Panting, Gao Huaide led people to catch up, surrounded the emperor and concubine in the middle at a very efficient speed, and quickly transformed into a defensive formation of guards.

Gao Huaide drove forward, his face was not red, he was not panting, but his tone was very urgent, and he said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, you must not do this rash thing again, if there is a mistake, it will be difficult to atone for your sins when you die!" ”

Zhao Yanjin followed, and he also had the same loyal expression of protecting the Lord. Seeing the dignified attitude of the two, Liu Chengyou's color converged, and he said solemnly to the two: "I forgot Meng Lang for a while, please bear with me!" ”

Hearing this, Gao and Zhao softened their expressions. But seeing the emperor's humble reaction, he couldn't help but show a little embarrassment between the descriptions.

"Let's go back to the imperial camp!" Returning to his usual appearance of Shen Su, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and ordered, under the escort of three hundred iron horsemen, slowly towards Neihuang County.

On the way, several horses came by the wind, looking at their outfits and the colored flags on their backs, which were accompanied by the herald Hou Ride.

After cross-examination, he was able to get closer, and without waiting for him to speak, Liu Chengyou asked directly: "What's the matter?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the Zhenning Army Festival envoy Guo Zhijun, going north to ask for a meeting, is waiting!" Hou Qi replied.

Knowing that Guo Rong had come to pay respect, the look of surprise only swept over Liu Chengyou's face, and then he did not delay anymore and ordered to speed up his return.

As before, the imperial camp was set up on the left side of Neihuang County, leaning on a piece of people's houses, the formation was rigorous, and there were sergeants guarding the county order to personally lead the officials and people to escort supplies to the camp.

When Liu Chengyou led the people back, he saw several figures waiting at the gate of the camp, among them, the most conspicuous was Guo Rong. The top of his head is short, he is dressed in a relatively old robe, his figure is not tall enough, and he stands solemnly in the cold wind, but he looks heroic.

I haven't seen each other for two years, but Liu Chengyou and Guo Rong have been exchanging chapters and letters. Approaching, flying across the horse, Liu Chengyou enthusiastically walked towards Guo Rong, who came up to meet him, a smile bloomed on his face, and he pressed his hand very cordially, stroked his back, and greeted him: "There is Lao Guo Qing waiting for a long time!" I haven't seen each other for two years, I miss it very much, Guo Qing's demeanor is still the same! ”

"Minister Guo Rong, meet Your Majesty!" Although he was supported by Liu Chengyou, Guo Rong still maintained etiquette.

Seeing that Liu Chengyou had the same attitude as before, or even more friendly, Guo Rong's expression relaxed slightly, and said to him: "I haven't seen him for two years, Your Majesty has reigned in the world, and his majesty is even more prosperous, like the winter sun, which makes the ministers awe!" ”

Liu Chengyou smiled when he heard this, and glanced at the two heroic young generals who followed Guo Rong to bow down, he still had the impression that he had seen it when he was in Pingye Capital, called Pan Mei and Ma Renyu.

Retracting his gaze, Liu Chengyou beckoned Guo Rong and the others: "It's cold here, let's talk with me back to the camp!" ”

"Yes!"

In the spacious and simple furnishings of the imperial camp, all gathered together, and the Neihuang County Commander and several subordinate officials finally saw the monarch's face.

In the first half of the day, he seriously prepared for the drive, but was only received by Yang Wei and Li Tao. And after learning that Liu Chengyou actually went to inspect the township in person, he was even more worried.

I have heard that when the Son of Heaven toured the west last year, he could dispose of a large number of local officials, for fear that he would be used as a model this time. The reputation of the Son of Heaven for "loving the people and valuing agriculture" has been well publicized for two years. Knowing what is going on, the county order has a bottom in his mind about the survival of Li Shu under the jurisdiction of Neihuang.

If Liu Chengyou is allowed to see some bad situations and use them to deal with Shuwei, although he is promoted by the king of Linqing, the county commander does not think that Gao Xingzhou is willing to fight against the Son of Heaven to protect himself. In addition to being the emperor, he is also a son-in-law.

However, Liu Chengyou opened his mouth and gave Neihuang County Ling a reassurance: "I personally inspect the villages, although the people are bitter, but full of hope, Neihuang County's peace and government are acceptable, and we should make persistent efforts!" ”

Neihuang County Ling, who was already in his forties, suddenly showed a grateful expression, bowed to the ground for a long time, and praised His Majesty's sage. While breathing a sigh of relief, he also honestly retreated and continued to replenish supplies for the line.

"Your Majesty does not shelter from the wind and cold, but personally patrols the northern border and looks down on the people's feelings, which is the image of the Holy King!" The warm environment of the imperial tent made Guo Rong's originally pale face gradually regain its ruddyness, and he opened his mouth to sigh to Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou has heard a lot of similar compliments, but when they come out of Guo Rong's mouth, it makes him feel happy.

Raising his hand to express his modesty, Liu Chengyou made an expression of mourning the difficulties of the people's livelihood, and said emotionally: "Hebei has suffered many disasters in the past two years, and millions of people have lived hard. Deep in the palace room, it is difficult to sit for a long time, and it is difficult to sleep, so there is this trip! ”

Saying that, Liu Chengyou led the topic to Guo Rong, and said in a tone of emotion and appreciation: "When the big river is about to rush, it is an important town to defend Tokyo. Politics and harmony, can be called excellent!

I had no intention of crossing the border on this northern tour, not because I was dissatisfied with Guo Qing, but entrusted Lanzhou to Guo Qing, and I was relieved. I am sure that Guo Qing is in the town, which is enough to make the upper and lower levels peaceful. ”

Liu Chengyou did a full job of this gesture, treated him as a national soldier, and gave Guo Rong an "exemption" qualification.

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

Probably excited and excited, Guo Rong couldn't help coughing heavily. Liu Chengyou swept his gaze, stopped for a moment between Guo Rong's countenance, which was obviously a little older due to diligence, got up straight, took off the jacket he was wearing, and draped it on Guo Rong, who was a little stunned.

Without many words, the resolute action made Guo Rong even more moved. Liu Chengyou doesn't know if someone 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 he doesn't need it.

However, later, Guo Rong learned that the jacket rewarded by Liu Chengyou was sewn by Queen Fu herself. As for who revealed it, it's a bit particular.

Wang Jun, the deputy privy envoy, was also in the tent, but when he saw Liu Chengyou and Guo Rong in front of everyone, a scene where the monarch and the ministers knew each other, he felt a little awkward in his heart.

The Son of Heaven attaches too much importance to the Guo family, which makes him inevitably jealous. Guo Wei is the prime minister, Guo Rong is the important town, and he is the emperor's cronies, and the Guo family has descendants and generals such as Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde, which are quite important......

Wang Jun thought of his own family affairs, and wanted to promote the descendants of the clan before, but he couldn't find a person who could be of great use. Thinking back to the Privy Council, there were many struggles for power, but they were always suppressed by Guo Wei's understatement, and Wang Jun's sourness in his heart became even heavier.

That night, Liu Chengyou pulled Guo Rong to talk all night, explaining the strategy and inventory of the southern expedition, and consulting his ideas. When Guo Rong heard this, he was full of interest and actively discussed it with Liu Chengyou.

Later, Liu Chengyou "drove" the little lady to the other account and slept with Guo Rong. The honor and favor of Guo Rong can be seen from this.

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

And Liu Chengyou gave the order, simply packed up, pulled out the camp, and continued to advance towards Yedu Yuancheng.

Although it seems a little procrastinating, Liu Chengyou's northern tour is not half of the itinerary. On the Yedu side, Gao Xingzhou, the king of Linqing, stayed behind, and also prepared the matter of welcoming the car early.