Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

It was late spring at the end of March, and it was still a little chilly in the early morning. Guo Shao got up in his clothes, opened the door and stood at the door. When he looked up, he saw the city wall of Songzhou standing in the dim light. The courtyard where he lived was next to the south gate. It was very quiet all around, and the whole city seemed to be in a deep sleep. Guo Shao always couldn't sleep well at such critical moments. At this moment, he suddenly had an illusion that even if there were many people around him, the world was still lonely.

Maybe the more you get to a high position, the more you will have such an illusion.

He walked into the yard, turned his head and saw that the door of the next room was open, and Lu Chengyong, who had not been disarmed, and two soldiers were sleeping soundly on the couch inside. Flames flickered in the gaps in the courtyard gate, and the low-pitched voices of soldiers came from outside. Guo Shao didn't intend to wake them up. He walked to the well and saw a wooden basin there, so he poured water on his face and washed his face. The cold water made him wake up a little bit, and also quenched some useless emotions.

On the surface of the water in the tub, Guo Shao saw his face through the dim light, even though it was exposed to the wind and sun all year round, it was still a young face. Only then did he subconsciously realize that he was only twenty-four years old this year! Yue Fei said in his poem "Thirty fame, dust and soil", which probably means that he is already very powerful at the age of thirty; while Guo Shao is twenty-four years old, already an extremely powerful minister and preparing to usurp the throne.

Thinking of this, he felt inexplicably excited. Of course, if he didn't have the experience of understanding the world in his previous life, he might not be able to find the right direction very early.

That's the case, he really didn't think about such a big goal at first. Looking back on the past, at first I just wanted to get ahead, so that my people could live a good life, thinking that I would be satisfied with something, but once I got to a certain position, my thoughts would change.

Guo Shao wiped his hand on the front of his shirt and walked back to the room. There were a lot of drawings and documents piled up on the table, but now he didn't read them, and just sat there pondering.

Guo Shao usurped the throne for the first time (this kind of thing cannot happen a second time, at most one success or failure), and he has no experience, but he can also feel it from his imagination: there is definitely a risk. This kind of feeling is like seeing a certain kind of business and saying that it will definitely make money, but after investing all your wealth, you still can't feel at ease until the result is announced.

He put his palm on his forehead and rubbed it vigorously. People consider the pros and cons, some people in the world have power and power, not everything they get is closely related to the center of power. This kind of people cares most about who is in power and who is in power;

In addition to pros and cons, there is another thing called identity. If an unpopular and notorious person comes to power, I am afraid that no matter who he is, he will sigh and shake his head. This is why Guo Shao needs not only power and military power, but also popularity and name.

Then Guo Shao considered "destructive power". From the point of view of class, the most powerful people are the common people, followed by ordinary soldiers, followed by powerful bureaucrats and generals with soldiers. But everyone is not a whole. The most powerful people are tens of millions, but they are scattered over the vast land; individually, they are also the weakest people... Who can organize and call them to unite as one? As long as they are alive and able to endure, it will be difficult to call out.

At this moment, Guo Shao noticed someone at the door. Then I heard Lu Chengyong's voice saying: "The lord has already woken up? I will fetch water for you to wash up."

Guo Shao responded, then stopped his mind and stood up, putting on his clothes and armor first.

He found out exactly where he put his toothbrush. If there is no toothbrush, he can soak water with willow branches and chew it in the water. This is his living habit at this time. Wash your face, comb your hair, tidy up your clothes...

This morning, everything was very organized, Guo Shao told himself that he was in good shape, clear-headed and well-organized.

He started to pack things by himself, this place was just a foothold, and he had to take everything with him. He organized the files and put them in one bag, and put the clothes and daily necessities neatly in another bag.

When Lu Chengyong came in, Guo Shao said, "These two cloth bags belong to me, please take them away for me."

"Here." Lu Chengyong answered with cupped fists.

Another servant here brought breakfast. After the soldiers tried it, it was sent to Guo Shao's room. He chewed it slowly and ate his fill.

Not long after, Wang Pu, Li Chuyun and Luo Yanhuan asked to see him. After seeing the ceremony, Li Chuyun said calmly, "Is my lord going back to the Chinese army?"

"There are still things to do today, let's go now." Guo Shao said.

Wang Pu asked: "Is this the military order issued by the military government? We have to order the commanders of all the armies to send the above-mentioned generals to the central army, so that everyone can confirm the title of the reward."

After hearing this, Li Chuyun and Luo Yanhuan turned to look at Guo Shao together. Guo Shao paused for a moment, as if he was making a major decision, he clenched his fists and said solemnly: "The military order will be issued soon."

Wang Pu bowed his hand and agreed. Guo Shao opened his eyes wide again and said decisively: "Everything will be done as we agreed!"

...

"Father..." In a building boat on the Bian River, Han Tuozi looked at Han Tong nervously.

Han Tong held the military order he had just received in his hand, asking him to immediately go to the "Jiangnan Qianying Military Mansion" to discuss the details of rewards and punishments. He glanced at his son's expression about to cry, and was a little moved. After all, his son cared about Laozi the most. The son's appearance this morning is also different from the past. He usually calls him Daddy, but today he calls him Father, with a very serious tone.

Han Tong also felt the atmosphere of the matter in his heart. He is just habitually strict and majestic in front of his son and subordinates.

The hunchback said sadly, "Father, don't go!"

Han Tongdao: "What if you don't go? This is a military order, and the army is still outside the country. Anyone who dares to disobey the military order of the Chinese army will be punished with death."

The hunchback said in a deep voice: "They are going to do something big. Father is in a high position and holds the military power. If you don't conspire with them, this trip is dangerous!"

"Holding military power is useless." Han Tong said with a sneer, "For generals above the commander of the navy, the messengers of the Chinese army have directly issued military orders. What's the use if I don't go?"

Han Tong took two steps and pondered: "Although I am the commander-in-chief of the navy and the commander of the guards and horses, the people below don't all listen to me. Their families are in Tokyo, which is controlled by the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty; their military pay and military supplies are allocated by the court. And my military power, think about it, is also granted by the court. I am the commander-in-chief of the soldiers, but they are not my private soldiers... I have to obey military orders."

Tuozi said anxiously: "Now that the matter has come to an end, hurry up and stop the generals from going to the central army. Father told the soldiers that Guo Shao is going to rebel!"

Han Tong shook his head and said, "Is it useful? Besides, if I really do that, and there is no real evidence, it will become a conspiracy first." He stepped forward and patted the hunchback on the shoulder, "Don't be afraid, I have to go, you wait on the boat for me to come back."

"Father..." The hunchback suddenly fell to his knees and cried.

Han Tong glanced at him, ignored him, raised his sword and walked out of the cabin.

People riding horses on the river bank went to the camp of the Chinese army one after another. There were many people. Han Tong took the reins from the guards, and led his soldiers straight to the large camp in the distance.

In the barracks, the atmosphere was very lively, but military discipline was still maintained, and those on sentry and patrol were deployed according to the deployment of the marching formation, without any disorder. The Chinese army was in a dilapidated manor requisitioned, surrounded by a large area of ​​military camps.

Han Tong came to the gate of the camp on horseback, and immediately a general stepped forward to salute with fists in his arms: "Greetings, General Han."

Han Tong nodded and got off his horse.

The general took out a piece of paper and said: "Marshal Guo ordered that General Han has arrived in the Chinese army, and I will take you to meet and talk."

Han Tong was stunned for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay."

He followed the general into the camp, looked back calmly, and someone stepped forward to greet his soldiers, and led them into the camp, but they did not walk in the same direction.

Han Tong and the generals who led the way entered a house silently, without saying a word on the road. When they reached a doorway, they saw more than a dozen big men in strong and sharp clothes standing on both sides with their heads held high. The general who led the way turned around and said: "General Han, please untie the sword, it's the rule at this time."

Han Tong coughed, untied the sword on his waist, and called over. The man put it on the knife holder at the door, and stretched out his hand, "Please!" Han Tong strode into the door, walked in and saw that there was no one inside. There was only a chair and a table, and there were no doors or windows around.

He then sat down on the chair, and the general clasped his fists in salute: "The last general will resign." He didn't say why he resigned, and he didn't explain anything.

Han Tong sat there, watching the young general go out. He had already roughly understood his situation, and suddenly he felt a little sad and aggrieved, but his temperament was like this, and he was unwilling to do things like flattery, but he thought that Guo Shao was not an unreasonable person who would not take credit for his achievements... Now he understands that no one is kind in the power field, everyone is evil, and he would rather blame the world than me!

He thought of how he had fought in his life, countless small and big battles, but ended up dying in such a simple and dark corner, and felt very sad.

Let me die in the massacre of thousands of horses and horses! Han Tong held his breath in his heart, and looked around again. There was only one door in this room, and people who wanted to do something would only come in through the door.

I don't have a weapon in my hand, but the chair I'm sitting on can be used, and I can sweep the bow and crossbow arrows at various positions. Han Tong is ready to stand up before he dies, even if he fights like a man.

He held his breath, staring at the door, but quietly put his hands on his knees and waited. The morning light shines outside the door, and it's time to take a look at this world for the last time. It is still very quiet now, the noise of the barracks is mostly isolated by the walls, just like the calm before the storm.