Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 396 The Champion

Liang Xiao didn't know why, but he didn't insist.Guessing that the emperor wanted to speak to Sima Qian in person, he would not show off.It has to be said that the emperor's IQ is not ordinary, so he learned from one instance, and as soon as he woke up, the emperor understood the key point.

It's a pity that this clairvoyance is not perfect, and the magnification is not enough. You can see the difference, but it is not enough to complete accurate observation.However, Galileo's original telescope was only three or five times larger.

The astronomical observations in ancient China have always been at the forefront of the world, but it is a pity that they have not been able to take that step, and are satisfied with creating political public opinion or fortune-telling.The reason why Liang Xiao was so disgusted with Dong Zhongshu was not because of the unification, but because of this nonsense relationship between heaven and man.He was willing to help Sima Qian and his son because Sima Tan was Taishi Ling, and he was most qualified to expose this lie.

Now that he has taken the first step, it is hard to say whether he can continue to move forward.After staying in the palace for a few days, Liang Xiao felt that the facts were far more complicated than he imagined.The Son of Heaven is an extremely clever opponent, if he makes a wrong move, he may lose everything.

When it was getting dark, Liang Xiao returned home.

Liang Yu remodeled the east courtyard and built two new rows of houses, where soldiers and Greek teenagers lived.The biggest renovation is the stables. There are nearly [-] good horses under Liang Xiao's name, and these horses also need careful care.

Someone has a horse, which is a fortune and a burden.After dinner, Liang Lai called Liang Xiao into the room and asked about the situation in the palace.There is only one question I am most concerned about: Is there any possibility of becoming a marquis?

Liang Xiao couldn't tell now, but the emperor said that day that he killed King Hunxie and was worth a thousand households.But he didn't know whether the emperor said it casually to stimulate Tian Fu, or he really had this idea.He really needs this title now, not just an honor, but also a need for practical interests. There are more than 100 people and more than 300 horses. If he does not have a stable financial income, he cannot afford to support them.

If he has a food town with a thousand households, he will not only have a tax income of [-] gold a year, but also be able to do business freely.Having a title, not having to pay taxes is still a trivial matter, and not having to worry about being blackmailed by officials is the biggest benefit.

"There should be a chance." Liang Xiao said, "Why, can't hold on anymore?"

Li Rongqing said: "It can still be supported now. It took less than a hundred gold to repair the house and the stables, but it was too expensive for people to eat horse chews. These horses are war horses, and they need to be fed with concentrate. It can cover the expenses of three people. If there is no other income, I'm afraid it won't last long."

Liang Xiao scratched his head, feeling a little anxious.Now he is not hungry alone, the whole family is not hungry, and a hundred people need him to feed.

"This matter can't be rushed." Seeing Liang Xiao's dilemma, Liang Yu said again: "Do your best, obey the fate, you have done everything you should do, and the rest is up to the fate. By the way, the moon has been riding a horse these two days. Tired, let Rong Qing serve you tonight."

Liang Xiao glanced at Li Rongqing, who was blushing, and understood what the old lady meant, so he nodded in agreement.

Liang Yu pushed Li Rongqing a bit: "Okay, it's getting late, you go and clean up too, I'll talk to Ah Xiao for a while."

Li Rongqing blushed, got up quickly and went, and closed the door behind her.Liang Lai pondered for a moment: "Ah Xiao, you are going to be 20 years old soon, and you will be granted a marquis soon. My mother wants to give you a crowning ceremony. After the crowning ceremony, you will be considered as a family member. In the future, my mother will also be able to take care of you." All these things are left to you."

"My mother is very good at taking care of me." Liang Xiao said with a smile: "Even if I have performed the crown ceremony and become a marquis, I will be home soon. The emperor intends to start a war against the Xiongnu. After summer, I may go to Longyou. This Mother should take care of the family affairs. We, mother and son, should we separate? "

"It's not about breaking up the family, it's just that you are not an ordinary person now, the matter in the court..." Liang Yu showed a little uneasiness. "Auntie can't help. Although your master is more knowledgeable, he is an old member of the Wu Kingdom and a warrior after all, so he is not very familiar with those things. Aunt is thinking, you... If you can marry someone from an aristocratic family I have a good wife for you, maybe she can help you a little bit."

Liang Xiao was startled. "Mom, what do you want to say?"

Liang Yu didn't answer, but asked instead: "You don't want to stay in the Western Regions, do you still think about the Lord Huainan?"

Liang Xiao was so embarrassed that he didn't know how to answer for a while.

"The Lord Huainan has the kindness to know you, and he is smart. If you can marry into the door, it will indeed help you a lot. But don't forget, the king of Huainan is good at Huang Lao, and the emperor is good at Confucianism. You Marrying Lord Huainan will have a great impact on your official career. Furthermore, although Lord Liehou is honored, if her mother's family is too powerful, you will be wronged and you will not be able to be a real man."

Liang Xiao scratched his head and evaded, "Mum, you're thinking too much. Now that the matter of becoming a marquis has not been settled, it is impossible for me to marry Liu Ling even if I want to. You should consider the matter of the crown ceremony first."

Liang Yu sighed, frowning.

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Early the next morning, after Liang Xiao finished his breakfast, he was watching Huan Yuan and Zhong Liqi train mercenaries and Greek youths in the east courtyard, when Paris rushed over suddenly and said hurriedly, "My lord, Sister Hua'er told you to hurry over. "

Liang Xiao glanced at Paris. "Hey, Sister Hua'er, you're so affectionate."

Paris blushed and urged: "My lord, let's go, there are many people at the door, like officials in the palace."

Liang Xiao was taken aback and did not dare to neglect.When Lang Guan came, there must be something in the palace.He remembered what the emperor told him not to go out yesterday, and he was even more disturbed.I didn't go out, could trouble also fall from the sky?

Liang Xiao rushed to the door, and saw Da Xingling Wang Hui at a glance, followed by Mei Gao, Wei Qing and other ten officials, Huo Qubing was also crowded in the crowd.Seeing him, Mei Gao laughed and squeezed his eyes.Qin Ge strode up and patted Liang Xiao on the shoulder.

"Ah Xiao, congratulations, congratulations, the brothers finally won this opportunity, and they are here to see the ceremony."

Liang Xiao was at a loss.congratulate?It seems to be a good thing.

"Okay, let Da Xingling go in quickly, he still has to announce the imperial edict." Meigao smiled and said, "Ah Xiao, you are now a Marquis."

Liang Xiao woke up like a dream.No wonder the emperor told him not to go out yesterday, because he had to wait for the edict from the Marquis.It's just that this hurdle is sold well... I don't want to disclose the news in advance, so I'm well prepared.He hurriedly invited Wang Hui to come in, then turned around and said to the flustered Tu Hua'er: "Sister Hua'er, what are you waiting for, go and tell my mother, I'm a Marquis, let her come out to see the ceremony."

Tu Hua'er opened her eyes wide: "Really?"

"Nonsense, the envoys of the Son of Heaven are here, how can there be fakes?" Liang Xiao laughed out loud.Turning around, he said to Paris, "Quickly go and inform Master Huan that today is a holiday, so let's see the ceremony together."

Paris sprinted away.

Suddenly, the Liang family became lively.Liang Yu, who was chatting with Li Rongqing and Yue Yue in the back room, heard the news, dropped the things in her hands and rushed out. Seeing Wang Hui and others standing in the courtyard, she looked happy, and tears burst out of her eyes, sobbing hard.

"My son is a Marquis, my son is a Marquis..."

"That's right, mother, my husband has been made a marquis." Li Rongqing also smiled with tears in her eyes. "Your wish has come true, your husband has been granted the title of Marquis."

Huan Yuan also rushed out, looking at the envoy, he was both surprised and happy.He said gratifiedly: "Ah Xiao, you are the first one to become a marquis with military merits at the age of 19. It seems that you still have the vision to meet the Ming Lord."

Liang Xiao was also so happy that he didn't know what to say.Huan Yuan was still calm, and ordered: "Hurry up and accept the edict, don't make the envoy wait too long."

Liang Xiao woke up like a dream, he hurriedly ordered people to clean up the courtyard, bowed down and received the imperial edict.

Wang Hui read out the imperial edict.The Son of Heaven took advantage of Liang Xiao's achievement in beheading King Hunxie's father and son, and named Liang Xiao the champion marquis, with [-] households in the city.Champion is a newly established county, on the edge of Jiangdu Kingdom.The emperor's intention was very clear, that is to make Liang Xiao famous in the village as a show of favor.

Hearing the word champion Hou, Liang Xiao subconsciously turned his head to look at Huo Qubing beside Wei Qing.Huo Qubing was enjoying watching the excitement, his small face turned into a flower with a smile, when Liang Xiao saw it, he was startled, quickly put away his smile, and hid behind Wei Qing.

In addition to the feudal marquis and Shiyi, the emperor also rewarded a set of fine armor, a battle robe, a jade sword, and a thousand catties of gold.

After Wang Hui read the imperial edict, he ordered the officials to carry up the emperor's rewards one by one. The exquisite workmanship, the exquisite armor painted in black and red, the crimson brocade robe, especially the one thousand catties of gold, Glittering in the sun, dazzled everyone's eyes.

Liang Xiao kowtowed to thank him, and invited Wang Hui and others to sit down.Wang Hui declined and left with his subordinates, but Mei Gao, Wei Qing and others stayed behind.Liang Yu ordered Tu Hua'er to seal the red envelopes, and every Lang Guan who came to see the gift would have one.The red envelope was heavy, and the officials knew that the red envelope was not small, so they were even more happy and said a lot of auspicious words.Huo Qubing was the most likable, making Liang Wei very happy, and rewarded him with an extra gold.

Mei Gao put away the red envelope and winked at Liang Xiao. "Li Danghu and Li Shuyun were also named marquises. Li Danghu had [-] households and Li Shuyun had [-] households. You are not only the most, but also the most beautiful. The emperor originally set a thousand households, but the Queen Mother said that a thousand households are not enough. To reward you for your contribution, we added another eight hundred households."

Liang Xiao was a little surprised.The queen mother wants to add food to me?This is the sun coming out from the west.The emperor has one thousand households, and the queen mother adds eight hundred households. This is enough face.

"Don't rush to be happy, there will be more later." Mei Gao and others looked at each other and smiled, but they didn't move their nests, each of them seemed to have nails on their feet.

Liang Xiao was puzzled.Why is this Meigao like the emperor, talking half a sentence.Looking at it like this, it's not enough for these guys to take the bounty, they need to drink.He invited Mei Gao and others to sit down, but Mei Gao and others still shook their heads, smiled strangely, but did not speak.Liang Xiao was puzzled, at this moment the concierge came again.

"Master, there are guests outside again, I want you to welcome them."

Liang Xiao didn't dare to neglect, hurried out, and saw a group of people walking along Lizhong Road.Liang Xiao glanced at it, and couldn't help being stunned for a moment. The carriage looked familiar, as if it belonged to Princess Guantao's residence.

In doubt, the carriage stopped in front of Liang's house, the door opened, and a young man in brocade clothes with red lips and white teeth rushed over and stretched out his arms.Princess Guantao held his arm and walked down step by step.Seeing Liang Xiao staring at her, he couldn't help chuckling: "Liang Junhou, don't you welcome me as an unexpected guest?"

Liang Xiao quickly squeezed out a smile, went forward to meet him, and bowed. "His Royal Highness, you are..."

"I heard that Mr. Liang was named Marquis today, so I'm here to congratulate you." Princess Guantao smiled kindly.She waved her big sleeves, and someone brought over several boxes. "I was also entrusted by the queen to bring the queen's reward to Lingtang."
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(End of this chapter)