Chapter 39 To Bet or Not to Bet?

What he said was nothing more than the one hundred thousand crow generals.

After hearing the truth, Niu Youdao understood that the court wanted to eradicate King Ning's power, and the Shang Dynasty was doomed. This Mr. Lan deliberately spread rumors in order to keep the Shang Dynasty. , Knowing that the opportunity came, he added another fire, pointing the hiding place of the one hundred thousand crow generals to Cangwu County, and only then did the Shang Dynasty Zong see the sun again and get out of the prison.

He also understands why the few people are unwilling to tell the truth. In case he is a spy sent by the court, once he gets the truth out of their mouths and let the court know that the 100,000 crow generals are rumors, the consequences can be imagined. It is understandable that so many people's lives and deaths are at stake.

He couldn't help but cast another glance at Shang Shuqing again. It was obvious that she was relieved just now at this woman's signal, and found that this woman was really interesting. After thinking about it, Niu Youdao asked again: "Mr. Lan shouldn't point the hiding place of a hundred thousand crows to Cangwu County for no reason?"

Lan Ruoting gave an explanation: "The terrain of Cangwu County is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it will be easier for the prince to gain a foothold after he leaves."

Niu Youdao gave a cold look, "Five hundred cavalry can fight on flat ground, but the dangerous terrain has become the weakness of the cavalry, and they can't use it at all. Even if the terrain in Cangwu County is dangerous, so what, a mere five hundred cavalry in Cangwu County can Blocking the imperial army? Could it be that Mr. Lan deceived me to be young and easy to fool?"

This remark made Lan Ruoting a little embarrassed, Shang Shuqing hurriedly said, "When the father was alive, there were still some old ministries 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 army of the Great Yan before his death, but the so-called tree fell and the monkeys were scattered, coupled with the current forceful cleaning, there are not many loyal and reliable people, only a thousand people are waiting in Cangwu County Brother, ordinary people don’t dare to recruit easily.”

When it comes to this matter, Niu Youdao is a bit strange, "I have heard of King Ning's prestige, how can a famous general on the battlefield be a mindless generation, even if he wants to restore the grandeur of the Wu Dynasty and suppress the monks in the world, it is not worth mentioning it clearly , why bother to offend the monks all over the world?" There is a sentence that was not uttered, if it weren't for this, how could he be so easily assassinated if he had a group of monks and masters to protect him?

Mentioning this is another embarrassing thing for several people. King Ning's claim has violated the interests of monks all over the world. After all, this Taoist master is 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 sage."

Niu Youdao said, "How do you say that?"

Lan Ruoting sighed: "Cultivators and sects all over the world need to support secular spokespersons to deliver benefits for themselves, which is the so-called cultivation resources. And those spokespersons are not willing to be controlled by others as puppets all the time, so they woo various sects and sects in the middle. Factions restrain each other and suppress each other, and don't allow a family to grow up, otherwise there will be danger of life at any time, thus forming the current pattern of the world. In fact, no one in the imperial courts of various countries is willing to be held hostage by practitioners, and their thoughts are probably similar to those of King Ning. No one dared to show it, and King Ning is not stupid, so how could he openly arouse public anger? In the final analysis, there are still people behind the scenes. Back then, the first emperor actually intended to be in the position of King Ning, but suddenly revealed King Ning's extreme views. Under the oppression of various spiritual powers, the pressure on the late emperor was unimaginable to outsiders. In the end, the late emperor died suddenly, and his death was unclear, and then the posthumous edict was passed down in the present day, which reveals too much What a strange thing!"

In this way, Niu Youdao understands that behind this is the struggle for imperial power.

He wasn't interested in this matter, he just wanted to understand the situation, and he didn't say much after he knew it. He found the map of Dayan Kingdom and spread it out on the table.

Shang Chaozong seemed to be on the sidelines, so he wanted to see what the Taoist master was going to do.

Shang Shuqing glanced at Niu Youdao from time to time under the scarf, looking forward to it. She remembered that Yuan Gang said before that for your situation, Daoist is more important than his cultivation. Although she was skeptical about this, she didn't believe it at all. Earlier, she underestimated his cultivation because he was young, but the result was astonishing, and it seemed to be hidden, so she was looking forward to it.

On the map, the land area of ​​Great Yan Kingdom is not as large as other countries. There is Song Kingdom in the east, South Korea in the north, Zhao Kingdom in the west, and the vast sea in the south. Cangwu County belongs to Qingshan County, Nanzhou, Yan State. It happens to be in the seaside location of Qingshan County. It is close to Guangyi County to the east, and a county to the west, which is close to Zhao State.

Nanzhou has eleven counties under its jurisdiction, and Qingshan County and Guangyi County are both subordinate to Nanzhou. State Mu Zhou Shouxian is the confidant minister of the current emperor of Yan Kingdom. Limbo...

After babbling a lot, after listening to Lan Ruoting's introduction of the surrounding situation in Cangwu County, Niu Youdao pointed to Guangyi County on the map and asked, "Feng Lingbo is a county that dares to support itself, what is behind it?" I'm afraid the strength of the practice sect is not weak, right?"

Lan Ruoting shook his head and nodded: "That's true. The one who supports Feng Lingbo is Tianyumen, which is one of the most famous practice schools in Yan Kingdom. Feng Lingbo's wife, Peng Yulan, is the current head of Tianyumen, Peng Youzai. Daughter, if Feng Lingbo can be successful in Guangyi County, it can be said that Peng Yulan will be successful, and Peng Yulan will be defeated."

"Oh! How do you say that?" Niu Youdao asked for advice.

Lan Ruoting explained: "It is precisely because of marrying Peng Yulan and the strong support of Tianyumen that Feng Lingbo dared to get what he is today. But because of marrying Peng Yulan, other sects of practice dare not let her go." Feng Lingbo sits at the top, afraid that if Feng Lingbo gains power, Tianyumen will monopolize the big interests, so he suppresses it."

"So that's how it is..." Niu Youdao stroked his chin and pondered for a while, staring at the map for a long time, and said slowly, "I wonder what the prince's plan is after he goes to Cangwu County?"

Shang Chaozong said word by word: "Master Dao, this is not a question of trust or distrust. You are asking fatal questions. Once the news is leaked, I don't know how many people will be killed." The implication is that some things are inconvenient Tell you.

Niu Youdao smiled slightly, but the other party didn't say anything, he was still skeptical, but after saying this, he was somewhat sure, and pointed his finger at the location of Cangwu County on the map, "It's a tiny place, even if there are a thousand backup troops What, the matter of one hundred thousand crows can fool the court for a while, but not for a long time. Once the court wants to make a move, the prince's strength will not be able to stop him at hand. What's more, if the court dares to let the prince come, there will definitely be something in Cangwu County. Prepare. Presumably, the prince has already planned the way out, and there are only a few ways out. The Song country in the east is far away, and the prince has no chance to go to the country. The Zhao country in the west has some opportunities, but on the way to watch the prince, he can throw it at Niu It is unlikely that the prince will surrender to the enemy if he loses dry food, and Zhao Guo may not give him a chance to rise again, so after much deliberation..."

He slid his finger down and pointed to the sea area south of Cangwu County, "The only way is to go to the sea! The prince has been operating in Cangwu County for many years, and he must have a way to avoid people's eyes and ears. When you arrive in Cangwu County, you can see the situation." It depends, if the situation is not good, immediately gather people and go south to the sea through the secret channel! First protect yourself, and then plan to make a comeback, I wonder if Niu's guess is right?"

As soon as these words came out, Shang Chaozong, Lan Ruoting and Shang Shuqing all showed shock. Shang Chaozong didn't know about it in the prison before, but Lan Ruoting and Shang Shuqing conspired for a long time outside the prison to prepare for the way out, and Shang Chaozong only found out later, the secret that only the three of them knew, might as well be shared by Niu Youdao To put it bluntly, if this is really going to be leaked, it will really cut off their last retreat.

Yuan Gang observed the reactions of the three of them, and reckoned that the Taoist guessed it right.

Niu Youdao pointed his finger at Guangyi County again, "My lord, in my opinion, there is no rush to go to Cangwu County, why not delay in Guangyi County for a while."

Shang Chaozong's attitude changed instantly, and he cupped his hands 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. The son of King Ning, no country dares to take him in easily. The prince can only go south to the sea to avoid disaster. This is tantamount to giving up his last life in Yan Kingdom. A place to stand. If the prince escapes, he might be labeled as a traitor. It is not appropriate to win the hearts of the people of Yan Kingdom in the future. Wouldn't you send people to search at sea and continue to hunt them down?" Niu Youdao pointed to Guangyi County and said, "Feng Lingbo's support of the army is the prince's chance, and we can unite with Feng Lingbo to resist the imperial court!"

Shang Chaozong smiled bitterly: "With such strength in my hand, Feng Lingbo might not even take a look at him, how could he join forces with me? Besides, Tianyumen might not be happy to see Feng Lingbo and me mixed together."

"My lord's words are wrong. My lord's hard power is a bit weak, but my soft power is still a little bit. Just because my lord is the son of Prince Ning, I can do a lot." Niu Youdao comforted him, and then said with a tricky smile : "How about a bet between Niu and the prince?"

As soon as these words came out, Shang Shuqing and Lan Ruoting looked at each other in dismay, Shang Chaozong said with interest, "I don't know what to bet?"

Niu Youdao said with a smile: "I would like to go to Guangyi County for the prince, and borrow a team from Feng Lingbo to ensure that the prince can gain a stable foothold in Cangwu County. I don't know what the prince wants?"

"..." The three of Shang Chaozong were all stunned, as if they were saying, are you talking in your sleep? Not to mention joining forces with others, it would be good if Feng Lingbo didn't drive us away, and expecting others to lend you horses, isn't this a big joke, Feng Lingbo is almost a fool.

Of all the people present, only Yuan Gang remained calm.

Shang Shuqing said: "Master Dao, this is not a joke."

Niu Youdao waved his hand, "Just ask the prince whether to bet or not?"

Shang Chaozong resolutely said: "Okay! This king has made a bet! I don't know what the bet is?"

Niu Youdao pointed to Yuan Gang: "If I can't borrow men and horses, let the monkeys listen to orders in front of the prince's tent, if I can borrow men and horses, I'm afraid that the prince will suffer a little grievance."

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