It is actually difficult to say whether the Ji family still has the strength to take revenge on the Shusun family.
Now that half of the city has been taken away, it means that the Ji family has lost half of their income. And the shrimp soldiers and crab generals they raised are almost overwhelmed. The Ji family is in such a mess and wants to retaliate against the uncle and grandson family. I am afraid it will be a bit difficult.
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Therefore, revenge on the Shusun family is probably only a possibility.
However, regardless of whether this "possibility" will become a reality, the worst-case scenario that Li Ran just called is still something Meng Sunjie needs to consider again.
Although the Ji family is currently experiencing constant internal and external troubles, in terms of overall strength, it is still the strongest among the three clans. And the Ji family has now suffered such a shame and humiliation. I am afraid that the future showdown between the Ji family and the Shusun family will also be in the future.
It’s inevitable.
If the two families really get into a fight and only two of the three kingdoms of the Lu State are left, how will the Meng family cope with themselves?
Meng Sunjie has been in the officialdom for decades, and has long been familiar with the intrigues and the belief that interests are paramount, and he himself is such a person. The Meng family is now an ally of the Ji family, but one day, who can guarantee that the Ji family will
Will the Meng family become the enemy?
In this era, there are no permanent friends and no permanent enemies. Everything is based on "profit" first.
Therefore, Li Ran's words are not unreasonable. Although the Meng family and the Shusun family are rivals on the surface, under the towering ancient tree and the behemoth of the Ji family, they can be said to be closely interdependent. If the Shusun family survives, they can restrain Ji's family.
The Meng family and Meng family can also benefit from it.
If one day the Shusun family does not exist, then the Meng family will also disappear.
"Is this the reason why you lobbied me today? Huh, it's just alarmism! Do you think I will believe it?"
"I have known Dr. Ji Sun for decades. I know very well what kind of character he has. So, let's save it on such tricks to sow discord."
As he spoke, Meng Sunjie seemed to be very disdainful of the "possibility" proposed by Li Ran.
He knew in his heart that even if he agreed with the "possibility" proposed by Li Ran, he could not reveal it in front of Li Ran now.
Who is he? Who is Li Ran? The situation in Lu State is so delicate now, and he, Meng Sunjie, is determined not to do such a stupid thing.
"It seems that the doctor still has a glimmer of hope for the Ji family?"
"Then let me tell you something more. Does the doctor know that although the Ji family has returned the cities of Ju and Zhu, why is the Marquis of Jin still unwilling to let Ji and Sun stay and return to Lu?"
After Li Ran finished speaking, a nonchalant smile appeared on his face, which looked calm and natural.
When Meng Sunjie saw this, he couldn't help but feel startled. He pretended to be calm and asked:
"Why?"
"That's because the person who doesn't want Ji Sunsu to return to Lu is not me or Dr. Shusun, but... people from the Jin Kingdom."
Li Ran did not explain to Meng Sunjie who was helping him and his uncle Sunbao behind the scenes.
Although he knew that Meng Sunjie had probably learned the inside story of the Pingqiu meeting from the Ji family, and that it was Yangtongue who helped him in Jin, his slight pause
, but it left Meng Sunjie with a huge "imagination space".
The so-called speaking skills are nothing more than this.
If he bluntly told the name of Yang Yanji, or even Han Qi's name, Meng Sunji would probably sneer immediately and sneer at Li Ran: "Who are you, Li Ran? You are not worthy of Han Qi, Yang Yan"
Do you think such powerful ministers of Jin State are conspiring with each other?
But his mysterious pause and the words "people from Jin" perfectly express this sense of mystery.
Yes, those who supported Li Ran behind the scenes were none other than Yang Yangui, Han Qi, and even the Marquis of Jin himself. The Ji family knew about this, the kings of Ju and Zhu also knew about it, and even Meng Sunjie in front of him should know about it.
About this matter.
It is precisely because of this that when Li Ran deliberately did not tell their names, the more Li Ran did this, the more Meng Sunjie believed that he really played a role in this matter.
What's more important is that the words "people of Jin" really represent Han Qi and Yang Tongue?
Is it possible for Li Ran to cooperate with other people in Jin?
You know, there are more than just two high-ranking officials in the Jin Kingdom, Han Qi and Yang Yangui!
You know, Han Qi is now just an assistant in the central army, not a deserving general! Is there really no shadow of Zhao Wu behind this?
After listening to what Li Ran said, Meng Sunjie could not help but start thinking wildly even though he was experienced and thoughtful.
"What exactly do you want to say?"
Seeing the calm and composed expression on Li Ran's face, Meng Sunjie felt even more incredible.
At such an age, he already has such a mind and courage, which is simply astonishing.
"Li Ziming...what kind of person are you..."
Meng Sunjie couldn't help but feel a flash of fear in her heart.
"As I said just now, it's still too late for the doctor to make a decision. Doctor Shusun will definitely welcome Meng's move. The past grudges between the two families can be forgotten. I only hope that Meng and Shusun can work together.
Let’s work together to protect the king.”
Li Ran came here today for this only purpose.
"But what if I just refuse to obey?"
While speaking, Meng Sunjie narrowed her eyes slightly, and there was a trace of uneasiness in her pupils that no one could detect.
Hearing the sound, Li Ran had no choice but to spread his hands and said helplessly:
"If Dr. Meng Sun is stubborn and doesn't have his own way, then..."
"Then what?"
Meng Sunjie's voice has become very deep.
Li Ran smiled and said lightly:
"Then I have no choice but to follow what the doctor said just now and determine that the Meng family and the Ji family are the same family. Since I know the Ji family, there is a way..."
"You are presumptuous!"
Hearing this, Meng Sunjie immediately stood up with a slap on the table, his face was filled with shock and anger, and his two thick eyebrows were squeezed hard!
A guest minister from the state of Lu actually said such "wild" words in front of one of his ministers. How could he not be angry?
"I have been in power for decades and have never seen any big storms. How can I allow a kid like you to make trouble here?!"
"Li Ran! Do you think I'm really afraid of you?!"
As one of the Three Huans of the Lu State, although the Meng family is not as big and deep-rooted as the Ji family, their identity and status are still there. It seems that Li Ran is a bit too "arrogant" to say such words in front of him. p>
But who knew that Li Ran just smiled when he heard the sound, with a look of disapproval on his face.
"Haha, I made a mistake, doctor, please calm down. But in my humble opinion, the person that the doctor is afraid of now is not Li Ran."
"What the officials are afraid of are actually the Jin people, aren't they?"
Of course, Li Ran knew that neither the Ji family nor the Meng family were afraid of him, a little guest? What they were really afraid of was the Jin State behind him, which was bigger than them!
This is exactly why he planned to use the help of Jin to deal with the Ji family from the beginning.
After these words fell, Meng Sunjie was speechless for a moment. He stared at Li Ran blankly, his eyes as wide as bells, but he couldn't say a word.
"Since Li is sitting here today and is willing to discuss with the officials, he thinks that the Meng family is different from the Ji family. He thinks that the Meng family still has a public heart and is willing to assist the emperor and rejuvenate the Lu country.
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"This is what Mr. Li said from the bottom of his heart. Please consider it carefully. But if the doctor thinks that Mr. Li is talking nonsense here and boasting about Haikou, then we can wait and see whether the fate of the Ji family today will fall on the Meng family.
, how about we wait and see in the future?"
At this point, Li Ran has said everything he should and should not say. Especially in the second half, the meaning could not be more obvious.
Although his face still had a calm look, anyone could hear the "killing intention" in his words.
This well-thought-out, resolute "murderous intention" is like the bright sunshine between heaven and earth outside, penetrating from thousands of miles away. It cannot be swallowed by the endless deep space, nor can it be blocked by layers of dark clouds.
In this vast world, there is no doubt that we are magnanimous.
Does this count as a threat?
The answer is, not really.
Because Li Ran is certain that Meng Sunjie will definitely agree to today’s appointment.
Why?
Meng Sunjie answered this question himself.
……
When Meng Sunjie returned home and informed the Meng clan about today's events, his clan also asked the same question: Why did you agree to Li Ran, and why should you be afraid of a mere guest?
Meng Sunjie’s answer is:
"A person who can persuade Han Qi to have a fight with Yang Tongue is more than just a guest. Ji's death is a lesson learned from the past, and we have no choice."
Yes, Meng has no other choice.
At this critical moment, the Meng family could either choose to continue to be tied to the Ji family, as Meng Sunjie said to himself: When one is prosperous, both are prosperous, and when one is lost, both are harmed.
Or, choose to separate from the Ji family, cut off the relationship, work with the Shusun family to restrict the Meng family, sanction the Meng family, and balance the strength of the three Huan clans in the Lu State, forming a situation where the three Huan clans stand in opposition.
But as the leader of the Meng family, and as the backbone of another huge political group, Meng Sunjie is of course willing to be both prosperous and prosperous with the Ji family, but he definitely doesn't want to suffer both losses and losses with the Ji family.
As the saying goes, husband and wife are like birds in the same forest. When disaster strikes, they fly separately.
If a husband and wife are like this, let alone "allies" with their own hidden agendas?
As of now, it has become a fact that the Ji family has been severely damaged. If the Lu State continues to develop in this way in the future, the rise of the imperial family will also be the general trend. If the Meng family does not choose to take sides at this time, he will definitely become the one being suppressed in the future.
The object of suppression.
All the Meng clan members were silent when they heard this, because they all knew that the sect leader's choice was their only choice at the moment, and it was also the most correct choice. Even such a choice was indeed a bit humiliating.
The torrent of the times is rolling forward, no matter how earth-shattering the world is, it will eventually be unable to withstand it.