Chapter 97 The real crisis
Whether the Rong Di just depends on whether he abides by the Zhou Dynasty's etiquette and law, and whether he recognizes the eldest son of the Zhou emperor has nothing to do with his strength.
From the perspective of the law of the jungle, Chidi, who could still maintain his lasting for hundreds of years under the attack of the Zhou princes, certainly had his ability.
but……
Twenty thousand people?
What does it mean to have 20,000 people? Except for countries like Jin, Chu, Qi, Qin, Zheng, Song, Lu, etc., none of the other dozens or hundreds of princes in China can recruit so many armies!
"Sect Master, let me say, "You killed the patriarch of which tribe of Chidi?" Wei Xiang finally couldn't help but feel the desire to complain in his heart and said this.
Handanzhan nodded slowly after hesitating: "It's true."
...
Chidi is composed of fifteen tribes, and the six most powerful ones are now, namely Lu clan, Gaolu clan, Jia clan, Liuxu, Duochen, and Lijiru.
Among these six major tribes, the main activity area of the Gaoluo clan is in the northern part of the Taihang Mountains, and the other five tribes are active in the southern part of the Taihang Mountains.
Among these five tribes, the Lu family is the most powerful tribe, and the raid on Handan last year was led by the Lu family.
During this raid, Handan, as the hasty party, naturally suffered a great loss.
But there is no reason why Handan clan can gain a foothold here. Handan Chuan, near Handan Chan, was a warrior known for his bravery in the Jin State, and even commanded thousands of personal guards of Duke Ling of Jin. Although his son Handan Chan had just succeeded to the throne, he was also trained by Handan Chuan to develop martial arts and strategies.
Although the Chidi tribes did not capture the city of Handan, they still robbed the territory of the Handan clan, captured seven large and large cities, and then returned with thousands of captive prisoners and many treasures and food.
At this moment, Handanzhan secretly pursued the clan with 1,500 elite troops, and unexpectedly attacked the Lu army before Xingkou in Fukou Xing. He snatched back most of the captured population and treasures and food in one fell swoop, and killed the young leader of the Lu clan who led the troops.
So things got bigger.
...
After hearing Handan Zhan’s description, Wei Xiang looked up at the sky speechlessly at 90 degrees.
No wonder this guy was able to let go of the grudges between Handan and Zhao, and deliberately dressed up in that miserable look and ran to Zhao Shuo to commit misery. This is no longer a matter of one or two deaths, but it is related to the life and death of the entire Handan!
After thinking about it carefully, Zhao Shuo was obviously determined to win over the Handan clan, but he was not afraid of Lou Ying, a more trustworthy person, and did not allow Yuan Tong, who was not far from Handan, to come to support him. What this means...
Can't be savored carefully.
Wei Xiang's eyes moved and fell on his brother-in-law Shi Xie, who looked a little gloomy and gloomy at this moment.
Obviously, this brother-in-law is not stupid either.
Looking at Handan Zhan who looked embarrassed, Wei Xiang came to his senses again. If it weren't for his elder brother-in-law, Shi Shi, the guy Handan Zhan would probably not have revealed all the hidden information.
Originally, I thought that the heir of Handan who kills the regicide with just a disagreement must be the reckless man. Now Wei Xiang just wants to say... He really can't take preconceptions when he sees people!
Wei Xiang coughed, breaking the inexplicable awkward atmosphere in the lobby: "Well, lord, I'm a little tired when I see Siqing running all the way. Why don't you ask him to rest with peace of mind? How about holding a banquet for Siqing tomorrow?"
Handan was stunned for a moment and looked at Shi Xie: "I don't know what Siqing wants?"
Shi Xie coughed and said, "Yes, I am indeed a little tired. Please forgive me."
After a while, not far from the lobby, Shi Xie grabbed Wei Xiang's sleeve.
"Let's go, we will leave Handan City tonight!"
Although he was extremely moved by his brother-in-law's behavior before leaving, Wei Xiang still pointed out a fact calmly: "There is a curfew in Handan City."
Shi Xie said, "Then let's leave tomorrow."
Wei Xiang sighed: "I am the brigade commander of Handan, how can I betray the lord and leave?"
Shi Xie snorted heavily and said in a deep voice: "Are you stupid? The Handan clan obviously has bad intentions! It's your Zhao clan...forget it. In short, you leave me first. With my father here, Zhao clan can't deal with you?"
Shi Xie hurriedly pulled Wei Xiang and wanted to leave, but he didn't expect to pull him away.
Wei Xiang looked at Shi Xie with a serious face and said in a deep voice: "Brother Shi, do you really want me to be the one who is unfaithful and unfaithful to betray the Lord and escape? I can indeed leave, but what about the future? The reputation of betraying the Lord and betrayed in my life will never be cleared, and no one will use me anymore. I will be self-destructive to the Great Jin Dynasty!"
Shi Xie was speechless and said after a while: "Are you just... burying the Handan family with you?"
Wei Xiang waved his sleeves and said righteousness: "What are you saying about Brother Shi? It is a matter of course to die for the king! Even if Brother Shi leaves tomorrow, I, Wei Xiang, will help Handan guard this place and prevent Chi Di from succeeding his plan!"
Shi Xie was silent for a long time, sighed, bowed to Wei Xiang, and left without saying a word.
It was not until Shi Xie's figure completely merged into the darkness that Wei Xiang's face changed, and he gritted his teeth and looked ferocious.
"His grandma, this Handanzhan... must settle the score with him!"
Wei Xiang returned to the main hall angrily.
Handanzhan seemed to have known that Wei Xiang was coming back for a long time, and in this short time, he had already set up a banquet, just two seats, one host and one guest.
Wei Xiang sat down on the guest seat without any hesitation and said to Handan Chan bluntly: "Sect Master, deceiving the ministers is not a good quality."
Handan Chan smiled and said, "If you can help me through this disaster, you have the final say in the future share of the smelter!"
Wei Xiang was surprised and said several seconds later: "In addition to the necessary weapons, Handan must provide all the raw materials and can only obtain 20% of the profit!"
Handan Chan narrowed his eyes and said, "The premise is that you have to help me defend Handan City!"
Wei Xiang glanced at Handanzhan, who was not anxious and slow, and said, "Why is the sect leader so confident in me?"
Handanzhan didn’t even bargain!
Handan Chan put down the wine lord in his hand and said lightly: "It's not that you have confidence in you, but that you are in Zhao Meng! Since Zhao Meng sent you here, it means that you have the strength to solve this problem in Zhao Meng's heart. If this matter can be solved, my Handan family will naturally follow Zhao Meng's order in the future. If this matter cannot be solved, then it will be Zhao Meng's own loss to the death of Handan family. Why should I be anxious?"
At this moment, Wei Xiang just wanted to sigh to the sky.
The blood of nobles and officials who have been passed down for hundreds of years since the Zhou Dynasty. No matter whether they are young or stable, they are all born in the Year of Fox!
So, Wei Xiang took out two pieces of silk paper from his arms without thinking.
"As long as the sect leader signs and seals these two deeds, the matter will be settled!"
Looking at Handanzhan who was stunned by surprise, Wei Xiang couldn't help but smile.
Chapter completed!