Chapter 184 Lobbyist
The gate of the Zhengfu was closed and lifeless.●⌒,
The head of the family Zhengwu was captured, and his life and death were unknown. The Zheng family suddenly fell into a catastrophe. It was originally crowded with people, but now it is deserted. Not only are there no guests coming to visit, but most of the friends who used to walk around disappeared.
When Liu Ling's carriage suddenly appeared outside the Zheng Mansion, the servants in the Zheng family were surprised. They looked at the gorgeous carriage and the heroic knights, and some suspected that they had walked into the wrong door. These people were not locals at first glance. How could such distinguished guests appear at the Zheng family?
A slave came forward to ask, and Liu Ling said politely: "I am Liu Ling, my friend of your Shaojun. I came from Wuxian and visited her specially."
As he said that, Lei was forward, took out a handful of money, and stuffed it into the slave's hands. As soon as he saw the money, the slave who was originally half-dead suddenly became alive, full of energy, bowed to salute with a flattering smile on his face. "I will report to the master when I waited for a while."
Not long after, a burst of rapid footsteps came from inside, accompanied by a voice full of doubt.
"Liu Ling? I don't know who is named Liu Ling?"
In her voice, Zheng Er appeared at the door. She glanced at Liu Ling and didn't pay attention to Liu Ling. She saw Liang Xiao's green horse first. Her eyes immediately turned straight and she screamed: "Enemy attack!" While shouting, she ran in. With a "bang", she hit the door frame hard, and she hugged her forehead in pain and squatted down.
Liang Xiao was speechless. He and Wei Qing looked at each other and thought that the psychological shadow left on Zheng Er was really big. Liang Xiao quickly pulled Wei Qing, and Wei Qing was helpless and said, "Miss Zheng, it's me, Wei Qing."
"What?" Zheng Er covered his forehead and turned around, blood flowing down his face, and she was holding the silk handkerchief that Fang Weiqing gave him in her hand. She looked at Wei Qing carefully, and immediately turned angry and ran over, pulling Wei Qing's horse reins. She smiled and said, "Zhongqing, it's really you. Why are you here? I won't say anything in advance..."
Looking at Zheng Er who was chirping like a bird. Not only were the Zheng family members who heard the "enemy attack" alarm and were stunned, but even Liu Ling and Liang Xiao were stunned. They were... having an affair.
Wei Qing was embarrassed and quickly turned over and got off the horse, wanting to see the wound on Zheng Er's forehead, but he was embarrassed. He looked around like a thief. Zheng Er saw Liang Xiao again with his eyes, and his face suddenly turned dark and he said fiercely: "What are you doing?"
"We are here for your father's business." Liu Ling walked over and held Zheng Er's hand with a smile. "Tsk tsk, I didn't expect that there would be such a beauty in Minyue. Liang Xiao kept saying that his junior sister was beautiful, and I didn't believe it. When I saw her today, she was true."
"He...he said I'm pretty?" Zheng Er blushed, and was a little embarrassed.
"Yes, it seems that the gifts I brought are all redundant. A beauty like Miss Zheng does not need any other makeup jewelry?" Liu Ling said as he signaled that the person would take a brocade box and stuff it into Zheng Er's hand. "However, since I have brought it, please don't dislike it, and just accept it."
Looking at the exquisite brocade box in his arms, Zheng Er had completely failed. While holding the brocade box tightly, he asked Liu Ling to let it in, and forgot that she didn't know Liu Ling at all. It was not until he went to the hall that Zheng Er remembered this matter. He asked embarrassedly: "I'm not satisfied..."
"She is my friend and Zhongqing." Liang Xiao took the conversation. "Junior sister, we are here today to talk about your father. Although your father was captured, he was a meritorious minister in Minyue. Why didn't Minyue react at all and just sit back and watch his life and death?"
"My father is still alive?" Zheng Er was overjoyed.
"Of course I'm still alive. But if Minyue has not responded yet, it's hard to say." Liu Ling took over the conversation and told Zheng Er that the court was interested in mediating the dispute between Minyue and Dongou. As long as Minyue admits his mistake to the court, he can release the captured generals such as Zhengwu. If he intends to stay in the court, he can also be given another position.
After hearing this, Zheng Er was ecstatic and quickly invited her mother Zuo and her brother Chang Zheng side. During the time when Zheng Wu was captured, the Zheng family fully experienced the warmth and warmth of human feelings and realized the significance of Zheng Wu to this family. Now that they heard that there was still a chance to save Zheng Wu, they naturally couldn't get it.
Zuo immediately sent someone to invite his brother Zuo'an.
Zuo'an was also a nobleman in Minyue, and his status was comparable to Zhengwu. After Zhengwu was captured, he was also very anxious. Suddenly, he heard that an envoy from the court came, intending to negotiate, and might release Zhengwu back, so he rushed immediately.
Also accompanying him was his son Zuo Li, Liang Xiao’s fourth junior brother. As soon as he saw Liang Xiao, Zuo Li gave a deep tribute, as if he met his relatives. "How can you, senior brother?"
"Fortunately, thank you for your help." Liang Xiao gave a polite gift.
Zuo Li introduced to Zuo Li excitedly: "Father, this is my senior brother Liang Xiao. His sound shooting skills are extremely exquisite. Among our brothers, only he can compare with his master. He also shot through the tiger's forehead with an arrow..."
Listening to Zuo Li talking about Liang Xiao's record, the Zheng brothers and sisters were very embarrassed. In that battle, Liang Xiao was almost famous for stepping on their shoulders. More than a dozen Houyi camp archers were shot and killed by Liang Xiao and others, and even their brothers and sisters almost died under Liang Xiao's arrow.
Zuo An was also very happy when he heard that Liang Xiao was Huan Yuan's disciple. He told Liang Xiao that Jing Zhao was captured and Liu Ju's strength was greatly damaged. Now there are only more than 300 people left, and many old subordinates abandoned him. Now only Huan Yuan is still loyal to him and will never leave him. If the court is willing to accept Liu Ju, I believe Liu Ju will definitely ask for it.
After hearing Zuo'an's words, Liang Xiao heard the dissatisfaction of the powerful people in Minyue with Liu Ju. Minyue, Dong'ou was originally a family. For his personal grudge, Liu Ju instigated the King of Minyue to attack Dong'ou, which was of no benefit to Minyue and Dong'ou. The people of Minyue probably wanted to drive Liu Ju away long ago.
Everyone had a great conversation. Zuo'an finally agreed and advised the King of Minyue, suggesting that he accept the goodwill of the Han Dynasty and quit the war.
During the two days waiting for Zuo'an news, Liu Ling and Zheng Er became good friends. Although they were not very good at speaking, they could speak enthusiastically with gestures. Zuo Li basically did not leave. He accompanied Liang Xiao and others to visit Dongye City, practiced arrows with Liang Xiao, and asked Liang Xiao for some archery skills. Maybe it was because he was about the same age, maybe Huan Yuan had always been strict, Zuo Li was relatively relaxed when he was with Liang Xiao, and he understood much faster.
Two days later, Zuo'an sent news that the King of Minyue had agreed to withdraw his troops.
Liang Xiao immediately rushed to Huan Yuan's mansion with his documents and accompanied by Zheng Er and Zuoli.
As soon as he saw Liang Xiao, Huan Yuan was stunned. "How could you... be here?"
"I miss the master." Liang Xiao said with a smile.
Huan Yuan snorted, disagreed, but there was a smile on his face. He pointed to Liang Xiao, wanted to speak but stopped, and finally said: "Boy, you have made me suffer."
"It was the master who taught me well." Liang Xiao said seriously. He paused and said, "Actually, this is the general trend. No matter how strong the Minyue is, it is not a county of the Han Dynasty. The reason why it can survive alone is because the imperial court adheres to the way of Huang Lao and is unwilling to do more trouble. Is Minyue still stronger than Nanyue?"
Huan Yuan frowned and pondered silently.
Liang Xiao said again: "This time the master sent out a surprise troops and broke into Zhenze from Songjiang. It was indeed unexpected. However, the surprise troops could only gain a temporary advantage. Once the court got angry, the troops from Jiangdu, Huainan, and Yuzhang were directly attacked Dongye. What would happen? A tower ship could make you fall over and overturn. If dozens of tower ships were launched together, what could you do if you had geniuses?"
Huan Yuan tilted his mouth. "The boat can't enter the sea. Even if he can barely enter the sea, he can only ride the wind and waves when he is small. Boy, the sea is not a river, it is not something you can control."
Liang Xiao raised his eyebrows. "Master, can I invite you out of the city?"
"What are you doing? Want to trap me?"
"The master is thinking a little. I just want you to see the boat we are on, the one you encountered at Songjiangkou, but this boat is stronger than when you met."
Huan Yuan frowned, a little confused. He looked at Liang Xiao, and there was no smile on his face, as serious as a sacrificial priest. Huan Yuan suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, as if he was the divine lord in front of Liang Xiao.
"Master, you said I want to trap me, but I really underestimate me too much." Liang Xiao slowed down his expression and said slowly: "I hope to defeat you in the dignified formation. You should know that although you are well-versed in military tactics, you are far from the overlord. Today's great man is hundreds of times stronger than the mobs of that day, and one person is reduced and the other person is rising. Even if the overlord is born again, he may not be able to win, let alone you?"
Liang Xiao took a breath and said again: "Do you want Zuoli's father to be the same as Zheng Bian's father?"
"Master" Zheng bowed to the ground and cried in tears. "Please save my father."
Huan Yuan's eyes twitched twice, his eyes tightened.
"Master, I have told you before that the reason why the court did not send large troops to conquer was because the Empress Dowager was still alive and Your Majesty was unable to take his own initiative. However, the Empress Dowager was suffering from a severe illness for many years and had little time. If you cannot seize this opportunity, once the Empress Dowager dies, Liu Ju will be delusional. I cannot guarantee that I will come again next time, but I guarantee that the army of the imperial court will definitely come."
"Where are you going?" Huan Yuan's momentum fell and he refused to give up resistance. He could only cover up his pretended tone.
"The Huns are the biggest concern. When I go back this time, I will probably go to the northern border." Liang Xiao said word by word: "As long as Minyue does not take the initiative to cause trouble, the court will not use troops to Minyue before severely attacking the Huns. But if Minyue is not ruthless and goes against the will of heaven, the court can only make the time to come, plow the courtyard and sweep the caves, and make a break."
"Has anyone advised you before you came?" Huan Yuan suddenly said, "You can't think of these principles yourself, right?"
Liang Xiao was embarrassed and felt embarrassed that someone could see through his underwear. "That... was mine from Bishop Weng in Huainan."—
(To be continued.)
Chapter completed!