Liu Xie was slapped in the face as soon as he finished speaking. He was a little embarrassed. He silently put down Bow and Arrows in his hand, and then changed the subject and asked, "Have you found anything from the recent investigation into the rumors?"
When this matter was mentioned, Jia Xu's expression froze slightly and his eyes were a little evasive as he asked, "Why did Your Majesty suddenly ask about this matter?"
The source of the rumors has actually been found out.
But he didn't dare to say.
Liu Xie looked at Jia Xu with a faint look, and said, "Once it was found, it was found. I didn't want to hide it from you all the time."
"But you still have to cooperate and show off."
With Embroidered-Clothes Envoys's ability, it is not surprising that he found the source of the rumor. He himself did not want to hide it for too long.
The reason why Jia Xu and Guo Jia were kept secret from Gao Lan and Gao Lan was asked to do this was not because they did not trust them, but to make the matter seem more real.
Jia Xu respectfully said yes, and then Guo Jia continued, "Your Majesty, Great Aristocratic Families has been suppressing the spread of rumors these days. It seems that they are also aware of it."
"But... is this really a good idea? Will it cause a backlash?"
Son of Heaven This wave of operations is a crime of seeking to inflict punishment.
Of course he could see what the purpose was.
No matter whether Debate Conference loses or wins this time, Son of Heaven can take the initiative, but this method is a bit rogue.
"So what if they guess it was me?"
Liu Xie said lightly. He looked at a Rabbit that Woods was eating grass leisurely not far away, and then slowly raised the Bow and Arrows in his hand.
"I just want to tell them clearly that I can attack them at any time, and I am the one who sets the rules."
"My rules are just rules."
Rebound? He wished they would rebound!
Do you really think he raises the army just for food?
Liu Xie bent his bow and looked at the Rabbit. Finally, he suddenly released his finger and the sharp arrow flew out, but the Rabbit cleverly avoided it.
Then it jumped directly into Woods and disappeared.
The prey escaped, but Liu Xie was not angry about it and continued, "Since ancient times, reforms have always been bloody."
"Great Han needs reform if it wants to be strong and prosperous. Anyone who dares to stand in the way is my enemy."
"Since we are enemies, we can use any means."
Jia Xu and Guo Jia didn't know how to answer when they heard this. They looked at each other and exchanged glances. They both saw the awe in each other's eyes.
Son of Heaven's methods are becoming more and more domineering, and even they feel frightened. The saying that accompanies you like a tiger is really true.
But similarly, only this kind of Son of Heaven can truly make Great Han prosper!
The two of them continued to accompany Liu Xie on their hunt in Hunting Grounds.
At this time, a Wild Boar attracted Liu Xie's attention. Liu Xie bent his bow and set an arrow, and shot out with an arrow, hitting the body of the huge Wild Boar in an instant!
"Ang--!"
Wild Boar suddenly howled miserably. Although he was shot, he did not fall down.
You must know that Wild Boar is one of the three overlords in the mountains. It is not only thick-skinned but also extremely powerful. With its pair of sharp fangs, even a tiger would not dare to confront it head-on.
Although Liu Xie has some strength, it is still unrealistic to kill Wild Boar with one arrow.
After this Wild Boar was hit by an arrow from Liu Xie, it howled miserably and jumped around a few times, then looked over.
"Hmm--!"
Wild Boar is extremely revengeful and aggressive. After discovering Liu Xie and others, it immediately changed its direction and rushed towards them!
"Protect Your Majesty!"
The surrounding guards were suddenly shocked, and then without hesitation, they took out Hengdao from their waists, with tense expressions, and protected Liu Xie behind them.
Wild Boar is extremely powerful and thick-skinned. Even if they all attack together, they may not be able to kill it immediately, and if they are pushed by it, they will be disemboweled!
But Son of Heaven is behind them, and they can't retreat no matter what!
"A mere beast dares to be so rampant?"
Lü Bu, who was bored not far away, narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw this, grabbed Bow and Arrows on the horse, and then shot Wild Boar with an arrow!
In just the blink of an eye, the aggressive Wild Boar was shot in the head, but what was different about the Liu Xie arrow just now was that the Lü Bu arrow directly hit the Wild Boar's forehead, and even half of the arrow body didn't go in!
The skull is the hardest part of Wild Boar's body, but Lü Bu shot an arrow into it, which shows how powerful his arrow is!
The brain was destroyed, and the Wild Boar immediately lost its balance and fell to the ground before taking two steps. Blood oozed from its mouth and nose, its hooves twitched slightly, and its vitality was cut off.
"Duke Wen Good archery skills!"
Liu Xie clapped and cheered for Lü Bu, with a smile on his face and no panic at all from beginning to end.
Lü Bu laughed and said, "Your Majesty is overly praised. It's just Wild Boar. What does it matter?"
Liu Xie smiled the same way, yes, it's just a Wild Boar, it's just a few aristocratic families, what does it mean?
"Let's go back to the palace."
Chapter 507 Debate at the Wei River! Old and New Learning Dispute!
A month passed in a flash,
Following the order of Son of Heaven Liu Xie, Debate Conference regarding Old and New Learning Dispute was held as scheduled. However, the location of this meeting was not set up at the Imperial Palace like Shiqu Pavilion Conference and White Tiger Hall Conference, but at Chang'an Suburbs.
The purpose of this is to be fair and open. In addition to the candidates participating in the debate, all scholars and even the common people can watch the debate.
That said, this is an open debate open to everyone.
Imperial Court set aside an open space about fifteen miles away from Chang'an City, that is, next to the Wei River, as a venue for mutual debate.
But what everyone doesn't know now is that in the near future, this controversy called "Debate at the Wei River" will shock the world, and this open space will also become a holy place for countless students of the younger generation to pay homage and worship.
But for now, it's just a desolate open space.
In order to avoid heat stroke caused by the hot weather, Imperial Court set up Shade Pavilion here early as a shelter, and many traders and lackeys also came here in advance to sell tea, wine, and food.
In addition to these traffickers and some common people who came to join in the fun, there were even more scholars from Chang'an and even all over the world.
After all, ordinary people do not understand the significance of this debate, and they would not understand it even if they came.
Although the venue was desolate and the sun was scorching hot, the scholars who came to participate in Debate Conference were in high spirits, and their mood was even hotter than the sun.
Because it was still some time before Debate Conference started, many people spread straw mats on the ground and sat on them to discuss this Debate Conference with their companions.
Among these people are scholars from well-known families, Famous Scholars from various places, white people in the opposition, and even many Imperial Court officials.
Yes, this time Debate Conference did not prohibit officials from coming to watch, so many people came to join in the fun.
"Wow, isn't that the famous Yuan Minister of Works?"
"It's really Yuan Minister of Works! This person is an example of loyalty, Model of All Under Heaven. I didn't expect him to come too."
"And Yang Dezǔ! Hongnong Yang Clan's Kirinko!"
"Director of the Secretariat Sima Zhongda is here too... but why does he look so tired, with so many dark circles under his eyes, as if he hasn't woken up?"
"After all, he holds an important position and has to work hard for Great Han. I heard that Sima Zhongshu works day and night for government affairs. He is really diligent and dedicated to the people."
"Huh? Why is there Military Generals? Isn't that Grand General Lü Bu?"
"What? Grand General Lü Bu? Why is he here?"
"Military Generals came over to join in the fun."
"Isn't that Cui Lin? He's here too."
"Cui Lin? He is the one who sent Goguryeo as envoy, faced the oppression of King Goguryeo without fear, and praised me Great Han’s national prestige? Where is he?"
"Just the two brothers over there, Cui Yan Cui Lin, the uglier ones are the ones."
"Hey, Jia Wenhe and Poison Strategist are here too."
Seeing a group of world-famous ministers, the onlookers couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise. Especially when they saw Jia Xu appearing, the group of scholars were a little commotion.
After hearing this, some scholars from other remote places asked curiously, "Isn't this Jia Xu one of the Grand Marshal and Three Excellencies of the dynasty? Why are you so afraid of him?"
Hearing what this man said, a person next to him looked at him strangely and said, "Poison Strategist Jia Wenhe's reputation have you never heard of?"
"Uh... brother, please clarify."
The poor scribe said with an embarrassed look on his face that he came from a small and remote place and did not know much about government affairs.
The man looked at Guo Youzhi for a few times, then glanced at Jia Xu who had already walked over, and explained in a low voice, "Embroidered-Clothes Envoys is the intelligence agency directly under me, Son of Heaven of Great Han, and has the right to monitor Court Officials and kill first and report later."
"And Jia Wenhe is the actual controller of this Embroidered-Clothes Envoys. He is the only one besides Son of Heaven who can command the group of Embroidered-Clothes Envoys. He can be said to be a very human minister. His status is not lower than that of Guo Fengxiao. He is the confidant of Son of Heaven."
"Embroidered-Clothes Envoys are all a group of ruthless people, and Jia Wenhe is the most ruthless among them. Rumors circulated some time ago that many people were caught by Embroidered-Clothes Envoys and tortured by Southern Office."
After hearing this, Guo Youzhi looked surprised.
He only knew that Jia Xu had a great reputation and a high status, ranking third among the Lingyan Pavilion, but he did not know that his authority was so powerful.
This can really be said to be inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people.
And Embroidered-Clothes Envoys doesn't have a good reputation.
During the Emperor Wu period, Embroidered-Clothes Inspector Jiang Chong caused a disturbance in Disaster of the Witchcraft Curse, which killed Crown Prince, so that the organization Embroidered-Clothes Envoys went silent.
Unexpectedly, it has been activated again now.
The speaker comforted him again, "Brother, there is no need to worry too much. Although Jia Wenhe is ruthless in his methods, he is still a loyal minister."
"Battle of Chang'an's Defense was the one who saved Chang'an from the attack of Ma Chao."
Guo Youzhi then breathed a sigh of relief, nodded and said, "That's very good... By the way, I forgot to introduce myself, it's really rude."
"I am Guo Youzhi, named Yanchang, Jing Province. May I ask what you call me?"
The other party held up his hands and said with a smile, "I am Fei Yi, named Wenwei, Jiangxia. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"It turns out to be Brother Fei. Please sit down at the same table."