Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

Calendula. When Fu Shi wanted to say these two words, he felt very embarrassed, it was really too vulgar. She doesn't have a big name, because a woman's big name is basically useless, and the general Fu Yanqing didn't bother to give her a name; she only had a nickname, which was Jinzhan... When she was young, some people called her Big Jinzhan, which was even worse.

When Fu Shi was born, Fu Yanqing was very happy and gave her a gold cup as a toy to play with. Then the nanny first called her Jinzhan, and later all the elders who were close to her called her by that, and it became her nickname. Fortunately, I heard that there are children from ordinary families called Goudan Tree Roots, and it is said that the lower the name, the easier it is to support; the Fu family is a big family, it is embarrassing to do this, so they took a marigold to barely pass.

This nickname has been called by no one for many years, and now even her father Fu Yanqing can't call it that. Both the nanny and the biological mother have passed away, and Fu Yanqing may be the only one who remembers this name, but who knows if he has forgotten it. Anyway, the emperor didn't know the name.

You don't need to write anything, just tell Jing Niang that these two words are the answer. Fu Shi knew how to write that kind of secret letter, but she had never written it, and she didn't keep what she sent, she just kept it in her heart.

She believes that anything can be found in a person, but no one can find what is in her heart. Only what you think in your heart can be unfettered without any restrictions.

Although there are only two words, Jing Niang will personally go from Tokyo to Huainan to deliver the letter. Maybe these two words contain a lot of content... At least Fu himself thinks this nickname is more important. In this world, if Fu Yanqing forgets, then only she will remember.

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When Jingniang arrived in Yangzhou, Huainan, it was already September, and the season had entered late autumn and early winter.

Jinzhan, Jingniang also quietly explained in his ear: "It's her nickname."

Guo Shao understood immediately, remembering that he said in that letter that he wanted to know her name. Now that she said it, it not only proved that she was not angry at Guo Shao's rudeness, but also responded to him... Before the Shouzhou War, Guo Shao was indeed in a low mood, and he didn't care about any consideration, just wrote the letter on impulse. At that time, he thought that he was going to die, and it was okay to speak out before he was going to die.

When a person's life is threatened, it is easy to do things that he would not be able to do normally. It's okay to be hacked to death without paying attention. The process of knowing that you are going to die and waiting for that moment to come is really scary.

However, it is all over now.

Calendula, the two words really contain too much. Guo Shao can think of some right away, but there are still some things that need to be savored slowly.

Guo Shao sat by the window with his eyes closed and didn't speak anymore. He didn't care about Jing Niang for a while... Please allow me to indulge in my fantasy first.

... Unexpectedly, before he could fully feel the taste, the report from the personal soldiers disturbed his dream: the emperor summoned him.

Guo Shao quickly stood up, went to the bedroom to find an official uniform, and turned around to see Jing Niang and Yang Shi looking at each other, looking at each other. Guo Shaodao: "This is Jing Niang, Lady Yang, you can trust her. I'll go face the saint first."

He took a personal entourage, followed the general who reported the news on horseback, and came to yesterday's palace. But today it is not in the main hall, but in a smaller room, which looks like a teahouse.

There are no civil and military officials, and there are only two people: Chai Rong who sits in front of a wooden table at the top, and Wang Pu who sits at the bottom... There is only one person beside the emperor, not Wei Renpu, but Wang Pu. Wang Pu should be in his fifties, but he looks very old.

To be summoned by the emperor in private, Guo Shao was flattered for a moment, and hurriedly kowtowed: "I am summoned to pay homage to Your Majesty, Your Majesty's life is boundless."

"Get up, get up." Chai Rong's words were not as majestic as usual, but very gentle.

When Guo Shao climbed up cautiously, he looked at the emperor from the corner of his eye, but he saw a deliberate smile on his face... Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Guo Shao bit the bullet and stood below with his hands down, waiting for the emperor's question.

Unexpectedly, it was Wang Pu who spoke first. Wang Pu asked kindly, "I heard that General Guo blew up the city wall several feet wide when he attacked Shouzhou. It seems that he used 'fu gunpowder' (the Taoist term for gunpowder). How did General Guo do it?"

Chai Rong immediately said kindly: "Since ancient times, military generals have some housekeeping skills. Deputy Wang should not force him to ask. If Guo Shao doesn't want to say it, then forget it."

Wang Pudao: "Huainan still has many important towns and big cities. If they can be blown up according to the same pattern, it will save a lot of time in Huainan, which is related to the general strategy of the military."

Chai Rong said: "That can't be forced. At that time, if there are any cities that cannot be broken, just send Guo Shao."

Ancient military generals all had some housekeeping skills that were prepared to be passed down to their families. They were meant to be used to make the generals’ families, and they were absolutely unwilling to pass them on to others.

That's why Chai Rong acted coyly. In fact, he respected his generals. Otherwise, once the emperor's majesty was shown, he would have to say it if he didn't say it.

Guo Shao heard them sing together, and finally understood what Chai Rong and Wang Pu wanted to do. The monarch and his ministers really sang in duet with red faces and white faces, and they cooperated quite tacitly, as if they had been rehearsed.

Nima just said it, the emperor even said that, did he want to toast instead of eating fine wine?

There is no way, you can say it, but you have to hint how much you are reluctant to give up. Guo Shao had a painful expression on his face, as if he wanted his darling. Chai Rong sighed twice when he saw "Ai Ai".

Then Guo Shao said: "It's not easy for me..." After saying that, he tilted his head slightly.

Wang Pu immediately waved to the two eunuchs at the door: "Go, go, go away."

At this time, Guo Shaocai said: "As long as His Majesty needs it, I am willing to offer it to His Majesty. It's just that I have some words I want to advise..."

"But it doesn't matter." Chai Rong said generously.

Guo Shaodao: "Your majesty's martial arts are not inferior to Tang Taizong's before. Naturally, he is not afraid of the nomadic cavalry in the north. He only needs a large army to fight against the nomadic cavalry. But in the future, after his majesty rules the world, the world will be peaceful and the world will be ruled by Tianping. I am afraid that future generations will be content with peace and do not know soldiers for a long time. If field battles are not enough, the only way to resist foreign humiliation is to rely on high walls. , it is sharp when you use it, but you will hurt yourself if you are not careful."

After listening, Chai Rong nodded and praised: "Zhao Kuangyin said that you have the world in your heart, what did you say..."

Wang Pu said: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world."

"Yes, yes." Chai Rong said with a smile, "You are right, this law cannot be leaked."

Guo Shaosui said: "I am usually interested in Taoism. Although I only know superficially about it, I love to visit those hermits and masters. This method was obtained in Mount Hua. Taoists used it to set fire, and I only wanted to use it to blow up the city."

Guo Shao then explained the preparation and proportion of gunpowder. He even explained the method of filtering out saltpeter impurities and re-forming it into a solid by boiling and frying crystallization. At that time, there was a rush to make the gunpowder for the twelve coffins, and many soldiers participated in the production; Guo Shao did not explain the process, and if someone was asked, it would make the emperor unhappy...but he still saved it.

He neglected to say that it was a grouping method to test the power of gunpowder; this seems simple, but it is actually useful. Charcoal and sulfur have impurities. In fact, the proportion should vary depending on the place of production. Although the proportion of active ingredients is different, it will only affect part of the explosive power. During the group experiment, because not many people were needed, only Zuo You and a few others were present.

There is also a doorway, which Guo Shao deliberately did not mention. When he asked people to bury the gunpowder, he asked his soldiers to tamp the soil on all sides of the tunnel, and then sealed the tunnel with soil to seal it...Unless someone with incredible comprehension ability, who can understand the reason for this? Gunpowder is explosive, if it is not compacted, and special care is taken to seal it, it is difficult to say how powerful it will explode.

Just knowing the formula of gunpowder, it is not easy to think about success all at once, and it is normal for people who have never done it to fail in actual operation. Anyway, it's not about Guo Shao's business at that time, it's because others didn't do well in some unclear places, so we can't blame the gunpowder itself for any problems.

Guo Shaoliu first-hand considered the pros and cons. He originally thought that handing over everything to the imperial court for control would be beneficial to the process of unification, but he thought of Zhao Kuangyin... who knows what will happen in the future? Zhao Kuangyin is already an important minister of military generals, he may get these things in the future; without Zhao Kuangyin, there are other generals who may turn against him internally.

Guo Shao said again: "You can't rely too much on this method when attacking a city. A big city with a thicker and stronger wall than Shouzhou City or the underground condition is not good. It may not collapse. Occasionally it may be effective. If you use it all the time, the generals who defend the city must be prepared. It may not make us feel at ease. Burying ammunition, even if it takes a lot of effort to blow up and collapse, it may not be able to attack."

Wang Pudao: "What General Guo said is very true. The army wins with righteousness, and clever tricks are only a supplement."

Chai Rong praised: "Guo Shaozhong is commendable for being brave."

Guo Shao was delighted when he heard it. The emperor's words sounded like he said it casually, but there was "loyalty" in the words of commendation. The emperor rewarded military generals more often, and he was always a little particular.

At this moment, a civil servant came to the door and said, "Your Majesty, the envoy of the Southern Tang Kingdom has arrived." Wang Pu was writing what he had just said, when he stopped writing, he turned to Chai Rong and said, "The envoy of the Southern Tang Dynasty must have come to seek peace. Why don't you ask him to submit the letter to see what the conditions are, and then don't rush to summon the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs."

Chai Rong nodded calmly. Only then did Wang Pu say: "You go and bring the envoy here and ask him to submit the letter of credence."

After hearing this, Guo Shao said, "Please take my leave."

Wang Pu said: "It's not a secret, how about General Guo staying here today to accompany the official's family."