How Li Ran can prove his innocence in the end and get rid of Qi's suspicion of him now depends on his own performance.
On the way to meet the Qi envoy with Ji Xian and Zi Chan, Ji Xian and Zi Chan had made their words very clear.
"Whether it is the sacrifice of the clan or the court of Zheng Guo, there is nothing that can be done to help at the moment. Ziming still needs to take care of himself..."
"Furthermore, although Dr. Shu Xiang has denied the matter, he is very likely to have doubts about you. If you place your hopes on him, I'm afraid it is unrealistic. The Qi delegation came to Zheng with great arrogance. I'm afraid it won't be that easy to get rid of Sheng Sheng, Ziming, you have to be prepared."
Zichan values Li Ran very much, there is no doubt about this.
But no matter how much we value it, we cannot bet on the interests of the entire country of Zheng. Faced with this Qi State's accountability, Zichan himself was in a very difficult position.
"Li Ran knows what's going on, sir, please relax."
Li Ran didn't say much. In fact, he had already thought of a countermeasure. At this time, his face was calm. Even Ji Xian and Zi Chan couldn't help but be slightly startled when they saw this.
Arriving at Guanyi, the envoy from Qi State had been waiting for a long time.
"Doctor Zichan is indeed a gentleman that Zheng Guo relies on. He really honors his word and keeps his promise, which is really admirable."
"So, do you think this person is Li Ran?"
An envoy from the State of Qi came forward to greet him, and by the way he recognized Li Ran who had followed Zichan into the post.
Li Ran glanced around and saw that there were many envoys from Qi this time. There were fifty or sixty people in the post. In addition, some people had dispersed to the entrances and exits of various cities in Zheng. It was estimated that there were many envoys coming to Zheng this time. There were at least a hundred people.
Such a large-scale mission only came to Zheng State to negotiate for his extradition, Li Ran, which shows that Qi State attaches great importance to this matter.
After scanning around, Li Ran's eyes finally landed on an old man sitting behind everyone.
At this moment, Zichan's eyes also fell on this person.
This man has a strong back and a strong waist. He is sitting upright on the main table. Although he has the appearance of an elder, there is not a trace of white hair. The eyebrows and eyes on Guozi's face are like daggers, the nose and mouth are like tripods, and there is an aura of majesty all over his body.
I saw that the others turned a blind eye to the birth of the child, and actually came directly to the old man, bowed his hands and said:
"Doctor Tian, I have brought Li Ran here. Please let Dr. Tian handle the next matter at his own discretion."
Zichan's tone was indifferent both inside and outside of his words. It was just for the sake of face, so he had to bow his hand.
Then, Zichan turned to look at Li Ran and introduced him:
"This is Tian Rangju, the Qi doctor. He is the envoy from the Qi State who came to our Zheng State to negotiate."
And when Li Ran listened to his introduction, two words suddenly came to his mind: Come on!
Tian Rangju!
This is another powerful man with a loud voice!
If Sun Wu is the most shining star among military strategists in this era, then Tian Ruoju is definitely the one second only to Sun Wu!
To describe it in one of Yan Ying's words, he is capable of adhering to the crowd with his literary skills and intimidating his enemies with his martial arts. If he is capable of both literary and military skills, he can be said to be invincible in the world.
If it weren't for the fact that the Marquis of Qi now loves to listen to slander, he wouldn't think highly of this person. Otherwise, this person will definitely be a fierce man who can revive Duke Huan's hegemony!
"To use such a fierce man to deal with a little person like me, Qi State has really spent a lot of money this time."
Li Ran couldn't help but lament his "weight" in Qi Hou's mind.
Of course, he also knew that the reason why the Marquis of Qi sent Tian Rangju this time was largely due to the internal power and ministers of Qi State competing with each other.
Although Yan Ying was a virtuous man, he was a very prestigious official in Qi State. But he could not stand up to the traitors of the Manchu Dynasty who were beside the Marquis of Qi. Cui Zhu was in front of him, and Qingfeng brought trouble to the court. Later, the Gao family, Bao family, Luan family, etc. secretly controlled Chao Gang. What's more, Tian used the banner of the monarch in the country to win people's hearts everywhere. None of these people are good, and they are all extremely difficult to deal with.
Although the Tian Ruoju in front of him came from the Tian family's small sect. But he is extremely fair and righteous. It is extremely difficult to be recommended by Yan Ying and send him to take care of this matter.
There is no doubt that Yan Ying's move may also give Li Ran a chance to prove his innocence.
After all, how could Yan Ying and even the Marquis of Qi not know about the huge loopholes in the robbery of Qi's food this time?
Just as he was thinking about it, Tian Ruoju had already set his sights on him.
"Are you Li Ran?"
No matter who it is, they will inevitably be a little surprised when they see Li Ran for the first time.
Because Li Ran's age is too young, and his reputation is too great, this is completely inconsistent!
Even the mature and prudent Tian Juju couldn't help but look up and down for a long time when he saw Li Ran before he asked.
"This is Li Ran, who has met Dr. Tian."
Li Ran remained as calm as ever.
Although his heart was turbulent just now, he quickly calmed down after a brief period of calm.
After all, Tian Rangju has not yet become Sima Rangju, and has not yet been able to show his true strength in Qi State.
"Xiang Yan asked me to go there in person, so there is no need to talk nonsense. Is it you who did the robbery of our Qi State grain truck?"
Tian Juju couldn't help but feel slightly startled again when he heard Li Ran's calm answer. But his face was still calm, and there was only a hint of indifference and seriousness when he spoke.
Zichan and Jixian on the side looked sideways when they saw this.
This matter is too important to them. Once Li Ran cannot prove himself, the relationship between Zheng and Qi will be delicate.
"of course not."
Li Ran's answer was also very concise, and his expression did not even change.
"Haha, I have long heard that Li Ran and Li Ziming, the former Luoyi treasurekeepers, were scheming and cunning, but now it seems that they are nothing more than that."
"You said you didn't do this, so did I, Qi Ren, make up these testimonies myself?"
With that said, the other two envoys threw a bundle of official slips towards Li Ran, and it landed directly at Li Ran's feet.
However, Tian Rangju Duan was still kneeling on top of the chief, and had already looked away, as if he had not seen this scene.
Zichan and Jixian looked at each other, both of them had no idea. Now they could only place their hope on Li Ran himself.
"The testimony may not be fabricated, but the evidence may be."
Li Ran picked up the official slip on the ground, read the writing on it, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
"quibble!"
"Come on, let me take it down first!"
When the Qi envoy standing next to him saw Li Ran's indifference, he immediately got angry and thought to himself, how could we, the dignified envoys of the Qi State, be fooled by a young and inexperienced boy? Immediately order someone to arrest him.
Anyway, no matter what, I will bring him back to Qi State for business first. Are you afraid that Li Ran won't recruit him then?
After the words fell, several Qi guards were about to step forward.
"presumptuous!"
"Do you still have me as your envoy in your eyes?"
Unexpectedly, before Zichan, Jixian and others could react, Tian Juanju had already shouted angrily.
His eyes were like torches, sweeping over the Qi guards present, and the awe-inspiring look in his eyes was like a knife hanging above the heads of these guards.
A sense of majesty rushed towards his face, and several guards were immediately frightened and hurriedly knelt on the ground, trembling.
Hearing this loud shout, everyone couldn't help but turn their eyes sideways.
