Jin Yiwei's letter temporarily stopped the simmering fight between the two sides. The young disciple presented the letter, and Yu Fang and Mingyu read it together.
The content of the letter was very simple. It first stated that Jinyiwei had captured Shi Suxue, a disciple of the Hengshan Sect, and verified that he was indeed the person. Then he clearly threw the question back to the Hengshan Sect.
Yes, Jin Yiwei's letter contained neither threat nor coercion. He did not mention any conditions at all. He simply handed over the handling of the issue to the Hengshan Sect himself. Translated, it means that you can handle this matter.
Yu Fang's eyes flashed and she immediately said: "Jinyiwei has given an ultimatum. This is our last chance. We must cut ties with Suxue. She made the decision on her own initiative to rescue Nanshan Immortal and has nothing to do with me, Hengshan." It doesn’t matter at all.”
"Yu Fang! You are so shameless!"
Mingyu grabbed the letter and said loudly: "Can't you see such an obvious conspiracy? Why Suxue went to save people is known to the whole world. If you deny it now, besides being embarrassed, there is nothing else. usefulness?!"
Yu Fang was also annoyed. She said coldly: "Then what do you say! Do you want to ignore Jinyiwei's accusation? Don't forget, Suxue was captured by them. This is the handle to hold my Hengshan. If you don't act according to their wishes, aren't you afraid that a big disaster will happen?"
"There is nothing to be afraid of when a disaster is imminent. We should be chivalrous and would rather be beheaded than live on our knees. Moreover, the Jin Yiwei have no faith. You believe their lies! What can you do if they regret it in the future?"
Mingyu's words were so shocking that many people lowered their heads and fell into deep thought. However, Yu Fang was still stubborn. She said: "Master handed over the Hengshan Sect to us senior sisters. Now that senior sister Jiuning is gone, I should keep it even more Good Hengshan sect.”
Mingyu sighed: "Junior Sister - the Hengshan Sect is not just a mountain peak here, nor is it this hall. If you succumb to the lustful power of the Jin Yiwei, these foreign objects will be nothing more than loess in a hundred years, but! If I wait to go down the mountain to save people this time, , even if everyone dies in peace in the end, the word "Hengshan" will be engraved in people's hearts, and thousands of years later, there will still be people who will remember the chivalry and righteousness of my Hengshan sect."
Yu Fang sneered unceremoniously: "Thousands of years later? Haha, senior sister, is it true that she has attained the Tao and transcended the world? You and I are both mortals, and our lives are limited to a hundred years. Only when we are alive can we have hope. If I wait to die, I am afraid that ten Years from now, even the traces of the Hengshan Sect’s existence in the world will be completely erased.”
Neither of them was willing to give in. There were many keen people in the sect. They saw this and were worried in their hearts. If they continued to argue like this, they were afraid that the Hengshan Sect would split in front of them.
...
Just as the Hengshan faction was arguing over Shi Suxue, the Jin Yiwei in Beijing also had different views on the matter.
In the hall, Cui Yixiao crossed his arms across his chest and said with some confusion: "Although sending a letter is not a big deal for us, I am worried that those people in Hengshan will really believe what we say?"
Ying Wushang chuckled: "Don't worry, Deputy Cui Qianhu. Any hope for this drowning person will make her flock to her. A ship as big as Hengshan cannot be filled with heroes who are not afraid of death, right?"
"That's true. If there is a way out, I'm afraid not many people would be willing to die to clarify their ambitions." Cui Yixiao nodded, seeming to understand.
"How ironic."
Lu Hanjiang, who was sitting in the seat, put down his nail clippers, blew on the manicured nails, and said leisurely: "Everyone in the world knows that Jin Yiwei is untrustworthy, but every time they are willing to gamble with their lives on this slim possibility."
Ying Wushang stood up and praised: "Thanks to your lord's planning, this letter will probably give Hengshan a headache."
At this time, Bian Guang came in from outside, cupped his fists and said, "Sir, the manpower has been arranged, what should we do next?"
"I'm not in a hurry to come. Let's wait. I don't have any acquaintances in the Hengshan sect, so I really can't guess how they will behave."
Lu Hanjiang leaned on the table, holding his chin in one hand, and flipping through the letters sent from various places with the other hand, and said slowly: "But we can make some preparations in advance. If Hengshan comes to rescue people in large numbers, that would be best. We can Get rid of them easily... How does Ying Qianhu think they will behave?"
Ying Wushang thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid not. The Hengshan sect has always been known for its prudent behavior. Even though Shi Jiuning died early, most of the disciples in the sect would probably consider the overall situation and choose stability and give up on the girl. .”
Lu Hanjiang nodded: "If that's the case, then we don't need to take action. Once this person gives in the first time, it will be much easier to give in the second time."
Bian Guang on the side looked at him and asked: "My lord, could it be that you want to take the opportunity to sell Hengshan a favor?"
"Favors, that's not the case," Lu Hanjiang shook his head and said with a smile, "I, Jinyiwei, are willing to sell favors, but it depends on whether they dare to accept them. It's too troublesome, so it's better to be more direct."
Lu Hanjiang took out a sign from the drawer and threw it to Bian Guang. The sign was made of copper and engraved with the four characters Beizhen Fusi. It was similar to the tokens usually used by Jin Yiwei, but it was a large circle smaller and the workmanship It's also a lot rougher.
Bian Guang said in confusion: "Sir, what is this?"
Lu Hanjiang waved his hand again, and a Jin Yiwei beside him brought another flag, which also had the words "Beizhen Fusi" on it. He pointed at the flag and said: "If the Hengshan faction doesn't come this time, then send someone to bring this flag." Send them and let them hang them in front of the mountain gate."
Ying Wushang's eyes lit up: "Sir, are you trying to conquer the Hengshan Sect?"
"Hey, Ying Qianhu can't say that. What does it mean that Jin Yiwei has conquered the Jianghu sect? This is too overbearing. It seems that we are determined to dominate the martial arts world. Let's make more money."
Lu Hanjiang coughed and said sternly: "We are here to protect those who are willing to submit to the imperial court and understand current affairs. The rivers and lakes are dangerous. Although Hengshan is a sect of the rivers and lakes, they are also people under our rule. It is only natural and right for those of us who are on duty to protect them. Isn’t it?”
"What your Excellency said is absolutely true." Several people said in unison.
Lu Hanjiang touched his chin and said, "By the way, if the Hengshan Sect really gives in, then it would be inappropriate for Suxue to be locked up any longer."
Bian Guang pondered for a moment and said, "Why don't I let her go secretly when the time comes."
"No, let's let it go secretly. We Jin Yiwei have done it all, and we are still afraid of people talking behind their backs. We just borrowed their courage. Who else dares to talk about it?"
Lu Hanjiang waved his hand and said: "If Hengshan relents, we will send Shi Suxue to Mount Tai. Hao Bansheng is a loser, and it will be useless to give him a chance. After so long, the Five Mountains Union Sect has made no progress at all. This time we Give him a helping hand."
This was so true that the people below looked at each other in confusion. Ying Wushang took a while to collect his thoughts. He tentatively asked, "Do you want to use this matter to get Taishan to suppress Hengshan?"
"Isn't this good? The Hengshan faction has all taken refuge in the Jinyiwei. They deserve to be spurned by the world. I think they should hate traitors more than enemies."
Lu Hanjiang stroked his hand and said: "The Taishan Sect can take this opportunity to become famous, and it can also promote the merger of the Five Sacred Mountains. It's the best of both worlds. I believe Hao Bansheng will be happy to do it."
"But if Taishan really takes action, wouldn't it mean that we would be embarrassed as well? After all, the Hengshan sect has just surrendered to us..." Bian Guang said with some embarrassment.
"Then we can just take the opportunity to attack the Taishan Sect," Ying Wushang said, suddenly startled, and then suddenly said: "Could it be that the Taishan Sect was what your Excellency wanted to deal with from the beginning?"
Lu Hanjiang shrugged and said, "That's right. At first, I thought that if they were willing to compromise, they would take advantage of the situation and get the position of head of the clan for that girl, and then use the name of Hengshan to deal with Taishan, but who knows Hao Bansheng is so slow in doing things...that's all, and the reverse is also true. In short, it can make them kill each other, and it just saves us manpower."
It is Jin Yiwei's consistent policy to plunge Wuyue into endless internal strife. There are only a few big cats and kittens of the Hengshan sect. There are already enough sects in the world. If Taishan succeeds in merging the sect, it will be another trouble. .
