As Yang Tonji's words fell, Han Qi was caught in a dilemma again. He couldn't help but look thoughtful and remained silent.
What Yang Yanji said just now showed his trust in Li Ran, both covertly and overtly, and this is actually extremely unusual.
As the strongest think tank of the Jin State, Yang Tongue has never trusted a person so much before, not even any of the six ministers, even the current general Zhao Wu.
So when he saw that Yang Yangui believed so deeply in Li Ran, he was very suspicious and hesitant.
After a while, he didn't know what to do, so he had to squeeze out one sentence:
"Okay, since Uncle Xiang believes in this person so much, then Han will bet on this game!"
Han Qi has always regarded Yang Yangui as a confidant. After all, they have been officials in the same dynasty for many years. He knows the character of Yang Yangui and will never trap his old friend.
After hearing the sound, Yang Tongue just sneered, then smiled and said:
"Hahaha, why is Han Zhongjun doing this? This is a sure win for us! Where is the gamble?"
"Oh? Uncle Xiang, what does this mean?"
Han Qi was surprised again, his eyebrows raised slightly. Hearing Yang Tonguei continued his analysis:
"Regardless of whether the Ji family returns the city or not, the Ji family suffered a setback this time. If it had not been for ten years of gathering, it would have been impossible for the Ji family to rise again."
After finishing his words, Han Qi just sighed and shook his head when he saw the mysterious smile on Yang Tongue's face.
Yang Tonguo seemed to have understood what he was thinking, and said slowly:
"What Ji Sunsu lost at the Pingqiu meeting this time was the face of the entire Lu State. And although those cities that were taken from Ju and Zhu were all fiefs of the Ji family, they were also the fiefs of Lu.
Now all the cities and towns of the state have been returned. What a loss to the state of Lu!"
"Since the Ji family has suffered heavy losses, how can Meng Sunjie, the leader of the Meng family in the Lu State, be a fool? How can he dare to associate with him again? In this way, the three-legged power of the Lu State has been established. Why are you afraid of the surrender of the Ji family?
Qi? Now I look at Ji Sunsu and his body is so withered. I am afraid that his life span will not be long."
Having said this, Yang Tongue paused for a moment, then turned to look at Han Qi again:
"The Chinese army might as well think more about it. Ji's new defeat means that the three-legged alliance is almost complete. Who will benefit the most?..."
It seemed that he only spoke half of what he said. But Han Qi already understood and nodded immediately:
"Well, what my uncle said is true. Now that I've been taught... this Li Ziming is indeed extraordinary. If we can make friends with him, it will be of endless benefit to me... oh, to my country of Jin! Well, still
Uncle Xiang has foresight!"
Yang Yangui is worthy of being a master of conversational skills. His ability to talk to people and ghosts is absolutely top-notch.
Although he didn't mention "Li Ran" at all in what he said next, Han Qi's mind was currently filled with "Li Ran's" world of machinations. Naturally, everything focused on him.
Hearing the sound, Yang Tongue knew that Han Qi had made up his mind, so he waved his hand and said with a smile:
"Hey, the Chinese army deserves a prize."
Therefore, the matter of whether to let Ji Sunsu return has been decided for the time being.
Faced with Yang Yanji's deep faith in Li Ran, Han Qi couldn't find a reason to refute. At this time, he naturally sided with Yang Yanji.
And Ji Sunsu probably never dreamed that he was actually a high-ranking minister of the Lu State and held great power in the Lu State, and that he would fall into the hands of a mere guest minister today.
However, what he didn't expect even more was yet to come.
.......
In Jiangcheng, Li Ran, led by Ji Le, came to another courtyard belonging to the Ji clan.
The caravans run by the Ji clan come from all over the world, and all the princes have their caravans. Therefore, it is not surprising that there is a villa in Jiangcheng.
But what surprised Li Ran was that after Ji Le brought him here, he discovered that Ji Le's father was actually there.
Are you going to meet your parents now?
Even Li Ran couldn't help but open his mouth, his face full of astonishment. He originally thought he was just here to meet Zheng Guozichan.
After visiting Sheep Tongue before, Li Ran learned from the Jiyue Office that Zheng Guozichan's lobbying efforts were actually behind the decision to win over Han Qi and ask the Marquis of Jin to punish Ji Sunsu.
So he thought that no matter what, since we were in the same place, he should at least say thank you in person. For Marquis Lu, it was also for himself.
Therefore, he had previously asked Ji Le to choose a time to make an appointment with the delivery doctor.
But what he didn't expect was that Ji Le's father, Ji Xian, was actually here.
"Li Ran, I have met you two adults."
Zichan, the grandson of Mu Gong, the national clan, the name Qiao, the courtesy name Zichan.
Today's Zichan is sitting at the main table.
Following Li Ran's gaze, he saw that Zichan was only in his early thirties, and he was extremely handsome. His eyebrows were like swords, his eyes were like ink, and there was a faint smile on his square face.
It gives people a very friendly feeling.
Ji Xian, who was standing next to him, looked somewhat similar to Ji Le. He had a pair of eagle eyes like torches on the bridge of his nose. He was not angry and intimidating. Standing next to Zi Chan, he was actually one taller than Zi Chan.
The head is seven feet long.
Seeing Li Ran himself, Zichan turned around and looked at Jixian, the smile on his face grew thicker, and then he said to Li Ran:
"I've heard of Li Ziming's name a long time ago. When I saw him today, he was really handsome and talented!"
"Come and sit down."
This meeting was an appointment between Li Ran and Zichan, and Jixian was actually just a guest. Therefore, even if he was in Jishi's villa at this time, it stands to reason that it should be Zichan who greeted Li Ran.
Ji Xian did not say anything, but looked Li up and down, and then gave Ji Leshi a look. The father and daughter seemed to have something to say, so they walked away.
Seeing the two people leaving, Zichan immediately smiled and said:
"Perhaps Ziming doesn't know something. Brother Zijia loves Le'er the most. If Le'er was so naughty when he was in Zheng State, I'm afraid he, as an old father, would have turned Zheng State upside down." p>
It turned out that Ji Le had gone out in private without Ji Xian's permission before. When Ji Xian found out, he was very angry and ordered people to find Ji Le no matter what, and to kidnap him back.<
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Later, after asking around, I learned that Ji Le had actually gone to the State of Lu. After Ji Xian heard the news, he sent a letter to Shusun Bao, begging Shusun Bao to take care of him.
But who would have thought that later an assassination occurred in Qufu City. Ji Le was implicated by Li Ran and almost died. When Ji Xian heard the news, he couldn't help but became furious. While preparing to send people to Lu State to pick up Ji Le, he also talked with his uncle and grandson.
He contacted Bao Bao and asked about the whole matter, and then he learned about the battle between Li Ran and Ji.
And this is why the Ji family tried so hard to help the Shusun family deal with the Ji family.
Ji Le is the apple of Ji Xian's eye, but now he went to Qufu and was plotted by the Ji family. As the head of the family, how could Ji Xian spare the Ji family? Coupled with the reason for Zi Chan, how could Ji Xian be spared?
Ji's family is even more obligated.
It's just that Li Ran didn't know this, and he once thought that it might be Dr. Zichan's credit for Ji's help.
Li Ran suddenly understood after hearing what his son said before and after giving birth.
"But Ziming, there is something I don't understand. I hope Ziming can give me some advice."
When Li Ran heard this, he straightened up and raised his hands and said:
"How dare you, sir, please say it clearly."
"Qiao is indeed curious, but why does Ziming insist on going his own way and becoming an enemy of the Ji family?"
The smile on Zichan's face is still the same, but it was respectful before, but now it's a little mysterious.
Ji first dealt with the Ji family because the Ji family touched his precious daughter. Moreover, the uncle and Sun family were related to him.
What about Li Ran?
Just because Ji wanted to assassinate him?
He can't swallow this breath?
In fact, Zichan did not get much information from Shusunbao. He only knew that Ji was the murderer of the former prince. As for other information about Li Ran, it was related to the reputation of the Lu country, so Shusunbao did not mention it too much.
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But Zichan had already heard Li Ran's speech at the Xialiuhe rally.
So what he wants to know is not actually the reason why Li Ran dealt with Ji's family, but the purpose of Li Ran's dealing with Ji's family.
Li Ran immediately understood the sound and said respectfully:
"What the doctor doesn't know is that I and Lu Taiziye are close friends. Since the Ji family is the real culprit who killed Taiziye, I should avenge the prince."
"Oh? That's it?"
The mysterious smile on Zichan's face is still there.
Li Ran said in shock:
"I wonder what the doctor meant by what he said?"
Although he knew what Zichan was asking, he was currently in Jiangcheng and was very unfamiliar with everything about Jin and Zheng.
If he were to trust a stranger he had never met so easily, Li Ran would not have the guts.
Zichan has helped him, he knows this.
However, in this treacherous era, anyone can become an enemy, and anyone can go from friend to enemy.
After all the events in Qufu, Li Ran is no longer the same Li Ran.
"Ziming is asking questions knowingly."
"You are a smart person. You should know how difficult it is to deal with the Ji family. With the word 'best friend', I am afraid you cannot afford such determination."
"I have come all the way here. As far as the country is concerned, it would be fine if I just wanted to attend the Pingqiu meeting. But what I want to know more about coming here this time is that you, Li Zi, are stirring up trouble in Qufu City.
What exactly is Ming’s intention, and what exactly are his actions?”
After Zichan finished speaking, the courtyard was silent for a moment.
After a while, Li Ran smiled apologetically, looked at him and said:
"The doctor has a sharp eye, I admire him."
"The power of the Ji family is overwhelming in the Lu State, and the influence of the royal family is weak. The death of Prince Ye is just an introduction. What they really want is not a puppet, but the monarchy. However, this is the history of the former Luoyi Keeper's House. If you treat me with courtesy, it will be
This is my duty. Lu is the origin of Zhou Li, but how can we see the Ji family doing such nonsense? If we say that dealing with the Ji family is for the sake of righteousness, why not say that dealing with the Ji family is where the responsibility lies."
"However, I have to disagree with what the doctor said."
As he said that, Li Ran slightly arched his hands towards Zichan.
Zichan said "Oh" and continued to ask:
"But which sentence?"
Just listen to Li Ran continue to reply:
"Although it is my duty to deal with the Ji family, it is also because Ran and Prince Ye are good friends. Although he has the same interests as the former prince, he was unexpectedly plotted by a gangster. However, if he cannot avenge him, I am afraid that in the future
I have no shame to meet him again under the Nine Springs."
The word "friend" may be insignificant in today's troubled times. But to Li Ran, it seems extremely precious.
Zichan nodded when he heard the sound, and said with a touch of joy between his eyebrows:
"I didn't expect that Ziming is also a person with a temperament! Very good, very good..."
Speaking of this, Zichan suddenly changed the topic and raised the corners of his mouth slightly:
"But I am still avoiding the question that Qiao just asked."
"Is it true that I assisted the former crown prince, Shusun Bao, just because he wholeheartedly safeguarded Zhou rites, or was it because of the so-called friendship between gentlemen?"
As soon as these words came out, even Li Ran couldn't help but be startled again and tense up.
Looking at the middle-aged man in his early thirties in front of him, he suddenly felt a little more wary.
"What exactly does the doctor want to know? Please state it clearly."
Li Ran looked at him in confusion. Unexpectedly, Zichan just smiled and said nothing.
In a conversation between smart people, just a few looks and expressions can tell everything.
At this moment, Zichan's expression seemed to be telling Li Ran: Don't pretend to be confused.
Li Ran's mind was spinning, and a light suddenly flashed in his mind, and he immediately said in surprise:
"Could it be that what the doctor is referring to is a widowed monarch?"
