What he is talking about is nothing more than the one hundred thousand crow generals.
After hearing the truth, Niu Youdao understood that the imperial court wanted to eradicate Prince Ning's influence, and the Shang Chaozong was destined to die. Mr. Lan deliberately spread rumors in order to save the Shang Chaozong. Seeing that Dayan was in turmoil due to domestic and foreign troubles.
, knowing that he could take advantage of the opportunity, he added fire and pointed the hiding place of the one hundred thousand crow generals at Cangwu County. Only then did Shang Chaozong see the light of day again and leave the prison.
He also understood why several people were unwilling to tell the truth. If he was a spy sent by the imperial court, once he got the truth out of them and let the imperial court know that the Hundred Thousand Crows General was a rumor, the consequences could be imagined.
It is understandable that so many people's lives and deaths are at stake.
He couldn't help but glance at Shang Shuqing again. It was obvious that he relaxed at the woman's signal just now, and found that this woman was indeed interesting. As soon as his thoughts changed, Niu Youdao asked again: "Mr. Lan should not be missed.
Pointing the hiding place of the hundred thousand crows to Cangwu County for no reason, right?"
Lan Ruoting gave an explanation: "Cangwu County has a dangerous terrain and is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It will be easier for the prince to establish a foothold after he leaves."
Niu Youdao gave a cold look, "Five hundred cavalry can fight on the plains, but the difficult terrain has become the cavalry's weakness, and they can't use it at all. So what if the terrain in Cangwu County is dangerous, but five hundred cavalry can't stand guard in Cangwu County.
To stop the imperial army? Could it be that Mr. Lan is fooling me because I am young?"
Lan Ruoting was a little embarrassed by these words, and Shang Shuqing hurriedly spoke out to smooth things over: "When my father was still alive, some of his old troops were still hidden, and they were placed in Cangwu County."
Niu Youdao asked: "How many people are there?"
Shang Shuqing sighed softly: "Although my father was in charge of the Yan army and horses during his lifetime, the so-called hozens scattered when the tree fell, and coupled with today's strong purge, there are not many loyal and reliable people. There are only more than a thousand people waiting in Cangwu County.
Brother, most people don’t dare to recruit him easily.”
Speaking of this, Niu Youdao was a little strange, "I have heard of the reputation of King Ning. How can a famous general on the battlefield be a brainless person? Even if he wants to restore the glory of the Wu Dynasty and suppress the monks in the world, there is no need to say it openly.
, why bother offending all the monks in the world?" There is something I didn't say. If it weren't for this, how could he be assassinated so easily if the dignified Marshal of the Army was protected by a group of master monks?
Speaking of this, it was another embarrassing thing for a few people. Prince Ning's suggestion violated the interests of monks in the world. After all, this Taoist priest was also a monk.
Shang Chaozong, who had been silently observing Niu Youdao, said slowly: "I'm afraid this matter has something to do with the current emperor."
Niu Youdao said, "How do you say this?"
Lan Ruoting sighed: "The monks in the world, from all sects and sects, need to support secular spokesmen to deliver benefits for themselves, which are the so-called cultivation resources. And those spokesmen are not willing to be controlled by others as puppets, so they draw in various sects and sects.
The factions restrained and suppressed each other to prevent one family from becoming too big, otherwise their lives would be in danger at any time, thus forming the current world structure. In fact, no one in the royal courts of various countries wanted to be held hostage by practitioners. They probably had the same thoughts as Prince Ning, but
No one dared to show it. Prince Ning was not stupid, so how could he openly arouse public outrage? In the final analysis, someone was behind this matter. At that time, the late emperor actually intended to pass the throne to Prince Ning, but suddenly it was revealed that Prince Ning's extreme ideas were revealed.
Under the pressure of various spiritual forces, the pressure on the late emperor was unimaginable to outsiders. In the end, the late emperor died suddenly and his death was unclear. Then there was a posthumous edict passed down to the present day, which revealed too many things.
What’s weird!”
Having said this, Niu Youdao understood that behind this was a struggle for imperial power.
He was not interested in this matter. He just wanted to know the situation. Once he found out, he didn't say much more. He found the map of Dayan Kingdom and spread it out on the table.
Shang Chaozong seemed to be watching with cold eyes, but wanted to see what this Taoist master was going to do.
Shang Shuqing glanced at Niu Youdao from time to time under her gauze scarf, looking forward to it. She remembered that Yuan Gang had said before that for your situation, the Taoist person is more important than his cultivation. Although she doubted this
, but it’s not that I didn’t believe it at all. I had underestimated my cultivation level because of my young age, but the result was an astonishing move, which seemed to be hidden, so I was quite looking forward to it.
On the map, the land area of Dayan State is not as large as other countries. It has Song State in the east, South Korea in the north, Zhao State in the west, and the vast sea in the south. Cangwu County belongs to Qingshan County, Nanzhou, Yan State, and it happens to be near the sea in Qingshan County.
Its location is close to Guangyi County in the east, and one county away in the west, close to Zhao State.
Nanzhou has eleven counties under its jurisdiction. Qingshan County and Guangxi County are both subordinate to Nanzhou. Zhou Shouxian, the state pastor, is a confidant of the current emperor of the Yan Kingdom. He is quite capable in guarding one side and has been suppressing Feng, the prefect of Guangxi County.
Lingbo...
After talking a lot, after listening to Lan Ruoting's introduction to the situation around Cangwu County, Niu Youdao pointed to Guangyi County on the map and asked: "Feng Lingbo, a mere county, dares to support its troops and respect itself. What's behind it?"
I’m afraid the cultivation sect is not weak, right?”
Lan Ruoting twisted his beard and nodded: "That's true. The one who supports Feng Lingbo is Tianyumen, which is one of the most important spiritual sects in the Yan Kingdom. Feng Lingbo's wife Peng Yulan is the current head of Tianyumen, Peng Youzai.
My daughter, Feng Lingbo, is able to achieve success in Quang Ngai County. It can be said that Peng Yulan succeeds and Peng Yulan fails."
"Oh! How do you say this?" Niu Youdao asked for advice.
Lan Ruoting explained: "It is precisely because of marrying Peng Yulan and receiving strong support from the Tianyu Sect that Feng Lingbo dared to become what he is today. But also because of marrying Peng Yulan, other practicing sects did not dare to give in.
Feng Lingbo is in power, and he is afraid that Feng Lingbo will gain power and let the Tianyu Sect monopolize the majority of the profits, so he suppresses it."
"So that's it..." Niu Youdao rubbed his chin in thought, stared at the map and pondered for a while, and then said slowly: "I wonder what your prince's plans are after going to Cangwu County?"
Shang Chaozong said word by word: "Master Tao, this is not a question of trust or distrust. What you are asking are fatal questions. Once the news leaks out, I don't know how many people will be killed." The implication is that some things are inconvenient.
Tell you.
Niu Youdao smiled slightly. Even if the other party didn't say anything, he was still doubting. After saying this, he felt a little more confident. He pointed at the location of Cangwu County on the map and said, "It's a small place, even if there are a thousand backup troops."
Anyway, the issue of a hundred thousand crow generals can fool the court for a while, but not for a long time. Once the court wants to take action, the prince's little strength can't stop it. What's more, if the court dares to let the prince come, there will definitely be something wrong in Cangwu County.
Prepare. The prince must have planned his escape route, and there are only a few ways out. The Song Kingdom in the east is far away, so the prince has no chance to defect. The Zhao Kingdom in the west does have some opportunities, but he can throw Niu on the way to see the prince.
If he is not angry after losing his dry food, it is estimated that the possibility of the prince surrendering to the enemy is not high, not to mention that Zhao Guo may not give the prince a chance to rise again, so after thinking about it..."
He slid his finger down and pointed at the sea area south of Cangwu County, "The only way out is to the sea! The prince has been operating in Cangwu County for many years, and there must be a way to escape without being noticed. When we get to Cangwu County, it depends on the situation.
Determined, if the situation goes bad, immediately gather the troops and go south to the sea through secret channels! Protect yourself first, and then try to make a comeback. I wonder if Niu’s guess is correct? "
As soon as these words came out, Shang Chaozong, Lan Ruoting and Shang Shuqing all looked horrified. Shang Chaozong didn't know about it before in Tianlao, but Lan Ruoting and Shang Shuqing had been plotting for a long time outside the prison to prepare a way out.
It was only later that Shang Chaozong learned that the secret that only three people knew could be revealed by Niu Youdao. If it were to be leaked, it would really cut off their last escape route.
Yuan Gang observed the reactions of the three people and estimated that Master Dao had guessed it correctly.
Niu Youdao's finger pointed at Guangyi County again, "Your Majesty, in my opinion, there is no rush to go to Cangwu County just yet. You might as well delay in Guangxi County for a while."
Shang Chaozong's attitude changed instantly, he raised his hand and asked for advice: "I would like to hear the details!"
"Now that I have gone to Cangwu County, there is basically no other way to go. No country dares to take in Prince Ning's son easily. The prince has no choice but to go south to the sea to avoid trouble. This is equivalent to giving up his last life in the Yan Kingdom.
A foothold. If the prince escapes, he may be labeled as a treason. It is not suitable to win over the hearts of the people of the Yan country in the future. As long as the Yan country does not collapse, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the prince to come back in the future. Who knows what the current situation will be like.
Aren't you going to send people at sea to search and continue the pursuit?" Niu Youdao pointed to Guangyi County Road: "Feng Lingbo's support of troops and self-respect is an opportunity for the prince. He can unite with Feng Lingbo to resist the imperial court!"
Shang Chaozong smiled bitterly: "With this little strength in my hand, I'm afraid Feng Lingbo wouldn't even take a look at it, so how could he possibly join forces with me? Besides, Tianyumen probably wouldn't be happy to see Feng Lingbo and me either.
Mix it together."
"The prince's words are wrong. The prince's hard power is a bit lacking, but he still has some soft power. Just because the prince is the son of Prince Ning, he has a lot to do." Niu Youdao comforted him and said with a sly smile.
: "How about making a bet between Niu and the prince?"
As soon as these words came out, Shang Shuqing and Lan Ruoting looked at each other. Shang Chaozong said with interest, "I don't know what kind of bet you want to make?"
Niu Youdao said with a smile: "I am willing to go to Guangxi County for the prince and borrow a team of troops from Feng Lingbo to ensure that the prince has a stable foothold in Cangwu County. I wonder what the prince wants?"
"..." The three people of Shang Chaozong were all stunned. They seemed to be saying, are you talking in your sleep? Let alone joining forces with others, it will be fine if Feng Lingbo doesn't drive us away. You still expect them to lend you men and horses. This
Isn't this a huge joke? Feng Lingbo is almost as stupid as he is.
Of all the people present, only Yuan Gang remained calm.
Shang Shuqing spoke up: "Master Dao, this is no joke."
Niu Youdao waved his hand, "I just want to ask the prince whether he wants to gamble or not?"
Shang Chaozong said flatly: "Okay! I have made a bet! I don't know what the bet is?"
Niu Youdao pointed to Yuan Gang: "If I can't borrow people and horses, I can let the monkeys obey orders in front of the prince's tent. If I can borrow people and horses, I'm afraid I will make the prince suffer a little injustice."