King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

"what?"

"The Ministry of Industry has a Japanese spy?"

After hearing this.

The brothers Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi in the pavilion, their originally very good moods disappeared in an instant, and were replaced by faces full of disbelief and anger.

No wonder they were so serious.

In fact, the Ministry of Industry is too important at this moment.

To know.

At this moment, the Ministry of Industry may have two things that can be called national treasures!
One is a semi-mechanical lathe that can produce rapiers at an extremely fast speed.

The other was a flintlock rifle whose sample had just been produced and its power tested.

Another one is the technique to improve the quality of smelting.

Just these three things.

Any one of them could be revealed to Japan by the thieves hiding in the dark.

All of these will bring immeasurable losses to the Ming Dynasty.

At the same time, it will greatly enhance the strength of Japan.

By then, when the Ming Dynasty has completed its arrangements, it will be ready to take action against Japan.

I don’t know how many Ming soldiers will die at this hand.

Simultaneously.

The existence of such a chess piece is also likely to be discovered by it, and the Ming Dynasty may consider starting another war.

In this way, Japan will notice the clues and become more vigilant.

No matter which one it is, it is not what Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, or even the entire Ming Dynasty want to see.

Then, the prince came back to his senses with a cry of surprise. His fat body seemed as light as a swallow, without any sense of heaviness at all. He came to Liu Fang with a few big strides, grabbed his shoulders with both hands, with a hint of fear and uneasiness in his expression, and asked anxiously:
"Someone in the Ministry of Industry was bribed by Japan and became a Japanese citizen?"

"Who is it?"

"Is there any direct conclusion?"

"Do you know who that person is?"

"Hurry up……"

"tell me!!"

Sudden changes.

Liu Fang, who was unaware of the importance of the Ming Dynasty's Ministry of Works, was stunned on the spot.

After a moment, he came to his senses and subconsciously looked at Zhu Gaoxu, who was standing behind him and was indifferent.

When he saw his master, he nodded at him solemnly to show his affirmation.

Although he didn't know what was hidden during this period, he said he didn't know.

But the two gentlemen in front of me have the same expressions and attitudes.

All of these illustrate the importance of the Ministry of Works to the Ming Dynasty.

to this end.

Liu Fang did not dare to be negligent. He hesitated for a moment, sorted out his thoughts, shook his head and replied:
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Prince Han."

"I'm sorry I'm incompetent in this matter."

"I really don't know who it is."

"The chess pieces planted in the Ministry of Industry are the responsibility of people from Ashikaga Yoshimochi's lineage."

"Before arriving in Ming Dynasty, and even before meeting the prince and His Highness, I didn't know that someone in Ming Dynasty had become a running dog of the Japanese."

"This news will be released after Ashikaga Yoshimochi leads us, the Japanese envoys, to meet His Highness and the Prince."

"Ashikaga Yoshimochi arranged for his men to reveal the real purpose of this trip, which was the military equipment produced by the Ministry of Industry of the Ming Dynasty."

"In order to reassure all of us, Ashikaga Yoshimochi revealed the truth."

"However, Ashikaga Yoshimochi only mentioned the man's identity briefly."

"He did not specify any specific details, nor did he reveal the man's official title or name."

"So... who is it exactly?"

"I really don't know."

As he was speaking, Liu Fang's expression became serious, as if he had thought of something. He suddenly changed the subject and said:
"No...no."

"It's not like there's no word... nor is there no trace."

"According to Ashikaga Yoshimochi, it seems that the place where the previous person worked was the Daming Weapon Workshop."

"I know a lot about the weapons workshop, but later on, the weapons workshop of the Ming Dynasty changed."

"That person was transferred from the weapons workshop, but now he is working in the Ministry of Industry."

"It's just that the person has no access to the specific matters and some things in the entire weapons workshop."

"For this, Ashikaga Yoshimochi was furious."

"Let that person figure it out on his own."

"At the same time, he ordered his men to pass on the message that if the man couldn't get what they wanted himself, he would get it."

"Then we should just use force and ask that chess piece to provide the person in charge of the weapon workshop after the transformation, his personal interests and hobbies, and various detailed information."

"He's ready to do it himself."

"If nothing unexpected happens, Ashikaga Yoshimochi is probably trying to kidnap someone, or use the family of the person in charge to force him to submit."

"That's all I know."

"As for the rest, I really have no way of knowing."

Then follow Liu Fang's story about Japan's plan and its subsequent actions.

The faces of the brothers Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi darkened at a speed visible to the naked eye, and their eyes were filled with coldness.

In the pavilion.

In an instant, a sense of solemnity and murderous intent swept over.

At this moment, the temperature dropped several degrees without anyone noticing.

The chill in the air was about to solidify.

After a while.

"Humph……"

Zhu Gaochi snorted coldly, and suddenly opened his half-closed eyes, and shouted angrily:
"Ashikaga Yoshimochi?"

"Japanese country..."

"A bunch of bastards and ugly things."

"They are playing with fire. They are seeking death."

"If the tiger doesn't show its might, do you really think that Japan can become the king and dominate the world?"

As he said this, he turned his head and looked at Liu Fang, who was hanging his head, and ordered in a cold voice:
"Liu Fang..."

"I don't care what method you use, you must do it as quickly as possible."

"Find out who the Ministry of Works official that Ashikaga Yoshimochi mentioned was who was bribed."

"Also, the plan of Ashikaga Yoshimochi and others must be passed on as soon as possible when they will take action."

"This is not a discussion, this is an order."

"clear?"

Say it.

Zhu Gaochi half-closed his eyes and stared coldly at Liu Fang who was very close to him.

After hearing this.

Liu Fang lowered his head and his expression was shocked. A hint of embarrassment and difficulty flashed across his face.

Isn't this a real embarrassment?

is it possible?
How can this be achieved?
Liu Fang was a member of the Japanese royal family, and there was a natural conflict between him and the Ashikaga family to which Ashikaga Yoshimochi belonged.

Ashikaga Yoshimochi hated him so much that he wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible.

How could I possibly tell him such an important secret?

Don't say it's impossible.

Even if I really told him, given the opposing relationship between our identities.

Does he dare to believe it?

Who knows if Ashikaga Yoshimochi deliberately set a trap for him?

"What?"

"Don't want to?"

"fear death?"

"Or……"

Seeing that Liu Fang did not respond to his order, Zhu Gaochi looked unfriendly, with a hint of coldness in his words, and shouted angrily.

"okay!"

"Boss, enough is enough."

“If you know it’s impossible, why make it difficult for others?”

"Liu Fang just mentioned the conflict between him and Ashikaga Yoshimochi."

"On your orders."

"The second one is okay. After all, we need to take action, and it certainly won't satisfy everyone."

"But how to complete the first order? Do you think it's realistic?" At this time, facing the prince's unreasonable request.

Zhu Gaoxu had to stand up and speak.

After all, Liu Fang was his man, and he knew it was impossible to accomplish.

There was even a moment when he couldn't help but wonder if the bastard boss was deliberately causing trouble by saying such words and giving such orders.

Seeing Zhu Gaoxu stand up and speak for himself.

Liu Fang couldn't help but cast him a look of great gratitude, at the same time he secretly complained about the prince's brainless request. If there weren't so many people around and if he hadn't been concerned about his identity, he would have been unable to help but curse.

But it's okay.

I think it was thanks to Zhu Gaoxu's obstruction and rescue.

I think the prince wouldn't dare to go too far.

Moreover.

Liu Fang is the Prince of Han's man and does not hold any official position.

If he really wanted to force him, he would just ignore Zhu Gaochi unless Zhu Gaoxu gave the order.

In his eyes, the prince?

Just reply with two words, “Haha”, that’s all.

Stand aside.

Zhu Gaochi's expression changed after being stopped by words. His expression was a little awkward and unnatural. He narrowed his eyes and looked around at the two people. Then he fixed his eyes on Zhu Gaoxu. His voice became extremely low and he shouted:

"Second brother..."

"Others may not know, but don't you know the current situation of the Daming Weapon Workshop?"

"Do you really think I'm stupid?"

“Don’t you think this is a bit too embarrassing?”

"But what can be done?"

"If something in the weapons workshop was really stolen by the Japanese."

"Do I need to explain again the damage it has caused to the Ming Dynasty?"

"That's when!"

"We will be the sinners of the Ming Dynasty."

"They might even raise a child who could threaten the existence of our Ming Dynasty."

"Do you think I would do this?"

His words were filled with anxiety and worry.

This statement.

Just as Zhu Gaochi said.

In fact, considering Liu Fang’s situation, as the crown prince, he is a person with a very clear mind.
Under normal circumstances, he would never give such a mindless order.

But the bad thing is that the current Ming Dynasty Weapons Workshop is completely different from before.

Its importance is no longer the same as before.

He had to take it seriously.

It is precisely because of this that he issued such difficult and even targeted orders.

It is true.

There was nothing he could do.

All these things are done just to ensure that everything is safe and to avoid danger as much as possible.

After hearing this.

Zhu Gaoxu's expression changed involuntarily. He was not a fool and naturally understood the prince's worries and uneasiness.

I also understand why he issued such a seemingly brainless order.

It is not intentional to cause trouble or target anyone.

but……

This was not what Zhu Gaoxu wanted to see.

After all, she is his, and the relationship between them...

After a brief moment of silence, Zhu Gaoxu suddenly opened his half-closed eyes and stared at him for a long time. Then he fixed his gaze on Liu Fang not far away and stared at him for a long time, then said faintly:

"Old Liu!"

"The first order from the Crown Prince just now was about the identity of the person in the Ministry of Works who was bribed by Japan."

"If you can find out the answer without losing your own safety, that would be the best. If you can't, don't force it."

"However, you must report any unusual movements or other arrangements made by Ashikaga Yoshimochi and all the members of the Japanese delegation immediately."

"As for how to contact him, go out and find Lao He, and he will tell you."

"Do you understand?"

Order received.

Liu Fang came back to his senses and his expression changed.

He is not a fool, looking at the expressions of the Crown Prince and his own prince just now.

He can intuitively feel that in today's weapons workshop, certain things are of vital importance and cannot be missed.

Rao is so.

Zhu Gaoxu, however, withstood the pressure from the Crown Prince, protected him, and reminded him to be careful.

It can be said that Liu Fang was deeply moved.

to this end.

After a brief moment of daze, Liu Fang was about to open his mouth to say something.

However, there is no time for words yet.

He was met with Zhu Gaoxu's cold eyes, and he wisely shut his mouth, not daring to say another word.

Needless to say.

Both of them understood each other's meaning.

then.

Liu Fang did not hesitate at all, bowed slightly to the two of them and said:
"His Royal Highness, Prince Han."

"Subordinates retire."

Say it.

Liu Fang turned around and walked out with big strides.

It took a long time before Liu Fang's figure disappeared at the gate of the courtyard.

Neither the brothers Zhu Gaoxu nor Zhu Gaochi spoke a word.

In the pavilion.

The atmosphere was extremely strange and silent, and the icy coldness was bone-chilling and was about to solidify into substance.

"call……"

After a long time, Zhu Gaochi came back to his senses from his daze, retracted his gaze, and shouted angrily:
"Second brother..."

"You you you...you bastard."

"This is not the time to act on impulse."

"Sacrifice one person in exchange for the stability of the Ming Dynasty and the people's peace and prosperity."

"Don't you know which is more important?"

"And Liu Fang was originally a soldier of the Ming Dynasty. It is an honor for him to sacrifice for the Ming Dynasty."

"You, you, you...how should I describe you?"

"If something really happens..."

The words have not yet fallen.

Zhu Gaoxu was already impatient, so he waved his hand and interrupted him:
"Hey hey..."

"Boss, Boss, that's enough."

"Can you shut up?"

"How can you be so anxious and jumpy?"

"Where is the prince who was calm and composed, brave and resourceful, and acted after planning?"

"With all your pretense, are you still the prince I know?"

Having said this, he paused, his face darkened, and he changed the subject and continued:
"Moreover."

"What kind of storm can a small country like Japan stir up?"

"Even if the weapons workshop really leaked the secret."

"We are going to wipe out all the people in Japan, and the entire country will become our Ming territory."

"Everything is settled now."

"Everyone was annihilated by our Ming cavalry."

"What worries can there be?"

"If the person is dead, what's the point of taking more things?"

"Could it be possible that these people could come back to life and shake the foundation of our Ming Dynasty?"

(End of this chapter)