At the end of March, it was late spring, and it was still a little chilly in the early hours of the morning. Guo Shao got up, opened the door and stood at the door, and when he looked up, he saw that the city wall of Songzhou stood in the dim light, and the courtyard where he lived was next to the south city gate. It was very quiet in all directions, and the whole city seemed to be sleeping, and every time at such a critical moment, Guo Shao always couldn't sleep well. At this moment, he suddenly had the illusion that even though there were many people around him, the world was still lonely.

Perhaps the more you get to a high position, the more you will have such an illusion.

He walked to the courtyard and turned his head to see that the door next to him was open, and Lu Chengyong, who had not been disarmed, and two soldiers were sleeping on the couch inside. There was a flickering fire in the crack of the courtyard gate, and the muffled voice of the soldier was faintly heard outside. Guo Shao didn't intend to wake them up, walked to the well, and saw that there was a wooden basin there, so he watered and washed his face, the cold water made him sober up a little, and also extinguished some useless emotions.

On the water surface in the wooden basin, through the dim light, Guo Shao saw his face, even if it was exposed to the wind and sun all year round, it was still a young face. Only then did he subconsciously think that he was only twenty-four years old this year! Yue Fei said in the lyrics "Thirty merits, fame, dust and earth", which probably means that he is already very powerful at the age of thirty; And Guo Shao is twenty-four years old, already a supreme minister, and is preparing to usurp the throne.

When he thought of this, he was inexplicably excited. Of course, if he hadn't had the experience of understanding the world in his previous life, he might not have been able to find the right direction very early.

Rao was like this, he really didn't think about such a big goal at first. Looking back on the past, at first I just wanted to get ahead so that my people could live a good life, thinking that I would be satisfied with something, but once I got to a certain position, my thoughts would change.

Guo Shao wiped his hands on the placket and walked back to the room. There were a lot of drawings and bills piled up on the table, but now he didn't look at them, just sat there pondering.

Guo Shao's first usurpation of the throne (this kind of thing can't have a second time, at most it succeeds or fails once), he has no experience, but he can feel it with his imagination: there is definitely a risk. This feeling is like taking a fancy to a certain kind of business, and they all say that they will definitely be able to make money, but after investing all their net worth, they still can't feel at ease until the results are revealed.

He put his palm on his forehead and rubbed it vigorously. People consider the pros and cons, there are some people in the world who are powerful and powerful, and everything that is not obtained is closely related to the power center, and this kind of person cares most about who is in power and who is in power; There are also others, such as the soldiers and the common people, who are afraid that no one in power can directly affect their lives, and they are not willing to pay too much for things that have little to do with them.

In addition to the pros and cons, there is also a thing called identity. If an unpopular and notorious person takes the position, I am afraid that no matter who he is, he will sigh and shake his head, which is why Guo Shao not only needs power and military power, but also needs popularity and fame.

Then Guo Shao considered "destructive power" again. According to the class, the most powerful people are the broad masses of the people, then the ordinary soldiers, and then the powerful bureaucrats and generals. But all are not one, and the most powerful people are tens of millions, but they are scattered across a vast land; Individually it is also the weakest person...... Who can organize and call them together? As long as they live and endure, it will be difficult to be called.

At this moment, Guo Shao noticed that there was someone at the door. I heard Lu Chengyong's voice say, "The lord has gotten up?" The lowly duty will fetch you water and wash up. ”

Guo Shao responded, then gathered his mind and stood up to put on his armor first.

He found exactly where he put his toothbrush, and when he didn't have a toothbrush, he could soak it in willow branches and chew it in the water, which was his habit at this time. Wash your face, comb your hair, and get dressed......

This morning, everything was very organized, and Guo Shao told himself that he was in good shape, with a clear mind and an orderly order.

He began to pack his things by himself, this place was just a place to stay, and he had to take everything he had with him. He sorted out his files and put them in one bag, and put his clothes and household items neatly in another bag.

When Lu Chengyong came in, Guo Shao said: "These two cloth bags are my things, you can help me take them." ”

"Whoa." Lu Chengyong replied with a fist.

Another slave from this place brought breakfast, and after the soldiers tried it, they sent it to Guo Shao's room, and he chewed it slowly and ate it to his heart's content.

Not long after, Wang Pu, Li Chuyun, and Luo Yanhuan asked to meet. Seeing the salute, Li Chuyun said quietly: "Is the lord going to return to the Chinese army?" ”

"There's something else going on today, let's go." Guo Shaodao.

Wang Pu asked, "This is the military government order?" We have to order the commanders of the armies to send the above generals to the Chinese army, so that everyone can confirm the name of the reward. ”

Li Chuyun and Luo Yanhuan turned their heads to look at Guo Shao together. Guo Shao was stunned for a moment, as if he was making some major decision next, his fists clenched, and he said, "You can issue a military order." ”

Wang Pu agreed. Guo Shao opened his eyes wide again and said categorically: "It's all done according to what we have discussed!" ”

……

"Father ......" In a building boat on the Bianshui, Han Huozi looked at Han Tong nervously.

Han Tong held the military order he had just received in his hand, asking him to immediately go to the Chinese army tent in the "Jiangnan Qianying Military Mansion" to discuss the details of the rewards and punishments of the various departments. He glanced at his son's expression that was about to cry, and was a little moved, in the end, his son cared about Lao Tzu the most. The son's appearance this morning is also different from the past, he is usually called father, but today he is called father, and his tone is very serious.

Han Tong also felt the atmosphere of the matter in his heart. He was just habitually stern and dignified in front of his son and subordinates.

The camel's voice was mournful: "Father, don't go!" ”

Han Channel: "How can I do if I don't go?" This is a military order, the army is still outside the country, and anyone who dares to disobey the military order of the Chinese army is a capital crime. ”

The camel said in a deep voice: "They are going to do big things, my father is in a high position and holds military power, and if he does not conspire with them, this trip is also dangerous!" ”

"There's a use in holding military power." Han Tong sneered, "The generals above the commander of the Navy Division, the herald of the Chinese army directly gave the military order, what is the use of me not going?" ”

Han Tong paced two steps and muttered, "Although I am the chief general of the water division and the commander of the guard Ma Bu Sidu, the people below don't all listen to me. Their families were in Tokyo, which was controlled by the Great Zhou court; Their military salaries and military expenses were allocated by the imperial court. And my military power, I think it was also granted by the imperial court. I am the commander of the soldiers, but they are not my personal soldiers...... I have to listen to military orders. ”

The camel said hurriedly: "Now that the matter is over, hurry up and stop the generals from going to the Chinese army." Father told the soldiers that Guo Shao was going to rebel! ”

Han Tong shook his head and said, "Is it useful?" Besides, if I really do that, and I don't have real evidence, I will become a rebel first. He stepped forward and patted the camel on the shoulder, "Don't be afraid, I have to go, you wait for Lao Tzu to come back on the boat." ”

"Father......" The camel suddenly threw himself on his knees and cried.

Han Tong glanced at him, ignored it, picked up his saber and walked out of the cabin.

The people on horseback on the riverside went to the camp of the Chinese army, and there were many people. Han Tong took the reins of the horse from the guards, and also led his own soldiers straight to the large camp in the distance.

In the barracks, the atmosphere was very lively, but military discipline was still maintained, and the sentry and patrol were all deployed according to the marching formation, and there was no chaos at all. The Chinese army marched in a requisitioned dilapidated manor, surrounded by a large area of military camps.

Han Tong rode to the gate of the camp, and immediately a military general stepped forward and saluted with his fists: "Meet General Han." ”

Han Tong nodded and rolled over from his horse.

The military general took out a note and said: "Guo Dashuai ordered, General Han has arrived in the Chinese army, take you to meet and talk." ”

Han Tong was stunned, nodded and said, "Okay." ”

He followed the general into the camp, looked back quietly, and someone stepped forward to greet his own soldiers, and took the soldiers into the camp, but not in one direction.

Han Tong and the military generals who led the way entered a house silently one after the other, and there was nothing to say on the way. When I reached the door, I saw more than a dozen stubborn men standing on both sides. The military general who led the way turned around and said, "Please General Han untie the sword, this is the rule." ”

Han Tong coughed, untied the sword on his waist and called over, the man put it straight on the knife holder at the door, stretched out his hand and said, "Please!" Han Tong strode into the door, walked in and saw that there was no one inside, only a chair and a table, and there were no doors or windows around, only a small skylight on the tiled roof, and the indoor light was relatively dim.

He sat down on the chair, and the general clasped his fists and saluted: "The last general has retired." "I didn't say why I quit, I didn't explain anything.

Han Tong sat there and watched the young general go out. He already roughly understood his situation, and suddenly felt a little sad and aggrieved, but his temperament was like this, he didn't want to do such a flattering thing, but he thought that Guo Shao was not a person who was unreasonable and did not read merit...... Now I understand that no one is merciful in the power field, everyone is black-hearted, and they would rather bear the world than the world!

He thought of the countless battles he had fought in his life, and he had died in such a simple and dim corner, and he felt very sad in his heart.

Let Lao Tzu die in the battle of thousands of troops! Han Tong held his breath in his heart, and looked left and right again, there was only one door in this room, and those who wanted to do it would only come in through the door.

I don't have a weapon in my hand, but I can use the chair I sit on, and I can also sweep the bow and crossbow arrows in each gear. Han Tong is ready, and he has to stand up once before he dies, even if he fights like a puppet.

He took a deep breath and stared at the door, but his hand rested quietly on his knee and waited. There was a morning light outside the door, and I had a last look at this world. It was still quiet, and the noise of the barracks was mostly cut off by the walls, like the calm before the storm.