After Guo Xin came back from a hunting trip with Liu Chengxun, a rumor about a tiger-shooting man gradually spread in the market. Rumors spread in the streets and alleys that there was an Erlang in the family of Privy Councilor Guo, who had the courage to shoot tigers. One arrow hit the tiger's eye, and two arrows hit the tiger's eyebrow. , three arrows hit the tiger's mouth...
The rumors were exaggerated, and Guo Xin didn't take it seriously. In his opinion, this kind of thing is just a curiosity, and after a while it will fade into people's daily trivialities.
However, faster than Guo Xin imagined, within a few days, another more important news ignited the streets and alleys, directly submerging the legend about him in the streets and alleys-official Liu Zhiyuan conferred titles on Su Fengji, Su Yugui, The four prime ministers Dou Zhengu and Li Tao presided over government affairs, and at the same time prepared to personally conquer Weizhou.
Du Chongwei's refusal to obey the orders of the new dynasty when he settled in Weizhou is undoubtedly the most eye-catching incident in the Central Plains at the moment.
Guo Xin learned from Guo Wei earlier than outsiders about Liu Zhiyuan's plan to personally conquer Weizhou, and also understood the reason why Liu Zhiyuan insisted on personally conquering Weizhou.
Du Chongwei was not only the enemy who had been at odds with Liu Zhiyuan since the previous dynasty, but also the key culprit in the eventual subjugation of the Shi family. He was also a powerful vassal that had not lost power for decades. Therefore, whether it was due to the imperial court's strategic planning against the Khitans or political considerations, as the first real battle after the Liu family took over the Central Plains, the war in Weizhou was obviously of great significance. If the new dynasty's army cannot even conquer an isolated city, how can it talk about asking the local commanders who have just superficially attached themselves to obey the new dynasty's orders?
As soon as the officials gave the order, the army also became busy.
Guo Xin rode on the new horse given to him by Liu Chengxun, and took Guo Pu with him to prepare for the military camp. Although Guo Xin is already somewhat "famous", after all, not many people know the Eight Treasures Kirin, and even fewer people know him.
Guo Xin has been promoted to the commander of the Forbidden Army, but now there is still only Guo Pu, a personal soldier who follows him in and out. This is not because Guo Xin is low-key, but because there is a Guo Wei who is far higher than him and whose status is unknown.
Guo Pu replaced Guo Shou's old armor that didn't fit his figure, and after going through battle battles, he seemed to have matured a lot.
"I have something to tell Brother Yi. Yesterday, I went to Dongshi to find those who know how to tell horses. They all said that this eight-treasure unicorn can bring prosperity to the children."
Hearing this, Guo Xin lowered his head and looked at the horse under his crotch. Liu Chengxun said that the horse was called Babao Qilin, but he couldn't figure it out. He thought it was named after the white spots on the black horse, but after counting, there were not eight pieces... ... Could it be that it is called Babao because it will give birth to eight babies in the future?
Guo Pu was still talking enthusiastically on the side: "The old man said that the Qilin in the sky is the best scholar in the world, and the No. 1 scholar in the underground world... But I have to change this sentence. The No. 1 scholar is of no use, but the tiger shooter is powerful enough to listen to."
The two walked through the inner city and saw that there was not a single boat on the Bianhe River in the city. The canal showed a rare calm. Even if there were a few wooden shed boats, they were only parked leisurely in twos and threes on the side.
Guo Xin looked curious: "What's going on?"
Taiyuan Prefecture was replaced by Kaifeng Prefecture, but Guo Pu was still well aware of the rumors: "It is said that it is used to adjust food for the army. The rivers in the north are occupied by the government people to prevent merchant ships from blocking the rivers."
Guo Xin nodded, knowing what was going on. He had also heard about this matter. When the new dynasty was first established, the imperial treasury was short of money and food. The governance of several prime ministers could be described as rough. Wang Zhang, the third minister who controlled the financial power of the new dynasty, simply canceled all unreasonable matters in the court. If it is an urgent matter, save money to meet military needs.'
The benefits of doing this are obvious. The court's revenue and expenditure can be barely balanced, and the warriors in the army also benefit from the change of dynasty. It will only make the businessmen and common people endure the pain of heavy taxes, but this is obviously not among the concerns of Su Fengji and others. middle.
When he arrived at the army, Guo Xin asked Guo Pu to go to the barracks, and he went to be detained by the national army first. He was no longer as ignorant as when he first joined the army. He knew the process of issuing orders from top to bottom in the army. He first met with several commanders affiliated with Wang Jin, and then went with everyone to Xie Hui to listen to orders.
When they arrived at the holding room, all the generals surrounded Guo Xin: "I heard that General Guo could shoot a tiger with three arrows a while ago?"
"How can this be false? His Royal Highness also personally said that General Guo will be a pillar in the future."
The generals were full of compliments and congratulations, and Guo Xin naturally accepted them all with a smile. These days, bravery is valued, and shooting the tiger gained him a lot of fame, which was an unexpected gain.
After a while, the group arrived at the military room, only to learn that Xie Hui had already gone to the palace to meet the officials, so they had to let King Yuhou, the capital of Fengguo's left wing, announce the decree on his behalf.
Wang Jin was more like a martial artist than Xie Hui, and he worked more straightforwardly. He didn't even read the elaborate words in the decree, and just asked everyone to repair for a few days. On the 29th, that is, at the end of the month, he set off on the road with the official car. Everyone present was a martial artist, and no one accused Wang Jin of being disrespectful. However, given the current atmosphere, it is estimated that even if Liu Zhiyuan was present, he would probably not take it seriously.
The group of people took the order and left the military room, leaving Wang Jin alone with Guo Xin.
The two of them walked into a public room one after another. Wang Jin first said some polite words, and then gradually got to the point: "Guo Lang and I are destined to fight together."
Guo Xin smiled and clasped his fists: "I will never forget the kindness I received from the Royal Envoy."
Wang Jin was very happy with Guo Xin's attitude. He stroked his beard and said: "There are many people sent by the government in this battle. As far as I know, there are several troops from Fengguo, Husheng, Xiaodi, and Guangrui. I want to come." Weizhou is not easy to fight."
Guo Xin: "The thieves are holding on to the city, but if the officials and their chariots march in person, all the troops will work together to defeat the thieves."
Wang Jin looked a little cautious: "But that's not why I kept Guo Lang."
Guo Xin remained silent. It seemed that Wang Jin wanted to ask for something, so he calmly waited for Wang Jin to continue talking. Although Wang Jin was still one level senior to him, with the background of the Guo family, Guo Wei could promote his aunt to the post of capital commander just by casually mentioning it in front of Liu Zhiyuan. There was no need for him to be cautious in front of Wang Jin.
Wang Jin seemed to be brewing words in his stomach, and after a brief silence, he finally said: "I am a rough man, and I don't know how to beat around the bush. Let's just tell Guo Lang!"
"Appreciate further details."
Wang Jin: "...the third envoy of the imperial court, Wang Zhang, who was just granted the title of Grand Tutor Wang a while ago, should Guo Lang know about it?"
Guo Xin was even more confused when he heard this. When the two of them went to war, what did they have to do with Wang Zhang? Could it be that Wang Zhang was offended by Wang Jin and refused to provide food for the Fengguo army, so Wang Jin asked himself to let Guo Wei mediate?
After Guo Xin nodded in greeting, Wang Jin continued to hesitate: "To be honest with Guo Lang, Wang Taifu and I are somewhat distant relatives. When I went to visit a few days ago, I heard that Guo Lang is now under my command. Wang Taifu admired Guo Lang for shooting the tiger very much. Yong... Taifu Wang happens to have a daughter in his boudoir. He asked me to come and talk to Guo Lang first, and then talk to Privy Councilor Guo about this later..."
Guo Xin was not stupid. Seeing Wang Jin's hesitant expression, he could think with his buttocks that Wang Zhang had taken a fancy to him and wanted to accept him as his son-in-law. At this moment, he suddenly remembered what Guo Pu said when he went out in the morning. Can the eight-treasure unicorn really bring prosperity to children?
But Guo Xin was not interested in this. Although Wang Zhang was in a high position, he already had Yu Niang in his house. Secondly, he did not want to have too many entanglements between his family and these big shots in the court, otherwise he would wait until Liu Zhiyuan died. By then, his family will be more powerful than in history. Who dares to say that Liu Jiazi will not lower his butcher's knife in advance?
Rather than take such a risk, Guo Xin would rather spend more time making preparations.
So Guo Xin pretended to hesitate, and then said in an ambiguous manner: "I appreciate the kindness of the Grand Tutor and the Governor, but I am currently busy with military affairs and it is difficult to take care of personal matters. My mother wants my brother and I to get married as soon as possible, but at home, My brother is not yet married..."
Wang Jin was stunned for a moment, then rubbed his hands and said, "Okay, this matter is not urgent for a while, it needs to be discussed in the long run."
