Great Han Arrow God

Joy and anger

Oasis Palace, Suzaku Temple.

The Son of Heaven raised his head and looked at the huge bronze sparrow flying high, his eyes narrowed slightly, not sure if it was because the sun was too dazzling or there were other reasons.

Han Anguo, Cao Shi, Wei Qing and others stood aside, holding their breath.

Xu Le, Zhu Fuyan and others stood in the distance, watching quietly with their hands folded.Tian Fu stiffened his ugly face and looked displeased.

The atmosphere was somewhat depressing, the Son of Heaven's silence was like a boundless black curtain, covering everyone's heads, making them breathless.

Han Anguo and others have been in Ganquan Palace for three days, and the emperor just found time to meet them.However, before talking about the Vietnam War, the emperor received a letter from Liang Xiao.Liang Xiao's leg disease relapsed, and he asked to resign from office to recuperate from his illness, and he rested in another courtyard in Lushan Mountain.

Obviously, this was Liang Xiao's dissatisfaction with the emperor.Not only dissatisfaction with his personal fortune, but also dissatisfaction with Shandong's ineffective disaster relief.Champion County is a fief specially set up by the emperor for him to make him famous in the village. Now he wants to move the fief to Yuzhang, not because of the loss, but because he feels ashamed and ashamed to see his hometown elders.

Everyone knew what was going on with the disaster relief in Shandong, especially Han Anguo and others who had just returned from Liangyue.They saw the victims who were fishing to survive by the river, and heard a lot of news. They knew that the situation in Shandong was not optimistic, and they also thought about how to advise the emperor, but they were not as direct as Liang Xiao, so they couldn't help worrying about Liang Xiao.

"Han Gong, how is Cheng'an affected by the disaster?" The emperor withdrew his gaze, with a faint smile on his face.

Han Anguo stepped forward and bowed slightly. "Your Majesty, I have just returned to Chang'an, and I haven't returned home yet, so I don't know the specific situation. However, based on what I saw along the way, it may not be good."

The Son of Heaven frowned slightly, squinted at Han Anguo, and then at Prime Minister Tian Fu. "Prime Minister, did you hear that?"

Tian Fu squeezed out a wry smile. "Your Majesty, the breach of the great river is a natural disaster, and it cannot be returned by manpower. Your Majesty has sent Zheng Shi and Ji An to Shandong to rescue the disaster. Countless manpower and material resources were consumed, but the gap was still unable to be closed. It is precisely because of this that Your Majesty built a bridge in Ganquan Palace. On the rooftop, worship the gods and bless the people of the world. Your majesty has done his best, but I don't know why some people still make irresponsible remarks. Your majesty, this prime minister... is hard to do."

As he spoke, he glanced at Han Anguo intentionally or unintentionally, with a mocking look in his eyes.

Han Anguo hesitated to speak.He came back after following Tian Fu's path, so he shouldn't fight against Tian Fu.Furthermore, Doctor Yushi is the prime minister's first candidate.He accused Tian Fu of making people think that he coveted the position of prime minister.His words are formidable, if he gets such a notoriety, it will be very difficult for him to succeed the prime minister in the future.

Han Anguo pondered for a moment, and bowed deeply. "Your Majesty has the world in mind, and the ministers are inexplicably grateful. The minister has no other intentions, and is willing to exempt the fiefdom from taxes, and asks your majesty to allow the ministers to donate money to help the people in the fiefdom tide over the difficulties."

The emperor was silent, with a hint of displeasure on his brows.Although Han Anguo didn't criticize the disaster relief anymore, and was willing to donate money to help the relief, but he pointed out that he was helping the people in his own fiefdom, which was undoubtedly dissatisfied with his construction of the Tiantai.The difference between him and Liang Xiao was that he didn't speak so directly.

"What about you, if you have any ideas, let's talk together."

Seeing that the emperor's tone was wrong, the atmosphere became even more embarrassing.Cao Shi hesitated for a moment, took a step forward, and said in protest: "Your Majesty, although my fief is not affected by the disaster, I dare not sit back and watch the people suffer. I would like to donate a thousand gold to help the people of Shandong."

The emperor glanced at him, and the corners of his mouth twitched twice.Although Cao Shi did not specify the recipient, he obviously did not approve of the repair of the roof.

Wei Qing also took a step forward. "The minister is also willing to help a thousand gold."

The Son of Heaven snorted: "Very well, I appreciate the kindness of the gentlemen on behalf of the people of Shandong. As for the relief money, the Prime Minister will deal with it. Before Liang Xiao went to Nanyue, he once said that he could take Nanyue rice to save Shandong from disasters. Now How is it going? Prime Minister, you should pay more attention to one or two."

"Wei!" Tian Fu responded loudly, right in the middle of his arms.

"Okay, the expedition is hard, you go down and rest first. Prime Minister, you can discuss with Mr. Han and discuss the merits of this conquest." He chuckled: "It will take time to discuss the merits, so we can't delay Liang. Xiao recuperates. The lord and captain Ji An is doing disaster relief in Shandong, so I'm afraid he doesn't have time to care about these things. Let him recuperate in the Lushan other courtyard first, and discuss the fiefdom later. Anyway, he makes a lot of money every day, so it's not bad. Some food."

He paused, and then said: "Send a visitor to Chang'an to express condolences to him for his mission."

Han Anguo and the others froze.The military merits are not determined yet, but Liang Xiao is asked to recuperate from his illness, and only one visitor is sent to comfort him, and he does not mention the reward at all. Obviously, he wants to exclude Liang Xiao from the discussion of merit, and even deprive Liang Xiao of the city. meaning.Han Anguo took a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Liang Xiao has made great contributions to this expedition."

The emperor lowered his face. "Fulfilling the mission is a meritorious service. You don't need to be reminded by Mr. Han."

Han Anguo protested: "Your Majesty, what I'm talking about is not the achievements of the mission, but the military achievements."

The emperor was furious. "He is an envoy, where did he get his military merits? Could it be that without him, Han Gong and the tens of thousands of generals would not be able to make meritorious service?" After finishing speaking, he walked away, leaving Han Anguo and others there.Tian Fu tilted his mouth proudly, and trotted after him.

Han Anguo, Wei Qing, Cao Shi and others shook their heads and smiled wryly, and they all let out a long sigh at the same time.

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When the emperor returned to the palace, his lingering anger still persisted.

Tian Fu rushed in, took a peek at the emperor's face, secretly happy in his heart, but angry on his face. "Your Majesty, the day of offering sacrifices to the gods is approaching, Your Majesty should fast in peace, and must not delay important events because of these things."

The emperor glared at Tian Fu and became even angrier. "Cao Shi and Wei Qing are young, that's all. Han Anguo has always been steady, so how could he be bewitched by Liang Xiao? Could it be that Liang Xiao is really so popular?"

Tian Fu sighed. "Your Majesty, Liang Xiao is indeed eloquent, generous, and good at seducing people with benefits. There are quite a few people in Chang'an who are friendly with him."

The emperor frowned, and the veins in his temples throbbed. "You are right. You are good at dancing with long sleeves, rich in money and good at business. You are talking about a person like Liang Xiao. He is no longer the kid from Guangling who first arrived in Chang'an and boarded in a melon shed."

Tian Fu said with a smile: "Of course, His Majesty is very gracious and rewarded. Now he not only has [-] households to enjoy, but also has more than [-] mu of good land in Maoling and Yuzhang. No salary is required. Rich clothing and fine food. Only one person can build a courtyard in Mount Lu. It’s not like your Majesty, but a little repair of Ganquan Palace has caused so many criticisms.”

The emperor gave Tian Fu a glance, waved his hand, and signaled him not to say any more.Tian Fu pleaded guilty again and again, but secretly complacent in his heart.

Tian Fu retreated, and the emperor paced back and forth in the hall alone, sighing from time to time.Guo Sheren hid aside, quietly watching the distorted emperor, silent like a cicada.After a while, the emperor raised his head and glanced at Guo Sheren.

"Invite the queen to come."

"Wei!" Guo Sheren responded, and walked out without touching the dust.

The emperor snorted: "You don't want to be attached to the eagle, you don't take your salary seriously, and if you want to be a farmer, I will take your farmhouse first, and see if you can still be at ease." After finishing speaking, he sneered, With a bit of indescribable sharpness.

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The queen looked at Guo Sheren, but did not move.She thought quietly for a moment: "Did Liang Xiao come back?"

Guo Sheren bowed and said: "Champion Hou's old illness has relapsed and he is going to recuperate. Your Majesty has already agreed, and will soon send someone to Chang'an to pass the edict. It seems that the Lord of Huainan may also go. If His Highness wants to see you, you should do it as soon as possible." It's better to send someone there."

The queen froze for a moment. "Where is he going to recuperate?"

"It might be Yuzhang."

The queen's heart trembled slightly.It was then that she realized that something was wrong.Even the dullest people know that no matter how noble a prince is, once he leaves the court and has no power, he is like a warrior with his arms bound, and can only be reduced to fish.The taxation of the feudal city alone cannot satisfy a luxurious life. The rewards from the imperial court from time to time, the benefits brought by the power in their hands, are much more than the income of thousands of households.

Liang Xiao has just returned from meritorious service, and the emperor is going to drive him out of Chang'an?
The queen looked at Guo Sheren, but Guo Sheren remained calm and waited quietly.The queen was vigilant in her heart, she didn't dare to neglect any more, and got up quickly.She came to the womb of heaven, before she could speak, she took a peek at the emperor, showing a coquettish smile.

"Your Majesty, what's the matter with calling me here in such a hurry?"

"It's nothing serious, I just want to ask, how is your family's iron work doing?"

"everything is normal."

The emperor pondered for a while. "Iron is an important national weapon, especially a weapon. It is related to national security and should not be controlled by private individuals. I plan to take iron into official business, and I am worried that iron merchants from all over the country will object. Can the queen discuss it with my aunt and do it for the people of the world?" an example?"

The queen was taken aback and didn't speak for a long time.Iron work is now the Chen family's way of making money. Although it is not a lot, it is a source of living water.As long as there are iron works, the Chen family will have a steady stream of income.Now that the emperor suddenly wants to return to the official camp, isn't it going to cut off the Chen family's fortune?
However, she immediately thought of the emperor's intention.Liang Xiao invested in the iron work of the Chen family. This iron work was not only the source of income for the Chen family, but also one of Liang Xiao's sources of income.The emperor's move is more likely to target Liang Xiao.As for the loss of the Chen family, the emperor must make up for it in other ways.

After weighing it for a while, the queen nodded and said, "My family shouldn't be a problem. But what about Liang Xiao's investment?"

"Liang Xiao's investment should be returned to him in cash." The emperor said lightly: "Liang Xiao may have to leave Chang'an, and his hundreds of acres of land by the Wei River may be sold, and my aunt can buy it. He is anxious If you sell it, the price will not be high."

The Queen's heart twitched.Although there was nothing unusual on the emperor's face, these two moves pointed at Liang Xiao's vital point.Not only did he want to drive Liang Xiao out of Chang'an, but he also forced Liang Xiao to sell the land?She glanced at the emperor, just met the cold gaze of the emperor, couldn't help but choked, and swallowed back the words that came to her mouth.

"only."

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Maoling, Liang Family Manor.

Liang Xiao sent the audience away, returned to the backyard with the imperial edict, sat in the hall, and continued to watch Huo Qubing, Liang Ping'an, and Tu Fugui practice martial arts in the courtyard, with a calm face and no disturbance.

Liu Ling glanced at him, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, a half-smile.

Liang Xiao looked at Liu Ling, smiled too, and handed over the imperial edict.Liu Ling took the edict, browsed through it, put it away again, and said slowly: "Your Majesty is still guilty after all, and can't stand a little stimulation."

"This shows that he cares about his reputation very much, and he will not tear his face for the time being, at most he will make some small moves."

"That is, otherwise, wouldn't it be easy to find any reason to take your title and take away your manor." Liu Ling tapped his fingers on the case. "However, Yuzhang may not be a good choice. When the emperor loves you, it doesn't matter if you go to Huainan every day. When the emperor annoys you, the crime of communicating with princes is tailor-made for you."

"It's okay, I'll just stay in the other courtyard of Lushan Mountain, and I won't go anywhere. Summer is coming soon, and I just go to Lushan Mountain to escape the heat. You can arrange for them to clean up, and everyone who can leave will go. Seeing what the emperor means, he probably wants to connect here. It's all going to be spit out."

"It's okay to spit it out." Liu Ling suddenly laughed. "Instead of being bought at a low price, it's better to just give it away."

"Send it? Who?"

"Naturally, it is given to those who need it most." Liu Ling raised his eyebrows. "I heard that the beauty Wang has recently been favored, but her relatives are not yet rich. Let's give the manor to her family and see what the emperor thinks?"

Liang Xiao thought for a while, and couldn't help laughing out loud.Liu Ling's counterattack can be described as soft but hard.Wang Meiren is the new favorite in front of the emperor. When the manor was given to her, others dared not grab it, and they expressed their submission to the emperor in a disguised form.But in fact, this would give people the impression that the emperor bullied the heroes, forcing Liang Xiao to ask for help from Wang Meiren.

Who is Liang Xiao?The well-known champion Hou, the younger generation of famous generals held up by the emperor, has made great achievements in the war.

Who is Wang Meiren?A folk woman with no talent and no virtue, she is favored by the emperor because of her beauty.

The disparity between high and low is completely reversed just because of the favor and anger of the emperor.What would the children of the aristocratic families think when they saw it?

Liang Xiao suppressed a smile. "Will it offend the emperor?"

Liu Ling squinted at him. "Are you a submissive now?"

Liang Xiao smiled without saying a word.Needless to say between the husband and wife, they both knew that Shunchen couldn't do it.He looked at Huo Qubing who was practicing shooting hard, blinked his eyes, and sighed regretfully. "It's a pity that the time is too short to pass on all the thoughts to him. Let's talk about it when we have a chance in the future."

"Before you can truly control your own destiny, don't worry about others." Liu Ling got up. "I'll arrange it, so don't worry about it, just sit back and think about it."

"Okay, I don't worry about your work." The old god Liang Xiao said, crossing his legs.The emperor's edict was placed on the case aside, and he didn't even look at it.The scene that the emperor and Tian Fu expected did not appear on Liang Xiao and his wife at all.

Nothing.

If you must say yes, there is only a trace of disdain.
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(End of this chapter)