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Chapter 233 Guo Wei's Death

Since Guo Wei was sick, Guo Hao has been watching. Old Guo seems to be really unable to do it, Chai Rong is about to come to the stage.

However, the imperial physician said that Guo Wei's body was recovering, and as long as he was calm and recuperated, there would be no serious injury.

Guo Hao didn't know what he said was true or false, but he was also careful. He didn't know what Chai Rong thought of him, but he was obedient to others. He had secretly arranged for the Beggars' Gang disciples to ensure that if there was any change, he must protect his family.

During this period, there was another thing that Guo Yongning gave birth to a daughter for him, which completely cut off Guo Wei. Guo Hao named this daughter Yan Han, and gave the idea of ​​Yan Nanfei in autumn.

But Guo Wei was ill at that time, and Guo Hao didn't dare to show too much happiness. In addition, he was a daughter, so no one paid attention to it.

On December 29, the fourth year of Guangshun, Guo Wei sacrificed his sacrifice to the Taimiao, dressed in a robe and crown, and was supported by people from both sides and left and right to climb the steps. He arrived at the room. As soon as he poured wine, he lowered his head and could not bow and bowed and ordered King Guo Rong of Jin to complete the sacrifice.

That night, stayed in the southern suburbs, and the condition worsened and was almost helpless. It improved slightly in the middle of the night, which scared many people.

On the first day of the first lunar month of the first year of Xiande, Guo Wei went to the Circular Mound to worship the sky, and could only look up and pay tribute. He offered wine titles and coins and silk, and all the relevant officials were responsible for the implementation of amnesty, changing the year name, and agreeing to trade and trade on the border of Shu.

On the third day of the lunar month, Yedu was abolished and only the Tianxiong Army was established.

On the fifth day of the lunar month, King Guo Rong of Jin was promoted to serve as a minister, managing military affairs inside and outside the capital. Ministers rarely saw Guo Wei, so the court was frightened and scared. Hearing that King Jin was in charge of the army, people's hearts gradually became calm.

There were rumors among the soldiers of the army that the rewards for suburban sacrifices were less than those during the reign of Emperor Mingzong of the Later Tang Dynasty. Guo Wei heard that the generals were summoned to the bedroom at the seventh day of the lunar month and blamed him: "Since I ascended the throne, I have been saving my food and dedicated to ensuring the supply of the army.

There are very few surpluses in the savings of the treasury and the contributions of all parties except supplying the army. Don’t you know!

Now, he indulged the vicious people to speak nonsense, completely disregarding the monarch's diligence and frugality, understanding the poverty and lack of the country, and not thinking about what contributions he has made to accept rewards. He only knows how to complain, can you feel at ease in your heart!"

All the generals were frightened and sued for guilt and retreated. The search army's unscrupulous people immediately killed them, and the rumors were quelled.

On this day, Guo Wei warned Chai Rong: "When Zhen was in the Western Expedition, he saw that the 18 imperial tombs of the Tang Dynasty were not unearthed. There was no other reason, but because there were many gold, silver, and jade.

After I die, I will definitely put on paper clothes and use a coffin burned by earth to restrain me; I will quickly handle the burial and do not stay in the palace for a long time.

Do not use stones or bricks in the tombs; all craftsmen and servants are hired by the government, so don’t bother the people.

After the burial, thirty families of people close to the tomb were recruited, and they were exempted from various corvee labor and allowed them to guard the tombs.

Don’t build underground palaces, don’t set up palace guards, don’t build stone sheep, stone tiger, stone man, stone horse, and only carve a stone tablet in front of the tomb, writing: ‘The Emperor Zhou was frugal in his life, and he used paper clothes and tiled coffins to the emperor. The emperor dared not disobey it.’

If you go against me, I will not give you blessings.”

He also said: "Li Hongyi should grant Fu Jie and Axe. Wei Renpu should not let him leave the Privy Council. Guo Hao is your brother-in-law. Don't let your sister be sad. Chao'er is already crazy..."

On the fifteenth, Guo Wei ordered the drafting of the book as soon as possible, and appointed the Duanming Palace Bachelor and the Minister of Revenue Wang Pu as the Minister of the Secretariat, and the Secretary of the Central Secretariat, to serve as the Secretary of the Central Secretariat.

On the 17th, the book was announced to be completed, and the people around him reported the matter to Guo Wei. Guo Wei said in one breath: "I have no regrets."

Immediately, he appointed Wang Renhao, deputy envoy of Privy Councillor, as the governor of Yongxing Army, Li Chongjin, the commander-in-chief of the Palace, and the commander-in-chief of the Palace, Fan Aineng, the commander-in-chief of the Ma Army, and He Hui, the commander-in-chief of the infantry, also served as the governor of Zhaowu.

Guo Wei demoted a group of arrogant ministers who rely on their merits and appointed a group of new officials. Guo Hao exercised the rights of the prime minister for the first time.

Li Chongjin was older than King Guo Rong of Jin. Taizu summoned him into the palace and entrusted him with his funeral. He also ordered him to visit Guo Rong to determine the status between the monarch and his subjects.

When Guo Wei arranged all this, Guo Hao was by his side. Because he was the Privy Councilor and Guo Wei's son-in-law, Guo Yongning had already arrived in the palace, but women could not participate in the affairs of the country, so she could only stay in the harem.

It is strange that since Guo Wei got sick, Concubine Dong may have been overwhelmed and her health has been getting worse day by day, so Guo Hao accompanied Guo Wei, while Guo Yongning accompanied Concubine Dong De.

In the evening, a generation of emperors, Guo Wei, the founding ancestor of the Later Zhou Dynasty, passed away in Zide Hall, blocking the news and not sending funerals.

Shortly after Guo Wei passed away, Concubine Dong also died. Guo Yongning was heartbroken, but Guo Hao had no time to comfort him. This was the critical time and he could not afford to relax at all.

Due to the full preparation, there was no chaos. On the 20th, the great ancestor's legacy was announced, and on the 21st, Chai Rong ascended the throne.

When the new emperor ascended the throne, all officials congratulated him. When he went to court again, he had many new faces, including Wang Pu, Wei Renpu, Wang Pu, etc., who were all Chai Rong's confidants and later famous officials.

What does it mean to be an emperor and a minister? Guo Hao actually feels isolated.

Guo Wei is gone, Liu Song also volunteered to guard the soul, Feng Dao retired due to health reasons, Li Gu went to Luoyang, and the veteran General Bai Wenke has passed away, and many old ministers are gone.

Before, maybe he was all focused on Guo Wei, but Guo Hao didn't notice his colleagues much, but now he saw that he was gone, either retired or died. Guo Hao was a little confused for a moment.

"Mr. Guo, Mr. Guo?"

Wei Renpu pushed Guo Hao for a moment, and Guo Hao came to his senses. Chai Rong looked at him with some displeasure. Wei Renpu whispered: "Your Majesty asks you, how has the imperial guards been reformed."

Guo Hao politely heard the words and said, "Return to Your Majesty, the order has been issued, and the troops have begun to be implemented. The grand ceremony of the late emperor was suspended for a period of time in the middle and could be restored at any time."

Chai Rong nodded when he heard this. Guo Wei's death was indeed a big deal, and he had to give in to everything, so it was understandable that Guo Hao did this.

"I and my beloved ministers are very sad when the late emperor is in great success. However, the country cannot be without a king for a day, and the king must not have a minister for a day. I know that my beloved is a person who values ​​love, so please feel sorry for me!"

When Guo Hao heard this sentence, he didn't understand what Chai Rong meant. He said he was making him mournful on the surface, but in fact he was dissatisfied with his trance in the court.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty!"

Guo Hao suddenly fell to the ground, everyone was stunned, Chai Rong was also a little surprised. He just wanted to hit his brother-in-law. Now that he is the emperor, it's time to calm down.

Unexpectedly, Guo Hao suddenly came like this. Chai Rong didn't say anything and watched Guo Hao perform quietly. Guo Hao continued, "Your Majesty, I am guilty."

When the late emperor made great progress, people were in panic. As Privy Councilors, I should set an example and stabilize people's hearts.

However, I am in the six gods without a master and wandering in the sky. My current state is really not suitable for military and national affairs. I ask Your Majesty to remove me from the position of Privy Councilor!"

"What?"

Guo Hao actually wanted to resign. Some people were surprised, while others admired him.

A good move is to retreat to advance!

"This... I just succeeded to the throne, and I still need my good friend's assistance. How can you bear it? Let me..."

Chai Rong was too surprised and didn't know what to say for a moment. He wanted to say something close to him, but his identity was not suitable. As for what the emperor should say, he was not very clear.

"Your Majesty, isn't this the same thing? In fact, the Privy Councilor is really not worthy of his name. Since his succession, he has always supported several deputy commanders.

Lord Zheng is kind and cautious, and his words and deeds must be followed by etiquette. I think it is most appropriate for him to serve as Privy Councilor, so I would like to ask Your Majesty to fulfill his wishes."

Guo Hao is telling the truth. Being a Privy Councilor is indeed just a decoration. In fact, it is not that he does not want to exercise his rights, but that he does not dare to be too arrogant.

Zheng Renhui is indeed famous and has the right qualifications. Chai Rong didn't know whether he should agree to Guo Hao for a while, and he didn't know if Guo Hao was testing him.

"If Your Majesty does not agree, I will leave with my seal. Please help me!"

Guo Hao hit the ground with one head, it seemed that it was not fake. Chai Rong felt a little complicated. Did he misunderstand Guo Hao again?

"I'm please come up quickly, I promise you that, but I still need you. When you were the son-in-law, you have never been promoted to the title. In this way, I have granted you the Duke of Song and his fief is Hedong.
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