In the military field of Nanzhou Prefecture City, Luo Daan was fighting against ten enemies by himself. He was using a wooden spear to fend off the ten enemies who were besieging him.
Meng Shanming was sitting in a wheelchair outside the arena, watching the fight. Lu Zheng, who was wearing armor, was holding the wheelchair and standing behind him.
Lu Zheng heard the noise and looked back. He saw Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting coming together. He whispered into Meng Shanming's ear, "General Meng, Prince and Mr. Lan are here."
Meng Shanming turned around and saw them. He cupped his hands and greeted, "Prince."
Shang Chaozong stood beside the wheelchair and observed the sounds of the battle. He saw that Luo Daan's wooden spear had knocked over a person, and someone else immediately entered the arena to replace him, maintaining the situation of ten people besieging him.
After observing for a while, Shang Chaozong chuckled and said, "Da An's spear technique is getting better and better, it has the essence of Commander Meng."
Meng Shanming said, "Prince, you flatter me. Prince, what's the matter? "
Lan Ruoting said, "General Meng, Daoye has replied. Daoye said that he has taken care of Purple Golden Cave, and Bo Zhou is not a problem. He will do his best to cooperate with us. He asked us to take care of this matter. Daoye said that he doesn't care about the process, he only cares about the result! "
"Purple Golden Cave agreed to this?" Meng Shanming was surprised. He couldn't help but praise, "Daoye is Daoye."
From a certain point of view, it showed that Niu Youdao was not that weak in Purple Golden Cave, which made them happy.
Shang Chaozong said, "Yes! I can see that Daoye takes this matter very seriously. We must take care of this so that we don't disappoint Daoye. "
Meng Shanming stroked his beard and nodded. After thinking for a while, he said, "If that's the case, I will personally go to Bo Zhou and deploy the troops there!"
Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting exchanged glances …
In Wei Country's Tianwei Manor, Grand Military Officer Nan Ren Yu and Imperial Censor Jin Ling Zan arrived together. Naturally, there were people who led the two of them into the manor to see Xuan Wei.
The two of them sat in the pavilion on the lake for a while before Xuan Wei arrived. Other than Ximen Qing Kong, the three of them did not bring anyone else. They had important matters to discuss.
After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them took their respective seats.
"Hubby, what's the matter?" Nan Renyu asked.
Xuan Wei replied, "I heard that Lord Jin is currently discussing some matters with someone. He wants to strictly control the flow of food to Qin."
Jin Ling praised, "Indeed, there is a reason for this. The State of Qin was newly established and needed a large amount of money. Thus, they started to brew wine and continuously expanded the scale of brewing. From this, it could be seen that the profits were quite great. The Southern Yan State's winemaking has been stopped. I suspect that when the Waning Moon Pavilion joined forces with the Niu Youdao, they used this winemaking as an exchange. "
Xuan Wei: "Does this have anything to do with what you're planning to do?"
Jin Ling Zan: "After observation, it's obvious that the State of Qin needs a large amount of food to brew wine. The State of Qin has suffered from the flames of war and is newly established, so it doesn't have that much food. Because it is adjacent to our country and because our country is rich in food, they are wantonly buying from our territory. How can our country allow the State of Qin to strengthen its financial strength? Naturally, we have to restrict and cut it off! In order to prevent people from selling food privately, we also need the cooperation of the military to strictly control the border. Later, I will draw up a detailed regulation and discuss it with the military. "
Xuan Wei: "Let's drop this matter. Don't mention it again."
Jin Ling Zan was surprised. "Hubby, are you going to sit back and watch the State of Qin accumulate wealth and grow?"
Xuan Wei: "I already know the details of the Qin's winemaking. The profits are indeed huge. But I have my own arrangements. You don't have to worry about the State of Qin. I have a clear grasp of the supply of food related to winemaking. I know what I'm doing. "
Hearing this, Jin Ling Zan and Nan Renyu looked at each other and smiled. Even the information provided by the Mist Manor was not clear about this matter, but Xuan Wei said that she had a clear grasp of it. What did this mean?
Previously, the two of them thought that Xuan Wei had really handed over the Mist Manor's intelligence agency to His Majesty. Now, it seemed that wasn't the case.
In other words, the two of them felt that Xuan Chengtian, as the emperor, was not capable enough to shoulder the heavy responsibility of defending the State. The two of them were not happy to see Xuan Chengtian wielding full power, so they still hoped that Xuan Wei could control it. From Xuan Wei's words just now, the two of them thought that what they saw was just a facade. Xuan Wei hadn't really handed over the Mist Manor.
Women were meticulous. Xuan Wei saw some clues from the two's reactions. She explained, "Please don't misunderstand. The State of Qin is newly established. I'm a little worried if there's a commotion about winemaking. Hence, before handing over the Mist Manor to His Majesty, I specially and secretly arranged a group of people to infiltrate into the relevant aspects of the State of Qin to handle this matter. Fortunately, the State of Qin is newly established. The relevant defenses aren't perfect, so this group of people took advantage of the loophole. When this matter is stabilized, I will still hand it over to His Majesty. It's not what you think. "
The two of them were silent for a moment. Their hearts sank. Jin Ling Zan couldn't help but advise, "Hubby, you have to think twice about some things!"
Xuan Wei waved her hand. She didn't want to talk about this matter anymore.
Actually, there were some things that she had some doubts about. However, she had promised Ximen Qingkong that she would let it go. She had also made up her mind to get out of this situation. It was better to hand over the power in her hands earlier than later. Firstly, it would allow the Emperor to familiarize himself with the situation earlier. Then, she could help him get on his horse and send him on his way again. Secondly, she didn't want to cause her younger brother to misunderstand her greed for power.
Previously, when the Emperor removed Nan Renyu's military authority, she had already vaguely sensed that her younger brother, the Emperor, was already somewhat dissatisfied.
Xuan Wei turned back to the previous topic. "I'll say it again. Put aside the matter that you're preparing to handle. Don't mention it again for the time being. Stop before it causes a commotion!"
Nan Renyu and Jin Ling Zan looked at each other helplessly. Jin Ling Zan said, "Hubby, may I ask why you're doing this?"
"It's precisely because of the situation that I've grasped. It's because the people are greedy. Now that things have reached a certain point, it's hard for the State of Qin to stop …" Xuan Wei said as she stood up. She paced back and forth under the two's attention. "Remember, control the price of grain within the borders of Wei Country. Do not let the price rise because of the State of Qin's large-scale purchases. You must strictly control it! If anyone disobeys, kill them for the crime of 'disturbing the people's livelihood'! I only have one goal. I want everyone in the State of Qin to understand that the price of planting grain is not as high as buying grain! "
Nan Renyu and Jin Ling Zan were stunned. They seemed to understand her intention.
Xuan Wei suddenly stopped and turned around. She clasped her hands behind her back and looked down at the two with an imposing manner. "In this chaotic world, money is only money when it's useful. When it's useless, it's just scrap metal. I don't care how rich the State of Qin is. Do you understand what I mean?"
Ximen Qing Kong, who was at the side, revealed a slight smile. Whenever Xuan Wei was like this, her imposing manner and demeanor were very different.
Both Nan Renyu and Jin Ling Zan stood up and cupped their hands. They smiled and said, "Yes!"
When there was nothing else, the two left the pavilion in the middle of the lake. When they were walking on the bridge, Jin Ling Zan couldn't help but sigh with emotion. "With one hand, Jin Ling Zong is poor, and the other hand, Qin is rich. His Majesty is far inferior to Hubby!"
Nan Renyu said with melancholy, "It's not a good thing for Hubby to retire!"
Leaning against the railing of the pavilion, Xuan Wei watched the two ministers leave. She muttered thoughtfully, "Niu Youdao is actually going to the Saint Land to gain experience …"
Ximen Qing Kong laughed and said, "Why are you still thinking about Niu Youdao?"
Xuan Wei couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. She was acting like a girl, causing Ximen Qing Kong to have the urge to hug her. However, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she restrained herself.
Xuan Wei restrained her emotions and looked back at the lotus flowers in the lake. She sighed and said, "I'm just feeling emotional because I've figured out the situation of the Qin State's wine-making business. Previously, Niu Youdao had mastered the wine-making recipe, but he had been playing around with it. He had the chance to make a huge profit, but he didn't plan for it. On the other hand, Waning Moon Pavilion was wild with joy. People who can control their desires are very scary. I've only now realized how scary Niu Youdao is! "
…
When the Golden Region, Southern Region, Northern Region, Bozhou Region, and other places under the control of the Purple Golden Cave began to move, their movements were immediately detected by the Yan Country's spy office.
The Yan Country's imperial court became nervous. Xiao Yao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain also became nervous. Their forces were also mobilized, ready to fight.
Emperor Shang Jianxiong immediately went to the Purple Golden Cave's Elder Shen Baochun and asked him what was going on.
Shen Baochun acted as if nothing had happened. He said that it was just a drill.
What did he mean by nothing? With such a big movement, it was clear that they were going to attack. How could he say it was nothing?
Thus, the Purple Golden Cave had a guest. The Sect Leader of Xiao Yao Palace, Long Xiu, and the Sect Leader of Spirit Sword Mountain, Meng Xuan, arrived together.
As soon as the guest and the host met, Long Xiu warned, "Brother Gong, don't think that just because the Purple Golden Cave has a strong army, you can do whatever you want. If we fall out with each other, no one will have a good time. It's not good for anyone."
Speaking of this, it really reflected the benefits that Niu Youdao brought to the Purple Golden Cave. In the entire Yan Country, if there was a real fight, it was estimated that no one could be the opponent of the Purple Golden Cave on the battlefield. The Purple Golden Cave held a great power of speech. Now, Xiao Yao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain must join hands to contend against it.
However, the one who was really nervous was the Song Country.
Niu Youdao warned his people, but Wu Gongling ignored him. The Bozhou Region, which was on the border with the Song Country, obviously launched an attack against the Song Country.
Immediately after that, the various forces that were related to Niu Youdao were urgently mobilizing their forces and preparing various materials for the war.
Under the ingenious mobilization of the Purple Golden Cave's forces by Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming, the entire Yan Country's forces were startled and followed suit. They must be on guard. Should they wait for the enemy to attack and then prepare?
Inside the Imperial Study, Wu Gongling summoned the civil and military officials for an urgent discussion, discussing whether the Yan Country's forces were really fighting or not.
Their opinions were different. Listening to the two groups of people arguing, Wu Gongling walked back and forth with his hands behind his back. His heart was also anxious. He didn't expect that Niu Youdao would actually come for Hui Qingping. He also didn't expect that Niu Youdao had such a great influence on the Purple Golden Cave.
"Your Majesty, urgent report from the Bozhou Region!" A eunuch entered and presented the Yan Country's military report.
Wu Gongling snatched the report and read it. If he didn't read it, he would've been shocked.
The spy had received the news that Meng Shanming had arrived in the Bozhou Region. He commanded the entire Bozhou Region's forces and was currently inspecting and dispatching the forces in the Bozhou Region.
Before the first wave subsided, another wave arose. Suddenly, a eunuch ran in from outside to report, "Your Majesty, Yan Country's Meng Shanming has sent a message!"
Wu Gongling quickly grabbed the report and read it. It was not a message, it was clearly a declaration of war.
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