These old Greeks, though stubborn and young, had fought in the middle of the river for many years, and knew the terrain well, and with them they were twenty-one old horses, and he no longer had to worry about getting lost.Liang Xiao originally planned to discuss with them after the task was completed and take away as many people as possible, but he didn't expect them to take the initiative to make this request.Seeing that they are so united, I am afraid that they have discussed it, but they have never had a chance to speak.With excitement, after listening to Guo Wenbin's translation of Old Andrew's words, Liang Xiao stroked his chest and bowed his body, and returned a Greek etiquette."
It's a pleasure to ask for it, but it's an honor."
Old Andrew and the others were relieved, turned around, hugged their companions hard, and cried with joy.At that moment, Liang Xiao's heart was sour, he didn't seem to see a group of old people, but a group of children who had lost their homes.Everyone needs a sense of belonging, the body can drift around, but the soul must have a place to belong.Ready to stop, we had breakfast together, and saw that the time to open the city gate was approaching, Liang Xiao was just about to go out, and Fu Cai suddenly walked in from outside, looking at Liang Xiao and the others who were fully armed, he was stunned for a moment."
Where are you going" Liang Xiao was shocked, he gave Li Shuyun and the others a look, signaled them not to act rashly, stretched out his hand to welcome Wu Cai to the back room, and asked: "The vice king is so early, what is the urgency" Wu Cai sighed, and didn't care about asking Liang Xiao about it."
I'm here today to ask your envoy for help.""
Help" Liang Xiao's heart moved.The Dawan people asked me to help, is this an opportunity, or a trap"I don't know where to serve the vice-king" "Last night, the official who accompanied the envoy of Wusun sent back a message that the Wusun people had brought a treasure bow, which would be presented to the king of Dawan as part of the dowry.It is said that this bow is one of the three bows given by the Xiongnu Shan Yu.The bow is very strong, and it is a rare good bow.The Wusun people are clever and untrustworthy, and they are said to be good at archery.I would like to ask your envoy to help me identify it. ”After Mo Cai finished speaking, he looked at Liang Xiao with burning eyes.Liang Xiao didn't say anything, he saw a little embarrassment in Mo Cai's eyes, and he didn't fully believe what Mo Cai said.Although the Dawan people are not nomads, they are skilled in business.He has a good appreciation for all kinds of treasures.The bow is the most important weapon in this era, and the Dawan people are on the grassland, so they should know more about the bow, how can they still need him to help identify Liang Xiao clearly remembers that he has never said anything to Wu Cai about the bow."
To be able to serve the vice king, of course I can't ask for it.However, I don't know much about the bow, I'm afraid" Without waiting for Liang Xiao to finish speaking, Wu Cai preemptively said: "Actually, it's simple, just try to pull twice."
Just see if the bow is as strong as they say. ”"That's it" "That's it. ”Liang Xiao blinked his eyes and laughed secretly.He roughly guessed what Wu Cai meant, and he also understood the meaning of the Wusun people.The Wusun people used the bow as a dowry, and the bow given by the Xiongnu Shan Yu as a gift, probably the most threatening element.Dawan was afraid that he would not be able to pull the bow and be embarrassed in front of the Wusun envoy, so he had to find someone to help.He was good at archery, and he wanted to form an alliance with the Dawan people, so the Dawan people moved the idea to him.In other words, it may also be an indirect test of his strength."
It is valued by the vice-king.We're here to help. ”Yu Cai breathed a sigh of relief."
Then please follow me into the palace, the king is about to have a court meeting.We still need to prepare. ”Liang Xiao nodded.Although he was prepared, he didn't dare to be careless, and let Guo Wenbin, Paris, Tu Niuer, and Pang Shuo accompany him into the palace.Li Shuyun and the others were ready, waiting for the notice in the post house, and if there was any difference, they would act immediately and go to the palace gate to answer.Dawan City is similar to many cities in the Han Dynasty, with inner and outer layers.Ordinary people and immigrants live in the outer cities.The royal family and magnates lived in the inner city.The city is made of adobe bricks, about five zhang high, and five zhang thick, and builds an attic on the city, arranges guards, and patrols all day long.Liang Xiao has been in Guishan City for so long, and has been waiting for the summons of King Dawan, this is the first time he has entered the inner city.Once in the inner city, the buildings immediately become magnificent, not to mention splendid, but also magnificent, and even the finest silk can be found everywhere.In front of almost every palace, there are statues of gods in Greek style, some are even several feet high, beautifully carved and lifelike, and even the coarse goods such as Tuniuer and Pang Shuo are amazed.Along the way, Liang Xiao saw a lot of people, most of them had delicate faces, gorgeous clothes, graceful and luxurious, and when they saw Yu Cai, they were very respectful.While talking to them, Yu Cai led Liang Xiao to a delicate courtyard."
Please wait here, and I will go and report to the king the news of your envoy's arrival."
Yu Cai said hello embarrassedly, arranged for someone to serve wine, melons and fruits, and waited for him, so he hurriedly went.Liang Xiao didn't say anything, he asked Guo Wenbin, Pang Shuo and Paris to stand guard outside the door, Tu Niu'er held his bow and arrows aside, and sat cross-legged in the room, meditating, carefully recalling the path he had just passed, especially the guards on the city wall.In the event of an accident, he had to be prepared to get out of the palace as soon as possible and meet Li Shuyun and others.Even so, he was still a little nervous, after all, this was going deep into the tiger's den.In case of change, no matter how brave a few of them are, it will be difficult to ensure that everything is safe.Whether he can seize that glimmer of life depends on whether he can detect the danger in time and act quickly.Yu Cai hurried to the palace.King Dawan was circling in the palace, his steps were fast and urgent, and he was a little fluttering, stepping on the corner of his clothes several times, and almost tripped himself to the ground.Seeing Yu Cai, he hurriedly greeted him."
How is it?"
The envoy of the Han family promised to help and had already arrived in the palace. ”"That's great."
He breathed a sigh of relief, and then became nervous again."
How strong a bow can he make" "The bow he usually uses is a tarrant.Yichen estimates that if it is just a pull-away, the two talrants should not be a problem. ”He nodded vigorously again."
Do you want to find Zhang Gong first and let him give it a try," Yu Cai looked embarrassed."
King, don't talk about two tarrants, I'm afraid I can't even find a tarrant's bow, how to try" Wu Widow suddenly realized, and patted his head in frustration.At this moment, a crisp voice came in from outside."
Father, since it's just a test of strength, why don't you tie two or three bows together and let him try it, and see how much strength he has" As he spoke, Princess Dawan Luo Xuli walked in, followed by two maids.As soon as he saw his daughter, he immediately smiled, as if all his troubles were gone.Mo Cai didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly saluted.Luo Xuli bent down and saluted."
Father, say you can't do it" "Good idea, good idea." ”Needless to say, he nodded his head again and again."
Vice King, what do you say" Yu Cai also nodded hurriedly: "What the princess said is indeed a good idea, and the minister will do it." ”So saying, he bowed, turned and went out of the temple.Luo Xuli glanced at the maid behind her.The maid understood, and followed.Needless to be stopped, Luo Xuli grabbed him and said coquettishly: "Father, you really can't bear to marry me to those barbarians, I heard that their old king is dead, and the woman will marry his son, this is simply a beastly act, if my father asks me to do the same, it is better to let me go out of the city and jump into the gasatus." ”"Alas, my Luo Xuli, how can you say that, I am reluctant for you to marry the Wusun people, but the Wusun people are too strong, and the Huns support them, if you anger them, the whole Dawan will be enslaved by them, and you will still be unable to escape at that time."
Luo Xuli pursed her red lips."
Then you can bear to give me to them" "Aren't I trying to figure out a way" Needless to sigh, a look of helplessness.He struck his palm with his fist."
The big man is too far away, in their words, it is far away that water can't quench the thirst of the near."
Luo Xuli bit her lips lightly, her eyes flashing.Mo Cai found two of the strongest bows, tied them together, and sent them to Liang Xiao.Liang Xiao didn't say anything, picked up the bow, and pulled it a few times easily.According to his estimates, the combined bow power of these two bows is about one and a half stones, and it actually has to be discounted.Because the two bows are tied together, the power distribution is not even, and the bow force cannot be simply superimposed.He had a further understanding of Dawan's strength.If it is understandable that the entire Guishan City cannot find a person who can pull the two-stone bow, and the entire Dawan Kingdom cannot find a two-stone bow, it is very revealing.It's no wonder that Dawan has become an embarrassing existence in the best horse breeding ground and has the most high-grade war horse resources.was first conquered by Great Xia, then bullied by the Yue Clan, and now he was frightened by the Wusun people, as if he was beaten by Li Guangli's stupid ball later in history.Rich is not the same as dignity, Dawan people live too comfortably, they are addicted to fine wine, their bones are soaked in wine, they look red and gorgeous, but they only have the smell of wine, no blood.What a pity if such a good strategic resource is in the hands of the Wusun people or the Huns.In the hands of the Great Han, that is the real treasure.The blow to the Huns was no less than that of the Hexi Corridor.Liang Xiao had some new ideas in his heart.Seeing that Liang Xiao was very relaxed, Mo Cai was relieved and went happily.Before he left, the maid who had followed her galloped away, preemptively bringing the news to Luo Xuli's ears.Luo Xuli was very suspicious, staring at a pair of pale blue wonderful eyes, staring at the maid who was running out of breath."
It's easy," the maid nodded.Luo Xuli blinked and giggled.When the maid heard this, her eyes showed a little worry, and she was about to be dissuaded, Luo Xuli's eyes widened: "Shut up, if you dare to speak out, I will kick you out, and I don't want you again." ”The maid stuck out her tongue in fright and closed her mouth tightly, but the melancholy in her eyes became thicker and thicker, as if something big was about to happen.