Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

In early July, Guo Shao saw Zhou Duan, who had returned from Youzhou, and he became busy now. (Starting)

The recovery of Youyun Sixteen Prefecture is of great significance in all aspects, and Guo Shao is willing to work hard for it; at the same time, it is also to help Emperor Chai Rong complete his great cause. He is pleased and wants to keep a place in the Zhou Dynasty.

He didn't remember exactly what year the specific event was in history, but the circumstances of the "Battle of Shouzhou" were enough for him to conclude that history has changed.

Because the crucial battle of Shouzhou was completely different, the battle of Huainan should be much smoother than in history, saving a lot of time for the Zhou Dynasty. In other words, Chai Rong should have enough time to complete the Northern Expedition without leaving any regrets.

Youyun Sixteen Prefectures, this key place that has directly affected the national fortune for one or two hundred years, the far-reaching indirect impact may even be thousands of years! If it can recover and complete the northern defense line, what will the Central Plains dynasty look like? Guo Shao looks forward to it very much.

In terms of personal feelings, Guo Shao did have hostility and vigilance towards Chai Rong... but this did not prevent him from giving high recognition to the abilities of Emperor Chai Rong. This one of the few Ming emperors of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Wenzhi Wugong is very courageous and powerful, and he is also the emperor who was born and killed as a martial artist. To recover the Youyun Sixteen States, it is quite reliable to put hope on Chai Rong. Thing. If even a strong master like Chai Rong, who can maintain the situation, can't take it back, what hope does Youzhou have?

Therefore, Guo Shao had no intention of dragging Chai Rong back, and even decided to spare no effort in this matter. If it is for personal feelings that affects the great cause of the Northern Expedition, Guo Shao will not be able to pass the hurdle in his heart in the overall sense of responsibility... But he can't affect it. If he dares to delay the Northern Expedition, he may die sooner!

"Ying, Mo, Ning, Yi and other border states all have stockpiled armaments. The Khitan people seem to have changed their previous strategy of plundering in wars, and they have stored food and grass everywhere in advance." Zhou Duan talked freely.

While listening to Guo Shao, he recorded his narration like a ghost drawing. I'm afraid there is only a draft he can understand.

Zhou Duan also wrote a lot of his own knowledge, Guo Shao casually read a copy, and at first glance it seems quite organized. But it is just the order in the article, and the information on the intelligence itself is fragmented.

Guo Shao is totally incapable of writing ancient articles, but it does not mean that he has no culture. His logical thinking of summarizing information and categorizing hierarchically does not lose to the ancients.

Drafts of these articles, insights, and Q&A. Guo Shao must collect and sort out information and sort out information from topography, climate, water sources, fortifications, rations, and force estimates. The value of this item cannot be calculated in detail; it should be of great reference value for the Privy Council in formulating combat strategies and preparations.

Guo Shao used his jerky calligraphy to write this information summary, from maps to categorized descriptions, with pictures and texts spreading over nearly a hundred pages. They are all written in neat, tiny, small letters. The calligraphy is certainly not very good, but it should be easy to read because of the neatness.

It was not completed until the beginning of August... He thought for a while and prepared to dedicate this thing to the deputy envoy Wang Pu. Although Wang Pu was the Secret Envoy of the Privy Council, the general steps of the Zhou Dynasty to unify the world were mainly based on his opinions. Recently, the emperor was easy to follow Wang Pu's suggestions on military affairs; and Wang Pu was also the minister who advocated the Northern Expedition.

Guo Shao thought it over well, so he sent the things directly to the Privy Council and gave it to Wang Pu. Of course he took so much effort, the signature was written by himself.

Then he waited to be commended by the emperor... for actively contributing to the Northern Expedition, no matter whether that thing will be adopted by the court, his attitude is quite correct!

...

Unexpectedly, what was waiting was the order of the Privy Council: ordering the guards, Sima Bu, to wait for Guo Shao, and Hujie Army’s left-wing command envoy Qi Tingxun, to lead the tiger’s left-wing army to leave Beijing before September and go north to station in Qi. State patrol.

When Guo Shao got this military order in the Department of Guards and checked the order with the generals at all levels, he was a little confused... Should this be joy or anxiety?

It stands to reason that the Northern Expedition should be at least after the beginning of spring next year, so why should Guo Shao be transferred out of Beijing so early? He couldn't help but think of Li Chongjin and Ma Bu, the first commander of the Department of Guards, who were in Huainan with a very high military rank. However, Guo Shao was better than Li Chongjin. He led the Forbidden Army out of Beijing. The army who did not go to the palace was at least one of the few elites in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

It doesn't seem to be a bad thing, because active military service under Chai Rong's is an act of encouragement.

Sure enough, when it was almost noon, Wang Pu came in person. Wang Pu is a 50-year-old person, but he looks completely inferior to Wei Renpu. He is thinner and has many wrinkles on his face. His small eyes are not muddy, but rather energetic.

He seemed to see that Guo Shao had some doubts, so he went to talk in the official study alone. Wang Pu was a civil servant, but because he had been dealing with the military in the Privy Council for a long time, he spoke more directly, so he immediately said: "This is a good thing."

Guo Shao nodded in response.

Wang Pu said: "The officials know that General Guo has a high prestige in the left side of the Tiger Jie Army and his command is moving, so they asked you to take the left side of the Tiger Jie Army to Qizhou. Let you lead the army out and be the leader by yourself, without sending anyone to restrain you. You, it’s not that the official trusts you. And who else is the Qi Tuo, the old man still doesn’t know?"

Guo Shao paid his respects in response, and was speechless to this sentence. As expected, the emperor knew exactly what he was doing in the Forbidden Army, and he didn't even question.

Wang Pu said: "General Guo's headquarters will be stationed in Qizhou first. When the Northern Expedition begins, this official recommends you as a striker in the middle."

Guo Shao had to say, "Thank you, Deputy Envoy Wang."

Wang Pu didn't have any personal relations with others, and didn't talk much, so he said goodbye. Guo Shao went out and sent him to the gate of the official office before returning.

Guo Shao couldn’t say what he was feeling at this time, but it shouldn’t be a bad thing to think about it... Wang Pu said few words and said it very clearly: First, let him travel with the forbidden army, and give the military power to trust; then he fought in one direction. The forward also affirmed his ability.

Qizhou? Guo Shao roughly recalled it, because he drew maps of Youzhou and other places and remembered the location of this place. It is indeed close to the national border, just north of Waqiao Pass (Xiong County). There is a strong pass in that place... Could it be that when the Northern Expedition begins, the emperor will order himself to directly engage the Waqiao Pass?

At this time, Guo Shao said: I hate attacking fortifications!

But is there any way? In the emperor's heart, he estimated that the only value is to be able to chew on the important town.

...

Another incident caused Guo Shao's extra attention: Fu Ermei.

According to the transfer order, the main force of the Northern Expedition should go out of Beijing before September; the main force of the Northern Expedition should go on both land and water, and it will not start until at least February or March next year. There will be about five to six months and a half year in between... In addition, I don’t know about the war How long will it last? Guo Shao led the soldiers and left his wife in Tokyo for half a year? If the emperor finds a reason to be summoned, or if the second sister is bumped by the emperor when she sees the talisman, wouldn’t there be a lot of opportunities?

Guo Shao was very sure that Ermei Fu was a peerless beauty, and everyone would covet it when she saw it; and Ermei Fu was the emperor's sister-in-law, and his preconceived thoughts made him think that the emperor might have the idea of ​​hitting her sister-in-law.

Sometimes he imagined the love scene of Empress Fu serving the emperor in the palace, and he was very upset, but he couldn't help it, because the queen had a name; now Fu Ermei is his woman, if she is still occupied, it would be unbearable.

Guo Shao completely believes in Fu Ermei, her heart is all in her husband; the most important thing is to prevent the strong men in Tokyo, he does not believe in the people of Chai Rong and Zhao Kuangyin!

However, he soon thought of a way: send Fu Ermei back to her family.

... Thinking of this, Guo Shao finally felt relieved. After returning home from the government office, he was anxious to discuss this matter with Fu Ermei. As long as Fu Ermei settled down, he would have no worries about the future, as long as he prepared for the Northern Expedition.

Seeing the happy Second Sister Fu, Guo Shao said helplessly: "The court ordered me to lead the vanguard to the north before September, and I will come to the end."

Fu Ermei's joyful expression froze on her face.

Guo Shao felt sad when he saw this, and continued: "It is almost a month before September, but there is one more thing before the expedition. I want to send you back to the famous mansion for a period of time. After the battle, I will stop by. I will pick you up at the Daming Mansion, but I can rest assured that the second sister will stay with Wang Wei...The army is out, and it’s not good to take my wife all the way, so we have to go to the Daming Mansion earlier to send you to me. I will return to Beijing before September to lead the troops. Time is very short for such a calculation. We'd better prepare for the departure in the next few days."

Ermei Fu held his hand and asked, "How long will the war last?"

Guo Shao sighed and said, "I don't know. But there is still half a year before the official Northern Expedition. We have to be apart for a long time."

Fu Ermei was suddenly depressed, as if she was too uncomfortable, and said quietly, "How boring life would be without you."

"Good days do always feel too short..." Guo Shao said kindly~www.readwn.com~ but I will write to you. "

After hearing this, Ermei Fu suddenly felt a little energetic, and raised her head and looked at him with watery eyes: "Then you must write to me often. I need your news to survive. Also, it doesn't matter if you win or lose in battle. , But you must not get hurt, remember to take care of your own life."

Guo Shaoqiang smiled and said: "I have 20,000 people in the left side of the Tiger Jie army. It is not possible for the main general to go up and fight, you can rest assured. Generally, you will not lose your life in battle. On the contrary, if you lose, you are the most dangerous to come back."

Fu Ermei said: "I will pray to God every day for you to return with great success."

Guo Shao touched her jade-white nose, and said, "You are so beautiful, God will definitely spoil you extra."

Fu Ermei thought for a while, and then said: "I have to tell my sister that I am going back to the famous mansion. We can't leave Tokyo without saying a word."

After listening, Guo Shao nodded and said: "Don't say anything else, just say that you want to go back to your family's home and have a look. It's good to send someone a letter to say goodbye." rg