Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law

Chapter 325: Can the Wu family survive alone?

"Jiangdong, the rat race, has been hiding in a corner a thousand years ago, guarding its own one-third of an acre of land. Others have bullied it to the point of being bullied, and all they want to do is spend money to avoid disasters, instead of competing with others.

Now that the world is in chaos, Jiangdong has been enjoying stability and peace. The people of Jiangdong have been at peace for a long time. How can they be willing to fight with others? Liu Ji, you want to unite with the Wu family, it is simply a dream. "The fifth fusheng sneered at Liu Ji.

Fifth Fusheng's words were also recognized by all the staff.

They were not with Fifth Fusheng.

But the impression given to them by the Wu family was that they were unfamiliar.

The staff present in Prince Huai's Mansion all came from famous families, and they were all related to each other. For example, who married the daughter of a certain family, or maybe their fathers and ancestors were family friends. In short, they all had some relationship with each other.

When we meet, we can chat a few words and talk about home affairs.

The Wu family had no contact with any of them. They were one of the seven famous families anyway. However, the members of the family did not travel around the world and make friends. Instead, they stayed in Jiangdong and never participated in the disputes in the world.

King Huai also raised his eyebrows. The last time he issued a royal order, he invited the Wu family, but was rejected by the Wu family. Therefore, his impression of the Wu family was not very good.

"The Wu family is just like the stones in the pit, which are smelly and hard. Liu Ji, do you have any way to persuade the Wu family?" King Huai looked at Liu Ji.

The two hugged each other heavily. He Wangsheng held Liu Ji's hand and said as if he was recalling those years: "Brother Liu, since we broke up one year ago, we have rarely seen each other in the past nine years. Most of them have been through letters. It’s been four years since we last got together.”

"Wangsheng." Liu Ji was a few years older than He Wangsheng. The relationship between the two was very good. Liu Ji was also a little excited when they saw each other again.

Liu Ji's close friend was named He Wangsheng, who came from the same school. Both of them were elected candidates in the first year of Xuanhe, and both failed.

"I will send you to Jiangdong in person. If you can persuade the Wu family to form an alliance, I will remember your great contribution."

"My subordinate is here."

Liu Ji bowed his hands towards King Huai and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have a classmate and friend who is an official in Jiangdong. I also exchange letters with him from time to time, and his wife is the daughter of the Wu family, and my uncle is still Wu." If the main war faction of the family can ask him to come forward and complain, maybe this matter can be accomplished."

However, He Wangsheng's family is a gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, and is married to the Song family, a gentry in the east of the Yangtze River. The Song family and the Wu family are related, so after He Sheng failed, he returned to Shuoyang, Jiangdong, to work as an official, and married the current head of the Wu family. His younger brother's daughter is his wife, and she has established a firm foothold in Jiangdong.

"You won't come back until you're drunk," Liu Ji said.

He Wangsheng was a little touched, and then he smiled and said: "We haven't seen each other for more than four years. Today, you and I, our senior fellow apprentices, should have a good drink."

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King Huai tapped the table with his fingers, and then said seriously: "Okay, Liu Ji will obey the order."

Liu Ji came to Jiangdong disguised as a businessman. He Wangsheng was stunned when he saw Liu Ji. He was a little unsure and said: "Brother Liu?"

"Forget it, it's been four years and one month since this year," Liu Ji said.

"My subordinates will definitely live up to the prince's trust."

"You won't come home until you're drunk."

In the evening, after drinking for three times, He Wangsheng was not a fool. He knew that Liu Ji came to see him at this time, and something must have happened, so he took the initiative to ask: "Brother Liu told me in the letter that you were on duty at Prince Huai's Mansion, why did you come to me suddenly?" Already?"

"Wangsheng, you and I are from the same school, and I won't hide it from you. The prince has just attacked the Tianshi Army and recovered Fengzhou. It is a time when morale is strong. The prince has great ambitions and has the world in mind. He has been responsible for supporting the Song Dynasty. Nowadays, the Song Dynasty is in ruins. There are seven kingdoms in chaos outside. There are ambitious people from all sides inside. If the prince wants to help the Song Dynasty, he must first calm down the country. Now the first thing to bear the brunt is to clear out the three states of Qing, Yu, and Lin, headed by Chen Mo. Chen Jun."

Liu Ji looked at He Wangsheng and continued: "As the prince's staff, I am proud to share his worries. This time I came to Jiangdong to win over the Wu family on behalf of the prince. I also asked Wangsheng to help me introduce him to Wu Yu."

Wu Yu is He Wangsheng's uncle.

He Wangsheng understood what Liu Ji meant, which was to win over the Wu family to deal with Chen Mo.

He Wangsheng said: "Brother Liu, you also know that the Wu family never participates in the disputes between the world's forces. I'm afraid you will come back without success this time."

"Whether it works or not, we have to give it a try to find out. I also ask Wang Sheng to help me make a recommendation. No matter whether it works or not, it will not affect the friendship between our fellow disciples." Liu Jidao.

"Even if Brother Liu asks for it, I will do my best."

Under the recommendation of He Wangsheng, Liu Ji met Wu Yu.

In Jiangdong, the Wu family is respected and headed. The Wu family has 30,000 private soldiers, including 10,000 navy and 20,000 horse infantry.

Originally, the head of the Wu family was actually in control of the 30,000 men and horses, but now the head of the Wu family, Wu Yanqing, is old and wants to hand over the reins to his eldest son, Wu Changlin. However, the eldest son Wu Changlin has an unruly personality and is a bit bohemian.

In order to fear that Wu Changlin would not be able to shoulder the important task, and at the request of his clan, he handed over the navy to his younger brother's eldest son Wu Yu, and appointed him as the commander of the navy to assist Wu Changlin.

"I'm a guest from afar, please take a seat." Wu Yu invited Liu Ji to sit down.

Liu Ji was not polite. He cupped his hands and sat down.

Wu Yu poured a cup of tea for Liu Ji, and then said straight to the point: "Wang Sheng told me your origin. The Wu family has never participated in the disputes between the world's forces for thousands of years, and it is the same now. After drinking this cup of tea, , Your Excellency, please leave, and we will pretend that we have never met."

Liu Ji knew that Wu Yu would not meet him again if he really wanted to reject him.

He said: "Before you finish drinking this cup of tea, please let me finish what I have to say, Commander-in-Chief."

Wu Yu took a sip of tea and didn't say a word.

Liu Ji knew that the other party had acquiesced, so he said to himself: "I know that Jiangdong has been at peace for a long time, and the people of Jiangdong don't think about weapons and being involved in the world's disputes, but the Wu family doesn't want to, but some people do."

Wu Yu still didn't speak.

"The Governor didn't know that before the prince destroyed the Heavenly Master Army, Chen Mo threatened the prince with the idea of ​​aiding the Tianshi Army and took away 300,000 taels and a navy of 5,000 men from the prince. This navy , but the remaining elite navy of the Tianshi Army.

Chen Moxiong is in the land of three states. At this time, he suddenly asked for a navy. The significance of this is self-evident. And according to my understanding, Chen Mo is building a dock in Qiantang County, Linzhou, to build warships. The target is obviously Jiangdong. . Liu Ji said slowly.

"Chen Mo got a navy from Fengzhou?" Wu Yu finally spoke.

"Yes, I heard that this navy has some relationship with the Nangong family in Chuanhai." Seeing that Wu Yu was interested, Liu Ji continued: "If Chen Mo's goal is really the land of Jiangdong, with Chen Mo's current situation With such strength, can the Wu family alone be able to defend it?"

(End of this chapter)