Gao sighed and said: I don’t want to cause you any trouble. I really didn’t expect that I could get pregnant.
Guo Shaodao: I am also responsible for this matter, but I can't even give you a name.
Of course not. Gao turned her head to look at him, her face flushed and she whispered, "Zunhui is already as old as Shao Ge'er. If this gets out, people will definitely talk about it. How can I face others? Even my brother Gao Huaide and the people of the Dong family will be implicated, and the children I will give birth to in the future will also be talked about."
Guo Shao silently looked at Gao's face. She was a pretty woman, and she looked the same as she did on her birthday, but she had lost her charm. She and Guo Shao were both just greedy for a moment of pleasure and freedom at a certain moment, but it was only short-lived in the end. Gao's worry was also the result of countless realistic factors. She was the mother's sister, and she had an identity to survive and an image in front of the world.
That's true, Guo Shao pondered.
Gao said quietly: I still have some looks now, but time is merciless. It will be useless to know my appearance in a few years. My current status is enough, Shao Ge'er, don't worry about it.
Guo Shao was silent for a long time. His mind was very turbulent and hesitant recently. Gao's words made him even more sad. However, he gradually regained his usual sharpness, became gentle and sharp, and spoke clearly and methodically: There are three things to consider in this matter. First, my sister needs someone to take care of her, so someone else must know about it. I plan to buy a house in a secluded place, and then let Jingniang and Yulian take care of you. Jingniang is someone close to me, so you don't have to worry about her reliability.
Jingniang would definitely not be happy if she knew about this, but she was a reliable person. Jingniang also knew about the secret correspondence between Guo Shao and Fu Jinzhan back then; compared to that, the current situation was not serious.
Guo Shao's behavior was not because he was really calm, but because he had adjusted his emotions after long-term experience in handling military affairs. Even a woman like Gao would be very nervous when encountering such a thing; so Guo Shao thought he should come up with a practical solution.
He said: Second, the child must have an identity after it is born. My daughter Yulian cannot give birth to a child. Let Yulian be the mother of this child. Does your sister agree
Gao did not object, so he continued: "It is important to know who the father is. If they claim that the child is adopted, then they have no status in the Guo family. I have to say that there was a commoner woman who lived in Tokyo and became pregnant after sleeping with her husband. Then the woman left the child when she returned home, so she gave it to Yulian."
Third, since your sister is in seclusion for a while, you need to let Dong Zunhui know where you are, otherwise he will look for you everywhere. Your sister needs to find a good reason not to show up for several months, such as a retreat or something like that.
Gao said softly: Let’s do as you say.
There are two people who cannot be concealed from this matter, namely Fu Jinzhan and his second sister; but he has not had time to confess for the time being.
The pavilion on the west side of Jinxiang Hall was very quiet. Looking out from the railing outside the door, one could see the double-eaved roofs of the palaces and houses arranged in an orderly manner on the flat ground, and the sun shining brightly on the glazed tiles. The quietness was only an appearance. Guo Shao still felt inexplicably restless when he stayed here; because this was the ruling center, even if he didn't see the busy scene, he could imagine that there were many people and many affairs running in these palaces.
There were two piles of memorials in front of Fu Jinzhan, and the tip of the inkstone was still wet. No matter how complicated and chaotic the situation was, she could always act orderly and calm. Just like the piles of memorials, they were stacked very neatly.
She had stopped what she was doing and smiled, "I was just about to send someone to summon General Guo, but you came unexpectedly. General Guo came to discuss with me the use of troops against Southern Tang."
Fu Jinzhan wore a purple round-necked robe and a black gauze hat. Without a phoenix crown or brightly colored dress, her outfit looked neat and simple, making it easier for people to focus on her exquisite beauty.
At this time, her face was slightly red, and Guo Shao realized that he was distracted. He suddenly came to his senses and said: The three-way siege strategy, the ministers had no objection last time. I think what we need to do now is to grasp the opportunity to coordinate the various routes. Cao Bin of the East Route has already gone to Wuyue; but I guess that Wuyue will not act rashly. They will be willing to follow suit and send troops to the East Route to contain the strength of Southern Tang after they are sure that our country will use troops on a large scale.
The northern route can now order Han Tong to lead the navy to cross the Huai River and enter the Yangtze River; the western route Li Chuyun's troops should take the lead in raiding the Wuchang military garrison and occupy a foothold along the river upstream of the Southern Tang border.
Once these two movements are exposed, the preparations for attacking Southern Tang will be complete and the imperial court can declare war on Southern Tang, and the main force of the imperial army can openly look for a breakthrough to attack.
Fu Jinzhan responded: "Tomorrow morning, we will summon the court officials to discuss and weigh the pros and cons, and then we can issue an order to implement this strategy." She glanced at Guo Shao's face and said softly: "General Guo seems to be uneasy today. Do you have anything else to say to me?"
Guo Shao's palms were full of sweat, and he didn't say anything for a long time. Fu Jinzhan's expression gradually became serious, and he silently waited for Guo Shao to speak.
He turned his head to glance at the door, bowed, and whispered to Fu Jinzhan: Recently, some of my subordinates have been trying to persuade me to ascend the throne.
Fu Jinzhan's expression changed slightly, but she remained calm. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she pursed her lips, staring at Guo Shao intently, and asked: "What does General Guo think?"
Guo Shao said in a deep voice: "At this point, the situation is pressing, and there will be people who will persuade me to come. Only if I can go one step further and make myself legitimate, the status of everyone here can be stabilized, otherwise everything I get is just rootless duckweed. The current political situation is not a long-term solution, and I am also looking for a stable way. Is there any other way?"
Fu Jinzhan said: "You haven't made any move yet, why don't you tell me now?" If your staff knew about General Guo's plan, they would be furious.
Guo Shao whispered: I risked my life to gain Jinzhan's trust. Although power is important, it is still less important than life. I don't need to destroy the trust between us in order to gain power. Besides, all this is just because of your indulgence. If Jinzhan hadn't handed over the military power to me without reservation, I really wouldn't have the confidence to seek opportunities from you.
He pondered for a moment and said: If you regret it, it's not too late.
It's too late, Fu Jinzhan said helplessly.
Guo Shao said: Although I am already the inspector of the palace, my old subordinates are concentrated in the Huben Army. Most of the generals inside and outside the court do not have a clear position. They will habitually obey the military orders of the court instead of a certain general. Half of the Huben Army is in a state of disbandment, and the commanders on duty are scattered in various city defenses; I do not have the power to mobilize troops, so it is difficult for me to make a comeback in Tokyo. Jinzhan can reorganize the military power by controlling the Privy Council.
After a while, Jinzhan said calmly: "I'm afraid that General Guo will be in charge of the main force of the imperial army this time. This way I feel more at ease; with the great achievement of conquering the Southern Tang Kingdom, your military prestige will be further enhanced."
Fu Jinzhan's attitude was expected, and Guo Shao was relieved after hearing it; her support at this moment made Guo Shao truly feel that he needed her. He said: I used to belong to Jinzhan, and you will be mine from now on, and the distance between us has never retreated.
Guo Shao originally did not belong to this world, but this world might belong to him. The era of the era is also the emperor's reign. If one sits on the throne, the entire era is named after one person; everything that happens will be connected to the ruling emperor. Guo Shao will try to let Jinzhan share all this.
As long as we successfully conquer the Southern Tang Kingdom, there will be a chance.
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