Chapter 325: To inflict a crime

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Until he went to bed that night, Guo Shao did not receive any news about Zhou Xian's words, so he let go of the matter.

The next morning, the morning was very bright, and the winter was short, and it was not dawn when I left home.

When Guo Shao led his men to Maxing Street, he saw a long string of lanterns on the street, and the scene was particularly spectacular.

The shops on the street opened early, and many officials were waiting in front of the steaming shops, waiting for their followers to buy pancakes. It seemed that many people rushed out without even having breakfast.

The cold weather can't stop the lively atmosphere in the early morning.

The envoys of Shu Kingdom Pavilion Office (embassy) were also summoned to participate in the dynasty, but it seemed that it was not a good thing.

In the main hall, Wei Renpu, deputy envoy of the Privy Council, rebuked the envoy of Shu in person: I heard that Shu had contacted the Southern Tang and Northern Han to intend to our country during the mourning period. Is this a matter?

After hearing this, the envoy of Shu was angry: The Great Zhou attacked our country at the end of the first year of Xiande and seized the four states of Qin Fengcheng. The Great Zhou has always actually attacked our country; has our country ever provoked the Great Zhou?It can be seen that this is absolutely true!

Wei Renpu said: You must not refuse to admit it if you have the memorial of Jingnan Kingdom as a means of support.

The envoy frowned and said: The small country of Jingnan often provokes discord.

At this moment, a quiet voice slowly said in a majestic tone: The Ai family has never heard of the sign of two days in heaven, nor has they heard of the fact that there are two emperors in the world.The Shu Kingdom's king now calls himself the Emperor of Great Shu, and he is known to the world for his disobedience to the Great Zhou Dynasty. It is because the Shu Kingdom's king is arrogant that he provokes a war.Why didn’t the Lord of Shu cancel his honor and regard the Emperor of Great Zhou as his sect leader?

The envoy worshiped: Empress Dowager, when my late emperor of Dashu established the country and ascended the throne, the Zhou Dynasty did not exist.The Emperor of Great Shu was the first to proclaim himself emperor and the founding of the Zhou Dynasty later. How could there be a saying that the king of our country was not a minister?

Fu Jinzhan's voice was already angry: Since ancient times, it is a matter of small things and natural.Shu Kingdom is in a corner, and it is mainly responsible for the Great Zhou.

Wang Pu went out to worship: Empress Dowager, since the king and minister of Shu have no court and are disrespectful, I would like to use troops to Shu and seize the superiors and inferiors of the country!

At this time, the envoy of Shu Kingdom sneered: The Great Zhou Dynasty often adds military weapons and swords. Why not blame me for the crime if you want to add it? Why do you have to blame my emperor with your honor?

Bold!An eunuch above shouted, "Do you dare to disobey the Empress Dowager and don't want to live?"

Fu Jinzhan's voice said: There is no need to argue with him, a little envoy, and issue an edict to the Lord of Shu. If he does not give up his title, he can only distinguish between the battle formation.

A moment later, the eunuch sang: If you have something to say, you will be resigned, and if you have nothing to do, you will be retreating from the court.

Guo Shao and the ministers bowed and thanked each other, and Xunsi Xiang Xun and others sent troops. It has been half a month since.

Anyway, the battle is going to start, so it doesn’t matter what attitude Shu Kingdom is... He didn’t say anything just now, but now he can’t keep a low profile.

When everyone heard that they were going to move troops, they all got up from the ground and looked at Guo Shao.

Every time after the grand court, Fu Jinzhan almost summoned him.This time was no exception. When I was searching outside the Jinxiang Hall gate in the morning, a eunuch asked him to leave the court and meet the queen mother in advance.

So Guo Shao withdrew from the Jinxiang Hall and waited in the open hall waiting for summoning.

Soon after, the eunuch Cao Tai walked in and said, "The Empress Dowager is summoning General Guo now, General Guo is welcome to come with the family."

Guo Shao entered the back hall from the corridor and saw Fu Jinzhan in a study room.As usual, there were a group of attendants standing in the outer hall, and Fu Jinzhan would deliberately avoid being alone with Guo Shao in the palace.

Fu Jinzhan seemed a little angry at this time.

Guo Shao can understand it completely. Everyone is respectful to her and dare not disobey her at all. Today, a small envoy from Shu Kingdom did not even kneel down, and regarded himself as the envoy of the Emperor of Great Shu. The tone between his words really made Fu Jinzhan feel uncomfortable.

When she saw Guo Shao, she straightened her neck and said: You said you were right to choose Shu Kingdom.The Southern Tang Kingdom is so obedient, how can we use them to move troops first?What is the "Emperor of Great Shu"? It's simply unreasonable!

Guo Shao said softly: If Shu Kingdom does not respond like this, the empress dowager will have to mobilize others. Wouldn't you worry now?

Fu Jinzhan was slightly stunned after hearing this, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: You are quite good at thinking.

Guo Shao said: As long as you can't beat it with real swords and guns, any face and dignity are all made of paper. The empress dowager doesn't have to be as knowledgeable as the "Emperor of Great Shu". She will vent her anger after a while after destroying the country.

Fu Jinzhan brushed the wide sleeves of the dress and pondered: Do you think Xiang Gong can take Hanzhong?

The troops are completely enough, the key is that Qingniling Road is not easy to pass, and it often rains on the mountains and rivers and the roads are muddy.The Shu soldiers were unbearable to fight. If Xiang Gong could pass through Qingniling, I believe he could conquer Hanzhong.Guo Shao said.

Fu Jinzhan looked at him again and said softly: Li Jing, the lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty, sent an envoy to write a letter to take Li Yu and his wife back to the country. Are you willing to let Zhou Xian go like this?

If she wants to leave, just let her go.Guo Shao said, Zhou Xian is not my family, she has her own family and identity, so there is no need for me to supervise her like my father and brother.She should be given the right to choose.

Fu Jinzhan thoughtfully and said softly: You just said that you have no strength and dignity in the face are all made of paper. Since that is the case, she has no right to choose.Why is it extra different for Zhou Xian?

Guo Shao said: Women are different.At this time, it was originally a world where men were superior to women, and women were weak.Violence is used on the weak, and there is no real benefit. I would rather give them enough respect... Therefore, it is recommended to amend the "adultery" in the Zhou Dynasty law, and not to insult the women who violate this crime. This is persecuting women and children and abuse of power.He took the opportunity to say that he recommended Huang Binglian, the judge of the Left Department of Kaifeng Prefecture, to enter Dali Temple to preside over some revisions of the laws.

Fu Jinzhan's face turned slightly red when she heard the ugly word adultery and suddenly she lost her mood.His eyes flashed and said: Let me follow you... I'll stop here today.

Guo Shao stood up and said, "I will leave."

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Not long after, Zhou Xian and his wife received an edict allowing them to return to their country.

It turned out to be so light, and Zhou Xian thought about it before, such as trying to force each other to death, would not be able to use it.

After the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it has always been a recognized major country by the countries in the world. Even the hostile Northern Han and Liao countries recognized this, and their formal edicts were relatively authoritative.

Zhou Xian breathed a sigh of relief, and was a little surprised... because she believed that men who had the power to possess her would try every means to do it, which was an experience; for example, Li Hongji ignored his brotherhood and wanted to force his husband to offer her.

But Guo Shao asked the court to release an edict, and Zhou Xian felt a little disappointed.

Let's set off tomorrow.Li Yu next to him said happily.

Zhou Xian smiled: My husband is finally about to end his hardships.

She thought to herself: That's it.

A trace of gloom flashed through Li Yu's double pupils, and he whispered: My...thing is the only one who knows, and others just think I just spoil you.Don't disclose it to anyone, otherwise the father will not make me the crown prince.

Zhou Xian said: Am I the kind of woman who can tell such secret private matters?

Li Yu regained his calmness and said casually: I heard from Zan Jurun that in the main hall of the Zhou Dynasty this morning, the envoy of Shu Kingdom angered the Empress Dowager of the Zhou Dynasty and might have to use troops to Shu Kingdom.Now it's great. In the Southern Tang Dynasty, when his father was restored and he had a good relationship with the Zhou Dynasty, the Zhou Dynasty had no reason to use troops to the Southern Tang Dynasty first; the war would definitely be the Shu Kingdom's turn first.

Zhou Xian remembered the content of Guo Shao's secret letter and couldn't help saying: Shu is in the upper reaches of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and his lips are gone and his teeth are cold. We cannot gloat.

Li Yu said: (Later) Shu's founding had not been conquered for decades, because the mountains on all sides were thick, it could not be defeated by one day or one night.

He said a few casually and said: While it is still early, I will go to pay homage to the Minister of Rites Wang Pu, so as to say goodbye to the Zhou Dynasty.It just happened to exchange rituals, which was the long-term favor of both countries.

After hearing this, Zhou Xian found out the clothes for him, dressed up for him, and sent Li Yu out.

She stayed in the ceremony hall without going out all day long to avoid causing trouble, and spent a while of upset.At this time, a follower came back to report the letter. Wang Pu, the Minister of Rites of the Zhou Dynasty, held a banquet for Li Yu to practice, and he would not come back at noon.

After hearing this, Zhou Xian thought to himself: Li Yu wanted to make friends with Wang Pu but failed, but now Wang Pu is so enthusiastic; maybe the Great Zhou was really determined to use troops to Shu, so he took the initiative to show goodwill to the Southern Tang Kingdom to avoid deploying troops on both sides.

She didn't care much about these things, and thoughts flashed through her.

She suddenly had an idea: the kind of banquet that her husband attended would last for a long time, that is, from now until noon, or even afternoon, she had the opportunity and time...the chance to meet Guo Shao.

At this time, Zhou Xian's heart was thumping, and his heartbeat could not calm down.

But... she was stunned for a moment when she looked at the charcoal fire in the middle of the room. What did she think of him?

She wanted to know how Guo Shao thought of the skin-loving three times, perhaps because of his lust, he was playing with it, otherwise how could he ignore it afterwards?

If so, I would give up.

But Zhou Xian felt that it was not right. What if he denies it?

Could it be that if I still have to worry about him after returning to Southern Tang Kingdom... it would be better to give up.

Just treat your husband with all your heart and keep your past vows.

Time passed by bit by bit, and Zhou Xian suffered from loss and shame.Wait for Li Yu to come back and lose the opportunity; or seize the only opportunity before parting.

It’s okay to say no, you need to say nothing, you need to do nothing.Otherwise, with such regrets, she felt that she would be entangled for a long time.

At this moment, a slave suddenly walked out of the bedroom door and said: Madam, a messenger has arrived, claiming to be someone sent by Zhou Duan.He said he would hand over the letter to his wife himself.

Zhou Xian felt uncontrollable and was surprised. The last time Guo Shao sent someone to deliver the letter was under the name of Zhou Duan.He immediately took a cloak and put it on his body, put on a hat, and walked quickly out of the bedroom.