Time Travel: The Survival of Li Zhi

Chapter 434: Driving the tiger and swallowing the wolf

Seeing Li Zhi being forcibly taken away by Xiahou Shan's personal guards, Duan Heng and others felt as if their hearts were burning with anxiety.

They were extremely anxious and did not dare to delay for even a moment, and rushed towards Huitong Hall without stopping.

After returning to Huitong Hall, they immediately found Zhuang Zheng.

Without even taking a breath, they told Zhuang Zheng in detail how Li Zhi was taken away.

They spoke urgently, their eyes full of worry, hoping that Zhuang Zheng could lend a helping hand.

However, after hearing this, Zhuang Zheng seemed extremely hesitant and didn't really want to get involved in this matter.

In his opinion, there were many members in the Yongguo delegation, and Li Zhi was just one of them. Even if he died, it would not be a serious matter for the entire delegation.

Moreover, Xiahou Shan was a garrison general with great power and an important figure in the Xiahou family. His status and position were far different from those of himself, a small official in the Ministry of Rites.

Zhuang Zheng knew that if he rashly went to plead for mercy, it would be impossible for Xiahou Shan to give him face and settle the matter.

So, Zhuang Zheng made an excuse, saying that he was busy and couldn't come.

However, Duan Heng and his men were unfamiliar with the Great Wei, and the only person they could find was Zhuang Zheng. Therefore, even though Zhuang Zheng was unwilling to intervene, they still did not give up, and took turns to plead with Zhuang Zheng.

In the end, Zhuang Zheng couldn't persuade them any more, and had no choice but to go to the general's mansion with Duan Heng and others reluctantly.

The group hurried to the general's mansion, but were told that Xiahou Shan had already gone to Jincuixuan for a banquet.

After learning the news, they didn't even have time to catch their breath and rushed towards Jincuixuan in a hurry.

Along the way, they walked hurriedly, thinking only of finding Li Zhi as soon as possible.

However, when they arrived at Jincuixuan anxiously and breathlessly, the scene before them left them stunned.

Li Zhi was seen sitting at the table with a variety of dishes in front of him. He was eating with relish and without any scruples.

Li Zhi was also a little overwhelmed by the arrival of Duan Heng and others. He looked at Duan Heng and others who suddenly appeared with a confused look on his face.

For a moment, the scene fell into a strange silence, and a hint of awkwardness filled the air.

Fortunately, Zhuang Zheng is a very tactful person and is well versed in the ways of the world.

He only observed for a moment and saw that Li Zhi and Xiahou Shan were actually sitting at the same table, chatting and laughing, and he immediately realized that the matter had been resolved satisfactorily.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, laughed it off, said a few polite words, and then tactfully withdrew, not wanting to disturb them too much.

However, Duan Heng and others did not leave with them. They looked at each other, not knowing what to do for a moment.

Seeing this, Li Zhi felt it was not appropriate to let them leave like that, after all, everyone came here for him.

So he explained the situation to Xiahou Shan.

Xiahou Shan was generous and didn't care about it at all. He waved his hand and said, "It's just a few more people eating. It's a small matter."

He then ordered the waiter to add another table of food and wine, and asked Duan Heng and the others to sit at another table to eat and drink.

In this way, Duan Heng and his friends, thanks to Li Zhi, had the opportunity to taste the sumptuous delicacies from land and sea at Jincuixuan.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Xiahou Shan stood up and prepared to leave.

Before leaving, he took out a token from his bosom, handed it to Li Zhi, and said: "When you travel in the territory of Wei, many things will be much more convenient with this token."

Li Zhi took the token, took a closer look, and was suddenly shocked. He never expected that this was Xiahou Shan's exclusive token.

He raised his head and looked at Xiahou Shan in shock, his eyes full of confusion.

Xiahou Shan looked at Li Zhi's surprised expression, smiled slightly, and said, "Take it. When you are ready to leave Wei, return it to me."

After saying that, Xiahou Shan took Adjutant Fang and strode out of Jincuixuan, leaving Li Zhi standing there with the token in his hand.

 …

After leaving Jincuixuan, Adjutant Fang could no longer hold back and asked, "General, why did you give your token to the envoy of that vassal state?"

Xiahou Shan showed a meaningful smile on his face and teased, "Old Fang, Old Fang, you have to use your brain more. If you don't use your brain, it will be no different from a rusty iron lump."

After hearing this, Adjutant Fang's face darkened and he said helplessly, "General, it's already this time, please stop teasing me. Just tell me what you think."

Xiahou Shan's expression suddenly became serious. His original laughing face disappeared, replaced by a serious and deep face. His eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something. After a moment, he asked in a deep voice: "Lao Fang, what do you think of Li Zhi?"

When Adjutant Fang heard this question, he couldn't help but frowned, and his mind quickly recalled Li Zhi's actions. Those bold and unexpected actions flashed before his eyes one by one like a movie.

After thinking for a moment, he said seriously: "In my opinion, he is a complete gambler."

Xiahou Shan nodded slightly, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, and said, "That's right, this kid is best at taking people by surprise, whether it's the enemy or himself, he can be ruthless. You say, with his madness, if he were to fight against that madman from the Jia family, how exciting would this fight be?"

Upon hearing this, Adjutant Fang took a deep breath and his face was full of shock.

He naturally knew who the "madman of the Jia family" that Xiahou Shan was talking about.

That guy's madness is well-known in the Wei Dynasty.

No one wants to be entangled by him.

Xiahou Shan had had some dealings with him before, and later it took him a lot of effort to get rid of that man. Adjutant Fang was very clear about this matter.

Adjutant Fang swallowed hard and said in a trembling voice, "So, General, are you planning to let this kid from a vassal state deal with that lunatic from the Jia family?"

After hearing this, Xiahou Shan raised his head and laughed loudly. The laughter echoed in the night sky, revealing a bit of cunning. He said: "I don't mean that. It's just that if that lunatic sees that kid from the vassal state holding my token, he might attack him. This has nothing to do with me!"

Adjutant Fang smiled bitterly and shook his head, knowing in his heart that once Li Zhi was targeted by the madman of the Jia family, he would undoubtedly be in great danger.

If not handled properly, even the entire Yongguo envoy group might be implicated.

After all, no matter how crazy that madman is, he is still a member of the Jia family!

But on second thought, this matter really has nothing to do with their Shanzi Camp.

Even if the Yongguo delegation was completely wiped out, it was all caused by the madman from the Jia family. It was the Jia family that should be troubled, and it had nothing to do with their Shanzi Camp.

Adjutant Fang said with admiration: "General, your trick of driving the tiger to devour the wolf is really brilliant! It doesn't cost a single soldier, and it can trigger a good show. It's really wonderful!"

"Hahahahaha!"

Xiahou Shan laughed even more happily.