Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 240 Princess Dawan
Without listening to Guo Wenbin's translation, Liang Xiao guessed the general meaning just by looking at the expressions of these Greeks.

He was overjoyed.

Although these old Greeks are a bit stubborn, although they are no longer young, they have fought in the river for many years and know the terrain here like the back of their hands. With them, it is equivalent to having 21 old horses who know the way, and he no longer has to worry about getting lost. problem.

Liang Xiao originally planned to discuss with them after the task was completed and take away as many people as possible, but they didn't expect them to make this request on their own initiative.Seeing that they are so united, I am afraid that they have discussed it, but they have never had a chance to speak.

Suppressing his excitement, after listening to Guo Wenbin translate the old Andrew's words, Liang Xiao stroked his chest and bowed his body, returning a Greek courtesy.

"It's a great honor to ask for it."

Old Andrew and the others felt relieved, turned around, and hugged their companions tightly together, weeping with joy.

At that moment, Liang Xiao felt sore in his heart. What he saw was not a group of old people, but a group of children who had lost their homes.Everyone needs a sense of belonging, the body can drift around, but the soul must have a place to return to.

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After getting ready, we had breakfast together to see that the time to open the city gate was approaching. Liang Xiao was just about to go out when Mo Cai suddenly walked in from the outside. Seeing Liang Xiao and the others in full armor, he froze for a moment. "Your envoy...where are you planning to go?"

Liang Xiao was startled. He winked at Li Shuyun and the others, signaling them not to act rashly. He stretched out his hand to welcome Mo Cai to the back room, and asked, "Vice King, what's the hurry?"

Mei Cai let out a long sigh, not caring about asking Liang Xiao. "Today I'm here to ask your envoy for help."

"Help?" Liang Xiao's heart skipped a beat.Dawan people ask me for help?Is this an opportunity, or a trap? "I don't know where I can serve the vice king?"

"Last night, the officials accompanying the Wusun envoy sent back a message that the Wusun people brought a precious bow, which will be presented to the King of Dawan as part of the dowry. It is said that this bow is the three bows given by the Xiongnu Shanyu One, the bow is very strong, it is a rare good bow. Wusun people are sweet-talking and cannot be trusted. I heard that your envoy is good at archery, so I would like to ask your envoy to help identify it."

After Mei Cai finished speaking, she looked at Liang Xiao with burning eyes.Liang Xiao didn't say a word, he saw a bit of embarrassment in Mo Cai's eyes, and he didn't fully believe what Mo Cai said.Although Dawan people are not nomads, they are good at business and appreciate all kinds of treasures.The bow is the most important weapon in this era, and the people of Dawan live on the grasslands, so they should be familiar with bows, so how could they need his help to identify them?

Liang Xiao clearly remembered that he never told Mei Cai that he had any knowledge of bows.

"Being able to serve the vice king is of course what I wish for. However, I don't know much about bows, I'm afraid..."

Before Liang Xiao finished speaking, Mei Cai said first: "Actually, it's simple, just try to pull the bow twice to see if the bow strength is as they said."

"that's it?"

"that's it."

Liang Xiao blinked and laughed secretly.

He roughly guessed what Mei Cai meant, and also understood what the Wusun people meant.The people of Wusun used bows as betrothal gifts, and they also used the bows given by the Xiongnu Shanyu as dowry gifts. Most of them were probably threats.People in Dawan were afraid that they would lose face in front of Wusun's envoy if they couldn't draw their bows, so they asked for help.He is proficient in archery and hopes to form an alliance with the Dawan people, so the Dawan people moved their ideas on him.

In other words, this may also be a way to indirectly test his strength.

"Since he is valued by the vice king, he is willing to serve you."

Mei Cai breathed a sigh of relief. "Then please invite your envoy to follow me into the palace. Your Majesty will have a court meeting soon. We still need to make some preparations."

Liang Xiao nodded.Although he was prepared, he did not dare to be careless. He asked Guo Wenbin, Paris, Tu Niuer, and Pang Shuo to accompany him into the palace. Action, meet at the gate of the palace.

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Dawan City is similar to many cities in the Han Dynasty, with inner and outer layers.Ordinary people and immigrants live in the outer city, while the royal family and dignitaries live in the inner city.The city is built of earth bricks, about five feet high and five feet thick. Attics are built on the city, guards are arranged, and patrols are made every day.

Liang Xiao stayed in Guishan City for so long, waiting for King Dawan to summon him, this was the first time he entered the inner city.

Entering the inner city, the buildings immediately become gorgeous, not to mention resplendent, but also magnificent, and even the most exquisite silk can be seen everywhere.There are Greek-style statues in front of almost every palace, some of which are as high as several feet, exquisitely carved and lifelike, even rough people like Tu Niuer and Pang Shuo are amazed.

Along the way, Liang Xiao saw a lot of people, most of them had pretty faces, gorgeous clothes, elegant and luxurious, and when they saw Mocai, they saluted very respectfully.While talking to them, Mei Cai led Liang Xiao to an exquisite small courtyard.

"Your envoy please wait here. I will report the news of your envoy's arrival to the king." Mei Cai greeted embarrassingly, arranged for someone to serve wine, water and melons, and waited on him, and then hurried away.

Liang Xiao didn't say anything. He asked Guo Wenbin, Pang Shuo and Paris to stand guard outside the door. Tu Niu'er was holding his bow and arrow at the side, and he sat cross-legged in the room, meditating, carefully recalling what happened just now. paths, especially the guards on the walls.In the event of an accident, he had better be prepared to get out of the palace as soon as possible and join Li Shuyun and others.

Even so, he was still a little nervous, after all, this was going deep into a tiger's den.If there is a change, no matter how brave they are, it will not be safe.Whether he can seize that chance of survival depends entirely on whether he can detect danger in time and act quickly.

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Mei Cai hurried to the palace.

The king of Dawan was walking around in circles in the palace, his steps were fast and anxious, and he was a little fluttering. He stepped on the corner of his clothes several times and almost tripped himself to the ground.Seeing Mei Cai, he hurriedly greeted him. "How about it?"

"The envoy of the Han family promised to help and has arrived at the palace."

"That's great." Wu widow breathed a sigh of relief, but then became nervous again. "How strong a bow can he draw?"

"His usual bow is one talent. Yichen reckons that two talents shouldn't be a problem if he just draws it apart."

Wu Que nodded vigorously again. "Should I ask Zhang Gong to give him a try first?"

Mei Cai showed embarrassment. "My lord, let alone two talents, I'm afraid I can't even find a bow for one talent. How can I try?"

Wu Zhi suddenly realized, and continued to slap his head in frustration.At this time, a crisp voice came in from outside. "Father, since it's just a test of strength, why not tie two or three bows together and let him try to see how strong he is?"

While talking, Princess Luo Xuli of Dawan walked in, followed by two maids.As soon as she saw her daughter, Wu Qi immediately smiled, as if all her troubles disappeared.Mei Cai didn't dare to neglect, and quickly saluted.

Luo Xuli bowed and saluted. "Father, can you do it?"

"Good idea, good idea." Wu widow nodded repeatedly. "Vice king, what do you think?"

Mei Cai also nodded quickly: "What the princess said is indeed a good idea, I will do it now." After saying that, he bowed and turned to leave the hall.

Luo Xuli winked at the maid behind her.The maid understood and followed.Just as the widow was about to stop him, Luo Xuli held him back, and said coquettishly, "Father, do you really have the heart to marry me to those barbarians? I heard that their old king is dead, and women will marry his sons." , This is simply an animal-like behavior, if my father asks me to do the same, why not let me go out of the city and jump into Gasats."

"Oh, my Luo Xuli, how can you say that? I also don't want you to marry the Wusun people, but the Wusun people are too powerful, and the Huns support them. If you offend them, the whole Dawan will If you are enslaved by them, you will still be doomed when the time comes."

Luo Xuli pursed her red lips. "Then...then you will have the heart to give me to them?"

"Aren't I trying to figure out a way?" Wu Zhi sighed with helplessness on his face.He hit his palm with his fist. "The big man... The big man is too far away. In their words, the distance cannot quench the thirst of the near."

Luo Xuli bit her cherry lips lightly, her eyes flickered.

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Mei Cai found two of the strongest bows, tied them together, and sent them to Liang Xiao.

Liang Xiao didn't say anything, picked up the bow, and drew it a few times with ease.According to his estimation, the combined bow strength of these two bows is only about one and a half stones, which is actually a discount.Because the two bows are tied together, the force distribution is not uniform, and the bow force cannot be simply superimposed.

He has a better understanding of Dawan's strength.If it is understandable that the entire Guishan City cannot find a person who can draw a two-stone bow, but the entire Dawan Kingdom cannot find a two-stone bow, that is a good explanation.

No wonder Dawan has become an embarrassing existence in the best horse breeding land and has the most resources of high-quality war horses.First he was conquered by Da Xia, then bullied by the Yue clan, and now he was frightened out of his wits by the Wusun people, as if he was beaten black and blue by that stupid Li Guangli in history.

Being rich does not mean having dignity. People in Dawan live too comfortably. They are addicted to fine wine, and their bones are soaked in wine. They look bright red, but they only smell of wine, not blood.

It would be a pity if such a good strategic resource was in the hands of the Wusun people or the Huns.In the hands of a big man, that is the real treasure.One goes up and down, and the blow to the Huns is no less than that of the Hexi Corridor.

Liang Xiao had some new ideas in his mind.

Seeing that Liang Xiao pulled it off very easily, Mo Cai felt relieved and went happily.Before he left, the following maid rushed all the way, and first passed the news to Luo Xuli's ears.

Luo Xuli was very suspicious, staring at the maid who was running out of breath with a pair of wonderful light blue eyes. "Easy?"

The maid nodded repeatedly.

Luo Xuli blinked and giggled.When the maid heard this, her eyes showed a bit of worry. Just as she was about to dissuade her, Luo Xuli stared: "Shut up! If you dare to speak out, I will kick you out and never want you again."

The maid stuck out her tongue in fright, and closed her mouth tightly, but the worry in her eyes became more and more serious, as if something big was about to happen.
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(End of this chapter)