You really can't blame Chen Duan for being narcissistic.

With someone like him and at his level, it would be difficult to impress him with ordinary small favors.

Horseshoes are different.

This is an artifact.

Chen Duan, as the number one hero under the new emperor, not only helped the new emperor seek to seize the country, but also fought for the new emperor on the battlefield.

Chen Duan had many encounters with the cavalry of the Northern Dynasty.

The people of the Northern Dynasties were good at riding and shooting, their men and horses were sturdy, and their cavalry came and went without a trace.

In recent years, the cavalry has become "iron cavalry" and has become more and more brave.

Especially the number of war horses is increasing day by day.

Sometimes, Chen Duan and other Southern Dynasty generals were wondering: Where did they get so many horses?
Well, even if there were grasslands in the Northern Dynasties, there were enough horse farms.

However, the gestation, growth, and training of horses take time.

War horses have normal wear and tear.

According to Chen Duan and others' past experience, the Northern Dynasty's war horses were abnormal in terms of both quantity and quality.

Still, the caravan (spies) sent to the Northern Dynasty sent back news that the war horses of the Northern Dynasty were all equipped with an artifact called "horseshoe".

Such artifacts can greatly reduce the damage to war horses.

It can also increase the combat effectiveness of the horse!

Well, wearing "leather boots" means you can be more bold.

"horseshoe?"

Only listening to the name, but not seeing the specific items, Chen Duan and other generals still have no idea at all.

Horseshoes really don't have much technical content. They are like a layer of window paper that breaks with a poke.

But the problem is, what Chen Duan waited for was that light poke.

Now, Gu Qingcheng didn't need Chen Duan to do it himself and delivered the horseshoe to him personally.

How could Chen Duan not be moved?
How not to think too much?

"Aqing, you, you -"

Looking at the beautiful girl in front of him, Chen Duan's heart, which had been hardened by the battlefield and power, was touched.

Perhaps, the higher the position and weight, the harder the heart is, the less likely to be moved, and once moved, it will be extraordinarily profound.

"My lord, I heard that you were sent by the saint to Jiangling to defend against the enemy?"

However, Gu Qingcheng didn't seem to see Chen Duan being moved. Her beautiful eyes were clear and her face was full of sincerity.

Like an infatuated woman, she only has her "fiancé" in her heart.

She cared about him, and she worked hard and planned for him.

Knowing that the "fiancé" was sent by the emperor of Jiankang to fight along the river, hoping that he would be safe and victorious, he took out the family secret - the horseshoe regardless.

She really did it with sincerity and took her husband as her god.

The person is beautiful, the heart is sincere, there is only his own reflection in Jian Shui's autumn eyes... Really, not just Chen Duan, no man can stand it.

This is probably the so-called "hero is saddened by beauty".

Not just greedy for beauty, but beauty has him in her heart!

"Time is a bit short. You ordered the craftsmen to work day and night, but we only got a thousand pairs of horseshoes."

"However, please rest assured, Your Majesty, you will continue to let the craftsmen make it."

"Qing also brought the craftsman along, and asked him to bring people to arm the prince's horses."

"In addition, you have also prepared some food and grass."

Having said this, Gu Qingcheng looked at Chen Duan with slightly distressed eyes.

She lowered her voice and said softly, "Jiankang has been afraid of the lord for a long time. Presumably they won't prepare enough food for the lord."

"Qing built a farm in Lingnan, and bought some from the local Li Bu and Huang's. The total is [-] shi!"

Ten thousand stone?

Enough for 3 to [-] horses, which will last for less than half a year.

Chen Duan is indeed short of food, but this is a "Titan".

The so-called warriors do not mind "fighting to support war."

Especially when the food and salaries allocated by the imperial court were not sufficient or timely, Chen Duan could "requisition food" on the spot.

In ancient times, especially when wars were frequent, the boundaries between officials and bandits were really blurred.

Almost all of these warriors have had the experience of setting up troops to grab food.

Of course, if there is enough food and pay, you can still grab it without grabbing it.

Just like killing prisoners, it doesn't have a good reputation.

Chen Duangui was the king of Liang and had great ambitions. His reputation was too bad, which was not conducive to his great cause.

"Take all the princes, and Qing will continue to think of a way."

"Your Majesty is just going to fight outside, leave the logistics and other issues to you."

Gu Qingcheng raised her head, uh, I can't help it, Chen Duan is too tall.

She is not yet 15 years old and her body has not fully grown yet.

As for his height, he only reached Chen Duan's shoulders.

The difference was more than 30 centimeters. When Gu Qingcheng spoke, he could only raise his head.

However, from such an angle, her small face is more delicate and her eyes are sincere.

When she looked at Chen Duan, Chen Duan felt like he was her whole world.

Being worshiped, valued, focused, and attached... As an old widower in his 20s, Chen Duan inexplicably had the impulse and excitement of a young boy.

"Aqing, I understand how you feel about me!"

"Don't worry, I will not let you down."

Chen Duan was really moved by Gu Qing's "without asking for anything in return" contribution.

As for people, they are all "rebellious" at heart.

The more she asks for nothing, the more she wants to give it to her.

And, moving aside, Gu Qing is indeed the best "good wife".

Chen Duan looked at Gu Qingcheng scorchingly, and finally made up his mind, "In a few days, I will lead my troops to Jiangling."

"It will take at least a year or two to return after sending troops this time."

"Guangcheng, I will entrust it to Ah Qing."

Chen Duan looked like he was trusting his family.

Gu Qingcheng didn't make any false excuses either.

She has successfully switched the identity of "future mistress". For her, Guangcheng is not a trophy, but a responsibility!

She nodded solemnly, exuding a virtuous and virtuous character from inside to outside, "My lord, please feel free to go on the expedition, I will definitely guard the rear for you!"

Well, Gu Qingcheng's positioning is very clear - I don't want to occupy the magpie's nest, I just help you keep an eye on the door.

Guangcheng is still your territory, King Liang, and you are the king here.

As for me, I am just a "virtuous wife" who helps you look after your house.

At most, it is to install some low-level officials, and pull the local wealthy families and rich merchants onto Gu's big boat...

Ahem, this is Gu Qingcheng's consistent strategy in Lingnan, from bottom to top, surrounding the city from the countryside.

Without showing off the mountains and showing nothing, without wooing high-level officials such as the governor, but actually controlling the entire state and county!
"Okay! I believe you!"

Chen Duan likes this feeling very much, the man dominates the outside and the woman dominates the inside.

He can safely fight outside while having a capable and virtuous mistress guarding the rear.

You don't have to worry about logistics and supplies, and you don't have to worry about your old nest being copied.

As for whether the Gu family will take the opportunity to seize Guangcheng?
Chen Duan had doubts and hesitation.

However, every time I saw Gu Qingcheng's beautiful and clear eyes, as well as his unreserved devotion and true feelings for himself, all doubts disappeared.

Furthermore, he, Chen Duan, is not a softie who everyone schemes against.

He has soldiers!
In the face of absolute force, all plots and calculations are so ridiculous.

Even if Guangcheng and even the whole of Lingnan were lost, Chen Duan would still be able to take it back with his troops!
"Just in time, let's take this opportunity to take a good look at whether this Gu family is reliable!"

Chen Duan secretly planned to leave 1000 troops in Guangcheng.

He also assigned his confidant lieutenant to Gu Qingcheng as a "helper".

Gu Qingcheng: ...It really is an old fox, not so easy to be captured.

However, don't be afraid!
Because Gu Qingcheng never thought of playing tricks.

As a government boss who has lived two lifetimes, Gu Qingcheng understands people's hearts too well.

No matter what conspiracy she has in her heart, she is sincere on the surface.

Gu Qingcheng really wanted to help Chen Duan and make his troops stronger so that he could become a sharp sword for the Southern Dynasty.

Ahem, what, she has long regarded Chen Duan as "one of her own". The stronger Chen Duan is, the faster and better she, Gu Qingcheng, can achieve her goal.

Her devotion to Chen Duan also comes from "sincerity".

At most, Gu Qingcheng has more than one sincerity!

……

After sending off Chen Duan's army, Gu Qingcheng began to settle in Guangcheng.

She didn't use the name of the Gu family, but claimed to be "Liang Wang's fiancée" everywhere.

She is just a virtuous housekeeper, she is just looking after the house for Prince Liang.

The lieutenants and soldiers left behind by Chen Duan were wary at first, thinking that Gu Qingcheng was a vixen who used her beauty to seduce his own prince.

Gu's ambition in Lingnan is like a lice on a bald man's head.

As for Gu's daughter, she seems to be capable and courageous.

Would such a powerful noble daughter be willing to be a little girl?

She might have some hidden thoughts.

look at her!
They must help the prince keep her under surveillance!
However, the law of true fragrance is always late.

Gu Qingcheng's "sincerity" is also an absolute surefire skill.

Chen Duan was not here, but she never left "Prince" in everything.

Whether it's socializing with the local wealthy family, or visiting the military camp, she also puts out the "prince" first.

Even if it was the kind of act of buying people's hearts with his own money, Gu Qingcheng never took the initiative to mention himself.

She will tell everyone, "This is a reward from the prince!"

Eating the food and grass obtained by Gu Qingcheng, drinking the wine sent by Gu Qingcheng, and using the medicines sent by the medical center under Gu Qingcheng's name...but seeing that he didn't take any credit for it.

Even the most determined lieutenant general was a little moved.

In the secret letter written to King Liang, the deputy general praised Gu Qingcheng countless times.

And sincerely praised, "My prince is blessed to have found a good wife."

Chen Duan: ...Hmph!You don’t have to say it!
Chen Duan led the army and traveled for two months before arriving at Jiangling.

Then, he confronted the invading soldiers and horses of the Northern Dynasty.

This kind of war of attrition is the most exhausting.

Not only the consumption of troops, but also the competition of financial resources such as grain, grass, ordnance.

The imperial court didn't have any supplies at all.

Chen Jing: Are you kidding? I sent Chen Duan there just to make him and the Northern Dynasties consume each other.

It would be better if both of them could suffer a lose-lose situation.

forage?

ordnance?

War horse?

drug?

No!None!

The court refused, but Chen Duan's army was not in trouble.

Because their coach, King Liang, has an extremely reliable wife!

Batch after batch of logistical supplies were continuously transported from Guangcheng to Jiangling, in full and on time!

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