Bu Xun understood what he meant. He wanted to support Shang Chaozong, but if he did so openly, he was afraid of provoking Shang Jianxiong's counterattack. He wanted to make a detour from Niu Youdao's side.
"Do you think that this Niu Youdao's words carry any weight on Shang Chaozong's side?" Vast Cloud Map suddenly asked.
Bu Xun quickly followed his train of thought. After pondering for a while, he replied, "According to the information from the spies in Qingshan Commandery, the current Niu Youdao is living in seclusion in Qingshan Commandery and rarely comes into contact with Shang Chaozong. There is one thing that can be confirmed. From the various signs, Niu Youdao has never interfered with the military affairs of the two commanderies. On the surface, Niu Youdao doesn't seem to have much influence on Shang Chaozong. However, outsiders are unable to get close to the place where he lives in seclusion, and it is difficult to find out. "
"However, there are a few points that are worth pondering. Shang Chaozong and his younger sister Shang Shuqing have a good sibling relationship. It is publicly acknowledged that Shang Shuqing has a certain amount of influence over his older brother Shang Chaozong. It just so happens that Shang Shuqing has also moved to the place where Niu Youdao lives in seclusion. According to the analysis of the Administration Desk, the Heavenly Jade School's biggest source of income, the brewing of alcohol, is located in Niu Youdao's seclusion. Strangely, according to the various signs, there doesn't seem to be any disciples of the Heavenly Jade School at the place where the alcohol is brewed. Let me ask you, how could the Heavenly Jade School not control their biggest source of income? The Administration Desk suspects that the brewing of the alcohol is controlled by either the three sects or Niu Youdao. Perhaps, it is controlled by both parties. "
"There is also the alliance between Jinzhou and Shang Chaozong. The alliance was formed after Niu Youdao appeared in Jinzhou and killed Yan's envoy. Niu Youdao killed the envoy but was able to escape from Jinzhou's control. If Jinzhou had not intentionally released him, how could Niu Youdao have escaped from Jinzhou? In that case, what role did Niu Youdao play in the alliance between Jinzhou and Shang Chaozong? "
"Then there's the matter at hand. A year ago, the Heavenly Jade School came to Qi Kingdom to procure a warhorse for Shang Chaozong. The Administration Desk has long been aware of this matter. With the Administration Desk's interference, the Heavenly Jade School has repeatedly failed. Later on, the Immortal Retaining Sect, Spirited Grace Mountain, and Fuyun Sect, which are affiliated to Shang Chaozong, have sent more men to assist the Heavenly Jade School."
"Now, Shang Chaozong has sent Niu Youdao. Logically speaking, Niu Youdao shouldn't show his face in public after causing so much trouble. This can be seen from his fight with Zhuo Chao on the way here. However, he still came. From this, it can be seen that Shang Chaozong thinks highly of him and trusts his abilities. From this, it can be seen that Niu Youdao has a certain level of influence over Shang Chaozong. "
As the Chief Steward of the Imperial Palace, he was able to know everything that was happening thousands of miles away. It wasn't because he was powerful, but because he was in charge of the Qi Kingdom's Military Affairs Station, which was responsible for intelligence. As the Chief Steward of the Imperial Palace, he was the leader of the Military Affairs Station.
Recently, the Emperor had been paying attention to this Niu Youdao. Naturally, he had immediately read up on Niu Youdao's information in preparation for the Emperor's inquiries at any time.
It was obvious that his prior preparations were not wrong. They had come in handy.
Hao Yuntu nodded slightly. Slowly, he said, "Since he has influence over Shang Chaozong, let's communicate with him. Shang Chaozong is ambitious. Two counties won't be able to satisfy him. He will expand sooner or later. This Guaren doesn't wish for Yan to fall into chaos. Let's find a neutral person, someone who can also speak on Shang Jianxiong's side. Let's get in touch with Niu Youdao and help Shang Jianxiong and Shang Jianbo to ease the relationship. "
Bu Xun asked, "What about the Yan envoy stationed in Qi?"
Hao Yuntu replied, "Do you think that the Yan envoy will be at our mercy and act according to our wishes?"
Bu Xun bowed and asked, "Does Your Majesty have a candidate in mind?"
Hao Yuntu asked, "What do you think of Hong 'er's wife, Shang Xue?"
He was referring to the wife of his second son, Hao Hong. Shang Xue was not only his wife, but also Shang Jianxiong's daughter.
A few years ago, when Yan and Han were at war, Shang Jianxiong was forced to marry one of his daughters to Hao Yuntu's son as a form of reconciliation in exchange for Qi's support. Now, Shang Xue had given birth to a grandson and a granddaughter for Hao Yuntu.
Bu Xun immediately understood his intentions.
Shang Jianxiong married his daughter to Qi because he wanted his daughter to do her best for Yan. Shang Xue still needed the support of her maiden family to establish a foothold here. This was the time when Shang Jianxiong needed her. Conversely, Shang Xue had some influence on Shang Jianxiong. Moreover, His Majesty was in the prime of his life. The Crown Prince of Qi had yet to be established. Since His Majesty had spoken, how could Shang Xue not work hard? Not for others, but for herself and her children's future, Shang Xue would definitely do her best.
Perhaps Shang Jianxiong also hoped that his daughter could become the Crown Prince's wife. That way, she would be able to better influence Qi and benefit Yan.
Bu Xun smiled slightly. "Your Majesty is wise. This old servant will first probe Niu Youdao's intentions. If it is appropriate, I will find the Second Prince to discuss this matter."
Hao Yuntu grunted. His gaze turned to the north of Yan and stared at the Northern Province. He asked, "Have you found out the details of the people who helped the Northern Province get those warhorses?"
Bu Xun said, "The interior of the clouds is heavily guarded. It is impossible to enter and investigate. However, based on various signs, the Administration Desk suspects that it is related to Waning Moon Pavilion."
Hao Yuntu slowly turned his head. "Waning Moon Pavilion?"
Bu Xun said, "Yes! Someone from Waning Moon Pavilion has entered the interior of the clouds. That is all. There is no other evidence. And according to Waning Moon Pavilion's usual style, the clouds are consistent. According to the Administration Desk's judgment, the clouds are very likely to be a secret stronghold of Waning Moon Pavilion. Waning Moon Pavilion acts secretively and is very vigilant. The Administration Desk does not dare to act rashly and alert them, so they have not been able to find a chance to investigate in depth. This is all we know for now. "
Although Waning Moon Pavilion was secretive, Qi's intelligence network was not to be trifled with. Moreover, it was in Qi territory. It was impossible for Waning Moon Pavilion's people in Qi to not be exposed when faced with the most powerful intelligence network in Qi. Those who were under the Administration Desk's watch were naturally discovered when they came into contact with the clouds.
By the same logic, warhorses were a strategic resource of the Qi Kingdom, so they were naturally tightly controlled by the Vast Cloud Map. Practically all of the larger horse farms had spies from the Administrator's Desk, and the sale of large amounts of warhorses was utterly unable to escape the eyes of the Administrator's Desk.
As for who should be intercepted and who should not be intercepted, it was all within Hao Yuntu's discretion. Just based on this, he had balanced the major cultivation forces in the country.
Bai Yuntu thought that the matter of him secretly torturing the warhorses was a secret, but he did not know that the Administration Desk had long been aware of it and had been paying attention to it. Su Zhao's departure from Qi to the Northern State to contact the Shao family was also within the Administration Desk's watch.
The surveillance power of a country was far from what an ordinary cultivation sect could compare to. Niu Youdao had already experienced this before.
"Hmph!" Hao Yuntu sneered. "Old Fifth has been pretending to be crazy and stupid in recent years. He has actually secretly colluded with the people of Waning Moon Pavilion. Old Fifth, oh Old Fifth, you better conduct yourself with dignity. Otherwise, don't blame me as your brother."
The so-called Old Fifth was the King of Qi's West Courtyard, Hao Yunsheng.
Bu Xun lowered his head slightly. When it came to this, it was not appropriate for him to say much. He only reminded, "Look at the movements of those people. They have been moving frequently recently. I'm afraid that the warhorses will leave the country soon. Should we intercept them?"
Hao Yuntu raised his eyes and stared at the map. He said coldly, "I have plenty of warhorses. I don't care about this. Pretend that you don't know and let them go! The Shao family of the Northern State is ambitious. They will not submit to the Yan and Han. They are stronger than Shang Chaozong, and their restraining power is also greater than Shang Chaozong's! "
He could not wait for the Yan, Han, Song, and Zhao to have more forces like the Shao family within their borders …
Bai Yuntu, in the pavilion, Qin Mian waved at a man who had just returned from Tianjing Lake to report the details. "You may leave first!"
"Yes!" The man cupped his hands at Su Zhao, who was sitting quietly in the pavilion, and quickly left.
Qin Mian turned back and looked at Su Zhao. "This Niu Youdao has some strength. I didn't expect that Kun Linshu could not even withstand a single blow from him. I wonder if the Sky Fire Sect will cause trouble for him."
"Sigh!" Su Zhao sighed softly. "The Sky Fire Sect is a reputable sect. They probably won't cause trouble for him for the time being. It seems that Niu Youdao has dodged a bullet again. It's not a coincidence that he can escape from danger time and time again. He's indeed difficult to deal with."
Qin Mian said, "The matter in the Northern State is more important. There can't be any accidents. Boss, in my opinion, it's better not to do anything to Niu Youdao for the time being. This person is indeed difficult to deal with. It's easy to cause unnecessary trouble. "
Su Zhao nodded silently. Before Niu Youdao came, she felt that she could crush him at any time. Now, she realized that she could not do anything to Niu Youdao. She felt a little depressed …
At the end of the street, Niu Youdao and Linghu Qiu stood at the entrance of the alley and looked around. Those messy people who had been wandering around had finally disappeared.
The two of them looked at each other and entered the alley. They returned to the house and knocked on the door.
Hong Xiu opened the door. When she saw them, she immediately let them in and followed them to ask about the situation.
Linghu Qiu gestured for them to go back and talk.
Niu Youdao did not return to his original house. Instead, he went to Feng Entai's previous house.
Linghu Qiu, who followed them in, was stunned when he saw the mud piled up around the wall.
After Feng Entai finished digging here, he had not come over. Although they lived in the same house, he did not know when Feng Entai had done such a big earthwork.
Hong Fu leaned in and whispered, "The entrance to the tunnel is in the well."
After Niu Youdao and Linghu Qiu left, she and Hong Xiu patrolled the house. When they found something strange, they couldn't help but check.
Linghu Qiu quickly went to the well to take a look. Sure enough, she found the entrance. She quickly returned and asked Niu You, who was under the eaves, "Did Feng Entai really dig a tunnel to escape?"
"I think so!" Niu Youdao gave a perfunctory reply. Then, he asked Hong Xiu and Hong Fu to closely monitor the movements outside. If there was anything strange, they were to immediately send a warning.
Seeing that he did not want to talk about it, Linghu Qiu did not ask further. The two of them sat under the eaves and drank tea.
"Brother, now that we're back here, what do you plan to do next?"
"Wait!"
"Wait?"
"If there's something, we'll run. If there's nothing, we'll talk."
After some idle talk, Linghu Qiu's tone changed. "Brother, I saw your fight with Kun Linshu. The skill you practice doesn't seem to be from the Shangqing Sect!"
Niu Youdao asked, "Then which sect do you think it's from?"
Linghu Qiu said, "How would I know? Didn't you say that Dongguo Haoran did not teach you? Did Dongguo Haoran teach you before he died? "
Niu Youdao said, "He's dying. How could he have the time to teach me?"
Linghu Qiu asked, "Then where did you get this skill?"
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