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Yang Xi followed the servants of the Guo Mansion to the front hall. Before he reached the front hall, he saw Guo Ziyi walking out from the direction of the front hall, greeted him, and quickly stepped forward to salute.

"I have met Mr. Guo, and I don't dare to greet Mr. Guo personally. I have taken the liberty to visit today and disturbed Mr. Guo's peace. Please forgive me!"

Guo Ziyi quickly stepped forward to support Yang Xi, and replied with a smile: "Marshal Yang, you are so polite! When Marshal Yang comes to visit, the general will greet him personally, which is what he should do." He immediately made a gesture of invitation, "Marshal Yang, this way

please!"

Although the army was divided, Li Bin, Yang Xi and Guo Ziyi were not relieved of their duties as marshal and deputy marshal. According to the ranking of wartime positions and ranks, Yang Xi was above Guo Ziyi, and Guo Ziyi received Yang with the courtesy of a subordinate.

Xi, it is reasonable to come out to greet him in person.

However, Yang Xi knew that Guo Ziyi came out to greet him in person, which must have another meaning, that is, in this way, he was given face and enough respect to this junior. This respect should be psychological, he could

The "respect" he received from Guo Ziyi had nothing to do with him being Yang Guozhong's son, but with his outstanding performance in the counter-insurgency campaign.

When Guo Ziyi did this, Yang Xi only accepted it. After a few more polite words of "I don't dare take it", he followed him into the front hall.

The two were seated separately as guest and host. After the servants served tea, they were all turned away.

After the servants all retreated, Guo Ziyi stopped being polite. Instead, he asked Yang Xi directly: "Marshal Yang, the army commander has returned. The marshal is busy with military affairs every day and never rests. It is very hard. The general has to hand over his affairs.

I don't have many opportunities to help the marshal, and I feel very ashamed. But I didn't expect that the marshal would come to my humble residence just after the affairs were a little empty. I wonder if Marshal Yang came to visit today. What do you want to advise the general? "

Hearing Guo Ziyi's direct question, Yang Xi was not polite and answered directly: "Ms. Guo, I'm here for a visit today. I have some official and private matters to talk to Mr. Guo."

Hearing that Yang Xi stopped being polite and directly explained his purpose of coming, Guo Ziyi secretly praised him in his heart and said quietly: "If Marshal Yang has something to do, please just say it!"

"After Mr. Guo returned to Beijing, he took over the post of Secretary of the Ministry of Armed Forces and was in charge of the military affairs of the Tang Dynasty. I feel that this is a blessing for the Tang Dynasty. I have led the army on an expedition for nearly a year and have had a lot of contact with military affairs. I have discovered the backlog of military affairs.

We have suffered too many mistakes and urgently need reforms and changes. If there is an opportunity in the future, I would like to have a good chat with Mr. Guo." Yang Xixian said tentatively.

"Hmm!" Guo Ziyi responded casually, and he was slightly surprised. He didn't expect that Yang Xi would say this first. He, the Minister of Military Affairs, had never thought about this. But Yang Xi thought of it first, and it was strange. He didn't hide it either.

Feeling ashamed and surprised, he said directly: "General, I really didn't expect that Marshal Yang would pay attention to this. It's really surprising."

Yang Xi is a strange person, which is very surprising. He is an outstanding person in all aspects. Guo Ziyi will never deny this at any time. Guo Ziyi also knows that Yang Xi is now very favored by Emperor Li Longji. At a young age, Ren Longwu

The fact that General Wei also served as the leading military weapon supervisor and young craftsman is enough to explain everything. This has something to do with Yang Guozhong, but the main reason is Yang Xi's outstanding ability.

From Yang Xi's mouth about the problems in the army, Guo Ziyi immediately felt that the emperor must have plans in this regard, and Yang Xi, a young man who had made outstanding achievements in the counter-insurgency campaign, must be a major participant.

One of them. Yang Xi came over today and first told him about this matter. The meaning was quite interesting, and Guo Ziyi couldn't help but think about it.

There are many problems in the army, which Guo Ziyi also admits, and the rebellion in the Anlu Mountains directly proves this. He feels that if Yang Xi or someone like him with heavy troops wants to rebel, it will be easy, at least in

This was before returning to Beijing.

But the reform of the military system cannot be touched lightly, at least when he, the Minister of Military Affairs, first took over, he could not rush into it.

However, if there is support from other more influential people in the government, then this matter can be done quickly.

As the son of Yang Guozhong, Yang Xi has made outstanding military exploits in the past year. It is not an exaggeration to describe his achievements as turning the tide and saving the Tang Dynasty. If Yang Xi had obeyed the emperor's order, through Yang Guozhong and his own

If you have the influence to do these things, there will definitely be results. In just a moment, Guo Ziyi was tempted. He immediately made up his mind to further improve his relationship with Yang Xi.

"I believe Mr. Guo is also paying attention to this matter, haha!"

While Yang Xi was talking, he kept paying attention to the changes in Guo Ziyi's expression. Guo Ziyi showed surprise after listening to his words. Although the surprise only lasted for a short while, he was still observed, and he was relieved. Guo Ziyi

Sure enough, he was very interested in this matter. Today's opening remarks were good, and he would not worry that this world-famous general would not show greater interest in him.

After discussing with his father Yang Guozhong, Yang Xi learned that Li Longji had realized that the rebellion was caused by the excessive power of the generals guarding the border, that is, the Jiedushi of each town. After An Lushan's rebellion subsided, the imperial court would definitely control the towns.

The reform of the military system and the imperial court was also the result of Guo Zi

An important reason why Yi was able to take over the position of Minister of the Ministry of Armed Forces and be ranked in the political hall. Li Longji hoped that Guo Ziyi, the Minister of the Ministry of Armed Forces, and Yang Guozhong, the head of civil servants, could come up with good ways to reform the military system and avoid the recurrence of border army generals supporting troops.

The situation of self-respect and leading an army to rebel.

It is impossible for Guo Ziyi to serve at the border again in the future, and this famous general who is familiar with border affairs knows very well about the poor system of the current army. After the rebellion was put down, Guo Ziyi's prestige has also risen to a very high level. If he is

Carrying out armament reform for the leader and finding ways to change the situation in which the troops in each section are self-respecting will definitely be much less difficult than other leaders.

The most important thing for generals in the army is prestige and glory. In this counter-insurgency campaign, except Yang Xi, no one can compare with Guo Ziyi's contribution. This is known to everyone in the world, and it was also the reason why he was able to seal the army during the war.

The reason for the position of Deputy Marshal Ma. Guo Ziyi has gained prestige, has sufficient qualifications, and is a little older than ordinary generals. As the Minister of the Ministry of Armed Forces makes decisions for the emperor, there will definitely be fewer people who are dissatisfied.

Yang Xi learned about the current emperor's thoughts from Yang Guozhong. He came here today and revealed it to Guo Ziyi first. The purpose was just to further close the relationship with this famous general and lay the groundwork for continued cooperation in the future. During this counterinsurgency

During the battle,

His military achievements are unparalleled, but he is a little junior and too young. If he takes charge of this matter, many people will definitely be dissatisfied. If Guo Ziyi is allowed to take charge of this matter, he will cooperate as an assistant.

Then the situation is completely different.

If the reform touches the interests of some generals, even if they are dissatisfied, they may not dare to vent their dissatisfaction.

After Yang Xi understood Li Longji's thoughts from Yang Guozhong, he immediately made plans for himself. He would take the opportunity to win over Guo Ziyi and finally let Guo Ziyi be used for him. He knew that Guo Ziyi's influence would become greater and greater, and even

Yang Guozhong, who one day overshadowed his father, was also different.

It is determined that such a famous historical figure must be easy to make friends with. Under no circumstances should such a person become an enemy or opponent. Instead, Guo Ziyi should stand in the same trench as himself and let such a figure help him achieve success. And he can do it.

This point is to marry Guo Xin.

For people at their level, public and private matters can no longer be completely separated. It can also be said that there is no pure love at all. Many times, marriage is entirely for the benefit of the family, rather than the happiness of the children. Yang Xi

I understand it very well, understand and support it. But if you can gain love from a marriage for profit, that is the happiest thing.

Yang Xi had a vague suspicion in his heart that he would definitely conflict with his father Yang Guozhong in the future. If he wanted to gain more in the name of Li Bin's son, he would definitely conflict with Yang Guozhong, if Yang Guozhong had not lost power at that time.

But if I get it again

With the support of his heavyweight ministers, he will have much less worries. Moreover, Yang Xi has also keenly sensed from some recent changes in the court that Emperor Li Longji has taken measures to further restrict the power of Yang Guozhong and the Yang family.

expanded.

After the war subsided, the positions of many officials in the DPRK were changed. Wei Jiansu, the Minister of the Ministry of Armed Forces, was changed to the right minister, and he still acted under the Zhongshu family. Guo Ziyi, who had been leading the army outside before, took over the post of Wei Jiansu, but he had always been dissatisfied.

Yang Guozhong's Xianbu

The minister Fang Guan was appointed Minister of the Ministry of Education and the same as the minister of Zhongshu. Xiao Hua, the former minister of the Ministry of Military Affairs, was appointed as the minister of the Zhongshu and was also ranked in the political affairs hall. From this arrangement, Yang Xi could feel that Li Longji wanted to serve in the political affairs hall.

Yang Guozhong made some enemies.

Yang Xi did not object to Li Longji's restriction of Yang Guozhong's power. On the contrary, he applauded such a move.

If Yang Guozhong had always held a high position in the court, it would be impossible for his son to enter the real power center of the Tang Dynasty. Otherwise, the power of the Yang family would become even greater, and anyone who became emperor would not be able to sleep well.

Yang Guozhong will definitely be slowly ignored by the emperor. Yang Xi believes this. Maybe Li Longji will not necessarily do so, but the emperor who succeeds will definitely do so. He must have a way to deal with it. The way to deal with it is to gain support from other families.

For example, marrying someone like Guo Ziyi.

Any overture today, his ultimate goal is to propose marriage to Guo Ziyi without being rejected. In addition to liking this beauty, Yang Xi also has the most practical purpose of marrying Guo Xin, which is to win Guo Ziyi's full support.

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However, he was not in a hurry to reveal his ultimate goal. Instead, he aroused Guo Ziyi's interest with one sentence, and then brought up a topic that made the other party more interested: "Ms. Guo, now His Majesty has asked me to take charge of weapons inspection.

I believe Xianggong Guo also witnessed the power of explosives when he attacked the Imperial City of Luoyang, right? I want to develop more powerful firearms in the future. I hope to get strong support from Xianggong Guo when developing firearms.

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Chapter completed!