The Yan family had declared war on the Song family!
This was the hottest topic in Tiandu in recent days. At first, it was only spread among the mouths of a very small number of people. After all, most ordinary people could not personally experience what happened in the imperial court. Later, it was unknown who intentionally or unintentionally spread it to the common people, but a single spark started a prairie fire and could not be stopped.
At first, there were people who were suspicious, saying that the Song family was extremely powerful, Old immortal Song was the strongest person in the cultivation world of West Wind, and the Yan family was not the Cui family. How could they seek their own death by provoking them?
But soon there were gossipers who carried out in-depth analysis and said that this matter must be true. Think about it, first, Song Fuxiao intercepted the carriage of the young lady of the Cui family and almost killed Yan Xiangma. If there was no deep hatred between the two families, would Song Fuxiao dare to do such a thing?
Although the Yan family was not as strong and deep-rooted as the Song family, but Yan Xiangma was the core and direct descendant of the Yan family. And although Song Fuxiao's surname was Song, he was just a servant of the Song family. Which was more important and which was more important, it was obvious at a glance.
Although Song Fuxiao later ran to the Yan family's door to beg for forgiveness, it was just the Song family acting. If they really cared about the Yan family's attitude, they would not have used such a heavy method. It was said that Yan Xiangma was beaten by Song Fuxiao until he could not get out of bed for half a month, and almost lost his life. After he recovered a little, he was expelled from the Yan family — — Yan Xiangma disappeared in a rage, and no one knew where he went.
The Yan family had lost a direct descendant, a senior censorate official. This debt naturally had to be settled with the Song family. It just so happened that someone brought up the matter of Song Yu, and the Yan family immediately added fuel to the fire and stirred up the water, in order to take down the mastermind behind Song Fuxiao's serious injury to Yan Xiangma, General Song Yu.
You get rid of one person from my family, I get rid of one person from your family, no one will suffer a loss.
Of course, this was some unofficial historical rumour among the people.
Those in the upper positions, as well as those who were really interested in the current situation, all knew that things would not be so simple.
If the Yan Family wanted to compete with the Song enterprise, they had to get the full support of the Cui family. Otherwise, with the power of the Yan family alone, they would be crushed by the Song family until not even their bones were left.
However, the young lady of the Cui family and Song Tinyun of the Song family were about to get married, and the Cui and Song families were about to unite by marriage — — Even if there was the incident of Song Fuxiao blocking the carriage, the Cui family did not request to break off the engagement. It was said that Cui Xichen went to the old residence outside the city to talk to the old immortal of the Song family that night.
Could there be a third force in the West Wind Kingdom supporting the Yan family? However, what force could compete with the Song and Cui families or the Song and Cui families joining forces?
Everyone was puzzled.
Of course, the person who benefited the most from this incident was the Supervising Censor, Zhu Yuren.
Imperial Censor Zhu was not afraid of power, was not afraid of offending the Song family, and confessed the case in front of all the civil and military officials of the imperial court. Disregarding the support of all the officials of the imperial court, he refused to allow Song Yu to be the representative of West Wind to participate in the Note of the Nine Countries. In order to ask the King of Hui to dispatch the Flying Feather Army to protect the victim Li Wenjin, he did not hesitate to become old and weak, and cried blood in the imperial court.
Loyal and upright, unyielding and unyielding.
What Censor Zhu was doing was exactly what those young scholars wanted to do. After the scholars heard this, their blood was boiling with excitement, calling him the role model of a scholar, and the strength of an Imperial Censor.
Countless students sent invitations just to see Censor Zhu. After failing to get what they wanted, they praised him with poems and made him famous.
In Tiandu, countless poems praising Censor Zhu emerged one after another. There were even some shops that held a 'Hero Censor Zhu' poetry competition to raise popularity and win people's hearts.
The common people were also full of praise after hearing this, thinking that an official like Censor Zhu was the 'honest and upright official' that they were looking forward to. They did not know how to write poems and lyrics, so they sent some fruits and snacks to the door of Censor Zhu's residence, praying that the good official was safe and sound, and that he would not be harmed by those treacherous officials.
For a moment, Censor Zhu's limelight was unparalleled in Tiandu, which even he himself did not expect.
Yan residence.
Yan Bolai's face was full of anger. Yan Donglou and his father, Yan Bolai, also had a dignified expression on their faces.
Yan Wuxia was not a person of the officialdom, and was impatient with these intrigues and intrigues, so he used cultivation as an excuse to not attend the meeting.
Yan Bolai said coldly, "Who is manipulating this behind the scenes? Why must our Yan family be dragged into this muddy water? And that old man Zhu Yuren, what enmity do I have with him, why would he throw that hot potato at me? "
"Bolai, don't be angry. If you get angry, won't it make those villains hiding behind laugh at you? "Yan Botao comforted him." It is understandable that Zhu Yuren dragged you into the water. After all, a few days ago Song Fuxiao seriously injured Xiangma. Even if the Yan family is broad-minded, it is inevitable that we will have some anger and resentment towards the Song family — — You are Xiangma's father, you must be even more upset that something like that happened. It's reasonable for him to ask you to look after that Li Clan member. "
"He asked me to look after him, do I really have to look after him for him? Zhu Yuren, that old bastard, does he think he can play with the heroes of the world? "Yan Bolai said fiercely.
"This time, we really have to be gatekeepers for him." Yan Donglou put down the teacup in his hand and said in a low voice.
"Father, what do you mean?" Yan Bolai looked into his father's eyes, calm and gentle, but there was wisdom and means that he could not reach.
"Why did Zhu Yuren and the people behind him push Bolai to take over the extermination case of the Li clan? It is because he calculated that we will look after the safety of Li Wenjin for him. Now the world says that there is enmity between our Yan clan and the Song clan, and that our Yan family is going to war against the Song family — — Only we know the truth. "
"Now that Bolai has received the Emperor's order, his words are the law, and it is not a joke. If Li Wenjin dies for no reason or is killed while Bolai is watching over him, then Bolai has committed the crime of dereliction of duty. A light punishment would be a demotion, and a heavy punishment would be dismissal. Even if His Majesty is angry, it is not like he cannot use a more severe punishment. "
"Father, that Li Wenjin was pushed out by Zhu Yuren. If Li Wenjin is dead, the Song clan will naturally be happy. If the Song clan is happy, His Majesty can do nothing about it. Will His Majesty offend both the Song clan and our Yan clan because of this matter? "
"Stupid." Yan Donglou shook his head and sighed. "If His Majesty is not willing to offend the Song clan, he should have followed Gu Qinglin and suppressed the matter when Zhu Yuren jumped out. If His Majesty and the Prime Minister are not willing to make it public, who would dare to continue stirring up trouble? A crime of tarnishing a frontier general is enough to beat Zhu Yuren to death. However, not only did His Majesty not suppress the matter, but he also disrespected Gu Qinglin and pulled our Yan clan down from our position to participate in this matter … … His Majesty has always wanted to wrestle with the Song clan and snatch more of his authority as the monarch from the hands of the Song clan. Last time, Gu Qinglin's' Three Policies to Cleanse the Emperor 'made him lose face, so it is understandable that he does not give Gu Qinglin face this time … … "
"His Majesty doesn't even give face to the Song clan, so why must he give face to our Yan clan? His Majesty punished the Yan clan, would the Song clan fight with His Majesty because they are happy? The most important thing for them at the moment is to ease the relationship with His Majesty … … After all, the late emperor has just passed away, and changing the monarch is already a great taboo. Some things, after you've done it once, it won't be easy to do it a second time … "
"So, it is actually His Majesty who wants to investigate this matter? His Majesty wants to take down the General Song Yu? Could it be that the person behind Zhu Yuren's actions … … is His Majesty? "
"Probably not." Yan Bolai shook his head and said. "At that time, when Zhu Yuren suddenly jumped out to stop it, I also suspected that Zhu Yuren was instructed by His Majesty and was willing to jump out to be the vanguard to overthrow the Song clan … … Later, I found that His Majesty also had a doubtful expression and was in a state of losing control several times, so I understood that he was led by the matter. His Majesty wanted a knife to stab the Song clan, and it just so happened that Zhu Yuren jumped out and presented a knife. In the end, that knife fell into the hands of our Yan clan … … The funny thing is that the Yan clan actually became the knife taker. "
"It's not His Majesty." Yan Donglou also chimed in and said, "Although His Majesty wants to obtain more right to speak, he still needs the support of the Song clan if he wants to sit firmly on this position. This time, the methods are inevitably too intense, and it is a situation where one party will not rest until the Song clan is dead, and it is not in line with His Majesty's interests … … It is only because someone wants to chop off one of the Song clan's arms, and it just so happens that this action is in line with His Majesty's interests, that he maintains a limited attitude of support. Otherwise, he can directly let the Supreme Court take charge of the case and make it an ironclad case. In that case, Song Yu will not be able to escape, and he can take the opportunity to reclaim his military power. Why is there a need to borrow the hands of my Yan clan again? "
"But father … …" Yan Bolai looked at Yan Donglou and said with a grave expression, "If we get involved in this matter, I'm afraid we will form a death feud with the Song clan … … It will also be hard for us to explain to the Cui clan, right?"
Yan Donglou sighed lightly and said, "That is why I said the methods of the person who set this up are ruthless. If we allow others to kill that Li Wenjin, the world will think that we are willing to offer up Li Wenjin's head because we are afraid of the Song clan's power, and our Yan clan's weak and incompetent reputation will be established. The matter has already spread like wildfire, and the people of Tiandu all sympathize with that defiled little girl Li Wan and the Li clan … … If Li Wenjin dies in the hands of our Yan clan, I'm afraid that the people of Tiandu will hate our Yan clan more than they hate that great thief Red Boy, right? "
"At that time, who would still be willing to cooperate with the Yan clan? Who would still fear the Yan clan's authority? The Song clan already hates us, and even His Majesty will not give us a good attitude. However, if we protect that Li Wenjin with our lives, then we will be offending the Song clan to death. Not to mention others, I'm afraid that General Song Yu will not rest until our Yan clan is dead. What a dilemma. "
Yan Botao and Yan Bolai also felt sullen in their hearts. This time, they were used by others, and became the dagger that others used to stab the Song clan, but they did not know who the mastermind behind the scenes was.
This kind of thing … … had never happened before.
It was only their Yan clan that used others, how could they be used to such an extent?
"Xiangma, that child … … where did he go?" Yan Botao sighed softly.
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Kacha — —
A priceless long-necked bottle was smashed into smithereens.
Everyone in the fu knew that this was Great General Song Yu's favorite porcelain. Usually, he hid it in his study and played with it. When the iron gate closed, he didn't dare to take it with him. He was afraid that it would knock or bump on the way and ruin his beloved item.
Unexpectedly, today it was smashed by him. It seemed that he was really angry.
"Yan Bolai — —" Song Yu gnashed his teeth and roared, "Since your Yan clan doesn't know what's good for you, I will make you pay a heavy price. If the Lu clan collapses, it will be your Yan clan's turn next — — "
"General, be careful with your words." Song Fuxiao hurriedly advised. "If General's words get out, it will deepen the enmity between the two families."
"I am cursing in my own home, are you afraid that others will hear? The Yan clan jumped out to stab me, Song Yu, with a knife, are they not afraid of deepening the enmity between the two families? Now it is our Song clan who is afraid? When has our Song clan ever been afraid of anyone? "
Song Fuxiao knew that this general was angry at the moment and could not be persuaded. He could only say tactfully, "General, think about it, is this really the Yan clan's doing?"
"Who else could it be other than the Yan clan? That Zhu Yuren usually claims to be unyielding and straightforward, but when did he dare to stroke the tiger's whiskers of our Song clan? This time, he must have been instructed by the Yan clan, so he jumped out and reopened the accumulated case … The Yan clan wants to destroy me, Song Yu, destroy my Song clan. "
"General … Can the Yan clan destroy the Song clan with this move?"
"A mantis trying to stop a chariot, overestimating themselves." Song Yu said with a face of ridicule.
"General, since the Yan clan knows that this move cannot destroy the Song clan, and will even offend the Song clan and be devoured by them, why did they still do such a stupid thing? The Yan clan is full of smart people. Needless to say, Yan Donglou, that old fox, even Yan Botao and Yan Bolai are not easy to deal with … Would they allow themselves to make such a big mistake? Moreover, they have a close relationship with the Cui family. They belong to the same boat. The Cui family and the Song clan are about to unite by marriage. Will they get rid of the Cui family and fight against the Song clan alone? "
"Maybe they think they have a stronger thigh?" Song Yu said with a sneer.
"General …" Song Fuxiao smiled bitterly and said, "Other than the Song clan, where else is stronger than the Cui family? They and the Cui family are already in-laws for good or bad. Why do they need to do this? "
Song Yu pondered for a moment, looked at Song Fuxiao and said, "You don't think it is the Yan clan?"
"Yes, I think there is someone else behind the scenes. It is definitely not the Yan clan."
"The one above?"
"Probably not. Before he has a firm foothold, there is no need to shed all pretense of cordiality with the Song clan. "
"This is not it, that is not it … Then who is it?" Song Yu shouted angrily.
"This is also what I am confused about." Song Fuxiao smiled bitterly. "It seems that no one has a motive, but it happened again …"
Song Yu's blood-red pupils flashed with killing intent. He asked aloud, "Since it has happened, then we have to find a way to solve the problem. That Li Wenjin is still alive. He is a big scourge for us. Red Boy is really hateful. He dared to deliberately hide the news. If we had known, we would have sent people to eliminate him. "
"General, you mean … we should go and get rid of him?" Song Fuxiao asked softly.
"We must kill him. Only the dead cannot open their mouths to speak." Song Yu said fiercely, "However, since this person has fallen into the hands of Yan Bolai, the Yan clan's attitude is questionable. Fuxiao, in your opinion, how much force will the Yan clan use to protect Li Wenjin? "
"General, I think that the Yan clan will use 120% of their strength to protect Li Wenjin."
Song Yu was once again infuriated. The killing intent in his eyes blazed. He sneered and said, "What? Does the Yan Clan really want me, Song Yu, dead? "
"The sword is already on the bowstring. It has to be released." Song Fuxiao said with a worried expression, "Now that things have come to this, even if the Yan clan doesn't want to do this, they have to do their best … Otherwise, the Yan clan's reputation will be ruined and they will be condemned by everyone."
"…"
At this moment, the housekeeper came in to report that the old immortal had sent someone to invite the general to the old mansion.
Song Yu looked at Song Fuxiao and said, "The old immortal sent someone to find me at this time. Is it because of the Li Wenjin case? I didn't expect this matter to also alarm the old immortal … "
Song Fuxiao smiled bitterly and said, "It is really my fault to break the old immortal's state of mind. If I hadn't collided with Miss Xiaoxin's carriage that day … "
"It's not your fault. You also went to look for traces …" After a pause, the blood-red color in Song Yu's eyes became more intense. He asked, "Is it that little dragon behind this?"
Song Fuxiao's eyes flashed with killing intent. "If it was that little dragon, the old immortal should have sensed it …"
"Never mind." Song Yu waved his hand irritably and said, "Let's go see the old immortal first. Maybe he has already thought of a countermeasure. "
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The old mansion of the Song clan.
While drinking the porridge in his bowl, Song Gudu said without lifting his head, "What can I do?"
"Old immortal, how can you not have a solution?" Song Yu said anxiously, "Yu's reputation has been humiliated, and now they want to push me down from the position of the great general and seize the military power of our Song family — — how can there be no solution?"
"Who told you to do such a stupid thing?" Song Gudu put down his chopsticks, glaring fiercely at Song Yu. "That day you killed people in the street, there were many people who saw it with their own eyes. Although those people dared not say anything, but they can still say some strange things in private — — How can you stop people's mouths? "
"What's even more stupid is that after you managed to stabilize the Li clan, you sent them to Yan City, and let their family settle in Yan City. And the result? You colluded with Hong Hai 'er to kill people to keep their mouths shut. Do you know that when a person is afraid and worried, they will act like Xiaoxin? "
"The more than two hundred people of the Li clan are the best hostages. As long as they are alive, the Li clan will have to shut their mouths forever. And the result? You killed all the hostages — — It's fine if you killed them, but it's better to eliminate the roots. In the end, you let them escape — — Now you want me to find a solution, what solution do I have? "
"Old immortal — —" Song Yu's face was flushed with shame. "That day I also thought that if the Li clan is still alive, it would be a worry for me. If they were bewitched and jumped out to testify against me, it would not be a good thing. So I asked Hong Hai 'er to find an excuse to destroy their clan, so that I can fight at the Iron Gate Pass with peace of mind — — I didn't expect Hong Hai' er to be so stupid, to let go of the core figures of the Li clan. It's all my fault, I was reckless and careless. It led to today's evil result. "
"However, this person has now fallen into the hands of the Yan clan. If father sends someone to greet the Yan clan, I believe that they will have to give this face … Li Wenjin can live, but he only needs to be tactful and shut his mouth."
Song Gudu sighed, "I'm afraid this plan won't work."
"What? Don't tell me that the Yan clan doesn't even give Father face? Do they really want to form a death feud with our Song clan? If it really doesn't work, we can make a deal with them — — and then take it back later. "
"You're confused, but the Yan family is not confused. What position does the Yan family have to make a deal with us? Besides, since Li Wenjin is willing to jump out and bite you, then he naturally will not hesitate to die for revenge. Zhu Yuren's blood sacrifice is naturally instigated by someone. With these reasons, how could they possibly give up so easily? "
"Why don't I send someone to kill Li Wenjin?"
"Stupid." Song Gudu roared, "If Li Wenjin dies, who do you think the world will think it was that killed him?"
"Of course it's our Song family — —"
"Our Song family regards ourselves as scholars, how can we do that kind of dirty and evil thing? Moreover, if Li Wenjin dies at this time, doesn't that prove that our Song clan has a guilty conscience? Now the public is furious, and the scholars are clamoring to severely punish the murderer — — You should know that the hearts of the scholars are also with our Song clan. If you send someone to kill Li Wenjin, the Song clan will most likely be abandoned by the scholars of the world. This will shake the foundation of the Song clan. Not only can we not kill Li Wenjin, but we also have to protect Li Wenjin and not let him die without resentment. I have sent someone to communicate with the Yan clan and ask them to take good care of Li Wenjin. We can't let anything happen to him, or the Song clan won't agree. " Song Gudu's mood eased a little. "Fortunately, it's only Li Wenjin. We just have to say that he was instigated by someone to deliberately slander my Song family — — If it really doesn't work, we can accuse him of being a remnant of the Lu clan. In order to retaliate against the Song clan, that's why we did this."
Song Yu nodded repeatedly, looking excited. "That's right. We'll say that Zhu Yuren was once under the guidance of Lu Xingkong, that's why he did this evil thing — — Zhu Yuren was indeed under the guidance of Lu Xingkong. There is evidence to check, and we are not afraid that the people of Tiandu will gossip about us. It's only natural to accuse him of colluding with the rebels. "
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