It was cold sitting outside in the late autumn, but the good thing was that there were no mosquitoes at all. It was very quiet, without even the chirping of insects in the summer. The only sound was the sound of a bell coming from somewhere far away.
Guo Shao was holding Fu Ermei's smooth jade hand in his palm, staring at the scenery on both sides of the lake in a daze.
A place that belongs to me, a woman that belongs to me, a small garden behind the house, and I can sit at the door and talk with her after work every day. This was a dream from a long time ago. Now, that little wish is nothing to Guo Shao, and he can even satisfy other people's wishes with just a wave of his hand.
But at this moment his heart could not calm down or relax, and he was still thinking about the outside world.
The remaining 20,000 Iron Cavalry troops that were planned to be incorporated into the Imperial Guards Division are now basically in a state of disorganization and paralysis, because a small part of the troops have been withdrawn; the military commanders are also at a disadvantage due to the purge. The Imperial Guards Cavalry Division actually only has two wings left in Tokyo. The left wing of the Tiger Guards was reorganized and the left wing of the Dragon Guards has not yet arrived in Tokyo.
The remaining two wings of the Imperial Guard Division could not fight, otherwise the reorganization plan of the Imperial Guard Division would be suspended, thus affecting the schedule for the reorganization of the remaining Iron Cavalry Army. It was not a good thing to let the Iron Cavalry Army be paralyzed for a long time and gradually lose control; the reorganization must continue without stopping.
Guo Shao only had troops from the Palace Front Division at his disposal, among which the Huben Army was his own army. He would rather leave a part of them behind to ensure the security of Tokyo and its surrounding areas, to intimidate and threaten other members of the Imperial Guards and troops from other garrisons, than to transfer all of them away and then draw troops from the Control Crane Army to supplement the troops for the expedition.
I will send my second sister to the palace tomorrow to be with the Queen Mother, Guo Shao said.
Fu Ermei forced a smile, nodded and smiled: Well, I haven’t seen my elder sister for a long time, so it’s a good time to talk to her.
Alas, Guo Shao sighed softly. We just met again, and now I have to go out again.
My husband, just focus on your work and don't worry about me, Fu Ermei said easily.
Guo Shao held her hand and said: But there will always be time to write a letter.
Fu Ermei smiled and said: Oh, my husband is free now, I will teach you how to practice calligraphy.
I will keep Li Chuyun and advise the Queen Mother to let him lead the inspection of Tokyo. This way I will feel relieved. Guo Shao said. Fu Ermei whispered: Li Chuyun is the father of Li Yuaner you mentioned. Guo Shao said: That's him.
Fu Ermei smiled and said: Then you must not let Li Yuaner down.
Guo Shao said: I knew her before I married my second sister. When I met her, I didn't know my second sister. She is a very good girl, but I will still ask my second sister for her consent first. I'll see if you care. No matter how good a person is, her position in my heart is still inferior to my second sister.
Fu Ermei asked softly: If my father was not the Prince of Wei and my eldest sister was not the Queen at that time, you would have married Li Yuaner because I was a stranger to you at that time.
Let’s not talk about the past. Now I care about my second sister the most. Guo Shao said hurriedly.
Fu Ermei chuckled and said: It doesn’t matter, didn’t I tell you, you didn’t even know me at that time, can I blame you? I just couldn’t help but want to understand my husband’s heart.
Guo Shao nodded simply and said: That's true, but there are so many beautiful women in the world, I can't like everyone I see. At that time, I didn't have much thought about Li Yuaner, it just happened that she liked me.
Fu Ermei asked again: Does your husband trust Li Chuyun
It can be said that they are trustworthy. However, Guo Shao looked into her eyes. In this world, it is not easy to find one or two people who can be fully trusted. Ordinary people may be more likely to trust others because they have no chance to be tested by greater temptations, and the stakes of betrayal are not high enough. The late emperor Chai Rong trusted Zhao Kuangyin very much. What would Zhao Kuangyin do when the opportunity came
Fu Ermei murmured in silence: My husband does not trust Li Chuyun.
No, I trust him. Guo Shao touched the back of his head. Fu Ermei chuckled and said: Am I stupid? You still don’t understand me even after I tell you to.
Guo Shao said patiently and gently: I haven't said it yet, your second sister understood everything I said. Your second sister is very smart, but we didn't have much contact before, so I have to say that most relationships cannot be simply distinguished by yes or no, black and white.
I trust Li Chuyun very much now, because he has no chance at all. He has risen to the top of the Palace Guard Commander-in-Chief like a meteoric rise, without any foundation or prestige; he can only rely on me to keep his position. Objectively, he cannot have second thoughts, and Li Chuyun's character and loyalty are still very good; I have the grace of knowing him, and we have fought side by side in critical moments on the battlefield. He is like a brother in need, why shouldn't I trust him
I don't trust him very much, nor would I feel comfortable leaving him in Tokyo to take charge of the situation so that the Queen Mother will have someone reliable to use at the critical moment.
However, among all the senior generals I trusted, Li Chuyun was the only one who was both civil and military, brave and resourceful, and had great insight; when he went to the northwest to join Zhe Gong, he often interacted with famous scholars at the time and got along well with intellectuals. In the few years I spent with him, I also found that his strategic vision was very unique.
Once such a person has grown up and has a group of followers and a foundation, as well as prestige, he may become the former emperor Zhao Kuangyin. When the opportunity is ripe, he will not be able to help but want to get something; even if he does not want it, others will help him think about it.
Guo Shao sighed and said: So I have to prevent him from becoming another Zhao Kuangyin early on, which is actually good for him. War is the fastest way to improve prestige, status and strength. You see, in these years, a general or even an emperor can be created in a few years, just through war. I let Li Chuyun lead troops to fight as little as possible. Even if he is given a high position and military power, his strength will not rise. When I use him, his talents are still there. Li Chuyun has no foundation and prestige. He will not think about things that are not his responsibility until he reaches that step.
This is also one of my considerations for not keeping Yang Biao and keeping Li Chuyun this time. Yang Biao is my brother, and his character is so clear about good and bad, grudges and grievances, and he doesn't know how to compromise, which is not like a leader.
Fu Ermei seemed to be thinking about something and said with a smile: Why do I suddenly feel that my husband is really cunning and treacherous? Don't be angry.
Guo Shao smiled and said: I have such a good wife, she is the most beautiful woman in the world; in this chaotic world, I was forced to do it. If I don’t have some skills, I will be helping others to support her. What should I do if she is robbed
Fu Ermei leaned her soft breasts against his arm: My husband is actually a very good person. If I asked my father and brother about these things, they would have become impatient a long time ago. But you will tell me slowly. I don’t know why, but just being with you and talking to you makes me feel happy.
Me too. Guo Shao said softly, but this is indeed a good opportunity, and we can't lose it easily just to stay together. If it's too early, Li Jixun is standing on the advantage of Zezhou Taiyue, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it's a hard bone to chew, and the war may take a long time; if it's too late, I'm afraid that Jinzhou will be lost, and Li Chongjin and Li Jixun will meet. Now is the right time. Li Jixun's defense is empty and shaken in order to advance Jinzhou, and he didn't join forces with Li Chongjin. So I rushed to send troops regardless of the fact that the imperial army had not yet accomplished anything.
In the evening, at Li's residence, Li Chuyun was also with his family.
Before going to the battle, you cannot go to see Guodu inspector Li Chuyun privately, he sternly said to his daughter.
Li Yuan'er said nothing and lowered her head.
Li Chuyun looked back at his wife and said earnestly: "Men should be loyal, and women should be faithful. No matter what the world is like, this is the foundation of life. You can't give yourself to others easily, and you can't abandon your master easily. Back in Bingzhou, Zhe Deliang treated me so badly that he even wrote a letter to falsely accuse me. Did I betray Mr. Zhe? In the end, Zhe Deliang actually used despicable means to deal with my family, and I couldn't bear it anymore."
Look at how Guodu inspects me now. Li is a reliable person in both work and life. Humph
You have read so many classics and history books. The Three Kingdoms was a chaotic era. Do you know the slave Lu Bu? Lu Bu was not a hero, and he was almost invincible in battle, but what was his final fate? Was he ever truly trusted and reused by others? This is the lesson that classics and history teach the world.
Madam Wang also helped to persuade him, saying, "Yuan'er, Dad and Mom both love you so much and always obey you in everything. What your dad said is reasonable, so you should listen to him."
Yes. Li Yuaner said helplessly, of course I will listen to my parents, don't worry.
Wang sighed: "Alas, is it necessary for you to be like this? It's been so long. You are so concerned about it. How much concern Shao Ge'er has for you, mother feels sorry for you."
Li Yuaner looked absent-minded: "You don't need mother to tell me, I'm not stupid, of course I can feel it. But some people can only see him once in a long time, and the short time together makes people unforgettable. It's not because he is so good to me, but I just want to see her and want to be with him. He is completely different from those young masters and nobles I met before. I hate him at the first sight and don't want to stay for even a moment; sometimes I think, if I am asked to be with such a person all day, no matter how high my status or how much money I have, it will be very uncomfortable. Fortunately, it didn't happen.
Wang turned to look at Li Chuyun and said, "I raised her like my heart and soul for twenty years, but when she grew up she was taken away by someone else. Sooner or later she will be someone else's son. It's better to raise an adopted son. Li Jilong will not deny his parents when he grows up."
Li Yuaner stepped forward and grabbed Wang, blushing and saying: Who said I don't recognize you
Li Chuyun stroked his beard and said with a smile: Each has its own merits.
I would like to ask for a free monthly ticket at the beginning of the month.