First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 353 Ran's Attitude
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In the building, Gao Chong was sitting at the head of the building leisurely, slowly making tea.

Of course, there are no miscellaneous things like ginger, garlic and mint in the tea bowl, just tea leaves.

After a little taste, the bitterness was hard to swallow, Jiang Baoyi frowned, he couldn't understand how Gao Chong hated the tea made with ginger, garlic and mint.

"Do you think the Ran's family will come tonight?" Gao Chong changed to a comfortable sitting position, playing with the pure white teacup in his hand.

"It shouldn't matter if you come or not?" Jiang Baoyi put down his teacup, grabbed a mint leaf and stuffed it into his mouth, "It mainly depends on the attitude of Ran's family."

"Oh? Tell me." Seeing that Jiang Baoyi seemed to be on point, Gao Chong sat up straight and said.

"If the Ran family came to Xingshi to inquire about the crime, then he would be stubborn and arrogant, so there is no need to be polite.

If the Ran family came to make an apology, it means that the Ran family still has some self-knowledge, at least they know how much they are, and they dare not confront us openly," Jiang Baoyi said while thinking.

Gao Chong clapped his hands, "Not bad, not bad, Baoyi's analysis is very suitable for me, and that's why I smashed Ran's restaurant. Of course, this is the more important reason." Gao Chong took out a bag from his arms A piece of paper was handed over to Jiang Baoyi.

Jiang Baoyi took it and unfolded it, and his expression was a bit exciting, "This Ran family is really good enough, no wonder Tian Zongxian values ​​​​the Ran family so much, it turned out that he turned his back on the battlefield, and the third son of the Ran family died quite aggrieved."

"I have to give He Zhongde some rewards later," Gao Chong said with a smile, "This news is very important, it at least shows that the Ran family is not very loyal, they were able to betray the Fuling Tian family back then, and now they can also betray Tian Zongxian.

What's more, the third son of the Ran family died because of Tian Zongxian, if possible, the Ran family might be able to stab Tian Zongxian with a knife."

When Tian Zongxian was ordered to go to Guizhou to rectify central Guizhou, He Junda, the patriarch of the He family in Hongshe, took the lead in serving as Tian Zongxian's pawn in Guizhou.

The other two big families at that time, Tian Lousha of the Tian family in Fuling and Ran Guanzhi of the Ran family in Qianjiang were dissatisfied and joined forces to resist Tian Zongxian.

But Tian Zongxian was good at fighting after all, and soon gained the upper hand. Seeing that the situation was not good, Ran Guanzhi immediately joined Tian Zongxian in secret.

Ran Guanzhi's third younger brother led soldiers and horses to march with Tian Lousha, leading Tian Lousha into an ambush, and Tian Zongxian won a big victory.

However, what is dramatic is that Ran Jiasanlang died in the rebellion army by accident.

After this, the Tian family in Fuling was severely injured, and fled back to the Wulong headquarters, unable to hold on, and declared their surrender to Tian Zongxian, and the Ran family also declared their surrender.

"Who would have thought that the war that determined the ownership of Qianzhou was actually secretly planned by the Ran family."

Gao Chong shook his head and said with a sneer: "So, this Ran Guanzhi is a fool, I believe he will be more rational now that he is old, and he doesn't have the guts to confront us."

"No wonder the He family is not convinced." Jiang Baoyi also felt that this matter was absurd.

One is to take the lead in taking effect, and the other is to work in secret, and because of Tian Zongxian's mistake, Ran Sanlang died in vain.

It's just a pity that the Tian family in Fuling was originally the largest family in central Guizhou. Back then, Tian Sihe was a handsome man in central Guizhou, and led four thousand households under his command to join the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

At this time, the guard came to report: Ran's family asked to see him.

"Did you bring a gift?" Gao Chong raised his eyes and asked.

The guard was taken aback, "There are quite a few large vehicles, and it's dark and I can't see what they are."

Gao Chong laughed loudly when he heard the words, and looked at Jiang Baoyi, "Guess what's in the cart?"

Jiang Baoyi didn't know why, and was a little confused for a while, but seeing Gao Chong shaking the wine glass in his hand, he suddenly realized.

"Wine, the Ran family sent the one hundred altars of aged wine, it must be an apology."

"Tell him to come in," Gao Chong ordered with a wave of his hand.

Ran Bin walked in quickly, and as soon as he met, he fell to the ground, "Xiaguan Qianjiang County Wei Ranbin has met the ambassador."

"What's the reason for Ran County Wei Xingye to come here?" Gao Chong pretended to be confused with understanding.

"I'm here to make amends," Ran Bin said respectfully, "The East Street Restaurant has insufficient stock of wine, which disturbed the Ambassador's pleasure. May the ambassador be appeased."

Gao Chong and Jiang Baoyi looked at each other, Gao Chong shook his head and said with a smile: "The Ran family is too polite, and I was just angry for a while, but I ruined your restaurant, maybe it's not."

Gao Chong pondered for a while, "How about this, how much will the restaurant lose? If you report the number, I will compensate according to the price, so as not to spread the news that I am bullying others by Gao Chong."

Ran Bin was about to decline when he heard the words. He was just apologizing, so how dare he ask Gao Chong for compensation.

Suddenly Jiang Baoyi said quietly from the side: "Don't hesitate, the ambassador will compensate according to the price, so as not to ruin his reputation."

Ran Bin suddenly understood, and said directly: "The ambassador obeys the law, and I really admire it. It's just that the accompanying sergeant damaged a few tables and chairs after drinking. It's not a loss, and the money is always enough."

Gao Chong laughed loudly when he heard the words, pointed at Ran Bin and looked at Jiang Baoyi with a smile: "Very good, very good, County Captain Ran is a wonderful person."

Jiang Baoyi immediately took out a grain of silver barley and threw it over.

"This envoy sees that Ran Sheng is very personable, and he is a man who can be made. Let Ran Sheng come to accompany this envoy to inspect Qianjiang tomorrow." Gao Chong continued: "In addition, this envoy will visit tomorrow night. Is it convenient?"

Ran Guanzhi is now an official worshiping Sima of Qianzhou.

"I obey the orders", Ran Bin didn't know Gao Chong's intentions in his heart, but he just showed joy, "The ambassador came to Ran's house, and it was full of splendor. It is a great honor for Ran's family."

After Ran Bin left, Gao Chong was thoughtful, and Jiang Baoyi asked directly, "Are you going to see Ran Guanzhi tomorrow?"

"I always feel that the attitude of the Ran family is too respectful. Perhaps, the Ran family is easier to deal with than the He family." Gao Chong stroked his chin, and said hesitantly, "This Ran Bin is a bit too polite."

Jiang Baoyi frowned and thought for a moment, still at a loss, he stood up and said, "Maybe we are thinking too much. We will find out when we find out tomorrow. We have [-] elites in our hands. With our backs to the imperial court, the Ran family really dares to rebel."

What you said is very reasonable. There are only two thousand soldiers in the entire Qianjiang River, and there are no more than ten thousand soldiers in the entire Qianzhou Prefecture. At least on the bright side, Gao Chong is invincible, and he doesn't have to worry about his safety at all. .

What's more, Gao Chong already had a rough conclusion in his heart. It is very likely that Tian Zongxian is supporting himself and wants to make Qianzhou into Tian's family.

Tian Zongxian's thoughts also represent the thoughts of the current governor of Jili Prefecture. The barbarians are different from the Han people. The governors of the Han area are often transferred, and it is difficult to form an inherent force in the local area. But the situation in Jilizhou County is completely different.

　Too late to work overtime...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)