Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

After Lu Chengyong settled Zhou Xian down, he had to do one more thing to send another woman away: Liu Liuyao. ●⌒,

He often helps take care of Guo Shao's women outside, but he thinks there is nothing wrong with this job, it is relatively light, and he also feels that the officials trust him. Just imagine that the officials even let their own women take care of them at ease. One is to believe in their loyalty, and the other is to believe in their own character. This made Lu Chengyong very happy, but he was also very careful.

Liu's residence is in the inner city of Tokyo. According to Guo Shao's intention, Lu Chengyong naturally gave Liu Liuyao to her father.

Liu Renzhan was not treated too badly in Tokyo, but he was also under house arrest. He couldn't leave the house casually, and the door was full of people sent by Zhou Jun. So Lu Chengyong went up to say hello, and took Liu Liuyao in.

After the Huainan War, Liu Renzhan stayed here to eat and drink. When Lu Chengyong saw him, he found that he was a little paler than the last time he saw him, and his body was well.

Liu Liuyao cried immediately when he saw her, ran forward and knelt down in front of Liu Renzhan, and called out "Father..." in both joy and sadness.

Unexpectedly, Liu Renzhan was furious. He glanced at Lu Chengyong who was standing at the door, and said angrily to Liu Liuyao: "You... oh! You've ruined our family's face! It's all my fault that I indulged you so much that I didn't understand righteousness!"

That girl was usually quite stubborn, but she looked aggrieved in front of Liu Renzhan: "Didn't I misunderstand that my father was killed? Besides, we are from the Southern Tang Dynasty, and that person wants to destroy our country. This country hates family feuds, how can it not understand righteousness..."

Liu Renzhan took a step and sighed: "When the city of Shouzhou was destroyed, the old man was completely defeated. Please Marshal Guo... the current emperor of Zhou Dynasty came to the city to explain. His generals persuaded, 'You can ask Liu Renzhan to come down and accept the surrender', and Marshal Guo said, 'Liu Gong doesn't bother to do such things'. There are successes and failures in a military strategist, and people have their own masters, but I can't afford to lose to someone who uses indiscriminate tactics? What have you done!"

The girl said aggrievedly: "I was wrong."

"Of course you're wrong! It's all your fault for the incompetence of old men and women. You live in this world, and you can't even tell right from wrong. No matter whether we are rich or poor, whether we live or die, as long as we are upright, we are worthy of the world!" Liu Renzhan said earnestly. You can't treat him like that."

Liu Liuyao said sadly: "Father, if you talk about me like that again, I will lose face."

Liu Renzhan sighed, and murmured: "He was supposed to be an emperor, but you committed a serious crime and let you go. It's just for the sake of this old man... Our family owes you this kindness."

Lu Chengyong observed Liu Renzhan carefully, his gaze was indeed filled with some loss and sadness, which may be the emotion towards the Southern Tang monarch. Seeing this, Lu Chengyong was very satisfied, and immediately cupped his fists and said: "The last general is only responsible for escorting Mrs. Liu, so I will take my leave."

Liu Renzhan hurriedly asked someone to give Lu Chengyong a ride, and that was the end of the matter.

...

Fu Jinzhan voluntarily moved to live in the Zide Hall at the back that day, but in the name of taking care of his sister, he was still active in the Long Live Hall. Just to avoid suspicion, she deliberately kept a lot of palace people by her side... There were already rumors and gossips.

Guo Shao hinted that he wanted to talk to Fu Jinzhan alone, after all, there were still some matters inside and outside the palace that needed to be discussed with her. So when they sat down to drink tea after dinner, he dismissed Fu Ermei and the palace servants, and talked with Fu Jinzhan in the dining room.

It's very luxurious here. Guo Shao felt that the daily life in the palace was not very comfortable, but he did not deny that the furnishings and expenses of the royal family were really exquisite and luxurious. Just notice that even the smallest things are crafted with great care. And it is these countless fine and luxurious details that make up the vast palace, and the value here is indeed immeasurable.

The palace people retreated one after another, leaving Guo Shao and Jinzhan here. The two faced each other silently, but he was speechless for a while, and just let out a sigh... maybe a little sigh!

In my memory, it has been eleven years since the young man saw Fu Jinzhan for the first time in Hebei; even Guo Shao himself, it has been five or six years since he saw Fu Jinzhan for the first time at Longjin Bridge in Tokyo! The person he could only look up to from a distance back then is now sitting opposite him on an equal footing, the distance has been shortened to the minimum.

Guo Shao said: "I really didn't think about getting to this point at first..." He sighed slightly, "Back then, I thought it was quite simple. In this world, I still have some people who I care about very much. As a strong man, I have to fulfill some responsibilities. I want to make up for the regrets I feel because of my powerlessness, and I want to make myself better off. But step by step, I can't stop."

Jinzhan listened to his narrative very quietly. Even putting aside those entangled affections and feelings, Guo Shao really loves this woman from the bottom of his heart, she seems to be unique in the world. She is very wise and patient, and she can listen to herself; she is also very temperamental and charming, no matter in terms of posture, tone or words and deeds, she is so beautiful. In short, Guo Shao felt that communicating with her was very enjoyable.

She kissed her lips and asked softly: "I understand your thoughts before. Now? What do you think about being the emperor now?"

Guo Shao pondered: "Responsibility... Desires and dreams."

"Oh?" Fu Jinzhan only uttered one word, but with a gentle change of tone.

Guo Shao said: "When I sat in that seat for the first time, I really felt the arrogance of being king, and I felt that I was very powerful and could hold the country in my hands... But what followed was an inexplicable sense of responsibility. Because I can control|control the operation of this country, then I have to be responsible for the fate of the country; it's like I am the head of the family, and my wife... The wife and children are weaker than me. I always feel that I should take responsibility and make some contributions to the family. There is a sense of accomplishment and self-identity, and I am willing to do that, because I feel that it should be done, that is the right way to do it."

Fu Jinzhan's beautiful eyes seemed to brighten a little, and he said softly: "Maybe it is unfortunate for some people that you are the emperor, but at least it is lucky for the people of the world."

Guo Shaodao: "Yes, I actually care about people the most. At first I only cared about family members, brothers, and friends, but now...maybe some people are alive. I can't see them, but I can imagine them. They may be poor, difficult, and humiliated. They have been persecuted, hurt, and endured inhuman suffering, but because of one or another reason, they can only endure it with grievances. When I think of these things, I can't bear it. I have to try my best to change and help them."

Jinzhan bit her red lips lightly: "Of course you can do it, you are a real man, you are the Son of Heaven..."

Guo Shao said again: "Besides, I am self-inflated in that position. I always feel that I am omnipotent and can do whatever I want. But I don't know how to express this power, so I want to make great achievements and do great things in order to truly feel such a powerful power. My dream is expanding uncontrollably! Since I am the first person in the world, I should be able to do great things like heaven and earth without restriction. It surpasses the present, the past, and the eternity forever..."

As he talked, he was also excited.

Fu Jinzhan didn't pour cold water on him, but encouraged him: "Mencius said, live in sorrow and die in peace. You have just taken the first step when you become emperor. This country is not yet stable. If it stops here, there are still many hidden dangers."

"You have to help me!" Guo Shao looked at Fu Jinzhan seriously.

Fu Jinzhan opened his mouth slightly, and said softly: "The time for me to be in power is over."

Guo Shaodao: "I will make Jinzhan and my second sister queen together, and you will continue to control part of the political power. I am the emperor, and I can do whatever I want..."

"No!" Fu Jinzhan flatly refused, "Brother Shao can't do whatever he wants now, you have just proclaimed yourself emperor, and the world is watching. If you act recklessly as soon as you come, the world will be disappointed and renounced. You don't have to give me any title, at least not now, it will harm you; not only that, you have to continue to observe etiquette and respect me at a distance. In the world, virtuous people live. Brother Shao should not only have force, but also virtue."

Guo Shao frowned and said, "I was impulsive just now..."

"I know you lost your composure." Fu Jinzhan said softly.

Guo Shao said: "That's not good for you. If Jinzhan has a bad reputation in front of the world, it will be uncomfortable. His prestige in the court will be damaged, and it will not be conducive to controlling the situation."

He thought for a while, and his slightly disappointed mood was rekindled again. His eyes lit up and he said, "If one day my prestige has reached its peak and I become a powerful lord, then what a big deal it is for me to make a sister-in-law a queen?!"

In Fu Jinzhan's eyes, Guo Shao's performance was as if he wanted to take his heart out. Her face was also a little moved, there seemed to be tears in her eyes, and her voice changed a little: "Actually, you have this kind of heart, why do I want other things... But you are right, I am looking forward to that day."

Then the two fell silent, immersed in a feeling that seemed faint and deep.

After a while, Fu Jinzhan showed a slight smile on his face, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You haven't mentioned desire|desire... The most direct thing, you walked into this palace and entered the palace, didn't you think that there are three thousand beauties here, if you are not satisfied, you can choose from all over the world. How about it, are you interested?"

Guo Shao's face was slightly embarrassed, and he found that Fu Jinzhan's expression was half a smile, his bright and clear eyes were very penetrating, as if he could see through people's hearts.