Of course, his father had a lot to do with him being in this position.
His father, Gao Jiancheng, was the Minister of Finance of the Yan Dynasty. His position was equivalent to Tong Mo's assistant and he had his own sphere of influence. He was able to help his son get rid of his responsibilities in Zhao and get his son out of the Intelligence Bureau to be the ambassador of the Yan Dynasty in Zhao. One could imagine how powerful he was in the Yan Imperial Court. Being familiar with Zhao was just an excuse.
The old man who accompanied Gao Shaoming was his butler, Quan Qiao, when he was hiding in the State of Zhao. His name was Guo Ping now, and he had reverted to his original name. It could be said that he had benefited from Gao Shaoming.
Soon, a eunuch came out from the courtyard to lead the way. Gao Shaoming only brought Guo Ping in.
The two of them waited in the main hall for a while before Zhao Sen came in.
They greeted each other and took their seats. Zhao Sen asked, "Ambassador Gao, do you have any instructions for me?"
Gao Shaoming replied, "I don't dare to give you instructions. I just want to know if you have received any orders from the Emperor of Zhao?"
Zhao Sen's heart skipped a beat but his face showed no emotion. He asked, "Orders? What orders? "
Since he said so, Gao Shaoming didn't ask any further whether he knew or not.
In fact, he had just found out about the secret agreement between Shang Jianxiong and Hai Wuji. The Yan Imperial Court didn't even tell him about it. It was only when he came here and sent the news that Niu Youdao was in Jinzhou to Beijing that he received his father's advice and the Imperial Court's instructions that he knew about it.
Gao Shaoming changed the topic. "Niu Youdao is in Jinzhou."
Zhao Sen replied, "I heard about it."
Gao Shaoming replied, "To tell you the truth, I just received news from Beijing. This time, I can't let Niu Youdao leave Jinzhou alive."
Back then, his men suffered heavy losses, but he managed to escape unscathed. It was a little hard for him to face those people, so he had always been brooding over his failure. He did not expect that he would have to fight with Niu Youdao again, and he had always wanted to take revenge. Now that the opportunity had been given to him, he did not want to miss it.
Zhao Sen understood Yan Jing's thoughts. For Yan Jing, Niu Youdao was a hindrance in Nanzhou. If they wanted to make a move against Nanzhou, they had to eliminate this hidden danger.
However, he still reminded, "You want to fight in the prefecture city? I advise you to think twice before you act. The power of the Ten Thousand Heavenly Abode here cannot be underestimated. It won't be that easy to succeed. Once it's exposed, do you think the Gold Province won't dare to kill you? "
Gao Shaoming said, "Of course I won't make a move in the prefectural city. I've already transferred a group of people from Beijing, so there's no need to trouble the prefectural magistrate. However, I don't know how many spies the Gold Province has in the city. Yan's power here is weak, and it's not appropriate for my men to keep an eye on him. I heard that Niu Youdao has a flying mount. I believe that the spies of your country's' Stargazing Observatory 'here are not weak, so I implore you to help me keep an eye on Niu Youdao and don't let him escape. "
The so-called Stargazing Observatory of Zhao was similar to Yan's spy agency …
In another courtyard of the Fragrance Pavilion, a Golden Wing descended from the night sky.
Soon, the deputy envoy of Jin Nation, Liu Dezheng, walked quickly to a bedroom where Chu Xiangyu was soaking his feet.
The deputy envoy entered and dismissed the servants. He handed a secret letter to Chu Xiangyu and said in a low voice, "His Majesty has instructed us to get rid of Niu Youdao if there's a chance."
Chu Xiangyu frowned slightly. He didn't expect to receive such a reply after learning that Niu Youdao was here in Jin Nation.
He took the letter and read it. After reading it, he sighed softly, "This is to stand up for Young Master Shao. It seems that His Majesty really values Shao Pingbo. Brother Dezheng, what do you think? "
Slowly, Liu Dezheng thought for a while and said, "His Majesty also said that if there's a chance, there's a need to 'wait for an opportunity'. If we really can't find a chance, I don't think we should force this matter, lest we delay our business. Of course, since it's His Majesty's order, we still have to try our best to find a chance. "
Chu Xiangyu nodded. "Brother Dezheng is wise. I'll leave this matter to you."
…
In the Southern Prefecture, a Black Jade Condor was wandering in the mountains. Chao Shenghuai, who was riding on it, took out two gold notes, each worth a hundred gold taels. He gave them to two Wanshou Clan disciples. "Thank you for sending me off, Senior Brothers. This is a small token of my appreciation, I hope you don't mind."
The two of them immediately declined, but it was hard for them to refuse the kindness, so they accepted it. One of the Senior Martial Brothers warned, "Be careful when you're outside alone. If anything happens, contact the sect immediately. If it's about time, go back earlier."
"Yes, I've noted it down. Senior Brothers, I'll take my leave now. "Chao Shenghuai cupped his hands.
"Take care." The two Senior Brothers cupped their hands in return.
Chao Shenghuai turned around and flew away. He glided into the depths of the night.
After flying out of the forest, he skimmed along the official road and found a relay station along the way. He got himself a mount and galloped away.
He wanted to go to the Green Mountain Prefecture to look for Niu Youdao. For this, he used the excuse of traveling and rode on the Wanshou Clan's flying mount.
If Niu Youdao didn't give him a definite answer about his four fellow disciples, he wouldn't be able to eat or sleep in peace. He would be in a constant state of anxiety every day. This time, he decided to go all out …
The bright sun and clear sky couldn't dispel the formless haze that shrouded the Jinzhou Provincial Governor's Mansion.
Niu Youdao was calm and collected. He was meditating in his room.
Guan Fangyi knocked on the door and entered. She admired his temperament when she saw that he could still meditate peacefully at a time like this. As long as a knife was not placed on his neck, he always did what he was supposed to do in an orderly manner.
She had been with Niu Youdao for a long time. Whether he was at home or outside, as long as he had the time, she noticed that Niu Youdao had never slacked off in his cultivation. She knew that he had a lot of things to do, but he seemed to be very relaxed.
"What's the matter?" Niu Youdao asked with his eyes closed.
Guan Fangyi said, "There's news from the other side. According to the symptoms and the process of being poisoned, the other side is probably poisoned by 'Red Boy'."
Journey to the West? Niu Youdao opened his eyes and was stunned. He felt a little confused and asked, "Since you know what kind of poison it is, is there a way to cure it?"
Guan Fangyi shook her head. "It's said that this poison is different from other poisons. It's said that it's a poison that grows naturally. It can only grow in poisonous swamps with special conditions. It looks like ginseng and is dark red in color. Before it gained spirituality, it was a great tonic and did not have this kind of poison. After it gained spirituality, it became poisonous. It can turn into a red baby and play in the swamps. Those who see it will not be able to guard against it and get close to it. If they get scratched by it, they will definitely die. That's why it's called 'Red Boy'. "
"Later on, people caught and killed it based on its toxicity and used it to make poison. There was a precedent of a concubine in the palace using this to murder her opponent and fight for favor. Few people in the outside world use it and it's hard to find. Therefore, when poison meets blood, it will produce a strange poison effect. It's useless to ordinary people unless the other party is already injured. Women have their periods, which gives this thing an opportunity. Therefore, this thing is usually used to target women. This thing is very rare. The other side has only heard of it but has never seen it. They said that they can't do anything about it. "
"Can't do anything about it?" Niu Youdao tilted his head and snorted coldly. "Sure enough, they're used to assassinations. They can tell what it is just by hearing the symptoms. Remember to be careful in the future. The other side may have this thing."
Guan Fangyi was surprised. "Why do you say so?"
Niu Youdao said, "They've only heard of it but have never seen it. If they haven't even tried it, how do they know that they can't do anything about it? In my opinion, they either don't want to save him or they have this thing in their hands and know that they can't save him even if they come. They won't ruin my plan at this time. The latter is more likely. "
Guan Fangyi was thoughtful.
Niu Youdao didn't want to dwell on this matter. He decisively got up, grabbed his sword in hand, and went out to find Situ Yao.
"Hong Hai 'er?"
Situ Yao was a little puzzled after hearing this thing.
Niu Youdao nodded. "He may have been poisoned. Sect Leader Situ, think about it. Who can cure this poison?"
Situ Yao immediately summoned his fellow disciples who were good at medicine and asked if they had ever heard of this thing. As a result, they all shook their heads and said that they had never heard of it. They still didn't know where to start.
Niu Youdao's hope in the Waning Moon Pavilion was shattered.
Seeing that there was no solution, Situ Yao dismissed the others and left Niu Youdao alone. He whispered, "I'm afraid that they will leave early, so we've made preparations as soon as possible. Two days later, we've arranged a banquet at the Fragrant Pavilion and have already sent out invitations."
Niu Youdao understood the meaning as soon as he heard it. He knew that they were going to make a move in two days. He nodded. "Okay!"
Not long after he left and returned to his room, Guan Fangyi came to inform him again. "There's news from home. They said that Chao Shenghuai went to look for them."
Niu Youdao, who was pacing around in the room, stopped. "Bring him here secretly."
Guan Fangyi reminded him. "Chao Shenghuai said that he left a will in the Wanshou Clan. If he doesn't return, everything you've done will be exposed."
She even threatened him! Niu Youdao chuckled. "If he can go back, I'll definitely make him go back safely. Just bring him here."
Guan Fangyi said, "There's one more thing. Take a look at this yourself." She handed him a secret letter.
Niu Youdao opened it and saw that it was news from the Great Zen Mountain. Gamiao Shui of the Yan Court had personally gone to the Great Zen Mountain. He asked the Great Zen Mountain to cooperate with the Yan Court in reorganizing the Southern State.
Huang Lie clearly told them that he didn't agree or reject them. He just brushed off Gamiao Shui.
He wanted to tell Niu Youdao that the Yan Court was really going to act against the Southern State. He wanted to ask Niu Youdao how he was going to deal with it.
Guan Fangyi reminded him. "The Great Zen Mountain is watching."
Niu Youdao's hand shook and he lit the letter. He stared at the flame and said nonchalantly, "It's normal. If they can't deal with it, the Great Zen Mountain won't die with them. It's not surprising that they saw the wind. They didn't agree right away and didn't cause trouble in the Southern State. It's already not bad. "
Guan Fangyi asked, "What's going on with Huang Lie?"
"Not going back!"
"Not going back?"
"Once is enough. Do I have to coax him like he's a three-year-old kid? As long as I don't die, Huang Lie won't dare to act recklessly! "
Guan Fangyi looked at him and clicked her tongue. Suddenly, she felt that he was overflowing with dominance.
PS: Recently, I keep seeing people asking me to draw out a map of the seven countries. Okay, I'll show it on my VX account. Just don't think it's ugly.
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