Before dawn, the South City Gate was opened in advance. Tens of thousands of horses and horses rushed out of the city like a long dragon, with hundreds of cavalry in front of them.
Such movement also caused many people in the city to wake up early.
At noon, tens of thousands of troops appeared more than twenty miles away from the capital, invading a large area of fertile farmland and surrounding a village courtyard surrounded by mountains and rivers.
Outside the closed door, a row of sergeants stood outside the village, shouting in unison, asking those inside to open the door immediately and surrender, otherwise they would bear the consequences.
The courtyard was already in chaos. Zong Yanling, the owner of the village, was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot under the eaves. "What's going on? What's going on? Could it be that there's something wrong with my father?
Offended the imperial court?"
Two servants, one old and one middle-aged, who usually dress like servants, have suddenly changed their spirits and look like servants.
The old servant stopped Zong Yanling, who was wandering around in a hurry, "Master, for this plan, we are the only two who will lead the master out."
Zong Yanling stamped his feet: "We are surrounded by thousands of troops and horses outside. How can we get out without monks? Even if you two can lead me out, what will happen to my wife and children? How can you two lead my children together at the same time?
Fight your way out?"
The middle-aged servant said solemnly: "Master, if you can save one of them, it's better than if you can't save any of them, otherwise we won't be able to explain to you sir."
Zong Yanling waved his hand, "Maybe it's not like that. Maybe we're overthinking it. Why don't we open the door and obey orders? Maybe it's not as bad as we thought."
The old servant said, "Master, don't take any chances. The people dispatched outside are not ordinary people, but the Imperial Guards from the capital. Do we need to dispatch the Imperial Guards to deal with a landlord? Things are by no means as simple as you think. Once we are captured, we and the two monks will be defeated."
My identity will inevitably be exposed. According to the laws of the world, monks must keep a distance from the people. The owner of the village is not a court official. If it is discovered that the two of us are hiding here privately and eating the people's offerings, we will be guilty of each other's crimes!"
Zong Yanling said angrily: "Are there not many people who do this secretly?"
Old servant: "The rules are in the hands of those who enforce them. If you are not willing to find out, it will be fine. If you are willing to find out, you will be held accountable. There is no complete fairness in the world. Looking at the movement outside, it seems that the person who comes is not good. The owner of the village thinks that the other party will talk lightly.
Are you giving up and not pursuing responsibility?”
Zong Yanling: "In that case, you two leave quickly. As long as you don't leave any evidence and ask your father to come forward to find a solution, the court will give him a little favor." Seeing what the two of them wanted to say, he immediately waved his hand to stop them.
"I can't leave my wife and children alone. After you two go out, even if the court finds out that there are monks here, I can deny it and just treat you two as bandits among the monks who came to steal. This will delay time. Please contact me as soon as possible.
Go to my father for help."
If he insists on this, there is nothing the two of them can do. If he doesn't agree, if something happens to his family, they will not be able to take responsibility. Some things require his nod.
In the end, the two of them had no choice but to quickly change their appearance, put on a pair of masked clothes, and darted out from a corner of the courtyard.
"Fire the arrow!"
With an order, arrows were flying. The two men were so powerful that they forcibly disrupted the arrows and volleyed across the encirclement.
"Seeking death!" A monk sitting on horseback snorted coldly.
There were several clanging sword sounds, and a group of monks who were watching on horseback suddenly drew their swords. A dozen people jumped into the air to intercept them. The two sides collided in the air, and a fierce fight began in the air.
Experts from the three major sects who were stationed in the capital took action, and the fighting did not last long. When the gate of the village opened, the fighting was over.
Zong Yanling stood alone outside the courtyard gate, looking sad.
A large number of people rushed from his side into the courtyard of the farm, causing chaos and chaos. There were screams and the sound of children crying.
A general in battle armor drove his horse slowly to Zong Yanling and looked at him condescendingly.
This person was none other than Song Jiuming's original in-laws, Song Yanqing's original father-in-law, and Wang Heng, one of the four commanders of the capital.
"General, we are law-abiding and good people. I don't know what crime we have committed to mobilize troops and mobilize people like this?" Zong Yanling asked with his hands raised.
Wang Heng raised his hand over his shoulder and made a move. Two bloody servants who had just escaped from the manor were dragged out on the spot and dragged in front of Zong Yanling.
"Do you recognize him?" Wang Heng asked coldly.
Zong Yanling shook his head, "I don't know who it is."
Wang Heng looked at the two servants again, and the middle-aged servant said: "We are short of money, we just want to come here to make some money."
"Humph!" Wang Heng sneered, with a hint of sarcasm in his sneer.
A person has fallen into the hands of this side and has made up his mind to do something. Even if nothing happens, it will turn into trouble. Do you have to admit it?
He was too lazy to say anything, looked arrogant, and turned his mount away.
…
At the Nanzhou Governor's Office, Lan Ruoting entered Meng Shanming's courtyard with a secret letter.
In the courtyard, Luo Daan was practicing his spear shirtless under the sun, while Meng Shanming and Shang Chaozong were sitting and watching.
Lan Ruoting walked up to the two of them to greet them, and handed the secret letter to Shang Chaozong.
After seeing this, Shang Chaozong raised his head in surprise, "Master Dao is moving to Fucheng to settle down?"
Lan Ruoting nodded, "The letter sent by Master Dao himself should not be wrong."
Meng Shanming asked for the letter and was surprised after reading it, "You want to live in the Governor's Mansion forever? Isn't he unwilling to come to the city? Why did he suddenly change his mind?"
Shang Chaozong thought about it for a while, "Since the Taoist Master has said this, let's get someone to clean up a courtyard. When the Taoist Master comes, we can just move in."
Meng Shanming noticed that Lan Ruoting, who was frowning, seemed to have something wrong, and asked, "What do you think of Xiao Lan?"
Shang Chaozong looked over after hearing this.
Lan Ruoting waved his hand, "I don't have any idea, I just feel a little strange. We just received the letter, but news has already spread in the city. Before, I just thought it was a rumor and didn't take it seriously. Now it really does happen. It's true."
It’s weird.”
Is there such a thing? Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming looked at each other...
Qingshan County.
Huang Lie, who settled in the Guest House, came to Maolu Villa again. This was the third time he came since arriving in Qingshan County. During this period, he also asked his disciples to come several times.
In the pavilion and waterside pavilion, Yuan Gang also came out to entertain them again.
What kind of tea is there? Huang Lie waved his sleeves and said no. He had long been impatient. "What does Niu Youdao mean? I have been waiting here for several days. Do you think I am bored? When will he?"
Come back and give me a definite answer today!"
Yuan Gang said: "It's almost time."
Huang Lie: "Almost? How many times have you said this to me? How long is the journey from Jinzhou to here? He has a flying mount, does he need all this time?"
Yuan Gang: "There was an accident. Dao Master encountered a large number of assassins on the road, so it was delayed for some time." He would not say anything about it until the other party couldn't wait any longer.
"Assassination?" Huang Lie was stunned for a moment, his eyes flickered slightly, and he was surprised but not surprised at the same time. He tried to ask: "How is Niu Youdao's situation?"
Several elders accompanying him also looked at each other, with tacit understanding in their eyes.
Yuan Gang: "It's okay."
"Oh! That's good." Huang Lie nodded, and he couldn't tell whether he was regretful or grateful for Niu Youdao.
When something like this happened, he naturally couldn't say anything more, so he could only continue to wait patiently.
Just when they walked out of the gate of Maolu Villa, several people came down the mountain. They took a closer look and saw who it could be if it wasn't Niu Youdao. Niu Youdao and others were back.
As soon as the two sides met, Huang Lie immediately looked up and down and observed Niu Youdao's complexion. "I heard that my brother was assassinated on the way. Are you okay?"
Niu Youdao: "We ran into some trouble and couldn't travel with flying mounts. I'm really ashamed to have kept the emperor's head waiting for so long."
Niu Youdao: "I originally wanted to contact the Emperor's Head to ask for help from Dachan Mountain, but due to the emergency situation at the time, there was something wrong with the contact."
Guan Fangyi on the side had a smile at the corner of her mouth, she was just telling lies, and she walked leisurely along the way.
Send people to Jinzhou urgently for rescue? Huang Lie muttered in his heart, only he knew the answer in his heart, but he still said seriously: "Dachan Mountain doesn't know about it, but if it does, it's obligatory!"
I had just come back, and the door was not a place for long conversations, so Niu Youdao waved to invite people inside.
When the group of people turned around, Huang Lie stared at the man in colorful clothes who was accompanying Niu Youdao. It was really strange for a grown man to dress in such a colorful way. He was still wearing a mask when he got here. He couldn't help but
I asked, "Who is this friend?"
The man in colorful clothes just glanced at him and ignored him. He walked into the gate alone, looking around at the thatched villa.
"I can't say much about other people's privacy." Niu Youdao waved his hand and did not mention the other party's identity, so Huang Lie had no choice but to give up.
Guan Fangyi secretly paid attention to Yuan Gang's reaction and did not see anything unusual on Yuan Gang's face. She immediately understood in her heart that this man in colorful clothes should also know the true identity of the man in colorful clothes.
After the guests and hosts came to sit down at the waterside pavilion with a good environment, Huang Lie asked about the business, "I said that we have something important to discuss, but I don't know what it is?"
Niu Youdao stretched out his hand to indicate the use of tea, and served the tea himself: "It's not important to talk about. I was delayed on the way. I'm afraid I have to wait for the boss."
Huang Lie: "What are you waiting for?"
Niu Youdao: "Someone has sent me a big gift, and I invite the emperor to share it with you!"
"A heavy gift? What a heavy gift?" Huang Lie was curious, and the elders around him were also curious.
Niu Youdao put down the tea cup: "This is an important gift not to be missed. The emperor's head will know about it then."
Unable to ask, Huang Lie temporarily suppressed the question in his mind, "Brother, I heard the news that you are planning to move to Fucheng Governor's Mansion in the next few days. Is it true or not?"
This is a problem he is worried about. Shang Chaozong is currently in his hands, and he is worried that Niu Youdao will intervene and compete with him for control.
Dachanshan cannot be alone in dealing with Nanzhou. Only by holding the Shang Chaozong's life in its hands can it be guaranteed. If it loses control of the Shang Chaozong's life again, the situation will be too embarrassing.
Niu Youdao: "It does happen, but it is not what I want. I suddenly had this idea after being assassinated. After I was in danger on the way, I suspected that the imperial court had taken action against me. My current situation is a bit dangerous, so I have to temporarily
Go to Fucheng to escape. But don't worry, Mr. Huang, I am only staying temporarily. After I come to terms with the court, I will move out immediately and will never stay in Fucheng for a long time."
PS: The First Alliance has gone through many twists and turns and changed hands again. Thank you to the brothers and sisters of the Artillery Command for their support!