Although the Asura Arena had yet to take place, the emissary from the Nie Clan was about to explode with rage.
Meng Zhan wrote a letter to the Nie family in Bianzhou, Zhongzhao.
On one hand, he criticized the current situation, analyzed the general trend of the world, and pointed out the current shortage of the Nie family. On the other hand, he confessed the predicament the Meng family was in.
After much persuasion, they finally proposed the terms of the deal — as long as the Nie Clan gave the Meng Clan protection and other benefits, the Meng Clan would give up Cangzhou.
Once they had Cangzhou, it meant that they would have a strong base to produce horses!
Rather than saying that this was an equal exchange between the two families, it was more accurate to say that the Meng family was using Cangzhou as a bargaining chip in exchange for the Nie family's protection. The Nie Clan was located in Zhongzhao, but they were also concerned about the situation of the various countries. The Meng Clan of Cangzhou had been declining in recent years, and their influence was indeed not as great as it used to be.
If the Meng family was just an ordinary landowning family, they could simply find a feudal lord to rely on or abide by the law, and they would not be affected.
Unfortunately, the Meng family controlled Cangzhou, and the Cangzhou horse farm was a big cake that everyone coveted.
Even if the Meng family behaved themselves, Chaoyang would find trouble with them and drag them into the whirlpool of the world's struggle.
After thinking about all this, the Nie Clan didn't doubt Meng Zhan's letter. They immediately sent their elite disciples to Zhanjiang Pass as messengers.
Who would have thought that when they showed the token that Meng Zhan had given them, the Guard of Zhanjiang would make all sorts of excuses.
The emissary of the Nie clan was keenly aware that something was wrong. He secretly sent someone to inquire about the situation inside the pass.
"You're going too far! Meng Zhan begged the Meng's for help like a stray dog, but now he's changed his mind. Is the Meng's really a pushover? "
The royal family of Zhongzhao no longer existed. Currently, there were many feudal vassals standing side by side. Among them, the Nie family was the strongest.
The Nie Clan's advantages and disadvantages were obvious. If they could take Cangzhou, it would be of great strategic importance to them.
Cang Prefecture's horse farm was vast and rich in warhorses. The quality of the warhorses was comparable to that of the northern borderline.
Zhanjiang Pass was Dongqing's natural stronghold. The terrain was extremely steep, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. If the Nie family could obtain Cangzhou, it would mean that Zhanjiang Pass would be useless. The Nie family could use Cangzhou as a stepping stone to develop their troops and conquer the hinterland of Dongqing. This was the second reason.
What about now?
All the sweet dreams had turned into smoke. The Nie family had been fooled by Meng Zhan!
The envoy from the Nie clan was furious. His cousin frowned and said hesitantly, "It might not be Meng Zhan who sent them out of Cangzhou."
They only heard that the three counties of Cang Prefecture were divided between the Huang and Liu families. Apart from that, they did not hear anything else.
Perhaps the Huang and Liu families had joined hands to attack Cangzhou?
The corner of the Nie Clan's messenger's mouth twitched. He looked at his cousin as if he was an idiot. "If Meng Zhan hadn't surrendered voluntarily or sent him out of Cangzhou, the war would have affected Zhanjiang Pass. We would have had to transfer troops. But when we stayed at Zhanjiang Pass for several days, the soldiers here were not sick or injured, and there were no signs of fighting near the pass. It can be seen that Huang Song did not waste a single soldier in taking Zhanjiang Pass. "
"Oh, I see." The man nodded and said, "So, we've been tricked by Meng Zhan."
Only now did he react?
The Nie clan envoys were speechless.
"We can't let this matter go so easily. If word of this gets out, the Nie family of Zhongzhao will lose its dignity."
Losing face was one thing, but the key was that if they missed this opportunity, it would be more difficult for the Nie family to touch the land of Dongqing.
While the power in Cangzhou was not stable, the Nie family could take the opportunity to pressure the border Zhanjiang Pass and form an alliance with the Huang and Liu families.
"Let's send a letter to Bianzhou and see what the lord decides."
The Nie clan envoys' letter was sent back to the country. The Nie clan had the same idea as them.
Even if they couldn't get the whole Cangzhou, they had to get Meng County!
Or else?
Hmph.
If the soft approach didn't work, they could use the hard approach. Huang Song and Liu Xi's power was not stable. Could they still hold Zhanjiang Pass?
After receiving the order, the Nie clan envoys were full of confidence. They put pressure on the general guarding Zhanjiang Pass.
They had used tough diplomatic language. Huang Song couldn't continue to pretend to be deaf and dumb. He could only send people to welcome the envoys into Cangzhou.
The leader of the Nie clan envoys was a direct descendant of the Nie clan. His surname was Nie, and his name was Liang.
He was in his thirties. He was elegant and elegant. He wore a black Confucian robe with a thin coat over it. It was the standard attire of an aristocrat.
On the right of Nie Liang stood a man in green with a warm temperament. He looked thin and charming. He was also a dragon among men.
If the viewers in the live broadcast room were to give them a score, it would be at least eighty-five, if not more than ninety points.
Not only were they good-looking, but their temperament was not something ordinary people could learn. They could be recognized in a crowd.
Huang Song was a man who liked good looks. He knew that the two of them represented the Nie clan of Zhongzhao. But when he saw their faces, he had a good impression of them.
Nie Liang didn't chat with Huang Song for long. He directly expressed his intention. He took out Meng Zhan's letter and reminded Huang Song of one thing.
Meng Zhan had promised Cangzhou to the Nie clan of Zhongzhao. This land was theirs.
Huang Song had no problem taking it, but he had to weigh his own bones. He had to see if he could protect Cangzhou.
Instead of the two clans fighting, it was better to be sensible and leave Cangzhou.
Otherwise, they would fight each other.
Nie Liang's words were tactful, but Huang Song acted like he didn't understand and tried to change the topic.
"Sir, you have traveled a long way from Zhongzhao. You must be tired. Why don't you let me be the host? Sir, you can rest in your bed. As for what you mentioned, I don't know the inside story. I will give you an explanation after I find out. "
Nie Liang narrowed his eyes and agreed with a faint smile on his face as if he was a jack of all trades evasive words.
He wanted to see what other tricks Huang Song had up his sleeve.
They could also use this time to understand the situation in Cangzhou.
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.
Huang Song stood up to see him off. Just as he left the main tent, Nie Liang saw a familiar figure.
"Ah Xun?" He was surprised. He turned to Huang Song and asked, "Is that Chengyun?"
Huang Song was also surprised. "Sir, you know Chengyun?"
On the other side, Nie Xun also found someone who shouldn't be in Cangzhou.
Nie Liang said, "Liang and Chengyun are classmates in the family school. Of course we know each other."
After he finished speaking, Nie Xun came forward to greet him.
Huang Song then remembered that Nie Xun was the adopted son of the Nie family in Zhongzhao. It was possible that he knew the Nie family's envoy.
Nie Liang said to Nie Xun, "I heard from my uncle that you came to Dongqing to look for your relatives. You haven't returned for many years. Have you found your relatives now?"
Nie Xun smiled bitterly. "It's hard to explain. I didn't mean to hide it. It's really hard to tell."
Nie Liang knew he had his reasons. He didn't probe further and asked in private.
The next day, Huang Song hosted a banquet for the Nie family's envoy and sent an invitation to Jiang Pengji.
Jiang Pengji accepted it gladly.
It would be a waste not to eat a free meal.
But …
She realized that after the banquet started, Wei Ci's gaze kept drifting toward the Nie family's envoy.
"Is there a beauty or a peerless beauty over there that makes Zixiao restless?"
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