Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 595 Happy Together
The emperor frowned, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, but he didn't say anything, and followed Gongsun Hong to the inner gate.

On the earthen wall next to the gate in Shangguanli, a wooden board was nailed, and a catalog of articles was pasted on it. There were only five articles, and there were two columns after each article: one column was like, expressing support; the other column was no, express disapproval.

Beside the wooden board, stood a man and a half, and when he saw the emperor coming, he immediately greeted him with a smile. "This gentleman is a good-looking man. He looks handsome and learned. If he writes an article, he will definitely be on the list. Why don't you come and read a newspaper?" Five paper rolls come.

The emperor found it interesting. "Are you waiting here to sell newspapers?"

"Yes, I am the newspaper boy in Shangguanli. I not only sell newspapers, but also report the daily statistical results."

"It's been so hard."

"It's not hard work. I have ten renminbi a day, and I can earn [-] renminbi a month. I can buy a new suit of clothes." The newsboy shook his head repeatedly. "Lang Jun, this job can not only earn money, but also can read and write. I don't know how many people are rushing to do it. It took me a lot of effort to grab it. Excuse me, excuse me."

The newsboy smiled shyly and walked towards the two young men.The two young men didn't say anything, they threw out two coins, bought two copies of the latest newspaper, and left while reading.After a while, the newsboy sold four or five newspapers. Seeing that the emperor hadn't left, he turned around and continued to sell.

While inquiring about the situation, the emperor asked King Wuqiu Shou to take out some change and buy five newspapers.Each newspaper is an independent article, the article can be long or short, the short one is no more than three to five hundred words, and the long one is thousands of words.The emperor read very quickly, almost ten lines at a glance, and he read all five articles within a distance of one mile.

He raised his eyebrows and suddenly smiled. "Gentlemen, don't you want to earn some pocket money?"

Yan An understood immediately. "Your Majesty means that we also write some articles?"

"Isn't it possible?" The Son of Heaven flicked the scroll in his hand. "These few articles are very crude, and there is no insight worth reading. If you make a move, you will definitely be on the list. When the time comes to win the top three, let Wei Qihou give you bonuses."

Yan An and the others understood and nodded repeatedly.

The emperor laughed when he thought of his pride.

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Liang Xiao walked into Wei Qihou's mansion, and when he passed the front yard, he saw people coming and going, some scholars in Confucian uniforms, some strong men with swords, all of them were in a hurry, looking like they were in the world, and couldn't help but He raised his eyebrows, secretly happy in his heart.

After entering the court and going to the hall, he didn't wait for him to say hello.Dou Ying beckoned and said, "Come quickly."

Liang Xiao went to the hall, and before he was seated, he complained: "What's the matter? Isn't the sponsorship enough? Don't ask me for writing articles."

"Today is still about articles." Dou Ying said, bringing several manuscripts.Liang Xiao took a look at the manuscript, and immediately realized the difficulty Tuying was facing.These articles were all written by people close to the emperor, including Xu Le, Zhu Fuyan, Yan An and others.

Liang Xiao thought for a while and put down the manuscript. "What's the problem?"

"They all support Confucianism. Confucianism is so powerful that it has already overwhelmed Legalists and Huang Lao. If you add a few people's articles, this is not a discussion of Confucianism and Legalism, but Confucianism. Although I admire Confucianism, but I don’t want to see this situation.”

"So, you plan to use the power in your hands to suppress these manuscripts and prevent them from showing up?"

Dou Ying stroked her beard, but said nothing.He did have such an idea, but he felt that it was not appropriate, so he did not implement it directly.After being imprisoned last time, he gradually liked to discuss everything with Liang Xiao.Although Liang Xiao stated from the beginning that he was of average knowledge and would not participate in specific work, he still sent someone to invite Liang Xiao here.

"Do you think you have more power in your hands, or the power in the hands of the emperor?"

"I know that the emperor has great power, but because of this, I can't give up. Isn't he using his power? Although the name of the author will not appear on the ranking list, it is clear in the newspaper. Knowing that they are the strategists around the emperor, who doesn't know that their opinions are the opinions of the emperor? If the top three are all them, wouldn't this newspaper become the mouthpiece of the emperor?"

Looking at the worried Dou Ying, Liang Xiao suddenly laughed.Obviously, consciously or unconsciously, Dou Ying has already regarded the newspaper as a channel for the people to speak out, and it is precisely because of this that he is unwilling to be seized by the emperor.Among other things, Dou Ying has such an idea, which is enough to prove that it is very suitable for Dou Ying to preside over this matter.

Although he is a Confucian, he is not a small Confucian who obeys orders, but a gentleman Confucian who is persistent.

"If people in the world keep silent or even shout long live just because they realize that these people's opinions are the emperor's Fengjie, then it's useless for you to jump around."

"Then what should I do? Print as usual?"

"Of course it must be printed. Since it is a public discussion, no matter whether they are in the palace or not, they have the right to express their own voice." Liang Xiao smiled slightly, and said: "Just like Cuju, is it because the emperor is going to end? Don’t do it? It’s not in your Duke Dou’s nature to be timid before fighting.”

Dou Ying laughed, and although she quickly returned to her thoughts, she felt a little more relaxed.Liang Xiao stood up, waved his hands, and walked away.

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As Dou Ying expected, the article by Xu Le and others occupied the entire ranking list as soon as it was published. For several days in a row, there was no article that could threaten their ranking.Almost the entire capital was reading their articles, and those Confucian scholars who were still blushing for their rankings no longer had the desire to fight.Pearls and jades first, compared with these few articles, their self-righteous masterpieces are not worth mentioning at all.

Although there are still articles published one after another, the voices of discussion are less, forcing Dou Ying to think of another way, and arrange to print some excellent works in travel notes to fill the page, so as to avoid silence.A few articles on soil and water along the great river are sandwiched among these articles, which are tepid.

The atmosphere in Chang'an City was somewhat depressing, and many people were hesitant to discuss whether it was a wise decision to discuss with the people around the emperor.Dou Ying was so anxious that she asked Liang Xiao to discuss it several times, but Liang Xiao avoided seeing him.

When the emperor learned about it, he was in a great mood and quite complacent.

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A few days later, Cao Shi and Li Guang led their troops back to Chang'an, and the city of Chang'an fell into a kind of excitement.Countless people spontaneously organized and rushed outside the city to welcome the triumphant soldiers.

Liang Xiao, who had been "recovering from his illness" at home, also got up and went out of the city with the emperor to greet him.

The emperor attached great importance to this expedition and held a grand ceremony of offering sacrifices to the temple.In the more than [-] years since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the etiquette system has not yet been finalized, and even the custom-made etiquette system is not strictly enforced.The emperor has always been lacking in self-confidence. Taking this opportunity, he staged a grand ceremony and ordered all the princes and kings in Beijing to dispatch to meet the soldiers who went to the expedition in Changling (Liu Bang Mausoleum) and hold a ceremony of presenting prisoners to deter the princes and kings and show that they have completed their mission. He has fulfilled the will of his ancestors and is the most suitable successor.

Although the princes and kings were not very convinced, they could only swallow their anger when they saw the well-groomed soldiers of the Han army.

In fact, they also knew that in terms of force, the imperial court must be the one with the absolute advantage.Even the country of Yan, which is located in a border county, cannot produce cavalry capable of competing with Qianting. After two horses, the princes and kings simply could not get the stallions they needed.

Seeing the majestic cavalry team slowly passing by, the horses are tall and strong, the knights are brave and brave, the princes and kings hold their breath, and the emperor is elated and high-spirited.

Cao Shi, Li Guang, Wei Qing, Wang Hui and others went to the hall and bowed down in front of the emperor.

Two thousand Xiongnu and Qiang captives were brought over and formed a square formation at the bottom of the steps.

With an order, the sword and ax cut off the captive's head with a knife, and put the bloody head on a copper plate, held by scholars one by one, and placed them neatly on Gaozu Liu Bang and Gao Empress. In front of Lu Pheasant, although the smell of blood was disgusting, and the faces of the princes and princes who were watching were pale, the emperors and officials of the Han Dynasty headed by the Son of Heaven were full of spirit and very excited.

The emperor knelt down three times and kowtowed nine times before the spirit, praying silently.

Subsequently, the emperor announced the rewards for the expedition soldiers.As soon as the edict came out, the atmosphere reached a climax. The [-] soldiers who participated in the prisoner offering ceremony shouted long live, the mountains shook with cheers, and the crowd was excited.

After the reward, the emperor will feast on it, and the emperor and his ministers will enjoy themselves together.Even ordinary people get a piece of the action.The emperor set up a flowing water banquet on the periphery of Changling, and all the people who came to watch the ceremony could receive a portion of wine and food.At the same time, all the people in Chang'an County gave wine and meat, and the whole city reveled for three days.

In the middle of the night, the emperor, who was very drunk, took Liang Xiao and other close officials for a walk by the Jingshui.The Son of Heaven deliberately called Liang Xiao to his side, raising his eyebrows: "Are you happy?"

Liang Xiao smiled. "There is a wise ruler, there are sages, there are friends and friends, there is wine and meat, and it is natural to be happy. I hope this happiness will not be young."

"Then how about my achievements?"

"There were ancients before, and there are those who come after."

The emperor froze for a moment. "There were ancients before, but there are newcomers later? From your point of view, it seems that I am making a big fuss today?"

"Your Majesty misunderstood. [-] soldiers went out to chase the Xiongnu, conquered Hexi, traveled three thousand miles, and beheaded nearly [-] people. Such a feat deserves today's grand event. Who dares to say that Your Majesty is making a fuss out of a molehill."

The Son of Heaven nodded. "I understand. What you mean is that although I have made great achievements, there is still room for improvement, right?"

"Your Majesty Shengming."

"That's right, when I was in front of Emperor Gao and Empress Gao, I thought the same way. Although this expedition was a great victory, it is a pity that we were not able to win the battle. After all, it is a pity. But you also know that this expedition is already a matter of reluctance to succeed. , of course, it is the luck of the soldiers to work hard. The river is not yet clear, so we can continue to fight, can we do it?"

"I was a little worried at first, but after hearing what His Majesty said, I don't worry anymore."

"Why?"

"Your Majesty has not yet reached his thirties this year, has he?"

"It's still two years away."

"Your Majesty thinks that 30 years of river governance will be able to complete the task?"

The emperor thought about it. "In the time of Yao, the world was full of floods, and it took only 22 years for Gun Yu and his son. Now it is just a breakthrough in Shandong, so it takes 30 years. In my opinion, even if ten years is not enough, 20 years is enough."

"Well, let's say 20 years. After 20 years, your majesty will not be half a hundred years old. He is in his prime of life, and the country is rich and the people are strong. Let alone the mere Huns, who dares to refuse to obey your majesty's command? Yu Xuanming, all belong to the great man, and all nations are dressed in the crowns and crowns, and that is the best."

The Son of Heaven glanced at Liang Xiao and laughed loudly.He pointed at Liang Xiao, and said to the ministers around him: "He drank too much, he drank too much, and started talking drunk."

All the officials laughed in agreement, but no one said that Liang Xiao was talking drunk, and said in a hurry: "Your Majesty, the king is wise and the minister is worthy, this scene can be expected."

"Your Majesty, the champion Hou Hao is so arrogant, what he said is exactly what we want to say but dare not say."

"Your Majesty, I think what the champion said is true. How can His Majesty do this kind of glory? I am so stupid, I wish to follow His Majesty's tail and conquer the world."

"You all stop talking." Huo Qubing suddenly called out. "In 20 years, you will all be old, just watch us make meritorious deeds."

The emperor and all the ministers were astonished, and they all looked at Huo Qubing.Seeing this, Wei Qing hurriedly took a step forward, covered Huo Qubing's mouth with his hand, and reprimanded: "Ignorant child, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Get out of the way." The Son of Heaven pushed Wei Qing away, pulled Huo Qubing to his side, and glared at Wei Qing. "Why scare the child, is he wrong? After 20 years, can you still fight? Can you still fight?"

Wei Qing smiled wryly. "Your Majesty, let alone a subject, even General Li Guang will only be in his sixtieth year after 20 years, and he will be much younger than Lian Poke. Why can't he fight? This kid has no respect for his elders. He offended all the generals with one sentence. Shouldn't you fight?"

The emperor rolled his eyes. "Uh... Although there are a lot of people offended, it's rare to have such arrogance. I think you don't think too much about it. General Li, don't you think so?"

Li Guang has been following behind.He made great achievements in this expedition, and he added another [-] households in the city. Li Jiao and Li Gan were formally conferred the title of Marquis, and he was satisfied with four Marquises of one family. He was not in the mood to fight against Huo Qubing.After hearing what the emperor said, he smiled slightly. "What Your Majesty said is very true. Mr. Huo Xiaolang is a rare hero. Like his senior brother, he is a first-class young hero. The younger generation is formidable. I should cherish the time and take the credit first. When he grows up, let him Let’s attack thousands of miles away. I heard that there is a king of kings in the west of the Western Regions, so let’s wait for him to deal with it.”

"King of kings?" The emperor raised his eyebrows, showing a bit of hostility, like a street gangster seeing another gangster. "Who speaks so loudly, not afraid of the wind flashing his tongue?"

"Your Majesty, the world is so big that there are no surprises. There are not only ugly people who claim to be the king of kings, but also people who claim to be the god of arrows. It is shameless. If I hadn't been alive, I would have rushed to the Western Regions to shoot Kill this man."

Liang Xiao's heart skipped a beat. "General Li, do you know the man's name?"

"I'm not sure. It's said that he is a relic of the Hunxie Department. He got a hard bow from somewhere, and then he got carried away and called himself the God of Arrows. He has repeatedly led troops to attack the north and south of Tianshan Mountain. It is very abominable."
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(End of this chapter)