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Chapter 259

After listening to Li Chongjiu's conditions, Lu Chengqing was speechless. At this time, he was no longer able to hold his mind.

But Lu Ziqian could. After listening to Li Chongjiu's words, Lu Ziqian pondered for a while, raised his head to look at Li Chongjiu, and suddenly said: "Your words are thought-provoking, Xu Lang will not look like a martial artist." Ah, where are you from? Where did you learn from?"

Li Chongjiu knew that the other party had doubts about his identity, after all, his knowledge was different from that of soldiers.Li Chongjiu said immediately: "Back to Duke Lu, a native of Lower Taiyuan, he studied under the Hefen Gate for a year, and met the current Shanggu County Su Juncheng, so he was promoted to be a general."

Lu Ziqian showed a dazed expression when he heard this. Wang Tong was lecturing in Hefen, and there were thousands of apprentices studying there, so it was reasonable for Li Chongjiu to explain his identity.Lu Ziqian glanced at the thick cocoon in Li Chongjiu's hand, and felt even more convinced in his heart.At that moment Lu Chengqing complimented him and said: "Brother Xu is really a Confucian general, he allows both literature and martial arts, a general who is an eagle striker is too inferior!"

"Brother Lu is too much of an award, too much of an award. I don't know how many people under Li Shijun's account are more talented than his subordinates. This subordinate is just a mediocre person."

What Li Chongjiu said made the two of the Lu family dubious, but needless to say, the two envoys Wen Yanbo, their talent matched their reputation.Xu Junshou's General Ying Jilang made them take a high look at what he said.You must know that General Yingjilang is only the deputy general of General Yingyalang, and his status is indeed a little lower.

Li Chongjiu immediately asked: "Then how do you two consider my proposal?"

Lu Ziqian clapped his hands together and said: "I will convey your opinion to my elder brother. You know that I, the Lu family, have to weigh all aspects. I will definitely not be able to give you an answer within a few days. As for when, When we come to a conclusion, we will definitely inform you in secret."

Speaking of this, Li Chongjiu nodded, and immediately said with fists in his hands: "In this case, we will retire temporarily and wait for the good news."

"It's not busy, I have already set up a banquet, and it's not too late to leave after eating here."

Li Chongjiu and Wen Yanbo looked at each other.Wen Yanbo said knowingly: "We have to report to the prefect as soon as possible, we dare not stay for a long time."

Repeatedly failing to keep guests, Lu Ziqian and Lu Chengqing personally sent Li Chongjiu and the others out of the house, and Li Chongjiu and Wen Yanbo left the house again in a small oil truck.

Seeing that the two had left, Lu Chengqing immediately asked Lu Ziqian: "Uncle, General Xu's words are not without reason. Since it is impossible for our Lu family to come forward to fight for supremacy, why don't we retreat behind the scenes and watch and choose others?" Come and stand for us."

Lu Ziqian sneered and said: "It's good that our Lu family doesn't come forward to fight for the hegemony, but do you think Li Chongjiu is possible? In Youzhou, he is indeed a hero, but in the whole world, such a talent There are too many, could he be better than Li Mi or Li Yuan?"

Lu Chengqing said: "But Li Yuan and Li Mi, one in Taiyuan and one in Guanzhong, are too far away from us. Our Lu family has to find our own way out now."

Lu Ziqian narrowed his eyes and said, "You're right. As far as the general trend of the world is concerned, these two people are the most likely to take over the world right now. Your father has sent news that Li Yuan's opposition in Jinyang is well known. You know, there are already quite a few Guanlong gentry who support us. Once an incident takes place, Guanzhong can be conquered in less than a year. Based on his relationship with our Lu family, I am more optimistic about Li Yuan at the moment, but he has been holding back for a long time. It's really worrying."

Lu Chengqing said: "Yes, uncle, Li Yuan is a noble relative in Longxi. He has always been on good terms with my father. If we can seize the world, my Lu family can offer it with a piece of Youzhou. It must be a great achievement. But Li Yuan can't do anything Well, we can't wait for him forever, right now Xue Shixiong has started to mobilize troops and mobilize food and grass, I can't see that he will send troops south to fight Dou Jiande in half a month. If Xue Shixiong goes, no matter whether he wins or loses, he must They won't go back to Youzhou, but Li Chongjiu is coming from the north to Youzhou, how can our Lu family resist?"

Lu Ziqian's eyes flashed coldly, and he said: "Did you be persuaded by General Xu to let us dedicate the entire Zhuo County to Li Chongjiu?"

When Lu Chengqing saw his uncle like this, cold sweat broke out on his back, and he said, "Uncle, I don't mean that." He knew that this uncle was very powerful, so even though he was the son of the patriarch, he didn't dare to go against his will.

Lu Ziqian's expression softened a little, and he pressed his hand and said: "Nephew, you don't understand, people like Li Chongjiu and Dou Jiande who came from reckless backgrounds, taking advantage of the chaos in the world, it's okay to jump up suddenly, but it's okay to talk about family background. The origin cannot be compared with the gentry, I dare say that if my Lu family rebelled in Youzhou, it would definitely be ten times stronger than Li Chongjiu now. Do you believe it?"

Lu Chengqing nodded and said, "Nephew firmly believes it."

Lu Ziqian patted Lu Chengqing on the shoulder, and showed a bit of helplessness: "Yes, your uncle has some ambitions. If he didn't take into account his current status, he would like to display his ambition and draw his sword against the heroes of the world." There is nothing more joyful in life than fighting for the front. But what, I decided not to talk about others, even if you object, I understand what you mean. Now our Lu family is full of generations, full of princes, pushed by clothes, the world Admired by the gentry, they are called the four major clans together with Cui, Wang, and Zheng. Even if they go one step further and become the so-called emperors, so what, the glory and wealth will come to an end, but if they take a step back, if things fail, they will be irreversible and have countless entanglements , most people in the clan would not be willing to take this risk."

"But this does not mean that our Lu family is willing to bow our heads casually and support Li Chongjiu, who doesn't know what his background is, to be the emperor. So we can support Li Yuan, and Li Mi can also support it, but we can't do it for others. Otherwise, it will be against our Lu family. humiliation."

Lu Chengqing lowered his head and remained silent.

Lu Ziqian walked around and said, "However, your thinking is also correct. Far water does not quench near thirst. Li Mi's chance of conquering Guanzhong is less than [-]%. They have to find their own way out. Before the Ming Lord of the world appears, I think Youzhou can be handed over to someone else for the time being. Although we don't come out, this person must be under the control of our Lu family."

After hearing Lu Ziqian's words, Lu Chengqing thought that his uncle's words were not contradictory, but he dared not speak.

Lu Ziqian took a deep breath and said: "In the future, Youzhou can be divided into one side, but it will not fight for hegemony. This is the kind of person our Lu family wants to cooperate with. I can see that Li Chongjiu will rise to the top of the grassland in just two years. , This person's methods are astonishing, which shows how ambitious he is, not to mention that he is too powerful now, and if he takes control of Youzhou in the future, our Lu family will definitely not be able to control it."

Lu Chengqing's heart trembled when he heard this.

Lu Ziqian showed a serious look at the moment, and said: "A horse that is not obedient, even a thousand-mile horse, cannot be used as a harness. Our Lu family needs a harness that is sure to be obedient and willing to carry our Lu family's chariot forward." Ma. So I have another candidate. What do you think of this Jingbian Hou Luoyi? I have met this man a few times. He is a bit vulgar, but he is considered an outstanding man from a poor family. He is very courageous. A strong soldier will be enough to protect Youzhou in the future."
After hearing the words, Lu Chengqing said: "It's just that although this person was stationed in Youzhou back then, we have never dealt with him."

Lu Ziqian laughed, and said: "Luo Yi is willing to be inferior. He just lost the two counties of Liaodong and Liaoxi. Soldiers come."

Lu Chengqing said: "However, Luo Yi's power is not as good as before. Only three thousand soldiers and horses are gone, so I'm afraid they can't help us. Besides, I heard that Luo Yi also has a traitor in his head. I'm afraid that if he Occupying Youzhou is the way to lure wolves into the house."

Lu Ziqian nodded, and said: "It's not unreasonable for you to say that Luo Yi dared to make trouble at the beginning, so it's hard to guarantee that he won't put a knife on our Lu family in the future, not to mention that Luo Yi only has one county now, and the power is not enough, otherwise I'm really not afraid of Li Chongjiu anymore."

Lu Chengqing said: "I heard that Li Chongjiu has a reputation for virtue in the collar, otherwise Wen Yanbo, a famous person in the world, would not be encouraged by him. It can be seen that he has a broad mind and is willing to tolerate others."

After hearing this, Lu Ziqian was a little moved and said, "Alright, Li Chongjiu, we are also talking, maybe they offer a price that is enough to tempt us."

"In short, before your father has any intentions, let's talk about it first. Since we have given them hope, don't reject them outright. In this way, the price they will give us to the Lu family will become higher and higher."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chengqing happily said, "Uncle is really steady!"

After returning to the residence in Lu's car.Li Chongjiu asked Wen Yanbo to pack his things immediately and prepare to leave the city overnight.

Wen Yanbo was slightly surprised, and said: "Master, why don't you stay in the city and continue negotiating with the Lu family, or wait for their reply?"

Li Chongjiu said: "I can see that although Lu Ziqian is interested in my proposal, he is not sincere enough. If they really make up their minds, he will talk to us about the details in a while, rather than letting us go back."

Wen Yanbo said: "Then our trip is not in vain."

Li Chongjiu smiled and said: "It's not a waste of time, at least we know what the Lu family thinks, and Lu Ziqian didn't really reject us, it's just that we need some means to help the Lu family make up their minds. "

"Make up your mind?" Wen Yanbo asked.

Li Chongjiu nodded, and said: "Yes, we are not their only choice. Now the only one who can be sure that the Lu family will definitely not stand out and stand up to separate the regime by themselves must retreat behind the scenes and set up a puppet to fiddle with. If you say Puppet, Luo Yi, Gao Kaidao are more suitable than me and Dou Jiande."

Wen Yanbo nodded and said: "Gao Kaidao got too close to the Turks, which violated the taboo of the gentry. They have always despised Diyi the most, so Luo Yi is very likely."

Li Chongjiu said with a smile: "That's fine, let's treat it as Luo Yi. Now that Luo Yi has been cut off by me, there is no power to compete with me."

(End of this chapter)