King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

This statement came out.

There was an uproar in the field.

In an instant, everyone's eyes unconsciously focused on the old man who took the initiative to stand up in front of them, dressed in tattered clothes and looking listless.

What does it mean that the prince needs to be quick? Otherwise, he is not sure whether the people from the Yuan family hiding in the secret passage can survive that long.

"Old man, what do you mean by that?"

Zhu Gaoxu frowned and asked.

no way.

Mainly because of the incoherent words, Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but feel confused.

After hearing this, the old man chuckled and stared at Zhu Gaoxu for a moment. An intriguing look emerged on his wrinkled old face.

"My Lord, that's what it means literally."

Say it.

The old man didn't say another word and stood aside contentedly.

Seeing this, the Jinyiwei who was in charge of the escort suddenly became extremely gloomy, with a biting coldness in his eyes. He raised his right foot and fiercely kicked the old man, kicking him to the ground with his legs spread out. Then he shouted angrily,

"Bastard thing."

"What attitude?"

"Prince Han is asking you a question?"

"Hurry up and be honest. Answer whatever you know."

"Looking for death!"

In an instant, bitterness was revealed on the old man's face. He couldn't help but let out a cry of pain, and cold sweat broke out on his wrinkled forehead like crazy.

He felt the angry looks directed at him and the furious rebukes he heard.

The old man turned a deaf ear to this, and apart from crying out in pain, he didn't utter a single useful word.

Seeing the old man's tactless attitude, the furious Jinyiwei clearly felt that he was challenging their authority, and pretended to use violence to interrogate him to make him understand how the flowers are red.

However, just as the Jinyiwei were about to take action.

Suddenly, in his ears, there exploded the voice of Zhu Gaoxu shouting to stop him.

"stop."

"What are you trying to show off!"

"If you have the ability and energy to show off, why not help the people inside to dig a passage and rescue the people in Yuan Mansion who are trapped in the secret passage?"

"No, Your Majesty."

"he"

The Jinyiwei was slightly stunned, pointing at the old man who had just been kicked to the ground by him and was staggering to his feet, and was about to say something.

However, after meeting Zhu Gaoxu's cold, soul-destroying eyes, the Jinyiwei had no choice but to shut up, stopping the words that were about to come out of their mouths, and bowed respectfully, saying:
"promise!"

"I'll go right away."

This does not mean that Zhu Gaoxu was too kind.

Or in other words, you care more about the life or death of the elderly.

The main reason is the attitude shown by the old man in front of him.

It is obvious that he is determined to die and has completely disregarded his own life and death.

Otherwise, who could withstand the harsh interrogation methods of the Embroidered Uniform Guards without leaking a single word?
And now, facing him, a prince of the Ming Dynasty, his attitude is still so tough and he turns a deaf ear to his promises and words.

to this end.

In Zhu Gaoxu's view, it would be a waste of time to interrogate.

It would be better to do as the old man said and open up the tightly closed secret passage as soon as possible, which would be more practical.

After scolding the Jinyiwei, Zhu Gaoxu half-squinted his eyes and took a deep look at the old man who stood up tremblingly. He was too lazy to pay attention to him, nor did he delve into the hatred between him and the Yuan family. Instead, he looked straight at the Jinyiwei and Ming soldiers who were prying the floor and digging a secret passage.

Time flies like an arrow, and time flies like a shuttle.

Before I knew it, a quarter of an hour had passed.

Looking inside the wing, baskets of soil were being carried out and dumped into the yard.

And the secret passage has not been cleared yet.

Zhu Gaoxu, who was waiting quietly, unconsciously became a little irritated. He glanced at Ji Gang beside him with a gloomy face and said:
"Master Ji..."

"How long will this take?"

"How come we've dug out so much dirt but haven't opened up the secret passage yet?"

It’s no wonder that Zhu Gaoxu was so impatient about this matter.

In fact, judging from the old man's solemn words just now, he felt that they were not lies at all.

Otherwise, after spending time and energy, all the people from the Yuan family who were dug out would be dead bodies.

If that were the case, it would be completely meaningless.

And it didn't meet his requirements.

As a result, he had to worry.

After all, both the Yuan family and the Li family have some fatal evidence concerning Xijiang Provincial Governor Zhong Kairan in their hands.

And just now, he ordered people to interrogate the Li family, which confirmed this point.

He also brought back bad news, that is, this handle is the life-saving talisman for the Li and Yuan families. To be on the safe side, both families will keep it for a year or half a year, taking turns to keep it, in order to confuse the Zhong family and make them not know which family holds the handle and how it is kept, in order to prevent the Zhong family from making desperate attempts and trying to use this to make the Zhong family afraid to act rashly and save the lives and property of the two families.

Coincidentally, the evidence and evidence concerning the Zhong family and even the Xijiang Provincial Governor Zhong Kairan were discovered by the people in charge of the Li and Yuan families at the beginning of last month.

The person in charge of the Li family handed over the evidence and the handle to the person in charge of the Yuan family and asked him to keep it.

That's the situation.

Once it is dug up, all the people in the Yuan family will be dead.

Isn't this just drawing water with a bamboo basket, a waste of time?

Given the situation, let alone Zhu Gaoxu being anxious.

Ji Gang, who knew the news, was not much better at this moment.

Facing Zhu Gaoxu's questioning, Ji Gang, who was briefly stunned, came back to his senses after a moment and said:
"My lord..."

"It should be soon."

"I will go in and urge them to take a look..."

Say it.

He was about to walk into the house with big strides.

Da da da……

At this moment, a figure hurriedly ran out of the wing room, shouting:

"Your Majesty... Commander-in-Chief..."

“Dig…dig…dig it out.”

"The entrance to the secret passage has been opened."

After hearing this.

Just as he was about to enter, Ji Gang's gloomy expression disappeared in an instant, replaced by a relieved smile. Then he quickly stepped inside and saw the people standing at the entrance of the secret passage, and shouted:
"What are you all still standing there for?"

"Hurry up."

"Go in!"

"See what's happening with the Yuan family inside."

"Quick!"

"what are you waiting for?"

At dusk.

Ji Gang's scolding voice echoed in the small room.

The people who were originally stunned came back to their senses in an instant.

Then, without any hesitation, they all walked towards the entrance of the huge secret passage that had been dug out.

Just as everyone was entering, Zhu Gaoxu, who had been listening to the news outside the door, also strode in from outside.

Seeing the dark cave entrance in front of him, he couldn't help but frowned subconsciously. After a brief pause, he took a step forward and prepared to walk into the cave to find out what was inside.

However, before reaching the cave entrance.

He was stopped by Ji Gang, the commander-in-chief of the Jinyiwei who was waiting on the side.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu raised his eyebrows, a hint of displeasure flashed across his face, and said:
"Master Ji..."

"what are you up to?"

When Ji Gang was called out and questioned, his expression changed and he quickly waved his hands to apologize:

"Your Majesty... calm down."

"I have no other intention."

"Indeed, the old man's words just now were too convincing."

"Besides, the cave is dark and I don't know what kind of dangers there are." "With your valuable body."

"There's no need to go in."

"Put yourself in unknown danger."

"Our Jinyiwei and Ming soldiers have already entered. They are all carefully selected experts."

"If the Yuan family is really inside, they will not be able to escape."

"so……"

I didn’t say anything else after that.

But the meaning is indeed very clear.

In a word, it is impossible to let Zhu Gaoxu in no matter what.

However, Zhu Gaoxu was not a person who did not know what was good for him.

The strong desire to go in just now was simply because I had been waiting outside for too long, causing me to become impatient.

Just now, the agent stopped me and used words to stop me and explain.

He also calmed down and sobered up in an instant.

One no longer insisted on going in.

After all, everyone cherishes their lives.

Who would want to die when they can live a good life?
And given his identity, and all the things he has done and planned over the years, isn't it all for the purpose of living a better life?
In this way, there is naturally no need to put yourself in danger.

then.

Zhu Gaoxu calmed down, reached out and gently patted Ji Gang's shoulder, and nodded at him:
"it is good!"

Get a definite affirmative answer.

Ji Gang's originally raised heart finally calmed down at this moment. He couldn't help but let out a long breath, subconsciously reached out to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead, and couldn't help but secretly exclaimed in his heart:
"so far so good."

"Just listen to the advice, just listen to the advice."

It’s not Ji Gang’s fault for acting like this.

The main reason is that he has known Zhu Gaoxu for a long time.

I know exactly what kind of person he is and what kind of personality he has.

This gentleman is the bravest among the three brothers, and also the most stubborn.

A man who dared to confront Emperor Yongle no matter what.

If he really insists on doing it.

He really is a Muggle.

I don’t know what to do!

It’s not that he was too worried about Zhu Gaoxu’s safety, or that he had a good relationship with him.

The reason was simply that he came out with Zhu Gaoxu and participated in the whole process.

If he insists on doing it his own way, something might go wrong.

If he gets hurt or even dies here.

Refer to the last time when Zhu Gaoxu was assassinated by the "White Lotus Sect" and Emperor Yongle's reaction when he was injured.

Can he end up well?
I'm afraid you'll have to pay with your life!
Under such circumstances.

How could he not be worried?

After all, who wants to die when you can live?
Moreover, he is a person who holds a high position and enjoys wealth and glory.

Nature cherishes life more than anything else!
Da da da……

at this time.

A dense and chaotic sound of footsteps could be heard in the originally dark passage.

The dim oil lamp illuminates the deep passage from far to near.

Not long after.

Several figures dressed in flying fish suits and armor emerged from the passage.

Each of them carried a limp person on half of their shoulders and walked quickly out of the passage.

See this situation.

Ji Gang quickly shouted at the people around him:

"Are all of them dead?"

"Why don't you hurry up and help?"

Listen to the scolding.

The people who were waiting on the side did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. They strode in to help, taking over the limp and dead-like bodies of the Yuan family members from the shoulders of their colleagues who were holding oil lamps in one hand to light the way and fighting with the other.

A moment is enough.

With the help of everyone.

All the members of the Yuan family who were hiding in the passage were carried out one by one and thrown on the ground like dead dogs.

See this situation.

Zhu Gaoxu and Ji Gang's faces darkened, their expressions became extremely solemn, and they quickly stepped forward and asked:

"Are there any survivors?"

"Are they all dead?"

Listen to the questions.

The Jinyiwei who was in charge of searching the cave quickly replied:

"Replying to Your Majesty... Commander-in-Chief..."

"They are all still alive..."

"However, it seems that the gout area inside the passage is blocked."

"Caused everyone in the Yuan family to fall into a coma."

Get a definite answer.

Zhu Gaoxu and Ji Gang both looked at each other subconsciously, and couldn't help but smile.

Then, Zhu Gaoxu waved to the Jinyiwei around him and ordered:

"Go get some buckets of cool water."

"Give them the peace of mind they need."

"promise!"

……

Several buckets of cold water were poured on the unconscious people of the Yuan family.

Not long after.

The unconscious members of the Yuan family slowly woke up one by one.

Then, everyone who woke up straightened up, their faces showing that they had survived a calamity, and they greedily breathed in big gulps of the fresh air around them.

After a moment, everyone who woke up subconsciously looked around.

However, after seeing the group of Ming soldiers dressed in Feiyu uniforms and armor that came into view, the relief of surviving a disaster on their faces instantly disappeared, and was replaced by a look of panic. Their bodies began to tremble uncontrollably, and they leaned back unconsciously.

But before they could retreat half a meter, they were kicked hard by the Jinyiwei standing behind them.

This caused everyone to scream in pain and surprise subconsciously.

"Shut up!"

Just as everyone was terrified and screaming.

Zhu Gaoxu's angry shout suddenly rang out.

The Yuan family members who were originally screaming in shock were so shocked that they subconsciously covered their mouths with their hands, and then suddenly raised their heads and looked straight at the place where the sound came from.

Seeing that he knew what was going on, he shut up.

Zhu Gaoxu nodded in satisfaction, half-closed his eyes and looked around at everyone coldly, and said in a deep voice:
"Who among you is the person in charge of the Yuan family?"

Listen to the questions.

The terrified Yuan family members subconsciously focused their eyes on a middle-aged man.

Although not explicitly stated.

But this move has already given the answer.

Then, Zhu Gaoxu pointed at the person that everyone was looking at, and said in a deep voice:
"Since you have chosen to flee, enter the secret passage and hide your bodies."

"I think you also know my identity."

"You are also a smart person. You should know the purpose and purpose of my visit, needless to say."

"So in order to avoid physical pain."

"How should I do this? I guess I don't need to teach you, right?"

(End of this chapter)