Yelu Xiuguo led his army to Jinyang and heard that the Zhou army had retreated to Liaozhou. The Northern Han Dynasty did not allow the Liao army to enter Jinyang City, and there was chaos when transferring food and fodder, causing some of the Liao army to be short of food and fodder, so they looted on the Jinyang Plain, and the Northern Han people complained.
The Jinyang court sent officials to the Liao army camp to negotiate, demanding that the Liao army stop looting the local area and drive out the Zhou army stationed there.
Unexpectedly, Yelu Xiuguo was furious and said in public: The warriors of the Liao Dynasty are skilled in archery and horsemanship, brave and good at fighting, just like a sharp blade. Have you ever seen someone use a sharp knife to chop bricks
Therefore, he rejected the Northern Han's request to attack Liaozhou, and proposed that the Northern Han army be the main force to attack Liaozhou, and the Liao army would only be on the side to prevent the Zhou army from leaving the city to counterattack. But if the Northern Han had the strength to attack a heavily guarded city, why not fight with the Zhou army in the field before
Guo Shaozheng said: The ancestors of the Han family valued martial arts and order. As long as our people work hard to govern, we will be able to restore the style of the Han and Tang dynasties. Why should we fear the Liao Kingdom
Fu Jinzhan was sitting opposite Guo Shao. She said slowly: Your Majesty has a long-term vision and will surely fulfill your wish.
When she said these encouraging words, her face was gentle and kind, and this temperament was very subtle and made people feel like spring breeze, just like a woman full of love, who was looking forward to and happy for those close to her. Guo Shao felt that his fighting spirit was high, but he did not feel oppressed at all, and he felt very comfortable and warm.
But after Fu Jinzhan finished speaking, a slightly depressed look still inadvertently revealed between her brows, as if she was avoiding and distancing herself, with a bit of helplessness.
Guo Shao's heart was turbulent with her emotions, and he finally asked what he had been holding back for more than a month: Did the King of Wei say anything to Jinzhan when he entered the palace
Jinzhan's expression immediately became a little flustered, and then she said seriously: What can my father say in front of me
But Guo Shao always felt something was wrong. The man's mind was not particularly careless. As long as he paid extra attention to a person, he would have all kinds of intuition.
Jinzhan's eyes flowed on Guo Shao's face, like the light of the morning sun shining on his face, and like a light with a very short wavelength that could penetrate his surface, which made Guo Shao a little nervous. Fu Jinzhan whispered: Even if nothing was said, we know it in our hearts without others saying it.
Guo Shao opened his mouth but couldn't say a word. He felt that there was no need to dwell on the private relationship between the two. It was just that the affection between them had reached a certain level and it was natural. Is there anything wrong with that? But using current logic, it just didn't make sense.
Fu Jinzhan said quietly: "I don't mean to blame you, and I can't blame you. It was consensual. But in this bright and upright place, in front of our father and brother, how can we defend ourselves? We should be more careful in the future and never make it a reality, otherwise there will be no way to explain it."
In Guo Shao's eyes, Fu Jinzhan was smarter and more capable than her brother Fu Zhaoxu and even the King of Wei. However, she was still a woman and had her place in the family. She was subject to restrictions and constraints and could hardly override her father and brother.
Guo Shao pondered seriously for a long time, and then he said: I never thought we did anything wrong, but what Jinzhan said is not wrong.
Oh Fu Jinzhan looked at him with interest. She was a woman who would be affected by all kinds of emotions, but she was not the kind of person who would get stuck in a rut and could not resolve it at all.
Guo Shao pondered and said: You are right. I have thought about this kind of affection carefully. At first, it may feel good, fresh, exciting, attractive, and full of passion. But after a long time, it can only hide in the corner and cannot see the light. I may not be too affected because I have other wives and concubines, but for women, it is an abyss, a dark alley without sunshine and prospects, full of various dangers and worries.
Alas, Fu Jinzhan shook his head and said, it’s nothing, I have no future anyway, Shao Ge’er doesn’t need to feel guilty.
Guo Shao's eyes widened and he said seriously: How about we work together to get out of the corner and into the open
Fu Jinzhan was stunned and looked at his face: I know what you mean, and what method you have thought of. If this can make you more ambitious, why not give it a try.
Jinzhan didn't want to ask Guo Shao.
Fu Jinzhan said calmly: Am I really that important to you now? There are so many beauties in the palace.
Guo Shaodao: Is Jinzhan important to me? After all these things, you still don't believe it.
A blush suddenly appeared on Fu Jinzhan's smooth cheeks, which was more beautiful than the sunset in the sky at that moment.
Guo Shao patiently advised: I have read Taoist books recently, which are about forgetting emotions and following the natural way. We don't have to be too obsessed with worldly right and wrong, we have to forgive ourselves and be open-minded.
Hmm, Fu Jinzhan seemed to be thinking about something.
Guo Shao's voice gradually became low, perhaps because he was a little tired in the evening after being busy all day. He seemed to mutter: In the far west, wester than Persia, the people there have a saying, which is not that human nature is good, but that all people are evil and have sins. However, because the gods are merciful, they bear the sins of the world and forgive people's sins. According to this saying, even God has not forgiven the sins of mortals, so why can't we forgive ourselves
Fu Jinzhan smiled after hearing this: I think your words are really effective in front of me, and Shao Ge'er is the only one in the world who can do that.
Guo Shao also smiled and said: You are in a better mood
Mood Symbol Jinzhan smiled and said, "It's a very interesting word, of course it's better."
Just let it go. From the very beginning when I appeared in Jinzhan's sight, my original intention was not to bring you sorrow. Guo Shaodao.
Fu Jinzhan put away her usual dignified demeanor and sat with her head lowered, looking at him silently.
Guo Shao then said: I have been the emperor for several months and have been in the palace all day. Looking at the current situation, it is time for me to lead the troops out to exercise my muscles. I am a warrior and I cannot completely abandon my old profession. When I plan to lead an expedition in person, Jinzhan will move to Jinxiang Palace to handle memorials and government affairs for me.
Fu Jinzhan was slightly surprised: Is it appropriate for me to blatantly interfere in government affairs
What is her status? Guo Shaodao is the elder sister of the previous emperor's empress and the current empress, and she has a title. Moreover, Jinzhan was once a regent, familiar with government affairs, has seniority that can convince the public, and has a high prestige in the imperial army. I think there is nothing wrong with it.
Fu Jinzhan pondered seriously.
Guo Shao advised: This is not just an attempt to cover up the truth. Authorizing Empress Duanci to handle state affairs can only prove trust, not favor. He added: I still need to take time off to do a lot of things, and I need Jinzhan to help me.