My Chinese ancestors

Chapter 321 Bad thoughts

The convoy of Liang envoys entering the Central Plains from the northwest via Meizhou and Fengzhou has entered the boundary of Yangzhou where Luyang is located.

The early summer sun shines on the early morning water and dew, which falls from the tips of the leaves and moistens the soil. The grains in the fields sway in the morning breeze. Farmers walk on the fields and wave coarse cloths on long poles to drive away birds.

On the official road in the distance, the envoys of Liang State were driving all the way in the sight of the fields.

"...Last winter, the King of Xia quietly attacked the grassland, which has become a general trend for the unification of the north. I had previously advised your majesty to consolidate the north and form an alliance with Xirong, but your majesty did not listen. Now the Xirong people often go south, blocking trade routes, domestic Those tribes already have resentment in their hearts..."

The wheels made small potholes, creaking and turning, and the carriage swayed and undulated with the uneven road surface. Sitting in the carriage was an envoy from the Liang Kingdom named Ye Ci Nongbie, who was about sixty-two years old, with a white beard hanging down his chest. , a little stooped, there were two people sitting opposite him, one of them was tall and strong, with his eyes closed, as if he was dozing or listening to the old man's words.

He is a master of Liang Guo Fengjun Hall, his name is Qili Shanba, his level is comparable to the first level, and he is one of the famous warriors under Emperor Tuoba Kui. In the past few years, he has been training in the army, and his strength has already been He has surpassed the first level, but still cannot become a grand master. Perhaps it is because his level is not enough, or it may be due to other reasons. After one or two years here, it is difficult to make any progress.

At this time, as the envoy accompanying him, Emperor Liang specially asked him to come here and he had other important things to do.

There was another envoy accompanying him, named Xi Feng Renxiao. He was the brother of Xi Feng Yunshu, the Liang general who died in the battle outside Guangfu City. He was over 40 years old, but he looked the youngest among the three. He is in his early thirties, has no martial arts skills, but has practiced magic skills. This time he came here, and it was the same as going to Lishanba.

"I originally wanted to dissuade Your Majesty from making good friends with the Xia State, reopening trade routes, and then making further contacts with Wu and Yue, becoming allies, sending troops to the Western Regions, occupying the southern part of the Western Regions, expanding the depth, and then connecting with the Qi State, so that we can fight against the Xia State together, but Your Majesty is young It is really unwise for him to vow to compete with the king of Xia who is a few years younger than him because of his high energy."

The old man named Ye Ci Nong put down the curtain and looked at the acres of fields outside with mixed emotions. The Central Plains was vast and the fields were lush and green. They were actually granaries, inexhaustible and inexhaustible.

He withdrew his gaze and looked at the Liang warrior Xiang Lishanba opposite: "...You two may not listen to what I say, but I hope you two can think carefully and think about the people of Liang and all the tribesmen."

Li Shanba closed his eyes and said nothing. Xifeng Renxiao on the side slowly opened his eyes and interrupted the envoy's words. As a member of the Liang Kingdom with a surname of Xifeng, a master of magic and a guest of the emperor, he has his own pride.

His face showed displeasure at Ye Ci's other words.

"Your Majesty has the world in mind and strives to reform the shortcomings of the past century. This is the talent of a powerful ruler. How can you comment arbitrarily? Although the Emperor of Xia Kingdom was powerful, he only had 800 people in his early years. He took the opportunity to cause chaos and was really a rebel.

Attacking the Central Plains, destroying other people's countries, and then taking Xirong, using a butcher's knife to show off one's own strength, is just a short-sighted person. What's even more ridiculous is that he attempts to abolish the written books of Yan and Wei. Will the next step be to destroy our country, Daliang?Do we also want to abolish my Daliang script?People like you, you still show weakness at every turn. You know, the more humble you are, the more the other person will look down on you. Weak people have never been welcome since ancient times! "

"Xifeng Renxiao, you've gone too far." At this time, Xiangli Shanba suddenly spoke, his eyes sharp: "There is nothing wrong with Ye Ci envoys and old ministers seeking the country, but it is not the weakness you say."

Xifeng Renxiao snorted and turned his head away.

Qishanba's face was stern, he raised his hands and put them on his knees, his voice was low and majestic: "I came here this time under His Majesty's order. You and I know what we are going to do. It is better to leave arrogance on the surface than to leave it where it should be used." place."

Ha ha!

Xifeng Renxiao grinned slightly and sneered twice, then stopped talking.Ye Ci Nongbie on the opposite side sighed and closed his eyes. His body swayed with the car, all the way to Luyang.

Soon, the sound of galloping horse hooves was heard outside the car. After saying a few words outside, he quickly left. Ye Ci Nong Bi opened a corner of the curtain and asked, "What happened just now?"

A Liang Qiman came closer and said, "Master Yeci is a cavalryman from the Xia Kingdom. He ordered us to go directly to Luyang Dongwumen."

"You really don't know how to treat guests. You actually asked us to go directly outside the city!" Xi Feng Renxiao listened to Liang Qi's reply outside, and after they left, he snorted again: "What a barbarian from the North."

He glanced at Lisamba and Ye Ci to say goodbye. Seeing that the two of them had no expressions, he put his hands in his sleeves angrily.

After that, the envoy team drove directly to Xuanchun Gate, where they met the envoy team from Qi State. The Queen Mother and Queen on both sides were sisters. Although the two countries had friction in private, they still fought politely on the surface. call.

The sun was rising, and it was almost noon. The sky gradually became warm. Because the new emperor was going to perform martial arts in the Central Plains, people from all counties in Yangzhou and even aristocratic families from other states came to watch the ceremony. Many people even gathered there from the North. Luyang.

The envoys from the two countries bypassed Xuanchun Gate. The official roads extending in all directions were filled with convoys from various states, counties and counties. After more than ten miles, the roads became even more crowded. There were bustling people walking everywhere, rich people. They drove ox carts or horse-drawn carriages to travel with their families, but no matter how crowded the road was, no one set off to pass through the fields.

If he is discovered, he will be thrown into the government prison.

During this period of time, many young and middle-aged civilians were hired by government officials to compact and flatten the fields outside the east gate, even using thick wooden frames and tamped earth.The seven-foot-high platform made of rocks has been completed, and there are eight of them. Among them, the four-foot-high one is the viewing platform for civil and military ministers and envoys from the four countries to sit.It was not long before they actually arrived at the southern outskirts of the city.

The three of them opened the curtain and got out of the carriage one after another. At a glance, the entire place called Longqiao was filled with various tents. They were all children of aristocratic families who were watching the martial arts performance. There were still roads dedicated to the envoy team, and there were several The man took his escort and went forward with the envoys from the other three countries.

From time to time, his eyes swept over the beacon towers and the huge platform in the distance, like a martial arts arena.

"If you deliberately do this, doesn't the Emperor of Xia do it for us, the four countries?" Xi Feng Renxiao walked between the two of them, with his hands behind his back. The robe has some carvings hanging on it.

As he muttered, he followed the Xia soldiers leading the way. When he arrived at Dongwu Gate, soldiers and horses came out of the city gate, and the soldiers leading the way asked the envoys to stop.

They saw a general passing in front of them with patrolling troops and horses.

The leading cavalrymen ran in front, shouting loudly at the common people and aristocratic families who came to watch the ceremony: "The three armies will perform martial arts tomorrow. You are lucky enough to watch the ceremony, but you must not go beyond the signs and do not make trouble. Otherwise, you will be executed for causing chaos." kill."

Xiulishanba, who was in the envoy team here, looked straight at the general who was patrolling out of the city. He was relatively short in stature, which was not surprising, but the iron mask around his waist made him feel that this general was a bit extraordinary.

Xifeng Renxiao was not a military general, nor was he a person with extraordinary martial arts skills. He looked at the generals of the Xia Kingdom on horseback and couldn't help but sneered and whispered to his companions: "Are the generals of the Xia Kingdom so short?"

He said this quietly in the crowd, and could only be heard by Ye Ci Neng Farewell and those heading to Lishamba. Soon the patrolling general's team passed by, and the soldiers leading the way turned around and said, "Envoys, please follow me!"

After that, under the guidance of the other party, he took the envoys from the four countries into Dongwu Gate and came to the post house not far from the city gate, where the translator sent by Honglu Temple received them to stay here.

After taking a short rest, Ye Ci Nong Farewell and the three of them straightened their appearance, held their scepters and a small number of entourage, and together with the other envoys from the three countries, they were summoned by Su Chen and headed to the imperial city together.

Since entering the imperial city, the security checkpoints along the palace road were almost every ten steps and every five steps, and the search was also very strict. When they arrived at the main palace, the weapons heading towards Lishamba were also searched.

"This is the royal palace of the Wei State, but it was taken over by the barbarians from the north. Tsk tsk... I wonder if the concubines of the Emperor of Wei were divided up and occupied."

Xifeng Renxiao clicked his tongue twice, and the man who had his weapons taken away went to Lishanba and turned to him and shouted in a low voice: "If you continue to talk nonsense, get back here!"

At this time, a martial arts attendant named Wu Zixun came over and invited the envoys from the four countries to enter the hall. Xifeng Renxiao stopped talking and followed Lishanba into the hall.

At this time, a mighty and sturdy figure hurriedly came in from behind them, and brushed against Lishamba. The latter felt pain in his shoulder, staggered forward a few steps, and almost hit him. The seal of benevolence and filial piety is fine.

Xifeng Renxiao originally wanted to scold him, but he saw a solemn look on Lishanba's face. He followed his gaze and saw that the tall and mighty figure who had just come in hastily was facing the imperial steps. He handed over his hand and walked into the queue, his face a little rough and his eyes full of ferocity.

Xifeng Renxiao's open mouth suddenly closed tightly, he moved a small step, and often Lishanba shrank.

"This man's name is Li Xuanba, and he is one of the fierce generals under Emperor Xia's command." Ye Ci Nongbie in front whispered to the two of them.

"Huh, just a martial artist."

Xifeng Renxiao muttered, and after a moment, they and the envoys from the other three countries stepped forward to salute the figure sitting on the dragon chair. Xifeng Renxiao lowered his gaze and kept looking around at the surroundings and the Emperor of Xia above with his peripheral vision.

Suddenly an idea came to my mind.

Since His Majesty sent him here for important matters, it was a good time to show off the prestige of the Xia Kingdom in front of the envoys from the other three countries.

By the way, I vented my anger from the long journey.

Thinking about it, he listened to the envoys of Wu, Yue, Qi and the Three Kingdoms in front of him paying homage one by one. He glanced at the carvings of the golden palace around him out of the corner of his eye, and gradually made up his mind.

(End of this chapter)