Shocked! After getting confirmation, the three of them are still a little unbelievable. If the Taoist Master is not dead, who would dare to talk nonsense about Piaomiao Pavilion and become impatient?
Instead of being overjoyed at the sudden sight, he was filled with doubts.
The three of them were even a little doubtful. To be precise, they were a little afraid to recognize each other rashly. They were worried that Guan Fangyi and the others had made a fake one because of some ulterior motives.
People who have reached their stage have been in a struggle for a long time and are involved in too many intrigues, so they are prone to conspiracy theories.
Niu Youdao said, "Worried about fakeness? What's true can't be false, and what's false can't be true." He seemed too lazy to explain this sentence.
Guan Fangyi said again: "I won't bother you. Master Tao's original intention is that if he can't come back, let us not disturb you, just leave, and let you go directly to Zijin Cave. However, Master Tao quietly came back,
The arrangements for posthumous affairs will naturally change, which is also the purpose of our visit."
Lan Ruoting, a person with a "master" nature, could not change his faults, so he tried to ask: "Why do people in Piaomiao Pavilion say that Master Dao has died in the Holy Land?"
Niu Youdao said coldly: "Lan Ruoting, are you questioning me?"
Meng Shanming and Shang Chaozong looked at each other and realized that the voice did indeed sound like his own.
Lan Ruoting hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "I don't dare, I just want to know the reason."
Niu Youdao: "It doesn't matter whether it's wind or rain, life or death is not worth mentioning. Jianghu matters, Jianghu, I will handle it myself, you don't need to know too much. Also, the news that I am alive is
It’s a secret, don’t let anyone else know it, including the princess and the princess, and no one in Nanzhou is allowed to tell it except the three of you.”
There are some things that I really don’t dare to let them know for the time being, for fear that they will be frightened if they find out.
The reason why he appeared in front of the three people was first to stabilize the situation, and secondly to confirm through Sha Rulai that there would be no problem with these three people.
The three of them looked at each other again and felt that this style was similar to Niu Youdao's style. However, before thoroughly confirming it, they could only respond in vain and resignedly, "Yes!"
Putting aside the question of authenticity, Niu Youdao said directly, "I received news on the way that Situ Yao has been here?"
Shang Chaozong was cautious and replied reservedly: "Yes! After learning about the death of Master Dao, Situ Yao came to ask Nanzhou where he was going. After confirming it, he returned to Jinzhou."
In fact, Situ Yao came to visit Liuxian Sect, Fuyun Sect, and Lingxiu Mountain first, but found that the heads of the three sects were not there.
After hearing the news of Niu Youdao's death, the leaders of the three factions all ran to Zijin Cave. They were worried about their future affairs and wanted to go to Zijin Cave to gain confidence before making a decision.
After Situ Yao left here, he actually did not return to Jinzhou, but also ran to Zijin Cave, but he just hid it from Shang Chaozong.
Niu Youdao: "Situ Yao's coming is expected. The two states have always advanced and retreated together. He doesn't know which side you will fall to. If you fall to Xiaoyao Palace and Lingjian Mountain, he is worried that you will attack in the wrong direction.
I feel unsure. Is there anyone at Xiaoyao Palace and Lingjian Mountain who can communicate with me?"
Shang Chaozong hesitated for a moment, then carefully replied: "People are here, and we sent people to communicate secretly with us, but we didn't agree. They don't seem to be determined to give up."
Niu Youdao: "Don't refuse too directly. First, stabilize them. I will also use their two families to put pressure on Zijin Cave."
Shang Chaozong asked: "What does pressure mean?"
Niu Youdao: "Zijindong detained a batch of things from me. The birds and mounts in my thatched cottage were robbed by Zijindong. On the surface, I am dead after all. It is inevitable that Zijindong will take the opportunity to control Nanzhou. I will turn back.
Zijin Cave will send people to talk to the prince about complete surrender, and some demands will be made while the opportunity is available."
"First of all, the people from the Thatched Cottage are stationed in Nanzhou, and they will be with the prince from now on. They can use old friendship as an excuse, and we cannot leave the people from the Thatched Cottage without a place to go. Secondly, you are included in the conditions for my batch of bird mounts.
Let them be returned to me."
Lan Ruoting interjected, "Can Zijindong agree to these conditions? Now the people in Zijindong have strengthened their control in advance, controlling the safety of the prince and others. People are in their hands, and it is difficult to resist.
.They have been keeping a close eye on me recently, and even the people from Xiaoyao Palace and Lingjian Mountain do things secretly when they meet with the prince."
Niu Youdao: "Go ahead and talk, you can make the demands I mentioned, but they don't dare to do anything to you. Now that Nanzhou has been messed up, Jinzhou, which has always been advancing and retreating together, will also panic. I was there before, and Jinzhou
They have been unable to put their hands in, and for a while they cannot control Jinzhou. Forcing Jinzhou to fall towards Xiaoyao Palace and Lingjian Mountain is not what they want to see."
"Don't worry, the negotiation is just a cover. I have finalized Gong Linche's side. He needs an excuse to explain to the sect internally. With his ability to control the inside of Zijin Cave, Zijin Cave will agree to these requests."
Shang Chaozong was surprised and said: "Master Dao means that Gong Linche also knows that you are still alive?"
Niu Youdao nodded, "We can't let him know, otherwise the situation will get out of control. Many things now require his cooperation."
Shang Dynasty Sect: "Liuxian Sect, Lingxiu Mountain, and Fuyun Sect seemed to have some unusual actions after learning about the death of Master Dao."
Niu Youdao: "The three factions have nothing to worry about. The most they can do is go to Zijin Cave to hug their thighs. They don't have the courage or the confidence to go against Gong Linche. I have already reached an agreement with Gong Linche, and he will give instructions to the three factions.
I will follow your instructions and will not be interfered by other people in Zijin Cave."
"After you surrender to Zijin Cave, you must cooperate with Gong Linche, so that Nanzhou can only be taken over by Gong Linche's people. On the surface, it is Gong Linche's power in Zijin Cave that has taken over my power. In fact,
Everything will remain as it is. Regarding my previous power, no matter what kind of decision Gong Linche makes, it will be superficial and will be approved by me in advance. What to do about Nanzhou? You continue to do your own thing. No one
It will disturb you."
"Before I came, Gong Linche communicated with me that the Wei Kingdom was asking for help and intended to have Commander Meng rush to the Wei Kingdom to command the Guards' operations. Zijin Cave has received your feedback, but has not responded to you. On the surface, it is still
The discussion is actually waiting for me to come and make a decision."
"The war in the west involves a lot, and I don't want Jin to become powerful. Today I want to ask Commander Meng, if you are allowed to go, are you sure of winning?"
At this point, the three of them understood that it was not a lie, the real Taoist master was back!
"I'm afraid it won't be of any use..." Meng Shanming spoke slowly, roughly repeating what he said to Shang Chaozong before.
Niu Youdao stood up and paced back and forth, "It seems that it is very likely that Weiguo will be doomed."
He thought of the situation of a group of people from the Shangqing Sect, and stopped and said: "Since it is useless to go, and it will threaten the safety of Meng Shuai, then I won't go. You don't have to worry about this matter, I will inform you
Gong Linche, Zijin Cave will give you a reassuring answer. Just do as I say and take care of the things in front of you first."
"There is also Gwangju. After the news of my death comes out, Dazenshan may be dishonest. Keep a close eye on Gwangju's movements. If you dare to be dishonest, immediately unite with Jinzhou, mobilize people from the two states, and assume an attack posture! Directly threaten with force.
, don’t care about other people’s attitudes, I will take care of the rest.”
Shang Chaozong responded: "Okay!"
Niu Youdao: "As for Jinzhou, the matter of my fake death is very important. The news cannot be leaked. I can't let them know that I am still alive for the time being. But fortunately, they have always been with Nanzhou. As long as you have a clear attitude to reassure them.
, they don’t want any of the three major factions to send people to intervene in Jinzhou, and they will cooperate with you."
"If you really don't want to cooperate with you, let's talk about it when the time comes and I will handle it!"
He was not worried at all about Jinzhou. Not to mention anything else, the secret of Chiyang Zhuguo alone was enough to scare those people.
Now that "Niu Youdao" is dead, the other side cannot move out and in turn threaten Niu Youdao. The secret mutual restraint has been broken, and it can only threaten one family.
Shang Chaozong nodded, "I understand."
Niu Youdao: "As soon as I arrive, the people sent by Zijin Cave to negotiate will also arrive soon. Prepare as soon as possible. If there is anything unclear, I should not show up. You can communicate with the matchmaker at any time. Also, I heard what you said before.
The banquet... let’s just skip the matter of picking up the wind and washing the dust. Before the results of the negotiations come out, you should keep a distance from the people in the Maolu Courtyard to avoid the people in Zijin Cave react too much beforehand. Wait until everything is implemented. "
"You shouldn't stay here for a long time. If you have anything to say, we'll talk about it later. Go ahead!" He waved his sleeves.
The three of them took their leave and Guan Fangyi saw the guests off.
After leaving the hotel, the three Shang Chaozong people looked back at the high-walled courtyard, looked at each other again, smiled knowingly, and all breathed a sigh of relief.
I have to admit that as soon as that person came back, all the troubles and worries in front of me seemed to be solved.
Those who mounted their horses mounted their horses, those who boarded the carriage boarded the carriage, and the group left and returned to the palace.
This place is not too far from the palace. When arriving at the gate of the palace, a carriage was driven aside by the sergeant and quickly moved aside to make way for the arriving Shang Chaozong.
Shang Chaozong on horseback took a look and saw a rather elegant man who also followed the carriage and stepped aside.
Naturally, Shang Chaozong knew that man. He was just one character different from Fu Junrang, the elder of Zijin Cave, and his name was Fu Junlan. He had to have good character and talent, so he could be regarded as the brother-in-law of Shang Chaozong's liking.
Shang Chaozong laughed when he saw this, jumped off his horse, waved his hand to the group of soldiers to move away, and strode over.
Fu Junlan quickly saluted, "I have met the prince."
Shang Chaozong smiled and said, "Junlan is here to see Shuqing?"
Fu Junlan looked a little embarrassed and replied: "Yes! I have made an appointment with the princess."
Because they all knew about this husband who might be the princess in the future, Meng Shanming, who was lifting the wheelchair out of the carriage, and Lan Ruoting, all came over and greeted him politely, "Master Fu is here."
"Shuai Meng, Mr. Lan." Fu Junlan was polite and saluted one by one.
The servant of the Fu family who was holding the carriage on the side had a face that was both nervous and excited. He nodded and bowed, and his smiling face almost froze with laughter.
These three are powerful figures in Nanzhou, especially Prince Yong, who holds the power of military and horse power. They are very important figures in the entire Yan Kingdom. Once the young master becomes Prince Yong's brother-in-law, the Fu family will immediately become
Nanzhou's first-class wealthy family.
As a servant, he knew very well that all the relatives in the Fu family were looking forward to this marriage. Now every one of them met the young master and fawned over him politely, which caused the young master a headache.
ps: Auntie Huang is here! "Brother Zhengzhou" has been giving out red envelopes for monthly tickets one after another. I don't want to say much thanks to you, my old friend. I'll look for you to make a meal some other time.