Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Three days later, the governors of all counties and cities gathered at the Fengyang Palace to meet Chu Ze.

The atmosphere in the hall was solemn and everyone looked terrified.

The recent news from the capital has made them feel uneasy.

Chu Ze sat at the head of the table, his eyes sharp as torches, scanning the entire room.

He keenly noticed the evasiveness and uneasiness in the eyes of some officials and sneered in his heart.

"Everyone, the king summoned you here today for an important matter."

He came straight to the point, his tone stern.

"Recently, a secret report came from the capital that Zhu Biao had colluded with foreign enemies and attempted a rebellion!"

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was in an uproar.

Some people gasped, while others looked pale.

Some people even had a flash of panic in their eyes, as if they had something to hide.

Chu Ze looked around, his eyes as fast as lightning, sweeping across every face.

"Everyone, Fengyang has now become the last line of defense for the Ming Dynasty."

"I hereby declare that from now on, all of Fengyang will enter a state of emergency alert!"

"Anyone who discovers any suspicious behavior must report it immediately!"

"Otherwise, you will be charged with treason and will not be tolerated!"

His words were so powerful and every word was like thunder that the officials were terrified.

"Do you have any objections?"

Chu Ze suddenly asked the question, his eyes piercing, staring at some unfriendly-looking officers in the audience.

For a moment, the hall was silent.

Those with strange expressions didn't even dare to breathe.

Suddenly, a middle-aged man in simple official uniform stood up.

He held his head high and said righteously:

"Your Majesty, I have been in charge of Xi County for many years, and I have enforced the law impartially, and I have a clear conscience!"

"If I have done anything to offend the people, I am willing to accept the punishment!"

The man spoke sincerely and with a frank face, showing a willingness to face death head-on.

Chu Ze couldn't help but be moved when he heard this.

He stood up and walked down the steps, staring at the man for a long time.

"Are you Su Hao, the magistrate of Xi County?"

The man bowed quickly and said, "It is me."

Chu Ze nodded and patted his shoulder approvingly.

"Su Ling in Xi County loves the people like his own children and has made remarkable achievements. This king has heard of it a long time ago."

"Now is a time of trouble, and we need a good official like Su Ling to work with us."

Upon hearing this, Su Hao was so excited that he burst into tears and immediately knelt on the ground.

"Thank you for your cultivation, Your Highness! I am willing to serve Your Highness with all my heart and soul, and will do my utmost to serve you until my death!"

Chu Ze nodded with a smile and helped him up personally.

"Su Ling's loyalty is something that I am deeply grateful for."

"I grant you the title of fifth-rank official in the capital, and promote you to the position of commander-in-chief of this palace."

"From now on, you will assist Commander Zhao in managing Fengyang's military and political affairs."

Su Hao cried with joy and kowtowed repeatedly to express his gratitude.

Zhao Si was also overjoyed, and hurried forward to hug him, as close as a brother.

Chu Ze saw this and felt very relieved.

With the assistance of a loyal and capable minister like Su Hao, Fengyang's military and political power will surely be greatly strengthened.

That guy Zhu Biao wants to covet my foundation? Humph, dream on!
"Who else?"

Chu Ze looked around at the officials again with a sharp gaze.

"I hope that you all will unite as one and overcome the difficulties together."

"If there are any dishonest people with bad intentions, don't blame me for being rude!"

His gaze finally fell on the faces of several officials who had looked unusual just now.

Those people immediately felt as if they had been thorned in the back, and were silent as a cicada, not daring to say a word.

Chu Ze sneered and waved his hand.

"My dear ministers, this is the end of today."

"You all return to your own states and remember what I said today."

"Serving as an official will bring benefits to one party."

"If you fail the people and the court, don't blame me for executing you immediately!"

"Thank you for your teachings, Your Majesty!"

All the ministers responded in unison and obeyed the order.

In their hearts, they may be loyal, fearful, or calculating, and so on.

Chu Ze nodded slightly: "Go down."

After the ministers left, he turned around and gave instructions to Zhao Si and Su Hao.

"You two must be on high alert immediately. Guard the city gates and keep the barracks on alert."

"If there is anything unusual, this king must be informed immediately." "Yes!"

The two men bowed their heads and accepted the order, then turned around and walked away quickly.

Chu Ze watched them go away, his eyes shining.

Zhu Biao, are you going to play dirty tricks on me?
Then let’s see who can beat whom!

At the same time, in Zhu Biao's mansion.

"Your Excellency, I have already placed a spy to secretly monitor Chu Ze's every move."

A man in black knelt in the hall and reported in a low voice.

Zhu Biao, who was sitting behind the eight-immortals table, smiled smugly when he heard this.

"very good."

He gently stroked the black pendant, his dark eyes deep and unfathomable.

"Soon, this beautiful land will all be mine!"

When he thought of the world that was about to be his, his eyes gleamed with greed.

"When will the Tatar army arrive?"

Zhu Biao asked again in a low voice, with a hint of excitement in his voice.

"Your Excellency, we have set up camp three hundred miles outside Fengyang and are ready to be deployed at any time."

The man in black replied respectfully, not daring to look up.

Zhu Biao laughed loudly upon hearing this, filled with great pride.

"Good! Good!"

He slammed the table, full of fighting spirit.

"When the Tatar cavalry arrives at the city, we will join forces inside and outside to take down Chu Ze's lair!"

Having said this, he suddenly lowered his voice and said mysteriously:

"Remember, you must take down the Jade Seal of Destiny!"

"That's my amulet, no one can take it away!"

Upon hearing this, the man in black showed fear on his face and nodded repeatedly.

"Don't worry, sir. I will do my best and will never fail in my mission!"

Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand to signal him to leave.

The man in black crawled out of the hall on his stomach as if he had been pardoned and disappeared into the night.

Zhu Biao sat alone in the dark, with a cruel smile on his lips.

Chu Ze, your time has come.

The whole world will soon be named Zhu!
Just wait and see the show
Fengyang, Chuze Palace.

At dawn, Chu Ze got up and put on his clothes.

He had just laid down on the couch when he was awakened by the sound of hurried horse hooves.

"Your Majesty! It's bad! The Tatar army raided the border and our army suffered heavy casualties!"

Outside the door, a scout knelt down and reported, breathlessly.

Chu Ze's face suddenly changed when he heard this!
He suddenly stood up, put on armor and held a sword, then strode out of the palace.

"Pass my order, the whole city is under martial law, gather the soldiers, and prepare for battle!"

In an instant, the war drums thundered and the golden armor rang.

Upon hearing the news, the soldiers were ready to go and prepare for battle.

Looking from the top of the city wall, all one could see was fire, smoke, and blood rising to the sky.

The army is approaching and the sound of killing is deafening.

"These Tartar dogs dared to attack the Ming Dynasty. They are courting death!"

Chuze reined in his horse and shouted, filled with indignation.

At the command, the soldiers responded one after another.

"Never surrender! Defend Fengyang to the death!"

Chu Ze nodded with satisfaction, turned back and instructed Zhao Si:
"Immediately mobilize all troops and meet the enemy in three directions."

"Fight bravely in battle, those who have made contributions will be rewarded handsomely, and those who have made mistakes will be punished by military law!"

Zhao Si took the order and ran quickly, telling his soldiers to be on high alert.

The city gate burst open and the cavalry rushed out like a tide!

"Kill!"

At Chu Ze's command, all the horses fell silent.

The tragic sound of fighting resounded through the sky.

The flash of swords and the shadow of swords, the bloody storm.

The two sides fought to the death and the battle was difficult to resolve.

The Tatars were numerous and powerful, and were approaching step by step.

The city wall is crumbling and in danger!
Suddenly, smoke rose from the top of the city.

"Your Majesty, this is bad! There is a riot in the city, and the rebels are taking advantage of the chaos to launch a surprise attack!"

Zhao Si rushed out of the city, his face covered in blood and shouting at the top of his lungs.

"What?!" (End of Chapter)