When Zhao Yang heard Gao Qiang ask this question, he couldn't help but smile bitterly:
"The former master was killed for no reason. It is reasonable for my young master to seek revenge. But... what Mr. Gao said is not unreasonable. Regarding this matter... I thought it would be better to make a plan with the Zhongxing clan..."
"So the head of the family, I think..."
Zhao Yang hadn't finished what he said, but he felt Zhao Ji's eyes staring at him hotly. He could only mumble what he said next.
Gao Qiang sighed:
"Everyone can actually understand Dr. Zhao's mood..."
After all, Zhao Ji was young and vigorous. Seeing that Zhao Yang seemed to be in agreement with Gao Qiang, he became even more irritated.
"Master Gao, there is no need to say any more! We, Handan, have now made up our minds. We also ask Master Gao to return to Jiangcheng as soon as possible and tell my uncle the whole story!"
Gao Qiang hesitated to speak, but at this time many people were kneeling outside the door and shouted in unison:
"We would rather die than avenge our late family master!"
"This hatred is irreconcilable!"
"Without taking this revenge, we will never live in this world..."
The sound was louder and louder, soaring into the sky.
For a moment, everyone inside and outside the meeting hall was filled with indignation.
Gao Qiang also knew that they were all blinded by hatred at this moment. In addition, Zhao Ji's attitude was also resolute, so no matter what, this matter was irreversible.
Zhao Yang also felt helpless about this and had no choice but to say to Gao Qiang:
"Master Gao, we have prepared a banquet. Please use it before leaving."
Gao Qiang had a displeased look on his face. After flicking his sleeves, he bowed and said goodbye:
"Thank you, Mr. Zhao! It's just... with the current situation in Handan, I'm afraid I don't have the heart to sit down and eat or drink. I'd better rush back to Jiangcheng to resume my life!"
Zhao Ji also couldn't wait to get up and see off the guests:
"Then...it's all thanks to Master Gao!"
Gao Qiang shook his head, only went to Zhao Wu's mausoleum to pay homage, and then hurried back.
After sending Gao Qiang away, Zhao Ji was obviously dissatisfied with his uncle Zhao Yang's performance just now:
"Uncle, didn't we make an agreement a few days ago? Why did we go back on our word in front of Gao Qiang?"
Zhao Yang smiled bitterly:
"The Bank of China sent Gao Qiang here for their own reasons. Moreover, Gao Qiang is right..."
Zhao Ji sneered and interrupted Zhao Yang's answer with disdain:
"Hmph! Uncle is too worried! As long as Handan joins forces with the Fan family and the Zhonghang family, why are we still afraid of them? When Handan raises an army, the Zhonghang family will have to follow even if they don't want to! Then we will defeat the Zhao family together, and they will
It will be too late for Zhongxing to thank us in Handan!"
Zhao Yang pursed his lips and didn't know what to say anymore:
"Having said that...but..."
Zhao Ji waved his hand again:
"After all, my uncle is old and is too cautious. Moreover, he feels that based on the current situation in Handan, if we are really indifferent, can you and I still be able to control Handan?"
After Zhao Yang heard this, he thought for a while, then nodded and said:
"Hey... I'm afraid it won't be easy... Nowadays, everyone in Handan wants to avenge the former lord. As the saying goes, 'Whatever the people want, God will follow.' This matter... If it really goes against them, it will only
I'm afraid that you and I will lose control of Handan..."
Zhao Ji turned around again and began to walk back slowly.
"Well... if my uncle can see through this, then that's fine!"
Zhao Yang followed Zhao Ji, and the two of them were speechless again, all the way back to their mansion.
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Let’s talk about Jiangcheng side
Li Ran also rarely has free time, and he goes out with Yang Hu every now and then in the past few days.
Zhong Xingyin and Fan Jishe didn't know what kind of medicine Li Ran was selling in this gourd. They only knew that Li Ran seemed to be deliberately attracting their attention, but they had to continue to send people to follow him.
I followed him like this for several days, but still found no clues about Li Ran.
In the past few days, Zhao Yang was acting as usual. As long as others were in Jiangcheng, he would find some excuses to meet Jin Houwu from time to time.
Jin Houwu also enjoyed and loved the time with Zhao Yang.
Since he assumed the position of king, he has been suppressed by Fan Yang, so he has rarely been able to make any decisions on major national affairs. Even when he was having fun, he did not feel happy.
And Zhao Yang not only let Jin Houwu participate in national policies, but also often took Jin Houwu to play. After all, when it comes to playing, Zhao Yang was also a playful person when he was a child.
Now that the two of them are similar in age, Zhao Yang is naturally closer to the monarch. It can be said that he is "according to his liking", and Jin Houwu increasingly feels that he is increasingly inseparable from Zhao Yang.
On the Bank of China Yin side, it is inevitable that it will be a little anxious.
After all, they still had to deal with this mess in Handan. Gao Qiang came back in a hurry and said that Handan had decided to launch an army to attack the Zhao family.
After Zhongxing Yin learned the news, he quickly sent someone to invite Fan Jishe to his mansion.
He also asked Gao Qiang to recruit Ji Qin. Ji Qin, like Gao Qiang, was a retainer of the Zhongxing family, and both were highly trusted by Zhongxing Yin.
Fan Jishe, Gao Qiang, Ji Qin and Zhong Xingyin entered the inner hall together. Zhong Xingyin said lightly:
"Handan has decided to betray the Zhao family. It is expected that Jiangcheng will get the news soon... What do you think of this matter?"
Gao Qiang was the first to speak:
"My lord, my intention remains unchanged, that is, we should continue to divide the four families of Zhao, Wei, Han, and Xun! Only this strategy is the safest!"
Fan Jishe raised his eyebrows:
"Could it be that... Handan just gave up?"
Gao Qiang also looked helpless:
"Handan did not listen to my advice and insisted on raising troops to take revenge. There was no other way to think of it. But we cannot destroy our original plan because of this matter. Otherwise, if Handan is implicated, we will only
I’m afraid I’m going to suffer a big loss…”
Fan Jishe heard this and said coldly:
"Handan is located on the border of the three kingdoms of Jin, Wei and Qi. It is very important. Once we lose this place, I am afraid it will be even more disadvantageous for us! We can't give up just because we say we give up, and Master Gao's strategy is too cautious.
"
"Ji Sima, do you think we can defeat the Zhao family?"
Ji Qin hesitated for a moment, then said confidently:
"The Zhao family has never recovered from the difficulty of leaving the palace. At that time, it was only with the support of the ruling minister Wei Shu and others that he, Zhao Yang, became what he is today! Although they have been hiding their capabilities and biding their time over the years,
But compared with the Zhongxing clan and the Fan clan, its strength is still far from the same!"
"Moreover, neither Zhao Wenzi nor Zhao Jingzi ever sought a city for their own family. Their strength has not made great progress. Therefore, the general believes that in terms of military strength, the Zhao family is not a concern! As for the Han family and the Wei family,
The strength of the clan is even more limited by the small area in western Shanxi! So... I think this battle can be fought!"
After hearing this, Zhong Xingyin immediately nodded and said:
"I have expected Handan to raise troops this time. And... maybe this is indeed an opportunity..."
"We can secretly deploy troops and generals in the name of suppressing the rebellion, which is actually easier. If we can take advantage of Zhao Yang's presence in Jiangcheng, attack him in one fell swoop, and catch him off guard, and if we can capture Zhao Yang right now, then
Wouldn’t it be more efficient to get twice the result with half the effort?”
Fan Jishe nodded.
"What my uncle said is true! It's my uncle who has far-reaching thoughts!"
When Gao Qiang saw that Zhong Xingyin was so adventurous, he couldn't help but said anxiously: