Zhao Yang and Li Ran didn't know that Zhao Wu would actually be connected with Qi's Shu Niu, and they didn't know how they would respond.
After all, in Li Ran's opinion, no matter what kind of reply they get, Li Ran has a way to deal with it.
Moreover, after Zhao Yang arranged things in Jiangcheng, the two of them planned to go back to Jinyang with him.
The two were riding in the same carriage, while Zhong Xingyin and Fan Jishe stood on the city wall, watching Zhao Yang and his party disappear gradually.
Zhong Xingyin couldn't help but frown:
"This Zhao Yang... ever since he went to Chengzhou claiming to be sick, he has become very nagging... could there be some kind of ghost?"
Fan Jishe disagreed with this:
"Hmph! It's just a moment, nothing to worry about! We should take a longer-term view instead of focusing all our attention on him!"
Zhong Xingyin said:
"It's just that... everything he is doing now is not without purpose! Behind it, there must be someone making suggestions for him! And... he has been discussing state affairs with the king whenever he has nothing to do during this period, and even You even pretended to let your Majesty participate in the decision-making. Don’t you realize that the monarch’s current attitude towards Zhao is very unusual?”
"Also...he suddenly gave up his position as Zhengqing to show his favor to Xunshi. Coupled with his subsequent remarks, this matter...is probably unusual! Although Xunsong is weak and incompetent, He can't do anything, but Zhao Yang wooing him like this... is not a good thing for us!"
"There are rumors recently that Zhao Yang suddenly ordered the Zhao family in Handan to move the 500 craftsmen donated by Wei to Jinyang. Regarding this matter... Zhao Wu is afraid that he will be unable to advance or retreat! Today Zhao Yang suddenly set off to return to Jin Yang, he threatened to deal with some family matters, but I’m afraid… it’s also related to Zhao Wu’s matter!”
Fan Jishe stretched while listening.
"Uncle, you are really worried! It's just the five hundred skilled workers of Weiguo. How much trouble can it cause?"
Hearing this, Zhong Xingyin couldn't help but narrow his eyes:
"I'm just afraid that things... are not as simple as you think..."
Fan Jishe laughed again:
"If Zhao Yang dares to attack Zhao Wu, then wouldn't we just take advantage of this opportunity to eradicate the Zhao family in the name of 'the one who started the disaster dies'?!"
Because Zhong Xingyin is more than ten years older than Fan Jishe, his mind is much calmer than Fan Jishe's.
But even he has the same view as Fan Jishe on "the one who caused the disaster dies".
After all, Zhong Xingyin was also present in person when the tripod was cast.
It was precisely because of him that Zhao Yang fell into the trap set by Fan Yangruo step by step.
Therefore, although Zhao Yang's various behaviors now seem weird, they are just weird.
Coupled with Fan Jishe's always indifferent attitude, it naturally infected him to some extent.
"Haha, what my nephew said... is indeed correct. In that case, let's just wait and see what happens!"
…
But it was said that Zhao Yang and Li Ran were on their way from Jiangcheng to Jinyang when they suddenly received a report:
"Handan suddenly sent troops to invade Qi. The Marquis of Qi was furious and ordered Tian Qi to gather troops and vow to take revenge on Jin!"
Zhao Yang suddenly heard the news and was surprised at first, and then said:
"How dare Zhao Wu do this?! A mere doctor from Handan actually openly started a fight?! No, I have to go back to Jiangcheng and report this to the king!"
Li Ran smiled calmly and said:
"Haha, general, don't be alarmed! This matter... is very fishy!"
Zhao Yang couldn't help but said:
"If the State of Qi raises its troops to attack Handan, should I save it or not? Isn't it a dilemma for me?"
Li Ran said calmly:
"Please rest assured, General! It is impossible for the Qi State to use large-scale troops at the moment. This time Tian Qi sent troops just to cooperate with Handan's play! Their purpose is actually to discredit the Zhao family and tell the outside world about it. It turns out that our Zhao family started the trouble first!"
"What a move to 'bring the corpse back to life'! This move... Li Ran really didn't expect it. However, everything is still under control. General, there is no need to be so panicked!"
Zhao Yang then sat down again, but still asked with some worry:
"But I don't know... sir, what's the best way to deal with it?"
Li Ran lowered his head and thought for a moment.
"The general can write a letter first, just saying that he is invited to come to discuss the affairs of Qi! The general can continue to Jinyang, and then make a decision after he arrives in Jinyang!"
Zhao Yang asked:
"Let him come to Jinyang? How can he be willing to come if he has made such a big mistake?"
Li Ran smiled slightly again:
"Haha, how could the general not realize the trick in this plan? Since he wants to put the blame on the general, and the general has now invited him to come to Jinyang, how can he not go?"
Zhao Yang nodded, but without thinking about it, he stopped the carriage immediately.
After getting off the carriage, he ordered someone to bring him slips and a pen, and he immediately wrote a letter to Handan Zhao Wu on the carriage shaft.
Fan Li and Li Ran stayed on the carriage and listened to Fan Li curiously:
"How could Zhao Wu be so bold? He chose to attack Qi rashly?!"
Li Ran replied:
"The Tian family of Qi State and the Fan family of Jin State have actually been linked together for a long time. And of course, the Zhao family of Handan is probably also related to Qi State! Now Zhao Yang suddenly asked for the five hundred tricks. This move is to drive a wedge between Handan and Weiguo."
"It's just because the three kingdoms of Wei, Qi and Zheng have now become an alliance. Moreover, in the Jin Kingdom, there is the Fan family in the east of Jin Dynasty, and the Zhongxing family is connected with it. Therefore, since Zhao Wu of Handan is close to the Fan family, he will naturally be close to the Fan family as well. In Qi State."
"So, now they are doing the opposite and intend to lure the Qi State to attack the Jin State! This is nothing more than trying to lure the Zhao family into trouble."
"So...if this matter is not handled properly, the reputation of the Zhao family will be tarnished at least, or it may even provoke a war between the two countries!"
"And once Handan becomes a war zone and is besieged, they will send the 500 craftsmen of Wei State to Jinyang. In this way, Handan will have an account of Wei State, and can also take the opportunity to attack the Zhao family, and even This puts us in a dilemma, it can be said that it kills two birds with one stone!"
Fan Li smacked his lips:
"What a vicious strategy! Then... when Zhao Wu arrives in Jinyang, how will he make a decision?"
Li Ran pinched his thumb with his index finger:
"Well, it won't be too late to wait until he arrives first. The situation is unclear at the moment and we can't be sure yet. It's just..."
Li Ran stopped talking, then Fan Li said:
"Sir, you don't want to kill him right now, do you?"
Li Ran looked at Fan Li with a smile.
"Why do you think so?"
Fan Li hesitated and said:
"Maybe...maybe sir wants to avenge Owl Wings..."
When Li Ran heard this, he stopped smiling.
"Owl Wings has followed me all his life...but died for me in Handan. Ordinarily...I should avenge him. How could I not avenge Zhao Wu when he treated me like this? But...I... If Ci really wants to kill Zhao Wu, it will not be as simple as revenge!"
When Fan Li heard this, he couldn't help but frowned. At this time, he heard Li Ran continue:
"As a small sect of the Zhao family, Handan has been hereditary as the official of Handan for four generations! Therefore, if it is simply handled according to the Zhao family's laws, it may not be able to convince the public! What's more, now that the Zhao family's invasion of Qi is a foregone conclusion, if someone If Zhao Zhongjun is blamed for the crime of 'initiating the disaster', how should Zhao Zhongjun deal with himself?"
When Fan Li heard this, he was a little confused by what Li Ran said. Obviously, according to Li Ran's words, Zhao Yang's opponent had already defeated an entire army in this round.
Therefore, when Li Ran told the truth behind Handan's move, Fan Li felt that this had become an unsolvable situation for them.
At this time, Li Ran saw a hint of cruelty in his eyes, and continued to explain:
"Haha, it's just that they miscalculated... The miscalculation was that they thought we really couldn't kill Zhao Wu! And this is what they didn't expect!"
"Handan Zhao Wu now relies on the Fan family and the Zhongxing family. Maybe even he himself feels that if Zhao Yang kills him rashly, then Zhao Yang will not only be suspected of killing his fellow sect, but it will also be equivalent to giving trouble to the Fan family and the Zhongxing family. The Zhao family handed over an excuse to liquidate themselves! Moreover, when the time comes, the Zhao family will have to fight the entire Shandong Alliance as a family, which... in their view, is almost impossible. "
"So, the key to the entire chess game now lies in Handan Zhao Wu! But as for whether to kill...or not to kill, it depends on how determined Zhao Yang is!"
While talking, Zhao Yang returned to the carriage and asked the coachman to continue on his way. Zhao Yang sat down and said:
"I have asked Zhao Wu to go to Jinyang to discuss matters, but... I'm just afraid that he won't go!"
Li Ran slowly shook his head:
"General, don't worry! Just as Li Ran said just now, he is now confident and will not be afraid of going to Jinyang! Not only is he not afraid, I'm afraid he is even a little eager to do so!"
Zhao Yang thought about it, but he was still doubtful. However, for him, the biggest problem now is how he should face Zhao Wu.
Therefore, he couldn't help but raise his hand and asked:
"If... Zhao Wu really comes to Jinyang, how should I deal with him?"
Li Ran stroked his beard and replied to Zhao Yang:
"Haha, now we have three strategies, upper, middle and lower, to break this situation, but I don't know what the general's intention is?"
