"Daoye, as you expected, Great Zen Mountain did not do anything. Gongsun Bu successfully rescued the princess consort and asked Huang Lie to send her to meet Meng Shuai. His Highness … had been taken away. His personal guards, over a hundred of them are in custody. It is hard to say if they are alive or dead. "Guan Fangyi sighed.
Niu Youdao was expressionless as he stood under the tree with his sword. He slowly closed his eyes.
This was all he could do at the moment. He could not care about the life and death of over a hundred personal guards. It could be said that someone had to be sacrificed in such a situation.
There were many things that he had never thought about in his previous life. He did not expect that one decision he made now could affect the life and death of so many people.
Seeing that he did not speak, Guan Fangyi could not help but ask again, "Actually, all of this could have been avoided. Why did Daoye not let Prince and the others escape?"
How was Niu Youdao supposed to answer this question? His relationship with Gao Jiancheng was top secret and could not be leaked to anyone. Gao Jiancheng's status was too important. If Gao Jiancheng did not leak the information, the consequences would be unthinkable.
He could not let any suspicion fall on Gao Jiancheng. Could he tell others that he sacrificed Shang Chaozong to protect Gao Jiancheng's line of communication?
Thus, he did not answer the question. "From now on, cut off all contact with the three major sects. Also, you need to personally go to Meng Shuai! "
…
Under the afterglow of the setting sun, one hundred thousand cavalry escorted four hundred thousand refugees towards the direction of the setting sun.
A portion of these refugees had also temporarily taken on the role of labourers, pushing some of the supply carts that followed the convoy.
With so many people, they had to eat and drink. How could they not bring some rations along?
A carriage was protected by the army. The curtains of the carriage were opened. Meng Shan Ming sat inside, facing the golden afterglow of the setting sun. His brows were furrowed. He still could not understand what was going on with Niu Youdao's decision.
Beside the carriage was his mount with a special saddle.
A black jade condor flew over from the sky and dove down, alerting the Great Zen Mountain cultivators who were protecting the team.
The Black Jade Condor flew a circle in the air and revealed itself to the Great Zen Mountain Sect Leader Huang Lie to avoid any misunderstandings. It then grabbed Feng Ruonan's arm and jumped down.
The procession stopped. Meng Shanming stuck his head out of the window and looked at them.
Feng Ruonan, whose eyes were red from crying, stumbled into the group of guards. She leaned against the window and choked with sobs: "Commander Meng, save the Prince, quickly save the Prince!"
As soon as they heard that something had happened to the Prince, all the generals present were shocked and their eyes widened.
Meng Shan Ming's breathing quickened. His knuckles on the window suddenly tightened. He said in a deep voice, "Princess, tell me slowly. What happened?"
"Someone from the Imperial Court came. Grand Marshal Shang Yongzhong personally came with an imperial edict …" Feng Ruonan sobbed as she recounted the situation.
Meng Shanming's mind buzzed, and his expression changed dramatically.
"Bastard!" A general shouted angrily. The other generals were all furious.
A general even cupped his fists and said, "Commander Meng, let me save Ying Yang and Wu Lie Graud. If they don't hand him over, I will flatten the rebel army!"
Meng Shanming ignored him and stared at Huang Lie who was walking closer. He slapped the window and said angrily, "Sect Leader Huang, why didn't you save the Prince when you saw that he was in danger?"
Speaking of this, Huang Lie was very awkward and explained, "Commander Meng, don't be anxious. We really have no other choice. The enemy did this on purpose and they have the advantage in numbers. The South State army is also here, and almost all the people from Great Zen Mountain are here. We can't save the Prince with just the few of us. If we really fight, even princess won't be able to escape."
Meng Shanming wanted him to say this. "In that case, it isn't that Great Zen Mountain is afraid of trouble. Now that we have enough people, Great Zen Mountain is definitely willing to follow my one hundred thousand cavalry!"
"..." Huang Lie was speechless. He didn't expect to fall into the other's trap. How was he supposed to reply? If he refused, wouldn't that be admitting that Great Zen Mountain was afraid of trouble?
Meng Shanming didn't wait for him to react and shouted, "Daan!"
Very quickly, Luo Daan helped Meng Shanming out. A group of generals jumped off their horses and helped Meng Shanming onto the special saddle.
Looking at the situation, they were going to find Shang Yongzhong to settle the score. Huang Lie didn't know what to do.
"Spear!" Meng Shanming shouted again. Luo Daan immediately handed over the spear on the carriage with both hands.
Meng Shanming took the spear and galloped out of the formation. He turned his horse on a slope and under the light of the setting sun, he waved his spear and shouted, "Leave five thousand men to guard, kill anyone who escapes! The rest, follow me back, sound the horn! "
Woo woo … woo woo …
The horn sounded and gave off a deep whimper.
Meng Shanming jumped off the slope and sprinted away with his spear. Luo Daan followed closely behind.
The army quickly turned around and chased.
Feng Ruo Nan dragged a general off his horse and mounted it to chase after them.
"You …" The general who almost fell on his face wanted to scold but didn't dare to. He swallowed back the vulgarities in his mouth and had nowhere to vent his anger. He turned around and pulled another soldier off his horse. He got on his horse and chased after them. The remaining soldier was dumbfounded.
Instantly, dust billowed and the sound of horse hooves thundered. After knowing that Shang Chaozong was captured by the Imperial Court, the army exploded.
Nanzhou was working hard to quell the rebellion for the imperial court, but at this time, the imperial court played dirty against the Nanzhou commander. The Yan imperial court had successfully enraged the Nanzhou troops, and the army was filled with murderous intent.
The majestic rebel army was in a state of panic, not knowing what had happened.
"Marshal Meng! Marshal Meng … "Huang Lie stomped his feet and shouted anxiously. Who would care about what Great Zen Mountain was now?
Seeing that shouting was useless, Huang Lie waved his hand and signaled the Black Jade Condor to come down. He had to stop them. These people were Southern State's capital. Once they were finished, his Great Zen Mountain would be in trouble too.
When he jumped on the Black Jade Condor and chased after them, another Black Jade Condor appeared in the distance and swooped down towards the army. A figure with a fluttering dress descended from the sky and stopped in front of the army. She stretched out her hand and made a pushing gesture.
It was none other than Guan Fangyi. Uncle Chen and Second Brother Wu were circling in the air on their flying beasts.
Seeing the people blocking the way, Meng Shanming raised his spear. The army waved their hands and slowed down. Finally, with Meng Shanming in the lead, they stopped in front of Guan Fangyi.
Guan Fangyi asked loudly, "Marshal Meng, where are you going with the army?"
Meng Shanming said, "The Imperial Court sent people to capture Prince. Does Daoye know?"
Guan Fangyi waved the round fan in her hand to clear away the dust that was stirred up by the charging army. "I've received a message from Gongsun Bu. I'm already aware of this matter." With that said, she extended her hand in invitation. "Commander Meng, can I have a word with you?"
Huang Lie descended from the sky and shouted, "Marshal Meng, don't be rash, don't be rash!"
Right now, he could only try to persuade them. He didn't dare to use force. He could tell that this group of people was already furious and couldn't be intimidated. If he used force, they might even fall out with Great Zen Mountain.
Guan Fangyi's appearance calmed Meng Shanming down. Finally, Meng Shanming turned his steed around and left the official road, running towards the wilderness.
Huang Lie was about to follow, but Guan Fangyi blocked him with her fan. She said with a smile, "Sect Leader Huang, please wait a moment." She then floated away.
Huang Lie was speechless. She wanted him to leave. He looked up at the Black Jade Condor in the sky, but he didn't see Niu Youdao himself.
In the wilderness, Meng Shanming held the reins of his horse and stood silently. His white hair shone under the light of the setting sun, revealing his aged appearance.
Guan Fangyi floated down next to him.
Meng Shanming looked down from above and asked in a low voice, "Did Daoye know that the Imperial Court was going to act against the Prince and sent us away?"
How could he not have sensed anything at this point?
Guan Fangyi said, "Daoye told me to come and persuade Marshal Meng. The Prince has already been taken to the capital by the Imperial Court on a flying beast. Even if you go back now, no matter how good you are at fighting, you won't be able to save the Prince."
Meng Shanming said angrily, "Then what do we do? Are you going to watch His Highness throw his life away? "
He was too disappointed in the Imperial Court. The soldiers were risking their lives on the battlefield, but the Imperial Court was stabbing them in the back!
Guan Fangyi said, "Daoye said that as long as Marshal Meng is here, as long as the Southern State troops are here, the Imperial Court won't dare to kill the Prince. Daoye also said that Marshal Meng is an experienced Marshal on the battlefield. He must have a way to use his troops to put pressure on the Imperial Court and force them to release the prince. Marshal Meng must have a way to do that. He doesn't need to teach him... "
After a discussion, Meng Shanming roughly understood that he and his troops were sent away from Shang Chaozong to protect Shang Chaozong. He couldn't help but ask the same question as Hong Niang, "Obviously, we can let the Prince evacuate with us. Why did Daoye do this? Doesn't he know that even if the Prince doesn't die in the capital, he won't have a good ending? Not to mention that Shang Jianxiong hates him to the bone, the Xiao Yao Palace Elder just died in the hands of the Prince! "
Guan Fangyi shook her head and sighed, "I don't know the reason. You should know a little about Daoye. Very few people know what he wants to do. But one thing is for sure, Daoye's love for Marshal Meng is not fake. "
Meng Shanming looked up to the sky and sighed, "I appreciate Daoye's love. 'I'm old, I'm old, I won't live for long. Your Highness is more important than me!' Hong Niang, you must tell Daoye that he must withstand the pressure from the three big sects. Nothing can happen to the Prince! "
He was really worried that Niu Youdao wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure from the three big sects and would give in. Meng Shanming could imagine that when the time came, the pressure that the three big sects would put on Niu Youdao would be enormous. Niu Youdao wouldn't be able to withstand it. Otherwise, the three big sects wouldn't do something like this at this critical moment.
Guan Fangyi said, "Don't worry, Marshal Meng. Daoye has already seen through their plan and is already ahead of them. He won't let them get what they want. He has already asked people to spread rumors in places like Star picking City, saying that the imperial court and the three big sects are trying to kill Daoye and the Prince. Now that the Prince has been captured, Daoye can take this opportunity to cut off his contact with the outside world. If the three big sects can't find Daoye, they won't be able to put pressure on him. Marshal Meng, please remember the contact information I told you just now. Don't leak it. "
Meng Shanming nodded.
Guan Fangyi said, "I can't stay here for long. I have to avoid being found by the three big sects. I'm leaving now."
Meng Shanming cupped his hands and sent her off.
Guan Fangyi waved her sleeves and the Black Jade Condor swooped down. She leaped up and landed on the Black Jade Condor. The Black Jade Condor flapped its wings and flew away.
"Hong Niang!" Huang Lie shouted from afar. He still wanted to ask where Niu Youdao was and what they should do now. Great Zen Mountain couldn't handle the situation anymore. However, the person who left seemed to hear nothing and disappeared into the sky.
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