Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

The sun outside the lobby was filled with dust and mist, and the sound of horseshoes was full of noise and enthusiasm.

Zan Jurun rubbed his shoulder that hurt from being slapped, and talked with great interest. Guo Shao's focused eyes full of interest gave him encouragement, and Zan Jurun was eloquent when he spoke.

Guo Shao flipped through the dossier drawings in his hand while listening, and stretched out his palm after a while. Zan Jurun wanted to hide subconsciously, and after a while, he gritted his teeth and stood there; Guo Shao changed the direction of his hands and stroked his back, and said nicely: "The envoy Zan provided these things with great care. I didn't realize your talents before. It was really a mistake."

"Don't dare, dare not be called a sage." Zan Jurun said hastily.

Guo Shao put away the paper in his hand, and said: "Just as Envoy Zan said, Han Tong led the navy to move south from Bianshui. Everyone knows about the attack on the Southern Tang Dynasty. I want to form a marching shogunate for this battle, and I want to ask Privy Envoy Wang Pu to preside over it."

After hearing this, Zan Jurun murmured, "I have always admired Marshal Guo..."

The two looked at each other, Guo Shao said with a smile: "Let's not talk about personal friendship, I still have something to ask Mr. Zan for help."

"Marshal Guo please give me instructions." Zan Jurun cupped his hands and said.

Guo Shaodao: "A few years ago when I was ordered to attack Qin Feng, I submitted a topographical map and combat strategy. The map has particular dimensions, and the strategy and information have classifications, so it is easy to use and consult. The things should be stored in the Privy Council now. Zan Shijun went to the Privy Council to find Wang Privy Envoy, borrowed the thing in my name, and rearranged the topography of Caishiji and Dajiang in the same way... This will save me trouble. I wonder if Zan Shijun is willing to do it for me?"

Zan Jurun thought for a while: "Shall I try first?"

Guo Shao handed him back the stack of papers in his hand, and said, "Emissary Zan must have that talent."

...As usual, Guo Shao's range of activities was only between the palace, the front office, and the military camp, and then he went straight home. It was still early today, so he asked Lu Chengyong to go to the weaving shop in Dongshi to ask if the clothes he ordered a few days ago were ready; when he got the things, he went home with two packages.

Gossip about the war has been spreading everywhere in Tokyo these days, and it cannot be concealed; there were a large number of warships heading south on Bianshui half a month ago, but anyone with a little knowledge can guess what the court is going to do... If you don’t fight the Southern Tang Dynasty, there is no need to mobilize so many sailors from the central government.

But Guo Shao was still calm, and he didn't show panic or nervousness at all. His daily routine is very regular. He gets up in the morning to exercise, goes straight, and goes home. Does not make friends with ordinary people, and hardly does specific things; but what he thinks and does is very sensitive and careful. It is like the state of mind after taking a bath and fasting.

When I first returned to the living room hall on the south bank of the unnamed lake in the back garden, there was no one there; because Guo Shao came back early today, the family members had their own affairs during the day. But soon Ermei Fu and others came over one after another, helping Guo Shao take off the leather armor on his body and change into loose and comfortable ordinary clothes. Fu Ermei is the hostess, but she is not a strict woman, and Guo Shao doesn't care about family etiquette, so the rules in the house are very loose; but people will take care of them in front of others, and they will naturally pay attention to their words and deeds to make themselves look more decent, so no one is playing around for a while.

At this moment, Second Sister Fu picked up the package that Guo Shao put on the table, and asked, "What did my husband bring back, let me help you clean it up."

Guo Shao calmly said: "The clothes I bought for you, do you see how they fit?"

After hearing this, Second Sister Fu opened the package in surprise, took out two sets of dresses, and unfolded them to have a look. Li Yuan'er, Yang Yue'e and others also looked sideways, looking at the light red dress in Fu Ermei's hand with great interest.

"Oh..." Fu Ermei laughed, "It's so loose, my husband bought it for me and Li Yuan'er!"

Guo Shao said: "It's the clothes worn by pregnant women. I see that your stomachs are gradually bulging. Those clothes used to be more tight."

Fu Ermei's face was flushed, she looked up at him and pursed her lips, and said happily: "I'll go in and change it for you to see."

"Wait, Second Sister took this one for Yuan'er, and the clothes in the other package are yours." Guo Shao said.

Second Sister Fu smiled and said, "What's the difference between the two of us?"

"Of course it's different." Guo Shao turned his head to look at Li Yuan'er, and said solemnly, "Anyway, they are all loose clothes, so you don't have to worry too much about the size. But I think Yuan'er's appearance is more rounded, and her usual temperament is also more elegant. Maybe she likes to wear light colors and be more elegant."

Li Yuan'er's eyes flickered, lowered her eyebrows, and said embarrassedly: "Thank you, A Lang, for giving me the clothes."

"Haha..." Guo Shao said with a smile, "Why are you being so polite?"

Seeing Second Sister Fu go to pick up another package, Guo Shao said, "Madam's complexion is fair and her facial features are more beautiful. Instead, it's better to wear a darker color, which can have a contrasting effect. There is a set of blue and red in it... This is my opinion, so I bought it as I thought."

Fu Ermei was a little carried away with joy, and said softly: "Anyway, I'm showing you the clothes." After saying that, she picked up the package and ran to the bedroom.

Not long after, Second Sister Fu came back from the bedroom, she had already changed into the loose jacket and skirt, the top would look too wide without wearing the skirt, and the waist had indeed become a bit clumsy, not as slender as it used to be. But her movements were still light and flexible, and she turned around in front of Guo Shao with a smile: "My husband chose it, let's see how I am dressed?"

"You should slow down and be steady." Guo Shao said, "It's pretty good-looking. In fact, people who are good-looking don't pick clothes."

Second Sister Fu covered her face and said, "How embarrassing for you to say that in public..."

The atmosphere, which was relatively calm at first, gradually became noisy. When Second Sister Fu is in a good mood, she doesn't care about her status and stability, and plays around in front of Guo Shao. Guo Shao just had a smile on his face, seeing them joking and talking, he was in a good mood. A good woman will make people feel that everything is beautiful.

At this time Yulian said: "I'm going to the kitchen first, Alang and his wife are happy today, I'll cook."

Guo Shao nodded.

Second Sister Fu happily praised: "Yulian is skillful, and the dishes are delicious." She sat down at the table after speaking, took a big sip of green tea, and finally calmed down.

Only then did Guo Shao mention: "After a while, I will go out again."

Both Fu Ermei and Li Yuan'er stopped talking.

Guo Shao said: "Second sister is still going to the palace. Your elder sister can accompany you to take care of you...Yuan'er, how about you go back to Li's house for a while? That's what I think. I'm not in Tokyo. Your natal relatives are closer and familiar, and it will be better."

Li Yuan'er said softly: "The concubine will follow A Lang's arrangement."

Guo Shao mused, "If the battle to attack the Southern Tang Dynasty ends within half a year, I will rush back to Beijing before you give birth... I hope the battle can be resolved quickly."

Fu Ermei said: "Husband, don't worry too much about your own private affairs, I can clearly distinguish the serious from the serious."

"With me here, you mother and child will not suffer." Guo Shao said, "...I will be able to stabilize the situation soon."

The three of them talked for a while, and Guo Shao pretended to be thinking about things alone, pacing by the lake. Then he walked to the east kitchen calmly, and saw Yulian was busy cutting meat inside, and a stout woman was washing vegetables in a wooden bucket next to her. The woman found Guo Shao first, and immediately stood up, blushing and unable to speak for a long time, these people are stupid, if they don't ask her, she doesn't know what to say.

"A Lang?" Yulian turned her head to look at Guo Shao with a look of surprise.

Guo Shao raised his chin toward the door, and the stout woman got up and went out.

Yulian said: "Why did you come to the kitchen, what do you want to tell me?"

Guo Shaodao: "In a month or two, you help me take care of someone."

"Who?" Seeing Guo Shao's calm tone, Yulian resumed her work and asked casually.

Guo Shao pondered: "At that time, Jing Niang will tell you...why are you wearing old clothes? I remember buying clothes for you, and some silk materials."

Yulian said softly: "I often have to work. It's a pity that silk and satin are easy to get dirty. I keep those good clothes and wear them during Chinese New Year or when meeting guests."

Guo Shao suddenly remembered that a few years ago when he went to Longjinfang to pick up Yulian to come to this courtyard, she could hardly eat enough, but she had decent clothes. She is not a shameless woman.

"You don't have to work. I didn't hire a cook." Guo Shao said.

Yulian said: "I don't know how to play piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting like Sister Yang. It's better to do some work."

She turned her head to look at Guo Shao, and said with a smile: "I know what you think... I'm really satisfied, and I cherish the present day. It's not like before, when I go out, I have to keep my head down, and there are always people scolding behind me. I don't know when someone will bully me. I'm full of anger. Now I'm a concubine, no one will look down on me."

Guo Shao was not polite, and replied: "That's true, let alone the concubine's room, Mrs. Huarui just got involved with me in a muddle-headed way, and no one dares to do anything to her."

He thought for a while, and said in a low voice: "It won't be long before I will make you more respectable and obtain a truly honorable status."

After hearing this, Yulian stopped the kitchen knife in her hand. After a while, she lowered her head and said without turning her head: "I know that Alang has a sense of propriety, and he won't do anything he is not sure of. I can't help you with a woman's affairs. I just want you to be well and be careful."

"Don't worry, Yulian, just wait." Guo Shao walked a few steps in the kitchen with his hands behind his back, "I'm clear-headed and in good shape now."

Yulian doesn't even know many characters, but from her performance, she should understand what Guo Shao wants to do. Guo Shao has known her for a long time, so of course he can trust her.

A girl who was born as a servant girl with a rough life experience, when she knew that she might become a concubine, she was speechless...

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(Wish you all a happy new year.

I also want to apologize to you, this book has received the support of book friends who have spared no effort, Xifeng is deeply moved, but recently I have not been able to update it. It's really not intentional, it's a last resort, the New Year's event has a lot of people causing impetuous mood, I've been stuck a lot in the past few days, I hope to come out soon, so that everyone can see it more happily....It's still in the New Year's Eve, I hope you can all be happy. )

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