"Since my benefactor has already made arrangements, this junior will no longer interfere in this matter."
Gu Shao nodded when he heard what Yi Xiaotian said, and then continued with everyone:
"The person who came to the house yesterday was Zhang's envoy."
"Oh? So fast?"
Yi Xiaotian was a little surprised. It had only been two days since Chen Fuan's downfall. Logically speaking, the news of his stupidity had just spread throughout Kuaiji. However, the Zhang family of Wu County had already sent someone here at this time, which was not unreasonable.
Seeing that Yi Xiaotian and everyone were a little confused, Gu Shao also explained a little:
"The Zhang family also has spies in Kuaiji, but they have never made it clear. After that Japanese calligraphy exhibition, they probably left Shanyin City."
"However, the person who came here was not the Zhang family's advocate, but Mr. Zhang Zhao's intention..."
"Zhang Zhao?"
Zhang Hong frowned at the side. Although he would feel some nostalgia in his heart when he heard this name, it was obvious that for him now, the name Zhang Zhao was somewhat unlucky.
Yu Fan also had the same expression, frowning and saying nothing for a long time.
It’s no wonder that in the previous series of power struggles with Sun Quan during the Battle of Hefei, the masterminds of the powerful family were naturally Zhang Zhao, Gu Yong and Bu Zhi.
Among them, Zhang Zhao and Gu Yong are currently at home, while Bu Zhao has simply been sent to Jiaozhou.
Gu Yong is now regarded as Yi Xiaotian's ally, so no one will mention him anymore.
Only that Zhang Zhao...
Although we are all old acquaintances who have worked together for many years, Zhang Zhao's arrogant and arrogant attitude of taking over everything is really hard to like.
It's good that you have the same status as him. If your official position is not as good as his, and the strength behind you is not as great as that of the Zhang family in Wujun, his attitude towards you will be as high as in the sky and on the ground.
This person is a defender of clan politics through and through. To discuss cooperation with such a person... Zhang Hong and Yu Fan both cast worried glances at Yi Xiaotian.
"Zhang Zhao...what is his intention? I heard that Zhang Yun has been in poor health recently, and his son Zhang Wen has gradually taken over the power of the family. This son is a thoughtful person. If there is an opportunity to cooperate with a big businessman like Zhantang,
, Zhang Wen has no reason not to take action..."
"Zhang Zhao, as a guest of the Zhang family, is he already qualified to negotiate on behalf of the Zhang family?"
The two of them kept talking to each other, constantly guessing Zhang Zhao's intentions.
In their view, Zhang Zhao is actually a person not worthy of deep friendship.
However, Yi Xiaotian, who was watching the show from the sidelines, saw another fact from this argument.
"It seems that even within Jiangdong, the ministers are divided into several factions..."
"but…"
However, Yi Xiaotian did not intend to make any rash comments. The more chaotic Jiangdong became and the more complicated the internal factions became, the more convenient it was for him.
If everyone in Jiangdong is not in danger, has no flaws, and is condensed into a whole iron plate, Yi Xiaotian will have no way to start.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Since it's someone from Zhangge who has come to invite me, it can be regarded as an opportunity to make some changes."
"Well...since...since Zhantang thinks so, then we won't say anything."
"When do you plan to go to Wu County?"
"Just these two days."
Yi Xiaotian gave a brief answer, and then looked outside the house. There was a faint light flickering in his eyes, and he seemed to be confident...
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"Sir...are you leaving now?"
After everyone confirmed the contact methods they had agreed upon and resigned, the Yu Mansion became clean again.
Sun Shangxiang has always been in the house, but Yi Xiaotian did not let her come out to see anyone out of vigilance--it is necessary to be on guard against others.
Seeing everyone leaving, Sun Shangxiang and Lu Lingqi walked out of the side room one after another. As soon as they saw Yi Xiaotian, Sun Shangxiang moved to him worriedly and looked at him eagerly with slightly nervous eyes.
Yi Xiaotian was a little helpless and could only smile and touch Sun Shangxiang's head:
"Gu Shao just told me that Liu Bei and the others have arrived in Danyang. I am afraid that in a few days, even with Lu Xun by his side, your brother will not be able to hold him back."
"What I'm most worried about is that if they can't hold on any longer, Zhou Yu and your brother will simply lose face and tell Liu Bei about your escape. The result may be that not only do we fail to make this engagement
Being invalidated has become the reason for your brother and Liu Bei to stand on the same side."
"At that time, if he wants to establish diplomatic relations with Liu Bei even if he does not hesitate to ruin the reputation of you and your mother, although I can take you away by force, I am afraid that by then, the situation of the people around you will only be worse...
"
Yi Xiaotian said this to Sun Shangxiang seriously. After hearing Yi Xiaotian's speculation about Sun Quan, Sun Shangxiang couldn't help but be a little unbelievable - to this day, she still has some illusions about her brother, hoping that Sun Quan will not die.
It was just a joke, I didn't actually intend to use her as a tool for marriage.
But Yi Xiaotian knew very well what kind of exaggerated actions a person like Sun Quan, who was blinded by power, would take when he was at the end of his rope.
"Brother, he...he really knows how to..."
Seeing Sun Shangxiang's hesitation, Yi Xiaotian added from the side, giving Sun Shangxiang some room to accept:
"Your eldest brother may not quarrel with you, but Governor Zhou doesn't have so many worries. He will take over most of the things that Sun Quan can't do."
"To ruin the reputation of your mother and son, Zhou Yu is fully capable of achieving his goal by relying on a marriage contract that is only in name but not real."
"and--"
Yi Xiaotian looked behind him and saw that Yu Fan was not far away directing the servants at home to prepare necessary items for Yi Xiaotian who was about to set off.
Sun Shangxiang looked in the direction indicated by Yi Xiaotian, but his eyes met with Yu Fan's.
Yu Fan smiled heartily and nodded towards Sun Shangxiang, as if he had no idea what the conversation was going on between Yi Xiaotian and Sun Shangxiang.
On the contrary, it was this that made Sun Shangxiang heartbroken the most.
"Uncle Yu...will he be coerced by this?"
"It may be small, but...if we just walk away, sooner or later such things will be exposed."
"Not only Yu Fan, but also Zhang Hong, Gu, and even Huang Xiang, who is about to be sent to Linli Mountain by me, may eventually be found out."
"To accuse them, all it takes is to hide your whereabouts."
"When the time comes, Sun Quan will unite his troops to incite the people who don't know the reason and make them believe that the marriage is for the prosperity of Jiangdong, and you... and we will be labeled as those who bring disaster to the country and the people, as well as comrades."
"If you want to do it, do it thoroughly so that the possibility of re-establishing an alliance between Sun and Liu is completely lost. Only then will this absurd marriage be submerged by the tide and put aside."
Yi Xiaotian said firmly, while Sun Shangxiang had been silent for a long time.
