Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

There are at least tens of thousands of people in the spacious and magnificent imperial city, but the outside of the Jinxiang Hall is very empty, even a little silent; people dare not walk around here casually. "Boom, boom, boom..." The sound of drums came from Xuande Gate, echoing in the city, making it even more empty.

The sun in the west is in the afternoon, and the sound of the drum at this time is a relatively big event: the emperor's west tour palace.

Fu Jinzhan of the West Hall stood behind the curtain, looking out from time to time, but she just paced around and didn't intend to go out. Seen from behind, she was raising her hand to caress her temples. The bright window turned her figure into a dark shadow; the soft robe was a little bit transparent, and the lines of her completely opaque body formed a very clear outline. When several maids looked from the side, they could also see the obvious plump and round outline of her upper body. The two maids looked at each other in unison, as if they wanted to say: What a beautiful figure.

Fu Jinzhan will not show too close to Guo Shao, especially in the Jinxiang Palace in the Outer Dynasty. She hasn't seen him for a few months, and there is no private word, she still wants to see Guo Shao very much. Now Guo Shao has returned to the palace, close at hand...but he can't see him, and he may have to wait for several days. He should first consider the overall situation and decide who to give priority to.

Thinking that Guo Shao was going to kiss me with other women first under his nose, and brought back a party beauty...but Fu Jinzhan himself couldn't even see her. She suddenly felt angry.

She was very sullen in her heart, but she would not show it because of her temperament.

Then she secretly sighed helplessly, thinking: It's all because of her guilty conscience, so even if she walks over in an open and honest manner, what's wrong with an excuse to hand over state affairs?

But Fu Jinzhan will not do this, because her heart is more delicate and intelligent than ordinary women: she never takes the initiative to win over men, nor does she take the initiative to ask for anything, at least she will not show it.

She took a few more steps slowly, and cast her eyes on a fish tank that was quietly placed on the table. Her eyes were a little blurred and absent-minded. The breeze blew from the window, causing turbulent ripples on the water surface of the fish tank, and the calm had been broken.

At this moment, a voice suddenly startled her: "Your Majesty is here!"

Fu Jinzhan showed surprise on his face, and then let out a soft chuckle, and hurriedly pressed his jade hand to his lips, those subtle emotions seemed to come out of his mouth in one breath. A blush suddenly appeared on her cheeks, she stopped her smile and pretended to be nonchalant.

After a while, Guo Shao came in, and he said: "The recent war in the south, there are a lot of government affairs, I rushed to ask Empress Duanci about state affairs."

Fu Jinzhan saw him looking serious behind the curtain, as if what he said was true. She didn't know what was so funny, she couldn't hold back and almost didn't laugh.

Fu Jinzhan said solemnly: "Your Majesty, please come to the study to discuss matters."

After all, let's go first.

The two sat down next to a table in the study room. At first, they let the maids stay by their side, and they slowly talked about some polite questions. They are looking at each other consciously or unconsciously.

Guo Shao's facial lines are not too sharp, very ordinary, and his skin is relatively rough, but it is still very pleasing to the eye after getting used to it. He is tall, strong and strong... a kind and reliable feeling. It's the kind of person who doesn't look outstanding at first glance, but makes Fu Jinzhan feel more comfortable the more he looks at it, because he doesn't have any particularly bad aspects that can attract people's resentment.

The key point is that although this man looks strong and is a martial artist, he has a very understanding heart... For example, how could he come to see him right away at the right time today?

Fu Jinzhan's expression was very calm, but his eyes were filled with joy and obsession.

When the two talked about something slightly related to national policy, Fu Jinzhan took the opportunity to back off. A group of attendants retreated from the study, where they could not be heard, but the door remained wide open.

As soon as the people left, the two fell silent.

Fu Jinzhan finally asked: "Why did Your Majesty come here first to see me today?" Her tone was very casual, as if she was talking about an unimportant matter.

Guo Shao answered irrelevantly: "The Princess Dangxiang is purely married, and it was hard for me to keep her safe."

Fu Jinzhan said with a smile: "Second sister doesn't care, I don't care who you want to canonize."

Guo Shao observed her face and said, "I still have to explain."

Fu Jinzhan was noncommittal, but she still wanted Guo Shao to belong to her, and her heart was with her... Although the emperor could have many concubines according to the etiquette system.

Guo Shao said again: "It won't be too long for us to hide and talk like this. Everything is ready, and I will start another northern expedition early next year."

Fu Jinzhan quickly persuaded: "Brother Shao, don't be too impatient. Besides, even if you win Youzhou, will we be able to comply with the ritual system?"

Guo Shao said in a deep voice, "Of course."

Fu Jinzhan looked into his eyes with a smile, but said nothing.

Guo Shao looked up, and said calmly: "Youyun sixteen prefectures can be taken back, why do we still use the country name of Dazhou?"

Fu Jinzhan was stunned for a moment...

She didn't think about it. After thinking about it for a while, it seems that Guo Shao was right... After he ascended the throne for a few years, his prestige position has been stabilized. Who would object too fiercely? The Fu family and some nobles have already consolidated their status in this dynasty, and the country name has nothing to do with them; the civil and military people who gradually have real power in this dynasty, after several years of buying and adapting, will not resist fiercely. Coupled with enough prestige of achievements, there are very few people who are really willing to stand up against this matter.

If the Great Zhou Dynasty perishes, it is at least irrelevant for the emperor of the new dynasty to marry the queen of the previous dynasty. Taizu didn't even recognize it, and started a new stove, which was tantamount to two families.

Guo Shao said softly again: "In this world, as long as the strength is strong enough, there are very few things that can't be done. It's just a matter of willingness to think of a way."

Fu Jinzhan said in a trembling voice: "Brother Shao, I'm already at this age, but I'm just a woman. Is it okay to do such a big thing for me? Actually, you don't need to marry me."

Guo Shao didn't answer.

Fu Jinzhan's heart fluctuated, and she heard her own heartbeat, like the ripples on the calm lake. With a soothing voice, she said softly: "There are so many people in the world, if you want to find someone younger and more beautiful than me, it's not difficult."

Guo Shao sighed, his voice was pouring out, and he murmured: "I don't know if it's because I've gone through too many things, I feel like I'm getting old recently; I'm not interested in the things I wanted very much before."

Fu Jinzhan smiled, with a slightly coquettish tone in his words: "I don't believe that Emperor Shihuang was much older than you when he unified the world, and he built the Afang Palace to accept so many beauties."

Guo Shao said: "Even if they look like angels, they are also very good...why should I share everything about myself with them?"

Fu Jinzhan said calmly, "You dote on me, so you're willing?"

Guo Shao stretched out his hand and made a meaningless movement, and pondered: "The problem is, it's not easy for us to get to this point, and it's not someone else who can go all out to help me... Sigh, I can't explain it clearly, anyway, that's what it means."

He continued: "Anyway, life and death are life and death. If one day I want to let go and leave everything I get to someone else, that person must be Jinzhan."

Fu Jinzhan immediately lowered his face, frowned, and said, "Speak up carefully! You have a son, what use is a woman like me to do with the country?"

Guo Shao said again: "Just wait a little longer, I don't believe that you can't win Youzhou."

Fu Jinzhan didn't say anything, she was a little lost. She felt that she and Guo Shao had completely broken away from the relationship between men and women, even if they were a couple; they were a bit like relatives, but relatives such as father and brother were not so close.

Perhaps, I have done too much? Anyway, she kept hinting to Guo Shao that she was the only one who was the best and most sincere to him in this world, and Guo Shao had already reached the level of superstition in the long run.

Fu Jinzhan gave him a blank look when he thought of this, and said: "These words must not be heard by the ministers, otherwise the world will think you are unreliable, and it is too easy to mislead the public because of personal interests."

Guo Shao said with a smile: "So the most reliable power cannot be determined by one person, it needs to be determined by many people to not be extreme."

After hearing this, Fu Jinzhan was thoughtful, and sometimes she also felt that Guo Shao was a strange person, and some of the things he said were very weird, but after thinking about it, it seemed to make sense.

She added: "I still want to advise you that national affairs are not child's play after all, so don't be too influenced by personal feelings. This year, if you find the best opportunity, you can't beat Youzhou by surprise and with all your strength. It's only been a year. Will there be much difference?"

When Guo Shao heard this, he really had a hint of sadness on his face.

... Anyway, the risk is getting bigger and bigger. Today's expenditure has far exceeded fiscal revenue, and the conquest of countries such as the Southern Han Dynasty can plunder some resources to compensate for military expenses; but another Northern Expedition is economically unprofitable.

In the Northern Expedition again, the scale of the war may increase to more than 500,000 people (a real number), and the time should be extended. This kind of cost is astronomical!

If this has not been done, no one can predict what will happen if the treasury is emptied and taxes are increased.

In addition to resource consumption, there is also the issue of combat effectiveness of soldiers. Cao Bin's township army camp must be fair in terms of rewards and deeds this time, so as to at least gain the trust of the soldiers, so the review of merits and demerits must be careful... Guo Shao has never studied modern management, but he understands that organizational management is a very important part. He can only rely on the oldest method: clear rewards and punishments.

At this time, the rear has settled down, and the conditions for the Northern Expedition are becoming more and more mature. But Guo Shao felt that the pressure was getting heavier and heavier. He couldn't help showing exhaustion on his face when he thought about various things.

"Brother Shao." A gentle voice brought him back to his senses.

"Huh?" He looked up at Fu Jinzhan, her eyes were like warm little hands stroking his face, making people very comfortable and close, she whispered: "Seeing you like this makes my heart ache."

Guo Shao didn't say a word, and thought: Fu Jinzhan is the best and most sincere to him. \u003c