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Chapter 293 The disaster of extinction
In the south of Shanyin City, there is a tall and spacious mansion, one of the best in the whole city. This is the residence of the Xu family of the four major families in Shanyin.

Inside the Xu Mansion, a man on the mat in the study room was resting his mind with his eyes closed. This man was about 50 years old, his hair and beard were slightly gray, perhaps because he often thought and used his wisdom.However, his complexion is still rosy, and his breath is long. It can be seen that his body is still very healthy and strong.

This person is none other than Xu Rong, the head of the Xu family of the four major families in Shanyin, and Xu Xuan and Xu Tong are his sons and daughters.Because the Xu family was relatively close to the Zhou family at the beginning, with the help of Zhou Kang's influence, they vigorously fought shipping in the Jiangdong area. There are many rivers and lakes in the south, so it is conceivable that they depend on water transportation.This is especially true in the days when transportation was underdeveloped in ancient times.

Water transportation can be said to be the most cost-effective and labor-saving mode of transportation. In addition to using natural rivers, digging canals is also very common.For example, King Fuchai of Wu specially built Hangou in order to go north to fight for hegemony and transport soldiers and food more conveniently.When Qin Shihuang Yingzheng sent troops to the land of Baiyue, he also specially built Lingqu to connect the two major water systems for logistical supplies.

This shows the important position of shipping, especially in Jiangdong. It is precisely because of this that the Xu family has achieved considerable development in recent years.Shipping has almost spread all over Jiangdong, and further upstream to Jiujiang, Jiang, Hengshan, and even Linjiang is possible.In the north, along the Hangou, it directly radiates to the Jianghuai area, and the influence is also very extensive.

The reason why Yin Xu pays attention to the Xu family and treats the Xu family's methods specially is precisely because of the Xu family's special industry.In future battles, ships will be necessary to transport soldiers and supplies, so the Xu family must be in the bag, but the method can be much softer.

Because of the in-law relationship with the Zhou family before, the Zhou family and the Xu family were very close. Even after Zhou Kang's death, did the two families join forces to develop smoothly in Shanyin?It was at that time that the Chen family was forced by their powerful alliance and had nowhere to go and finally defected to Gao Yi. It can be said that they became the laughing stock of the public.

But now?Everyone has to say that the Chen family has a good vision, and they caught Yin Xu's line early. It can be said that they have recovered their former strength, and even made a huge leap. The Chen family is a blessing in disguise!
However, the Xu family was in a dilemma. There was a huge conflict between the Zhou family and the new Yue king, and Zhou Kang's death was an irreconcilable conflict.So the Zhou family was determined not to support Yin Xu, and even made a series of small moves to disrupt the situation, the purpose of which was naturally for revenge.

At the same time that the Zhou family was doing this, they also wanted to get along with the Xu family, and later they even got in touch with Si Yao from Dongou.At the same time, the Xu family made a promise to be a marquis, asking the Xu family and the Zhou family to unite to deal with Yue Wang Yin Xu.

Xu Rong still had doubts about this. After all, it was the Zhou family who had conflicts and hatred with Yue Wang Yin Xu, not his Xu family. This can be said to be a deadly grievance.At first, the Xu family didn't really want to get involved at this time, but because of the huge temptation given by the Zhou family, he couldn't help it.

At that time, Yue Wang Yinxu just returned to Shanyin and entered the city with an elite army.At that time, when the Yue King Yin Xu was greeted at the gate of the city, it was naturally impossible for the Zhou family to attend. The Xu family sent a son-in-law there because of face and did not want to offend the Yue King.At the beginning, the calculation was that neither side should offend, and slowly think about the final choice!

But things didn't seem to develop as expected. The powerful strength shown by Yue Wang Yinxu shocked the Xu family a little.They finally realized a problem, that is, the members and foundations of the Xu family were basically in the country of Yue. Now that their interests had not been violated, it would be absolutely irrational to offend the king of Yue at this time.

If Yue King Yin Xu is angered, why is it impossible to send troops to deal with his Xu family?The Xu family is completely different from the Zhou family, so the choice is naturally much more flexible. Naturally, it is not necessary and impossible to break up and fight against the King of Yue.

The many benefits promised by the Zhou family and Eastern European Si Yao are only phantoms after all, and it is not known whether they will be realized.On the contrary, if there is an open confrontation with Yue Wang Yinxu, the members of the Xu family and most of the family property will be threatened after the conflict.It is absolutely unwise to offend the king of Yue, who is related to the stability of the family, for the benefit of the illusory existence.Such a big risk is not what his Xu family is willing to bear, or can bear, so it is best to be safe and sound.

After the Fan family announced their allegiance to Yue Wang Yin Xu, this situation became necessary, which meant that he hesitated for a long time, and the Xu family had to stand in line.However, Xu Rong, the Patriarch of the Xu family, has many ideas. They are all ambitious figures. Wherever they can settle down, they are all planning to maximize the family's interests.

Therefore, the Xu family not only took refuge in Yin Xu, the king of Yue, but also sought refuge in a beautiful person who attracted enough attention so as not to fall behind the two activists of the Chen family and the Fan family.It was precisely because of this consideration that Xu Rong thought of one thing, that is marriage.

I don't know where Xu Rong heard that Yue Wang Yinxu likes beautiful women, so I'm using your brains in this regard.If Ruo Si sent some ordinary dancers and beauties to enter, how could they enter the eyes of the King of Yue?And the effect is also very limited.Fortunately, Xu Rong had a flexible mind and thought of another way!

King Yin Xu of Yue did not have a female family member accompanying him this time. It seems that he has not heard that Yin Xu already has a queen or wife, otherwise he would have to announce it to the State of Yue when he ascended the throne.This point made Xu Rong see the hope that if his daughter could marry into the Yue Palace.Then he would be the head of the Yue country, and the interests of the Xu family would be guaranteed, and there would be great development as before.

And I heard that Yin Xu's appearance is very good, handsome and domineering, and he can become a prince and king in his early twenties.They have also heard of Yin Xu's many performances on the battlefield before.Therefore, Yin Xu himself is also a very good match for the youngest daughter's family, and it would not be a loss at all if the daughter can marry him.

It is precisely because of this point that the scheming Xu Rong has such an idea.Dedicating a daughter to the King of Yue, as for the rest of the Yue Kingdom, they have not realized this, so they must act faster.So Xu Rong found his daughter Xu Tong. Among the young ladies of the Xu family, she was undoubtedly the most suitable, at least in terms of age.

Of course, this matter must be settled with his own daughter before the matter of offering a daughter can be said.Otherwise, if Xu Tong still doesn't want to talk about it, then I will lose my lord!
But things didn't go as smoothly as expected, Xu Tong didn't want to!The daughter said that she has never met Yin Xu himself, and there is no communication with each other, so she would feel very wronged if she married like this.Unruly and self-willed, she started to be ruthless, which is really not comparable to other people.So he went on a hunger strike for several days without eating or drinking, and he didn't say a word.This frightened the Xu family.

The pearl in the palm has never been wronged like this before, the marriage can be done later, and he has to let him relax first.So I arranged for my second son, Xu Xuan, to take my younger sister there, firstly to protect Xu Tong, and of course to monitor at the same time, and secondly, to enlighten Xu Tong when he was in a good mood along the way.

At this time Xu Rong was sitting in your study, thinking in his heart that he didn't know what happened to Xu Xuan's persuasion, if it didn't work this time, it would be really difficult.It has been more than ten days since the king of Yue entered the city at once. If he still does not make a statement like this, I am afraid that the king of Yue will be angry because of this, and it is possible to beat and question the Xu family.They didn't want to get into trouble early, and the matter of offering their daughters was even more urgent.

I don't know what's going on now?Xu Rong looked very peaceful, and was about to fall asleep leisurely, but he was very nervous inside.At this moment, footsteps sounded outside the door: "Father, the child has something important to see you!"

"Come in!"

A man in his thirties hurriedly walked into the study room. Does this person have some similarities with Xu Rong in appearance?No need to think too much, this person must be Xu Rong's eldest son, Xu Jian, the eldest grandson of the Xu family.

Seeing the eldest son coming in a hurry, the smile on Xu Rong's face faded away. It seemed that there was something important, otherwise his son would not easily disturb his rest.

"Jian'er, what's the matter? You look anxious!" Xu Rong asked hastily.

Xu Jian cupped his hands and said, "Father, I just received the news that Zhou Hao from the Zhou family has also taken people to Kuaiji Mountain with hundreds of people!"

"Oh?" Xu Rong asked after a little pondering: "What? What do you mean?"

Xu Jian said: "Zhou Hao hastily went there, of course he received the news, and went to Kuaiji Mountain to find a little girl!"

Xu Rong couldn't help but look down, very displeased, on the one hand, because his daughter Xu Tong went to Kuaiji Mountain, it can be said that it is a secret of the Xu family today, and no outsider knows about it.But why did the Zhou family receive the news so quickly?This made Xu Rong feel very uneasy and stressed. Could it be that the Zhou family arranged some kind of eyeliner in Xu's house?The hateful thing is that I didn't find out at all?
Another point is that Zhou Hao went to Kuaiji Mountain to pester Xu Tong. It seems that the Zhou family still did not give up and wanted to continue the marriage.A few days ago, I locked my daughter at home so that Zhou Hao couldn't see her, and his attempt to marry the Xu family fell through.Now that the Xu family has their own plans, they naturally don't want to have anything to do with the Zhou family.

But now, Zhou Hao actually chased after him. In order to prevent accidents around him, he must intervene in this matter.

I only heard Xu Rong say: "Jian'er, quickly take someone to Kuaiji Mountain and bring your sister back!"

Xu Rong never imagined that his decision to protect the interests of his daughter and the family would almost bring disaster to the Xu family!
The situation in Kuaiji Mountain has also undergone many changes, and more people are ready to make a move, taking advantage of the vacancy!
(End of this chapter)