Sun Tu's last few words really hit the point. Not only Xi Fengchang, but also Xi Fengyun's expression changed instantly after hearing this. He knew that he had ignored this key point in his desperation. If If we really do what we wanted to do before, I'm afraid that Mo Chihe, a powerful official in the court, will be completely offended again!
The power behind Mo Xihe is much more powerful than the prince. Once he becomes an enemy, it means that he will be an enemy of more than half of the officials in the court and most of the Xiang clan's forces in the court. This is not his detail. There are existences that the Feng clan can compete with, and even the fine Feng clan itself belongs to this power group.
Xifeng Chang was stunned for a long time, and then he said with some hesitation: "Qianli, according to your opinion, we shouldn't help the prince..."
"The prince has been hostile to us for a long time, how can it be so easy to fix it? So I think it is time to take advantage of the situation and help Mo Qihe deal with the prince. Even if you have no intention of getting involved in the dispute between them, eldest son, you cannot Stop me from standing up to testify!" Sun Tu looked at Xi Fengyun again as he spoke, and simply made his attitude clear.
After Xi Fengyun stared at him for a moment, he suddenly smiled and said: "I didn't expect that Sun Qianli is not only excellent in martial arts, but also has such a shrewd mind. What's more valuable is that you are also good in eloquence. It seems that I really underestimated you before. I love you." After a pause, he squinted his eyes with some doubts and said: "But there is one thing I have never been able to figure out. Why are you so active and always trying to stir up trouble between me, Xi Feng, and the prince? What about the dispute? What are your intentions?"
Obviously, Sun Tu's outstanding performance finally made Xi Fengyun suspicious of his intentions. After all, if you are an ordinary subordinate, when something like this happens, especially when the matter is closely related to the prince, shouldn't the wisest choice be to follow the master's orders
But Sun Tu looked directly at the other party's eyes, with a calm look: "The eldest son is wrong. If I didn't have such brains and eloquence, I wouldn't be able to help you overcome the dangers in Shunjun City, let alone get your son." You are so trustworthy!" These words were immediately recognized by Xi Fengchang: "Yes, I knew that Qianli was both civil and military, courageous and knowledgeable, so I kept him by my side!"
Sun Tu smiled, then straightened his face: "As for why I insist on being an enemy of the prince, the eldest son said this wrong. It's not me who wants to do this, but the prince or someone like Xi Fengyao." You must not let the young master and I go! As soon as we entered the city the day before yesterday, we were treated like this by Xi Fengyao, forcing us to kill our horses to protect ourselves. Today, I finally thought of asking for the Buddha's treasure from Master Jiesang. As a result, I was robbed and killed by people sent by the prince. Can I only be beaten passively and not be able to resist? Even though he is the prince, in my eyes, only the prince is the object of my allegiance. As for the prince, he Since it is harmful to the young master, I should fight back, is there anything wrong with that?"
These words were said so loudly and without any hesitation that Xi Fengyun didn't even know how to refute. After all, the Xia Kingdom was different from Han dynasties like the Song Dynasty, especially a power like the Xifeng clan that had a certain degree of independence. In fact, it might not be said that it was very loyal to the imperial power, let alone just a prince. Even Xi Fengyun seems to be an official in the court, but everything he does
The real starting point for one thing is the Xi Feng clan's own interests.
Seeing that he was speechless for a moment, Sun Tu continued while the iron was hot: "As for the eldest son's worry that the entire Xifeng clan will be involved because of Xifengyao, it is not difficult to solve it. All we need to do is to put everything together." Just put all the blame on Xi Fengyao. I think Mo Chihe’s target is not the Xi Feng family, and he will definitely cooperate with us when the time comes, and the so-called threat will no longer exist!"
"Huh, do you know that Xi Fengyun is also my brother. If you dare to scheme against him in front of me, aren't you afraid that I will punish you?" Xi Fengyun asked unhappily.
"I have said that my allegiance is only to the young master. Since Xifengyao has repeatedly tried to attack the young master, he is my enemy. Besides, as long as the emperor believes that the prince is behind all this, then it will be Xifengyao's crime. He will also be much lighter, and with Mo Xiahe’s cooperation, I believe it will not be too difficult to keep him.”
"Eighth brother, since he is yours, it is up to you to decide what to do." Xi Fengyun knew that it was impossible for him to convince Sun Tu, and he could not use force at this time, so he could only push the decision-making power to Sun Tu in the end. Xi Fengchang said: "You have to understand, once you make a choice, there is no possibility of going back on it. If we offend the prince this time, it means that we will fight him to the end!" After saying this, he He walked out of the hall, seemingly unable to accept the fact that he couldn't make the decision.
Xifeng Chang was stunned for a long time after he left, his face full of confusion. To be honest, he never thought that he would face such an important choice. This is not a fight with the Xifeng clan in Shunjun City, but is related to the future rise and fall of the Xifeng clan. All of this happened in just one thought, which made him feel pressured and it was naturally difficult to make a decision.
Sun Tu was not in a hurry to ask what his decision was, he just stood there and waited with a smile. After a long while, he finally said quietly: "Qianli, does it really matter if you turn against the prince because of this?"
"There is always influence, but if you lose something, you will gain something. In this way, we will also become allies with Moshahe. As for which of the two is more beneficial to the young master, at least it is hard to say yet." As he said, Sun Tu took two more steps forward and lowered his voice: "But one thing I can be sure of is that doing this will be of great help to the young master's status in the Xifeng clan..."
"You mean to take this opportunity to get rid of Xi Fengyao?" Xi Fengchang gritted his teeth when the name was mentioned. In the past, when they were in Shunjun City, Xi Fengyao and Xi Fengjian had always relied on the power they had to suppress themselves. Unexpectedly, he finally defeated Xi Fengyao and was targeted by Xi Fengyao after arriving in the capital. Especially after knowing that Sun Tu, whom he trusted the most, was intercepted and killed by Xi Fengyao, he became even more jealous of his brother. Get angry!
Sun Tu nodded and shook his head: "This is only one aspect, the more important thing is the eldest son."
"Um?"
"My lord, have you ever thought about who is the biggest obstacle to your becoming the successor of the Xi Feng clan?" Sun Tu followed without waiting for the other party's answer: "It's not Xi Feng Jian, because he is finished, and it's not Xi Feng Yao. In fact, Even if he hadn't had this incident, he still wouldn't be qualified. The only one who can really compete with the Young Master is the Grand Duke.
Just one person. Since he is the eldest son, and he has always helped the clan leader with things, he has already had an extraordinary status in the clan. If he really stands by the prince's side this time as he said, and if he succeeds, his position will become even more solid, and it will be too difficult for the prince to surpass him in order to gain the clan leader's trust and appreciation.
"But if you cooperate with Mo Xihe to deal with the prince, then the initiative will be in the hands of the prince. After the incident is completed, all the benefits obtained by the Xifeng clan will also be attributed to the prince. That means your light has overshadowed the eldest prince. So in my opinion, this choice has all the benefits and no harm, even if there are some consequences, they can be overcome."
These words made Xi Fengchang feel dazed for a while, and then he looked at Sun Tu with some emotion: "Things can be seen from a thousand miles farther than me. This is indeed more beneficial to me, and it can also Let out a bad breath! In this case, everything will be as you said, and the prince will pay the price this time!" At the end of the sentence, his expression was firm, which proved that he had completely made up his mind.
When Xi Fengchang came to his brother and told him his decision, Xi Fengyun didn't show too much surprise. He just took another deep look at Sun Tu and said, "Since you have made up your mind, I Naturally, I will support you. As for the prince, I don't care. Come and escort Helian out. Just say that I, Xi Fengyun, have failed him this time. I hope he won't mind." I have decided to fall out, then there is no There is no need for any more superficial politeness, and there is no longer any intention to even meet Helian Jinshi.
"Since you decided to testify, are you going back to Mo Chihe's place tonight?" After being sent away by Helian Jinshi, Xi Fengyun looked at Sun Tu and asked.
Sun Tu nodded casually and said: "If you want to make Mo Chihe feel at ease, it would be a good idea for me to go back. It just so happens that the people who sent me here are still waiting outside, and now it's time to go back with them." After saying that, Sun Tu rushed to the details. Feng Chang gave a brief salute and wanted to say goodbye and leave.
Feng Chang didn't want to talk about it, but he suddenly said: "Wait a minute, it's almost midnight now, what are you going to do when it's freezing? As for Mo Chihe, I will go with you tomorrow, and let his people Just go back on your own. I also want to hear you talk about the wonderful features of that Buddha treasure!"
Sun Tu actually didn't care much about whether to stay here. Since Xi Fengchang had said so, of course he couldn't insist on it, so he nodded in agreement.
As for Xi Fengyun, he didn't say anything more when he saw this. He just sighed slightly and said: "In that case, you all need to be careful. I will go back and make some arrangements first. I'm afraid there will be some trouble in the court this time... " With that said, he glanced at Sun Tu again and hurried away.
Sun Tu and Xi Fengchang accompanied him out together, and then after saying a few words to Mo Xiahe's people waiting outside and asking them to go back with the news, they watched the two parties gradually disappear into the darkness ahead. among.
"Let's go, first go back and take a look at the Buddha treasure you obtained from Master Jie Sang, then have a good night's rest and go see Mochihe tomorrow." Xifengchang said with a smile after calming down.
Sun Tu did not respond immediately. Looking at the two parties who had parted ways in front of him, he felt strange in his heart. He felt that tonight's incident was not over yet!