Fortunately, the map presented by Guo Shao was seen by the emperor, but he only took a look at it. Chai Rong had to deal with many things every day, including internal and external military affairs and state policies. He had the habit of being very capable, like a military general. When he started a memorial or a matter, he would first look for contradictions in it. Guo Shao's document and the map did not show any contradictions; then he would see if the content was related to important aspects, just about the affairs of Qin and Fengzhou. So Chai Rong took a general look and figured out that it was a report on the inspection of the terrain. The way to deal with it was to hand it directly to the Privy Council in charge of military affairs.
Wang Pu pondered it with great interest. Not long after, Fu Shi accidentally learned about it.
Cao Tai knew that Fu was more concerned about Guo Shao, so he described it in detail, walking behind her and bending down as he spoke: "In August, Envoy Guo asked for leave from the Imperial Guards to leave the capital on the pretext of visiting relatives and friends. It turned out that he was going to investigate the topography of Qin and Feng. The map presented this time was very detailed, a total of six copies, depicting every mountain and river in the important places of the two states in great detail, and even where there was a small road and a village was clearly observed."
Seeing that Fu's mood did not change and she did not show any impatience, Cao Tai continued to whisper: "According to Prime Minister Wang, the novelty of this map is that it measures the distance and length of places. One inch on the map is forty miles in the real world. Even if it is a small place that is not well known, you can estimate the distance with a ruler."
Fu nodded slightly and said nothing. The group just walked to the pavilion on the side of the road, and Fu stopped. The eunuchs and palace maids who followed from a distance so that they could not hear the conversation came up quickly, carefully laid a soft cushion on the stone bench, and let Fu sit down to rest.
She was a person who knew how to enjoy life, lived a slow life, and was usually very delicate. The weather had turned cold recently, and she had not left the palace for many days. Today was sunny and windless, so she went out for a walk. Even so, the palace lady never tired of reminding her to be careful of the cold and put on very thick clothes for her. The collar was made of soft white mink fur, so white that there was no color at all; the mink fur made her look more noble, but also seemed to have a bit of vulgarity like a noble lady.
"Empress, are you tired? How about calling a sedan chair to take you back to the palace?" Mu Shanggong asked softly beside her.
Fu shook her head and said nothing. Mu Shang Gong waved to the maids behind her, and they hurriedly put an exquisite thin-necked porcelain pot on the table and poured wine. Mu Shang Gong raised her hands and placed them in Fu's palms, saying kindly: "Your Majesty, warm yourself up."
Fu Shi did not refuse, she took a sip and then leaned on the stone table next to her to rest. Her eyes closed lightly, like a switch, and everyone around her fell silent.
Just now Cao Tai mentioned Guo Shao. Fu's mind was still on the previous topic. She thought for a while: Shao Ge'er is quite capable.
From childhood to adulthood, she certainly had no shortage of people who wanted to serve her and seek wealth and glory, but looking back, there was indeed only one person like Guo Shao.
Fu Shi was not only spoiled and pampered, but also experienced the turbulent times of war. She had seen it at her father Fu Yanqing's town festival, and the one at Li Shouzhen's mansion in Hezhong was the most impressive.
A noble status is certainly very important, but it may not be useful at certain times. At such times, the role of loyal people is reflected. However, Fu Shi did not want to use them. She was still used to having a clear conscience and a relaxed mood. So when she found Guo Shao in Tokyo, regardless of his status, she personally asked someone to greet Zhang Yongde and reward Guo Shao. Fu Shi thought that this was what he deserved, and it also made her feel at ease. She did not want to feel guilty.
Even if there were any regrets, Fu Shi could understand them. She was the best at enlightening herself, letting go and forgetting. In the past, there was a woman in Fu Yanqing's mansion who always felt that she was miserable and felt sorry for herself all day long. Fu Shi was annoyed when she saw this and couldn't understand why she didn't think more broadly.
Originally, she thought that by taking care of Guo Shao, she had repaid his kindness, but Fu Shi still kept thinking about this person. She had some inexplicable feelings and some considerations, thinking that this person was not like those who only wanted wealth and fame but had no ability, but was a trustworthy and promising person.
In the previous incident in Hezhong Prefecture, Guo Shao just went to die in vain. Fu Shi did not think that such a loyal follower was of much use and did not want to encourage him to do so. Instead, it would add psychological burden to her because she did not want to think about how much someone had paid for her and how much she owed him. However, his performance in the Battle of Gaoping made Fu Shi feel that Guo Shao had grown up.
Cao Tai just mentioned that he had surveyed the terrain of Qin and Feng states in advance. Fu Shi knew that this required not only care but also skills. Qin and Feng states were under the control of Shu State, and it was not something that everyone could do for someone who was completely unfamiliar with the local area to be able to understand everything clearly in a short period of time.
If Guo Shao could do well in the Imperial Guards and gain corresponding strength, it would be something that the Fu family would be happy to see.
A general who had received favors from the Fu family and whose family roots were rooted in the Fu family, and who did not make her feel bored, and even had a little affection for him, obviously would not do her any harm in the imperial army. The world had changed so many times, and if she encountered any emergency one day, Guo Shao would be a trustworthy and powerful defender for her.
Fu looked comfortable, as if she was slightly drunk, leaning softly on the stone table, squinting her eyes. No one could guess what she was thinking. She was in a good mood most of the time, and now she felt that everyone's service was very smooth, and everything seemed to be under control.
Let's go back. Now the leaves have all fallen off and there's nothing to see. Fu said softly.
No matter how carelessly she said it, we should not take it lightly, because the queen was a rare and intelligent person, and she remembered every word she said; if she did not do it well, she might not be punished, but if she did it well, she would definitely get some rewards.
This is also the reason why most of the eunuchs, palace maids, civil and military officials in and outside the palace were willing to buy into her. People did not sense her hostility, but often thought that if she got into trouble one day, the queen might still remember to plead for mercy in front of the emperor.
Mu Shang Gong did not dare to shout loudly in the palace, and quickly ordered the palace maid to run back and call for a sedan chair.
The sedan chair was not far away and had been prepared long ago. Because this kind of situation happened so often, Fu usually did whatever she wanted to do. If she was in the mood, she would go out for a walk and walk wherever she wanted. If she lost interest, she would ask someone to carry her back.
When she stood up, she thought: I hope Shao Ge'er can give me a satisfactory performance in the battle to attack Shu.