[Three Kingdoms] Burning incense and sacrificial wine

Yuanniang's complexion changed several times, and the court people ordered: "Bring the holy stone."

The clansmen looked panic-stricken.The person named tremblingly responded, took off his coat, rolled up his trousers and dipped into the water.

Not long after, the half-human tall stone statue was delivered to Cui Song.

Cui Song held the stone in one hand and weighed it, which was quite heavy.Looking at its color and hardness, it is not difficult to see that this is a piece of ore.

"The symptoms of Wei Lang and others are indeed related to this stone." Hearing the uproar around him, Cui Song said solemnly, "If you don't believe me, you can soak this stone in a water tank and wait for a day before feeding it. Drink with the beetle. Then it will all be known."

Yuanniang and the others have already believed most of them.

Recalling Guo Jia's inquiry, Yuan Niang carefully talked about the cause and effect.

It turned out that this stone statue was neither a treasure handed down from generation to generation by the female Qiang people, nor a gift from foreigners, but their spoils of war.

Three months ago, a small force of the Zags (Wuwei Huns) plundered nearby and was repelled by female Qiang hunters.Among the materials left behind at that time, there was such a stone.

"At that time, we didn't know what this stone was. It was only after the Zags (Wuwei Huns) came to trouble us several times that we guessed the purpose of this stone from fragmentary conversations..." Yuan Niang said dejectedly, "Out of caution, we have also done experiments, letting strong hunters drink the water purified by the 'Holy Stone'. At that time, there was no problem, but we did not expect..."

"Perhaps because the soaking time is too short, there is a protective layer on the stone, which temporarily isolates the harmful components in it, so you didn't find the problem at that time." Cui Song relieved.Immediately, he noticed that Yuan Niang just said "Zages (Wuwei Huns)", he seemed to have heard it somewhere.

Trying to think back for a moment, he turned his head and saw Guo Jia's eyes were deep, the corners of his lips were slightly pursed, and he looked in a bad mood.

Cui Song suddenly remembered why this word gave him a sense of familiarity——

When he and Guo Jia were hiding in the cave, Guo Jia once told him that the vicious people who came after him and called themselves Zags (Wuwei Xiongnu) were "Qin pigs".

At that time, Guo Jia's expression was also the same as at this moment, and he was so depressed and silent that it made people panic.

"As for our clan and the Zags clan...they are really incompatible." Yuan Niang said, "Those thieves kill people like hemp, and treat morality and human affection like nothing. We just hate living next to such villains. They live in peace? And they are not only ruthless like beasts, but also treat women as... objects, so naturally they don't like our clan. But even so, our clan has always defended itself and never took the initiative to offend it."

The implication is that Yuanniang still thinks that the incident with the holy stone was an accident.This "sacred stone" can indeed make the muddy water clear. Perhaps the Zags people don't know the mystery of it, thinking that the stone can purify the water source... So after the stone was obtained by the female Qiang people, they sent people several times to find fault .

Guo Jia vetoed it and said: "Zags people are vicious in nature, they will get revenge, they will do whatever they want, and never care about the consequences. If they regard this thing as a treasure, they will do everything possible to get it back. Yuan Niang can think about it carefully. How many times of 'revenge' is in line with their usual style?"

Hearing these words, Yuan Niang's face became more and more ugly.

"Indeed...it's a bit strange. But my female Qiang people ask themselves that they never hurt them, so why did they set such a crazy trap?"

All the next generations of the female Qiang people have been drinking water from the pool for the past three months... Are the Zags trying to destroy their female Qiang people?

"Ethics and morality are ridiculous things to them. In their view, those who do not have the blood of the Huns are two-legged sheep, and they are livestock that can be slaughtered at will." What's more, women of the female Qiang nationality have a very high status, and I am afraid that they have already been poked. Their lung tubes, "Aggression and ambition are engraved in their bones. Where can they not offend others if they don't offend me?"

All the female Qiang people present were shocked, and all of them were itchy with hatred.

Yuan Niang suppressed her trembling hand, and made a twisted trace of the whip.

She bowed again to the two of them, and said solemnly: "You two great talents, I wonder if you can give me a few words of kindness."

Cui Song returned a salute: "For Yuan Niang's life-saving grace, I should do my best... I am not good at making suggestions, but I know some ways to purify water."

Yuan Niang thanked her happily.

Guo Jia said: "Jia has three strategies, how to choose, but listen to Yuan Niang's wishes."

Yuan Niang restrained her face: "I would like to hear the details."

"Be patient for a while, unite vertically and horizontally, and eliminate serious troubles. This is the best policy.

"Wait for the opportunity, secretly make friends with other tribes, and jointly resist the Zags. This is the middle strategy.

"Depress the matter of the 'Holy Stone', strengthen patrols, and be alert to the movements of the Zags. This is the worst policy."

"The three strategies each have their own advantages and disadvantages, please Yuanniang carefully consider."

After hearing these words, Cui Song suddenly felt that the hand on his shoulder was very important.

Yuan Niang was still thinking about the deep meaning of the "three strategies", when a hunter guarding Yuan Niang suddenly questioned: "Why can't we just seek revenge from the Zags? These strategies are all tricky. Temporarily hold back this tone—not to mention whether you can hold back this tone, it is useless to show weakness to the Zags, it will only get them more bullying!"

"Your words, I can only agree with the last sentence." One foot is prone to fatigue, and there is a support next to it, Guo Jiasui unceremoniously put more than half of his weight on Cui Song's shoulders, "How to choose between short-term quickness and long-term plan?" It's all reasonable... But Jia wants to ask one more question - go directly to the Zags for revenge, can you fight?"

The hunter choked.

Indeed, the Zags were known for their ferocity, and perhaps they were indeed descended from the mighty Huns.Although they repelled the Zags, that was when the number of their own side was three times greater than that of the opponent... What's more, it has now been proved that this is a conspiracy of the Zags. Maybe the Zags deliberately lost to Their.

Yuan Niang waved back the hunter: "The one that can be listed as the best strategy by Mr. Guo must be the best strategy. Yuan Niang asked Mr.—how to implement this best strategy?"

"Before that, Jia wants to ask about the relationship between the noble tribe and the Yangdi and Baidi tribes."

"The Yang family is proud. Although we have business contacts with them, the relationship has always been lukewarm... As for the Bai family, we have never had contact with them."

"That being the case, the first thing to do—is to wait."

"Wait?"

Guo Jia nodded without further explanation: "There is one more thing."

"Sir, please speak."

Guo Jia glanced sideways, took in Cui Song's hesitant appearance, and smiled knowingly: "Brother Cui has several servants, and now he is in Yang Di's tribe... I hope Yuan Niang can negotiate on your behalf, please ask the Yang family Send the person back. One of the servants has some medical skills, so she can treat Wei Lang and others and recuperate their bodies."

These words are reasonable and mutually beneficial, no matter whether it is Yuanniang or other Qiang people, there is no one who refuses to agree.

Only Cui Song glanced at Guo Jia in surprise, unexpectedly Guo Jia said his unspoken request first.

Yuan Niang decided to write a letter to Yang Di immediately. At the same time, she still wanted to ask Guo Jia some questions about the "Three Strategies", so she invited Guo Jia and Cui Song to discuss it.

Yuan Niang wrote the "negotiation letter" according to Guo Jia's suggestion, sealed it in a bamboo tube, and inserted feathers.

"Mr.'s three strategies, 'Up' and 'Middle', are very similar to Yuan Niang. Why is one for the upper and the other for the middle?"

Guo Jia replied: "The way of a soldier lies in power and power. To take the initiative to attack, use strength to build momentum, and seize the initiative must be the best strategy. If you can weigh the pros and cons, take advantage of the situation to take refuge, and establish yourself in an invincible position, you must be in the middle." Policy. If you can only stick to success, even if you have no worries for a while, you will inevitably be passive and uncomfortable, this is the worst policy."

Yuan Niang's eyes were dizzy, Cui Song, who should have been more confused, unexpectedly understood Guo Jia's meaning.

Thanks to another "Cui Song"'s supplements and teachings in the past few days, he has the most basic understanding of some technical terms in the art of war.

The most popular understanding of Guo Jia's remarks is: to lie dormant when it is time to dormant, to look for opportunities to take the initiative to attack, and to turn unfavorable factors into advantages with the help of everything that can be used. This is the most sensible choice.It is generally wise to understand the overall situation, adapt to changing circumstances, and strive for stability to protect yourself.As for "passive defense", this is really a last resort and should not be advocated.

In summary, it is active>passive, creating favorable conditions>waiting for a favorable situation, which is similar to what another "Cui Song" once taught him, "the situation is not as good as others, so it is better to preemptively strike and take it by cunning".

Cui Songruo realized something.

Yuan Niang couldn't figure it out, so she had to start with the literal meaning of "the best policy": "Mr. said to 'be patient for a while' and asked us to wait. How long will we have to wait, and...why should we wait?"

"Wait for a suitable opportunity to form an alliance with the Yang and Bai clans." Guo Jia said, "If my estimate is correct, the Baidi clan will undergo great changes in a month at most. That is the best time to form an alliance with the Baidi clan .”

"What about the Yang family?" Yuanniang asked, "The Yang family and Zags can't see each other, but in the past few years, our family and the Yang family have communicated with each other. The alliance with the Yang family should be a matter of course, right?"

Guo Jia is not as optimistic as Yuan Niang: "It's not that simple, there must be twists and turns."

Yuan Niang can listen to other words, but for this matter, she thinks that Guo Jia will think too badly about the result, and when the letter she sent to Yang Di arrives, it will not be a problem to form an alliance with Yang.

However, a few days later, what came with Cui's servant was a polite reply.

To the effect:

We regard your tribe as a friend and are willing to reciprocate with the greatest sincerity and goodwill.But we love peace. Although the Zags are hateful, it's fine not to let them participate in our market, so why go to war.Forget about the alliance.

Yuan Niang read the letter twice in disbelief, and looked at Guo Jia with admiration in her eyes: "I really refused... what should we do now?"

Guo Jia replied without hesitation:

"Build momentum first, lobby later."

The servants of the family brought back Qiao Ji to give Wei Lang and others a pillow, Cui Song also followed, and only Yuanniang and Guo Jia were left in the main tent.

Yuan Niang expressed her gratitude to Guo Jia again, but Guo Jia shook her head and said:

"Don't thank me, I have a sworn feud with the Zags..."

"Therefore, I will definitely assist you...to get rid of the evil."