Feng Jue sighed. Although Cheng Jing frowned, he did not say anything.
It was an expected result.
Huang Song's wife was also a resourceful woman. She was different from other unmarried women.
Their lord never avoided this madam when discussing matters. Sometimes, he would even listen to her suggestions, which showed how much he loved and respected her.
Cheng Jing said, "In that case, we can only think of another way. The master of the Meng family was as cunning as a fox. He was ambitious and would do anything to achieve his goals. He was not an easy person to deal with. Rather than being on guard against his schemes in the future, it's better not to associate with him from the start. "
Huang Song frowned and said, "If we don't agree, won't we become enemies with the Meng family?"
The Meng family of Cangzhou was really not to be trifled with.
Huang Song's wings were growing, but compared to the big shots like the Meng family of Cangzhou, he was still a little inexperienced.
If the two sides were to form an alliance, Huang Song would have to bear a certain amount of risk, but the benefits would definitely be great.
If they rejected the alliance, it would be equivalent to pushing the Meng family into a position of opposition, creating an enemy for no reason.
Now, he could only listen to what his two trusted advisors had to say.
Cheng Jing said, "Has my lord ever wondered why the Meng family would suddenly form an alliance with us at this critical juncture?"
Huang Song shook his head. It was hard to guess the thoughts of the Meng family of Cangzhou, and he had never studied them.
Cheng Jing said confidently, "I'm afraid they have ulterior motives. They allied with us because they were worried that we would help Liu Xi. In fact, he even hopes to use our military strength to restrain Liu Xi's main force … If that's the case, the Meng family is not a match for us. "
Huang Song was stunned. What does this have to do with Lanting?
"The Meng clan wants to destroy Liu Xi," Feng Jue reminded him.
If the Meng's wanted to destroy Jiang Pengji, when would be the best time?
Of course, it was when the war between her and the Northern Borderline was at a stalemate and she didn't have the spare energy to watch over the rear!
Huang Song frowned and said angrily, "How dare the Meng family do this? Wouldn't I become a traitor who betrayed the righteousness of the nation? "
Cheng Jing said coldly, "The Meng's secretly sold mares to the Northern Borderline. He even did such a thing. Why would he be afraid of being charged?"
Huang Song thought about it, took a deep breath, and made a decision.
"If that's the case, there's no need to consider forming an alliance with the Meng family."
He had a premonition that his friendship with Jiang Pengji wouldn't last long. Sooner or later, they would have to fight each other.
War was war, and righteousness was righteousness.
He would never help a tyrant do evil.
Feng Jue smiled. "Although we can't ally with the Meng family, we can ally with Liu Xi and fight them together."
Huang Song said with a bitter face, "Lanting can't even take care of herself. Just the Northern Borderline is enough to make her anxious."
Cheng Jing said confidently, "Jing and Huaijie mean that we will help Liu Xi delay the Meng's. Once she has settled the Northern Borderline, we will destroy the Meng's."
Huang Song was speechless.
Why did the two strategists say that his friends who spent their days drinking and having fun with him were so awesome?
That was the Northern Borderline, not cabbages. How could they be chopped at will?
Feng Jue smiled bitterly. He took out a secret report from his sleeve and handed it to Huang Song. "Your Highness, you'll understand once you read it."
Huang Song took it and read it. His eyes widened.
What did he see?
The situation in the Northern Borderline was actually this chaotic?
The imperial court was divided, and the princes who had escaped went to develop their own tribes, while the princes who had yet to leave fought with each other until they were cross-eyed.
It was taboo to split up within a force, not to mention a nomadic tribe like the three tribes of the Northern Borderline.
The regime of the Northern Borderline used the imperial court as a link to connect the forces of the various tribes, twisting countless ropes into one. Only then did they gather a terrifying combat power. If all the tribes were divided, their combat power would be greatly reduced.
"This is an unlucky year for the Northern Borderline."
First came the horse plague, then came the civil strife. How could they fight against Liu Xi, who had been preparing for years?
Although the combat power of the Northern Borderline cavalry was off the charts, the combat power of the elite infantry might not be able to defeat the disorganized cavalry.
Cheng Jing said confidently, "It's not an unlucky year. Someone must be secretly obstructing us. As for who the person is, it's obvious. "
Huang Song was so shocked that he bit his tongue.
"The civil strife in the Northern Borderline is the result of someone's scheme?"
Cheng Jing nodded. As for who the person who stirred up trouble in the Northern Borderline was, he had not yet caught him.
It was no wonder that Cheng Jing could not catch him. Sun Wen had been a slave when he entered the Northern Borderline. Later, he became Harrencha's secret confidant and would not appear in front of others easily. When he gave advice to the fourth and ninth princes, he was also very careful. Who could suspect him?
Some people in the Northern Borderline also realized that there was something wrong with the atmosphere recently, but Sun Wen was too cautious. They could not catch him by the tail.
Huang Song sighed. "If there's really someone, it must be someone from Lanting."
The person who benefited the most from tormenting the Northern Borderline at this critical juncture was Jiang Pengji.
"I'm also relieved to ally with Lanting."
Compared to the Meng's, Jiang Pengji made Huang Song feel more at ease.
Although Jiang Pengji was a little deceitful, she was also a person who paid attention to morality. She would not casually stab her allies in the back.
Even if she did, she would inform them before doing so.
"Sigh … I can finally answer to Madam …"
After talking about business, Huang Song heaved a long sigh of relief. He could not help but complain to his strategist.
"This woman is really not to be provoked."
After this incident, even if Huang Song was given ten times the courage, he would not dare to mention the word "take in a concubine."
He added, "Especially a woman who knows martial arts!"
Feng Jue could not help but laugh. He said, "My lord, you should go back and comfort the first madam."
The grape trellis at home had collapsed. Why didn't he quickly help it up? Huang Song walked briskly to coax his wife. He threw out all kinds of sweet nothings and begged his wife for mercy while holding the two children. Only then did Madam Qi's heart recover and her anger turned into joy again.
On the other side, the two strategists were also surprised by their mistress's temper.
Feng Jue turned his head and said to his wife, "My lord has taken in a concubine, and your mansion is about to be overturned."
This wife was not chosen by the Feng's. It was Huang Song's wife who acted as his matchmaker. After their marriage, the two of them got along well.
"Chaolan's temper has always been so unyielding. It's not surprising."
Lady Feng Jue's appearance was not outstanding, but her temperament was extremely gentle. She could be said to be synonymous with gentleness and virtuousness.
"Fortunately, there is Liu Xi. Without him, I'm afraid the lord will be laughed at."
For a man, henpecked was not a good reputation.
"Even without this person, Chaolan will still make trouble. In the end, it will most likely be a peaceful separation."
Too many men used ambition as an excuse to let women down. Some women would endure it, and some would rather die than live in dishonor.
Qi Chaolan was the latter.
It was not that she was stupid. On the contrary, Lady Qi was too smart.
If you took in a concubine once, there would be a second time. Every time you took in a concubine, you would make trouble and compromise. Sooner or later, the sweetness between husband and wife would be worn away, and they would eventually become bitter couples.
She would not give Huang Song a second chance to let her down.
If Huang Song dared to take in a concubine, she would definitely separate if she said she would.
If she separated, Huang Song would think about it for the rest of his life, and it would eventually become an obsession. She would always have a place in his heart.
She let the beauties go back and forth around Huang Song, and no one could replace her.
Feng Jue held her hand and joked with a smile, "Madam, do you know Madam so well? What if I also want to take in a concubine? "
Lady Feng Jue glared at him, slowly pulled out her hand, and crushed the teacup on the table with a faint smile.
"Husband, give it a try?"
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