"Sun Chengxiang was the General of the Forbidden Army back then, the Grand Master, and he was loyal to Gu Zhong!"
"However, his temperament is too stubborn and he accepts death when doing things. When he was under house arrest by Lao Qi, he tried to rescue him many times but failed."
"If there's anyone who dislikes Lao Qi the most, it's him."
"He thinks that Lao Qi is too ruthless and has never spared women and children. He will never be a benevolent emperor. As long as Lao Qi is around, Dahua will have no future."
Chai Tiannuo grinned. Sun Chengxiang's view was reasonable. If nothing else, just look at the fate of the people in the five states.
But in the end, he misjudged the situation. Dahua is now prospering and is much better than in the past.
"Your Majesty, do you know where General Sun is now?"
The old emperor shook his head gently:
"The last rescue failed and Sun Chengxiang was seriously injured. He has not been seen since. He is either dead or living in seclusion in the mountains."
"If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have thought of him."
Chaitino nodded, and after finishing the meal, the two chatted for more than half an hour. The old emperor was very satisfied with Chaitino. He was very talented in literature and learned a lot, and in martial arts he had already reached the top of the mountain before he was even in his prime.
Blessed is China!
Before leaving, Chaitino took out a basket of fresh peaches and said with a smile:
"This is what Your Majesty asked me to bring. It is full of spiritual energy and is good for your health."
"Humph, for an old man like Gu, there is not much difference between dying early and dying late. You will enjoy the blessings you deserve, and you will suffer the sins you deserve. That's how life is."
After taking the basket, the old emperor had a look of helplessness on his face. Chai Tiannuo couldn't help but have an idea in his mind. He counted with his fingers and realized that it was indeed possible, so he asked:
"Your Majesty, if you and King Yong are allowed to be ordinary people, and live with hundreds of people, would you like to live peacefully?"
"Or in captivity?"
"No way, freedom means being far away, not in Dahua."
"Of course I do. With hundreds of acres of land, those are not ordinary people, they are big landowners!"
After leaving the East Palace and entering the imperial city, Chai Tiannuo told the story of his meeting with the Supreme Emperor. After a slight hesitation, he spoke again:
"Your Majesty, both the Supreme Emperor and His Highness Prince Yong are not in good health. If this continues, I'm afraid they won't have long to live.".br
"Can we demote them to common people so that they can have a peaceful old age in the later part of their lives?"
"...Only you, Chai Tiannuo, dare to mention such a statement."
Emperor Tianqi didn't get angry, he just put down the book in his hand and said calmly.
Chaitino sighed:
"Compared with other princes and ministers, I have more confidence. You also know my status in the Wei Dynasty. If you agree, I will buy hundreds of acres of land with them in the Wei Dynasty and live a real pastoral life."
"It is said that a king needs to be ruthless, but in my opinion, that is nonsense. The cold throne is nothing compared to the love of family!"
The servant Jia on the side grinned when he heard this. These words were not what a minister should say at all. If it were someone else, he would be punished if he did not protect himself.
But as Chai Tiannuo said, he has confidence. The land gods have transcended the secular world, and their effectiveness in the mortal world has little binding force on him.
During the tea time, Emperor Tianqi did not speak, his eyes were in a daze, and he woke up when the book in his hand fell to the ground:
"I know, Rong Gu, think about it. You go to the five states first. If you need to dispatch soldiers, go directly to Li Chenglan. You must solve it as soon as possible. There are still big things that you need to do later."
After bowing and saying goodbye, Chai Tiannuo had some doubts in his mind. How big is the big event?
The affairs of the five states are not big, so could they be related to the country of China?
After thinking for a while and having no clue, Chai Tiannuo threw it all away and went to a bow workshop in Luoyang City that had been passed down for more than 200 years.
If a worker wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools. We don’t know what the situation in the five states will be like, so it is always good to be prepared.
"Master Chai, you are here!"
The shopkeeper of Gongfang was boiling glue when he saw Chai Tiannuo coming and got up hurriedly.
"It's not that the bow needs to be aged for a year to solidify.
Well, how can it be cured in less than half a year?"
Two days ago, the bowman from the bow shop came to Mo Xiangju and said that the bow was ready. He would go and try the bow when he had time, so that the bowmaker could give him some training.
As soon as he returned from the ancient Buddhist kingdom, Chaitino sent the horns and back tendons of unknown water animals obtained from the Grand Canyon to the bow workshop, and drew the shape of the moon rhinoceros, hoping to create another powerful bow that could be called a magic weapon!
"The materials you sent last time were seen by my father. He didn't let me wait to take action. He started directly by himself. The materials and techniques he used were inherited from ancient methods. They are much more stable than other methods."
"The aging period of this year has naturally been shortened."
The somewhat honest-looking shopkeeper explained. Chaitino nodded and followed him to the warehouse.
"How can it be exactly the same!"
After taking out the bow, Chaitino screamed in surprise. The inner tube of the golden silk bamboo and the almost transparent horn patch could clearly see the bamboo silk inside.
The back tendons are glued to the arched back layer by layer, without snakeskin, and the texture is clearly visible.
The bow tip is also the same as in the past. It is made of dark mahogany, with corner pieces on both sides to strengthen it. The joint is solidified with sinew. It feels a little sticky to the touch and should be protected by beeswax.
Even the bow string is exactly the same as before, but it seems to be thicker than before. At that time, some people said it was dragon tendon, but I don't know whether it is true or not.
"Your original bow should be called Moon-Watching Rhinoceros, right?"
The shopkeeper asked with a smile, and Chaitino nodded vigorously.
"That Moon-Watching Rhinoceros was made by my father when he was young. I heard that you used it to kill Kui Tianlang, and my father said it was worth it."
"When I saw the drawings you made, I knew that you were nostalgic for the past, so I made it in detail according to the appearance of the Moon-Watching Rhinoceros. My father said that a good bow should be used by a good archer."
"I believe that in your hands, this bow will never be buried!"
Chaitino nodded happily, held the moon in his arms to wind the string, took an iron rod to break the armor, drew the bow, and released it!
"Bang!"
The wooden target in the distance was shot to pieces!
"A good bow, but the weight is much higher than before."
Chaitino nodded with satisfaction, and the shopkeeper smiled and said:
"A twelve-stone bow is the limit of the mortal world. If it weighs more, I'm afraid it will have to use those legendary fairy materials."
After trying two pots of armor-breaking cones, Chai Tiannuo nodded with satisfaction:
"The workmanship is exquisite and requires no adjustment at all. Are you lucky enough to be able to meet this old man?"
"My father left yesterday to meet old friends in other provinces."
"I have the opportunity to thank the old man for me. It's really a pity that I can't pay my respects to the master bow maker!"
The next day, Chai Tiannuo gently kissed Chai Man'er who was sleeping, and left Luoshui facing the stars that had not disappeared, and headed straight for Wuzhou!
Going all the way up Luoshui and passing through Beihe Province, it took Chai Tiannuo two days to reach Wuzhou.
The red rouge rabbit ran across the borders of provinces and states. Even Chai Tiannuo couldn't help but shudder. As reported, the situation in the five states was weird.
Behind us are greenery and lush vegetation, and the summer heat is rising. As soon as we enter Wuzhou, the temperature immediately drops by at least ten degrees. At a glance, the land looks like a desert, with only scattered grass barely surviving. Everything is extremely desolate.
Walking along the post road, he soon saw a large patrol. Chai Tiannuo looked at the leader and smiled, it turned out to be Bian Sheng!