Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 571
Liang Xiao lived comfortably in Lushan, how could he go to Chang'an to suffer, let alone go to the scene of the flood.It's not that he doesn't have a sense of dedication, but that he feels inexplicable.What's the use of doing a good job?If he didn't listen to a word, he was immediately driven out of Chang'an, and years of hard work were in vain.

Besides, the reason why he was kicked out of Chang'an at the beginning was not because of the breach of the Yellow River.Appearing in front of the emperor at this time, wouldn't it be to sprinkle salt on his wounds, with the emperor's virtue of being desperate for face, he would accept such a suggestion?
Therefore, he felt that Dou Ying was old and confused, otherwise he would not have made such a foolish move.

Liu Ling didn't think so.Liang Xiao asked him why, but she didn't say anything, just smiled, very mysteriously.

At the end of August, the emperor's imperial edict was sent to Mount Lushan. There was no Yuhuan for Liu Ling to joke about. He just asked Liang Xiao if his condition was better.

After reading the edict, Liang Xiao was a little confused.Which song is this, playing the friendship card?Please, when I leave Chang'an, I won't have any affection at all, okay?At this time, the trick is close. When you drove me out of Chang'an and asked Princess Guantao to buy my property at a low price, what did you do?
"Going?" Liu Ling glanced at Liang Xiao, with a half-smile.

"Uh—what do you think?" Liang Xiao kicked the ball to Liu Ling again.

"Judging from the content of the imperial edict, you can go or not. After all, the emperor didn't say that he would call you back to Beijing. If you really don't want to go, write a letter of reply, thank you, and it's over. But... ..." Liu Ling hesitated for a moment: "In the long run, I suggest you go."

"why?"

"If you really want to retire, then of course you don't need to go to Chang'an again. But if you want to achieve great things, you can't stay away from the court for a long time. The situation is different, and you can take advantage of the situation to be powerful. Sad people are easy to persuade and suffer People are easy to be thankful, and today is a day of desperation, it is the time when you are needed, if you don't go, when will you go?"

Liang Xiao didn't speak, he took two steps back and forth. "However, I'm not good at managing rivers, so I probably can't help much."

"It's not necessary for you to control the river. You see, there is no mention of river control in the emperor's edict. As long as you appear in front of the emperor, you are supporting the emperor. What's more, you are not completely ignorant of river control. The specific details It needs to be studied, but in terms of vision, who can surpass you?"

"But... I left Chang'an with great difficulty, and I don't want you to be hostages anymore, so how can I enter the tiger's den again?"

"If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you get a tiger cub?" Liu Ling walked over. "Besides, not everyone needs to stay in Chang'an."

Liang Xiao nodded.The quality of keeping Chang'an is for officials with more than two thousand stones. Ordinary officials do not have this requirement.Guards such as Xu Le and Zhu Fuyan did not have such requirements. If he did not serve as a prefect in the frontier, he did not command troops to go out, and there was no mandatory requirement to retain quality.

"Wei Qihou is old, and he can only use his prestige to wave the flag and influence public opinion. The specific affairs need to be undertaken by young and vigorous people. If Wei Qihou is asked to do it, I am afraid his body will not be able to bear it. I am willing to watch Someone like Tian Fu occupies a high position?"

Liang Xiao looked at Liu Ling and nodded. "Okay, I'll just go. However, you can't go. A bunch of things here have just started, and it won't work without you."

Liu Ling smiled. "Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere."

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At the beginning of September, Liang Xiao rushed to Chang'an with more than a hundred riders, traveling in the starry night.

The residence of the champion Hou in Chang'an is still preserved, and so are the servants.Knowing that Champion Hou was coming back again, they were all very excited, they cleaned the mansion clean in advance, and waited for Liang Xiao to enter the mansion.

Liang Xiao's soul comes from after 2000, and he has always cherished his servants, needless to say.Liang Yu was born in a humble family, had endured hardships, and was able to understand the difficulties of her servants. She was never harsh, even Liu Ling, who was born in a wealthy family, was not like those arrogant people.It has always been a good job to work in the Champion Hou's Mansion, this is something that everyone in Chang'an knows.

Liang Xiao entered the mansion and walked into the backyard, looking at the neat and clean but somewhat empty mansion, he was filled with emotion for a moment.

Fortunately, it didn't take too long for him to feel emotional. Dou Ying and Dong Zhongshu came to visit together. Immediately afterwards, the Chen brothers also came, clamoring to clean up Liang Xiao.Liang Xiao couldn't refuse, so he had to agree.Although the family was complete with slaves and maidservants, Tu Hua'er and others did not come, and the only wife and concubine was the moon. Liang Xiao originally thought it would be troublesome, but the moon once again showed abilities beyond Liang Xiao's imagination.She went to the kitchen to take a look, checked the existing ingredients, and arranged for someone to go to the city to buy urgently. After a short time, a sumptuous banquet was arranged.

Liang Xiao was very surprised, and was once again impressed by Liu Ling's eyes—it was Liu Ling's idea to let the moon accompany him.

After drinking for three rounds, Dou Ying took the initiative to explain her intentions.

"Tian Fu is ill. It is said that his neck is injured and he is bedridden. As for whether it is true or not, no one can tell. But this is also a good thing. Now Han Anguo, the official censor, is much better at acting as the prime minister than Tian Fu. If you can Take this opportunity to promote the change of prime minister, and things will be much more convenient in the future."

Holding the wine glass, Liang Xiao groaned silently.After coming and going, he lived in Mount Lushan for a few months, and had the opportunity to jump out of the court hall to see the court hall, and he saw many things clearly.Dou Ying is indeed capable and ambitious, but he has no successors. Among the children of Dou and Chen, none of them can have his ability and vision.The Chen brothers are the most obvious example.Working with them, you can't expect too much.

"For the current court situation, what is Dou Gong's opinion?"

Dou Ying frowned slightly, Liang Xiao's attitude was rather vague, not as passionate as he expected.He looked at Liang Xiao. "Bo Ming, what's the matter with you? Are you a little discouraged? This is not necessary. Life and events are like the sun and the moon, and there are inevitably bright and dark days. How can you be disheartened because of a momentary frustration?"

Liang Xiao smiled. "I'm not disheartened, I just know what I can and cannot do. Now the court is facing the following difficulties: one is that the Huns are about to invade the south, and Hexi is unstable; For more than a year, there is still no hope of a solution; secondly, I am afraid it is..."

Liang Xiao stopped, his eyes swept over everyone's faces one by one, and finally fell on Dong Zhongshu's face.Dong Zhongshu froze for a moment, then laughed silently, with a bit of embarrassment in his face.Although his article has not yet been finalized, it has already caused quite a stir, and he is very satisfied with it, even a little bit proud.In the past, he was most reluctant to see Liang Xiao, because Liang Xiao didn't follow the routine and often made him unable to deal with it. Now that Liang Xiao read his article, he didn't have a single criticism. He finally felt at ease in front of Liang Xiao.

"Of course you have to write articles, but you can't just write articles." Liang Xiao grinned. "Master Dong, the article is written according to the time. Can the economic gains and losses of the Qin Dynasty come to an end, let's study the history of Dahe's changes first?"

"The history of the great river?"

"Yes, if you want to control the river, you must know the river's affairs first. I want to know the records about the river in the ancient books since the beginning of written records. Only by knowing the ins and outs can we make the best use of the situation and treat the symptoms and root causes, don't you think?"

Dong Zhongshu pondered for a moment, feeling a little troubled. "It's not difficult, it's just cumbersome. So many classics need to be searched, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and I'm afraid it won't be completed in a short while. River treatment is a major event. If it's delayed for a day, I don't know how many people will die."

"The master is very worried. So I would like to ask the emperor to issue an edict to arrange some people to be your disciples to assist you in completing this research."

Dong Zhongshu's eyes lit up.He has some disciples, but it is a personal relationship, and the court does not bear any expenses.The purpose of these people following him are different, some people really want to study, some people just want to become an official.Since he was neglected by the emperor, those who wanted to become an official have gradually alienated, among them was Lu Bushu, whom he once valued the most.

If the imperial court came forward to equip him with disciples, these people would have official status, which is equivalent to becoming an official, and they would naturally be able to assist him in his research with peace of mind.

"Can you do it?"

"I don't know. I just have such an idea. I'm not sure whether the emperor will agree. However, I have a request."

"You said."

"You have to stick to the current research method, and you can't face the wall to make books, waste your energy, and end up in a cocoon. If there are remarks like the relationship between heaven and man, I will still trouble you."

Dong Zhongshu immediately blushed, feeling extremely embarrassed.

Seeing Dou Ying, she hurriedly interrupted. "Bo Ming, have you read Master Dong's article, how do you feel?"

"It's not as grand as "Chunqiu Fanlu", but it is solid and has something to say." Liang Xiao smacked his lips and revealed a sly smile. "Master, I ruined your decades of hard work, don't you hate me?"

Dong Zhongshu looked around without saying a word.

Of course he hated Liang Xiao.Liang Xiao ruined all his life's hard work, how could he not hate him.He is nearly fifty years old now, and there is not much time left. No matter how hard he tries, how can he write a big article comparable to "Chunqiu Fanlu".However, he was also embarrassed to say that this was Liang Xiao's responsibility.The theory he created sounds grand, covering everything in the world, but the most quintessential "interaction between heaven and man" has been broken in the face of reality, but it also proves that this theory is not as beautiful as he imagined. , even if Liang Xiao doesn't get up to refute, he will be ridiculed by future generations in the future.

"In order to express my apology, I would like to provide Master with a chance to be famous through the ages."

Dong Zhongshu's heart was pounding, but he couldn't save his face, he said hesitantly, "What...opportunity?"

"I have to ask my master first whether I want my name before my death or my name after my death."

"This...how do you say it?"

"Master, tell me your choice first."

Dong Zhongshu hesitated a little. "The name behind it." He smiled. "I am famous now, so I don't need to pursue it anymore."

"Master is brilliant." Liang Xiao gave a thumbs up. "I would like to ask Master to write a big book, not talking about the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, but only talking about the events since the Spring and Autumn Period until Xiang Yu's death. Like the Spring and Autumn Period, according to the age, review the classics, correct the mistakes, and conduct detailed research..."

Dong Zhongshu suddenly remembered what Sima Qian had said, and his heart was surging for a while.If Sima Qian is still a child, he can only be regarded as an ambition at most, then Liang Xiao's suggestion is obviously much more feasible.Only in this way, I am afraid that the rest of his life will be devoted to it.However, once it is written, he will be famous through the ages. Not to mention anything else, just the title of "Continuing Spring and Autumn" is enough for him to follow the heels of a saint.

Dou Ying was also a little moved. "Bo Ming, this is not as easy as harnessing the river."

"It's really not easy, that's why I think no one can be a non-master."

When Dong Zhongshu heard Liang Xiao's words, he suddenly became proud. "Since Junhou said so, then I will do my part. I just don't know how Junhou plans to arrange it. To complete this matter, not only manpower and material resources are needed, but also a large number of classics need to be collected."

"If Your Majesty agrees, I will try my best to make arrangements to satisfy my master, so as to ensure that my master does not have to worry about trivial matters and can concentrate on completing this important event."

"Well, I'll wait for your good news."

Liang Xiao turned his head and looked at Chen Xu and Chen Yu brothers. "Xian Kunzhong, do you want a share too?"

Chen Xu smiled. "Okay, Liang Boming, I know that our brother owes you a favor. As long as you can repay this favor, you can speak up casually. Our brother has a fault first, so I will lie down today and let you slaughter me."

Chen Yu also said: "Yes, anyway, you Liang Boming is not someone who treats friends badly, we trust you."

Liang Xiao couldn't help laughing either. "If that's the case, then I'm not going to be polite. The master needs a quiet place to study, and also needs a stable living supply. Will you brothers help solve it?"

The Chen brothers looked at each other and nodded in unison. "No problem, let's go back and discuss it, and we will definitely give you a satisfactory answer. With the business in our hands, we dare not say that there is too much, and it should not be a problem to spend three to five hundred gold a year."

Sitting at the side, Dou Ying watched Liang Xiao inadvertently finalize a major event, secretly admiring in her heart.He believed that Liang Xiao was definitely not just talking about it, he must have some plan, but he didn't say it clearly.

Dou Ying's eyeballs moved, and she smiled before saying anything. "Bo Ming, Mrs. Dong has great things to do, but what about me, can I use them?"

"How dare you arrange for a senior like Duke Dou?" Liang Xiao laughed half-truthfully. "However, there is something that only Mr. Dou can dispatch. I wonder if Mr. Dou is interested?"

Dou Ying said with great emotion, "Say it."

"I saw part of the manuscript you sent to Huainan, and I was amazed. When this book comes out, although it can't be compared with Master Dong's future masterpieces, it will be eye-opening. I hope Duke Dou can continue to work hard. , let them go farther, to the ends of the earth."

"The ends of the earth?" Dou Ying stroked her beard, pondering for a moment. "Do you want me to compile another "Shan Hai Jing"?"

Liang Xiao clapped his hands and smiled. "Mr. Dou really has sharp eyes. That's right, astronomy and geography. Tai Shigong is doing astronomy. Dou Gong is responsible for geography. Coupled with Mr. Dong's humanities, it is a combination of heaven, earth and man." gone."

Dou Ying and the others were stunned for a while when they heard this.There are three talents in heaven, earth and man, Liang Xiao really has a great skill.Dou Ying's eyes flashed, and he said with a smile: "Liang Boming, the three talents of heaven, earth and man are all ready, so what is Huainan King doing? In terms of knowledge, he is the only person in the world who can compete with Master Dong."

Liang Xiao smiled modestly. "He, now he is concentrating on studying physics, which are all unrefined tricks."
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(End of this chapter)