Chapter 289

Zuo Desong was somewhat surprised, "Don't talk nonsense, how could the princess owe you money?"

Having said that, the thought in his heart was pondering, the other party must not be talking nonsense when he came to the door.

Niu Youdao: "Last year, when the Eldest Princess went to the Ice and Snow Pavilion in disguise, she owed it."

Hao Qingqing's trip was carried out in secret, and it was kept strictly confidential, and it was impossible to publicize it to the outside world. Once it was made public, the dangers involved can be imagined, so Zuo Desong didn't know about it at all, but he knew it was possible, so he asked: "How much money is owed to you is worth traveling all the way from the country of Yan to the country of Qi?"

Niu Youdao stretched out two fingers, "Not much, two million gold coins!"

"..." Zuo Desong was speechless, two million gold coins is not much, so how much is too much?

Qian You at the side couldn't help but look at Zuo Desong's reaction when he heard the words.

"..." Linghu Qiuyi's face was dull, the princess of Qi country actually owed this guy so much money, is it possible?

Just now when Niu Youdao said that he didn't come for the war horse, he naturally thought it was an excuse, but now that he heard the amount owed, he was really suspicious. This fellow was not in a hurry along the way, and he didn't look like he was going to do business. He wouldn't use the horses as an excuse to use the help of several factions to protect him and go to Qi to ask for debts, right?

This doubt is naturally due to the amount owed, two million gold coins, can Shang Chaozong give so much money to Niu Youdao? If Niu Youdao can get the money, is there still a need to work for the Shang Dynasty?

Zuo Desong came back to his senses and asked, "Why does the eldest princess owe you so much money?"

Niu Youdao: "I don't want to explain the reasons in detail, so as not to embarrass the eldest princess. All the mages who accompany the eldest princess can testify to this matter. Lord Zuo will know it when he asks."

Zuo Desong pondered for a while, and then asked after blinking his eyes: "Is there any evidence for signing?"

Niu Youdao: "I wrote the owed bill to me, but I returned it to the eldest princess, because I believe that the royal family of Qi State is not a villain who owes money."

Zuo Desong chuckled, "Two million gold coins is not a small amount. How can people be convinced that you claim that others owe you money without evidence? If everyone does this with red lips and white teeth, wouldn't the world be in chaos?"

Niu Youdao: "Justice is in the hearts of the people. If the eldest princess doesn't pay it back, I have nothing to say, so I just ask Mr. Zuo to help tell the eldest princess that I am here, and the money owed to me can be paid back!"

Zuo Desong stroked his beard and shook his head, "I don't know if the matter is true or not. Even if the Eldest Princess really owes you money, the affairs of the royal family are family affairs of the royal family. We foreign ministers can't meddle in it. I can't help it. The West Court is in charge of the affairs of the royal family. I suggest you go to the people in the West Court to make decisions..."

A random reasoning pushed the matter away. How could he intervene in this kind of matter?

It is enough for him to sit here and talk to Niu Youdao, otherwise, with his status, he would not have to take Niu Youdao seriously at all. He could talk like this only because Niu Youdao is famous, and he wanted to see what kind of person he is.

To some extent, fame is sometimes a good thing. It doesn't matter whether you are a worthless person under the fame. It is true that it is easy to attract attention and bring other benefits. For example, Xuan Zichun also challenged Niu Youdao when he took risks. Isn’t it all about fame, and things are often beneficial only when they are famous.

Afterwards, Niu Youdao was sent away on the pretext of having official business.

Niu Youdao didn't hang on here, he couldn't hold on if he wanted to, it would be embarrassing to be kicked out by others, he stood up and said goodbye, and pleaded again: "Master Zuo, it's only natural to pay back the debt, since I have found Master Zuo, I hope Master Zuo will form a good relationship and help spread the word on behalf of Master Zuo, this is not difficult for Master Zuo!"

Zuo Desong smiled and said: "I've made it very clear that I'm in charge of foreign affairs, and the royal family's affairs are handled by the West Courtyard. Qian You, see off the guests!"

"Please!" Qian You immediately stretched out his hand to ask.

Niu Youdao raised his hand to stop, please wait a moment, "It is precisely because Mr. Zuo is in charge of foreign affairs, that's why I found Mr. Zuo."

Zuo Desong snorted, and said with great interest: "The old man would like to hear more about it. Could it be that you are the secret envoy of some country?"

Niu Youdao explained: "I may not be able to deal with the people in Qi. As for the people who have left Qi, without the protection of the powerful forces of Qi, I can't guarantee what will happen. For example, Zuo Annian, the son of the Zhao State, and many of my lord's subordinates are abroad. I don't think my lord wants to see my subordinates often have accidents outside!"

These words really have a strong quack flavor.

Linghu Qiu was taken aback. He didn't expect Niu Youdao to say such ignorant words suddenly, so he quickly tugged Niu Youdao's sleeve, "Be careful!"

Zuo Desong's pupils shrank suddenly.

"Bold!" Qian You suddenly angrily reprimanded.

Zuo Desong slightly raised his hand to stop him, and smiled: "Niu Youdao, do you know what you are talking about? Are you threatening me?"

It was the first time he saw a foreign monk dare to run to the mansion of Da Xing Ling to threaten him.

Niu Youdao: "I have good intentions."

"Good intentions are always easy to be misunderstood." Zuo Desong put his hands behind his back and asked back: "If you make me unhappy, I can't guarantee that you can leave here alive. It's best to say something to make me happy now, otherwise you may not be able to leave today."

Niu Youdao also asked back: "Really? Master Zuo might as well ask Qian You how the guards in the mansion compare to Zhuo Chao? If something happens to me in Zuo Mansion, the consequences will be very serious!"

Qian You quickly looked outside the door, his eyes suddenly filled with vigilance.

Zuo Desong squinted at him.

Niu Youdao continued to remind: "It's not that the dragon crosses the river, since I dare to come, I will not be unprepared!"

Zuo Desong: "Don't forget, this is the capital of Qi State, and no one can do anything recklessly!"

The implication is very simple, even if I let you leave Zuofu, you still cannot leave the capital of Qi State.

Niu Youdao responded tit for tat: "Lord Zuo, don't forget that the world seems to be divided into different countries, but in fact it is controlled by monks, not any court!"

These words were powerful and unquestionable, which shocked Zuo Desong's heart.

The two looked at each other, Zuo Desong suddenly waved his hands, "You two go out first."

Niu Youdao also nodded slightly to Linghu Qiu, Linghu Qiu and Qian You looked at each other, not knowing what the old and the young were talking about and they should avoid it, and slowly turned and left the main hall.

With no one else left, Zuo Desong asked, "What's the benefit of me delivering the message for you?"

Niu Youdao: "I like to make friends, and I always think that many friends have multiple paths. I know Master Zuo is in a high position, so he may not like me, who fights and kills, and may not be willing to make friends, but I can leave my words here today. In the future, if Master Zuo has anything within my ability, just ask, and I will do my best! I still have some influence with the king of Yan Guoyongping County. Master Zuo may be able to use it someday. I promise so , Mr. Zuo may not believe it, but for Mr. Zuo, there is nothing to lose, so why not try it?"

Zuo Desong's eyes flashed strangely, he suddenly laughed, raised his hand and patted Niu Youdao's arm, "Young man is interesting!"

Niu Youdao also changed his smile, "I just don't know what Master Zuo means?"

"Young people are energetic and aggressive, I like it!" Zuo Desong pointed at his nose and nodded with a smile, "It's impossible to help you collect the bill, but I can help you remind the palace about it. As for whether the palace will pay you back, that's beyond my control."

Niu Youdao smiled, "Money is something outside of the body, and being able to get to know Mr. Zuo is the most important thing. If Mr. Zuo says that you don't want to accept this debt, I will immediately treat it like dirt. I promise not to mention the matter of the eldest princess' debt!"

"It's up to you whether to collect your bill or not. I don't have such a big mouth to throw away two million gold coins." Zuo Desong waved his hand, then patted his arm, "If you want to come to Zuo Mansion in the future, you can come anytime, and come in the name of representing Yongping County King!"

Niu Youdao understood what he meant, the mansion of the Grand Order of the State of Qi is not a place where anyone can come in and out at will, not to mention running here often, even if running here occasionally, it is easy to give people a handle.

In the name of the Shang Dynasty Zong, it is different. The Shang Dynasty Zong controls the situation of Yan State to a certain extent. In the name of the Shang Dynasty Zong, it is equivalent to the private envoys sent by the princes of the Shang Dynasty Zong. Zuo Desong is in charge of Qi State's diplomacy, so it is natural to communicate.

Of course, even if you come in the name of the Shang Dynasty, you can't see him as soon as you want. When he said that he could come at any time, he agreed to make him a friend. Whether it was perfunctory or not, only the other party knew in his own heart.

"Okay, Mr. Zuo is busy with business, so I don't want to disturb you for too long, so I will take my leave first!" Niu Youdao bowed his hands and said goodbye.

Zuo Desong said loudly, "Seeing off the guests!"

Hearing the sound, Qian You came quickly, and extended his hand to Niu Youdao.

Meeting with Linghu Qiu outside, when leaving, a person passed by a few people here, it was the monk Chen Bie who was going to watch the battle at the Waterfall Terrace in the mansion.

Chen Bie turned his head three times a step at a time, not knowing who Qian You was sending him, so he quickly climbed up the steps and arrived at Zuo Desong under the eaves, "Mr. Zuo, who are you two?"

Zuo Desong: "Niu Youdao and Linghu Qiu, these two names should be familiar to you, right?"

"Niu Youdao?" Chen Bie was surprised, "Niu Youdao came here?"

He really didn't expect Niu Youdao to come to Zuofu instead of going to Feiputai to fight.

Zuo Desong asked: "Is there anything wrong?"

"Over the Waterfall Terrace, he sent a group of masters to slaughter that Xuan Zichun..." Chen Bie recounted the details of what he witnessed at the Waterfall Terrace.

Zuo Desong was stunned, thinking that Niu Youdao was afraid of embarrassment, so he secretly sent an assassin to kill the challenger beforehand, but who knew that such a situation would happen, Niu Youdao was visiting here, but he sent someone to kill openly there. This combination of civil and military methods made him think for a long time, and finally murmured slowly, "It's not like a dragon crossing the river, is this trying to stir up trouble?"