The wooden-carved hollow windows look a bit old in ancient times, but they are very oriental and elegant. The brush calligraphy and ink painting on the wall are all unique decorations.

But there are two knives, forks and spoons on the table, and the forks are made of sandalwood.

Guo Shao said: "I looked at ancient books and saw that when the Emperor of Zhou (Western Zhou) used these tableware to eat meat, I asked people to imitate two sets."

Dong Zunhui said seriously with an interest, "Your Majesty has great martial arts skills, so he reads scriptures. These food utensils are a great eye-opener!"

After waiting for a long time, two male servants in the civil-clad clothes came up with two pots of hot fried mutton, with brown soup poured on them. Then Wang Zhong carefully placed two glasses and poured the purple-red wine into the cup.

Guo Shao picked up the knife and fork, pressed the mutton on the plate with his left hand, and skillfully sawed a piece of meat with his right hand. He inserted a piece of meat into the soup and dipped it in his mouth and chewed it.

It can be seen from the sawed section that the mutton is dark red and has the illusion that it is not fresh. It is not very good-looking anyway, because it is shot to death with a bow and arrow without bleeding, and the blood is stuck in the meat.

When chewing in your mouth, it also feels soft and lacks the texture of the flesh fibers.

But what I want is this kind of taste, reminding people of how this sheep died and where it came from!

"There is pepper powder in the soup, so I avoid the fishy smell. I don't feel the blood of revenge!" Guo Shao said, then cut another piece and put it straight in his mouth. While chewing, he closed his eyes intoxicatedly.

The quiet house exudes the fragrance of elegant books, but Guo Shao seems to see a crazy iron horse, the blades with blood splattering, and the deafening fighting screams.

Guo Shao exhaled, opened his eyes, and saw that Dong Zunhui also began to use the knife and fork according to his plan.

Dong Zunhui was full of enthusiasm and devoted. No matter what strange things Guo Shao did, the people who accompanied him would be flattered and would really devote themselves to it, making Guo Shao feel very comfortable... This is probably one of the benefits of being an emperor.

Dong Zunhui also studied very seriously. He was originally a child of a noble family. His sitting posture was very decent and his archery hands were very stable. He could learn in a very good manner.

Guo Shao picked up the wine glass, and Dong Zunhui hurriedly raised the glass with both hands, "I thank Your Majesty for giving the banquet, I will do it first." After that, he raised his head and drank a glass of wine.

Guo Shao smiled, and it was obvious that Dong Zunhui was still a little nervous. He looked at him slightly, and Wang Zhong stepped forward to pour wine for Dong Zunhui again.

However, Guo Shao was not in a hurry. After taking a sip, he tasted the mellow sweetness, which was exactly the opposite of the saltiness of mutton. This wine reminded people of the tenderness and beauty of women.

At this time, Dong Zunhui and Guo Shao talked about giving prey to the villagers, and the two had a great time talking.

Guo Shao was savoring various flavors carefully. The state of peace after relaxation is a breath of relief after a long period of tension.

After lunch, Guo Shao took out a piece of origami from his sleeve bag and handed it to Dong Zunhui, saying lightly: "I have approved the appointment letter of the Privy Council. The 20,000 infantry and cavalry of the right wing of the Tiger Ben Army will be led by General Dong in the future."

Dong Zunhui hurriedly knelt on one knee, took it with both hands, and said, "I will definitely live up to the important tasks that Your Majesty has entrusted!"

Seeing Guo Shao nodding, Dong Zunhui stopped talking. He immediately stood up and held his fists to give in and said, he took a few steps, then turned around and walked out of the room. At the door, he couldn't help but look back.

Seeing the sunshine shining through the carved window, the emperor sitting on the chair had a gentle smile on his face, and was also looking at himself. The bright and dignified person, with the spring breeze, made Dong Zunhui's heart bright, as if he had seen a glorious future!

...

In the southern courtyard of Youzhou, Xiao Siwen was silent and complained. He believed that Yelu Xiuge was not good at guarding Youzhou, and blamed him for arousing the anger of the Zhou Kingdom and causing trouble.

"The Yellow River, the Yangtze River has a fertile field of thousands of miles north and south, and the southern population is 100 million. Today, Zhou State is in a state of strong ruler, and the Great Liao Dynasty does not avoid the edge and delay the situation, which is inappropriate..."

Yelu Xiu Ge said dissatisfied: "Is the strongest master of the blacksmith Guo?"

Xiao Siwen said: "Guo's blacksmith started in a short period of time, and his way of advancing and retreating, and his method of using troops. Today, you and I have also seen it. In a few years, he fought south and north, destroyed several countries, and suppressed rebellions with many thunder. He was originally a brave man. With his humble body, he quickly promoted to a higher position and won the stronger generals Zhao Kuangyin, Zhang Yongde and others, who were able to gather the chaotic forces of the Zhou State, and conquered the people and consolidated the civil and military forces into a group. It can be seen that he also had some mental means to govern the country."

Xiao Siwen paused and said in a tone: "No matter whether Guo Blacksmith is a strong lord or not, I think the rise and fall of the Great Liao Dynasty will be the most important person!"

After hearing this, Yelu Xiuge became angry and embarrassed, and repeatedly asked for a fight in front of Khan.

He did not make any contribution in this battle, and led his troops to attack Jin and Zhuo, as if his fists were hit on the wall; he also went to encircle the Zhou army's light cavalry that raided the rear, but he pounced on the Kong. Yelu Xiuge was very angry at Xiao Siwen's words, but he could only be tough if he spoke with his achievements!

Unexpectedly, no ministers supported him!

Brother Yelu Xiu looked back and everyone avoided his eyes. Brother Yelu Xiu was so angry that he suddenly sneered on his face, and said to himself: When I won, you all applauded Yizhou. Now if you lose a little, you will turn your back on your face!

At this time, a minister advised: "The Zhou State is firmly defending Zhuo, Gu (An), Xin, and Tianjin defense lines, and it is difficult for the Liao Dynasty to break through. It is better to retreat to the grassland for the time being. The Zhou people may build new cities in Wenyu River, Sanggan River and other places. When their troops are divided, we will find opportunities to defeat them one by one."

"I finally found a good excuse! What a temptation to lure the enemy into division and defeat them one by one!" Yelu Xiuge sneered. He was the person who was the least willing to give up.

The minister's face was a little stiff: "Otherwise, more than 100,000 people and hundreds of thousands of horses were stationed in Youzhou. If this continues, what are the benefits of consuming the products of the Daliao country? I can only hold on like this and have no effect."

Yelu Xiuge said: "Don't be short-sighted. Many of you enjoy the products of Youzhou every year. What do you think of? Youzhou City is on the bank of the Sanggan River. Once the people of Zhou build a city on the river bank north of Jinzhou, they can directly attack Youzhou. Now under the threat of our army, will Zhou dare to come up to build a city?"

Yelu Xiu Ge turned his head and looked at Xiao Siwen coldly, "I remember Deputy Envoy Xiao also said that Youzhou is crucial to the Liao Dynasty."

Xiao Siwen couldn't speak.

...The Liao army stayed in Youzhou for winter and failed to launch a large-scale attack effectively. The people of Zhou also defended the southern defense line without any movement. The battlefield of hundreds of thousands of troops was like a pool of stagnant water!

After the Lantern Festival of the Zhou and Liao army, the Liao army finally withdrew its main cavalry from Youzhou and quickly headed north. Most of its infantry and supplies remained in Youzhou. After the Zhou army heard the news, they could not do anything to the left Liao army.

Guo Shao immediately summoned ministers and generals to discuss matters in Bazhou.

He first met Prime Minister Li Gu alone, asking Li Gu to go south to dispatch materials in the near future, and first transported by land to supplement grain storage in various cities; once the ice in the river melts, the grain and grass will be transported in water, and the building materials will go north.

When we reached the lobby, a large picture had been hung on the wooden frame on the upper side.

After everyone was polite, Wei Renpu, deputy envoy of the Privy Council, walked to the wooden frame and pointed to the simple lines on the picture: a "Ya" shape that was almost tilted to the left.

"This is the Sanggan River, and the Wenyu River is the east." Wei Renpu said straight to the point, and then took a brush to the middle of the character "Ya" and the branch on the left, drawing a circle, "Youzhou City is roughly here, the south of the city is by the Sanggan River, and the moat water also draws the water of this river."

Everyone looked at it attentively, and the picture was easy to understand. Guo Shao waited without hesitation for Wei Renpu to explain the strategy of the former camp military mansion.

Wei Renpu was free and pointed at the word "ya" with his finger, "After the river freezes in spring, three cities are built here! The three cities are arranged between the two rivers, the west is "Yingcheng", the middle is "Xuanrencheng", and the east is "Acropolis".

Just wait for the three cities to be built, the Hebei battlefield will form two balanced defense lines between the river networks, the five cities of Zhuo, Gu (An), Yi, Xuan, Wei, and Wei, and the southern lines of Yi, Xiong, Ba, Xin and Tianjin.

The northern line uses "Xuanren City" as the base camp of attacking Youzhou (located in the middle of the Ya-shaped river). The army set out from Xuanren City, advanced west along the north bank of the Sanggan River, and arrived at the foot of Youzhou City. The two soldiers and roads traveled freely. The remaining four cities are to protect the two and two wings of the northern line.

The five cities on the southern front defend the rivers and water transportation, forming a depth of offense and defense. The army can attack and defend and have a lot of room for maneuver."

Guo Shao looked back and no one said anything. Generals such as Li Chuyun knew that this was done by Guo Shao and would not object easily. However, it was difficult to estimate the amount of money he used to do so... Guo Shao was the emperor, and he could take out the money, so the generals had no opinions at all.

Wei Renpu waited for a while and then said, "Since that's the case... the elite imperial cavalry stationed in the north of the site of the "Xuanren City", and established a floating bridge passage on the Sanggan River and Wenyu River, and set up infantry camps to defend.

Before the Liao army heads south, we will step up the construction of the city. According to the method of Xin and Jin cities, we will first build military fortifications and the outer forts, which can be completed within one month; we will first gain a foothold and then build a city wall.

Zhucheng Fort was demolished on the southern line, and the main force of the township army moved north to build a fort to defend.

Before the main force of the Liao army advanced south, all the infantry and township troops retreated to the southern line to rest and rest, and the main force of the cavalry was stationed on the northern line."

After Wei Renpu said that, he bowed to the superiors, and Guo Shao nodded and said, "The arrangements made by Deputy Envoy Wei are very appropriate. Do you all understand?"

Everyone bowed and said, "I will obey Your Majesty's will."

Seeing this, Guo Shao stood up and left the seat. He maintained his refreshing style when he was a general. He left after saying that. Unless there was a dispute, it would be meaningless to take too long.

The people immediately bowed and shouted, "Greatly send him to your Majesty."

Guo Shao retreated to the signing room and received a memorial from Tokyo, mentioning that the envoys from the Southern Han Kingdom came to Tokyo to worship. Guo Shao suddenly remembered the excellent sailing boat of the cannibal, and immediately wrote a letter to send it back to Tokyo without hesitation.
Chapter completed!