Historically, Ren Gui's selection of officials was based on a personal relationship. His wife, Mrs. Liu, was jealous and rude, and Ren Gui never dared to speak loudly to Mrs. Liu.
After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Shimin easily manipulated Ren Gui, and he didn't even dare to complain.
Now, it is still the case.
Worried is indeed worried, and helpless is indeed helpless. He does not dare to rebel.
After listening to Ren Gui's words, Liu Rengui was worried, but he had nothing to do. He was just a little ant, so how could he compete with the King of Chu.
Dormitory.
Xuzhou farewell Zhang Gongjin carefully served the imperial envoys Li Junxian, Cen Wenwen and others.
Zhang Gongjin once served Wang Shichong. Later, when the Tang Dynasty destroyed Wang Shichong, Zhang Gongjin and Cui Shu surrendered to Ren Gui. Because he abandoned the dark side and turned to the bright side and was very talented, Ren Gui kept him by his side and appointed him as a farewell official in Xuzhou.
He also knew a thing or two about the deposed prince, and he also knew the identities of Li Junxian and Cen Wen before him. No matter what their noble purpose was, Zhang Gongjin did not dare to treat them lightly, after all, they were the king of Chu's people.
As for the current identity of the King of Chu, anyone with a brain knows.
"Zhang Biejia, when can I see General Manager Ren?" Li Junxian asked directly as soon as he sat down.
He came here with a mission from the king. Currently, among the military generals in the Shence Mansion, he is the only one who serves as the governor of a state, so he attaches great importance to this mission. If he fails, it will definitely affect His Highness's view of him.
Now that major events have been decided, His Highness will ascend the throne sooner or later. He must also work hard all the time to earn a solid family fortune and benefit his children and grandchildren.
"General Manager Ren asked my subordinates to receive General Li first, and he will pay a personal visit later."
"I hope the sooner the better." Li Junxian said.
"Yes." Zhang Gongjin nodded.
Cen Wenwen said: "This time we are here with the saint's will. Zhang Biejia might as well go and urge the general manager. If we are late, we will not be able to explain to the court."
Hearing this, Zhang Gongjin did not dare to neglect, and said quickly: "I'll go down to the official, and I'll go find the manager."
After Zhang Gongjin left, Li Junxian looked at Cen Wenwen and said, "Our people have sneaked into Xuzhou. If Ren Gui makes any move, we can send the news back to Chang'an as soon as possible."
"General Li did his job properly."
"Every little thing is for the sake of His Highness's great cause." Li Junxian said with emotion: "If we can capture Xuzhou this time, I hope Mr. Cen will give me more advice in the future. You also know that I am a warrior and have no experience in governing the place. Cen
Sir, please don’t hide anything."
The civil and military personnel of Shence Mansion are in the same boat, and each knows the other's strengths. Except for one or two freeloaders, everyone else is basically talented.
Li Junxian naturally knew Cen Wenwen's abilities. When he came to Xuzhou this time, His Highness sent Cen Wenwen to assist him, which certainly gave him confidence.
"Definitely." Cen Wenwen said with a smile.
Not long after, Ren Gui came in person.
Li Junxian finished reading the imperial edict and handed it to Ren Gui.
"Congratulations to you, General Manager. When you return to Chang'an this time, you will definitely be promoted to a higher position." Li Junxian said with a smile.
Ren Gui rolled his eyes, are you sure it's not murder but promotion?
He asked: "May I ask General Li, does His Highness the King of Chu have any other explanation?"
"No." Li Junxian said: "His Highness asked me to tell you that he will not treat any minister who is loyal to the Tang Dynasty badly."
Hearing this, Ren Gui thanked him with complicated emotions.
He knew that he had no way out.
The Xuzhou matter was handed over smoothly. Within a few days, Ren Gui packed his luggage and headed to Chang'an with his family.
Zhang Gongjin stood under the city gate, looking at the cars and horses gradually going away, feeling slightly melancholy. From today on, he will serve other superior officials, and he doesn't know if this new general manager of Xuzhou is easy to talk to.
On the way, Ren Gui looked at Liu Rengui and said, "You shouldn't be with me."
"Uncle, there is no need to say anything. This is something I have already decided."
In the carriage next to Ren Gei, a woman opened the curtain and said, "You are not willing to go to Chang'an to enjoy your happiness?"
Ren Gui didn't bother to explain to her.
Liu Rengui looked at his aunt and explained: "My uncle is concerned about the safety of Xuzhou."
"It's a joke." Mrs. Liu said, "Maybe Xuzhou wouldn't be able to survive without you, Ren Gui. I think you are just working hard, and you prefer to stay in Xuzhou instead of Chang'an. You are really stupid."
The more Ren Gui listened, the more annoyed she became. She wanted to yell at her, but it is difficult to raise a woman and a villain!
But he didn't dare.
At this time, Deng Hao, who was far away in Yingzhou, also received the imperial edict of commendation from the imperial court. After reading it, he thanked the envoy and said that he would protect Yingzhou well.
The announcer whispered: "Don't worry, Mr. Deng. His Highness has said that he doesn't care about the past, he only cares about the future."
Hearing this, Deng Hao suddenly understood, clasped his fists and said: "Please tell His Highness the King of Chu that the last general will swear allegiance to the death."
"Easy to say."
In this world, not all people are the kind of people who have no way out. Most people actually live very carefully. If they have a chance to live, no one is willing to seek death and rebel.
After half a month of trekking, Wei Siqi finally arrived in Suizhou and met Wei Yunqi.
"Uncle, long time no see." He greeted Wei Yunqi with a smile and cupped his hands.
Wei Yunqi already knew about the prince, so he was wary of, but also somewhat close to, this nephew who was loyal to the King of Chu.
"What are you doing in Suizhou?"
Wei Siqi took out the imperial edict and handed it to Wei Yunqi.
After reading the imperial edict, Wei Yunqi asked directly: "Does the King of Chu want to kill me?"
"Why did uncle say this?" Wei Siqi picked up the tea cup, took a sip and asked with a smile.
Wei Yunqi hummed: "I am the prince's son, doesn't the King of Chu want to get rid of me as soon as possible?"
Wei Siqi shook his head and said, "Uncle said it wrong."
"Did I make a mistake?"
"Yes, what does the prince's rebellion have to do with my uncle?"
Hearing this, Wei Yunqi asked tentatively: "What does King Chu mean?"
Wei Siqi said sternly: "Now that the situation has been decided, it is not too late for my uncle to turn back. The King of Chu has no murderous intentions towards my uncle, otherwise His Highness would not have asked me to come here to recall my uncle. Sister Gui is now the concubine of the King of Chu. In the future, Chu When the king ascends the throne, he will become the imperial concubine. At that time, my Wei family will surely rise again.
Siqi is well aware that his talents are limited and his knowledge is limited. If he wants to revitalize Webster, he needs his uncle to remind him at all times. He also asks his uncle not to do the wrong thing again."
Wei Yunqi was silent for a while and then asked: "King Chu really doesn't intend to kill me?"
"Uncle, don't worry. My nephew is here and Sister Gui is here. Uncle is in good hands."
Hearing this, Wei Yunqi pursed his lips.
At this moment, Wei Yunqi's cousin Wei Qingjian walked in.
"Brother, I heard that the King of Chu sent someone here."
After saying that, he saw Wei Siqi stand up and salute, "I've met my uncle."
"You are...Siqi, why are you here?"
"My nephew is the envoy sent by King Chu." Wei Siqi explained with a smile.
Hearing this, Wei Qingjian's expression changed and he asked in a deep voice: "Tell me honestly, does King Chu want to kill us?"
Wei Siqi sighed and said: "If His Royal Highness the King of Chu wanted to kill you, why would I come here? Is my nephew the kind of ruthless person in the eyes of the two uncles?"
"Then why are you here?"
"His Royal Highness the King of Chu wants to summon his uncle to return to the court."
"Cheat us back to Chang'an and then kill us?" Wei Qingjian said suspiciously.
Wei Siqi was speechless, but still said: "His Highness has never said this."
"Since he doesn't want to kill us, why did he call us back to Chang'an?" Wei Qingjian then asked Wei Siqi.
Having said this, Wei Siqi took a deep breath and said: "Two uncles, if you disobey the decree this time, there will be no way out from now on."