At the beginning of December, Mei Gao rushed to Di Dao.

Liang Xiao was overjoyed. He stopped at Didao and did not continue to hurry, waiting for the edict of the imperial court was certainly the reason, but using this time to understand the situation in Chang'an was also one of the purposes. For him personally, this may be more important than the previous purpose.

Mei Gao's arrival was just what he wanted, Dongfang Shuo went to the Western Regions, and the only person who could give him advice at the moment was Mei Gao.

Seeing Mei Gao, Liang Xiao was very excited. He bluntly asked about Li Guang. This is the question he is most concerned about at the moment, why was Li Guang imprisoned instead of being rewarded? He has a deep relationship with Li Guang, will he be implicated?

Mei Gao smiled slightly: "Do you know that Lord Huainan Weng has developed a treasure called clairvoyance?" ”

Liang Xiao nodded, turned around and asked Xia to get the clairvoyance. "Isn't that it?"

"Well, it looks like you have that too." Mei Gao took it, put it on his eyes and looked at it, and was amazed. Liang Xiao waited quietly. He asked Li Guang about it, but Mei Gao first asked clairvoyant, is this matter related to Liu Ling?

"Such treasures, as far as I know, even yours, there are four in total." Mei Gao said unhurriedly: "One for the Son of Heaven, one for you, one for Han Anguo and one for Cheng Buzhi." Han Anguo and Cheng Buzhi's clairvoyance were all gifts sent by King Huainan after they were ordered to be stationed at the border. They said that this was a treasure, and no one dared to have it, so they were all sent to Chang'an intact. ”

Liang Xiao's heart moved, and he suddenly realized. Since it was when he was ordered to be stationed at the border, Li Guang should also have one. "General Li didn't send it?"

Mei Gao nodded. "I don't know if he didn't get a gift from King Huainan, or forgot, anyway, I didn't hear him mention it."

Liang Xiao grinned. There is some bitterness in the mouth. Since the king of Huainan gave it to Han Anguo, Cheng Buzhi. How could you not give it to Li Guang. Li Guang didn't say. There was only one possibility, he didn't think there was anything wrong with it at all, and it wasn't worth reporting to the imperial court. This is not the first time he has made such a mistake. Wu Chu rebelled, and he went out with the Taiwei Zhou Yafu, and he once privately received the seal of the king of Liang, so that he had no reward for his merits, and missed a good opportunity to be a marquis.

I didn't expect him to have such a long memory. Again and again on the same issue.

"So, I didn't make a marquis, that's why I didn't make a marquis?"

"I can't say it's all because of it, but it's definitely one of the reasons." Mei Gao sighed. "General Lee is known to the world for his upright temperament. But it is rare to be an official for many years, and still be so ignorant of the way of people. It can be seen that it is still not possible to read books. ”

Liang Xiao not only agreed with Mei Gao's opinion, but also disagreed. "What else is there besides this?"

"The courtiers were not in favor of war with the Huns. Recently. The Xiongnu sent envoys and relatives, and the Son of Heaven discussed. As a result, he was broken and broke up unhappily. Prime Minister Tian Wei and Imperial Doctor Han Anguo disagreed, and the Son of Heaven couldn't help it, and it was still delayed. ”

"Han Anguo has become a doctor of imperial history?" Liang Xiao was very surprised. Doctor Yu Shi is one of the three princes, equivalent to the deputy prime minister, and is close to his peak. Before Han Anguo was appointed to be stationed in the border, he was only a lieutenant of the northern region, so how could he be promoted to the imperial doctor in just a few years.

"Well, after returning from the north, he was appointed as the Great Farmer. The emperor and the emperor died, Zhuang Qingzhai was dismissed, and he became the imperial doctor. ”

"This is because he is an old minister of the Liang State?" Liang Xiao couldn't help but put on a bit of mockery. "Or is it because he knows how to be a minister?"

"Both." Mei Gao glanced at Liang Xiao. "Don't forget, you and I both have the mark of Liang Guo."

Liang Xiao laughed. "It's a fact that you have the mark of Liang Guo, what do I have to do with Liang Guo? Is it because my surname is Liang? ”

Mei Gao smiled: "If I'm not mistaken, your mother's name is Liang Yuan, right?" ”

"What's the matter, if you are not from Liang Guo, you can't be called Liang Yuan?"

"Do you know that the woman of Liang Guo is named after her wife, just like the woman of Wu Country is named after her baby, but it is not a name at all."

Liang Xiao was stunned for a moment, and suddenly realized something. Mei Gao is right, 媌 is not actually an official name, just a customary name for women, just like Wu women are often called Wu Wa.

"You don't have to worry too much about this, whether it's King Liang or the Queen Mother, they're all dead. Even if you are from Liang Guo, it will have no effect. Han Anguo can be a doctor of imperial history, first, he has such ability, and second, he is indeed well versed in the way of being a minister. Not to mention anything else, he did not have the intention of conforming to the Son of Heaven, and insisting on the policy of harmony is proof of this. ”

Liang Xiao laughed and quipped: "Then what is the way of being a minister you are talking about?" Is it obedient or disobedient? ”

Mei Gao was a little embarrassed and was silent for a moment. "This is the benevolent and the wise."

"What about you?" Liang Xiao asked, "What is the way you believe in being a minister?" ”

"What ...... me," Mei Gao glared at Liang Xiao angrily. I believe what the Master said, that there is a way and a valley in the state; Bang Wudao, Valley, shame also. Big husband, go straight. Unrighteous wealth and nobility are like floating clouds to me. ”

Liang Xiao sighed with emotion and gave a deep salute. Although Mei Gao is not righteous and awe-inspiring, it is already commendable to be able to do this step. Han Anguo is the same, aside from his personal knowledge, he can insist on his own point of view and not arbitrarily echo the thoughts of the Son of Heaven to attack the Huns, which can be regarded as doing his duty.

In contrast, Li Guang is not wrong, but compared with Han Anguo, he is indeed politically retarded. I made the same mistake twice, and maybe I still haven't understood it, and I just think that I am a victim of political struggle.

"Young man, I see what you mean."

"You see, I didn't make this trip in vain. Because of Lord Huainan, you have already offended Yan Zhu and Tian Wei. After returning to Beijing, you should be cautious in your words and deeds, and don't ask for trouble again. About clairvoyance, take the initiative to explain it to the Son of Heaven, don't wait for him to ask you. You and I are young, and it is inevitable to make mistakes, and the Son of Heaven will not care too much. But if you have the intention to hide it, that's another matter. ”

"Okay." Liang Xiao hesitated for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"And ......," Mei Gao paused. The horse is eight feet for a dragon, and your Dawan horse is better than the tribute horse dedicated to the Son of Heaven, I think it may not be very suitable. You'd better dedicate yourself to the Son of Heaven, lest you be seized by someone with a heart and make irresponsible remarks. ”

Liang Xiao raised his eyebrows, and his mood became very bad. Why did I fight hard for two years, and when I returned to Dahan, the first thing I had to face was not a reward, but a lot of problems? Dawan horses can't be ridden, what should I do with Princess Dawan, I let her conceive my species, isn't it a capital crime?

Seeing that Liang Xiao was in a bad mood, Mei Gao patted Liang Xiao's shoulder sympathetically. "Ah Xiao, it's not easy to be a minister."

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Although he was unhappy, Liang Xiao also knew Mei Gao's kindness. If he didn't care about him, Mei Gao wouldn't have had to run from Chang'an to Di Dao. He gave him two large gems. Although Mei Gao has been promoted, he is now a literary attendant, and he has the title of a waiter, leading Qianshi's Yulu, and it is not easy to support his family.

Mei Gao happily accepted. He told Liang Xiao that the gems and jade from the Western Regions are now very popular in Chang'an, and the families of the powerful are flocking to it, and poor people like him can't afford it at all. These two gems gave him the strength to finally stand tall in front of everyone.

Liang Xiao was surprised, he knew that these things would be popular, but he didn't expect them to be so popular. Two gems can make Mei Gao stand upright? In this way, the Guo family's father and son have made a profit. He couldn't help but laugh when he thought of the jewels that were still buried in Qilian Mountain.

"Young children, drive away the Huns, open up the Hexi Corridor, what a treasure and jade."

Mei Gao played with the gems. "Why, you also want to persuade Your Majesty to send troops?"

"Yes." Liang Xiao motioned for Xia to close the door and spread out a map. When Mei Gao and Liang Xiao went on an envoy together, Liang Xiao helped him design a carriage and asked Ma Rong to draw a large number of maps of the Xiongnu. He was able to be promoted to the rank of literary squire, and he was given the rank of squire, which was inseparable from those maps. Now I saw Liang Xiao take out another map, immediately put the gem into his arms, and crouched in front of the desk.

Liang Xiao talked about what he saw along the way. These were originally planned to be reported to the Son of Heaven in person, since Mei Gao is here, it is better to let Mei Gao take a look at it first, one is to discuss it with each other, so as not to drill the horns of the bull, and the other is to share some credit with Mei Gao. As the saying goes, go out by friends, and it is certainly not a bad thing for the Son of Heaven to have a few friends around him who can speak.

Liang Xiao showed Mei Gao a map of Qinghai Road.

Accepting March's suggestion and returning via Qiangzhong was originally a last resort. But later, after meeting a lot of Qiang people and Xiaoyue people along the way, and meeting some merchants, he made a new discovery.

His previous understanding of Qinghai Dao was inaccurate, or rather, there was a great misunderstanding.

For now, Qinghai Road may be more suitable for business than Grassland Road and Hexi Road. First, because the strength of the Qiang people is scattered, most tribes welcome merchants, are willing to provide him with food and pack horses, and there are relatively few robberies; Second, although the Xiongnu also wanted to command the Qiang people, they were limited by their strength and the barrier of the Qilian Mountains, and their influence on Qinghai Province was seriously insufficient.

His ability to safely return to Dahan through Qinghai Road has something to do with both factors. If you can take this opportunity and enter Qinghai Road first, you can not only get help from the Qiang people, but also use the Qiang tribe as a logistics base to compete with the Huns for Hexi. If it drags on for too long and allows the Huns to control Qinghai Road, it will not be so easy to send troops to fight for it. At that time, the Qiang would become vassals of the Huns, enemies of the Han Dynasty.

Just like the Western Regions, this is a window period, fleeting. If he can't seize this opportunity and control the Hexi Corridor in time, then the opportunity he won in the Western Regions will also come to naught. Sooner or later, the Huns would defeat Dongfang Shuo, Li Danghu and others and completely control the Western Regions.

In this way, not only will his efforts be in vain, but the Han-Hungarian War will also embark on the old road of history, pouring the strength of the whole country and paying a heavy price.

After listening to Liang Xiao's explanation, Mei Gao immediately understood what Liang Xiao meant, his eyes were burning, and he couldn't suppress his joy.

"Ah Xiao, this is an opportunity. Thank you for the reminder, I will advise the Son of Heaven and try my best to seize the opportunity to go to Qiangzhong. ”

Liang Xiao laughed. Talking to Mei Gao is such a deed, as long as he shows a little meaning, Mei Gao understands, and happily responds-

(To be continued.) )