Chapter 874: Direct Minister
Under the designation of Liu Zhixing, Gongsun Sang and Wang Youxiao, as representatives of the Liaodong Fu Han General's Office, surrounded by their entourage, left the east of the city and headed for Goguryeo.
As important ministers of the General's Office supporting the Han Dynasty, the two of them traveled in a simple manner. They rode in a carriage together and passed by the hotel to rest. They also shared four dishes and one soup.
If he were placed in the Chu Kingdom or the original Goguryeo, he would definitely be mistaken for a petty official.
After traveling through mountains and rivers, the two finally arrived outside the capital city of Goguryeo.
The temperature is on the high side today.
It was very hot in the carriage. Gongsun Sang closed the curtains. Then he turned to look at Wang Youxiao and couldn't help but said, "Master Wang, what are you thinking about?"
Wang Youxiao, who was sitting cross-legged, glanced at Gongsun Sang, then shook his head and said, "It's nothing."
Gongsun Sang couldn't help but feel helpless.
This Lord Wang is the general's eyes and ears, and is responsible for supervising all officials. On weekdays, he also seems to keep strangers away. Except for officials under him, he hardly communicates with other officials.
This trip, I felt awkward getting along with him.
For example, now, I clearly feel that Wang Youxiao is brewing something, but he just doesn't say anything.
What can be done?
Before the two arrived at the capital, guides were sent into the capital to report the news. When they arrived at the city gate, relevant officials greeted them at the city gate and took them outside the gate of the Goguryeo Palace.
Once you enter the palace gate, you are as deep as the sea.
Under the leadership of the guards, they walked a long way before arriving at Wu Nian's location.
Royal Garden.
The two of them saw a pavilion standing on the edge of a small pond in the distance. Wu Nian and three people were sitting in the pavilion, accompanied by eunuchs, maids, and guards nearby.
The two of them didn't know the three people, but one of them was very beautiful, which made Gongsun Sang look at it a few more times. Then he looked at the eunuch curiously, but he didn't dare to look at the palace maid.
Theoretically speaking, the women in this palace are all the king's women.
He didn't dare to look.
As for the eunuchs.
Forgive him for his ignorance, he has never seen it. But I heard that eunuchs have white faces and beardless faces and have sharp voices. Now I can see the eunuchs have white faces and no beards, but have not heard the sharp voices.
The three people beside Wu Nian are Li Yunchong, Zhao Mancheng, and Cui Wushuang.
The eunuchs and maids nearby are all the old people of the King of Goguryeo, so they can be used as they come.
Wu Nian also saw the two of them, smiled and said to Zhao Mancheng and the others: "These two are the masters of my house and the heads of households. Let me introduce them to you."
"yes."
Zhao Mancheng and the other three responded respectfully.
After the two of them came in, Wu Nian introduced them to each other. With so many people, the pavilion could not accommodate them. Wu Nian got up and led everyone to a side hall.
Nor does he sit on the throne.
He asked the eunuch to bring the imperial chair, and he sat on the north side, while the five others sat on the east and west sides respectively. It seemed like the main hall of a serious family.
"Is Liu Changshi sending you here for the founding of the country?" Wu Nian asked knowingly.
"Yes." Wang Youxiao cupped his hands and replied.
"What does he mean?" Wu Nian asked again.
"Before explaining the matter about Liu Changshi, I have something to say." Wang Youxiao's face was serious, and his whole face exuded an aura of calmness and self-power.
Gongsun Sang lowered his head slightly, this guy was really planning something.
Zhao Mancheng, Li Yunchong, and Cui Wushuang looked up at Wang Youxiao and noticed that this "supervisory censor" was not easy to mess with.
This guy is not very capable, but he is very good at giving advice.
Because he was strong, he paid homage to Cao Cao.
This expression is meant to be admonished.
But when Wu Nian thought about it carefully, he didn't find that he had done anything wrong. But since the meritorious officers were all in this shape, Wu Nian was naturally very proud and said, "Speak."
"I heard that the general took Queen Mother Li of Goguryeo as his concubine?" Wang Youxiao raised his head, his eyes sparkling and exuding an aggressive aura.
"Well!!!"
Everyone, including Wu Nian, was shocked.
Li Yunchong was a little embarrassed and lowered his head slightly.
Zhao Mancheng is loyal to the Jin Dynasty, but since he has changed his family, it is difficult for him to intervene in such matters.
"Master Wang, with all due respect, concubinage is a general's business." Gongsun Sang did not hesitate at all, raised his head and looked at this terrible meritorious master, resolutely defending Wu Nian.
Wang Youxiao glanced at Gongsun Sang and said: "The family is in the world. The Wang family has no family affairs, only state affairs."
With one sentence, Gongsun Sang was speechless for a moment.
But he did not give up. He thought for a while and planned to quarrel with Wang Youxiao.
Wu Nian waved his hand to Gongsun Sang, signaling you not to interfere. Then he raised his head and said to Wang Youxiao, "This is the case."
"Excuse me for speaking frankly. Empress Dowager Li used her beauty to win the favor of the late King of Goguryeo. After losing her husband, she followed the government behind the curtain and monopolized power. Finally, Goguryeo fell. Such a person is Daji, Baosi. I thought the general should drive this witch out.
She must go to the palace or be thrown into the cold palace to prevent her from confusing the general."
Wang Youxiao had a straight face, cupping his fists and admonishing.
"Master Wang, Mrs. Li is not a witch." Li Yunchong had no choice but to stand up and said with cupped fists.
"The heroine of the subjugation of the country. How can you say she is not a temptress?" Wang Youxiao said with his head raised.
Li Yunchong had no choice but to turn to look at Wu Nian. General, you have to stand your ground and not drive Mrs. Li out of the palace or put her in the cold palace.
"Master Wang, we have been kings and ministers for many years. You should know very well who I am. I guarantee that Mrs. Li will never cause trouble again." Wu Nian said seriously.
Things are done by oneself, and one should never ignore others.
He would not tell Mrs. Li what happened, but he admitted his mistake and made a guarantee.
Wang Youxiao frowned, very dissatisfied. But after thinking for a long time, he still believed Wu Nian. This general was not an ordinary person, and he had reminded himself that he should not be confused by Queen Mother Li.
But he still clasped his fists and said, "This is what the general said. If Queen Mother Li interferes in the government's affairs, I will not be polite."
Such an aggressive attitude.
Wu Nian smiled bitterly and nodded.
"good."
Wang Youxiao said nothing more. Others also breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao Mancheng, Li Yunchong, and Cui Wushuang looked at Wang Youxiao, full of fear.
Logically speaking, the authority of a founding king like Wu Nian is supreme.
But this Lord Wang actually pointed at the monarch's nose to admonish him.
It's also really scary.
Wang Youxiao's advice was out of public interest, but it invisibly increased his own prestige.
Mrs. Li's affairs were put aside. Wang Youxiao clasped his fists at Wu Nian again and said, "General, since you have become the king and founded the country, what is the name of the country and where is the capital located?"
"How to determine the rank of civil and military officials?"
"Do you want to confer a title on the meritorious hero?"
Chapter completed!