"Niu Youde's contribution in quelling the southern army's rebellion should be rewarded handsomely!"
"Now that Hao Defang has died in the rebellion, the southern army is without a leader. Niu Youde has gathered the hearts of the southern army and is the most suitable person to be in charge of the southern army."
"To stabilize the southern region, I suggest that Your Majesty confer Niu Youde as the Southern Army's Heavenly King!"
"I second the motion! The southern army is under Niu Youde's control. Now that the southern army cannot do without Niu Youde, there will be chaos and disaster! "
"If the southern region continues to be in chaos, the world's tax revenue will be reduced by a quarter. If not, there will be chaos! I second the motion to confer Niu Youde as the Southern Army's Heavenly King! "
"Niu Youde is the best candidate to be the Southern Army's Heavenly King. I second the motion!"
"I second the motion!"
"I second the motion!"
The eastern army faction, northern army faction, southern army faction, and Xiahou Clan faction all had the same opinion. They collectively requested for Niu Youde to be the Southern Army's Heavenly King.
There was no objection in the entire Universal Palace. Qing Zhu did not object, and the officials on Qing Zhu's side did not make a sound either. They just watched as the major powers clamored.
Finally, Qing Zhu calmly said, "Then it's decided. Draft an edict to announce to the world that Niu Youde is the Southern Army's Heavenly King!"
The officials shouted, "Your Majesty is wise!"
When the court meeting ended and the officials left, Gao Guan was the last to walk out of the Universal Palace. He walked down the steps and looked back indifferently. Qing Zhu only kept Sima Wentian. He did not know why, but Qing Zhu's calmness made him feel that something was wrong.
In the Starry Palace, Sima Wentian followed behind Qing Zhu and found that Qing Zhu was leisurely walking into the library, flipping through ancient scrolls like nothing had happened.
Sima Wentian, who had been silently tailing Qing Zhu for a while, did not know what Qing Zhu was doing. However, he was sure that Qing Zhu was not in a good mood. He could not help but ask Shangguan Qing, who was also tailing him, but did not receive a reply.
"Your Majesty, do you have any instructions?" Sima Wentian finally took the initiative to ask.
Qing Zhu, who was looking down at the ancient scroll, faintly said, "What's going on with the spies around Niu Youde? Niu Youde married Pang Guan's daughter, yet they didn't know about it?"
Sima Wentian hastily said, "This matter has been investigated, Niu Youde and Pang Guan's marriage was carried out in secret, she was sent to an island to build a new garden. She did not even see Pang Guan's daughter's face, that's why she did not know. Niu Youde's plan was so big that if it was exposed, the consequences would be unthinkable. It is understandable for him to be so cautious. According to the information from the other spies, most of the people around Niu Youde did not know about the marriage with Pang Guan. "
Qing Zhu casually said, "We can't keep Niu Youde any longer. Think of a way to get rid of him!"
He really wanted to know why the Xiahou Family would suddenly help Niu Youde ascend to the throne. The Xiahou Family had exposed many of their spies in the southern army this time. The price they had to pay was not small. Was it worth it? Unfortunately, he couldn't figure it out.
"Uh …" Sima Wentian stared blankly as he tried to ask, "Should I let the Left Division do it?"
Qing Zhu: "That spy can be of use now, let her do it."
"Yes!" After Sima Wentian agreed, he paused for a moment and said hesitantly, "Niu Youde has been more vigilant recently. This official is worried that it will be difficult for her to succeed. After all, she doesn't have any assistants by her side. Even if she succeeds, she will basically be courting death. It is fine to use her mother to threaten her to do something, but if she is sent to her death, whether she will cherish her life … this official cannot guarantee. "
Shangguan Qing, who was at the side, suddenly added, "If she can't find a chance to do it, help me find a suitable one. She is by Niu Youde's side, and it shouldn't be difficult for her to find a loophole in Niu Youde's side, right?"
Sima Wentian understood now. Unless it was absolutely necessary, Qing Zhu didn't want the world to be in chaos. After all, it was his world that was in chaos, not someone else's world. In order to control the chaos, the Shadow Guards would probably have to make a move. Only the Shadow Guards, who were willing to die, were the most suitable to assassinate an official of the Heavenly Court! He immediately nodded and said, "Alright! This official will make the arrangements now! "
"The Southern Army's Heavenly King of Command?"
In the Heaven Valley Palace, Xiahou Chengyu, who had heard the results of the imperial court meeting, sat down on a chair. She was almost paralyzed, mumbling to herself, and her face was filled with disbelief.
She couldn't understand why Qing Zhu would agree to such a thing. To her, Niu Youde had completely lost control of himself after becoming the Southern Army's Heavenly King. It was impossible for him to be controlled by the Heaven Valley Palace anymore. Niu Youde didn't need her anymore, and the shame and anger in her heart grew even stronger.
In other words, her mentality was a little sick. Niu Youde succeeded in getting her help, but he abandoned her. She felt that she was abandoned by Niu Youde!
Out of anger, she smashed a few decorations. After gradually calming down, her eyes were filled with determination. The Governor-General's Mansion of the Netherworld was still under her control. She could still appoint a new Governor-General of the Netherworld. If she could support one Niu Youde, she could support another.
After leaving the Heaven Valley Palace in a hurry, Xiahou Chengyu found Qing Zhu almost immediately.
In the Star Hall, Sima Wentian had just left, and Xiahou Chengyu came to greet him. Qing Zhu, who was leisurely reading in the library, asked indifferently, "Chengyu, what's the matter?"
Xiahou Chengyu asked, "Your Majesty, the Netherworld Governor Manor is under the jurisdiction of the Heaven Valley Palace. Does Your Majesty have a new Governor in mind?"
Qing Zhu replied calmly, "Could it be that you have other thoughts about that position?" His mind wasn't on this matter yet.
Xiahou Chengyu said, "I suggest sending our son, Yuan Venerate, to take over! Yuan Venerate's current strength is comparable to Niu Youde's back then. If Niu Youde could be the Netherworld Governor back then, Yuan Venerate can naturally do it too! "
In her opinion, there were too many ungrateful people in this world. Only her own son could make her feel at ease. It was a simple reason, and there were no other complicated thoughts.
Qing Zhu and Shangguan Qing were both stunned when they heard this. Qing Zhu slowly raised his head and looked at her suspiciously. "Chengyu, did your family teach you this?"
Xiahou Chengyu said, "Your Majesty, you are overthinking. No! My family is too selfish, and I might be another Niu Youde. After thinking about it, only our own son is the most reliable! "
The ruler and minister looked at each other. From the hidden resentment in Xiahou Chengyu's words, it didn't seem like he was lying. Although they were a little surprised at Xiahou Chengyu's sudden suggestion, when they thought about it, it seemed reasonable that Xiahou Chengyu could think of such a method.
Qing Zhu's eyes flickered as he placed the ancient scroll back on the shelf. This idea was really eye-catching, and he couldn't help but take a few more glances at Xiahou Chengyu.
If the Netherworld Governor Manor hadn't been established in the past, there would have been a lot of resistance if he had wanted to do this. But now, all the resistance had been overcome by Niu Youde. The Governor Mansion of the Netherworld already existed, and it was under the direct control of the Heaven Valley Palace. The two biggest problems in the system had been settled by Niu Youde. Did the Southern Army's Commander still want to control the Governor Mansion of the Netherworld into the territory of the Heaven Valley Palace?
Qing Zhu put his hands behind his back and smiled at Xiahou Chengyu. "What about the troops? You can't let a Yuan Venerate be a governor without an army, can you? "
Xiahou Chengyu said matter-of-factly, "How many troops does Governor Niu Youde have? Yuan Venerates can't be missing. Your Majesty, can't you just transfer 50 million elites from the guards to Zun 'er?"
Qing Zhu was a little speechless. You make it sound so easy. Do you think 50 million troops can be transferred just like that?
Shangguan Qing nodded slightly. "In my opinion, this idea is feasible. 50 million guards can be directly transferred to the Netherworld Governor Manor!"
Qing Zhu sneered. "I'm just afraid that Niu Youde will delay the handover and use this period to incite the other parties to join forces to stop him. It is even possible that he will incite the abolition of the Netherworld Governor Manor. After all, he will be sending 50 million troops behind him. Isn't he worried that he will become the second Hao Defang?"
Shangguan Qing said, "Your Majesty, this is easy to handle. Once he is officially appointed as the Southern Army Commander, he will definitely submit a report to reappoint the various ranks of the southern army. You can use this opportunity to threaten him. If he obstructs Your Highness from entering the Netherworld Governor Manor, Your Majesty can also delay the appointment of the various troops of the southern army. This is the most important thing for him to do to stabilize the morale of his troops. He will definitely compromise and let the other parties make an exception. There is another advantage to Your Highness bringing the guards in. Unlike when Niu Youde had just gathered Linghu Douzhong's troops and faced a conflict with the Xiahou Family, he was worried that the Xiahou Family would do something to him. The entire guards will be reorganized and Your Highness will be able to command them without any worries. You will have a stable foothold once you enter! "
Qing Zhu nodded with a smile. "Alright! Inform Pojun and Wuqu to transfer 50 million elite troops from the Left and Right Guards to the Yuan Venerate. Also, send a few reliable people to assist him! "
"Yes!" Shangguan Qing responded.
Xiahou Chengyu bowed happily and said, "I thank Your Majesty on behalf of my son!" She was beaming with joy, as though she had profited from a disaster.
Qing Zhu waved his hand to dismiss her. He watched her leave through the bookshelf and sighed. "This woman has finally come to her senses after knowing that her family is unreliable!"
The Heavenly Court announced to the world that Niu Youde had made great contributions in quelling the rebellion and would replace Hao Defang as the Southern Army Commander. The world was shocked!
For those who were already aware of the situation, it was expected that things would develop to this point. There was nothing to be surprised about. Only those who didn't know the inside story would discuss it. Those who knew the ins and outs of the matter would remain silent and watch the world coldly from the sidelines. This group of ignorant cultivators was treating them like fools!
"Your Highness, is the Heavenly Court really going to appoint Niu Youde as the Commanding Heavenly King?"
Princess Mei Niang, who was accompanying the Duke of Guang Ling on a stroll in the forest, asked.
"Yes!" the Duke of Guang Ling responded indifferently.
Mei Niang hesitated. "Isn't it too big of a leap to be promoted from the Viceroy to the Commanding Heavenly King of the Southern Army? It's against the rules. Why would His Majesty agree?"
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