I will not be king in the Spring and Autumn Period

Chapter 505 Zhao Yang is the Key

After Yang Hu left Xinglin, Fan Li, Sun Wu and others were very puzzled by Li Ran's move, but Li Ran didn't say much about it, and only asked Fan Li to invite Kong Qiu over quickly.

After Kong Qiu came over, he called Sun Wu again, and they sat together to discuss how to save the state of Lu.

For this reason, Kong Qiu specially brought Zilu and Duanmu Ci with him, while Gong Eryue stood behind Li Ran.

When Kong Qiu saw that Gong Eryue served tea and water for everyone naturally, as if he had learned a lot of rules, Kong Qiu felt very relieved.

Afterwards, Li Ran related Yang Hu and what he said one by one, and finally said:
"Before, Yang Hu invaded Qi under the guise of the monarch, but he only returned after turning around the border of Qi State, and he really had no intention of conscripting. However, it is reasonable for Qi State to send troops to retaliate. As a courtesy, we shouldn't occupy so many cities in Lu State. Even now, if we don't want to let it go, I'm afraid there is a plan for doing so!"

"Now it seems that Tian Qi and Fan Yang must be together. What they are plotting is Yang Hu and the State of Lu!"

When everyone heard what Li Ran said, they couldn't help but nodded frequently.

Just listen to Sun Wu Xianxing say:

"The last time Qi sent [-] troops, he was persuaded to retreat. Now, Yang Hu was instigated by him to invade Qi again. This undoubtedly angered Qi Hou. When Qi Hou was young, he intended to regain the hegemony of the Central Plains And this time, with the right time, place and people, and Tian beggars as hindrances, I'm afraid they won't easily choose to withdraw their troops!"

"As for the reinforcements from the Jin State, it is obviously hopeless. And as the gentleman said, the Jin State seems to have no intention of breaking the face with the Qi State. Although I don't know what Fan Yang's intentions are, but since he is provoking If Deyanghu acts like this, then the reason behind it must not be simple!"

Hearing what Sun Wu said, Li Ran couldn't help but nodded.

He suspected early on that this might be a big situation set up by the underworld, not to mention that Shu Niu is now by Fan Yang's side, and with Shu Niu's temperament and scheming, he would never do anything for no reason.

"However, now is not the time to delve into the root cause of this matter."

I only heard Kong Qiu answering the words and saying:
"In any case, let the Qi State retreat first, which is the top priority! As for what kind of mystery is hidden behind this matter, let's talk about it later!"

At this time Zilu also interrupted and said:
"The last time my husband came to the front line in person, he retreated [-] Qi teachers with just a few words. I wonder... is it possible this time?"

Li Ran kneaded his index finger with his thumb. This was a habit he had developed over the years. When he was thinking hard, he would always do this action.

"Now...if I want to say goodbye to Master Qi again, I'm afraid it is almost impossible. Even if I go there in person, it may not help."

"Even Guo Xia might accuse me of Li Ran's treachery, and using this as an excuse, it's not a bad idea to detain me!"

"Besides, the Qi State sent [-] troops this time, and the troops were led by Guo and Gao, so lobbying may not work!"

Kong Qiu narrowed his eyes:
"Then...if Yang Hu is asked to go there in person, to plead guilty, maybe you can give it a try?"

Who knows, Li Ran shook his head again.

"It doesn't matter whether Yang Hu is willing or not, even if he really has the guts, I'm afraid it will be very difficult! After all, what they are plotting now is Yang Hu!"

"And the reason why Yang Hu became their target is probably because Yang Hu has been in charge of Lu State's government for these years, and has always been determined to help the government!"

"What's more, Yang Hu treated Fan Yang with humility and humility, and even compromised, but he still didn't tolerate him. So, obviously, this is not Yang Hu's problem alone!"

Zilu heard the words, but he didn't take it seriously, he patted several cases, and said indignantly:

"Hmph! It's that Yanghu who caused troubles for the Lu country, causing trouble everywhere! That servant is so ignorant and stupid that he harmed the Lu country and put him in such a dangerous situation! Why don't you just tie him up and let the Qi country arrest him? good!"

When Confucius heard this, he immediately winked at Zilu, and scolded:

"Zhong You! Don't be reckless!"

When Zilu heard the words, he knew that what he had said was too much, so he immediately lowered his head and said nothing more.

Unexpectedly, Li Ran laughed at the side and said:
"Hehe, Zhong Youzhen is a straightforward person! But, even if Yang Hu is detained by the Qi State, the Lu State still cannot withdraw!"

In fact, Li Ran has already thought clearly these days. In fact, in the final analysis, the reason why Fan Yang has always been bitter about Yang Hu is that apart from Yang Hu's own reasons, there may be a large part of the reason. He is Li Ran!

In fact, perhaps the real target of Fan Yang and Tian Qi is also Li Ran.

Duanmuci also seemed a little anxious at this time, and couldn't help asking:

"This won't work, and that won't work, so what should I do... Is it really necessary to have a showdown with Qi's [-] masters?"

Kong Qiu glanced at Duanmu Ci:

"Don't be impatient, Mr. must have been caressing!"

So, everyone turned their attention to Li Ran, even Gong Eryue.

Although she didn't understand the intricacies of this, since she went to the front line last time, she couldn't help admiring Li Ran.

"Right now...the only one you can count on...is probably Zhao Zhifu!"

"Zhao Yang?"

Kong Qiu was somewhat puzzled by this.

At this moment, Li Ran said slowly again:
"Although Zhifu is also one of the Six Ministers of Jin, he is quite different from Fan Yang. Moreover, the Zhao family and the Fan family are also at odds now. Although we still don't know what Fan Yang's intentions are, But Zhao Yang will definitely not obey Fan Yang's words!"

"Let Zhao Yang come to guard the State of Lu. As long as Zhao Yang comes, Guoxia and Gao Zhang will have to face the State of Lu squarely! After weighing the rights and disadvantages, most of them will choose to retreat. Even if they don't retreat, The Lu army and the Jin army led by the Zhao family encircled one place, and they still have the strength to fight!"

At this time, Fan Li, who had been silent all this time, opened his mouth and said:
"However, Fan Yang seems to have been on guard against this. Now that Zhao Yang is leading the Chinese army and is being sent by Fan Yang to conquer the state of Wei, Zhao Yang can't get away at all!"

Li Ran thought for a while, then said calmly:

"The reason why Fan Yang intends to attack the state of Wei may be to transfer away from Zhao Yang! Therefore, as long as Zhao Yang can make an oath with the state of Wei, then the state of Jin will have no reason to attack the state of Wei. By then Zhao Yang will naturally be able to lead the Chinese army to withdraw and form a confrontation with Qi!"

"Moreover, what Fan Yang has declared to the outside world is that their purpose this time is to help the State of Lu defend against the State of Qi. Therefore, even Fan Yang will have nothing to say at that time!"

Hearing this, Duanmuci couldn't help clapping his hands and said with a smile:

"That's right, Mr. is really amazing! Although Mr. sits in the middle of the square, he has a clear understanding of the affairs of the world!"

Sun Wuzhi knew that Li Ran had made up his mind, so he said:
"Since that's the case, Wu would like to go to Zhao Yang! Wu and Zhao Zhongjun once met, so you should go and talk about it."

In fact, Sun Wu and Zhao Yang did meet once.In the past, when the Zhou royal family was in turmoil, Zhao Yang led his army to confront the Zhou division led by Sun Wu.At that time, the two of them could be described as heroes.

However, Li Ran shook his head:

"This matter is of great importance, let me go in person!"

Sun Wu frowned:
"Right now, Zhao Yang is at war with the state of Wei, sir, it's better not to take any risks! Besides, if Fan Yang finds out about your whereabouts, I'm afraid he will get in the way!"

Li Ran instinctively glanced at Gong Eryue again.

What Sun Wu said is indeed true, just like Gong Eryue, isn't that why she was seriously injured?
However, this matter is of great importance after all, if he does not go there in person, it may be difficult to explain the benefits and harms involved.

Just as Li Ran was still struggling, Duan Muci cupped his hands and said:
"Sir, the disciple is willing to go!"

Although Duanmu Cigang and Ruoguan are young, they are quite quick-witted.The last time he went to Zheng country and rescued the Ji clan, it is enough to prove this point.

Li Ran thought about it, thinking that Zigong was also a stranger's face, Fan Yang would not be too suspicious when he met him, and it was indeed more suitable than him and Sun Wu.

As for Kong Qiu, although he knew the ability of his disciple, he was still afraid that he was too young, so he was still a little worried:
"Ci, the risk of going to Jinying is not small, have you considered it clearly?"

Duanmu Ci said with a smile:
"Hehe, no matter how big it is, it can't be bigger than Zheng Guo's trip!"

Li Ran reminded again:

"Zhao Zhifu's place is easy to talk about. However, you must meet Fan Yang face-to-face. He is an old fox. You must be careful in what you do!"

Duanmuci grinned and said:
"Ci has been traveling all these years, and he has met quite a few old foxes. Then Fan Yang just has a higher status than them, so it's not a problem!"

Li Ran looked at Duan Muci, who was not afraid of tigers as a newborn calf, and couldn't help but think of his past years.

Once upon a time, how could he, Li Ran, be a newborn calf like him?
It seems that this trip is indeed his.

"That Fan Yang is not one of those ordinary people who only do business. You must not be careless! If you are not careful, you will lose everything!"

Kong Qiu was still a little worried and told him so.

(End of this chapter)