Ye Xiaotian couldn't be sure that the people who wanted to kill him were from the Yu clan village. From what happened at the crossroads, there were at least three groups of assassins. But he could be sure that other than the ten people he sent, the others wouldn't mind killing him.
And from the standpoint of all parties, whether it was the Zhan family, the Gogi family, or the two Yang brothers, they didn't have a good reason to assassinate him. Even though he had some unhappiness with Gogi Gron and Yang Xian Min, it was only a personal grudge. It involved the interests of the tribe. The Yu family would benefit the most from assassinating him.
He was the mediator sent by Prefectural Magistrate Zhang. The Yu family also belonged to Tongren Province. They had to give Fatty Zhang some face. But if the mediator sent by Fatty Zhang was assassinated, what would happen then? They would have even more reason to occupy the Mercury Mountain. They could even use this matter to anger Fatty Zhang and cause the Zhang family of Tongren to get involved.
"The people from the Yu family …. The only person who can make the decision to kill me is Yu Junting. This woman is so vicious!"
Ye Xiaotian's eyes narrowed slightly. He wasn't a person who could endure after suffering a loss. A gentleman could wait ten years for revenge, but Ye Xiaotian didn't think of himself as a gentleman, so he couldn't wait ten years. Ye Xiaotian whispered a few words to the guard. The guard was slightly shocked and looked at Ye Xiaotian in surprise.
Ye Xiaotian sneered, "I've already figured out her mind. If she wants to mess things up, then I'll let her mess up as much as she wants. Go ahead and do what you want. Nothing will happen!"
The guard lowered his eyes and said respectfully, "Yes!"
That night, the main house of the chieftain in the Yu family village was brightly lit. The headmen and housekeepers were all gathered here to discuss matters through the night with the chieftain and the chieftain. It could be imagined that the Gogi, Yang, and Zhan families wouldn't sleep well tonight. The dispute at the three-way junction had caused many deaths in each tribe. This matter wouldn't just end like that.
Moreover, the tribe leaders also realized that this was a great opportunity to seize the mountain of mercury. As long as they could seize the banner of righteousness and carry it on their shoulders, they would be able to gain the sympathy and support of the other tribes. With righteousness and righteousness, they would be able to act without restraint.
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The Wuba Ridge was located about thirty li north of the Mercury Mountain. This place was filled with mountain peaks that overlapped one another, deep and serene valleys, verdant bamboos, and extremely enchanting scenery. In the depths of the Five Bams Mountain Range's Bamboo Sea, there was a crude and simple building. It looked like a Daoist temple, and it was indeed a Daoist temple.
Taoism was widely spread in Guizhou. In fact, Sichuan was the birthplace of Taoism. It radiated Taoism with Guizhou as its core. The provinces that were most influenced by it were Yun, Guizhou, and Chongqing. Later on, many local officials in Guizhou also believed in Taoism. They built shrines and temples, which played a role in the spread of Taoism.
For example, the tribe leaders of Bozhou's Yang family believed in Taoism. Yang Duan's twenty-sixth generation grandson, Bozhou's Xuan Xuan Envoy Yang Bin, learned Taoism from the Daoist priest Bai Feixia in the thirteenth year of Zhengde. The next year, he simply built a Xiantian Temple in Gaoping and spent his days cultivating in a stone room. He even taught his disciples about the Book of Changes and wrote books such as the Daoist Arts of Xuan Sect.
This generation's tribe leader, Yang Yinglong, also believed in Taoism. He once practiced in Zunyi's Hailongtun (1. In ancient times, people used wine to offer sacrifices to the gods during marriage. 2. Daoists set up an altar to chant scriptures and perform rituals). He also tested the Daoist priest's skills. He ordered the Daoist priest to hold a sharp blade and chop himself. The Daoist priest Lu Yichong's Body Hardening Technique was superb. He immediately used his sword to chop himself. In the end, the blade curled but his flesh was not injured. He was then hired by Yang Yinglong as a sorcerer.
Because of this, there was actually a Daoist temple in this uninhabited area of Wuba Mountain. This Daoist temple only had one master and one disciple. The incense was not very popular. Therefore, other than growing their own crops and vegetables, they would also be invited to set up Exorcism altars and perform rituals for the commoners.
Although the altar masters of Exorcism altars and Taoism had their own origins and core concepts, they could not be compared equally. In reality, after thousands of years of development and integration, they had long made Exorcism altars and Taoism altars inseparable. Many altar masters of Exorcism altars considered themselves to be from the Laozi Sect. Therefore, it was not strange for a Daoist priest to become an altar master of Exorcism altars.
The people in the vicinity all knew that the old Daoist priest of the Bamboo Sea Daoist temple was called Chen. As for his little disciple, he was originally an abandoned child. He was picked up by Daoist Master Chen Liao as his disciple. He did not have an official name. They only knew that his master called him Shitou. It was said that when he was picked up, he was abandoned on a big rock by the roadside.
Other than when they needed to invite Daoist Master Chen Liao to their place to perform rituals, redeem vows, offer sacrifices, and celebrations, only then would the mountain people enter the forest to discuss with the Daoist temple. At other times, very few people would come to the Bamboo Sea to disturb them. Therefore, the Bamboo Sea was very quiet. In this quiet night, the lights in the Daoist temple should have been extinguished long ago. However, at this moment, the old Daoist priest Chen Liao's room was still lit.
Two people sat facing each other under the lamp. The dish was a plate of stir-fried beans. The wine was a homemade glutinous rice wine. They chewed on the crispy and fragrant stir-fried beans and drank a mouthful of the homemade wine. Both of them looked relaxed.
The person in the north was wearing a pair of hemp shoes and a Daoist robe. It was Daoist Master Chen Liao that the mountain people were familiar with. The person sitting opposite him was not his little disciple, Stone. Instead, it was a tall and skinny old man who was about the same age as him. This old man was the Register Wang of Wang Ning who escaped from the Gourd County and disappeared without a trace.
Daoist Master Chen Liao picked up a bean and chewed on it. He said to Wang Ning, "Something interesting happened today. The bridal procession of the Yang family, Guoji family, and Yu family fought at the Mercury Silver Mountain. It was said that someone shot arrows at them with the intention of assassinating them. The people who were assassinated included all the different families."
Wang Ning laughed and said, "I knew it. The Zhan family wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Guoji family. Then, they would work together to suppress Yang Xian Min and stop the chaos at the Mercury Silver Mountain. How could that be possible? That Yang Yinglong was ambitious. He would not sit idly by and let this matter succeed! That was why I did not do anything. As expected … "
Daoist Master Chen Liao raised his white eyebrows and said, "Oh? You're saying that the assassin came from the Yang family of Bozhou? "
Wang Ning said, "It's possible, but not necessarily. The little girl from the Yu family of Tongren is ambitious and has a big appetite. Maybe the Yu family wanted to take back the Mercury Silver Mountain during the chaos. That's why she made the move. No matter who it was, the chaos at the Mercury Silver Mountain has not come to an end yet, right? "
Daoist Master Chen Liao muttered, "No one would believe it even if I told them. You guys were originally the Imperial Guards who specialized in the crime of rebellion. You guys were in the imperial court to investigate the crimes, quell disasters, gather military intelligence, and instigate the enemy generals. But now, you're helping others to rebel …"
Wang Ning said seriously, "You're wrong! What we're doing is still to investigate the crimes and quell rebellions. We didn't go against the original intention of the Imperial Guards. It's just that although some people are ambitious, as long as they don't show any signs of rebellion, the imperial court will not be able to punish them.
With or without us, Yang Yinglong will think of ways to expand his strength. He will patiently wait for the right opportunity to jump out and stab the imperial court in the heart. Instead of that, it's better to let him follow our pace. This way, we can minimize our losses and finally bring the rebels to justice! "
Chen Liao shook his head and said, "Did the imperial court not come up with any rules regarding the chaos at the Mercury Silver Mountain?"
Wang Ning said, "This incident happened in the territory of the local officials. None of them confessed to the imperial court. How would the imperial court know?"
This was like some gangs. Even if they were the weaker side, they would only follow the rules of the underworld and fight with their enemies. They would never complain to the imperial court. Once they opened their mouths, they would be despised and abandoned by the local officials. How would they survive in the future?
Magistrate Zhang of Tongren was the same. He was also a local official. Even if this matter gave him a headache, he wouldn't speak to the imperial court and ask them to come to his territory and criticize him. Not only would they not speak to the imperial court, they would also do everything in their power to cover it up.
Even if they were beaten badly, that was their own business. It would be a nightmare if the imperial court interfered. During the reign of Yongle, the two Emissaries of Si Zhou and Si Nan fought fiercely. Emperor Yongle came uninvited and passionately tried to mediate. What was the result?
The result was that the two Tian Clan Emissaries of Si Zhou and Si Nan lost their power. Their territory that had been passed down for thousands of years was sliced left and right by Emperor Yongle. From then on, it was no longer under their absolute control. A few years ago, the two local officials of Gourd County fought again. In the end, the imperial court came uninvited again. What was the result? Magistrate Zhang wouldn't make the same mistake again after learning from his previous mistakes.
Old Taoist Chen Liao lightly snorted and said, "But you know!"
Wang Ning took a sip of wine and said, "That's right! But we know this time. What about next time? We might not be so lucky. We can be a thief for a thousand days, but we can't guard against thieves for a thousand days. That's why we didn't report to the imperial court. We even did everything in our power to help them hide the news. Instead of guarding against them, it's better to let them out. "
Old Taoist Chen Liao smiled bitterly and said, "People of different paths cannot make plans together. Forget it, I'm a monk now. A monk has nothing to do with worldly matters. Bai Chuan and the others … are they all well? "
Wang Ning nodded and said, "They're all well. You're like a wild crane with no fixed abode. Why don't you take some time to visit your old brothers?"
Old Taoist Chen Liao shook his head and said, "Forget it. In the past, I still had the heart to do so. But after living alone in the bamboo sea for so many years, I'm too lazy to move anymore. It doesn't matter whether I see them or not. "
The two of them sighed at the same time and clinked their wine cups. Old Taoist Chen Liao picked up a bean and said to Wang Ning, "That's right. That Ye Xiaotian who caused you to flee from Hulu County has been sent by Zhang Duo to mediate the chaos among the tribes. According to you, this brat is very alert. This time … he won't ruin your plans, right?"
"Ye Xiaotian …"
Wang Ning frowned and said to Chen Liao, "This brat, I quite admire him. If the imperial court is full of capable officials like him, then there's nothing to worry about. But this time, there's no solution. He won't be able to do anything. "
Wang Ning took a sip of wine and said leisurely, "Didn't you say that the marriage between Yang Xianmin and the Yu family was arranged by him? After all, he's still young. Sometimes, his thinking is too childish. His actions will only make the relationship between the various parties even more unclear. Let's put it this way. This mess of the Mercury Mountain can only be cut with one sword! And such a sharp sword can only be used by the imperial court. It can only be the Emperor's sword. Apart from this, there's no other way! "
When Wang Ning said this, Ye Xiaotian's image appeared in his mind. That sly brat, don't tell me he can really think of a way to calm the chaos in the Mercury Mountain? At this time, Wang Ning would never have thought that the mediator sent by Big Fatty Zhang was even more meticulous than him in planning how to make the situation in the Mercury Mountain even more chaotic.
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