Yecheng.
Inside Hu Gao's Mansion.
Gao Yuanhai was sitting in the upper seat, with a beauty in his arms on each side, and a pile of drinks in front of him.
At this moment, Gao Yuanhai was surrounded by great monks.
These great monks are old and young, of all ages and races, and some are even masters from Tianzhu.
There were more than thirty people surrounding these people in the hall.
Each of them has a big body, wide waist, fat head and big ears. They smile very compassionately. They are wearing various kinds of cassocks, each one is more luxurious than the other. The room is filled with golden light and is full of treasure.
Gao Yuanhai looked at everyone, stroked his beard a few times, and said proudly: "Among the clan members, I am the wisest."
"I am in charge of all major events in Yecheng today. Is there any reason why the world should not prosper?"
The masters nodded one after another.
Gao Yuanhai let go of the two beauties in his arms and asked them to pour wine for him.
He looked at everyone seriously, "I have summoned you all here today for a few very important events."
The masters immediately became serious and looked at Gao Yuanhai solemnly.
Gao Yuanhai sighed, recited a Buddhist ritual, raised his hands, and said sadly: "The world is plagued by disasters, the people are suffering, and foreign generals are causing chaos, making the world depressed. I intend to change this situation, so I invite you to come.
, discuss important matters.”
The masters are a little panicked at the moment.
It is true that if these masters can appear in Gao Yuanhai's house, they must be the heads of various temples. In this world, it is not easy to be a monk. If you want to be a formal monk, you must pass the classic assessment.
Several Buddhist classics have also been officially listed as having the same status as the Five Classics assessed by the Han Dynasty. To do something as important as theirs, you must at least be familiar with all the classics.
Therefore, everyone here is basically familiar with the classics and can understand both Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
But it is one thing to know that the classics can be debated, and it is another thing to use the classics to govern the country.
Although these people usually chatter endlessly and have their own ideas when it comes to world affairs, they still know very well how capable they are.
When they heard Gao Yuanhai start with such a high pitch, they immediately became sober.
Unlike Gao Yuanhai, none of them, who were relatives of the emperor, could reach their current position. Most of them relied on hard work, so they were not that stupid.
They looked at each other. If Gao Yuanhai wanted their help to deal with the general, they would have to run away together tomorrow.
Gao Yuanhai suddenly said: "I think that such a thing happened because etiquette and law are inconsistent with heaven!"
The masters were stunned and frowned.
Gao Yuanhai said seriously: "At present, there are too many killers, too many meat eaters, too many drinkers, and too many lustful people in Daqi. Therefore, many evil obstacles have arisen, and we have reached the current situation."
"I want to go to the temple and request that in the future, blood will not be used for sacrifices, and only vegetarian food will be used for ancestor sacrifices."
"Forbid the slaughter industry in the world, prohibit the wine industry in the world, and prohibit fornication and pleasure!"
Gao Yuanhai looked at the masters again, "What do you think?"
The masters looked at the meat in front of them, and then at the beauty who was pouring wine for Gao Yuanhai.
They were silent for a moment.
Speaking of which, this is really not the first time Gao Yuanhai has proposed these concepts.
When Gao Yan first came to power, he wrote a letter asking not to eat blood when offering sacrifices to his ancestors. Gao Yan dismissed his leading general and asked him to return to Yecheng. Then he served Gao Zhan when he came to power. After Gao Zhan came to power, he again
Play like this.
Then after the young emperor came to power, he directly advised the young emperor to ban slaughtering and drinking.
Gao Yuanhai is such a good Buddha.
He doesn't like people killing people, and he hates people eating wine because they are so beautiful.
As for himself, he "indulges in wine and indulgence, hires a lot of concubines", eats meat in big mouths, and drinks wine from big bowls.
This is the royal clan king who truly has the style of Da Qi.
The masters were a little confused at the moment, but they quickly reacted and expressed their support for Gao Yuanhai's behavior.
The masters supported him one by one, and did not forget to praise Gao Yuanhai's bodhisattva heart. Gao Yuanhai laughed loudly, drank a lot of wine, and pinched the two beauties until they screamed.
Gao Yuanhai looked at the masters in front of him with pride on his face.
Just as the masters were boasting about their cassocks and enjoying the food and wine, the master of Zhaoxuan Temple stood up, approached Gao Yuanhai, and sat next to him.
This great leader was called Fa Yuan. He was not very young, but he was one of Gao Yuanhai's close friends. He helped him control Zhaoxuan Temple and direct the world's religious affairs.
There is nothing special about this monk, and his understanding of Buddhism is not profound. The only thing that is surprising is his excellent appearance.
He looked at the people celebrating, then looked at Gao Yuanhai, and whispered: "My Lord, this is not the time to perform these Buddhist rituals. Ye City is in danger, so we must be on guard!"
Gao Yuanhai took a sip of wine and said, "I know!"
"How did Hu Changren die? Falling to death? Oh, there are many people falling to death in Daqi. I know what happened."
"Your Majesty is leading everyone to escape and flee to Jinyang. He wants to leave Yecheng to the general."
Gao Yuanhai said with a smile.
Fayuan was shocked, and he quickly asked: "Since my lord knows everything, why do you still stay in Yecheng? We should leave together!"
"What do you know?"
"What kind of place is Jinyang? Do they really think that going to Jinyang can escape the sea of ​​misery? Duan Shao is a loyal minister who can meet Liu Taozi for your majesty?? Fart!"
Gao Yuanhai said disdainfully: "They threw themselves into a trap. They lost Yecheng and directly lost their status. In Jinyang, they are on tenterhooks because they might be sold one day."
"It's better to stay in Yecheng!"
Fa Yuan was puzzled, "Then what will we do if the general's men arrive?"
Gao Yuanhai slammed the wine cup on the table and glanced at him, "What are you afraid of?!"
"I just surrender!"
He said righteously: "The general has not been able to pacify the world now, how can he still kill those who surrender? When the time comes, I will rush out to lead his horse. If he doesn't use me, I will find a temple to become a monk!"
Why not?"
Fayuan was stunned. He didn't know why Gao Yuanhai could say such humble words in such a tone.
Seeing his confused subordinate Gao Yuanhai take another sip of wine, he said quietly: "It's not easy to stay alive."
"At first I thought I had seen through the world of mortals and all the suffering, so I reported to Emperor Wenxuan that I would go to the mountains and forests to practice Buddhism."
"I have been practicing in the mountains for two years, you know? During these two years, I strictly abide by the etiquette and study hard all day long. For two years, I was so thin that I couldn't even pick up firewood. I saw all the country girls leaving.
If I don’t move, when I see the meat, I can’t wait to cut off my own flesh and eat it!!”
"Then I figured it out."
"Life is short, take pleasure in the present."
"Why bother yourself? Just do things that make you happy and wait for a good death."
Fa Yuan still looked shocked and speechless.
He asked in disbelief: "Then why did you accuse the general of treason? Why did you propose to attack him?"
"Don't you understand? I'm putting pressure on Hu Changren and want him to pay some compensation. I'm not stupid. What if he asks me to attack the general? You see, the general has really ruined a lot of my property.
, but what about Hu Changren? He ate more than half of what I should eat, and if I didn’t let him spit it out, could I still be considered a human being?"
"As soon as he dies this time, what he took will return to my hands."
Gao Yuanhai looked around and said to this person in a low voice: "I have hidden all my things in various places. From now on, even if I become a white body, it will be enough for me."
At this moment, a soldier suddenly rushed in hurriedly.
"Lord!! King Huashan is outside the city gate!"
Gao Yuanhai jumped up in fright, "King Huashan? How many soldiers and horses does he bring?"
"A few hundred."
"It is said that Jizhou was besieged and he led his people to seek refuge."
"ah??"
Gao Yuanhai was shocked.
"Why is he running?"
"Isn't he Gao Jun's biological brother??"
Gao Yuanhai frowned and looked around. He couldn't make up his mind for a moment. He believed Gao Ji ran away, but why did Gao Ning run away? Are you afraid that your brother will kill you?
"Here comes someone, prepare the carriage!"
"I'm going out of the city to meet you!"
outside the city.
Gao Yuanhai secretly looked at his carriage, where documents of surrender had been prepared.
If the other party came to test or persuade him to surrender on Gao Jun's order, Gao Yuanhai would not hesitate.
If you can't defeat it, you just can't defeat it. No matter how damn strong the city is, it's useless.
The city was empty, the army had almost dispersed, and it was impossible to hold it back.
Anyway, if you have money, it doesn't matter if you become white.
The two parties formally met outside the city.
King Gao Ning of Huashan, as Gao Jun's younger brother, his appearance is really similar to Gao Jun, almost to the point where he can serve as a stand-in.
Exactly the same face, exactly the same eyes.
But Gao Yuanhai can tell the difference between the two of them at a glance. Gao Yong's eyes always have a bit of indifference, which makes people dare not be rude to him easily, but Gao Ning's eyes have a bit of fear, and his eyes keep rolling.
He seems to be a very unreliable person after wandering around.
Gao Yuanhai got out of the car with a smile and walked up to him. Just as he was about to salute, Gao Ning hurriedly got out of the car and avoided his salute.
"King of Huashan!"
"Yes, Gao Shizhong"
"I me"
Gao Ning was trembling and couldn't utter a complete sentence. Gao Yuanhai was a little stunned. He had not seen this Gao Ning for many years. He remembered that although he was weak in the past, he was not to this extent?
Gao Yuanhai did not rush him, but just waited for him to finish. Gao Ning said intermittently: "I lost Jizhou. I committed a heinous crime and I am willing to accept the punishment."
"What are you talking about? The King of Huashan has come to Yecheng to pay homage to His Majesty. How could there be any loss of the city?"
"Come with me."
Gao Yuanhai led the other party into the city with a smile. Gao Ning's face finally improved a lot. He explained helplessly: "The general's troops are powerful and they have conquered several states in a row. The officials were not spared. They said that the general massacred the city.
Killing people, not sparing chickens and dogs, but using human flesh as military food."
Gao Yuanhai looked at his face and asked hesitantly: "Maybe it's all rumors?"
"General, is he merciful?"
Gao Ning shook his head, "I don't know, but that's what they all said."
"Don't take people's words lightly."
"King Pengcheng is also by the general's side. How can he allow the general to do such a thing?"
"Ah? Is my brother with the general?"
"ah??"
Gao Yuanhai looked at this guy up and down to make sure that he was not playing tricks on him, and then asked slowly: "King Pengcheng has been in Beidao Xingtai for a long time, right?"
Gao Ning was confused, "What Beidao Xingtai?"
"Your Majesty."
Gao Yuanhai was speechless. He experienced the taste of the great monks. He was silent for a long time, and then asked: "Does King Huashan really not know?"
"I don't know much about what's going on outside. I usually stay indoors."
Looking at Gao Ning muttering in a low voice, Gao Yuanhai felt even more complicated. Is this really our clan?
Son of Emperor Shenwu??
Gao Yuanhai placed Gao Ning in the city, let him rest, and then went to question the officials who came with him.
Only then did he confirm that Gao Ning was not sent by Gao Yun to find out the news. He had such a character. According to an official, this man's wife had been having an affair with a Cangtou for many years, but he could not stop it.
Gao Yuanhai didn't want to pay attention to this mess anymore, so he turned around and returned to his 'own' mansion.
The sky is getting dark.
Gao Yuanhai is sitting in the study, sorting out many documents. These documents are about some things left by Hu Changren. Gao Ning has already arrived, and the arrival of Kou Liu and others is not far away. These things must be destroyed as soon as possible and returned.
You have to destroy it yourself.
Gao Yuanhai ordered people to bring braziers and destroy them one by one.
He felt relieved as he watched the document twist in the brazier and turn into a mass of darkness.
Just when he was about to reach out to get the paperwork again, he saw something squirming in the black shadow.
Gao Yuanhai was startled and quickly backed away. When he looked again, he saw the thing coming out of the black shadow.
That's a person.
Wearing a terrifying mask, he is tall and has extremely long hands.
Gao Yuanhai recognized the other party's identity at a glance.
He quickly took a few steps back with a sincere smile on his face, "It's Mr. Liu!"
Liu Taozhi was stunned for a moment, he hated this title.
"I wonder what's the purpose of Liu Gong's late night visit?"
Gao Yuanhai once again distanced himself and said seriously: "If you are here for the general's affairs, Mr. Liu need not worry at all because I know the general situation."
Liu Taozhi looked at him coldly and was silent for a long time. "If you want to defend the city, I can help you."
"I have received great favor from Emperor Shenwu and will never do anything rebellious."
Gao Yuanhai nodded, with a smile on his face, "Of course, that's natural. Everyone in the world knows that Mr. Liu is a loyal minister. Everyone above and below Mr. Liu is a loyal minister, especially the general."
Liu Taozhi was already breathing heavily. He took a few steps forward and almost pinched Gao Yuanhai's neck with his hands.
"I never joked!"
Gao Yuanhai became even more frightened. I have made my attitude clear, why are you still so aggressive?
He quickly lowered his head and said, "Mr. Liu, what I said at Hu Changren's house was just to force Hu Changren. I definitely didn't mean to be rude to you. I know right from wrong. Please forgive me, Gong Liu!"
"
"I'm not here for this!"
"Your Majesty suspected that I was disloyal and left me in Yecheng."
Gao Yuanhai hurriedly cursed: "It's all because of those villains! Is there anyone in the world who is more loyal than Liu Gong? If nothing else, let's talk about the general."
"Don't mention that guy!"
"only!"
Gao Yuanhai hurriedly pointed to the case and said: "Old lady, I really want to defect to the general. I haven't touched the documents from various government offices. What I just burned were just some letters between Hu Changren and me. If you don't believe it, you can read it.
Look, I don’t dare to fight against the general. I only hope to follow the general and revitalize the country.”
Before Gao Yuanhai could finish speaking, Liu Taozhi suddenly turned around and walked into the shadows.
Gao Yuanhai didn't dare to look over there and retreated all the way to the door.
"Old lady?"
He called a few words softly to make sure the other party had left, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he became a little angry again.
This family is really bullying people.
You have already stated that you want to surrender, yet you still bully others like this!
But what can we do in the current situation?
He didn't dare to stay in this house anymore to work, so he immediately changed rooms, moved his things in, and then continued to burn it down.
After doing this, Gao Yuanhai stopped caring about anything else and began to worship his Buddhist teachings with peace of mind, waiting for the general's army to arrive in Yecheng.
At the same time, Gao Mai led his troops to reach Qingdu first.
There were only more than 3,000 soldiers in Gaomai, but they were more than enough to deal with soldiers from counties and counties. When Kou Liu went to capture Dingzhou, he walked into Yin, the capital of Qing Dynasty, in just three days.
On that day, they arrived outside Yecheng.
Gao Mai stood in the distance, looking at Yecheng in the distance.
As a member of the Daqi clan, he clearly knew that his behavior was treason.
If the general's behavior in the past can be explained by other explanations, then there is really no way to explain it this time. His army captured cities and territories and appointed his own people to serve in official positions. This is pure rebellion no matter how you say it.
Just raising the flag.
And the city in the distance is also planned.
But there was no hesitation or sadness in Gao Mai's heart.
A long time ago, he had thought that such a day would come.
Instead of waiting for the thieves from the west to rush into Yecheng and massacre everyone in the Gao family, it is better to come first, clean up the family, and kill all those in the clan who are not worthy of being human.
Gao Mai took a deep breath and raised the Gao Wang Sword given by the general in his hand.
"The whole army obeys the order!!"
Chapter completed!