There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 738 Brother-in-law is amazing!
Not long after, Yang Zhilan returned.

Su Xian perked up. Before he could ask about the result, Yang Zhilan took out a piece of sheepskin from his clothes and handed it over with an expressionless face.

"found it?!"

Su Xian was overjoyed, took the last treasure map and spread it on the table, Yan Dashan and Nalan brothers and sisters surrounded them one after another, unable to hide their joy.

Nalanjie praised:
"Nvxia Yang is so awesome! Although I found out that this map is in the royal court, I couldn't get it out after many attempts... Now that the treasure map has been gathered together, we can dig out the treasures right away!"

Nalan Yan also said: "In five days, Nan Tu Wang and his son will march south, leaving us with enough time."

Su Xian said excitedly:

"Yes, five days is enough. If we can dig out the treasure and take control of the court before the army is dispatched, we can avoid the destruction of thousands of lives."

"..."

Yang Zhilan, Yan Dashan, Guan Ping, Tang Shujing and others also nodded with smiles. The first step was finally taken, and victory was in sight.

However, when everyone in excitement saw the treasure map that was completely assembled on the table, they were stunned and stagnated, like a sculpture——

This treasure map is about three feet long and two feet wide. The sheepskin scroll only depicts mountains and rivers and a few cities, such as Youzhou and Yacheng.

Other than that, there are no signs pointing out the exact location of the treasures!

Even the third treasure map that Su Xian and others had placed high hopes on was not there.

The drawing area of ​​this map is very large, covering most of the Liao Kingdom and a small number of prefectures and counties of Daliang. If you don't know the exact treasure location, this is a piece of waste paper!
Everyone looked at each other, especially Su Xian and Nalan Jie, what should they do next?
Su Xian took a deep breath, braced himself and said:
"Don't be discouraged, everyone. Although the exact location is not marked on the treasure map, you see, there is a poem here, which should be the key to cracking it!"

"..."

Everyone nodded slowly, hope flashed across their faces.

Su Xian was right. There was indeed a doggerel written in the blank space on the side of the third treasure map that had just been retrieved.

Everyone looked carefully and saw the poem:

Heaven and earth are divided into four and six parts,
Mingxi half-moon.

Hou Kun jumped over the dragon gate,
Admiralty Sunset Tower.

After reading this limerick, everyone was confused. What does it mean?
I feel like I can't figure out the trick at all, it's like a book from heaven.

Especially Su Xian and Nalan Jie, who regarded themselves as scholars, looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.

Su Xian shook his head and smiled bitterly:
"Sure enough, it is really not easy to dig out these treasures. Although we pieced together the treasure map by chance, this poem is blocking our steps now. How can we crack it?"

Nalanjie said: "There are so many of us, and Brother Su is a wise man. It must not be difficult to decipher this poem. It will just take a little more time."

Su Xian said humbly: "In terms of intelligence, the young prince is still better. I am far behind. Little prince, the next step is up to you."

"..."

"That's enough!" Tang Shujing frowned. She was racking her brains and couldn't stand listening to the two of them complimenting each other.

"Shut up!" Nalan Yan was also thinking hard. She felt that her thinking was disturbed by them, so she also yelled.

The two women spoke in unison.

Su Xian and Nalan Jie shut up at the same time, staring at Tang Shujing and Nalan Yan respectively, thinking to themselves, what are you women saying when we men are talking?No rules!
Tang Shujing and Nalan Yan never thought that they would speak at the same time. They subconsciously turned to look at each other, their eyes collided, and then they each snorted and turned away...

The living room fell silent.

Everyone is thinking hard.

Some are meditating with their eyes closed, or walking around with their hands behind their backs, or staring at the poem in a daze, all in different forms, trying to solve this mystery.

When Su Xian and the others entered the city, it was dawn in the morning. Unknowingly, it was getting higher and higher day by day. As everyone was thinking hard, the time came to noon.

Nalanjie ordered people to prepare a table of sumptuous meals and placed them in the living room. Everyone ate in silence while continuing to eat.

After the meal, Su Xian put down the bowl and chopsticks, and suddenly raised his eyes to see Yang Zhilan beside him. With a thought in his mind, he turned sideways and asked:

"By the way Zhilan, if you can take out the third treasure map from the Royal Court, it means that there are no masters in the Royal Court. Have you found out any useful information?"

"Yes." Yang Zhilan put down her bowls and chopsticks, her face expressionless. Only when she looked sideways at Su Xian, her eyes flickered uncontrollably.

"Oh? What have you found out?"

Not only Su Xian was curious, but everyone else also put down their bowls and chopsticks to listen to what Yang Zhilan said and change their minds.

Yang Zhilan said:

"Nalanxiong has already rushed to Guizhou. Guizhou is located to the north of Youzhou and is the bridgehead for the southward attack on Youzhou. It is said that Nalanxiong's move is just for the sake of the young master."

Su Xian was startled when he heard this, and then sneered:
"Nalanxiong, eager to seek revenge from me, actually attacked Youzhou himself, haha... I'm afraid he doesn't know what he will face next, idiot!"

Yang Zhilan added: "In addition, King Nan Tu has personally taken command and has rushed to the north of Shuozhou on Hedong Road to prepare for a showdown with General Shi."

"Well...is there anything else?" Su Xian asked.

"There is also a confidential message, which is said to be known only to a few people including Emperor Liao."

"Oh? What confidential information is so mysterious?"

Not only Su Xian was curious, but also Nalan brother and sister were also interested.

Yang Zhilan said calmly:

"The little khans of the eight major tribes of the Liao Kingdom will all gather in Guizhou, and the time will be five days later, but the reason is unknown, so I don't know what happened."

"Is there such a thing?" Nalanjie was really surprised. It seemed that this matter was indeed a secret, and only a few people, including Emperor Liao, could know about it.

"What do they want to do when they get together?" Nalan Yan's expression also changed drastically. It was really rare for eight young and old khans to gather in the same place at the same time.

"..."

The so-called "eight khans" refer to the leaders of the eight major tribes in the Liao Kingdom.

They are: Apo Khan, Datou Khan, Tan Khan, Dulan Khan, Shibi Khan, Chuluo Khan, Qimin Khan, and Jieli Khan.

Back in those days, before the establishment of the Liao Kingdom, there were nine relatively powerful tribes on this grassland, and the leader of each tribe was called "Khan".

Later, one of the tribes grew stronger and conquered the other eight one by one, so it named itself the "Great Khan", and the Khans of the remaining eight tribes were demoted to "Little Khans".

With the establishment of the Liao Kingdom, the Great Khan ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor in accordance with the regulations of the Central Plains Dynasty, while the other eight major tribes still retained the title of "Little Khan".

In order to maintain the balance of the imperial court, the successive Liao emperors implemented a "balance" strategy among the eight major tribes, which resulted in numerous conflicts and secret battles among the tribes...

Therefore, the Nalan brothers and sisters were extremely surprised and felt incredible that the eight khans gathered in Guizhou five days later.

Su Xian frowned and thought for a while, then his face suddenly changed and his eyes lit up. An "escape plan" slowly took shape in his mind and grew stronger.

He has always believed that peace does not come by begging. You must have the power that the other party is afraid of.

Su Xian saw the gathering of eight khans in Guizhou as an opportunity, and it could also help him retire successfully. It could be said that he killed two birds with one stone...

After a while, the meal was finished and the leftovers were taken away.

Everyone drank a cup of tea after dinner and continued to puzzle over the treasure.

What's so mysterious about that limerick?
"The world is divided into four and six..."

Su Xian frowned. He was a scholar and knew everything about classics and history. Although he hugged Princess Lanling's lap later, those things were still fresh in his memory and he had not forgotten them at all.

Logically speaking, it should not be difficult for him to decipher a poem.

Nalan Jie kept reading ancient books on the side, trying to find some clues. However, the books around him piled up more and more, but it was of no use.

"What exactly does it mean? Heaven and earth are divided into four and six parts. Heaven and earth are divided into four and six parts..."

Su Xian muttered quietly and walked around the living room with his hands behind his back.

Suddenly, he accidentally raised his eyes and found that the treasure map lying flat on the table was uneven.

There are traces of folding on it!

Light penetrates through the doors and windows and hits the treasure map. When viewed from a specific angle, it can form a dazzling light spot, and the creases are particularly obvious in the light spot.

You know, this treasure map is usually stored in a brocade box, rolled up, and there will be no creases at all.

"I understand!"

Su Xian suddenly yelled loudly, startling everyone.

Everyone turned to look, and saw Su Xian walking quickly towards the treasure map, with an excited expression mixed with a hint of solemnity, and slowly folded it up.

Everyone was curious and gathered around. Nalanjie asked:
"Brother Su, did you solve the mystery? Did you find the exact location of the treasure?"

Su Xian didn't answer, he looked serious, moved very slowly, and finally folded the huge treasure map into a square, half a foot long and wide!
"Brother-in-law, what exactly do you understand?" Tang Shujing asked again.

Su Xian still didn't answer. He held his chin and looked at the square treasure map for a long time, and finally spread it out flat and restored it to its original shape.

At this time, everyone clearly discovered that there were many creases on the treasure map, horizontally and vertically, dividing the entire treasure map into 24 small grids of the same size.

Each small grid is half a foot long and wide.

As we all know, this picture is three feet long and two feet wide. In other words, there are six small grids on the three-foot long side and four small grids on the two-foot short side.

The point is, four, six!
The first line of that limerick is "The world is divided into four and six parts."

"That's it!" Nalanjie was the first to understand, and looked at Su Xian with a look of approval, saying, "Let me just say, in terms of intelligence, none of us can match Brother Su."

"What exactly do you understand?"

Nalanyan, Tang Shujing and the others were still ignorant and confused.

Su Xian pointed at the first line of the limerick with his hand and explained:
"We have deciphered the first sentence of this poem. Heaven and earth are divided into four and six points. Heaven and earth refer to this treasure map. As for the forty-six points, it is easier to understand. Look carefully. Do the creases on this treasure map look like they will Forty-six points?"

"Ah, it's true!" Nalan Yan was surprised.

"That's what it meant."

Tang Shujing's bright eyes widened, and there were many little stars in her eyes when she looked at Su Xian.

Yan Dashan, Yang Zhilan, Guan Ping and others also nodded secretly and expressed approval to Su Xian...

As the first sentence of the doggerel was deciphered by Su Xian, everyone was particularly excited. The final victory seemed to be in sight, and everyone was full of confidence.

"Let's look at the second sentence, Mingxi Half Crescent Moon. What does this mean?"

Su Xian's brows that had just relaxed were furrowed again.

This sentence still feels tricky and confusing.

Nalanjie also fell into deep thought, slowly walked back to his stack of books, and continued to read ancient books.

Tang Shujing's bright eyes suddenly burst with light, and she shouted loudly: "I know!"

Everyone turned their heads to look.

Tang Shujing enjoyed the curious eyes of everyone, clapped her little hands and explained:
"Look, the word "Ming Xi" should refer to the bird that announces good news, that is, the magpie. Look at the second half of the paragraph, the half-crescent moon, should refer to the night, under the moonlight..."

"..."

As she talked, Tang Shujing frowned, and she felt that this explanation was very contradictory. The bird that announced the good news was a magpie, and the bird that sang under the moonlight night should be... a crow.

These two birds are incompatible with each other no matter what!

Tang Shujing finally smiled awkwardly, lowered her head and covered her face, ran to the corner, and took the initiative to "face the wall".

Everyone looked away and didn't pay much attention. They continued to frown and think hard. What did they mean by shouting "Happy Half Crescent Moon"?
Suddenly, Nalan Jie, who was sitting among the books, suddenly changed his expression. While rummaging through a certain book angrily, he shouted loudly: "I understand!"

Everyone turned to look and saw Nalan Jie pulling out a book from the bottom of the stack and walking quickly to the treasure map table, looking very excited and eager.

Su Xian and others quickly gathered around.

Su Xian's sharp eyes found that what he pulled out was a book about Go. A flash of lightning flashed in Su Xian's mind, and he nodded:
"I see!"

"..."

Everyone looked at each other, what riddles were they playing?
Nalan Yan couldn't help but ask: "Brother, what did you find?"

Nalanjie was engrossed in flipping through a certain page in the book and had no time to pay attention to it. Seeing this, everyone stopped asking questions so as not to disturb his train of thought.

Soon, Nalanjie stopped flipping through the book, clapped his hands and said with a smile, "It's right here, Brother Su, look, it's right here, we have cracked the second sentence of this poem."

Everyone looked at it and saw that part of the Go board was drawn on that page of the book, with a text written on each position on the board. Nalan Jie explained:

"Every point on the Go board can be replaced by a word. Look here, the position of my finger."

Everyone was stunned and looked along the guidance, and then they were shocked because they saw the words "Ming" and "Xi", which were two diagonally opposite points.

"Mingxi's position on the chessboard is the first square on the upper right. Corresponding to the treasure map, it should also be the first square on the upper right!" Nalan Jie continued to guide.

After everyone looked over, Nalanjie explained: "The second half of the second line of the poem is half-crescent. Look at the lake in the first frame on the upper right. Is it a crescent-shaped one, and only half of it?"

"Hiss, it's true!" Everyone finally understood and gasped.

"We have determined the approximate location. In my opinion, the word "half crescent moon" refers to both the shape and the location of the crescent moon, so the exact location of the treasure map is here!"

Su Xian pointed to the position pointed by the "Crescent Moon" of the "Crescent Lake".

"It makes sense, but where is this place? It seems quite far away." Tang Shujing asked.

"That's the 'little sea' in the far north." Nalanjie explained.

"Little sea?"

Su Xian's face changed, and he murmured to himself: "Isn't this the Lake Baikal of later generations? It is also the land of 'Suwu Shepherd'!"

(End of this chapter)