The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

A group of Wei soldiers assisted the injured Pingyu Jun Xiong Hu into Zhao Hong Run's study, accompanied by generals Qu Chang and Yan Mo, who sought to prove their loyalty to Zhao. Xiong Tuo, their former lord, felt betrayed and expressed resentment towards Qu Chang and Yan Mo. Tensions escalated as Xiong Tuo confronted Zhao about his cousin's treatment and the suspicion surrounding an envoy's harm. Zhao demanded a ransom for Xiong Hu's release, leading to a negotiation where Xiong Tuo reluctantly offered thirty-five thousand, fearing further conflict. Ultimately, they agreed on fifteen thousand, highlighting the precarious balance of power and the underlying animosities between the factions.

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