During the banquet, Huang Haibo used safety as an excuse at the wine table, hoping to transport the wealth under the Dragon King Temple out of Junshan after planning some relevant details. Otherwise, once the news is leaked, the government will definitely send people to snatch it.
Now that Huang Haibo has agreed to give the treasure left by Zhong Feiyang to the Gongde Sect, Lu Changhe breathed a sigh of relief and thought that the overall situation was settled, because he really couldn't think of any other way out of Dongting Lake.
After secretly giving the treasure to Gongde Sect, even if Gongde Sect failed in Huguang, Dongting Lake would be able to survive the storm, because Gongde Sect would not publicize this matter, and Dongting Lake would be regarded as They have a secret power at their disposal, embedded in Huguang like a nail, to help them achieve great success in the future.
However, although Huang Haibo had already expressed his intention to surrender, Lu Changhe was a cunning and cunning person. How could he let Huang Haibo get through easily with a few words of red lips and white teeth? Therefore, in order to suppress Dongting Lake, he "deliberately" Invite the young generation of the Ten Dongting Owls to go to the disaster area to experience the suffering of the people and experience first-hand the lofty teachings of the merit teaching that "the world is blessed with good fortune when merit is spread everywhere".
Huang Haibo couldn't refuse Lu Changhe's warm invitation. After all, he handed over the wealth left by Zhong Feiyang to the Gongde Sect, which meant that he had taken refuge in the Gongde Sect. The Gongde Sect allowed the younger generation of Dongting Lake to experience the benefits of the Gongde Sect. Doctrine is a matter of course.
Huang Haibo knew very well that Lu Changhe was using the younger generation of Dongting Lake as hostages to blackmail them, the Ten Owls of Dongting. It was estimated that each family of the Ten Owls of Dongting would have one person, and it would be their most valued and favorite son. This would give Dongting Lake There is a problem:
Since the Ten Owls of Dongting have decided to surrender to the imperial court, once something happens, the lives of those hostages in the Gongde Sect will be in danger.
Huang Haibo knew that this was Lu Changhe's trick, but he had no choice, so he had to agree to it first and told Lu Changhe that he would discuss it with the other ten owl men in Dongting to see who should be chosen to go to the merit sect.
Lu Changhe was well prepared for this, and he opened his mouth and named ten young people. Just as Huang Haibo expected, Lu Changhe chose the favorite children of the ten owl men in Dongting, such as Huang Haibo's third son Huang Weijie and Ye Hainiu's second son. Ziye Zhenshan and Baiyu, Baiyuxing's daughter, etc.
Although You Wuniang has no heirs, she has a disciple, Lian'er, and Lu Changhe already knew that Lian'er was You Wuniang's illegitimate daughter, so Lu Changhe chose Lian'er as well.
Facing the list proposed by Lu Changhe, Huang Haibo was greatly shocked. Lu Changhe's move could be said to have wiped out all the elites among the young generation of Dongting Lake.
Lu Changhe knew that although Huang Haibo was the boss of Dongting Lake, he could not make the decision in this matter. Except that Huang Haibo did not get along with Ye Hainiu, and Ye Hainiu might not buy Huang Haibo's account, the people he chose this time were all Huang Haibo had no idea whether others were willing or not to be the pet peeves of the Ten Owls in Dongting.
Therefore, Lu Changhe very generously gave Huang Haibo two days to communicate with other people among the Ten Owls of Dongting about this matter.
Huang Haiyang's Hongmen Banquet had both gains and losses. Although he succeeded in delaying time, he was defeated by Lu Changhe. The price was to send the younger generation of Dongting Lake to the Merit Sect as hostages. Good or bad. Uncertain.
The next morning, Huang Haiyang summoned the ten Dongting owls and told everyone about Lu Changhe's request.
After experiencing the initial shock, the ten Dongting lords quickly came to a consensus. They decided to take a dangerous approach and follow Lu Changhe's request to send their own children to the Gongde Sect as hostages, because they had no choice now. We can only do what Lu Changhe said, wait for the opportunity, and secretly find a way to rescue them.
After making the decision, the ten owl men in Dongting returned home one after another with worries. They called their son and daughter who were going to be hostages, told them about the incident, and told them to pay more attention to their safety.
When Tan Zong learned about this incident, he was squatting in the purple bamboo forest with Lian'er, watching two nests of ants fighting with great interest. You Wuniang returned to Xiaoya in the bamboo forest and saw that the two were not there, so she came over specifically.
"Master!" Lian'er inadvertently looked up and saw You Wuniang walking over. She quickly stood up and shouted softly.
"Lian'er, Master has something for you to do." You Wuniang nodded to Lian'er with a smile, and glanced at Tan Zong, seemingly unintentionally, who was squatting on the ground watching the ants fighting, without moving. Said seductively.
"Master, if you have any questions, just ask." Lian'er heard the words and replied with a smile.
"Master is going to let you take a trip to the disaster area to experience the suffering of the people." You Wuniang smiled slightly and said to Lian'er.Tao.
"Disaster area?" When Lian'er heard this, her eyes suddenly showed a look of surprise. She never expected that You Wuniang would let her go to the disaster area to experience the suffering of the victims at this time. It all seemed too sudden.
Tan Zong's eyes twitched slightly, and a light flashed in his eyes. The disaster area in Huguang is now the territory of the Merit Sect. Does You Wuniang want Lian'er to go to the Merit Sect? But why did she do this? Could it be that Dongting Lake and the Merit Sect really colluded in private?
"You're not the only one, your brother Wei Jie and brother Zhenshan are both going." Just when Tan Zong was confused, You Wuniang said to Lian'er with a smile.
"Master, are we really involved with the Merit Sect?" Lian'er was startled when he heard this. After hesitating for a moment, he raised his head and looked at You Wuniang suspiciously.
"How do you know about the Gongde Cult?" After hearing this, You Wuniang's eyes flashed with a look of surprise. She did not mention the Gongde Cult to Lian'er. Could it be that someone among the Ten Owls of Dongting told her own disciples? , and then spread to Lian'er?
"Yes Bai Yu overheard Uncle Ten mention it." Lian'er originally wanted to say that she had guessed it, but when her sight touched You Wuniang's eyes, she couldn't help but tell the truth. She knew that she couldn't lie. Guo You Wuniang.
"That's right, that Mr. Lu is a member of the Merit Cult." After hearing this, You Wuniang immediately understood and nodded to Lian'er. During this period of time, the person who has suffered the most sullenness on Junshan Mountain is Tian Xing. If not Huang Haibo was pressing on top. With Tian Xing's fiery temper, he must have started a fight with the people from the Gongde Sect. It was normal for Bai Yu to hear him complain when he went home.
"Master, the Merit Sect wants to rebel. If we get involved with them, we will be implicated." Lian'er couldn't help but show a worried look on her face when she saw You Wuniang admit it herself.
Although the Gongde Sect is now making waves in the Huguang area, the imperial court firmly holds the initiative. The Imperial Envoy has already dispatched troops and generals in Wuchang City. In time, Wuchang City will be used as a support point to suppress those who follow the Gongde Sect in the Huguang area. With so many disaster victims, the meritocracy may not be able to withstand the offensive of the government and the army.
Even Lian'er can understand such a simple truth. Lian'er believes that You Wuniang must also know it. But in this case, why doesn't she prevent the Ten Owls from Dongting from contacting the Merit Sect?
Tan Zong continued to watch the two groups of ants fighting with interest, but his ears were raised, waiting for You Wuniang's answer. Lian'er's question was exactly what made him suspicious. You Wuniang should not be so short-sighted. It's only right that we don't know the future situation. Is there any unavoidable reason?
"Alas, Master and your uncles were careless and fell into the trap of the Merit Cult. Now they are in a dilemma." You Wuniang was silent for a while and sighed suddenly. Since the plague broke out in the village in the waters of Dongting Lake three years ago, The entanglement between Dongting Lake and the Merit Sect was told in detail. Anyway, there were no outsiders except Tan Zong, and he was not afraid of being known by others.
"So that's it!" Hearing this, Tan Zong couldn't help but suddenly realized. No wonder Luo Yidao said that Dongting Lake secretly funded the merit sect with 20,000 silver. It turns out that this is what happened. If you calculate carefully, Dongting Lake has been doing things without knowing it in the past three years. The money I have given to the Gongde Sect intermittently for doing good deeds is almost 10,000 taels. In addition, after the drought in Huguangda, the Gongde Sect has received 10,000 taels of funding, which is not exactly 20,000 taels!
"Master, since the Merit Sect has the handle on us, can't we just let it control us like this?" Lian'er then knew that Dongting Lake was in big trouble, and couldn't help asking worriedly.
"Master and your uncles have already discussed and are going to go to Wuchang City to find the Imperial Envoy, dedicate the treasure under the Dragon King Temple to the imperial court, and explain our relationship with the Gongde Sect to the Imperial Envoy. I hope the Imperial Envoy can deal with it impartially. ." A gloomy look flashed across You Wuniang's eyes. After all, she was facing the dignified Imperial Envoy and the Grand Scholar Guan Haishan of Wenyuan Pavilion this time. She had no confidence in her heart at all. It was entirely up to the person to make things happen. In heaven, the success or failure of things can only be left to fate.
"Master, Lian'er knows what to do." Lian'er heard the words and clearly felt the helplessness and confusion from You Wuniang's words, so she said to You Wuniang in a sweet voice, preparing to be the hostage of the Merit Sect and give it to Dongting Lake to buy as much time as possible.
"Lian'er, Master has discussed it with your uncle and they originally planned to tell you and your brother Wei Jie the truth about this matter before you left. Now that you already know it, be mentally prepared." You Wu Niang smiled slightly when she heard the words, looked at Lian'er lovingly and said, her eyes full of care, "This trip is very dangerous. If the Gongde Sect is aware of the intentions of Master and your uncles, then you will You will be the first to bear the brunt of the merit sect¡¯s revenge, so if you have any unfulfilled wishes, it¡¯s best to end them now.¡±
"Master, if Lian'er leaves, who will take care of Mr. Li?" Lian'er was silent for a while after hearing this, turned to look at Tan Zong who was squatting there watching the ants fight, and asked You Wuniang quietly.
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