Relying on the strength of one person to maneuver around the huge power of the entire empire, not to mention whether his influence can be achieved, even if he has to sort out the intricate relationship between each other, it is a huge project, and this is the challenge that Xu Ning has to face.

This unexpected meeting ended unhappily, and Xu Ning knew that the people in the other families had plans in their hearts, and in addition to thinking about their own interests, they could not rule out the hope that the crisis would be more beneficial through guò.

Although it is a bit too narrow-minded to think so, in a special period, we must be prepared for the worst when dealing with anyone and any force. Xu Ning came to the courtyard behind the guild sullenly, like a pot of porridge in his head.

"Xu Ning, look at you not very happy."

A familiar voice came from behind, and Ouyang Zhantian held a wine jug and two cups in his hand, floating in.

"Senior Ouyang, you still have the heart to drink at this time, you really have Yaxing!" Xu Ning said with a sigh.

"You kid, don't know what to do, this is a century-old wine that I tried my best to find, seeing that you have been working hard these days, I will treat you deliberately, if you don't want to drink it, forget it." Ouyang Zhantian pretended to be angry and said.

"Don't, it's stupid if you don't drink alcohol!" Xu Ning smiled helplessly and said.

Ouyang Zhantian sat down, set the glass, lifted the wine jug to pour the wine, and looked at Xu Ning with a smile.

Sure enough, it's been a long time, and the precipitation of time gives people a heavy feeling, and the breath alone is already drunk. Xu Ning picked up the wine glass and put it under his nose and sniffed it, feeling a feeling of comfort in his internal organs.

"How?"

"Good wine!" Xu Ning raised his head. Drink it all.

"The reason why it has been for a long time is because it is the essence of food, and if a large pile of food is placed in front of you, I am afraid you will not feel how precious it is! The most important thing in the world is to refine the things in front of you, so that the most essential and critical parts are presented in front of your eyes, and then you can find a solution, and you can get twice the result with half the effort. ”

Ouyang Zhantian also picked up his wine glass, but he didn't drink it, obviously he had something to say.

"Senior Ouyang, are you reminding me of something?"

"Haha. What can I remind you? If you have any feelings. It's also my own business, and I can't control it, but I can help you analyze the current situation - even if you are a sake brewer, you need someone to help you! ”

Ouyang Zhantian smiled. Drink it all!

Xu Ning's expression stretched a little. He knew that Ouyang Zhantian couldn't simply ask himself for a drink. The reason why he deliberately hid it must have his own intentions.

"Except for the Shangguan family, I think the other four families have their own ideas. Even ambition, after all, this matter involves a wide range of things, and they have enough reasons and excuses. If you don't worry about the Dongzhou Empire or the Chiba family, that's fake, to be honest, I'm more worried about these four families in Qingfeng City. Xu Ning said worriedly.

"What's your reason for worrying about them?"

"Revenge, of course!"

"Revenge, to whom is revenge? There's got to be someone! Ouyang Zhantian lifted the wine jug again, filled it again, and then asked very seriously and strictly.

"This ...... The incident in the Seven Heroes City back then had an impact on these families, although it was the largest Gongsun family that was banished, but some of their people may have also been killed, so naturally they wanted to avenge the clansmen! Xu Ning thought for a moment and said.

"You're also smart and foolish for a while!" Ouyang Zhantian smiled and said, "Revenge for the clansmen? On the Dongzhou Continent, there must be at least a thousand people in the upper family, and there are contradictions between these people, mainly because the blood relatives of the direct family were killed, and they are guilty of revenge for some little minions? So, this excuse is very fragile. ”

"Senior Ouyang thinks that revenge itself is an excuse?"

"I'm too sure for sure, but that's what it's like that! Many years have passed since the twelve families were banished and disappeared, why did you mention it at this time? It doesn't matter what the reason is, the important thing is to analyze it in combination with all the factors, and think about what happens in late summer and autumn every year? ”

Xu Ning thought about it carefully, screened all the possibilities, and suddenly remembered and said, "Is it a conquest of the northern satisfaction?!" ”

"Yes, every year at the beginning of autumn, it is a customary time to conquer the northern barbarians, although the progress is not very great each time, but this practice has made many people accustomed to it, even the barbarians. You must know that the northern satisfaction is different from our Dongzhou Empire, autumn is the harvest season for us, but for the barbarians, it has entered the cold season, food is very scarce, and fighting is a very hard thing. If you suddenly don't go to the solicitation at this time, what will happen to the other party? ”

"I guess it's weird, too!"

"Except for the strange?"

"This ...... The reason will inevitably be queried. ”

Ouyang Zhantian drank another glass of aged wine, smiled and said, "Yes, don't underestimate these so-called barbarians, they also know how to collect intelligence and analyze intelligence. If the usual offense ceases and becomes a different form, which is good for them, then the person who works together is their leader. ”

Xu Ning's brows tightened, thinking seriously about Ouyang Zhantian's words, and suddenly said four words!

"Lure the wolf in!"

Ouyang Zhantian nodded, and a layer of frost condensed on his face.

"You've found the crux of the matter, yes, there are all kinds of signs that the Chiba family has a heart of disobedience, but now, the Eastern Zhou Empire needs the military power in their hands to maintain security. The biggest threat is naturally the barbarians from the north, and if you can start from this aspect, then it will not be difficult to maintain peace for a period of time. ”

"Senior Ouyang, I already understand what you mean." Xu Ning said thoughtfully, "The Chiba family's activities are too free and too powerful now, mainly because of the relationship between the northern barbarians. Once this crisis is gone. Then for the Dongzhou Empire, the use of the Chiba family is not very large, and the relationship between the two of them will also be tense due to the loss of dependence! ”

"That's right!" Ouyang Zhantian said with a smile.

"Since you've thought of this for a long time, why don't you tell me in advance?!" Xu Ning asked puzzled.

"I was just guessing before, and I didn't deliberately hide it." Ouyang Zhantian said, "Xu Ning, you must know that the occurrence and effect of any thing is not accidental, it will inevitably cause a series of chain reactions. For example, the actions of the other four families. It's the result of being affected by an event, as long as you can solve the tricky problem in a key position, then the rest doesn't have to be more expendive. ”

Xu Ning nodded. "I see. Seemingly. I'm going to the north once. ”

The aroma of aging was completely exuded at this time, Xu Ning took a small sip, and felt much better!

"Haha. You're really smart, but what are you going to do when you get to the northern barbarians? ”

"It's very simple, the bottom of the kettle!" Xu Ning blinked and said.

"Oh, that's interesting, tell me about it!"

"The northern barbarians live in harsh conditions, and in order to survive they must be accustomed to war, killing, and even plundering the wealth of others. But I believe that no race wants to live a life of begging for food, and as long as their lives can be satisfied, even if they are urged to go to war, I am afraid they will not go. Xu Ning said with a smile.

"Well, the idea is good, but how can you guarantee that the barbarians will do what you think?"

"They will." Xu Ning smiled slightly, "I heard that although the place where the barbarians live is on the plateau, there is also a lot of land where they can grow food in spring and summer, but because of the climate, the weather becomes cold and becomes impossible to cultivate and harvest, so they don't have enough food." ”

"Looks like you've really come up with something. Forget it, I don't want to inquire too much, drink bars! Ouyang Zhantian said with a smile.

"Well, I have to leave immediately, if I delay too long, my own affairs will be affected." Xu Ning said with a slight smile.

"Alas, you kid come and go freely, don't you think about the feelings of other people? Others don't say, that girl called Yan Bing, what are you going to do? Ouyang Zhantian suddenly sighed and said.

Xu Ning was stunned for a moment, then blushed, and said, "Senior Ouyang, why did you suddenly talk about this topic?" ”

"Nonsense! Stinky boy, I've been young too! You know what those two girls mean for you! How long will you be able to stay in Breezy City all year round? Seeing that you are leaving again this time, you don't even mention a word, aren't you afraid that others will be sad? ”

Xu Ning hesitated for a moment and said, "Senior Ouyang, you also know Yan Bing's existence, how can I think of other girls anymore?" ”

Xu Ning really felt very embarrassed, he was not a playboy after all, even when he was on earth, he was just a very ordinary person, who traveled to this overhead era, slowly integrated into the world, and just wanted to do something good. Three wives and four concubines, a group of beautiful women? Forget it, I don't have that blessing.

"Hehe, you're embarrassed here!" Ouyang Zhantian smiled and said, "I'm afraid that when the time comes, things will not be decided by you!" ”

"The big picture is important, if I can get things done successfully this time, I will think about how to deal with it when I come back."

"Well, that's how men should be, don't say anything, drink!"

The two smiled slightly, tacitly acknowledging each other.

In the afternoon of the same day, Xu Ning disappeared from Qingfeng City, before leaving, he left Yan Bing at Xu's house, and entrusted Xu Hong to accompany Yan Bing, he was likely to embark on a new adventure, what happened in the future, he couldn't judge, for safety, it was better to set off alone.

Yan Bing understood very well and had no complaints. She and Xu Ning don't have any mountain alliances and sea oaths, but they are just trusting and waiting for each other in the experience of life and death. There is no stronger relationship in the world.

It was Xiao Ke and Lan Ruyu, who heard that Xu Ning disappeared again, and they both felt a little lost in their hearts.

Xu Ning himself knew very well that after settling the affairs of the northern barbarians, he would cross the Pamir Plateau in the north and go east along the Grand Canal to fulfill his promise.

Lost Course, Overseas Wonderland! (To be continued......)