After all, Pharmacist Guo did not express his final decision in front of the envoys from the Song, Liao and Jin parties. He just made a haha and suppressed the matter for the time being. He is not a fool. Of course he understands how much trouble it will cause once he really takes a stand. He cannot afford to provoke any of these three forces.
All he could do was to set up another banquet to entertain the envoys from the three parties, and make some empty and useless compliments during the banquet. Then he tried to find out their bottom line from the envoys' mouths, and then sent them off in person. After leaving home, he also arranged for Wanyan Wushu and his entourage to stay in Zhuozhou City - at least before he could come up with an accurate idea, the envoys from the three parties would have to stay in Zhuozhou City for a few days.
It wasn't until Sun Tu and his party were the last to leave that Medicine Master Guo let out a long sigh of relief: "This matter is really difficult to handle."
"Boss Guo, there is actually nothing difficult to do. We just need to decide which side has more benefits and surrender to that side. Why bother?" A man with a short build and scars on his face couldn't help but say. road. This is the brother who has been with Pharmacist Guo for the longest time. His name is Yan Hu. He is the most upright and the most fierce in combat. He is quite trusted by him, so he doesn't have too many scruples about what he says.
"Huzi, what you said is simple. If you can really tell the difference from their words, the general will not be so embarrassed." Yu Wanyao immediately explained.
Yan Hu immediately opened his big copper bell-like eyes: "Can't we tell the difference between high and low? From my point of view, the people of Song Dynasty are the most sincere. Not only did they give us enough benefits, but they also gave us gold..."
"But the people in the south are the least trustworthy. Their words are hard to count." Yu Wanyao said with a wry smile: "It's not like you haven't dealt with the Song people before. You should know how cunning and treacherous they are."
These words made Yan Hu's expression tremble. He had obviously thought of something. He cursed in a low voice and then said: "Then cooperate with the Jurchens. Like us, they have already enmity with the Liao people." , just in time to deal with the Liao people together. Anyway, I can’t trust the Liao people. The number of Khitan people who died in our hands before was not even one thousand but eight hundred. Will they really let it go so easily? "
"But the biggest threat to us is the Liao people." Pharmacist Guo said again: "Looking at the attitude of the Liao envoy, I'm worried that the Liao army is already on its way here." Xiao Sixun looked at him forcefully. He was confident, and his silence after the arrival of the golden man made Yaoshi Guo feel even more uneasy.
"The words of those Jin people are the most unreliable. Although they have won many victories in the north, it is not easy to conquer the entire Liao Kingdom in one go. In my opinion, they are just here to disrupt the situation here, even if they fail , there is no loss to them, but if we really let them use it, we can clear up some trouble for them to go south." Medical Master Guo continued, his brows frowning more and more.
Another subordinate on the side, Qi Da, also nodded and said: "What the general said is true. I also think that the Jin people are unreliable. They said that a large army will come south in two months. They are just talking empty words and letting us be used by them." If we really believed it, we would be taken advantage of."
At this time, the people present were suddenly entangled again. After talking about it, they still couldn't make up their minds. At this time, a young man who was much younger than them suddenly said: "Father, I have an idea. I don't know if it can work."
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Dalang has an idea? Let’s talk and listen. " Pharmacist Guo suddenly became energetic and nodded quickly. This adopted son of his is quite good in terms of martial arts and strategy, even better than his subordinates. However, because of his status, he cannot be reused. But he is also considered a low-key person. , but I didn’t have any second thoughts because of this.
Seeing that he had a countermeasure at this time, the others also looked over expectantly. The Dalang smiled slightly and said: "Based on the current situation, we can only find one backer, but the adoptive father is worried about the threats from the other two families. In this case, it's simple, just come first come first served. We only need to tell the envoys of the three families respectively that we are willing to submit, and then ask them to send troops and horses to receive them as soon as possible, and we will be safe."
"Well..." Pharmacist Guo pondered for a moment, but still hesitated: "Then what if they attack us after entering the city and take away my military power?"
"Then just don't let them enter the city. And I believe that soon, another army and horses will arrive. Let them fight again, and we can reap the benefits. Wouldn't it be better like this?" Dalang quickly said Answer: "As long as we hold Zhuozhou, we are not afraid that they will not want to recruit us. We will sell the goods to three houses, first come, first served!"
"This strategy is indeed feasible..." Yu Wanyao was the first to nod in agreement: "It is also the most beneficial strategy for us, General!"
"It's just that some of it is not authentic and refreshing enough."
"But it can also be used to test out which of the three of them is the most sincere. You can give it a try."
Several confidants put forward their opinions one after another, and most of them agreed with Da Lang's strategy. Even Yaoshi Guo was already moved at this time: "Da Lang is really clear-headed. Then as you said, we will decide the matter tomorrow." Come down. Let’s see who among the three is more sincere.”
As his words fell, the matter was completely settled.
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Sun Tu led the people back to his residence with a solemn expression. As soon as they entered the courtyard, he quickly ordered: "Everyone should be alert and cock their crossbows. I'm afraid there will be an accident after dark."
"This... How can the general make such a judgment?" Hua Rong asked a little strangely. As for the others, they quickly moved and occupied several of the most defensive positions in the house. As long as an enemy dared to come, no matter from the front entrance , or enter through the courtyard wall, they can be discovered and attacked immediately.
Sun Tu said after entering the hall opposite the gate and taking a seat: "Just now, I felt the strong murderous intention of the Liao envoy, and he looked at me with a look that wanted to get rid of it. Judging from the current situation, the Liao people We are completely at a disadvantage here, and all we can do is to take a risk and eradicate us completely, cutting off Medicine Master Guo's escape and thoughts. Humph, this is just the leftover thing from our ancestors' fun, he Do you really think you are Ban Dingyuan?"
Ban Chao, Ban Dingyuan, is a famous figure in history, and he pointed out a completely different way for envoys of later generations to go on missions - what if they encounter hostile forces with the same purpose when they go to other countries as envoys? Instead of compromising and improving one's bargaining chip, one should act decisively and kill all the envoys of the hostile forces! In this way, the other side has no way out and can only cooperate with it.
This strategy is simple and crude, and has a lot of troubles, but it is the only solution when facing a dangerous situation. Obviously, today’s Liao envoys are
This is the only option left.
Hua Rong had also read books and knew these allusions. He was immediately shocked, agreed, took the bow and arrow, and prepared for defense.
But Sun Tu and Wu Songruda were sitting in the hall, waiting for the enemy to come. However, the weapons of the three of them were all placed within easy reach. For a moment, the entire courtyard was in a state of panic, waiting for the enemy to crash into the door as expected.
The sky quickly darkened, which plunged the already quiet Zhuozhou City into a state of silence. Even the chirping of a few spring insects seemed particularly loud at this time.
At this time, a group of people were running quickly through the empty streets. After avoiding a group of soldiers patrolling the city, they headed straight for Sun Tu's house. As expected, someone is going to attack the Song envoy.
After quietly arriving at the courtyard, the twenty people paused for a moment. Following a gesture from the leader, they quickly separated. Then, one by one, they jumped up like eagles and looked at the many-foot-high courtyard wall. If there is nothing, he can climb over easily, and the weapons in his hands are unsheathed at the same time, and they are about to fall into the courtyard in just a moment on the wall.
At the same time, in an alley half a mile away from the courtyard, a group of men in night uniforms stopped in place. Xiao Sixun stared at these guys who had arrived first with a surprised look on his face, and said softly : "What method is that? Jurchens? Why did they attack the Song people?"
No one thought that the first people to attack the Song envoys were not the Liao people, but the Jin people who had just entered Zhuozhou!
Just as Wanyan Wushu was about to jump down, there was a sound from the side, and sharp arrows shot through the air instantly. The few people who were about to jump down were stunned and quickly raised their swords to defend themselves. But this arrow was just a signal. Immediately afterwards, arrows whizzed out from the left, right and high places in front of them, attacking all around them.
The Song people were on guard for a long time, which caused Wanyan Wushu's eyes to flash with a strange light, but his movements were not affected. With a bow, the person had already moved downwards decisively, and at the same time, he spotted an arrow. When the arrow came, the scimitar struck out, with a clang, it flew away and the man landed safely.
The other Jin people also knew that this battle must be fought quickly, so although a dozen sharp arrows flew towards them, they still jumped into the courtyard decisively. Some people were quick enough to block the sudden arrows, and there were also two or three. He failed and was nailed by an arrow. But even so, they could not stop their determination to kill. They only paused on the ground and then killed them like tigers pouncing on prey, approaching the crossbowmen in the dark.
Since these Jin people dared to cross most of the Liao Kingdom with twenty people, they naturally had their confidence. Starting from Wanyan Wushu, everyone is the best player in the Jin Army. This accident and injury will not scare them at all.
Wanyan Wushu took the lead, his sword flashed sharply, and he had already protected himself in front of him. His footsteps were like lightning, but he rushed towards the main hall, which was still lit by candlelight.
After seeing the momentum of these enemies, even Sun Tu was slightly stunned for a moment, but then the fighting spirit in his heart was ignited. He immediately shouted, knife in hand, and he rushed forward. Also moving at the same time were Lu Da and Wu Song!
An assassination instantly turned into a head-on fight, and outside the courtyard, the Liao people had also rushed over. There were more people than the Song and Jin Dynasties combined, a total of fifty!