Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 175 Fourth Master Zhu: Are you Zhu Di? Prince?
Zhu Yong studied hard at Xuanwu Academy. He thought it was a good place. Except for the dean who looked like a gangster, everything else was normal. Several of the students were very talented.

Here, Zhu Yong lives a fulfilling and meaningful life every day. He read eagerly, discussed with his classmates, and made progress together. Unknowingly, time flies by like a white horse, and a month passes quietly.

This day, the sun is shining brightly and the breeze is not dry. Zhu Yong decided to walk out of the academy and go for a walk along the Qinhuai River to relieve the intense study pressure of the past few days. He brought some broken silver with him. Although it was not enough to set foot in those bustling brothels, it was more than enough to go to Goulan and listen to a little song.

Strolling along the Qinhuai River, Zhu Yong felt the comfort of the warm sunshine shining on his body. He heard the melodious music from the hook fence in the distance, and felt an inexplicable joy in his heart.

Then, he met someone head-on and suddenly became angry: "Why don't you leave?"

That person was Mr. Guan. He spread his hands and said, "If I don't pick you up, I won't be able to explain to your father when you go back. However, I understand you and I won't force you, okay?"

A trace of displeasure flashed across Zhu Yong's eyebrows. He waved his hand and said in a firm voice, "Then don't appear in front of me again."

Mr. Guan did not leave, however. A warm smile appeared on his face and he walked slowly to Zhu Yong. With just a slight click, Zhu Yong felt that his body was tightly bound by an invisible force, unable to move or even make a sound.

"We have to find a place to have a good talk." Mr. Guan said softly and easily carried Zhu Yong on his shoulders.

Zhu Yong could only watch the surrounding scenery passing by quickly. After a while, he was taken to a quiet courtyard. Mr. Guan put him down and released the acupuncture points that bound him. Zhu Yong immediately tried to escape, but Mr. Guan's figure instantly appeared in front of him like a ghost and knocked him away with a palm.

Zhu Yong fell heavily to the ground and looked at Mr. Guan in horror.

"Don't you want to stand out?" Mr. Guan said with a smile, "Do you want to practice martial arts with me?"

"I...can I?" Zhu Yong was trembling.

"Of course! I will pass on the profound martial arts to you." Mr. Guan spread his hands, "Your father wrote a letter and asked me not to force you, but to teach you."

Zhu Yong was doubtful and had a tangled look on his face.

Mr. Guan slowly sat on the chair and chuckled: "Think about it carefully. To get ahead, you need not only the imperial examination, but also the ability. Just like your dean, Fourth Master Zhu, he is a powerful man in the world, but he can still marry by force. Princess Beiyuan, even the court has nothing to do with her."

Zhu Yong got up and said with a firm expression, "Okay, I'll learn from you."

Mr. Guan nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. From now on, you come here every afternoon and I will teach you martial arts."

Zhu Yong's eyes flashed with light.

……

Beggar Clan Headquarters.

Fourth Master Zhu looked at the ship being built in front of him and admired this ancient craftsman in his heart.

Sea-going ships are made of fine camphor wood and fir wood. These woods have been carefully selected and processed to be both light and strong, and can withstand the erosion of wind and waves at sea.

The towering sails are made of special satin, which is light and strong and can make full use of the wind to propel the ship to sail quickly on the sea. The hull structure is cleverly designed and divided into multiple compartments, which not only increases the stability of the hull, but also prevents the entire ship from sinking when the hull is damaged. The mast and rigging system on the ship are carefully designed to flexibly adjust the angle of the sail surface to adapt to different wind directions and wind forces.

"Gang leader, you can go to sea next spring." Zhang Dingbian said excitedly.

"It's time for the Ming Trading Company to set sail." Fourth Master Zhu was full of enthusiasm. "All the gold, silver, sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, cigars, etc. from America will be shipped back."

Although Zhang Dingbian was unfamiliar with the specific terms in Master Zhu's mouth, he felt strong confidence and expectation from his tone, and he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable feeling of pride in his heart.

After inspecting the ships at sea, Fourth Master Zhu asked in detail about the current situation of the Beggar Clan's fleet. A satisfied smile appeared on his face when he learned that everything was in order and that this year's profits would be substantial, so that he could have a prosperous New Year with peace of mind.

"I was assassinated while hunting, how was the investigation?" Fourth Master Zhu asked again.

Zhang Dingbian's eyes flashed, and he replied in a deep voice: "It was a joint effort between Tanma Junsi and the Demon Sect. It's just that their whereabouts are mysterious, and we haven't found their hiding place yet."

"Demon gate?" Fourth Master Zhu frowned.
"Gang leader, you should have met the Demon Sect Witch Wu'er before." Zhang Dingbian was speechless and rolled his eyes, "Don't greet girls blindly in the future, it will kill you."

When he heard the name Wen'er, Fourth Master Zhu immediately remembered that she was the swordsman girl on the street. She was as beautiful as an elf, but cruel and ruthless.

"What kind of hatred or resentment? She wants to assassinate me?" Fourth Master Zhu couldn't figure it out.

Zhang Dingbian looked at him with a strange expression on his face, as if he had betrayed someone.

Fourth Master Zhu quickly waved his hand: "Old Zhang, where did you think you were? Is I that kind of person?"

Zhang Dingbian held his forehead.

Gang leader, you are an old pervert, and everyone in the capital knows it.

……

After Fourth Master Zhu came out of the Beggar Clan Headquarters, he went to Jinyiwei again.

He asked Jin Yiwei to help find the hiding places of Momen and Tanma Junsi. Once they found out, he would kill them all. The commander of the Jin Yiwei made Mao Xiang understand that when the time came, he would force the Jin Yiwei to act together.

Dangerous things come to the Imperial Guard, and fortune comes to the Beggar Clan.

Fourth Master Zhu came out of Jinyiwei Yamen with satisfaction and returned to Xuanwu Academy. The number of students joining the academy has increased recently. Shouldn't he seize the opportunity to gain more?

While walking on the street to buy sesame seed cakes, I happened to meet Zhu Di.

"Master?" Zhu Di said generously, "I ask you to pack a few more and bring them to Senior Brother."

"You are so brave, treating your senior brother to eat sesame seed cakes." Fourth Master Zhu was speechless.

The two of them took the sesame seed cakes and ate them as they walked towards the academy.

At this time, Xuanwu Academy.

The four great Celestial Masters from Longhu Mountain came to visit together, and they actually asked the academy to provide them with a school building.

"Why? Why are you so brave?" Han Yike asked angrily, with uncontrollable anger in his voice.

"We are the Celestial Masters of Longhu Mountain. Being able to condescend to live in your academy has already given you enough face." Zhang Zhenggang responded proudly, his tone full of unquestionable authority.

These words were like adding fuel to the fire, and all the students in the academy were filled with indignation. Han Yike was even more furious. He rolled up his sleeves and was about to put on the clothes, but Zheng Shiyuan and Chu Xiangyu held him tightly, fearing that he would act impulsively.

Yao Guangxiao looked on with cold eyes, full of doubts in his heart.

These four heavenly masters suddenly visited the academy and made such unreasonable demands. What was their intention? Don’t they know that even the imperial court is afraid of our dean’s violent behavior?

"You have to give me this school building today, or you can give it to me!" Zhang Zhenggang had a tough attitude and seemed to ignore everyone in the academy. "Even if your dean comes, he still has to give it to our four heavenly masters." Face." "Oh?" a mellow voice suddenly sounded.

I saw Zhang Xuansu strolling from a short distance away. He was wearing linen Taoist robes and carrying a long sword on his back. His whole person exuded a simple and indifferent temperament. When the students saw him, they all saluted respectfully and called him: "Mr. Da."

Zhang Xuansu nodded slightly in greeting, then glanced sharply at the four heavenly masters, and finally fixed on Zhang Zhenggang. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth and he spoke slowly: "Master Tian, ​​my master once told me something: You are very beautiful..."

After he finished speaking, the students behind him immediately echoed in unison: "Don't think too beautifully!"

Zhang Zhenggang turned pale with anger at these words. He waved his long sword and shouted angrily: "Since you are so rude, I will challenge the academy today!"

Facing Zhang Zhenggang's challenge, Zhang Xuansu's expression remained unchanged. He slowly lowered the sword on his back and looked at the four heavenly masters with cold eyes: "The four of you come up together."

Although the sound was soft, it was no less than thunder.

Everyone was stunned and wondered if they heard correctly. Mr. Da wants to challenge the powerful four heavenly masters alone? This is simply a fantasy!

……

"Extremely arrogant!"

Zhang Zhenggang roared angrily, his figure was like lightning, and his long sword stabbed Zhang Xuansu straight at him. However, Zhang Xuansu remained unmoved and firmly clamped the sharp sword edge with only two fingers. He flicked the sword lightly, and Zhang Zhenggang staggered back as if he had been hit hard, with a look of horror on his face.

When the other three heavenly masters saw this, their expressions suddenly changed, and they all swung their swords to attack Zhang Xuansu. However, facing the siege of the four heavenly masters, Zhang Xuansu remained calm and calm, and dealt with it with ease, as easily as if he was strolling in the courtyard.

Zhang Zhenggang shouted angrily: "Butian Master Formation!"

When the four heavenly masters heard this, they immediately changed their positions and surrounded Zhang Xuansu. Their long swords danced, and their sword energy intertwined vertically and horizontally, turning into an indestructible cage that seemed to trap Zhang Xuansu forever.

At this critical moment, a roar of dragons resounded across the sky. Zhang Xuansu finally pulled out the long sword and swept it out with a sweep. The terrifying sword energy surged like a torrent, instantly defeating the Celestial Master Formation of the four great Celestial Masters. The aftermath of the sword energy forced the four heavenly masters to retreat continuously and almost fell to the ground.

"It's almost done." Zhang Xuansu spat out these words coldly, scanning the four heavenly masters with burning eyes.

The four heavenly masters looked at each other with fear in their hearts. They never expected that this college student's cultivation was so terrifying that even if the four of them joined forces, they would never be able to match him.

"Hahaha, what a bullshit Heavenly Master, why don't you get out of here." Han Yike laughed.

"You...you..." Zhang Zhenggang gritted his teeth.

At this time, Fourth Master Zhu and Zhu Di happened to be back. Seeing so many people, Zhu Di rushed over and asked, "What's going on? What are you doing here?"

Han Yike blurted out: "The four heavenly masters want to rob our academy."

"What?" Zhu Di was furious, "You four old dogs dare to seize the academy?"

When the four heavenly masters saw Zhu Di, their expressions suddenly changed. The leader, Zhang Changsheng, who had never spoken before, now slightly cupped his hands towards Zhu Di and said in surprise: "Your Highness, why are you here?"

Zhu Di was dumbfounded.

He forgot that he had met the four heavenly masters with his father, so they recognized him.

"Your Royal Highness, are you a student of the academy?" Zhang Changsheng continued to ask.

Everyone's eyes fell on Zhu Di, with shocked expressions on their faces. His Royal Highness? Is he the current fourth prince?
Fourth Master Zhu looked Zhu Di up and down and asked, "Your Highness, the Fourth Prince? Are you the Fourth Prince? Are you that Zhu Di?"

Zhu Di spread his hands in embarrassment: "Master, I...I didn't mean to hide it from you. Mainly, at that time, I sneaked out of the palace and wandered around the world, so I had to have a pseudonym, right?"

Fourth Master Zhu was in a state of turmoil.

Zhu Di? Ci'ao, isn't this the future Emperor Yongle? Great, he became my disciple? You have to hug your thighs. From now on, my disciple will be the emperor, so what can I get if I don’t want anything?

"Master, I forgive you." Fourth Master Zhu raised his hand.

"Master, drive these four old dogs out first." Zhu Di clenched his fists and looked at the four heavenly masters.

"Since His Highness the Fourth is here, let's take our leave." Zhang Zhenggang raised his hand and they left in a hurry.

Fourth Master Zhu looked at their backs thoughtfully.

……

The mountain behind the academy.

Fourth Master Zhu, Zhang Xuansu, and Zhu Di are back here.

"Tell me!" Mr. Zhu glared at Zhu Di and said, "You have become my apprentice. Does your father know? Ci'ao, I often scolded your father before. You don't have to be close to your father, right?"

"My father knew that I was practicing here, and he agreed. Anyway, I couldn't learn well in the main hall." Zhu Di patted his chest, "But master, I didn't tell him when you scolded my father."

He added in his mind, do you need me to tell you? You were scolding me in front of my face.

At this time, Zhao Xuanzhen walked out of the room. When she heard that Zhu Di was the fourth prince, she couldn't help showing surprise: "Oh, you have hidden it well enough. But then again, how can the fourth master have a prince?" Being an apprentice is also a great thing for you."

Fourth Master Zhu frowned slightly when he heard this, and thought to himself: Isn't this a coincidence? The old monk Yao Guangxiao was also in the academy, and the two main conspirators of the Jingnan Campaign were actually together. Doesn't this force me to side with Zhu Di? If this academy becomes his team, wouldn't the battle of Jingnan be easier in the future?

Zhu Di seemed to have noticed the master's concerns. He straightened his face and said seriously: "Master, don't worry, no matter what happens in the future, even if you confront my father, I will definitely stand by your side. .”

After hearing this, Mr. Zhu couldn't help but raise his forehead: "Haha, you really have the potential to be a traitor since you were a child."

Fourth Master Zhu asked with a half-smile: "Boy, do you want to be the emperor?"

"In no mood!"

Zhu Di answered very simply, with a look of indifference, "Being a shitty emperor, my father wakes up earlier than a chicken and goes to bed later than a dog. Why do you work so hard? And you have to play guessing games with those ministers every day. I’m so exhausted! I want to be like you, master, drinking during the day and sleeping with women at night..."

"Stop it! Stop it!" Master Zhu said with a black line on his face.

"Oh, Fourth Master, you have taught this noble prince to be like this. If I were the empress, I would have to settle the score with you." Zhao Xuanzhen said with a smile on her lips.

Fourth Master Zhu frowned.

Queen Ma also hid it well enough. Her son was my apprentice, but she didn't reveal even a word about it.

(End of this chapter)