Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

"How old are you this year?"

"24 years old!"

When Guo Ye casually mentioned his age, he couldn't help but feel moved. Not long ago, Dong Shun asked his age, and now Ma Yuanju asked his age again. It couldn't be a coincidence, could it?

He asked: "Master Ma, is it related to the fact that my age has something to do with being made Duke of Qin?"

Ma Yuanju frowned, and said, "24, 37, it doesn't seem quite right..."

"24, 37? What are you talking about? Could it be that you know fortune-telling? Is this a strange gossip?"

"Where, where! I'm just asking casually, it's not interesting, it's not interesting, haha..."

Anyone can see that Ma Yuanju's words are insincere!

Chen Zhongda was young, and his brain turned quickly, and said: "I see, it turns out to be..."

Kong Yingda glared at him and said, "Master Chen, please be careful! You can understand this kind of thing!"

"Yes... yes... my lord taught me a lesson!"

Kong Yingda said in a deep voice: "Old man, no matter what you guessed, don't mention this matter again in the future! If I let this old man hear you say a word about this matter again, we will cut off our robes!"

Chai Shao shook his head again and again, and said, "I said, what are you all thinking? It's just a fantasy! Impossible, this is absolutely impossible! If there is such a thing, why have I never heard of it?"

They were talking lively, but Guo Ye seemed to be puzzled by Zhang Er's monk, and said: "Everyone, stop playing charades, what are you talking about?"

Chen Zhongda said: "Duke Qin, you can only think about this matter in your heart, you can't say it out of your mouth! Don't worry, it's a good thing!"

Ma Yuanju shook his head and said: "Fortunately, misfortune depends on it, and misfortune depends on blessing! This matter is a good thing on the surface, but it is not sure whether it is good or bad! Qin Guogong, you must be cautious in your words and deeds in the future. Don't say a word more, don't take an extra step! It will be expensive in the future!"

Kong Yingda sighed, and said: "Mr. Qin, although we have a good friendship! However, the old man has a saying here, sometimes there must be a fate, and there is no time to force it! If you are because of this Qin Guogong, what will happen to you?" You shouldn't have thought about it, the old man is old, and he won't get involved in this matter!"

Chai Shao looked Guo Ye up and down a few times, and said, "It doesn't look like that either! I think you guys must have guessed wrong!"

These few people have all talked, but what they say is cloudy and hazy!It's like I didn't say it!

Guo Ye wanted to ask again, but Kong Yingda coughed and said, "Mr. Qin, we are here to express our condolences to the old lady. Can you take us to the mourning hall? If you have anything to say, let's talk about it later!"

This is a serious matter, Guo Ye can't stop it!

After these few people have finished their condolences, Guo Ye has no chance to ask!

What's wrong?There are too many guests here, and he can't even greet them!

In the city of Chang'an, everyone with a head and a face, such as the emperor's relatives, high-ranking officials and nobles, and those who can get their births, all came!Even if they didn't come, they sent someone to send gifts and elegiac couplets!And the amount of gift money is very affordable!

As for some low-level petty officials, there are countless of them!

In front of the Pingyang County Government Mansion, there was a lot of traffic and bustling. Those who didn't know thought it was a temple fair!

After noon, the officials from the Ministry of Rituals sent by His Majesty Li Er arrived to help Guo Ye manage the funeral affairs of the old lady in a splendid and perfect manner!

The Pingyang County Mansion officially became the Qin State Mansion!

The old lady's funeral has completely bankrupted the courtiers' plan to impeach Guo Ye!Everyone is worried about Ding, and the officials are gone. If you still stare at him, it will be regarded as a slap in the face. Do you really think that Tang Guoye is a nirvana?You have to forgive others and forgive others. If someone can become a minister of the Ministry of Rites, he must have someone's ability. If he really fights to the death, it is still unknown who will die!

What's more, His Majesty Li Er personally endorsed Guo Ye's title, so the impeachment of Guo Ye would not be a slap in the face of His Majesty Li Er?

As for that weird Qin Guogong, it is even more frightening. His Majesty Li Er's thoughts are hard to guess, but everyone understands that the water here is deep!If the amount is not enough, if you get involved in this matter, you will surely drown!As for the portion that is enough...don't dare to interfere!How can these delicate and precious people be willing to live a life of ups and downs when they are enjoying wealth and honor in this peaceful world?

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The next day, Guo Ye stood outside the palace, pacing back and forth, but he didn't dare to go in!

If you say that he has come to this palace dozens of times, he is familiar with the road, why is he so timid today?

The point is that his outfit is too inappropriate!

Although the old lady has already been buried, he is still in the period of filial piety, wearing heavy filial piety!With this attire, it's best to stay at home!Not to mention going to the palace, even if you are visiting relatives and friends, even if you are visiting a neighbor, you will be beaten out!

Guo Ye even wondered secretly, did His Majesty Li Er plan to charge me with disrespect as soon as I entered the palace, and then cut off my head?

While he was thinking wildly, Master Changsun came out from the palace and said, "Duke Qin, you are here, go in, go in! Your Majesty is waiting impatiently!"

Guo Ye pointed to his body and said, "Do you think my outfit is suitable?"

"Hi! You have already become the Duke of Qin, and you still care about this. Hurry up and get on the road!"

No matter how you hear this, how awkward!

King Guo Ye looked around and thought to himself, is it too late for me to run away now?

Chapter 1453 Lord of Lijing Gate

Of course Guo Ye didn't dare to run away. His family has a big business, his beautiful wife, beautiful concubine, and weak son are all in Chang'an City. If he runs away, it will be over!

Besides, Master Changsun is still here. In terms of martial arts, he is far behind Master Changsun, and he can't escape even if he wants to!

When Guo Ye came to His Majesty Li Er tremblingly, His Majesty Li Er was reading a book, and he was obviously taken aback when he saw Guo Ye's outfit!

The emperor and ministers had finished their ceremony, Guo Ye was given a seat, and Master Changsun respectfully stood behind His Majesty Li Er!

His Majesty Li Er said: "This is my lack of consideration, I should announce your audience after a while!"

"Shall I go back first?"

"No, no need! I am the Son of Heaven, I act on behalf of the heavens, avoid the evil, and there is no taboo! It's just that Guo Aiqing has just lost her mother, and she has to work hard for the country. I really can't bear it!"

Guo Ye was confused by His Majesty Li Er's words, and said: "Your Majesty, what do you mean by this? Don't you already have Ding You, why do you still have to work hard for the country?"

His Majesty Li Er ignored his words and said, "Guo Aiqing, I heard that there are some differences between you and the five great noble families?"

"I don't dare! It's just that there is a little misunderstanding between the minister and the Cui clan of Boling and the Zheng clan of Xingyang! I have no contact with the other three great noble families! But... I heard that the five great noble clans are connected with each other. If one is honored and honored, it is also possible that the other three noble clans are dissatisfied with the minister!"

"Hmph, little misunderstanding? Thousand hectares of fertile land, if sold, would be worth tens of millions, and my treasury's annual income is only so much! If this is a small misunderstanding, I really don't know what a big misunderstanding is!"

How did His Majesty Li Er know about this?Could it be the Boling Cui family who filed the complaint?

If the one hundred thousand guan of money before is still within the tolerance of His Majesty Li Er, this land worth tens of millions of guan can't be concealed!

Fortunately, we have a second move!

Guo Ye said: "Your Majesty, it is clear that this thousand hectares of fertile land did not fall into my hands in the end, but was handed over to a given state capital!"

"Then Qin Guogong, what do you mean to say, I shared the spoils with you?"