Zuo You finished his errand in front of Guo Shao. Guo Shao listened very carefully, and said with praise: "Mr. Zuo did a very good job. Then he immediately said, "Zhou Xingfeng has surrendered." ”

There were also Yang Biao, Luo Mengzi, and Jing Niang in the hall, all of whom showed surprised expressions. Zhou Xingfeng was the envoy of Wuping Jiedu, and he seized part of the territory of the original Chu State (Hunan). Guo Shao looked at the reactions of several people, and said: "I only found out about this this morning, but I didn't expect it to be so fast." The Southern Tang Kingdom transferred Lin Renzhao away, and after Li Chuyun surrounded Langzhou, he sent people to Xiao to be isolated and helpless, and he didn't want to surrender if he was really happy. ”

Yang Biao snorted and said: "Li Chuyun has real skills, this time Shi Yanchao has nothing to say." ”

Zuo You said: "The upper reaches of the Great River are pacified, and the imperial court will start a war against the Southern Tang Kingdom soon?" ”

"In the morning, the matter has been roughly discussed in the Jinxiang Palace." Guo Shao said, "The strategy has not changed, and it is difficult to have other methods...... The strategy of a three-way siege. The west road followed the river from the upstream, the east road edict ordered Wu Yueguo to send troops to attack his belly and back, and the main force of the forbidden army on the north road attacked the downstream from the north of the river. ”

Yang Biao raised his head and said: "The road of the Southern Tang Kingdom is always easier to walk than the Shu Kingdom. Everyone is just waiting for the money to be promoted. ”

When Luo Mengzi heard the money, he touched his head and laughed on his face.

"It will take some time to deploy, and General Yang is in a hurry." Zuo You said with a smile.

Guo Shao thought that it was now August, and the territory of the Southern Tang Dynasty was very large, and it should be at least winter or next spring after the capture of the Southern Tang Dynasty...... It is the season when plum blossoms bloom. For a while, he didn't talk much.

The group of people talked about the war for a while, and their interest was no longer in the matter of laughing at Meng Chang. After a long time, Yang Biao and Luo Mengzi left the mansion, but Zuo You didn't leave. At this time, he quietly said to Jing Niang: "I have a little private matter and want to say a few words to the lord, Jing Niang ......"

Jing Niang didn't say a word, turned around and went out.

Guo Shao smiled: "What words can't even Jingniang hear?" ”

Zuo You sat down at the coffee table and pondered for a long time, then said: "The lord's merit in destroying the Shu Kingdom, and then destroying the Southern Tang Dynasty, the greatest merit is the greatest, but there is no seal......

Guo Shao suppressed his smile and said quietly: "Promotion no longer means anything to me. ”

"That's true, even Li Chuyun, Yang Biao and other generals of the forbidden army actually don't have much room for promotion." Zuo You said slowly, with a sense of proportion between his tones, "There is a question below, the lord cannot be promoted, why do you still want to fight in the south and the north?" ”

Although Zuo You is a staff member, after all, he is too familiar, Guo Shao will not say anything to him For the sake of the overall situation of the world and the prosperity of the country, playing official is just a waste of time, he thought about it: "When you go to a high place, you want to stand firm." ”

When Guo Shao heard this, he had already guessed what Zuo You wanted to say, but he still pretended to be confused, and listened to how Zuo You wanted to persuade him.

Zuo You nodded: "Not only the lord thinks so, but everyone thinks so." No one wants to be driven down after sitting in a high position and tasting it...... But who can protect our position? Everyone was fighting hard in front, and the Great Zhou Emperor of the deep palace couldn't see or understand; The generals can only gain the trust of the lord and find their own foothold in front of the lord. ”

Zuo You Zhengse whispered: "Many people hope that the lord will go further ......"

Guo Shao snorted, indicating that he was listening. He was also pondering Zuo You's words in his heart. In fact, there is no need to persuade Zuo You to advance, Guo Shao has long had this idea...... This position has been reached, and only the rightful emperor is the safest position. Otherwise, as a courtier, the greater the power, the more dangerous it is.

But there are so many people in the world who want to be emperors, and they can't sit on it safely if they want to do it. Guo Shao was self-aware before, and his military power was enough, and his prestige and the recognition of the people of the world were almost there; After the destruction of Shu and Tang, there may be some improvements.

Zuo You continued to persuade: "Today, military generals are only willing to obey strong men who can fight well, and they are people like the lord. The lord is more able to convince people with virtue, and throughout the Manchu Dynasty, there is no one who can make everyone live in peace more than the lord. ”

Zuo You's persuasion is not all for Guo Shao, he estimates that he also wants to rely on the merit of supporting the establishment of the marquis to worship the glory of the ancestors; In this world, martial artists can fight for meritorious service, and the shortest way for civil officials is to support the dragon.

However, Zuo You is still quite good at talking, and Guo Shao is very happy to hear it...... There is a joy of being understood. Many people questioned Guo Shao's "woman's kindness" as a military general, but the accumulation of time has proved the benefits of this practice. Of course, long-term "soft-heartedness" is not conducive to his establishment of authority, but precisely because of this, everyone does not feel threatened; After all, even Shi Yanchao is fine, they feel that they will generally not be forced into a corner.

This kind of thing is like Guo Shao was once threatened by Zhao Kuangyin; If Guo Shao hadn't decided that he would die without a place to bury if he failed, as long as he could really see a safe way out, it would be difficult for him to take the extreme step of breaking the net...... The current attitude of the civil and military towards Guo Shao should be just the opposite; There may be people who are unwilling to betray the Zhou Dynasty, but it can be seen that Guo Shao will not do anything to them when he is on the throne, so it is difficult for anyone to be willing to work hard.

Guo Shao pondered. Zuo You said again: "I am risking death to speak, that is, I feel that when the Southern Tang Dynasty is destroyed, it is the best time." In the past two years, the lord has quelled the rebellion in Jinzhou, conquered Shu, Wuping, and the Southern Tang Dynasty, and won every battle. At this time, it is the expectation of all......"

"Not everyone in the world wants me to be in the position, only people in our circle have such a willingness." Guo Shao said in a deep voice, "There must be some people who are extremely reluctant, and there are also people who watch the fire from the other side." We must not get carried away and act rashly. ”

Although Guo Shao did not agree, he did not refute it. His attitude towards such a serious matter has become very positive...... Even if the successor is rightfully resigned, he has to refuse three times before he can barely agree, let alone usurp the throne.

As soon as Guo Shao made a statement, he found that Zuo You's face was flushed with red, and the excitement in his eyes could not be hidden. This guy is more anxious than himself! Indeed, Zuo You is also a legendary figure compared to most people in the world, a few years ago he was a penniless official, and in a blink of an eye, he had the opportunity to pay homage to the marquis; This is what many people dream of.

Zuo You was obviously already obvious, but he pretended to be calm and said: "What the lord said is extremely true, so I persuaded him in private first, and I didn't dare to be abrupt." This matter should be considered in the long run. ”

"I see." Guo Shao said quietly, "I am still loyal to the Great Zhou Dynasty and the Queen Mother, and I am not willing to do things too much until the last resort." ”

At this moment, Lu Chengyong walked to the door. The two stopped talking for the time being.

Lu Chengyong spoke at the door, and then walked in, presented a letter, and said, "The letter sent by Mrs. Dong (Gao's) is a letter." ”

Guo Shao opened it and looked at it, and the letter said that there was something very important and that he should meet as soon as possible.

At this time, Zuo You got up and said, "Let's go back first and then think about it, and see the lord in two days." ”

Guo Shao reminded: "This matter has only reached the initial stage, and the secrets should not be spread first." ”

"Don't worry, my lord, I understand." Zuo Yu bowed.

Guo Shao paced back and forth in the living room for a few steps, pondering Zuo You's words while reciting Gao's letter, not knowing what was important. At this time, Jing Niang walked in again, she picked up the teapot and added tea to Guo Shao's cup.

"I have to go to Dong Zunyu's house." Guo Shao held his mind and said.

Jing Niang then went to ask someone to prepare a carriage and horse, and went out with Guo Shao. The attendants around him are all those people, Jing Niang, Lu Chengyong, Dong Er and others.

Sitting in the carriage, Guo Shao opened the bamboo curtain and looked outside, the ancient scenery passed by in front of him, and what Zuo You said was still hovering in his mind.

His heart fluctuates greatly, and when he occasionally goes back to a high place, he feels that he is omnipotent, that the whole era and the whole world operate under his own will, and that he can change and create whatever he wants, so that everything works according to his own will; Occasionally, when he turned to the trough, he was a little panicked, afraid that he would not be able to control the situation and that things would be beyond his ability. After all, Guo Shao is just a young man in his twenties, counting the experience in his previous life, he was also a young man in his previous life.

This kind of panic is vaguely like a young man who has just become an adult and is about to leave home to go out, no longer has the protection of his parents and teachers, and he will be responsible for his own actions...... And now he is responsible not only for his own fate, but also for the people around him, and even the entire country. There will no longer be a far-sighted lord to assume the destiny of the country, and he will dominate the direction of the world.

Excitement and huge pressure exist in Guo Shao's heart at the same time.

At this moment, Dong Zunyu's house arrived. When Guo Shao walked out of the carriage, he saw that Gao was already waiting in the gate. Her expression was very strange when she saw Guo Shao, as if a drowning man had grasped a life-saving straw.

"Sister Yi, don't come unharmed?" Guo Shao saluted.

Gao Shi made a blessing, and then said: "You are finally here, I have something important to discuss with you." ”

Guo Shao followed Gao into a living room, and Gao retired the slaves and maids, and told them to stop serving tea. She immediately owed a debt, approached Guo Shao and whispered: "I'm pregnant!" ”

Guo Shao was a little absent-minded, thinking about something else, and was stunned when he heard this.

Gao stared at his face: "It's General Guo's...... Last birthday. Do you believe me? I've really only had that kind of thing with you......"

Guo Shao immediately said: "Of course it's mine." ”

Gao Shi suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and said quietly: "I was very worried, but I didn't expect you to be such a responsible person. But I'm a widow...... What to do? ”

Guo Shao pondered for a moment: "Change places to live in seclusion, and raise the child for me after it is born." ”

"Where to go in seclusion?" Gao frowned.

Guo Shao said: "This thing is a bit sudden, I will think of a way first, and then come to pick up the righteous sister." Don't worry, I'll take care of it. ”

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(This is a time when the update may be unstable.) It's the New Year, and there are a lot of things, so please understand. ）