Seeing Niu Youdao's frown, he quickly added, "Daoye, the feudal vassals are even against the imperial court's edict. Even if the imperial court issues this edict, it will be meaningless. Why would the feudal vassals obey the imperial court's edict?"
Niu Youdao: "As long as the imperial court issues this edict, Nan Province will have a way to make the feudal vassals obey it."
Gao Jiancheng was surprised: "Since Daoye is so sure, can you tell me the reason?"
Niu Youdao didn't hide it from him and revealed Meng Shanming's plan to eliminate the feudal vassals instead of the rebel army.
Gao Jiancheng slowly pondered over it and gradually understood the meaning behind it. His eyes gradually revealed a shocked expression. He stroked his beard and exclaimed: "Meng Shanming is indeed Meng Shanming. Yes, the five reinforcements are Gong Province's Xu Jingyue, Tu Province's An Xianzhao, Hao Province's Su Qitong, Fu Province's Xin Mao, and Chang Province's Zhang Hu. They are all former subordinates of Meng Shanming and were trained by him. He knows the strength of these five people. It will be difficult for others to eliminate them, but Meng Shanming is confident. What a pity … "He shook his head and sighed with a face of regret.
Niu Youdao: "Why is it a pity?"
Gao Jiancheng sighed: "If Meng Shanming could be used by the imperial court, the Yan Dynasty would not be in this situation today. The internal troubles of the Yan Dynasty would have been wiped out long ago. But …" He shook his head again: "If the imperial court really uses him, I'm afraid it will be troublesome."
Niu Youdao: "Because he is a former subordinate of King Ning?"
Gao Jiancheng waved his hand: "Daoye, do you know why King Ning lost the Yan Dynasty's military power? Why is he not a match for His Majesty? There is no other reason but because he is too good at fighting. Apart from the five provincial governors, the heavily guarded Bozhou Province's Chen Jiu and Qi Province's Wu Kangan are all supported by the elders of the three major sects. Shao Dengyun, the Provincial Governor of the Northern Province, was an exception. He had broken free from the control of the Northern Province due to his treason. Now that he had just submitted to the Northern Province, he encountered such an incident. Even if it's the Southern Province, because of His Majesty's grievances and entanglements, people are watching from the sidelines. Sooner or later, someone will want to interfere. "
Niu Youdao was deep in thought. He thought of the Sovereign of Xiao Yao Palace, Long Xiu. That person kept trying to get him to marry Yi Shu.
Gao Jiancheng continued, "The elders of the three sects also want to have the right to speak within the sects. To be able to influence the internal situation of the Yan Sect is the right to speak, and it is also a benefit. When King Ning pacified the Yan feudal vassals in the past, he was good at fighting. The feudal vassals were pacified, but who did he offend? "
Niu Youdao said calmly, "He offended quite a few of the higher-ups of the three major sects."
Gao Jiancheng: "Exactly, King Ning's passion is indeed admirable, but can he still sit on the throne? Why was he so popular back then, but the one who ascended to the throne was the current one? Even if Meng Shanming submitted to the imperial court, the imperial court wouldn't dare to use him! Don't you think it's a pity that a capable person can't be used? When I was young, I was also passionate about serving the country, but after many setbacks, I had to face the reality! "
Niu Youdao was silent. Today, he was really taught a lesson. He nodded and said, "Lord Gao is indeed far-sighted. I also understand what Lord Gao means. However, there are some things that cannot be retreated. If we take a step back, we will be consigned to eternal damnation. When there is a mountain, we will open a path, and when there is a river, we will build a bridge!"
Seeing that he still didn't want to give up, Gao Jiancheng picked up his teacup and slowly sipped it. At the same time, he slowly pondered. After a while, he slowly put down the teacup and said, "I have some opinions. I don't know if Daoye is willing to listen."
Niu Youdao: "Lord Gao's words are priceless. It is my honor to have the opportunity to listen. There is no harm in saying it."
This wasn't empty words. At Gao Jiancheng's position, whether it was knowledge or shrewdness, he wouldn't easily open his mouth. Normally, he wouldn't say so much to others.
As the saying goes, the more one talks, the more mistakes are made. Gao Jiancheng made an exception today. He also had the intention to express his sincerity to Niu Youdao. He was secretive, afraid that Niu Youdao would think too much.
Gao Jiancheng: "Even if we can quell the rebellion, we still have to wait. Now is not the time for Nanzhou to send troops. First, I have already said that there are people who want to waste the power of the cultivation world. They won't easily let Nanzhou break out of the situation. Second, because of the first, neither Han Song nor Zhao will act rashly. Therefore, Daoye doesn't have to worry that Han Song will directly attack Yan. Third, it will leave enough time for Nanzhou to prepare for the war. Fourth, all the feudal vassals haven't appeared yet. If we don't let them taste defeat one by one, it won't be Nanzhou's turn to appear. Only when the situation forces the three major sects and the court into a panic will Daoye have the right to negotiate. "
Niu Youdao nodded slightly as he listened. Previously, he had held back because of the third point that Gao Jiancheng had mentioned. He did not see other things as clearly as Gao Jiancheng did. Now that Gao Jiancheng had clearly explained his reasoning and logic, he gradually felt more confident. He asked, "Lord Gao means that, at that point, the court will be able to increase the authority of a major to Prince Yongping?"
Gao Jiancheng waved his hand again. "Daoye is thinking too much. It is better to be an outsider than a servant! At any time, the current government will not give this authority to Prince Yongping. What I want to ask is, does Daoye want to quell the civil strife or seize power? "
Niu Youdao: "It would be good if he can have both. If he can't have both, then first quell the civil strife and stabilize the situation!"
Gao Jiancheng nodded. "Good! Then there's no harm in being patient. Slowly plotting. "
Niu Youdao: "I'm willing to listen to your advice."
Gao Jiancheng: "The authority of a major will not be given to Prince Yongping no matter what. The three major sects can't force him to do this, and neither can you or I. If it's just to quell the rebellion, it's fine if we don't get the authority of a major. When the situation reaches a certain point, it shouldn't be a problem to get the authority of a temporary commander of the rebellion. Moreover, even if we get the authority of a major now, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Whether it's Nanzhou's current strength or Daoye's, they're not as powerful as the court. It'll be difficult to defend it even if we get it. There's no harm in looking at the long term. As long as we can successfully quell the rebellion, we'll bring the hearts of the people and the influence will be priceless. Those who win the hearts of the people will win the world. This is the step that Daoye and Nanzhou can take to the next level once they have the strength. "
Niu Youdao thought silently for a while, then suddenly said in a sonorous voice, "Good! We'll do as the minister of state says! "
Gao Jiancheng smiled and let out a sigh of relief. It's good that he can listen. Otherwise, if he really wants to force him to get the authority of a major, he'll be forced to his death. It's something that's impossible, how can he do it?
With the important matter settled, the atmosphere immediately relaxed. Niu Youdao consulted Gao Jiancheng about some state affairs.
Fan Zhuan, who was listening on the side, also had a smile on his face. He busied himself and brought some food and wine. Gao Jiancheng kept him company with an empty stomach. Before dinner, the host and the guest slowly ate in the study.
This conversation lasted until midnight. For Niu Youdao, this was a rare opportunity. Gao Jiancheng's opinion was something that could not be received normally. It really benefited Niu Youdao a lot and gave him a deeper understanding of the situation of the various countries.
If it wasn't for Gao Jiancheng's age, the fact that he was tired after a whole day of work, and the fact that it was not convenient for him to stay for long, he really didn't want to leave. He really wanted to chat with Gao Jiancheng for a few days and nights.
When he got up to leave, Gao Jiancheng naturally asked him to stay. "It's late at night, it's not convenient to leave the city. Why don't you rest for a while and leave when the sun rises?"
Niu Youdao said with a smile, "I didn't come alone. There are people waiting for me outside."
"If that's the case, I won't ask you to stay." Gao Jiancheng nodded and asked, "How does Daoye plan to leave the city?"
The city gate was closed and there were cultivators guarding it. He was also afraid that something would happen to Niu Youdao. If he fell into the hands of the imperial court, he would also be on tenterhooks.
Niu Youdao said, "There's always a way to get out."
Gao Jiancheng said, "If Daoye doesn't mind, I'll arrange it."
After Niu Youdao agreed, he immediately asked Fan Zhuan to make the arrangements.
What happened later also proved that at Gao Jiancheng's level, it wasn't difficult to arrange for someone to leave the city, not to mention that Niu Youdao was a cultivator himself.
When they arrived at the city gate, Niu Youdao had already changed into a soldier's uniform and was patrolling the top of the city wall with a team of patrolling soldiers.
When they arrived at the dimly lit part of the city wall, the captain of the patrol team let the others go first, leaving Niu Youdao behind. He gave Niu Youdao a look and signaled to the people below the city wall.
Niu Youdao understood and observed his surroundings. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he flipped over and landed at the foot of the city. Borrowing the cover of the night, he drifted away. Along the way, he tore off his disguise.
When he arrived at the forest, he smoothly met up with Guan Fangyi.
Guan Fangyi also heaved a sigh of relief. After waiting for so long and not being able to contact him, she had been worried. Now that she saw him, she couldn't help but complain, "You said you were going to come back so soon. Why did you make me wait for so long?"
Niu Youdao looked at her chest that had already shrunk down and held back his laughter. "I was delayed by something. I can't help it. Let's go!"
Guan Fangyi didn't dare to stay any longer. The two of them rode on the Red Hunting Eagle and soared into the sky again.
When they were high up in the sky, facing the bright moon and endless stars, Niu Youdao took out a golden hairpin from his sleeve and called out, "Hong Niang."
"What?" Guan Fangyi, who was riding on the bird and complaining endlessly, turned around. She was stunned when she saw the shining hairpin under the moonlight.
Niu Youdao raised his hand and gently inserted it into her bun that she was wearing as a man. The golden hairpin dangling from the end of the hairpin swayed.
Guan Fangyi looked at him blankly.
Niu Youdao looked at it carefully. "I have good taste. You'll definitely look better in a woman's outfit."
Guan Fangyi took it off and asked suspiciously, "Where did you get this from?"
Niu Youdao replied, "I bought it for you, of course."
Guan Fangyi's suspicions did not change. She looked at the item in her hand and said, "If the sun rises from the west, would you buy this for me? You don't have the guts to do so. Something's not right! "
Niu Youdao was stunned. "What's not right?"
Guan Fangyi had already started searching his body. She grabbed him and started searching his body.
Niu Youdao cried out, "What are you doing? Don't touch me. "
"You're just a pauper. You don't have any money on you. Where did you get the money to buy this for me? Are you hiding some money or did you get rich in the city? Take out the money you owe me."
"I say, you're such a pushover. You're treating my good intentions as ill-intent. Is it difficult for me to get some money to buy this?"
After searching for a while, Guan Fangyi did not even find a single copper coin. She gave up and asked doubtfully, "Are you really buying this for me?"
Niu Youdao raised his hand. "I swear to God that I borrowed money to buy this for you. If I'm lying, I'll be struck by lightning. Are you satisfied now?"
"Haha!" Guan Fangyi laughed. "I'll believe you this time." She turned around and rode on the bird to the ground.
Niu Youdao was surprised. "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to find a place to change my clothes. How can a man wear this? I'll let you see if I look good in women's clothes."
"Are you crazy? We're still in the capital and you're still thinking about this? Can't you go back and change your clothes first?"
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