At the head of the city of Jingzhao Mansion, Guo Shao stood there and watched the scenery of Guanzhong. A group of officials under the city bowed down and stood there, and there were many guards of the forbidden army inside and outside. At this time, Guo Shao went wherever he wanted, and these lands were all his own territory.

The yellow banner at the head of the city shook weakly, adding a bright color to the gray landscape.

Jingzhao Mansion is the former Chang'an. It was once the heart of the Qin, Han and Tang dynasties, and the climate was very adaptable, and Guo Shao and the soldiers of the forbidden army did not feel any discomfort when they came to Guanzhong...... But the scene is not so good-looking, and Chang'an at this time is completely inferior to the Tokyo beams. Chang'an has been dilapidated, and even the entire Guanzhong is not the eight hundred miles of fertile and moist Qinchuan in the Qin and Han dynasties.

The Chang'an Daming Palace, where Yang Guifei lived in "Song of Long Hatred", no longer exists, and at this time it is full of old houses and a gray scene in the city.

The years have changed the appearance of the once prosperous.

Lu Duoxun on the side was whispering something to Wei Renpu, and when Guo Shao turned his head to look at them, they stepped forward and bowed down. Wei Renpu said: "Lu Yuanjun is worried that there will be changes in Pizhou, and the minister is talking to him about it. ”

Lu Duosun hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is powerful all over the world, and the Jingnan army should not dare to act rashly, and the minister is only afraid that they will be disrespectful for a while......"

Guo Shao said bluntly: "I have a forbidden army with me, but I don't want to fight. ”

Wei Renpu stood aside and said no more.

Most of Guo Shao's actions have been discussed with the courtiers, and many things are also arranged by the ministers...... But he didn't discuss everything with people, and even Wei Renpu didn't know about some subtle actions.

For example, Guo Shaoxixun suddenly appointed Yang Ye as a striker, which is what he means alone; Then he ordered Yang Ye to lead his troops into Pizhou, and the ministers understood that the emperor attached great importance to folding virtues. The rise of the Fold family in Fuzhou was originally a powerful warlord. And there is a gap between Zhe De and Guo Shao. This time on the western tour, I'm afraid it won't be so easy!

Guo Shao saw that Wei Renpu was speechless, and guessed that Wei Renpu did not think that there was a war, otherwise Wei Renpu, as a senior Privy Council official on this trip, would definitely make suggestions for military action.

Although most of the towns in the northwest have a semi-independent pattern, mainly because the internal power of the towns is relatively large, they are still dominated by the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Once he acted recklessly, he did not have the morality and sufficient strength, and not only faced the forbidden army, but also suffered the siege of the towns in the northwest under the emperor's orders.

However, just like Guo Shao's attitude in what he said just now, he didn't want to use troops against Zhede, not only would it be useless to work the people and lose money, but also forcibly destroy Jiezhen, which would also bring a bad atmosphere in the northwest.

At this moment, Lu Chengyong walked up to the city, hugged his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the forward is here to report." ”

Guo Shao waved his hand. Wei Renpu and the others all looked sideways at the entrance of Shangcheng.

After a while, I heard Lu Chengyong's voice say: "There is a will, there is a message that someone will go to the city." At this time, a herald with a pennant on his back walked up from the layers of sentry, knelt down on one knee and picked up a document and said: "General Yang reported that the striker has successfully entered Pizhou and received the hospitality of the commander of the Jingnan Army. ”

The people around Guo Shao were obviously relieved, and Lu Duoxun said, "Congratulations to Your Majesty!" ”

Guo Shao stood at the head of the city, but he looked at the north and did not speak. Wei Renpu went up and took the paperwork.

After a long time, Guo Shao said: "Order, the army will march and go to Pizhou." ”

……

In the Jingnan Military Mansion in Pizhou, Zhe Deyan sat on a mahogany chair, holding a teacup, stroking the water with a lid, and doing some trivial movements.

Below sat a number of civil and military people and the children of the folding family.

Zhe Deyan is forty-four years old, which is an inexplicable age for him, and the number homonym is not very good. As expected, something finally happened!

The head of the previous generation of the family was from Ruan Changshou, and it took over the position of the head of the family and the Jingnan army in his forties, and he was not long in power. On the northwest side, as long as there are no accidents, the position of the marshal is similar to that of the hereditary, and it is all passed on to his son.

Zhe Deyan finally spoke: "In this case, you are ready to receive the official family and the forbidden army. The Son of Heaven is fortunate to be in Pizhou, and it is also the luck of the people of Pizhou. ”

There was a slight sigh below.

What else can I do now? Thousands of elites of the forbidden army have already entered the city, if they are no longer obedient, the forbidden army should be united with the outside, and Pizhou can hold on for a day? Besides, if Zhede can let Yang Yebu enter the city, he has already weighed the gains and losses.

At this moment, everyone looked sideways at a young man, Zhe Deliang. Zhi Deliang's face turned red and muttered: "Who knew that the throne could be on the throne today...... At that time, he was just a military general. ”

Zhe Deyan put down the teacup and finally spoke: "Goro, when the official family arrives in Pizhou, I will go to face the saint, you and I will go." ”

Deliang suddenly looked worried, and looked at Zhe Delan with pleading eyes: "Cousin......"

Zhe Deyan said: "You can't hide." ”

Deliang's face was pale, and even the head of the folding family couldn't protect him, and he looked very helpless.

Zhe Deyan glanced at him: "You don't have to be too afraid. ”

Deliang's voice was out of shape, and he said in a trembling voice: "Can the official family really spare me?" ”

Zhe De said: "There was a madman in the Three Kingdoms, who saw many male lords, and even Cao Cao dared to scold, but Cao Cao still let him go; As a result, this person died at the hands of Liu Biao. Now that you are the Son of Heaven, what do you have to worry about? Don't say that you have a personal grudge with him, even if you scold him in public, he will not necessarily kill you. ”

Deliang nodded slightly, his expression slightly calm.

Zhe Deyan said: "Your Majesty, even if you do anything to me, you will not do anything to you." ”

At this time, a civil official muttered: "The lord should have no great worries. The lower officials thought that the main guild had moved to Tokyo and was still an official and a knight. Like the lord of Shu who once called the emperor, he still sealed the Duke of Qin, and now he is quite benevolent. ”

Everyone talked about it and agreed with this judgment.

Zhe Delan also thought so, so he quickly opened the city gate. However, a person like him, even if he worships an official in Tokyo, he has no real power, and his life may not be very good.

…… In the anxiety, Zhe De led the civil and military forces of Pizhou to come to the Son of Heaven Luan. A group of officials went out of the city ten miles to greet them.

With yellow umbrellas, top covers, flags like clouds, and majestic cavalry guards with bright armor, Guo Shao's honor guard pomp and circumstance on this trip is still very large. Zhe Deyan and others walked in front of Luanjia, bowed on the side of the road, loudly reported their official lives, and then said "Long life without borders"!

Even the emperor's people didn't see it, only the four gorgeous carriages. Then a white and fat eunuch came out and said: "The official family said that the handsome man will protect the country and Jingbian, and I will comfort my heart." ”

When he heard this, he was very happy and said excitedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty! ”

Although it seems to be an official cliché, the emperor meant to praise and did not express dissatisfaction, which is already a good sign.

Zhe Deyan and the others got up, followed Luan on foot, and walked ten miles back to Pizhou.

From the city gate to the palace, Yang Ye's men and horses had already deployed guard posts, and Guo Shao's car drove straight into the mansion as the palace. He did not see the emperor that day, and according to the eunuchs, the emperor had a tired journey and rested first.

Zhe Deyan hurriedly arranged for more than a dozen virgins to serve the emperor, but was sent out again.

He waited in apprehension.

The next day, someone finally went to the military palace to deliver a decree, asking Zhe De to face the saint. At this time, more than 20,000 elites of the forbidden army were already in the city of Pizhou, and Zhi De did not have to think much about the good and the bad, so he quickly dressed up and took Zhi Deliang to the palace.

Dressed in a military uniform, he took off his sword outside the gate, searched his body and walked in. There were many guards around, but after being brought into the door of the cave by the eunuch, there was no one inside. It was surprisingly quiet, and there were hardly any people along the way.

Soon arrived at the study, and saw Guo Shao, who was wearing an old purple robe, sitting on a chair, with only a tall and plump woman next to him, making tea.

The white fat eunuch bowed down and whispered, "Your Majesty, the handsome man has arrived." ”

Guo Shao called Zhi De Yan into the house, and Zhi De Yan hurriedly clenched his fists and bowed: "The ministers will meet Your Majesty, Your Majesty will live forever." ”

"Folding guild chess, right?" Guo Shao said this in the first sentence.

Zhe Deyan hurriedly said: "Elephant opera, Western Regions chess, and Go, the ministers all know a little bit about it, but they are not proficient. ”

"Then come and sit down." Guo Shao said with a smile.

Zhede walked over nervously, and was given to sit in front of the emperor, his ass gently reaching the edge of the chair, looking respectful, while Zhe Deliang behind him was standing, unable to say a word at this time.

Guo Shaodao: "I like to play chess with martial artists the most, do you know why?" ”

Zhe Deyan pondered for a moment and replied, "The minister is stupid and does not know. ”

Guo Shao said: "Because civil officials are generally proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, they are too good at chess, and they can't play it." ”

Zhe Deyan almost stopped laughing, and his face suddenly turned red.

Guo Shao grabbed the sunspot and said, "Let's have a plate first." Not to mention, no matter what kind of trick you play, you like it the most when you first learn it. ”

"Your Majesty has a point." Fold the road.

Zhe De stretched out his sleeves and wiped his sweat gently, he was a person who had seen battles, but he was not scared, it was indeed very laborious! When it comes to playing chess, the most difficult thing is not to play with top masters, it's a big deal to lose...... The difficult thing is to go down with the emperor, it seems that you can't win, but you can't lose too ugly, so that the emperor is not interested.

There are also people who may not be afraid to win the emperor on the chessboard, after all, it is just a pastime; But he can't, let the emperor feel better at this time, maybe he can be a better official when he goes to Tokyo in the future.

After a few back and forth, Guo Shao said: "It's a true gentleman to watch chess without saying anything." ”

The brothers were stunned for a moment, and Deliang finally said, "Yes, yes......"

Zhe De hurriedly said: "Your Majesty praises you." ”

Deliang then said: "Thank you, Your Majesty......"

No wonder people in this world are chasing fame and power, isn't it because Guo Shao has great power?

At this moment, the white fat eunuch came to the door and said, "Your Majesty, General Yang has arrived." ”

Guo Shao said: "Ha, just right, call him in." Let's set a rule, whoever loses will watch the chess and take turns to play. ”