The Northland is severely cold, and the seasons change all year round. When it's cold, it makes people stand on end, and when it's hot, they take off more clothes. Many people are forced to take medicine because of the weather. The cold wind shivers. Today's Northland is...
It snowed lightly, but it stopped soon. The sun's rays broke through the clouds and warmed the earth.
As the snow dissipated, more and more people were walking around the city, walking through the streets and alleys, holding ready baskets in their hands, selling things they liked when they saw them, which reflected the simplicity and generosity of the people in the North.
"What's happened recently? Many Dongdi merchants have disappeared. I don't think I can sell anything from Dongdi. It's really strange!"
"Yes, Dongdi fabrics are very good. I don't know why. I went to many merchants and couldn't sell them. Even they don't know why they suddenly stopped supplying them!"
Many people were talking and had no idea what was going on, but they didn't take it to heart. They didn't need to worry about these things at all. The leader of the North had the final say, so nothing would happen.
brush!
While everyone was discussing, a soldier came on horseback from the city entrance. As if there was something very important, he ran rampant, frightened many passers-by and stood on both sides, and ran towards the direction of Zhou's house.
However, many clan leaders and generals gathered in the Zhou Mansion with very serious faces. The leader was none other than Zhou Zhitong.
It was obvious that something big had happened to them all here. While everyone was talking, the soldier on horseback came in quickly. After seeing Zhou Zhitong, he knelt down and said, "Tell the leader, the Tang family's army will arrive in less than two days."
It’s under Mingcheng!”
Zhou Zhitong was very angry. He didn't expect that Tang Can was determined to fight him. He ignored the agreement between the three clans and regarded innocent people as nothing. This battle must be fought, so he said: "Who is coming? How many troops are there?
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The soldier said: "Chief, the coming general is Hu Jun, with an army of 100,000."
"What, there are 100,000 troops. Is this Tang Can crazy?"
"Hmph, Tang Can really deceived me into having no one in the Zhou family. In my opinion, leader, I have to teach them a lesson this time."
"That's right, I have never been afraid of war in the North. This Tang Can innocently said that our clan colluded with the demon clan, which is clearly a frame-up. I think he has long wanted to find an excuse to attack my clan."
Zhou Zhitong knew that the Tang family was determined to send troops this time. However, I have been in the Northland for many years and my father suppressed the demon clan in exchange for today's peace. But you, Tang Can, let my clan betray you.
The reputation of colluding with the demon clan makes me explain to my dead father that this battle seems to have to be fought. I cannot treat the lives of my clan members as a joke. I will not explain it to you. I will let time reveal this matter.
Be authentic!
Seeing everyone talking, I felt very uncomfortable. Zhou Yaxuan is his son, and he finally went to Tianxi Sect to worship. If he comes back and sees the family being bullied like this, what will happen to our face? Since Tang Can is unkind,
Then don't blame me for being unjust, this battle must be fought.
He said: "You said that Hu Jun led an army of 100,000 to attack our northern land. Should we send envoys to make peace, or should we raise our swords and start a war with the Tang family?"
The faces of all the clan leaders were serious, and the generals were silent, because they knew very well that Hu Jun was a famous victorious general of the Tang family, but this war was clearly the Tang family framed them for colluding with the demon clan. If they didn't fight, then what would happen if they didn't fight?
They have to accept the victory of the Tang family. The Zhou family will face a lot of troubles, and the Gao family is even more eyeing on them. They will face many difficulties at that time.
If a war begins, it will undoubtedly admit the fact that the Zhou family colluded with the Yao clan. Regardless of victory or defeat, the Zhou family will lose prestige between the Tang and Gao clans. If the Yao clan uses this to attack the city, it will
The one facing the fight is the Zhou family. The outcome is difficult to determine. It will definitely lead to a carve-up battle between the Tang and Gao families. This is indeed a difficult problem.
"Why, you are a well-known member of the family, but now that our family is in danger, no one can think of a reasonable solution?" Zhou Zhitong said a little angrily.
While everyone was thinking hard, a soldier walked in from outside and reported: "Chief, there is an envoy sent by the Gao family to see you."
Zhou Zhitong was confused. At this juncture, the Gao family actually sent an envoy. What did they want? He asked the envoy to come in and said: "The Zhou family and the Gao family have been friends for hundreds of years, but today I have
Discuss important matters with the clan leaders, and please ask the envoy to rest in the post house first, and then come to discuss with you when the matter is over."
The envoy looked respectful, and then smiled and said: "Chief, my coming here is entrusted by the leader of my family. It is not a small matter. It may be related to what you are discussing. Now that Hu Jun's army is approaching, the war is about to break out. My lord is afraid that his people will cause trouble.
If it is difficult, you can send an envoy to the east to make peace, and let me come to see the leader, hoping to turn the hostility into friendship and stop this war."
Zhou Zhitong said: "Since the Gao family has come forward to make peace, how can the Zhou family swallow their anger? It is a great shame for our family that Tang Can falsely accuses our family of colluding with the demon clan. However, our family is not a war-greedy person. If Tang Can
My family is willing to withdraw weapons, but for the sake of my people, I am willing to endure this undeserved humiliation and not use weapons."
The envoy said: "The leader has such magnanimity and cares about the life and death of his people. Even if the Tang family is framed in every possible way, I think justice will be in the hearts of the people. My lord yearns for peace and really can't bear the war between the three clans. I think the Tang family is not without reason."
Dear man, since the leader has no intention of starting a war, I think there will be an answer soon, so the foreign ministers will retire first."
Everyone watched the envoy leave and couldn't help but feel guilty. They wanted to stay in the Zhou family for many years and fight for the Northland through life and death, but now the man's fighting spirit has been weakened. They are really ashamed of their leader.
One of the generals stood up unwilling to be humiliated. He was Li Hanming, the general of the Zhou family. This time the Tang family attacked, it was clear that they wanted to slap the Zhou family in the face. This tone was absolutely intolerable, so he said: "Chief, the Tang family is going too far.
, I am willing to lead 100,000 troops to Mingcheng to let Hu Jun know how powerful we are in the North."
This aroused many clan leaders and generals, and they all stood up. One clan leader said: "Chief, the Tang family not only framed us for colluding with the demon clan, but also slapped the face of the older generation of the Zhou family for suppressing the demon clan. If it is rumored that
If it reaches the ears of the people, we in the North will definitely lose the support of the people. This tone is really intolerable. We should teach the Tang family a lesson and beat Hu Jun back."
"Fight back." Everyone shouted.
Zhou Zhitong had no expression on his face, and was secretly happy in his heart. The power of the Northland was rising again in their generation. This battle must be fought. Not only must they avoid the suspicion of colluding with the demon clan, but they must also be foolproof, that is, they must prevent the demon clan from taking advantage of them.
Attack the city indiscriminately, and beat the Tang family's army into submission.
He said: "Li Hanming, I order you to lead a hundred thousand troops to Ming City. This battle can only be won but not defeated. The others must protect the innocent people and guard the border city to prevent the demon clan from causing chaos. I
I'm waiting here for your good news, do you hear me?"
"I will take your orders."
Zhou Zhitong watched the ministers leave, frowning, slowly clenching his fists, thinking deeply, Yaxuan, when will you come back!