Immediately, Zhong Xingyin made another wry smile:
"This person's behavior cannot be inferred based on common sense. It is true that he distracted our attention, but who knows if he will do anything secretly?"
"Some things in this world are not black and white. Behind the obvious things, there are often many back-up plans. This is the common sense of military strategists!"
"He is bluffing there now, and his purpose is nothing more than to conceal his true intentions."
"Hey... that's it! You don't know the art of war, so you don't understand the reasoning behind it! My nephew, just do it now!"
Although Fan Jishe didn't understand the reason, he listened to the advice and replied:
"No! Uncle, please rest assured. Although Zhao Wu is dead, Handan Zhao Yang is still there. As long as Zhao Yang is here, Handan cannot be lost! I understand that no matter how talented Li Ziming is, he is just a Confucian who has no wealth and no status. What can we do? Now we just have to do the things in front of us and try to appease Handan as much as possible."
Zhong Xingyin nodded and said:
"While I am sending people to Handan, you can stay put for now, just in case they notice something strange. Tomorrow, I can propose to you, your Majesty, that you, the Fan family, can help me from the side! At that time, you can borrow I have the opportunity to send people to prepare Chao Ge’s army in preparation for a future battle!”
"Hmph, since Zhao Yang has thrown this hot potato to us, we have to take care of it! At the moment, they can only watch helplessly as we deploy our troops."
When Fan Jishe heard this, he couldn't help but said excitedly:
"No! What uncle said is true!"
Zhong Xingyin looked at the ignorant boy in front of him and sighed inwardly. I thought that if Fan Yang was still here, why would he worry so much?
…
But in Handan, as soon as Shebin came out of Jinyang, he sent people to deliver messages to Handan and Jiangcheng, and he himself rushed back to Handan overnight.
After hearing the news, everyone in Handan immediately arranged a mourning hall.
Zhao Yang also couldn't wait to make Zhao Ji his heir, and Zhao Ji became the doctor of Handan. As long as Zhao Wu is buried, he can succeed to his throne.
And because Zhao Wu died too suddenly, and the Qi Division was stationed not far from Handan, the funeral had to be simple.
When Shebin saw Zhao Ji, he knelt down and cried:
"I have seen the master of the house! I almost never come back. That Zhao Yang... was really too deceitful! He actually killed the master without any distinction..."
Zhao Ji helped Shebin and said sadly and angrily:
"Zhao Yang has bullied others too much. If I don't avenge this, I will be a son of man in vain!"
When Zhao Yang heard this, he said from the side:
"We also invite Handan Sima, Ma Zheng, and all the retainers to go to the inner hall to discuss matters!"
Immediately, Zhao Yang convened an internal meeting of the Zhao family in Handan. All the people holding key positions in Handan were present to participate.
Zhao Ji, young and energetic, was the first to speak:
"Ji Shang is not yet qualified, and my father's accident was too sudden. Many things cannot be decided, so I still ask my uncle to help Yu Ji in everything!"
Zhao Yang sighed:
"Before the late master left, he had anticipated that something might happen to him, so he told me that if anything happened to him, Ji'er would be the head of the family, and I would do my best to assist Shaojun. Stabilize the situation in Handan as soon as possible!"
"As for the matter of revenge, I think we can discuss it later. After all, this matter is of great importance, so we must discuss it with the Zhongxing family!"
When Zhao Ji heard this, he said angrily:
"I miss my Handan, and I haven't been in contact with Jinyang for a long time. Even though Zhao Yang is the head of my Zhao family, what qualifications does he have to kill my father?! If this revenge is not avenged, how can Ji have the face to succeed this Handan doctor? ?Uncle, you have to make the decision for your nephew, your nephew...will definitely avenge this!"
When Zhao Yang heard this, he shook his head and sighed:
"This matter... please don't be impatient, young master. It's not too late to wait until the news comes from the Zhongxing clan. What's more, it's difficult for us, Handan, to be the enemy of the great clan. Moreover, once we, Handan, start an attack. Jinyang will inevitably be suspected of being a member of the Qi Kingdom. By then, there will be constant trouble!"
Zhao Ji couldn't help but said:
"What does uncle mean...that he will not avenge his father's murder?"
Zhao Yang didn't reply yet, but he heard Handan Ma Zheng immediately say with indignation:
"That guy Zhao Yang actually killed my lord, how can I bear it? But no one with blood can remain indifferent to this! This revenge must be avenged no matter what!"
At this time, everyone in the hall also echoed:
"Yes, Jinyang has long disliked our Handan, and Zhao Yang has also coveted our Handan for a long time. They must have planned this for a long time, and the lord was careless and suffered an accident! We in Handan swear to be different from Jinyang. Dai Tian! We must not let them go so easily!"
In the blink of an eye, everyone on the spot started to make noise.
Zhao Yang looked left and right for a while, seeing that the situation was no longer controllable. He knew that if he didn't make some commitments at this time, it would be difficult to control Handan. Therefore, he had to say:
"Everyone, please be patient! Yang can understand everyone's mood. Moreover, Yang also believes that this revenge must be avenged! However, how to avenge it requires long-term planning and must not act rashly!"
At this time, Handan Ma stood up and said seriously:
"Hmph! Why is this so difficult? Since 'the one who caused the trouble dies', he, Zhao Yang, is the culprit! He stirred up trouble for no reason, so what should he have to worry about?"
Zhao Yang heard this, but he could only continue to speak earnestly:
"It's better to wait until someone from the Zhongxing clan comes, and we can have a good discussion! If they can help us, we can have a better chance of winning when we raise troops!"
Shebin also said:
"Yes! No matter what, this revenge must be avenged."
Suddenly, Zhao Ji knelt down on the ground and gave a big salute to Zhao Yang:
"Uncle! It's up to my uncle to make the decision for my nephew in everything!"
Zhao Yang quickly helped Zhao Ji up and said in a false tone:
"Ji'er, get up quickly. You are the head of the family now, how can you give us such a great gift easily? I really don't dare to do it!"
Zhao Ji wiped away tears.
"Uncle deserves it. My father had the most trust in me when he was alive. Now that my father is no longer here, my uncle is just like Ji'er's father! Why don't you ask your uncle to make the decision for your nephew?"
As Zhao Ji spoke, he burst into tears. Everyone present was moved when they saw this scene.
The atmosphere of grief and anger, and the determination to take revenge, have been laid in Handan.
Next, Zhao Wu's funeral ceremony was held in the suburbs of Handan. After everyone hastily laid Zhao Wu to rest, the people sent by Zhongxing Yin finally arrived in Handan.
Zhao Ji hurriedly welcomed him to the city gate, and Zhong Xingyin also attached great importance to this matter.
The person he sent was none other than Gao Qiang.
(End of chapter)
