Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

Early in the morning before dawn, Guo Shao bent down and walked into the large carriage that the Fu family brought over as a dowry. This carriage was the strongest one the family could find. Then Zuo You also got in the car.

"Qiu!" The coachman shouted and lashed his whip. At this time, more horseshoes sounded outside, the cavalry went first, and the carriage left the house afterward. The sound of the wheels and the copper decoration on it made a "jingling" sound.

"July 15th, this is Yuan Festival." Zuo You said.

Guo Shaodao: "It is also the day of the great pilgrimage."

According to the etiquette system, on the first and fifteenth days of each month, officials in Jingwu will go to see the emperor. After Chai Rong ascended the throne, he was very diligent. As long as he was in Tokyo, he never canceled this court meeting.

The light from the poking lamp outside is sprinkled on the bamboo curtain, and the light shines in, making the natural texture of the unpainted wooden boards on the inner wall of the carriage very conspicuous. The weather is sunny and there is no wind. It looks like it will be hot today. A few days have passed since the end of the month, and autumn has already entered in the coming day, but the tail of summer has not left, so that people can hardly feel the coolness of autumn. A heavy rain is needed...According to life experience, as long as there are a few rains after autumn, the temperature will drop very quickly.

I don’t know if I will be able to see the emperor today at the court meeting... maybe not, it was canceled in advance on the first day of July, but at that time the army had just returned to Tokyo and everything was busy, so it was justified without the court meeting. If you don't see the emperor today, I'm afraid people's hearts will be even more unstable.

How does Emperor Chai Rong feel now?

Guo Shao rubbed his forehead, then turned to Zuo You and said, "I suddenly remembered a not-so-funny joke."

Zuo You then said, "I would like to hear the details."

Guo Shao quickly said: "It is said that an army just had a big war, and some seriously injured soldiers were sent back. When Lang looked at the wounded, he walked up to a wounded soldier and asked: What wish do you have before you die? Tell me now, if it is too late, you will lose your chance. Guess what the wounded soldier's wish is?"

Zuo You stroked the light beard on his chin, was silent for a while, and said, "The wish is 'I can still be healed'?"

Guo Shao was taken aback for a moment, then stretched out his thumb and said, "It really is Mr. Zuo!"

The two looked at each other, then turned their heads and remained silent for a long time.

... Guo Shao first went to wait outside the main gate of the Great Nei, and many Wu successively arrived. At this moment, a team of imperial guards and a few eunuchs came out and shouted: "The emperor asked the miscellaneous families to pass the decree. You don't have to go to court today. You all go back and perform your duties."

After hearing this, Guo Shao saw Han Tong and Gao Huaide again, and followed them to the Department of Guards.

Then came the daily familiar affairs, convening the generals of all armies to issue military orders, as always.

Everyone seemed to have something in their hearts, and they talked less than usual; and it seemed that there was nothing. However, Han Tong mentioned it twice after the completion of Dianmao: "The bodyguard department has rules, and everything should be handled according to the usual military laws and rules." Later, he said sternly: "Anyone who makes arbitrarily advocating and disobeying military orders will be punished with a higher crime!"

All the generals clasped their fists in response.

Guo Shao's eyes moved away from Han Tong, and when he wanted to observe Gao Huaide in a casual manner, he suddenly saw Gao Huaide looking at him, and their eyes met;

At this time, there were many generals in the hall, a total of more than forty people, including most of the chief generals and deputy generals of the eighteen armies in the three chambers.

After talking on the phone, Han Tong looked back at the other two guards generals present, and said, "The Privy Council has no new garrison plans recently...have you all seen the Privy Council's military orders?"

Guo Shao and Gao Huaide shook their heads and echoed, "I haven't seen it."

The Guard Division was originally presided over by five generals, but the Commander of Ma Budu, Li Chongjin, was in Huainan, and the Commander of Majun Division, Han Lingkun, was in Hebei, so there were only three left. There are also three other commanders present: Qi Tuo (left side of Tiger Jie Army), Chai Gui (right side of Tiger Jie Army), and Zhang Lingduo (right side of Long Jie Army).

Han Tong got the approval of his subordinates, so he nodded and said: "Then the garrison of each army is still in accordance with the last military order, and there must be no change. Dispersed."

The generals at all levels bid farewell one after another, and the rest of the horses, Bu Si and other generals sat in the lobby for a while according to the previous habit, and everyone wanted to meet and talk. If there is something to bring up for discussion, this time is more appropriate.

But Han Tong looked at each of them with wide eyes, and everyone was silent. When Han Tong looked at Gao Huaide, Gao Huaide picked up his teacup and drank it as if nothing had happened.

Guo Shao never talked much on such occasions, he just pondered: Han Tong only had the greatest power in the bodyguard department, but in fact his strength was very limited; the direct power of the four chambers below was basically divided. Han Tong may have some personally promoted generals in the navy... But who knows, with his nature, the people below may not be too close to him.

During the silence, Chai Gui suddenly said nonchalantly, "It's going to rain today."

Everyone suddenly had a topic, and Qi Tuo immediately echoed honestly: "What time is it now, and the sun has not yet risen."

Only then did a few people pay attention, and looked out to the entrance of the lobby one after another. They could see a piece of sky, and the gray clouds were very low. Han Tong might feel that this topic is boring, so he immediately said: "If there is nothing to do, let's go our own way."

Apart from Han Tong, Guo Shao, the bodyguard officer, had the highest position, so he immediately stood up, clasped his hands together with all the generals, and bid farewell. After leaving the lobby, he felt a gust of wind blowing, and Guo Shao only felt a chill on his body. Sure enough, the autumn wind is coming together, and the weather should be cold.

Everyone went back to their own offices, and there were several rooms in the official office, where they could meet guests, sign detainees, read various files and rosters, and have bedrooms for rest.

Guo Shao went to his room to stay, and took out the old documents from the cabinet that he had read two days ago. The deputy general Lu Chengyong and his two entourages were dressed in cloth robes and sat in the room to kill time. There are two guards under the eaves outside, and they will come in from time to time to change their guards.

After staying up until noon, he can leave the official office and go home. This is Guo Shao's recent routine, and he basically doesn't do any practical work.

At this moment, suddenly there was a flash outside, and the light in the whole room suddenly brightened several points. Guo Shao's brush stopped in the air, and sure enough, a moment later, there was a loud "click", which shocked people's hearts.

"Ding ding..." The heavy raindrops soon fell on the roof, and the sound on the tiles was very crisp. The sound of the rain became more and more dense, and soon there was a rush of noise. Guo Shao looked up at the railing outside, and saw that the rainwater had been pulled into a straight line, falling on the railing very quickly, splashing everywhere.

...After the heavy rain, the sky never cleared, and it rained from time to time for two consecutive days. The whole of Tokyo was shrouded in rain, making it difficult to distinguish between true and false. But people are doing everything as usual, if it weren't for Guo Shao's inner troubles, they wouldn't be able to see any difference from the past at all.

After the temporary cancellation of the July 15th Dynasty that day, everyone seemed to be able to hold on. But Guo Shao reckoned that everyone was waiting for the first day of the eighth month. If they didn't see the emperor at the beginning of August, they might not be so safe... because counting, since the first day of the seventh month, Wai Chaowu hadn't seen the emperor again.

At noon, Guo Shao received a greeting card at home. As soon as he hurried out of the corner door of the mansion, he saw a carriage parked at the door diagonally opposite. "Crack!" Luo Meng propped up the umbrella, Guo Shao reached out to take the umbrella, and walked towards the opposite side with several people.

At this moment, a man in robes came out of the carriage, the umbrella was so low that he could not see his face, he followed Guo Shao into the opposite courtyard. Guo Shaoping retreated to the left and right, took the man into the living room, and asked Luo Meng to close the door and guard outside.

The person holding the umbrella took the umbrella and put it gently by the door. But seeing that he was thin and thin with gray hair, he was Cao Tai, the eunuch beside the empress.

"Eunuch Cao." Guo Shao cupped his fists and bowed.

Cao Tai hurriedly replied, "General Guo, you are so polite..."

Guo Shao was more straightforward, and immediately asked, "How is the official's health?"

Cao Tai whispered: "I can't stand up anymore since yesterday, I can sit, but not for too long, I usually lie down."

Guo Shao thought of the grand dynasty on the first day of August, there is still nearly half a month, I am afraid people will not be able to wait.

Cao Taidao: "The mind is still clear... Zajia came today, it is the empress's intention."

Guo Shao said: "I know."

Cao Tai whispered: "I'll just say it straight. People from the palace will come to summon you this afternoon, and General Guo has to go. It is true that the government has summoned countless ministers today. The queen is afraid that you will be summoned suddenly and make you worry."

Guo Shao nodded.

"The queen got the news that the officials summoned the ministers this time because they wanted to send people to Huashan to search for pills." Cao Tai said.

When Guo Shao heard this, his heart sank. It really couldn't be avoided.

Cao Tai lowered his voice and said: "After the official family returned to Tokyo, the imperial doctor was at a loss. They prescribed a lot of medicines but failed to improve, but the dragon's body was getting worse. A secret decree was sent to Jingzhao Mansion to call Fuyao Chen Tuan to Tokyo to try; but Fuyao is not in Huashan, and now no one knows where it is... Last time General Guo cured the queen in Huashan, and Zhao Kuangyin wrote a letter recommending General Guo. I guess the officials want to send you to Huashan to seek dan."

Guo Shao frowned and said, "To be honest, that old immortal is a Taoist in linen clothes. If I go now, I don't know if I can find it."

Cao Taidao: "The officials have been irritable recently, you must deal with them carefully, at least you must show loyalty."

Guo Shao nodded and said yes: "That is natural."

Cao Tai lowered his voice: "It's General Guo recommended by Zhao Kuangyin. The empress thinks that this person has ulterior motives. You must be careful."

Guo Shao frowned and said: "Actually, I expected this to happen, but there is no way... It's okay to leave Tokyo now? Does the queen have any arrangements?"

Cao Tai said with a helpless face: "Your Majesty also has no solution... that's right..."

Cao Tai turned his back and untied his belt. After a while of groping, he took out half of the jade pendant. Regardless of the disheveled clothes, he handed the jade pendant to Guo Shao: "Once General Guo leaves the capital, you can walk slowly. If there is any change, the empress will send someone to deliver a letter with half of the jade pendant as evidence. You will only listen if it fits well...The empress also said that you did not disappoint her when you came back from Hebei, but the situation is urgent and you have not been able to fulfill her reward. You will not break your promise when the time is right."

Guo Shao remained silent after hearing this.

The eunuch obviously didn't know what the reward was, and said again: "The empress will definitely promote General Guo, as long as you live up to your empress' trust, you will be promoted!"

Guo Shao thought: My life is on the line, if it's just for getting promoted and getting rich, is it useful for me?