Without listening to Guo Wenbin's translation, Liang Xiao guessed the general meaning just by looking at these Greek expressions.

He was overjoyed.

Although these old Greeks were a little stubborn and no longer young, they had fought in the river for many years and knew the terrain here well. With them, there were twenty-one old horses who knew the way, and he no longer had to worry about getting lost.

Liang Xiao originally planned to discuss with them after the task was completed and take some people away as much as possible, but he didn't expect that they would make this request on their own initiative. Seeing that they were so united, they probably discussed it, but they had never had the chance to speak.

Restraining his excitement, after Guo Wenbin translated Old Andrew's words, Liang Xiao stroked his chest and bowed his body, and returned a Greek etiquette.

"If you want it, you will be honored."

Old Andrew and others felt relieved, turned around, hugged each other hard with their companions, and cried with joy.

At that moment, Liang Xiao felt so sad. What he saw was not a group of old people, but a group of children who had lost their home. Everyone needed a sense of belonging, their bodies could drift around, but their minds had to have a place to go.

——

We were about to stop and had breakfast together to see that the time to open the city gate was about to come. Liang Xiao was about to go out when Mei Cai suddenly walked in from outside. Looking at Liang Xiao and others in full arms, he was stunned. "Is this... where are you going?"

Liang Xiao was shocked. He winked at Li Shuyun and others, signaling them not to act rashly. He reached out to welcome Mei Cai to the inner room and asked, "What's the urgent matter for the deputy king so early?"

Mei Cai sighed and didn't bother to ask Liang Xiao about it. "Today I am here to ask your envoy for help."

"Help?" Liang Xiao's heart moved. The people of Dayuan asked me to help? Is this an opportunity or a trap? "I wonder where can I serve the deputy king?"

"Last night, the officials who accompanied the Wusun envoy sent back a message. The Wusun people brought a treasure bow, which will be presented to the King of Dayuan as part of the betrothal gift. It is said that this bow is one of the three bows given by the Xiongnu Shanyu. The bow is very powerful and is a rare and good bow. The Wusun people are so kind and cannot trust. I heard that the noble envoy is proficient in archery skills. I would like to ask the noble envoy to help me identify it."

After Mei Cai said that, she looked at Liang Xiao with a burning look. Liang Xiao didn't say anything. He saw a little embarrassment from Mei Cai's eyes, and did not completely believe what Mei Cai said. Although the Dayuan people are not nomadic people, they are proficient in business and have a good appreciation of various treasures. Bows are the most important weapon of this era. The Dayuan people are on the grassland and should have a better understanding of bows. How could they still need his help to identify them?

Liang Xiao clearly remembered that he had never said anything about Mei Cai.

"Of course I can't ask for it if I can serve the deputy king. However, I know very little about the bow, I'm afraid..."

Before Liang Xiao finished speaking, Mei Cai said first: "Actually, it's simple. Just try to pull it twice. Just see if the bow power is as they said."

"that's all?"

"that's all."

Liang Xiao blinked his eyes and started to laugh to himself.

He roughly guessed the meaning of Meicai and understood the meaning of the Wusun people. The Wusun people used bows as betrothal gifts, and the bows given by the Xiongnu Shanyu were mostly threatening. The Dayuan people were afraid that they could not draw the bows, so they were embarrassed in front of the Wusun envoys, so they asked for help. He was proficient in shooting skills and wanted to form an alliance with the Dayuan people, so the Dayuan people took their ideas to him.

In other words, this may also be a way to indirectly test his strength.

"I am very proud of the deputy king and I am willing to serve."

Mei Cai breathed a sigh of relief. "Then please follow me to enter the palace. The king is about to have a court meeting. We need to prepare some more."

Liang Xiao nodded. Although he was prepared, he did not dare to be careless and asked Guo Wenbin, Paris, Tu Niuer and Pang Shuo to accompany him into the palace. Li Shuyun and others were ready and waited for the notice in the inn. If there was any difference, take action immediately and go to the palace gate to respond.

——

Dayuan City is similar to many cities in the Han Dynasty, with inner and outer layers. Ordinary people, foreign populations live in outer cities. The royal family and powerful people live in inner cities. The city is made of acres of bricks, about five zhang high and five zhang thick. Attics are built on the city, guards are arranged, and inspections are carried out every day.

Liang Xiao stayed in Guishan City for so long and had been waiting for the summoning of the Dayuan King. This was the first time he had entered the inner city.

After entering the inner city, the building immediately became gorgeous. Not to mention the magnificent, it could also be considered magnificent. Even the most exquisite silk can be seen everywhere. Almost every palace has Greek-style statues, some of which are even several feet high, exquisitely carved and lifelike. Even crude goods like Tu Niuer and Pang Shuo were amazed.

Along the way, Liang Xiao saw many people, most of whom were beautiful, dressed in gorgeous clothes, and were elegant and luxurious. When they saw Meicai, they saluted respectfully. While talking to them, Meicai led Liang Xiao to an exquisite courtyard.

"Please wait here. I will report to the king about the arrival of the envoy." Meicai said hello embarrassedly, arranged for someone to serve wine, fruits and vegetables, and was very happy to serve, so he hurried away.

Liang Xiao didn't say anything. He asked Guo Wenbin, Pang Shuo and Paris to guard the door. Tu Niuer held his bow and arrow and sat cross-legged in the room, pondering and carefully recalling the path he had just passed, especially the guards on the city wall. Once an accident happened, he was ready to break out of the palace as soon as possible and meet with Li Shuyun and others.

Even so, he was still a little nervous. After all, he was going deep into the tiger's den. If there was any change, no matter how brave they were, it would be impossible to be sure. Whether he could seize the opportunity depends entirely on whether he could detect danger in time and act quickly.

——

Meicai hurried to the palace.

The King of Dayuan Wu Wie was spinning around the palace, his steps were fast and fast, and he was a little fluttering. He stepped on the corner of his clothes several times and almost tripped himself to the ground. Seeing Meicai, he hurriedly came up. "How is it?"

"The Han envoy promised to help, and he has arrived in the palace."

"That's great." Wu Zi sighed and then became nervous again. "How strong can he draw?"

"The bow he often uses is a tarrant. According to Chen, if it is just to pull it apart, two tarrants should not be a problem."

Wu Wang nodded vigorously again. "Do you want to find Zhang Gong and let him give it a try first?"

Mei Cai showed an embarrassing look. "Master, let alone two Tarrants, I'm afraid I can't even find a Tarrant's bow. How can I try it?"

Wu Wu suddenly realized and slapped his head in despair. At this time, a crisp voice came in from outside. "Father, since you are just trying to test your strength, why not tie two or three bows together to let him try it, and see how powerful his strength is?"

While speaking, Princess Luo Xuli of Dayuan walked in, and two maids followed closely behind. As soon as they saw their daughter, Wu Wie immediately smiled, as if all the worries were gone. Mei Cai did not dare to neglect and quickly saluted.

Luo Xuli bowed and saluted. "Father, do you say you can?"

"Good idea, good idea." Wu Wu nodded repeatedly. "Deputy King, what do you think?"

Meicai also nodded quickly: "What the princess said is indeed a good idea, I will do it now." As he said that, he bowed and turned to leave the hall.

Luo Xuli gave a wink to the maid behind him. The maid understood and followed him. Wu Wang was about to stop him, Luo Xuli grabbed him and said coquettishly: "Father, do you really have the will to marry me to those savages? I heard that their old king died and women would marry his son. This is simply a beastly behavior. If the father asked me to do this, it would be better to let me go out of the city and jump into Gasatus."

"Oh, my Luo Xuli, how could you say that? I can't bear to marry the Wusun people, but the Wusun people are too powerful, and the Huns support them. If they anger them, the entire Dayuan will be enslaved by them, and you will still be unable to escape the disaster at that time."

Luo Xuli pouted her red lips. "Then... then do you have the heart to give me to them?"

"Aren't I trying to find a way?" Wu Wang sighed, with a look of helplessness. He hit his palm with his fist. "The big man... the big man is too far away. In their words, it is impossible to relieve near-thirst."

Luo Xuli bit her cherry lips lightly and her eyes flashed.

——

Meicai found two strongest bows, tied them together, and sent them to Liang Xiao.

Liang Xiao didn't say anything, picked up the bow and pulled it easily several times. According to his estimate, the combined bow power of these two bows was only about one and a half stone, and in fact it would have to be discounted. Because the two bows were tied together, the power distribution was not evenly distributed, and the bow power could not be simply superimposed.

He had a further understanding of the strength of Dayuan. If it is understandable that he could not find a person who could pull two stone bows in the entire Guishan City, it would be very telling.

No wonder Dayuan is in the best horse farming land and has the most high-quality horse resources, but it has become an embarrassing existence. He was first conquered by Daxia, then bullied by Yuezhi, and now he is scared by the Wusun people, as if in history he was later beaten by Li Guangli's stupid ball.

Being rich does not mean having dignity. The people of Dayuan live too comfortably. They indulge in fine wine, and their bones are soaked in wine. They look bright red, but only have the smell of wine and are not bloody.

It would be a pity if such a good strategic resource was in the hands of the Wusun people or the Huns. It would be a real treasure in the hands of the Han people. One has risen and the other has fallen, and the blow to the Huns is no less than that of the Hexi Corridor.

Liang Xiao had some new ideas in his mind.

Seeing that Liang Xiao was pulling it very relaxed, Meicai went away happily. Before he left, the maid who followed him ran away and first spread the news to Luo Xuli's ears.

Luo Xuli was very suspicious, staring at the maid who was running out of breath, "It's very relaxing?"

The maid nodded repeatedly.

Luo Xuli blinked and giggled. When the maid heard this, she showed a bit of worry in her eyes. Just as she was about to be dissuaded, Luo Xuli glared: "Shut up! If you dare to say it out, I will drive you out and never want you again."

The maid was so scared that she stuck out her tongue and closed her mouth tightly, but the worry in her eyes became stronger and stronger, as if something big was about to happen.

-(To be continued.)

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