Guo Shao led his division back to the dynasty.

"The forbidden army won a complete victory, Li Chongjin was forced to kneel, the soldiers in the army shouted long live, and Guo Du immediately avoided the ......" Zan Jurun recounted in the Privy Council what he saw and heard with the army.

Wang Pu personally recorded and asked about the entire march and combat process. The sideburns under his head were gray, but his small eyes were extra bright, shining with the curiosity and excitement of a young man.

In particular, he paid great attention to the combat methods of the infantry battalion of the Tiger Ben Army, and only fired a salvo of bows and arrows after the infantry arrived, and some tactics had never been heard of.

Wang Pu saw that Wei Renpu was quietly reading his writing, so he turned his head and smiled: "In the old man's opinion, Guo Shao will be the most interesting person in these years." ”

……

The next day, the Jin Xiang Palace.

"Knock knock!" The heavy drum beat opens, slows down, and alternates with the bells to form a very slow and rhythmic main sound; The 100-person musicians on the side of the main hall beat the various shaped instruments hanging from the huge shelves. The grand palace music suddenly enveloped the spacious hall in a solemn atmosphere.

After Guo Shao, Shi Yanchao, and Yang Biao unloaded their weapons, they strode into the main hall, and the civil and military officials in Tokyo turned their heads one after another. At this time, the Queen Mother and the Son of Heaven had not yet arrived, and everyone saluted: "Congratulations to Guo Dashuai for his victory!" "Congratulations and congratulations......"

Guo Shao greeted the officials with a fist, smiling and very modest. On the contrary, Shi Yanchao on the side was triumphant.

After a while, the eunuch shouted: "Queen Mother, the emperor has arrived!" ”

Guo Shao and the others went to the east side to enter the column, and he stood at the front of this side. Following the more than 100 civil and military ministers in the main hall, they knelt on the ground and shouted: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live......

The eunuch knelt and helped the emperor with a crown on his head to the dragon chair, and Fu Jinzhan sat down behind the curtain next to him, and said, "Zhongqing is flat." Everyone shouted again: "Thank you Empress Dowager." ”

At this time, Guo Shao stepped forward, presented the big seal of the generalissimo of the world's soldiers and horses with both hands, and bowed and said: "The minister was called to rebel, and within 15 days, Li Jixun and Li Chongjin rebels were successively broken in Jinzhou and the Northern Han Border, and Li Chongjin was captured and returned to the court, and finally lived up to the trust of the Queen Mother. Now return to the division and return the military power. ”

Yang Shiliang came down to receive the seal. Fu Jinzhan behind the curtain said: "Guo Du is invincible, and the mourning family is very relieved. Wait for the hard work and high merit, come and reward Guo Shao, Shi Yanchao, Yang Biao, Dong Zunzhi, Luo Mengzi brocade robe, silver belt, and silver saddle to show their appreciation. Today, a banquet was held in the Jinxiang Hall to celebrate the generals. Guo Du checked, please start. ”

Guo Shao thanked him, stood up, turned to face the ministers and said, "I once said that I will be the defender of the Great Zhou and Tokyo in the future." Looking at it today, what are the words of the past? If the rebels are allowed to enter Tokyo, the world will be in turmoil, and your wealth will not be protected. ”

Everyone immediately talked about it.

Guo Shao hugged his fist again and said: "The minister is loyal to the Queen Mother, takes Tokyo as his hometown, and will take it as his responsibility to defend the imperial court, and he will not hesitate." In the army, there are often slanders about the 'benevolence of women', but the ministers do not care; with a benevolent heart and a righteous heart, it is the way to defend the people. Today, the war has been raging for a long time, and the people are at peace, and the forbidden army should conform to the will of the people, so that they can work with the people of the world with one heart and one mind, and assist the Queen Mother to create a prosperous era. ”

Fu Jinzhan happily praised: "Guo Du is really the minister of the humerus of the imperial court. ”

Everyone looked sideways, showing goodwill to Guo Shao in their eyes. In such troubled times, being able to fight and protect their wealth and nobility is beneficial to everyone present, and of course everyone can look at Guo Shao pleasing to the eye.

After Guo Shao finished speaking, he retreated into the queue, and the civil officials on the opposite side all nodded to him.

At this moment, a civil official in the back came out and bowed: "The envoy of the Southern Tang Kingdom has something to play. ”

The eunuch Yang Shiliang looked back at the Fu Jinzhan in the curtain, and then said, "Come forward." ”

The envoy stepped forward, bowed first, and then presented the national letter with both hands, and said loudly: "My lord (Li Hongji) congratulates the Great Zhou Emperor on the great victory of the forbidden army to quell the rebellion, and wants to offer 1.2 million yuan of money as a gift. Please order the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty to recognize the position of the lord of the country, return the sixth brother of the lord, and the two countries will be good friends with the monarch and ministers; If the Imperial Court grants it, our lord will ship his belongings to Tokyo before the end of the year. ”

At this time, Prime Minister Fan Zhen came out and said: "Queen Mother, the 20,000 forbidden troops have established a great merit to return to the dynasty, and they should be rewarded; If the reward per person is 20 yuan, it will also cost 400,000 yuan. After the emperor ascended the throne, he was kind enough to exempt some of the taxes of the famine; However, the expenditure has not been reduced in the slightest, and the cost of the salaries and horses of more than 100,000 people of the forbidden army is very reluctant. If the Southern Tang Kingdom contributes 1.2 million guan, the imperial court can alleviate the shortage of taxes next year. ”

Fu Jinzhan accepted the letter of state and said casually: "The mourning family will reply to the envoys of the Southern Tang Dynasty after discussing this matter with the ministers." ”

…… There were too many people in the court, and there was no secrecy in the affairs of the court, and soon Li Yu learned about Li Hongji's repetition through the provincial envoys he had befriended in Tokyo.

Li Yu and Zhou Xian have been living in Tokyo for more than two months, and they are really living like a year.

Zhou Xian comforted him for a while: "Although Fan Zhen is the prime minister, what he said doesn't count, General Guo has the power of counterinsurgency, and his words in the court have more weight." Don't worry too much, husband. ”

The two talked on the phone, and seeing that it was getting late, Zhou Xian went to the room to bathe.

The smoke was rising from the inner room, and she soaked in the water to breathe a sigh of relief, and slowly washed herself. At this moment, she vaguely felt that there was someone behind her, and exclaimed in surprise: "Who is it?" ”

When I hurriedly looked back, I saw the door curtain shaking, and sure enough, I saw Li Yu walking to the door. Zhou Xian complained: "Why did my husband secretly watch me bathe? ”

Li Yu sighed: "There are some women in the palace who can't bear it and blaspheme themselves. Emperor E wouldn't do that quietly alone, right? ”

Zhou Xian's face suddenly turned red, he felt very uncomfortable, and said angrily: "What kind of person do you think I am!" ”

"Last time, ......" Li Yu stopped talking, and said in a hurry, "You go to seduce that Guo Shao, it seems to be very different from before...... Seems to be very comfortable. Didn't you say you hated that kind of thing? ”

Zhou Xian said: "Of course I hate it! Don't you know? Get out of here, I'm just bathing. ”

Li Yu finally left.

After bathing and changing clothes, Zhou Xian felt dizzy, as if the weather was cold and slightly invaded by the wind chill. Just said that, Li Yu personally sent someone to invite Lang Zhong to prescribe medicine, and he was busy until late at night to personally serve the medicine for her to drink before she was relieved.

Zhou Xian was very moved in her heart, no matter what, her husband was still the best person for her.

The two went to bed all night without saying a word. Zhou Xian woke up once in the middle of the night, and when he opened his eyes, he suddenly saw Li Yu awake looking at him beside him. She was taken aback and pulled the quilt hard and sat up. After she was frightened, she didn't know what to say for a while, so she said that she had a nightmare and didn't want to break it.

But she couldn't sleep anymore and pretended to sleep with her eyes closed. After being frightened, I was very angry in my heart.

She felt very uncomfortable in Tokyo for a while, and she always felt that someone was staring at her. Zhou Xian didn't want to ask for trouble, but she did find her husband quietly observing her from time to time.

For example, the day before yesterday, I just got a box of nail polish from Chen Jiali, saying that it is something that Tokyo ladies like very much; Zhou Xian wanted to try it, but for some reason she had to hide quietly before applying it, probably because she was afraid that her husband would think she was frivolous.

Zhou Xian turned over, and finally spoke: "Husband, are you asleep?" ”

In the dim light, Li Yu's voice said, "I'm not asleep." ”

Zhou Xian pondered for a moment, and then said: "I think it's better to say some things, can you stop staring at me all the time?" That makes me uncomfortable...... Women will have some very secret things, and it will be embarrassing to be seen. ”

Li Yu said: "You and me, do you have anything else to hide from me?" ”

"I didn't want to hide it from you...... Zhou Xian frowned, "I think we still have to avoid each other, even my mother didn't keep an eye on me when I was out of the cabinet before." ”

Li Yu sighed melancholy and said, "I think you want to slowly get away from me." ”

Zhou Xian opened his mouth and explained with difficulty: "For example...... For example, what woman wants to be seen? I feel very embarrassed to be stared at all the time, and there is no secrecy at all. ”

Li Yu was furious: "When am I interested in watching such things!" ”

"I ...... I just wanted to make it clear. Zhou Xian hurriedly said, "People want their glorious side to appear in front of people, no matter who they are; No one wants to be seen in an embarrassing moment. ”

Li Yu said coldly: "I know that since you met Guo Shao, you have begun to dislike me and dislike me. ”

Zhou Xian thought about it in his heart after hearing this, and he did feel very uncomfortable being with Li Yu, but it didn't seem to be because of Guo Shao. Li Yu didn't hear her answer, and said: "I'm sincere to you, think about it, how have I treated you in the past few years?" I have always felt that you are my most important thing, so Li Hongji forced me to sacrifice you, and I would rather flee! I thought that Emperor E belonged to me alone, and I loved him in every way. Are you going to be ungrateful? ”

"Husband, when am I going to be ungrateful?" Zhou Xian hurriedly grabbed his arm, thought about it and said, "I know you're good to me." ”

Li Yu said kindly: "Your father has passed away, the Li family and the Zhou family are in-laws, and I care about you so much, just like a father to protect you." Emperor E should not be deceived by the temptation of the moment, and must understand who treats you as his own family. ”

"Hmm......" Zhou Xian replied softly, and the words in his heart were no longer clear.

Last time, Guo Shao was forced to be helpless...... If there is still a little way, the husband is absolutely reluctant to send his wife, who has been pampered for several years, out to serve others. In addition to this matter, the husband is indeed obedient to her, willing to give her everything, and has paid a lot.

Zhou Xian really wanted to deviate from morality, and even felt that he was condemned by his conscience. What's more, in the current situation, the big tree of the Zhou family has fallen, and the people of the clan want to keep the land and population; If there is no backer in Jinling for a long time, will there be strong intentions in the local area to bully and forcibly occupy a large amount of property of the Zhou family in the long run?

She silently rolled over and stopped complaining.