Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

Guo Ye sneered, "Does this include the crown prince?"

"To be honest, the prince also thinks that you may be in danger."

"So, he took my shares in Changlefang Big Bank? Hehe, good prince, you really have profound virtues and unparalleled benevolence and righteousness. I'm afraid you, Ma Zhou and Ma Yuanju, played a big role in it, right?"

Ma Zhouwen was not angry when he heard this, but just sighed slightly: "I knew you would misunderstand, so as soon as you came back, you hurried to the door to explain. In fact, the prince bought these people not because of greed, but because Protect your estate."

"Oh? Then I need to ask the talented brother Ma to explain it carefully."

"These members are too valuable. If you are still alive, of course no one dares to covet you. But you are dead, and the title of King Qin alone can't stop someone from coveting you. Therefore, when the news came that you fell into the water, the master of Changlefang The bank is in constant trouble."

"No way, even though I'm dead, there are still Liang Wanwan and my father-in-law Huo Guogong Chai Shao."

"If it's an ordinary industry, of course they can afford it. However, this is a big bank in Changlefang, which is incomparably rich. As long as a piece of meat is torn off, it will be enough to eat in a few lifetimes. Liang Wanwan is just a wealthy businessman , It’s really nothing in the eyes of powerful people.”

"And what about my father-in-law?"

"Him? He hasn't asked about the government for many years. It's nothing more than respect for his status. It's still not good to be famous but not powerful."

Guo Ye said with a sarcasm on his face, "Okay! Well said! After I die, I can't keep my property. Only by handing over half to His Royal Highness, can I pass the test safely. The prince resigned himself to accepting it so hard, it is so benevolent and righteous." .Eh, I'm surprised..."

"how?"

"It is said that the prince and I have a teacher-student distinction. If he just said that he wanted to protect my property, it would be over? Why did he have to swallow half of it before he was willing to sell? Brother Ma, you said he is so impartial, don't you... Hehe, just say something It doesn't sound good, why do you want to set up a memorial arch if you are a bitch?"

Chapter 2009 suddenly enlightened

Ma Zhou said: "King Qin, you only know one thing, not the other. In fact, the crown prince is now a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, and he can't protect himself. You can't keep your property with just one word."

Guo Ye's expression changed suddenly, and he said, "How do you say that?"

"How should I put it, in fact, His Majesty doesn't trust the prince much anymore..."

"Is this true?"

"Although you don't have any duties now, there are many old departments in Chang'an, so it's not difficult to get some information. Why should I lie about this?"

"Then why?" Guo Ye frowned, and said, "At that time, His Majesty withdrew his troops from Liaodong, and once suspected that the King of Qi was in collusion with Goguryeo. Ordinarily, he should trust the Crown Prince more, so why did he become suspicious of the Crown Prince?"

Ma Zhou smiled wryly and said, "The bad thing about this is that His Majesty had to withdraw his troops from Liaodong."

"You mean, Your Majesty suspects that it is the crown prince who colluded with Goguryeo? Impossible! Completely impossible! The crown prince is nothing more than a child. How could he be involved in such a big matter?"

"It's not like that. The key is that we lost too badly this time. Not to mention that the entire navy was wiped out, the army was hunted down by the remnants of Goguryeo's troops in various places, and lost nearly 2 people. As for the horses and supplies, it was almost Throw it all away."

Guo Ye said: "One hundred thousand troops went out to fight, and in the end there were only [-] remnants who lost their helmets and armor and were defeated. No matter how you say it, it is still a defeat."

"Who says it's not? After your majesty returned to the army, rumors spread everywhere. Some people said that our Tang Dynasty killed nearly a million people in the Liaodong battle. Some people said that the Tang Dynasty might follow the footsteps of the Sui Dynasty and die. This matter has made me sick with anger, and I am afraid that I will die soon..."

Guo Ye waved his hand to interrupt Ma Zhou, and said, "What does it have to do with the prince when you tell me this?"

"King Qin, don't worry, listen to me. There is a saying that good things do not go out and evil things travel thousands of miles. These rumors quickly spread all over the land of Shenzhou. What is so surviving is that His Royal Highness sits in Chang'an and won a big victory. , completely annihilated Xue Yantuo's army."

Guo Ye said: "That's not right, isn't the Duke of Wei Li Jing fighting this battle? His Royal Highness is a doll, but it's just to stabilize people's hearts."

"Of course the Duke of Wei fought the battle. However, the common people are ignorant, so how can they think so much. They only know that His Majesty fought in person and was beaten back by others. The prince was in Chang'an, but he won a big victory. How is this so? sharp contrast!"

"so what?"

"What's the matter? This is terrible! Once these two rumors come out, some greedy people can't sit still. There is a man named Duan Zhichong in Qizhou, who wrote a letter asking the emperor to entrust all political affairs to the crown prince. "

"Is there another matter?" Guo Ye said: "The prince is in serious trouble now."

"Duan Zhichong said on the surface that he is the crown prince who returned to power, but the implied meaning is to let His Majesty take off his dragon robe and give way? A commoner wrote a letter to say something. Is he motivated by his own greed, or was he instigated by someone with a heart? Don't you commit a crime?"

"Then how was this dealt with?"

"The prince burst into tears immediately, saying that he swore to God that he would never interfere with the throne. All the ministers appealed to ask Duan Zhichong to be punished."

"What about Your Majesty?"

"Your Majesty said that Duan Zhichong wanted to take part in the succession of the throne as an ordinary man. If I am guilty, it means that he is outspoken and dare to speak out. If I am not guilty, it means that he is just a madman. Don't I even have this measure? In the end, it was over."

Guo Ye knew very well that this matter was nothing to say, but the thorn had already been planted in His Majesty Li Er's heart.

No wonder he said something to protect King Qi when he was in the same car with him today.

It turns out that in the eyes of His Majesty Li Er, these two sons are not good birds!Everyone is coveting the throne, it's nothing more than laughing at fifty steps.

But, then again, the only ones who are qualified to inherit his throne are these two people.If you want to establish a descendant, then you have to establish Li Zhi.If you want to establish the chief, then you have to establish Li You.No matter how reluctant he was, he had to choose between these two in the end.

Therefore, in the end, he can only strike a balance between these two people, and he is unwilling to let any one dominate.

Now it seems that His Majesty Li Er let Wei Ting lightly, which is very easy to understand-if Wei Ting is transferred away, what will Li You use to fight the prince?

Guo Ye thought again that His Majesty Li Er gave him the honor today, perhaps it was not just as simple as fighting against the officials.

Feeling deeply that his throne was unstable, he announced to the people of the world: I have not been defeated in the battle of Goguryeo.Not only did he not lose, but he also won a big victory.If you don't believe me, please look at the achievements of King Qin Guoye!

Burn the city of Pyongyang and capture Yuan Taejo alive!Burning down the enemy's country and capturing the grandfather of the enemy's monarch, is there such a defeat?What a joke!

In addition, the prince's victory over Xue Yantuo was not so perfect.In the end, it was up to King Qin Guoye to catch Xue Qun, and this battle was a perfect close.

And I love King Qin so much, what does it mean?It means that King Qin belongs to me, and I have a share of his credit!This Tang Dynasty is really not good without me at the helm, whether it is the prince or the king of Qi, they are all tender!

After trying to understand the cause and effect of this matter, Guo Ye had a clear understanding of Li Zhi's situation, and said: "From this point of view, the situation of His Royal Highness is indeed not very good."

"Isn't it? To put it bluntly, the crown prince is honorable because he can inherit the throne in the future. As for now, he has no real power. Even if he speaks to protect your property, in the face of such great interests, seeing His Majesty treat the crown prince more and more If you don’t trust me more and more, who will listen.”

Guo Ye said: "So, he spent money to buy the shares of Changlefang Big Bank. In that case, if people find trouble with Changlefang Big Bank, they will directly hit the prince in the face. Anyway, the prince still has the hope of inheriting the throne , no one dares to go too far."

"That's the reason. Don't think that the money that the prince gave out is too little. In order to build the Daci'en Temple, the prince's family has been emptied. The 20 guan was managed with great difficulty. Now His Royal Highness just wants to reward some Nothing can be turned around."

As he was talking, Ma Zhou handed over the contract in his hand again, and said, "You take this. In addition, you have to return the 20 yuan as soon as possible..."

Guo Ye shook his head and said: "Forget it, forget it. Since the crown prince bought these shares for my own good, how can I, Guo Ye, be ungrateful? Well, I won't refund the money. This deed, you Take it back too."

"what do you mean……"

"20 yuan in exchange for half of my shares. The transaction has been completed. Is there any reason to go back on it? From now on, Changlefang Big Bank has four shareholders. Me, His Royal Highness, Chai Lingwen and Liang Ershao."

"Is this your truth? You are not angry at all?"

"Of course it's from my heart. Do you think that with the status of the prince, you can still coerce me? Don't worry, I donated these shares voluntarily. As for the prince's lack of money, he can go to Changlefang Big Bank and exchange shares Lend a sum of money as collateral."

"Then... I won't say anything superfluous, just thank you on behalf of the prince."

Ma Zhou understood that the transfer of these shares was approved by Guo Ye, and it was of great benefit to Prince Li Zhi!