0p0 Chapter 244 The Death of the Xu Family
Chapter 244 The Death of the Xu Family
Jiang Lige was stunned when he heard this, then smiled awkwardly, "Yes, if it comes to convincing your Emperor Sheng Ling, no one can be more persuasive than the Xu family. But once the Xu family does this, there will be no way for them to survive."
Ning Yunxiao remained silent, and even added calmly, "Furthermore, if the Xu family fell into the hands of an interested court official, it might become a reason for Sheng Ling to send troops to Southern Chu."
"Yeah." Jiang Lige nodded dejectedly and whispered, "Yun Xiao, I can't afford the gamble."
"So, this is what's been bothering you?"
"Yes. Handing over the Xu family can prevent the chaos of war, but the price is so many lives, and they are my family. But if I don't hand it over, once war breaks out, how can I face the people of the world?"
Ning Yunxiao raised an eyebrow, "Hasn't Ah Li ever thought of a way to have the best of both worlds?"
Ning Yunxiao's question made Jiang Lige keenly aware of the turning point. He excitedly pulled Ning Yunxiao's sleeve and asked, "You have a solution, right?"
"Yes, I do have a plan."
"what?"
"A scholar dies for his advice, a warrior dies for his battle. This is reasonable and logical."
Just hearing this, Jiang Lige really couldn't guess what Ning Yunxiao was thinking, so she frowned and asked doubtfully, "Yunxiao means to let them die on their own?"
"Yes and no." Ning Yunxiao didn't keep the secret any longer and said bluntly, "What I mean is that in the eyes of the world, the Xu family should die for their loyalty and advice. As for the burial place... this mountain looks good. As for the real Xu family, as long as you don't tell me, who would know if anyone in the Xu family is still alive?"
"You mean, arranging for the Xu family to fake their deaths?" Jiang Lige was stunned when he heard this, and subconsciously retorted, "But the land belongs to the king, where can they hide?"
Ning Yunxiao smiled when he heard this, "Ali, have you forgotten? You are the young master of the Chi tribe."
"You mean the Chi Clan's Youyuan Valley!"
Jiang Lige suddenly realized, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Ning Yunxiao had given him a good idea.
“Indeed, after the Chi tribe lost their country, they took refuge in Youyuan Valley. The change in living habits made it difficult for them to adapt. Farming was not popular, and even getting enough to eat was difficult, let alone development.
Youyuan Valley and Nancheng share many similarities, including climate. The Xu family has been in Nancheng for many years, having spearheaded its transformation from a weak city to a strong one. When it comes to governance, the Xu family is a master.
With the help of the Xu family, Youyuan Valley can reverse its increasingly sluggish development situation; and by taking refuge in Youyuan Valley, the Xu family can both save their lives and make full use of their strengths. This is a good thing for both sides!
Seeing Jiang Lige perked up, Ning Yunxiao's expression became much more relaxed. "It seems that A-Li also agrees?"
Jiang Lige smiled and said, "Yun Xiao has such a good plan, how could I not agree with it?"
"In that case, there is no time to lose. We will resolve this matter tomorrow. You just need to convince Dunzhu to take the Xu family away. I will take care of the rest."
"Okay!" Jiang Lige nodded, thought for a moment, and then asked, "Can the Kang family come along? I think the Kang family are also people of great integrity and shouldn't die here."
Ning Yunxiao didn't refuse, and just said, "It's up to you to decide."
……
After the misunderstanding was resolved, the two sides were no longer in a confrontational relationship, so naturally Deng Sijiu and others were allowed to enter the place where the Xu family army was located.
The conditions on the mountain are actually not very good. Not only are there limited houses, but even the food, clothing and daily necessities are very simple.
Deng Sijiu was a young man used to a carefree life. Looking at the simple surroundings, he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "I never thought that a family as aristocratic as the Xu family would end up like this."
Ning Yunxiao shook his head indifferently upon hearing this, "Who isn't insignificant in the face of the righteousness of the world?"
Deng Sijiu curled his lips and said indifferently, "I am a rather selfish person. Of course, justice is important, but if I can't even protect the people I love, how can I have the face to talk about justice?"
Ning Yunxiao seemed to suddenly remember something after hearing this. The corners of his lips curved up and he nodded in agreement, "That's right."
Deng Sijiu was a simple-minded person and didn't think too much. He just threw himself on the bed, rolled around in the quilt for a few times, and yawned. "Let's sleep."
After he finished speaking, he could hear snoring.
Ning Yunxiao: “…”
After running around for many days, the group finally had a good night's sleep.
Unexpectedly, I was awakened by a raging fire in the middle of the night.
The place where the water leaked was the bamboo house on the top of the mountain where the Xu family lived. The wind was strong in the forest, and by the time everyone rushed to the top of the mountain and put out the fire, no one was left alive.
All that was left in the bamboo house were the skeletons of many people from the Xu and Kang families. They were so badly damaged that their original appearance was almost unrecognizable.
Seeing her loved ones die tragically in front of her, Jiang Lige could not bear such a shock. She looked at everything in front of her in disbelief, and her shrill cries lingered in everyone's ears.
Finally, Ning Yunxiao hugged her with heartache, and then he said.
"Ari, since ancient times, civil officials have died for their remonstrances, all of which are considered righteousness. The Xu family has such a responsibility, which is a blessing for the people."
At this moment, Jiang Lige was not able to listen to these profound truths. He was so heartbroken that his eyes went dark and he fainted.
On a stone table not far from the bamboo house, a brocade box was placed upright.
Inside the brocade box was a letter written in blood by the Xu family, which was also a petition regarding the Nan Chu incident.
Ning Yunxiao stood up, holding Jiang Lige in his arms, and solemnly ordered, "Properly bury the remains of the Xu and Kang families. Keep the petition letter. We will set off for the capital tomorrow and inform His Majesty of everything."
"What about... those Xu family soldiers down the mountain?" Deng Sijiu asked, then couldn't help but plead on their behalf, "Your Highness, they're not bad people. Their so-called treason was simply forced upon them."
"The commander is dead, and these are just some stragglers. Don't bother with them. Those who are willing to serve me, Sheng Ling, will be recruited. As for those who are not willing, as long as they promise not to do evil again, they will be registered and released."
Ning Yunxiao did not stop and left the top of the mountain holding Jiang Lige. The sound of his response echoed in the mountains like the wind, and finally a ray of light was seen in this dark night.
"Yes." Deng Sijiu agreed happily.
At this time, several speeding carriages were passing through the woods, their routes winding and irregular, and then disappeared into the fog without any warning.
……
The "death" of the Xu and Kang families left the entire Xu family army without a backbone.
At this point, the worries of Emperor Shengwu and Emperor Nanchu disappeared overnight.
Ning Yunxiao, Jiang Lige and their group hurriedly set out on their journey home the next day.
After all, that person is gone. How to stop Nan Chu's conspiracy, avoid that devastating war, and let more people survive is their next most important task.