Chapter Twenty-Six: To be old and not to die is to be a thief
In fact, what Mu Qiuhuang relied on was nothing else, it was the news that he had asked Wuxin to bring out before. The news that he asked Wuxin to take out was that Wu Biran invited him to travel to Miaojiang with Ji Ruoxue. Although, Miao Jiang seems to have nothing to do with the Nanzhaohou Mansion on the bright side. Even if he had an accident in Miaojiang, he wouldn't be able to rely on Nanzhaohou's head. But... He secretly entered Miaojiang by himself, and he was invited by the Wu family to come to Miaojiang, which are two completely different concepts. Even if there is an accident in the former, he is to blame. The latter is completely different, that is, if he is invited, then the person who invited him is responsible for his safety. It's a bit unreasonable to say that. But don't forget, what is Mu Qingen's nickname? That's called "Mu Maniac", counting on a "madman" to be reasonable...... The result is also conceivable.
Therefore, Mu Qiuhuang felt that with Wu Mad temperament, he might not care about the safety of his own son, but he might not dare to give up his own life......
However, this is just Mu Qiuhuang's wishful self-comfort. Although, he believed in his father, but also... Nanzhao Marquis Wu Mad, the Hou Ye nicknamed "Old Thief", he is not sure that he can completely understand the other party. After all, it was a character on the same level as his father and his father-in-law. This Nanzhao Marquis Wu Mad dared to openly send troops to prevent the Marquis of Xilie from entering the King of Jingqin in the third year of Longqian. At least one thing to illustrate, that is, his Nanzhao army is not afraid of fighting with the Western Lie Army at all. And there is one more thing that Mu Qiuhuang has always been puzzled about.
For example, in today's distribution of power, the princes of Nanzhao, Xilie, and Beiyu are recognized as the strongest in terms of comprehensive strength. However, Mu Qiuhuang's incomprehension is here. Putting aside the military strength for the time being, let's talk about the power of the rivers and lakes. As everyone knows today's realm masters, it is none other than the Qinglian Sword Immortal, the Dao Sword Immortal, the Crazy Sword Immortal, Wudang Zhang Fuling and his new Sword Immortal Master. In other words, there are only a few top masters in the Golden Tower. And the Qinglian Sword Immortal and the Dao Sword Immortal have already made it clear that they should belong to the camp of the Xilie Marquis Mansion. Needless to say, the Nine Emperors of the Sword have such a master-apprentice relationship with him, so they are naturally familiar with his Beiyu Marquis Mansion, and Gu Chenyuan, the Crazy Sword Immortal, is the same, although he has not yet clearly belonged to that camp, but if the relationship is close, it is naturally his Beiyu Marquis Mansion that bears the brunt. And through his understanding of Zhang Fuling, if Zhang Fuling really has the heart to rely on a certain prince, he must also have an innate advantage in the Beiyu Marquis Mansion...... In other words, this Nanzhao Marquis Mansion has no way of grasping the top power of the rivers and lakes. So the question is, what can he do to solve this shortcoming in the top power of the rivers and lakes? Or, is he not afraid of the hole cards of the Xilie Marquis Mansion and the Beiyu Marquis Mansion, what is it? Although this Heavenly Realm master is on the front, he can't compete with the iron cavalry of the army, but if he has the iron heart to carry out the assassination, it is definitely first-class. Could it be that this Marquis Wu of Nanzhao was not afraid that the two of them would persuade these Heavenly Realm masters to assassinate him when the time came?
Just as Mu Qiuhuang was thinking, Ji Ruoxue and Dongxue also walked out of the cave one after another. I don't know if it's because of Ji Ruoxue's pill before, or if Dongxue has changed into clean clothes at this time, all in all, her complexion looks much better than before.
"How's your injury?" Mu Qiuhuang asked.
Hearing this, Dong Xue glanced at Ji Ruoxue gratefully and said, "Thanks to the master's elixir, within ten days, it shouldn't be a problem for subordinates to recover to their peak."
"Hmm. Then I was relieved. Mu Qiuhuang couldn't help but nodded, and at the same time glanced at Ji Ruoxue gratefully.
Dong Xue suddenly knelt on the ground and confessed: "Dong Xue is dead, and the young master and the master mother are in danger......
"What are you doing here?" Mu Qiuhuang hurriedly picked up Dongxue, pretending to be dissatisfied: "What are you doing here?" Didn't I tell you? We all have to live well and happily...... As for the danger? Aren't we safe now? Those Miao people will only besiege and not attack for a while, and the forests on this mountain are deep and leafy, and there should be no shortage of food, the most important thing you should do now is to take care of your injuries, and when you recover to the peak, we will join forces to kill you......"
"Kill it?" Wu Biran listened to Mu Qiuhuang's words, and couldn't help but sneer: "Mu Shizi has such a big breath, if you really have the ability to kill all the Miao people under the mountain and rush out, you must not forget to take your little brother for a ride......"
When Ji Ruoxue heard this, she glanced at Wu Biran with a little dissatisfaction, but Mu Qiuhuang didn't pay much attention to him, but took Ji Ruoxue and Dongxue to go elsewhere.
Wu Biran didn't bother to pay attention to this when he saw this, turned over and basked in his own sun, obviously resigned to his fate in this state.
After leaving Wu Biran, Mu Qiuhuang couldn't help but ask, "Why are you trapped here?" Is there any news from Mr. Gu? ”
"Yes." Dong Xue nodded, and began to report to Mu Qiuhuang everything that had happened after she entered Miao Jiang.
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Nanzhao Marquis Mansion.
Although the age of Wu Maan, Marquis of Nanzhao, is a few years older than Mu Qingen and Ji Yuan, this year can only reach the age of knowing the destiny of heaven. But his whole appearance looks a little older than his actual age. His hair is already a little gray, the wrinkles on his face are also very deep, he is not very tall, although his skin is still fair, but there is not the slightest elegance on his body, but there is a bit of cruelty in his eyes...... It gives people a feeling that they are not easy to get along with.
Coincidentally, Wu Maan, the Marquis of Nanzhao, was also lying in the garden of the Hou Mansion basking in the sun at this time.
At this time, it was a cold winter, although the overall temperature in the land of Nanzhao was much higher than that of Beiyu. The number of snowfalls in winter is also only a handful, but at this time, there are no other flowers to enjoy in a huge garden except for a few clusters of verdant ornamental bamboo. However, looking at Wu Mad's appearance at this time, it is obvious that he is not lying in the garden for the sake of enjoying the flowers, probably because the sun in the garden is warmer!
Wu Mad was squinting his eyes at this time, crossing Erlang's legs, lying on a rocking chair, facing the sun. On one of his hands, he also held a strange-shaped bracelet, although I don't know what the beads on the bracelet were, but one thing is certain, this bead must not be a Buddha bead. It is also worth mentioning that the rocking chair under Wu Mad has been with him for many years, because the paint on the armrests and footrests has fallen off, revealing the true color of the wood, and it looks extremely smooth. There were two young maids squatting beside Wu Yan, one holding a plate with snacks and the other holding a small teapot in his hand...... Looking at Wu Mad like this at this time, he looks like a prince who holds great power, but he looks like the kind of rich man who is a little rich.
However, no matter how unbearable his appearance is, his identity, ability, and skill are beyond doubt.
Just when Wu Mad was squinting his eyes and quietly enjoying the winter sun, suddenly a slightly hurried footstep appeared, breaking the tranquility and leisure.
"Master Hou."
The person who came was an old man, and he bowed to Wu Mad and saluted. But instead of standing in front of Wu Mad and saluting, he stood on the side. I think it's because I've followed Wu Mad for many years and knows that he doesn't like to be blocked from the sun when he's basking in the sun.
Hearing this, Wu Mad waved his hand at the two little maids beside him.
"What's wrong?" Wu Yan asked gently. He did not show the dissatisfaction of being interrupted, because he knew that the old man could choose to appear at this time, and there must be crucial news to report.
"Lord Hou, great joy." The old man calmed down his emotions a little, and then took out an envelope and handed it to Wu Maan. Then he reported: "There is news from Kyoto that Xiahou Xuanba, the general of Zhenguo, intends to rebel and has been killed by the little emperor in the palace. At the same time, the whereabouts of Prime Minister Xiahou Wenyuan are unknown, and the little emperor has also issued a sea fishing document. ”
"What?" Wu Yan listened to the news, sat up suddenly, opened the envelope and took a look at the contents, his face also changed suddenly.
After a long time, Wu asked madly, "What is the situation in Kyoto now?" ”
"I haven't received any new news yet." The old man replied truthfully, "It will take nearly a month for the news of Kyoto to come back at the earliest, and it has been a month since I came here. However, it is reported that the charges of the Xiahou family this time were formulated by Lou Guanlan, the secretary of the Criminal Department, and he should be the most meritorious in this matter. However, the little emperor did not let this Lou Guan Lan take over the position of prime minister. Subordinate analysis, is the Situ family about to make a comeback, and the position of prime minister is left by the little emperor for Situ Buqi? ”
"No, it won't." Wu Mad shook his head and said affirmatively: "If there is no accident, this Lou Guanlan will inevitably take over the position of prime minister." Don't forget that the patriarch of Longhu Mountain, Boya Zhenren, once left a prophecy: 'Fen VI and the country will become successful, and the ten jiazi should change the sky'', and now it has been a few years since the ten jiazi. Situ, the old fox, will definitely not work hard for Da You anymore when he knows that Da You is dead......
"Hou Ye is wise." The old man touted.
Wu Mad kneaded his forehead and ordered: "Continue to investigate, within a month, I want to know the specific whereabouts of Xiahou Wenyuan." ”
"Yes."
"And ......" Wu Mad looked at the old man and said, "You just reminded me, think about it, after the little emperor gets rid of the Xiahou family, he should invite Situ to come back and preside over the overall situation." And with Situ Old Fox's temperament, he should have slipped out of Fengling City a long time ago, so ......"
Wu Mad said solemnly: "You do this matter yourself, be sure to find Situ Buqi's whereabouts, and later, I will write you a handwritten letter." At that time, you can represent Ben Hou with full powers, and use all means to persuade him to come to my Nanzhao......"
"Yes." The old man nodded, and then asked, "What if he doesn't agree?"
Wu Mad glanced at him and said, "If you don't use it for me, you will kill him." ”
"My subordinates understand." The old man nodded.
"Also, send more people, and be sure to pay close attention to the movements of Xilie and Beiyu. Come to think of it, when we receive this news again, Madman Mu and Ji Yuan should have already received the news......"
"My subordinates understand." The old man continued.
"Haha......" Wu Mad suddenly laughed and said, "It seems... In the generation of the little emperor, his fortune of winning the clan is also exhausted. The little emperor was so stupid as to kill Xiahou, what is the difference between this and the self-exterminated ancestor Sheji? ……”
Seeing this, the old man also laughed with him.
After laughing for a while, Wu Mad opened his mouth and asked, "By the way, what about Ran'er?" ”
"The prince went to the third prince." The old man said.
"Well, that's fine."
Wu Mad nodded and said, "It's also time to clean up the forces of the other princes in Wanjinfang City." There is more than enough courage and less strategy, and it is better for Ran Er to do this. ”
"There is a prince in Wanjinfang City who personally makes the formation, and it should be foolproof." The old man echoed.
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