Chapter 428 The Death of Gu Tingyu
Although Zhao Xing wants to reuse Gu Tingye, he doesn't want Gu Tingye to be promoted too quickly.
Military generals are different from civilian officials. Civilian promotion requires not only political performance, but also time.
There are no officials above the fourth rank in the court who are under the age of thirty, and there are even very few who are under the age of forty.
But military commanders are different. As long as they have enough merit, it is normal to be promoted several levels.
Originally, when Zhao Xing asked Gu Tingye to serve as the commander of the capital in the northwest, it was already an exceptional promotion.
If we don't suppress him, what will happen if Gu Tingye makes another meritorious service when he launches troops against Xixia in the future?
Zhao Xing was not jealous of Gu Tingye, but worried that Gu Tingye would achieve great success in the future.
But the group of military generals with the highest official positions in the Song Dynasty were almost all idlers.
Zhao Xu still had high hopes for Gu Tingye, but he didn't want him to be promoted too quickly and return to Bianjing to retire.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Gu Tingye said excitedly after hearing this.
He didn't know what Zhao Xing was thinking. Gu Tingye thought it was worth it to exchange his credit for Gu Tingwei's life.
Although Gu Tingye was full of hatred for the Xiao Qin family, he didn't have much hatred for Gu Tingwei.
"I estimate that Dong Fei will eventually agree to allow the Song Dynasty soldiers and horses to enter Hehuang, but the number will not be too large. He will even let the Song Dynasty soldiers and horses guard a pass facing Xixia. I am going to let you lead the troops, You should be prepared first," Zhao Xing said.
"Yes!" Gu Tingye responded.
After chatting with Gu Tingye for a while, Zhao Xing asked Gu Tingye to go back.
This time, due to time constraints, Gu Tingye did not bring his wife back.
After leaving the palace, Gu Tingye hesitated and returned to Gu's house.
Although his mother's death was not directly related to Gu Yankai, Gu Tingye still felt a little resentful because Gu Yankai had guessed something but didn't go into details.
But they are father and son after all. They have not had any contact for more than a year. Now that they are back in Bianjing, they have to go back and see them.
After Gu Yankai resigned, he stayed behind closed doors, and the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion became much deserted.
When Gu Tingye's entourage called to open the door, the concierge saw Gu Tingye and saluted excitedly: "I have met the second young master."
"Yeah!"
Gu Tingye nodded and walked in.
He had already made up his mind to visit Gu Yankai on the way here, but when he entered the door, he still felt very complicated and his speed was not fast.
After passing the front yard and arriving at the door of the middle yard, Gu Tingye took a deep breath and was about to enter. A young boy hurried over and saluted: "I have met the second young master!"
"What happened?"
Gu Tingye recognized the person as the boy in Gu Tingyu's courtyard and said a little coldly.
"The eldest young master invites the second young master to go to Zuo Kuaoyuan." The young man said.
After hearing this, Gu Tingye was silent for a while and did not speak, but walked towards the left courtyard.
Arriving at the left courtyard and entering the main hall, I heard a violent cough coming from inside.
The maid went in to inform, then came out and invited Gu Tingye in.
Gu Tingye entered the inner room and smelled something important.
"Second uncle!"
Shao held the medicine bowl and bowed to Gu Tingye and said: "The official's condition is more serious now. After a while..."
"Get out...ahem..." Gu Tingyu, who was sitting on the bedside, interrupted his wife.
After hearing this, Mr. Shao hesitated for a moment, then led the maid back with the medicine bowl.
Gu Tingye glanced at Gu Tingyu with a complicated expression.
At this time, Gu Tingyu's face was ashen and his appearance was haggard. He could tell at a glance that he was already dead. "Big brother seems to have known that I would come back?"
Gu Tingye calmed down, sat down on a stool nearby, and said calmly.
Before he was admitted to the hospital, the person Gu Tingyu invited arrived, obviously keeping an eye on him.
"I understand your temper. Although I hate my father in my heart, I will still come back to see my father when I return to Bianjing." Gu Tingyu said.
"Yes, if eldest brother doesn't understand me, how could I have been deceived by eldest brother for so many years." Gu Tingye said sarcastically.
Gu Tingyu's expression did not change at all when he heard this, but he said: "You can save Lao San's life, right?"
"When Guan Jia was a few years old, I followed Guan Jia and was very close to Guan Jia. If I go to Guan Jia to beg him, I can indeed save the third child's life, but why should I do this?" Gu Tingye said lightly.
Although he had already pleaded for Gu Tingwei, he was unwilling to say it now.
"It's also good for you to save the third child. After all, you will inherit the title in the future. Only by saving the third child can you gain the recognition of everyone in the Gu family." Gu Tingyu said.
"Haha..."
Gu Tingye laughed when he heard this and said: "Why do I need their approval? They all look up to me, why do I need their approval?"
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Gu Tingyu was silent for a while after hearing this, then took out a piece of paper and handed it to Gu Tingye.
"What is this?" Gu Tingye frowned.
"After the official succeeded to the throne, he was very interested in making great efforts to govern. The official sent you to the northwest, and later sent troops to Hehuang. It was obvious that he had planned it for a long time. Judging from these, your majesty has the ambition to destroy Xixia and regain the sixteen states of Yanyun. . This is my approach to dealing with Liao and Xixia based on some situations in the northwest and north. In addition, there are some suggestions for military restructuring
You dedicate this to His Majesty in your name, just to save Lao San's life. "Gu Tingyu said.
Gu Tingye stood up curiously and took it, unfolded it and looked at it.
The content on the paper was only more than a thousand words, but the analysis of the situation in Liao and Xixia was very clear, some of which he had not even thought of.
You know, Gu Tingyu has been staying at home because of his health, without leaving the house.
News from the outside world is lagging behind, not to mention news from the Liao Kingdom and Xixia.
Although many things are not secrets, not everyone knows them.
After a long time, Gu Tingye put away the paper and said, "I always knew that my eldest brother was smarter than me. It's a pity."
"Everyone has his own destiny." Gu Tingyu had already taken it lightly and was not excited when he heard this. He said calmly: "The information I got is limited, but I think my analysis of Liao and Xixia is not wrong. You dedicate it to Your Majesty , enough to make up for the impact of protecting Laosan.”
"Okay! I will save Lao San's life." Gu Tingye said.
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That night, Zhao Xing held a banquet in the palace and entertained Gu Tingye and Wang Shao. The banquet did not end until late at night.
The next day, Zhao Xing learned the news that Gu Tingyu was dead.
When the eldest son of a marquis dies of illness, it is not considered a premature death. Normally, he will be granted a posthumous title as a sign of favor.
After all, the Song Dynasty treated officials and nobles very favorably. It was just a matter of granting a title to a dead person. It just sounded nice and there was no loss, so naturally he would not be stingy.
Zhao Xing was not too surprised by Gu Tingyu's death. According to time, Gu Tingyu should have died long ago.
"Let someone draw up an edict and appoint all the commanders as envoys." Zhao Xing said.
"Yes!"
Sanshui responded and retreated. At this moment, a chamberlain came in and reported that Gu Tingye was here.
Zhao Xing was a little confused, why did Gu Tingye come into the palace at this time?
With doubts, people called Gu Tingye to come in.
"I pay homage to your Majesty!" Gu Tingye saluted.
"I already know about your brother, and I would like to express my condolences!" Zhao Xing said.
(End of chapter)