Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 335 Merit and Crime

As soon as Dongfang Shuo left and never came back, Lie Jiaomi sent people to urge him several times, Dongfang Shuo always said that he was talking.With life and death at stake, Aliusu also lowered his stance, pretending to be negotiating, and cooperating with Dongfang Shuo in acting, delaying time as much as possible.If you are also trapped, if you don't fight, there will always be fewer casualties.

The daily sunrise and sunset have become the most impressive scenery in Aleusu.He often looks up at the sky, wishing he could fly out of the fiery red valley with wings.Since then, the four words "living the day like a year" have had an unforgettable experience for him.

Compared with Aliusu's despair and hope, Lie Jiaomi's pressure is even greater.After contacting Dongfang Shuo, he sent people to scout around, but there was no news a few days ago, but he received a message from Arkan: Wu Dan had left.

Arikan spoke very vaguely, only saying that Wu Dan had left, but did not say the reason.Lie Jiaomi knew in his heart, what Dongfang Shuo said to Wu Dan when he passed by Taniguchi, he knew exactly what.He had already prepared for Wu Dan's departure, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.He didn't say anything, but rearranged the generals to guard Taniguchi's position, and continued to be stationed in the Wensu area.

On the seventh day, he received news that Liang Xiao had appeared in Kucha and was received by the King of Kucha.

On the tenth day, news came from the west that Yuezhi General Tie Huali led five thousand pacers down the Congling River and was approaching at full speed, the vanguard was a hundred miles away.

Almost at the same time, he received news from the grassland that the Western Expedition that had been prepared for more than half a year ended without a problem, and countless tribes were scrambling to go back, especially the tribes in the Qilian Mountains.The most shocking news came from the Xiutu Department. It is said that Li Guang, a famous general of the Han army, attacked King Xiutu’s pasture and wiped out all the nobles of the King Xiutu who were staying behind. All the Yan family and princes of King Xiutu were captured.

Hearing these news, Lie Jiaomi was both surprised and happy.What surprised him was that this turning point was so sudden. If Dongfang Shuo hadn't reminded him in advance, he would hardly have been mentally prepared.The good news is that the strength of the Huns has been injured, and his development opportunity has come, and he may have the opportunity to regain control of the Qilian Mountains.

For that piece of land, Lie Jiaomi has an almost persistent desire.It was only because the Hunxie King's Department occupied this area that he had to keep all his thoughts in his heart.Now that part of King Hunxie is falling apart, and he can no longer be suppressed, he can use his marriage relationship with King Hunxie to gain a foothold.

Lie Jiaomi didn't hesitate any longer.Over time, the balance of power between the two sides has changed.If Liang Xiao talks about King Kucha again, he may be at a disadvantage.Under such circumstances, he voluntarily lowered his requirements and agreed that Aliusu would take 3000 people out of Chigu, but he had to hand over all his weapons and promised not to set foot on the North Tianshan Road again.

Aliusu agreed and left Chigu with 3000 people.When he left, he didn't dare to look into the eyes of the subordinates who were left behind.He knew that when he abandoned them, they abandoned him.

Liang Xiao was very surprised when he learned that Aliusu was out of danger.He was still thinking about how to defeat Lie Jiaomi and his [-] army, but Dongfang Shuo had already settled everything.He secretly rejoiced that it was the wisest decision among all the decisions to lure Dongfang Shuo to the Western Regions, not one of them.This sharp mouth is worth a hundred thousand soldiers.

When they met again, Aliusu was ashamed.Two months ago, when he and Liang Xiao met for the first time, he was strong and strong, so he could not take Liang Xiao seriously. He rejected Liang Xiao's suggestion in a very arrogant manner, and was determined to break into Chigu City.Two months later, Liang Xiao swept Qilian Mountain, but he was trapped in Chigu and almost died there.Although he narrowly escaped with the help of Liang Xiao, his vitality was severely injured, and he felt that life would be worse than death.

Aliusu didn't get together with Liang Xiao for too long, leaving Zhen'an to discuss the follow-up matters with Liang Xiao on his behalf, and left with Tie Huali.According to his agreement with Lie Jiaomi, he will no longer be able to set foot in the north of the desert.For him, this has blocked his possibility of dominating the east of Congling Ridge.Compared with the pastures in the south of the desert and the north of the desert, there are too few people who can support them, and there are too many strong people.

Dongfang Shuo seems to have been prepared for Aliusu's hasty departure. "This person is arrogant and arrogant. This time he narrowly escaped from death will surely cause future trouble."

Liang Xiao smiled. "Why, do you want to kill him now?"

"If you have this strength, now is really a good opportunity. Unfortunately, you should first think about how to save your own life. The war is almost over. Are you going back to Chang'an or to Dawan?"

"Back to Chang'an?"

"En." Dongfang Shuo nodded vigorously. "General Li will go to Longxi, and he will probably fight the Xiongnu. You can show your skills when you go back."

"What about the mission?"

"Leave it to me." Dongfang Shuo insisted. "I'm better at doing these things than you."

Liang Xiao pondered for a long time, but still shook his head. "It's not that I don't believe in your ability, it's that the timing is too late. If the empress dowager stays alive for a day, the imperial court will not be able to fight the Huns. What's the use of my going back? Why don't you stay and manage the Western Regions with all your heart?"

Dongfang Shuo stared into Liang Xiao's eyes for a while, then twisted his mouth and smiled meaningfully.

"Why are you smiling so sinisterly?"

"I'm just smiling sinisterly, but you're thinking sinisterly." Dongfang Shuo raised his big fan-like hand and patted Liang Xiao's shoulder. "However, I like it. Even if you are willing to go back, I don't want to go back."

Liang Xiao was bewildered. "What are you talking about?"

Dongfang Shuo laughed loudly, and walked away with his hands behind his back.

Liang Xiao watched him leave, raised his eyebrows inadvertently, and laughed silently.

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Chang'an, Xuanshi Hall.

The Son of Heaven paced back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back, his steps brisk and brisk, revealing an indescribable excitement.

Han Yan and the others stood by, all smiling.

In Li Guanghexi's great victory, he captured dozens of dignitaries such as the Xiutu Wang Yan family and princes alive, beheaded more than [-] ranks, captured nearly [-] horses, and hundreds of thousands of cattle and sheep. This is a rare victory in decades.According to the practice of the imperial court, such a great contribution must be made a marquis.For the Son of Heaven, this was also his biggest victory since he came to the throne. As soon as he received the news, he couldn't wait to send someone to invite Prime Minister Xu Chang and Yushi doctor Zhuang Qingdi to discuss it.

He had already prepared the specifications of the reward, and he could inform the Empress Dowager only after Xu Chang and Zhuang Qingzhai nodded.

"Why haven't you come yet?" The emperor stopped in his tracks and looked out of the hall impatiently.The Lang officials held long halberds and stood along the road, but the figures of Xu Chang and Zhuang Qingzhai did not appear for a long time.

"Your Majesty, the visitor just went out for a while." Han Yan smiled and said, "Your Majesty still waited patiently for him. They are old people, so they are not so fast."

The emperor raised his eyebrows, and there was something in his words. "Yeah, maybe it won't be long before we don't see them."

"Who says it's not? Life and death are destiny. No one can live a long life."

"Hey." The emperor glanced at Han Yan and smiled knowingly.

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In Changle Palace, the Empress Dowager was leaning on the bed, her sparse eyebrows trembled slightly, and her shrunken lips twitched, as if she was saying something.Xu Chang and Zhuang Qingzhai knelt in front of her, pricked up their ears, and listened intently, but couldn't hear a word clearly, so they had to turn their eyes to Princess Guantao for help.

"Master, this..."

Princess Guantao glanced at them, a little dissatisfied. "You are all the ministers that the Empress Dowager favors. Don't you understand what a minister is? You have to bother the Empress Dowager with such a simple question. You are really a minister."

Sweat broke out on Xu Chang's forehead, and there was indescribable panic in his eyes.Princess Guantao's accusation is very serious, and she is unfit for a minister. Can she continue to be a Sangong?Zhuang Qingzhai rolled his eyes and said tentatively: "Master, in fact, I also feel that there is something wrong. It's just that I don't reward people for meritorious deeds. It violates the established law of my dynasty. I'm afraid I can't explain it to the people of the world."

"Of course you will be rewarded for meritorious service, but if you are not meritorious but guilty, should you be punished?"

"If there is a crime, it will naturally be punished. But, where does this crime... come from?"

The corner of Princess Guantao's eyes twitched, and she said unhurriedly: "Is it a crime to destroy the court's marriage agreement and destroy the good situation of Han-Hungarian friendship?"

Zhuang Qingzhai understood and nodded repeatedly. "The Grand Master's words are reasonable, and the Grand Master's words are reasonable. The ministers are confused. If the Grand Master did not point out, he would have made a big mistake. Grand Master, do you have any free time recently? If you are free, the minister wants to visit the house, please Taizhu guides the maze."

Princess Guantao laughed. "Empty is free, but I am a woman, how can I understand the truth, dare to ask two lords to come to ask for advice. If you have the taste, I can invite you to taste some gadgets. Recently, many people have come to Chang'an The treasures of the Western Regions are worth seeing."

Zhuang Qingzhai complained secretly.Of course he knew that there were treasures from the Western Regions for sale in Chang'an City recently, but those treasures were all expensive, and even nobles like them couldn't just buy them at will.The flirtatious words of Princess Guantao did not know how many thousands of gold would be spent to satisfy her desire.

However, in the face of this eldest princess, they had no choice but to bow their heads and obey orders, not daring to refuse.The two exchanged a look, left Changle Palace, and rushed to Xuanshi Hall of Weiyang Palace together.

The emperor had been waiting impatiently, and when he saw the two of them appear, he greeted them with smiles.Inviting the two of them to the hall and talking about the war in Hexi, Xu Chang frowned when he was about to ask for a reward, and asked, "Your Majesty, when did Li Guang make the decision to attack Hexi? I ​​don't know why." ?”

The emperor was taken aback. "Last time in Changle Palace, in front of the Empress Dowager, didn't you tell me?"

"Your Majesty, what was said at that time was that the three generals Li Guang, Cheng Bushi, and Han Anguo went out of the town to strengthen the border defense to prevent the Huns from disturbing the border, but they didn't talk about attacking. Even if Li Guang was transferred to be the prefect of Longxi, he should also strengthen the border defense. Frontier defense, how can you fight rashly?"

The excitement in the emperor's eyes dissipated.He squinted his eyes and looked at Xu Chang and Zhuang Qingzhai.The two of Xu Zhuang did not dare to look at him, they lowered their heads in unison.The emperor understood, and twisted the corners of his mouth. "You two are late, are you from Changle Palace?"

Zhuang Qingzhai hesitated for a moment, then stood up. "Your Majesty's words are true. He just listened to the opinions of the Empress Dowager and Dou Taizhu..."

"Hmph!" The emperor walked away, throwing Xu Chang and Zhuang Qingzhai on the main hall.

Zhuang Qingzhai arched his hands in embarrassment, glanced at Xu Chang, sighed, and smiled wryly at each other.
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(End of this chapter)