Although the tone is still respectful, the tone of the words is already soft and thorny. It is very different from the careful flattery before. It has changed!
This attitude was unacceptable to some people, and Meng Xuan became furious.
Upon seeing this, Long Xiu quickly raised his hand to stop, not letting him say anything. He was afraid that if he said everything, both sides would be unable to step down and fight to the death. Now is not the time to say something absolutely.
Meng Xuan understood something and swallowed the words that came to his mouth.
Guan Fangyi was secretly frightened, realizing that Niu Youdao was really becoming more and more powerful.
Long Xiu changed the subject, "Niu Youdao, let me explain clearly what happened between you and Xiaoyue Pavilion. What is going on between you and Xiaoyue Pavilion?"
Niu Youdao: "I was forced to cooperate with Xiaoyue Pavilion. Everyone knew who was attacking Maolu Villa. If I hadn't cooperated with Xiaoyue Pavilion, I wouldn't be alive now. Who would have thought That guy in the capital attacked me again!"
Seeing that he kept bringing the topic to Shang Jianxiong, Long Xiu refused to answer the question and continued to ask about Xiaoyue Pavilion, "The condition for them to protect your safety is to use the Nanzhou people to suppress Zhao Guo and help them start a rebellion?"
Regardless of the truth, Niu Youdao admitted it, "That's right."
Long Xiu: "What do they want to do by raising troops?"
Niu Youdao: "It should be that he wants to replace Zhao Guo."
Meng Xuan sneered, "What a joke, do they think that Zhao Guo can obediently hand over the country's artifact to them?"
Niu Youdao said casually, "The business mirror is in their hands."
Shang Jing? Is the long-lost Shang Jing in the hands of Xiaoyue Pavilion? Everyone was shocked, and the heads of the three major sects looked at each other. It seemed that Xiaoyue Pavilion's ambition had been planned for a long time.
We had been worried about whether Niu Youdao was from Xiaoyue Pavilion.
Long Xiu: "You are not only using Nanzhou's troops, but the entire Yan Kingdom's troops. This is no longer a matter of repaying a favor. Do you want me, the Yan Kingdom, to help him with Xiaoyue Pavilion in vain?"
Niu Youdao: "Of course, my help will not be in vain, and I will naturally give an explanation to the three major sects. Xiaoyue Pavilion has already promised that when the matter is completed, the territory of the three states will be cut off from the territory of Zhao State as a gift to the three major factions of Yan State. Send a thank you gift!”
"Only three states?" Gong Lince was very dissatisfied.
Meng Xuan: "We, the State of Yan, have paid such a high price to help them, and the territory of the thirty-three states of the State of Zhao is given to three states? This is absolutely not allowed!"
Niu Youdao: "After they revolted, they could not completely replace Zhao State with their strength. They must also know this. There is room for discussion on this matter, so there is no rush. In short, cooperation is a matter of mutual benefit, and I will not let it If the Yan Kingdom suffers a loss, I will give a satisfactory explanation to the three heads, otherwise the three heads will not let me go!"
Meng Xuan murmured coldly in his heart, "I won't let you go after it's done!"
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In the Tong Mansion, the housekeeper Tong Ming went out to take a look, and found that in the past, the door was bustling with people early in the morning, but this morning, not a single person who came to pay a visit was gone. The threshold that could usually be crossed early in the morning turned out to be deserted.
It seems that last night's shocking change has refreshed the minds of many people. They are all experienced people in Beijing. They have a way of seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages. There are no fools.
The matter is too big, and before the result is seen, I'm afraid there won't be any more guests.
If the Prime Minister wins, people who didn't come will naturally come in droves, and they will have excuses. They learn that the Prime Minister went to the palace late at night and is not at home.
Tong Ming smiled mockingly and turned back inside.
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In the harem, a group of eunuchs were directing the imperial army to clean up the ruins.
Outside the court, a group of ministers gathered together and whispered, but it was still late to see the morning court begin.
Everyone knew that something happened last night, so no one asked the eunuch to rush them. They were all waiting for the news. I don’t know how many people were uneasy.
At this time, Shang Jianxiong really had no intention of going to court early, and was discussing the aftermath with three important ministers.
Tian Yu hurriedly came from outside and reported urgently: "Your Majesty, Niu Youdao is not dead!"
"What?" The monarch and his ministers all turned around in shock.
Tian Yu said with worry on his face: "I'll report below that Niu Youdao escaped and hid underground in the besieged area. After the heads of the three major sects passed by, he suddenly emerged from the ground and is now fighting with The heads of the three major factions are discussing what they are discussing."
Shang Jianxiong turned around angrily, stared at Tong Mo and shouted angrily, "What the hell are you doing? You used so much power to let people escape easily underground? Don't you know what it means to see someone alive and to see someone dead? Corpse?"
He stood and spoke without pain in his back. The target location was beaten like that, with flames soaring into the sky. Even if there were corpses, it was impossible to tell who was who.
Besides, people from the three major factions came to take control of the scene, and no one could go to the scene again. How to search
Of course, it is useless to explain this kind of thing to the emperor. At this time, the emperor does not care about the process, only the results.
Tong Mo was numb on the spot, with a look of pain on his face. This was not a matter of whether he escaped underground or not. As soon as the envoys from the Six Nations appeared at the target location, he realized that things were in trouble. Niu Youdao had obviously been prepared for it. , I am afraid that I may not be able to kill Niu Youdao. Now it is really unfortunate, and the thing I was most worried about has happened.
Gao Jiancheng and Shang Yongzhong glanced at each other quietly. As soon as the news came out last night, they immediately guessed that the person in front of them was poisoning Niu Youdao based on their sense of smell that had been immersed in the capital for many years. It was his own judgment before, but now the emperor spoke out in anger.
"Keep an eye on what they are doing!" Shang Jianxiong turned around and yelled at Tian Yu again.
After that, I walked back and forth anxiously at the scene. Not to mention the six-nation mission, so many people from the three major factions were killed because of this incident. It was impossible for him not to be afraid at all. If the three major factions really wanted to kill him, they would It is as easy as killing an ant. His life has always been in the hands of the three major factions!
He knew very well that the current situation was on Niu Youdao's side. If Niu Youdao didn't die, he would be at a disadvantage.
But once Niu Youdao died, he had the upper hand.
When the two sides fight, either the east wind prevails over the west wind, or the west wind overpowers the east wind.
Now Niu Youdao is not dead!
Now, most of the military power of the entire Yan State is in the hands of a group of people in Nanzhou, and the surrounding forces of the Yan State are subject to various constraints. If the three major factions really want to take action against him, they will not have any scruples!
"Your Majesty!" Tian Yu, who had just run away for a while, came back in a hurry and reported urgently: "He Niu Youdao, the leader of the three major sects, is coming towards the palace."
Hearing this, Tong Mo's old face showed sadness. He had already noticed that it was a signal that the heads of the three major sects and Niu Youdao rushed to the palace together.
"Go and greet us!" Shang Jianxiong waved his hand in a panic. He didn't dare to show off any more before the situation became clear.
The group quickly left the harem.
The ministers gathered outside the court turned around and noticed that a group of monks flew from the outside of the palace and broke into the palace. The group of people walked towards the harem unhurriedly.
Soon, Emperor Shang Jianxiong led a group of people out again, and the two sides bumped into each other in front of the gate leading to the harem.
Shang Jianxiong and others saluted the leaders of the three major sects, who stared at him coldly, the atmosphere a bit solemn.
Niu Youdao placed his sword on the ground, held it in front of him, and broke the calm with a smile, "Your Majesty didn't want to see me before. I'm a thick-skinned person, so I had to take the initiative to see your Majesty. I hope your Majesty won't be offended."
Shang Jianxiong's cheek twitched violently, but he said nothing, ignored him, and didn't look at him.
He knew very well that his own life and death was in the hands of the three major sects. As long as the three major sects did not want to kill him, Niu Youdao could not do anything to him, so there was no need for him to give Niu Youdao face.
After Niu Youdao glanced at Tong Mo, who had a stern face, he smiled and said: "Three heads, I almost forgot something. A group of assassins who assassinated me last night escaped from the city and have been killed by me. We have captured him. Now we are outside the city. We are afraid that something will happen if someone colludes with the assassins, so we dare not enter the city easily. I hope the three masters will send someone to pick him up and bring him here so that we can confront him!"
The leaders of the three major sects were somewhat stunned. This guy also captured a group of assassins? Do you dare to say that it was not your preset trap
Gong Lince waved his hand to the disciples below, "Go and bring him here."
Niu Youdao: "Lao Liu, go and lead the way."
"Okay!" Xu Laoliu agreed and left with the disciples from Zijin Cave.
When Niu Youdao looked at Tong Mo again, he found a look of fear in Tong Mo's eyes, and he stared at him with tense cheeks, as if he had guessed what the so-called 'assassin' was about.
Niu Youdao smiled at him half-smilingly, but in Tong Mo's opinion, this smile was extremely vicious!
Gong Lince spoke up again, "I have something to ask Your Majesty, except His Majesty the Emperor, everyone else should step aside!"
There was no reason to move away. After hearing this, Tian Yu and other eunuchs in the palace instead held the hilt of their swords and leaned closer to Shang Jianxiong, as if they were both in danger.
Swish! A group of Zijindong disciples drew their swords on the spot. When the leader spoke, they actually disobeyed and rebelled. They immediately forced them over with their swords.
"Everyone, stand down!" Shang Jianxiong turned around and shouted. He knew that if the three major factions wanted to kill him, these people would not be able to protect themselves.
Those people could only slowly retreat. Tong Mo and others who stood away stared closely at this side.
Gong Lince: "Your Majesty, so many disciples from the three major sects who were responsible for protecting Your Majesty died last night, as well as people from the six countries' envoys. Your Majesty must give us an explanation for this matter!"
Shang Jianxiong: "This matter was done by a gangster, and the three major sects should severely punish that gangster!" When he mentioned 'bad guy', he looked directly at Niu Youdao, clearly saying that Niu Youdao was the gangster.
Niu Youdao seems to be smiling but not smiling, it doesn't matter.
Gong Lince: "Everyone knows right and wrong, and there is no point in beating around the bush. We will not embarrass Your Majesty, so as not to make His Majesty look ugly. We will give Your Majesty a choice. Your Majesty can either abdicate and apologize and pass the throne to the Crown Prince, or give us another satisfactory explanation. !”
Shang Jianxiong's face was full of grief and anger, "I am not guilty, why should I apologize? You are forcing me to have a palace!"
Aren't you trying to force her to have a baby? Niu Youdao looked amused.
Long Xiu said coldly: "If you dare to do something, you must dare to block it. When you act daringly, you should be prepared to bear the consequences. My disciples from the three major sects protect you. There is no credit but hard work. How dare you attack them? It is unbearable." This is intolerable, we must also give an explanation to the entire faction!"
Niu Youdao suddenly said from the side, "The three heads are too graceful. He may not understand what they say. Emperor, please make it clear directly. One of you must die between you and Tong Mo. You or Tong Mo will die." Die, make your own choice!"