After the court meeting ended, Guo Shao followed the eunuch Cao Tai directly through the corridor into the rear hall of the Jinxiang Palace.
Shi Yanchao is not satisfied with you being the chief inspector of the palace. Fu Jinzhan said this when they met.
Guo Shao felt the sadness in her moon-like eyes and tone, but for a moment he still couldn't understand her specific worries. No matter how much he cared about and valued a person, he could only feel the emotions, but couldn't know what others were thinking.
Guo Shao glanced to the side and found that the eunuch Wang Zhong was also standing far outside the open thin door. He had heard Cao Tai mention it before. The eunuch Wang Zhong seemed to be in charge of the Imperial City Department, an agency similar to the Ming Dynasty's factory guards but with a much smaller scale and power. Thinking that Shi Yanchao was being monitored by Fu Jinzhan, she would only send people to monitor the civil and military officials in the capital if she was very uneasy.
Queen Mother, Shi Yanchao is a reckless man, but he is also a military commander. Guo Shao said calmly.
Oh, Fu Jinzhan seemed to really enjoy listening to Guo Shao talk. Although she only uttered one euphemistic word at this time, she couldn't hide her expectant tone.
Guo Shao immediately said in a deep voice: The army is different from the civilians and even the officialdom. Since ancient times, soldiers have been obliged to obey orders. Any military law will have the clause of beheading those who disobey orders. Since Shi Yanchao can become a high-ranking military commander, he must know the rules. If he didn't know any rules at all, I guess he would have died a thousand times without me saving him in Jinyang.
This person has no small faction and no position. If he had some position, he might remember the kindness of the late emperor for his tolerance and promotion; I also saved his life, so as long as he can feel the kindness, he will naturally remember the life-saving grace. Shi Yanchao is the bravest of the three armies and is very brave in battle. He is exactly the person who can be used at the moment; he is also very famous. If he is easily touched, it will show that the power circle of the new structure of the court cannot tolerate people, which is not conducive to stabilizing people's hearts.
It is understandable that Shi Yanchao is dissatisfied. I am afraid that Shi Yanchao is not the only one who is dissatisfied. Some people are dissatisfied but dare not speak out because of their power. Only people like Shi Yanchao can speak without restraint. This is not a problem that can be solved by getting rid of him. Our prestige really needs to be fought for. As long as we win a few big victories, those who are dissatisfied will naturally obey.
After hearing this, Fu Jinzhan's expression eased a little, she stretched her upper body, straightened her neck and said softly: "General Guo can see through Wang Pu, and can also see through Shi Yanchao. When you say it, I really understand."
Guo Shao bent down and said in a low voice: I am the person cultivated by the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother's recent actions have put her life and property in my hands. I will remember this trust in my heart.
As long as you understand. Fu Jinzhan's expression changed slightly, she stretched out her hand to brush the hair beside her ears, pursed her red lips, and said faintly, "You won't let me regret it. No matter what, I should not regret it, but I will..."
Guo Shao watched her raise her head and straighten her chest, her chest rising and falling slightly with her breathing, and finally felt her mood. He pondered for a moment and said: If I were in the active position, I would also be willing to give the power of life and death to the Queen Mother.
Fu Jinzhan's curved eyes seemed to smile but were a little sad: The world and human hearts are changeable. Aren't you afraid that I will change my mind
Guo Shao was unwilling to make a solemn promise. He wanted to swear a solemn oath, but after a little more experience, he felt that it seemed pale. He smiled and said: Queen Mother, think about it again. The relationship between us is still solid. It takes a lot of time and accumulation to create a crack. If that day really comes, perhaps we will be old, or even our lives will be over.
Fu Jinzhan seemed to be thinking about something.
Guo Shao pointed to the bare trees outside the window and said gently: There may be many flowers on them in the spring, but what about now? We are still young now, but what will it be like in a few decades
Upon hearing this, Fu Jinzhan let out a soft sigh.
Guo Shaodao: The life of plants and trees is short-lived, beauty is fleeting, life is like a dream, and even a unified dynasty can only last a few hundred years at most, with many upheavals in between. But people insist on eternal life. Qin Shihuang managed the Guanzhong area with iron walls and even searched for the elixir of life in many ways, but what was the result
General Guo's implication is that long-term planning is in vain, Fu Jinzhan asked quietly.
Guo Shaodao: The martial arts master who taught me archery in the Fu family's mansion told me not to think too much. I always have insights, and it's useless to think too far. At least now I am willing to do everything for the Queen Mother, do you believe it
I believe it. Fu Jinzhan looked at him with bright eyes. What about the future
Guo Shao sighed helplessly. Unexpectedly, Fu Jinzhan covered her mouth and sneered.
Fu Jinzhan turned her head to look outside, leaned forward slightly, and whispered: In fact, no matter the situation or my heart, I have no choice at all. I pestered you to say those words, just to hear your sweet words, but I didn't expect you to talk to me about beauty is fleeting and life is like a dream.
The last eight words she spoke were the most poetic. They were originally Guo Shao's words, but when she repeated them, they became so melodious and poetic.
Guo Shao immediately touched the back of his head and was speechless.
That's all. Fu Jinzhan sighed, but he looked much better. Now that you are in charge of the Palace Front Department, you can legitimately reorganize the Imperial Guards. What are the steps
Guo Shao breathed a sigh of relief and clasped his fists, saying: "I read through the files of the Privy Council a while ago and selected some relatively reliable organizations from the Iron Cavalry Army. I removed the generals above the rank of Dutou, and the remaining cavalry were incorporated into the new army, the Huben Army; and then the generals were reappointed. After the Huben Army was reorganized, the most critical reorganization was completed. This is the first step."
The second step is to arrange the candidates for the generals of the Imperial Guards in advance. The third step is to reorganize the Longjie Army and the Hujie Army. We need to wait for the left wing of the Longjie Army to be recalled from Hebei, and then disband the remaining troops of the Iron Cavalry Army and the left and right wings of the Longjie Army before reorganizing them.
Fu Jinzhan nodded slightly and asked: Who will preside over the Guard Division
Guo Shaodao: I think Han Tong is better. He has a high level of qualifications and prestige, and can tame the various troops that are in chaos after the reorganization. Han Tong is also known as Han Dengyan, and he is also a person who is not good at managing his followers. Although he is not one of us, he can be won over and reused. There is also a specific list of military generals. I have kept it at home and will report it to the Queen Mother for review and let her make the decision.
Fu Jinzhan asked: Let me ask you one question, do you think this arrangement is reliable
Guo Shao pondered and said: There seems to be no completely reliable way at the moment. The main people are still the same. Whether they can convince the people and fight, they have to go to the battlefield to try. The previous emperor was also a wise ruler. He made some arrangements on the eve of the Battle of Gaoping, but when they arrived at the battlefield, a large number of people fled.
The Battle of Gaoping had a profound impact on Guo Shao, as he almost lost his life in that battle. Although he was not very clear about the specific deployment at the time, he remembered clearly the cavalry that collapsed at the first blow, the infantry camp was in a mess, and he also felt a lot about the danger of the battlefield almost collapsing.
Fu Jinzhan said: If the rebellions of Li Jixun and Li Chongjin cannot be put down, the situation will get out of control.
Li Chongjin has the greatest reputation, but the most capable fighter is Li Yun. As long as Li Yun does not rebel, the chances of winning are very high. Guo Shaodao.
Fu Jinzhan whispered: You helped me get through this crisis, and I will figure out how to reward you when I come back.
Guo Shao was slightly stunned. He was now the highest position in the imperial guards and could not be promoted. What reward could Fu Jinzhan give him