Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 133

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With the gurgling sound of the water and the long shadows of the oars, the wupeng boat is advancing rapidly on the vast Zhenze.

The lights were on in the main cabin, and Yan Zhu and Huan Yuan were sitting opposite each other, playing chess.Neither of them said a word, they were all focused on the game, fighting fiercely.Huan Yuan's layout is strict, both offensive and defensive, and he plays steadily, but Yan Zhu has a strange style of chess.At this moment, the successor is weak, and has already shown a decadent appearance.

Qin Ge stood behind Yan Zhu holding his sword, staring at Zhong Liqi intently.Zhong Liqi was leaning against the door of the cabin, holding a gourd, drinking wine one after another, turning a blind eye to Qin Ge's sword-like gaze.

On the deck outside the cabin, Liang Xiao and Wei Qing were sitting side by side, playing Liubo, the most popular game among Han people.

Liu Bo, also known as Lu Bo, is a game similar to chess in later generations. It has a little meaning of the art of war, and officials often play it.Wei Qing didn't talk much, but he was proficient in Liubo. Liang Xiao was no match for him. He lost seven games in a row, and his nose was blue and his eyes were swollen.Just played a few moves in the eighth round, and it seemed that he was about to lose again.

"Zhongqing, where did you learn the art of art? It's a killer."

"I learned it in Pingyang Houfu." Wei Qing smiled. "Pingyanghou is a master of Liubo. He often plays chess with the princess. I watched from the side and learned a few moves."

"The Marquis of Pingyang you mentioned..." Liang Xiao said slowly, "Which Marquis of Pingyang is it?"

Wei Qing smiled. "Of course it's the real Marquis of Pingyang. However, His Majesty is also good at six games. Except for Sang Hongyang and Han Yan, no one can defeat him."

"Sang Hongyang?" Liang Xiao rolled his eyes and heard a familiar name again. "Is he smart?"

"He is the son of a merchant, and he has been good at mental arithmetic since he was a child." Wei Qing left a son. "He entered the palace very early, but because of his humble background, he has been despised by others and can only serve as a servant. After His Majesty ascended the throne, he relied heavily on him and often discussed economic affairs with him."

"Your Majesty knows people with his eyes, and there are many strange people around him."

"That's right. Your Majesty doesn't like those who come from aristocratic families. They are only talented. If it weren't for this, how could a lowly person like me have the opportunity to serve the emperor."

The corner of Liang Xiao's mouth twitched slightly.Now Wei Qing looks very satisfied, he can't imagine how great his future achievements will be.

"Zhongqing, a hero doesn't care about his background, you don't have to be burdened by your background all the time. In the future..." Liang Xiao pointed to the starry night sky. "You will become a dazzling star and attract the attention of the world."

Wei Qing glanced at Liang Xiao, and smiled softly: "Mr. Liang, thank you for your encouragement. However, I am very satisfied now, and I dare not expect anything more. People are not satisfied, but they don't know that too much is too much."

Liang Xiao pondered for a moment, then raised his head and asked, "Zhongqing, as a close minister of the emperor, it's not good for you to have such thoughts."

"why?"

"I heard the old man say that the rich don't last for three generations, and so does the dynasty. Why? It's because the first generation has experienced the difficulties of starting a business, and the second generation has heard and seen. They will be conscientious and don't dare to be careless. Food, I don’t know the difficulty of starting a business, I only know about extravagance, I think my family’s business is great, and it will last for thousands of years, but I don’t know the crisis hidden under the wealth. If I can’t work hard, it will collapse and disappear in a blink of an eye.”

Wei Qing stopped, looked up at the starry sky, and thought for a moment. "Your words seem familiar. I seem to have heard someone say it."

The window of the cabin was opened, revealing Yansuke's somewhat frustrated face. "Liang Xiao, have you read Jia Jun's book?"

"Jia Junshu?"

"The old master of Changsha, Jia Yi of Luoyang."

Liang Xiao shook his head.He knew Jia Yi, and he knew a little about his deeds, but he hadn't read his articles carefully, and the only thing that impressed him was the "On the Passing of Qin Dynasty".It is obviously not wise to show off in front of Yan Zhu, let alone the master Huan Yuan is on the side, he knows that his family doesn't even have a piece of Jane, so there is no way to talk about studying.

"It's really not easy to have such insight without having read the book." Yan Zhu praised Liang Xiao.After experiencing the change of the post house and falling into the hands of Huan Yuan, Yan Zhu changed his view of Liang Xiao.If Liang Xiao hadn't broken Zhong Liqi's identity in time, he would have been strangled to death by Zhong Liqi.

"Thank you for your compliment, sir, but I just said it casually, and I ask Lord Yan for advice."

Yan Zhu was probably the same as Liang Xiao. He lost face in chess and didn't want to be abused anymore. Following Liang Xiao's topic, he talked about the general trend of the world.

Yan Zhu had read a lot of books, but to Liang Xiao's surprise, there was hardly any trace of Confucianism in him.His knowledge is very diverse, if he must belong to one family, he is more like a political strategist, but it is more in line with his current status as a strategist.

Unknowingly, Yan Zhu talked about the Great Unification.The so-called great unification is a very vague concept, at least in Yan Zhu's case.From Liang Xiao's point of view, his advocacy of great unification is not so much a concept, but rather a brainwashing of Huan Yuan, emphasizing the legitimacy of cutting down the feudal clan, and justifying the imperial court's policies.

The rebellion between Wu and Chu was forced out by the policy of cutting down vassals, and the reason why Huan Yuan and others became traitors was also related to this.If the court and the kingdom lived in peace, Wu Wang Liu Bi might not rebel so quickly, maybe Huan Yuan is still the general of Wu now.

Huan Yuan remained calm, neither agreeing nor opposing.Liang Xiao felt that his attitude was a bit ambiguous, and a glimmer of hope rose inexplicably in his heart.

He really didn't want to make Huan Yuan an enemy.

Yan Zhu was eloquent, talking eloquently, until his mouth was dry, and then he stopped talking, and Wei Qing and Qin Ge escorted him back to the cabin to rest.Liang Xiao didn't follow him, he was not Yan Zhu's personal bodyguard, the reason why he followed him was because of his relationship with Huan Yuan as his master and apprentice.

Huan Yuan came out from the cabin, and sat side by side with Liang Xiao. "How is Chang'an?"

"Okay." Liang Xiao glanced at him and said with a smile.

"What's the best way?"

"Everything is good." Liang Xiao smacked his lips, and said again: "However, I am stupid, so I can't come up with a good way. If the master wants to know, you should go and see for yourself."

"I will, if there is such a day."

Liang Xiao's face suddenly darkened.The meaning of Huan Yuan's words is obviously wrong. Does he want to lead soldiers into Chang'an?

"Master, how does Liu Ju compare with his father Liu Bi?"

Huan Yuan was silent for a long time. "Not as good."

"How does Min Yue compare with Wu Guo?"

Huan Yuan sighed softly: "It's far from each other."

"Then I can tell you that today's son is several times stronger than Emperor Xiaojing. His courage may only be comparable to Emperor Gaozu, and he is even comparable to Qin Shihuang."

Huan Yuan snorted with his nose: "Boy, when did you start to learn from strategists and show off your tongue. Don't talk so much nonsense, how is your archery practice recently? Have you encountered any problems?"

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(End of this chapter)