Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

His Majesty Li Er said: "Guo Aiqing, I know that Duke Xun's method of begging for beautiful women from you is not so appropriate. But if you hold a grudge because of this matter, and take advantage of the organization to trap Duke Xun, I will not agree! The door is entrusted to you, it is for you to use it to protect the peace of the Great Tang Dynasty, not for you to avenge your own personal revenge!"

"The minister is loyal and has absolutely no intention of avenging private revenge!"

"Then what evidence do you have?"

"There is no evidence, but some speculation!"

Zhang Liang was full of grievances, and said: "Your Majesty, Qin Guogong will place his ministers in a place of injustice based on guesswork. The ministers have nothing to argue about and have nothing to say. I can only hope that your majesty will be the master of the ministers and return my innocence!"

His Majesty Li Er was overwhelmed by Guo Ye, and said: "Guo Aiqing, Duke Xun has worked hard for our Tang Dynasty for decades and has made countless contributions! Even I dare not insult you lightly. Just a few words can make me suspicious of Duke Xun, isn't this too whimsical and beyond our control?"

Hearing His Majesty Li Er's words, Zhang Liang was so moved that tears filled his eyes. He knelt down on the ground and said, "Thank you Your Majesty for your kindness! I must die for Your Majesty and for the great Tang Dynasty!"

His Majesty Li Er walked in front of Zhang Liang, helped him up, and said, "Zhang Aiqing, please get up quickly, our monarch and his ministers get along well, the value lies in the confidant, there is no need to say such words!"

"His Majesty……"

Just as His Majesty Li Er and Zhang Liang were putting on a good show of deep affection between the monarch and his ministers, Guo Ye's voice came coldly: "What a great one has made countless contributions! Let me count the achievements of Duke Xun!"

He brewed his emotions, and said in a loud voice: "Zhang Liang, a native of Xingyang, Zhengzhou, returned to the Tang Dynasty in the first year of Wude. First, he was the governor of Zhengzhou. He saw that the thieves were powerful, so he dared not take up the post. Later, he was in Dingzhou, defending Xiangzhou City, seeing the enemy's strength Da, abandoned the city and fled. Then went to Shandong, contacted the heroes for His Majesty, and was captured by the puppet Qi Wang Yuanji! Duke Xun has made these three major contributions, His Majesty respects him, it is justified!"

Ever since Zheng Yuan exposed Zhang Liang's old background to Guo Ye, Guo Ye has also become interested in Zhang Liang's past.According to public information, this Zhang Liang is simply a useless and unlucky guy. He has never won a war, and he was either captured or escaped.In fact, he is indeed not a general.

Zhang Liang's real ability is to be a spy chief.He is not good at marching and arranging formations, but he is still handy when it comes to intelligence work, and he has made many contributions that only His Majesty Li Er knows.In other words, this is someone who does dirty work for His Majesty Li Er!However, there is no one who can get the credit on the table!

When Guo Ye brought it up in response to the situation, Zhang Liang was tongue-tied and unable to refute!

His Majesty Li Er still has a responsibility, he can't just watch his confidant and loved one being humiliated, he said: "Don't say too much, Duke Qin! Duke Xun has been in charge of bad people for many years, and he has made countless achievements, but it's just unknown. If you have nothing else, you... ..."

Guo Ye also knelt down on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, the King of Yan is your own son. The son of the phoenix and the grandson of the dragon are extremely respected and cannot tolerate any mistakes! Listen to me, if you think I, Guo Ye, are right It's all about framing, and I'm willing to accept the crime of false accusation. If you think what I said is so reasonable, I dare not ask His Majesty to severely punish Duke Xun, and ask His Majesty to strictly prohibit Duke Xun from approaching the King of Yan!"

His Majesty Li Er's trust in Guo Ye is actually not inferior to Zhang Liang, otherwise he would not be allowed to be in charge of the Li Jingmen.Seeing Guo Ye speak so sincerely and solemnly, he was a little moved and said, "Speak!"

Guo Ye said: "Your Majesty, Duke Xun and King Yan have had a close relationship in recent days, do you know?"

His Majesty Li Er really didn't know about this, so he asked Zhang Liang, "Is this true?"

Zhang Liangdao: "This matter is true. However, the minister's relationship with King Yan is not because of harboring evil intentions, but to fulfill His Majesty's entrustment."

"My entrustment?"

"Yeah, that's the thing, it's related to Qin Guogong!"

"Oh! That's how it is!" His Majesty Li Er is so smart, he understood it as soon as he heard it, and said: "Qin Guogong, it is my idea that Xun Guogong Zhang Liang approached King Yan, it was not his own initiative! You misunderstood!"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Your Majesty, you are so brave, how could you let King Yan and Duke Xun get close? Isn't this sending a lamb to the tiger's mouth?"

His Majesty Li Er was full of anger, and said: "Qin Guogong, you should be more careful when you speak! Xun Guogong is a minister of the same palace with you, and if you insult him, you are insulting yourself!"

"This is not an insult, but a word from the bottom of my heart! Lord Xun is very masculine, and he likes little boys in particular, everyone knows it! It's too dangerous for you to let King Yan and Duke Xun associate with each other..."

His Majesty Li Er couldn't believe his ears, and said, "What did you say?"

"I said Duke Xun is very masculine. His Royal Highness King Yan is still underage and lacks the ability to protect himself. It is really inappropriate to have contact with Duke Xun!"

Originally, His Majesty Li Er kept holding Zhang Liang's hand in order to show the deep affection between the monarch and his ministers. After hearing this, he was so frightened that he hurriedly shook off Zhang Liang's hand, and said with a disgusted expression: "Is this true?"

Cold sweat dripped down Zhang Liang's face, and he said, "Chen...Chen..."

Guo Ye said: "Of course it is true. When Duke Xun was in Xingyang, he divorced his wife in order to hand over the man! This matter has caused a lot of trouble, and everyone knows it! Can this be fake?"

His Majesty Li Er's face was uncertain, and he said: "Then you mean..."

"Zhang Liang tried every means to get the Goguryeo beauty of the minister. This is the long-term love of human beings. But why didn't he talk about others, but why did he use King Yan as a cover? The minister said something should not be said. Among the heirs of His Majesty, to discuss In terms of appearance, I have to say that King Yan is the most handsome. And Duke Xun has such a special hobby. Thinking about it carefully, this matter may not be that simple..."

"What do you say, Mr. Xun Guo?"

"Your Majesty, I have been wronged!"

Guo Ye sneered for the rest of his life, and said: "Mr. Xun, everyone in Xingyang knows about your hobby. Do you still want to deny it?"

Zhang Liang knelt on the ground again, and said to His Majesty Li Er: "I am young and frivolous, and I have indeed done some indecent things. But... since I entered the court as an official, I have always acted cautiously, and have never done that again. What an absurd thing. Moreover, the King of Yan is a nobleman, even if I give the minister a hundred courage, the minister would not dare to have any unreasonable thoughts about the King of Yan..."

Guo Ye made sarcastic remarks on the side, and said: "There is a good saying that the country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change. There is also a saying that a dog can't change and eat shit. You say you have changed from evil to good, but I don't believe it anyway. I just don't know if His Majesty believes it or not!"

Now His Majesty Li Er didn't hold hands anymore, he pondered for a while, and said: "This matter is all based on Duke Qin's speculation, I won't believe that you dare to harm the King of Yan!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"But then again, although I won't believe it, there are many ignorant people in the world. For the sake of King Yan's reputation, you are not allowed to come within a hundred steps of King Yan!"

"Yes!"

After all, His Majesty Li Er is still suspicious of Zhang Liang!

Although Zhang Liang was not moved this time, Guo Ye was still satisfied with the effect!As a secret agent, Zhang Liang's most important thing to him is not his ability to handle affairs, but His Majesty Li Er's trust!As long as the seeds of doubt are planted in the heart of His Majesty Li Er, the day of Zhang Liang's downfall will not be far away!

Guo Ye and Zhang Liang left Wangbei Pavilion together and walked outside the palace.But within a few steps, he was stopped by a few eunuchs!

"Qin Guogong, please stop!"

"My father-in-law, what's the matter with you?"

"The empress is affectionate!"

Hearing this, Zhang Liang gloated and said, "Mr. Qin, congratulations! It seems that you have found three hundred beauties for His Majesty. The empress found out about it, and she will reward you heavily!"

After he finished his sarcastic remarks, he was about to part ways with Guo Ye, but was stopped by another eunuch, who said: "Mr. Xun, please stay, Concubine Yin is here!"

Guo Ye laughed loudly and said, "The only son of Concubine Yin is King Yan Li You. Your Majesty does not believe what you think about King Yan. It is hard to say Concubine Yin! Duke Xun, please ask for blessings!"

Chapter 1469 Queen's Secret Order!

If it came to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it would never happen that the harem concubines had private views on the ministers.Even the Empress, without a major reason, can't meet the ministers directly.However, it is the Tang Dynasty now, and the defense between men and women is not as strict as in later generations.

Although it is not so common for concubines to meet with ministers, it is not a big deal.

Chang'an Imperial Palace, inside the Ganlu Hall.

Guo Ye looked serious, saluted respectfully, and said: "Minister Guo Ye, see Empress Empress! Empress Empress, thousand years old, thousand years old, thousand years old!"

"Get up! Give me your seat!"

"Thank you madam!"

Guo Ye knew he was wrong, so he carefully sat on the stool brought by the little palace maid, lowered his head, and prepared to meet the wrath of the empress!

What I did just now was really unreasonable.