At the end of the Han Dynasty: a stingy husband from his hometown

Chapter 15
In the courtyard, Xiang Hong, wearing mourning clothes, knelt and sat in front of his mother's tomb.

After learning the news, Zhou Qi came over in a hurry. He first bowed to Xiang's mother's spiritual tablet, then looked at the haggard Xiang Hong and asked, "Why did I die suddenly?"

Xiang Hong said in a slightly depressed voice: "When my mother heard about the death of the Grand Duke, she was grateful for Zhou's great kindness and cried bitterly all night. She fainted and never woke up."

Zhou Qi was shocked when he heard the words, and then sighed: "Although she is a woman, she understands righteousness, she is really a strange woman in the world!"

The death of Xiang's mother is a foregone conclusion, Zhou Qi did not pretend to comfort him, but praised Xiang's mother's righteousness, which is also the greatest comfort to Xiang Hong.

Sure enough, when Xiang Hong heard Zhou Qi's words, his sad face softened a little, then he turned his head to look at Zhou Qi, and asked in a deep voice: "The grandpa died because of Wang Ji, and so did my mother. Take this breath?"

But Zhou Qi laughed at himself and said, "Recently there have been many rumors in the countryside, saying that I, as the grandson of the old grandpa, did not dare to speak out when I saw the grandpa's death before the prime minister's mansion, so I am a member of the Zhou family."

But Xiang Hong shook his head and said: "Country people don't know Ayu's ambitions, so they can only talk nonsense. I have a close relationship with you, how could you not know it? Even if Wang Ji's power is overwhelming, you will never give up! "

Speaking of this, Xiang Hong looked at Zhou Qi and said in a deep voice: "If my mother were here, I would still have some scruples. I am alone now. If Ayu has anything to do, I am willing to sacrifice my life to help!"

Zhou Qi pondered for a while, then a stern look flashed in his eyes, and said: "Brother, don't talk too much, and we will discuss other things after auntie is buried tomorrow."

Since Xiang Hong was a refugee from outside and there were not many local acquaintances, that's why the front of Xiang's mother's mourning hall was so deserted.

Zhou Qi didn't know about Xiang's mother's death before, and he had to make arrangements for his grandfather's funeral, so he didn't take Xiang Hong into consideration.Now that I have a little spare time, I naturally want to make arrangements for Xiang's mother.

The next day, the originally deserted Xiang family was already full of guests, and many friends who had made good friends with Zhou Qi, as well as knight-errants, all came to pay homage to Xiang's mother.

After Xiang's mother was buried, Zhou Qi left those knight-errants and a dozen young men from the village to entertain them with a banquet.

Zhou Qi had screened these people a long time ago. Either they had no worries at home, or they were lawless, or they were passionate youths with a strong sense of loyalty.

After drinking for three rounds, Zhou Qi deliberately mentioned Wang Ji, Prime Minister of the Pei Kingdom, and secretly provoked him with words, and immediately someone rose up and scolded: "Wang Ji's dog thief disregarded the life and death of the villagers and forced the grandpa to death, which also indirectly caused the death of Xiang's mother. I only hate being alone and alone, otherwise I will definitely go to the Prime Minister’s Mansion with a knife and kill Wang Jigou’s head to pay homage to the grandpa’s spirit in heaven!”

Someone took the lead, and the drunken young people immediately responded with words, and their anger did not seem to be hypocritical.

"We have always received the kindness of the Grand Duke, and we have an irreversible friendship with Ayu. If Ayu is willing to avenge the Grandfather, we are willing to sacrifice our lives and follow you!"

"Someone wants to go!"

"Someone wants to go!"

"Someone is also willing to go!"

Under the deliberate guidance of some people, everyone became more and more angry, and what they said became more and more appalling.

Only three or five people were timid, with a look of fear on their faces. They did not dare to talk about Wang Ji, the Prime Minister of Pei State, but just lowered their heads and drank in silence.

Zhou Qi secretly observed, keeping everyone's performance in mind, and then deliberately sighed: "Although I am unhappy, but as Wang Ji is the Prime Minister of Pei State, and he is backed by Wang Fu, one of the ten permanent attendants, no matter in the court or in the court, The power of the place is overwhelming. Don't say that we are alone and powerless, and we are powerless to fight and kill Wang Ji. Even if we succeed by chance, I am afraid that we will not escape the arrest of the officers and soldiers."

"It doesn't matter that I am alone. You may have parents or family members. If you do such a big thing, it may harm your family."

"I don't want to be trapped in an unjust position, so I'll let this matter go. Don't mention it again!"

As soon as Zhou Qi finished speaking, someone immediately stood up and threw away the wine glass in his hand angrily. He pointed at Zhou Qi and cursed: "A man is born in heaven and earth, and when he dies, he will die. What are you afraid of!"

"The Taigong is weak, but he can still face Wang Ji's dog thief, and he is generous in righteousness regardless of life and death. As a son of man, you don't want to avenge your ancestors, but instead find excuses for your cowardice. I am ashamed to be with you!"

After finishing speaking, the strong man walked away without giving Zhou Qi any face.

When the rest of the people saw this, they also said: "We met Ayu, and thought that although you are young, you are still a great husband in the world. Today's actions are too cowardly, so we leave!"

Not long after, seven or eight people left, obviously extremely dissatisfied with Zhou Qi's performance.

Those who stayed comforted Zhou Qi a few words, but did not say anything more about seeking revenge on Wang Ji. However, after a few people left, the atmosphere of the banquet became a bit dull, and everyone dispersed soon after.

After everyone had left, Zhou Qi's slightly blurred eyes suddenly became very clear.

He turned to look at Xiang Hong and asked, "Brother Bird, how are you doing?"

Xiang Hong patted his thigh and sighed: "Ayu has screened these people several times. I thought there was no need to test them anymore. Everyone can avenge the grandpa without hesitation. It seems that I am too naive for my brother."

The two had discussed assassinating Wang Ji before, but they also knew that this would not be an easy task.

Wang Ji has many enemies, and there are definitely many who want him dead.Therefore, Wang Ji not only trained dozens of confidants to die, but also supported him every time he went out. He was tightly guarded. It was tantamount to dreaming to attack and kill Wang Ji with Zhou Qi and Xiang Hong alone.

After much thought, Zhou Qi believed that he must find more helpers to accomplish this important task.The two thought of the knight-errant who used to hang out with Zhou Qi, and those young people who lived in hardship and had been favored by the old man.

Originally, according to Xiang Hong's intention, relying on his past understanding of everyone, he first called everyone to drink together, and then asked everyone to help Zhou Qi attack and kill Wang Ji.

In Xiang Hong's view, these young people are all loyal people, at the age of enthusiasm, and have received favors from the Grand Duke, so they will naturally repay them with death without hesitation.

However, his idea was rejected by Zhou Qi.

Zhou Qi said solemnly: "If you don't keep secrets, you will be harmed. Knowing people and knowing the face but not knowing the heart, it is difficult to draw a picture of a man and a tiger. If we want to do anything carelessly, it will lead to death, harm others and harm others." You must not hope that everyone will die in righteousness, you must choose carefully, and plan big things in secret."

Xiang Hongxin was better than these ordinary acquaintances. Although he felt that there was no need to be so cautious, he did not refute.

Ever since, there was the scene above the banquet just now.

Obviously, Zhou Qi's worry was not wrong.Some people usually seem to be extremely righteous, but they may be the kind of people who do great things but cherish their own lives, and forget their lives when they see small profits. We must pay attention to this.

After this trial, it is clear at a glance who can trust each other with their lives and who can only be fair-weather friends.

(End of this chapter)