Chapter 222 Distance produces beauty
According to Liang Xiao’s limited Greek knowledge in his previous life, Paris seems to be the Troy prince who abducted the beautiful Helen, killed his brother, and finally shot the Greek hero Achilles to death.
That's right, that guy is indeed an archer.
Liang Xiao reached out and pressed Paris' right shoulder. "You try shooting another arrow."
Paris raised his bow with his hands, raised his left hand, and raised his shoulders. Just as he was about to use force, Liang Xiao pinched hard. Paris screamed "Oh", jumped away, and looked at Liang Xiao angrily. Liang Xiao didn't say anything, reached out to take the bow from Paris's hand, squatted down, patted his left shoulder, and signaled Paris to press it on his shoulder.
Paris did not understand his intention, but still put his hand on it. Liang Xiao pulled the bow and shot arrows in a kneeling position, shooting five arrows in a row. Five arrows flew thirty steps away, almost shooting in the same place, like a peacock spreading his tail. Paris was stunned and happy to see it.
"Do you understand?" Liang Xiao pointed at his shoulder.
Paris blinked, thinking. Liang Xiao returned the bow to him and walked away slowly. Paris scratched his head and tried twice, but he could not control his shoulders to rise habitually, and the more he shot, he became more and more messy, and he could hardly even take the bow.
Old Andrew stood in front of the packed carriage, looked at Liang Xiao who was walking slowly, bowed and said something. Guo Wenbin translated: "Sir, Old Andrew thanks you for teaching Paris for archery. He said Paris was born to like archery, but unfortunately no one has taught him."
"Why didn't he teach?" Liang Xiao said: "He should have been a soldier once."
"He was indeed a warrior, but he was an infantryman, not a archer. In the army of Dayuan, only barbarians can be archers."
Liang Xiao was very surprised. With the help of Guo Wenbin's translation, he communicated with Old Andrew. He had the opportunity to talk about his fighting career when he was young. Old Andrew was very excited. He got on the carriage and asked Liang Xiao to sit beside him, and while turning around, he spoke happily.
This is a long time to say.
After listening to the memories of Andrew, Liang Xiao realized that Dayuan was originally part of the Kingdom of Baktria, and Baktria was part of the Seleucid Dynasty. There were many descendants of Greek soldiers like him and had a high status. When he was in his thirties, a group of barbarians came from the East. They captured the fertile land between the two rivers, separated Dayuan and Baktria, and became two countries.
Old Andrew was deeply impressed by the barbarians. He was injured in the battle against the barbarians, and since then he bid farewell to the army and became a herdsman. However, in addition to regret, he felt that he was still lucky. The barbarians occupied the land in the river, and the Kingdom of Bactricia launched counterattacks many times. He suffered heavy losses, and many of his comrades in the past were killed in battle. The scalp was cut off by the barbarians.
Listening to Old Andrew's feelings, Liang Xiao and Guo Wenbin analyzed it carefully. The barbarians mentioned by Old Andrew were a little confused, as if there were several groups. According to Liang Xiao's own understanding, there should be both the scattered people and the Yuezhi people. The scattered people were rushed to by the Yuezhi people. As a result, the scattered people were beaten to Bad Cria and abandoned their armor and occupied the land in the river. The scattered people were behind, and the scattered people were beaten to the scattered people and abandoned their armor and continued to flee south.
The attacks of the Huns on the Yuezhi people were like a tsunami, advancing westward, changing the pattern of Central Asia.
Of course, this is just the beginning. It won’t take long to take the lead in the tsunami, the Huns will be defeated by the Han Dynasty and migrate westward, causing a larger tsunami until it affects the entire Western pattern.
In this world, big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimp. If you don’t have the strength, you can only be bullied.
When Liang Xiao was listening to Old Andrew's story, Paris rode on the horse and kept exploring the skills of drawing the bow. He practiced for a long time but couldn't find the trick. He was very frustrated. He wanted to come over and ask, but was embarrassed, and rode his horse around the distance. He set up a camp in the evening, and Andrea prepared supper and called him several times, but he didn't hear it.
Andrea was annoyed, ran forward, pulled him off the horse, and dragged him to Liang Xiao and Andrew. Paris blushed and stood behind Andrea. Andrea shouted loudly. When the old Andrew heard this, he nodded repeatedly, turned around and pulled Guo Wenbin aside, and muttered a few words.
Guo Wenbin was a little embarrassed, pondered for a moment, nodded, walked over, and whispered to Liang Xiao: "Sir, Old Andrew wants to pay two good horses as a reward. Please teach Paris a little bit of the basis for archery. If the adult thinks that Paris is of good qualifications, he is willing to give Paris to the adult as a servant and offer five of the best horses."
"What does the servant mean?"
"It's similar to the disciples, but there's no personal freedom, and it's closer to a slave."
"They are proud Greeks, willing to be slaves?"
Guo Wenbin smiled, with a little indescribable pride. "For Sairen and Yuezhi people, they are proud Greeks. But for us Han people, they have no pride. Not to mention them, the nobles of Dayuan are very polite to see us Han people."
"Why?"
"Because our great man is a country of silk." Guo Wenbin's smile became even brighter. "Don't forget that a Su Lian worth 700 yuan can be sold for four or five thousand yuan here, and a literary talent worth 1,000 yuan here. In their eyes, our great man is simply a country of immortals with everyone wearing silk and gold everywhere."
Liang Xiaoran was stunned. This was probably because distance created beauty.
"Besides, Paris's best future is to join the army. Being an ordinary archer and being a noble servant is not even available. Being able to follow the adults is his blessing, so what's wrong with him? What he is worried about is that the adults look down on him."
Liang Xiao understood. Even Guo Wenbin, who was rich in wealth, wanted to benefit from him, and Paris was even more eager. He thought for a while. "What do you think Paris can be a qualified servant?"
"Paris is smart and clever, and he can raise horses, train horses, and know a little Chinese. He should be able to help a little." Guo Wenbin lowered his voice. "Sir, although the old Andrew family is not rich, there are nearly a hundred horses, and there are several good horses. It's nothing here. It's a great fortune to bring to Chang'an."
Liang Xiao glanced at Guo Wenbin. He was worthy of being a businessman. He had a very smart calculation and was actually thinking about other people's property. However, he said it well. Dayuan produces good horses, and Emperor Wu of Han started a war for the horses in Dayuan. If he could bring back a few good horses, it would probably be enough for the same travel expenses to go back and forth.
"No hurry, let's take a look. We don't know him either. If we see the wrong person, wouldn't it be troublesome? Besides, our future is uncertain and we cannot delay him. Tell him that they have saved my life. I can teach him some basic things. Whether he can practice it depends on his luck."
Guo Wenbin nodded and turned around and said to Old Andrew again. Old Andrew was very happy and pulled Paris to salute Liang Xiao. Liang Xiao brought Paris aside and demonstrated the practice of drawing a bow with no hands to him, but did not explain why, so he asked him to practice by himself.
Paris was skeptical and left in a daze.
Liang Xiao didn't say much. Accepting disciples depends on fate. He was a human being for two lifetimes before he could calm down and learn to stumble. Paris was still a young mind. Whether he had the patience and understanding depends on his luck.
Although Liang Xiao did not accept Paris as his attendant, he was very kind to pass on his skills, and the old Andrew family was even more polite and attentive to them.
Looking at the smiling family, Liang Xiao sighed secretly, thinking about something.
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"Here, here we are." Li Rongqing put down the rice basket in his hand, walked quickly to the door, and opened the door.
There was a servant in blue at the door, and a carriage led by two horses was parked behind the servant. Li Rongqing was a little nervous. "Are you... anything wrong?"
"Madam, is this in Liang Xiaolangjun's house?"
“Yes, yes, you are…”
"I am Feng Wubing, the servant of Feng Jun, the prefect of Yanmen. I am ordered by Feng Jun to send Liang Jun's concubine back." Feng Wubing said, turned around and walked to the carriage and opened the car door. "Miss Moon, you can get out."
In Li Rongqing's surprised gaze, a girl with white skin, round face and a swelling look walked down, looked at Li Rongqing, and a hint of blush appeared on her face, and she looked at Feng Wubing for help. Feng Wubing smiled and said, "Miss Moon, don't be nervous. From now on, this is your home. As long as you serve Ah Gu well, you will definitely not suffer."
Yueliang nodded repeatedly, walked to Li Rongqing, and gave a timid salute. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly covered his mouth and rushed to the side. He retching, but he vomited nothing except a pool of clear water.
Li Rongqing's face changed and he hurriedly stepped forward to support him. "Are you pregnant?"
The moon blushed and nodded.
Li Rongqing was immediately mixed, but she didn't want to say much. She quickly invited Yueliang and Feng Wubing into the door, and then invited Mama Liang out. After hearing Feng Wubing's explanation, Mama Liang looked at Moon and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. She said nothing, and asked Li Rongqing to pick up two golden cakes and send Feng Wubing out.
Feng Wubing went there happily. The job was very hard, but it was quite good to get a reward of two gold coins.
When Li Rongqing returned to the hall, Madam Liang was still talking to Yueliang. When he walked from Yanmen Pass to Chang'an, Moon Liang learned a lot of Chinese and could barely talk to Madam Liang. She told her life experience, the story of being captured by Liang Xiao, and the Baima who was named the same name as her. Madam Liang felt sorry for her and asked Li Rongqing to arrange a room in the east wing of the backyard, right next to Liang Xiao's room.
Mama Liang asked Li Rongqing to invite Tu Huaer over again.
Hu Xijun is five months pregnant, and most of the housework has been on Li Rongqing. She is a little too busy to do it. With the addition of the moon, Li Rongqing is unable to support her. Liang Mama asked Tu Huaer to come and help. Although the Liang family has slaves now, Liang Mama is still willing to believe Tu Huaer who knows the roots and the bottom of it.
(To be continued...)
Chapter completed!