Zuo You reported his errands in front of Guo Shao. Guo Shao listened carefully and praised him, "Mr. Zuo is doing very well." Then he immediately said, "Zhou Xingfeng surrendered."

There were also Yang Biao, Luo Mengzi, and Jing Niang in the hall, and everyone showed unexpected expressions. Zhou Xingfeng was the governor of Wuping and separating part of the territory of the Yuan Chu State (Hunan). Guo Shao saw the reactions of several people and said, "I only learned about this matter this morning, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. The Southern Tang State transferred Lin Renzhao, and Li Chuyun surrounded Langzhou and sent people to understand the benefits of isolating and helplessness. He didn't expect Zhou Xingfeng to surrender."

Yang Biao snorted: "Li Chuyun has real skills, and Shi Yanchao has nothing to say this time."

Zuo You said: "The upper reaches of the river are pacified, and the court will start war against the Southern Tang Kingdom soon?"

"I had already discussed this matter in Jinxiang Hall in the morning." Guo Shao said, "The strategy has not changed much, and it is difficult to have other methods... The strategy of siege of the three routes. The western route followed the river from the upper reaches, the eastern route ordered the Wu Yue Kingdom to send troops to attack him from both sides, and the main force of the imperial guards on the north side of the north side attacked the lower reaches."

Yang Biao raised his head and said, "The road to the Southern Tang Kingdom is always easier than that of Shu Kingdom. Everyone is just waiting for the promotion to be paid."

When Luo Mengzi heard about the money, he touched his head and face and laughed.

"It will take some time to deploy, General Yang is not anxious." Zuo You said with a smile.

Guo Shao thought that it was August now, and the Southern Tang Dynasty had a large territory. After conquering the Southern Tang Dynasty, it should be at least winter or next spring... It was the time for plum blossoms to bloom. For a while, he said less.

The crowd talked about the war for a long time, and their interest was no longer mocking Meng Chang. After a long time, Yang Biao and Luo Mengzi left the mansion, but Zuo You did not leave. At this time, he said to Jing Niang quietly: "I have some private matters and want to say a few words to my lord, Jing Niang..."

Without saying a word, Jing Niang turned around and went out.

Guo Shao smiled and said, "Even my mother can't listen to anything?"

Zuo You sat down by the coffee table, pondered for a long time, then said: "The lord's contribution to destroying Shu Kingdom, and then the Southern Tang Dynasty, he was extremely rewarded but could not be granted..."

Guo Shao stopped his smile and said calmly: "It's meaningless to me to be promoted."

"That's true. Even Li Chuyun, Yang Biao and other imperial guards have little room for promotion." Zuo You said slowly, with a sense of proportion in his tone. "I have a question below. The lord has no promotion, so why do you still have to fight south and north?"

Although Zuo You is an aide, he is too familiar with him. Guo Shao would not tell him anything for the overall situation of the world and the country is prosperous and strong. He is just a waste of time when he is accustomed to the official accent. He thought for a while: "When he reaches a high point, he wants to gain a foothold."

When Guo Shao heard this, he could guess what Zuo You wanted to say, but he still pretended to be confused and listen to how Zuo You wanted to persuade him to get in.

Zuo You nodded: "Not only does the lord think so, but everyone thinks so. No one wants to sit in a high position and taste it and be driven down... But who can guarantee our status? Everyone is fighting hard in front of him, but the Emperor of Great Zhou in the deep palace cannot see it or understand it. The generals can only get the trust of the lord and find their own foothold in front of the lord."

Zuo You whispered seriously: "Many people hope that the lord will go further..."

Guo Shao hummed and said he was listening. He was also thinking about Zuo You's words. In fact, if Zuo You didn't need Zuo You to persuade him to go in, Guo Shao had already had this idea... He has reached this position, and only a legitimate emperor is the safest position. Otherwise, as a minister, the greater the power, the more dangerous it is.

However, there are so many people in the world who want to be emperors, and they can't just sit on them safely just by wanting to do it. Before, Guo Shao was self-aware, and his military power was enough, and his prestige was almost the same as the recognition of the people in the world. After destroying Shu and Tang, there may be some changes.

Zuo You continued to persuade: "Today, military generals are only willing to obey strong people who can fight well, and are like the lords. The lords can conquer people with virtue. Looking at the court, there is no one who can make everyone safer than the lords."

Zuo You's advice was not entirely for Guo Shao. He thought that he also wanted to rely on the merit of support to be a marquis and ministers to glorify his ancestors. In this world, warriors can fight to make meritorious contributions, and the shortest way for civil servants is to support Conglong.

However, Zuo You is still quite good at speaking. After a few words, Guo Shao was very happy to hear... There is a kind of pleasure of being understood. Many people questioned Guo Shao's "woman's kindness" as a military general, but the accumulation of time proved the benefits of this approach. Long-term "mercifulness" is certainly not conducive to his establishment of authority, but precisely because of this, everyone does not feel the threat; after all, even Shi Yanchao is fine, and they feel that they will not be forced into a dead end.

This kind of thing is like Guo Shao was once threatened by Zhao Kuangyin; if Guo Shao had not believed that he would die without a burial place, as long as he could truly see a safe retreat, it would be difficult for him to take the extreme step of defeating the death... This is the attitude of civil and military officials toward Guo Shao. Some people may not be willing to betray the Zhou Dynasty, but it can be seen that Guo Shao would not do anything to them even if he was promoted, so it is difficult for someone to fight to the death.

Guo Shao pondered. Zuo You said again: "When you risk your life to make suggestions, you feel that the destruction of the Southern Tang Dynasty is the best time. In the past two years, the lord has quelled the rebellion in Jinzhou, conquered Shu Kingdom, Wuping, and Southern Tang, and won every battle. According to experience, the people of the world will be used to thinking that the winner of the battle must be the lord! At this time, it is the hope that everyone will return..."

"Not everyone in the world wants me to be at the top. Only the people in our circle have such a willingness." Guo Shao said in a deep voice, "Some people are extremely reluctant, and some people watch the fire from the other side of the river. We must not be proud and act rashly."

Although Guo Shao did not agree, he did not refute it. His attitude towards such a serious matter was already very positive... Even the legitimate successor had to refuse three times before he could reluctantly agree, let alone usurp the throne.

Guo Shaoyi made a statement and found that Zuo You's face was red, and his eyes couldn't hide his excitement. This guy was even more anxious than himself! Indeed, Zuo You was also a legendary figure compared to most people in the world. A few years ago, he was still an unknown minor official, and in a blink of an eye he had the opportunity to be named a marquis and a prime minister. This is what many people have in their dreams.

Zuo You clearly showed it very clearly, but he pretended to be calm and calm: "What the lord said is very true, so I will persuade you in private and do not dare to be abrupt. This matter must be discussed for a long time."

"I understand." Guo Shao said calmly, "I am still loyal to the Great Zhou court and the Empress Dowager. I am not willing to do anything too much until I have no choice."

At this moment, Lu Chengyong walked to the door. The two of them stopped talking for the time being.

Lu Chengyong spoke at the door, then walked in, presented a letter, and said, "The letter sent by Mrs. Dong (Gao)."

Guo Shao took it apart and saw that the letter said that there were very important things and we should meet as soon as possible.

At this time, Zuo You stood up and said, "Go back first and then think about it. I will pay my respects to the lord in two days."

Guo Shao reminded: "This matter is only at its initial stage, so don't spread the secrets first."

"Don't worry, lord, I understand." Zuo You bowed.

Guo Shao paced back and forth in the living room, thinking about Zuo You's words, while he was worried about Gao's letter, not knowing what was important. At this time, Jing Niang walked in again, she picked up the teapot and added tea to Guo Shao's cup.

"I have to go to Dong Zunhui's house." Guo Shao said with his heart closed.

Jingniang then asked someone to prepare the carriage and horses and went out with Guo Shao. The close servants around him were usually there, Jingniang, Lu Chengyong, Dong Er and others.

Sitting in the carriage, Guo Shao lifted the bamboo curtain and looked outside. The ancient scenery passed by in front of his eyes, and what Zuo You said was still circling in his mind.

His heart was very ups and downs. Sometimes he swirled to the high ground and felt that he could do everything. The whole era and the whole world were running under his will. He could change and create whatever he wanted to make everything work according to his own wishes. Sometimes he swirled to the low ground and he was a little frightened, afraid that he could not control the situation and that things would exceed his ability. After all, Guo Shao was just a young man in his twenties. Considering his previous life, he was also a young man in his previous life.

This kind of panic is vaguely like a young man who has just grown up and wants to leave home to go out for a walk. He no longer has the protection of his parents or teachers. He will be responsible for his actions... And now he is responsible not only for his own destiny, but also for the people around him, and even the entire country. There is no longer a foresighted strong master who assumes the fate of the country, but he will dominate the direction of the world.

Excitement and huge pressure existed in Guo Shao's heart at the same time.

At this moment, Dong Zunhui's house arrived. When Guo Shao walked out of the carriage, he saw that Gao had been waiting in the gate early. When she saw Guo Shao, her expression was very strange, as if a drowning man grabbed a life-saving straw.

"Sister Yi is fine?" Guo Shao said with a polite manner.

Gao made a blessing and said, "You are finally here. I have something important to discuss with you."

Guo Shao followed Gao into a living room. Gao took away his servants and told them not to have tea. She immediately bowed and approached Guo Shao and whispered: "I'm pregnant!"

Guo Shao was a little absent-minded, thinking about something else, but he was stunned when he heard this.

Gao stared at his face: "It's General Guo's... the last birthday. Do you believe me? I really only had that kind of thing with you..."

Guo Shao immediately said: "Of course it's mine."

Gao suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I was very worried, but I didn't expect you to be such a responsible person. But, I am a widow... what should I do?"

Guo Shao pondered for a moment: "I will live in seclusion in another place and raise the child after he is born."

"Where to live in seclusion?" Gao frowned.

Guo Shao said: "This matter is a bit sudden. I will think of a solution first and then come to pick up Sister Yi. Don't worry, I will handle it properly."

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Chapter completed!