hsntnovel Chapter 2308 Guo Xiaoke’s explanation.
Chapter 2308 Guo Xiaoke’s explanation.
In the end, Han Wei could only accept the order helplessly:
"Yes, I will go to Xiaguan to receive your order." He had no way to persuade King Ji.
Next, Li Shen also began to put on his armor, putting on his flashy silver helmet and silver armor. This journey might not be peaceful.
His silver helmet and armor can at least help him resist ordinary bow and crossbow sneak attacks.
Li Shen felt a little excited when he felt like he was going to the battlefield. In his previous life, Li Shen had a dream of being a martial artist when he was little, to be invincible.
I would also imagine myself as a great general, going to the battlefield to kill the enemy.
Although he knew that he would not go to the battlefield in person this time, he would feel a sense of accomplishment as long as he participated.
Half an hour passed quickly, the guard camp assembled quickly, and Han Wei took the nobles of Yanqi to send Li Shen to the west gate.
"I wish His Highness Prince Ji a successful start and immediate success." Han Wei bowed solemnly.
"I wish His Royal Highness Prince Ji a great victory!" The nobles behind him echoed.
"Hahaha, thanks to all of you for your kind words. When I return triumphantly, I will definitely drink with you."
Li Shen smiled heroically, then rode away on his horse, followed closely by three thousand guards, raising a cloud of dust.
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"Aye, Aye, how are you?"
Outside the city of Yiluolu, Guo Xiaoke led more than a thousand people in a fierce battle for half a month. They were attacked from both inside and outside, and Guo Xiaoke was hit by several arrows.
Fortunately, Cao Jishu was also outside the city and attacked Yiluolu City from the northwest corner, which gave Guo Xiaoke and his men a chance of survival. After a fierce battle all night, they managed to escape.
Afterwards, he joined forces with Cao Jishu and fought against the coalition forces of Western Turks and Kucha for half a month, killing more than 3,000 enemies. The Western Turks finally retreated.
However, they were also stopped outside the city, and the rebellious Hu soldiers did not dare to open the gate or go out of the city to hunt them down.
"Da Lang, what's going on outside?" Guo Xiaoke opened his eyes.
"Aye, the Western Turkic soldiers retreated, and Nali fled with them. Now the Hu soldiers in Yiluolu City have closed the city gates and dare not come out.
I don’t know what’s going on inside, and it’s probably going to be difficult for us to break into the city with the few people left.”
Guo Daizhao leaned over and replied softly.
"Ahem, it's all my fault for being so arrogant and not listening to other people's opinions. You should take this as a warning in the future.
Your father has already sent people to ask for help, and I believe they will arrive soon. Then you can follow General Han to attack the city and redeem yourself for your crimes.
I believe that His Majesty will not punish you because of your father's devotion to the court.
After you inherit the title, you will obey His Majesty's orders and it would be best if you could return to Chang'an to take up your post and take good care of your brothers and sisters."
Guo Xiaoke coughed twice, as if he was making his final instructions.
"Aye, Aye, you will be fine. We will return to Xizhou together."
When Guo Daizhao heard what Guo Xiaoke said, tears welled up in his eyes.
His father was the pillar of their country. Guo Xiaoke came from a humble background and went through life and death to achieve what he has today.
"Haha, Dalang, I'm afraid I can't go back to Xizhou with you. You are the eldest son in the family and you have to support the Guo family.
Remember, if His Majesty wishes to continue to allow you to remain in the Anxi Protectorate as Grand Protector, you must resign and return to Chang'an City."
Guo Xiaoke forced a smile and gave a warning.
"Father, why is this? The Grand Protector of Anxi Protectorate is a third-rank official. The Guo family needs this position."
Guo Daizhao looked confused. If his father died, the Guo family would really need the position of Grand Protector of Anxi Protectorate.
The title is only one aspect; real power is the most important.
If you want your family to develop, you must have real power in the court.
Guo Xiaoke looked at his eldest son seriously and said solemnly:
"Da Lang, the Anxi Protectorate is too complicated and not suitable for you. You are inexperienced and your father wants you to stay away from this troubled place.
There are also disputes that require you to stay away from the royal family. Although you are already in your thirties, you are probably far from being a royal family member.
As a father, I don't want you to get involved in this and bring ruin to our Guo family.
Now that the situation is clear, I must be loyal to His Majesty, loyal to the Crown Prince, and befriend Prince Ji, only then can my Guo family survive. Do you understand?
Cough cough cough~~"
If Guo Xiaoke had not said these things to his eldest son before, he would have chosen to teach by example, such as between him and Wang Hongfu last year.
He taught people not to provoke Prince Ji Li Shen.
But now it's no use, he feels like he's going to die.
"Father, I understand. I will follow your teachings. You should take a rest first." Seeing Guo Xiaoke's appearance, Guo Daizhao burst into tears.
Guo Xiaoke shook his head:
"No, if I don't tell you now, I'm afraid there won't be a chance later. You've followed me for many years, and you should learn how to improve yourself.
Your father knows everything you've done. You thought you did it perfectly, but what? There are so many loopholes.
You should never get involved in this. Once the matter is exposed, my Guo family will be destroyed in an instant.
Do you think the current sage is a benevolent ruler? You are completely wrong.
Your Majesty's kindness is just a favor, and his cruelty is no less than that of the Qin Emperor and Han Emperor.
Even Wei Zheng and Fang Xiang back then didn't dare to get involved, you are really too bold."
Guo Xiaoke's words were full of blame, and also contained a sense of disappointment.
He has been in Anxi Protectorate for so many years, what could be hidden from him?
Guo Daizhao seemed a little flustered after revealing his own affairs to his father.
"Aye...Aye, I was wrong. I was just confused for a moment and took some money.
My son has hired trusted aides, so they shouldn’t be discovered. The accounts are also flawless, so it shouldn’t be possible…”
"Bastard! Cough cough~~~" Before Guo Daizhao could finish his words, Guo Xiaoke shouted angrily, followed by a violent cough.
Guo Daizhao quickly handed a glass of water to Guo Xiaoke.
After taking a sip of water and taking a deep breath, Guo Xiaoke spoke:
"You thought it was perfect, but did you know that Prince Ji went to Jiaohe City?"
"Prince Ji went to Jiaohe City? What was he doing at the border?"
When Guo Daizhao heard that Li Shen had gone to Jiaohe City, he was stunned at first, and then felt puzzled.
"What else could it be? It's all because of what you did. I've received a secret report from Jiaohe City that Prince Ji is taking inventory of weapons in Jiaohe City and has begun checking the records of weapons entering and leaving the warehouse in recent years.
"The account you made was seen through immediately," Guo Xiaoke scolded.
"How...how did Prince Ji know this? Father, what should we do? If Prince Ji finds out, I will be doomed."
Guo Daizhao began to panic. What he had done was a capital crime. If Prince Ji found out, he would surely die.
Seeing his son at a loss, Guo Xiaoke sighed in his heart, thinking that there was a huge gap between his son and the dragon species.
Look at His Majesty's sons, which one of them is a good guy? Even Prince Ji is meticulous and good at using conspiracy and tricks at such a young age.
Compared with the prince, his own son is no different from a fool, there is no comparison.
(According to historical records, Guo Xiaoke and his eldest son died this time, and were scolded by Li Shimin after their death.
However, since these two characters will still be useful in the future, they will be spared from death for now.)