Do you know: I am the crown prince

Chapter 428 Death of Gu Tingyu

Although Zhao Xing wanted to make use of Gu Tingye, he didn't want Gu Tingye to be promoted too quickly.

Military generals are different from civil officials. For civil officials to be promoted, they not only need political achievements but also need to spend time.

Among the officials of the fourth rank and above in the court, there was no one under the age of thirty, and there were even very few under the age of forty.

But it is different for military generals. As long as they have enough merits, it is normal for them to be promoted several levels.

Originally, Zhao Xing asked Gu Tingye to go to the northwest to serve as the commander-in-chief, which was already an extraordinary promotion.

If we don't suppress it, what will happen if Gu Tingye makes another contribution when we launch an attack on Western Xia in the future?
Zhao Xing was not suspicious of Gu Tingye, but was worried that Gu Tingye would become too successful in the future and would threaten the emperor.

Instead, the highest-ranking military officers in the Song Dynasty were almost all in sinecure positions.

Zhao Xu still had high hopes for Gu Tingye, but he didn't want him to be promoted too quickly and have to return to Bian Jing to retire.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Gu Tingye said excitedly upon hearing this.

He didn't know what Zhao Xing was thinking. In Gu Tingye's opinion, it was worth it to exchange his merit for Gu Tingwei's life.

Although Gu Tingye was full of hatred towards Xiao Qin, he did not have much hatred towards Gu Tingwei.

"I estimate that Dong Jian will eventually agree to let the Song army enter Hehuang, but the number will not be too large. He may even let the Song army guard a pass facing Western Xia. I plan to let you lead the troops there, so you should be mentally prepared." Zhao Xing said.

"Yes!" Gu Tingye replied.

After chatting with Gu Tingye for a while, Zhao Xing let Gu Tingye go back.

This time, due to time constraints, Gu Tingye did not bring his wife back.

After leaving the palace, Gu Tingye hesitated for a while and decided to go back to the Gu family.

Although his mother's death had no direct connection with Gu Yankai, Gu Yankai had clearly guessed something but did not delve into it, so Gu Tingye still felt a little resentful.

But after all, they are father and son. We haven't had any contact for more than a year. Now that I'm back in Bian Jing, I have to go back to see him.

After Gu Yankai resigned from his post, he stayed indoors all the time, and the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion became much quieter.

When Gu Tingye's attendants opened the gate, the gatekeeper saw Gu Tingye and saluted excitedly, saying, "Greetings, Second Young Master."

"Ok!"

Gu Tingye nodded and walked in.

On the way here, he had already made up his mind to visit Gu Yan and then leave, but when he entered the door, he still felt very complicated and did not walk quickly.

After passing the front yard and arriving at the gate of the middle yard, Gu Tingye took a deep breath and was about to enter when a servant hurried over and saluted, "Hello, Second Young Master!"

"what's up?"

Gu Tingye recognized the man as the servant in Gu Tingyu's courtyard and spoke coldly.

"The eldest master asks the second master to go to the left courtyard." said the servant.

Gu Tingye was silent for a while after hearing this, and did not say anything, but walked towards the left wing of the courtyard.

When I came to the left wing and entered the main hall, I heard a violent cough coming from the inner room.

The maid went in to report and came out to invite Gu Tingye in.

When Gu Tingye entered the inner room, he smelled a strange odor.

"Second uncle!"

Shao held the medicine bowl and bowed to Gu Tingye, saying, "The master's condition is more serious now. In a while..."

"You get out...ahem..." Gu Tingyu, who was leaning against the head of the bed, interrupted his wife.

Upon hearing this, Shao hesitated for a moment, then took the medicine bowl and led the maid away.

Gu Tingye glanced at Gu Tingyu with a complicated expression.

At this moment, Gu Tingyu looked ashen and withered, and it was obvious that he would not live long. "Big brother seemed to have known that I would come back?"

Gu Tingye composed himself, sat down on a stool nearby, and said lightly.

Before he entered the middle courtyard, the people Gu Tingyu had invited arrived and were obviously watching him.

"I know your character. Although you hate your father in your heart, you will still come back to see him when you return to Bian Jing." Gu Tingyu said.

"Yeah, if big brother didn't understand me, how could I have been deceived by him for so many years?" Gu Tingye said sarcastically.

Gu Tingyu's expression did not change when he heard this, but he said, "You can save the third brother's life, right?"

"When the emperor was a few years old, I have been following him and we are very close. If I go to him for help, I can indeed save the third brother'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.

"Saving the third brother will also be good for you. After all, you will inherit the title in the future. Only by saving the third brother can you gain the recognition of everyone in the Gu family." Gu Tingyu said.

"Ha ha…"

Gu Tingye laughed when he heard this and said, "Why do I need their approval? They all depend on me, why do I need their approval?"

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 emperor ascended the throne, he was quite determined to govern the country. The emperor sent you to the northwest and then sent troops to Hehuang. It was obviously planned in advance. From these, it can be seen that your majesty has the ambition to destroy Xixia and recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. This is the method I have formulated to deal with Liao and Xixia based on some situations in the northwest and the north. In addition, there are some suggestions for the reform of the military.

You present this to His Majesty in your name, and just save the life of the Third Brother." Gu Tingyu said.

Gu Tingye stood up curiously, took it, unfolded it and started reading.

There were only more than a thousand words on the paper, but the analysis of the situation in Liao and Western Xia was very clear, some of which he had not even thought of.

You know, Gu Tingyu has been staying at home and never going out due to health reasons.

The news from the outside world is relatively delayed, let alone the news from the Liao Kingdom and Western Xia.

Although many things are not secrets, they are not known to everyone either.

After a long while, Gu Tingye put away the paper and said, "I always knew that my elder brother was smarter than me, which is a pity."

"Everyone has his own destiny." Gu Tingyu has become indifferent to this matter. He was not excited when he heard this. He said calmly, "The information I have is limited, but I think my analysis of Liao and Xixia is correct. Your gift to His Majesty will be enough to make up for the impact of your protecting the third brother."

"Okay! I will save the third brother's life." Gu Tingye said.

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That night, Zhao Xing held a banquet in the palace to entertain Gu Tingye and Wang Shao. The banquet lasted until late at night.

The next day, Zhao Xing learned the news that Gu Tingyu had died.

If a marquis's eldest legitimate son dies of illness, and not in infancy, he will normally be posthumously honored as a token of favor.

After all, the Song Dynasty was already very generous to its officials and nobles. It was just a posthumous title for a dead person. It just sounded good and there was no loss, so naturally the emperor would not be stingy.

Zhao Xing was not surprised by Gu Tingyu's death. According to the time, Gu Tingyu should have died long ago.

"Let someone draft an edict to posthumously confer the title of Commander-in-Chief." Zhao Xing said.

"Yes!"

Sanshui responded and retreated. At this moment, a eunuch came in to report that Gu Tingye had arrived.

Zhao Xing was a little confused. Why did Gu Tingye come to the palace at this time?
With doubts, he asked someone to call Gu Tingye in.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!" Gu Tingye saluted.

"I already know about your brother's affairs. Please accept my condolences!" Zhao Xing said.

(End of this chapter)