Song Zining said: "There is no need to rush this matter now, we need to discuss it in a long-term way. Nangong first, then Baicha, this is the order. Moreover, the Nangong family also has a reorganization division, Chen Bing, by their side. Take back this front again, so that we can explain the past no matter whether it is the top or the bottom. But now that the siege of Heiliu City has been lifted, we must prevent them from jumping over the wall in a hurry."
Qianye sneered coldly, "Even if they want to trouble us, they will have to rest for at least half a month." After speaking, he briefly talked about his raid on the Nangong Family base.
Song Zining couldn't help laughing, "Good job! Yishui Nangong can be said to have stolen chickens this time and won't lose money. Among the top-grade families, the overall quality of their Xiaozi and Chengzi generations' children is quite good. With such a heavy loss, it can be rewarded. It took a long time to recover." However, Song Zining felt a little strange again, "How could the Nangong family's way of doing things be so rude and direct, completely unlike Nangong Yuanbo's usual insidious style."
Speaking of this matter, it was Qianye's turn to frown, and asked, "Is there something wrong with you? I encountered Ningyuan Heavy Industry's caravan being ambushed in Tianhe County thousands of miles away. And why hasn't the Song Clan made any inquiries yet?" He said that even if individual teams lose to the strength of the Nangong private army, this is no longer a small matter of private fighting, and the empire will not really sit back and watch the two families go to war under the Iron Curtain, right?"
Song Zining listened to Qianye's story about meeting the Ningyuan Heavy Industry and Commerce Team, and only murmured, "White clan? The descendants?"
There was an unconcealable tiredness between his brows, and he leaned back in the chair. After a moment of silence, he smiled and said, "I just don't know how to tell you about this. Actually, I don't The city is besieged to the end. If nothing can be done, I will break through on my own and bring at most one Nangong Xiaoniao. I have not let the team of red scorpions beside her play before, just to escort her out at the last moment. But no matter what, I will not Will use any help from the Song Clan again."
Qianye was slightly startled, looked at Song Zining's expression, recalled his arrangements in recent months, and said clearly: "So, you are determined to completely break away from the Song Clan."
Song Zining smiled bitterly, and said, "Yes. The cargo team from Ningyuan Heavy Industry was my last contribution to the family. I caught some guys who had colluded with each other and had quarrels. As for whether the cargo team can be kept, it doesn't matter. Affecting the outcome of this game, those plotters must have been exposed at this time. Just looking at the current situation, I am afraid that the process of cleaning up the door will not be smooth. If those people in the clan really have the heart, how can they not solve this small matter?"
Qianye said: "Heiliu City's external traffic should be able to resume soon. Ask Zhou Caiguang from Guisuo to send all the latest information, so we can know what's going on."
Song Zining said indifferently: "He can't get into the affairs of the boss, as for the others, it's not important now."
However, Qianye could hear a bit of frustration from Song Zining's tone. Even though the Song Clan may have encountered some difficulties, their retreat in rushing to the rescue of Heiliu City is actually a kind of complete indifference. Even Qianye could see that the Nangong family's arrogance was entirely based on the Song Clan's silence. If the Song Clan were a little bit tougher, the situation might be different.
Maybe Song Zining didn't expect strong support from the family from the very beginning, but if he was really ignored until now, he would still feel like a sharp knife hurting people.
Qianye didn't know how to comfort Song Zining, so he stood up, went to the side wine cabinet, poured out two glasses of wine, and handed one of them to him.
In a short period of time, Song Zining had suppressed most of his depression. He took the wine glass and shook it, watching the liquid on the wall reflect the luminous and bizarre colors, smiled slightly, raised the glass to Qianye, and drank it in one gulp.
"Qianye, don't worry too much. I'm free, isn't it good?" Song Zining suddenly brightened his eyes and said with a smile: "There are so many dark races outside the city. Upgrading in the sequence, do you want to form another field division to play with, or raise the defense zone of Heiliu City by one level?"
"I'm not that ambitious right now."
"Ambition, as long as you sit in this position, even if you don't want to, the people around you will force you to have it." Song Zining laughed.
Qianye also laughed, taking small sips of the wine in the glass, and the two of them started chatting without saying a word. In the occasional silence, they could vaguely hear the joyous hustle and bustle of the city outside.
In the Hanbi Garden of the Song clan, people were coming and going, and many servants cleaned every corner of the garden. Ruoda's courtyard is full of spring scenery, and the wind is full of warmth. The force of dawn continuously overflows from the rockery, pillars and even the flowers, taking a sip will make you feel refreshed. In terms of strong force, I am afraid that some small sect practice rooms are nothing more than that.
The servants and maids are all cautious, lest they make even the slightest mistake. Today, the regular elders meeting of the Song Clan was held here. When the ancestors retreated and meditated, it can be said that the important figures of the entire Song Clan were concentrated in this Hanbi Garden.
In the Shouzhuo Hall at the north end of the garden, dozens of elders from the Song Clan have been discussing matters for half a day, discussing more than ten major clan affairs.
During the banquet, Song Zhongnian's face was dark, and he could see that he was extremely unhappy. The original Great Elder, Song Zhongcheng, sat across from him with a smile on his face.
"Next, let's discuss the expenses of Liufang..." Before Song Zhongcheng finished speaking, Song Zhongnian couldn't bear it anymore, and said in a deep voice: "We should first discuss how to support Zining! He is now trapped in the black Liucheng, it has been half a month!"
Song Zhongcheng coughed, and said calmly: "Heiliu City is located in a dangerous place, surrounded by the army of the dark race. We only have three or five teams around us. We are really weak. The old man has ordered them not to count losses. , must penetrate the line of defense and support Zining. But in the past half a month, they have repeatedly attacked and suffered heavy losses, but there is not much progress, alas! In fact, the lord does not need to worry too much, with Zining's ability, breaking through is not a problem."
Speaking of this, Song Zhongcheng winked, and another elder said: "Elders, this Heiliu City is not our Song Clan's place, and there is no Song Clan team in it. Don't forget, the bloody battle so far, the Heiliu City is not our Song Clan's place. Liucheng's military achievements are all credited to Clan Zhao. In my opinion, saving Zining and saving Hei Liucheng are completely different things."
As soon as this remark came out, all the elders agreed one after another.
Song Zhongnian's face was livid, and he snorted heavily, but he was helpless. The Song Clan teams around Heiliu City are all controlled by people from Song Zhongcheng's lineage, and they have not worked hard all the time. As the Clan Lord, Song Zhongnian has nothing to do with them.
Song Zhongnian snorted, and said: "Let's talk about the case of Ye Mulan, Ye Muwei and the three people in the clan colluding with each other and colluding with the enemy in secret, leading to the destruction of our Song clan's caravan. This matter has been verified, the evidence is conclusive, and the crime should be punished." ! I don’t know what the elders think?”
Song Zhongcheng caressed his beard and said slowly: "That is the caravan of Ningyuan Heavy Industry, not our Song Clan's caravan. Zi Ning has long wanted to separate. How can his property be confused with my Song Clan's? That's why the two daughters of the Ye family are collaborating with the enemy." , In my opinion, it needs to be discussed again. In addition, this matter involves a lot, and there are still many doubts. In my opinion, this matter still needs to be investigated carefully, so you might as well postpone it for the time being and wait for the elders to discuss it again next month."
Anger flashed across Song Zhongnian's face, and he shouted: "Song Zhongcheng, all your excuses are nothing more than your refusal to break up Zining's engagement! What is your intention, do you really think I don't know?!"
The smile on Song Zhongcheng's face remained unchanged, and he said calmly: "This old man is just an old-fashioned and prudent opinion, and it's not that he doesn't disagree, it just needs to be investigated again. Why is the lord so angry?"
Song Zhongnian's face was ashen, and he said coldly: "No, this matter must be discussed now! Elders, don't make mistakes!" At this point, Song Zhongnian's voice was already stern.
Song Zhongcheng's complexion also changed, he snorted, and said coldly: "You are not the only one who has the final say on the Council of Elders! How to deal with this matter needs the approval of all the elders."
Seeing this, the elders tried to persuade them one after another, but most of them wanted to be peacemakers, and the number of elders who were willing to stand on the side of the lord Song Zhongnian was not dominant.
Although Song Zhongnian occupies the position of the lord, the real masters in the Song Clan are actually the ancestors, and the ancestors must nod for any major affairs. Therefore, Song Zhongnian's authority was really limited. Before Song Zhongcheng was removed from the position of Great Elder, the two branches were actually on par.
In this eventful autumn, the old ancestor suddenly announced to retreat and clean up, and ordered that no matter what big things happen, she should not disturb her retreat. In the eyes of most people, this is not a good sign. There are already rumors in the dark that the ancestors are actually retreating to death in order to prolong their lives. Once you can't pass this hurdle, if it is serious, you will die immediately, and if it is light, your cultivation base will be greatly damaged.
Although Song Zhongcheng lost the position of Great Elder, he is a centipede, dead but not stiff. He has been operating in the Presbyterian Church for many years and is still strong. Therefore, on some major issues, the two still fight hard.
Seeing that the two were gradually tearing their faces apart, many elders were also chatting in private. The marriage contract of the Seven Young Masters of the Song Clan has actually become a big deal.
Not long ago, Duke Wei announced that he would choose a relative for his granddaughter Xin'er, which immediately caused a sensation among the young talents in the empire. Duke Wei's power is at the peak of power at the moment, and Xin'er is born beautiful, and he is deeply loved by Duke Wei. Marrying her is tantamount to ascending to heaven in one step. Even the outstanding descendants of the Four Clans' direct line are rarely indifferent.
Song Zhongcheng also proposed marriage to Wei Guogong for Song Zian. As long as this marriage is formed, Song Zian is very likely to turn defeat into victory, grab the heir of the Song clan, and become the next clan leader. Therefore, Song Zhongcheng can be said to have given his all and had no reservations. Song Zhongnian's original intention was to loosen Song Zining's marriage bondage in order to marry the daughter of Duke Wei. After all, Duke Wei had praised Song Zining more than once after Tianxuan Spring Hunting, and the Seventh Young Master was known for being suave and suave, and he was born to be loved by girls.
At this moment, Song Zining's marriage contract became the key, and it was also the reason why Song Zhongcheng tried his best to boycott the matter. As long as the day of choosing a relative is delayed, it will be considered a success.