Han Shizu

Chapter 354 Goodbye Guo Rong
Panting for breath, Gao Huaide led his people to catch up, surrounded the emperor and concubine at a very efficient speed, and quickly transformed into a defensive formation of guards.

Gao Huaide drove his horse forward, his face was not red, he was not out of breath, but his tone was very urgent, he said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, you must not do such a contemptuous thing again, if there is a mistake, you will end up waiting for ten thousand deaths to atone for your sin!"

Zhao Yanjin followed, with the same expression of loyal protection of the lord.Seeing the stubbornness of the two, Liu Chengyou calmed down, and said solemnly to the two: "I forgot about Meng Lang for a while, please bear with me!"

Hearing this, Gao and Zhao's expressions softened.But seeing the emperor's humbly admonishing reaction, he couldn't help showing a little embarrassment in the description.

"Go back to the imperial camp!" Resuming his usual solemn appearance, Liu Chengyou beckoned, and under the protection of three hundred cavalry, he slowly walked towards Neihuang County.

On the way, several riders came by the wind. Judging by their attire and the colored flags on their backs, they were the messengers who accompanied them.

After interrogation, he was able to approach him, and without waiting for him to speak, Liu Chengyou directly asked, "What's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, Guo Shijun, the Jiedu envoy of the Zhenning Army, is going north to ask for a visit, and he is waiting!" Hou Qi replied.

When he learned that Guo Rong was coming to pay his respects, Liu Chengyou's face was filled with surprise, and he ordered his return without further delay.

As before, the imperial camp was set up on the left side of Neihuang County, leaning against a piece of folk houses. The formation was strict, and the county magistrate was guarding the county magistrate, who personally led the yamen servants and civilian husbands to escort supplies to the camp.

When Liu Chengyou returned with his men, he saw several figures waiting at the gate of the camp, among them, the most conspicuous one was Guo Rong.With a short crown on the top of his head and a rather old-looking robe, his figure is not tall enough, and he is described as standing solemnly in the cold wind, but he looks heroic.

I haven't seen each other for two full years, but Liu Chengyou and Guo Rong have been exchanging memorials and letters for a long time.Going forward, he dismounted from his horse, and Liu Chengyou enthusiastically walked towards Guo Rong who came up to meet him. With a smile on his face, he pressed his hands and stroked his back very kindly, and greeted him: "Thank you, Guo Qing, I've been waiting for you for a long time! I haven't seen you in two years." , I miss you so much, Guo Qing is still as handsome as ever!"

"Chen Guo Rong, pay homage to Your Majesty!" Although Liu Chengyou entrusted him, Guo Rong still maintained his etiquette.

Seeing Liu Chengyou's attitude as before, even more friendly, Guo Rong's expression relaxed slightly, and said to him: "I haven't seen you for two years, Your Majesty has come to rule the world, and his majesty is even more magnificent, like the sun in winter, making the ministers awed!"

Liu Chengyou laughed when he heard the words, and glanced at the two heroic young generals who had bowed down to Guo Rong. He still had the impression that he had seen them when he was conquering Yedu, and they were called Pan Mei and Ma Renyu.

Looking away, Liu Chengyou greeted Guo Rong and the others: "It's windy and cold here, let me return to camp and talk!"

"Yes!"

In the large and simple imperial camp, there was a crowd, and the magistrate of Neihuang County and several subordinate officials finally got to see Jun Yan.

In the first half of the day, I seriously prepared for the meeting, and had to be received and inspected by Yang Bin and Li Tao.And after learning that Liu Chengyou actually went to inspect the village in person, he felt even more worried.

I heard that when the emperor visited the west last year, he dealt with a large number of local officials, and he was afraid that he would be used to set an example this time.The emperor's reputation of "loving the people and valuing agriculture" has had a good publicity effect for as long as two years.Knowing what is going on, the county magistrate has a good idea of ​​the living conditions of Li Shu under Neihuang.

If Liu Chengyou saw some bad situations and used them to build up his prestige, even though he was promoted by King Linqing, the county magistrate did not think that Gao Xingzhou was willing to defend himself against the emperor.In addition to being the emperor, he is also the son-in-law.

However, when Liu Chengyou opened his mouth, he reassured the magistrate of Neihuang County: "I personally inspected the village and the people, although the people are suffering, but they are full of hope. Neihuang County can still manage the people and govern the government, so we must continue to work hard!"

The magistrate of Neihuang County, who was over forty years old, suddenly showed a grateful expression, bowed to the ground, and praised His Majesty's sage.While heaving a sigh of relief, he also retreated obediently and continued to replenish supplies for the line.

"Your Majesty does not avoid the wind and cold. He personally patrols the northern border and observes the people's sentiments. He is the image of a sage!" The warm environment of the imperial tent made Guo Rong's pale face gradually return to rosy, and he opened his mouth to express emotion to Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou had heard a lot of similar compliments, but Guo Rong's words made him feel happy.

Raising his hands to show humility, Liu Chengyou made an expression of mourning the hardships of the people's lives, and said emotionally: "Hebei has been plagued by disasters and disasters in the past two years, and millions of people have struggled to survive. .Deep in the palace, sitting and standing for a long time can't rest, tossing and turning can't sleep, so I have this trip!"

As he said that, Liu Chengyou brought the topic to Guo Rong, and said in a tone of emotion and appreciation: "Chanzhou is the key point of a big river, and it is an important town to defend Tokyo. Guo Qing has been in office for two years, and he has made the territory awe-inspiring, and the bandits are banned. Chaos Unhappy. Well-organized government and harmonious people can be called excellent!

During this northern tour, I had no intention of passing through the border. I was not dissatisfied with Guo Qing, but entrusted Chanzhou to Guo Qing. I am at ease.I firmly believe that Guo Qing's presence in the town is enough to make everyone feel at peace. "

Liu Chengyou did a good job in this gesture, treating him as a national scholar, and gave Guo Rong a qualification of "exemption from inspection".

Such kindness, even with Guo Rong's usual rigor and solemnity, he couldn't help but be moved, stood up and bowed, and was very grateful.In this way, the sense of alienation that had not been seen for a long time also naturally dissipated a lot.

Probably because of the excitement and excitement, Guo Rong couldn't help coughing heavily.Liu Chengyou swept his gaze, and paused for a moment between Guo Rong's face that was obviously aged a little due to hard work. He straightened up, took off the jacket he was wearing, and put it on Guo Rong who was a little stunned.

Guo Rong was even more moved by his resolute actions without words.Liu Chengyou doesn't know whether people like Guo Rong can really be subdued, but he has already used all the means he can think of to buy people's hearts.As for more, Liu Chengyou is not too demanding, and does not need it.

However, later, Guo Rong learned that the jacket Liu Chengyou rewarded was sewed by Empress Fu himself.As for who revealed it, it is a bit particular.

The Deputy Privy Envoy Wang Jun was also in the tent, but when he saw Liu Chengyou and Guo Rong in front of everyone, a scene where the monarchs and ministers knew each other well, he felt a little awkward.

The emperor valued the Guo family too much, which made him jealous.Guo Wei is the prime minister, Guo Rong is the governor of the important city, and he is also the emperor's confidant.
Wang Jun thought about his own family affairs. Before that, he wanted to promote the descendants of the clan, but he couldn't find anyone who could be of great use.Recalling that in the Privy Council, there were frequent power struggles, but they were always suppressed by Guo Wei's understatement, Wang Jun's heart became more sour.

That night, Liu Chengyou took Guo Rong to talk all night, confided the strategy of the Southern Expedition, and consulted his thoughts.When Guo Rong heard about it, he was very interested and actively discussed it with Liu Chengyou.

Afterwards, Liu Chengyou "drives" the little lady Zhe to another tent, and sleeps with Guo Rong on the same bed.From this we can see the honor and favor for Guo Rong.

The next day, with a surging mood, Guo Rong resigned and returned to his post.

And Liu Chengyou gave the order to clean up simply, set out to set off, and continue to advance to Yuancheng, Yedu.

Although it seemed a bit procrastinated, Liu Chengyou's trip to the north was not halfway through.In Yedu, Gao Xingzhou, the king of Linqing who stayed behind, also made preparations for welcoming him early.

(End of this chapter)