One Thousand Eighty-Eight: The Storm Rises Again (4)

Although the Shura field was not staged, the Nie's envoy was really going to explode.

Meng Zhan wrote a letter to the Nie family in Bianzhou, Zhongzhao, and he had a lot of good words.

On the one hand, he pointed out the current disadvantages, analyzed the general trend of the world, and stated the current shortage of the Nie family, while confessing the current difficulties that the Meng family encountered.

To put it bluntly, it was only then that the content of the transaction was proposed - as long as the Nie family gave the Meng family protection and other benefits, the Meng family would give up Cangzhou.

Owning Cangzhou means owning a rear area that produces horses!

This exchange of interests is not so much an equal transaction between the two families as it is the Meng family using Cangzhou as a bargaining chip in exchange for Nie's asylum. The Nie family is in the imperial edict, but they are also concerned about the situation in other countries. The Meng family in Cangzhou has been declining in recent years, and their power is indeed not as good as before.

If the Meng family was just an ordinary gentry, they would basically not be affected if they randomly found a prince to attach themselves to or keep themselves safe.

But the Meng family controls Cangzhou, and the Cangzhou racecourse is a big cake that everyone covets.

Even if the Meng family kept their own law and order, someone in Chaoyang would take the initiative to trouble them and drag them into the vortex of struggle in the world.

After thinking about this, Nie did not doubt Meng Zhan's letter, and immediately sent the elite children of the clan as envoys to Zhanjiang Pass secretly.

Unexpectedly, when they showed the token given by Meng Zhan, the Zhanjiang gate guards made all kinds of prevarications to fool them.

The envoy of the Nie family was keenly aware that something was wrong, and secretly sent someone to inquire about the situation in the pass——

"It's too deceiving! Meng Zhan asked the Meng family for help like a bereaved dog, but now he has changed his mind. Is it true that Meng's mud can't be pinched?"

The imperial family of Zhongzhao no longer exists, and now there are many princes standing side by side, among which the Nie family is the strongest.

The Nie family has obvious advantages and disadvantages. If they can get Cangzhou, it will be of great strategic significance to them.

Cangzhou horse farm is vast and rich in war horses, and the quality of war horses can be compared with that of northern Xinjiang. This is one of them.

Zhanjiang Pass is the natural gateway of Dongqing. The terrain is very steep, and it is really easy to defend and difficult to attack. If the Nie family can get Cangzhou, it means that the Zhanjiang Pass will be abolished, and the Nie family can use Cangzhou as a footstep to develop surprise soldiers and conquer the hinterland of Dongqing. This is the second.

What about now?

All the beautiful dreams turned into a passing cloud, and Nie Shi was stunned by Meng Zhan!

The envoy of the Nie clan was furious, his cousin frowned, and said hesitantly, "Meng Zhan might not be the one who sent Cangzhou—"

They only found out that the three counties of Cangzhou were divided up by the Huangliu family, but they didn't know anything else.

Maybe the Huang and Liu families joined forces to break through Cangzhou?

The envoy of Nie's mouth twitched, and he glanced at his cousin with loving eyes. The scribes accompanying him explained, "If Meng Zhan hadn't voluntarily surrendered or sent out of Cangzhou, the war would definitely have spread to Zhanjiang Pass, and we had to mobilize troops. But we are in Zhanjiang After staying in the pass for a few days, the soldiers here are not sick or injured, and there is no trace of fighting near the pass, so it can be seen that Huang Song got to Zhanjiang Pass without a single soldier being abandoned."

"Oh—that's how it is—" the other party nodded, and then said again, "Aren't we being tricked by Meng Zhan?"

Did you just react?

Nie's envoys were speechless.

"This matter cannot be let go easily. If it gets out, Zhongzhao Nie's majesty will be lost."

Losing face is still one thing, the key is to miss this opportunity, and it will be more difficult for the Nie family to get their hands on Dongqing's territory.

Taking advantage of the unstable power in Cangzhou, the Nie family can take the opportunity to put pressure on the Zhanjiang Pass on the border, and form an alliance with Huangliu, so as to achieve their goal.

"Let's send a letter to Bianzhou first, and see what the lord's decision is."

When the letter from the Nie mission was sent back to China, everyone in the Nie family had the same thoughts as them.

Even if they can't get the whole of Cangzhou, they still want to get Meng County!

otherwise?

Humph--

Soft can't come hard, Huang Song and Liu Xi are unstable, can they still hold Zhanjiang Pass?

After receiving the order, the Nie mission was full of confidence and put pressure on the Zhanjiang gatekeeper.

Everyone has come up with tough diplomatic terms, and Huang Song can't continue to pretend to be deaf and dumb, so he can only send people to welcome the mission into Cangzhou.

The head of the Nie family mission is a direct descendant of the Nie family.

His surname is Nie, his given name is Liang, and his courtesy name is Guangshan.

This person has passed the age of 30, he is unparalleled in appearance, elegant and graceful, wearing a black Confucian shirt, covered with a thin coat, and has a standard gentry demeanor.

Standing on the right side of Nie Liang is a man in Tsing Yi with a gentle and warm temperament. He has a clear appearance and a graceful demeanor.

If Yan Gou in the live broadcast room gave them a score, not to mention ninety, at least eighty-five points!

It's fine to be good-looking, but the general temperament is something that ordinary people can't learn, even if you throw it into a sea of ​​people, you can recognize it at a glance.

Huang Song belongs to the invisible face control, knowing that the two represent the Zhongzhao Nie family, but seeing the appearance of the two, the initial favorability is not low.

Nie Liang didn't exchange pleasantries with Huang Song for a long time, and directly stated his intention to come, took out Meng Zhan's letter, and reminded Huang Song of one thing in disguise——

Meng Zhan had already promised Cangzhou to the Zhongzhao Nie family, so the land would belong to them.

It's no problem for Huang Song to take it, but he has to weigh his own bones to see if he can hold on to the fat piece of Cangzhou!

Instead of the two families fighting, it is better to be more sensible and send troops to evacuate Cangzhou!

Otherwise, meet swords and swords!

Nie Liang spoke euphemistically, but Huang Song put on a look that he didn't understand, talking about him from left to right.

"The envoy came from a long distance from Zhongzhao. He must be tired after a long journey. You might as well ask Song to show his kindness as a landlord, and the envoy will rest in the bed first. As for the matter mentioned by the envoy, Song does not know the inside story. Wait for Song to find out. After that, give the messenger an explanation."

Nie Liang squinted his evasive words like a panacea, and responded with a half-smile.

He wants to see what other tricks Huang Song has.

By the way, they can also use this time to get a better understanding of the situation in Cangzhou.

Know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles.

Huang Song got up to see him off, and as soon as he left the main tent, Nie Liang caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of his eye.

"Ah Xun?" He was surprised, then turned to ask Huang Song, "Is that sincere?"

Huang Song was also shocked, "The envoy knows Cheng Yun?"

Over there, Nie Xun also found someone who shouldn't be in Cangzhou.

Nie Liangdao, "Liang and Chengyun are classmates in ethnology, so we naturally know each other."

After he finished speaking, Nie Xun had already stepped forward to meet him.

Only then did Huang Song belatedly realize that Nie Xun is the adopted son of the Nie family in Zhongzhao, so it is naturally possible that he met the Nie family's envoy.

Nie Liang said to Nie Xun, "I heard that the clan uncle said that you came to Dongqing to look for relatives, and you haven't returned for many years. Now you can find relatives?"

Nie Xun smiled wryly, "It's hard to explain this matter in one word. Fei Xun deliberately concealed it, so it's really hard to speak up."

Nie Liang knew that he had difficulties, but he didn't get to the bottom of it, so he asked in private.

On the second day, Huang Song hosted a banquet for Nie's delegation, and also sent invitations to Jiang Pengji.

Jiang Pengji readily accepted it.

Free meal, don't eat for nothing.

but--

She found that after the banquet started, Wei Ci couldn't help but glance at the Nie's mission——

"Is there an alluring beauty or a peerless beauty over there, making Zixiao restless?"

Jiang Pengji was curious, which little watch made Zi Xiao lose his mind?