The wood-carved hollow windows look a little old in the quaint, but they are very oriental and elegant. The calligraphy and ink on the wall are all unique decorations.

But on the table were two knives, forks, and spoons, and the forks were three-pronged made of sandalwood.

Guo Shao said: "Looking at the ancient books, Zhou Tianzi (Western Zhou) used such tableware to eat meat, so he asked people to imitate two sets. ”

Dong Zunzhi looked interested, and replied seriously: "Your Majesty's martial arts are world-famous, so you will read the scriptures, and this kind of food utensils is an eye-opener for the ministers!" ”

After waiting for a long time, two cloth-clothed male attendants came up with two pots of hot fried mutton, and the brown soup was poured on them. Then Wang Zhong carefully placed two glass glasses and poured the fuchsia wine into the glasses.

Guo Shao picked up the knife and fork, pressed the mutton on the plate with a wooden fork with his left hand, and skillfully sawed off a piece with his right hand. A piece of meat was dipped in the soup with a fork, and then it was put in his mouth and chewed.

It can be seen on the sawn cut surface that this mutton is dark red, and there is an illusion that it is not fresh, anyway, it is not very good-looking, because he was directly shot with a bow and arrow without bloodletting, and the blood remained in the meat.

When you put it in your mouth and chew it, it also has a soft feeling and lacks the texture of the meat fibers.

But that's what I want, to remind people of how the sheep died, and where it came from!

"There are pepper noodles in the soup, I avoid the fish, and I don't feel the bloody pleasure of revenge!" Guo Shaodao, then cut another piece and put it straight in his mouth, chewing while closing his eyes intoxicated.

In the quiet house, there is an elegant smell of books, but Guo Shao is here, as if he has seen a crazy iron horse, a blood-spattered blade, and a deafening scream.

Guo Shao exhaled, opened his eyes, and saw Dong Zunzhi also drawing the scoop and starting to use the knife and fork.

Dong Zunzhi was full of interest and devoted. No matter what Guo Shao does, the people who accompany him will be flattered and catered to, and they will really devote themselves to it, which makes Guo Shao feel very comfortable...... This is probably one of the benefits of being an emperor.

Dong Zunzhi is also very serious in learning, he was originally a child of a family, his sitting posture is very decent, and his archery hand is also very stable, so he can learn well.

Guo Shao picked up the wine glass, and Dong Zunzhi hurriedly raised the glass cup with both hands, "Thank you, Your Majesty for the banquet, and do it first as a respect." With that, he threw his head up and drank his glass of wine.

Guo Shao smiled, and it could be seen that Dong Zunzhi was still a little nervous. He glanced sideways slightly, and Wang Zhong stepped forward to pour wine for Dong Zunzhi again.

However, Guo Shao was not in a hurry, he took a sip and tasted a mellow sweet taste, which was the opposite of the saltiness of mutton. This wine reminds people of the gentleness and beauty of a woman.

At this time, Dong Zunzhi and Guo Shao talked about giving prey to the villagers, and the two talked happily.

Guo Shao is savoring the various tastes in it, and the peaceful state of mind after relaxation is a sigh of relief after a long period of tension.

After lunch, Guo Shao took out an origami paper from his sleeve pocket, handed it to Dong Zunzhi, and said lightly: "I have approved the appointment letter of the Privy Council. The 20,000 cavalry on the right wing of the Tiger Army will be commanded by General Dong in the future. ”

Dong Zunzhi hurriedly knelt down on one knee, picked up his hands, and said, "The last general will definitely live up to the important task entrusted by His Majesty!" ”

Dong Zunzhi saw Guo Shao nodding and stopped talking. When he stood up and clenched his fists in thanksgiving, he took a few steps back, then turned and walked out of the door, where he couldn't help but glance back.

Seeing the sunlight pouring in from the carved window, the emperor sitting on the chair also looked at himself with a gentle smile on his face. The bright and majestic person, with his eyes like a spring breeze, made Dong Zunyu's heart brighten, as if he saw a glorious future!

……

In the South Courtyard of Youzhou, Xiao Siwen was quiet and complained. thinks that Yelu Hugo is not effective in guarding Youzhou, and blames him for having nothing to do to provoke the anger of Zhou Guo and cause trouble.

"The Yellow River and the Yangtze River are fertile for thousands of miles in the north and south, and the people in the south have a population of 100 million yuan. And this Zhou country is in charge of the country with a strong lord, and it is inappropriate for Daliao not to avoid the edge and delay time......"

Brother Yelu Xiu was not convinced: "Blacksmith Guo is a very strong master? ”

Xiao Siwen said: "Guo Blacksmith started from the end of Weimo, the way of advance and retreat, the method of using soldiers, you and I have seen it today." In the past few years, he has fought in the south and the north, destroyed several countries in a row, and suppressed the rebellion with thunder many times. With a humble body, he was quickly promoted to a high position, and won the stronger generals Zhao Kuangyin, Zhang Yongde and others, who were able to gather the chaotic forces of the Zhou State, and convince the people to control the civil and military forces, which shows that he also has some mental means in his governance. ”

Xiao Siwen paused, and said in an aggravated tone: "Regardless of whether Guo Blacksmith is a strong lord or not, the minister thinks that the rise and fall of Da Liao is important to this person!" ”

When Jeruhugo heard this, he became angry and asked for battle in front of the Khan.

He did not make an inch of merit in this battle, led his troops to attack Jin and Zhuo, and his fist hit the wall; He went to surround and harass the light cavalry of the Zhou army in the rear, but he pounced. Brother Yelu Hugh was very angry with Xiao Siwen's words, but only by speaking with his achievements can he be tough!

Unexpectedly, all the ministers did not support him!

Jeruxiu looked back left and right, and everyone avoided their gaze. Brother Yelu Xiu was angry, and a sneer suddenly appeared on his face, and he said in his heart: When Ben Shuai won, you all applauded the slaughter of Yizhou, and now if you lose a little, you will turn your face and deny people!

At this time, a minister said: "The Zhou State firmly held the defense lines of Zhuo, Gu (An), Xin, and Tianjin, and it was difficult for Daliao to break through. It is better for the army to retreat to the steppe for the time being. The Zhou people may build new cities in Wenyu River, Sanggan River and other places, and when they divide their troops to defend them, we will find opportunities to break them down. ”

"Finally found a good excuse! A good one to lure the enemy into divisions, and break them all! Jerehugo sneered, he was the one who was the most reluctant to give up.

The minister's face was a little stiff: "Otherwise, more than 100,000 people and hundreds of thousands of horses in Daliao are stationed in Youzhou, and in the long run, what is the benefit of consuming the products of Daliao Province?" It can only be a stalemate like this, and it has no effect. ”

Yelu Hugh said: "Don't be short-sighted, Youzhou products, many of you enjoy them every year." What about the division of troops? Youzhou City is on the bank of the Sanggan River, once the Zhou people build a city on the north bank of Jinzhou, they can directly attack Youzhou; Now under the threat of our army, Zhou Guo dares to come up and build a city? ”

Brother Yelu Xiu turned his head and looked at Xiao Siwen coldly, "I remember that Deputy Envoy Xiao also said that Youzhou is very important to Da Liao. ”

Xiao Siwen was speechless.

…… The Liao army spent the winter in Youzhou and was never able to effectively launch a large-scale attack. The Zhou people also stuck to the southern border defense line, and there was no movement and no trouble. On the battlefield of hundreds of thousands of troops, it is like a pool of stagnant water!

After the Lantern Festival was celebrated in the Hebei battlefield, the Liao army finally withdrew the main cavalry from Youzhou and quickly went north. Most of its infantry and baggage remained in Youzhou, and the Zhou army had no way to take the Liao army that had left after learning the news.

Guo Shao immediately summoned the ministers and generals to discuss the matter in Bazhou.

He first met with Prime Minister Li Gu alone, and told Li Gu to go south to dispatch supplies in the near future, and first replenish the grain storage in each city by land transportation; As soon as the ice of the river melts, the water transports grain, grass and building materials north.

As far as we reached the lobby, a large picture was already hanging on the wooden shelf on the upper side.

After the courtesy, the deputy of the Privy Council, Wei Renpu, walked to the wooden frame and pointed to the simple line on the drawing: a "Ya" shape that was roughly tilted to the left.

"This is the Sanggan River, and to the east is the Wenyu River." Wei Renpu got straight to the point, said straight, and took a brush to draw a circle in the middle of the word "Ya" and the place where it branches on the left, "Youzhou City, roughly here, the south of the city is close to the Sanggan River, and the water of the moat also leads to the water of this river." ”

Everyone looked at it intently, and the picture was easy to understand. Guo Shao also waited quietly for Wei Renpu to explain the strategy of the former camp military government.

Wei Renpu swayed freely, and pointed to the word "Ya", "The spring river is frozen, and three cities will be built here!" The three cities are divided between the two rivers, the west is the 'Yicheng', the middle is the 'Xuanren City', and the east is the 'Acropolis'.

Only the three cities were completed, and the Hebei battlefield formed two balanced defense lines between the river network, the five cities of Zhuo, Gu (An), Yi, Xuan, and Wei on the northern line, and the five cities of Yi, Xiong, Ba, Xin, and Jin on the southern line.

The northern line takes 'Xuanren City' as the base camp for attacking Youzhou (located in the middle of the Yazigzag river), and the army starts from Xuanren City, marches west along the north bank of the Sanggan River, and arrives at Youzhou City. The remaining four cities, in order to protect the two roads and two wings of the northern line.

The five cities on the southern line defend the river and water transportation, forming an offensive and defensive depth. So that the army can be attacked, retreated and defended, and there is a thick room for maneuver. ”

Guo Shao looked back left and right, and no one was silent. Li Chuyun and other generals know that this is slightly from Guo Shao's hand, and they will not easily oppose it, but it is difficult to estimate the cost of such a dry method...... Guo Shao is the emperor, he can get the money, and the generals have no opinion at all.

Wei Renpu waited for a while, and then said, "Since that's the case...... The elite cavalry of the forbidden army was stationed in the north of the site of 'Xuanren City', and pontoon bridges were established on the Sanggan River and Wenyu River, and infantry barracks were set up to defend.

Before the Liao army moved south, the construction of the city was intensified. Still according to the method of the two cities of Xin and Tianjin, first build military fortifications and outer forts, which can be completed within a month; Stand your ground first, and then build the walls of the city.

The earthen forts of Zhucheng on the southern front were demolished, and the main force of the township army moved north to the northern line to build forts for defense.

Before the main force of the Liao army moved south, all units of the infantry army and the township army retreated to the southern line to rest, and the main cavalry force was stationed on the northern front. ”

Wei Renpu said that he bowed to his superiors, Guo Shao nodded and said: "The arrangement made by Deputy Envoy Wei is very proper, you Aiqing understand?" ”

Everyone bowed and said, "Your Majesty will obey Your Majesty's will." ”

Guo Shao got up and left the table when he saw this, he has always maintained the more cheerful style of being a military general, and left after speaking, unless there is a dispute, otherwise it is not interesting to stretch the time too long.

The people immediately bowed down and shouted, "Congratulations to Your Majesty." ”

Guo Shao retreated to the signing room, and received a note from Tokyo, mentioning that the great cannibal envoy of the Southern Han Kingdom had come to Tokyo to worship. Guo Shao suddenly remembered the fine sailing ship of the big cannibal, and immediately wrote a letter back to Tokyo without hesitation.

If you have a good sailboat, you may have more options strategically! The great cannibal could sail from Arabia to East Asia; So, wouldn't it be very easy for the same sailboat to sail offshore near the Bohai Sea?