Chapter 480 Luo Shi’s Attitude
Protectorate of the Western Regions.
Luo Shi leaned over the railing with his hands behind his back, looking out with an expressionless face. As far as the eye could see were towering snow-capped mountains and vast grasslands and farmlands.
Countless excellent war horses were galloping on the grassland, and the sound of clanging was endless on the land of the Grand Protectorate. Those were the sounds coming from the blacksmith shop as weapons, armor and horses were being repaired.
He is the king of the northwest of the Han Dynasty, the true ruler, but the one who is giving him problems now is the ruler of the world, the ruler who can fight against the thousand-year-old Luo family and suffer heavy losses on both sides without using any magic weapons!
A pair of beautiful arms embraced him from behind. It was Luo Shi's wife, Liu Jiao, Liu Dan's sister. She said softly, "My dear, are you still worried about the emperor's letter?"
Luo Shi didn't say anything, just nodded lightly.
A flash of worry flashed across Liu Jiao's face. She turned Luo Shi around and said seriously, "My dear, you know that Jing Nan has already...
You can only choose one or the other.
The emperor is so hateful, deliberately making things difficult for you."
Luo Shi's face remained expressionless, but his heart was as clear as a mirror.
Among Luo's disciples, he was one of the few who had both good and bad reputations.
He raised an army to quell the rebellion for the sake of the world, which could be considered a case of sacrificing one's own relatives for the sake of justice, but this was actually not encouraged in social customs, which instead emphasized protecting one's own relatives.
If you do something like sacrificing your relatives for the sake of justice, whether in ancient times or modern times, there will be many people who cheer for you, but after praising you, they will quietly stay away from you.
This is the human heart. The vote cast with feet is more real than that cast with mouth. Luo Shi doesn’t even know how those who live because of him view him.
"If the world praises him, he will not be encouraged; if the world criticizes him, he will not be discouraged."
Liu Jiao brushed her hand across Luo Shi's cheek and said with some heartache: "Not changing your mindset because of the praise and criticism of the world is something that only saints can do. You are not a saint, so how could I not know?
So don’t let yourself get caught in the vortex again.”
This is where Liu Xun's attitude towards Luo Shi came from. He believed that Luo Shi was a minister who could be used but not be close to or trusted.
Because no one in this world is always bright, especially Liu Xun who practices the kingly way. You never know what will touch his bottom line and lead to war.
Luo Shi is very clear about these things, so the King of Dayuan must be alive!
Liu Jiao said seriously: "The emperor is testing you. You must express your attitude tactfully but clearly. The King of Dayuan must stay in the Western Regions safely, otherwise your reputation will be in jeopardy."
Reputation is at stake.
Luo Shi lifted up a strand of his gray hair and asked, "How long can I protect him?"
Liu Jiao said in a deep voice: "It won't take long. Time will smooth everything out. There are not so many people who have ill will towards the King of Dayuan."
"Boom boom boom."
Suddenly there was a knock on the door, followed by the maid's voice, "Sir, the Queen Mother of Dayuan East Kingdom wants to see you."
Luo Shi and Liu Jiao looked at each other, their hearts sank, and they guessed her purpose. Dayuan Dongguo was one of the countries and had envoys in Chang'an, so it was very likely that they had received the news.
In the front hall, the Queen Mother of Dayuan was sitting upright. Dayuan women are extremely beautiful when they are young, but once they lose control of their diet, they age and gain weight quickly. Compared to the gorgeous appearance when Luo Shi first stepped into Dayuan City, the Queen Mother had gained a little weight and looked more majestic.
"Your Excellency."
"The Queen Mother."
As soon as Luo Shi sat down, the Queen Mother of Dayuan couldn't help but ask anxiously: "My Lord, is the news from Chang'an true?
When we were fighting against the enemy, you said this was the only way to save the Eastern Kingdom of Dayuan."
The Queen Mother of Dayuan and Emperor Liu Dan had a purely physical relationship and no emotional connection, so when faced with the choice between her son's throne and Liu Dan's throne, she decisively chose her son's throne.
As a mother, Liu Jiao knew how to comfort her, and she said in a deep voice, "Queen Mother, what are you worried about?
This is the Western Regions, not Chang'an. The emperor is thousands of miles away, but the Grand Protectorate is right in front of you.
Who is the Lord of the Western Regions?
My husband is the king of the Western Regions. He said he would protect you, so just sit back and relax.
Besides, Chi'er is my only nephew who I can still take care of. He calls me aunt, so will I ignore him?"
The Queen Mother felt a little relieved after hearing these words of both defense and defense. Her anxious mood calmed down a little, and she regained her rationality and looked at Luo Shi and said, "My Lord, you know that Chi'er is the bond between the Han Dynasty and Dayuan. If Chi'er gets into trouble, Dayuan will definitely not be at peace. The Grand Protectorate cannot travel thousands of miles to fight an unnecessary war every time.
You are invincible in field battles and in the temple army, but no one in Dayuan will fight against you."
She didn't say that the Han Dynasty would be defeated, because Luo Shi was invincible in the Western Regions, and the Temple Army was invincible in the Western Regions, but there is more to this world than just field battles.
Didn't a war-god emperor like Li Shimin, with his elite army like the Tang Dynasty, also suffer a defeat in front of the strong city of Goguryeo? If the army of the Protectorate could really conquer the Western Regions completely, how could they choose the current way of ruling?
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In Changle Palace, in front of Liu Xun was a memorial, which was sent by Luo Shi, the Protector General of the Western Regions. There were also several close ministers in the hall. Huo Guang stood quietly beside him, observing the changes in Liu Xun's expression.
“Your Majesty, may you be well and safe.
Chen Shi inherited his father's title of marquis during the reign of Emperor Xiaoding and was responsible for guarding the Western Regions.
The Western Regions were very different from the Central Plains and quite similar to the Zhou Dynasty. The natives obeyed their king, the nobles recognized their king, and official positions were inherited by blood, so the king's bloodline was of vital importance.
Your wisdom can be compared to Mount Tai and the East Sea, while the wisdom of the King of Dayuan is the gravel at the foot of Mount Tai and the water drops in the East Sea. He can keep his throne because of the merits of the Liu family, the majesty of the Han Dynasty, and a little bit of Dayuan's traditions and people's hearts.
The fact that the King of Dayuan East followed his ministers to quell the rebellion shows that he was respectful to the court and had a sense of righteousness in his heart, which is worthy of praise.
I have a report to report. It has only been a few years since Emperor Li was overthrown, and the Xiongnu have reappeared. Ever since I learned the news, I have been preparing for war. The Grand Protectorate is empty, and we cannot go to war on two fronts at the same time. It is vital to ensure the stability of the Western Regions.
I solemnly request you to award a reward to the King of Dayuan. If you do so, the King of Dayuan will surely be grateful for your kindness, and the Western Region will be stable as a result. "
After reading it, Liu Xun was silent for a moment. Luo Shi’s refusal made him feel the complexity of human beings. He killed his father, offered his daughter as a sacrifice, and then killed his father again, but protected his children.
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A court official reported that the Eastern King of Dayuan was the son of Emperor Li and should be relocated.
The emperor said: "The King of Dayuan is kind and virtuous, and has made great contributions to the rebellion. I have made an oath, and the King is included in it.
Besides, the prince is also my brother. A foot-long cloth can still be sewn. Why can't two brothers be tolerated?
The past affairs between my late father and Emperor Li are a source of great pain to me.
Please do not report this, as it will hurt the relationship between my brothers." - "Book of Han·Biography of Emperor Xiaoxuan"
Difficult birth
(End of this chapter)
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