Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 671
Under the night, Liang Xiao and Dongfang Shuo sat side by side.

To say they are shoulder to shoulder is actually a bit reluctant. In today's world, there are really limited people who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Dongfang Shuo, and Liang Xiao is obviously not one of them.Even though he has a knowledge advantage of 2000 years, he still feels dwarfed in front of this wise man.

Liang Xiao really wanted to be king, but he was worried about the safety of Liu Ling and others.If this cannot be ensured, he would rather give up the chance to be king.

"Don't worry." Dongfang Shuo patted Liang Xiao's shoulder with confidence. "I promise that after three years, the first thing you will see when you come back is Lord Weng."

"It doesn't make sense?" Liang Xiao was dubious. "If I can really become king, can the emperor not leave hostages in Beijing?"

"Others may stay, but Lord Weng, it's better not to stay, she's too smart to let a man down." Dongfang Shuo smiled.He turned to look at Liang Xiao. "When I arrive in Chang'an with an article, the emperor will immediately let Lord Weng leave Chang'an with Wang Xi."

"Is your article so powerful?"

"Speaking of which, you are the instigator. If it weren't for you, I would not have left Chang'an, the Lord Weng would not have gone to Chang'an, and Dou Ying would not have caused so many troubles. Now that the arrow is on the string, it has to be launched. Even if the emperor stays for a while, I can't keep it forever." Dongfang Shuo took a big gulp of wine and grinned smugly. "Administering politics is the same as employing soldiers. To seek power is the top priority, and to seek power is the bottom. I am not as good as you in military affairs. You are not as good as me in political planning."

Liang Xiao laughed. "Okay, if Lord Weng can escape safely, even if I don't want to give you the position of Prime Minister."

"That is, that is." Dongfang Shuo looked up to the sky and laughed. "My lord is in charge of the inside, and I am in charge of the outside. You are dedicated to conquest. After 30 years, we will build an empire with a big man on the left and Rome on the right, facing the sea and backing the grassland. Wouldn't it be great?"

Liang Xiao couldn't help being fascinated, and murmured: "If you can achieve your wish, this life will not be in vain."

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"Jianguo?" Li Danghu was stunned for a moment, staring at Dongfang Shuo again and again, and couldn't help but laugh. "Aren't you crazy again?"

Dongfang Shuo ignored Li Danghu's joke. "Li Danghu, let me ask you a question, you can answer me after you think it over, okay?"

"I, Li Danghu, never talk nonsense, I spit on a nail, and I am serious in every sentence."

"Well, let me ask you, if Liang Boming returns to Chang'an, how will the emperor treat him?"

"Of course it's a promotion..." Li Danghu blurted out, halfway through, then closed his mouth again.He looked at Dongfang Shuo who was smiling but not smiling, and couldn't help but blush a little.It may be possible to become an official or rank, but given the emperor's suspicion of Liang Xiao and Liang Xiao's temper, it will be a matter of time before Liang Xiao follows Zhou Yafu's footsteps.

"Let me ask you again, would you like to fight with Liang Boming and be a hero who founded the country, or would you like to go back to Chang'an, be like your father, be among the three princes, and be in the hands of your sons and daughters for the rest of your life?"

Li Danghu frowned slightly, his eyes darkened, and his words were mocking. "Founding hero? Hehe."

"I want to do it, but I'm afraid that all the birds will be hidden, right?"

Li Danghu didn't say a word, but his eyes revealed everything.Is the founding hero so easy to do? If you have struggled all your life, but you still can't escape the fate of all birds, then you might as well go back to Chang'an.It's just... It's really cool to fight with Liang Xiao. If he can't fight with Liang Xiao, he may inevitably become an enemy with Liang Xiao in the future. This is something he doesn't want to face.

"I can't guarantee that you will die well in the end, just as I can't guarantee that you will die on the battlefield. However, if there is anyone in this world who has the confidence to tolerate you, I am afraid that only Liang Boming is alone. Li Danghu , I will give you three days to decide whether you are willing to follow Liang Boming to conquer the world, or you are willing to disarm and return to the land. If it is the latter, I will ask for credit for you in the memorial. I dare not say if there are too many. question."

Li Danghu rolled his eyes. "If the court refuses, will Bo Ming attack the Western Regions?"

"No." Dongfang Shuo sighed. "I originally wanted to take the Western Regions and Hexi, but he disagreed and swore that he would not fight the Han army east of Congling. If the emperor does not allow it, he will entangle Dawan, Yuezhi, and Daxia, conquer Tianzhu in the south, and conquer in the north The Xiongnu attacked Parthia and Rome in the west and became the Ping Fan of the Han Dynasty."

Li Danghu breathed a sigh of relief and rubbed his hands. "If that's the case, then it won't take three days. Count me in. If the gods protect me, maybe I can die in battle and make a fortune for my children and grandchildren, and avoid going back to compete with my brother for the title."

"Haha, that's how he looks like a man." Dongfang Shuo laughed, patted Li Danghu's shoulder, and squeezed his eyes. "Actually, I like your two younger brothers more, but Liang Boming likes you, saying that you are stable and reliable, and you can fight and defend. There is no way, of course I will listen to him about this kind of thing, and let's play with you."

Li Danghu curled his lips and couldn't help laughing out loud.

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Half a month later, Dongfang Shuo arrived at Pulei Sea.

Li Shuyun led dozens of cavalry to meet him.On the grass by the seaside of Pulei, the two walked side by side. Before Dongfang Shuo could finish speaking, he said with emotion: "In this case, I must be counted as one. This battle is not enjoyable, and I am not an official. It is more comfortable to fight with Liang Boming. If he can achieve his wish, I think he will not begrudge me a million households."

Dongfang Shuo smiled and said, "You don't think about it anymore?"

"Think about it?" Li Shuyun sneered: "Do you think I really haven't considered it? I just don't know how to crack it. If I know that Junhou has such a plan, I won't worry about it. Don't forget, I Qi Menlang, who was the emperor's side, I know who the emperor is better than you. I thought Liang Junhou would never have a chance to return to the Western Regions, but God is sorry, he is back again."

Dongfang Shuo stretched out his hand and pressed it on Li Shuyun's shoulder. "Liang Boming is very grateful to you and Li Danghu. If it weren't for you two, it would be very difficult for him to escape from Chang'an."

Li Shuyun looked up to the sky and laughed, extremely pleased.

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Yumen Pass.

Knowing that Dongfang Shuo was coming, Xu Le went out to meet him personally, ten miles out of the city.

Dongfang Shuo was also polite and straight to the point. "Liang Boming has already been appointed as an official to go west, and all his seals are with me. If Xu Jun is willing to help him bring him back to Chang'an, he will be grateful."

Xu Le was stunned. "Liang Junhou is an official and goes west. Why?"

"You still don't understand?" Dongfang Shuo snorted: "The meritorious service is so high that the master is astonished, and the rabbit dies like a dog. If he doesn't go to the government to go back to seclusion, is he going to force the emperor to kill the meritorious officials? Liang Boming knows the emperor and his ministers well, so he won't make it difficult for the emperor."

With that said, he took out a kit and threw it to Xu Le. "This is his official seal. Not only that, but his champion Hou seal is also here. If you need it, it's okay to give it to you as well."

Xu Le frowned.Liang Xiao left without saying goodbye. Not only did he resign from the official position, but he also resigned from his title.

"I can keep the official seal first, but I can't accept the noble seal. How to deal with it will have to wait for news from Chang'an."

"As you wish." Dongfang Shuo didn't care. "By the way, there is one more thing to inform you. Li Danghu, Li Shuyun, Guo Wu and others all intend to resign. They wanted to hand over their official seals to me, but considering their heavy responsibilities, I let them Stay in office temporarily. When you write to the court, explain to the emperor at the same time, and ask the emperor to send someone to replace them immediately. The Western Regions are initially established, and all previous efforts cannot be wasted."

Xu Le was taken aback, the bag in his hand fell to the ground with a "snap", hitting his foot, causing him to grin his teeth in pain.He hastily tugged on Dongfang Shuo's sleeve. "Mr. Manqian, this can't be done. Liang Junhou is going west, and our Han army has already gone to the pillars. If Li Danghu, Li Shuyun, Guo Wu and others leave their posts again, the north and south of Tianshan Mountain will be chaotic. They have been in the army for many years, and they are known for their kindness. Some of them have been fighting with Liang Junhou for a long time and have rich experience. How can the new generals be like this?"

"Why are you in such a hurry, why don't you stay here?" Dongfang Shuo said with a smile, "By the way, what's your plan? Are you planning to return to Chang'an or stay in the Western Regions?"

Xu Le rolled his eyes. "Liang Junhou resigned from office, where is he going?"

"Go to the west of Congling. As you know, he has Princess Dawan as his wife, and the daughter of General Daxia as a good friend. It is too easy to find a place to eat. Among other things, Daxia is with Pa For Tia to fight, a famous general like him who is capable of recruiting and fighting is very desirable, and I dare not say that there are too many, and it will definitely be no problem to be named a Marquis."

Xu Le's forehead was covered with cold sweat.The famous general of the Han family, who just pacified the Western Regions, was not tolerated by the emperor, so he could only go to the barbarian country to survive?If this spread to Chang'an, it would be no wonder that the emperor's spine was not poked to death.The emperor is a man of good reputation, he must find a scapegoat, and he, Xu Le, is the most suitable one.Supervising the army is originally the eyes and ears sent by the emperor to the general.If someone said that Liang Xiao was wrong, he was the most suspicious.

Xu Le quickly picked up the kit, stuffed it into Dongfang Shuo's hand, and grabbed his sleeve without letting go. "Mr. Manqian, you can't take this joke. The famous general of the Han Dynasty, Wan Huhou, went to the barbarians to become an official? You know, this is Liang Junhou's empathy for the emperor's difficulties. I don't know, but I thought I, Xu Lejin, had some slander to provoke him. The Son of Heaven is furious. Mr. Manqian, this is impossible."

"Can't make it? Then tell me, what should I do?"

"What should I do?" Xu Le blinked, at a loss.He glanced at Dongfang Shuo, seeing Dongfang Shuo's relaxed expression, he immediately knew that he had made a plan, and immediately laughed. "Mr. Manqian has a good plan, why don't you tell me and let me learn it?"

"It's not a good strategy, but there is one way now. Xu Jun, do you still remember Liang Boming's plan to move the vassal for the emperor when he was in Chang'an?"

"Relocation?" Xu Le savored it, as if waking up from a dream.He raised his head and looked at Dongfang Shuo. "Oh, it turns out that you are advancing by retreating. It's too...too much to confer a different surname on the king, right?"

Dongfang Shuo frowned. "Is it too much? Do you know how many kings with different surnames are in the west of Congling? The court doesn't give it to them, but with Liang Xiao's strength, he can earn a king by himself, which is about three to five years. In fact, this is fine, not the court. , you don’t have to listen to the imperial court’s order, and the letters of credence you exchange in the future can also be equal, you don’t have to bow down, and you don’t need the imperial court’s permission to be appointed as a marquis or a general, you can make your own decisions, don’t you think?”

Xu Le was stunned, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.He scratched his head. "Let me think about it, let me think about it. Those who come are not kind, and those who are kind don't come. You have given me a difficult problem."

Dongfang Shuo affectionately held Xu Le's arm. "Xu Jun, if you and I work together, what kind of problems can't be solved? Don't worry, I won't leave for the time being. You and I will discuss and discuss how to make this matter beautiful. Everyone is happy."

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A fast horse rushed into Chang'an City.

Half an hour later, the emperor's roar sounded in Qingliang Hall: "How unreasonable is this? Great rebellion is wrong, great rebellion is wrong! They all deserve to die, they all deserve to die! I want the family to punish them, and there will be no one left!"

After hearing the news, Zhu Fuyan, Yan An and others who rushed over looked at each other, and did not dare to speak up for a while. After waiting for a long time, Zhu Fuyan was still calm. He stepped forward to pick up the memorial that was thrown on the ground by the emperor, and quickly browsed it, and couldn't help but frown. Slightly wrinkled.He hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward to grab the emperor's arm.

"Your Majesty is angry because of this?"

The Son of Heaven shook off the master's father Yan's hand vigorously, and roared: "Isn't that enough? They conspired to blackmail the court, and they deserved to die. I will punish them, and I will punish them."

"Your Majesty, don't do it!" Master Yan fell to his knees with a "plop" and kowtowed again and again, his voice was urgent and loud.The emperor was startled, and then his face turned livid. "Why, you also want to intercede for them?"

"Your Majesty, I don't want to intercede for them, I just can't bear to watch Your Majesty make a big mistake."

"A big mistake?" The emperor sneered again and again. "Could it be that they are not the ones who are at fault, but I? Shouldn't the family be punished for forming a clique and intimidating your father? You can't do this. I want Zhang Tang to do it, let Zhang Tang do it."

"Your Majesty, don't do it!" The master took two steps and hugged the emperor's leg. "Your Majesty, even if they are indeed suspected of being cronies and intending to threaten, who has the evidence? The people in the world only see some meritorious ministers who are tired of conquest and want to disarm and return to the land. Asking for reward is a threat, and self-exemption is at most just an invitation , The crime does not amount to death. If His Majesty is dissatisfied with them and agrees to their request, why should they be killed and punished by the clan?"

The corners of the emperor's eyes twitched, and he couldn't answer for a moment. When he saw Liang Xiao and others resigning collectively, he was dizzy for a moment. He instinctively thought that they were cronies who wanted to blackmail the court and seek a reward from the world. It was only then that he said that he wanted the clan to punish them, and after hearing Zhu Fuyan's explanation, he realized that he had gone too far.

That's right, even if Liang Xiao and the others were suspected of being cronies and threatened, they didn't explicitly ask for credit, but instead resigned, and there was no reason to kill them at all.It is the imperial court's right not to be rewarded, but it is the right of Liang Xiao and others not to be an official. Who can force others to be officials?
Seeing that the Son of Heaven was awake, the master father Yan immediately winked at Yan An and the others.Hearing that the voice was wrong, Yan An and the others also quickly read Xu Le's memorial, and felt that the emperor was a little too sensitive.If you kill people like this, who will dare to speak in the future.

Although Yan An and the others did not speak, the emperor felt that the atmosphere was not right and knew that he had lost his composure.He coughed twice, took his seat in front of the imperial case, gave him a seat again, then glanced around, and said in a deep voice, "What advice do you gentlemen have?"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.Seeing that no one was willing to speak, Zhu Fuyan spoke again. "Your Majesty thinks this is a threat. Is it because they can't find someone to replace them and guard the Western Regions?"

The emperor sullenly, did not speak for a long time.Zhu Fuyan can be said to be right in one sentence.The reason why he thinks this is a threat is because he knows that the Western Regions are set for the first time, and no one can replace Liang Xiao, Li Danghu and others right now.If these people resign at the same time, the Western Regions will inevitably get out of control. Who will be sent to solve the problem?If you don't want the Western Regions to get out of control, you have to stay with Liang Xiao and others. Isn't this a threat?
"Since this is the case, wouldn't His Majesty's family punish them by giving others a handle?"

When the emperor heard this, his face turned pale and he broke out in a cold sweat.
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(End of this chapter)