Peng Youzai said, "Elder Niu, I'm all ears."
Guan Fangyi sighed with emotion. She still remembered the time when she followed Niu Youdao to Qingshan County. The Heavenly Jade School was so powerful at that time. Now, the situation had reversed, and the dignified Sect Leader Peng was beginning to be flexible.
Feng Entai, who was sitting beside her, felt a little melancholy as he recalled the past.
"There's no need for pleasantries between us." Niu Youdao waved his hand. "This time, I invited Sect Leader Peng here to ask about the situation in Bei Province. I heard that the situation in Bei Province is a little chaotic. Is that true?"
Chaotic? What chaos? Peng Youzai was doubtful and asked tentatively, "What do you mean, Elder Niu?"
Niu Youdao said, "I heard that the governance of the counties in Bei Province is far less stable than when Shao Pingbo was in charge."
"This …" Peng Youzai hesitated slightly. "In terms of governance, it's not as bad as when Shao Pingbo was in charge. Bei Province was independent and not bound by the Han and Yan. All the officials in Bei Province were under Shao Pingbo's control. Shao Pingbo believed in severe punishment in troubled times and had always been ruthless. Ever since the Northern Province returned to the Yan Kingdom, too many officials have been inserted into the Yan Kingdom, and those officials are more or less related to the three major sects. Not to mention our Heavenly Jade School, even Provincial Governor Shao Dengyun can only turn a blind eye to them. "
"Of course, this situation is not limited to Bei Province. It's the same in many prefectures and prefectures."
Niu Youdao naturally knew about this. Relatively speaking, prefectures and prefectures under the direct control of the three major sects were better. For example, prefectures under the control of Purple Golden Cave were much simpler if there were no other forces involved. The local officials only needed to show filial respect to one force.
In a complicated place like Bei Province, various forces were entangled. After you plunder, they would also plunder. After showing filial respect to one force, they would have to show filial respect to another force. The local officials could not empty their own pockets. After plundering, it was needless to say who would be the unlucky one.
For existences like the three major sects, controlling a piece of territory would benefit from many aspects. This was also one of the reasons why everyone fought so hard to seize territory.
Of course, this was also the reason why Niu Youdao had sternly warned the Immortal Retaining Sect, Fuyun Sect, and Lingxiu Mountain not to be insatiably greedy.
Niu Youdao nodded in agreement, but he suddenly said, "But the Northern Province is my territory!"
This sentence caused Peng Youzai and Feng Entai to stare at Niu Youdao in unison. Niu Youdao was not the only one who had their hands in the Northern Region. Niu Youdao was only controlling the military, but the other three major sects were also involved.
Seeing their reactions, Niu Youdao asked again, "Shao Dengyun's forces are my people. Sect Leader Peng, you don't object to this statement, do you?"
Peng Youzai nodded slightly. "Everyone knows that!"
Niu Youdao said, "So many forces have their hands in the Northern Region, which makes things difficult for Shao Dengyun and Sect Leader Peng. At the same time, it also makes me very unhappy. I think … Sect Leader Peng, don't you think it's time to clean up the situation in the Northern Region?"
"This …" Peng Youzai hesitated, not knowing how to answer this.
Niu Youdao continued, "Now that I have surrendered to Purple Golden Cave, Xiao Yao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain are not happy. They can't easily touch the Southern Region, but the Northern Region is guarding the border. At present, because of the war between Han and Song, Xiao Yao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain are not able to act rashly. But once the war is over, they will definitely uproot my forces in the Northern Region. How could I just sit back and watch? Therefore, the current gap is also a great opportunity for me to take control of the Northern Region. The military is already in my hands. Now I need the support of the cultivation forces in the Northern Region. As long as these two forces are willing to help me, the other forces can only stand aside. Whoever dares to make a move on my Northern Region, my forces are not to be trifled with. Whoever dares to make a move on my Northern Region, I will dare to capture the prefecture in their hands. A tooth for a tooth is normal! "
At this point, Peng Youzai and Feng Entai finally understood the reason why this person summoned them here. It was not to settle old scores, but to let Heavenly Jade School surrender to him and help him control the Northern Region!
Standing behind Niu Youdao, Guan Fangyi's eyes flickered incessantly. Inwardly, she was also clicking her tongue. Purple Golden Cave was suppressing Daoye, suppressing the forces in the Southern Region. On the surface, Daoye seemed to yield, but in the dark, he was not soft-hearted. He had repeatedly fought against Purple Golden Cave!
Purple Golden Cave did not allow the Southern Region to expand its forces. Daoye had secretly seized the Light Region, and now, he had extended his hand to the Northern Region. He wanted to completely control the Northern Region!
Obviously, Daoye did not want to miss the opportunity to expand his forces after his status was elevated!
Struggle! Guan Fangyi now completely understood the meaning behind Niu Youdao's words. It was indeed a struggle!
Niu Youdao stared at Peng Youzai. Obviously, he wanted Heavenly Jade School to officially declare their position and stand on his side!
After not receiving an answer for a long time, Niu Youdao could not afford to drag it on any longer. He asked, "Did I make things difficult for Sect Leader Peng? Let me say this first. If I can't get the Northern Prefecture, I just need to send a message to the Han Kingdom and the Song Kingdom. They can attack the Northern Prefecture at any time and hand it over to them … Sect Master Peng knows very well whether I have the ability to do so or not. By then, the Heavenly Jade Sect won't get anything! "
Peng Youzai and Feng Entai's hearts were heavy. Both of them knew that Niu Youdao certainly had this influence. This was also the reason why Freedom Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain did not dare to pull out Niu Youdao's claws and teeth in the Northern Region. At present, the two sects did not dare to act blindly without thinking against Niu Youdao's forces in the Northern Region.
The troops of the Northern Region were under the control of Niu Youdao. Whether it was South Korea or Song Country, as long as Niu Youdao gave the order, the troops of the Northern Region would inevitably resist passively, which would allow the enemy country to easily succeed!
Would South Korea and Song Country not listen to Niu Youdao? As long as Niu Youdao threatened to send troops to support Song Country, both South Korea and Song Country would have to cooperate with Niu Youdao.
Song Country hoped to get Yan Country's support to repel South Korea, but South Korea did not want Yan Country to send troops!
At present, Niu Youdao indeed had this huge influence. This was also the reason why the three major sects wanted to fight for Niu Youdao. Whoever controlled Niu Youdao would have a certain say in the matter. Regardless of whether South Korea or Song Country attacked Yan Country, as long as Niu Youdao hindered the armed forces, Yan Country's current strength would not be able to withstand the invasion. After fighting for so long, Yan Country's strength has not recovered yet.
In order to hold this say in the matter, Niu Youdao also paid a huge price. In order to save Shang Chaozong's son and Shang Shuqing, he took a huge risk and was seriously injured, almost losing his life.
In the end, Shang Chaozong did not disappoint him. He gathered thousands of troops to fight against the three major sects of Yan Country. The Shang Faction cut off their path of retreat and completely sided with Niu Youdao. The mainstay of Yan Country's military is completely in the hands of Niu Youdao!
After thinking again and again, Peng Youzai did not make a final decision. He tentatively asked, "Elder Niu, what do you want our Heavenly Jade School to do?"
Niu Youdao indifferently said, "It is time to clean up the mess in the Northern State. Are you saying that I am not as good as Shao Pingbo? Heavenly Jade School can clean up those corrupt officials. You can kill a bunch of them, ruthlessly kill a bunch of them. As long as they are officials sent by the imperial court, kill them all. Since none of them are good, there is no need to be polite or be lenient. Kill! Confiscate their houses! Everything they get will belong to Heavenly Jade School! "
Peng Youzai was alarmed as he listened. He reminded, "Many of those officials are related to Purple Golden Cave. Many of them pay tribute to certain important people from Purple Golden Cave every year!"
The tributes given to the three major sects by the cultivation forces in charge of the various states and prefectures were to be handed over to the entire sect for distribution. They were all recorded in the accounts on the surface and could not fall into the hands of the disciples of the three major sects. Only the ones that were bribed under the table belonged to the individual.
Do not underestimate the local officials. As long as they had power in their hands, they would do everything in their power to protect themselves.
Touching these people was the same as cutting off the private source of wealth of some people from the three major sects. Cutting off someone's source of wealth was like killing their parents. It was easy to imagine how much they would offend them!
How could Peng Youzai not be alarmed?
On the other hand, if it were not for this, how could the Heavenly Jade School have been able to protect their territories like Broad Prefecture? Naturally, they had someone to help them in the background.
Niu Youdao said, "It doesn't matter if they have the backing of Purple Golden Cave or not. I am also a member of Purple Golden Cave. Moreover, I am an Elder of Purple Golden Cave. Even I can't stand it anymore. Why can't I kill some corrupt officials who bring disaster to the country and the people? Kill! "
Peng Youzai's face twitched. He understood now. It was not as simple as saying that he would support Heavenly Jade School. The other party would not believe your words, nor would they give you a chance to fool them.
Killing these people was not his goal. He wanted the Heavenly Jade School to hand in their allegiance. He wanted the Heavenly Jade School to completely offend the three major sects. He wanted the Heavenly Jade School to completely stand on the side of Niu Youdao!
Niu Youdao scrutinized his reaction and asked calmly, "Do you not want to support me, or are you afraid?"
Peng Youzai said, "It's not that I don't want to support you, Elder Niu. Let's not talk about whether I'm afraid or not. But if you insist on doing so, Northern State will be in chaos."
Niu Youdao said, "With the Northern State's military and the cultivation forces in Northern State working together to suppress the situation and kill some corrupt officials, how much chaos can it get?"
Peng Youzai said, "That's not what I meant. It's just that killing people without reason is against the rules. You won't be able to answer to the imperial court and the three major sects. They will definitely intervene. When that time comes, will Elder Niu be able to withstand the pressure from Purple Golden Cave? I believe that Elder Niu, as a member of Purple Golden Cave, can't possibly not follow the rules of Purple Golden Cave, right? "
He couldn't possibly act so recklessly. 'You, Niu Youdao, are just making a casual remark. When the time comes, you'll just sit back and watch the show. Wouldn't the Heavenly Jade Sect be screwed over? Who knows if you'll take the opportunity to take revenge on the Heavenly Jade Sect?'
Niu Youdao said, "Rest assured, Sect Leader Peng. I'm not an unreasonable person. I won't make things difficult for the Heavenly Jade Sect. I'll give them a justifiable reason to make a move! If we don't have a chance to make a move, then we'll deliver the opportunity to the Heavenly Jade Sect. Heavenly Jade Sect will then make a move. This won't be making things difficult for the Heavenly Jade Sect, right? What do you say? "
"This …" Peng Youzai was still hesitating.
Niu Youdao said, "Sect Leader Peng, the Heavenly Jade Sect has reached a point where it has to make a decision. There's no turning back. I must take this opportunity to settle the matter of the Northern State. If I miss it, I'm afraid I won't have such a good external environment again. So, today, right now, you must give me an answer! "
Peng Youzai hesitated again and again. Then, he braced himself and said, "If there's such an opportunity, the Heavenly Jade Sect is willing to lend Elder Niu a hand!"
On the other hand, if there's no justifiable reason to make a move, then there's no need to do it! His words left the Heavenly Jade Sect a way out.
Niu Youdao nodded. "Good! I hope that Sect Leader Peng will keep his word and not play tricks on me! "
Peng Youzai replied, "I wouldn't dare!"
Niu Youdao said, "After we've dealt with those people, if the imperial court sends any more officials, your Heavenly Jade Sect will assassinate them. Kill until no one dares to go. I don't believe that there are people in this world who would risk their lives for the sake of wealth! In short, from now on, Shao Dengyun will be in charge of appointing the local officials of the Northern State. There's no need for any external forces to interfere. You and Shao Dengyun will work together to control the Northern State. Be prepared to respond to my orders at any time! "
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