Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

It didn't take long for the **** Cao Tai to go out of the palace and go straight south to see Guo Shao. {First issue}

At this time, the Supreme Emperor Li Jing of the southern capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty (Nanchang) died of a serious illness, and the civil and military officials in the Southern Capital led the officials to surrender. The large tracts of land in the west and south of the Southern Tang Dynasty that have not yet been captured are included in the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

In the Jiangning city government office, Guo Shao made a special trip to set up a mourning hall, hung white banners on the doors and windows to pay homage to the Supreme Lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and invited officials from all levels of Jiangning government to attend. There were a lot of people here. This was an invitation signed by Zhou Jun’s coach Guo Shao, and it was to pay homage to Li Jing. No matter what the position of the civil servants, it is not convenient to decline.

Guo Shao, Wang Pu, and the generals stood under the eaves next to the lobby to meet the officials of the Nantang State who came one after another, and more and more people arrived.

At the turn of February and March, the white flowers of several plum trees planted in the yard of the government office are in full bloom. They are set against the white banner paper money. The white petals that bloom to the extreme are scattered from the trees. In this situation, even spring is a bit bleak. Hurt. There were also a few soldiers digging holes in the yard with their heads. The officials who came were all quietly looking at them, curiously watching what they were doing in the yard of the government office.

Because it is a worship hall, Guo Shao and others can't laugh casually either. Everyone is stern and solemn during the etiquette.

At this moment, I saw a big beard dressed in linen and filial piety coming from the gate. Who is Han Xizai? Li Gu's expression suddenly changed when he saw him dress up, but Guo Shao looked at him calmly.

Han Xizai walked to the entrance of the lobby, ignoring Guo Shao and other Zhou Jun Wenwu standing under the eaves. He knelt on the ground with a plop and burst into tears. He cried and muttered sadly while crying. His parents are still sad.

People on Zhou Jun's side suddenly started talking in an uproar, and Dong Zunhao looked angry. Guo Shao hurriedly turned his head and glared at Dong Zunzuo. Everyone didn't do anything. They looked at Han Xizai, who was wearing a linen and filial piety, crying there.

Guo Shao really doesn't understand how people can be so sad. The old master has given him favors. If he thinks rationally, everyone should be grateful, as the so-called loyalty and filial piety advocated by people. But after all, the owner is not a parent, and he didn't get along day and night, so where does the deep feeling come from? Anyway, if it is changed to Guo Shao, this situation is not at all sad... Maybe the factors of the ancients' feelings are different from Guo Shao.

The Southern Tang Dynasty has become a member of Da Zhou, and Han Xizai was still crying for his old master there, which really made Da Zhou's civil and military officials quite embarrassed.

However, Guo Shao did not stop Han Xizai at this time, and felt that it was not a bad thing: the ministers of the Southern Tang State, everyone was a face-saving person, even if many of them wanted to face reality and continue to be officials under the name of the Zhou court, but On the surface, I still want to talk about the loyal old master. How can Han Xizai maintain his reputation in Shilin if he does not show the old and fearless appearance? Since Guo Shao is determined to win over Han Xizai, he just thinks he is useful; if Han Xizai is notorious and can't call the public, what use is it?

At this time, Guo Shao walked up with a gentle face, held Han Xizai with his own hands, and sighed: "The deceased has gone, Han Gong is sad."

Han Xizai was lifted up, still wiping tears and sobbing... He|mother, Guo Shao had to laugh out loud if he hadn't held back his life! Because the look in front of him is so funny, a big bearded man in his fifties, crying in grievance and sadness, really makes people a little unbearable.

When the countless officials below saw this scene, not only did they not laugh, they were all sad, and some were sighing.

Outside the door, a sapling was carried into the yard. Guo Shao then walked out from under the eaves and walked to the side of the pit in the courtyard, where the sapling was also carried aside. Everyone watched, and someone whispered...The pit was for planting trees, and it finally understood its usefulness. But everyone may also find it strange, what kind of tree is planted in the funeral?

But Wang Pu and others looked at Guo Shao calmly, without any question.

"Everyone..." Guo Shao raised his voice, recalling left and right and spoke. Everyone was attracted and paid attention to him. After all, everyone was curious and wanted to understand what Guo Shao wanted to do.

"The ancestor of the Southern Tang Dynasty ruled Jiangnan for more than ten years, and now he has passed away. I am deeply sorry when I heard the news, and I can feel the sorrow of all of you." Guo Shaodao, "In the past, the world was in chaos. The Li family of the Southern Tang Dynasty kept one side of the land, so that the scholars and people were saved from the suffering of the war in the south of the Yangtze River. It should have taught the world the feelings."

When everyone heard Guo Shao say this, most of them were confused. The conqueror still says good things about the subjugator?

Guo Shao calmly said: "However, China is originally a family, and the division of borders and melee is only for a while, and the civil war should not continue indefinitely. Today, the people are suffering and fighting for a long time, and the unification is mighty and mighty. The unity of all nations is God’s will and the heart of the people. Everyone, don’t forget righteousness because of loyalty. The people of Jiangnan have indeed perished the country, but they have not perished the world; the Great Zhou is not a country established by foreigners, and the reclaiming of the land of the Nantang is not conquered. Reduce unnecessary internal friction. In a corner of the country and the world, which is more important?"

After Guo Shao said, after slapped a few times, some came over with shovel and distributed them to everyone. Guo Shao also took one. He also personally stepped forward to deliver the shovel. Some officials were afraid to refuse and accepted. There must be a gap between the noble family of the Southern Tang Dynasty and the generals of Zhou Jun, the destroyer, but after all, the two sides have had long-term contacts, and on the surface they are polite.

"Shovel the soil, let's plant this tree in the courtyard of Jiangning Mansion."

Guo Shao first shoveled a small shovel of soil into the pit. Everyone didn't want to take his face too much. They helped plant trees and planted a tree together. This matter was a bit new.

Everyone rushed to plant the saplings into the pit, and Guo Shao calmly scooped water from the bucket to water. When everyone felt quite boring, Guo Shao took the scoop and said, "I thought that an empire is like a tree, and it is a living thing. The living thing will take root and sprout, grow, and get sick. Nowadays, the Kingdom of Shu and the South of Tang Dynasty are one by one. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, we have already had the seedlings of the empire, the people of the world governed together, watering the seedlings, it will grow and grow, appear the prosperity of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and restore the glory of the empire! This is the common effort of all people, no one Power destroys it without authorization; if those in power do not exercise benevolence and do not water, living creatures will become sick and withered. The princes and I plant the tree of the empire, and we should work together to govern the place."

When Guo Shao said, his expression was sincere and his voice was full of emotion. After hearing this, General Zhou Jun applauded. Only then did the officials of the Southern Tang State understand the meaning of planting trees together, and looked at each other.

Guo Shao finished his statement and spoke a few more words, and immediately left the lobby yard with his entourage.

When the Chinese army marched, Wang Puzan said: "A good empire is like a tree. General Guo's metaphor is very appropriate. Throughout the ages, many dynasties have been strong at first, but have declined afterwards without benevolent governance. There are also many kings who have tried their best to govern, and they will flourish. Living things are not. It will stay the same, good!"

Guo Shao sat down on the chair and laughed: "Han Xizai was originally a scholar from the north, and the Southern Tang Dynasty was destroyed. I guess he was willing to submit after weighing the pros and cons and figuring out the pros and cons, but everyone in the world was constrained by a reputation and public opinion. Not that way."

Several people nodded in agreement.

Guo Shao said solemnly: "However, since we are sincere to win, we have to think about it for others. Even if Han Xizai is tempted, he is unwilling to swear. I thought of a way to help him."

He said and looked at Li Gu: "There is a picture of Han Xizai Night Banquet in the Imperial Palace of the Southern Tang Dynasty. This picture is exquisite; however, the value of these things depends not only on the level of skill, but the reputation of the person in the painting is very important. Yes. I know a big merchant who can sell the picture to that businessman and remind her to find a way to name Han Zheng so that the merchant can also get the benefits of the famous painting.

Just say: Han Gong is loyal to the Southern Tang Dynasty, only because his wise political opinions are not reused, he often sighs that his ambitions cannot be realized, and he is susceptible to suspicion. Therefore, he frustrated himself and bought himself drunk all day long. He is actually a famous minister with a heart and loyal heart..."

After hearing this, Li Gu was excited, and said: "General Guo is really a friend of Han Gong, and Han Gong was originally that kind of person!"

"Yes, this is not fabricated, it is a fact." Guo Shao said sternly, "but in order to let more people know, this is the trick, let the merchants with more avenues help me, and start from the painting."

Li Gu nodded and said yes.

Guo Shao immediately said: "The Southern Capital has surrendered, and the whole of the Southern Tang State belongs to the Great Zhou. There is no need to use a large army here. The Forbidden Army will ask the class to return to the court in the near future; I think it is more appropriate for Li Gong to stay and preside over the situation."

Li Gu clasped his fist and said, "I should try my best."

Guo Shao said again: "Cao Bin restrained the garrison, and Gao Yanjian's Jiannan Army stayed for the time being. Let Cao Bin work hard. After he returns to the court, he will ask for credit and will not treat him badly."

Wang Pu and Li Gu nodded. Wang Pu seemed to have something to say, so Guo Shao didn't speak for a while and looked at him sideways. Wang Pu said: "Wu Yueguo tried his best to attack the Tang Dynasty. I withdrew the army first, but I can also show kindness."

Guo Shao understands what Wang Pu meant. It happens that the army is in the south of the Yangtze River, which is also a threat to Wu Yueguo. With both kindness and power, he can plot more territory... But Guo Shao is about to go back to proclaim the emperor, and temporarily can't spare his hands to pay attention to Wu Yueguo. The remaining places in the south have relatively weak military strength. I am afraid that they dare not make any rash actions under the strong power of Da Zhou. The threat is already very small.

Li Gu said: "If there are officials from Wu Yue State who come to Jiangning Mansion to make friends, I will not threaten them with force. I will only say to the court and treat others with kindness. I will persuade them to submit to the land and come to the court of Zhou Dynasty to appoint them to worship officials. "

Guo Shaodao: "Very good, the court will also issue an edict to commend the Lord Wu Yue."

After he said, he picked up a ruler, turned and pointed to the big picture on the wall behind him: "The route back to Beijing must also be determined by the Chinese army. This time the army squad will have to transport a lot of things and have a lot of luggage. It’s best. Go back along the waterway so that the warship can carry materials..."

The civil servants and generals who were still talking just now stopped speaking and silently looked at the picture that Guo Shao pointed to.

Guo Shao took a ruler and struck it twice at one of the positions above: "The Imperial Army Marines took the boat from here and here, quarried the pontoons and the Jingkou, and crossed the river first; then gathered in Yangzhou first. From Jingkou to the north, it enters the canal, where land and water converge, and returns north along the waterway. As far as the Huaihe River..."

Everyone immediately listened attentively to the important route~www.readwn.com~ to follow the waterway, the road to the south has no choice; crossing the Huaihe River is the key point.

Guo Shao glanced around at the left and right, "The march is in the territory of the Great Zhou, so there is no need to make a detour and take the Bianshui."

After that, Guo Shao observed Wang Pu's gaze again. However, there were too many place names on the map to see which point Wang Pu was paying attention to... But he guessed it was Songzhou. Walking Bianshui, Songzhou is the closest place to Tokyo.

"Do you want to prepare military rations along the route?" Wang Pu asked.

Guo Shao said: "Tens of thousands of troops are advancing side by side, the whereabouts can not be concealed, we do not have to conceal, in the name of Jiangnan Qianying Military Mansion, respectively order the states to prepare army food and grass, the state government to prepare food for five days.

After he said that, he picked up the tea cup on the public case, but pretended to read the file in front of him and lingered.

Li Gu took the lead to get up and said: "If there is nothing else, I will retire."

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