Southern Tang Palace.

Li Hongsheng, the current saint of the Southern Tang Kingdom, looked at Gu Lun, who was sitting opposite him.

There is also infinite emotion in my heart.

"I think when I was still the prince, Gu Aiqing followed me. He has made countless contributions to the Southern Tang Dynasty. Today, we are all old and weak, and we have lived up to the past. Li Hongsheng said with some sadness.

"Your Majesty, you are in your prime, how can you say that you are old! I once said to Your Majesty that when I want to see the Southern Tang Dynasty dominate the world with Your Majesty, there is still time now. Gu Lun didn't know why Li Hongsheng was so emotional today, but he didn't want to see him look so decadent.

"Haha, good! The two of us brothers are teaming up to break through Chu Yan! ”

Qinghai Changyun dark snow mountain, lonely city looking at Yumen Pass.

The yellow sand wears gold armor in a hundred battles, and Loulan will not be returned if it is not broken.

"I am willing to be a pawn in front of Your Majesty!" Gu Lun immediately saluted Li Hongsheng and said, "As long as Your Majesty gives an order, Lun will remove all obstacles for Your Majesty!" ”

"It's good to have your words! However, there is no war at present, and we cannot take the lead in raising troops, otherwise the two countries of Chu and Yan will unite against our Southern Tang, and it will be dangerous at that time. Li Hongsheng said helplessly.

However, the Southern Tang Dynasty was strong, far stronger than Chu and Yan, but it was never able to unify the country, because Chu and Yan united against the Southern Tang.

"Your Majesty's words are very true, but in the long run it will be detrimental to our country. Because our army has not fought for a long time, its combat effectiveness will eventually weaken. It is impossible to have an absolute advantage. Gu Lun said with some concern.

"What you say makes sense, but there is no way around it. It is only possible to add their usual training to maintain the combat effectiveness of the army. Li Hongsheng also knows that a long-won general, if the weapon is left for too long, it will rust and decay.

If you want to know straightness, you must be right; If you want to know the circle, you must follow the rules; If the master wants to know himself, he must be straight. Therefore, the Son of Heaven set up a supplement and set up a teacher to protect him, so he also raised it. The lady can't know herself, and the master is still very much. Survival and safety, don't seek outside, but know yourself.

As the monarch of a country, Li Hongsheng certainly knew that all this was not conducive to the development of the Southern Tang Dynasty. It's just that he doesn't have absolute certainty of victory over the union of the two countries, so he has been delaying until now.

"Your Majesty, I know that you are worried about this, but the ministers and others can't solve the problems of the king, but they deserve to die!" Gu Lun's heart was sad.

"Hey, why do you and I need to see each other. That's it! Li Hongsheng had a headache and stroked his forehead, "I came to you this time because I decided to marry the State of Chu and prepare to marry Princess Yangping of the State of Chu to Xiang Jue, the fifth prince of the State of Chu." It's just that I'm not worried about this escort, so I'm going to discuss this matter with you. ”

"This-" Gu Lun looked at Li Hongsheng with some surprise, "How can Your Majesty let the princess marry the Chu State, this is not a sheep in the mouth of a tiger." ”

He knew that his majesty was wise and decisive, and he could not dissuade him at all, but he was still ready to persuade.

"Well, I know that this matter is a shame for the Southern Tang Kingdom, but only by letting the Chu State reject the alliance of the Yan State will win an excellent opportunity for the Southern Tang Kingdom, this is a crucial thing." Li Hongsheng also understands that marriage is a good policy, and it is also something that the people of the Southern Tang Dynasty cannot accept.

But today he did just that.

It was to win the support of the Chu State and make the Chu State reject the joint policy of the Yan State.

"Your Majesty—" Gu Lun's heart was infinitely sad, he knew how determined Li Hongsheng was to make this decision. And marrying his own daughter also made him reluctant.

"Okay, you don't have to persuade me, I've made up my mind. This time, I plan to ask Gu An to escort Yang Ping. What do you think? Li Hongsheng asked Gu Lun.

"Since Your Majesty has decided, let An'er go! Safely escort Princess Yangping to the State of Chu. Although Gu Lun was surprised that His Majesty would choose Gu An, he did not object.

"Hey, I know that Boyan has just decided to marry this time, but he shouldn't be chosen. But it's only him, and I'm relieved to hand over Yangping to him. And they also have a good relationship, and they can be admonished on the way. Li Hongsheng said.

"Serving His Majesty is also Gu An's blessing. Let Gu An go this time, and you can also sharpen it. Gu Lun said without hesitation.

The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold, and the edge of the sword comes from the sharpening.

It's hard to grow flowers in a greenhouse.

Only by withstanding the tempering of wind and rain can we become the mainstay and establish a meritorious career.

"Well, that's very good!" Li Hongsheng was quite satisfied.

The Gu family is his most important courtier, and Gu Lun is his friend who shares weal and pain, but the friendship between the two is extraordinary, Gu An is also like his nephew, but he is the closest person.

Let Gu An escort this time, on the one hand, he is familiar with Yang Ping, and on the other hand, he also has the intention of sharpening him.

After all, he is also old, and it is time to plan for the future.

And Gu An is the partner he cultivated for the future prince, just like he and Gu Lun.

And the position of the crown prince, although he has not yet been decided, he is only three sons.

The eldest son is mediocre, the second son is brave, but it is not the way of the king, and the third son is the one he likes the most.

These three princes are also King Li Ji.

He had a total of nine children, six of whom were princesses, and only three princes.

And Li Ji, the king of Jin, is the youngest, and he is also the most intelligent and clever prince, with the appearance of a king.

And Gu An and Li Ji are also good friends, but they can become the same kings and ministers as him and Gu Lun.

When Gu Lun returned home, he told Gu An about what happened in the palace.

"What? His Majesty wants to marry Princess Yangping to the State of Chu, how is this possible. "Gu An didn't believe it in the first place, with His Majesty's sage, how could he do such a thing.

"Your Majesty has decided to let you send an envoy to the State of Chu to escort Princess Yangping." Gu Lun said very indifferently, "This time, you must fulfill Your Majesty's trust, and you must not be careless." After all, the State of Chu has been hostile to my Southern Tang Dynasty for many years, and it is not a smooth sailing thing to go to the State of Chu this time. And it is even more tricky to prevent the obstacles of the Yan Kingdom as early as possible. So you have to be extra cautious. ”

"Father, rest assured, I will definitely live up to Your Majesty's expectations." Gu An said firmly.

This was the time for him to shine.

Although he is known as a major general, he has never been on the battlefield, nor has he led troops out of Yongcheng alone.

This mission to Chu made him a little excited.

Learn the art of literature and martial arts, and the goods are with the emperor's family.

It's everyone's dream.

As the son of the most dazzling general of Jingwei in the Southern Tang Dynasty, how could he weaken his father's name.

This time he is going to impress those who underestimate him.

He couldn't help but think of Mu Shaobai's poem:

The beacon fire shines on Xijing, and I feel uneven in my heart.

Yazhang resigned from the phoenix, and rode around the dragon city.

The snow is dark and the flag is painted, and the wind is mixed with the sound of drums.

Rather be a centurion than a scholar.