Chapter 274 General Shen, this man's name is Song Daoxi!
Shen Lanxi didn't intend to let Liu Yanhui say any more, and raised her hand to dismiss him.
"This bead has a very good meaning; you've put a lot of thought into it!" After carefully examining it, Shen Lanxi put the bead aside.
Liu Yan was taken aback when she heard her say that. Before she could react, Shen Lanxi said, "You're going to see Liang Shao tomorrow, so you should go back and prepare early!"
Liu Yan didn't say the words she was about to say.
The things he had painstakingly collected became tributes from his subordinates to their superiors. Liu Yanhui suppressed the bitterness in his mouth and readily agreed to leave.
He was ultimately no match for Wei Dongzhu!
Watching Liu Yan leave dejectedly, Shen Lanxi sighed, picked up the heartfelt gift from the table, and put it away.
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Shen Lanxi never expected Liang Shao to be so generous, giving her such a "big gift"!
“General Shen, this man’s name is Song Daoxi,” Liang Shao introduced, pointing to the young man beside him.
Shen Lanxi raised an eyebrow: "The famous successor of Guiguzi?"
Liang Shao smiled calmly and said, "Exactly!"
Liu Yanhui was also surprised: "Wasn't he under the command of Prince Cheng? How did he end up serving Liang Shao?"
Song Daoxi held a feather fan and waved it lightly, his expression arrogant: "King Cheng is a traitor known to all, both inside and outside the court. I was forced to do so before. It just so happens that Brother Liang saved me from dire straits, so I will naturally be loyal to the wise ruler."
Liang Shao: "General Shen, from now on, Mr. Song will serve under you."
Shen Lanxi said with a half-smile, "It is said in the Great Zhou Dynasty that whoever obtains the disciple of Guigu will rule the world. You should think it over carefully."
Liang Shao had obviously thought this through carefully; otherwise, he wouldn't have let Shen Lanxi know about Song Daoxi.
"I, Liang, am truly willing to serve the Zhenbei Army. I beg General Shen to give me a chance!" Liang Shao said earnestly, clasping his hands in a fist salute.
Shen Lanxi glanced at him and Song Daoxi, then suddenly smiled and said, "I will accept General Liang's kind offer."
Liang Shao didn't react at first, but after thinking about it, he suddenly trembled and immediately bowed and clasped his hands: "Your subordinate is willing to serve the general with the utmost loyalty!"
Shen Lanxi's tone was very sincere, and her words were full of praise.
"I have seen and felt your sincerity and loyalty. Let's go into the tent to discuss matters!"
Liang Shao was overjoyed and immediately replied in a firm and resounding voice, "Yes!"
Shen Lanxi replied to Liu Yan beside her, "Please take good care of Mr. Song for me. I came in a hurry this time and did not prepare any gifts. I apologize for neglecting Mr. Song."
Looking at Shen Lanxi's deep gaze and familiar tone, Liu Yanhui's gaze fell on Song Daoxi. She then put on a smile.
"Mr. Song, this way please!"
Song Daoxi glanced at Liang Shao, who nodded at him. Only then did Liang Shao raise his chin and follow Liu Yanhui.
"General Shen, if we're going to have a meeting, why don't you invite Mr. Song?"
Shen Lanxi smiled: "I have a use for him!"
Liang Shao was completely baffled. Even if it was of great use, he should have invited Mr. Song.
That's a disciple of Guiguzi; with his guidance, there's no way you can go wrong!
The first thing Shen Lanxi did upon entering the tent was to tell Liang Shao not to rush to join the Zhenbei Army!
Liang Shao was puzzled. Hadn't he already made a promise to him? Why was he going back on his word?
Shen Lanxi: "You can't make a deal by being too eager. If you don't make any demands, the court will definitely think you have ulterior motives!"
As for their true intentions, everyone knew perfectly well: rebellion. Dongchuan was already in complete chaos, with rebels everywhere; one more Liang Shao wouldn't make a difference.
Liang Shao definitely has something on his mind, but this can't be told to Shen Lanxi outright.
"I am also a citizen of the Great Zhou. If I hadn't been forced into this situation by famine, I wouldn't have become an outlaw."
Shen Lanxi nodded in understanding: "It's good enough to survive a famine year. You're doing well. If you don't resist, you'll become nameless corpses when you're a perfectly healthy person. It's your first time being born as a human being. Who would willingly suffer and die in obscurity like that!"
These words struck a nerve with Liang Shao. He paused for a moment before saying, "If only there were more people like General Shen in the world!"
Shen Lanxi smiled and waved her hand: "I am an exception. If it weren't for the Dongchuan traitors and the invasion of the northwestern foreign tribes, I might not be alive by now."
Liang Shao silently glanced at Shen Lanxi for a couple of seconds, thinking to himself, "How can there be such a perceptive person in the world!"
"Whatever the general desires in me, I will do my utmost to cooperate!"
Shen Lanxi was very satisfied with the agreement reached with Liang Shao. She then asked Liang Shao to write a letter, and stayed there for two more days before returning to Huangtu City.
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During the few days that Shen Lanxi was away, Zhou Ruan first used the excuse of recuperating to lift Zhou Yunyue's confinement, then used the pretext of investigating the military strength of the three Turkic tribes to arrange his people in the Three Wings Army, and then used the excuse of being familiar with military affairs to win over Wei Dongzhu and other generals.
Another measure was to elevate the status of the envoys sent for the marriage alliance, allowing them free access to the city, and providing them with a large number of servants, maids, old women, and guards.
Immediately afterwards, he embarked on a large-scale construction project in Huangtucheng, building his own mansion and a princess's residence.
When Shen Lanxi returned to the city, Zhou Ruan was about to leave the city to discuss the marriage alliance with Abe Hiroshi.
"Second Prince, Liang Shao is indeed willing to serve you. He learned that you are now in charge of the Zhenbei Army, so he specially offered you a man."
Seeing that Shen Lanxi had actually managed to win over Liang Shao, Zhou Ruan's eyes fell on her face, and then he continued walking down the street.
That damned Shen Lanxi, she'd rather let outsiders benefit than him. Just wait, he'll find something on her sooner or later!
"Who?" Zhou Ru'an asked coldly and impatiently.
Shen Lanxi: "Song Daoxi, a successor of Guiguzi!"
Zhou Ruan stared straight at Shen Lanxi. Had he heard correctly?
"Say it again, who is it?"
Shen Lanxi sneered inwardly. This good-for-nothing had been hollowed out by wine and women, and his hearing was failing him at such a young age.
"Liang Shao is willing to offer the successor of Guiguzi to the Second Prince!"
Zhou Ruan could no longer sit still and jumped up from his seat.
Where is this person now?
Shen Lanxi: "I dare not reveal this person's whereabouts, so I have placed him in the home of my younger brother, Shen Yuanjing."
Zhou Ru'an had no time to talk to Abe Hiroshi; all he could think about was the successor of Guiguzi and that phrase that even a three-year-old child knew.
He who obtains the discipleship of Guigu will gain the world!
Even God is on his side, so how can he not succeed!
"Take me to see him quickly!"
Wei Dongzhu: "Second Prince, we are about to hold peace talks with Abe Hiroshi."
Zhou Ru'an said impatiently, "You go for me!"
"yes!"
Soon Zhou Ruan met the legendary successor of Guiguzi.
Zhou Ru'an exclaimed excitedly, "The disciples of Guigu are indeed exceptionally talented and extraordinary, unlike ordinary people!"
Song Daoxi replied calmly, like an old monk, "The Second Prince is the one destined by Heaven, bearing the aura of a dragon!"
Zhou Ru'an was overjoyed, and his joy was involuntarily revealed on his face. However, he quickly suppressed this joy.
"Mr. Song, you flatter me. I am of royal blood and naturally possess the aura of a dragon. My father is the true Son of Heaven!"
Some things are better left unsaid; to say them aloud would be treason. Zhou Ru'an wouldn't be foolish enough to give outsiders something to gossip about!
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