Zhao Jia and Cao Xiong quickly got up and came outside the house.

But when they arrived here, Ning Xiaofan had already disappeared.

Zhao Jia frowned slightly, thoughtfully.

Cao Xiong quickly looked at Zhao Jia and said, "Sir, is this Ning Xiaofan really a bandit from the Yunfeng Mountains?"

Zhao Jia said: "This man is extremely talented in military affairs and very scheming."

When Cao Xiong heard this, he became even more confused and said, "How can a bandit den show military talent?"

Zhao Jiadao: "As far as I know, Ning Xiaofan has only appeared in Yunfeng Mountains for less than two months. However, in these two months, he became the leader of a small village and defeated more with less.

Defeated the overlord force in the Yunfeng Mountains until it was eliminated, and then defeated another alliance of three cottages in the Yunfeng Mountains with a small victory and multiple defeats. More importantly, he actually faced the gangsters in the Yunfeng Mountains in the bandit den.

Members have implemented a salary system.”

"ah?"

When Cao Xiong heard this, he was surprised and said: "Could it be that he actually paid military salaries to his subordinates?"

"Not bad." Zhao Jia said.

Cao Xiong said: "It's terrible. This is really terrible. A copycat leader has such courage. He clearly has great ambitions."

Zhao Jia said: "This Ning Xiaofan must not be underestimated, and this person must not be treated as an ordinary bandit. If in the near future, he really captures all the bandits in the Yunfeng Mountains, it will definitely

It’s very scary.”

Cao Xiong nodded and said: "Yes, there are at least seven or eight thousand bandits in the Yunfeng Mountains. Even if five thousand of these people become his subordinates, it is a terrifying force.

And according to what you just said, young master, this Ning Xiaofan is very scheming and very good at defeating more with less. If such a person submits to our Song Dynasty, we have a great chance of winning in the Song-Yuan war. But if he helps the Yuan Dynasty,

If..."

Cao Xiong didn't finish what he said, but Zhao Jia knew it very well.

When the late king of the Song Dynasty passed away, the one he was most satisfied with among his two sons was actually Zhao Jia, but Zhao Jia was younger and only eleven or twelve years old at the time, so he chose his eldest son to succeed the king of Song.

In terms of intelligence, Zhao Jia is not inferior to his brother at all. It is precisely because of this that Zhao Jia has always been thinking about the throne of their Song Dynasty. His brother is not stupid, and he also knows what his younger brother is thinking, so he has always been alienated from him.

, this war between Song and Yuan Dynasties even arranged him to the border.

Zhao Jia knew his brother's intentions, but since he was a subject of the Song Dynasty, he had to obey the orders of the Song King. What was good for Zhao Jia was that Cao Xiong, the prefect of Linyang, was originally one of his people, so he came to Linyang.

After Yangcheng, Zhao Jia definitely took advantage of the Song-Yuan war to do something.

When he and Cao Xiong analyzed the advantages of the Song and Yuan Dynasties, they took a fancy to the Yunfeng Mountain Range, because once the Yunfeng Mountain Range was obtained, they could attack the rear of the Yuan Kingdom, which would be of great significance to the battle between the Song and Yuan Dynasties.

The good thing is that even if the Yuan army cannot be defeated because of this, it can at least contain the Yuan state based on its geographical advantage.

There is a gap in national power between the Song and Yuan countries. The Yuan State is much stronger than the Song State. Therefore, as long as it can withstand the Yuan State's attack, to a certain extent, it is actually considered a win.

Zhao Jia is very sure that Ning Xiaofan is the talent he needs most. This kind of person is not only resourceful but also extraordinary. If others get it, it will definitely be the greatest loss in the world.

If Zhao Jia gets this person, great things can happen.

"No matter what method you use, you must make Ning Xiaofan submit to me," Zhao Jia gritted his teeth.

Cao Xiong said worriedly: "I'm afraid it won't be easy."

Of course Zhao Jia knew in his heart that it would not be easy.

He suddenly thought of the previous conversation between Cao Xiong and Ning Xiaofan. It was obvious that there seemed to be something going on between the two people.

Zhao Jia immediately looked at Cao Xiong.

"Prefect Cao, I just heard your conversation with Ning Xiaofan. It seems that he asked you to do something for you? I wonder if we can talk about it."

Cao Xiong shouldn't have said that. Although he belongs to Zhao Jia, if he can build a good relationship with someone like Ning Xiaofan, no matter whether Zhao Jia succeeds in the future, the Linyang Cao family will not fall.

But now that Zhao Jia has asked, he has to say it.

"Young Master, do you still remember the marriage between the royal family of the Daxia Empire and the Yuan Kingdom?"

Zhao Jia said: "Of course I know this. The reason why the Yuan Dynasty went to war against the Song Dynasty was based on this excuse at the beginning, but later my brother Wang wrote to the emperor that the emperor wanted to marry Princess Xia Jinxi again, but the Yuan Dynasty

However, the Yuan Kingdom no longer accepted it. The Yuan Kingdom obviously wanted to be independent from the Great Xia Empire, so the current Song-Yuan War happened. Speaking of which, the Song-Yuan War was also caused by Xia Jinxi."

Cao Xiong said: "This Princess Xia Jinxi was sent to the imperial city by me personally."

"What?" Zhao Jia frowned when he heard what Cao Xiong said, looked at Cao Xiong coldly, and said, "Why didn't I know about this?"

Cao Xiong hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted, saying: "Sir, when the Yuan Kingdom invaded, we, Linyang City, fought hard, but the Yuan Kingdom's military peak was not something I, Linyang City, could resist. Even I went into battle myself, and was still defeated.

, but that time was also when Ning Xiaofan came to Linyang City."

"Did Ning Xiaofan come here with Xia Jinxi?"

"It's exactly" Cao Xiong said: "Ning Xiaofan brought Xia Jinxi here and asked me to send Xia Jinxi back to the imperial city. It was impossible for me to agree. After all, a powerful enemy is right in front of me. How could I possibly do this at this most critical moment?"

How about leaving Linyang City after that? But I never expected

What is surprising is that Ning Xiaofan killed the enemy general in the blink of an eye, causing the Yuan Kingdom to retreat hastily. This was also the case. Although the Yuan Kingdom attacked several cities on the border, from then on, it only attacked Lin Lin.

Yangcheng's attack was very small, and even if there was any, it was only harassment by a small force."

Zhao Jia said: "Because Ning Xiaofan helped you repel the enemy soldiers, you agreed to him and personally sent Xia Jinxi back to the imperial city, right?"

Cao Xiong nodded and said, "Not bad."

Zhao Jia said: "So, our princess of Daxia still has some feelings for this green forest hero."

Cao Xiong said: "It can be seen that Xia Jinxi must have affection for Ning Xiaofan, but for some unknown reason, Ning Xiaofan did not go there in person, but entrusted me to go."

Zhao Jia frowned and said: "Since Xia Jinxi fell into your hands, why didn't you detain Xia Jinxi immediately and then use it to threaten Ning Xiaofan? No matter whether he is willing or not, as long as such a person can do things for us, that is great

of."

Cao Xiong said: "Sir, you must not have such thoughts."

Zhao Jia said: "Why not?"

Cao Xiong said: "Ning Xiaofan's martial arts cultivation level is really not low. The young master should know about my bodyguard Ding Kui, as well as my own cultivation level. The young master should also know about it, but Ding Kui and I

None of us is Ning Xiaofan's opponent, and according to my estimation, even if the two of us join forces, we probably won't be able to defeat him."

When Zhao Jia heard this, he was immediately surprised.

Whether it is Cao Xiong or Ding Kui's skills, he is very clear about them.

Cao Xiong is known as the number one master in Linyang City, while Ding Kui is second only to Cao Xiong in Linyang City.

You must know that these two people are considered relatively powerful masters even in the entire Song Dynasty. However, Cao Xiong said such words, which is enough to prove Ning Xiaofan's strength.

Zhao Jia said: "I didn't expect that he would have such cultivation at such a young age. It's rare in the world."

Cao Xiong nodded and said, "Yes, I guess that Ning Xiaofan must be a disciple of a certain martial arts master. Unless he is one of those elusive dance masters, I am afraid it will be difficult to teach a master like Ning Xiaofan.

"

Zhao Jia nodded, obviously he very much agreed with what Cao Xiong said.

It was precisely because of this that Zhao Jia became even more determined to win Ning Xiaofan to his side.

at the same time.

After Ning Xiaofan left the Cao family, he went to the so-called Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

Although Ning Xiaofan didn't know the location of Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, Wanbao Chamber of Commerce was very famous, so when Ning Xiaofan casually inquired about it, he found it.

But what he didn't expect was that when he first came here, there were actually a lot of officials surrounding the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

What's more important is that there are still sounds of fighting upstairs at this moment.

Ning Xiaofan was worried when he saw this, knowing that his master Jin Chanzi came to Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

"Brother Officer, I wonder what happened here?" Ning Xiaofan walked up to an official and asked.

The officer glanced at Ning Xiaofan and said, "There are spies from the enemy country buying contraband here. Huh? Why am I telling you this? Go away quickly, or I'll arrest you too."

When Ning Xiaofan heard what the officer said, he frowned immediately.

Are all the materials used to make black powder prohibited?

Although Jin Chanzi is also a martial arts cultivator, Jin Chanzi's martial arts cultivation in this world is relatively weak. Although it is not terrible to encounter official officials, if there are martial arts cultivators, the situation will be different.

Ning Xiaofan immediately walked into Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

The official had just finished talking to Ning Xiaofan, and I originally thought that Ning Xiaofan would leave in despair.

However, when he saw Ning Xiaofan striding towards the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, he was immediately startled. He immediately stepped forward and grabbed Ning Xiaofan's arm and said loudly: "Boy, do you want to ask for trouble? Hurry up and leave.

Otherwise I will take you to the Yamen."

Ning Xiaofan was caught by the official, and with a casual flick on his arm, the official was thrown several meters away and fell to the ground.

This scene shocked the spectators and other officials present.

Who would have thought that in broad daylight, someone would dare to attack an official?

Immediately, all the surrounding officials gathered around him, looking menacingly that they clearly wanted to execute Ning Xiaofan on the spot.
Chapter completed!