She finally understood why he said that the lake had nothing to do with saving Shang Shuqing. Indeed, it had nothing to do with saving Shang Shuqing. He was prepared to save her life, but could it be saved?
Niu Youdao: "I don't like it, but there will always be a time when it's unavoidable."
Guan Fangyi: "If you think the people from the three major sects are unreliable, can you let Wu Zhaoxing go? Let Wu Zhaoxing replace you … "As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized that it was inappropriate. It was a little selfish to say such words, so she immediately corrected herself." His cultivation is higher than yours, and his chances of success are higher. "
"Hong Niang, there's no such logic." Niu Youdao shook his head, then smiled. "If Wu Zhaoxing goes, the other party won't believe him, and won't believe that he has the qualifications to negotiate. He won't have a chance. Cultivation isn't important, but suitability is the most important. Although his cultivation is high, he will die if he goes, and there's no chance for him to escape. It's different if I go, I still have a chance to escape. Alright, Hong Niang, I've made up my mind. You can't stop me. It's settled. "
Shang Chaozong's eyes were red. Daoye was risking his life. He said emotionally, "Daoye, forget it. I won't save him. Really, I won't save him!"
"I have my own plans. Don't delay. Send a message to the other party immediately. I'll wait for your news. "Niu Youdao said, then turned and left.
Yun Ji looked at them, then bowed slightly, then turned and left.
Guan Fangyi followed behind silently.
After they left, Meng Shanming said Prince Slowly, "Prince, you can't stop him. Do as he says! Cooperate well, and that's better than anything else. "
Shang Chaozong was conflicted. "If I do that, won't I be too selfish?"
Meng Shanming turned and said, "Daan, you heard it. Disguise yourself and pretend to be a scout. It'll be easier for you to gain their trust. I don't trust anyone else. "
"Yes!" Luo Daan, who was pushing the wheelchair, accepted the order.
…
Back in the tent, Niu Youdao stood in front of the map again. He stared at it and pondered if there were any loopholes.
To him, things were often very simple, and the preparation work before and after the matter was often the most important. It was far more complicated than the matter itself. Once the truly complicated matter was straightened out, it would be the easiest thing to handle when the matter came to a head.
"You killed the elders of the three great sects of the State of Zhao in the Heaven Valley and provoked a war to destroy the State of Zhao. Now, you even came to them on your own accord. How could they let you go?" Guan Fangyi, who had been silent for a while behind him, muttered, obviously still trying to persuade him not to take the risk, it was really too dangerous.
Facing the map with his back facing her, Niu Youdao said calmly, "They are a bunch of profit-seeking people. They know better than you what is more important. In the face of life and death, the past is no longer important to them. To be exact, it is no longer important to them to kill me. If they kill me, they will have no hope at all. At this time, as long as I can give them hope, even if they don't welcome me with open arms, at least they won't act rashly. "
Guan Fangyi said, "The hostages are in their hands. Can you guarantee that they will give you a chance to snatch them?"
Niu Youdao said, "When there is a chance, it will be the most dangerous. When there is no chance, it will be safer. If there is no chance, I will pretend to negotiate and say that I will discuss it with the Prince when I come back. After a little perfunctory, I will be able to escape unscathed. They won't force me to stay and mess up the matter. As long as they see hope, they will let me be safe. So you don't have to worry too much. "
No matter what, he still had to go. Guan Fangyi couldn't help but stomp her foot and directly said, "Daoye, I also want to save the princess and the others, but it depends on the situation! You know that there is a high chance that you will lose your life. Is it worth it to take such a big risk? At least in the eyes of the people of Thatched Cottage Villa, the princess and the Little Prince combined are not as valuable as you! "
Niu Youdao turned around and looked at her quietly with his deep eyes. Suddenly, he asked, "In the eyes of the people of Thatched Cottage Villa, between you and me, who is more valuable?"
Guan Fangyi immediately rolled her eyes. "I am not as valuable as you, okay? It is precisely because you are valuable that you can't take this risk. "
Niu Youdao said, "But if you become a hostage at this time, I will also risk my life to save you at all costs. Do you believe me?"
"…" Guan Fangyi was speechless. She believed him. She did not doubt that Niu Youdao would try his best to save her. After working for Niu Youdao for so many years, she had absolute confidence in this.
Slowly, Niu Youdao said, "There are things that you can do and things that you can't. Ever since the Prince borrowed troops from Guang Yi Commandery, we have encountered many difficulties. I had many opportunities to take an easier path, and there were also many forces more powerful than the Prince who came to recruit me. I had the opportunity to avoid many dangers, but I would rather take the most dangerous path. Do you know why? This is not called loyalty to one person, and I do not have such a high level of awareness. This is called morality! "
Guan Fangyi looked at him with a complicated expression.
Yun Ji, who was watching from the side, also looked at him thoughtfully. She thought of herself.
She listened to Niu Youdao not only because Niu Youdao had something on her, but also because of Niu Youdao. In fact, even if Niu Youdao had something on her, she had never felt threatened. Following Niu Youdao made her feel safe and secure.
At dawn, a rider rode from the direction of the Yan army towards the direction of the Zhao army. It was Luo Daan dressed as a scout.
Along the way, a rope suddenly stretched out from the grass. The warhorse neighed and lost its footing, toppling Luo Daan.
Two Zhao soldiers who were lying in ambush rushed over with broken swords.
Luo Daan, who was rolling on the ground, did not want to be captured so easily. He kicked towards the sky and sent one of the soldiers flying. He then rolled over to the other soldier who was stabbing him with a knife and grabbed the other soldier's wrist, causing him to roll on the ground as well.
When he sat up again, his knee was already on the waist of one of the soldiers on the ground. The other soldier's knife was in Luo Daan's hand and he pressed it against the other soldier's neck. He stared coldly at the other soldier who was climbing up. "I have no ill intentions. I am Commander Meng's subordinate, and I am under orders to send a letter to Governor Pang …"
In the Zhao army, in the main tent, a general came to report urgently, "Governor, Meng Shanming has sent a messenger, saying that he has a secret letter for you."
Pang Teng, who was washing his face after waking up, turned around in shock. "Meng Shanming has a secret letter for me?"
The general replied, "The messenger is Meng Shanming's subordinate, Luo Daan."
Pang Teng was surprised. "The son of Luo An? The Luo Daan who was taken in as a disciple by Meng Shanming?"
The general replied, "Yes, I have verified it. It is him. He is dressed as a Yan scout and asked us to keep it a secret. "
Pang Teng quickly wiped his face and threw the towel in his hand away. He waved his hand and said, "Bring him here."
Soon, Luo Daan was brought over. His head was covered and his hands were tied behind his back.
Pang Teng said impatiently, "Done, done." To him, a person like Luo Daan could not do anything.
Luo Daan's head was taken off and his hands were untied. He looked around and his gaze fell on Pang Teng. He stretched his wrists and cupped his hands.
Pang Teng was also looking at him. This was because Luo Daan was Meng Shanming's disciple. Pang Teng raised his eyebrows and asked, "Where is the letter?"
Luo Daan lifted his hand and untied the cloth that tied his hair and handed it to Pang Teng.
Someone immediately took it and checked it. After confirming that there was nothing wrong with it, he handed it to Pang Teng.
Pang Teng flipped over the crumpled and messily rolled cloth. Sure enough, there were handwriting on it. He straightened the cloth and read the contents carefully. After he understood what was written, he was slightly bewildered. He raised his head and asked, "We've already agreed on a meeting time. Why are we having a secret meeting again?"
Luo Daan said, "I am only here to deliver the letter. I don't know anything else."
Pang Teng hesitated and waved his hand. "Take him away first." Seeing that his men were about to tie Luo Daan up again, he said, "Just put on the mask and watch him."
The person who came was not an ordinary person. He had a high status and was someone who could speak to Meng Shanming. They might have to ask him to go back and report to Meng Shanming, so there was no need to treat him too harshly. If he made the other party unhappy, what if he was a despicable person and said something unpleasant when he went back? It was possible that something bad would happen.
The black mask was put on Luo Daan's head again and he was taken away.
The reason why he wore the black mask was because he did not want the other party to see the details of the camp. This was also a military secret.
Soon, Zuo Chengfeng, the head of Luoxia Villa, Jiang Wanlou, the head of Gui Yuan Sect, and Mi Man, the head of Gathering Immortals Sect, rushed into the tent.
After the three of them read the letter, Zuo Chengfeng asked the same question. "We have already agreed on a meeting time. Why did he come here for a secret meeting?"
Pang Teng said, "The Yan army is being overseen by the three major sects of the Yan Kingdom. There's no way they'll agree to it. Shang Chaozong probably wants to save his sister and son. There must be some conflict between the two sides. If Niu Youdao personally came here for a secret meeting, it must have something to do with this. He probably wants to avoid the three Yan sects and negotiate with us secretly. At least he must have brought us the conditions we want. Otherwise, he would not dare to come! "
Hearing this, the three nodded slightly. It was entirely possible and the only possibility.
However, Mi Man was slightly doubtful. "Could this be a trap?"
Jiang Wanlou scoffed, "What trap could there be? He can't possibly bring thousands of men here for a secret meeting. Would that still be a secret meeting? Even if he brought hundreds of men here, if he made any strange moves, he would not be able to return! If he still dares to act recklessly here, he must be tired of living. "
That was the logic. The others nodded in agreement.
Jiang Wanlou turned to Pang Teng and asked, "What is the Governor's attitude?"
Pang Teng said, "There is no harm in meeting him. My opinion is to agree to a secret meeting."
The three leaders looked at each other and nodded in agreement.
After the matter was settled, Zuo Chengfeng said unwillingly, "This Niu Youdao, I really want to chop him into meat paste and feed him to the dogs. How dare he come here? He is too arrogant! "
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