In late July of the fifth year of Xiande (958), the envoy had already entered autumn. Tokyo had sunny days and the temperature was still very high. Even so, the morning wind had already brought the coolness of autumn, and broad-leaved trees floated early to the fallen leaves in the wind, whirling in the wind, adding a bit of desolate atmosphere.

There are many people staying here at this time on the ten-mile pavilion on the post road south of Tokyo.

The world always carries traces of ancient people's activities, such as this long pavilion. First, it was left over from the Qin and Han dynasties' system "Ten Miles and One Pavilion". Later, this system no longer exists, but the long pavilion was given new meaning. Willows and long pavilions became the meaning of farewell and were preserved. Guo Shao turned to look outside the pavilion and indeed planted willow trees.

"The horse team has stopped marching." A young general clasped his fists outside.

Li Chuyun turned around and said, "Dropping off the horse and resting." The young general said, "Get orders."

Seeing that Li Chuyun was so majestic and confident after getting the opportunity to military power, Guo Shao felt more relieved. Guo Shao felt that the more he wanted something, the easier he would get... There was no reason, it was a kind of intuition. Li Chuyun was eager to establish military achievements and wanted to win, which was a good sign.

Guo Shao picked up a glass of wine from the wooden plate held by the slave. Several people around him, Wang Pu, Li Gu, and Li Chuyun's daughter, Li Yuan'er, all took a glass of wine, and Li Chuyun finally picked up.

"This glass of wine is practiced by Mariser Li. We are waiting for your good news in Tokyo." Guo Shao raised his glass and said.

Several other people said, "I wish General Li a victory in the flag and a clear victory in the early stage."

"Borrowing Guo Du's advice, you all have auspicious words. I will leave here, and I will never return until Wuping is defeated! Do it!" Li Chuyun said loudly with full enthusiasm.

"Damn!" Everyone raised their heads and drank them all. Even Li Yuaner covered her lips with her wide sleeves and drank a glass of wine. She put down the wine glass and said, "My father must be careful when he goes abroad to fight."

Li Chuyun said: "Don't worry, I won't have any trouble."

Guo Shao looked sideways at the horse soldiers on the post road, and about 200 cavalry soldiers were waiting in the dust that had not yet dissipated. Li Chuyun's guards did not even need to take the army. He went to Jiangling Mansion to dispatch troops, and the water and land were all in one go.

"Just just got the news, the Lord of Southern Tang had obeyed the will of the court and transferred Lin Renzhao from Wuchangjie Town back to Jinling." Guo Shao said, thinking that I can only help you here. How to fight depends on Li Chuyun's decision on the spot.

Wang Pu said: "General Li will not be threatened by the Southern Tang army on the water, it is easy to cross the river."

After hearing this, Li Chuyun laughed: "So, the new king of the Southern Tang Kingdom is a soft persimmon, and he can't stand it! The imperial court is just around the corner to set the south of the Yangtze River. Now I will order the front-line inspection for Guodu, and take Zhou Xingfeng first. This victory is sure to be won. Please wait for my news and send back the good news within two months."

Li Chuyun smiled, her long hair and a bearded beard trembled, and her voice was like a bell that seemed to shake the pavilion. He was tall and burly, and Guo Shao had another illusion that if he dyed his face red with red paint, he could pretend to be Guan Gong, because Guan Gong in the temple also had a long hair and a big beard, and he was tall and strong.

Li Yuaner, who was standing beside Guo Shao, was round and white, and naturally did not have a thick beard like Li Chuyun. However, only Guo Shao knew that Li Yuaner was still very similar to Li Chuyun, but outsiders couldn't see it.

"There is no time limit to attack Zhou Xingfeng, but I still hope that Mr. Li can return to Tokyo before becoming his grandfather." Guo Shao said with a smile. Li Chuyun glanced at Li Yuan'er. Her pregnancy was still not visible at all, so he smiled and said, "That's too easy."

Everyone talked about it again, and Li Chuyun clasped his fists and said, "Guo Du ordered the inspection, my colleagues, please stay. I am going to set off."

In the long pavilion, Guo Shao and others clasped their fists and bowed again. Li Chuyun returned the gift and strode out of the pavilion, turned over the horse, waved to Li Yuaner, and shouted: "Get off!"

The sound of horse hooves rumbling on the post road gradually sounded, and Li Chuyun's figure quickly disappeared into the dust on the dirt road. When the horse team left, the group left the Changting and walked towards the carriages and horses parked on the post road.

Guo Shao lifted the curtain behind a carriage with his own hands and helped Li Yuaner go up. Everyone looked at each other with this. At this time, the habit of being high-ranking people would certainly not be so graceful to women, so Guo Shao's behavior seemed a bit out of place. However, when everyone thought that this woman was the daughter of Li Chuyun who had just left, they might have figured it out. In front of everyone, Li Yuaner's cheeks also turned slightly red.

"Slow down." Guo Shao did not forget to ask again, "Are you dizzy when you take the car?"

"Alang, I'm not dizzy." Li Yuan'er looked at him and shook her head gently, then put down the curtain to cover the entrance of the carriage. Guo Shao subconsciously remembered something. The wheels of the carriage were made of wood, and the bottom of the vehicle was also a simple wooden board. There was no shock absorption at all. The carriage was bumping heavily on the post road, but it was really strange that I had never seen someone who was sick.

The woman took a car, and the others rode all the way back to Tokyo.

There were horse soldiers and guards in front and behind, three riders were walking side by side in front of the carriage. Guo Shao was in the middle, Wang Pu on the left and Li Gu on the right, both were civil servants. The crowd rode slowly because the carriage was running faster. Guo Shao turned to the left and said casually: "Zhou Xingfeng is on the south bank of the Yangtze River. We are fighting against him. The plan is obviously the Southern Tang Kingdom. The rulers and ministers of the Southern Tang Kingdom will not be able to guess, but they obeyed our wishes and transferred Lin Renzhao so quickly. I really didn't expect it. At the beginning, I suggested that the Empress Dowager issue an order to send envoys to go, but I didn't have much hope."

Wang Pu touched the sparse beard on his chin and said calmly: "This move by the Lord of Southern Tang is not really good. However, it is not easy for them to make up their minds to go to war with the Great Zhou. The people of Jiangnan may still be lucky enough to wait and see, after all, we are not yet openly going to attack the Southern Tang."

He paused, turned his head and said, "It is beneficial to us to delay some time first. Since the Southern Tang Kingdom responded in this way, I thought that sending an envoy to Wuyue Kingdom to contact them to attack Jinling could be temporarily suspended to paralyze the Southern Tang Kingdom as much as possible."

Guo Shao nodded and said yes.

Seeing that his words were recognized, Wang Pu continued to say: "The military generals sent by Shu must be cautious. Our country is now in Shu this year and can immediately deploy troops to the Southern Tang Kingdom. This is because the Shu Kingdom changed its ruler and the peace was not done, otherwise it will drag down my rear."

"I have read the letter that Wang Envoy wrote to me at the beginning of the year in detail and I deeply agree with it." Guo Shao said.

After hearing this, Wang Pu's eyes added some glory: "It will be worth the fight between you and my friends if Guo Du has such knowledge."

Guo Shao smiled and said, "I am so happy to let the King of Envoy be regarded as a friend... Please give me advice on our concept of governing the Shu Kingdom."

"Idea?" Wang Pu frowned slightly.

Guo Shao hurriedly said: "It is a strategy, a general direction, and a real attitude."

Wang Pu nodded and said, "Just a few words to maintain the original state." He paused and explained, "How did the scholars and common people in Shu have lived like this now. Most people's property has not been plundered, and the poorest people will not face the disaster of starvation, and they will not take risks... Do not suck the bones and marrows on Shu for the sake of the immediate benefits. For example, if the salt administration, if one pound of official salt is followed by fifty to two hundred, it will be implemented suddenly in Shu. The Shu people feel that the difference is too great, and the public will inevitably be full of grievances."

"Salt is so expensive, this item alone can be called bone-knocking and marrow sucking." Guo Shao whispered.

Guo Shao was not the poorest person of this era when he was at his most downturn. After all, he was a strong young man. However, he once lived in the market and understood the lives of the people. The purchasing power of a penny is about one dollar in modern times, but at this time, the income of ordinary people was very low, and a pound of salt was paid at least a few dozen cents of money, which was very heavy. Moreover, not only this, there were also various common taxes and taxes in ancient and modern times, just like the harsh government of the Tang Dynasty that was as fierce as a tiger.

He said: "The burden on the Central Plains is too heavy. The only way to treat everyone is to reduce taxes in the Central Plains in the future; rather than copying the Central Plains' approach to a new land of attainment."

Wang Pu said: "What Guodu said is very true. This is also because when I was seriously ill at the beginning of the year, I couldn't help but write a letter to you. There are indeed some scholars and officials from high-ranking families in the court. They don't stick to mud when they open their fingers. Why don't you eat meat? We must not let the queen mother listen to these people's nonsense."

Guo Shao clasped his fists and said, "The King's Envoy made a loyal speech. I decided to be in front of the Queen Mother and the King's Envoy's remarks echoed each other. However, the national policy and strategy should be discussed for a long time and dare not make a hurry. The prince's and 'maintaining the original state' words are quite insightful, and they should be adjusted slowly according to the times and should not be underestimated by the temporary measures."

Wang Pu looked at Li Gu who was riding a horse without saying anything, and said, "I am the Privy Councilor. He doesn't care about government affairs and makes any moves at the government affairs. Others will say that I am the dog and take rats. Mr. Li is a member of the Political Affairs Hall and has such a good relationship with Guo Du. Why not find some time to sit down and see if we can talk together?"

Wang Pu always speaks a little harshly. I really don’t know why, probably because of the way of speaking is too direct. For example, “Li Xianggong and Guo Du’s friendship is so good” is really not very pleasant.

Guo Shao didn't say anything and looked at Li Gu slightly.

Li Gu finally spoke: "What is the letter Wang Envoy wrote to Guo Du inspector at the beginning of the year? I don't know what you have talked about before, and I was confused, so I didn't dare to speak easily just now."

Wang Pu said: "I believe it is in the hands of Guodu's inspection, and you can deal with it."

"What's going on tomorrow afternoon? Go to our mansion to drink a cup of tea." Guo Shao said simply. He was a relatively cheerful person. He just did whatever he thought of. After hearing this, both of them said that there was nothing important to do in the afternoon. Guo Shao thought about it again. Wang Pu was still in Shu Kingdom, otherwise he would still want to bring Wang Pu into the gang and participate in this political discussion. He said, "There are two more people, one is Zuo You, Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, and the other is Huang Binglian, the Left Office Promoter of Kaifeng Prefecture."

Wang Pu immediately said: "Zuo You is General Guo's aide, but I can understand..."

Guo Shao's forehead turned slightly dark, and he thought it was better not to say it explicitly... But Wang Pu was so kind and had no choice but to endure it. The main reason was that Guo Shao was now fearless and was not afraid of anyone saying that he formed a clan or a clan. What could he do to him?

He heard Wang Pu say again: "I know Huang Binglian, too. What's the matter with him if you have any questions about a criminal officer who has decided on a case?"
Chapter completed!