With the relationship between Sima and the monks in the northwest, Master Ming Jiao would never play any mysterious conspiracy in this matter. Then, the evidence provided by Master Jue is also very detailed and conclusive, which can fully prove that Galan is the blood of Sima. However, today Galan not only intervened in the political struggles of the high-level imperial officials, but also fell deeply, which directly affected the personal interests of the Sima family. Therefore, the Sima family had to be cautious, and the respected Sima Tongxian had to come forward in person.

But Jialan may not be aware of his life experience. If he didn't know his surname at all, in the current complicated situation, he would never rashly recognize his ancestors and return to his hometown, nor would he enter the Sima family; in addition, if Jialan hated his family for some unknown reason, and even had the idea of ​​revenge, he would not recognize his ancestors and return to his hometown; in addition, if he had a clear understanding of the development of the current situation, he was absolutely loyal to the emperor and fulfilled the mission assigned by the emperor without fail, then due to the urgency of the situation, he would not have recognised his ancestors and returned to his hometown at this time, and then involved more interest entanglements, which would make the situation even more chaotic and even out of control.

Liu Xuan received Jia Lan as a disciple and publicly entrusted it to Jia Lan's tent in this name. This matter has long been spread in Wenhan, Shandong, and there are many mysteries. There are all kinds of speculations among the prominent families and famous scholars and scholars of Shandong. Therefore, after learning about the news conveyed by Mingjiao, Sima's family had not yet checked and verified various evidences, but had already believed it halfway, because Mr. Liu Xuan's series of mysterious behaviors were a clear proof.

Today, Sima Tongxian visited his old friend Liu Xuan and verified Jia Lan's true identity from another side. Liu Xuan also learned some secrets from Sima Tongxian's mouth, and then reflected each other's information revealed by Jia Lan, Xue Deyin and others, so many things hidden in the fog were revealed one by one.

"Louguandao, Longxi Li family, Dugu family." Liu Xuan's white eyebrows trembled, and a sarcastic smile appeared on his face. "The northwest monk suddenly sent a message to Wencheng. The Longxi Li family and Guanzhong Su family came together. Dugu Zhen and Dugu Wudu's uncle and nephew attacked each other, and targeted the Sima family. Good, good strategy."

"Jalan is struggling on the storm and is in danger." Sima Tongxian said calmly.

"The northwest wolf is a group of sharp men dancing on the tip of a knife." Liu Xuan shook his hand disapprovingly, "Since His Majesty and Pei Ge Lao transferred them from the desert to the Central Plains, of course they are very sure."

"Brother Guangbo, dancing on the tip of the knife is always hanging on the line, wandering between life and death, and being passive everywhere." Sima Tongxian looked at Liu Xuan meaningfully and continued, "If you want to reverse the situation, the first priority is to take the initiative."

Liu Xuan nodded slightly, "Yang Xuangan was ambitious and tried to set off a storm to change the world, but he was arrogant and overconfident, and always thought that he was in charge of the initiative, but unexpectedly he fell into the plot of others and made wedding clothes for others in vain."

This sentence is also very meaningful. Sima Tongxian pondered for a moment and said, "No matter whether it succeeds or not, this storm is the killing of the Guanlong people. Although the emperor's prestige is ruined, the central authority will disappear. The day when the collapse of Middle-earth is right in front of him." Sima Tongxian stroked his long white beard with a deep smile on his face, "Since Gao Qi's defeat, people from Shandong have been waiting for the opportunity to make a comeback for more than 20 years. Now they have finally arrived."

Sima Tongxian expressed his position. He needed Liu Xuan's help, needed to revive Sima's family, and needed Galan's return.

"I'm going to Taishitang for this trip." Liu Xuan smiled, "The old lady has learned the truth and you come to greet me in person. In addition, the situation in Dongdu is at stake, and Galan has no choice at all. She can only return to Taishitang to get support and help, but..."

Liu Xuan paused. Sima Tongxian looked up and looked firm, and he was determined to win. Since he had come forward in person, the matter must be done according to Sima's ideas, and there is no room for negotiation.

"Have you ever considered the gains and losses of Galan? Have you ever considered the life and death of the Northwest Wolf and the Northwest Spirit Rider?"

Sima Tongxian sneered secretly. Since he has returned to the family, he will put family interests first and his personal interests must be put aside. As for the life and death of the Northwest Wolf and the Northwest Spirit Cavalry, it is not considered by Sima.

Liu Xuan sighed secretly when he saw Sima Tongxian's disdainful expression.

Indeed, under normal circumstances, no noble family will consider the interests of a group of soldiers. In their eyes, there is no essential difference between soldiers and swords, guns and sticks. They are both weapons, so the life and death of soldiers is like the damage of swords, guns and sticks, which is not worth mentioning at all. However, Jialan came to the world with the seal of the official slave, grew up as a slave, and had many merits to exchange for a civilian status. Except for the blood flowing in his body, he contained the mark of wealthy families, and his thoughts were deeply engraved with the mark of poverty and humbleness. In fact, he is a poor and humble person. Therefore, from the perspective of the entire Sima family, Jialan is not their kind, but an alternative, an excluded person, and can even be said to be a shame for the family. An ugly scar on the face of the family. If it weren't for the great use of Jialan, the family might not recognize him, nor would they publicly accept him.

Mrs. Gao did not send anyone to greet her. Sima Ziru's lineage, that is, Jialan's close relatives, has not even seen a shadow. Xue Deyin, who has a marriage relationship with Jialan's close relatives, even did not directly recognize Jialan's identity after learning the message sent by Sima Tongxian. On the contrary, the Sima Zong's lineage is the most active in the Sima family. Sima Tongxian, who is respected in the Sima family, even came forward in person. The mystery here is worth considering.

Who most hopes that Jialan will recognize his ancestors and return to his hometown? The monks in the northwest? The Li family in Longxi? The Su family in Guanzhong? Or the Sima family in Sima family? It goes without saying that.

Liu Xuan was in the tent of Galan, focusing not on the present moment, but on the future. Just like during the Kaihuang period, he advised the former emperor not to attack Goguryeo, and continued to write letters to advise before the Eastern Expedition, all of which were focused on long-term interests. Shandong people did want to rise again, and the power and wealth of the empire were indeed redistributed, but the premise was that the unity of Middle-earth was political means, rather than splitting Middle-earth, and using violent means, the deaths of millions or even tens of millions of creatures. However, Liu Xuan's "benevolence and righteousness" thoughts had long been raised with the sages of Confucius and placed on the altar by prominent families. These people had actually become vicious wolves. In order to fill their stomachs, they had trampled on "benevolence and righteousness" for hundreds of years, interpreting cruelty and shamelessness to the fullest.

"Recognizing one's ancestors is the only way to reverse the situation."

Sima Tongxian made it clear that he only considered interests. Galan recognized his ancestors and returned to his hometown, and his own interests were maximized. Several major forces that temporarily formed an alliance with Galan were also profitable. This is a win-win situation and a superior strategy.

Liu Xuan didn't speak, neither supported nor opposed. He had already expressed his ideas clearly. He hoped that Sima Tongxian could stand on the standpoint of Galan and the Northwest people, carefully and comprehensively consider the matter, rather than purely taking it out countermeasures from his own position, taking it for granted, and very arrogantly. You should know that if Galan refused, there would be a fierce conflict between the two sides, and it would not be a win-win situation, but both sides would suffer.

As Liu Xuan expected, Jialan refused, and even refused to meet Sima Tongxian.

The news quickly fed back to Li Jiancheng and Su Hexiang. Both the Li family in Longxi and the Su family in Guanzhong were paying close attention to this matter, but Jialan's refusal was unexpected, and they could not find any reason for Jialan to refuse.

Fortunately, there is still room for maneuver. Li Jiancheng immediately found Galan.

"Someone said that someone is not surnamed Sima."

"You don't have the surname Sima, is it Ashina?" Li Jiancheng scolded angrily, "You and General Feng Lang's troops are combined, and you have to fight for five brigades. What are these people going to Dongdu to commit suicide? Do you not know the interests of this?"

Jialan sneered, "So, my senior brother had planned it long ago?"

A hint of annoyance flashed through Li Jiancheng's eyes, but in the face of Jia Lan's cold eyes and murderous aura, he still involuntarily developed a hint of fear, barely suppressing his anger. "If you want to protect your brothers and bring them back to the northwest safely, there is only one way, that is, to increase your strength." Li Jiancheng raised his foot and stomped on the ground hard. "This is Hanoi, the foundation of the Sima family. Only by relying on the help of the Sima family can you increase your strength and make your brothers survive as much as possible in the war in the Dongdu."

Jialan narrowed his eyes slightly, and his hoarse voice exuded a murderous aura, "I do want to bring them back to the northwest alive, but I am the government soldiers. The government soldiers' duty is to kill the enemy and defend the country, and even if they are crushed to pieces, they will be willing to do so."

Li Jiancheng laughed in anger, feeling too ridiculous. These barbarians were too stupid, and Galan was even more foolish and unreasonable.

It is secondary to the disruption of his overall plan. The important thing is to defend the Dongdu. The prerequisite for defending the Dongdu is to block all Yang Xuangan's reinforcements from the Dongdu and kill all possible threats, such as the Sima family of Hanoi, such as the Hebei rebels gathered in Liyang and the hungry people in Hebei. These are potential threats. If these forces are combined and form an internal and external attack with Yang Xuangan, how can the Dongdu defend it?

"You don't want Asu anymore? Do you really don't know the purpose of Asu coming here to find you?"

Li Jiancheng did not want to have a conflict with Jialan, so he immediately brought Su Hexiang out.

"She was coerced." Galan's voice became colder and his murderous aura became stronger.

In recent years, the Su family of Fufeng declined rapidly. If they wanted to rise again inside, they had to rely on the powerful martial arts Su family. At this moment, Su Hexiang, who had migrated back, must bow to the interests of the family under the "attack" inside and outside. This is the clear message that Su Hexiang conveyed to Galan with her "coldness", and she was coerced.

Li Jiancheng wanted to persuade him again, but was interrupted by Jia Lan, "Don't persuade him again and rushed to Dongdu overnight."

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