Before Ying Wuman could figure out what was going on, Ying Jiuguang said to Zuo'er, "Summon that unfilial son to me!"
Ying Wuman understood that he was referring to his second son, Ying Wuque. Recently, only his second son had been called an unfilial son by his father. Ying Wuman couldn't help but break out in cold sweat for Ying Wuque. Last time, after returning from the Heavenly Palace, when his father saw his second brother, he gave him a Heart Protection Pill and then ordered someone to fetch the Dragon Taming Whip. In the end, before his second brother's wounds from the whip had recovered, his father personally whipped him and beat him half to death. Hearing the anger in his father's words, it seemed that his second son was going to suffer again.
To be honest, he was secretly delighted at his second son's bad luck. The reason was simple. The more his second son was incompetent in his father's eyes, the less he could threaten his position.
At this time, Zuo'er hurriedly advised, "Your Highness, this has nothing to do with Second Master. Second Master just happened to run into it. From the inscription on the monument, it wasn't done on a whim. It proves that Niu Youde did it on purpose. Even if Second Master didn't run into it, Niu Youde would definitely look for trouble. In fact, the conflict between him and Second Master was to purposely make a big fuss so that he could take advantage of the situation …"
Luckily, she spoke up. Ying Jiuguang sneered and stopped pestering Ying Wuque. After summoning Ying Wuque, he sat down and took a chess piece from the chessboard. He smiled bitterly and shook his head. "So what if I lose a marquis position? If possible, I'm willing to use two marquis positions to exchange for this son's loyalty! I made a mistake. I didn't expect this son to be so resourceful in addition to his bravery. He's really a talented general. If I can serve him, I'll be able to bear many risks for the Ying family in the future. I'll also be able to help you. I won't have to worry about my future! " He raised his hand and pointed at Ying Wuman. "What a pity. He was originally in my hands, but I let him slip through my fingers. I only hate myself for not recognizing him!"
Ying Wuman's head was filled with confusion. He wanted to ask but didn't dare to. After all, his father was still angry. He was afraid of being unlucky, so he looked at him anxiously.
The sky was full of stars. The bright moon shone brightly. Under the towering tree in Xiahou Tianweng's residence, lanterns hung from the branches. Xiahou Ta was also playing chess with Xiahou Ling.
Wei Shu hurriedly walks over, saying from the side: "Master, Second Master, Niu Youde has erected a recruitment inscription outside the gates of the Ghost City's main government office."
Xiahou Ling stared at the chessboard and said with a smile, "That fellow is very interesting. He was so confident during the birthday banquet. I believe that the recruitment stele will have some new tricks up its sleeve?"
"The recruitment inscription has its own upper limit. It does not recruit the elites of the four armies. It only recruits the Mountain God and the Earth God …" Wei Shu slowly explained the main point of the inscription.
"Oh!" Xiahou Ling raised his head in surprise. He frowned slightly in confusion. However, he heard a clattering sound. Turning his head to look, he saw that the chess piece between Xiahou Ta's fingers had fallen onto the chessboard. It bounced up and down, and his face was filled with shock. At the same time, a bitter smile gradually appeared on his face.
With one look, Xiahou Ling knew that his father understood something. He immediately raised his head to look at Wei Shu with an inquiring expression, "Could it be that there's a deeper meaning?"
"…" Wei Shu opened his mouth to speak. He wanted to say something like 'Third Master's advice', but then he remembered that this was in front of the Second Master. The Second Master has yet to understand something. If he said that the Third Master had already understood in front of the Master, he was afraid that it would make the Second Master unhappy. Thus, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue. He advised: "Second Master, don't underestimate the Mountain God and the Earth God. There's no lack of people who have no background and are suppressed. Their cultivation isn't weak either. I reckon that there's quite a number of them. Not to mention one hundred thousand, even one million is nothing. "
Xiahou Ling said strangely, "So what? I'm afraid that the Ghost City's main government office may not have a better position than the Mountain God and the Earth God. At least the Mountain God and the Earth God have their own territory. They can be more or less free and unfettered. Even if Niu Youde can be promoted to the netherworld's commander, how many people has he offended? And what's the price of betraying the four armies? I'm afraid that the losses outweigh the gains. "
Wei Shu glanced at Xiahou Ta and didn't say anything.
"Second Brother, you've been wealthy for a long time. Take some time to walk around the world and get closer to the people at the bottom. It's good for you." Xiahou Ta said lightly.
Hearing that this was pointing out his shortcomings, Xiahou Ling's expression turned solemn. He hurriedly stood up, tidied up his clothes and bowed deeply, "Yes! The son will remember father's words. But I still need father to clear up my doubts. "
Xiahou Ta pressed his hand down, indicating for him to sit down. He then reached out to straighten the chess pieces on the chessboard and picked up the extra chess piece that he had accidentally dropped. Then, he sighed and said: "This plan is very clever. It's an open and aboveboard scheme, but it's also very psychological. It can be said to have calculated the hearts of people and directly hit the Heavenly Court's weak points. I really can't believe that such a plan could be thought of by a boorish person like Niu Youde. Second Brother, I only need to say one thing and you'll know a thing or two after listening to me. "
Xiahou Ling nodded. "I'm all ears."
Xiahou Ta's gaze swept across the chessboard, as though he was considering how to place his chess piece. "Let me ask you, why is it that most of the soldiers at the bottom take the initiative to take the risk in the Purgatory Assessment, but some of the children of the rich and powerful are forced to take the risk?"
Xiahou Ling said: "I understand father's meaning. Wealth is found in danger. The children of the rich and powerful do not lack wealth, so naturally they won't easily put themselves in danger. But it's also the same logic. Now that the Purgatory Assessment is almost abandoned, no one takes the risk. If there are still ambitious people among the mountain gods and land gods, why don't they volunteer to take the risk? "
Xiahou Ta said: "Ambitious people don't mean they are all fools. If there is no hope, why would they run to their lives to participate? Some of the children of the rich and powerful participate and have a large number of followers to help them. Most of the people who are ranked in the top are the children of the rich and powerful. Have you forgotten that even Xiahou Long Cheng is ranked in the top? Among those who are ranked at the same level, the children of the rich and powerful get the position first. Now, how many of the people who come back alive from the assessment are still waiting for a position? What's the percentage of people who come back alive? Although the Heavenly Street is under the control of the Heavenly Valley Palace, it is located in the territory of the local people. Can they avoid the influence? Can't you see that the local forces are using another method to control the Heavenly Street? How many can be like Niu Youde in the Heavenly Street and go against the officials of the court? Regardless of whether Niu Youde has the backing of the Six Realms or not, do you think Niu Youde was willing to participate in the assessment in Purgatory? Any ambitious person with the slightest bit of intelligence wouldn't blindly throw their lives away. This is amazing. If Niu Youde can recruit these people, he will have the foundation to establish a foothold in the world. Once he has the opportunity to advance a step further, there will be many talented people below him! "
Xiahou Ling fell into silence.
Pa! Xiahou Ta's piece fell, startling Xiahou Ling.
Xiahou Ling was about to reach for the piece when Xiahou Ta laughed and said: "I'm a little hungry tonight. Second brother, it's been a long time since I tasted your cooking."
"Haha!" Xiahou Ling laughed heartily and stood up. "Father, please wait for a moment. Your son will go prepare a few dishes to go with the wine." He gestured for Wei Shu to help him receive the piece. He turned and strode away.
Wei Shu could only sit down and take the piece. He stared at the chess board, trying to figure out how to place the piece.
Unexpectedly, Xiahou Tuo suddenly said lightly, "Judging from your reaction just now, has Third Bro already seen through Niu Youde's clever move?"
Wei Shu was startled and raised his head to look at him. He met Xiahou Ta's penetrating gaze and his face immediately filled with bitterness. Only then did he realize that the old man's so-called gluttony was just an excuse. He was purely trying to send the Second Master away so he could question him. Not daring to hide anything, he nodded slightly and said in a weak voice: "The news came from Third Master. Third Master mentioned that Niu Youde is already in an invincible position."
In that instant, Xiahou Ta slowly closed his eyes. A pained expression appeared on his face. "If you don't know the suffering of the world, how can you understand everything? How can you control such a large family so freely? Sometimes, confidence also means blind arrogance! Third Master has gained experience. Second Master is not as good as you, and you seem to be very afraid of Second Master. "
Wei Shu's hands trembled in fright.
Xiahou Ta narrowed his eyes at his reaction. He sighed with unusual exhaustion, "You don't need to think too much. Just do your own thing. You've been with me for so long, the things in your head are treasures. No matter who takes over, there's no reason to get rid of you. You'll be useful. I hope Second Master can really listen and gain experience. "
The night wind blew. Under the dim light, Wei Shu silently bowed his head and said nothing.
In Hao Defang's study in the Haotian Mansion, Su Yun explained the situation of Ghost City's recruitment stele. After pointing out the powerful connections, Haoze on the side said in a low voice: "Father, since it's like this, it seems that we have to get rid of Niu Youde as soon as possible."
Whether it's the Ying family or the Hao family, the Heavenly Kings and their sons have been in frequent contact ever since the Ying family and the Hao family's representative in the Imperial Court were publicly introduced. To put it bluntly, they're guiding and cultivating him.
Leaning on the chair behind the desk, Hao Defang snorted coldly, "How to get rid of him? If we can't even do this little bit of protection, then Lord Qing's position won't be stable. There's already no chance to act. "
Haoze pondered for a moment, "I wonder if there's any way to stop those mountain gods and earths from joining?"
Hao Defang sighed softly, "How? Do you know who will join? All the mountain gods and earths will stop them? The world is so big, the vast starry sky. Those people are scattered all over the lowest levels. How many people will be sent to stop them? What else can we do but let those people's superiors warn them? And they're suppressed by their superiors. Haven't they experienced the warnings from their superiors? It's useless to intimidate these people. If they knew what's good for them, they probably wouldn't be so miserable. Now that they have a place to go, they can leave the jurisdiction of the four armies, and they have the Heavenly Emperor's decree. Without any worries, they can just leave. They've long regarded their superiors as enemies. Why would they care about the bullshit warnings from their superiors? Even if we can stop them, how big of a movement would it take to stop so many people? Is Lord Qing blind and deaf? If we stop them, we'll also give away the evidence of our obstruction. We'll still lose the bet. It seems that it's not a good thing to be rich for a long time. You, ah, you should find more time to get in touch with the people at the bottom. "
Haoze gritted his teeth and said, "Father, are we just going to watch like this? Is there no other way?"
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