Evil Division, Hard Bow.These two words are connected, and Liang Xiao can only think of one person: Wudan.This thing is not dead Liang Xiao pulled Li Guang and asked for a long time, but Li Guang knew only a limited amount and couldn't say any exact information.Liang Xiao had no choice but to put this matter aside for the time being.Compared with Wudan, who is thousands of miles away, the Son of Heaven who is close in front of him is the real enemy.Don't look at him drunk, who knows if he is really drunk or fake, or half-drunk and half-awake.Liang Xiao has always been cautious about drinking.In the face of the Son of Heaven, he didn't dare to be careless.Two days later, Liang Xiao entered the palace and found Guo Wenbin.Guo Wenbin went out with Li Guang this time, as a guide, and made a lot of efforts for Li Guangbu to accurately capture the whereabouts of the Huns.It's currently operating, and I hope to be sent out to be a county magistrate, a county magistrate or something.The official of 800 stones is inconspicuous in the palace, but he is a county outside the palace."
Rich" Seeing Guo Wenbin in new clothes, Liang Xiao quipped."
Liang Junhou, I was just going to find you."
Guo Wenbin greeted him and pulled Liang Xiao aside."
Have you heard the news from the Western Regions?"
"What news is from that side?"
”"Li Danghu" is not only Li Danghu, but also Li Shuyun.We captured a few Hun captives, and we heard that there was a group of horse thieves in the Western Regions, and the number was not large, that is, a hundred and ten horsemen.But all of them have superb archery skills, and the special one, named Sky Wolf, has a hard bow with a range of more than 200 steps.Junhou, do you remember Wudan" "You also thought of him" Liang Xiao laughed."
I heard General Li mention this person two days ago, and I thought of him."
Guo Wenbin breathed a sigh of relief."
It turns out that the prince already knows, then I can rest assured.Prince, you have to go to the Western Regions.No one but you will be able to deal with Wudan, not even General Li. ”"So you didn't tell General Li who this person was" "Don't dare to say. ”Guo Wenbin laughed.He looked around, leaned into Liang Xiao's ear, and whispered, "I can hear that General Li is not convinced by your master and apprentice.It's a pity that Li Jiao and Li Dang are not as good as you in archery, otherwise they would have challenged you a long time ago.He himself is embarrassed to bully the small, and if there is a chance to shoot Wudan, he will definitely not refuse. ”"Clever" Liang Xiao patted Guo Wenbin's shoulder."
However, don't say this in front of the Son of Heaven.""
Why" "Don't ask why.If you don't mention it, I may still go to the Western Regions.If you mention it, I'm sure I won't be able to go.In addition, don't tell General Li about Wudan, if he knows what's going on, maybe he will really go to the Western Regions to fight Wudan alone. ”Although Guo Wenbin didn't quite understand, he still responded.This time he was able to make meritorious contributions and be promoted, all of which were the opportunities given to him by Liang Xiao.He obeyed Liang Xiaoyan."
Oh, by the way, the gems and pearls that Li Duwei buried in Hexi last time, I shipped them all back this time, the one of the princes, whether I sent it to your mansion or helped you sell it" Liang Xiao thought for a while."
You tell Lingtang, don't sell it in Chang'an.There are more and more Hu merchants in Chang'an, and the price may not be able to sell.You take some trouble to transport it to Shandong to sell, Wancheng and Jiangling, or go north, to Jicheng or Handan.Shouchun and Wu County don't go, there is the territory of Huainan merchants, and it is boring to bargain with each other. ”Guo Wenbin responded with a smile.Liang Xiao said again: "This time I have made meritorious service and been promoted, do you want to make some benefits from it, or do you want to fight and ask for a marquis" Guo Wenbin touched his head."
I will do whatever the prince says, and it is best to be with the prince.""
This is more difficult, I don't think there is any possibility of going on the expedition for the time being, but I can say hello to the imperial historian Han Gong.The prime minister is not on the board now, and most of the official appointments are arranged by Han Gong.Below a thousand stones, Han Gong can still have the final say. ”Guo Wenbin thought about it."
Then I'd better go to Hexi.I heard that the imperial court intends to set up a county in Hexi, where there are more opportunities, the geography is also familiar, and the family business can be taken care of.Although it is dangerous, it is a lack of fat. ”"Okay, I'll find a chance to talk to Han Gong."
Liang Xiao said goodbye to Guo Wenbin, turned around and prepared to leave the palace, go home and continue to take the sick number.At the gate of the palace, he ran into Mei Gao.Liang Xiao wanted to pretend not to see it, but Mei Gao's eyes were very sharp, and he saw Liang Xiao at a glance, and shouted loudly: "Liang Junhou, please stay." ”Liang Xiao had no choice but to stop and pretend that he had just seen it."
Yo, Changshehou, congratulations.""
Don't do that."
Mei Gao smiled and opened Liang Xiao's hand."
What do you mean, I've been back for so many days, and I haven't seen you, you are going to learn from the old man's sick number" "Wronged, where is the sick number, it's obvious that I have thought about it behind closed doors." ”Liang Xiao snorted haha."
You have something to do with me," Mei Gao shook the scroll in his hand."
Of course there is.Recently, Chang'an has been really lively, I heard that writing articles not only has money to get, but also ranks, and the first place has a gold prize" Liang Xiao crooked his mouth and said nothing.One gold is a lot, but for Mei Gao, he is now the Changshe Hou of 600 households in Shiyi, I am afraid that he will not really compete for the reward of that gold, not to mention that the people on the list are colleagues who bow their heads and don't look up.With Mei Gao's IQ, of course, he would not fail to see that Xu Le and the others were acting on orders."
Bo Ming, what's wrong with you" Mei Gao's face sank, and his face was angry."
Is it enough to be rich and noble, you can fight cocks and horses from now on, and I didn't say you for the rest of your life, if it was really for this, why did you come back from the Western Regions in the first place.Wouldn't it be more beautiful to be a son-in-law in Dawan," Liang Xiao squinted at Mei Gao."
Are you eating too much of the springboks on the snowy mountains, and your thoughts are also jumping to the article you just said, why did you suddenly criticize me again, you can write an article if you want to, why do you want to trouble me.""
I just can't get used to the twilight on your face, obviously just a young man, but like an old and sophisticated rotten person.Look at you, you are arrogant in front of Your Majesty, but unfortunately you are just arrogant, and in a blink of an eye, you are hiding and sick. ”Mei Gao grabbed Liang Xiao's arm, looked around, and said in a low voice: "Are you worried about the high power of the master" Liang Xiao looked at Mei Gao for a long time and let out a sigh."
So you're not stupid.""
You're stupid."
Mei Gao couldn't help but smile and waved his hand."
Go home and prepare good wine, I will start taking a break tomorrow, making up for three months, while drinking, writing articles, and earning some extra money."
Liang Xiao hesitated."
Is this really good, you and a few of them don't look down and don't look up."
Mei Gao waved his hand, confident."
Don't worry, I'm in control."
Wei Tao lay on the bed, holding his head in his hands, looking at the roof, and it took a while to react.He is not in Qiangzhong now, not in Hexi, and not in the desert.He was in Chang'an, in his own home.This time with Wei Qing on the expedition, he was in front of Wei Qing's saddle and behind the horse, and he had a meritorious battle, although it was not enough to be a marquis, but Wei Qing did not treat him badly, and sent a small courtyard, together with more than a dozen slaves and maids.Last night, he tossed until late to sleep, and this morning he still woke up before dawn, although he couldn't sleep, but this feeling of lying on the quilt was so good, he wanted to lie down a little longer.What's more, there is a young and handsome maid beside him, and his young and soft body fascinates him."
Captain."
The door was pushed open, and Wei An, who was about ten years old, broke in, walked straight to Wei Tao's side, and delivered a piece of paper to Wei Tao.Seeing the paper scroll, Wei Tao subconsciously sat up and reached out to take the war knife at the head of the bed."
There is a war" Wei An looked at him in surprise."
Captain, what's wrong with you" Wei Tao sat on the edge of the bed with his bare legs, stunned for a long time, and then slapped his forehead."
My day, I thought you were taking a military order.Tell me quickly, what's the matter, disturb Lao Tzu's sleep early in the morning. ”"This is a newspaper that just came out today, and there is an article on it, which was written by a staff officer.When we brothers heard this, they all felt that what they said was reasonable, and it simply spoke to our hearts.We want to give a thumbs up, but I don't know if the captain agrees. ”Wei Tao put down the sword, took the newspaper, and saw the advertisement for the Chen family's sword first.He scolded with a smile and looked down.Mei Gao's articles are written very straightforwardly, and in some places there are even a few colloquialisms commonly used in the army, which can be understood even if Wei Tao's cultural level is limited to literacy.The theme of Mei Gao is very clear: the world is made out, not spoken.Neither Confucianism nor Legalism is important, nor should it be divided into two.The Legalists still plough and fight, and attach importance to military merits, only in this way can the soldiers go out to fight with enough food and sophisticated weapons.If there is no reward for merit, who is willing to throw his head, spill his blood, and wait for several months or even years, but Confucianism is also indispensable.Why do you want to fight with the Qiang people and the Huns, because they are not humane, they are like beasts, they not only kill each other, but also harass our Han border and kidnap my people.We attack them not only to make meritorious contributions, but also to protect our families and family happiness.If we blindly advocate Legalism and lose our humanity, then we will be sacrificing our roots and seeking the end.Wei Tao looked at it and slapped his thigh."
Well said, Staff Officer Mei deserves to be a scholar, and what he said makes sense.""
Captain, then let's go and give a thumbs up" "Must like." ”Wei Tao stood up and said while dressing: "I don't like those nonsense masterpieces, I just hate myself for not being able to write."
Since the staff officer has made a move, it is natural to support it.Let's go, we'll all like it. ”Wei An was overjoyed, hurriedly waited for Wei Tao to dress, and hugged Wei Tao out of the door.They came to the announcement list outside the door, shouted loudly, and praised Mei Gao's article.After finishing the matter, Wei Tao refused to leave, and pulled the passers-by who were reading the article, and strongly recommended Mei Gao's article.Passers-by were originally a little unhappy, but when they heard that this was a meritorious soldier who had just returned from the expedition, and felt that Wei Tao was reasonable, they turned their anger into joy, and while asking Wei Tao about the details of the war, they praised Mei Gao's article.Wei Tao didn't leave the door all morning, his mouth was dry, his throat was smoking, but he also succeeded in pushing Mei Gao's article to the list.He was still unsatisfied, so he ordered Wei An to stay at the door and continue to lobby, while he went out to visit friends and friends.The so-called visiting friends is actually to pull people to praise Meigao.When he found those comrades-in-arms, there were really many people who had the same idea as him, whether they knew Mei Gao or not, as long as they were soldiers who went on the expedition, almost all of them were willing to stand up and cheer for Mei Gao.Early the next morning, the latest statistical results were released, and Mei Gao's article was far ahead by an absolute advantage, and the number of likes was more than five times that of the second place.However, this is only the beginning, for five days in a row, Mei Gao wrote five articles, the first article resonated with the soldiers, even if it is not a Tao, it is just a great gift to commemorate the war of the Western Expedition, it can also get a piece of praise, and quickly made the list, squeezing out the articles of Xu Le and others out of the top five.The biggest heroes are naturally those soldiers who have returned from the war, especially those children of families who have made meritorious contributions.They knew far more than ordinary soldiers the inside story of this discourse.After returning to Beijing, they heard the news that Dou Ying was arrested and Liang Xiao made trouble in Tingwei Temple, and they were very sympathetic.As Dou Ying, he almost died in Tingwei Temple, who else is safe, not everyone has Liang Xiao's courage, and the vast majority of people who receive Yi Tingwei's edict may only obey their orders.Not letting such a tragedy happen again has become their common aspiration.It is necessary to maintain the tradition of the Legalists attaching importance to military merits, but also not to allow the grammar officials to do whatever they want.It became their unspoken common willingness to support the core of the Confucian theory of benevolence and love for others, but not to allow the imperial court to dispose of ministers as they wanted.Whether it is Confucianism or law, there is one thing in common that must be opposed, that is, the infinite amplification of imperial power.The law of the Legalists is the law of the king, and the grammar officials obey their orders.Although Shangde's Confucianism is not so direct, the derivation result of "there is a way in the world, and the conquest of etiquette and music comes from the Son of Heaven" must be the same.The lessons of the past few decades have shown that after all, the king is still ahead of the minister, and the king has the freedom of not being a king, but the minister may not have the strength of not being a minister.If you want to be rich, you have to act.Praise Mei Gao's article and voice for the meritorious soldiers, it is their action.When the Son of Heaven heard about the latest results, he was very upset.Mei Gao is the newly sealed Changshe Marquis, and he is a new role model for him, and he also hopes that more scholars will follow in the footsteps of Mei Gao, travel the world, and make preliminary preparations for his expedition.At this time, it is definitely not appropriate to dispose of Meigao.More importantly, Mei Gao's article is not empty talk, he can win the unanimous support of the soldiers on the expedition precisely because he has something to say, and he has hit the pain points of many people.It was easy to dispose of Meigao, but it chilled the hearts of the soldiers and soldiers, and it was bound to adversely affect his great cause of conquest.The Son of Heaven was very depressed, the influence of this Liang Xiao had not been completely eliminated, and Mei Gao had become a trouble again.Compared with Liang Xiao, Mei Gao, who can write articles, has a greater impact, and the duration will inevitably be longer.If you are not careful, you will be left behind.At this time, the Son of Heaven received news from the Western Regions: the prince of the Yue clan, Aliusu, was killed, and the queen of the Yue clan was old, and asked to take the proton Batu back to China to succeed to the throne.