Guo Rong sat on the dragon chair with a gloomy expression, looking at the secret music on the royal table with uncertain eyes.
The secret memorial is about the "Inspection to Become Emperor" incident that was widely spread in Kaifeng.
As the name suggests, inspections are carried out in front of the palace. The highest military officer in the front department of the palace, does the inspection mean that Zhang Yongde becomes the emperor?
This inferior method has little impact on Guo Rong himself.
But it will have a big impact on temples, the world, and military morale.
Guo Rong has already made arrangements for Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde.
Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde were both relatives of Zhou Taizu, and their prestige in the army was too high.
As an emperor, Guo Rong did not have 100% trust in any of his ministers.
What's more, Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde were the two people who were originally on the imperial candidate list?
Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde's successors, Guo Rong, have already been chosen.
As soon as the opportunity comes, Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde will be allowed to serve as military governors and enjoy their old age in peace.
But when the decisive battle with the Khitan against Yan Yun was about to begin, any turmoil in the army was not what Guo Rong wanted to see.
At this time, news came from outside the palace that Luo Youdu asked for an audience.
"I have met His Majesty!"
Luo Youdu, who was allowed to enter the palace, bowed to Guo Rong and said hello.
Guo Rong asked straight to the point: "Sir, have you heard the recent rumors in Kaifeng?"
When Luo Youdu was at home, he knew that Guo Rong was looking for him for this matter, so he calmly asked: "But what about the magic outside the Daxiangguo Temple?"
Guo Rong nodded and said, "That's it. What do you think, sir?"
Luo Youdu had already prepared his words: "Eighty percent of it was done by the Khitan or the Northern Han Dynasty, with the intention of alienating the relationship between the kings and ministers of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
Guo Rongdao: "Where is the other 20%?"
Luo Youdu said calmly: "You have to ask Zhang Dianshuai about this. Ask him who he offended to use such a method."
Guo Rong also laughed: "Whoever wants to use this clumsy method of alienation is looking down on me! Do you think I am a mediocre person?"
Luo Youdu was not surprised by this. A normal Guo Rong would not be affected by this kind of alienation method unless he was seriously ill and would not be cured for a while, threatening his own life.
Those who are in front of the palace are the palace guards when they are inside, and they are the emperor's guards when traveling with them, accompanying them to the left and right.
Guo Rong, in an abnormal state, naturally did not dare to hand over such a heavy responsibility to Zhang Yongde, who was not directly connected to him.
Historically, the responsibilities of the Dianqiansi also included large-scale national festivals, performing ceremonial guards, guidance, security, and escort tasks. However, due to the emergence of the Imperial Camp Division, some of the powers of the Dianqiansi and the Guards and Military Division were taken away.
Nowadays, the guard of large-scale festivals is in charge of the Imperial Guards.
Luo Youdu followed Guo Rong's words and said, "I didn't know that idiot would use such clumsy means."
Guo Rong frowned and said: "Although the method is clumsy, the impact is not small. Now is an important moment. Zhang Qing is an important minister in the military. His efforts will be indispensable in taking Yanyun land in the future. We cannot make him think too much. How do you think we should deal with it, sir?"
Luo Youdu said: "The more people care about this kind of thing, the more it will cause panic. It is better to do nothing. Most of the people are joining in the fun. It is estimated that before this, they didn't even know what the inspection was and what it was for. As long as we create new topics for discussion
, we will be able to cover it up. If someone brings this up repeatedly, we can arrest them."
"As for the temple, as long as everything goes as usual, no one will mention it."
"The key is still the impact on Zhang Dianhuai himself. Let me alleviate this. I will talk to him more. With the ability of Dian Shuai, I will understand His Highness's painstaking efforts."
Guo Rong showed a satisfied smile, which was also the purpose of calling Luo Youdu.
If something like this happened, it would be hard for him, the emperor, to personally go and comfort him.
The more he reassures and expresses that he doesn't care, the more he will make the other person uneasy. As a result, he will feel fear and do some unexpected things.
It is most appropriate for Luo Youdu to come forward.
Guo Rong also has his own plans for the use of Luo Youdu.
Luo Youdu's current task is to command the Imperial Camp Division, the Palace Division, and the Guards and Military Division to check each other, and to intervene between Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde to ease the conflict between the two and avoid damaging state affairs due to conflicts.
"You can only come forward in this matter. Please comfort Zhang Qing and don't let him think too much."
"My lord, I obey!"
"Go for it!"
Luo Youdu bowed and left.
On the second day, there happened to be a court meeting.
Luo Youdu arrived later than usual. When he entered the side hall of the court hall, most of the civil and military ministers who were allowed to enter the side hall to rest were already there.
Just as Luo Youdu expected.
There was only a lone Zhao Kuangyin beside Zhang Yongde who originally gathered a group of people.
Others just try to hide as far away as possible.
The prophecy of "check yourself and become the emperor" is too clumsy, but at this critical moment, no one can be sure of the sacred heart of the emperor Guo Rong. They dare not have any contact with him, and they all stay far away, as if they are the god of plague.
Luo Youdu greeted everyone and saluted as usual.
In the past, Luo Youdu either chatted with Fan Zhi, Wang Pu, and Wei Renpu, or crowded with Li Chongjin.
Today, he specially moved a stool and sat down next to Zhang Yongde.
Li Chongjin smiled when he saw this. When it came to his mind, Ambassador Li was broader than Zhang Dianshuai, and he was also a better person.
Of course, maybe it's because it's not him who has been suppressed.
In the history of the Battle of Huainan, Guo Rong returned to the army to train the navy and handed over the heavy responsibility of the front line to Li Chongjin.
Due to the defeat in the war and his prejudice against Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde got drunk and shouted that Li Chongjin was rebellious, which frightened the generals of the Zhou Dynasty and made people panic.
It was Li Chongjin who single-handedly walked into Zhang Yongde's military camp, drank a few glasses of wine with him, and resolved the crisis.
When it comes to abilities, the two of them are almost the same, but Zhang Yongde is a little different in terms of heart.
"The Commander-in-Chief seems to be in low spirits. Is this because of those ill-intentioned words? There are rumors that a figure like the Commander-in-Chief can actually be troubled by it!"
Luo Youdu knew the truth and put a lot of pressure on him to make him suffer.
Zhang Yongde was deeply moved.
Although I can't say that I have tasted the warmth and warmth of human kindness for a while, I can feel all kinds of sadness.
At the beginning, the powerful Prime Minister Wang Jun did not like Guo Rong and interfered with Guo Wei to make Guo Rong the crown prince. He was indeed tempted at the beginning.
He was also afraid that Guo Rongqiu would settle accounts later, so he took this opportunity to do it for himself.
When Luo Youdu came to talk to him at this moment, it was definitely not to laugh at him, but an attitude.
No matter how arrogant he is, Zhang Yongde has to say: "If everyone in the world was as calm and generous as Tongjun, who knew right from wrong, I wouldn't be like this."
"Haha!" Li Chongjin mocked: "Aren't you just asking for it and shooting yourself with a rock?"
There was something in his words, and he glanced at Zhao Kuangyin with some disdain.
Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but clenched his fists, but couldn't say anything.
Zhang Yongde snorted: "The big black insect has such a broad mind, and he really has a good mouth."
Li Chongjin was dark and strong, and was nicknamed the Black King.
Luo Youdu felt greatly relieved and hurriedly said: "The envoy has the attitude of a tiger. The words of the palace commander are true."
Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde heard this and said no more.