There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 655: Megatron Fusuna [Two in One]

Yang Zhilan looked calm and took it out calmly. It turned out to be a well-preserved brocade box wrapped in oil paper.

Snapped!
Yang Zhilan opened the brocade box, and Su Xian took a look. It seemed to be a piece of sheepskin inside?

He took it out and spread it out. It turned out to be a piece of sheepskin, but there were many lines and text marks on the sheepskin, making it look like a map.

"It turned out to be a sheepskin map. What did I think it was?" Su Xian was discouraged and almost threw away the piece of sheepskin.

"Sir, this should be a treasure map!" Yang Zhilan suddenly spoke.

"Huh? Treasure map?" Su Xian followed Yang Zhilan's guidance and couldn't help but said "Huh", looked carefully, and finally said in surprise:
"It is indeed a treasure map, but it is a fragment. Judging from the length, it should only be one-third, and... Zhilan, look at this, are these two characters 'Youzhou'?"

"Yes." Yang Zhilan nodded.

"Youzhou, located in Hebei Province, is a natural barrier against the Liao army going south... Although this picture is a fragment, it is the only object related to the Liao Kingdom during this trip. I will take it with me, maybe in the future it works!"

After Su Xian muttered for a while, he put the sheepskin treasure map back into the brocade box, put the box close to his body, and left the Neiwei Yamen with Yang Zhilan in a swagger.

On the carriage back home, Su Xian took out the bunch of keys, took out three of them, and strung them into a bunch...because these three keys had never been used before!
This shows that the former Xiaoge leader has other "secret bases" that need these three keys to open.

"What other treasures does Xiao Ge Ling hide?"

In the carriage, Su Xian murmured to himself.

He really wanted to search for it, maybe there would be unexpected gains.

But... after thinking about it, he decided to forget it. He would be leaving for Hebei Road soon and he really didn't have time.

Just save these three keys for later use!

……

Suddenly, three days passed.

In the past three days, Su Xian finally stopped being so busy and began to welcome and send people off. He met almost all the important ministers in the court, except of course the people from the prince and Qian Zhongshu's faction.

Liu Huixiang forced Su Xian to go to Xiangguo Temple twice, for the purpose of...seeking a child. Then every night, she turned into a "female general in bed", and Su Xian almost couldn't bear it even in his prime.

But what is surprising is that Su Xian took out a jar of "Nine Branches of Nectar" from the underground wine cellar of his former Xiaoge leader. After drinking a bowl, his energy increased greatly. He was so powerful that he made Liu Huixiang miserable. , but she enjoyed it...

The case of Zhang Huaiyi and Han Fu secretly colluding with the remnants of the previous dynasty has also been tried. Hundreds of people involved with Zhang Huaiyi were all taken to Caishikou and beheaded, which caused a sensation in the city.

Among them, Zhang Huaiyi committed the most heinous crime and was sentenced to death with a thousand cuts!

Su Xian, Liu Huixiang, Yan Dashan, Lin Chuan and others went to watch the execution in person.

Everyone thought of what happened in Huaizhou, and they were all angry. That poor Huaizhou woman can rest in peace in the sky...

After Su Xian was free, Lin Chuan and Qianmianhu, a pair of good friends, dragged him to the "Pinyu Pavilion Shendu Flagship Store".

It is said to be "the last carnival of the three brothers in five years".

Because Qian-Mian Hu was about to leave secretly for the Liao Kingdom, he delayed for several days and finally could not withstand the pressure that Shao Sikou put on him.

Su Xian was surrounded by warblers and swallows, and almost lost control of it, but at a critical moment, he unexpectedly discovered that Pinyu Pavilion was actually the property of Princess Lanling...

This made him break into a cold sweat. If he slept with the girl in Pinyu Pavilion, he would not be able to hide the fact that he was not a eunuch, and the princess would definitely find out.

Su Xian put on his trousers and left, escaping in embarrassment back to the Hou Mansion overnight.

After escaping back to the mansion, he tossed and tossed Liu Huixiang for a whole night in his arms.

This actually made Liu Huixiang smile happily.

……

Fourth day.

morning.

Su Xian gets up.

After breakfast, he, accompanied by Liu Huixiang, strolled through the huge garden of the mansion. This was the first time he took a good tour of the garden since he moved into the mansion.

In the past few days, the situation in the northern Liao Kingdom has become increasingly clear.

He is the leader of the small cabinet of the inner guard, so he can naturally have access to this information.

He had a premonition that the days of peace and tranquility in the city of God would not last long.

"Madam, do you still remember what my husband told you a few days ago? We may return to Hebei Road soon. Although this prince's mansion is large, it always feels strange."

Su Xian walked on the uneven path paved with cobblestones. There were many exotic flowers and plants on the side of the road. The spring water was tinkling in the distance, and a breath of nature hit his face.

"Wherever my husband goes, I will go."

Liu Huixiang held Su Xian's arm, with a happy smile always on her fair and delicate face.

In her opinion, traveling back and forth between Shendu and Yingzhou was nothing. As long as she could be by Su Xian's side, she felt happy.

Su Xian was about to say something when suddenly, Zhang Cuihua came over and said: "Young Master, someone has come to the palace. Your Majesty invites the Young Master to come into the palace immediately to discuss matters!"

Su Xian was startled when he heard this. He had a hunch that the Queen summoned him this time, it must be about the affairs of the northern Liao Kingdom.

Because it's broad daylight now, not night.

"Husband?" Liu Huixiang couldn't help but look curious when she saw that he was in a daze.

"It's okay. Your Majesty has summoned you. It must be something important. My husband will go to the palace now." Su Xian looked solemn, returned to the inner courtyard, put on his python robe, and hurried into the palace.

"..."

Miyagi.

Ouchi.

Royal study.

Su Xian met Her Majesty the Empress here.

Du Juan, the leader of the Imperial Guard, is also there.

After performing the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers, the Queen looked at Su Xian with a slightly complicated and reluctant expression. Finally, her eyes were firm and she said:

"Su Aiqing should know that the situation in Liao Kingdom has become increasingly dangerous recently..."

"Just now, I got the exact news that Nan Tu King and his eldest son Nalan Xiong are trying their best to encourage the Liao Emperor and other tribes to go south and invade our Daliang border in order to divert the internal conflicts of the Liao Kingdom."

"If the Liao army goes south to invade the border, it will definitely lead to the loss of lives of the soldiers and civilians on the border. This is not what I want. Therefore, it is imperative to stop the enemy from the north!"

"Although Su Aiqing is a scholar, he has repeatedly achieved extraordinary achievements. I... want to send Su Aiqing to Hebei Province to take charge of the situation to guard against the Liao army going south. Is Su Aiqing willing?"

"..."

Su Xian took a deep breath.

Things that have been brewing for several days have finally come to fruition at this moment.

Without thinking, he opened his mouth and answered:
"Your Majesty, please rest assured! I will live up to your Majesty's expectations. I will keep the Liao army out of the country and never let the Liao army invade even half an inch of our land in Daliang!"

"..."

In fact, since he learned from Princess Lanling a few days ago that the Queen might send him to Hebei Province to take charge, he has been thinking about one thing——

Should I go or not.

Yu Gong said that he is now the junior pavilion leader of the Neiwei East Pavilion, and Hebei Road is within his jurisdiction. The other four junior pavilion leaders are all running away, so he has no reason to enjoy the blessings in the divine capital.

Privately speaking, he naturally hopes for peace in the world. Peace in the world can not only protect himself, but also prevent Liu Huixiang and others from possible harm...

What he has been pursuing for a long time is a sense of security, isn't it?
If the world is in chaos, I am afraid that the only way to be safe is to hide in the deep mountains and old forests...

Furthermore, it goes without saying that war is cruel. Once it breaks out, ordinary people will suffer the consequences. They will be displaced, their families will be destroyed, and their wives and children will be separated. How many human tragedies will be caused?
He should face the difficulties both in public and private matters!

Therefore, he agreed to the queen without hesitation.

Although the burden on his shoulders was heavy, he was not afraid at all. He believed that he could definitely defeat the Liao Kingdom and completely solve this huge threat!
When the Queen saw this, she looked overjoyed, stood up and said loudly:

"Okay! I believe in Su Aiqing!"

"With Su Aiqing's words, I am half relieved. By the way, if Su Aiqing has any requirements for this trip, just ask them and I will try my best to satisfy them."

Su Xian thought for a while and said with a solemn expression:
"Your Majesty, I know a sharp weapon that can enhance the defense power of our beams. If it can be obtained and used properly, the Liao army's cavalry will probably be destroyed!"

The chief of the pavilion was wearing a mask and could not see his face clearly. After hearing Su Xian's words, the two eyes embedded in the mask suddenly lit up.

The Queen was also overjoyed, with a look of expectation on her face. She knew Su Xian's ability. Su Xian said that this thing could make the Liao army's cavalry sink into the sand, so it must be true!

"Su Aiqing, tell me quickly, what kind of strange thing is it? It has such effects?" the queen asked anxiously.

Su Xian looked solemn and worshiped meticulously:

"Reporting to your Majesty, the thing I mentioned is called... Divine Thunder!"

"God... divine thunder?!"

The queen and the chief minister stood blankly for a while, looking at each other. The expectations and smiles on their faces had long since disappeared, and they both saw a hint of disappointment in each other's eyes.

As we all know, the divine thunder is Nanchen's most powerful weapon for conquering the country.

No one except Nan Chen knew how to make Shenlei.

It is impossible for Nan Chen to give away the divine thunder.

Su Xian's words... why do you always feel a little childish when you hear them?

Just now, they saw Su Xian's serious and dignified face. What did they think Su Xian was going to say?

The result is divine thunder?

The queen shook her head in disappointment. At this moment, she suddenly realized that although Su Xian was talented, he was still just a young man and lacked experience.

Then he thought, is it too reckless to entrust Su Xian with the important task of guarding Hebei Road?

The queen raised her eyes and saw Su Xian, her expression changed slightly, because Su Xian still had a serious and solemn expression, looking very confident!
Could it be... The queen's eyes lit up again, a bold idea came to her mind, she stared into Su Xian's eyes and asked:
"Su Aiqing...could it be that...you know the secret recipe of divine thunder?"

"..."

The chief of the pavilion also turned to look at Su Xian, his eyes bursting with brilliance.

Divine thunder is an incredible treasure. If Su Xian obtains the secret recipe for divine thunder, then... thinking of the situation in which the inner guards possess divine thunder in the future, the leader of the pavilion is fascinated.

Just like that, under the expectant gazes of the Queen and the Chief of the Pavilion, Su Xian bowed solemnly and solemnly: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have not mastered the secret recipe of the divine thunder."

What?
The queen and the chief minister were dumbfounded and stared at Su Xian. Their hearts felt empty, and they felt like they had received the divine thunder but it slipped away from their hands.

The Queen was discouraged, put a hand on her forehead, glanced at Su Xian and asked: "Since Su Aiqing doesn't know the secret recipe of divine thunder, how can she get it? Could it be that Su Aiqing's solution is to ask Nan Chen for it?"

Su Xian bowed:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is not appropriate to say 'begging'. In my opinion, it should be cooperation! Win-win cooperation! Only in this way can we increase the chance of winning against the Liao Kingdom."

"..."

Divine thunder is gunpowder.

Su Xian naturally knew how to prepare gunpowder.

But he had promised Chen Keyan not to dedicate the secret recipe of divine thunder to the Liang court. He kept his promise, and at the same time forced Chen Keyan to abide by the promise of "not actively becoming an enemy of Princess Lanling". This is the basis of cooperation.

So Su Xian never thought about presenting the secret recipe of divine thunder to the queen.

However, this time the Liao army was coming fiercely, and it was impossible for him to leave the divine thunder alone.

The reason why he proposed to cooperate with Nan Chen was actually to hide it. He would secretly configure the divine thunder and then claim that it was sent from Nan Chen...

As for whether Nan Chen will agree, he thinks he is 90.00% sure.

Chen Keyan has the utmost trust from Emperor Chen, and Chen Keyan...she will definitely help Su Xian with this!

After hearing this, the queen and the chief ministers frowned, shook their heads and smiled bitterly:

"Su Aiqing may not know something. Daliang and Nanchen... have always been at odds with each other. Moreover, the divine thunder is the sacred weapon of Nanchen Zhenguo. How can we cooperate so well?"

"..."

Naturally, Su Xian would not give up easily. He excitedly stated the pros and cons——

If the Liao army captures Daliang, then Nanchen will definitely face the threat of the Liao army's cavalry, and there will be a fierce battle between them. Then why not provide some divine thunder and let Daliang block the Liao army in the north?

After listening to Su Xian's speech, the Queen lowered her eyes and thought for a while, and finally looked at Su Xian and said: "Su Aiqing's words have some truth, but... Emperor Chen may not agree to it."

Su Xian said:

"Your Majesty, everything depends on manpower and success depends on heaven. I am willing to give it a try. If I succeed in borrowing the divine thunder from Nanchen, I will donate two-thirds to your majesty...I also ask for your permission."

The Queen sighed and said with a wry smile:

"Forget it, let's let Su Aiqing give it a try... I'm sure about this!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Su Xian heaved a sigh of relief.

"..."

Next, the Queen gave some more instructions and agreed with Su Xian to set off for Hebei Road tomorrow.

Because the identity of Su Xian's inner security guard cannot be exposed, everything will be done in secret... Of course, the Queen also gave some privileges to facilitate Su Xian's actions.

After talking about the business, Su Xian turned around and left.

Time was running out and he had to make some arrangements in advance.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he turned around, the Queen stopped him, gave him a meaningful smile, and said, "Su Aiqing will go down and do some work. I still have something to tell you after it gets dark at night."

Su Xian immediately trembled involuntarily, and instantly understood the meaning of the queen's look... Tonight, it seemed that he would have to drink two bowls of "Nine-branched Nectar" before he dared to enter the palace.

"The minister... receives the decree."

Su Xian bowed again, turned around and exited the imperial study, leaving the palace.

After Su Xian left, only the queen and the chief of the pavilion were left in the imperial study.

The leader of the Grand Pavilion asked: "Your Majesty, can the Leader of the East Pavilion really... be able to convince Emperor Chen? After all, the Divine Thunder is a powerful weapon of Nanchen Town and cannot be borrowed easily!"

The Queen's face straightened and she said calmly:

"It would be great if Su Aiqing could succeed, but I think it's impossible for Su Aiqing to succeed! It doesn't matter, Su Aiqing is young after all, so let him hit the wall. Only by learning from the mistakes can he gain wisdom."

"..."

(End of this chapter)