Not long after, the eunuch Cao Tai left the palace to do business and went straight south to see Guo Shao.
At this time, Li Jing, the Supreme Emperor of the Southern Capital of the Southern Capital (Nanchang), died of serious illness. The civil and military officials from all over the country led officials from all over the country to surrender. At this point, a large area of land on the west and south of the Southern Tang Kingdom that had not yet been captured was included in the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
In the yamen of Jiangning City, Guo Shao made a special trip to set up a mourning hall, hang white banners on the doors and windows to commemorate the Supreme Lord of the Southern Tang Kingdom, and invited officials at all levels of Jiangning Prefecture to attend.
There were many people coming. This was an invitation letter signed by the commander of Zhou army Guo Shao, and it was also to commemorate Li Jing. No matter what position the civil servant stands, it is not convenient to refuse.
Guo Shao, Wang Pu and the generals stood under the eaves next to the lobby, greeting officials from the Southern Tang Kingdom who were coming one after another, and more and more people arrived.
At the turn of February and March, several plum trees planted in the government yard are in full bloom, and are facing the white banners and paper money. The white petals that bloom to the extreme fall from the trees. This scene is a bit bleak and sad even in spring.
There were also several soldiers digging holes in the yard with their heads. The officials who came were all looking sideways quietly and curiously watching what the people used to dig holes in the yard of the government office.
Because it was a mourning hall, Guo Shao and others naturally could not smile casually. Everyone had a stern face in their etiquette and the atmosphere was solemn and low.
At this moment, a bearded man wearing mourning clothes came from the gate. Who wasn't Han Xizai?Seeing his dress, Li Gu's expression changed suddenly, and Guo Shao looked at him calmly.
Han Xizai walked to the door of the lobby, ignoring the civil and military officials of the Zhou army standing under the eaves. He knelt on the ground and started crying loudly, crying while talking sadly, even more sad than his parents who died.
The people on Zhou Jun were immediately in an uproar, and Dong Zunhui looked angry.Guo Shao quickly turned his head and glared at Dong Zunhui. Everyone did nothing and looked at Han Xizai who was wearing mourning clothes and cried there.
Guo Shao really doesn't understand how people can be so sad. It is true that the old master gave him favors. If you think rationally, everyone should be grateful. As the saying goes, loyalty and filial piety advocated by people.
But the master is not his parents after all, and he hasn't been together day and night. How can he get such deep feelings?
Anyway, if it were Guo Shao, this situation would not be sad at all... Perhaps the emotional factors of the ancients were different from Guo Shao.
The Southern Tang Kingdom has become the Great Zhou Dynasty, and Han Xizai is still crying for the old master there, which really makes the civil and military officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty quite embarrassed.
However, Guo Shao did not stop Han Xizai at this time, and felt that it was not a bad thing: all the ministers of the Southern Tang Dynasty were shameless people. Even if many of them wanted to face reality and continue to be officials in the name of the Great Zhou court, they still had to talk about loyalty to the old master on the surface; if Han Xizai did not show nostalgia and was not afraid of power, how could he maintain his reputation in Shilin?
Since Guo Shao was determined to win over Han Xizai, he thought he was useful; if Han Xizai was notorious and could not call on the public, what's the use of winning over him?
At this time, Guo Shao walked up with a kindness, held Han Xizai with his own hands, and sighed: The deceased is gone, and Han Gong is mourning.
Han Xizai was helped up, and she was still wiping her tears... Damn, if Guo Shao hadn't been holding it to his death, he would have laughed out loud!
Because the look in front of me was so funny, a bearded man in his fifties cried in grievance and sadness, which really made people feel a little overwhelmed.
When the countless officials below saw this scene, they not only did not laugh, but they were all sad and some were sighing.
Outside the door, a sapling was carried into the yard.
Guo Shao then walked out of the eaves and walked to the dirt pit in the yard, where the sapling was also carried to the side.
Everyone looked at it, and some people muttered in a low voice... The pit was planted in trees, and finally I understood the use.
But everyone probably finds it strange, what tree to plant at the funeral?
Wang Pu and others looked at Guo Shao calmly, and no one asked.
Everyone... Guo Shao raised his voice and looked back and spoke left and right.Everyone was attracted by attention and paid attention to him. After all, people are curious and want to figure out what Guo Shao wants to do.
The Southern Tang Dynasty ruled the Jiangnan region for more than ten years, and now I am dead and gone. I feel deeply regretful when I hear the news, and I can even understand your sorrow.Guo Shao said that in the past, the world was in chaos, and heroes divided the territory and divided the rivers and mountains. The Li family in the Southern Tang Dynasty guarded a place, so that the scholars and people could be spared from the suffering of war in Jiangnan, which should be able to teach the world the feelings.
When everyone heard Guo Shao say this, they were puzzled on most of them.The conquerors still speak good things about those who have lost their country?
Guo Shao said calmly: However, China is a clan, and the melee between the division of borders is only a temporary moment, and the civil war should not continue indefinitely.Today, the servants are fighting for a long time. The unification is vast and powerful. It is God's will and the hearts of the people to return to the unity of all countries.Everyone, don’t forget the righteousness because of your loyalty.The people of Jiangnan did destroy their country, but the world was not destroyed; the Great Zhou Dynasty was not a country established by foreign tribes, and the regaining of the land of the Southern Tang Dynasty was not conquered. Only by uniting the same tribes and comrades in various countries can we reduce unnecessary internal friction.Which country or the world is more important, in a corner?
After saying that, Guo Shao slapped a few times, and some came over with shovels and went up to distribute them to everyone, and Guo Shao also took a handful.
He also came forward to deliver the shovel himself, but some officials dared not refuse and accepted it.
There must be a gap between the gentry of the Southern Tang Dynasty and the generals of the Zhou army who destroyed the country, but after all, both sides have had long-term contacts, and on the surface they are still polite.
Let’s plant this tree in the yard of Jiangning Mansion.
Guo Shao first shoveled a small shovel of soil into the pit. Everyone didn't want to offend his face too much. They helped plant trees and planted a tree together. This matter was a bit new.
Everyone planted the seedlings into the pit, and Guo Shao calmly scooped water from the bucket in public.
When everyone thought it was boring, Guo Shao held the puff and said: I thought that an empire was like a tree and was originally a living creature. Living creatures would take root, sprout, grow, and get sick.Now the Shu Kingdom and the Southern Tang Dynasty have successively joined the Great Zhou Dynasty. Our dynasty already have imperial seedlings. People in the world jointly manage the seedlings and water them. They will grow and grow, and the prosperity of the Han and Tang dynasties will be revealed and the glory of the empire will be restored!This is the common hard work of all tribesmen, and no one has the power to destroy it without authorization; if the people in power do not impose benevolent policies and do not water them, the living creatures will become sick and wither.All the Dukes planted this tree of the empire with me, and they should work together to govern the local area.
When Guo Shao spoke, his expression was sincere and his voice was full of emotion.After hearing this, the Zhou army soldiers cheered.Only then did the officials of the Southern Tang Dynasty understand the meaning of planting trees together and looked at each other.
After Guo Shao finished his statement, he said a few more kind words and immediately took his entourage out of the lobby yard.
When he reached the headquarters of the Central Army, Wang Pu praised: "A good empire is like a tree. General Guo's metaphor is very appropriate. Throughout history, many dynasties were strong at first, but after that they did not implement benevolent policies, they declined and died. There were also many kings working hard to govern, and they only had a prosperous era of prosperity.Living things will not remain unchanged, OK!
Guo Shao sat down on the chair and said with a smile: Han Xizai was a scholar from the north, and the Southern Tang Kingdom was destroyed. I guess he was willing to surrender after weighing the pros and cons, but the world was constrained by a public opinion and had to do so.
After hearing this, several people nodded and agreed.
Guo Shao said seriously: However, since we are sincerely trying to win over others, we have to think more about it. Even if Han Xizai is moved, he is unwilling to be criticized.I thought of a way to help him.
He looked at Li Gu as he spoke: There is a picture in the Southern Tang Dynasty palace "Han Xizai Night Banquet", which is exquisitely crafted; however, the value of such things is not only determined by their level and skills, but the reputation of the people in the painting is very important.I know a big merchant who can sell the pictures to that merchant and remind her to find a way to justify the reputation of Han Gong, so that merchants can also get the benefits of famous paintings.
Just say that: Han Gong was loyal to the Southern Tang Kingdom because his wise political views were not valued. He often lamented that his ambitions could not be realized and instead received suspicion. Therefore, he was depressed and was unrestrained and drunk all day long.In fact, he is a loyal and famous minister...
After hearing this, Li Gu was excited and said: General Guo is actually a person who is Han Gong’s soulmate, and Han Gong is such a person!
Yes, this is not a fabrication, it is a fact.Guo Shao said seriously, but in order to let more people know, he came up with this worst and asked merchants with more tricks to help him and start with the painting.
Li Gu nodded and said yes.
Guo Shao said immediately: Nandu surrendered, the entire territory of the Southern Tang Kingdom belongs to the Great Zhou, there is no need to use a large army here, the imperial guards will return to the court in the near future; I think it is more appropriate for Mr. Li to stay and preside over the situation.
Li Gu clasped his fists and said: You should do your best.
Guo Shao said again: Cao Bin restrained the garrison, and Gao Yanqi's Jiannan Army will be left behind for the time being.Let Cao Bin do his best. After I return to the court, I will definitely ask for merit for him and will not treat him unfairly.
Wang Pu and Li Gu nodded.
Wang Pu seemed to have something to say, so Guo Shao didn't speak for the time being and looked at him sideways.
Wang Pu said: In this attack on Tang, Wu and Yue tried their best. Our dynasty would withdraw its troops first, which would show kindness.
Guo Shao understood what Wang Pu meant. It happened that the army was in Jiangnan, which was also a threat to Wu Yue Kingdom. It could seek more territory with both kindness and power... However, Guo Shao was preparing to go back to proclaim himself emperor, and he could not take action to pay attention to Wu Yue Kingdom for the time being.
The remaining places in the south have weak military strength, so I am afraid that I will not dare to make any rash moves under the strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the threat is already very small.
Li Gu said: If any officials from Wu Yue came to Jiangning Prefecture to make friends, I would not threaten by verbal force. I would just say that the court would be kind to others and advise them to submit to the territory and to go to the Great Zhou court to be a marquis and official.
Guo Shao said: Very good, the court will also issue an edict to commend the Lord of Wu and Yue.
After saying that, he picked up a ruler and turned around and pointed to the large picture on the wall behind him: The route to Beijing must be decided first by the Central Army.This time, the army had to transport a lot of things and a lot of supplies. It was best to go back along the waterway so that the warship could carry materials...
The civil servants and generals who were still talking just now stopped talking and silently looked at the picture Guo Shao pointed to.
Guo Shao took a ruler and knocked twice at a position above: The imperial guards took a boat from here and here, Caishifuqiao and Jingkou, and first crossed the river; then gathered together in Yangzhou.The Navy Warship of the Guards went north to enter the canal, merged with water and land, and returned north along the water road.As far as the Huaihe River...
Everyone immediately focused on the important route and had to follow the water route. There was no choice on the south road; the key was to cross the Huaihe River and go through the water route.
Guo Shao looked around and saw that he was marching in the Great Zhou territory, so he didn't need to take a detour and walk on the Bian River.
After Guo Shao said that, he observed Wang Pu's gaze again, but there were too many place names on the picture, so he couldn't tell which point Wang Pu was paying attention to... But he could guess that it was Songzhou.
Walking through the Bian River, Songzhou is the closest place to Tokyo.
Do you need to prepare military grain along the prefectures and counties along the way?Wang Pu asked.
Guo Shao said: Tens of thousands of troops are advancing on the same land and water, and their whereabouts cannot be concealed. We do not need to conceal them. In the name of the Qianying Military Office in Jiangnan, we ordered each state to prepare large-scale military food and grass, and the prefectures prepare five-day food.
After saying that, he picked up the teacup on the case, but pretended to look at the file in front of him and refused to drink it.
Li Gu stood up first and said: If nothing else, we will take the leave.
At this time, Li Jing, the Supreme Emperor of the Southern Capital of the Southern Capital (Nanchang), died of serious illness. The civil and military officials from all over the country led officials from all over the country to surrender. At this point, a large area of land on the west and south of the Southern Tang Kingdom that had not yet been captured was included in the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
In the yamen of Jiangning City, Guo Shao made a special trip to set up a mourning hall, hang white banners on the doors and windows to commemorate the Supreme Lord of the Southern Tang Kingdom, and invited officials at all levels of Jiangning Prefecture to attend.
There were many people coming. This was an invitation letter signed by the commander of Zhou army Guo Shao, and it was also to commemorate Li Jing. No matter what position the civil servant stands, it is not convenient to refuse.
Guo Shao, Wang Pu and the generals stood under the eaves next to the lobby, greeting officials from the Southern Tang Kingdom who were coming one after another, and more and more people arrived.
At the turn of February and March, several plum trees planted in the government yard are in full bloom, and are facing the white banners and paper money. The white petals that bloom to the extreme fall from the trees. This scene is a bit bleak and sad even in spring.
There were also several soldiers digging holes in the yard with their heads. The officials who came were all looking sideways quietly and curiously watching what the people used to dig holes in the yard of the government office.
Because it was a mourning hall, Guo Shao and others naturally could not smile casually. Everyone had a stern face in their etiquette and the atmosphere was solemn and low.
At this moment, a bearded man wearing mourning clothes came from the gate. Who wasn't Han Xizai?Seeing his dress, Li Gu's expression changed suddenly, and Guo Shao looked at him calmly.
Han Xizai walked to the door of the lobby, ignoring the civil and military officials of the Zhou army standing under the eaves. He knelt on the ground and started crying loudly, crying while talking sadly, even more sad than his parents who died.
The people on Zhou Jun were immediately in an uproar, and Dong Zunhui looked angry.Guo Shao quickly turned his head and glared at Dong Zunhui. Everyone did nothing and looked at Han Xizai who was wearing mourning clothes and cried there.
Guo Shao really doesn't understand how people can be so sad. It is true that the old master gave him favors. If you think rationally, everyone should be grateful. As the saying goes, loyalty and filial piety advocated by people.
But the master is not his parents after all, and he hasn't been together day and night. How can he get such deep feelings?
Anyway, if it were Guo Shao, this situation would not be sad at all... Perhaps the emotional factors of the ancients were different from Guo Shao.
The Southern Tang Kingdom has become the Great Zhou Dynasty, and Han Xizai is still crying for the old master there, which really makes the civil and military officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty quite embarrassed.
However, Guo Shao did not stop Han Xizai at this time, and felt that it was not a bad thing: all the ministers of the Southern Tang Dynasty were shameless people. Even if many of them wanted to face reality and continue to be officials in the name of the Great Zhou court, they still had to talk about loyalty to the old master on the surface; if Han Xizai did not show nostalgia and was not afraid of power, how could he maintain his reputation in Shilin?
Since Guo Shao was determined to win over Han Xizai, he thought he was useful; if Han Xizai was notorious and could not call on the public, what's the use of winning over him?
At this time, Guo Shao walked up with a kindness, held Han Xizai with his own hands, and sighed: The deceased is gone, and Han Gong is mourning.
Han Xizai was helped up, and she was still wiping her tears... Damn, if Guo Shao hadn't been holding it to his death, he would have laughed out loud!
Because the look in front of me was so funny, a bearded man in his fifties cried in grievance and sadness, which really made people feel a little overwhelmed.
When the countless officials below saw this scene, they not only did not laugh, but they were all sad and some were sighing.
Outside the door, a sapling was carried into the yard.
Guo Shao then walked out of the eaves and walked to the dirt pit in the yard, where the sapling was also carried to the side.
Everyone looked at it, and some people muttered in a low voice... The pit was planted in trees, and finally I understood the use.
But everyone probably finds it strange, what tree to plant at the funeral?
Wang Pu and others looked at Guo Shao calmly, and no one asked.
Everyone... Guo Shao raised his voice and looked back and spoke left and right.Everyone was attracted by attention and paid attention to him. After all, people are curious and want to figure out what Guo Shao wants to do.
The Southern Tang Dynasty ruled the Jiangnan region for more than ten years, and now I am dead and gone. I feel deeply regretful when I hear the news, and I can even understand your sorrow.Guo Shao said that in the past, the world was in chaos, and heroes divided the territory and divided the rivers and mountains. The Li family in the Southern Tang Dynasty guarded a place, so that the scholars and people could be spared from the suffering of war in Jiangnan, which should be able to teach the world the feelings.
When everyone heard Guo Shao say this, they were puzzled on most of them.The conquerors still speak good things about those who have lost their country?
Guo Shao said calmly: However, China is a clan, and the melee between the division of borders is only a temporary moment, and the civil war should not continue indefinitely.Today, the servants are fighting for a long time. The unification is vast and powerful. It is God's will and the hearts of the people to return to the unity of all countries.Everyone, don’t forget the righteousness because of your loyalty.The people of Jiangnan did destroy their country, but the world was not destroyed; the Great Zhou Dynasty was not a country established by foreign tribes, and the regaining of the land of the Southern Tang Dynasty was not conquered. Only by uniting the same tribes and comrades in various countries can we reduce unnecessary internal friction.Which country or the world is more important, in a corner?
After saying that, Guo Shao slapped a few times, and some came over with shovels and went up to distribute them to everyone, and Guo Shao also took a handful.
He also came forward to deliver the shovel himself, but some officials dared not refuse and accepted it.
There must be a gap between the gentry of the Southern Tang Dynasty and the generals of the Zhou army who destroyed the country, but after all, both sides have had long-term contacts, and on the surface they are still polite.
Let’s plant this tree in the yard of Jiangning Mansion.
Guo Shao first shoveled a small shovel of soil into the pit. Everyone didn't want to offend his face too much. They helped plant trees and planted a tree together. This matter was a bit new.
Everyone planted the seedlings into the pit, and Guo Shao calmly scooped water from the bucket in public.
When everyone thought it was boring, Guo Shao held the puff and said: I thought that an empire was like a tree and was originally a living creature. Living creatures would take root, sprout, grow, and get sick.Now the Shu Kingdom and the Southern Tang Dynasty have successively joined the Great Zhou Dynasty. Our dynasty already have imperial seedlings. People in the world jointly manage the seedlings and water them. They will grow and grow, and the prosperity of the Han and Tang dynasties will be revealed and the glory of the empire will be restored!This is the common hard work of all tribesmen, and no one has the power to destroy it without authorization; if the people in power do not impose benevolent policies and do not water them, the living creatures will become sick and wither.All the Dukes planted this tree of the empire with me, and they should work together to govern the local area.
When Guo Shao spoke, his expression was sincere and his voice was full of emotion.After hearing this, the Zhou army soldiers cheered.Only then did the officials of the Southern Tang Dynasty understand the meaning of planting trees together and looked at each other.
After Guo Shao finished his statement, he said a few more kind words and immediately took his entourage out of the lobby yard.
When he reached the headquarters of the Central Army, Wang Pu praised: "A good empire is like a tree. General Guo's metaphor is very appropriate. Throughout history, many dynasties were strong at first, but after that they did not implement benevolent policies, they declined and died. There were also many kings working hard to govern, and they only had a prosperous era of prosperity.Living things will not remain unchanged, OK!
Guo Shao sat down on the chair and said with a smile: Han Xizai was a scholar from the north, and the Southern Tang Kingdom was destroyed. I guess he was willing to surrender after weighing the pros and cons, but the world was constrained by a public opinion and had to do so.
After hearing this, several people nodded and agreed.
Guo Shao said seriously: However, since we are sincerely trying to win over others, we have to think more about it. Even if Han Xizai is moved, he is unwilling to be criticized.I thought of a way to help him.
He looked at Li Gu as he spoke: There is a picture in the Southern Tang Dynasty palace "Han Xizai Night Banquet", which is exquisitely crafted; however, the value of such things is not only determined by their level and skills, but the reputation of the people in the painting is very important.I know a big merchant who can sell the pictures to that merchant and remind her to find a way to justify the reputation of Han Gong, so that merchants can also get the benefits of famous paintings.
Just say that: Han Gong was loyal to the Southern Tang Kingdom because his wise political views were not valued. He often lamented that his ambitions could not be realized and instead received suspicion. Therefore, he was depressed and was unrestrained and drunk all day long.In fact, he is a loyal and famous minister...
After hearing this, Li Gu was excited and said: General Guo is actually a person who is Han Gong’s soulmate, and Han Gong is such a person!
Yes, this is not a fabrication, it is a fact.Guo Shao said seriously, but in order to let more people know, he came up with this worst and asked merchants with more tricks to help him and start with the painting.
Li Gu nodded and said yes.
Guo Shao said immediately: Nandu surrendered, the entire territory of the Southern Tang Kingdom belongs to the Great Zhou, there is no need to use a large army here, the imperial guards will return to the court in the near future; I think it is more appropriate for Mr. Li to stay and preside over the situation.
Li Gu clasped his fists and said: You should do your best.
Guo Shao said again: Cao Bin restrained the garrison, and Gao Yanqi's Jiannan Army will be left behind for the time being.Let Cao Bin do his best. After I return to the court, I will definitely ask for merit for him and will not treat him unfairly.
Wang Pu and Li Gu nodded.
Wang Pu seemed to have something to say, so Guo Shao didn't speak for the time being and looked at him sideways.
Wang Pu said: In this attack on Tang, Wu and Yue tried their best. Our dynasty would withdraw its troops first, which would show kindness.
Guo Shao understood what Wang Pu meant. It happened that the army was in Jiangnan, which was also a threat to Wu Yue Kingdom. It could seek more territory with both kindness and power... However, Guo Shao was preparing to go back to proclaim himself emperor, and he could not take action to pay attention to Wu Yue Kingdom for the time being.
The remaining places in the south have weak military strength, so I am afraid that I will not dare to make any rash moves under the strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the threat is already very small.
Li Gu said: If any officials from Wu Yue came to Jiangning Prefecture to make friends, I would not threaten by verbal force. I would just say that the court would be kind to others and advise them to submit to the territory and to go to the Great Zhou court to be a marquis and official.
Guo Shao said: Very good, the court will also issue an edict to commend the Lord of Wu and Yue.
After saying that, he picked up a ruler and turned around and pointed to the large picture on the wall behind him: The route to Beijing must be decided first by the Central Army.This time, the army had to transport a lot of things and a lot of supplies. It was best to go back along the waterway so that the warship could carry materials...
The civil servants and generals who were still talking just now stopped talking and silently looked at the picture Guo Shao pointed to.
Guo Shao took a ruler and knocked twice at a position above: The imperial guards took a boat from here and here, Caishifuqiao and Jingkou, and first crossed the river; then gathered together in Yangzhou.The Navy Warship of the Guards went north to enter the canal, merged with water and land, and returned north along the water road.As far as the Huaihe River...
Everyone immediately focused on the important route and had to follow the water route. There was no choice on the south road; the key was to cross the Huaihe River and go through the water route.
Guo Shao looked around and saw that he was marching in the Great Zhou territory, so he didn't need to take a detour and walk on the Bian River.
After Guo Shao said that, he observed Wang Pu's gaze again, but there were too many place names on the picture, so he couldn't tell which point Wang Pu was paying attention to... But he could guess that it was Songzhou.
Walking through the Bian River, Songzhou is the closest place to Tokyo.
Do you need to prepare military grain along the prefectures and counties along the way?Wang Pu asked.
Guo Shao said: Tens of thousands of troops are advancing on the same land and water, and their whereabouts cannot be concealed. We do not need to conceal them. In the name of the Qianying Military Office in Jiangnan, we ordered each state to prepare large-scale military food and grass, and the prefectures prepare five-day food.
After saying that, he picked up the teacup on the case, but pretended to look at the file in front of him and refused to drink it.
Li Gu stood up first and said: If nothing else, we will take the leave.
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