Wait, please don't call me Emperor Zhaolie

Chapter 465 Guo Tu: Why do I always take the blame?
On the ninth day of the eleventh month, a bitterly cold wind blew in from the north, and it seemed that even the ground was frozen solid.

The rivers in the northern part of Youzhou were frozen, and the grain ships could no longer transport straw and bean fodder. As a result, Liu Bei, who had just arrived in Ji County, had no choice but to say goodbye to Guan Yu and lead the cavalry of the central army south to Ji and Qing provinces.

The fodder reserves in the granaries of various counties in Youzhou were also used to supply the Turks' war horses, pack horses, mules and donkeys, as well as the relay stations and post offices located at important passages throughout the country.

However, the Han Dynasty had to use military force against the Wuhuan, so in order to reduce consumption, they had to leave Youzhou early.

"Brother, the cold wind has already penetrated your skin, please take good care of yourself!"

Guan Yu led many officials to the outskirts of Ji County and saw them off for several miles. He then said he would see them off for several more miles. He repeated this two or three times. Only after Liu Bei's persuasion did he finally stop.

He asked his followers to carefully put the cloak he had prepared on Liu Bei.

Guan Yu looked at his brother's gray hair due to overwork, and was speechless for a long time. He held his brother's arm tightly and said with deep emotion: "Brother, I can't always stay by your side. I hope you take care of your health and don't worry about paperwork all the time."

"Since ancient times, the emperor has had the heart to establish a long-lasting foundation, and also knows how to take good care of the body so that it can rest and work. My elder brother has inherited the mandate of the Han Dynasty and is the emperor of the world. He will benefit the world, so he should think about the people and not neglect it!"

"Every step taken by the emperor affects the lives of the people and should not be taken lightly."

Guan Yu knew that if he did not persuade his brother not to overwork from the perspective of the people of the world, he was afraid that his elder brother would continue to work hard, relying on his extraordinary physical recovery.

It is easy to say that you should know everything, no matter how big or small the matter is, but it takes countless energy to do it.

The empire he controls now is no longer just a few states and counties as before. How can he continue to use the old methods for long?

"Brother, now we have the Zhongshutai and Shangshutai, as well as the Nine Ministers and Six Ministries to manage the various states and counties. The military offices in each state also have military lieutenants to supervise them. Why do you have to be so busy? Take a break."

Guan Yu was a little puzzled and didn't know why his brother was always anxious.

"Yun Chang, I like administrative affairs, you know that." Liu Bei could only shake his head and said with a smile: "Today, the world is in ruins and needs to be rebuilt. Each state must be adjusted by me in person, just like when I conquered the world. The commander must go to the battlefield in person, climb high and look far, see the mountains and rivers, and the enemy and our army's situation and morale, so as to decide whether to attack the enemy."

"It is the same now. To govern the Qiang and Hu, I need to be stationed in Guanzhong. To rectify the Xiongnu, I also need to understand the living habits of the herdsmen. Only in this way, the court's decrees will not make major mistakes."

"We will not let the Qiang tribe wreak havoc in Liangzhou for a hundred years like the former Han Dynasty did, and we could not pacify them time and again."

“After the surrounding Hu people are initially settled, we should start to sort out the miscellaneous affairs within the Han family, and then open up the fields to the south to prepare for future cold disasters.”

"Which of these matters can be left without me, and does not require the Emperor of Han to keep a close watch?"

Born to be a hard worker, perhaps I will only have a chance to rest when I am over 60 years old.

Liu Bei patted Guan Yu's shoulder and said with a smile in his eyes.

The softest corner of his heart was also touched by Yun Chang's words, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

"Brother..." Guan Yu opened his mouth, but had nothing to say to persuade him.

"Yunchang, Youzhou is entrusted to you."

"After pacifying the Wuhuan, if you feel the time is right to measure the land, please submit a report to the Secretariat, so that I can have the assistant secretary write an imperial edict to promote you to the governor of Youzhou. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to manage Zhuo County."

Liu Bei raised his eyebrows and said meaningfully.

Then he turned sideways to look at Jixian, whose shadow could not be seen, and smiled to comfort Guan Yu: "Yunchang, I have accompanied you for thousands of miles, but we must say goodbye eventually. Come back."

Fortunately, Guan Yu was also a decisive person. He knew that he could not see him off any longer. With tears in his eyes, he bowed and said, "Brother, this is our farewell. No matter if I am a minister or a younger brother, or I carry a letter for thousands of miles, I will always miss you..."

Liu Bei held Guan Yu's hand and said with a smile: "It's the same for you, brother. Yunchang, we will see each other again in the future. You should also take good care of yourself."

"You, me, and Yide are still waiting to see the revival of the Han Dynasty!"

After instructing Guan Yu, Liu Bei no longer hesitated and immediately jumped on his horse. He smiled and bowed to Guan Yu, Xin Ping, Guo Tu, Ju Shou and other officials, nodded, then gently squeezed the horse's belly and whipped it to the south. "Xilulu..."

Hundreds of cavalrymen also followed on horseback, and the howling north wind made the red Han flag rustle.

This scene remained in the minds of the ministers who bowed and saluted for a long time. His Majesty was still the same as before, without much change, and had no grudge against the surrendered minister.

Everyone wants to serve a benevolent monarch, rather than being loyal to a cold-hearted emperor. No matter how well one acts, one can only pretend for a while, not for a lifetime, let alone an emperor who holds power over the world.

How many people, once they gain power, immediately turn their backs on their old friends.

"Your Majesty, you truly have inherited the legacy of our great ancestor and are a magnanimous and generous ruler."

As the central army gradually moved away, the deafening sound of drums became inaudible.

Ju Su dared to raise his head and looked at the horse hoof prints extending along the road, feeling filled with emotion.

For rebels like them who have surrendered, it is already good enough that they are not treated with ridicule and sarcasm.

Unexpectedly, before the emperor led his army away, he would bow and nod to them. What a kindness this is.

Ju Shou couldn't help but look at Xin Ping and Guo Tu. Coincidentally, they were looking over as well, and all three of them couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"If I had known the emperor's benevolence earlier, I would have listened to Guo Fengxiao's advice, bid farewell to Yuan Benchu, and taken my family to Qingzhou to serve. I did not ask for high positions or generous salaries, but only wanted to serve a wise master and realize my lifelong ambitions. But I was blind, blind."

"Fortunately, the emperor doesn't mind, so I can still play a role."

Guo Tu lowered his voice, shook his head and sighed.

"Gong Ze, the past is over. What's the point of lamenting? Now you can barely walk. What else can you do except be a clerk in the government office?"

"If you follow Lord Yunchang to the battlefield, you will have to recruit cattle carts from the people to carry you. It is better for you to stay in Ji County as a clerk and don't think of being a counselor who offers advice and suggestions."

Xin Ping spoke frankly.

Without caring about Guo Tu's reaction, he stabbed him straight in the heart.

Guo Tu was so angry that he grumbled and cursed: "How many times do I have to tell you, it was Yuan Benchu ​​who was so cunning and indecisive, and Tian Yuanhao was shouting about the defeat. It was not my incompetence, otherwise how could Hebei be defeated in one battle?"

"When it comes to military strategy, how can you, Zhongzhi, compare with me?"

"We are all from the Yingchuan noble family. It's fine if the Hebei scholars insult us, but why are you so stubborn? What kind of relationship do you have with Tian Yuanhao?"

Guo Tu couldn't stand it the most. It was obvious that he and Tian Feng were both defeated and captured, so why did the Hebei gentry and wealthy families put the blame for the defeat on him?

Just because he is from Yingchuan, he should be bullied by people from Hebei. Why is that?
Besides, the Xin family of Yingchuan was also at the ends of the spectrum, and Xin Pi had already surrendered to the emperor.

The Xun family also has Xun Wenruo and Xun Gongda, while the Guo family has only one distant relative, Guo Fengxiao.

The Yingchuan gentry had agreed to stick together for warmth, but in the end they all backstabbed. After Yan Liang was defeated and captured, he was transferred to the northern counties of Jizhou. After he pleaded for mercy and came back, he participated in the battle of Hebei's destruction.

He almost committed suicide. What a loss.

Now Xin Ping wants to kick him out of Youzhou Military Governor's Office. Yingchuan and Hebei are going too far.

As Guo Tu was cursing, he saw Yun Changgong coming over because of his reputation, and immediately smiled at Xin Ping.

His reaction was so quick that even Ju Shou, who was standing beside him, was dumbfounded. When it comes to flattering superiors, no one can compare to Guo Gongze.

(End of this chapter)