Yuan Gang did not mean to be happy, but instead poured cold water on him, "According to the news from Wuliang Mountain, in the battle outside Rongyang City, tens of thousands of defeated troops were blocked in the valley and burned to death. Tens of thousands of people wanted to surrender, and Mengshan screamed
Kill and surrender, and slaughter tens of thousands of people!"
Guan Fangyi felt a little horrified when she heard this.
Niu Youdao was silent for a while and then said slowly: "Monkey, there are laws in troubled times! The prince gave Meng Shanming the power to kill first and then report later. Meng Shanming must have his own reasons for doing so. On the battlefield, Meng Shanming served as a soldier all his life.
We are true experts who have been tested for a long time. Special things should be left to specialized people to do. If we don’t understand, we should not point fingers, so as not to limit others’ efforts.”
Yuan Gang turned around and left without saying anything else.
"I didn't expect this stinky monkey to have a benevolent side as a woman." Guan Fangyi stared at Yuan Gang's leaving back and sighed, but she still put her hand on Niu Youdao's shoulder and patted her, "But Mr. Dao,
If you take action this time, too many people will die, but I am a real woman!"
Niu Youdao said calmly: "If you don't advance, you will retreat. If I give in, more people here will die. If it were you, how would you choose? I have no choice!"
"Oh! Anyway, you don't care about adding a few more. I'll inform the county to take action. When I was in Qijing, I never thought that one day I would be involved in such a thing." Guan Fangyi looked over his shoulder.
He pulled away his hand and left with a sigh.
Niu Youdao took the battle report and turned it over and over.
In any case, having someone who can execute his intentions perfectly will save him a lot of trouble...
As night fell, the consequences of the battle outside Rongyang City continued to show up, and the deterrent effect was obvious. Dingzhou's limited troops no longer dared to take the initiative, so they reduced their forces and entered a state of comprehensive defense.
In the Chinese army's tent, Xue Xiao was anxiously waiting for the court's reply, waiting for the court's reinforcements, and waiting for the court to find a way to resolve the matter.
Yuan Gang is also waiting at the center of Wuliang Mountain for any battle report news to come at any time.
A disciple from Wuliang Mountain entered the cave and reported, "Master Yuan, there are disciples from the Immortal Sect outside who are sending a message to you."
Gongsun Bu, who was also in the cave, looked up.
Yuan Gang got up and left, and when he came outside the cave, he met the disciple of Liuxian Sect guarding the mountain. The latter reported: "Master Yuan, there is a person outside the mountain gate, saying he is your old friend."
Yuan Gang asked: "Who is it?"
A disciple of the Liuxian Sect said: "The other party didn't say that the person who covered his head and face did not reveal his true face. He only said that you will know when you see him."
Yuan Gang frowned and left.
After meeting this so-called old friend, shortly after Yuan Gang brought him into the Thatched Cottage, Niu Youdao came to the yard where Shang Shuqing lived.
"Daodao!" Yin'er, who was sitting with Shang Shuqing, shouted, standing up first and running over.
Niu Youdao looked at the food box in her hand and smiled bitterly, "I'm still eating!"
Yin'er immediately grabbed a piece of wild boar and handed it to her, "Here it is for you to eat."
"I've eaten." Niu Youdao immediately waved his hand and declined.
"Master Dao." Shang Shuqing approached and gave the gift, quite surprised. Niu Youdao rarely came to see her on his own initiative.
After Niu Youdao put Yin'er away, he asked: "Princess, you should be familiar with the famous people in Yanjing, right?"
Shang Shuqing didn't know why he asked this, so she hesitated and said, "It depends on who it is. After all, I have been away from Yanjing for some years."
Niu Youdao: "What about the people from Da Sikong Mansion?"
Shang Shuqing nodded: "I know some people from tall families, but not many. I rarely go out when I'm at home."
Niu Youdao: "Where is the steward Gao Jiancheng?"
"Fan Zhuan?" Shang Shuqing asked, seeing him nodding, she also nodded and said: "He came to the palace to pay a visit. I have met him, so I know him. Why did the Taoist mention him? Is it related to Gao Shaoming who was arrested?
?”
Niu Youdao smiled and said: "Since we know each other, please come with me, Princess."
Shang Shuqing was confused, but she still followed him obediently. She didn't leave any money behind, so she followed him with the food box in her arms...
In a quiet room with dim lights, Fan Zhuan, the butler of Da Sikong Mansion, sat quietly at a table, waiting quietly.
He was the one who pretended to be Yuan Gang's old friend to find Yuan Gang. He was cautious here, fearing that he would attract attention by approaching Niu Youdao directly, so he found Yuan Gang first and asked Yuan Gang to make arrangements for him to meet Niu Youdao.
However, it is estimated that not many people from Niu Youdao know this person. There may be people from the three sects of Liuxian Sect who know him, but the other party said that he came in secret and could not make it public. After he came, he asked others to be screened out. Niu Youdao seemed to have realized something.
, then I asked Shang Shuqing to verify it.
There was a crack in the quiet room door. Fan Zhuan raised his head and looked up. Sitting in a bright place, he couldn't see the people in the dark clearly. He didn't know who was peeping.
Outside the door, Shang Shuqing looked at it, turned around and nodded to Niu Youdao, and whispered: "Master Dao, it's him." She was a little confused, "Are you here to save Gao Shaoming?"
Niu You thanked her, stretched out his hand and asked her to rest for a while, indicating that he would discuss the matter later while he felt the situation first.
After the people retreated, Niu Youdao pushed the door open and entered.
Seeing Niu Youdao, Fan Zhuan stared at him for a moment, then stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Old slave Fan Zhuan, I have met Master Dao."
Niu Youdao smiled and stretched out his hand to indicate for him to sit down. He also sat down and said with a smile: "You and I have never met, how do you know who I am?"
Fan Zhuandao said: "I won't come here rashly. I have seen the portrait of Master Dao. No one in this thatched cottage would dare to pretend to be Master Dao." After saying that, he sighed and shook his head, "Everyone said that Master Dao is young, and today he is a young man.
Once you see it, you will know what it means to be a talented young person. He is humble and humble, making all the talented people in the world feel ashamed."
Niu Youdao smiled and waved his hand, "Stop saying polite words and just talk about things."
Fan Zhuan didn't mince words, he reached out from his sleeves and took out several bills from Tianxia Bank, and pushed them in front of Niu Youdao, "Master Tao, please accept."
Niu Youdao stretched out his hand to pick it up and looked at it. He calculated the number and found that it added up to exactly ten million gold coins. He raised his eyebrows and threw it back on the table. "I said one hundred million. It's only ten million. Isn't it too little?"
It’s a bit late, where are you sending the beggars?”
Fan Zhuan smiled bitterly: "If 10 million gold coins can be considered as a beggar, then all the dignitaries in the capital will probably become beggars. For these 10 million, the family will almost go bankrupt."
Niu Youdao: "Bargain with me?"
Fan Zhuan: "I don't dare. The 100 million that Master Dao said will only be given more, not less."
Niu Youdao made a sound and asked with great interest: "How much more is it?"
Fan Zhuan whispered meaningfully: "How much is the country of Yan worth?"
Niu Youdao became quiet, stared into the other person's eyes, and said just one word, "Say!"
"The old slave is not here to redeem me with money. Master Ming is in Master Dao's hands, and the master is very relieved. This money is a little thought that the master asked the old slave to give to Master Dao. Thank you Master Dao for taking care of Master Ming recently...
..." Fan Zhuan spoke with a suppressed voice, and revealed the purpose of his visit without any hesitation. Finally, he observed Niu Youdao's reaction and reminded him: "If Master Dao can like the old slave master,
With his meager strength, the old slave's master must remain useful in the court. If he collapses, the old slave's master will really be powerless, and he will not be able to help the Taoist even if he wants to."
Niu Youdao's expression was very exciting. 100 million gold coins was not a small amount. He originally estimated that Gao Jiancheng would be unlikely to come up with 100 million. The high price was just to test the waters and see how much Gao Jiancheng cared about his son. He thought
Pad the portion first and then start by pinching the portion.
For him, Gao Shaoming was a bargain for him. He never expected to capture the son of Yan Guo Da Sikong alive at first.
What was even more unexpected was that Gao Jiancheng would actually do this to him, which caught him off guard.
His expression changed for a while. After clearing his thoughts, Niu Youdao shook his head and praised sincerely, "It's really not easy to be able to hold a high position in the court. It's Niu who underestimated the heroes of the world, not the lack of people in the court."
, but the imperial court is useless!"
He reached out again and picked up the bill on the table, shaking it, "Since Da Sikong is so kind, if you refuse, Niu will be ignorant! Please tell Da Sikong that Mr. Ming is here, and Niu will treat you well.
I will never be negligent. Also, please rest assured, Da Sikong. Niu will fully cooperate with Da Sikong as told by Da Sikong, and news will come out tomorrow morning that will reassure Da Sikong!"
Fan Zhuan smiled. It was a pleasure to talk to smart people. He nodded, "Old slave, I will help Dao Master bring the words to you."
Then he looked solemn and said, "Master Dao, I want to meet Mr. Ming in person!"
"That's easy to say." Niu Youdao stood up, "Wait a minute, I'll make arrangements right away." After that, he went out.
Not long after, Gao Shaoming, who looked a little embarrassed, was brought in, and he had no time to freshen up for the time being.
The person was pushed in, and as soon as the door was closed, Gao Shaoming was stunned when he saw the old housekeeper in the house. He rubbed his eyes and thought he had seen it wrong, until Fan Zhuan said in a trembling voice: "Uncle, I have made you feel wronged." Gao Shaoming
Only then did he believe it was not a dream. He quickly stepped forward, held Fan Zhuan's arms, and said with great surprise: "Uncle Fan, why are you here? But my father asked you to save me?"
"Shh!" Fan Zhuan raised a finger to signal him to whisper, and then told him sternly, "Uncle, it was you who asked me to come to rescue you. But there are some words that I need to remember. I can't return to the capital now.
Don’t even think about going back. From today on, Gao Shaoming is dead and has sacrificed his life for His Majesty..."
In Yanjing Palace, in a deserted courtyard, inside a deserted house.
There is a bowl of rice and a plate of pickles on the table.
Sitting at the table, Concubine Zhou Qing was dressed dignified and beautiful. Looking at the simple food on the table, she gradually smiled miserably and burst into tears.
This was a dinner sent by the palace servants. It was so simple that it was unbelievable. At the same time, the palace servants also made some remarks, saying that the heads of Feihua Pavilion and Zhenlingyuan were captured and hung on the top of the city of Qingshan County.
Now that the great Situ Tongmo ordered all the ministries to reduce their clothing and diet, the palace must also respond to the call and let Concubine Zhou make do with it.
Since Zhou Shouxian's death in battle, the situation of the Zhou family has been declining day by day. However, Zhou Shouxian committed suicide to gain a reputation of dying for the imperial court, and finally saved his family. However, the pillar of the Zhou family fell after all. However, Zhou Shouxian committed suicide to support each other, and Cao Yu'er and Jin Wuguang
They were moved, had known each other for many years, had a close friendship, and had some care for the Zhou family. After all, the two heads were people who could meet Tong Mo. After greeting him, the palace would not embarrass Zhou Qing too much.
Zhou Qing knew that his fate and that of the Zhou family depended on Shang Jianxiong, and he hoped to be favored by Shang Jianxiong, so he repeatedly asked for an audience, but was blocked by others. Even if the request for an audience was passed on, the superiors would tell him that His Majesty is busy with state affairs.
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Zhou Qingqing understood that Shang Jianxiong's favor towards her back then was to appease her father. Now that her father is gone, there are countless beauties in the palace, and there are too many dignitaries that His Majesty needs to appease, so how can it be her turn.
But she still dressed herself up beautifully every day, hoping that one day His Majesty would come.
Unexpectedly, His Majesty did not wait for the news, but he did wait for the news. The powerful people in the palace reacted very quickly. Knowing that Feihua Pavilion and Zhenlingyuan had collapsed, knowing that her last supporter had collapsed, and knowing that there was no hope for her to stand up, they immediately surrendered to something.
As a favor, he would serve a noble concubine with rice and pickles.
"Xiao Hong, bring me my box." Zhou Qing wiped away tears.
One of the two maids took the order and brought one of her jewelry boxes.
Zhou Qing pushed it to her, "Take it and rub it up and down!"
The two maids quickly knelt down, and one of them cried: "My dear lady, you have been sorting things out, but you only have the last thing left on your hands."
"I can't let you suffer with me. I hope I can give us a good meal and maybe live a little longer. Go!" Zhou Qing waved his sleeves and shook his head with tears. He had already eaten this. The situation of the two maids
One can imagine.
PS: A few days ago, a new alliance leader forgot to thank me, so I will add more to this chapter. I would like to thank the ‘Big Tiger Boss’ for his support. Thank you!