In the afternoon, Fu Gu and Chen An came to General Wei's mansion, and together with Qin Sheng, who was staying in Luoyang, they talked about what happened a while ago in the front hall of the pavilion.
Qin Liang had known the general situation before, but today he explained it in more detail. For example, when Wang Ling just died, who were the people summoned by the emperor.
Including Guang Luxun Zheng Chong, Shangshu right servant She Xiahouxuan, Duzhi Shangshu Zhuge Dan, Shangshu Langzhong Zheng Xiaotong and others, and even several eunuchs from Yongning Palace. But what exactly did the emperor say to those people? Chen An and
Fu Gu didn't know.
Later in the evening, Zhang Huan, the visitor from Great Changqiu, also came.
Qin Liang still met in the front hall. At this time, all the subordinate officials were on vacation, there was no one in the front hall, and the huge hall seemed very empty. The two of them only sat opposite each other on the northernmost wooden platform at the banquet, as if they were kneeling.
It's like being in the square.
Zhang Huan said a few words of congratulations and then got down to business. Tomorrow, on the ninth day of the lunar month, Her Royal Highness the Empress Dowager will be at Yanchao, the East Palace, asking Qin Liang to meet him between Chenshi and Sishi to discuss important matters.
When Qin Liang heard this, he immediately felt a sense of spiritual connection. He had previously thought that the East Palace might be a good place to meet the Queen Mother Guo! Unexpectedly, Guo
The Queen Mother also thought of this.
At first, the Yan Dynasty meant that the emperor summoned ministers to discuss matters on specific occasions, such as road gates. Later, he summoned trusted ministers in his living room, palace and other informal occasions when he was living in Yan. It can be generally called the Yan Dynasty.
In the past two or three months, Empress Dowager Guo often summoned ministers in the East Palace. Now that she summons General Qin Liang to discuss matters, it will naturally not attract so much attention. It is safer than the last time she took the risk of meeting privately in a private house in Yong'anli, but the main thing is
Because Wang Ling was still there at that time, the situation was different from now.
At this time, Qin Liang asked Zhang Huan what was discussed when the emperor summoned the ministers. Zhang Huan actually knew something!
It is said that the first person responsible for inquiring about the information was Huang Yan, the supervisor of the Huangmen. Huang Yan first asked Pang Hei, an officer of the Huangmen, to inquire. Pang Hei was from the same hometown as Li Tao, a redundant servant of the emperor. Unexpectedly, Li Tao was unwilling to betray the emperor and refused to do anything.
I don't want to tell my fellow villagers.
Later, Zhang Huan found someone and instigated a eunuch who was bribed with money to risk overhearing some words.
The emperor's intention was to first appoint Wang Guang as the general of the Fu army and promise him the position of general; then he pretended to promise Qin Liang the title of general, summoned Qin Liang back to the capital, and at the same time ordered Chen Tai to take over the military power on the Western Front. Wait until Qin Liang arrives.
After returning to Luoyang, he suddenly launched a coup and killed Qin Liang!
However, this vicious plan failed to reach a consensus with the ministers. Guang Luxun and Zheng Chong persuaded the emperor, saying that Qin Liang had no obvious fault and was still fighting for the court on the front line. Doing so would cause civil strife and be detrimental to the country.
Even Xia Houxuan disagreed. Xia Houxuan's reason was simpler: he thought it could not succeed and dissuaded the emperor not to do it.
After hearing this, Qin Liang had mixed feelings. When he felt the emperor's deep malice, he also cursed in his heart: I just surrendered the military power so obediently and returned to Luoyang naked, and still dreamed of becoming a general?
The two talked secretly for a while, and Zhang Huan wanted to return to the palace to resume his duties. Qin Liang did not make any efforts to persuade him to stay, and agreed to visit His Highness tomorrow.
Qin Liang returned to Luoyang this time and felt that the overall situation was very good. When Wang Ling died, the situation was indeed very dangerous, but he has won the victory now. But when he heard the news from Zhang Huan just now, Qin Liang felt a little inexplicable.
of uneasiness.
He immediately called Qi Da and asked Qi Da to first inquire about the details of the people who had recently entered and left the East Palace.
For this matter, Qi Da asked Pan Zhong to go to Pan Zhong, and then asked Pan Zhong to ask the guards of the East Palace, because Pan Zhong was the direct leader of those soldiers. Most of the soldiers guarding the gates of the East Palace were from the Lujiang County garrison, and there were not only three or five of them.
They must not dare to hide it from Pan Zhong.
In fact, Zhang Huan, Huang Yan and other palace officials probably also knew about the situation in the East Palace. If anyone wanted to hide people in the East Palace, it would be almost impossible, unless both Empress Dowager Guo and Pan Zhong betrayed Qin Liang.
Qin Liang was so cautious, perhaps because he was affected by his own mood.
However, after a good sleep, Qin Liang felt much better. He began to look forward to the upcoming meeting, and was even a little anxious.
It had been a year or two since he had been alone with Queen Mother Guo. He remembered what Queen Mother Guo looked like, but the details and subtle feelings had become blurry and fresh due to the passage of time.????
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Qin Liang first met with Chief Shi Du Yu and Sima Wang Kang. It was still early after seeing them off. Qin Liang looked at the situation of Chaoyang in the east and saw that there was at least more than half an hour before Si Shi. However, there was still a little time left, and Qin Liang also
Not knowing how to arrange it, he summoned Rao Dashan and other entourage, took Wu Xin and set off in a carriage immediately.
The East Palace is very close to General Wei's Mansion. The walls between the two places are only separated by an inner wall and a street. If you climb up to the watchtower in General Wei's Mansion, you can even directly see the higher-positioned houses in the East Palace.
Qin Liang and others walked out of the Lifang Gate. To the west was the tall palace wall of the East Palace. The group continued walking west along the south wall of the East Palace and found the main entrance of the East Palace.
The soldiers on guard watched the approaching soldiers with vigilance. Qin Liang opened the curtain of the car and exposed his face. At this time, the voice of Rao Dashan, who was riding in front, said: "General Wei has been summoned to see you."
The guards at the palace gate recognized Qin Liang, and they all clasped their fists and bowed: "Meet General Qin." "I invite you, General Qin!"
The group of people entered the palace gate smoothly. Qin Liang stepped down from the back of the car and asked Rao Dashan and other entourage to stay inside the palace gate. He only walked in with Wu Xin.
Qin Liang came to the East Palace for the first time and couldn't help walking and looking at the surrounding scenery.
In the huge East Palace, there are not only simple and elegant pavilions, but also a large body of water in the north, called Canglong Sea. Qin Liang and others quickly saw the water surface, but they could not see the other side at a glance. No wonder a lake dared to be called the sea.
!The lake is not a stagnant water, there is a channel leading to Yangqu in the southeast.
The brick and stone pavement is very clean, and it looks like someone has cleaned it, but there is an obvious atmosphere of desolation, such as the obvious remains of dead grass in every corner; but the buildings in between are well repaired, giving people a vague feeling of the decline and decadence of the dynasty.
the illusion.
This place has indeed been abandoned for many years. Not only did Cao Fang not have a prince in the past ten years after he ascended the throne, but before Emperor Wei Ming was on the throne, there was no prince living in the East Palace. At first, Emperor Wei Ming hid Cao Fang in Xuchang Palace, and later he hid Cao Fang in the name of his adopted son.
After arriving in Luoyang, Cao Fang was not allowed to live alone in the East Palace.
On a sunny day in early spring, the sun shines warmly on people, but the sky is no longer blue and is still a bit gray, and everything seems to be shrouded in a foggy air.
However, among the withered grass and trees, there is a patch of fresh green from a distance, adding a bit of vitality to everything. The ancient calendar should be the lunisolar calendar. With limited technology, it is indeed very magical. It is only the ninth day of the first lunar month.
Not long after last winter, people can already feel the signs of spring.
The dignified figure of Queen Mother Guo and her pleasant voice appeared in Qin Liang's mind, and he couldn't help but recall the scent of her clothes.
Between two low inner walls with double-sloped eaves, a palace gradually came into view. Zhang Huan and three other eunuchs were seen standing under the platform. When he saw Qin Liang and the two men, Zhang Huan immediately came forward to pay homage.
After exchanging a few words, Zhang Huan said: "His Royal Highness came to the East Palace early in the morning and has returned to Yong'an Hall to rest. Your Highness has a decree and has summoned General Wei to see him today. When General Wei arrives, please go to Yong'an Hall to meet."
Qin Liang raised his head and glanced at the building on the platform, cupped his hands and said, "I will go to see His Highness right now." Then he asked Wu Xin to wait outside, and he went into Yong'an Hall to discuss matters.
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After walking up to the platform and entering the spacious gate of Yong'an Palace, Qin Liang didn't see a single figure in the hall. He looked back and saw that Zhang Huan and others didn't take the initiative to lead him just now. He thought Queen Mother Guo was in front of the palace.
in the hall.
He continued walking between the pillars, but there was still no one there. However, there was a back door on the inside, so he walked towards the back door.
After passing through the back door, Qin Liang immediately arrived at the outer corridor surrounded by railings. He saw a two-story building on the north side of the palace, so he walked down the stone steps and went to take a look at the house opposite.
There was no one around, and it was so quiet that there was only the sound of the wind, but there seemed to be a faint sound coming from the house opposite. Qin Liang breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately understood that the Queen Mother Guo was over there. Otherwise, behind this place was the Canglong Sea. How could she be there?
where?
Qin Liang quickly walked to the eaves and opened a wooden door. Although there was no one in the room, there was a slight sound of water in the back room, as if someone was scooping water. Qin Liang's
His heartbeat immediately accelerated. It turned out that His Highness had already withdrawn from everyone around him and was preparing to take a bath. He had not yet bathed with His Highness, so he walked quickly to the back room with great interest.
After entering the inner door, the sound of water was indeed more obvious. On top of a wooden screen, there was a cloud of white smoke and water vapor. Only hot water for bathing would produce such mist. Qin Liang happily walked around the screen.
In the white mist, a woman noticed someone coming in, turned her head and took a look. As soon as she took a look, she immediately let out a suppressed exclamation!
With a "crash", she was so frightened that she wanted to hide behind and escape from the water, but her body was blocked by the big wooden barrel. She turned around and sat on the edge of the barrel. "This..." Qin Liang's eyes widened.
He was stunned on the spot. Astonished, the aura of awe filled his whole body completely uncontrollably. He didn't even notice it immediately, but he realized it after a moment. In desperation, the woman immediately crossed her arms and huddled in again in panic.
After falling into the water, the big wooden barrel immediately made a "plop" sound, as if someone jumped into the water, and water splashed everywhere.
Both of them remained motionless immediately, and the air seemed to have suddenly solidified. However, the crisp lingering sound of the ripples on the water's surface and the white steam still rising slowly made people realize that time had not stopped.