Chapter 42 Surprise
"Berda came here temporarily? Could something big happened in the south?" Ruan Phuket-Luomin frowned.
"To be honest, I'm here to ask for help from the Nguyen Phuc on behalf of the Guangnan District clan." Even Zhou Shixiong was shocked when he heard the words of Qu Boda. Guangnan Prefecture was in the central part of the Li Dynasty, and was several of the Northern Vietnamese Dynasty. What is the reason why the first family of Guangnan Prefecture asked for help from the irrelevant Nguyen Phuc?
"What happened?!" Ruan Phuket-Luomin frowned even more. He had a bad premonition in his heart. Something big happened in the past few days after he left Shenglong Mansion.
"Ping An King Zheng Du is dead." As soon as Qu Boda opened his mouth, a big news broke out. Zheng Du has not appeared publicly after being injured. Speculations about him being seriously injured and dying have never stopped. However, when Qu Boda heard the news of his death from his mouth, everyone was still stunned.
"The death of King Ping'an, it should be good news for your lord family. In the future, the Guangnan District family will be firmly ranked first in the Jiaozhi wealthy merchants. I have congratulated you in advance." Nguyen Phuc Luomin knew that Qu Boda would not have deliberately rushed to Lang San Mansion for the sake of showing off, but he still couldn't help but sarcastic.
"Oh, it's hard to say whether Guangnan District can see that day."
"How do you say this?"
"The Qingdu King Zheng Zhuang learned of Zheng Du's death and entered the palace to ask Li Shenzong to abdicate to Li Weiyou. Li Shenzong did not agree to the request of the Qingdu King. When the boy left Qinghua, the Qingdu King had already sent troops to surround the palace." Qu Boda's revelation was very pleasant. Ruan Phoe Luomin and Zhou Shixiong were dizzy and star-stirring by his series of shocking news.
The old fox was knowledgeable and quickly recovered from the stimulation of the two messages and asked anxiously, "Why did the King of Qingdu force Li Shenzong to abdicate?"
Qu Boda shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Speaking of this, the cause of this incident comes from a boy. If the boy had not supported the Shenzong for many years, the Li clan would have gradually become stronger, it would not have caused this disaster." I understand that Qu Boda was the next Guangnan Prefecture master who was decided outside. He chose to support Li Shenzong between Zheng Zhuang and Li Shenzong, which indirectly led to the growing power of Li Shenzong and attracted Zheng Zhuang's fear.
After learning about the death of his uncle Zheng Du, Zheng Zhuang believed that the Northern Vietnamese dynasty was within reach. Based on the principle that the country must first stabilize the country with resistance against foreign countries, he first launched an attack on the Li family. Abdication should be the first step, and the ultimate goal should be to replace it. Repeat the old plan of the Sima family of the Wei and Jin Dynasties.
"The rise of King Xiong of the Qing capital is unstoppable. What's the use of Boda finding me?" Ruan Phuket Luomin quickly figured out the key points, not understanding how Qu Boda thought of finding him.
"Although the Guangnan Qu family cannot be compared with the King of Qingdu, it is not a corrupt person who can be bullied. The boy has his own intention to see the old man." Qu Boda glanced at Zhou Shixiong sitting next to him, meaning that he would let Zhou Shixiong get out, it would be inconvenient for you to listen to what happened next.
Ruan Phuket-Luomin also knew that Ji Hongchang was not suitable for participating in the subsequent conversation, so he thought of an excuse to send Ji Hongchang away. "Hongchang, go and invite your adopted father to come here. I have something to say to him." Zhou Shixiong knew that he was really not qualified to participate in this level of talks, so he quickly got up and left.
The next morning, after paying homage to Nguyen Phuc, Nguyen Phuc told Zhou Shixiong what happened last night. In fact, Qu Boda's request was very simple. He hoped that Nguyen Phuc could compete with Zheng Zhuang in the next time. In order to allow Nguyen Phuc to withstand Zheng Zhuang's offensive, Guangnan Phuc will not only pay money to support him, but will also serve as an insider for Nguyen Phuc and steal Zheng Zhuang's military intelligence to Nguyen Phuc so that Nguyen Phuc can attack Zheng Zhuang more effectively.
After saying so much, it can be summarized in just one sentence. Qu Boda is implementing the combat plan of an enemy's enemy being a friend. The Guangnan Qu family did not dare to have a head-on fight with Zheng Zhuang, and used the method of strengthening the Ruan Phuc family to delay Zheng Zhuang and gain time and opportunities for development and growth for itself.
"Hongchang, my uncle asked me to reconcile with Nguyen Phuc last night. What do you think?" Nguyen Phuc Luomin's request was correct. If Lang Sang Mansion continues to get into evil with Than Kwang Mansion, Nguyen Phuc will definitely not be able to unite and resist Zheng Zhuang. For the sake of the overall situation, it is inevitable to sacrifice Nguyen Phuc.
"As a member of the Nguyen Phuc, of course, the interests of the Nguyen Phuc should be taken as the highest interest. However, is there any other relationship between the Nguyen Phuc and his adopted father except for the same surname? Besides, the uncle wants his adoptive father to reconcile with Nguyen Phuc, which is equivalent to letting his adoptive father be subject to Nguyen Phuc. If his adoptive father really agrees, he will probably not live for a few months." Zhou Shixiong certainly does not want Zheng Zhuang to unify Jiaozhi. Only when chaos arises can it be in line with Zhou Shixiong's wishes.
However, between the chaos and the loss of Lang Sang Mansion, Zhou Shixiong would rather have Lang Sang Mansion. Because if he lost Lang Sang Mansion, Zhou Shixiong's plan would be completely stranded unless he rebelled and occupied Lang Sang Mansion, and then faced the attacks of the entire Vietnamese dynasty.
"No way?" Ruan Phucbao considered that Nguyen Phuc would suppress him, but in the analysis of his adopted son, if he bowed his head easily, what he might lose was his life. Between life and the interests of the clan, a fool would obey the overall situation.
"Entertainment Father, Nguyen Phuchou has never forcibly erased you because he has the initiative. In Nguyen Phuchou's opinion, you can kill you any time you want. This is why as soon as Lang San Mansion has improved, Nguyen Phuchou couldn't wait to attack because he found out that things had lost control. Now the power and strength of the adoptive father are stronger than that of the Xuan Guang Mansion. If the adoptive father bowed to him for the sake of his clan, Hongchang believes that Nguyen Phuchou would not miss this once-in-a-lifetime good opportunity."
Zhou Shixiong was imitating Lu Su who persuaded Sun Quan, and seized the argument that Nguyen Phuc Shou might kill Nguyen Phuc Shou and did his best to fan the flames. Nguyen Phuc was convinced. Just like Sun Quan, he could not accept his life in the hands of others. As for clans or something, let him go to hell.
"Well, I understand what to do, but I'm a little sorry for my uncle. After all, my uncle has saved me." Nguyen Phuobao decided not to accept Nguyen Phuo Luomin's request, and felt a little apologized to Nguyen Phuo Luomin.
"The adoptive father, there is actually a better way to solve the problem." Zhou Shixiong just now just advised Ruan Phucbao not to fall into the trap. He heard that his adoptive father wanted to reject Ruan Phuc Luomin's request. After careful consideration, he found that this matter could be solved by another method.
"Oh, what's the best way, tell me."
"If the Xuan Guang Mansion is broken before the alliance between the Nguyen Phuc and the Guangnan District clan, then the interests of the Nguyen Phuc will be the interests of the adoptive father. Wouldn't the problem be solved?" This move is very famous, called cutting off the firewood from the cauldron, and is a very important strategy in Sun Tzu's Art of War.
"Although Xuan Guang Mansion has lost nearly half of its troops, it may not be easy to break through in a short period of time. Hongchang should not underestimate the enemy." Ruan Phucbao is very clear about his own strength. Ten thousand soldiers in the palace are divided into two palaces, and he can barely maintain peace in the palace. If they are all drawn to attack Xuan Guang Mansion, it is hard to imagine that Gaoping Mansion will miss this good opportunity.
"Enjoyant Father, since Hongchang is certainly sure to propose this strategy, this time he attacks Xuan Guangfu, the army of Lang Sang Prefecture will not be used. He can ask Xiangzhou to help him. After all, if something goes wrong with Lang Sang Prefecture, it will have a certain impact on Xiangzhou. Hongchang believes that as long as the conditions are right, Xiangzhou will definitely agree." This strategy was proposed by Zhou Shixiong. The possibility of Xiangzhou not agreeing does not exist, so he can certainly guarantee it.
Nguyen Phu Bao wanted to stay in Lang Shancheng to deal with the Ruan Phuc Luo Min and the Qu brothers. The only person responsible for the mission to Xiangzhou was Nguyen Phu Ah Jiang. Ji Hongchang was a foil to accompany Nguyen Phu Ah Jiang. In fact, Nguyen Phu Ah Jiang's mission was completed before leaving Lang Shancheng.
"Auntie, what are the conditions for me to ask my adoptive father?" Zhou Shixiong was very entangled. He could not lose the Lang Sang Mansion under the command of Nguyen Phuc, but he could not work for the Lang Sang Mansion. It would definitely not be possible if he did not propose a suitable condition. After thinking about it for two days, he did not come up with the right conditions. Zhou Shixiong decided to ask Nguyen Phuc Ah Jiang for advice.
"Last time, Xiangzhou assisted Lang Sang Prefecture in capturing Beiping Prefecture was the condition for Tingli Town. This time it was more difficult to attack Xuan Guang Prefecture. I think it would be more suitable for two towns, so Sanlong and Luping." Ruan Phuket was so generous that he had no intention of saving his elder brother. Because once the plan was reached, she could go home. Lang Sang Prefecture was scheduled to give Ji Hongchang the adopted son, so it doesn't matter if he was generous.
"But what name should be used?" It would be impossible to create a mansion without a suitable name. If someone finds out that Ruan Phucbao ceded his territory to Pingxiangzhou, it would be inevitable that public anger would be caused.
"I think it's very good to use the name of Tiaotiao. After all, Tiaotiao is the cousin of the princess of Li and sister-in-law. Your adoptive father set a place for her to live in. No one can tell anything." Tingli Town used this name. Ruan Phuket Ajiang didn't want to think too much, so he suggested that Zhou Shixiong continue to use Li Jie to block the wind and rain.
Ruan Phuket's frame symbolically went to Pingxiangzhou. At the same time, a 10,000-person army from Pingxiangzhou had already taken a boat along Zuojiang to Beijinfu, preparing to cooperate with Taiyuanfu to attack Xuanguangfu.
The fact that Xiangzhou was able to dispatch troops so quickly was due to the good preparations in the previous work. Ruan Phucbao was very happy after receiving the news and quickly sent someone to Fan Gandhi, the head of the Taiyuan Prefecture, to inform him that he was ready to take action.
On September 20, the fourth year of Chongzhen, the first commodity fair and special auction of Lang Sang Prefecture was officially held. The wealthy merchants from the 18th prefectures of the Northern Vietnamese Dynasty gathered together, and the owners of the three prefectures of Guangning Prefecture, Beijiang Prefecture and Taiyuan Prefecture jointly organized a ceremony to add glory to the event.
Zhou Shixiong, who was supposed to be the emcee of ceremonies, gave this outstanding opportunity to Gao Fu. He was appointed by Ruan Phuc Bao Linwei as the contact person of the Taiyuan Prefecture Army and the Pingxiangzhou Guards, and represented Lang Sang Prefecture to attack Xuan Guang Prefecture.
This is a very strange combination. Taiyuan Prefecture, which sent the largest number of troops, can only be a supporting role. Pingxiangzhou, who has the second largest number of troops, dare not even use its own banner and is willing to be an old ox who is willing to contribute silently. The main leader Lang Shan Prefecture only sent a guard composed of the patriarch Ji Hongchang and 400 cavalrymen. No matter from any angle, it seems to be here to make a comedy!
Chapter completed!