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Volume 1 Chapter 891 Fishing Alone in the Cold River Snow

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    "The Dali envoy Duan Suzhen has arrived!" A civil servant looked up from the list, observed the clothes of the visitor, and shouted.  Immediately, several people walked to the gate of the mansion and bowed to the Daxu civil servants.  The civil servant who received him had a kind smile on his face and said a few words to the envoy amidst the commotion.  Then the envoy and several others walked to the door one after another, spread their arms, and let the martial artist standing in front of the door touch him from head to toe.  The street outside the door was very crowded, and the carriages and horses were crowded with people, as if they were going to a market.  On one side of the gate, a large group of armored soldiers stood motionless in a phalanx. The line was straight, as if they had been flicked with a carpenter's ink rope.  This alliance is not only attended by the two countries of Xu and Liao, but also all places with which Tokyo has some contacts have been invited in advance.  Even Dali Kingdom has sent people, but only Jiaozhi has not sent anyone It is said that Jiaozhi has been in civil strife in the past few years. The Ding tribe leader has just recently pacified the tribes and established the country "Da Quyue", but most of Tokyo does not recognize the legitimacy of this country.  .  ¡­ Guo Shao came to this mansion left by the former bureaucrats very early, but he decided not to show up at the official alliance meeting and would show up again at the banquet.  Because the officials of the Ministry of Rites believed that the Liao State sent the King of Beiyuan, Da Xu only needed to send ministers of the same rank to sign the alliance.  Privy Council officials also suggested that Xu Liao's hatred could not be resolved overnight. The emperor did not need to be at the forefront of dissatisfaction, as long as the ministers presided over it.  But Guo Shao decided to meet the Liao envoy in private.  He was waiting in a room in the back garden, with some expectations for meeting Xiao Siwen But ten years ago, he would have been more looking forward to meeting Xiao Siwen's daughter.  At this time, he found an old painting hanging on the wall above the coffee table. When he looked up, he saw that the paper of the painting had turned yellow.  A black and white ink painting, an old man wearing a raincoat is sitting by the river fishing, with ink lines around him outlining the background of snow-covered mountains and forests.  Fishing alone in the snow in the cold river.  Guo Shao first thought of this poem, but this painting should not be a famous painting. There is neither an inscribed poem nor the artist's name seal.  Guo Shao didn¡¯t understand why he was attracted to such an old painting that was not a famous painting. He stood by the wall and studied the painting carefully for a long time.  Until Jing Niang's voice came from behind: "Guan family, Liao envoy Xiao Siwen and others have arrived." Guo Shao nodded without looking back. His eyes still did not leave the painting, focusing on capturing the looming trace.  Enlightenment.  After a while, he heard a Chinese sentence with a jerky accent: "The envoys of the Liao Dynasty pay homage to Emperor Xu." Guo Shao turned around, looked at several people, and said casually: "No courtesy." The man standing in front had straight features.  The middle-aged man should be Xiao Siwen. He and several others straightened up and were also looking at Guo Shao.  From their eyes, Guo Shao knew they were a little surprised.  "I heard that I was rumored to be a monster with three heads and six arms in the Liao Kingdom, and was used by the people to scare disobedient children?" Guo Shao laughed.  Xiao Siwen said calmly: "Emperor Xu is famous all over the world. It is inevitable that there will be false rumors among the stupid people." Guo Shao is obviously more ordinary than they thought. He has rough skin, ordinary face, and a relatively tall and strong figure. But he is not the tallest person in the world.  There are also many ordinary men.  In the back garden, he didn't even wear a hat. He had his hair in a bun and pinned it with a wooden hairpin.  Although the purple round-neck robe he was wearing was pressed flat, it was old, and the color of the cuffs and collar was worn slightly lighter than the other materials.  Guo Shao was also observing Xiao Siwen, who had been thinking about him for a long time. He completely believed that he was a decent person based on his appearance.  As for who Yang Gun is, Guo Shao is not sure, and he doesn't want to mention it specifically he just needs to wait and ask Jing Niang who is standing aside.  After a brief silence, Guo Shao saw that Xiao Siwen had finished looking at him, and looked at the painting on the wall that he had just looked at from time to time.  In this private summons, there is no need to talk about the alliance. Only ministers can handle such matters. Guo Shao does not need to discuss it with Xiao Siwen in person.  Seeing that Xiao Siwen noticed the painting, Guo Shao found the topic and raised his finger to point at the painting: "Does Mr. Xiao recognize this painting?" "Fishing alone in the cold snow in the cold river." Xiao Siwen said.  Guo Shao praised: "Xiao Shijun is very knowledgeable." "I have dabbled in the famous poems and poems in the Central Plains." Xiao Siwen said, "This painting is based on the artistic conception of Liu Zongyuan in the Tang Dynasty." Guo Shao nodded and remained calm.  Said: "There is another layer. The painters of this kind of paintings are usually not only literati, but also bureaucrats. If it is a few years earlier, they are probably from a wealthy family." "Oh" Xiao Siwen nodded thoughtfully, and couldn't help but think again  He looked up and took a closer look at the painting.  At this time, more and more people were arriving in front of the courtyard, and they were about to prepare for important national events, but Emperor Xu and the King of the North Courtyard of Liao were talking about poetry and painting.  three deputyHe and Jing Niang, who were very interested, listened very patiently and did not speak easily because the emperor could talk about whatever he wanted to.  Guo Shao added: "The former owner of the mansion we are in now was a former court official, and he should have been the owner of this painting. When Xiao Shijun walked in, what did you think of the scenery?" "It's very exquisite." Xiao Siwen said seriously.  Guo Shao said, "The customs of the Central Plains are settled, and they really put more thought into their residences than the Daliao people." Guo Shaodao: "Before Ambassador Xiao came in, I looked at this painting and had some thoughts. The bureaucrat here took a fancy to this painting.  "How do you feel?" Xiao Siwen said thoughtfully: "If I guess, it may be that I appreciate the indifferent and peaceful state." "Xiao Shijun really has a good understanding of the Central Plains culture," Guo Shao said in a gentle and calm tone, giving praise from time to time.  In his words, he does not look like Xiao Siwen's enemy at all. "Our country has always been governed by people, and the concept is that 'people are originally good by nature', and they place their hopes on the personal cultivation of officials. When officials flaunt this state, they are also telling the world, and even  It's him who shows that he is qualified to play the role of ruler." Xiao Siwen listened very carefully and responded, "The great emperor built the country with force, and now it seems that the emperor also has a lot of experience in civil administration." Guo Shao smiled.  He continued: "When the person who appreciates the painting stands here, he has already obtained the fame and fortune he is chasing, and imagines that he is the old man in the painting, withdrawing from such a lonely environment. Maybe there will be a feeling" "What kind of  Feeling?" Xiao Siwen looked very interested.  It can be seen that this Khitan man is not a completely restless person.  Guo Shao took a hissing breath and said thoughtfully, "The huge wealth and power that I once thought were the source of happiness, once obtained, feel that it is not the source of happiness. The real meaning is not the result, but the result."  The desire and expectation when chasing." Xiao Siwen seemed to be more and more interested, and immediately asked: "Then why continue to chase?" Guo Shao looked at him and said: "Wealth and power are not the source of happiness, but they are.  Getting rid of the source of most pain and helplessness means that even if people can't get happiness, they don't want to be abused." Xiao Siwen nodded slightly while thinking.  Guo Shao suddenly raised his voice and said as if enlightened: "I am very much looking forward to Xiao Shijun's next performance and how he can escape from the painful and helpless situation. I hope Xiao Shijun will not disappoint me, but let me hear about your salvation."  He was so clever in overcoming the difficulties, and then he sincerely praised Xiao Shijun. "Xiao Siwen raised his head to meet Guo Shao's half-smiling eyes, but his own face was alternately green and red, and his expression was extremely subtle and complicated.  "Guo Shao's words are a blatant provocation and undisguised gloating!  But his words did not lose the meaning of respect. Even if Xiao Siwen was not necessarily an opponent worthy of respect, Guo Shao respected his opponent as if he was also respecting his own demeanor.  Xiao Siwen's original plan was to poison him by any means necessary. When Guo Shao fought back, he did so on the table.  Tell Xiao Siwen his purpose, remind him to accept the move, and move forward step by step openly.  It hasn¡¯t completely reached the end yet, but it seems that the decision has been made This is what Guo Shao wants!  The two faced each other for a while, and Guo Shao said: "The business in the hall is about to begin, so I will not ask Ambassador Xiao to stay." Xiao Siwen said politely: "I take my leave." Guo Shao said: "My conversation with Ambassador Xiao was very interesting.  Interesting, I hope there will be a next time." Several envoys from the Liao Kingdom exited the room, and the place became quiet again. Guo Shao stood alone in the room, just like the figure fishing alone on the wall.  Not long after, Jingniang returned to the room to report.  Guo Shao then asked: "Which one is Yang Gun?" Jing Niang said: "The one on the left of Xiao Siwen." Guo Shao suddenly said: "I guessed the other three people just now, and I guessed the same one." Jing Niang is not a talkative person.  The man looked like he was about to speak, but then stood there silently.  Guo Shao glanced at her and said: "I guessed it based on intuition and didn't see anything. Yang Gun is indeed a man with city power and brains. But as far as I know, Yang Gun is a Khitan who expanded in Hebei  Man, his temperament is somewhat similar to Xiao Siwen. Anyway, I haven't figured out what is different from the other two Khitans, and I don't want to think about it. " Jing Niang said: "I got it from Yang Shiliang.  Ask who belongs to Yang Gun." As he spoke, Guo Shao glanced to the south, waiting for the outcome of the alliance.  Before the result is confirmed, it seems that there is no time to deal with other matters.  Guo Shao was not the completely indifferent and calm person praised by Shilin.  His eyes slowly moved from Jing Niang¡¯s body injuries, as if something invisible gently brushed against the outline of her clothes that were held up by her body.  BeijingShe could feel Guo Shao's gaze, but she was neither shy nor charming to please.  Guo Shaodao: "The women I can see now are all vying for favor." Jing Niang said without changing her expression: "I am not from a noble background, but I have seen rich people since I was a child. There are many beautiful women around them.  , But those who rely solely on their appearance usually stay with their boss for only a month. No matter how beautiful a person is, there will always be times when they are boring." Guo Shao looked sideways at the painting and said casually: "This is how power and wealth are not the source of happiness.  "
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