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Chapter 811: Fish and Dragon Changes(2/4)

Seeing that Gao Qingchen was very conscious, Zhang Liangzuo couldn't help but smile happily and said, "It's far away in the sky and close in front of him. Zhang is the current chief of the King of Wu's Mansion."

"Oh, it turns out it was Zhang Changshi, Gao was rude." Gao Qingchen pretended to be shocked.

He was wearing a strong suit and flattering manner. Zhang Liangzuo was vaguely worn by Gao Qingchen. He felt relieved and said the truth. He said: "Your Highness the King of Wu has been trusted by His Majesty today and has a stable position. A hundred years later, it is no problem for Your Highness the King of Wu to successfully take over the throne. With such a huge backer, what else do you have to worry about?"

Gao Qingchen shook his head and said, "Shi Zhang doesn't know anything. The fifth prince, King of Chu, also said similar things to Gao." Zhang Liangzuo was shocked. He would be late. It seems that the princes have really strong ability to move.

As the person in charge of making this suggestion, Zhang Liangzuo could not retreat, otherwise his position in the mind of the King of Wu would plummet. He made a wish and said, "I believe that the King of Chu can't give the position of Sima of the royal palace?" The implication was that it was a big official position.

Gao Qingchen smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness the King of Chu promised not to take the initiative." Zhang Liangzuo was speechless for a moment. He never expected that the King of Chu would offer such a high price for this monster who had no official position.

Zhang Liangzuo made up his mind and promised: "Since the King of Chu attaches so much importance to the boss, I believe that His Highness of the King of Wu will not be stingy. So, what about the chief clerk of the royal palace? This fully demonstrates the sincerity of His Highness of the King of Wu. Lord Gao must not let down His Highness of the King of Wu's efforts." After speaking, he was already harsh and the threatening meaning was very strong.

Gao Qingchen said calmly: "But what His Highness the King of Han promised to be the king's mansion to participate in the military." Zhang Liangzuo was angry and did not come to his side. This was not a recruitment, but it was clearly the act of market vendors buying and selling cabbage.

Zhang Liangzuo followed King Li Congjia for many years and only became the fourth-rank chief secretary. His territorial scope could only end here. If he wanted to move up, the King of Wu must agree in person.

Zhang Liangzuo couldn't help but shouted sternly: "Did you say that all the princes have made a wish for you to be appointed as officials?" Gao Qingchen nodded slightly and sighed: "Your Majesty is really a wise man today. All the princes are wise kings, which is really rare."

Zhang Liangzuo was unable to do so, so he had to warn him: "Before I come next time, you are not allowed to agree to other princes, otherwise you will be careful of your dog's head." Gao Qingchen said panickedly: "How dare Caomin? All the princes are high and powerful. If you offend one of them, you will have no life. How dare I offend His Highness the King of Wu's power?"

Gao Qing Chen sent Zhang Liangzuo out to get on the ox cart. Zhang Liangzuo saw Qin Tian, ​​the escort of the King of Chu Mansion, visit Gao Qing Chen with a gift. After the two of them silently confronted each other with their eyes, they went in and out, just confirming that what Gao Qing Chen said was true.

After receiving Zhang Liangzuo's reward, Li Congjia said ruthlessly: "I didn't expect that the brothers were so fast. Hehe, you can't get what I want."

In order to cover up his negligence, Zhang Liangzuo quickly persuaded him: "Your Highness, so many princes are paying attention to the person surnamed Gao. If we take action, we will be afraid that something big will happen. If we are not willing to bear it, we will make a big plan."

Li Congjia thought about it, and if he had to start the move before the brothers paid attention, everything would be fine.

The problem now is that several ambitious brothers are all trying to attack. If he is tough, he will probably intensify the already fierce battle for the throne, which will help the ambitious people take advantage of the troubled waters.

Just as Li Congjia and Zhang Liangzuo were discussing countermeasures in full swing, the escort of the royal palace came in with a letter from Gao Qingchen. Zhang Liangzuo opened the letter and said happily: "Your Highness, the man surnamed Gao has sent a store land deed worth 100,000 yuan."

Li Congjia, who was worried about money, took the land deed and looked carefully several times. He confirmed that it was a real pass. He was overjoyed and said repeatedly: "This Gao surnamed is quite sensible, so I can't deal with him."

In order to show his merits, Zhang Liangzuo agreed: "Your Highness, his move is 200,000 taels. I think this person with Gao's surname must have a lot of money. If we..."

Li Congjia said happily: "What kind of official positions are just empty titles. Go and ask him what he thinks, and let's do it as he wants."

Zhang Liangzuo secretly blamed Li Congjia for having been with the King of Wu for so many years, and he worked hard without any credit. He is still just a fourth-rank official. Judging from the meaning of Your Highness, even the second-rank prince and young tutor may give the Gao surname to the person.

Wei Xin, the minister of the eunuch, looked at the land deed in his hand carefully. He leaned against the plump breast of the servant girl and was stunned. After a meal, he raised his head and stared at his godson Wei Haogu who was serving him, and asked: "This Gao's family is more likely to do things than our family. Most people respect our family because they have committed a crime. He is better. We didn't deny him, but we sent this 100,000-yuan shop first. Are you strange?" The sharp and ugly duckling's voice showed a majesty that was in power and dominated the people.

Wei Haogu said charmingly: "I guess it is because of this surname Gao Jiuwen godfather's reputation. I want your godfather to accept him as his adopted son, right?"

Wei Xin shook his head and said, "There are people with two legs everywhere, but the toads with three legs are rare things. Look, what this surname Gao wants is not easy. However, our family has received this favor. Xiao Guzi..."

"Young man, please give me your godfather." Wei Haogu knelt on one knee with a smile on his face.

"Send the message and give Gao Qingchen a chance to see us once."

"Here, I'll send someone to send me a message." Wei Haogu knelt on the ground and walked backwards and crawled out of the room.

Although the princes were all fighting for the throne, no one would curry favor with Wei Xin. No one of the scholars and officials who were well-read in poetry and books looked down on the eunuch Wei Xin, and even more disdained to date him.

The news that Wei Xin took special care of Gao Qingchen spread throughout the court and the country in a blink of an eye. The upright ministers in the court looked at him. All the princes were wondering what this Gao surname wanted to do?

King Li Hongcheng of Han was even more puzzled. He asked Jia Zhen, the left historian of the royal palace, who was beside him: "I asked him to be the chief of the royal palace, but he didn't come, but went to provoke the eunuch. What was his intention?"

Jia Zhen took a long exam and said, "Kuo Qingchen is a man who is not a villain based on his intuition, but he is not a villain when dealing with people and things. According to our detailed rewards in various palaces, several princes, including the King of Wu, plan to recommend him as an official. Now even Wei Yan looks at him differently, which is really good at dancing."

Li Qing took a sip of the best Biluochun and suddenly a sentence came out. He said: "I talked to him in the inn and felt that this person is not comparable to ordinary people. Based on the feeling that his performance after entering Beijing gave me, it was like playing a big and big game of chess, but I still couldn't figure out what he wanted to do."

Jia Zhen said solemnly: "The lower official has a feeling that this person is proficient in conspiracies and tricks. If he is an enemy of us, he may..." Li Qing took it and said: "I'm afraid we all will die without a place to bury, right?" Jia Zhen said silently.

Li Qing said: "Since you can't figure it out, then don't think about it. We just need to use static and control our movements. I always think that this person has no malice towards us. Third brother, I think we should pay attention to the development of the situation silently and give full support when he needs us the most."

Jia Zhen said disapprovingly: "Your Highness the Princess is a bit wishful thinking, right? How can we believe such a person who is fickle in Qin and Chu? Your Highness, the official thinks that this person poses more threats to us than anyone else." The two closest people around Li Hongcheng had completely opposite opinions, which made him really unable to make a decision.

The head of the middle master Li Jing was very strange. As long as the personnel appointment and removal issues were involved, his sons could not argue, but this time they agreed to appoint Gao Qingchen. He believed in his sons' vision. Such a person who everyone agreed to be good should be very good.

But he was still a little worried. He attracted Wei Xin's question and Wei Xin praised him, and all the pillars of the country spoke out.

The middle master Li Jing was not relieved, so he personally summoned Gao Qingchen in Qingqiu Palace.

The chief master Li Jing asked: "Why did you give up your official position when you were a Jinshi in high school? Now there are so many princes and ministers in front of me to recommend it. What are your virtues and abilities?"

Gao Qingchen replied: "I deeply regretted my reckless actions. Fortunately, I met a prosperous wise king like my emperor, so I could still come back alive to serve the court. I repent and felt that my actions were really a crime without a king or a father. So I donated most of the proceeds from business over the years to the court as "border pay" to redeem my previous sins. Maybe the ministers understood that I was filial to my father and shared my worries and hardships for my father, so I recommended me?"

The head of the middle master Li Jing looked at Wei Xin standing behind him. Wei Xin nodded. The emperor was very happy and praised: "It is rare that you have a loyal and filial heart. So what kind of duties can you be competent for?"

Gao Qingchen originally wanted to go to the Ministry of Revenue, but then he thought about it and said, "My emperor's saint candlelight candles and illuminates his hair. I will only be loyal to the court."

The middle-level leader Li Jing asked again: "The court has been fighting against Chai Zhou in the north over the years, but it has lost more and won less. What do you think?"

Gao Qingchen replied: "My emperor's strategies and tactics are very correct and timely, but the generals who commanded the army did not strictly follow the implementation, which led to the consuming of troops and squandering wages, which was futile. In the past, when the Han king was in charge of troops to control the border, he only knew how to blindly suppress the military, but did not carefully understand the emperor's tolerance, benevolence, righteousness, suppression and comfort, which led to constant border troubles."

"Oh, only the Han ministers in the court have not recommended you. How dare you take revenge with hatred and slander him behind your back? Come on, drag it out for me and beat him to death with sticks." The middle master Li Jing said angrily.

The left and right Crane Control Army rushed over quickly, tied up Gao Qingchen's five flowers, and pushed him out and wanted to pull him out to death, but Gao Qingchen didn't say a word and let others pull him out.

The middle master Li Jing was very strange. Most people would shout for injustice, but this high-definition dust was very unique. He looked at Wei Xin. Wei Xin was thinking about a solution to rescue him. When he saw the look, he immediately understood and quickly followed him out.

Wei Xin stopped the Crane Control Army, who was about to take action, and asked Gao Qingchen: "Your Majesty wants to kill you, why don't you defend yourself?" Gao Qingchen replied loudly: "Thunder, rain and dew are all kindness of heaven. My emperor is the lord of wise men. I think I must have a way to kill you."

Wei Xin sighed in a low voice: "Our family has served Your Majesty for decades, but I didn't expect that you know Your Majesty's thoughts better than our family. You guys, wait, you're just around the corner." Gao Qingchen whispered respectfully: "By relying on your cultivation, Qingchen will never dare to forget your great kindness."

The voice of the high-definition Chen was very loud, and the middle master Li Jing, who was sitting in the hall, could hear it clearly. He felt that the difficulty of understanding the king and father was to be loyal to the greatest extent.

The next day, the middle master Li Jing issued an edict and named Gao Qingchen as the Privy Councilor. The official rank was not high and was only a sixth rank, but his real power was very heavy.

The Southern Tang Dynasty emphasized culture over military affairs, and the Privy Council was responsible for the selection and appointment of military generals, awarding titles, gifts, and embarrassment. It can be seen that the importance of authority is important.

At noon on the same day, Gao Qingchen received eight invitations in about the same time, namely, King Li Congjia of Wu, King Li Hongcheng of Han and other princes, who invited him to the palace tonight for a banquet.

Gao Qingchen held the invitation in his hand and asked, "Yu Niang, whose banquet do you think I should go to?" Xie Yuxiang smiled and said, "Sir, you are so cruel. You have made a decision a long time ago, but you are embarrassed by Yu Niang. You deserve... to be spanked."

"Haha, my Yu Niang is getting smarter and smarter. Tell me, whose banquet will I go to?" Gao Qingchen asked with her arms around Xie Yuxiang's slender waist.

Xie Yuxiang said without hesitation: "It is very inappropriate for anyone to attend a banquet, and he will offend most princes. Wei Xin is actually one with Your Majesty and is a powerful tool to restrict all princes. So it is better to invite Wei Xin back to "Yi Pin Xiang" to be the best strategy." Gao Qingchen laughed and moved his hands between Yu Niang's waist and abdomen, making Yu Niang panting.

King Li Congjia of Wu angrily threw out the teacup in his hand and cursed: "It's really his grandmother's ignorance. She respects him alone when she invites him to dinner, but he goes to invite Wei Yan to the banquet. He is simply disrespectful to the king and deserves to die."

Wang Shan, the chief clerk of the royal palace who had just returned to the palace from another place, comforted him and said, "This kind of behavior is just a villain's successful face, not to mention that he did not participate in any other prince's banquet. I think this is the cleverness of this person."

Wang Shan reminded Li Congjia to pay attention to the neutral attitude shown by Gao Qingchen. In the view of the scheming and concise Wang Shan, as long as he does not join the camp of the other princes, he should be the target of Li Congshu.

Wang Shan pointed out the essence of the problem, and said: "Your Highness, what is difficult now is that there are always people who will drag you down whenever you want to do. What's more, this high-definition Chen official currently holds the important position of the Privy Council, holding the power of promotion of military generals, and we just lack talents with military background..."

Li Congjia is also a very smart person. He immediately accepted Wang Dan's suggestion and instructed Zhang Liangzuo to further win over the high-definition dust.

Those equally angry princes, seeing that Li Congjia was tolerant of Gao Qingchen, did not want to do anything to kiss and revenge, but instead continued to win over Gao Qingchen.

The seemingly very dangerous tightrope walking behavior of high-definition Chen has brought greater benefits. This superb ability to change makes people with intentions clearly see that this person with intention is Li Cuiqing.

Li Cuiqing admired Gao Qingchen's strategy more and more. That day, His Majesty wanted to kill him, and Li Cuiqing was in the palace, but she could only stare at him, without any help. At the critical moment, Gao Qingchen was not only not dead, but was valued.

So many princes invited Gao Qingchen to attend the banquet, but he went to invite Wei Xin to dinner, which clearly showed that he was only loyal to His Majesty and did not have a close relationship with the princes. Even with the suspicious and fickle personality of the middle master Li Jing, Gao Qingchen had gained initial trust.

Jia Zhen said to Li Hongcheng: "This Gaoqing Chen is either a traitor or a loyal person. I am so smart that I am far inferior to him." Li Hongcheng looked up at the sky and sighed pessimisticly: "Father finally can't tolerate me. He asked Gaoqing Chen to be responsible for selecting military generals, which clearly wanted to mix sand and poach the war within the military. I think, within a few years, senior military generals will no longer recognize me, the King of Han."

Li Cuiqing smiled and said, "If Gao Qingchen wants to capture military power, let him arrest him. We just need to catch him."

Jia Zhen suddenly remembered something, and he suggested: "The concubine next to Gao's surname is really beautiful. It seems that he should be a guy who knows how to enjoy life. We..." He glanced at Li Cuiqing.

Li Hongcheng immediately understood. He walked to Li Cuiqing and said softly: "Your third brother has nothing now. Qingmei, you are my girl Zhuge. Third brother can only rely on you to find a way to keep high-definition dust."

Li Cuiqing was already smart, and she immediately heard Li Hongcheng’s implicit meaning, blushed, lowered her head and snorted: “Who is he? He is just a small official. I am a dignified princess of the Tang Dynasty, and he deserves it?”

Li Hongcheng knew that his sister had fallen in love with the cunning and cunning Gao Qingchen, so he deliberately joked: "With his superb flattery, I dare not assert that he would be a marquis and prime minister for three or five years. By that time, he would definitely be matched with Qingmei, right?" Li Cuiqing's fair face was like red cloth and said coquettishly: "Three brother, you will bully others."

Gao Qingchen sat at home, and Zhang Liangzuo came to the door happily. He held Gao Qingchen's hand intimately and said mysteriously: "Do you know what gift I brought today?" Gao Qingchen said: "I don't know."

Zhang Liangzuo said with a smile: "Guess?" Gao Qingchen still said he didn't know. Zhang Liangzuo no longer teased him, and slapped his hands and said: "Come in."

Four masked girls came in from outside the door, usually tall, slim, the same clothes, and even the masked gauze scarf was of the same color.

Gao Qingchen asked Zhang Liangzuo in confusion: "What is this intent with Lord Zhang?" Zhang Liangzuo smiled ambiguously and said: "Your Highness knows that you have not married yet. I am afraid that you will be busy with official business and no one will serve you at night. I specially ordered me to send four stunning women to serve you, Brother Gao."

Gao Qingchen blew and laughed, "Thank you for your good intentions. Gao is more respectful than obedient. Please give me your respect to your Highness on my behalf, and I will say thank you for your highness for your kindness."

Zhang Liangzuo had already thought about it and was ready to deal with Gao Qingchen's refusal to accept the gift, but he didn't expect that he would accept it without refusing. Zhang Liangzuo blinked and stared at him.

Gao Qingchen approached Zhang Liangzuo and said, "If Mr. Zhang is interested, please transfer two of you?" Zhang Liangzuo waved his hands repeatedly and said, "It's not possible to use it, it's your highness's desire to you. I dare not take away the beauty of others, let alone these four stunning women must serve together to make your Highness value you."

Zhang Liangzuo whispered in a daze: "You will know when you try it in the evening, hehe, Zhang said goodbye." Gao Qingchen wanted to keep him for dinner, so Zhang Liangzuo rushed back and reported his orders, and refused again and left with great enthusiasm.

Gao Qingchen looked at the four masked women in front of him with a smile and told them to remove the masked scarf. The room suddenly lit up, as if it was in the flowers. These four beauties looked like flowers and jade, charming and incompetent, and they were really rare beauties in the world.

Such a beautiful and beautiful baby is one of them, and he is already a peerless blessing. If he gets four at the same time, wouldn’t that be boundless?

Gao Qingchen smiled faintly and ordered: "Yu Niang, these ladies will be responsible for serving you from now on. I will go to read a book." Xie Yuxiang's face was a little abnormal. It was not until Gao Qingchen handed the beauties over to her to take responsibility that she breathed a long sigh of relief.

On the first day of high-definition Chen's job at the Privy Council, he encountered a big and small trouble.

The story was like this. When Gao Qingchen reported to him, the Privy Councilor and the Deputy Commissioner went to attend the court meeting, and no one took him to our office to meet with his subordinates, so he went to the yamen to scramble.

When he moved to the signing room, he heard a group of people quarreling inside, so he walked over to see the fun. He gently pushed open the door, and the signing room was full of people, surrounded by a large military map. A military officer yelled loudly: "If I lead the troops in this battle, I will definitely capture the thief Zhou's Yangzhou Governor back, and no one of them will be allowed to escape..." He talked endlessly, and pointed to the map with a dance, explaining where to ambush, where to feint, where to block, and where to assault, and explaining in detail one by one, he was very clear.

Gao Qingchen sneaked into the crowd, everyone listened with relish, no one noticed an outsider. Before the military officer finished speaking, a senior officer who had long been impatient jumped out and shouted: "You have said nothing about the classic battle personally commanded by His Highness Han Wang, the world's number one war god, was useless. What are your intentions?"

The military officer said seriously: "If you have a high reputation, don't give me a big hat. I'm a rough man and don't eat this. I just made some supplements based on the war form at that time, after careful research. When fighting, we should constantly summarize the experience and lessons."

Gou Minggao said angrily: "Zhao Yong, don't think you can count it. I personally participated in this Haizhou battle. The situation at that time was..."
To be continued...
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