The county seat of Quang Yi County, there is a ditch suspension bridge outside the city. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info the city gate was opened before dawn, and the suspension bridge was lowered for the people to pass. As soon as it gets dark, the drawbridge closes the city gate, and if the travelers do not enter and exit the city in time to close the city gate, they will either spend the night in the city or stay outside the city, and the common people have no room to be accommodating.

It is said that when the Wu Dynasty unified the world, the city gate was almost closed day and night, and if it is a competition for power today, especially in a place like Guangyi County, which supports the army and respects itself, the city gate can no longer see the situation of not closing the door at night.

It was not dark outside the city, but there were burning oil pots, placed at intervals, and the fire was blazing, so that no one could see it when someone approached, and a small group of people was stationed outside the city, responsible for adding fuel to the fire. At night, the soldiers outside the city all rise and fall in the form of hanging baskets.

Niu Youdao was going to come to greet Shang Chaozong, and Bai Yao brought Niu Youdao to the city wall to wait.

Seeing Niu Youdao looking around, he seemed to be very interested in the defensive arrangement outside the city, if he didn't know that it shouldn't, Bai Yao was a little suspicious that he was a spy sent to inquire about the military situation. As everyone knows, Niu Youdao, who was born in 'archaeology', is only interested in a night defense mode similar to ancient times, because some things that pass away at any time cannot be seen no matter how archaeological it is.

Not to mention Niu Youdao, even Yuan Gang paid attention to it, and after following Dao Ye for many years, he was somewhat infected with some occupational diseases.

In the second half of the night, a group of torches appeared on the official road in the distance, which attracted the attention of the defenders at the head of the city, and the commotion at the head of the city also alarmed Niu Youdao and others who were resting in the city tower, and they all went out of the city tower to look.

After waiting for a long time, nearly a thousand cavalry rumbled in, and it was the men and horses who escorted Shang Chaozong and his party to arrive. Shang Chaozong and the others, who looked up, saw Niu Youdao standing next to the torches on the city wall waving, and Yuan Gang who accompanied him silently, the latter was always cold.

Anyway, seeing Niu Youdao here is somewhat reassuring.

The city and the city verified that it was their own people, got the military order from above, put down the drawbridge, opened the city gate, and let the party enter the city.

As the group entered, the gates were closed and the drawbridge was hoisted again.

Niu Youdao, who had fallen off the city wall in the city, finally met with Shang Chaozong and others and greeted each other.

"Dao Ye!" Hearing Shang Chaozong and others call Niu Youdao like this, both Bai Yao and Shou Nian were a little surprised.

Niu Youdao said: "Lord Wang, Lord Taishou has vacated a manor for the prince and his party to stay temporarily, and now it is getting late, and it is not too late to visit Taishou tomorrow." "Blinked.

Shang Chaozong and the others had a lot of questions, but they also saw Niu Youdao's eyes and knew that it was not the place to speak in front of everyone's eyes.

The group got on the horse again, and under the guidance of Shou Nian and others, they came to a manor in the city, which was not small, enough for Shang Chaozong to accompany hundreds of people to station.

Shou Nian took his leave when he brought the people, and his task was completed.

Shang Chaozong's pro-army temporarily took over the manor and immediately launched a search, not because Feng Lingbo was not at ease, but because it was routinely necessary.

Confirm that there is nothing wrong, the rotation of the shift, the duty of the guard, the patrol of the patrol.

Several core figures of the Shang Dynasty Sect entered the main courtyard, although they were in the dust, they were not in the mood to rest at all, and ordered people to guard the surroundings and not let outsiders approach.

Niu Youdao knew that a few people had something to ask him, and as soon as he entered the living room, Shang Chaozong immediately couldn't wait to ask: "Dao Ye, I heard that you are matching my relationship with Feng Ruonan, I don't know if it's true or not?"

Niu Youdao nodded very frankly, "If nothing else, this family affair should be a certainty, in my opinion, Feng Lingbo is heartfelt, and it will not be delayed for a long time, it is estimated that the prince will officially marry Feng Ruonan in the past few days." Saying that, he arched his hand and said, "Congratulations to the prince first!"

got confirmed, Lan Ruoting and Shang Shuqing, you look at me, I look at you, and look at Shang Chaozong's reaction together.

Shang Chaozong's expression twitched: "Master Dao, why didn't you discuss such a big matter with me in advance?"

Niu Youdao sighed: "Alas, the situation is compelling, that Feng Ruo male is not too beautiful, am I not afraid that you won't be able to figure it out?

Yuan Gang was silent, he knew Dao Ye, knew that Dao Ye didn't trust Shang Chaozong and his gang very much, and he wouldn't easily reveal his hole cards and plates when he did anything, in case there was anything greasy in it, once someone got in the way of the plan, it would be dangerous to do it badly, and the old rivers and lakes like Dao Ye would not easily force themselves into a desperate situation.

What is this question of whether he will be settled, Shang Chaozong couldn't cry or laugh, but he knew that the relationship between himself and Niu Youdao was a bit specious, and he was not good at directly questioning or expressing his position on some things, for fear of causing Niu Youdao's dissatisfaction or misunderstanding, he was not stupid, and he could see that Niu Youdao had reservations about his attitude here, and he did not return to his heart. Even his sister Shang Shuqing suggested that his words and deeds in front of Niu Youdao should not be too full for the time being, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, and some words were said by her and Lan Ruoting.

Lan Ruoting muttered: "Is Dao Master's matchmaking of this family affair related to borrowing soldiers?"

Niu Youdao was happy, and teased: "The prince has become Feng Lingbo's son-in-law, how can Feng Lingbo not protect the prince and send some troops to the prince." ”

"Master Dao, the prince is in a hurry, so don't tease him. Lan Ruoting shook his head with a wry smile, and asked a few questions: "How could Feng Lingbo agree to marry Feng Ruonan to the prince? Even if he married, how could he lend troops to the prince, not to mention sending troops to Cangwu County with the prince, so as not to let the prince stay in Guangyi County, that is to openly resist the decree, Feng Lingbo doesn't need to cause this trouble!"

Seeing that the other party was running around for a long time, he had not washed yet, and his face was tired, Niu Youdao was no longer teasing, and Zhengse said: "Naturally, it is not so easy to agree, there must be conditions, and the condition is to give him 100,000 crows!"

"Ah!" Several people were taken aback, because for them, a hundred thousand crows would not exist at all, so they didn't expect Niu Youdao to use a void thing as a condition to negotiate with Feng Lingbo.

Lan Ruoting said worriedly: "If you don't have something, you can't even see the shadow, how can Feng Lingbo agree?"

Niu Youdao asked rhetorically: "Who said that there is nothing to do? Isn't it enough to have His Majesty's help to prove it?"

Several people were stunned for a while, and they didn't react for a while.

"It's very simple, just tell the facts, put the reasoning, and let Feng Lingbo believe that 100,000 crows will exist......" Niu Youdao talked about the general persuasion, in fact, the logical relationship is really simple, not something difficult to understand.

After listening to this, the three of them suddenly realized, and they were also speechless, is this okay? But I have to admit that it is reasonable and well-founded, it is difficult for Feng Lingbo not to believe it, no wonder Feng Lingbo does not hesitate to marry his daughter. The three of them are convinced of this guy, and they really dare to do it!

Shang Shuqing was quite worried: "This can only be deceived for a while, but it can't be deceived for a long time, won't it be troublesome for us to come back and get something?"

Niu Youdao said disapprerovingly: "County Lord, I don't like to hear what you say, how come it becomes a liar in your mouth?

Shang Shuqing thought to herself that this was not a lie, but on the surface, he still waved his hand, "Dao Ye misunderstood, I didn't mean that." ”

Niu Youdao: "I know you don't mean that, I understand, no need to explain! County lord, this is not called cheating, this is called means, have you seen a few thieves who will not steal because they are afraid of being caught? Besides, as long as we have the men and horses, have a stable foothold, and have the space to display, we are not dead people, and can the living still be suffocated to death by urine? Sooner or later, we will turn the borrowed people into our own. Here, Feng Lingbo is also a puppet, and it should be Tianyumen who really speaks, in a word, in the end, it depends on whether the prince has use value for Tianyumen, as long as it is valuable, even if he clearly tells them that there is no such thing as a hundred thousand crows? In the end, it depends on whether the prince himself can make the family look at it, otherwise even if he finds 100,000 crows, he will give it to others, and the worthless prince will still not be able to go anywhere. County Lord, 100,000 crows will only be a means of realization, you don't have to worry about the 100,000 crows will not be able to pay in the future, just think about how to make good use of the borrowed capital to make money, although looking ahead, the rest are floating clouds! The rivers and lakes are moving, whether it is the wind or the rain, the soldiers will block the water and cover the earth, what is there to be afraid of?"

This opinion is quite unusual, but it makes the three of them feel like they are suddenly opened, which is really unheard of, but it does make sense when you think about it, it sounds very sobering, and it also makes the three of them suddenly have a strong confidence in the future.

"Dao Ye Gao, Shuqing has been taught!" Shang Shuqing bowed respectfully, and the bright eyes behind the scarf glanced at Yuan Gang again, and once again remembered Yuan Gang's original reminder... To your situation, that person is more important than his cultivation!

Shang Chaozong looked at Niu Youdao with a hint of strangeness in his eyes, and he was in awe!

Lan Ruoting smiled secretly bitterly, no wonder this guy can fool Feng Lingbo to marry his daughter, this mouth can be said to be alive even if he is dead!

"I don't have any high opinions, just face the reality, what, lord, let's talk about some realistic issues. Niu Youdao waved his hand at Shang Shuqing, clenched his fists and coughed dryly, reached into his sleeve and took it out, shook out a piece of paper, and handed it to Shang Chaozong, "This is the cost of this service, the prince will find a way to settle it." ”

Shang Chaozong received his hand and spread it out, and after reading it, he looked up suspiciously, "You borrowed money from Feng Ruonan?"

Niu Youdao hummed, "I borrowed 10,000 gold coins, and the other party was caught and paid 100,000 gold coins, but I tried my best to help the prince save the interest, and it was enough to repay the principal of 10,000 gold coins." ”

What is it? Lan Ruoting and Shang Shuqing were very curious about the content on the paper, and took it in their hands one after another to browse it, only to find that it was a gambling contract.