Go from Hezhou to the depths of the interior, or go directly to Baijiacheng in the north, or even go directly to the depths of the palace to break through.
Although I cannot say that these places are 100% safe, they are at least much safer than Hezhou.
The biggest disadvantage of leaving Hezhou is that the hundreds of cities in Hezhou may be directly destroyed by the Western Regions.
If you leave Hezhou and look for a breakthrough, you will inevitably take away the strongest defensive force.
If the Western Region knew about it, they would definitely launch an attack immediately.
By then, with the defense capabilities of Hezhou Baijia City, they may not be able to wait until they come back.
After the hundreds of cities in Hezhou were overrun, there were more choices in the Western Regions.
Either they really drive straight in and attack the hinterland of the Wu Dynasty.
Or they could pretend to go deep and force Zhao Tuo, who occupied their Moko City, to return reinforcements.
In this way, they can take advantage of the opportunity to take back all the lost Buddhist kingdom.
At the same time, it can also severely damage the Wu Dynasty army.
In this way, all the previous disadvantages are eliminated in one fell swoop.
For Ning Chen, there was no loss, but looking at the overall situation, the loss was huge.
The key is that if this happens all at once, it will greatly affect morale.
As the saying goes, morale can be boosted but not vented.
Once it leaks, it will be a disaster.
It won't be that easy to reunite again.
The current morale of the Wu Dynasty can be said to be above its peak.
Especially when I heard that Ning Chen had killed another Bodhisattva of his opponent, and it was also a Bodhisattva with such an important status.
This pair directly pushed the morale of the army up a level.
It is no exaggeration to say that the morale of the Wu Dynasty's army is boiling with fire.
If something big goes wrong at this time, you will be the one who gets the hot pot.
So Ning Chen couldn't just make the decision to leave here.
"Senior sister, let me think about this matter again." Ning Chen pondered for a long time and then said to Bai Yaoyao.
Bai Yaoyao also understood that the decision Ning Chen made now was no longer just about him.
But it really affects the whole body.
So Bai Yaoyao did not rush Ning Chen, but just said: "No matter where you decide to break through, I will be by your side."
Ning Chen took Bai Yaoyao's hand and said, "I know that senior sister is the best to me."
Bai Yaoyao did not take out her hand, but let Ning Chen hold it.
The shyness that Ning Chen imagined did not appear, and Bai Yaoyao's expression remained as usual.
After pulling for a while, it was Ning Chen who was embarrassed.
"Senior sister, let's go out for a walk." In order to ease the embarrassment, Ning Chen had to take the initiative to change the topic.
"Okay." Bai Yaoyao didn't raise any objections.
After pulling Bai Yaoyao out of his mansion, Ning Chen looked at the bustling streets and markets, including the happiness and smiles on everyone's faces.
I really can't bear to let everything here turn into ashes.
Ning Chen has no doubt that if Xiyu knew that he was leaving here to break through, he would make the decision to attack here.
Of course, Ning Chen can also move the people here in advance as a defensive measure.
Ning Chen also believes that they are willing to follow him, but is he really willing in his heart?
Ning Chen thinks that may not be the case.
It is really difficult to live and work in peace and contentment.
"Waiter, serve some of your specialty dishes." Ning Chen pulled Bai Yaoyao to a newly opened restaurant and greeted the waiter.
The waiter heard the sound and came over. When he saw it was Ning Chen, he immediately knelt down and bowed.
Ning Chen directly stopped the waiter with his blood energy and said: "As long as you have your heart set on it, let the chef make the food delicious, which is better than anything else."
After hearing what Ning Chen said, the waiter hurriedly agreed.
Soon a large table of dishes was placed on the table.
The owner of the shop also came over with a jar of wine and a smile on his face.
"Mr. Champion, this is a jar of wine that I have treasured. Although it may not be as good as your [humble room], Mr. Champion. But it has also been aged, so it still has a different flavor." The boss introduced it to Ning Chen with a smile on his face.
"The boss is interested." Ning Chen responded politely.
The boss quickly said: "Mr. Champion, please don't be polite to me. Everyone in our Baijia City doesn't know that you, Mr. Champion, are our great benefactor.
Without the Champion Male, we would still be harassed by those bald donkeys every day.
There’s nothing we can do to thank Mr. Champion, it would be great if Mr. Champion doesn’t despise us for these things.”
After the boss expressed his gratitude, he was very sensible and left.
"Senior sister, try the old wine collected by the boss." Ning Chen poured a glass of wine for Bai Yaoyao and handed it to Bai Yaoyao and said.
Bai Yaoyao took the wine glass, took a sip, and thought about it carefully, and said: "It is indeed an old wine. Although it is not as strong as your [humble room], it still has a different taste."
Ning Chen also took a sip and smacked his lips, but he really felt some other flavors.
Bai Yaoyao put down her wine glass, looked at the troubled Ning Chen and said, "I hesitated."
After hearing Bai Yaoyao's question, Ning Chen said with a troubled look on his face: "Senior sister, do you think they knew I was troubled about whether I should leave here to break through, and they deliberately acted it out for me to see."
Before arriving at this small shop, Ning Chen was actually inclined to leave here.
But when I arrived at this small shop, I met the owner and the waiter.
The balance in Ning Chen's heart really shifted slightly.
Bai Yaoyao twirled the wine glass and said, "You should be able to see that everyone in Baijia City respects you from the bottom of their hearts.
I have just walked all the way, and everyone who sees you has endless words of gratitude.
These cannot be faked, these are your own achievements.
You don’t need to doubt anything.”
After hearing Bai Yaoyao's words, Ning Chen said depressedly: "That's the problem.
The more they respect me like this, the less determined I am to take risks here."
Bai Yaoyao couldn't give Ning Chen an answer to this kind of question.
There is no standard answer to this kind of emotional question.
Ning Chen can only decide for himself.
Ning Chen also understands that others cannot help him decide on such matters.
You can only decide for yourself.
After eating in a depressed mood, Ning Chen called the waiter to prepare the check.
"Mr. Champion, I can't accept your money. If I do, others will scold us."
"I cannot bear this reputation of being ungrateful."
Ning Chen said angrily: "Why don't you ask me, is there a time when I don't pay for meals?"
"This is food money!"
Ning Chen took out a piece of fifty taels of silver and slapped it on the table.
Then he stood up and said to Bai Yaoyao: "Senior sister, let's go."
The waiter was not angry at all because of Ning Chen's attitude. Instead, he couldn't help but sigh that Ning Chen was really an upright Mr. Qingtian.
Ning Chen didn't want to go shopping anymore and took Bai Yaoyao directly back to the mansion.
If he continues shopping, the balance in Ning Chen's heart will only tilt further.
Ning Chen must think carefully on his own.
While Ning Chen was thinking about this, an Arhat from the Western Regions also appeared in Fengjing.
This Arhat who came from the Western Regions was certainly not here to assassinate Wu Zhao.
It's really not enough for a mere third-grade Arhat to assassinate Wu Zhao.
Not to mention the third-grade Arhats, even if all the second-grade Bodhisattvas were dispatched, they would not dare to say that they could kill Wu Zhao with certainty.
If assassination was really feasible, the Western Regions would have taken action long ago.
This Arhat who came from the Western Regions was mainly here for negotiation.
The Arhat who came was named Fudo Dharma An Arhat, and he was a disciple of the Great Samadhi Fudo Bodhisattva.
Sending such an Arhat has shown the sincerity of negotiations in the Western Regions.
After handing over his credentials, the Immovable Law An Arhat also met representatives of the Wu Dynasty at the inn.
The representatives of the Wu Dynasty were headed by Lin Dunxin, assisted by Wang Lin and Lu Gao.
Lin Dunxin looked at the Fudo Fa'an Arhat across from him and felt very calm.
Everyone was sitting facing each other like this, and no one had the intention to speak first.
In negotiations, whoever speaks first will lose half the battle.
It is this method that the Fudo Dharma An Arhat cultivates, and he can keep his breath calm.
Lin Dun believed that it was because I had the advantage and there was no need to be anxious.
Lin Dunxin drank tea slowly. No one wanted to speak first, so just wait.
I sit like this for a whole day, and when the time comes,
Lin Dunxin put down his tea cup and left the inn with Wang Lin and others.
The four of them stared at each other like this for more than half a day, without anyone saying a word.
However, when masters compete with each other, they really don’t know anything without saying a word.
For example, Lin Dunxin is such a master.
When the three people came to the imperial study room to resume their duties, Wang Lin and Lu Gao really didn't know what to say.
But Lin Dunxin talked eloquently.
"Your Majesty, I think the Western Regions are here to seek peace this time."
The conversation changed and Lin Dunxin continued: "But Your Majesty, I feel that the requirements put forward by the Western Regions may be very harsh. Your Majesty must be prepared."
Wu Zhao nodded and ordered: "I understand, you three have worked hard today. You three should go back and rest first. You don't have to go tomorrow. When he wants to say something, you three can go."
"yes."
The three of them agreed and then exited the imperial study room.
After exiting the Imperial Study Room, Wang Lin and Lu Gao also surrounded Lin Dunxin.
"Prime Minister Lin, how did you know they were here to seek peace? How could you tell that their demands would be very harsh?" Wang Lin asked Lin Dunxin.
Lin Dunxin stopped and did not immediately answer Wang Lin's question. Instead, he asked: "If they don't come to sue for peace at this time, what do you think they can do? If we continue to fight, do we need to send someone?"
Wang Lin said unconvinced: "Perhaps they are also here to seek compensation for ceding territory and a temporary truce?"
Lin Dunxin looked at Wang Lin, smiled lightly and said: "The Western Regions will not make such a choice, they still think they are superior.
They still feel that despite the fact that they are now at a disadvantage, they have also lost two Bodhisattvas.
But if there was a real fight, they would still win.
Therefore, there is no possibility of ceding land and compensation, and they can only come to seek peace with us."
"Then how do you know that their conditions will be very harsh?" This time it was Lu Gao's turn to ask.
Lu Gao considers himself to be a seasoned official, and even if there is a gap between him and Lin Dunxin, the gap is not that big.
Everyone had been drinking tea for more than a long time. It was impossible for Lin Dunxin to see so much. He didn't see anything.
Lin Dunxin still did not answer directly directly, but first asked a question: "During the whole process, did you hear the Arhat chanting sutras?"
Lu Gao recalled carefully, and it seemed that the Arhat had not recited a single verse throughout the entire afternoon.
But he is here to negotiate. Isn't it normal not to recite sutras?
Lin Dunxin smiled slightly and said: "He came to negotiate, but he knew that he would not be able to say a word to us on the first day.
According to common sense, he was already prepared not to talk about anything on the first day.
Then he should keep chanting sutras.
But he didn’t recite a single verse from the scriptures, why do you think that’s the reason?”
This problem really stumped Wang Lin and Lu Gao.
The two people looked at each other, but didn't see the answer in each other's eyes.
Lin Dunxin did not continue to embarrass the two people, but directly revealed the answer: "Because his heart is not pure.
He was worried that chanting sutras would expose his true thoughts to us.
In this way we can make guesses.
If his request is very reasonable, then his heart should be so peaceful that there won't be any disturbance.
Now he is carefully trying to hide the slightest disturbance, which shows that he thinks their conditions are very harsh."
After explaining, Lin Dunxin looked at the two people and said, "You can let me go home now."
The two people silently moved out of the way and watched Lin Dunxin walking past them with his hands behind his back.
Wang Lin and Lu Gao looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes.
"No wonder he can create his own political way. This ability is beyond what we can match." Wang Lin said with sincere emotion.
Lu Gao also lamented: "Although we are all officials in the same dynasty, when it comes to our cultivation and ability as officials, we are really much different from Lin Xiang.
No wonder His Majesty still favors Prime Minister Lin even though he knows that he is not completely on the side of Mr. Champion.
If this court is really left completely to those of us who are die-hard supporters of the Champion, it really may not be able to be so stable and peaceful."
Wang Lin also admitted this.
If this court has really become the home ground for those of them who are die-hard supporters of Ning Chen.
Then this imperial court might have collapsed long ago.
Lin Dunxin is indispensable to the fact that the court is able to maintain its current status.
Although Lin Dunxin did not completely side with Ning Chen, when it was time to reap benefits for Ning Chen, Lin Dunxin really ended up.
For example, the last court battle.
Without the presence of Lin Dunxin, the sea-fixing needle, the result might not have been so good.
Therefore, there is a reason why Lin Dunxin has always been reused by Wu Zhao.
At least in terms of cultivation as an official, no one in the entire court could compare to Lin Dunxin.
Even Kong Jijiu, if you put aside his cultivation and influence, may be weaker than Lin Dunxin in terms of being an official.