"Generally speaking, if there is a war between two countries, the original source will definitely not be the courts of the two countries, but the aristocratic families that control the two countries. There is a discord between these two monks. If it can be If it is properly resolved, there will be no war between the two countries; if the monks from the two families fail to reach an agreement and start fighting with each other, there will be war."
When Tang Ping saw that Li Jian was listening carefully, she sighed in her heart and thought to herself that Brother Li might feel uncomfortable after hearing what he said later.
"As a general rule, take Brother Li, Liang, and Jin as an example. The Fang and Qiu families are at odds with each other. The monks from the enemy family had a dispute with the monks from the Fang family. In the end, they fought with each other. As a result, Fang from your Liang family was defeated. The family is defeated. Then either the things that the Fang and Qiu families are fighting for belong to the enemy, or the Fang family agrees to the enemy's conditions, or the Fang family wants to give spiritual stones, treasures, etc. to the enemy. If the Fang family is poor and cannot get it, Come out, or the Fang family is unwilling to give what the enemy wants, so they can only give their own land to the enemy. But there is another rule here. The land is not given for free. It is the foundation for a family to stand. Jin If a country wants this land, it has to fight for it. At this point, it is time for the generals of the two countries to lead the troops. If the generals of the Jin State can capture the land, the land will become the enemy's. And the Liang State's If the general can hold that land, then that land still belongs to the Fang family.
Brother Li, the reason you mentioned that Jin attacked the city and you defended it is probably what I mentioned above. "
Li Jian's body was trembling slightly when he heard it. He squeezed the wine cup in his hand tightly and stared at the red-hot coals in the bonfire.
As long as he could remember, Li Jian had admired his grandfather since he was a child. He felt that he was loyal to the court, caring for the soldiers, and had a lifetime of military service and outstanding military achievements. He was exactly the kind of person he wanted to be. As for the second uncle, Li Jian liked to hang out with him even more. Although the second uncle had a rough and open-minded temperament, he was no different from his grandfather in leading troops. From him, one could learn many things that cannot be learned in military books.
Although the Jin State was strong, the Liang Army, under the leadership of the Li family, was united and unyielding. Even if they encountered danger and desperate situations, they would never give up. For generations, they had steadily defended the Liang State against enemies and never failed. What a glory this is in Liang! Every year when he paid homage to his ancestors and paid homage to the ancestors' spiritual tablets in the ancestral hall, his grandfather would tell him about their achievements one by one. At that time, he also dreamed about what would happen in the future when future generations would count their lifetime achievements in detail on their memorial tablets. What an honor that would be!
But after listening to what Tang Ping said, Li Jian realized that behind the Li family's achievements and the glory of the generals, there was actually the discord between the two aristocratic families. It was just the greed of the big family and the unwillingness of the small family. Poor second uncle's body was covered with scars. And my grandfather’s white hair!
He also thought about the Yan Bai whom he had severely punished. If that guy's surname was not Yan but Fang, and he beat him up, would he be considered a slave beating his master? Would he be considered a criminal?
Thinking of this, Li Jian sneered, raised the wine cup in his hand and drank it all in one gulp. He took another long breath and barely suppressed the surging blood in his heart.
Qian Chao looked at Li Jian silently and saw Li Jian finish the drink in one gulp. Qian Chao also poured the wine in his glass into his mouth. He could understand what Li Jian was feeling at the moment. He and Li Jian had similar origins, but they were Qiang's surroundings were stable and there had been no war for many years, while the Qian family held civil posts in the country and were not in danger of leading troops to war. However, he knew something about the situation of the Qian family in Qi State. He also asked Tang Ping about this in the valley. He knew that if he did not come here, the Qian family might not be able to support the next election. Jane is getting along in a different place, and I am afraid that I am just as angry in my heart at this moment!
Yanxuan also looked at Li Jian blankly. With her experience, she could not fully understand Li Jian's feelings. She only said that A Ping's words made Brother Li feel uncomfortable. Looking at Brother Li's solemn and lost look, it seemed more like A great son.
Only Lu Pingchuan saw Li Jian raise his glass and drink it all in one gulp. He was about to drink with him, but he realized that the atmosphere was wrong. Everyone looked very solemn. He didn't understand what Tang Ping said just now, and he knew that his mind was not as bright as others. , he put down his wine cup and said nothing.
Only Li Jian kept thinking in his mind, secretly saying that he was lucky to be here. Fortunately, Miss Tang's words cleared away the fog in front of him, allowing him to see more clearly.
"Thank you, Miss Tang, for clearing up my doubts. Now I understand a lot of things." Li Jian bowed to Tang Ping.
"Brother Li, you don't have to be like this,"
Upon seeing this, Tang Ping hurriedly stopped Li Jian.
"I know that after saying these words, Brother Li must be extremely upset at the moment, but Brother Li, most of the countries in the world are like this, and there is no exception. Immortals and mortals have their own differences, and they all act according to their own rules. Your Li family and your family Up and down, we defended our country from enemies, fought on the battlefield, and protected the people of Liang from the suffering of military disasters. This achievement cannot be erased by anyone."
Li Jian nodded after hearing this, but the meaning in his heart was still difficult to resolve.
Tang Ping could tell and continued.
"Actually, Brother Li, you see, for example, Qian Chao, there are practitioners in his Qian family, and you have read the books written by his elders. Don't his elders know these truths? But aren't the children and grandchildren of the younger generations still there? Are you rolling around in the world of mortals? Brother Li, not everyone can be like you. If there is only one person who can practice among ten thousand people, it is considered good. Even if there is one who can practice, it will be a waste if it is not discovered. ? Apart from anything else, your two countries, Liang and Jin, are constantly at war. Hundreds of thousands of people are fighting back and forth, and blood is flowing in rivers. How many of them who could have practiced cultivation ended up as bones on the battlefield? It’s not easy to get here, Brother Li, Now that you are here, make peace with it. You should live up to your life and your Li family."
These words touched Li Jian greatly, and the knot in his chest was gradually dispelled.
Indeed, my Li family lived up to the Liang Kingdom, and my grandfather and second uncle lived up to the reputation of the Li family. If I had not come here, I would have been a powerful general in the future, but he would still be so ignorant.
The difference is that when I came here, I was able to clear away the fog in front of my eyes and see more clearly. How could I see clearly, but I was acting coy again and wouldn't let go!
Is it just because the aristocratic family is too powerful and the Li family is too small?
Li Jian thought over and over in her heart, there were many things that she could not change, let alone change, but she could only change herself. Miss Tang was right, she was right, take care of what you have come to, and Li must live up to his life.
Thinking of this, Li Jian stood up excitedly, filled the glass with wine, and said to Tang Ping: "Thank you, Miss Tang, for clarifying my doubts. Li's heart is bright today, and he will definitely live up to his life, my Li family, and my family." You guys treat me like this!"
After saying that, Li Jian drank it all in one gulp.
Before Tang Ping could speak, Lu Pingchuan saw that everyone was cheering up, so he stood up and raised his wine cup and said loudly: "Come, let's drink together!" Seeing that the time was right, everyone stood up and raised their wine to drink with Li Jian. One cup.
Putting down his wine glass, Qian Chao admired Tang Ping in his heart. His words not only woke up Li Jian, but also made him get closer to everyone, which was really rare.
After sitting down again, everyone ate and talked. After a while, Tang Ping wiped the greasy lips with a handkerchief, looked at Li Jian and said, "Brother Li, I haven't finished answering your previous question, so I'd better give it to you." It would be better if you tell me everything so that you understand the origin of the matter."
Li Jian nodded and said, "Miss Tang, please speak."
“Among all the countries in the world, your situation in Liang is very special.
Those numerous sects and aristocratic families that are attached to the Wuling Sect, their land is connected together, like a vast land, but no matter how vast the land is, there will be an edge, just like the border between the two countries, and your Liang country , just above this border. I said just now that you were lucky to be from the Liang Kingdom, otherwise I wouldn’t have remembered it. That’s because the Fang family of the Liang Kingdom is not only in a place where the Wuling Sect can influence, but it is also in a place where another large sect, the Muyang Sect, can influence. , in other words, your Liang Kingdom is at the junction of the two major sects. The enemies of the Jin State were attached to the Muyang Sect, but the Fang family had never been attached to the Muyang Sect or the Wuling Sect. It can be said that the Fang family was caught between the two major sects and had no backing. Being bullied by that enemy, there are constant weapons between the two countries. "
Seeing everyone nodding, especially Li Jian who listened carefully, Tang Ping continued: "The Fang family is not attached to the Wuling Sect. The reason is not something I can know. Firstly, it may have been too long ago, and secondly, the Liang Kingdom The location is too far away. But your Li family has the Wuling Sect’s first choice jade card. I can make a guess about this. Even if you fail, the difference will not be far.
I mentioned earlier that the six major sects will also fight among themselves. What the sects fight for is the loyalty and dependence of these sects and aristocratic families scattered all over the world. If the Fang family joins the Wuling Sect, then the Liang Kingdom belongs to the Wuling Sect. If the Fang family joins the Muyang Sect, then your Liang Kingdom belongs to the Muyang Sect. After all, there is only so much land in the world. If the Wuling Sect can have more land, the Muyang Sect will have less. Therefore, the competition is actually quite fierce, not only in your Liang Kingdom, but also at the junction of the Wuling Sect and the Muyang Sect. It's all like this. It's normal for a large sect to lose a country here today and gain a country there tomorrow. "
"Is it these lands that the sects are fighting for?" Qian Chao asked puzzledly. If so, then there would be no difference between the sects and those secular countries.
"Of course not. What the sect or the cultivators value is not actually the land. It doesn't matter what the land is used for. To the cultivators, what they value is the products that may appear on the land. In this way. After all, no one can say for sure what magical herbs, elixirs, or other good things will appear on the land of Liang State. If the Fang family relies on the Wuling Sect, then the Wuling Sect can naturally get it without worrying about other things. .”
Yanxuan asked: "Then why doesn't the Fang family keep it for themselves? Do they have to give it to the sect?"
Tang Ping replied: "No, it's normal for a family to keep an ordinary thing for themselves, but if it is a rare treasure, although the family is very willing to keep it, after leaving it, it will be coveted and spied on by others, but it will not have the strength to keep it. If it is unlikely that it will cause disaster, the sect to which it is attached will often be informed and the sect will take him away. Of course, the sect will definitely not treat this family badly."
Everyone nodded after listening.
Tang Ping continued: "I just said that the Fang family has never surrendered to the Five Spirits Sect, but your Li family has the Wuling Sect's jade medal. In my opinion, it is probably that the clan has been plotting against the Liang Kingdom for a long time. Your family's The jade card is probably a secret move that the sect has laid out a long time ago, to intervene in the Liang Kingdom through your Li family, and then ask the Fang family to join in."
Li Jian also vaguely thought of this.
"There are many small countries like the Liang Kingdom that do not seek refuge with anyone on either side, but there are very few that are in danger like the Fang family. Other small countries and small aristocratic families are often either waiting for a price or waiting and watching. Only the Fang family will not help them when they arrive. It is really possible to fall down in one go. The demise of aristocratic families is also very normal. Large aristocratic families may have foreign enemies or internal troubles, or their descendants will be ineffective. If no one has a future, they will slowly die. If it continues to weaken, it will eventually disappear. Maybe the Fang family was a prominent family a few generations ago. Even if our Tang family has only risen a few generations ago, it has been accumulated bit by bit.
Your enemy, the Jin State, must not have planned the Liang State in a day or two. The enemy must also know that your Li family has this Jade Selection Card, and they probably don't know how to find out whether your brother Li's qualifications are good or not. According to customs, the Fang family may not have much to worry about. Only the Wuling Sect behind this jade plaque is their biggest concern. Brother Li said that half of the crisis at that time was on you. This is right. I guess the enemy will The reason for provoking a war between the two countries is to make you fall on the battlefield before the first round. If I am not wrong, Brother Li, I am afraid that you experienced many dangers while defending the city, right? "
Li Jian nodded and said, "Yes, in Luo Jing City, several assassins sent by the Jin State were obviously meant to assassinate my grandfather, but during the fight, they attacked me everywhere. I was also very puzzled at the time."
After hearing this, Tang Ping continued: "Now that I have said this, Brother Li, you can rest assured that my sixth grandfather also holds an important position within the sect. Otherwise, he would not be allowed to go to such a key place as Liang Guo. His methods will definitely scare the enemy and convince the Fang family. Even if the Liang and Jin countries continue to fight, no matter how critical the situation of your city defense is, once you come to Youming Valley, the city will definitely be defended, and your Li family will still be able to defend it. If you continue to hold military power as a general in the Liang Kingdom, maybe your two elders can also be saved."
After hearing this, Li Jian knew that Tang Ping wanted to comfort him in the end. According to Tang Ping, the Li family could hold Luo Jing City this time, but the safety of the two seniors might not be guaranteed. When I came here, my grandfather was old and frail and had many injuries, and his second uncle was unconscious in the injury camp as if he were dead. However, since Senior Tang intends to go to Liang Kingdom and protect Liang Kingdom, where can his two elders go? It should be helpful. Thinking of this, Li Jian felt a little relieved. However, he immediately thought of the several assassinations he had suffered, and then he thought of the Jin State and his enemies.
"At that time, there were several assassinations against me in the city. They must have been ordered by the enemy, right? Otherwise, when the two countries were at war, the general would be the target of the assassination. There is no need to do this to me." Li Jian said.
Tang Ping said nothing but nodded.
Li Jian took a deep breath and said, "Li understands the kindness of our enemies. If one day, he will definitely be rewarded."
Tang Ping knew that even if he didn't tell these things today, Li Jian could still find out from others. Since he asked about it today, he would simply tell him everything. It's just that if Li Jian succeeds in the future, he will definitely take revenge on his enemies in the Jin State. If the five of them are still like they are now, I'm afraid they will already be friends with each other. It is impossible for all five of them to go to the Jin State to stir up trouble. Stirring up the rain, but those things are still far away, what do you want to do now?
That night, a few people ate and drank happily in the mountains and forests. When several people dispersed and went back to their residences to rest, Li Jian took the long sword in his hand and looked at it carefully for a long time, and then carefully wiped the cold-light-filled sword body with a clean cloth. He often did it after the incident in Valley, but it felt very strange to do it today. Although it was not long ago, he felt as if countless winters and summers had passed since the bloody days of defending the city in Luojing City.
In the next few days, the five of them would gather together to practice every day. After the practice was over, they would follow Lu Pingchuan to look for prey in the woods or set up traps. Basically, every other day, the five of them would be able to have a meal on this mountain. , lived happily and happily.
