Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 191 The Lobbyist
The gate of Zhengfu was closed tightly, lifeless.

Patriarch Zhengwu was captured, and his life and death were unknown. The Zheng family fell into a catastrophe.It used to be full of people, but now it is empty. Not only do there not many guests come to visit, even most of the friends who used to walk around have disappeared.

When Liu Ling's carriage suddenly appeared outside the gate of Zheng's mansion, the housekeeper servants of Zheng's family felt a little surprised. Looking at the gorgeous carriage and the heroic knights, they suspected that they had gone to the wrong door.These people are not locals at first glance, how could such a distinguished guest appear at the door of Zheng's house?

A servant came forward to ask, Liu Ling said very politely: "I am Liu Ling, a friend of your young master. I came from Wu county to visit her specially."

As he said that, Lei was stepped forward, took out a handful of money, and stuffed it into the servant's hand.As soon as he saw the money, the half-dead servant suddenly came to life, full of energy, and bowed to salute with a flattering smile on his face. "Please wait a moment, I will report to the master."

Not long after, there was a rush of footsteps inside, accompanied by a voice full of doubts.

"Liu Ling? I don't know anyone named Liu Ling?"

In the voice, Zheng Er appeared at the door.She glanced and didn't pay attention to Liu Ling. She saw Liang Xiao's green horse first, her eyes straightened, and she yelled: "Enemy attack!" He slammed into the door frame hard, and crouched down holding his forehead in pain.

Liang Xiao was speechless.He and Wei Qing glanced at each other, thinking that the psychological shadow left by that pursuit on Zheng Er was really not small.Liang Xiao hastily pulled Wei Qing, but Wei Qing had no choice but to raise his voice, "Miss Zheng, it's me, Wei Qing."

"What?" Zheng Er turned around clutching his forehead, blood was streaming down his face, and she was holding the silk handkerchief that Fang Weiqing gave him in her hand.She took a careful look at Wei Qing, and immediately turned her anger into joy, and ran over happily, pulling Wei Qing's rein, smiling all over her face. "Zhongqing, it's really you, why are you here, and you didn't say anything in advance..."

Looking at Zheng Er who was chirping like a bird, not only those Zheng family members who rushed out after hearing the "enemy attack" alarm were stunned, even Liu Ling and Liang Xiao were also stunned.They are... adulterous.

Embarrassed, Wei Qing quickly got off his horse and wanted to see the wound on Zheng Er's forehead, but he was embarrassed and looked around like a thief.Following his gaze, Zheng Er saw Liang Xiao again, his face suddenly turned cloudy, and he said fiercely, "What are you doing here?"

"We're here for your father's sake." Liu Ling walked over, holding Zheng Er's hand with a smile. "Tsk tsk, I didn't expect Minyue to have such a beauty. Liang Xiao kept saying that his little junior sister was beautiful, but I still didn't believe it. When I saw her today, what I said was true."

"He... he said I was beautiful?" Zheng Er blushed, squirming, a little embarrassed.

"Yeah, it seems that the presents I brought are superfluous. A beauty like Miss Zheng doesn't need any pink jewelry." Liu Ling said while motioning for someone to take a brocade box and stuff it into Zheng Er. hands. "However, since you have brought it, please don't be disgusted with it, girl, just accept it."

Looking at the exquisite brocade box in his arms, Zheng Er had completely shut down. While holding the brocade box tightly, he let Liu Ling go inside, forgetting that she didn't know Liu Ling at all.Zheng Er didn't remember this matter until he went to class, and asked awkwardly: "I don't know what's next..."

"She is Zhongqing's and I's friend." Liang Xiao took over the conversation. "Junior Sister, we are here today to talk about your father. Although your father was captured, he was a minister of meritorious service to Minyue. How come Minyue didn't respond at all and just sat and watched him live or die?"

"My father is still alive?" Zheng Er was overjoyed.

"Of course he's still alive. But if Minyue hasn't reacted, it's hard to tell." Liu Ling took over the conversation and told Zheng Er that the imperial court intends to mediate the dispute between Minyue and Dongou. As long as Minyue admits his mistakes to the court, he can be released. If captured generals such as Hui Zhengwu intend to stay in the imperial court, they can also be appointed to other posts.

After hearing this, Zheng Er was overjoyed, and hurriedly invited her mother Zou Shi and elder brother Zheng Fang.During the time when Zhengwu was captured, the Zheng family fully experienced the warmth and coldness of human relationships, and realized the significance of Zhengwu to the family. Now that they heard that there was still a chance to rescue Zhengwu, they naturally wished for it.

Zou's family immediately sent someone to invite his brother Zou'an.

Zou'an is also a nobleman of Minyue, and his status is comparable to that of Zhengwu.After Zhengwu was captured, he was also very anxious.He suddenly heard that there was an envoy from the imperial court, intending to negotiate, and that he might be sent back to Zhengwu, so he rushed here immediately.

Accompanying him was his son Zou Li, Liang Xiao's fourth junior brother.As soon as he saw Liang Xiao, Zou Li bowed deeply, as if seeing a relative. "How is senior brother?"

"It's okay, thank you for your concern." Liang Xiao returned the gift very politely.

Zou Li excitedly introduced to Zou Li: "Father, this is my senior brother Liang Xiao. His sound shooting skills are incomparably exquisite. Among our senior brothers, he is the only one who can be compared with the master. He even shot through the tiger's forehead..."

Hearing Zou Li talking about Liang Xiao's record, Zheng's brothers and sisters were very embarrassed.In that battle, Liang Xiao was almost famous for stepping on their shoulders. More than a dozen Hou Yi battalion archers were shot and killed by Liang Xiao and others. Even their siblings were almost killed by Liang Xiao's arrows.

Zou An was also very happy when he heard that Liang Xiao was Huan Yuan's disciple.He told Liang Xiao that Jing Zhao had been captured and Liu Ju's strength was greatly weakened. Now there are only more than 300 people under him, and many old troops have abandoned him. Now only Huan Yuan is still loyal to him and will never leave him.If the imperial court is willing to accept Liu Ju, I believe Liu Ju will definitely wish for it.

After listening to Zou An's words, Liang Xiao heard the dissatisfaction of the dignitaries of Fujian and Yue towards Liu Ju.Minyue and Dongou were originally a family. Liu Ju encouraged the king of Minyue to attack Dongou for his own personal enmity, which was of no benefit to Minyue and Dongou.The Minyue people probably wanted to drive Liu Ju away a long time ago.

Everyone chatted happily, Zou'an finally agreed, and advised the King of Minyue to accept the goodwill of the big man and stop the war.

During the two days of waiting for Zou An's news, Liu Ling and Zheng Er became good friends. Although the two did not speak the language very well, they could use gestures to speak enthusiastically.And Zou Li basically didn't leave, and accompanied Liang Xiao and others to visit Dongye City, practiced arrows with Liang Xiao, and asked Liang Xiao for some archery skills.Maybe it's because they are about the same age, maybe it's because Huan Yuan has always been strict, but when Zou Li and Liang Xiao are together, they are more relaxed, and they understand it much faster.

Two days later, Zou'an sent news that King Minyue had agreed to withdraw his troops.

Immediately, Liang Xiao rushed to Huanyuan's mansion with the documents, accompanied by Zheng Er and Zou Li.

Seeing Liang Xiao, Huan Yuan was stunned. "How will you be here?"

"I miss Master." Liang Xiao said with a smile.

Huan Yuan snorted, disapproving, but with a smile on his face.He pointed at Liang Xiao, hesitated to speak, and finally said: "Boy, you have made me suffer."

"It's the master who taught me well." Liang Xiao said solemnly.He paused, and then said: "Actually, this is the trend of the times. No matter how strong Minyue is, it can't be a county of the Han Dynasty. The reason why it can survive alone is because the imperial court adheres to the way of Huang Lao and is unwilling to be troublesome. Could it be that Minyue Is Yue stronger than Nan Yue?"

Huan Yuan frowned and remained silent.

Liang Xiao said again: "This time, the master dispatched a surprise soldier from Songjiang to Zhenze. It was indeed unexpected. However, the surprise soldier can only gain a temporary advantage. Once the court is angry, send troops from Jiangdu, Huainan, and Yuzhang to attack Dongye directly. What will you do? One big boat can beat you all upside down, but if dozens of big boats are launched all at once, even if you are a genius, what can you do?"

Huan Yuan twisted his mouth. "Large boats can't enter the sea. Even if they barely enter the sea, they can only ride when the wind and waves are small. Boy, the sea is not a river, and it is not something you can control."

Liang Xiao raised his eyebrows. "Master, can I ask you to go out of town?"

"What are you doing? Trying to trap me?"

"Master, I'm wrong. I just want you to see the boat we're taking, which is the boat you met at Songjiangkou. It's just that this boat is stronger than the one you met."

Huan Yuan frowned, a little puzzled.He looked at Liang Xiao, Liang Xiao didn't have a smile on his face, he was as serious as a sacrificial priest.Huan Yuan suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, as if he was the divine master in front of Liang Xiao.

"Master, you said that I want to trap me, you really underestimate me." Liang Xiao slowed down his expression, and said slowly: "I hope to defeat you in the grand battle. You should be clear, although you know The art of war is far from that of the overlord. But today's big men are hundreds of times stronger than the mobs of that day. One goes up and down the other. Even if the overlord is reborn, he may not be able to win, let alone you?"

Liang Xiao took a breath and said again: "Do you want Zou Li's father to be the same as Zheng Fang's father?"

"Master—" Zheng side fell to the ground, weeping uncontrollably. "Master, please save my father."

The corners of Huan Yuan's eyes twitched twice, his eyes tightened.

"Master, I told you before that the reason why the imperial court did not send troops to attack is because the Empress Dowager is still alive, and Her Majesty has no choice. Taking advantage of this opportunity, once the Empress Dowager dies, Liu Ju's wish to become a marquis is delusional. I can't guarantee that I will come next time, but I guarantee that the imperial army will definitely come."

"Where are you going?" Huan Yuan's momentum was exhausted, he still refused to give up resistance, and could only cover it up with a mocking tone.

"The Xiongnu is the most serious problem. When I go back this time, I will probably go to northern Xinjiang." Liang Xiao said word by word: "As long as Minyue doesn't take the initiative to make trouble, the court will not treat Minyue before it hits the Xiongnu severely." They use soldiers. But if Minyue doesn’t know what’s good and what’s wrong, and goes against the sky, then the imperial court can only take the time to come here, sweep the hole in Liting, and make a settlement.”

"Before you came, did someone point you out?" Huan Yuan suddenly said: "You can't think of these reasons yourself, can you?"

Liang Xiao was extremely embarrassed, as if he was being seen through his underwear. "That... belongs to Bishop Weng of Huainan."
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(End of this chapter)