In this regard, Yuan Gang didn't say anything else. He knew that anything he said was redundant.
Tao Ye himself is a person who is both good and evil, and his standards for judging right and wrong are also very vague. He does not distinguish right from wrong as clearly as he does. There is no absolute good and evil, good or bad in Tao Ye's eyes.
, employing people regardless of their ethics.
And Niu Youdao did not stay in the courtyard behind the Sheriff's Mansion for a long time. The Sheriff's Mansion was under the control of Tianyumen, and he did not want to be in an environment where Tianyumen could decide his life or death at any time.
On the pretext of looking for a place to make wine, he explored around outside the city and found a valley with a good environment, so he moved out of the city and lived in a valley outside the city.
In a mountainous place, the living conditions need time to slowly improve, so a thatched cottage was built in a place with a mountain stream and a stream.
The surrounding environment is quite good, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, mist in the morning, and birds returning to their nests under the setting sun in the evening.
There is no need to worry about safety issues. Liuxian Sect, Fuyun Sect, and Lingxiu Mountain have all moved here since they have offended the imperial court.
The disciples of the three sects joined forces to guard the mountain and closely guarded the place where Niu Youdao lived. Masters from the three sects gathered together, and there were thousands of troops mobilized by the Shang Chaozong to garrison the area. It was difficult for outsiders to break in and disturb the peace.
Under the cliff of the valley one mile away from the residence, craftsmen are working day and night to expand, penetrate and connect the caves in the cliff to serve as a place for wine making.
The night is quiet, and from time to time the tinkling sound of craftsmen digging can be heard in the distance.
On the cliff, a moon butterfly exuding soft light danced gracefully in the night, guided by Niu Youdao's Qi. The butterfly egg bought from Star Picking City finally emerged from the cocoon and turned into a butterfly. Although it was still small, it was still shining.
radiant.
Under the starry night, Niu Youdao stretched out a hand, and the small moon butterfly fell gently, like a star falling on his fingertips, illuminating his staring face clearly, with the moon butterfly shining in his eyes.
Shadow's eyes were full of confusion, and a sense of loss deep in his heart stayed in his eyes for a long time.
Shang Shuqing, who was staring at him from the side, didn't know if it was her own imagination. She felt that Master Dao was like a moon butterfly, shining brightly in the night sky, but still alone.
Shang Shuqing didn't know what he was thinking, how could he show such emotion.
She also came to live in this valley. The reason she gave to Shang Chaozong was that she didn't need to take care of normal military and political matters anyway. It was better to stay here so that she could keep track of the situation on the Taoist side and inform her brother in time if anything happened.
Lan Ruoting reserved his attitude towards this, remaining silent as a sign of not saying anything.
However, Shang Chaozong was convinced that what his sister said was reasonable, so he agreed.
Seeing how beautiful the moon butterfly rested on Niu Youdao's hand, Yuan Fang looked at the box in his hand. It seemed that his moon butterfly had not yet emerged from its cocoon.
What he planted at the same time was harvested at different times, which made him a little puzzled.
On a large rock not far away, Yuan Gang was lying on it, leaning his arms on his head and looking up at the stars.
He often looked up at the vast starry sky, wondering how many unknowns and mysteries it contained.
Under a big tree, Lu Shengzhong sat cross-legged with his back against the big tree, quietly looking at the night sky without knowing what he was thinking.
Everyone has their own thoughts.
It was late at night and everyone went back. Two maids at the foot of the mountain met Shang Shuqing and accompanied her as she left to rest.
Niu Youdao returned to his thatched cottage and played with the moon butterfly that had just emerged from the cocoon. The house was brightly lit by the moon butterfly's presence.
Although this thing is bright by itself, it is afraid of strong light, especially the sun, and does not dare to appear during the day.
However, it is easy to store and store. It is a special small metal box with an empty center. A frame can be pulled out like a drawer. After the moon butterfly falls into the frame and its wings are raised, it can be pushed into the box.
There is a feeding entrance in the box. Wanshoumen has food specially prepared for moon butterflies, called 'Dettol'. The actual thing is like a small pill. Crush it and mix it with water. It can be like Dettol in the box.
Generally, feeding moon butterflies can last for several days.
The box is not big, and it looks like a jade pendant that is usually carried on the belt. It was specially made by Wanshou Sect for Yuedie.
In short, the business of Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is doing well, and it covers all the surrounding items for sale. Once an item is sold, the buyer has to follow up and buy it later.
For this reason, Wanshou Sect is one of the richest sects in the world, and its skills are used all over the world.
"Is something wrong?" Niu Youdao, who was playing with the moon butterfly, glanced at Yuan Gang, who was leaning on the door with his head bowed silently.
Yuan Gang walked in slowly and said slowly: "In the past few years in Xiaomiao Village, I trained a few smarter people. They can be used when they are brought here. I can use them with a big stick... I want someone to pick them up and give them a
Chance."
Niu Youdao was silent, and after a long time he said slowly: "It's not a bad thing to be simple."
Yuan Gang: "How can the world be so simple? Why not give them a chance to get ahead?"
Niu Youdao: "You can handle this matter yourself. As long as they don't regret it, you don't regret it yourself."
Yuan Gang turned around and left, going directly to Shang Shuqing and asking them to send people to Xiaomiao Village to find someone...
A few days later, someone came from Wuliang Mountain. The person who came was Lu Shengzhong’s master, named Chang Zhiyi, and he was one of the five elders of Wuliang Mountain. It was precisely because of this identity that Lu Shengzhong was able to stand out from the disciples of Wuliang Mountain.
Follow Wang Heng.
The people in Wuliang Mountain didn't know the situation clearly, and they didn't know whether what Lu Shengzhong said was true or false. It was impossible for them all to come here rashly.
Your own apprentice can handle it by yourself, and you bear the risks yourself. He sent Chang Zhiyi to check the situation, with only one follower by his side.
"Asshole!"
When master and disciple met, Chang Zhiyi burst into rage and scolded him, while Lu Shengzhong knelt down and kowtowed, bursting into tears.
Niu Youdao didn't bother you, just watched from a distance!
After both master and apprentice were emotionally stable, Lu Shengzhong brought the master over to meet with Niu Youdao.
The kitchen of 'Nanshan Temple' had its own sign of preparing wine and food for the reception. Not to mention the wine, Chang Zhiyi couldn't help but taste the food.
Chang Zhiyi verified the situation reported by his apprentice and found that Niu Youdao was naturally covering for Lu Shengzhong.
Niu Youdao also asked about the situation in Wuliang Mountain.
The situation in Wuliang Mountain is not good. The time since the incident in Canglu County has not been short, but actually not that long. Wang Heng has been looking for Wuliang Mountain to settle accounts. Wuliang Mountain is still hiding and dare not show up.
However, Wuliangshan had heard about the rapid rise of Shang Chaozong, and knew the news earlier than Lu Shengzhong, who was previously imprisoned. If Shang Chaozong is willing to take him in, has a way out, and can avoid the danger from Wang Heng, he will naturally be willing to defect to Wang Heng.
of.
However, Chang Zhiyi, who was only responsible for coming to confirm the situation, did not dare to agree rashly to make Wuliang Mountain turn light into darkness, to make Wuliang Mountain into an existence of another nature.
However, there are currently no other options in Wuliang Mountain. In addition, Niu Youdao's words are also reasonable. They have indeed pointed out a development direction for Wuliang Mountain. After several contacts with Golden Wings, Wuliang Mountain once again sent people to confirm. After confirming that it was correct,
, Wuliangshan officially agreed.
There is no use in verbally agreeing. Niu Youdao has demands. Wuliang Mountain must be moved here. Without controlling the lives of Wuliang Mountain's senior officials, how can he dare to use them? The strength of Shang Chaozong is not strong enough to make people think.
The point of eating and dying.
There are forces from the Liuxian Sect and other sects here to protect them, and any one of them can take care of Wuliang Mountain. Only when the top leaders of Wuliang Mountain come here and are under his control, can he rest assured.
When the cave was dug and the brewing facilities started to be built, Gongsun Bu, the leader of Wuliang Mountain, also arrived with hundreds of Wuliang Mountain disciples.
When Gongsun Bu arrived, everything that needed to be discussed had already been discussed clearly below. Gongsun Bu was only here to make the final decision.
The green mountains are gentle, the mountain breeze is gentle, and there are stone tables and benches in the open air.
I met Niu Youdao and sat down. After a few pleasantries, Niu Youdao didn't waste any time. He directly handed over a stack of gold tickets to convince Wuliangshan of his financial resources.
"Five hundred thousand!" Niu Youdao pushed a stack of gold tickets in front of Gongsun Bu.
Gongsun Bu and several elders were slightly shocked, what a big gesture!
An elder took the gold ticket from the table. After counting it quickly, he nodded slightly to Gongsun Bu and said yes, it was indeed half a million gold coins!
Gongsun Bu tried to ask: "Is this money for Wuliang Mountain, or for doing business?"
Niu Youdao: "Whether Wuliangshan takes it or pays for the work, you can decide it yourself. I will give you a minimum guarantee of 500,000 yuan every year. If things are done well, there will be other rewards. If things are done badly, it is not child's play. Turn around."
I will give you a reward and punishment charter so that you can understand it clearly. You must arrange the spies sent to various countries by yourself. You must arrange reliable personnel. You must consider it carefully and come up with a charter for me as soon as possible. I will see it within three months.
Results. Please discuss the specific matters with Yuan Gang."
Seeing the financial resources as soon as they arrived, Wuliang Mountain quickly settled down, selected a nearby site to build a palace, and quickly implemented Niu Youdao's arrangements. Not long after, groups of disciples from Wuliang Mountain quietly disappeared and left.
Lu Shengzhong was specially summoned by Niu Youdao. After a private conversation with Niu Youdao, Lu Shengzhong also quietly left and rushed to Beizhou to meet Wu Sanliang.
Everything was going on in an intensive and orderly manner, and Yuan Gang was both participating and observing the entire process.
From the day he left Xiaomiao Village, Yuan Gang could be said to have witnessed with his own eyes a series of Taoist's extraordinary tricks. He started from scratch and quickly built up a team of people. This was something he thought he would not be able to do on his own.
Niu Youdao also temporarily allocated part of his energy to brewing wine, and the specific operations were left to the monks of Nanshan Temple led by Yuan Fang. He was only responsible for teaching, and he would be too busy to do everything himself.
Brewing will be the main source of financial resources here for a long time in the future. Teaching the brewing method to Nanshan Temple is also to keep it secret. He can rest assured if it is left to Yuanfang. A group of people with firm beliefs are the best candidates for keeping secrets.
What's more, Yuanfang is still a miser, the kind of person who is afraid that others will steal his money.
Only this group of monks know the specific brewing process.
There are three entrances to the cave in the brewing place, and each entrance is guarded by two disciples from Liuxian Sect, Fuyun Sect, and Lingxiu Mountain who are sent on duty around the clock.
The three sects also attach great importance to this matter. In the words of Niu Youdao, once Tianyumen steals the secret brewing method, we will have nothing to do. Tianyumen might kick you out.
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The three sects firmly guarded this place and kept a close eye on the monks of Nanshan Temple who lived here, fearing that the secrets would be leaked.
Except for the monks of Nanshan Temple who are brewing, even the three sects themselves are not allowed to enter the brewing place, let alone the people of Tianyumen. On this matter, the three sects have joined forces and will not make any concessions to Tianyumen.
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There are five men and horses sent by the Shang Dynasty to guard each cave entrance. They can be said to supervise each other with the three sects and prevent guards from stealing.
Yuanfang also carved the words "Nanshan Temple" on the entrance of the cave.