Shang Chaozong also agreed to the Heavenly Jade School's conditions. Heavenly Jade School would be responsible for his protection, and the cultivators of the three sects would not interfere.
The group of generals accepted the order and left. Mei, Wu, and Zhao also left the scene dejectedly. The three of them were well aware that Shang Chaozong was going to carry out a purge of their subordinates and dismantle their power.
That was indeed the case. Shang Chaozong had already suffered a loss once. The scene where he was forced into a desperate situation and almost lost his life was still vivid in his mind. It would be strange if his mentality hadn't changed after that experience. That was why the purge was about to be carried out with unprecedented intensity.
In fact, the Shang Chaozong had already set his sights on Feng Lingbo and his grandsons. Killing Feng Ruoyi and Feng Ruojie would not make him feel at ease. As long as their sons and Feng Lingbo were still alive, there was still the possibility that Peng Youyou, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Jade School, would spend his efforts to support them at any time.
After watching the generals leave, Peng Youdao stepped forward and asked in a seemingly indifferent manner, "The Prince has received the Imperial Court's decree and has been promoted to the position of Provincial Governor of Nanzhou. On such a joyous occasion, why hasn't Niu Youdao come to congratulate him?"
He had been waiting for Niu Youdao to show up, but he hadn't seen Niu Youdao's shadow for the past few days. Even if I didn't harm you, you would have succeeded. You should've f * cking come out and explain yourself about the profits from the drinks, right?
It wasn't a good feeling to make a wrong move and fall into a passive position.
Shang Chaozong replied, "This Prince is also looking for him, but I don't know where he is."
In reality, he really didn't know where Niu Youdao was. He also wanted to see Niu Youdao, so he had always been grateful to him.
Most importantly, Niu Youdao wasn't like the Heavenly Jade School. They never asked for anything from him, but always helped him when he needed help. Although Niu Youdao was also a cultivator, they had always treated each other as friends. Interacting with Niu Youdao gave Meng Shanming and Lan Ruoting a sense of security. Because of that, both Meng Shanming and Lan Ruoting mentioned Dongguo Haoran.
Both of them agreed that it was no wonder Dongguo Haoran was able to accept Niu Youdao as his last disciple; he had the demeanor of a master.
It was just that it was unknown how Niu Youdao would feel if he heard these words.
Peng's cheeks tensed up imperceptibly. This time, he had truly experienced a certain someone's methods. Previously, he had only done so indirectly, so he didn't feel much. But this time, it could be said that the Heavenly Jade School had suffered a great loss when he directly confronted that bastard in secret.
This grievance left him with nowhere to vent, but that bastard hid and didn't show his face, only manipulating from behind the scenes.
Currently, for him, Shang Chaozong wasn't scary. After all, Shang Chaozong's life was in the hands of the Heavenly Jade School. What he was truly afraid of was Niu Youdao, who was hiding behind the scenes. Especially after this loss, if he didn't get rid of this person, he would always worry that he would lose control of Shang Chaozong one day.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Peng Youzai didn't force him. He reminded him, "Princess is innocent in the grudge between the Prince and the Feng family. I hope that the Prince will treat her well and not make things difficult for her."
He wouldn't let Peng Yulan's family stay here. Otherwise, it was very likely that they would be killed by Shang Chaozong. Originally, he was going to take Peng Yulan along with them to prevent her from being tortured by Shang Chaozong.
However, Feng Ruonan herself would rather stay by Shang Chaozong's side and suffer than be with the Feng family. Everyone knew that the Feng family really hurt this daughter's heart this time.
Some things couldn't be forced. If Feng Ruonan didn't want to leave, it was impossible to take Feng Ruonan away and lock her up.
Shang Chaozong: "Rest assured, Sect Master. This King won't take it out on a woman. If Ruonan is this King's wife, this King will definitely provide her with good food and drinks. I won't treat her harshly!"
Peng Youzai was silent for a while. He didn't say anything and turned to leave. If Feng Ruonan really didn't say anything when she was wronged, it was difficult for outsiders to intervene in the matters between husband and wife. Saying too much would just be nonsense.
A group of people went out of the main hall to send them off. They watched Peng Youzai and the others leave.
The storm finally calmed down. Shang Chaozong, who was standing on the steps under the eaves, looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh. His mood was like the clouds dispelling the clouds and seeing the sun. Nanzhou finally fell into his hands!
Shang Shuqing suddenly said softly, "I wonder when Daoye will return."
Not only had Niu Youdao helped them take down Nanzhou, he had also helped them gain the recognition of the imperial court. Niu Youdao wasn't a traitor, but a legitimate provincial governor appointed by the imperial court. He had both the inside and the outside world, which truly saved them a lot of trouble. This made them all the more emotional.
Lan Ruoting: "Taking down Nanzhou is only the beginning. The governance of Nanzhou will be a problem. The Heavenly Jade Sect won't do this for nothing. Their next step will definitely be to demand Nanzhou's wealth. This is going to be a troublesome matter."
Everyone knew this. The Heavenly Jade Sect had taken the risk to take down Nanzhou because they wanted to obtain a greater source of income. It was impossible for them not to reach out and avoid it.
At this moment, a personal guard came forward and stood at the bottom of the steps. He cupped his hands and reported, "Prince, the Sect Masters of the Immortal Retaining Sect, Fuyun Sect, and Lingxiu Mountain request an audience."
Just as Shang Chaozong was about to invite them in, Yuan Gang interrupted him, "Daoye wants to leave them hanging. For the time being, there's no need to pay attention to them."
They all looked at him. Shang Chaozong hesitated and asked, "Is this appropriate?"
Yuan Gang said, "Daoye asked them to come and protect His Majesty, but they pretended to agree but opposed him in secret. They hid outside the city and almost put the Prince in danger! Daoye was very unhappy when he found out about this. This can't be allowed to continue. Tell them to scram back to Qingshan County and watch over Daoye's residence. Wait until they've thought it through and decide which side to stand on. If they're not on our side, then let them be. "
Tell the three sects to return to Qingshan County and watch over Daoye's residence? Shang Shuqing blinked her bright eyes. There was a smile in her eyes. She felt that Daoye's words were domineering!
Meng Shanming and Lan Ruoting looked at each other and smiled. The fact that Niu Youdao could say something like this showed that Niu Youdao had full control over these three sects. His ability left them speechless. But then again, a person who could wrestle with the Heavenly Jade School would not be afraid of these three sects.
Meng Shanming sighed with emotion. "The pupil has surpassed the master. Back then, Mister Dongguo was not as capable as his disciple."
Lan Ruoting nodded. "Mister Dongguo's last disciple was ruthlessly abandoned by the Shanghai Sect. Sigh, it's a pity that the Shanghai Sect has lost such a talented person. " They had a good relationship with the Shanghai Sect. In the past, the Shanghai Sect had been helping King Ning. It was a pity that the Shanghai Sect had fallen.
Shang Shuqing's eyes flickered. Whenever the Shanghai Sect was mentioned, she would think of the woman who had married Niu Youdao. Subconsciously, she did not want Niu Youdao to return to Shangqing Sect.
Meng Shanming glanced at Shang Shuqing's expression and said, "Since Daoye is unwilling to return, we shouldn't force him. Prince, let's do as Daoye says. "
Shang Chaozong nodded and said to his personal guard, "Let's go. Tell them to return to Qingshan County and wait."
"Yes!" The personal guard cupped his fists and left.
…
"Pass down my order! Move to Nanzhou Prefecture City! "
Following Shang Chaozong's order, the army and cultivators stationed in Changping City set off.
Whether it was the size of the city or its geographical location, Changping City was not the best choice for the capital. After conquering Nanzhou, it was inevitable that they would move to Nanzhou Prefecture City.
Outside the city, Fei Changliu, Xia Hua, and Zheng Jiuxiao, who had been waiting for a long time, wanted to greet Shang Chaozong and the others. However, they were chased away by the people from Heavenly Jade Sect.
Heavenly Jade Sect didn't like them either. They couldn't do anything to Niu Youdao for the time being. In Peng Youzai's eyes, the three sects were Niu Youdao's people. Naturally, he wouldn't treat them well.
Shang Chaozong saw them, but he had no intention of meeting them. He just left them behind and left.
This feeling of not being loved by their grandmother and not being loved by their uncle was truly unbearable. The three Sect Masters watched helplessly as the army moved away, each of them feeling extremely awkward.
The three Sect Masters were also helpless. By now, they already knew that Jinzhou had mobilized its army. They didn't expect that Niu Youdao would actually mobilize Jinzhou to lend Shang Chaozong a hand. The Heavenly Jade Sect's plot was destroyed, and Nanzhou fell into Shang Chaozong's hands in the end.
As a result, their plan of not offending either side had turned into not pleasing either side and offending both sides. What kind of situation was this?
They knew that the Heavenly Jade Sect's current strength was limited. They needed the help of some small sects to defend Nanzhou. They could also submit to the Heavenly Jade Sect. However, if they offended Shang Chaozong, submitting to the Heavenly Jade Sect would be useless. If the local forces and officials opposed them, the three sects wouldn't be able to gain a foothold in Nanzhou.
"What should we do?" Xia Hua turned around and asked.
Zheng Jiuxiao rubbed his nose. "Didn't Niu Youdao ask us to return to Qingshan Commandery and wait? He didn't say anything too harsh, so there's still room for discussion. He's weak and needs our help. Why don't we return to Qingshan Commandery and wait for news?"
Xia Hua sighed. "Our three sects contributed to the pacification of Nanzhou, but it ended up like this. What kind of situation is this?"
Fei Changliu remained expressionless. "There will always be a time when a daughter-in-law becomes a mother-in-law. Didn't the Heavenly Jade Sect experience the same thing in their early years? Let's go. We'll return to Qingshan Commandery and meet Niu Youdao. "
… …
In the 528 year of the Wu calendar, Shang Chaozong entered the Yan's Nanzhou Prefecture and officially announced to the world that he had seized Nanzhou.
Inside the Yan's Imperial Palace, a few miserable laughs could be heard. "Uncle Jian, you really did have a good son!"
Gamiao Shui, the Commander of the Imperial Carriage Office, stood on the walls of the Imperial Palace with a sullen expression. Only now did he realize that he had fallen into Niu Youdao's trap!
Outside the Imperial Palace, Shang Chaozong's powerful rise, and his rapid rise, coupled with the reappearance of the heroic Wu Lie Graud, caused a commotion under the calm surface.
Many of the Imperial Family members who had previously cut off contact with Shang Chaozong began to secretly write letters to Shang Chaozong. They could thicken their skin to contact him because Shang Chaozong's position as the Provincial Governor of Nanzhou was conferred by the Imperial Court. Since the Imperial Court had pardoned him of his crimes, they were naturally one family.
The Imperial Family members didn't want to do anything with Shang Chaozong. It was just that no matter how they looked at it, Shang Chaozong seemed to have risen up to redeem the hatred of King Ning. It was likely that he would come to Yan Jing sooner or later. No one could say for sure what would happen in the future. It was always good to have a backup plan. Sending letters to express goodwill and offering some congratulatory gifts wouldn't take much effort.
All the powers in the world were shocked when they heard the news. According to the previous news, Feng Lingbo was going to be the Lord of Nanzhou. How could they not be surprised when it suddenly became Shang Chaozong?
Becoming the Lord of Nanzhou meant a lot to Shang Chaozong. He had become a real feudal lord, a feudal lord who could truly influence the situation of the world. His influence was incomparable to when he controlled two commanderies. He had officially entered the eyes of the world's heroes!
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