Chapter 99 Hu Jia (3)
Two hours later, it was already night. The night was as dark as ink, and the atmosphere was very solemn.
In the continuous mansion east of Jinyang City, a lamp is like a bean, and the light is unstable. Several gloomy faces are reflected under the light.
"Brother, please make a decision as soon as possible!" a long bearded man said anxiously.
Another yellow-faced scholar also advised: "Yes, brother, how can you do something big if you hesitate so much?"
The one who was called his brother was a middle-aged man in green robe with a square face. The man in green robe pondered: "The two virtuous brothers are not me being indecisive, but it is really important. The Wang clan in Taiyuan is deeply rooted and leaves are lush. Brother Wang, your vein, is just a trick of cunning rabbits to three holes. Even if there is any loss, it will be fine. The Chi clan in Zhongdu is a small family, and things are inconsistent, but the whole clan will be overturned..."
Another third person interrupted and said, "Master Chi, at this time, do you still want to stay out of the matter?"
The man in the green robe couldn't help but feel reassuring: "Tian Sheng, I will discuss with you, Uncle Wang Shi and Uncle Gao, and the children will not be nonsense. If I intend to stay out of the matter, I will not come to your Tian Mansion tonight."
The young man named Tian Sheng walked out of the shadow of the room with his hands on his back and said coldly: "This is an extraordinary time. Don't blame me for being rude. If my uncle is determined to stay out of the matter, hehe, I'm afraid I will not be able to live in the humble house tonight."
"You..." The man in the green robe stood up suddenly, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he sat down dejectedly. He was not afraid of the threat from this impatient young man. The Chi and Tian tribes had been having a lot of friendship for generations. This friendship cannot be shaken by a few shouts of a young man: "Oh, although my Chi tribe is not good at official career, it is a Chinese clan that is passed down from loyalty and filial piety. The Huns are violent in nature, vulgar and have no faith. It would be fine to deal with them due to the current situation. If they join hands with them, they are probably going to be a scam with the tiger."
The man with green robe was named Chi Zao, who was from the capital of Taiyuan. Although his family was not a well-known high-ranking family, he was also a prosperous family. After the Duke of Yue Shi left Bingzhou, he moved major surnames from all over the country to live in Jinyang. The Chi family also came to Jinyang with his family.
But what others don't know is that the Chi family of Zhongdu has always had contacts with the Xiongnu, the Wang family of Jinyang, and the Gao family of Jingling, and even accepted local officials granted by the Han Dynasty of the Xiongnu. However, they acted extremely secretly and hid all the generals and bureaucrats under the command of Yue Shigong. At this moment, Chi had already had a secret meeting with the other three families: the young man Tian Sheng, the long-bearded Han king, and the yellow-faced scholar Gao Huai'er at night, and was discussing the secret envoys of the Xiongnu entering the city, so that they could cooperate with each other to break through Jinyang. However, Chi had been shaken at a critical moment, which made the other three very impatient.
Seeing that Chi had been hesitating, Tian Sheng sneered. "If my uncle really didn't want to join hands with the Huns, why did he have to accept the official position of the Han Dynasty? It would be too late to come and look back now!"
Chi Zao's words were stagnant and was about to refute, Wang Shi said in a deep voice: "Why should we argue with each other? Please take a look at this item first!" As he said that, he took out something from his sleeve and handed it over.
This is a plain silk that was neatly folded into small pieces, and after opening it, it was about a foot square. Chi Zao looked at it calmly, but saw that the ink on the silk was dripping with many words. Just looking at the calligraphy, you felt that the spirit was vivid and smooth, with the sharpness of the strokes exposed and the spirit was flying, which was not inferior to any famous master's work that Chi Zao had seen in his life.
Chi had already opened the silk and said softly: "The evil and evil are usurping the rebellious world, and they have been there in ancient times. The hang of the harem street will be a time. Now the king of the orphans is responsible for the responsibility of the battlefield, and the power of the shackles and axes leads the thousand tigers and cavalry, and drives to take the big county. This is the moment when the martyrs make meritorious contributions, and good ministers will repay the autumn of the good ministers. Now the Zhongdu ruler, the Yangqu ruler, the Jinyang ruler, and the Jingling Chang Gao, are sincerely staying together, working together to solve the worries of the orphans, and are extremely comforted. They will not be stingy in rewards, and also provide the responsibilities of the generals to repay the special merits. Anyone who is afraid of being forced to make trouble and rebel will have nothing to ask about."
"This is..." Chi Zao's eyes flashed with greed and asked in surprise.
Wang Shi said: "This is a letter of wax balls brought by the messenger of the Huns. It was written by His Highness Liu He, the King of Left, and it shows his sincerity."
Seeing Chi Zao's face fluttering, Gao Huai said again: "His Highness Liu He is both civil and military, not only uses military force like a god, but also proficient in classics and history, and is good at painting and calligraphy. He is also one of the best among the Han families. What's more, His Highness Liu He is magnificent and has no doubts about using people. This is enough to prove it. Brother, isn't such a person better than the incompetent Jin kings?"
He pressed the desk table and moved forward, "Brother, Da Shanyu, Liu Yuan, called himself the King of Han, and called for Shaoxing's Han Dynasty. The plan was great, and it was definitely not just Bingzhou. Zhongdu Chi family is a noble descendant of Huangdi, a descendant of the Shang Dynasty. The family lasted for thousands of years and was a high-ranking party. However, because he hated Da Zhongzheng in this prefecture, he had been in the village for decades. Don't your brother want to seize this opportunity to jump into the dragon gate?"
"If my uncle insists on refusing to help... hehe... there is no need to say much about the current situation. Tens of thousands of Xiongnu soldiers are eyeing outside the city. When the city is broken tomorrow, all jade and stones will be burned. I am afraid that there will be no such thing as Zhongdu Chi in the future..." Tian Shenghan added with a face, and was pulled by the king's arm and retreated.
"Well! Well!" Chi Zao Muran sat for a while, finally sighed. He straightened his body and gritted his teeth and said, "What are you going to do?"
Wang Shi, Gao Huai, and Tian Sheng looked at each other and sneered inwardly.
Chi Zao, the old fox, pretended to be loyal and upright, had he deceived? Was he really willing to die with the city? For the big family, how to ensure the continuation of the family is the most important thing. He talked for a long time, just for the Xiongnu's promise to the future of the Chi family.
It should be noted that among the four rich families, the Chi family is the most popular, so the Silk Book of Zuoxian King Liu He placed the Chi family in the head of the four rich families. After the success, he rewarded the merits and was not limited to Fang Bo. Since Liu He made a promise with the honor of Zuoxian King, this old guy couldn't help but acted on his own.
The Chi family's division is above the other three, both in number and in elite numbers, and Chi Zao himself is a hidden figure. To do great things, he must do his best!
Wang Shi took out a map of Jinyang and spread it on the table, lowering his voice: "Captain Chi, come and see, the four families are mobilizing elite troops to fight, and there will be no less than 400 people in total. With these 400 people, they are determined and unintentional, and they are at least 70% sure to seize a city gate. As long as we take down a city gate when the Huns army sieges tomorrow and let the Huns army enter the city, it will be a great achievement..."
Chi Zao glanced at Wang Shi and interrupted his words: "Brother, although Jinyang's troops are weak at this moment, there are still five or six hundred defenders at each city gate. Are you sure we can seize the city gate? This hard bone is not easy to chew! What's more, the Huns army is ten times more than the Jin army. Tomorrow, it will be like destroying the city... Although the gate is a great achievement, it is not a great achievement!"
The other three people asked in surprise: "What is a magical skill?"
Chi Zao's eyes flashed with a splendor, and he reached out and pointed to the center of Jinyang City on the map: "No need to wait for the Huns to move, we will raise an army tonight and conquer the governor's mansion!"
Chapter completed!