After the grand banquet, Liang Xiao and the three returned to the post house and sat opposite each other, looking pleasant.

Especially Yan An, who has been in South Vietnam for so long, is the first time he has laughed so happily. Seeing the building ship and the five hundred knights, the South Vietnamese monarchs and ministers were completely subdued. At the banquet, Zhao Hu personally promised to send the prince as a hostage and go to Chang'an with Liang Xiao and others. In his words, he even revealed that he wanted to go to Chang'an in person to be invited to the court, and Yan An couldn't help but be overjoyed.

"This time, thanks to the two princes." Yan An was three points drunk, and his cheeks were red. "After returning to Chang'an, I will definitely ask for credit for the two princes."

Liang Xiao smiled. He and Wei Qing are already marquis of 3,800 households, and whether they have merit or not has little impact on them. "The success of this time is the result of everyone's hard work. If it weren't for the unity, Zhongqing and I wouldn't be able to do it alone. When Yan An plans to ask for merit, don't forget those ordinary soldiers. ”

"Definitely, definitely." Yan An was very satisfied. Liang Xiao handed over the right to write a request for merit, which was tantamount to admitting that he was a righteous envoy in disguise. He burped and said, "Zhao Hu wants to ask for it, should we agree to him?" ”

Liang Xiao and Wei Qing exchanged a look. "Yan Jun's camera act, the top priority is to take Zhao Yingqi away first. This time the force intimidation has a lot of luck in the hand, and there are many dreams at night, in case anyone sees through the mystery, the monarchs and ministers of Nanyue may change their minds. Since Zhao Hu has agreed, we will strike while the iron is hot and take Zhao Yingqi to Chang'an, and Yan Jun will try to talk about the rest of the things, and it will be better if it can be negotiated, and there is no need to be reluctant. ”

Liang Xiao hesitated for a moment, then smiled again: "Anyway, it's all an expedient measure, and it doesn't really matter whether it succeeds or not." ”

Yan An rubbed his eyes and laughed silently. He understood what Liang Xiao meant, the king of Nanyue was a king with a different surname, and it was impossible for the imperial court to tolerate the separation of the Zhao family's time. Now the Central Plains has been flooded. I can't spare my hands for a while. If you can wait for the time, the Son of Heaven will definitely attack South Vietnam again.

"Since that's the case, then I'll go to Zhao Hu tomorrow and urge Zhao Yingqi to set off as soon as possible."

Liang Xiao nodded and called Han Shuo in. He and Wei Qing were going to be stationed on the ship, and the responsibility of protecting Yan An could only be handed over to Han. Fortunately, even if he doesn't do it. It is not enough to be a bodyguard for Yan An, and it is appropriate to leave this matter to Han Shuo.

Han said that he had made a new meritorious service, and it was when he was in high spirits, and when he heard that he was going to take on the heavy responsibility of protecting the messenger, he agreed.

Liang Xiao immediately packed his bags, went out of the city with Wei Qing, and lived on the boat. As a deterrent, they should not always be shown to the public, just like nuclear weapons. It is better for people to know but not see, creating a sense of mystery.

With Liang Xiao and Wei Qing, two legendary generals, plus the iron cavalry of the Han army, although the Han army only had five ships and more than 500 horsemen, it exerted great pressure on the monarchs and ministers of Nanyue, and Yan An's negotiations became very smooth. Two days later. Zhao Yingqi took his suits and boarded the boat.

Liang Xiao and Wei Qing had already made preparations. As soon as Zhao Yingqi got on the boat, they set sail and left Panyu. The rest of the things will be handled strictly by themselves, so they don't have to worry about it.

——

Yunyang Mountain, the front hall of Ganquan Palace.

The Son of Heaven tilted his head and looked at the newly built Tongtian Tower. Revealing a bit of color.

Wu'an Hou Tianwei stood aside, bowed his waist, and looked respectful. Between him and the Son of Heaven stood an old man with a white beard, dressed in a cloth robe. But his demeanor was calm, and he didn't care about the Son of Heaven and the Prime Minister at all, but there was a bit of awe between the expressions of the Son of Heaven and Tian Wei.

"Li Xianweng, is this rooftop built okay, I don't know if the gods are willing to appreciate the light?"

The old man stroked his snow-white beard and smiled faintly: "Whether there can be a god descending or not, the key is not in the high platform of Qionglou, but in the mind." Your Majesty's intentions are sincere, and the gods will naturally come, if you have a bad thought, I am afraid it will be rare. ”

The Son of Heaven was a little embarrassed. "As the immortal said, I built this platform, not just to prolong my life, but to pray for the gods and protect the Han. This...... It's not a bad idea, is it? ”

The old man smiled without saying a word, flicked his sleeves, turned around and walked away.

The Son of Heaven twitched his cheeks and said curtly: "Wu Anhou, what does Immortal Weng mean?" ”

Tian Wei showed an embarrassed look, and waited for a long time before he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, the minister is stupid and does not dare to speculate on the mind of the immortals." However, it is the duty of the Son of Heaven for His Majesty to pray for the blessings of the people, so naturally it should not be regarded as a non-share. ”

The Son of Heaven's face was a little pale, and he was about to say more, when Xu Le walked over quickly and handed a copy of the music to the Son of Heaven. The Son of Heaven took it, glanced at the seal, and immediately raised his eyebrows. "It's finished?"

Xu Le said with a smile: "As Your Majesty said, Nanyue has surrendered, and the crown prince Zhao Yingqi has already hit the road, and he will go north by boat with the Marquis of Changping and the Champion Marquis." Calculated by day, in another month, it should be Chang'an. ”

The corners of the Son of Heaven raised his head slightly, looked at the golden Tongtiantai, and laughed. "It seems that God still heard my prayers, and Nanyue and Minyue will surrender in one fell swoop."

Tian Wei listened, hurriedly stepped forward, congratulated loudly, and bowed a few times to the rooftop. The Son of Heaven was in a good mood and also bowed a few times. He opened the recital, looked at it quickly, and suddenly frowned slightly. "You say, when Liang Xiao comes back, what will he say about Tongtiantai?"

Xu Le was stunned, his eyes flashed, and he didn't say anything. Tian Wei was overjoyed, and he was even more happy than just now. "Your Majesty, Liang Xiao has always been open-mouthed, what he says, Your Majesty doesn't take it seriously."

The Son of Heaven rolled his eyes and said, "I don't have to worry about him, but if I offend the gods and bring disaster to the people, what should I do?" ”

Tian Wei twisted the short beard under the chin, so it was difficult. "That's a problem. Or...... Let him stay in Yuzhang and continue to build ships. ”

The Son of Heaven twisted his fingers, muttered for a moment, and shook his head. "He has been away from Chang'an for a while, and it is time to go home to see the old mother and young son, and enjoy the joy of family. Otherwise, wouldn't it seem that the court was too impersonal. ”

Tian Wei was puzzled, but he didn't dare to say anything. Xu Le watched coldly from the sidelines and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He lowered his eyelids and made an old monk settle, his face was as calm as water, and he couldn't see a trace of abnormality.

The Son of Heaven thought for a while, and then said: "Xu Jun, you go to Chang'an and pass on the edict to Lord Huainan." When Liang Xiao returns to Beijing, he will rest at home for three or five days. It's not too late to come back to Ganquan Palace again. ”

Xu Le took the order.

——

Liu Ling bowed his body to give a salute. "There is Lao Xujun. Please Xu Jun to play back to Your Majesty, Your Majesty's kindness, my husband and wife understand it. When the humble husband returned to Beijing, he instructed him to rush to Ganquan Palace to see the driver. ”

Xu Le smiled and nodded. He knew that Liu Ling was a smart person, and she understood the meaning of the edict of the Son of Heaven as soon as she heard it. He then got up and took his leave. Liu Ling didn't stop him. ordered someone to serve Cheng Yi and sent him out of the door.

Back in the hall, Liang Yuan was already seated, looking worried. "Lord Weng, what is the purpose of the Son of Heaven suddenly sending a messenger?"

"It's not a big deal." Liu Ling comforted: "The husband's mission has been completed, and he will return to Beijing in the near future." The Son of Heaven took pity on his hard work and asked him to stay at home for a few days before going to Ganquan Palace. ”

"How many days will you stay at home?" Liang Yuan frowned. "Son of Heaven, don't you want to see Ah Xiao? Did someone say something in front of the Son of Heaven? ”

Liu Ling thought for a while and said, "Mother." You think too much, it's not that someone said anything in front of the Son of Heaven, it's that the Son of Heaven doesn't want the husband to say anything. Shandong Dashui, the princes and kings generously donated money, offering money to help, but the Son of Heaven at this time in the Ganquan Palace to build a lot of pavilions, worship to the gods. I am worried that my husband will offend the gods by speaking disrespectfully. That's when someone sent a message for me to remind him. ”

Liang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, and then sighed again. "No matter how effective this northwest god is, it will not be able to solve the flood in Shandong. In my opinion, even if you want to sacrifice to the gods, you should also sacrifice to the gods of Wu Land. What is the use of sacrificing to this god of the northwest? ”

Liu Ling laughed softly: "Mother, these words, you can just talk about them at home, but you can't spread them." When the husband comes back, you can't even mention it in front of him. He came back from Huiji. I will definitely see the disaster in Shandong, and maybe I will say something. ”

Liang Yuan sighed for a long time, but she didn't refute it. She has always listened to Liu Ling's arrangements for these things.

Liu Ling held his cheeks, and was distracted for a while, with a little more indescribable worry in his eyes.

——

Liang Xiao put down his clairvoyance and gave Mei Gao a look. Mei Gao understood and followed quietly. The two walked to the other side of the flying house, Liang Xiao patted the railing hard, and said angrily: "How can this be? ”

Mei Gao was speechless. The moment he saw the ragged victims on the shore, his mood was as bad as Liang Xiao's. Liang Xiao's hometown is in Jiangdu, his hometown is in Liangguo, Shandong is flooded, and the disaster in Liangguo is more serious than Jiangdu, how can he not be anxious when he sees this scene.

"The Yellow River is not so easy to block." Mei Gao muttered: "Zheng and Ji Di, who were arranged by the imperial court, were both chivalrous people, and they should not do anything greedy for ink. ”

Liang Xiao waved his hand, a little inexplicably anxious. He knew that the Yellow River breach was not so easy to block, and it seemed to have been blocked for more than ten years in history, and in the end, it was the Son of Heaven who came to the scene to command and finally completed it. But this incident itself shows that there is a problem with the government's disposal, and the Son of Heaven is not a water conservancy expert, so why should he come to the scene in person to close the dragon.

Could it be that China's affairs can only be resolved if the country's leaders come and ask in person?

"I don't doubt the character of Ji Di and Zheng at that time, but I still think that there are more natural disasters than man-made disasters. Even if the Yellow River can't be blocked for a while, the victims should always be properly resettled. Look at it, the river is full of disaster victims, which makes Zhao Yingqi see it, what will he think? ”

Mei Gao let out a long breath, and he also felt that it was inappropriate. However, he, like Liang Xiao, is powerless. He thought for a moment, leaned over to Liang Xiao's side, and said in a low voice, "Bo Ming, there is something you may not know. ”

"What's the matter?" Seeing the mystery of Mei Gao, Liang Xiao was confused.

"When I set off from Chang'an to Huiji, I heard that the Son of Heaven was going to build a rooftop in Ganquan Palace to worship the Taiyi God and pray for the blessings of the people of Shandong."

The corners of Liang Xiao's eyes twitched, staring at Mei Gao for a long time, and said in a cold voice: "Really? ”

"Can I lie to you about such a thing? Taisheng water, Taiyi God is the most noble god, Shandong Dashui, naturally want to sacrifice Taiyi God......"

Liang Xiao waved his hand and interrupted Mei Gao. Mei Gao's explanation was too far-fetched, and he knew very well what Mei Gao wanted to say. It doesn't really matter why or what god is sacrificed. The Son of Heaven built the Ganquan Palace not only to worship the gods, but also to pray for the blessings of the people. He was for himself.

Historically, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was a deeply superstitious person, and his interest in immortality far exceeded his concern for the common people. In other words, in his heart, the people are a bunch of numbers, the objects of his wealth. To let him sacrifice to the gods for the well-being of these grass people is really exalting him.

He just didn't expect that the Son of Heaven would overhaul Ganquan Palace at this time.

Liang Xiao slapped the railing, his face gloomy, and he didn't say a word.

The oars plucked the river, making a loud noise, and the boat went up the river and went west along the Yangtze River.

Liang Xiao turned around and got into the cabin.

Zhao Yingqi followed, sat down opposite Liang Xiao, looked at Liang Xiao's face, and smiled: "Liang Junhou, did you already know about the disaster in the Central Plains?" ”

Liang Xiao glanced at him and disagreed. "I knew for a long time that this flood had already occurred before my mission to South Vietnam." He changed his words, and without waiting for Zhao Yingqi to speak, he asked, "Do you think I'm lying to you?" ”

Zhao Yingqi squinted at Liang Xiao. "Isn't it?"

"Do I have to lie to you? Even if there is a flood in Shandong, don't we send troops to destroy Minyue? My Han has been recuperating for 70 years, and a mere flood can't affect the overall situation. ”

"In that case, why do you sell rice from South Vietnam?"

Liang Xiao was silent for a moment and sighed lightly. "Even if there is no flood, it is impossible for the imperial court to let you South Vietnam keep separating Lingnan. The submission of South Vietnam to the imperial court was not only good for the Central Plains, but also good for South Vietnam. The whole country is a game of chess, and the flood in Shandong can be used to seek disaster with rice from South Vietnam. If South Vietnam suffers a disaster one day, the imperial court will also transport rice from the Central Plains to save South Vietnam. ”

Zhao Yingqi was dismissive.

Liang Xiao thought for a while, and then said: "You consider yourself a descendant of the Qin people, do you know the history of the conquest of the Qin State?" ”

Zhao Yingqi nodded. "I know a little bit about it."

"Whether it is Qin, Han, or your South Vietnam, they are all based on agriculture. A common feature of agrarian-oriented countries is that the larger the territory, the easier it is to survive. Because disasters are providential, no one can guarantee that they will never be affected by disasters. However, there are only a few disasters that have spread throughout the world, and most of them are localized. At this time, countries with large territories can help each other and not collapse all at once. Can you understand this? ”

Zhao Yingqi blinked, as if he understood or not.

Therefore, if we get rid of those clichés of governing the country by virtue, conquering neighboring countries and unifying the world is an inevitable survival necessity. The difference is only whether you unify me or I unify you. From the legendary Three Emperors and Five Emperors, until now, it is actually the Central Plains Dynasty that unifies the surrounding countries. If South Vietnam has the strength, you will also try to unify the Central Plains. The reason why the Central Plains is now unifying you, in the final analysis, is that your strength is not enough, and it has nothing to do with whether there is a flood or not. ”

Zhao Yingqi scratched the tips of her hair and crooked her mouth. "It's the first time I've heard of your fallacious reasoning. However, when you think about it, it seems that this is really the case. He glanced at Liang Xiao. If it weren't for this flood affecting your logistical supply, the Han army arriving in Panyu would probably not be you and Zhongqing, but Doctor Han and Daxing. ”

Liang Xiao smiled. "It's good that you know. Your Highness, it is a rare opportunity to take a look at the situation in the world before inheriting the throne of Nanyue, and I hope you will not waste this opportunity. ”——

(To be continued.) )