Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

Guo Shao is going to go on a trip, Zuo You has been in and out of Guo's house frequently these days, often checking for omissions and giving some pertinent but easily overlooked suggestions. Guo Shao once joked: he said that it was very cost-effective to take Zuo You under his command, but the salary needed for being able to do things well was very little.

In fact, Zuo You's remuneration under Guo Shao's command has far exceeded the income of being a petty official in the government, and he doesn't seem to care about the money in front of him. Zuo You was born in a humble background and had no other choice, so he could only cling to Guo Shao... Such a person is of course the best choice for Guo Shao's current strength. Those capable people with high-ranking positions, of course, would not condescend to join Guo Shao's family, and Guo Shao couldn't afford to accept them; as for the humble and low-status people, most of them have no ability at all, just like standing on the street watching the happy crowd, who has real skills? It is not so easy to pan for gold from the sand.

This time Guo Shao came home from the Department of Guards. As soon as he took off his armor, he heard Zuo You begging to see him. He then asked Tiejiang Huang to bring him into the courtyard. Tiejiang Huang already knew Zuo You well.

Zuo You walked into the living room and said directly: "I saw the lord today, but I didn't come to speak out. It's still my job to raise talents."

It may be because Guo Shao is surrounded by generals, and Zuo You has also acquired the habits of many warriors. For example, he is more straightforward in his work and speech, but it is rare to see him show off in a polite manner.

Guo Shao was a little surprised when he heard this. This was the first time he called up a virtuous person. So he casually asked with the intention of listening to him, "What kind of person is it?"

"General." Zuo You shook his head and said, "This man is really unlucky, down to earth, miserable enough to make people sigh!"

"How miserable is it?" Guo Shao suddenly asked with great interest.

Zuo You said: "How miserable? A military general who became famous in the Jin Dynasty, and then went through three dynasties, what position does the Lord think such a person should have?"

Guo Shaoxin thought that he had been a pawn in the army for most of the four years before, and the ten lowest-ranked generals who entered the ranks of military generals were far from famous. He has also led the second army of the Imperial Army in less than a year... The man Zuo You said has gone through three dynasties.

At the very least, he should leave the mid-level general school and enter the ranks of high-level generals, but according to what Zuo You said, it was obviously not the case. Guo Shao could only shake his head and said, "I can't guess."

Zuo You stared and said: "He has reached the point where he goes to the military office every day to have a meal!"

Guo Shao: "..."

Zuo You said again: "The military office provides meals in the morning and at noon. He goes to eat every day and is full, so he has nothing to do and hangs around until night, pretending to go home after a day's work."

After hearing this, Guo Shao thought to himself: Sure enough, people are more angry than others. If this guy compares himself with himself, will he be so angry that he will hit the wall?

It seems that just relying on qualifications is not enough. They have survived for three dynasties, and they have survived to the point where they can barely earn a living. And some people, once encountering an opportunity, will fly up like their buttocks are on fire... Not to mention Guo Shao himself, even Zhao Kuangyin was just a middle-level general whom no one knew a few months ago? Now he is the person in charge of rectifying the two main forces of the Dianqian Division and countless armies.

However, Guo Shao was also very puzzled, so he asked, "I'm afraid I don't have much ability to achieve such a level? If it is a Chollima who is underappreciated, there are so many dignitaries in the three dynasties, and there is no Bole?"

Zuo You shook his head and said: "As long as the military generals who have gone through the three dynasties are not dead, they don't need to be a thousand-mile horse, let alone Bole, and they don't have such military experience. This person has bad luck and hit a vital point."

He paused and continued: "This man's name is Luo Yanhuan, and his father is already a governor. He has been appointed to the Inner Palace since the Jin Dynasty. My lord knows that it is easy to be promoted in the Inner Palace, and Luo Yanhuan's future is limitless. And he is also courageous and brave in battle. Soon he became known as the 'Ten Warriors'. Later, when the Khitan conquered the Jin Dynasty, he immediately took away the thousand horses originally given to the Khitan people and defected to the Han. He was quite courageous. Ming Dayi.

But last year was finally unlucky, the privy envoy Wang Jun was arrogant and domineering, trying to hijack Taizu (Guo Wei), he was demoted by Taizu and died, and then Wang Jun's party members were liquidated by a large group. Luo Yanhuan was implicated and regarded as Wang Jun's henchman, and was demoted to Dengzhou, and then it was miserable to the end. "

Guo Shao pondered: "Is he really a partisan of the rebel party?"

Zuo You said: "Wang Jun was a privy envoy, a tree with deep roots who dared to coerce Taizu. When he gained power, how many people in the court had to raise their noses. If you count it, there are not many people who can completely get rid of the ties. Taizu cleans up the door but uses some people to warn others. Luo Yanhuan is just unlucky."

"Indeed." Guo Shao also agrees with Zuo You's statement with a tacit understanding, and then echoes, "Luck is an unpredictable thing, and it is useless to accumulate Yin virtue. Tai Shigong's "Bo Yi Biography" has long discussed it."

"Huh?" Zuo You was a little surprised when he heard Guo Shao's casual quotation. However, he didn’t ask any further questions, and continued: “At the beginning of this year, the official came to power, expanded the army and prepared for the war against the Khitan threat in the Northern Han Dynasty, and continued to be a talented general. The imperial court then transferred Luo Yanhuan to Tokyo and placed him in the military head division... This yamen has almost nothing to do.

After the battles of Gaoping and Jinyang, the officials ordered to severely punish and kill a large number of generals and schools, and some died in the battle. At the beginning, there were a lot of vacancies. At such a good time, Luo Yanhuan didn't make up his real job, and was still working in the head of the army. In my opinion, he is only in his thirties, but his future has come to an end. "

Guo Shaodao: "How did Mr. Zuo get to know him? Is he willing to join me?"

Zuo You replied: "The last time we were on the city wall of Chenzhou Gate, I spoke in front of Shi Yanchao angrily, and someone applauded, and then I walked around to see if I could find that person. Unexpectedly, he was still waiting for me, and that person was Luo Yanhuan."

Guo Shao patted his forehead, and suddenly said: "No wonder I was walking with my second and third brothers, but when I turned around, I disappeared Mr. Zuo. So you went to find someone."

Zuo You smiled and said, "That's right. Luo Yanhuan didn't make it clear that he wanted to vote for the lord. I told him that the lord was going to Guanzhong to find out the customs and customs of Qin and Fengzhou. He recommended himself, saying that he had relatives in Fengzhou who were willing to go to Guanzhong with the lord, and asked relatives and friends to help the lord find out the terrain... But I can guarantee that he would vote for the lord's tent a hundred times, otherwise he would not see his day."

"Those who are involved in the rebellion... are only from the Taizu Dynasty, so there is no need to be too taboo after the official family ascends the throne." Guo Shao nodded.

Zuo You laughed and said, "As the lord said that day, this kind of people are very cost-effective."

Guo Shaodang even said: "Let Mr. Zuo bring him to meet him some other day!" Zuo You said: "Luo Yanhuan is already waiting outside the door, I will recommend it first, and my lord wants to see him, please invite him in now."

Guo Shao pondered for a moment, then said: "Come out with me, I'll meet him at the gate."