In the imperial study, Duan Yunyi flipped through the memorials and fell into deep thought.
The first batch of salt from Bashu and Dachu has been transported along the river. This is the first cooperation between the imperial court and the two families.
The Gongsun family of Bashu is still a force that the Zhou Dynasty is unable to surrender, so they can only win over them first.
Because of the matter in the palace, Duan Yunxiu did not dare to come to see her today and just asked Feiyun to tell her.
Mu Qinxue discovered that Gongsun Yue was seducing Liang Xiao and seemed to have some agenda.
As the most beloved granddaughter of Marshal Bashu, Gongsun Yue took the initiative to approach Liang Xiao, which already represented Bashu's attitude towards Liang Xiao.
Since the matter was serious, Duan Yunyi summoned the officials to discuss it.
On behalf of the Marquis of Laoding, Mu Ping discussed the matter with Zhugehui and Xuanwei commanders, and finally agreed that Bashu should be stabilized.
Since Gongsun Yue is so close to Liang Xiao, if necessary, Duan Yunyi can canonize Gongsun Yue as the princess in the future, so that Gongsun Yue can barely marry Duan Yunxiu, or let Liang Xiao make Gongsun Yue his equal wife.
Considering that there are only two royal members left in the Zhou Dynasty, it is not appropriate to canonize the granddaughter of a warlord as a princess.
It would not be appropriate to let anyone else marry Gongsun Yue. Neither Gongsun Xunfeng nor Gongsun Yue would agree.
But in this case, her sister felt aggrieved.
Mu Qinxue and Zhuge Yun were sworn brothers to Jinlan with Duan Yunxiu, but Duan Yunyi could still accept his sister being the same as them.
Gongsun Yue's words... Can Liang Xiao withstand this woman's pillow style in the future?
Mu Qinxue was alone next to Liang Xiao, and she was afraid that she would not be able to deal with this woman.
"Go and inform the Prime Minister to ask Zhuge Yun to return to Beijing as soon as possible..."
At this time, Liang Xiao was hosting a banquet at home for Lin Shi, Chang Polang, and Wang Pojun. Also present were Gu Pingxiu and Bai Qin, who were Liang Xiao's nominal right-hand men.
During the dinner, Chang Polang and Wang Pojun looked at Liang Xiao, who was chatting happily with Lin Shi, feeling quite worried.
The Guanlong nobles also had their own ideas.
Liang Xiao's emergence was an unexpected change.
After Lin Shi toasted Liang Xiao, he finally got to the point.
"Marquis Lanling, what do you think of the relationship between the imperial court and Beihu?"
Everyone stopped eating chopsticks and looked at the two of them.
Everyone knew the purpose of the Guanlong nobles' visit to Liang Xiao.
Liang Xiao said: "Of course it is a mortal enemy."
Wang Pojun smiled and said: "Lan Linghou, what you say is true, but actions can mean everything. When the capital was moved, Beihu returned with a full load, and the court could only endure the humiliation and passively defend, not wanting to go north for revenge. How cold it was. The heart of a soldier!"
Bai Qin and Gu Pingxiu said nothing and looked at Wang Pojun.
For ordinary people, such remarks would have been impeached and discussed by those big families.
Chang Polang echoed: "Back then, many of our disciples were in the battlefield and got nothing. Your father-in-law even had the Lanling Marquis Mansion sealed off for the crime of defeating the army. Is it worth it?"
Liang Xiao said: "At that time, the Great Zhou Dynasty was newly defeated, and the national treasury was stretched thin, so defense was a last resort. Today is different from the past. Your Majesty is determined to fight Beihu, but it will take some time due to insufficient armaments."
Lin Shi laughed and said: "Prime Minister Zhuge told us the same thing back then, but later, the Zhou Dynasty defended it for more than ten years, and could only let Beihu go south to plunder from time to time. Those big families even intended to make peace with Beihu, how could they Ridiculous! Thinking back to those days, the Great Zhou Dynasty had the Great Ancestor, the Martial Saint, and the Marquis of Lanling, who were invincible and majestic. Who would have thought that the Great Zhou Dynasty would be so servile and servile a few decades later!"
Chang Polang gritted his teeth and said: "Thousands of warriors from my Chang family died in battle with your father. Since the Wu Dynasty, the Guanlong area has been ravaged by Beihu. In the darkest period, ten houses were empty! My Chang family must kill them all. Beihu soldiers, drive Beihu out of Monan forever!"
Lin Shi frowned and said, "If you continue to be so conservative, my Lin family will run away with the bucket."
Chang Polang said: "Why are you so conservative? What do you want?"
"Back then, Beihu invaded Guanlong and threatened to kill everyone who was taller than a wheel. Now we are taking revenge by exterminating their clans and turning their heads into lacquerware. Isn't that too much?"
Chang Polang is speechless.
Wang Pojun said: "Marquis Lanling, we are all rough people, and we only know that we must avenge ourselves. The Guanlong Army is determined to go north with the imperial court to attack Beihu and avenge it, but the imperial court has always stayed in a corner..."
Gu Pingxiu frowned and said, "A corner of the world? Mr. Wang, please be careful with your words!"
Wang Pojun grinned and said, "Isn't it? There is Dachu in the south, Beihu in the north, Japanese pirates in the sea to the east, and Goryeo in the northeast. The Great Zhou Dynasty is in charge of the Central Plains, but cannot make progress. How is it different from a corner of Pian'an? Marquis of Lanling, your father and our elders died heroically for our country back then, and they were also shown their heads to the public by Beihu owl, how can you bear this??"
Facing the facts, Gu Pingxiu was speechless.
Liang Xiao smiled slightly and talked eloquently.
"It is natural to avenge the hatred of the country and the family. But have you ever thought about it, if the Zhou Dynasty marches north with all its troops to fight Beihu, what will it gain in the end? These big families are ready to take action, and they can't wait for the country to be empty. Even if you don't think about it, Without sufficient preparation, how can we guarantee victory in a decisive battle with Beihu?"
"Only with complete armaments, reform of the military system, complete logistics, and a decisive battle can future troubles be permanently eliminated. Otherwise, every time Beihu was repulsed southward, he could still make a comeback, but the generals of the Zhou Dynasty had to fight back and forth and were exhausted. You Hasn’t Guan Long experienced this kind of dilemma?”
Everyone was thoughtful.
"My father was stabbed to death by Beihu. It is known to the whole world. If I, Liang Xiao, cannot take revenge, how can I survive in this world? But the ancients still understood that 'soldiers are important matters of the country, the place of life and death, and the way of survival. They must be observed. Also, 'If the imperial court underestimates the enemy and advances hastily, even if it can defeat Beihu, it will only leave a country with poor people's livelihood and starvation everywhere."
"At that time, there will be wars and rebellions in the country, and the country will be torn apart. If Beihu goes south in turn, the Northeast, East China Sea, South, Southwest, and border disasters will continue, and all lives will be in ruins. Only more people will die. Now His Majesty is reforming the salt policy. , the revenue from the treasury is increasing, and the treatment of the officers and soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty is being improved. Only when we are fully prepared can we fight with all our strength and not be taken advantage of."
"Then why did Marquis Lanling invite Tuoba Lie to the banquet?" Lin Shi said with a smile.
Liang Xiao said: "Of course I hope that he can change his past, stay in peace, and stop flirting with Beihu, otherwise the Tuoba clan will be in disaster! In the future, the Great Zhou Dynasty will eliminate all rebels. If the ministers of the Great Zhou Dynasty cannot be loyal to the master, , support my emperor’s decision, and change a group of people. As you said, actions prove everything. Am I not on the same level as these big families? "
There was silence for a moment.
Liang Xiao Liang Xiao's words were of course meant for the Guanlong nobles.
"Your Majesty, regardless of the opposition of the noble family, appointed me, Liang Xiao, which has shown her attitude. Because, I will definitely fight to the death with Beihu, and in the future I will enter the hinterland of Beihu, plow its courts, and sweep its houses." Liang Xiao said. , then looked at the three of them, "At that time, I wonder what your Guanlong nobles' plans are?"
