Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 438 Self-defeating (recommended tickets please!)

The emperor smiled, took a step forward, helped Liang Xiao up, looked him up and down, and nodded in satisfaction. "Well, it's darker and thinner, but it shows its sharpness, and it has the invincible momentum of an invincible person, and the appearance of a famous general."

Liang Xiao blushed, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's false praise, I am ashamed and dare not take it. I just have a little bravery, relying on Your Majesty's sageness, and I have made some small gains. How can I dare to be called a famous general. If you want to talk about famous generals, the three generals Cheng, Han and Li are the ones." A real famous general is beyond the reach of my juniors."

"Oh?" The emperor blinked his eyes, and took Liang Xiao's arm to the hall. "It's brief in the military newspaper, but I don't enjoy reading it. Please listen to it carefully, and let me understand the fighting style of my famous general so that I can prepare for the next battle."

"Wei!" Liang Xiao responded, sat down opposite the emperor, cleared his throat, and began to tell the story of the battle.

Liang Xiao didn't talk much about his military exploits.These military achievements have already been reported, and the emperor knows it clearly, so there is no need for him to brag about it.What's more, the emperor has shown suspicion of him, and his boasting will only be counterproductive.Too much is too late, at this time a little modesty is king.

Although he was displeased with the emperor's actions, he knew better that throughout the dynasties, the imperial court's suspicion of generals existed objectively, such as Han Gaozu's treatment of Han Xin and Peng Yue, Han Wendi's treatment of Zhou Bo, and Han Jingdi's treatment of Zhou Yafu.In comparison, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was still confident, and he was only in the snow for Wei Qing, and he did not kill Wei Qing.

Liang Xiao carefully described the course of the battle, especially emphasizing Cheng Bushi's contribution.If Cheng Bushi didn't stick to Daze, King Youxian would inevitably invade Hetao, and the Han army could not avoid the collapse of the whole line.

Hearing Liang Xiao's narration, the emperor was very surprised.In the battle report he received, although Cheng Bushi had meritorious service, but the number of beheadings was limited, he was at the bottom of the three main generals, even worse than Han Anguo. "Cheng Bushi's role is so great?"

"Your Majesty, I am foolish. I secretly think that if General Cheng does not let Wei Qingbu support General Han, it will be a question of whether General Han can compress King Loufan to the Shimen River. If the two sides fight in the north and south of the Dahe River, with the number of cavalry in our army, Even if a victory is a small victory, a loss is a disastrous defeat."

The emperor looked at the map, nodded slowly, and the back of his neck felt cold.

Liang Xiao hit the nail on the head. Although the Han army had 5000 troops, the number of cavalry was too small, only 13.The total number of troops that the Xiongnu put into the battlefield was as high as [-].When they first heard that the Xiongnu Shanyu and King Youxian had come to support them, they had already realized the disparity in the strength of the two sides and were worried about it.Thinking about it now, if the Han army failed to gain an advantage in the early stage, I'm afraid the consequences would be even more unimaginable.

They all underestimated the significance of Cheng Bushi sending Wei Qing to support Han Anguo, and similarly, they also underestimated the significance of Cheng Bushi sticking to Daze.Although the beheadings of Cheng Bushi in this battle were not many, they played a significant role.It can even be said that without Cheng Bushi's decision to give up his own self twice, it would be impossible to win this battle.

"Cheng doesn't know meritorious service." The emperor pressed his hands on the map and nodded slowly.

"Your Majesty Shengming."

The emperor smiled slightly, raised his eyelids, and looked at Liang Xiao. "In that case, if it's not you and General Li who made the first contribution, don't you think it's a pity?"

"It's a pity." Liang Xiao said: "However, a gentleman loves money, and he gets it in a proper way. General Li is open and aboveboard, and he refuses to covet the merits of others. How dare I, my minister? Besides, Your Majesty's eyes are as bright as a torch, and there is no hiding place for loyalty and treachery. I dare not take any risks."

"Really?" The emperor's eyes flashed, and there was an inexplicable smile on the corner of his mouth. "His eyes are like torches, I'm afraid I won't dare to take them. If you don't say anything else, I won't be able to see clearly."

Liang Xiao's eyebrows twitched, and his heart really came out.He didn't know where there was a flaw, but he actually noticed it.Could being suppressed have something to do with this?

Liang Xiao had been prepared for a long time, he took his time and looked at the emperor innocently. "I... don't quite understand, please make it clear, Your Majesty."

The emperor smiled even more mysteriously. "You are from Jiangdu, and your master Huan Jun is also from Jiangdu, but your riding skills are so exquisite that even the Huns are willing to bow down to you. I really don't know where it came from. Could it be a gift from heaven?"

Liang Xiao suddenly realized, and couldn't help laughing.The emperor was a little embarrassed by his smile, and the smile on his face was a little unnatural.He suddenly felt that he might be thinking too much.

"Your Majesty, although the subject's cavalry skills have some parts of his own comprehension, they are not bestowed by heaven, but inherited by himself. The art of war passed down to me by my mentor Huan Jun is King Xiang's art of war, and the most subtle part of it is cavalry tactics. As for whether King Xiang is a gift from heaven, I don't know. However, I feel that even if it is a gift from heaven, it doesn't mean anything."

The emperor was taken aback. "Heaven's gift doesn't mean anything? You don't believe in the destiny?"

Liang Xiao smiled strangely, and asked back: "If God's gift is destiny, then why did the Chu-Han conflict result in Chu's death and Han's rise?"

The emperor suddenly became speechless, and his face flushed slightly.

The Han Dynasty was the first dynasty established by commoners in Chinese history.The dynasties before the Han Dynasty were all backed by sacred blood. Even Xiang Yu had the status of a nobleman of Chu, but Liu Bang was a commoner with no noble blood.The legitimacy of the regime has always been the weakness of the Han Dynasty, and the struggle for destiny has become an unspeakable pain for the Han Dynasty.

Yuan Gusheng and Huang Sheng disputed the Tangwu Revolution, why did Huang Sheng lose?Because according to Taoist theory, King Wu of Zhou committed the following crimes.The way of Huang Lao maintained the revival of the Han Dynasty, but it could not solve this problem, which was one of the reasons why it was finally abandoned by the court.Why can Confucianism stand alone?One of the important reasons is that Confucianism secretly changed the concept and adopted the theory of the five virtues, and found the basis for the legitimacy of the regime for the Han Dynasty.

Not long ago, among Dong Zhongshu's three strategies for heaven and man, the most important one was to answer the question of destiny.It can be said that the emperors of the Han Dynasty, including Emperor Wu himself, have never had much confidence in the matter of destiny.My family knows their own details, and myths like the Red Emperor are deceptive, and they also know in their hearts that such empty words cannot convince the public at all.

Han Gaozu claimed to be the son of the Red Emperor, while offering sacrifices to the Black Emperor, and slapped himself. Emperor Hanwen was deceived by Xin Yuanping, and he made fun of him.Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was so eager to ask for advice, which is also a manifestation of this kind of psychology.He is afraid of Xiang Yu, also because of this lack of self-confidence.

At this moment, he was somewhat embarrassed to be pointed out by Liang Xiao.He hesitated for a moment, then asked back: "Since it has nothing to do with destiny, in your opinion, what is the reason why Chu died and Han prospered?"

"I heard that Emperor Gao discussed this topic with all the ministers, and I very much agree with what Wang Ling said."

"Which argument?"

"The one who shares the same interests as the world wins."

The emperor raised his eyebrows thoughtfully.He rolled his eyes and twisted his mouth. "Don't you think what Wang Ling said is more reasonable than Emperor Gao?"

Liang Xiao chuckled. "The ancients said that knowing what you know is knowing what you don't know, and knowing what you don't know. With the mind of the minister, you can only comprehend the level of Wangling. As for what Emperor Gao said, the minister is dull and dare not boast."

The emperor looked at Liang Xiao, was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly laughed. "It's such a sharp mouth. It's covered with beautiful embroidery and gold needles inside. It's more ruthless than you burning the Huns' luggage. I almost fell into your trick, but Tai Ah reversed."

Liang Xiao was at a loss. "What is your Majesty talking about, I am so stupid, I really don't understand..."

"Okay, okay." The emperor waved his hand and interrupted Liang Xiao. "I won't tell you anymore. You are tired after traveling all the way back. Go home and rest first, and leave in two days."

"Wei!" Liang Xiao agreed, got up to say goodbye, and left the palace to go home.

After Liang Xiao left, the Son of Heaven coughed, "Yan Zhu, come out."

Yan Zhu arched his hands and came out from behind the curtain with an embarrassed expression on his face.He secretly glanced at the emperor. "Your Majesty is wise, Liang Xiao really has a sharp mouth. I have been a political strategist for many years, but I can only bow down and feel ashamed."

"It's not easy for Yan Zhu to admit defeat." The emperor curled his lips and tapped his fingers on the table. "Liang Xiao is magnanimous, but he looks like a small chicken. If he is not rewarded heavily, I am afraid that the hearts of soldiers will be chilled. Don't you think so?"

Yan Zhu's mouth was bitter.He originally wanted to trip Liang Xiao, but unexpectedly, he was self-defeating, lifting a rock and hitting himself in the foot.Now the Son of Heaven felt apologetic to Liang Xiao, and wanted to reward Liang Xiao heavily, which was really not his original intention.However, he didn't dare to say anything, just like what the emperor said, Liang Xiao's words were insidious, and if he didn't do it well, he might trap himself in it.

Besides, the emperor valued Liang Xiao so much before, and asked him to wear the imperial armor to go to Longyou, and now he suddenly suppressed him, wouldn't it be a slap in the face?The Son of Heaven is currently using his troops, if he suppresses Liang Xiao because of some unfounded guesses, it will inevitably affect morale.

"Your Majesty Shengming."

The Son of Heaven tapped on the table and pondered, "Then... what should I reward him for?"

Yan Zhu remained silent.

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When Liang Xiao returned home, the Liang family was full of joy.

Liang Yu pulled Liang Xiao to look left and right, and finally heaved a sigh of relief seeing that Liang Xiao didn't miss any parts.During Liang Xiao's expedition, she was very worried.In the past, she was only thinking about being a Marquis, and she didn't care about Liang Xiao, but now that Liang Xiao has been a Marquis, Liang Xiao's safety has become her top concern.

"When I come back this time, I don't want to go to war again. I rest at home for a while, give birth to a few kids, and let my mother hug me."

"Grandmother, I don't think we have to fight for the time being, but it's impossible to rest at home." Liang Xiao said, "Jiangdu King Liu Fei was killed in battle. I have been ordered to escort his coffin back to Jiangdu. It will take at least two or three times to come and go. months."

"Jiangdu King died?" Liang Xiao was taken aback.

Huan Yuan was also a little sad. "Sure enough, if the earthen jar is not broken away from the mouth of the well, the general will inevitably die in battle. The battle is dangerous, so don't be brave and aggressive."

"Yes, yes. Xiao'er, you have to be careful in the future, don't rush forward at every turn." Empress Liang was terrified, took Liang Xiao's hand, and said repeatedly: "My Liang family is more than rich and noble now, and I don't need to rush forward." Try harder."

Liang Xiao nodded repeatedly.The mother and son finally agreed.

The family was talking lively, and someone came to report. "The Lord Huainan is here."
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