Facing the King of Chu's request to become a servant, Li Ran knew that he could no longer refuse, so he only proposed two conditions in exchange.
Incidentally, these two conditions of his temporarily prevented the Chu State from preparing to march north to conquer the Central Plains.
In fact, this discerning person knew at a glance that this was clearly a delaying strategy.
However, the King of Chu also knew it was a trick, but still reluctantly agreed.
"Okay! As long as Mr. Ziming is willing to work for me, what do these conditions mean?"
On the surface, this was because he valued Li Ran, so he agreed to Li Ran's conditions. However, in fact, wasn't this a tactic used by King Xiong Wei of Chu to delay the war?
The reason why he agreed is because he also knows that once you, Li Ran, agree, you will definitely not leave again for a while.
The days ahead are long. As long as you, Li Ran, are willing to stay in Chu State for a while, the days to come will still be long, so why rush for this moment?
Therefore, the matter of Li Ran's appointment as a servant was temporarily confirmed. The King of Chu was also extremely happy, and was about to pass on the order to hold a big banquet again to show his respect for this matter, but was resolutely rejected by Li Ran.
After all, although he made this move for the long-term peace and stability of Zheng State, he, Li Ran, was still suspected of treason after all.
Therefore, this is not something worth boasting about at all, and having a big banquet is absolutely not allowed.
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After that, Li Ran quickly found Zichan and told him the cause and effect of the matter.
"I'm really ashamed. I'm afraid I won't be able to return to Zheng in a short time."
Li Ran had a look of shame on his face, feeling that he had failed Zichan this time.
Li Ran's help in helping Zichan was indeed sincere. Because, from Zichan's New Deal, he indeed saw a pattern that was completely different from this era, as well as an ideal blueprint full of harmony.
He is willing to continue to help Zichan, and is willing to continue to contribute to Zichan's new policy and the future of the world.
It's a pity that heaven does not fulfill people's wishes after all. Faced with the aggressiveness of the King of Chu, Li Ran had to make some sacrifices in order to cut off Chu's desire to advance northward and strive for hegemony.
On the other hand, since Li Ran will definitely not be able to return to Zheng in a short time, it is obvious that Zichan will have to fight alone in Zheng for the time being.
"Hey... what's the point of Zi Ming's words? How can I not know the profound meaning of Zi Ming's actions?"
Zichan heard the sound and hurriedly helped Li Ran up, looking ashamed and sighing slightly.
"Alas, if our Zheng State had not been weak, how could the Chu State have dared to look down upon us like this? Zi Ming came to Chu State to prevent the Chu State from advancing northward. Everything here was done out of necessity. Your Majesty and How can I blame you?"
"It's just... If this happens, I'm afraid I'll have to feel wronged again."
As smart as Zichan, he would not be able to guess Li Ran's intentions, so these words can be said to be sincere and without any pretense.
Why was Li Ran, a traveler of Zheng Guo, forcibly poached by the King of Chu? Isn't the most critical reason for this still because Zheng Guo is weak?
If the State of Zheng could be as powerful as the State of Jin, how could the State of Chu be so presumptuous?
"Thank you for your understanding, doctor..."
"Li Ran is here, thank you doctor!"
Zichan can be said to be the most like-minded and close friend that Li Ran has met since time travel.
Whether it is his governing philosophy of "serving the people wholeheartedly" or his "doing everything" principle in life, it can be said that they coincide with Li Ran's temperament.
Living in this troubled world, it is not easy to find a friend, but how much more to say that it is a close friend?
"Don't worry, Ziming. You can live a good life in the Chu Kingdom. The overseas Chinese will take more care of you at the Ji clan."
Zichan also understood that during the period when Li Ran was away from Zheng Yi, sacrificial music would be the bond that Li Ran cared about the most.
Li Ran heard this and thanked him again. His gratitude was beyond words.
Just as the two of them were talking, a guard suddenly came in outside the palace, saying that he was from Zheng Yi and asked to see him.
Speaking of the fact that there were quite a few merchants from Zheng doing business in Chu, when they heard that Uncle Zheng and Zichan were visiting Chu, those merchants from Zheng asked to see them and showed some courtesy. That was also Of course.
However, what neither Zichan nor Li Ran expected was that the people who came to see them were not Zheng merchants, but messengers sent by Owl Yi from Zheng Yi.
"Sent by Owlwing?"
"Could it be that... something happened to Zheng Yi?"
Of course, Zichan also knew that Owl Wing was Li Ran's servant. I also know that this time Li Ran came to Chu State, and this Owl Wing was the person who guarded the backyard for Li Ran in Zheng Yi.
This time, Owl Wing suddenly sent someone from Zheng Yi to report. Apart from the fact that something happened to Zheng Yi, what else could happen?
Li Ran was naturally a little unsure, after all, he had made it very clear before leaving.
He made it clear what he should tell and whom he should discuss with.
Therefore, it would definitely not be a trivial matter to be able to send Owl Wings to send tens of thousands of people urgently to Chu State to report the news!
So, the two looked at each other and immediately asked the guards to bring the messenger in.
"Greetings to the doctor, hello to the lord!"
The messenger was someone who often followed Owl Wings, so when he saw the two of them, they hurriedly knelt on the ground.
"Get up and talk, what happened to Zheng Yi?"
Li Ran asked directly without thinking too much.
Zichan on the side also looked at the messenger with a worried look.
At this time, the messenger continued to report:
"Back to my lord, Lord Owl Wings received information a few days ago that Dr. Zixi is preparing to take advantage of the current emptiness in the Zheng Kingdom to launch a rebellion!"
It turned out that Owl Wing had obtained such important information, so he immediately sent someone to inform Li Ran.
When Li Ran heard this, he couldn't help but be slightly startled and quickly turned his attention to Zichan.
However, Zichan was silent when he heard the sound, his face full of thinking.
"The principal has also received reliable information that the first target of Dr. Zixi's rebellion this time is the leader of the You clan - You Ji!"
As the messenger finished his second sentence, Rao Zichan couldn't help but be shocked, and his face became quite ugly for a moment.
You Ji is Zichan's best friend and his most reliable ally in the court.
Si Hei's rebellion actually targeted You Ji as his primary target. It seemed to be to avenge You Ji for taking away his wife, but in reality? What grudge could You Ji have against him? This is obviously for Zichan!
"anything else?"
Li Ran, on the other hand, still looked very calm and composed after hearing this, and immediately asked again.
But the messenger didn't have any information anymore, so he could only shake his head and look at the two of them in fear.
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Chapter 223_Sihei Rebellion
It’s really a wave of ups and downs!
Li Rangang had just finished dealing with Chu State's side, but unexpectedly there was a fire in the backyard again.
Si Hei is so bold that he actually intends to launch a rebellion!
Despite Li Ran's happy-go-lucky nature, he couldn't help but feel a little angry.
I just thought that this old man really couldn’t stop day by day! It's just causing trouble for yourself everywhere.
Fortunately, for Zheng Yi, Owl Wings was as reliable as ever and was able to get the information in advance. This was really crucial for them!
"Ziming, what do you think?"
Zichan frowned and looked angry, but now it was because of them-->>
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Being in the Chu country, beyond the reach of the whip, it is useless to increase anger.
"I'm afraid this matter is not as simple as it seems."
Li Ran thought about it and felt that this matter was quite strange.
"Actually...if Si Hei just wants to deal with the doctor, I think there is no need to go to such trouble."
"If he really came to target the doctor, then he should have set up an ambush on the way. Why would he choose to do it in Zhengyi instead of looking far away?"
"After all, the doctor is not in Zhengyi now, not to mention that Dr. Zipi is still guarding him. Si Hei now dares to launch a rebellion under the nose of Dr. Zipi? This is too far-fetched."
In fact, apart from the strangeness here, Li Ran still had some doubts that he didn't say out loud.
But just because he didn't say it, it didn't mean that Zichan couldn't think of it.
When Zichan heard this, his expression could not help but be awe-inspiring for a moment, and he looked at Li Ranyan with his eyes as bright as a torch:
"Well, Ziming, you just accepted the commission from the King of Chu here, and news of Si Hei's intentions suddenly came from the country. Could it be that there is some connection between the two?"
"After all... the current King of Chu is the father-in-law of that old guy Feng Duan!"
Yes, there is something strange that Li Ran didn't say.
With Si Hei's intelligence, he really couldn't come up with any good ideas if he wanted to launch a rebellion.
After all, with his ability, the things he can think of are limited to what he can see in front of him. If it were deeper, he would just be blind.
But even so, the matter is still quite puzzling.
To put it bluntly, even if Si Hei's brain is not strong enough, he is not actively seeking death, right? After all, the rare tiger in the country is still there. Does Si Hei just think that his country is just a decoration?
Therefore, this matter itself seems to be full of contradictions. If it was only to deal with Zichan, it would definitely not be arranged to do it in Zhengyi.
Unless, the protagonist in this matter must not be Zichan. In other words, it is not entirely targeted at Zichan.
"If Feng Duan hadn't been behind it to add fuel to the flames, that old man, Si Hei, would never have dared to act like this even if I had given him ten courages... so..."
"I see!"
When Zichan said this, he suddenly had an idea and figured out all the connections.
"It seems... this Si Hei has become an outcast now!"
As soon as Zichan said these words, Li Ran was also enlightened:
"That's right! It turns out that this drunkard doesn't care about drinking! Feng Duan instigated Si Hei to launch a rebellion, but he was not secretly targeting the doctor. His real intention was to make a big fuss in Zheng Yi Come!"
"Doctor You Ji has a good reputation, and Si Hei has a bad reputation. Therefore, punishing good with evil is the way to counter chaos!"
At this time, Zichan continued:
"So, no matter how the Sihei wins or loses, the chaos in Zheng has become complete, and Chu will have reason to intervene. And Xiong Wei, the king of Chu, can go to Zheng in the name of Ziming to question him. .At that time...how can Zheng Guo, both the government and the public, tolerate you?"
"Obviously, Chu King Xiong Wei wants to completely keep you in his Chu Kingdom, and also wants our Zheng Kingdom to take the initiative to expel you!"
Of course, there is another meaning, which everyone knows. If Si Hei really kills Yu Ji, there is no doubt that Feng Duan and Si Hei will have the upper hand in Zheng Guochao again.
Therefore, Chu King Xiong Wei's plan can be said to be the best of both worlds.
Zichan and Li Ran were both very sharp, and they could see through all the conspiracies contained in this in almost an instant.
Si Hei would choose to launch a rebellion in Zheng Yi. Was it really his idea?
With his mind, how could he dare to launch a rebellion while Han Hu was still in power?
There must be Feng Duan’s instigation behind him!
The reason why Feng Duan acted like this was, on the one hand, to use Si Hei's hand to cut off Zichan's wings, and on the other hand, to help the King of Chu and completely keep Li Ran in the Chu Kingdom.
It seems that this is indeed a very good chain plan.
"In this case, it seems that I have to return first. If I can get there before Si Hei starts a rebellion, then this matter will be safe."
"But if it's too late, great changes may occur!"
As I said just now, with the power of Si Hei alone, it is impossible for that determination to come true.
But what if there is Feng Duan's support behind Si Hei?
Zichan was very frightened when he thought about it, so for this matter, he had to return as soon as possible.
Li Ran also believed it, and he couldn't find a better way to stop this at this time.
However, before Zichan set off overnight, Li Ran still offered him some strategies.
"However, Owl Wing is ordered to delay Si Hei as much as possible and secretly collect evidence of his rebellion. After the doctor returns, he can be caught with lightning speed. As long as Si Hei is in hand, everything can be done No worries!"
As Li Ran spoke, he immediately pulled off a piece of silk from his side, quickly filled it with writing, took the token, and handed it over to the messenger.
"Leave it to the boss, he knows what to do..."
This is the only thing Li Ran can do now.
When Zichan saw this, he immediately did not hesitate. After bidding farewell to Uncle Zheng, he immediately rode alone to Zhengyi.
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The messenger also moved very quickly. This round trip was entrusted by his master, so he was well prepared. The messenger himself did not dare to delay for a moment. Five good horses were killed along the way, but he quickly returned to Zhengyi in just two days.
Seeing him returning so quickly, Owl Wing knew that there must be new instructions, so he hurriedly asked the envoy.
The messenger took out the silk cloth that Li Ran asked him to bring back with him.
"Old wounds are not healed and need to be revitalized. Uncles and nephews are jealous of each other and will fall down if they don't push them down."
Owl Wing took one look at it, thought about it briefly, and immediately understood Li Ran's intention.
Immediately, he ordered someone to go to the medical clinic where the servants of Sihei Mansion often went to get medicine, and secretly mixed him with a large amount of medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
Immediately afterwards, they sent people to spread rumors in the public, saying that Si Hei's most grudge was still the position of the Si family's patriarch. There is no doubt that all these commotions are being made to kill his nephew. The position of the sect leader was replaced! ???..coM
As a result, Si Dai, the leader of the Si clan, couldn't help but become more wary of his uncle after hearing these rumors.
In this way, another two days passed, but Zichan still hadn't rushed back yet.
Fortunately, Sihei had been surprisingly peaceful these past two days, and there was suddenly no sound.
Why is this?
It turned out that Si Hei's shoulder blade was seriously injured in the battle with You Chu, so he had been applying medicine to treat trauma.
This time, Owl Wings followed the prescription indicated by Li Ran and did some tricks on the black prescription.
Originally, people who suffered from metal wounds were most taboo about those blood-activating drugs. But now Li Ran instructed him to prescribe a large amount of blood-activating drugs mixed with it. It would be strange if his trauma didn't happen.
And as soon as Si Hei's trauma occurs, his deliberate rebellion will be postponed, and this will buy enough time for Zichan to return to Zhengshi.
On the one hand, Sidai is now the one whom Toyodan has been trying to win over, and if Toyodan instigates Sihei's rebellion behind his back, it would be inconvenient for the matter to be made public. Therefore, once Sidai reports the matter to Toyodan, Then how could Feng Duan not have some scruples?
It was me who instigated Si Hei, and now Si Dai feels that this matter is deliberately targeted at him. The most important thing is that Feng Duan cannot tell Si Dai clearly about this!
Therefore, as long as there are internal rifts between Feng Duan, Si Hei, and Si Dai, Si Hei's rebellion will naturally be delayed.
