Although there is no first place in literature, there is no second place in martial arts.
But Xu Jidao felt that apart from policy discussions, in other aspects, he could only be used as a green leaf to foil Ning Xiaoyou. Whether he returned to the capital was of little significance.
Especially if he is revealed to be the emperor's man, his old friends in the capital will inevitably take the opportunity to make fun of him, and maybe someone will ask him to make connections and put in a nice word for them in front of the emperor, which is really troublesome.
Seeing that Ning Xiaoyou didn't want to go, Xu Jidao gritted his teeth and said, "As long as His Majesty's decree is issued, I will go to the capital with Ning Xiaoyou."
There will definitely be an imperial edict.
Ning Wuyang was very confident about this.
After all, Xu Jidao was a loyal minister of the old emperor, and no matter how much he and the Ning family did, he was just a rising star, and his loyalty had yet to be verified personally.
"Since Mr. Xu is willing to accompany you, I will be ready to leave at any time when the martial arts competition is over."
According to the rules of envoys first, the subsequent talented people from the Western Regions countries should pass the news back to the country after the old emperor accepts the challenge, and then send people to come.
Coming and going, it will take at least three to four months, or even longer, before the talents from the countries in the Western Regions arrive in the capital.
but.
Ning Wuyang felt that based on the number of injured troops and increased numbers, the countries in the Western Regions should see that Daxing had no intention of using force on a large scale.
Maybe the other party has already made arrangements in advance, and this time may be shortened a lot.
However, he did not remind Xu Jidao about this matter.
Xu Jidao has walked on more bridges than he has walked, so there is no need for him to worry about this leisurely.
"By the way, Xiaoyou Ning, in order to prevent you from having an accident, I plan to keep Piao Ling by your side as a guard. What do you think?"
Ning Wuyang was stunned by the sudden concern.
accident?
"Mr. Xu is worried that the countries in the Western Regions will send assassins to assassinate me?"
"We must be careful. This competition is related to the conditions of the peace talks. They will definitely use all possible means."
Xu Jidao reminded him seriously.
"You are an unexpected variable that they did not expect, and in order to ensure that their original plan goes smoothly, they have only one way."
Although Xu Jidao didn't say it, Ning Wuhuang already understood.
Getting rid of this variable is the simplest, most effective and most powerful method.
However.
He still waved his hand and rejected Xu Jidao's kindness.
"I think your safety, Mr. Xu, is more important than mine. Again, my abilities are limited. They may think that I am a powerful poet and a variable, and they want to harm me, but I think you are right." Daxing also had a far-reaching impact on the world.
This letter was specially sent to you, maybe to remind you to pay attention to safety. In the end, Mr. Xu is the only one who thinks I am better than you, but they are going after you. Isn't that a bad thing? "
If you think about it carefully, this is really the truth.
Piao Ling, who came back from ordering food, heard that the master was going to give him away, so he said to the side: "Master, if you are worried about Ning Shixian's safety, you can send heavy troops to guard this place. The young one is your personal servant and the most familiar. Your temper has changed, and you are not used to being served by someone else."
"But you can eat and drink as you please with Ning Xiaoyou, and you don't have to sleep in the open like you do with me, isn't that good?"
Xu Jidao asked half jokingly and half seriously.
After Piao Ling visibly hesitated for a moment, he still shook his head decisively.
"No, I will go wherever the master goes. Unless I die, it is impossible for me to be separated from the master!"
The task assigned to him by His Majesty is to protect the master, not to mention that the master is the pride of the whole family. He knows that the master values Ning Shixian, so he will never abandon his master just because the food at Ning Shixian's family is delicious!
Ning Wuyan saw this and joked: "You two have a deep love for each other, but you act as if I want to break you up. I have refused. It's none of my business whether you live or die Piaoling."
"Hahaha, did you hear Piao Ling? Why don't you go to the kitchen and see if our food is ready? After talking for so long, I'm so hungry that my chest is touching my back."
The matter of lending out the guards was settled.
Piao Ling breathed a long sigh of relief, bowed with cupped fists towards Ning Wuxu, and ran towards the kitchen like the wind at his feet.
Not long after he went out, another figure rushed over.
Unfortunately, before entering the courtyard, he was stopped by the official at the door.
"Stop! Governor Xu is here, no one is allowed in!"
"I'm not an idler, Mr. Xu, Mr. Ning, my master is coming soon, please let me come in advance to say hello."
It's Jiang Yang.
Xu Jidao was naturally familiar with Jiang Yang. He waved in the direction of the officers and soldiers to indicate their release.
When Jiang Yang took three steps and then two steps to come forward, Xu Jidao smiled teasingly: "Jiang Yang, your master didn't donate money to the wounded soldiers and had no food, so he came all the way from the city to Zhang's house. Zhuang Ceng has something to eat, right?"
"Master Xu is joking, my master is here for business."
Jiang Yang paused for a moment, smelling the fragrance wafting in the air. Thinking of the blacksmithing and other things last night, not only did he not sleep, but he was still wet. He licked his happy lips.
At this time.
Ning Wuyan poured a cup of warm tea, stood up and handed it over.
"Thank you, Mr. Ning."
"Drink slowly, don't rush."
Ning Wuyang turned his head and smiled mysteriously at Xu Jidao, who looked puzzled.
"Mr. Xu, why don't you go out with me to greet Mr. Jiang? You will definitely be shocked when you see Mr. Jiang."
The words sounded very familiar.
Xu Jidao thought about it carefully and immediately became happy.
Isn't this what he just said to Ning Xiaoyou?
He thought that the news just now was shocking enough, and he didn't know what more important things happened between Ning Xiaoyou and Jiang Yan that could surprise him.
Full of curiosity, Xu Jidao suppressed his hunger and followed Ning Wuyan and Jiang Yang out.
The officers and soldiers guarding the gate immediately divided into two groups. One group rushed to the front to clear the way and rushed towards the gate, and the remaining group was behind Xu Jidao as a back-up.
Such a battle made Ning Wuhuang secretly speechless.
It was obvious how much the old emperor valued Xu Jidao.
However, if this kind of formation was used to protect him, he would never be able to adapt.
It's like going out to the toilet, and there are dozens of people watching.
"Being an official is not easy."
Ning Wuyang muttered.
When Xu Jidao heard what he said, he was filled with emotion: If it weren't for this, he wouldn't want to be this official, it was too restrictive.
But who would have thought that the battle between the two kings of Jin and Kang would not only not end in just one year, but would also affect his future.
It can only be said that the situation is stronger than the people, and the plan cannot keep up with the changes.
As they got closer and closer to the gate, the ranks of officers and soldiers began to shrink towards it.
Xu Jidao finally couldn't help but shouted: "That's enough, everyone, get out of the way. Prefect Jiang Yan is in front of you, can he still hurt me?"
He was still waiting to reveal how he would be frightened when he saw Jiang Yan, as Ning Xiaoyou said.
With a bunch of people crowded in front of him, he couldn't see anything. He could only see Jiang Yan coming on horseback. There was something shining flickeringly under his feet, which almost blinded his old eyes.
