Cultivating immortality is going against the grain

Thinking that King Zigu was a ruthless careerist, Hui Dabao was suddenly worried about Luo Mingming and said, "Uncle, King Zigu... is so restless and self-defeating, you can't have a close relationship with him!"

Luo Mingming smiled bitterly and said, "Dabao, you are really smart, and you can tell the truth. I don't want to have a close relationship with him... but he may not let me go so easily..."

Hui Dabao asked in surprise, "Why?"

Luo Mingming said, "It's still not because I am in charge of Yueyang State's taxation!"

Hui Dabao shook his head and said, "I don't understand..."

Luo Mingming said, "King Zigu took a fancy to Yueyang Prefecture. Firstly, because this place is surrounded by mountains on two sides and water on one side. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Moreover, beyond the Liuyue River, there is another country... You can attack if you advance, and you can retreat. The defense is impeccable militarily. In terms of products, this place is backed by big rivers and mountains. It is rich in materials and is an important transportation route. It has rich taxes. With taxes, there will be capital. If there is capital, there will be people. If there are people, there will be soldiers. If there are soldiers, it is advisable. The world…”

Hui Dabao said anxiously, "Uncle, wouldn't it be very dangerous for Yueyang Prefecture? If King Zigu suddenly... Yueyang Prefecture would be in chaos!"

Luo Mingming shook his head and said, "The situation is not that bad. After all, it is a matter of near death. I will never do it easily unless it is absolutely necessary!"

Hui Dabao said, "But if King Zigu secretly makes so many moves, the imperial court will not know about it. Will the imperial court take the initiative to eliminate it?"

Luo Ming said clearly, "No. After all, King Zigu came to Yueyang State in the name of revenge for his master. Even if the imperial court wanted to annihilate him, he would wait until the public opinion dissipated. There is another more important reason, which is that the current emperor Nangong Wen is an indecisive person...not so courageous..."

After hearing this, Hui Dabao felt a little relieved. Although it was not uncommon for vassal kings to cause rebellion in history. The most recent one happened more than twenty years ago. However, after all, it happened in other places. Hundreds of people had already done so in Yueyang Prefecture. There hasn't been a major war in years. He grew up in Yueyang Prefecture and has deep feelings for this land. He doesn't want the people here to be devastated...

As soon as Hui Dabaoxin put it down, he raised it up again and said to Luo Mingming, "Although there is nothing serious in Yueyang Province, uncle, aren't you always being remembered... If you don't cooperate with them... it will be very dangerous!"

Luo Mingming smiled and nodded, "That's right... I'm not afraid of thieves stealing, I'm just afraid that thieves will miss me... My uncle's current situation is really difficult!"

Hui Dabao said, "Yes... that's not an ordinary thief, uncle... these taxes are not mine. Otherwise, you can just give them some secretly, so that they won't embarrass you!"

Luo Mingming shook his head and said, "It's not that easy. If you give them a little this time, they will ask for more next time. There will be no end. In the end, you can only surrender to them..."

He waved Dabao and said, "Then report it to the court!"

Luo Mingming said, "Report it? Is there any evidence?"

Hui Dabao said, "What should we do...otherwise, give them more. Anyway, the taxes belong to their Nangong family, and they are given to everyone the same!"

Luo Mingming sighed, "No way... If this is true, I will have the leverage in King Zigu's hands, and I will directly betray the imperial court... Then the real situation will be at a loss..."

Hui Dabao said, "Uncle, what do you mean..."

Luo Mingming said, "Dabao, you have to know that in the officialdom, you can't protect yourself wisely. Being wise is equivalent to offending both sides. In the end, if something goes wrong, no one will speak for you, so you have to join one side. You also know, uncle My father-in-law is from the Liu family in Kyoto. Although the Liu family is not as good as the four major families, it is still considered a famous family. No one in the entire empire dares to provoke the Liu family. Therefore, with this backer, they will still be afraid of me. The Liu family If I support Emperor Wen, I will naturally stand with the imperial court... In Yueyang Prefecture, I will not take the initiative to offend Nangong Wu, let alone join them..."

Hui Dabao said, "But, uncle, although Mr. Liu's family is powerful, after all, the sky is high and the sky is far away. I'm afraid it will be difficult to help immediately if something happens!"

Luo Mingming smiled and said, "You are just like your aunt said, she was very worried... As a result, she accompanied someone to send a message to her parents' family, and my father-in-law sent some guards to protect Luo Mansion..."

Hui Dabao said happily, "That's great...Auntie is still very careful..."

"Oh... why are you two gentlemen secretly chewing women's tongues..." Liu's voice suddenly came from outside the house!

In a blink of an eye, Mrs. Liu was already standing at the door.

Hui Dabao stood up quickly and saluted respectfully, "My nephew pays homage to my aunt..."

Luo Mingming smiled and said, "Oh... Madam, why are you here!"

Mrs. Liu said angrily, "Humph, why are you so deaf to me? It turns out that it's you two who are talking about the slave family behind my back!"

Hui Dabao had been afraid of Mrs. Liu since he was a child and said in a panic, "Auntie... we didn't say anything bad about you..."

Luo Mingming also explained, "Madam... this is a big misunderstanding. Madam is beautiful, smart, and good at running the household. We can only praise her. How dare you slander her behind your back!"

Ms. Liu snorted and said, "No need to explain. The slaves heard it outside. Fortunately, you didn't say anything bad about me. I'll let you go this time. If I catch you next time, I won't let you two off lightly." !”

Luo Mingming smiled bitterly and said, "Madam, don't worry...I definitely won't...don't dare!"

Mrs. Liu covered her mouth and smiled, leaned over and sat down, saying, "Okay, let's see how scared you two are... I'm just having fun!"

Luo Mingming smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Dabao, why are you standing? Sit down quickly!" Ms. Liu smiled and waved to Dabao, motioning for him to sit down.

"Thank you... Auntie!" Hui Dabao sat back nervously.

Mrs. Liu said, "Dabao, when did you come back?"

He waved his treasure and said, "Go back to my aunt, she came back by boat the day before yesterday!"

Mrs. Liu said, "Oh... you came back by yourself... Why did Xue'er come back together? You two just happened to be companions..."

Hui Dabao said, "Xue'er has been practicing hard recently and won't be able to leave for a while... She also misses you very much. I think she will definitely come back when she is free..."

Mrs. Liu said, "Hmph... This little girl only sends a message back every time during the Chinese New Year. She is usually nowhere to be seen. It really pisses me off!"

Hui Dabao said, "Auntie, don't be angry. Xue'er practices very hard and often retreats for a long time. She didn't mean it!"

Mrs. Liu showed a distressed expression and said, "Well...she has worked so hard to practice...This child just wants to practice...I don't know if she can take care of herself..."

Hui Dabao said, "Auntie, don't worry... Xue'er's master treats her very well... like a daughter, she lives a good life in Yangyun Mountain!"

Mrs. Liu seemed to suddenly become interested and said, "By the way... Dabao, is Xue'er practicing at Huoliao Peak now?"

Hui Dabao nodded and said, "Yes!"

Madam Liu asked again, "What is her master Tang Shiniang's status in Yangyun Mountain?"

Hui Dabao knew that Mrs. Liu cared about Xue'er very much, so he answered truthfully, "Uncle Tang is the elder of Huolao Peak... However, she is the wife of Sun Xiaoyun, the leader of Huolao Peak, and her status is also very high...

Madam Liu asked curiously, "Their son seems to be called Sun Yixing, right?"

Hui Dabao nodded and said, "Yes, Auntie, Senior Brother Sun has been to Yueyang Prefecture before..."