Chapter 146 It turned out to be a misunderstanding
When Liu Xingzuo returned to the military camp, he heard that the eunuchs and guards had arrived. After questioning Guo Dajing, he learned that these three people had been locked up in a room on the dock by someone sent by Guo Dajing.
"This -" Liu Xingzuo was shocked, stood up, and said: "You are too impulsive. That was sent by the imperial court. A memorial was submitted. Our guilt is not light."
Guo Dajing smiled faintly, pressed his hand down, and said, "Be patient and don't be impatient."
Liu Xingzuo blinked and looked at Guo Dajing's expression, guessing that he had a reason, so he sat down and listened to his explanation.
"If you want to report to the imperial court, do they have a special ship?" Guo Dajing counted them one by one on his fingers and said, "No! We will send a ship as fast as we can. It's impossible!"
"Paper cannot contain the fire. It can be suppressed for a while, but it cannot be suppressed for a long time." Liu Xingzuo shook his head and said: "Even if they are domineering, what's the harm in being patient?"
Guo Dajing also shook his head and said: "The result of forbearance is to push your nose and face, and push for an inch. If you destroy their prestige the first time, it will be easier to deal with in the future."
"You also know what our situation is." Guo Dajing continued: "The army's training is about to be completed, and the combat plan has been finalized. If we let them gain the upper hand and blindly command, all our hard work will be in vain.
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"And -" Guo Dajing stretched out his finger, indicating that Liu Xingzuo would continue to listen, "I see that they have quite a lot of luggage, and they must have collected a lot of money from the officials along the way. If they are used to something wrong, they reach out to us for help. We
Can you afford it?"
Liu Xingzuo lowered his eyes and agreed with what Guo Dajing said.
The eunuchs in the capital were appointed by Wei Zhongxian, so it is certain that they are arrogant. It is also known that eunuchs are greedy for money.
But is Guo Dajing's handling method too simple and crude? If it were him, how would he deal with it?
"Don't worry, Old Liu." Guo Dajing smiled nonchalantly and said, "Leave this matter to me. You can concentrate on training the cavalry."
Liu Xingzuo smiled bitterly, caressed his forehead, and finally sighed helplessly and said: "In this way, if your method doesn't work, then someone will clean up the mess."
Cleaning up the mess is nice, but cleaning up Guo Dajing's mess is true.
Guo Dajing felt Liu Xingzuo's sincerity, laughed and patted Lao Liu on the shoulder, saying: "Okay, if I can't handle it, you can go ahead and kowtow."
Liu Xingzuo rolled his eyes and secretly prayed that he would not get to that point.
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After two hours, a team of guards was changed. Zhao Guang and the other three were tightly watched in the house. They couldn't even open the door. They were thrown into the toilet through the window and then sealed tightly.
The pot of tea had been drunk long ago, and there was no ventilation in the room. It was as hot as a steamer. I tried shouting, scolding, and begging, but nothing worked.
My throat was so dry that it was smoking, and my body was so hot that I wanted to peel off the skin. Zhao Guang and the other three people fell in the room without any image, like three dying fish on the beach.
"It's getting dark and it's a little cold." Jiang Baohe leaned close to the crack of the window and said feebly: "Father-in-law, come here and take a breather."
Zhao Guang was like a dog, with his tongue hanging out. He was so weak that he wanted to crawl over but felt too embarrassed.
"Father, let me help you." Shen Zonggui was shirtless and sweating continuously. He reluctantly helped Zhao Guang to the window and felt the cool night breeze coming from the gap.
Shen Zonggui tried to push the window open, but found that it was a little loose and the seal was no longer so tight, so he pushed open the big gap again, which made it even cooler.
"You are not really going to kill us, are you?" Jiang Baohe looked at the shadow of the sentry walking back and forth on the ground outside the window, and thought about his own life and death.
Zhao Guang was also extremely frightened. He didn't expect that when he met such a stupid young man, he would turn against him and start ruthlessly before he could do anything.
This guy was a desperado. He not only killed slave chiefs and princes, but also killed hundreds of captives. To get so much credit, it was obvious that he didn't take his own life seriously.
If I had known this earlier, I would have been more polite. The man named Guo was very kind at first, but he became irritated by his own difficulty.
This kind of person doesn't even care about his own life. How can it be useful to scare him with nine thousand years and the court? In order to eliminate the trouble, he will most likely kill someone and silence him.
"Master, please give me some water!" Jiang Baohe saw the patrolling figure approaching and quickly begged: "We are going to die of thirst!"
Zhao Guang glared at Jiang Baohe fiercely, calling him the most spineless. What was the difference between his pleading tone and those beggars on the street who shouted, "Master, please give me a stutter"?
However, Zhao Guang soon changed his view. Jiang Baohe was not bad, he despised his status. The water he got was so sweet and it really quenched his thirst!
Providing water is a signal. It seems that Guo has relaxed his detention a little. Maybe he doesn't want to kill us!
Jiang Baohe drank two mouthfuls of water, his mind became more active, and he felt that his experiment had some effect.
The thirst was temporarily relieved, but his stomach growled again, and Jiang Baohe couldn't help but smile bitterly.
It's okay to ask for water, but for food - he glanced at Eunuch Zhao, opened his lips a few times, and asked tentatively: "Eunuch, are you hungry?"
Zhao Guangneng is not hungry, but he also knows what Jiang Baohe wants to do. Such a shameful thing must be done under the guise of thinking about him, which is despicable!
After being glared at by Zhao Guang, Jiang Baohe lowered his head, moved the chair to the corner, leaned on it and closed his eyes. Go to sleep, you won't be hungry when you sleep.
Zhao Guang and Shen Zonggui also lost their strength, and each fell asleep slowly in silence. Zhao Guang could still lie down on the table, and Shen Zonggui, like Jiang Baohe, slept curled up in a chair.
No matter how difficult the island is, there are still beds to sleep on, and you don't have to worry about food and drink! Although these three people were mentally prepared when they came, they never expected to find themselves in such a situation.
At dawn, the guard changed again, and the guard was still as tight. Water was provided, but food was not given.
As the sun rose and the temperature increased, the smell of feces and urine filled the toilet again, making the three of them miserable.
The sound of horse hooves finally sounded. Amidst the fear and expectation of the three of them, Guo Dajing's voice rang outside, as if he was asking the guard.
"Eunuch—" Shen Zonggui and Jiang Baohe looked at Zhao Guang pleadingly with bitter faces.
Zhao Guang sighed feebly, came to the window, tried hard to raise his strength, and shouted in a high voice: "Is that General Guo outside? Yesterday was a misunderstanding, and it was also the Zajia's fault. I hope you will show your understanding.
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There was no sound outside. After a long while, the door of the room was opened. Guo Dajing just stepped forward and then stepped back.
"Eunuch Zhao, Jiang and Shen, please come out and speak!" Guo Dajing took a few breaths of fresh air. He did not expect that Guan Xiaoheiwu would behave like this. These three people really suffered.
Hearing the tone of Guo Dajing's words, the three of them felt a little relieved. They quickly arranged their clothes and walked out.
The sun was dazzling, and the three of them couldn't help but squint. When they looked at Guo Dajing again, their eyes were completely different from yesterday.
Not to mention being in awe, anyway, Guo Dajing is no longer something they can handle, let alone be humiliated by them. This is something that the three of them all know clearly in their hearts.
"Guo sent someone overnight to Dengzhou with a seal and official certificate to ask the governor to check the authenticity." Guo Dajing cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I just got the news. It was indeed a misunderstanding. After waiting for three people, Guo
Please make amends."
Zhao Guang blinked his eyes, and looking at Guo Dajing's standing posture, he knew that he was just talking and had no intention of submitting.
Who is this guy trying to fool? He sent people to Dengzhou and still misunderstood?
When Jiang Baohe saw that Zhao Guang was silent, he hurriedly said with a smile: "General Guo is cautious and cautious. He is excusable. The captives are cunning and must be guarded against."
Seeing Guo Dajing's eyes on him, Shen Zonggui also said quickly: "Yes, that's right. Since it's a misunderstanding, let's talk about it. What do you think, Eunuch Zhao?"
The situation is stronger than the person; under the low eaves, the person has to bow his head!
Zhao Guang forced out an ugly smile, raised his hands and returned the greeting: "How can the Zajia be a small-minded person? General Guo is thoughtful and cautious in doing things. He is really admirable and admirable!"
You are still a little unconvinced!
Guo Dajing put away his smile, stared at Zhao Guang coldly, and put his hand on the handle of the knife.
You're sick, you bastard!
Jiang Baohe and Shen Zonggui looked at Zhao Guang in unison, cursing in their hearts: If you want to save face, you must suffer. If you want to die, don't hold us back!
Under Zhao Guang's cold gaze, beads of sweat broke out on his forehead, and he felt regretful in his heart. A gentleman's revenge is never too late. Why can't he be patient and insist on getting into trouble?
"Seeing as this misunderstanding has not been resolved, the three of you should stay in this room for a few more days!"
Guo Dajing said in a deep voice: "I sent someone to the capital to verify the authenticity of the official seal. If it is true, if Guo comes to plead guilty, the imperial court will punish him and I will have no complaints."
Zhao Guang's face immediately turned pale. He didn't expect that Guo Dajing would fall out with him as soon as he said he would, and would not give up even if he complained a little.
Seeing Guo Dajing turn around and leave, Zhao Guang hurriedly ran a few steps, stopped him with a smile, and said repeatedly: "The misunderstanding has been eliminated, Mr. Guo no longer has to send people around to work hard. The Za family is convinced of Mr. Guo, and has absolutely no other intentions."
No other intention."
Guo Dajing looked at Zhao Guang with a sullen face, and after a long while he said sullenly: "Eunuch Zhao, don't be duplicitous and resentful. When you go to the court, say bad things about someone."
"If the miscellaneous family doesn't care what they say, there will be thunder and lightning." Zhao Guang was really scared. Breathing the fresh air outside, he would go crazy if he stayed in that small room for a moment longer.
Hahahaha, Guo Dajing smiled, stretched out his hand to press Zhao Guang's sworn hand, and said: "Guo is a sweet-tempered person, and Eunuch Zhao is also frank and honest. We will definitely be able to be harmonious and harmonious when we get along in the future."
"That's right, that's right." Zhao Guang nodded repeatedly and said with a smile: "I have heard that General Guo is brave and brave, and the Za family has been admiring him for a long time!"
"Really, is Guo so famous?" Guo Dajing turned his hand and put it on the old eunuch's back, smiling and talking as he walked.
"That's right!" Zhao Guang quickly followed and said with a smile: "Master Guo's name and achievements are all in the newspaper, how famous is he!"
"Ashamed, ashamed. I just killed a hundred and eighty captives, like butchering pigs and dogs..."
"Master Guo is famous for killing hundreds of people. How many fierce generals in this dynasty can do this..."
Seeing Guo Dajing and Zhao Guang walking away together, chatting and laughing as if they were old friends reunited, Shen Zonggui and Jiang Baohe glanced at each other and let out a sigh of relief.
This small life was saved, Zhao Guang was still aware of current affairs. A strong dragon could not overwhelm a local snake. In this island with inconvenient information and transportation, Guo Dajing was really not easy to mess with.
Guo Dajing led, or rather accompanied, Zhao Guang and others to the military camp, sent them to the arranged accommodation, and sent people to give them food and drink.
Grilled fish, pickles, porridge, and cakes are the most common breakfast. However, sometimes there is not much fish, so the officer is the first one.
We share joys and sorrows, but we are not completely equal. Guo Dajing found that soldiers were accustomed to this difference in treatment, but officers were quite proud of it.
In an era when the concept of dignity and inferiority is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, perhaps this is more reasonable. Just like Guo Dajing hated kneeling, but people at that time only regarded kowtow as a courtesy, and had no resistance and did not feel that it was disrespectful to their dignity.
Since everyone can accept it, Guo Dajing doesn't have to change it. Just like the pay standards for officers and soldiers are different, you insist on making officers and soldiers equal?
After breakfast, Zhao Guang and the other three lay down to rest. This time they finally had a bed. After a long journey and the torture last night, they really needed a good rest to relieve their fatigue.
This military camp is full of Guo Dajing's people, and they have to be careful even what they say. Although Zhao Guang and others are not completely intimidated, they are also positioning themselves and do not dare to be arrogant or domineering anymore.
Just in case, Guo Dajing arranged capable officers on the dock, strengthened the management of the entry and exit of ships, and did not give Zhao Guang and others a chance to complain.
The time does not need to be too long, only more than half a month. By then, Emperor Tianqi will only have a dozen days left to live, and it will be almost the same time when the letter will be delivered to the capital, and it will be too late.
Of course, it would be better to wait until Emperor Tianqi dies. Chongzhen came to power and was very ruthless against the eunuchs. Zhao Guang and others must be eunuchs, and they will never escape.
Zhao Guang and others are not fools. How can they not know the principle of once the emperor and his ministers?
The new emperor has ascended the throne and Wei Zhongxian has lost power. Even if he survives for the time being, he will no longer be able to dominate the government. They have also lost their support, so they should keep their tail between their legs!
Eunuchs are also very different from officials. The emperor has changed. As close relatives of the previous emperor, it is normal for them to lose power. They are driven out of the palace and may even lose their lives.
Officials may still stay in office, since they climbed up through the imperial examination. If they are really capable, the new emperor will also favor them.
Moreover, even if officials retire and return to their hometowns, they will basically have no worries about food and clothing, and many officials will even be wealthy. But eunuchs have no skills, and as eunuchs they are looked down upon, making it difficult for them to be accepted by society.
You know, there were no eunuch nursing homes at that time.
For their old age, many eunuchs make preparations in advance, or donate money to temples, or raise adopted children, so that they will not die of cold and hunger when they are old. In fact, greed for money also has this reason.