Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty Chapter 480: The tree of empire

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It didn't take long for the **** Cao Tai to go out of the palace and go straight south to see Guo Shao.

At this time, the Supreme Emperor Li Jing of the Southern Capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty (Nanchang) died of a serious illness, and the civil and military officials of the Southern Capital led all officials to surrender. The large tracts of land in the west and south of the Southern Tang that have not yet been captured are included in the Great Zhou territory.

In the Jiangning city government office, Guo Shao made a special trip to set up a mourning hall, hung white banners on the doors and windows to pay homage to the Supreme Lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and invited officials from all levels of Jiangning government to come and participate. There were a lot of people here. This was an invitation signed by Zhou Jun’s coach Guo Shao, and it was to pay homage to Li Jing. No matter what the position of the civil servants, it is not convenient to decline.

Guo Shao, Wang Pu and Zhujiang stood under the eaves next to the lobby to meet the officials of the Southern Tang State who arrived in the 6th successively, and more and more people arrived.

At the turn of February and March, the white flowers of several plum trees planted in the yard of the government are in full bloom. They are set against the white banner paper money. The white petals bloom to the extreme and fall from the trees sporadically. This scene is even in spring. A bit sad and sad. There were also a few soldiers holding their heads digging holes in the yard, and the officials who came were all quietly looking at them, curiously watching what they did for digging holes in the palace yard.

Because it is a worship hall, Guo Shao and others can't laugh casually. Everyone is stern and solemn during etiquette.

At this moment, I saw a big beard wearing masquerade and filial piety coming from the gate. Who is Han Xizai? Li Gu's expression suddenly changed when he saw him dress up, but Guo Shao looked at him calmly.

Han Xizai walked to the entrance of the lobby, ignoring Guo Shao and other Zhou Jun Wenwu standing under the eaves. He knelt on the ground and cried "Wow", crying and muttering sadly. He was more sad than his parents died.

The people on Zhou Jun's side suddenly made an uproar, and Dong Zunhao looked angry. Guo Shao hurriedly turned his head and glared at Dong Zunzuo. Everyone didn't do anything. They looked at Han Xizai, who was wearing a linen and filial piety, crying there.

Guo Shao really doesn't understand how people can be so sad. The old master has given him favors. If he thinks rationally, everyone should be grateful, as the so-called loyalty and filial piety advocated by people. But after all, the owner is not a parent, and he didn't get along day and night, so where does the deep feeling come from? Anyway, if it is changed to Guo Shao, this situation is not at all sad... Maybe the factors of the ancients' feelings are different from Guo Shao.

The Southern Tang Dynasty has become a member of Da Zhou, and Han Xizai is still there crying for the old master, which really makes Da Zhou's civil and military officials quite embarrassed.

However, Guo Shao did not stop Han Xizai at this time, and felt that it was not a bad thing: the ministers of the Southern Tang State, everyone was a face-saving person, even if many of them wanted to face reality and continue to do it under the name of the Great Zhou court Officials, but on the surface, he still wants to talk about the loyal old master. How can Han Xizai maintain his reputation in Shilin if he shows nostalgia and does not fear power? Since Guo Shao is determined to win over Han Xizai, he just thinks he is useful; if Han Xizai is notorious and can't call the public, what use is it?

At this time, Guo Shao walked up with a gentle face, held Han Xizai with his own hands, and sighed: "The deceased has gone, Han Gong is sad."

Han Xizai was lifted up, still wiping his tears and sobbing... His _ mother_, Guo Shao would have to laugh out loud if he hadn't held back his life! Because the look in front of him is so funny, a big bearded man in his fifties, crying in grievance and sadness, really makes people a little unbearable.

The countless officials below saw this scene, not only did not smile, all of them were sad, and some were sighing.

Outside the door, a sapling was carried into the yard. Guo Shao then walked out from under the eaves and walked to the side of the pit in the courtyard, where the sapling was also carried aside. Everyone watched, and someone whispered...The pit was for planting trees, and it finally understood its usefulness. But everyone may also find it strange, what kind of tree is planted in the funeral?

Wang Pu and others looked at Guo Shao calmly, without asking anyone.

"Everyone..." Guo Shao raised his voice, looking back and speaking. Everyone was attracted and paid attention to him. After all, everyone was curious and wanted to understand what Guo Shao wanted to do.

"The ancestor of the Southern Tang Dynasty ruled Jiangnan for more than ten years, and now he has passed away. I am deeply sorry to hear the news, and I can feel the sorrow of you." Guo Shaodao, "In the past, the world was in chaos, and the powers were divided. , Separated by the rivers and mountains, the Li family of the Southern Tang State kept one side of the land, so that the scholars and people were saved from the suffering of war in the south of the Yangtze River. It should teach the world the feelings."

When everyone heard Guo Shao say this, most of them were puzzled. The conqueror still says good things about the subjugator?

Guo Shao calmly said: "However, China is originally a family. The division of Xinjiang and the melee are only for a while, and the civil war should not continue indefinitely. Today, the people are fighting for a long time, and the unification is mighty and mighty. , Is the heart of the people. Everyone, don’t forget the righteousness because of loyalty. The people of Jiangnan have indeed perished the country, but they have not perished the world; the Great Zhou is not a country established by foreign tribes, and the restoration of the land of the Nantang is not conquered. , Can reduce unnecessary internal friction. In a corner of the country and the world, which is more important?"

Guo Shao said that after slapped a few times, some came over with shovel and distributed them to everyone. Guo Shao also took one. He also personally stepped forward to deliver the shovel. Some officials were afraid to refuse and accepted. There must be a gap between the noble family of the Southern Tang Dynasty and the generals of Zhou Jun, the destroyer, but after all, the two sides have had long-term contacts, and on the surface they are polite.

"Shovel the soil, let's plant this tree in the courtyard of Jiangning Mansion."

Guo Shao first shoveled a small shovel of soil into the pit. Everyone didn't want to take his face too much. They helped plant trees and planted a tree together, which was a bit new.

Everyone planted the saplings into the pit, and Guo Shao calmly scooped water from the bucket in public. When everyone found it quite boring, Guo Shao took the scoop and said, "I thought that an empire is like a tree, and it is a living thing. The living thing will take root, grow, and get sick. Nowadays, the Kingdom of Shu and the Southern Tang are one by one. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, we have already had the seedlings of the empire, the people of the world governed together, watering the saplings, it will grow and grow, the prosperity of the Han and Tang Dynasties will appear, and the glory of the empire will be restored! This is the common effort of all people, no one Power destroys it without authorization; if those in power do not exercise benevolence and do not water, living creatures will get sick and wither. The princes and I plant the tree of this empire, and we should work together to govern the place."

When Guo Shao said, his expression was sincere and full of emotion. After hearing this, General Zhou Jun applauded. Only then did the officials of the Southern Tang State understand the meaning of planting trees together, and looked at each other.

Guo Shao finished his statement and spoke a few more words, and immediately left the lobby yard with his entourage.

As soon as the Chinese army marched, Wang Puzan said: "An empire is like a tree. General Guo's metaphor is very appropriate. Throughout the ages, how many dynasties were strong at first, and then declined without benevolent governance; there are also many kings who have tried their best to govern, and they have flourished. Living things won’t stay the same, good!"

Guo Shao sat down in the chair and laughed: "Han Xizai was originally a scholar from the north, and the Southern Tang Dynasty was destroyed. I guess he was willing to submit after weighing the pros and cons and figuring out the pros and cons, but the world was all given a reputation for public opinion. I have to be like that."

Several people nodded in agreement.

Guo Shao said solemnly: "However, since we are sincere to win, we have to think about it for others. Even if Han Xizai is tempted, he is not willing to carry a name. I thought of a way to help him."

He said and looked at Li Gu: "There is a picture "Han Xizai Night Banquet" in the Imperial Palace of the Southern Tang Dynasty. This picture is exquisite; however, the value of these things depends not only on the level of skill, but also on the reputation of the person in the painting. It is very important. I know a big merchant who can sell the picture to that businessman and remind her to find a way to name Han Zheng so that the merchant can also get the benefits of the famous painting.

Just say: Han Gong is loyal to the Southern Tang Dynasty, only because his wise political opinions are not reused, he often sighs that his ambitions cannot be realized, and he is susceptible to suspicion. In fact, he is a famous minister with a loyal heart..."

Li Gu was excited after hearing this, and said: "General Guo is really a friend of Han Gong, and Han Gong was originally like that!"

"Yes, this is not fabricated, it is a fact." Guo Shao said in a serious tone, "but in order to let more people know, this is the only way to make the businessmen with more doorways help me, starting from the painting. ."

Li Gu nodded and said yes.

Guo Shao immediately said: "The Southern Capital has surrendered, and the whole of the Southern Tang State belongs to the Great Zhou. There is no need to use a large army here. The Forbidden Army will ask the class to return to the court. I think it is more appropriate for Li Gong to stay and preside over the situation."

Li Gu clasped his fist and said: "I should do my best."

Guo Shao said again: "Cao Bin restrained the garrison, and Gao Yanjian's Jiannan Army stayed for the time being. Let Cao Bin do a good job. After he returns to the court, he will ask for merit and will not treat him badly."

Wang Pu and Li Gu nodded. Wang Pu seemed to have something to say, so Guo Shao didn't speak for a while and looked at him sideways. Wang Pu simply said: "Wu Yueguo tried his best to attack the Tang Dynasty. I withdrew the army first, but I can also show kindness."

Guo Shao understands what Wang Pu means. It just so happens that the army is in the south of the Yangtze River, which is also a threat to Wu Yueguo. The combination of grace and power can plot more territory... However, Guo Shao is about to go back to claim the emperor, so he can't take care of it for the time being. Wu Yueguo. The remaining places in the south have relatively weak military strength. I am afraid that they dare not make any rash actions under the strong power of Da Zhou. The threat is already very small.

Li Gu said: "If there are officials from Wu Yueguo who come to Jiangning Mansion to make friends, I will not threaten them with force, and I will only say that the court is honored, treat others with kindness, and persuade them to submit to the land, and come to the Great Zhou court to be the marquis. Pay the official."

Guo Shaodao: "Very good, the court will also issue an edict to reward the Lord Wu Yue."

After he said, he picked up a ruler, turned and pointed to the big picture on the wall behind him: "The route to Beijing must also be determined by the Chinese army. This time the army class will have to transport a lot of things and a lot of luggage. , It’s best to go back along the waterway so that the warship can carry the material..."

The civil servants and generals who were still talking just now stopped speaking, silently looking at the picture that Guo Shao pointed to.

Guo Shao took a ruler and struck twice at one of the positions above: "The six soldiers from here and here, quarrying pontoons and taking boats at Jingkou, crossed the river first; then gathered in Yangzhou first. Guard Sishui The division warship went northward from the mouth of the Jingkou into the Caoqu, where the water 6 merged and returned northward along the waterway. And to the Huaihe..."

Everyone immediately listened attentively to the important route. It was necessary to follow the waterway. There was no choice for the road to the south; crossing the Huaihe River through the waterway was the key.

Guo Shao glanced around and said, "The march is in the territory of the Great Zhou, so there is no need to detour and take the Bianshui."

Guo Shao said, he watched Wang Pu's gaze again, but there were too many place names on the map, and I couldn't see which point Wang Pu was paying attention to... But he guessed it was Songzhou. Walking Bianshui, Songzhou is the closest place to Tokyo.

"Do you want to prepare military rations along the way?" Wang Pu asked.

Guo Shao said: "Tens of thousands of army water 6 are advancing side by side, the whereabouts can not be concealed, we do not have to conceal it, in the name of Jiangnan Qianying Army Mansion, respectively, order the states to prepare army food and grass, and the state government to prepare food for five days."

After he said that, he picked up the teacup on the koan, but pretended to read the file in front of him and didn't drink.

Li Gu took the lead to get up and say: "If nothing else, I will retire."