Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

He could only lament in his heart, mother, your old man is really open, and you still think about the matter of loyalty and filial piety.

Seeing that Guo Ye didn't speak for a long time, the old lady slowly got up and turned around, pointing to the little Guo Xiang in Guo Ye's arms, and said softly: "Look at you, Xiuxiu hasn't come out yet, and Zhiru's stomach hasn't moved for a long time, Only Zhenniang gave birth to such a baby girl. If something happens to you, the Guo family will have no children and grandchildren. At that time, don’t say you are sorry for the Guo family’s ancestors. I don't have the face to see that old bastard of your father. Maybe the old thing will still quarrel with me, alas... woo woo... this unlucky old thing... woo woo..."

After saying this, the old lady covered her face and began to cry, crying and wailing, hearing Guo Ye's heart and intestines stir for a while, very sad.

Regarding the issue of children, Guo Ye really didn't know what to say.

It stands to reason that since I can make Zhenniang pregnant and give birth to little Guo Xiang, it means that I have absolutely no problem in terms of childbearing.

But why Xiuxiu and Zhiru have been silent all this time, the chance of winning the lottery is the same as buying a lottery ticket, which is too ridiculous.

He knew that Xiuxiu had been diagnosed by a famous doctor in Chang'an City before. Even his own father, Chai Shao, had invited an imperial doctor from the palace to Duke Huo's mansion to diagnose Xiuxiu through his relationship. Normal women are no different.

This is so weird, Guo Ye knew very well that having nothing to do with her knees has always been a thorn in Xiuxiu's heart, and if things go on like this, something will happen.

Today, the old lady used the fact that she almost lost her life in Tubo to bring up the old story again, which also touched the knot in Guo Ye's heart. He secretly made up his mind that when Sun Simiao came to Chang'an next year to treat Empress Changsun's asthma, he would definitely He wanted to invite this guy to the mansion, give Xiuxiu and Zhiru a diagnosis and treatment, and prescribe some medicines.

Just when Guo Ye was engrossed in his thoughts, the old lady suddenly changed the subject and suggested: "Da Lang, you are also named Duke of Pingyang County by the Holy Majesty, if there is no male under your knees to inherit your future title, then But Xiuxiu has not given birth to a male and a half female for you so far, how about this, mother finds someone to look for and find another concubine for you? It’s better to let the Guo family’s incense continue as soon as possible, and it’s best to be able to open Branches scattered leaves, many children and grandchildren, right?"

"What?"

Guo Ye was stunned again by his old lady's shooting here and there, and he exclaimed in surprise: "Na...Na...A concubine?"

The old lady hummed, and said firmly: "Yes, concubine!"

Guo Ye waved his hands hesitantly and declined: "Mother, this matter is not urgent. You see, I have Xiuxiu and Zhenniang now, isn't it good?"

To be honest, at this time of concubine, Zhenniang has little Guo Xiang, so maybe she won't think too much about other things.But when Xiuxiu and Zhiru were the most sensitive and depressed, if she blatantly took concubines, the two of them would suffer the most.

So, he rejected the old lady's intention again, shook his head and said: "Mother, let's wait for this matter, maybe the Son-giving Avalokitesvara missed our house, maybe Fuyou will come after a while?"

The old lady is too shrewd?Immediately saw the clue, heard Guo Ye's implication, snorted coldly, and said displeasedly: "Are you worried about Xiuxiu and Zhiru? Are you so afraid of guilt? No, mother has decided this matter for you, if Xiuxiu wants to make a fuss, you can let them come to Laoshen, and let them hate me as an old woman."

How could Guo Ye agree to this matter now, he opened his mouth to dissuade the old lady, so that she would dispel this idea, otherwise, there would be no peace for the family.

At this moment, the little Guo Xiang in his arms burst into tears, his voice was so loud that Guo Ye's scalp went numb for a while, good guy, girls can cry like this?

So, he took the opportunity to push little Guo Xiang into the arms of the old lady, and shouted: "Mom, hurry up, you put your granddaughter to sleep first, let's put aside the matter of taking concubines, the child has no time to mess around These."

After all, he ran towards the door, stopped for a while at the door, turned his head and said with a smile: "Mother, I have to go to the palace to face the saint tomorrow, so I won't accompany you old man, turn around Zhenniang I will come over and take the child back to the room to sleep."

After speaking, he took another look at the little Guo Xiang who was crying in the old lady's arms, and felt a little joy in his heart, daughter, you really relieved your father and me, be good.

With a flash of his body, he seized the door and fled.

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After a night passed, Guo Ye woke up the next day and the sun was already rising.

After washing up, changing into court clothes, and briefly chatting with Xiuxiu and the others, Guo Ye asked his servants to prepare the sedan chair and prepare to enter the palace.

Get off the sedan chair and enter the imperial city, and when you arrive at the gate of the palace, Father Dong Shunshun has long been waiting there.

As soon as he saw Guo Ye, Eunuch Shun came forward to say hello with a smile on his face. He opened his mouth and closed his mouth to say the auspiciousness of the Duke of Pingyang, and his words were sweet and cloying.

Then Guo Ye asked him, and it turned out that His Majesty Li Er had asked Eunuch Shun to wait for him here early in the morning, in order to pick him up and go to Ganlu Hall.

While Eunuch Shun led Guo Ye into the palace to the Manna Hall, he kept telling Guo Ye the gossip:

It turned out that His Majesty Li Er was so excited that he didn't sleep all night. He stared at the map of the territory of the Tang Dynasty with his hands behind his back in the Wangbei Pavilion and laughed to himself. He didn't take a nap for an hour until dawn.

Moreover, at this time in the Ganlu Hall, His Majesty Li Er had asked Empress Changsun to cook in person, and had prepared several delicate dishes that the empress empress is best at.

Guo Ye almost understood it. It seemed that His Majesty Li Er was so kind to him today that he couldn't help entertaining him with a family banquet, chatting about things about Zhu, and let the empress do the cooking and sit with him for lunch.

No wonder!

Guo Ye took another look at Eunuch Shun, who greeted him with a smiling face along the way, and thought to himself, no wonder, I said that Eunuch Shun’s smile is as bright as an old chrysanthemum blooming in autumn today. His Majesty Li Er is in a very good mood!

Chapter 984

The mood of His Majesty Li Er is the barometer of the atmosphere in the palace. If he is in a bad mood, the palace will naturally be filled with fog and the atmosphere will be gloomy; They will have a breeze blowing on their faces and smiles on their faces.

This is another portrayal of the king's anger and blood all over the ground.

In the Ganlu Palace, the mood of Empress Changsun naturally changed with her husband's mood.Watching her husband talk happily with Guo Ye from the moment he got up to the present while eating the meals he cooked carefully, smiling from ear to ear, Empress Changsun suddenly felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction from the bottom of her heart .

However, as Guo Ye talked about the thrilling stories in Tianzhu, Empress Changsun's heart gradually shifted from her husband to Guo Ye. Every time Guo Ye mentioned a key point or a dangerous point, she couldn't help covering her mouth and exclaiming. , It greatly satisfied the psychology of Guo Ye, a storyteller.

After Guo Ye finished talking about how to persuade King Jieri to sign the Qunv City Treaty, today's dinner between the monarch and his ministers was almost the same, and there was not much left.

Empress Changsun got up and silently cleaned up the dishes on the table, and His Majesty Li Er also put away the smile on his face, and calmed down to digest the stories Guo Ye brought today.

Guo Ye continued the old routine, pretending to be vulgar in front of His Majesty Li Er and his wife, raised Erlang's legs and picked his teeth, not smacking his lips.

After waiting for Empress Changsun to leave for a short while, His Majesty Li Er called Guo Qing, and then asked solemnly: "So, the reason why King Jie Ri is willing to pay tribute to our Tang Dynasty and sign a contract?" The Treaty of Qunu City was actually because my Tang Dynasty transferred [-] high-mountain ghost soldiers from Nipoluo and [-] soldiers from Xichuan Duhufu to help him pacify the three kingdoms of southern Tianzhu and unify Tianzhu?"

Guo Ye put down his legs and did it again, nodded and said: "Yes, Your Majesty. As the saying goes, the prosperity of the world is for profit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit. If there is no benefit, how could King Jie Ri give in? But the Emperor Don't worry, there are two copies of the Qunv City Treaty, and King Jieri will never break the agreement, unless he is not afraid of losing face. Therefore, the matter of Tianzhu Kingdom surrendering to our Tang Dynasty and paying tribute every year is already a firm matter."

His Majesty Li Er nodded slightly, and suddenly an inexplicable smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and asked: "So, you also admit that you have pretended to be an envoy for me to go to Tianzhu to celebrate the birthday of the king of the sun, and arbitrarily usurped the authority to transfer three troops from the Navala Kingdom. What is the matter? Guo Ye, do you know that based on your reckless behavior in Tianzhu, I can put you to death!"

Guo Ye pretended to be terrified on his face, but he had expected it in his heart. He secretly said, I have told you that I am not afraid that you will settle accounts after the autumn.

On the contrary, Guo Ye also firmly believed that as long as His Majesty Li Er recognized Tianzhu as a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty and the Treaty of Qunvcheng, he would undoubtedly agree with Guo Ye's practices in Tianzhu in disguise, including his fake envoys and false edicts. , and even the dispatch of soldiers and horses from other countries without the sacred will.

Immediately, he got up slowly, looked at His Majesty Li Er with a trembling face, arched his hands and bowed to apologize: "Your Majesty, the situation was urgent at that time, and I was also thinking about the overall situation. Please forgive me for the death penalty. I promise This is not an example. If Your Majesty is angry in your heart, just as Changsun Wuji said, you will be dismissed from the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and you will also be the Duke of Pingyang County. Minister, no regrets!"

"Hahaha……"

His Majesty Li Er looked at Guo Ye's expression, and immediately let out a burst of laughter after hearing it. He shook his head and said, "Dismissed from office? Is Guo Qing asking me to be a foolish king who doesn't trust me and trap me in an unjust situation?" ?”

"I dare not!"

Guo Ye pretended to be aggrieved and muttered: "Isn't it a big taboo for me to act recklessly in Tianzhu! If you make a mistake, you must admit it. Your Majesty, I admit it!"

"wrong?"

His Majesty Li Er shook his head, and said with a light smile: "If I judge you to be wrong, isn't it just admitting that I am wrong? Don't forget, yesterday I recognized Tianzhu as an important state in your home in front of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. I have recognized Guo Qing for your great achievements in the matter of my Great Tang Dynasty. Changsun Wuji has already made me lose face, does Guo Qing still want me to lose face again?"

Guo Ye gave a secret compliment, if it is done, then I know you care about saving face.

Immediately, he replied: "I dare not!"

"Okay~"

His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and said, "The treaty of Qunv City is counted. Guo Qing's trip to Tianzhu is also subject to my will. Do you understand?"