Chapter 202

big gift? Black Mudan didn't know, and was a little confused.

Shang Chaozong and the others were a bit taken aback, remembering that Master Dao had indeed said this before retreating, and thinking about it now, they are all horrified.

Lan Ruoting was puzzled and said: "Master Dao, could it be that the fact that the heads of several sects are here in person is what Master Dao was referring to as a generous gift?"

Niu Youdao asked with a smile: "Could it be that several factions have come to help the prince seize Nanzhou...Mr. Lan thinks it's not polite?"

"No, no, no! A generous gift, definitely a generous gift!" Lan Ruoting hurriedly waved his hands, not knowing how to describe it for a while, and explained: "I just think... Could it be that Daoist planned this step at the beginning?"

Niu Youdao shook his head: "The situation has changed. The gift that was referred to at the beginning was not this. Follow the trend. In short, it will not be worse than before."

Lan Ruoting heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that he would be able to get to where he is today, if this is the case, then this person's strategy is too terrifying.

The Shang brothers and sisters also breathed a sigh of relief, they were also frightened just now.

Although he breathed a sigh of relief, the emotion in his heart was still indescribable.

Fraudulently marrying Feng Ruonan, borrowing troops from Guangyi County, gaining a foothold in Canglu County, persuading Hai Ruyue to capture Qingshan County, and now attracting several factions to help capture Nanzhou. This series of steps is truly breathtaking.

Several people have to admit that a Niu Youdao has completely changed their destiny. Back then, the brother and sister were planning to flee overseas through secret passages. When they fled the capital like a bereaved dog, who would have thought that they would have what they are today?

And when he borrowed soldiers from Feng Lingbo back then, and now he wants to take Feng Lingbo's hard work for many years without bloodshed, how can several people not be moved?

Several people guessed that Tianyumen was not in a hurry to tell Feng Lingbo about this. If Feng Lingbo knew about this, how would he feel?

Shang Shuqing couldn't help but glanced at Yuan Gang behind Niu Youdao, and still remembered what Yuan Gang said to her in Nanshan Temple, every word was still in his ears: I know what you brothers and sisters think, you think Daoist's cultivation is not high, it's because you don't know gold and jade, for your situation, Daoist is more important than his cultivation, you have retained the wrong person!

Looking back on this sentence now, I really understand how eloquently Yuan Gang, who didn't talk much, must have said those words back then!

Everything now confirms what Yuan Gang said at the beginning. It can be seen that the person who really understands the Daoist is still Yuan Gang, and it can be seen that Yuan Gang really pointed out a clear way for them back then!

Looking back now, Shang Shuqing was always afraid and rejoiced. If she missed it at the beginning, how could the brother and sister have what they are today? At least no matter what, it is impossible to rise so quickly, and it has only been half a year since he escaped from the capital!

After setting aside the matter of generous gifts, Shang Chaozong asked for opinions: "Master Dao, Hai Ruyue has urged this side several times."

Niu Youdao asked, "What are you urging?"

Shang Chaozong: "She is eager to see the results of Yingyang Wuliewei, and I can understand her mood. She is worried that something will happen to her son and the Xiao family is gone. Wandong Tianfu will do unpredictable things to her at any time, so she is anxious to see her show the strength that can support her. Of course, I can understand the mood, but this matter can't be rushed. Training is not a one-time thing. There are many restrictions. Since it is cavalry, a large number of horses are indispensable.

Niu Youdao thought about it for a while, "Our current conditions are limited, the prince doesn't need to pay attention to her, just proceed in an orderly manner according to the rhythm he can control."

Lan Ruoting interjected, "Do you mean to give up Hai Ruyue's side?"

Niu Youdao shook his head slightly, "At present, it seems that whoever controls the Golden State is not as beneficial to the prince as Hai Ruyue. In short, the prince does not need to worry about this matter. The prince can just concentrate on his own affairs. I will deal with Hai Ruyue. I have my own way to appease her."

Hearing what he said, several people inexplicably felt that this trouble was no longer a trouble.

After a long talk, they mainly discussed the next step. Niu Youdao gave many instructions to Shang Chaozong, and Shang Chaozong nodded from time to time, and wrote down Niu Youdao's explanation.

Knowing that Niu Youdao had traveled long distances and worked hard, the few people didn't bother him for too long, so we left after talking for a while!

Niu Youdao went out to see them off in person. Although Shang Chaozong and others repeatedly said that they don't need to send them off, Niu Youdao still abided by some rules and kept sending Shang Chaozong and others out of the gate, not wanting Shang Chaozong to think that he was proud of himself.

He spent so much effort and took such a big risk to support Shang Chaozong, he didn't want to turn his face into a ruthless one, so it didn't take much to walk a few more steps and be more polite.

After watching the few people leave, Niu Youdao turned around and turned back, while whispering to the left and right, "I will rot everything about Daxue Mountain in my stomach, don't tell anyone."

Black Peony nodded, "Yes!"

Yuanfang was surprised, what happened to Daxueshan?

Yuan Gang was silent, he understood, it seems that Daoist didn't want to let the Shang brothers and sisters know about it, the support belongs to the support, and the Daoist still saved a hand after all!

Hei Mudan tried to ask again, "Master Dao, if there is nothing else, wash up and rest."

Niu Youdao nodded, and after Hei Mudan went to prepare, Niu Youdao asked Yuanfang again, "Old Xiong, how is that Lu Shengzhong?"

Yuan Fang laughed wickedly and said, "I'm living well, it's been closed all the time."

Seeing his strange smile, Niu You said, "Take me to have a look."

Yuan Fang led him straight to the courtyard where the monks of Nanshan Temple lived.

Walking under the eaves, passing through several rooms with open windows one after another, Niu Youdao took a look inside every time he passed, only to see that the monks were still bald and focused on copying scriptures with their lamps on.

Niu Youdao shook his head secretly after watching this scene. Needless to say, the ability of so many monks to avoid the temptation of the outside world must have something to do with Yuan Fang, the host and teacher.

Obviously, Yuan Fang is still thinking about revitalizing Nanshan Temple, no matter how many things he has experienced, no matter how many storms and prosperity he has seen, Yuan Fang still does not change his original intention!

Regarding this, Niu Youdao didn't know whether he should admire him, or kick him twice, and follow Lao Tzu's side, but his heart is on the side of Buddha. What's the matter?

But you can't say anything about this kind of thing, can you say that Yuan Fang has two hearts? It's useless for you to have an opinion on the illusory Buddha, but you have no reason to say it!

Niu Youdao also knew that this was Yuan Fang's belief. Many years ago, Nanshan Temple adopted him as a child, and did not let him starve to death in the forest or be harmed by wild animals. Yuan Fang would pay his whole life back, so what could he say? Tell Yuan Fang not to repay his kindness?

There is no room for ungrateful people around him, so there is nothing he can do. It is estimated that there must be a group of monks around him for a long time.

It was just a group of monks following him, and he always felt a little weird. He never thought that this day would come together in his two lifetimes.

Yuan Fang led him to a cellar, and waved to the guarding monks to open the cellar.

As soon as the cellar floor was lifted, there was a stench, and Niu Youdao frowned.

The two monks descended the cellar steps, and soon there was a sound of clanging chains in the cellar.

Standing in front of Niu Youdao, Lu Shengzhong, whose limbs were tied with iron chains, was completely unrecognizable by Niu Youdao, his face was unkempt, his face was so dirty that he couldn't recognize it clearly, as if something was covered with it, and his clothes were so dirty that he couldn't see it.

Lu Shengzhong couldn't help raising his hand and scratching his head. Niu Youdao's eyes flashed, and he obviously saw some bugs crawling out of Lu Shengzhong's hair, and his expression twitched instantly.

Coupled with the stench on his body, Niu Youdao rubbed his nose, frowned and said: "Let him wash himself well, change into clean clothes, and bring him to see me tomorrow."

I wanted to talk to Lu Shengzhong, but in this situation, he was afraid that Lu Shengzhong would not be able to avoid it. The key point was that he couldn't speak to such a stinky Lu Shengzhong, it was choking!

Yuan Fang immediately waved his hand to signal the monk to follow suit.

Niu Youdao noticed it, and Lu Shengzhong cried and shed tears when he heard this.

On the way back to leave, Niu Youdao asked Yuan Fang, "How did you make people like this?"

Yuan Fang's reasoning is also very simple. Your Taoist master ordered no one to run away, and he was also afraid of any accidents on the way, so he told the monks of Nanshan Temple to avoid any possible accidents.

To put it bluntly, the iron chains on Lu Shengzhong's body have never been untied. Lu Shengzhong has never washed since he was arrested, and he ate, drank and slopped wherever he was locked up.

"well!"

Lan Ruoting, who returned to the main hall of the Sheriff's Mansion, suddenly let out a long sigh.

Shang Chaozong, who was seated, asked, "Why do you sigh?"

Lan Ruoting shook his head and smiled wryly, "If it wasn't for fear of offending the Dao Master, I would really like to go to that Xiaomiao Village for myself. In a mountainous village in troubled times, it is rare to have a person like Yuan Gang, but to be able to produce such a monstrous Dao Master at such a young age, I am deeply ashamed of the teacher's teachings for many years, I am afraid that the teacher will still feel emotional..."

He shook his head as he spoke, and then stopped talking disrespectfully to the teacher, and sighed again: "You are too young, no matter what your life experience and knowledge is, how is it possible? I can't imagine... It really is a generation of talented people, and I can't accept it. Maybe this is the legendary talent in the sky!"

Shang Shuqing comforted: "Mr. is too modest, each has its own strengths. Daoist basically never touches on the military policy and government affairs that Mr. is good at. It can be seen that this is not what Daoist is good at. In this point, Daoist is definitely not as good as sir."

"Hey!" Lan Ruoting waved his hands, as if he didn't want to say anything, calmed down his emotions, and said in a deep voice: "My lord, I'm thinking about one thing. It's always been Daoist who helped us, but we don't seem to have paid anything. Going on like this is not a long-term solution. The cultivation resources promised to him at the beginning..."

I didn't finish the rest of the sentence, but the brothers and sisters of the Shang family understood what he meant. In terms of the resources promised at the beginning, Tianyumen basically took up all of them. To some extent, this side broke its promise.

Shang Chaozong gritted his teeth, "It won't make sense if you don't express anything. No matter how difficult it is, you have to squeeze out. He also has people around him, so he can't even have basic expenses. First find a way to squeeze out 10,000 gold coins!"

It's not that he is stingy, but that Qingshan County's people's livelihood is already in decline, and when the original Qingshan County's troops retreated, they swept away all the people who could be rolled. There are too many places to spend money here, and the time is short, and the vitality can't be slowed down for a while. It is not easy for Tianyumen to support Qingshan County. Now it is impossible to ask Tianyumen to provide financial resources.

Lan Ruoting wondered: "It's a little hard to come up with, the big Nuo Qingshan County can only give him 10,000 gold coins, does he believe it?"

Shang Shuqing said: "Since Daoist can propose to Tianyumen to restore people's livelihood, he should be a reasonable person. I am a woman who is easy to talk. I will take it to him and explain it to him. He should be able to understand."