Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

Guo Yedao: "What the ministers said just now has some truth. The King of Qi has an advantage in age, and His Majesty's expedition should be supervised by him. However... I still think that it is better for the King of Jin to supervise the country!"

"Oh? Why is that?"

"There are public and private reasons for the humble minister to choose the king of Jin instead of the king of Qi."

"Public and private aspects? Then you talk about the public aspect first!"

"Although the king of Jin is young, Qin Ganluo was worshiped as prime minister at the age of 12, and Zhou Yu of the Three Kingdoms was appointed as the governor of the navy at the age of 13. Both of them can do great things at such a young age. Smart, why do you say he is not as good as the two ancients?"

"Qin Guogong's words are simply unreasonable!" Xue Dading said angrily: "Yes, Zhou Yu and Gan Luo are indeed real people, but in more than 1000 years, only two have appeared! Why do you think Jin King can be compared with them? "

Guo Ye sneered and said, "Why? Just because your majesty is an emperor through the ages, not allowing Yao and Shun to surpass Emperor Qin and Han Wu! His son, is his ability so small? Why are you so sure that King Jin will not be as good as Zhou Gan?" two?"

"Your Majesty is an emperor through the ages? Who granted it? Who admitted it? It's nonsense!"

"Oh? What does Lord Xue mean... His Majesty can't be called the emperor of the ages?"

"Your Majesty certainly doesn't count..."

As soon as the words came to his lips, Xue Dading realized that he almost fell into the pit dug by Guo Ye.Stealing a peek, he saw that His Majesty Li Er's expression was really not good.

He quickly changed his words and said: "Even if Your Majesty is an emperor through the ages, the sons of Yao and Shun have never heard of them having precocious wisdom? Not only do they not have precocious wisdom, they will not become talents even when they grow up! Otherwise, why didn't Yao and Shun take Pass the throne to your son, but you want to abdicate?"

"Oh! I understand!" Guo Ye said: "Master Xue means that even if His Majesty can be called an emperor through the ages, then his son must not live up to it, and His Majesty must do the abdication in order to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Yao and Shun? "

"How can I mean that? You are spitting blood!"

Xue Dading knelt down on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, did you hear clearly what Qin Guogong said just now? He is simply messing around. How can such a trifling matter be played by the court? I hope His Majesty will punish him for the crime of lying!"

His Majesty Li Er ignored Xue Dading, and said to Guo Ye: "Mr. Qin, you first talked about the public side. What about the private side?"

"Privately, there is some disagreement between the minister and the king of Jin. He is the supervisor of the country, and the minister is unhappy in his heart, so of course he has to speak out against it!"

Now Xue Dading understood the reason, and said: "Your Majesty, do you understand? He almost said that he is avenging his own private revenge! You must punish him severely! Punish him severely!"

His Majesty Li Er nodded, and said: "Duke Qin discusses state affairs out of selfishness, serving the emperor's infidelity, the crime is no small crime. He will be fined for one month!"

"Your Majesty, isn't it too little to punish a servant for disloyalty for one month?"

"Then another twenty catties of copper will be fined!"

"It's also..." Seeing that Majesty Li Er's face was not looking good, Xue Dading didn't dare to continue to hold Guo Ye.

He thought to himself, Guo Ye is His Majesty's confidant and favorite general. Now that he is employing people, even if I have a lot of tongue, I am afraid it will be difficult for His Majesty to give him any substantive punishment.

Forget it, ten years is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge.Forgive him for the time being, and settle accounts with him after King Qi ascends the throne.The most urgent task now is still the position of King Qi's supervisor of the country.

Thinking of this, he said: "Your Majesty, apart from Qin Guogong and Ma Zhou, there is no one who opposes Qi Wang's supervision of the country. Ma Zhou is the history of Jin Wangfu, and his interests are related. Qin Guogong's two reasons are not worth refuting! Look...do you decide on the candidate for the country prison today?"

His Majesty Li Er shook his head and said: "The matter of supervising the country is of great importance, and I have to think about it carefully."

"But……"

"Xue Aiqing don't say too much, I will come down with my own will later."

"Decree?" Xue Dading was overjoyed, and said, "Yes, yes, yes! For such an important matter as supervising the country, of course His Majesty has to make an official decree. It is the humble minister Meng Lang!"

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After the dynasty was over, Xue Dading happily returned to Prince Qi's mansion.Sure enough, His Majesty Li Er's will came soon after.

However, the content of this decree disappointed him greatly.

"The imperial edict says that the king of Qi, Li You, is in love with the small group, especially fond of hunting, and I am deeply disappointed. From now on, he will be removed from the post of governor of Qizhou. After a year of contemplation behind closed doors, he will not be allowed to step out of the house for half a step! I respect this !"

After hearing this decree, Xue Dading's eyes were red, he stood up immediately, pinched Dong Shun's neck, and said, "How is it possible? How could your majesty make such a decree? Did you, the eunuch, bewitch your majesty?" ?”

Dong Shun sneered, and said, "Lord Xue, don't be too busy. I won't mention whether I have bewitched His Majesty, but you must let me finish my decree first, right?"

"Is there... still a purpose?"

"That's natural. But Your Majesty's decree is not for King Qi, but for you! Xue Dading accepts the decree!"

"Wei Chen is here!"

"The imperial edict says that Xue Dading's teaching is ineffective, causing the king of Qi to indulge in fun. From now on, he will be removed from the position of the governor of the Qi prince's mansion and transferred to the governor of Cangzhou. Thank you!"

Xue Dading's face was gloomy, and he said: "I... obey the order! Thank you for your kindness!"

Dong Shun sneered, and said, "Lord Xue, why don't you say that our family has bewitched His Majesty now? Huh?"

"Uh... just now, Dading was confused for a while, I hope Mr. Shun will forgive me!"

Xue Dading was not stupid, that is, when he first heard the news that King Qi was ordered to close his doors and contemplate his mistakes, he was shocked and angry, so he acted impulsively and asked Dong Shun for trouble.

Later, when the cold wind blew, he understood, how could Dong Shun have the ability to meddle in such a big matter?Whether it is to make Li You close the door to think about his mistakes, or to let himself go out, it must be His Majesty's idea.

It seems that King Qi's fall from favor is a foregone conclusion!

As for why King Qi fell out of favor?Thinking of this question, Xue Dading wanted to give himself a big mouth!

Lee makes the mind faint, profit makes the mind faint.

Why didn't you see such a simple question?

Everyone recommends King Qi, so is King Qi in charge of this country, or His Majesty in charge?Letting a person who has won the support of all the courtiers supervise the country, will His Majesty dare to go to war with confidence?

It turned out that everything I tried to do was counterproductive.

I am the biggest sinner in King Qi's failure!

……

Just when Xue Dading was remorseful, there was a burst of laughter in Duke Qin's mansion.

"Hahaha, Lord Qin, those two reasons of yours are completely vulnerable. But they completely failed King Qi's plan. Presumably the expression on King Qi's face must be very exciting right now?"

Guo Ye chuckled and said, "The general situation has already been established, and the reason is not important. It's ridiculous that Xue Dading seriously refuted it, thinking that he was on the right track. Thinking about it now, it really makes people laugh."

The eldest grandson Liyan picked up the wine glass and said: "Mr. Qin made some small tricks and let King Jin get the post of supervisor of the country. This old slave admires, admires! Let me toast you!"

Guo Ye drank the fine wine in his cup, waved his hand and said, "Guo doesn't dare to covet the achievements of the sky, this matter can be accomplished, apart from my plan, I also want to thank you adults for your cooperation!"

"Cooperate? Who cooperated with you? Didn't you say that apart from Ma Zhou and you, no one opposes King Qi's supervision of the country?"

Guo Ye shook his head and said, "Eunuch Sun, you have underestimated the heroes of the world. There are too many smart people in the court. Although most of them are blinded by greed and greed. , I have already seen Guo's plan."