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Chapter 373

When Huang Shu heard that the Jinyiwei escorted the imperial envoy of the court, he arrived at Gao Huan's camp and was immediately overjoyed and quickly called Zhu Guobi to go outside the city.

The two changed their official robes, and Liu Liangzuo asked Liu Zehan to escort the two out of the city to meet Gao Huan.

When the group left Huai'an, Liu Zehan was still unsure, "Mr. Huang, isn't this a sheep entering the tiger's mouth?"

Huang Shu sneered: "How could it be? Should the court still pay taxes in Jiangnan? Don't worry, Major General, Gao Huan must be in trouble this time."

"Yes! Gao Huan doesn't listen to this advice, let's see how he ends this time." Zhu Guobi was used to being arrogant in Nanjing. He would give him face to see him, but Gao Huan was shameless, which made him very unhappy.

Although Gao Huan also had a backer in the court and was the chief assistant Zhou Yanru, Huang Shu and Zhu Guobi were still full of confidence.

Because of the decay in the north, the court's taxes were all in the southeast and the two Huaihe Rivers.

Now civil and military officials from the southeast and Jiangbei attacked Gao Huan in groups, and the Donglin Party has also created momentum among the people to cooperate, which makes the court think that Gao Huan has infringed on the public.

In this way, it is impossible for the emperor and the cabinet to favor Gao Huan. Gao Huan must be dealt with to calm the anger in the southeast, otherwise don’t blame the officials in the southeast for not cooperating and suppressing taxes and not paying them to the court.

In Huang Shu's view, for the sake of taxes in the Southeast, the emperor could only compromise with them and severely punish Gao Huan.

"Let's go!" Huang Shu sneered: "If you're late, you'll miss the show!"

...

At this time, the group came outside the camp. After the soldiers guarding the camp reported, they soon let Huang Shu and others enter the camp and took them to the tent.

At this time, Gao Huan was wearing a robe and sitting upright with a serious expression, and a young official was sitting behind him, and several Jinyiwei stood behind him.

"Supervisor! Yangzhou's co-magistrate Huang Shu, Funing Hou Zhu Guobi, and the general Liu Zehan arrived!" Yang Yan reported to the account.

Gao Huan sneered and waved: "Let them come in!"

The curtain was lifted up by the guards, and three men entered in one after another. Huang Shu walked in, his eyes looked at the tent, and finally fell on the young official, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.

At this time, Gao Huan looked at the three of them and asked coldly: "Three of you are here today, what's the matter?"

Huang Shu and Zhu Guobi sneered in their hearts, and naturally they came to see you, Gao Huan, to make you understand that some people are not something you can mess with.

Huang Shu bowed to the young official, "I heard that the imperial envoy came to reconcile, so I rushed over immediately." As he said that, he turned to look at Gao Huan and sneered: "I was kind enough to persuade him before, but Uncle Jianwu didn't appreciate it. What's the point now?"

Zhu Guobi took out the majesty's majesty with a straight face and said coldly: "Gao Huan, do you know that you have aroused public anger! Now the court wants to deal with you. As long as you return to Henan immediately, this majesty will not make things difficult for you. He will also find a way to see if he can help you save your life."

Deep down at the side, Liu Zehan was a little scared of Gao Huan. He always felt that the man in front of him would not be knocked down so easily. He quickly clasped his fists and said, "Brother Jianwu, I am just escorting two adults here!"

Gao Huan heard the three of them and looked at everyone in the tent, and couldn't help but laugh suddenly.

Huang Shu raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why are you laughing at?"

Gao Huan looked at Huang Shu and Zhu Guobi contemptuously, and did not answer, but smiled at the young officials, "The imperial envoy should announce the imperial edict, so that they can know what the court means."

The young official stood up and saluted Gao Huan with a smile on his face, with the old emperor's military flattery, "Okay! Brother!"

When Huang Shu and Zhu Guobi heard the words, they were shocked and puzzled. Why did this imperial envoy call Brother Gao Huan?

"What did you say?" Zhu Guobi looked shocked.

The young official said to the two coldly: "Gao Jian, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, is the younger brother of Marquis Jianwu."

Last year, when the imperial examination was held in the imperial examination, Gao Jian was allowed to take the exam in Northern Zhili, and passed the Juren. This year he passed the Jinshi. He became a Hanlin editor for a month and made up for the actual lack of the Ministry of Rites.

"Gao Jian? Marquis of Jianwu?" Huang Shu and Zhu Guobi were shocked.

The two of them were not fools, and immediately realized something was wrong.

Since the person who came to announce the imperial edict was Gao Huan's younger brother Gao Jian, it means that it was impossible to punish him. And isn't Gao Huan the Lord of Jianwu? How did he become the Marquis of Jianwu?

Zhu Guobi originally relied on his inherited marquis, and he had some psychological advantages in the face of Gao Huan. After hearing Gao Jian's words, he couldn't help but feel surprised: "Isn't it Jianwu Bo?"

Gao Yan bowed to the north, "Your Majesty has appointed my brother as Marquis of Jianwu! I am here by order this time to read the reward edict."

As soon as these words were said, Huang Shu, Zhu Guobi, and Liu Zehan were immediately struck by lightning, which made their minds blank.

When Zhu Guobi heard the words, he was shocked and almost fell off. He immediately felt like an eggplant made from frost, completely lost. Huang Shu was speechless on the side.

They could not understand why Chongzhen withstood the collective attacks of Southeast civil and military officials. Not only did he not punish Gao Huan, but he also named him a marquis.

Huang Shu gritted his teeth, felt heartbroken, and cursed in his heart, "What a fool! It's so hard that he doesn't want the taxes from Jiangnan? It's the Ming Dynasty is about to perish!"

At this time, Liu Zehan, who was shocked, suddenly came to his senses, suddenly clasped his fists and squeezed out a smile that was even worse than crying, "I congratulate Jianwu Bo for being promoted to Marquis. I will return to the city and tell my father and commander the good news, and a gift will be sent later."

After saying that, Liu Zehan turned around and wanted to leave. He walked at the tent, but was blocked by two armored soldiers' spears.

Seeing this, Liu Zehan's face turned pale. When he remembered the experience of labor reform, he couldn't help but tighten and almost cried.

Huang Shu knew that something was wrong, and saw the soldier blocking his way, and said in a slight manner: "Mr. Jianwu, what do you mean?"

Gao Huan smiled and said, "After listening to the imperial edict, let's have a meal together, it's not too late to leave!"

After saying that, Gao Huan waved his hand and said coldly: "Give him a seat!"

There were chairs in the big tent, but the soldier brought three small stools, and then without saying a word, he pressed Huang Shu and the other two on the horse's note.

All three of them are adults, and they are so awkward and uncomfortable sitting on the pony note.

Huang Shu looked at the tent sitting on the chair, but he seemed to be squatting aside, feeling ashamed and angry.

At this time, Gao Yan read the edict and promoted Gao Huan to marquis, and then asked Gao Huan to raise military salaries by himself to resist Li Zicheng.

Before Huang Shu and the other two arrived, Gao Huan talked with Gao Yan, and knew that the reason why Chongzhen appointed him as a marquis was that the Shun army began to attack Pujindu, and the Qing army also overwhelmed Shanhaiguan.

At the critical moment of Ming Dynasty's survival, Chongzhen suddenly became generous. Wu Sangui, Tang Tong, Jiang Xiang, Zuo Liangyu and others were all awarded titles, and these were defeated generals. After they were awarded the title of Count, Chongzhen could only grant Gao Huan the title of marquis.

After hearing the edict, Zhu Guobi and Huang Shu looked pale, and even thousands of people could not defeat Gao Huan, which made them feel deeply frightened.

...

In the evening, Gao Huan set up a banquet in the central army tent, and Huang Shu and the other two took their seats.

At this time, Huang Shu reluctantly calmed down. Seeing Zhu Guobi and Liu Zehan, they both forced themselves to smile and felt miserable. They looked at each other and shook their heads and sighed.

"It's not over yet!" Huang Shu cheered the two of them.

Zhu Guobi lost his confidence, "Mr. Huang, let's forget about it. Let's negotiate the conditions!"

Huang Shu said, "Huang Degong and others should go back to Lianghuai soon. As long as they come back, and with Marshal Liu, we may not lose. Hum and Wen fight, just fight in a martial way, and you can't just give in!"

"Haha~" Gao Huan suddenly walked into the big tent, "Mr. Huang, I advise you not to fight in the middle of the house, and to do your own things!"

Gao Huan entered the tent, and there were a few people following him. Huang Shu looked closely and his eyes were bulging, shocked and stunned. He saw Ma Shiying, Huang Degong, Huang Fei and others coming in one after another.
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