"The Heavenly Jade School and the Gold Province's Myriad Abode of Heavenly Caves have long since formed an alliance. However, the Heavenly Jade School is weak. Once Hai Wuji makes a move against the Gold Province, the support that the South Province can provide will be limited. Thus, the South Province's current tripartite balance is undesirable. Jinzhou is the biggest obstacle for Zhao to attack Yan. If Zhao wants to attack Yan, they must first conquer Jinzhou. Therefore, Jinzhou is the biggest obstacle for Yan. We cannot lose Jinzhou. "
Long Xiu said, "If there's a change in Gold Province, even if it's someone else who's willing to support us, Gold Province will still agree to the alliance. It's not like your Heavenly Jade School is the only one who can do it."
If the other party wasn't here to pay tribute, if he wasn't here to give them money, he wouldn't have been so easy to deal with.
Of course, Peng You chose to lobby at this time, and it was also planned.
Hearing this, Peng Youzai immediately asked, "Palace Lord, do you want Zhou Shouxian to send troops to support Jinzhou, or do you want the imperial court to send troops to support Jinzhou?"
Some things were not easy to be pointed out, but everyone knew that the current Yan imperial court's ability to balance the three big factions of Xiao Yao Palace was extremely weak. Because of the selfishness of the three big factions, no one could keep them in check. In addition, the Yan imperial court had made some mistakes in some important decisions. The Yan imperial court was in a precarious situation, and the national strength was rapidly declining. Those who knew the truth understood that the Yan imperial court would not dare to take the initiative to declare war against other countries unless it was absolutely necessary.
Whether it is Zhou Shouxian sending troops to support Jinzhou, or the Imperial Court sending troops to support Zhao, it is a declaration of war by Yan State against Zhao.
How did Yan lose Beizhou? For the sake of the Northern Region, Xiao Yao Palace, Purple Golden Cave, and Spirit Sword Mountain engaged in a fierce battle with several large sects in South Korea. Both sides suffered heavy losses. In the end, it was the Misty Pavilion that initiated the mediation of the Qi Kingdom.
Long Xiu clearly remembered the battle of words in the Misty Pavilion.
The cultivators on Yan's side agreed to a truce, but the requirement was that the cultivators on Korea's side spit out the Northern State and return it to Yan.
Seeing that the situation was favorable to them, the South Koreans were naturally unwilling to return the Northern Province.
The State of Song and the State of Zhao were on the side of Han. They could not wait for the Yan nation to fall into chaos and take advantage of the situation to divide the spoils.
On the other hand, the Great Jin Nation had ulterior motives. They suggested that the Yan Nation and the Han Nation fight to the death.
The State of Qi and the State of Wei didn't want to see the Yan Kingdom divided up, because that wasn't in their interest, so they requested for the two sides to immediately stop fighting. The two countries didn't care about the losses suffered by the Yan army. After all, it wasn't their loss. They only had one request, which was to stop the war immediately!
This was the state of the dispute between the various cultivation forces in the Misty Pavilion.
The Republic of Korea refused to let go of the Northern State. Yan's influence was weak, and no one in the Misty Pavilion supported him in seeking justice. Under pressure, he had no choice but to accept the mediation and compromise. The armies of both sides stopped fighting in their respective territories, and the Northern State was lost just like that.
Peng observed his expression for a moment, then continued, "Of course, under the same conditions, it would be the same no matter who oversees the Southern Province. However, the Heavenly Jade School has an advantage that other forces do not. Ying Yang, Wu Lie Graud! It was enough to intimidate the State of Zhao to a certain extent, something that the True Spiritual Institute and the Flying Flower Pavilion could not achieve. The Southern State needs to be unified, Palace Lord, please understand! "
After a moment of silence, Long Xiu asked, "The imperial court has lost control of the Southern State, and will lose a large portion of taxes. How can the imperial court let this go!"
Hearing this, Peng Youzai was secretly happy. He knew that the other party had relented. He hurriedly said, "The taxes that the Southern State should pay will still be paid to the imperial court, and will not be less than before. On this, I can represent the Heavenly Jade School to guarantee to the Palace Lord!"
Long Xiu: "You want the Southern State to become the second Northern State?"
What he meant was, what if you use the Southern State to side with the State of Zhao? But he wouldn't say it directly.
Peng Youzai hurriedly said with a serious expression, "That is absolutely impossible! Putting aside the fact that the Great Zen Mountain is struggling to survive in the cracks, the Gold State will not sit by and watch the Southern State side side with the State of Zhao. If the Gold State acts against the Southern State, wouldn't the Southern State be seeking its own destruction? "
… …
Year 258 of the Martial Calendar, the beginning of the year.
The five counties under the Yan Kingdom's Southern State began to secretly mobilize their troops. However, no matter how secretive they were, the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of troops could not be hidden from the eyes of the observant.
For a moment, the Provincial Governor of the Southern State, Zhou Shouxian, repeatedly asked for help from Yan Jing.
The gazes of the various countries and powers instantly focused on the Yan Kingdom's Southern State.
Outside the Thatched Cottage Villa, Niu Youdao sent Shang Shuqing off.
With the war at hand, Shang Chaozong received orders to go to the command center of the five counties and cooperate with Feng Lingbo to help her strategize. At this time, Shang Shuqing could not continue staying here. She wanted to follow her brother.
After watching Shang Shuqing leave, Niu Youdao raised his head to look at the clear blue sky. The gray sky had finally turned blue because the craftsmen camp had moved away from following the army.
Guan Fangyi sighed, "It seems that a war cannot be avoided!"
Niu Youdao said calmly, "We should also move."
Not far away, Gongsun Bu quickly flew over and presented a translated secret letter with both hands, "Daoye, the State of Qi has sent a letter."
Niu Youdao did not need to read to know whose letter it was. As expected, it was another letter from the State of Qi's Princess Consort of Jade. She repeatedly requested him to persuade Shang Chaozong to stop attacking the Southern State.
This was already the third letter. Niu Youdao knew that it must be the Vast Cloud Painting's intention.
"What does this woman mean? Did I not make myself clear enough? Why does she keep making requests? "Niu Youdao frowned.
Guan Fangyi took the letter and thought for a moment before saying, "This letter has a more pleading tone than before. It shouldn't be the Vast Cloud Painting's intention. She probably wants to stand on the Jade King's side and settle this matter. Maybe it's the Jade King's intention to show his ability to the Vast Cloud Painting."
Niu Youdao was silent for a moment before saying to Gongsun Bu, "Get the people to pack up and prepare to leave!"
"Understood!" Gongsun Bu acknowledged and left.
At this moment, three people flew over from the foot of the mountain. They were Fei Changliu, Xia Hua, and Zheng Jiuxiao.
The three of them looked travel-worn. They had just rushed back from the Heavenly Jade School. They did not return to their sects but came here first.
Both sides greeted each other. Niu Youdao smiled and asked, "The Heavenly Jade School summoned us. What's the situation?"
The three of them looked at each other. Xia Hua sighed and said, "What else could it be that they want us three sects to participate in the war?"
Niu Youdao smiled and said, "As for the sighs, did they not promise you any benefits?"
The three of them exchanged glances. Fei Changliu said, "They promised to give each of our sects a prefecture's territory after the war. I wonder if they will honor it."
"If we win this war, the Heavenly Jade School will not break their promise for a long time. The Heavenly Jade School's strength is limited. They have the will but the power to control the entire Nanzhou. After the war, their sect's strength will suffer some losses. It's reasonable for them to find someone to share the burden. As for the consequences when the Heavenly Jade School's strength increases in the future, it's hard to say. The three of you should be well aware of this. Why ask when you already know the answer? "Niu Youdao asked with a smile that was not a smile.
The three of them felt a little awkward. Everyone was well aware of the reason. Xia Hua hurriedly mediated, "We want to hear Daoye's opinion before we make a decision."
Niu Youdao said, "This is a good thing for the three sects. Of course we have to agree."
The three of them were suspicious. Zheng Jiuxiao probed, "You really want us to listen to the Heavenly Jade School's orders?"
"Of course!" Niu Youdao nodded. He then asked, "When will the three sects depart?"
Xia Hua said, "They want us to immediately assemble and listen to their orders. Daoye, when will you depart?"
Niu Youdao said, "You guys go first. I'll depart tomorrow to meet up with the Prince. Oh right, make sure you prepare enough people for me. "
The three of them nodded. Fei Changliu guaranteed, "Don't worry. There won't be any mistakes."
Niu Youdao said, "Alright. You guys go ahead. We'll meet again later."
"Farewell!" The three of them cupped their fists and bid their farewells.
Guan Fangyi watched the three of them leave. She frowned and said, "You're letting them go just like that? The Heavenly Jade School is obviously giving them benefits. If they really want to harm Shang Chaozong after the war, the three sects will probably just watch from the sidelines for the sake of their own interests. You'll lack the strength to keep them in check. "
Niu Youdao said, "Can I keep them? A melon that's forcefully picked won't be sweet. The Heavenly Jade School isn't the only one who wants to develop. The three sects want to develop as well. How can they miss this opportunity? If the situation really gets to that point, it's reasonable for the three sects to stand on the Heavenly Jade School's side. They can't be forced to do something like this. "
Guan Fangyi said, "You've given them your share of the profits every year. Are you willing to accept this in return?"
Niu Youdao said calmly, "There's nothing to be willing about. There's no point in bickering over this. The situation is stronger than the people. In the end, it's up to us to decide which side they'll stand on. If we can't even protect ourselves, it doesn't make sense to ask them to die with us. Everything will come naturally."
Guan Fangyi rolled her eyes. "You're really broad-minded."
Niu Youdao said, "We can't fall out with them right now, can we? There's no point in falling out now. It'll only make them stand on the other side. When that happens, it'll be very difficult to pull them back. Is this the result we want? "
At this moment, Lei Zongkang flew over and reported, "Daoye, someone requests an audience."
Niu Youdao asked, "Who is it?"
Lei Zongkang approached and whispered, "People from the Yan Imperial Court."
Niu Youdao frowned. "How many people have come? What's their purpose?"
Lei Zongkang said, "A man and a woman. Just the two of them. The woman is very beautiful. They didn't say why they're here. They only said that they want to see you. "
"Please." Niu Youdao nodded. After Lei Zongkang left, he tilted his head and gave Guan Fangyi a look, indicating for her to be on guard.
Not long after, two people in black cloaks entered Thatched Cottage Villa. Lei Zongkang led the two of them to the waterside pavilion.
Inside the pavilion, Guan Fangyi and Niu Youdao were already waiting. Behind them, Uncle Chen and a few others were accompanying them. They were on guard.
The two visitors' heads were covered in cloaks and hats, so their faces couldn't be seen. However, when they saw Niu Youdao, they removed their hats one after another.
It was indeed a man and a woman. The man was a lean man with a pale face and no facial hair. His hair was tied up in a bun and he wore a jasper hairpin. He had a hooked nose and a cold gaze.
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