Huang Song didn't even need to think to know how angry Jiang Pengji was.
The war was hard, but he was the one who picked up the benefits.
He said half-truthfully, "Master Meng, you know Lanting. How could you not know her temperament?"
Meng Zhan sneered. It was a fake smile. He looked extremely cold.
Huang Song, who was sitting opposite him, picked up his tea and took a sip. His lips curled into a smile.
Huang Song knew that doing so would offend Jiang Pengji, but the benefits in front of him were too tempting for him to refuse.
Wealth comes from risk. If he didn't seize this opportunity, he might not have a chance to make a comeback in the future.
He also wanted to go to a higher place and enjoy the scenery of the mountains. He didn't want to stand at the foot of the mountain and look at the person at the top.
When he was young, Huang Song only wanted to be a good and virtuous minister who contributed to the country. However, Feng Jue cut off his path of retreat and stirred up his dormant ambition, which was out of control. He didn't want to be below others. Other than climbing up, Huang Song had no other way out.
Meng Zhan said, "What are you afraid of?"
Huang Song said, "I'm not like you. You can abandon your clan and everything, but I don't have the guts to do so."
Although he said this, the wild ambition in his eyes betrayed his inner thoughts.
"Since I dared to bet, I'm prepared." Meng Zhan sneered. "Liu Xi, she can't do anything to you."
A group of strategists had analyzed what Meng Zhan said for Huang Song. That was why Huang Song had mixed feelings about Meng Zhan.
Just as Meng Zhan said, Jiang Pengji couldn't openly offend Huang Song because of his plan.
Why?
Meng Zhan gave Cangzhou and Huang Song, but he also sent letters to the Yi family of Beiyuan and the Nie family of Zhongzhao!
Since the unification of Zhongzhao, the trade route between the two countries had been closed. News was blocked.
Zhongzhao didn't know the situation in Dongqing.
As for the Beiyuan …
The Beiyuan was located in the north. There weren't many trade and official exchanges between the two countries. News was also not developed.
The Meng family was in Cangzhou. With the two natural barriers in Cangzhou, Zhongzhao and the Beiyuan didn't have any plans to attack Dongqing.
At that moment, the Meng family sent such news. How could the Yi family of Beiyuan and the Nie family of Zhongzhao not be tempted?
As mentioned earlier, the Beiyuan country was ruled by the aristocrats, and the royal family were all puppets.
The Yi Clan's authority was not the greatest, but it was not far off from another large clan in the North Abyss.
If the Yi family obtained the horse farm in Cangzhou, they could instantly reverse the situation and smoothly control the political power of the Beiyuan.
There was no need to mention the Nie clan of Zhongzhao. They were now one of the great dukes of Zhongzhao.
Which feudal vassal would lack warhorses when conquering the world?
The Nie Clan didn't have a horse farm. Although they had a strong foundation and could build a strong army, a horse farm was still very attractive to them.
Meng Zhan knew what they were thinking. He threw Cangzhou as bait to lure them in, and then he gave Cangzhou to Huang Song.
Meng Zhan didn't do it to frame Huang Song. He did it to impede Jiang Pengji.
How to restrain him?
Outside, there were two strong enemies eyeing her covetously. Jiang Pengji could not possibly fight with Huang Song to the death and allow the two external forces to take advantage of her.
If they were to fight, the two natural strongholds in Cangzhou would definitely be breached by the enemy.
That was why Feng Jin had said that this wasn't a good opportunity to lay his cards on the table with Huang Song.
Meng Zhan could ignore his country and the world, but Jiang Pengji couldn't.
Even if she suffered a setback, she still had to think of the big picture.
Meng Zhan's anger subsided a little when he thought of Jiang Pengji being bullied, but it couldn't be cured.
Only the blood of Liu She and his daughter could calm his soul.
Huang Song stood up from his seat and said something before he left.
"Lanting will arrive with his troops in a few days. Does Old Master Meng need my help? "
Huang Song couldn't care less about the grudges between Meng Zhan and Jiang Pengji, but Meng Zhan had indeed helped him a lot. He wouldn't be stingy with his help.
"No. Just ask Liu Lanting to come over."
Meng Zhan knew what Huang Song meant, but he wasn't afraid of death. He didn't need the pity and help of an ant.
Even if he died, he wouldn't bow down to his enemy.
After two months, Huang Song and Jiang Pengji met again, but the atmosphere was not as harmonious as before.
However, everyone was a drama queen. No matter what they were thinking, they pretended to be good to each other.
"Where's Meng Zhan?"
Jiang Pengji stationed the army at the border of Qianyan County. She brought 5,000 elites to the government office of Meng County.
It used to be Meng Zhan's residence, but now it was Huang Song's temporary residence.
Huang Song suggested with a smile, "Lanting must be tired from the long journey. Why don't you rest first and interrogate him tomorrow?"
Even when he met Jiang Pengji's eyes, he didn't show any signs of cowardice.
Jiang Pengji said, "Fine. It doesn't matter to me whether he lives a day longer or a day shorter."
Huang Song set up a banquet for Jiang Pengji. There was an endless supply of good wine and delicacies. It was much more luxurious than the banquet in Hede County.
The time was different, and the mood was different. No one was in the mood to enjoy.
They looked happy on the outside, but their hearts were heavy.
The civil officials were introverted, and they were good at disguising themselves. They were almost flawless.
In comparison, the generals were less composed. The worse the temper, the more impatient they were.
At that moment, Meng Heng secretly winked at Jiang Nongqin.
Jiang Nongqin, who always kept a low profile, drank a cup and put it down in dissatisfaction. The table made a dull noise.
"Why do I only have water here? Are you purposely neglecting me? "
No one was in the mood to dance. When they heard Jiang Nongqin's words, they all turned to look at her.
Only then did many people realize that she was a female general, but she was mingling with a group of men.
Jiang Nongqin ignored the gazes of others and pointed at the wine goblet of the old general Yuan Xin.
She said in an arrogant tone, "Someone, bring me that bronze wine goblet and a jar of strong wine. I don't want it if it's not strong."
Yuan Xin was already filled with anger. When he saw Jiang Nongqin pointing her finger at him, his anger flared up.
How could a guest be so rude?
A guest was a guest. How could a guest be the host?
"Young lady, drinking some light fruit wine will do …"
Jiang Nongqin said, "I'm the captain of 20,000 troops. If I'm dissatisfied with the bland water, what's wrong with changing the wine goblet?"
Yuan Xin snorted coldly. He obviously didn't believe Jiang Nongqin's words.
Jiang Pengji, who was sitting at the head of the table, looked at Yuan Xin coldly and said, "Old general, is there anything you're dissatisfied with?"
Yuan Xin choked.
Meng Heng came out to smooth things over and barely managed to dodge the matter.
In the end, his gaze fell on Nie Xun. There was concern in his eyes. He realized that Nie Xun was also looking at him with gratitude.
If Meng Heng hadn't come out to smooth things over, it would have been difficult for anyone to clean up the mess.
At that moment, Jiang Pengji said.
Jiang Pengji and Huang Song saw everything that happened.
She lowered her voice and asked Huang Song.
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