Once Wumeng Mountain is closed to the outside world, no disciple can move around in the world, let alone have any contact with the outside world. The development of Wumeng Mountain will stagnate, and it is very likely that it will be surpassed by other sects. This strategy should not be used as a last resort. .
Of course, no one can attack them. This is a rule that has existed since ancient times. Just like some countries choose to be neutral, if any sect or force dares to attack them, they will be criticized by thousands of people, such as Wu Youding would still be criticized for sneak attacks on these Jianghu sects.
Jiang Yiyi did not dare to decide on such an important matter without authorization. He looked at everyone and said, "What do you think?"
All the deacons looked at each other, no one dared to say a word, they were unwilling to bear such a heavy responsibility.
Jiang Yiyi looked at Wang Qizhi: "What do you think?"
Wang Qizhi did not answer directly, but said: "Although we have other options, they are not reliable. For example, we can move to other places, but this will be secretly attacked by Wu Youding, and the losses will be even greater, so …”
Jiang Yiyi knew that she had to make her own decision on this matter, and no one else could make the decision. She hesitated for a while, and finally said: "In this case, we are going to close the mountain. What do you think?"
Now that the head has made a decision, the deacons no longer have any scruples and all agree.
The second elder asked: "I wonder how many years the mountain will be closed?"
Jiang Yiyi hesitated for a moment and said: "It's better to close the mountain for ten years first, and then we can take a look at the world situation before making a decision."
This time everyone said nothing, acquiescing to the leader's approach.
Wang Qizhi said: "Master, now that you have made your decision, we must purchase a large amount of supplies and stockpile them in case of emergency."
"Also, although we will close the mountain in the future, we must understand the situation outside and send spies to inquire about outside intelligence."
Regarding the first point raised by Wang Qizhi, Jiang Yiyi immediately agreed, but she was in trouble with the second point. Not to mention whether the spies sent out would be instigated by outsiders, she said that if they were discovered, they would definitely Will be attacked by the crowd.
Wang Qizhi had already thought about this and said: "So we have to send out trustworthy people. It doesn't need to be too many. One or two people are enough. They should be placed in the middle of the trouble. People are coming and going there, which is the best place to collect intelligence."
At this time, the great elder suddenly stood up and said, "This matter will be left to us elders. After we disguised ourselves, we opened a wine shop in Jianye and took turns going to find out the news. If something happened For important matters, use flying pigeons to send the letter back, so that it will be foolproof."
Jiang Yiyi patted the table lightly and said, "That's very good."
Then he ordered the deacons to start purchasing supplies and not to be afraid of spending money. After such a long period of operation in Wumeng Mountain, they had already accumulated enough money for them to use in the past ten years.
However, the news of the mountain closure must be kept secret and must not be leaked. Otherwise, if Wu Youding finds out, he will definitely sit back and wait for death.
After the meeting, Wang Qizhi returned to his residence. Qing'er, Yan'er, Wu Anyi and Erdan had been waiting there for a long time. After Wang Qizhi saw them, he did not hide the contents of the meeting and told several people directly. .
They were shocked after hearing this. They did not expect that King Chu had forced Wumengshan into such a situation. Wu Anyi and Qing'er felt very ashamed, so they kept apologizing to their partners.
Erdan couldn't stand it anymore and said to the two of them: "This is not your fault, so there is no need to apologize like this. Besides, the King of Chu is the King of Chu, and you are yours. You should not bear his fault."
Although the two of them felt a lot better after being told this by Erdan, King Chu was their father after all. As children, they still felt a little guilty.
After Wang Qizhi found a stool and sat down, he said, "Now that Wumeng Mountain is going to be closed for ten years, where will you go?"
Wu Anyi said: "I have to go back to the palace and keep an eye on my father to prevent him from doing anything inappropriate again. As for Yan'er, she wants to go back to her old place."
Everyone present except Erdan knew where the "old place" Wu Anyi mentioned was, and it was naturally the Jiefan Camp headquarters. Erdan didn't ask much about it.
Qing'er naturally follows her son, and wherever he goes, she will go.
Erdan couldn't spend ten years here, so he naturally took Lin Shaoxia back to Jinzhou.
As for Wang Qizhi, he stayed here for a while, and then disappeared in the name of retreat and returned to Jiefan Camp.
These people are now disciples of Wumeng Mountain. Once the sect closes the mountain, they will not be able to leave even half a step, so they are preparing to leave early. In the future, they will not be able to call themselves disciples of Wumeng Mountain outside until the closure of Wumeng Mountain is completed.
In the following period, Wumengshan successively purchased a large amount of daily necessities from outside, including food, clothes, bedding, etc., and even many pigs, sheep, chickens and ducks. It seemed that they wanted to keep them in Wumengshan for a long time. In the mountains, meat is provided to the disciples.
Seeing the supplies being transported into the mountains one after another, Jiang Yiyi sighed helplessly and said to herself: "I really agree with that sentence. I can't help myself in the world."
When all the supplies were transported to the mountain, Jiang Yiyi ordered his disciples to dismantle all the passages up the mountain, make further preparations, and prepare to announce the closure of the mountain tomorrow.
No matter how tightly Wumeng Mountain blocked the news, Wu Youding still heard about the purchase of large quantities of supplies. He looked at Hu Tianhua who was kneeling on the ground and said:
"Are you mistaken? Is Wumeng Mountain really planning to close the mountain?"
Hu Tianhua vowed: "Judging from the grain they purchased, it is enough to feed the entire Wumeng Mountain disciples for ten years, so this matter is absolutely true and cannot be false."
After Wu Youding asked Hu Tianhua to stand up, he said thoughtfully: "As the largest sect in our Chu region, it is really incomprehensible how they are willing to close the mountain."
Hu Tianhua said: "Your Majesty, this matter is easy to understand. Ever since Wumengshan escaped our ambush, I was afraid that you would attack them again, so I had to take this strategy. Firstly, it was to protect myself, and secondly, I wanted to show weakness to you."
Hearing this, Wu Youding sneered again and again, "Do you think I can let them go like this? If I don't eradicate them, I will be completely embarrassed."
Hu Tianhua asked tentatively: "The king wants to attack them before Wumeng Mountain is sealed."
Wu Youding nodded and said: "Yes, once they announce the closure of the mountain, I will not be able to do anything to them, so they must be eradicated before that."
Hu Tianhua said: "Your Majesty is wise, but there are many masters in Wumeng Mountain, and we may not be able to eradicate them all at once."
