"The Grand Commandant's fief is in Hebei. When the Grand Commandant's younger brother came to Hebei, I extended a helping hand more than once. So why must the Grand Commandant act this way?"
"What benefit does the Nanyang Yin Clan gaining power bring to the Grand Commandant?"
Alliances?
Gu Yi instantly guessed Liu Yang's intentions.
This is also the method most commonly used by clans in this era, where factions are bound by interests and extremely exclusive.
Liu Yang's words imply...
Since the Gu Clan intends to establish themselves in Hebei, why not help Guo Shengtong?
For this question, Gu Yi couldn't even bother to respond.
Arrogance—
is one of the common ailments of almost all great clans in the realm today.
Liu Yang is clearly certain that if the Gu Clan wants to establish themselves in Hebei, they won't be able to do so without his help.
However, he doesn't realize that the true cornerstone of the Gu Clan's establishment lies solely with Gu Xiao and Liu Xiu!
As long as these two remain.
No one can shake the current status of the Gu Clan.
Seeing that Gu Xiao showed no intention of speaking, Liu Yang was not discouraged. After a light sigh, he spoke again, "Champion Marquis."
"I can make a promise on behalf of the Empress."
"If the Champion Marquis can say a few good words to His Majesty on behalf of the Empress."
"In due course, when the Crown Prince ascends the throne."
"No matter how the world changes, the status of the Gu Clan will never change!"
Still a temptation!
But this time it is more direct.
This time, Gu Yi couldn't remain silent and immediately manipulated Gu Xiao to respond.
A faint smile.
"Gu Xiao!"
This faint smile seemed to hit a nerve in Liu Yang, and he immediately frowned and slammed the table, "I came here personally to wait for you, which is already giving you plenty of face."
"Do you underestimate me?"
"Do you truly think I am afraid of you, this so-called Champion Marquis?"
Facing the furious Liu Yang, Gu Yi only found it irritating.
If this Liu Yang really rose in rebellion or sent someone to assassinate Gu Xiao, Gu Yi might even have a bit more respect for him.
But now?
Gu Xiao arrived in Hebei, and Liu Yang personally came to wait.
This already reveals his attitude.
He is old...
Forget about rebellion, he doesn't even dare to have a thought of directly expressing dissatisfaction with Liu Xiu.
Only resorting to temptation.
If you speak of temptation.
Liu Xiu can directly give the Gu Clan a royal marriage alliance, and what can you offer?
Gu Yi directly manipulated Gu Xiao to wave his hand, as if to suppress Liu Yang's anger, and then he spoke directly, "Your Highness."
"I have a piece of advice."
"The world is no longer the same."
"Whatever His Majesty wishes to do, no one can stop him."
"If Your Highness can obey orders, you might enjoy a peaceful old age, considering the wellbeing of your descendants."
"But if Your Highness indeed harbors other thoughts... I can only advise Your Highness to remain calm."
I must say, Gu Xiao is a pure martial man.
What Gu Yi wanted to say, when spoken by Gu Xiao, sounded like, "You'd better behave, or I'll beat you to death."
In reality, Gu Yi's mind was very calm, at least for now, a mere Liu Yang was not even worth considering.
Not to mention his current old age.
In the original history, even the rebellious Liu Yang was dealt with by Geng Chun without the need for Liu Xiu himself.
Let alone the current situation.
Hearing this, Liu Yang's expression became increasingly unpleasant.
But it was not beyond Gu Yi's expectation.
The current Liu Yang truly lacks vigor, even when facing Gu Xiao instead of Liu Xiu, he doesn't dare to unleash all his anger.
He merely snorted coldly and left, flinging his sleeve!
"Have someone spread the word about what just happened."
After Liu Yang left, Gu Yi immediately made arrangements.
The news about Liu Xiu deposing the Empress should soon be disseminated, and these people in Luoyang, with their connections, will certainly know everything.
Adding what just happened.
Gu Yi doesn't believe these people would dare harbor other thoughts.
The Hebei clans should realign their allegiances!
Subsequently, Gu Yi also manipulated Gu Xiao to write a letter, sending it to Liu Xiu.
He had to inform Liu Xiu of today's events.
With him here, the lands of Hebei will not descend into chaos!.....
....
Luoyang.
Chifei Hall.
"Your Majesty, with the Grand Commandant's abilities, pacifying Hebei alone is only logical."
At this moment, Deng Yu, having just read Gu Xiao's letter, was expressing his thoughts to Liu Xiu.
Since Gu Xiao left the Capital City, he naturally became the closest to Liu Xiu.
Logically, compared to Gu Xiao who followed Liu Xiu later, Deng Yu, a childhood friend of Liu Xiu's, should be more intimate.
But for some reason, Liu Xiu just preferred Gu Xiao more.
"I know."
Liu Xiu's face showed a hint of pleasure, with a disdainful smile, "I overestimated King Zhending, after all."
"Facing the Grand Commandant, he doesn't even have the courage to be angry."
"Is such a person worthy to be a king of the Great Han?"
Even though he had anticipated that Gu Xiao could pacify Hebei, seeing Liu Yang's performance, Liu Xiu was still somewhat infuriated.
The man was bringing disgrace to the Liu clan!
Deng Yu lowered his head, not daring to say much.
He was no fool like Gu Xiao.
Although a childhood friend of Liu Xiu's, since Liu Xiu ascended to Emperor, their relationship could obviously no longer remain as it was before.
Deng Yu couldn't be as casual in front of Liu Xiu as he once was.
Silence hung in the hall.
After a brief pause, Liu Xiu finally put down the letter, his expression returning to normal.