[Three Kingdoms] Carnival

Slowly waking up from sleep, Guo Jia struggled hard between going back to sleep and getting out of bed. After a long time, he finally stretched out his hand reluctantly from the quilt and pulled the curtain away.Without the screen protection of the curtain, the bright sunlight made Guo Jia unable to open his eyes for a while.He covered the sun with one hand, half propped himself up with the other, and vaguely felt that someone had walked to his couch.He just regarded it as a servant who came to serve, and didn't pay much attention to it, and asked casually, "What time is it?"

"Chenshi five quarters."

"It's still early..." After finishing speaking, Guo Jia suddenly realized that the voice that answered just now was somewhat familiar, and if he listened carefully, there was actually a bit of anger.Just at this time, his eyes had adapted to the light outside the tent. He put down his hands and opened his eyes to look, and was suddenly so frightened that he lost sleepiness, "Why are you here?!"

Chen Qun's face darkened again: "Ling Jun followed His Highness to the southern suburbs to perform the rescue ceremony, and ordered Qun to stay at Shangshutai to take care of business."

"Wen Ruo only left for half a day, so why don't you hand over some matters to Jia?"

Chen Qun tried his best to resist the urge to roll his eyes.If the Shangshutai was really handed over to Guo Jia, it would be relatively light if the affairs were not handled well, and I'm afraid there would be a big mess.

But he didn't want Guo Jia, who was frightened by him just now, to approach him smiling.

"However, Brother Changwen is avoiding the important and taking the light?" Guo Jia bent his peachy eyes, "Jia Mingming asked, why is Changwen here, in... Jia's room?"

"Guo Fengxiao! You, you are rude!"

Chen Qun pushed Guo Jia away, and Guo Jia took advantage of the situation and sat down on the couch without falling. Instead, he continued to tease him in a leisurely way: "Jia casually asked, why is Changwen so anxious? You are a big man, It's as if Kanon has underestimated you."

"Most of the guards in the city went from Shengjia to the southern suburbs, and ordered the king to tell you that you are not allowed to step out of the door until he comes back. Get dressed quickly, and the group will bring you breakfast in a while!" Fortunately, he was worried. Others came to tell Guo Jia that Guo Jia knew the danger of leaving Shangshutai without knowing the seriousness, and deliberately left a lot of business early in the morning to tell him in person, what a waste of time!

Up to now, only Xun Yu, him and Tai Shiling know about Yinghuo's keeping one's heart.Xun Yu didn't believe in disasters, so naturally he didn't think it was a vision.Moreover, Tai Shiling also deduced that this disaster occurred during the daytime, so it was not easy to see.So as long as they keep their mouths shut, they can hide it.

However, if this matter is really a deliberate plan, it is calculated that Tai Shiling, who is cautious and conscientious, must have been bribed, and the person who bought him will never just sit back and watch the plan fail. There must be other conspiracy.Tai Shiling was personally selected by His Majesty. Without evidence, Xun Yu could not speculate. The most likely to be targeted by the conspiracy is Guo Jia, who is weak and weak, so Xun Yu asked repeatedly before leaving. Chen Qun, please don't let Guo Jia leave Shangshutai before Yinghuo Shouxin arrives.

"As long as Fengxiao is at Shangshutai, Yu can protect him."

Thinking of Xun Yu's solemnity before leaving, Chen Qun couldn't help but feel a little more sad, and for a moment, he didn't want to care about anything with Guo Jia, a heartless and ignorant person, so he sighed and walked away.

"Hey, Changwen is leaving now?" Seeing that Chen Qun really turned around and left without admonishing him, a trace of doubt flashed in Guo Jia's eyes.The sadness on Chen Qun's brow just now naturally did not escape his eyes, but he couldn't figure out what could make Chen Qun so upset.

Pulling back the slipped underclothes to his shoulders, Guo Jia casually brushed his hair back, went to bed and put on his robes.When the servant brought the breakfast into the room, he had just put on his ocher robe, and sat down at the table without paying attention to his messy hair.

The servants took the food out of the box one by one, they were all common things, but because Guo Jia was not in good health, Xun Yu specially ordered that the medicinal materials for strengthening the body be ground into powder and put into the food, so that the medicinal materials could be exerted. It is effective, but it will not make Guo Jia think that the medicine is too bitter and refuse to drink it.After getting the last layer, there was no food in the box, only a hairpin made of black jade lying there quietly.

It was the one that Guo Jia personally gave to Cao Jie.

At that time, Guo Jia promised Cao Jie that as long as Cao Jie had the heart, he would help her get the position above ten thousand people.

Then since the hairpin was sent back to his eyes——

"Miss, have you changed your mind?"

"Yes." The ordinary-looking servant in the Shangshutai said with a low eyebrow, "Miss wants to discuss with the gentleman, and please invite him to the palace to talk about it."

"The palace is heavily guarded, and the empress' brother Fu Kang is in charge of the imperial army. It is too ostentatious for Jia to enter the palace like this."

"Don't worry, sir. Today Fukang led the forbidden army to follow His Majesty to the southern suburbs to rescue her. The palace is not strictly guarded. Besides, I have a talisman that His Majesty personally gave to the lady to enter the palace, and there are people in the palace. As long as the gentleman follows closely I will never let others notice."

"She's thoughtful."

After Guo Jia finished speaking, she fell silent. She didn't say whether she wanted to say anything or not, but concentrated on playing with the black jade hairpin.There was a flash of urgency on the servant's face, and he whispered:

"Miss still has something important to tell Mr. It's about His Majesty's conspiracy with the Empress. The matter is so important that Ms. Dare not dare to make a decision on her own. The Prime Minister is far away in Ye City, so she can only discuss it with Mr.

"She trusts you so much that she even told your servants such confidential things?" Seeing the servant startled, he rounded up the words for others, "That's right, if she didn't trust you, how could she tell this secret matter?" The hairpin is for you."

The servant quickly nodded in agreement, and gently wiped a drop of sweat from his forehead due to nervousness.

Guo Jia put Mo Yuzan aside.The black jade hairpin he gave to Cao Jie looks ordinary, but in fact there are five dark lines tattooed on the hairpin, it can be said that it is the only one in the world.And he stroked it with his fingertips just now, and the dark pattern on the hairpin was indeed the same as what he remembered before, so he could be sure that the black jade hairpin in front of him was indeed the one he gave to Cao Jie.

In this way, he should have no more doubts.

There was no hair band at hand, so Guo Jia casually used the black jade hairpin to tie her hair and picked up a piece of pastry.After he slowly chewed and swallowed the pastries bit by bit, he finally gave the servant a certain word: "When Jia eats breakfast, I will follow you into the palace."

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Yecheng Tongque Terrace

"I thought that the news of the solar eclipse came from Xudu. His Majesty avoided the main hall and went to the southern suburbs to rescue her. Today's big banquet will definitely be cancelled. But looking at it this way, it is even more grand. The city of Ye is big and small. The officials are all here."

"Of course. Your Majesty rescued me to avoid disasters, and the Tongque Terrace was built for auspiciousness. If the prime minister really changed today's banquet because of the solar eclipse, wouldn't he be admitting that the auspiciousness of Yecheng is false? Xu Du The disaster is true, the prime minister has such a strategy, how could he make himself shorter than the little emperor out of thin air."

"This statement is wrong. Your Majesty is the king, and the prime minister is the minister. Xu is the capital of the emperor, but Yecheng is just a government. Ministers are inferior to the king, and they are obedient to the king. What's wrong?"

"That was before. It's hard to say which of Yecheng and Xu County will be the imperial capital in the future."

Sitting at the banquet in Tongque Terrace, the officials of Yecheng, big and small, always whispered such and such. Although they all deliberately lowered their voices, there were too many people talking, and there would always be one or two sentences that others would listen to. two.Cao Cao was in a high position, so maybe he couldn't hear it clearly, but Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, who were sitting on the left and right sides of Cao Cao, could hear it clearly.

"Zijian, the day before yesterday, Xiu told you about Kong Gui's ulterior motives, and you also said that since there is a solar eclipse, the prime minister will definitely cancel today's banquet." Yang Xiu sat behind Cao Zhi, with a look of anxiety on his face, "Now a hundred Once the officials are seated, this banquet must continue. In case Kong Gui..."

"Dezu don't have to worry too much." Cao Zhi replied in a low voice, "Not to mention that Kong Gui was sick today, he didn't appear on the stage at all. As far as the solar eclipse is concerned, my father never believed in disasters. will believe it."

If Kong Gui had really arranged everything, he would naturally not be there in person.As for the solar eclipse, it does not depend on whether Cao Cao believes it or not, but on whether the officials sitting here believe it or not. If rumors spread in the future, whether the common people in the market believe it or not.

But at the same time, Yang Xiu was really curious about what Kong Gui could do to blame the solar eclipse on Cao Zhi, who had both a father and an elder brother.After thinking about it for the past few days, he couldn't think of any means that Kong Gui could use.After thinking about it to no avail, Yang Xiu saw that Cao Zhi had no intention of talking about it again, so he also shut his mouth.If something really happens, it's not too late to adapt to the situation.

On the other side, although Wu Zhixinpi and others gathered behind Cao Pi, he still felt empty around him.Now Sima Yi is in charge of teaching Cao Chong, and Cao Chong is ill in the future, so Sima Yi can only stay in the prime minister's mansion.

Fortunately, Sima Yi finally found an opportunity to meet Cao Pi one day ago.

"What I said that day was deliberately let Yang Xiu hear it. The purpose was to make both Yang Xiu and Kong Gui think that Cao Zhi would be blamed for the solar eclipse. But as you said, the lord doesn't believe the calamity. Kong Gui Gui is also a villain who tends to power, once the lord orders someone to investigate, there is no guarantee that he will not betray you and me again. Instead of using such clumsy methods, it is better to do the opposite."

A small exclamation came from beside him. It turned out that the servant pouring the wine accidentally knocked down the wine glass, and the wine spilled all over Cao Pi's robe.Seeing that Cao Cao looked over, Cao Pi waved his hand and didn't pursue further.

"Yi has already made arrangements. First of all, during the banquet, a servant will accidentally knock your wine glass over, causing the wine to spill on your robe."

The servant Nuonuo withdrew, and Cao Pi glanced at his ordinary appearance, thoughtful.

"Next, during the solar eclipse, the robe on your body will catch fire. You must wait for the fire to be stronger before taking off the robe. In this way, the officials of Cao Zhi's party will not doubt him, and seize this opportunity to tell the lord Advice, blame the solar eclipse on you.

The lord has never believed in the theory of solar eclipses, so he will definitely send someone to investigate thoroughly.At that time, it will be discovered that the robe on your body is made of flammable cotton cloth. It will also be found out that it is Cao Zhi's person.Then, the servant will hit the post and die after confessing that Kong Gui ordered him to do what he did.The witness is dead, and there must be traces to be found for Kong Gui to frame Cao Zhi. In this way, Cao Zhi murdered his brother, and Kong Gui's crime of murdering the prime minister's son can be settled.As for who should be blamed for the solar eclipse theory, it is no longer important.

Put it to death and live later.Yiyi probably won't be by your side that day, you...be careful. "

Wu Zhi sat behind Cao Pi and patted Cao Pi quietly. Only then did Cao Pi come back to his senses. He quickly got up and toasted Cao Cao, and congratulated Cao Cao with all the officials. Sima Yi's expression when he last asked him was in his mind, but he couldn't get rid of it no matter what. Haunted for a long time, but finally gave birth to a trace of sweetness in my heart,

"Guan Guan today, you are all a little absent-minded." Cao Cao put down his wine glass, and his eagle-like phoenix eyes swept over all the officials, especially when he stopped at Cao Pi and Cao Zhi. , Why does Gu still have a big banquet today. Is it disrespectful to the destiny, or—disrespect to His Majesty?"

The last sentence can be said to be heart-breaking, and all the officials felt chills down their spines, and hurriedly knelt down and shouted: "I dare not wait."

"Dare to say it in private, but now that I'm alone on behalf of you, I don't dare." Cao Cao snorted lightly, put down his wine glass, stood up and looked condescendingly at the officials kneeling on the ground, "In the past six months, Xu Du, Ye In the city, auspiciousness is everywhere, prophecy is a masterpiece, your gossips can be heard even if you are not deaf. Gu also knows how many auspicious signs that are presented every month are real and how many are fake." As he spoke, he Picking up the bronze sparrow that was enshrined in a high position, he held it up to all the officials, "I just remember, this bronze sparrow was presented by Yu Cao, right?"

Yu Caoxuan stepped forward to salute. In the past few months, he has been highly valued for offering the bronze sparrow, and he has been envied by others: "Reporting to the prime minister, it was indeed presented by the minister. I heard that in ancient times, there was a jade sparrow dreamed by Shun's mother. As for Sheng Shun, this bronze sparrow was found by farmers from the fields, which is also a good omen, and the old minister specially presented it to the prime minister."

"Then, did you check this bronze bird carefully before submitting it?" Cao Cao asked, "Have you found someone to look it over for you, and tell you that this bronze bird is exquisitely crafted and shiny, and it is impossible for it to be made in China?" Buried in the soil for many years?!"

Yu Cao knelt down on the ground in shock, and reluctantly said: "Perhaps it is an auspicious sign for a new life, but no, it was found by farmers not long after it was buried."

"It wasn't just found by the farmers. This bronze sparrow, you ordered people to bury it in the soil, and let the farmers dig it out, right?!"

Yu Caoxuan sat paralyzed on the ground.He thought that Cao Cao had completely believed in the auspiciousness when he ordered the construction of the Tongque Terrace, but he never thought about where Cao Cao learned the truth a few months later.This bronze sparrow was indeed buried in the ground by him as a flattery invitation after listening to Kong Gui's words, and now he is suddenly in trouble, could it be that Kong Gui betrayed him? !

However, he had no chance to speak.Cao Cao waved his hand, and some soldiers stepped forward and dragged him off the high platform.

"I know, there must be someone among you who wants to say, since I know that the auspiciousness of the Tongque is faked by someone, why do we need to build this Tongque Terrace?" Cao Cao already knew from the faces of all the officials. Ruobucha continued, "The isolated Tongque Tower was not built for auspiciousness, but for the soldiers who have fought for the country for many years! If one person joins the army, he will go to Tongque Terrace to receive two bolts of cloth and one stone of grain. For those who join the army with more than one person, this will be doubled. For those who died in the battle for the country, their lonely old wives have no one to support them, and their families will be given [-] mu of land. Humans farm on behalf of the people. I want the world to know that if there is auspiciousness, it is not a bronze sparrow or a colorful phoenix, but these soldiers who fought bloody battles. They are the auspiciousness of the country and the pillars of the country. Food, what kind of disaster is it!"

"The prime minister has profound knowledge and insight, benevolence and love for the people, and the ministers are ashamed."

"The prime minister is worthy of being the prime minister," Wu Zhi whispered to Cao Pi when he stood up with all the officials, "a few words will kill those who still want to invite auspiciousness to pamper you. Furthermore, according to the prime minister's words, The auspiciousness is fake, so the disaster is not true. The solar eclipse after a while is not worth paying attention to. Looking at today's banquet, everyone has ghosts in their hearts, and most of them are planning to use the solar eclipse to make a big fuss. Looking at it now, it's all a waste of effort." Of course, there is another point, which he knew in his heart but didn't say it out loud.The majesty of Xudu avoided the main hall for the solar eclipse and went out to rescue her. After Cao Cao said so, it became a foolish act of mistakenly believing in the destiny.Comparing the two phases, it is clear at a glance which is higher and which is lower.

How could Cao Pi not know this truth.What Cao Cao said just now was to tell all officials that human affairs are better than destiny, and a solar eclipse is not a disaster, let alone a surprise.It is not surprising, so naturally no one can be blamed, and no one will be so stupid to frame others after Cao Cao said this sentence.In other words, whether he framed Cao Zhi today, or used the solar eclipse to frame Cao Zhi and framed his elder brother, it was completely stranded because of Cao Cao's few words.

"Zihuan," Cao Cao suddenly called Cao Pidao, "what time is it?"

Cao Pi hurriedly came back to his senses, with a normal expression on his face, and said, "It's already a quarter of noon when I report back to my father."

"Gu remembers that the solar eclipse calculated by Tai Shiling is at noon." Cao Cao shook off his robe and sat back on the desk, "You might as well watch this solar eclipse with Gu."

"promise."

Whether you really agree with Cao Cao's words and regard the solar eclipse as a rare scenery, or still regard the solar eclipse as something different, fearing that the sky will bring disasters again, at this time you have to listen to Cao Cao's words and wait quietly for the arrival of the solar eclipse.Cao Pi poured himself a glass of wine as usual, and pulled the half-wet robe to the dark place, but he still couldn't bear the unhappiness in his heart.The opportunity that Sima Yi carefully planned for him to stand up just went to waste. He was really unwilling, but he had no choice but to sit here and watch the opportunity go away.

The sand in the leaking carvings leaked down bit by bit, and the cups were intertwined, and before you knew it, noon had passed.

And from the beginning to the end, the sky above the sky has been clear and clear, without a trace of haze.

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The rite of solar eclipse to save the body, one is to beat the drums to intimidate the gods who swallow the sun, and the other is to use animals to the community, in order to bless and flatter God.Shocking and respecting are completely different, but they are all determined to eliminate disasters.It can be seen that the so-called rescue is not about saving disasters, but about reassuring people's hearts.

Therefore, when the emperor finished the rescue ceremony and the solar eclipse time predicted by Tai Shiling had arrived, and the sky was still clear and the sun was shining brightly, Xun Yu suddenly understood, walked out of the group of officials, and asked Liu Xie Congratulations:

"My minister heard that Dong Jun explained that the disasters in the Spring and Autumn Period have been different. If people are not in harmony, the sky will be different. I will warn the people. If the people do not change their politics, the sky will be catastrophic. I will blame you. Today is an eclipse but not eating. , it must be because your majesty is benevolent, gentle in administration, and well-preserved, so there is no difference in the sky. Minister, congratulations to your majesty."

Eclipses never existed in the first place.Tai Shiling is a person trusted by the emperor. The reason why he knows nothing but says that he has it is to let the courtiers and the people think that it is the emperor's heart of respecting the sky and loving the people that moved the heavens. Bless the Han family and recognize the emperor of the Han family as the son of heaven.

Although kept in the dark by the emperor, Xun Yu did not resent the emperor's use of such a method, and was even slightly relieved.Over the years, he saw that the emperor gradually lost his interest in political affairs and was willing to be at the mercy of others. He was extremely anxious, but he didn't know how to persuade him.Today, the emperor can take the initiative to set up a situation to win over the hearts of the people. No matter what, he will continue this situation for His Majesty.

With Shang Shuling taking the lead, all the officials knelt together to congratulate, praising the holiness of the emperor, the heavens were moved, and the country's great fortune.

"My love is serious." Liu Xiewen said sincerely, "I was kidnapped by traitors when I was young, and my family and country were in ruins. Thanks to Prime Minister Cao's loyalty, I have a stable place here. For many years, the political commissar of the court Prime Minister Cao and Lord Xun Ling, if they talk about benevolent government and have holy virtues, I really dare not be greedy for merit."

However, no matter what Liu Xie said, he still couldn't stop the courtiers, especially those who accompanied the imperial driver, from congratulating him one after another, citing scriptures, and evading Liu Xie's several times, but what he said was more like a king's bearing and demeanor.The ministers who originally congratulated only three points of sincerity gradually gained six points, not to mention those veteran ministers who have followed the Han family for many years, almost burst into tears, knelt down on the ground three times and kowtowed nine times, shouting Your Majesty's benevolence, the Han family is lucky .

Seeing that everything was going well, Xun Yu couldn't help but smile, and looked around casually, his eyes met Tai Shiling, feeling uneasy for some reason.If it is said that Tai Shiling's calculation of disasters and disasters is only ordered by His Majesty, and the solar eclipse is not enough to make His Majesty win the hearts of the people, then the obsession after the solar eclipse is for the purpose of——

Perhaps it was just to fulfill Xun Yu's uneasiness, when the congratulations gradually weakened, Tai Shiling suddenly rushed in front of Liu Xie, knelt down on the ground, and his voice was sad, which was especially abrupt amidst the joy of the courtiers: "I have something to say to you!" Your Majesty has made a statement, and I beg your Majesty to agree!"

Liu Xie remembered this Taishiling, and it was Fuhou who recommended him to be calm, intelligent, proficient in astronomy, and worthy of the responsibility of observing the sky, so he transferred this person to the position of Taishiling.Seeing him rushing forward suddenly, Liu Xie frowned slightly, but still nodded: "Tai Shi Ling, please tell me."

"Returning to Your Majesty, I have previously reported to Xun Lingjun that there will be a solar eclipse today. Fortunately, Your Majesty rescued me from the society and practiced benevolent government, so God was moved and no disasters occurred. However, other than that, I also deduced... deduced..." Seemingly feeling the pressure from Xun Yu's gaze, Tai Shiling stammered for a long time before finally hesitating and said loudly, "I deduced that from today's time, There will be Yinghuo guarding the heart!"

As soon as this remark came out, it could be said that one stone stirred up thousands of waves, and the officials immediately talked about it, and Xun Yu's expression changed instantly.He kept Tai Shiling silent because he was worried that others would make trouble if they found out. Now, Tai Shiling took this opportunity to let everyone know about it.

The first minister said: "Yinghuo Shouxin is not a catastrophe. Could it be Your Majesty..." Yinghuo Shouxin, the emperor will collapse, which is a very ominous omen.

"Nonsense!" Perhaps because of the auspiciousness of the solar eclipse just now, another minister retorted with confidence, "Your Majesty is in his prime, and today he is blessed by heaven, so there is no sign of death."

"Then if it wasn't Your Majesty, it would be..."

Seeing that the situation was getting more and more chaotic, Xun Yu had no time to pursue the responsibility of the Taishi Ling, so he calmed down and went forward to Liu Xie and said: "Your Majesty, no matter what the reason for this celestial phenomenon, the rescue ceremony is over, please return to the palace earlier , to be safe."

The emperor nodded, and when he walked past Xun Yu, he deliberately whispered: "I don't know about this matter. If you want to investigate, I will definitely help you."

Looking up and seeing the genuine worry and caution on the emperor's face, Xun Yu gave a wry smile and nodded in response.At this moment, he even hoped that His Majesty was really playing tricks to deceive him.But thinking of the emperor's evasive words just now, and hearing what he said now, Xun Yu knew in his heart that this majesty really has no attachment to the throne.

Helping the emperor to board the imperial chariot, he sighed softly, and followed the officials back to the car.He really wants to investigate, all the disasters and accidents, Kong Gui's affairs, all must be thoroughly investigated.He couldn't help secretly rejoicing, but fortunately, he repeatedly told Chen Qun to watch over Guo Jia before leaving, otherwise if Guo Jia was involved in this matter, the situation would be even more chaotic.

But for some reason, the uneasiness in his heart didn't decrease a bit.He vaguely felt that since the person who planned all this had set up such a big game, he would not be given another chance.When he returns to Xudu, I'm afraid it will be too late.

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Just as the servant who delivered the message said, everything in the palace has been arranged. The guards at the gate of the palace saw the amulet and put the carriage directly into the palace without questioning and checking.When the carriage drove to a secluded place in the palace, there was a maid waiting beside Cao Jie.

When Guo Jia got out of the car, he took a special look at the maid.He still remembered this young girl. Although she was a court lady, Cao Jie liked her innocent personality very much, so she was often taken with her, but it was also because of her innocent personality. Trust her and don't let her do it.Come to think of it, this little girl must have a heart to get involved in this matter.

She carefully led Guo Jia through the path, all the way to a small pavilion deep in the palace, poured a cup of tea for Guo Jia, bowed and said:

"I'm going to report to Miss right now, please wait here for a moment, sir."

Guo Jia's eyes shifted from the withered scenery of the garden to the face of the palace maid.After a long time, I slowly said: "There are also beautiful scenery in late autumn. On your way to find your lady, walk slowly and take a look."

The palace servant didn't know why, so she nodded and agreed, perhaps thinking of the praise and rewards she would get for accomplishing this task for the young lady, her heart jumped for joy, and she couldn't help but quicken her pace a lot.

"Sure enough, sir, as the rumors say, he is always sympathetic and cherishing jade."

Guo Jia was not surprised by the sudden sound coming from the path that should have been empty behind him.He turned his head and raised his glass to the nobleman in brocade clothes and phoenix hairpin who was slowly walking towards him, as a salute: "Chen Guo Jia sees His Royal Highness, I wish His Highness long happiness." Then he looked at the palace maid just now In the direction of leaving, asked, "What will happen to her?"

Fu Hou didn't seem to mind Guo Jia's disrespect.She walked slowly into the pavilion, followed Guo Jia's gaze, and said softly, as if sighing: "As you expected, she won't survive today."

Guo Jia narrowed her eyes: "Then, what will she die for?"

Fu Houyi sat down, and smiled at Guo Jia: "Wait a minute. After a while, Gu will let you know." Not surprisingly."

"The nature of the Cao family is well understood by Jia. Since Cao Jie rejected Jia at that time, it is impossible for her to change her mind. The hairpin sent and the servants of Shangshutai should all be arranged by His Highness. Only the little maid was naive and thought her He is doing something for Cao Jie." Guo Jia withdrew his eyes and looked at Fu Hou, "Jia also wanted to ask His Highness, since he wanted to attract Jia, why didn't he do it more strictly. Your Highness is not afraid. come yet?"

There is always a faint smile on her back lips, she seems to be born with the majesty of a queen, even if she speaks softly, she has a style of elegance and luxury, which makes people unable to take their eyes off: "Guo Jia, you are so proud of yourself!" Yes, you need to ask for an answer to what happened in the past few months, and you are sure that even if you fall into someone else's game, you will be able to escape unscathed. Therefore, if you are tight, you may not come; if you leave a flaw, you will It will definitely come."

Guo Jia couldn't help laughing: "It's a pity that there is tea but no wine in front of me, otherwise, based on your highness's words, Jia will also offer a toast to your highness." Even so, he still picked up the cup and drank the tea to the queen , "Then, next, Jialai, your highness will come and listen, if something goes wrong, your highness will come down and correct me, how about it?"

Fu Hou nodded lightly, agreeing.

"The first thing that happened was Zhong Yao's assassination on his way back to Beijing. From the time he was assassinated to his return to Beijing, two octopuses in Xudu's palace stabbed His Majesty, hurting His Majesty's left arm, and in the end Xun Yu handed him the knife; On the other side of the city, Zhen Mi knew that Yuan Xi was still alive and under house arrest by Cao Pi. Once Cao Pi returned to Yecheng, Yuan Xi feared that his life would be lost.

These three things seem to have nothing to do with each other, but in fact, as long as there is a little connection, the key points can be understood.That is the appearance of Kong Gui and Jia.Zhong Yao was assassinated and fell into a coma. The lieutenant general in the army was far from capable of suppressing the Xiliang people accompanying the army. Kong Gui took this opportunity to leave the army secretly, first went to Yecheng to meet Zhen Mi, told Yuan Xi about it, and then went to Xudu. In the name of Jia, he ordered two octopuses in the palace to assassinate His Majesty.Whether it is Zhen Mi or the guards in the palace, although they have met Jia, they are not familiar with Jia. If Kong Gui changed into Jia's usual clothes and deliberately imitated Jia's behavior, they would not have any clues. "This can also explain why he couldn't find any clues about the assassination in the palace no matter how he searched afterwards. Because this order was indeed issued by 'Guo Jia' himself, Xun Yu blamed him, and it was not wronged at all.

Fu Hou silently poured herself a cup of hot tea and held it in her palm. Since she didn't speak, she knew that what Guo Jia said was correct for the time being.On the contrary, Guo Jia paused for a moment, and diverted the topic a bit: "Your Highness, this tea is too strong, and it is not good for the pregnant body. Your Highness can use it to warm your hands, but if you drink it, it will be too harmful."

"Mr.'s pity and pity, even orphans are counted?" Fuhou smiled softly, and resolutely drank the tea in the next second.Under Guo Jia's astonished eyes, she raised her eyebrows slightly, and the smile on her face was still so gentle, "Go on, sir."

Seeing Fu Hou like this, Guo Jia's eyes turned darker than before.While observing Fu Hou's expression, he continued: "Let the octopus assassinate His Majesty, one is to provoke the relationship between the prime minister and Xun Yu, and the other is to take this opportunity to let Fu Kang control the palace guards. Because of this, Xun Yu Yu feels ashamed of His Majesty, so when His Majesty just changes the insignificant officials in the court, he will not stop him in any way."

"As you said," Fu Hou said slowly, "Your Majesty's replacements are all irrelevant officials. Since they are irrelevant, why bother to exchange them?"

"It doesn't matter, it's in normal times. In the past six months, Your Majesty believes in prophecy, and has written auspicious letters many times in various places. The letters written by these officials can become murderous knives, sharper and more bloodless." Guo said. Jia glanced at the still bright sun in the sky, and a gleam of understanding flashed across his eyes, "For example, Your Majesty accepted the recommendation of His Highness to replace this new Taishiling. Since it is Taishiling, if he calculates that there will be a solar eclipse, no one will Rebuttal. Even if the solar eclipse has not yet appeared after the hour, everyone will only say that His Majesty's holiness and benevolence have moved the heavens. With just a few illusory words, Your Majesty has become the man of destiny again. This is comparable to real swords and guns on the battlefield The fighting is much simpler, but much more useful..."

He smiled slightly, and seemed to feel a little better.Although she didn't know the specific situation in the southern suburbs, she believed that the Taishiling she had cultivated for nearly ten years, just as Guo Jia said, pushed everything to go smoothly as she arranged.Generals command soldiers, and soldiers can kill people; officials talk about the way, and the way can kill people's hearts.If all the hearts of the people belong to the Han Dynasty, even if the Cao family has thousands of troops, they will not be able to usurp them.

"Then why do you think that Zhen Mi's matter was done by someone from the Gu faction?" Fu Hou said again, "This is Cao Cao's family matter. It has nothing to do with the imperial court, and it has nothing to do with military power. Why bother to do so."

"Because Your Highness knows that Jia and the Second Young Master have a good relationship. If the Second Young Master asks Jia to come to this matter, and it is related to the reputation of the Prime Minister's House, Jia will not refuse to handle it for him. And once Jia agrees, in order to hide it from the Prime Minister and Others can only mobilize forces other than octopus. This violates the big taboo of the prime minister, and the prime minister will definitely blame Yu Jia. Kong Gui can take this opportunity to take Jia's place next to the prime minister by virtue of his similar appearance to Jia , and even, truly master the weetweed."

"Actually, although Kong Gui's letter is convincing, Gu still doesn't believe it. He has gained Cao Cao's true trust." Fu Hou's eyes lingered on Guo Jia's face, trying to find clues, "Until now, Gu also thinks that your So I came to Xudu not to avoid Cao Cao's suspicion, but to use it as an excuse to cover up people and investigate the truth." Although, no matter whether it is true or not, as long as Guo Jia arrives in Xudu, her plan will already be successful.

Guo Jia smiled, did not say yes or no, and said: "In any case, Jia entered the urn of Xudu as His Highness wished. Just like today, Jia also entered this palace as His Highness wished. What Jia can think of now , and told His Highness without saying a word. Now, Jia just wants to ask, what exactly does Your Highness want to do?"

"Don't worry." Just now, she seemed to know everything, but she didn't answer Guo Jia immediately this time. She turned her head to look at the dead leaves falling in the garden, "There are also beautiful scenery in late autumn. Take your time, sir. Give me a little more time." reward."

Hearing these familiar words, Guo Jia couldn't help laughing: "According to His Highness, are you going to kill Jia?"

"No," Fuhou's smile became more gentle, but the chill in his eyes was colder than the autumn wind, "I can't forget Dong Guiren and the prince in his belly who died tragically because of you ten years ago, and I can't forget that they died because of Cao Cao and you. The loyal ministers of the Han family in the hands of these thieves who help the tyrants can never forget the sufferings that His Majesty has suffered in these years. As the emperor of the world, he is trembling every day, like walking on thin ice, and relying on others. Just killing you, I am sorry for them."

"Then Jia is even more curious, His Highness's intention." He paused, the curiosity in his eyes became more and more intense, "Can't you really tell Jia?"

Fu Hou shook his head, only waiting for a while, Guo Jia will know.

"Can Jia Jia ask His Highness another question?" Having no other choice, Guo Jia had no choice but to ask something else, "Your Highness has lived in the deep palace for a long time, how can you subdue someone like Kong Gui and make him work for His Highness wholeheartedly?"

I asked this, firstly because Guo Jia was really curious, and secondly because I don’t know if it was his illusion, every time Fu Hou mentioned the word "Kong Gui", even if he tried his best to cover it up, there would still be disgust in his eyes.A kind of disgust that is comparable to the hatred for Cao Cao and him, but completely different.

Guo Jia's words, which Fu Hou replied, were vague: "Kong Gui has ambitions, so I just promised him power that no one else could promise, that's all."

The autumn wind rolled up the dead leaves all over the ground. After noon, the temperature cooled down a little bit.Fu Hou picked up the teapot and poured himself another cup of tea.After such a long time, the tea was already cold, but Fu Hou seemed to not care about his body at all, and he didn't care about the royal blood in his belly, so he drank the tea that hurt his body in one gulp.

At this time, footsteps and the voice of the servant came from not far away. Guo Jia and Fu Hou looked at each other, and Fu Hou said first: "I think His Majesty has returned to the palace. You help the orphan, let's avoid it first." "

Guo Jia nodded.He entered the palace privately, if he is seen with the lonely man and widow