and night.However, he still behaved calmly and looked indifferent. He first saluted and said: "I pay homage to His Royal Highness King of Han, my mentor. It is a pleasure to meet you all."

Zhu Gaoxu immediately asked Gao Xianning to sit on a stool.

Mr. Li said: "I saw Xianning's words and thought that you still have family members in Shandong, so I invited the prince to come here to talk. Here are all the prince's people, if you have anything to do, it's okay to say it."

After Gao Xianning listened, he said calmly: "The teacher has considered it carefully, and the student is grateful."

The relationship between the teacher and the student is very indifferent.But Zhu Gaoxu remembered that in order to save Qi Tai's life, Gao Xianning did not hesitate to enter the court as an official against his own will, and had to work for Zhu Gaoxu. Looking at the current atmosphere, it suddenly seemed a little weird.

Perhaps these people pay more attention to the fact that the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water.

Gao Xianning stared at the table with a pensive expression. After a while, he opened his mouth and said: "From many signs, I guessed that Dali Temple Minister Xue Yan and Jin Yiwei Commander Tan Qing are investigating the death of the late emperor."

Sheng Yongping and Ping'an were all confused after hearing this, and Ping'an said, "Didn't the false emperor issue an edict, saying that the first emperor died because of the red pill? Now investigate this matter, what's the use of it?"

Ping An laughed as he spoke, "I see that Mr. Gao came over in a hurry, how dare we have an army of hundreds of thousands, why can't there be a truce?"

Gao Xianning glanced at Ping An, completely ignoring Ping An.He continued to say to Zhu Gaoxu: "The lower officials can't find anyone involved in this matter, so they can't confirm the inside story at all.

But after thinking about it again and again, Xiaguan felt that this matter was a hidden danger.It's just because it is impossible to predict what Xue Yan will find out; who will benefit from what is found out! "

Mr. Li nodded his head and said in agreement: "My lord, I think Xianning's words are reasonable. The late emperor died violently in the palace. The crown prince and the party members of the Eastern Palace explained the cause and effect. At that time, there was nothing convincing except for the Queen's order.

In the current situation, no matter what the facts are, as long as we can enter Beijing, we can easily deny everything.Then grasp the abnormalities and doubts in the palace at that time, and re-explain the cause and effect.

How to say it, I have the initiative, and the situation is very favorable for the prince!And what Xue Yan can find out and what can be made public is an unpredictable variable.Not good for us. "

Zhu Gaoxu pondered: "It makes sense."

Gao Xianning bowed and said: "The king's entry into Beijing requires only two legal principles. One is to praise the former emperor's martial arts, and he has great favors to the Ming court and the Li people. He recognizes that the battle of Jingnan is reasonable and in line with the ancestral system; second, Deny the legitimacy of today's false emperor and throne as much as possible.

In this way, as the second son of the late emperor, His Royal Highness the King of Han was justified in raising troops; his succession to the late emperor's position was legitimate and orthodox.And what Xue Yan did is adding hidden dangers of inaccuracy to the prince's second reason.The prince should go to Beijing as soon as possible to stop this matter! "

Zhu Gaoxu nodded frequently.

When he first joined the army, Zhu Gaoxu’s greatest pressure was to be wiped out by force, and he didn’t pay much attention to reason; but now, the force duel between the two sides has almost been determined, and he is about to gain actual power soon, so he wants to be reasonable in terms of reason. Take it all!

This reminded him of those rich people under the evil capitalism. When accumulating capital, they have no morals at all. Once they have money, most of them want to wash their hands and make a good name.

Sheng Yong said: "The lord has already decided on the strategy of using elite soldiers to advance by water and attacking the capital directly. This is the fastest way."

Mr. Li cupped his hands and said: "Now it seems that the prince's decision is very wise!"

Zhu Gaoxu said: "I didn't expect that my elder brother would do this in a hurry. But soldiers are precious and fast, and everything can be done as quickly as possible, otherwise there may always be accidents. Just like the current incident, it is completely It's useless, they just want to make fun of this king!"

Several warriors bowed one after another: "My lord is wise and mighty!"

Zhu Gaoxu smiled, waved his hands and said, "It's easy to say, easy to say."

He slapped his thigh, stood up and said: "Front got on the boat overnight, and set off tomorrow! This year, it's over."

Zhu Gaoxu walked to the door, suddenly stood still and turned his head and said, "It's best not to tell outsiders about Gao Shidu's identity, there are at least two court spies in the army."

Everyone bowed: "Obey!"

Zhu Gaoxu looked at Gao Xianning and said, "You were on the job, and you suddenly disappeared. Are the family members in Shandong okay?"

Gao Xianning said: "Compared with the great affairs of the prince, how dare the lower officials cherish the small family?"

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Gao Xianning with a complicated expression, and nodded slightly.Although he didn't quite agree with Gao Xianning's ideas, he didn't want to say too much, instead he praised: "Gao Shi has done a great job in reading."

Gao Xianning said calmly again: "Only with a wise master can there be capable ministers."