At the top of Jingzhao Prefecture, Guo Shao stood there to admire the scenery of Guanzhong. The officials under the city were standing there, with many imperial guards inside and outside. At this time, Guo Shao was free to go wherever he went, and these lands were all the territory he occupied.

The yellow flags at the top of the city swayed weakly, adding a bit of color to the gray scenery.

Jingzhao Prefecture is the former Chang'an. It was once the heart of Qin, Han and Tang, and the climate was very adaptable. Guo Shao and the imperial guards came to Guanzhong without any discomfort... But the scene was not so good. At this time, Chang'an was not as good as Tokyo Daliang. Chang'an was already dilapidated, and even the entire Guanzhong was not the 800-mile fertile and moist Qinchuan during the Qin and Han dynasties.

The Chang'an Daming Palace where Yang Guifei lives in "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" no longer exists. At this time, the scenery is full of old houses and a gray scene in the city.

Time has changed the prosperity of the past.

Lu Duosun was whispering something to Wei Renpu. When Guo Shao turned to look at them, they came up and bowed. Wei Renpu said, "Envoy Lu was worried that there would be changes in Binzhou, so I was talking about this with him."

Lu Duosun hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is overwhelming. Jingnan Army should not dare to act rashly. I am afraid that they will be disrespectful for a moment..."

Guo Shao said directly: "I took the imperial guards in the Western Tour, but I don't want to fight."

Wei Renpu stood by and said no more.

Most of what Guo Shao did was discussed with the court officials, and many things were arranged by the ministers... But he did not discuss everything with others, and even Wei Renpu did not know about some subtle actions.

For example, when Guo Shao's Western Examination suddenly appointed Yang Ye as the vanguard, he meant alone; then he ordered Yang Ye to lead troops into Binzhou, and the ministers realized that the emperor valued the Zhe De. The rise of the Zhe family was originally a powerful warlord. Moreover, Zhe De Wan had a gap with Guo Shao. This Western Examination, Zhe De Wan was probably not so easy!

Seeing that Wei Renpu did not say a word, Guo Shao speculated that Wei Renpu did not think that a war had happened. Otherwise, as a senior official of the Privy Council on this trip, Wei Renpu would definitely give advice on military operations.

Zhede River should not dare to move. Although most of the towns in the northwest have semi-independent structures, mainly because the towns have relatively strong power, they are still dominated by the Great Zhou court. Once Zhede River moves rashly, it has no morality and sufficient strength. It not only has to face the imperial guards, but also besieged by the emperor's orders.

However, just like Guo Shao's attitude just now, he didn't want to fight the army in half. Not only did he useless waste of money, but he also forced the town to destroy the town, which would also bring a bad atmosphere in the northwest.

At this moment, Lu Chengyong walked up to the city, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the forward will report."

Guo Shao asked, and Wei Renpu and others looked at the entrance of the city sideways.

After a while, Lu Chengyong's voice said, "There is an order, and someone is coming to the city." At this time, a messenger with a pennant on his back walked up from the layers of guard posts, knelt on one knee and picked up a document and said, "General Yang reported that the vanguard has successfully entered Binzhou and received the hospitality of the commander of Jingnan Junjie."

The people around Guo Shao were obviously relieved, and Lu Duosun said: "Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

Guo Shao stood at the top of the city, but looked at the north and didn't say anything. Wei Renpu then went up to take the document.

After a long time, Guo Shao said: "Send an order, the army will set out and go to Binzhou."

...

In the Jingnan Army Mansion of Binzhou, Zhe Deyi sat on a mahogany chair, holding a teacup, holding a lid and stroking the water surface, doing some trivial movements.

Below were several civil and military people and the children of the Zhe family.

Zhe Dejian is already forty-four years old. This is an age that he is inexplicably taboo, and the homophonic number is not very good. As expected, something happened finally!

The previous head of the family was Ruan Changshou, and Zhe Deyi took over the position of the head of the family and Jingnan Army after being over forty. It was not long before he took power. In the northwest, as long as nothing unexpected happened, the position of the general manager of Jie was similar to that of the hereditary, and they were passed on to his son.

Zhe Dejian finally spoke, "Since that's the case, you are ready to receive the officials and the imperial guards. The emperor's visit to Binzhou is also a blessing for the people of Binzhou."

A little sigh came from below.

Now, what else can we do? Thousands of elite imperial guards have entered the city. If they are disrespectful and the imperial guards are in harmony with each other, can the Binzhou be held for one day? Besides, Zhe Dejing can let Yang Yemen enter the city, and he has already weighed the gains and losses.

At this moment, everyone looked at a young man named Zhe Deliang. Zhe Deliang blushed and muttered: "Who knew that the throne could be on the wheel today... At that time, he was just a general who was not up or down."

Zhe Deyan put down the teacup and finally said, "Wulang, when the official family arrives in Binzhou, I will go to meet the saint, you and me."

Deliang suddenly looked worried and looked at Zhe Deyan with a begging gaze: "Cousin..."

Zhe Dejian said: "You can't hide."

Deliang's face was pale, and even the head of the Zhe family could not protect him. He looked very helpless.

Zhe Deyan glanced at him: "You don't have to be too afraid."

Deliang's voice was distorted and he said tremblingly: "Can the official really spare me?"

Zhe Dejian said: "There was a madman during the Three Kingdoms. He had seen many heroes. Even Cao Cao dared to scold him, but Cao Cao still let him go. As a result, this person died at the hands of Liu Biao. Today is already the emperor, so what are you concerned about? Don't say that you have some personal grudges with him, even if you scold today in public, you may not necessarily kill you."

After hearing this, Deliang nodded slightly and looked a little relieved.

Zhe Dejian said again: "Even if Your Majesty treats me, he will not do anything to you."

At this time, a civil servant pondered and said, "The lord should not be very worried. The lower officials thought that the lord would move to Tokyo and still be granted official titles. Just like the lord of Shu, he once proclaimed himself emperor, but he still had Duke Qin, and he is still kind to others."

Everyone was talking about it and agreed with this judgment.

Zhe Dejiu also thought so, so he quickly opened the city gate. However, even if a person like him is an official in Tokyo and has no real power, his life will probably not be easy.

...Amid anxiety, Zhe Dejian led the civil and military officials from Binzhou to the emperor's carriage. A group of officials went out of the city to greet him.

With yellow umbrellas, roofs, flags like clouds, and majestic cavalry guards in brightly coats and armor, Guo Shao's ceremony was quite good. Zhe Dejiu and others walked to the front of the imperial carriage, performed a bowing ceremony beside the road, loudly reported his official position and life, and then said "Long-lasting life"!

Even the emperor's people did not see them, but only saw the gorgeous carriage of the four lords. Then a fat eunuch came out and said, "The official said, "I am so kind to comfort myself, the clan leader will protect the country and keep the border."

When Zhe Deji heard this, he was very happy and said excitedly: "Thank you Your Majesty!"

Although it seems to be an official cliché, the emperor's meaning was to praise and did not express dissatisfaction. This is a good sign.

Zhe Dejiu and others got up, followed the imperial carriage and walked ten miles back to Binzhou.

From the city gate to the palace, Yang Ye's men had already deployed guard posts, and Guo Shao's car drove straight into the large mansion as the palace. Zhe Dejian did not see the emperor that day. According to the eunuch, the emperor was tired from traveling and rested first.

Zhe Dejian hurriedly arranged for more than a dozen virgins to serve the emperor, but was sent out again.

He was waiting in trepidation.

The next day, someone finally went to the military palace to issue an order to ask Zhe Dejian to meet the saint. At this time, more than 20,000 elite troops of the imperial guards were already in Binzhou City. Zhe Dejian didn't have to think about the good and bad luck. He quickly dressed neatly and took Zhe Deliang to the palace.

Zhe Deyi was wearing military uniforms of a military general. He took off his sword outside the gate, searched and walked in. There were many guards around him, but after being led by eunuchs into the cave gate for a month, there were no one inside. It was surprisingly quiet and he encountered almost no one along the way.

Soon after I arrived at the study, I saw Guo Shao wearing an old purple robe sitting on a chair, with only a tall and plump woman cooking tea next to her.

The fat eunuch bowed and whispered: "Your Majesty, the clan has arrived."

Guo Shao asked Zhe De to enter the house. Zhe De hurriedly bowed with his fists and said, "I will pay my respects to Your Majesty, Your Majesty will live forever."

"Jiangguild plays chess?" Guo Shao said this in the first sentence.

Zhe Dejian hurriedly said: "Xiangxi opera, Western Regions chess, Go, and I know a little about it, but I'm not good at it."

"Then come and sit down quickly." Guo Shao said with a smile.

Zhe Delian walked over nervously, and was given a seat in front of the emperor. His butt gently reached the edge of the chair, looking respectful. Zhe Deliang behind him stood, and could not say a word at this time.

Guo Shao said: "I like playing chess with a martial artist the most. Can you tell me why?"

Zhe Deyan pondered for a moment and replied, "I am stupid and don't know."

Guo Shao said: "Because civil officials generally know how to play chess, calligraphy and painting, and they are too good at playing chess, so they can't play."

Zhe Deyi almost laughed out loud, and his face suddenly turned red.

Guo Shao grabbed the blackzi and said, "Let's have a plate first. Don't say, no matter what kind of jokes, I like it the most when I first learned it."

"Your Majesty's words are reasonable." Zhe De said.

Zhe De stretched out his sleeves and wiped his sweat gently. He was a person who had seen the situation, so he was not scared, it was really hard to do! In chess, the most difficult thing is not to lose with top masters. At worst, it is impossible to lose with the emperor... The difficult thing is that he can't win, but he can't lose too badly, which makes the emperor feel bored.

Some people may not be afraid of winning over the emperor on the chessboard, after all, it is just a pastime; but it cannot be defeated. At this time, the emperor is in a better mood. Maybe he can be a better official after going to Tokyo in the future.

After a few moves back and forth, Guo Shao said, "A true gentleman is watching chess without saying anything."

The Zhe Dejian brothers were stunned for a moment, and Deliang finally hesitated: "Yes, yes..."

Zhe Dejian hurriedly said, "Your Majesty praises you."

Deliang then said, "Thank you, Your Majesty..."

No wonder people in this world are pursuing fame and power. Isn’t Deliang’s appearance at this moment because Guo Shao has great power?

At this moment, the fat eunuch came outside the door and said, "Your Majesty, General Yang has arrived."
Chapter completed!