At the gate, there was indeed a man in his thirties, with big eyes, a round forehead and a narrow chin, wearing a cloth robe and a bull head.
He recognized Zuo You first, then stopped his eyes on Guo Shao, and his eyes lit up... It's not because of how handsome Guo Shao looks, this guy may have recognized Guo Shao.
According to Zuo You, Luo Yanhuan was also watching at Chenqiao Gate that day.
Guo Dushi?The man stepped forward and worshiped.
Guo Shao smiled and before he could speak, Zuo You said: It was the person I mentioned to you last time.Lord, he is Luo Yanhuan.
The big man immediately clasped his fists and his tone became a little excited: I have seen Guo Duzhi below!
Ha ha!Guo Shaoxian smiled loudly, and somehow the scene of meeting Zhao Kuangyin for the first time in Gaoping wounded barracks appeared in his mind.
In some situations where there is insufficient experience, people will unconsciously imitate and learn to do what they see and hear; Guo Shao is no exception. It is the first time he is so respectful to the wise and humble, and of course he remembers what he has seen before.
Guo Shao immediately praised him like Zhao Kuangyin praised him: I have heard of your deeds from Zuo You and took away a thousand war horses that were originally going to be sent to the hands of the Khitans in Youzhou!I admire you very much when the country is in troubled by war and chaos!
Where, where... Luo Yanhuan seemed to be getting more and more excited, and his mouth was no longer as straightforward as before.
General Luo, please come inside!Guo Shao made a cheerful and happy expression.
Don't dare, don't dare.Luo Yanhuan seemed to dare not call him a general. Guo Dushi went out to greet him in person, and the last general was really ashamed.
After hearing this, Guo Shao thought to himself that the same general Luo Yanhuan and Yang Biao were a little different.
The group of three walked into the living room, and Guo Shao remembered another general Xiang Xun's house to treat him. Xiang Xun's cheerful and joyful look was unpretentious; Guo Shao also smiled, and suddenly became a hospitality atmosphere.
He said as he walked: As soon as Zuo You mentioned your matter, I felt respectful and immediately wanted to make friends.Unexpectedly, I heard that you were already in front of the mansion again, and I couldn't wait to see the heroic spirit!
Luo Yanhuan hurriedly replied: Bei Zhi is really ashamed, ashamed...
Zuo You said very little at this time, and he just looked at Guo Shao with a smile and calmness.
When he entered the living room and sat down, a stout black woman brought a tea tray to serve tea.
Luo Yanhuan sat on the chair for only half of his butt and said: I am humble and only think that Guo Du treats his brothers well, and he doesn't want to be so polite and noble, and he doesn't like others to be humble!
Guo Shao smiled and said: Apart from beauties, I am just treating heroes and heroes well, not to be polite to everyone.
When Luo Yanhuan heard the beauty, he finally couldn't help but look at the thick black woman who had just brought tea to the door.At this moment, maybe Luo Yanhuan was thinking in his mind that the taste of Guo Du was a bit special?
At this time, Luo Yanhuan looked a little impatient, and didn't even answer Guo Shao's topic, and hurriedly said: Bei Zhi remembered a friend, a friend he had known since Jin, and knew very well about his character.If Guo Dushi Xiang treats him honestly as he is, he will definitely follow the enemy regardless of his life.
oh?Guo Shao said.
Luo Yanhuan continued: His name is Li Chuyun, and he has always followed General Zhe Congruan, who was the governor of Jingnan at that time... Brother Li's situation has always been relatively difficult, but he is indeed a brave, resourceful and loyal general!During the reign of Taizu, Zhe Duke's nephew Zhe Deliang falsely accused Brother Li, causing him to be demoted and almost convicted and imprisoned. Fortunately, Zhe Duke submitted a letter to excuse him, so he was exempted from the crime and re-served him under Zhe Duke's command.However, Brother Li and Zhe Deliang have not yet ended their grudges, and they are in a very difficult situation now.
Guo Shao asked: Why did Zhe Deliang use despicable means such as false accusation to deal with generals under Zhe Gong’s sect?
Luo Yanhuan said: Oh, every man is guilty of possessing a treasure!Brother Li has a very beautiful girl and is quite famous far and wide. Zhe Deliang is a lustful person and has already coveted her and wants to ask Brother Li to promise him his eldest daughter.However, not to mention that Zhe Deliang is not good at character, which makes Brother Li and his daughter look down on him, and Zhe Deliang already has eight wives and concubines in his family, and Brother Li's daughter can only be the ninth concubine's concubine when she passes the house.Brother Li was born into a general and studied and politely, so how could he bear to abandon the pearl in his hand and be a concubine for others?
Zhe Deliang failed to ask for it. First, he slandered his uncle, Duke Zhe, but Duke Zhe did not believe it, and then he filed a false accusation!
Guo Shao was also angry when he heard this and said to himself: There is indeed no shortage of any kind of people in this world.
He calmed down and turned around and asked Zuo You who was completely neglected: Where is the governor of Jingnan Jiedu?
Zuo You replied calmly: It's in Guanzhong, not far from Fengxiu.
Guo Shao said: We are going to Guanzhong. At that time, we will visit Li Chuyun first, so the Lauro brothers will recommend it.
Luo Yanhuan hurriedly said: I am happy to be in a humble position.
……
Guo Shao did not plan to bring too many people during this trip, but just thought it was like taking leave from the Guards Office and going to Guanzhong to visit relatives and friends.
Yang Biao, Luo Mengzi, and six personal soldiers, plus Zuo You and Luo Yanhuan.
There were about ten people in a group, just light and simple.
After Jingniang knew about their itinerary, she wanted to travel with Guo Shao.Guo Shao was not sure, and felt that it was inconvenient and unnecessary to take a woman on a long trip.
But Jingniang said she could help. When she returned to Tokyo from Mount Emei last year, she stayed overnight in a mountain in Fengzhou. Out of sympathy, she sponsored a nunnery there and could send people to establish a place to settle there.
Guo Shao was a little moved after hearing this, and Jing Niang was reluctant to give in, so she might not be able to stop her from following.So he reluctantly agreed.
They are ready to set off in early August.
It took more than a thousand miles from Tokyo to Guanzhong, but the team of people rode their horses and didn't have to hurry to arrive in Guanzhong.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the group spent the Mid-Autumn Festival at the post station. In order to seek fame and future, the group left home thousands of miles away but didn’t have much emotion. Anyway, most of them were martial artists and didn’t have much leisure and elegant interests.
On the way, he passed by Ganzhou, and Guo Shao and others settled at the Ganzhou Post Station. Only then did he remember what Guo Shao was responsible for... He received the salary of the Ganzhou Governor for several months, and the territory he managed was his first return.
As expected, a large group of officials from Ganzhou arrived at the post station in the evening that day, and wanted to welcome Guo Shao to the prefecture first and then inspect the government affairs of each county.
It was hard to refuse the kindness, so Guo Shao and others had to attend the banquet ordered by the Chief Secretary and other officials. They were inevitable to have fun all kinds of scenes and talk about the fun all night... They also provided singing prostitutes to serve the bed at night, which was simply delivered to Guo Shao and others for selection.
Guo Shao asked Zuo You to make sure that this kind of thing was legal.I thought to myself: It's too corrupt...
Seeing the young women swaying around in front of them, Guo Shao said that it was difficult for young and passionate Fang Gang to control him.Unfortunately, Jing Niang was by his side, and he thought about it and still postponed it.
As for what state officials invited to inspect local government affairs, Guo Shao said kindly.
What does it have to do with him whether Ganzhou is well managed?
Although he was in charge of the state's governor, his responsibilities and political achievements were not considered to be his. Even if Ganzhou had been rebelled and rebelled in chaos, Guo Shao was not under any pressure.
So the next day they bid farewell to the officials and continued to travel west.
First, he went to Fengxiu territory. After discussing with the people he accompanied, he first visited Fengxiu Jiedushi Wang Jing as a respect for etiquette; then he went to Binzhou to visit Luo Yanhuan's friend Li Chuyun.
Wang Jing still sent someone to warmly entertain his colleagues from Tokyo, but only met him, and then the officials below accompanied him.Because Guo Shao is several levels lower than Wang Jing, this is true.
Guo Shao and others originally came out of Tokyo to learn about the battlefield terrain and scenery, but it took nearly a month to spend, except on the road and socializing with others at banquets.
These human feelings are indeed difficult to omit. Since the officials of the same dynasty have already arrived at their territory, if they do not greet and socialize, they will leave a bad reputation inside and outside the court.
Sure enough, once we arrived in Binzhou, we had to spend a whole day asking for the Jiedushi Zhe Congruan, and talked nonsense with the reception officials in the shogunate.
It was not until the end of August that Luo Yanhuan met his friend first, and then brought his friend Li Chuyun's kind invitation to Guo Shao.
Guo Shao changed into clean clothes at the Binzhou Inn, and then he brought his five followers to visit him as an invitation.
Except for the six personal soldiers, there were already several people around him. If the personal soldiers were allowed to have dinner together, there would be too many people in the group... Then Li Chuyun was not a military governor like Wang Jing and Zhe Congruan, and everyone also visited according to the reasons of personal friendship.
Li Chuyun opened the door and went to the gate to wait in person. He thought his position was far inferior to Guo Shao, the commander-in-chief of the army.
As soon as Guo Shao and others arrived at the place, they saw a large group of at least twenty or thirty people waiting at the door.
Moreover, most of them dressed in scholars, including those with brocade silk, and those with robes, which looked rich and poor, but they didn't look like martial artists. Some people saw that the thin arms and legs were scholars with no strength to tie a chicken.
Guo Shao was very puzzled at first, thinking that there were so many literati in the Li Chuyun family?
Didn’t he hear Luo Yanhuan say that he was doing a miserable life? How could he be like many disciples? He soon realized that maybe these people were not Li Chuyun’s disciples, but might be for the grand invitation of the audience.
Guo Shao came out of Tokyo for this trip and participated in many social engagements. He was already familiar with the general tricks of such occasions. According to the host's idea, the more people there are, the more he can show his importance to the distinguished guests.
There are many people at the banquet, and compliments each person can also make the atmosphere more joyful.
But Guo Shao guessed wrong again.
When Luo Yanhuan introduced your names and official positions and Li Chuyun came to greet him, he talked about the origin of such a group of people: Although Li is a martial artist, he is elegant and respects famous scholars.As soon as Mr. Zhe mentioned it, he invited famous scholars from all over the world to come to Bishe to make friends with poetry.I think there are many friends today and it is lively, so I set the day I invited Guo Dumen to this day, I hope I will forgive you.
It is strange to make friends through poetry and essays!Guo Shao said that everyone around him was a martial artist, including his friend Luo Yanhuan, Li Chuyun.
He recognized Zuo You first, then stopped his eyes on Guo Shao, and his eyes lit up... It's not because of how handsome Guo Shao looks, this guy may have recognized Guo Shao.
According to Zuo You, Luo Yanhuan was also watching at Chenqiao Gate that day.
Guo Dushi?The man stepped forward and worshiped.
Guo Shao smiled and before he could speak, Zuo You said: It was the person I mentioned to you last time.Lord, he is Luo Yanhuan.
The big man immediately clasped his fists and his tone became a little excited: I have seen Guo Duzhi below!
Ha ha!Guo Shaoxian smiled loudly, and somehow the scene of meeting Zhao Kuangyin for the first time in Gaoping wounded barracks appeared in his mind.
In some situations where there is insufficient experience, people will unconsciously imitate and learn to do what they see and hear; Guo Shao is no exception. It is the first time he is so respectful to the wise and humble, and of course he remembers what he has seen before.
Guo Shao immediately praised him like Zhao Kuangyin praised him: I have heard of your deeds from Zuo You and took away a thousand war horses that were originally going to be sent to the hands of the Khitans in Youzhou!I admire you very much when the country is in troubled by war and chaos!
Where, where... Luo Yanhuan seemed to be getting more and more excited, and his mouth was no longer as straightforward as before.
General Luo, please come inside!Guo Shao made a cheerful and happy expression.
Don't dare, don't dare.Luo Yanhuan seemed to dare not call him a general. Guo Dushi went out to greet him in person, and the last general was really ashamed.
After hearing this, Guo Shao thought to himself that the same general Luo Yanhuan and Yang Biao were a little different.
The group of three walked into the living room, and Guo Shao remembered another general Xiang Xun's house to treat him. Xiang Xun's cheerful and joyful look was unpretentious; Guo Shao also smiled, and suddenly became a hospitality atmosphere.
He said as he walked: As soon as Zuo You mentioned your matter, I felt respectful and immediately wanted to make friends.Unexpectedly, I heard that you were already in front of the mansion again, and I couldn't wait to see the heroic spirit!
Luo Yanhuan hurriedly replied: Bei Zhi is really ashamed, ashamed...
Zuo You said very little at this time, and he just looked at Guo Shao with a smile and calmness.
When he entered the living room and sat down, a stout black woman brought a tea tray to serve tea.
Luo Yanhuan sat on the chair for only half of his butt and said: I am humble and only think that Guo Du treats his brothers well, and he doesn't want to be so polite and noble, and he doesn't like others to be humble!
Guo Shao smiled and said: Apart from beauties, I am just treating heroes and heroes well, not to be polite to everyone.
When Luo Yanhuan heard the beauty, he finally couldn't help but look at the thick black woman who had just brought tea to the door.At this moment, maybe Luo Yanhuan was thinking in his mind that the taste of Guo Du was a bit special?
At this time, Luo Yanhuan looked a little impatient, and didn't even answer Guo Shao's topic, and hurriedly said: Bei Zhi remembered a friend, a friend he had known since Jin, and knew very well about his character.If Guo Dushi Xiang treats him honestly as he is, he will definitely follow the enemy regardless of his life.
oh?Guo Shao said.
Luo Yanhuan continued: His name is Li Chuyun, and he has always followed General Zhe Congruan, who was the governor of Jingnan at that time... Brother Li's situation has always been relatively difficult, but he is indeed a brave, resourceful and loyal general!During the reign of Taizu, Zhe Duke's nephew Zhe Deliang falsely accused Brother Li, causing him to be demoted and almost convicted and imprisoned. Fortunately, Zhe Duke submitted a letter to excuse him, so he was exempted from the crime and re-served him under Zhe Duke's command.However, Brother Li and Zhe Deliang have not yet ended their grudges, and they are in a very difficult situation now.
Guo Shao asked: Why did Zhe Deliang use despicable means such as false accusation to deal with generals under Zhe Gong’s sect?
Luo Yanhuan said: Oh, every man is guilty of possessing a treasure!Brother Li has a very beautiful girl and is quite famous far and wide. Zhe Deliang is a lustful person and has already coveted her and wants to ask Brother Li to promise him his eldest daughter.However, not to mention that Zhe Deliang is not good at character, which makes Brother Li and his daughter look down on him, and Zhe Deliang already has eight wives and concubines in his family, and Brother Li's daughter can only be the ninth concubine's concubine when she passes the house.Brother Li was born into a general and studied and politely, so how could he bear to abandon the pearl in his hand and be a concubine for others?
Zhe Deliang failed to ask for it. First, he slandered his uncle, Duke Zhe, but Duke Zhe did not believe it, and then he filed a false accusation!
Guo Shao was also angry when he heard this and said to himself: There is indeed no shortage of any kind of people in this world.
He calmed down and turned around and asked Zuo You who was completely neglected: Where is the governor of Jingnan Jiedu?
Zuo You replied calmly: It's in Guanzhong, not far from Fengxiu.
Guo Shao said: We are going to Guanzhong. At that time, we will visit Li Chuyun first, so the Lauro brothers will recommend it.
Luo Yanhuan hurriedly said: I am happy to be in a humble position.
……
Guo Shao did not plan to bring too many people during this trip, but just thought it was like taking leave from the Guards Office and going to Guanzhong to visit relatives and friends.
Yang Biao, Luo Mengzi, and six personal soldiers, plus Zuo You and Luo Yanhuan.
There were about ten people in a group, just light and simple.
After Jingniang knew about their itinerary, she wanted to travel with Guo Shao.Guo Shao was not sure, and felt that it was inconvenient and unnecessary to take a woman on a long trip.
But Jingniang said she could help. When she returned to Tokyo from Mount Emei last year, she stayed overnight in a mountain in Fengzhou. Out of sympathy, she sponsored a nunnery there and could send people to establish a place to settle there.
Guo Shao was a little moved after hearing this, and Jing Niang was reluctant to give in, so she might not be able to stop her from following.So he reluctantly agreed.
They are ready to set off in early August.
It took more than a thousand miles from Tokyo to Guanzhong, but the team of people rode their horses and didn't have to hurry to arrive in Guanzhong.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the group spent the Mid-Autumn Festival at the post station. In order to seek fame and future, the group left home thousands of miles away but didn’t have much emotion. Anyway, most of them were martial artists and didn’t have much leisure and elegant interests.
On the way, he passed by Ganzhou, and Guo Shao and others settled at the Ganzhou Post Station. Only then did he remember what Guo Shao was responsible for... He received the salary of the Ganzhou Governor for several months, and the territory he managed was his first return.
As expected, a large group of officials from Ganzhou arrived at the post station in the evening that day, and wanted to welcome Guo Shao to the prefecture first and then inspect the government affairs of each county.
It was hard to refuse the kindness, so Guo Shao and others had to attend the banquet ordered by the Chief Secretary and other officials. They were inevitable to have fun all kinds of scenes and talk about the fun all night... They also provided singing prostitutes to serve the bed at night, which was simply delivered to Guo Shao and others for selection.
Guo Shao asked Zuo You to make sure that this kind of thing was legal.I thought to myself: It's too corrupt...
Seeing the young women swaying around in front of them, Guo Shao said that it was difficult for young and passionate Fang Gang to control him.Unfortunately, Jing Niang was by his side, and he thought about it and still postponed it.
As for what state officials invited to inspect local government affairs, Guo Shao said kindly.
What does it have to do with him whether Ganzhou is well managed?
Although he was in charge of the state's governor, his responsibilities and political achievements were not considered to be his. Even if Ganzhou had been rebelled and rebelled in chaos, Guo Shao was not under any pressure.
So the next day they bid farewell to the officials and continued to travel west.
First, he went to Fengxiu territory. After discussing with the people he accompanied, he first visited Fengxiu Jiedushi Wang Jing as a respect for etiquette; then he went to Binzhou to visit Luo Yanhuan's friend Li Chuyun.
Wang Jing still sent someone to warmly entertain his colleagues from Tokyo, but only met him, and then the officials below accompanied him.Because Guo Shao is several levels lower than Wang Jing, this is true.
Guo Shao and others originally came out of Tokyo to learn about the battlefield terrain and scenery, but it took nearly a month to spend, except on the road and socializing with others at banquets.
These human feelings are indeed difficult to omit. Since the officials of the same dynasty have already arrived at their territory, if they do not greet and socialize, they will leave a bad reputation inside and outside the court.
Sure enough, once we arrived in Binzhou, we had to spend a whole day asking for the Jiedushi Zhe Congruan, and talked nonsense with the reception officials in the shogunate.
It was not until the end of August that Luo Yanhuan met his friend first, and then brought his friend Li Chuyun's kind invitation to Guo Shao.
Guo Shao changed into clean clothes at the Binzhou Inn, and then he brought his five followers to visit him as an invitation.
Except for the six personal soldiers, there were already several people around him. If the personal soldiers were allowed to have dinner together, there would be too many people in the group... Then Li Chuyun was not a military governor like Wang Jing and Zhe Congruan, and everyone also visited according to the reasons of personal friendship.
Li Chuyun opened the door and went to the gate to wait in person. He thought his position was far inferior to Guo Shao, the commander-in-chief of the army.
As soon as Guo Shao and others arrived at the place, they saw a large group of at least twenty or thirty people waiting at the door.
Moreover, most of them dressed in scholars, including those with brocade silk, and those with robes, which looked rich and poor, but they didn't look like martial artists. Some people saw that the thin arms and legs were scholars with no strength to tie a chicken.
Guo Shao was very puzzled at first, thinking that there were so many literati in the Li Chuyun family?
Didn’t he hear Luo Yanhuan say that he was doing a miserable life? How could he be like many disciples? He soon realized that maybe these people were not Li Chuyun’s disciples, but might be for the grand invitation of the audience.
Guo Shao came out of Tokyo for this trip and participated in many social engagements. He was already familiar with the general tricks of such occasions. According to the host's idea, the more people there are, the more he can show his importance to the distinguished guests.
There are many people at the banquet, and compliments each person can also make the atmosphere more joyful.
But Guo Shao guessed wrong again.
When Luo Yanhuan introduced your names and official positions and Li Chuyun came to greet him, he talked about the origin of such a group of people: Although Li is a martial artist, he is elegant and respects famous scholars.As soon as Mr. Zhe mentioned it, he invited famous scholars from all over the world to come to Bishe to make friends with poetry.I think there are many friends today and it is lively, so I set the day I invited Guo Dumen to this day, I hope I will forgive you.
It is strange to make friends through poetry and essays!Guo Shao said that everyone around him was a martial artist, including his friend Luo Yanhuan, Li Chuyun.