The intensity of the battle between Yan and Zhao dropped.
At first, it was quite intense. This was because Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming did not know Niu Youdao's intention and decided to fight to the death with him.
Arranging troops and fighting on the battlefield was not something that could be understood just by looking at it on paper. It required the accumulation of actual combat experience. Niu Youdao could be said to know nothing about this aspect, and he did not have the energy to immerse himself in it. Thus, he left it to Shang Chaozong and the others to handle.
As they understood Niu Youdao's intention, Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming quickly adjusted their battle plan. There was no need to fight to the death with the Zhao army. They only needed to suppress the Zhao army in the east. When the time was right, the Zhao army in the east would lose without a fight!
The Yan army's attack was lax. Now, it was the Zhao army's turn to fight. The situation had reversed.
Governor Pang Teng was anxious. The Imperial Court kept urging him and he also wanted to end the battle quickly so that he could deal with the Tian and Ma rebels in the west.
He also knew that the sudden change in the situation was related to the survival of Zhao.
Not only the Imperial Court, but the three main sects of Zhao were also urging him. Many people in Zhao were panicking.
Back then, so many people had objected, saying that soldiers were dangerous and that war should not be rashly started. They said that the fate of the Song Kingdom was an example. However, the Emperor had not listened, and Governor Pang Teng had fanned the flames. Now that things had turned out like this, the words of an incapable ruler and a treacherous official had come out. One could imagine how much pressure the ruler and official were under.
Pang Teng tried his best to settle the battle in the east.
However, Meng Shan Ming was not someone to be trifled with. How could he let Pang Teng have his way? Meng Shan Ming personally took charge of the deployment of the army and played with Pang Teng in the land of Zhao. He never fought Pang Teng head-on. Whenever Pang Teng was forced into a corner, Meng Shan Ming would immediately lead his army and bite him.
Meng Shanming had the advantage while Pang Teng was at a disadvantage. Due to their impatience, the Zhao army was bitten by the Yan army.
After suffering such heavy losses, Pang Teng had no choice but to be obedient. He did not dare to act rashly anymore. He knew that if he were to act rashly, he would be defeated by the Yan army before Tian and Ma could launch their attack.
Time was on Meng Shanming's side. After a year of preparation, the Yan army was no longer short of food. The Yan army had the patience to play the game. If the Zhao army had the capability, why don't you send a large number of men to the west?
Pang Teng could be said to be passing each day like a year. He was in a state of extreme anxiety.
The eastern battlefront was in a stalemate, and they did not have enough strength to deal with the rebels in the west. From time to time, they would send small troops to attack, but they were not even enough to fill the gaps between the teeth of the troops in the west. There was no need for unnecessary sacrifices. In the end, they gave up on harassing the rebels and watched as the rebels slowly reorganized themselves.
The court of the State of Zhao was filled with quarrels every day, and no matter how much they quarreled, there was no solution.
The three major sects of the State of Zhao went to the Misty Pavilion for mediation, but the Misty Pavilion set the rules and did not easily intervene in the war between the states!
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Early in the morning, the city gates of Yan Capital had just opened, and there were more and more people entering and exiting the city. On the official road outside the city, three riders were galloping in.
Niu Youdao rode in front, while Guan Fangyi and Wu Zhaoxing rode on their horses beside him.
Of course, it was not just the three of them who came. There were other people who had made arrangements inside and outside the city.
The three of them arrived at the city gates unhurriedly and were stopped by the guards.
It was a time of war, and all suspicious strangers who carried weapons into the city had to dismount and be interrogated according to the rules.
However, Niu Youdao had no intention of dismounting. He plainly said, "Move aside!"
It's fine if you don't dismount, but you have to show your identity and not be interrogated. The guard asked, "Who are you? Do you have the clearance documents?"
Niu Youdao openly said his name, "Niu Youdao!"
When he spoke, he used his transcendence energy to make his voice sound. His voice was not loud, but it was very penetrating. It was enough for everyone inside and outside the city to hear him.
Guan Fangyi and Wu Zhaoxing looked at each other, not knowing what Niu Youdao was doing. It was one thing to show his face in public, but he even dared to announce his name, as if he was afraid that others would not know. The city gates of every state were guarded by cultivators.
However, both of them had some understanding of Niu Youdao in and out of the mystic realm. They knew that since this guy dared to come here so openly, he must have some confidence.
Sure enough, when the cultivators who were drinking their morning tea heard the words' Niu Youdao ', they quickly put down their teacups and dashed to the front of the wall to look down.
Coincidentally, Niu Youdao casually looked up and met the eyes of the cultivators who were looking up and down the city.
The cultivators on the city wall did not know Niu Youdao, nor did they know Wu Zhaoxing, but they knew Qi Jing's Hong Niang. They had heard of her name in the past and couldn't help but look at her.
Once they recognized her, they did not have too many doubts.
The group did not dismount from their horses for inspection. The guards at the city gate greeted them and let them go.
A golden-winged bird on the city wall flew to the direction of the palace to report urgently …
Niu Youdao? The three major sects of the Yan State were looking for this guy everywhere. This guy had actually appeared in Beijing. Was it real or fake?
The cultivators of the three major sects who were stationed in the palace immediately took action. They sent people who had seen Niu Youdao to verify the authenticity.
It was the most lively in the morning when everything was awake and busy.
On the streets, there was an endless stream of peddlers and carriages. Niu Youdao rode his horse at a moderate speed, like a passer-by. When he noticed the cultivators who flew over and landed on the eaves to watch, he only glanced at them indifferently.
With the appearance of the majestic palace, there were fewer pedestrians on the road. Niu Youdao led the horse straight to the palace gate.
Wu Zhaoxing and Guan Fangyi looked at each other from time to time …
In the main hall of the palace, hundreds of officials gathered for the morning court session.
At the back of the hall, a eunuch tiptoed over to Head Chief Steward Tian Yu and whispered a few words into her ear.
Tian Yu's eyes flashed and her expression changed slightly. She went up a few steps and leaned over to the Emperor's throne. She whispered into Shang Jianxiong's ear, "Your Majesty, Niu Youdao has entered the capital."
Shang Jianxiong was shocked. It was the morning court session and he did not make any big movements. He sat high up on the throne and looked at the officials without tilting his head. In fact, he was talking to Tian Yu in a low voice. "What is he doing in the capital?"
Tian Yu replied, "I don't know. I just received news that he just entered the city gate. The three major sects have already sent people to keep an eye on him."
Shang Jianxiong said, "The three major sects are not reliable. Send our own people to keep an eye on him. We will make a decision after we figure out what he is here for!"
"Yes!" Tian Yu retreated.
There were many shrewd people in the court who noticed the unusual reaction from the Emperor's throne. They all knew that Tian Yu would not be in such a hurry to report unless there was something special.
Tong Mo naturally noticed it as well. He noticed Shang Jianxiong looking at him a few more times.
He was familiar with Shang Jianxiong's expression and reaction. One look and he knew that Shang Jianxiong had something to discuss with him.
Not long after, Tian Yu, who had left for a while, appeared again. Her footsteps seemed to be a little hurried as she climbed up the steps again. She leaned over and whispered into Shang Jianxiong's ear, "Niu Youdao has come directly to the palace."
Shang Jianxiong could not hold it in any longer. He immediately turned around and asked nervously, "How many people are here?"
"Just three people. The spy office reported that Niu Youdao, Qi Jing's Matchmaker, and Wu Zhaoxing, who is ranked sixth on the Pill List! "
"Inform the people in the palace to be on guard."
The officials gradually realized that the Emperor was obviously a little distracted during the morning court session …
Outside the main gate of the palace, the guards had just stopped Niu Youdao and the others, but they were restrained by orders from the palace and allowed to pass.
Under the rising sun, the sound of horse hooves on the stone floor was crisp and pleasing to the ears.
Niu Youdao did not dismount. He held the reins in his hand and swayed the horse's back. He rode unhurriedly across the arch bridge outside the palace gate and led Guan and Wu directly into the palace.
The guards on both sides watched the three of them with vigilance and curiosity. They were curious as to who these people were.
According to the rules, this was an important place in the palace. Other than the carriages of the palace and some special officials, when the rest of the people approached the palace gate, the civil officials and military officials dismounted.
This was a rule that even ordinary cultivators had to abide by. Yet, the three people in front of them had arrogantly ridden into the palace.
Especially the expressionless leader of the group. He looked completely condescending, as if he did not place the palace in his eyes at all.
Wu Zhaoxing and Guan Fangyi looked around as they followed in. This was the first time in their lives that they had directly ridden into the palace. It felt weird to be so arrogant for once.
On the palace gate tower, a general asked the people around him, "Who are these people?"
The people around him replied, "I don't know. The guards of the three major sects told us to let them pass. They said it, so we didn't dare to disobey!"
The palace gate's path was slightly dark. The hard stone floor had the ruts of a carriage that had been rolling for a long time.
The sound of horse hooves passed through the long palace gate's path. As soon as they saw the light, they saw a group of cultivators waiting for them.
The cultivators of the three major sects were led by the three Elders: Xiao Yao of the Xiao Yao Palace, Shen Baochun of the Purple Golden Cave, and Luo Mingjian of the Spirit Sword Mountain.
There were disciples pointing at Niu Youdao in the ears of the several Elders, pointing out that the leader was Niu Youdao.
The sound of horse hooves had to stop here because they had been stopped.
Sitting on the horse, Niu Youdao slowly looked at the crowd for a while. Suddenly, he revealed a bright smile and jumped off the horse. Wu Zhaoxing and Guan Fangyi did the same.
"May I ask if you are the three Elders Xi Yao, Shen Baochun, and Luo Mingjian?" Niu Youdao cupped his fists to show his respect. Although he had never seen the three of them, with his information channel, he already knew who the three major sects were in charge of the Imperial Palace.
Shen Baochun, the Elder of the Purple Golden Cave, nodded, giving him his answer.
Xi Yao, the Elder of the Xiao Yao Palace, said with a sinking voice, "Niu Youdao, every place has its own rules. This place is the central Yan Sect. Don't you think it's a bit too much for you to break in on a horse?"
Niu Youdao deliberately looked around with disdain and said, "This is not the central Yan Sect. In my opinion, the Purple Golden Cave, Xiao Yao Palace, and Spirit Sword Mountain are the central Yan Sect."
These words made Xi Yao somewhat speechless. Praising his Xiao Yao Palace for being superior to the Imperial Palace was naturally not wrong.
Luo Mingjian, the Elder of the Spirit Sword Mountain, said, "Isn't this your first time coming to the capital? I heard that you've been hiding before, but this time, your courage is not small. "
His words were obviously mocking him for being a coward before, but now that he had someone to rely on, he acted like this. It was as if he was a petty person intoxicated by success.
Niu Youdao, on the other hand, didn't care. He slowly propped his sword on the ground, smiled, and politely nodded his head. "In the past, I was not worthy of praise. Today, I am debauched. Flushed with success, seeing all the flowers of Chang 'an in a day! "
He actually recited a poem? Everyone was stunned. Guan and Wu looked at each other in dismay.
The two words' Chang 'made everyone ponder for a bit. They reckoned that he was praising Yan Jing as a place of long-term peace.
Everyone gradually figured out the meaning of his words. He was saying that the previous predicament was not worth mentioning, but now, he was flushed with success. All the past regrets had vanished into thin air in the midst of 'seeing all the flowers of Chang' an in a day '. Disregarding temporary gains and losses, he was indeed broad-minded!
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