Chapter 636 Sincerity
You really can’t blame Chen Duan for being narcissistic.
With his status and at his level, it is difficult to impress him with ordinary favors.
The same cannot be said for horseshoes.
This is a magical artifact.
As the most powerful general under the new emperor, Chen Duan not only helped the new emperor to seize the throne, but also fought for the new emperor on the battlefield.
Chen Duan had dealt with the Northern Dynasty's cavalry too many times.
The people of the Northern Dynasties were good at riding and shooting, their men and horses were strong, and their cavalry came and went without a trace.
In recent years, the cavalry has become "Iron Cavalry" and has become more and more brave.
In particular, the number of war horses was increasing day by day.
Sometimes, Chen Duan and other Southern Dynasty generals wondered: Where did they get so many horses? Well, even if the Northern Dynasty had grasslands and sufficient horse farms.
However, the breeding, growth, and training of a horse all take time.
War horses have normal wear and tear.
According to the previous experience of Chen Duan and others, the war horses of the Northern Dynasties were abnormal in both quantity and quality.
The caravans (spies) sent to the Northern Dynasty brought back news that the Northern Dynasty's war horses were equipped with a magical artifact called "horseshoes".
Such magical weapons can greatly reduce the loss of war horses.
It can also increase the combat effectiveness of war horses!
Well, wearing "leather boots" can make you look more arrogant.
"horseshoe?"
They only heard the name but could not see any specific items, so Chen Duan and other generals still had no idea what it was.
The horseshoe does not really have much technical content, like a layer of window paper that can be broken with a poke.
But the problem is that what Chen Duan and others missed was just a slight poke.
Now, Gu Qingcheng didn’t even need Chen Duan to do it himself, as she personally delivered the horseshoe to him.
How could Chen Duan not be moved? How could he not think too much?
"Ah Qing, you, you——"
Looking at the beautiful girl in front of him, Chen Duan's heart, which had long been hardened as cold as steel by the battlefield, power, etc., was actually touched.
Perhaps, the more powerful one is, and the harder one's heart is, the less likely one is to be moved. Once moved, it will be particularly profound.
"My Lord, I heard that you were sent by the Saint to Jiangling to defend against the enemy?"
However, Gu Qingcheng seemed not to notice Chen Duan's emotion. Her beautiful eyes were clear and her face was full of sincerity.
She was like a lovesick woman, with only her "fiancé" in her heart and eyes.
She cares about him, and she works hard and plans for him.
Knowing that her "fiancé" was sent by the emperor of Jiankang to fight along the river, she hoped that he would be safe and victorious, so she took out the family secret - the horseshoe - regardless of the consequences.
She really is sincere and regards her husband as her God.
She is beautiful and sincere, and there is only his reflection in Jian Shuiqiu's eyes... Really, not only Chen Duan, but any man can't stand it.
This is probably what is called "even a hero cannot resist the temptation of beauty".
It's not that he's just after beauty, but that the beauty has him in her heart!
"Time is tight. You ordered the craftsmen to work day and night, but they only made a thousand pairs of horseshoes."
"However, please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will continue to have the craftsmen make it."
"You also brought the craftsman with you. Let him lead the men to arm the prince's war horses."
"In addition, you also prepared some food and fodder."
Having said that, Gu Qingcheng looked at Chen Duan with a slightly distressed look.
She lowered her voice and said softly, "The people in Jiankang have been wary of the prince for a long time. I'm sure they won't prepare enough food and grass for the prince."
"You built a farm in Lingnan and also bought some from the local Li tribe, Huang family, etc. A total of 10,000 shi!"
Ten thousand stones?
It is enough for 20,000 to 30,000 troops to last for half a year.
Chen Duan was indeed short of food, but he was a "fierce general".
The so-called brave general does not mind "fighting to support fighting".
Especially when the food and wages allocated by the imperial court were insufficient and untimely, Chen Duan could "collect food" locally.
In ancient times, especially when wars were frequent, the boundary between officials and bandits was really vague.
Almost all of these brave generals had experience of letting their soldiers rob food.
Of course, if there is sufficient food and money, it would be better not to rob.
Allowing soldiers to rob food is just as bad as killing prisoners, neither of which gives you a good reputation.
Chen Duangui is the King of Liang and has great ambitions. A bad reputation is not conducive to his great cause.
"Your Majesty has taken them all, and you will continue to think of ways."
"Your Highness, just focus on the battles outside. I'll leave the logistics and other issues to you."
Gu Qingcheng looked up. Well, there was nothing she could do. Chen Duan was too tall.
She is not even fifteen years old yet, and her body has not fully grown yet.
As for height, it only reaches Chen Duan’s shoulders.
There was a difference of more than 30 centimeters, so Gu Qingcheng could only look up when she spoke.
However, from this angle, her face looks even more delicate and her eyes look even more sincere.
When she looked at Chen Duan, Chen Duan felt like he was her whole world.
Being admired, being valued, being focused on, being attached to... As an old widower in his twenties, Chen Duan inexplicably had the impulse and excitement of a young boy.
"Ah Qing, I understand your feelings for me!"
"Don't worry, I will never let you down."
Chen Duan was really moved by Gu Qing's "selfless" dedication.
But people are "rebellious" at heart.
The less someone asks for, the more you want to give her.
Moreover, leaving aside the touching moment, Gu Qing is indeed the best "good wife".
Chen Duan looked at Gu Qingcheng intently, and finally made up his mind, "In a few days, I will lead my troops to Jiangling."
"It will take at least one or two years for us to return from this expedition."
"Guangcheng, I'll leave it to Aqing."
Chen Duan looked like he was entrusting his family assets to someone else.
Gu Qingcheng did not pretend to refuse.
She has successfully switched to the identity of "future mistress". For her, Guangcheng is not a trophy, but a responsibility!
She nodded solemnly, revealing a virtuous and kind heart from inside to outside, "Your Highness, please go to the battle without worry. I will definitely guard the rear for you!"
Well, Gu Qingcheng’s positioning is very clear - I’m not trying to usurp your position, I’m just helping you keep an eye on the door.
Guangcheng is still your territory, King Liang, and you are the king here.
As for me, I am just a good wife who helps you look after the house.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
At most, they would place some low-level officials there and bring the local nobles and wealthy businessmen aboard Gu's ship...
Ahem, this is Gu Qingcheng’s consistent strategy in Lingnan, from bottom to top, surrounding the city from the countryside.
He doesn't show off his power, doesn't win over high-ranking officials such as the governor, but can actually control the entire state! "Okay! I believe you!"
Chen Duan likes this feeling very much, the man is responsible for the outside affairs and the woman is responsible for the inside affairs.
He could fight outside without worry, knowing that his capable and virtuous mistress would guard the rear.
No need to worry about logistical supplies, no need to fear that the nest will be raided.
As for whether Gu would take the opportunity to seize Guangcheng, Chen Duan had doubts and hesitations.
However, every time he saw Gu Qingcheng's beautiful, clear eyes, and her unreserved devotion and true love for him, all his doubts disappeared.
Besides, Chen Duan is not a wimp who is schemed against by everyone.
He has soldiers! In the face of absolute force, all conspiracies and calculations are so ridiculous.
Even if Guangcheng or even the entire Lingnan was lost, Chen Duan could still lead his troops to take it back! "It's just right, let's take advantage of this opportunity to see if this Gu family is reliable!"
Chen Duan made secret plans and left a thousand men in Guangcheng.
He also sent his trusted deputy general to Gu Qingcheng as a "helper".
Gu Qingcheng: ...He is indeed an old fox, not so easy to be conquered.
But don't be afraid! Because Gu Qingcheng had never thought of doing anything fancy.
As a high-ranking official in the imperial court who has lived two lifetimes, Gu Qingcheng understands human nature too well.
No matter what conspiracy and calculations she has in her heart, she is sincere on the surface.
Gu Qingcheng really wants to help Chen Duan, make his troops stronger, and enable him to become a sharp sword of the Southern Dynasty.
Ahem, well, she had long regarded Chen Duan as "one of her own". The stronger Chen Duan was, the faster and better she, Gu Qingcheng, could achieve her goals.
All her efforts for Chen Duan came from her heart.
At most, Gu Qingcheng has more than one true heart!
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After seeing off Chen Duan’s army, Gu Qingcheng began to move into Guangcheng.
She did not use the name of Gu, but instead always referred to herself as "King Liang's fiancée".
She is just a good wife, she is just looking after the house for King Liang.
The deputy generals and soldiers left behind by Chen Duan were all on guard at first, thinking that Gu Qingcheng was a vixen who used her beauty to seduce their own prince.
The Gu family’s ambition in Lingnan is like a louse on a bald man’s head.
As for the daughter of the Gu family, she also seemed to be capable and decisive.
Would such a powerful lady from a noble family be willing to be a little woman?
Who knows what she is thinking.
Look at her! They must help the prince keep an eye on her! However, the law of true fragrance always comes late.
Gu Qingcheng's "sincerity" is also an absolute killer move.
Chen Duan is not around, but she always keeps the "Prince" in mind.
Whether she was entertaining local nobles or inspecting the military camp, she would first put out the "Prince".
Even when it came to paying out of her own pocket to buy people's hearts, Gu Qingcheng never took the initiative to mention a word about herself.
She would tell everyone, "This is a reward from the prince!"
He ate the food and grass obtained by Gu Qingcheng, drank the wine sent by Gu Qingcheng, used the medicines sent by the clinic under Gu Qingcheng's name... but looked at others without taking any credit.
Even the most resolute deputy general was moved.
In the secret letter to King Liang, the deputy general praised Gu Qingcheng countless times.
And sincerely exclaimed, "Your Majesty is blessed to have found a virtuous wife."
Chen Duan: ...Humph! You don't need to tell me! Chen Duan led the army and traveled for two months before arriving in Jiangling.
Then he confronted the invading Northern Dynasty troops.
This kind of war of attrition is the most exhausting.
It is not only a consumption of manpower, but also a competition of financial resources such as food, fodder, and military equipment.
The imperial court didn't have any supplies at all.
Chen Jing: What a joke! I sent Chen Duan there just to let him and the Northern Dynasty consume each other.
It would be even better if they could both suffer losses.
forage?
ordnance?
War horse?
drug?
No! Nothing at all!
Although the imperial court refused to provide the funds, Chen Duan's army did not fall into trouble.
Because their commander, King Liang, has an extremely reliable and virtuous wife!
Batch after batch of logistical supplies were continuously transported from Guangcheng to Jiangling, in sufficient quantities and on time!
(End of this chapter)
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