Wife, you didn't really drug me, did you?

Chapter 449 Chen Jie's big plan: digging a tunnel into the palace (asking for monthly tickets)
After the plan was arranged, Chen Jie looked at Zhu Chongba and said, "Brother Chongba, the Living Buddha's first disciple Dharmaba is at the second level of the Melting Spirit Realm, which is stronger than you. You must pay attention to this."

After hearing this, Liu Futong said, "Well, no problem. Chongba practices Xuanyuan Jue. Although he cannot fight against opponents of higher levels, he can still hold the opponent back for a while. In addition, Chongba has two good brothers, Xu Da and Chang Yuchun, who are good at using military formations. When the time comes, they will be able to combine with Chongba to keep the opponent in the prison for a while."

After hearing this, Chen Jie said, "Well, it won't take too long. If we can hold off the enemy for half an hour, then we'll be done."

Zhu Chongba said: "Let alone half an hour, even an hour wouldn't be a big problem."

After saying this, Chen Jie continued to say to Fang Guozhen: "Third brother, you are actually the most dangerous one here. The leader of the Baoxiang Army, Borotemur, is not someone you can easily deal with!"

Hearing this, Fang Guozhen said, "Jiu Si, don't worry about me. Although I am definitely not a match for Borodimer, it is still easy for me to stop him for an hour or half an hour. You guys should hurry up. I promise that we won't make any mistakes."

After hearing what Fang Guozhen said, Chen Jiusi nodded slightly and said, "Well, that's good."

Liu Futong said: "The three elders, Chen Long, Chou Niu and Mei Tu, are leading the troops of the Five Elements Flag outside the city. I leave these three elders to you. They can help you for a while."

After hearing this, Fang Guozhen immediately said, "Well, I haven't commanded the Five Elements Flag for a long time. These Five Elements Flags are all veterans. With them here, there will be absolutely no problem."

What Fang Guozhen said was right. Those soldiers under the Five Elements Flag were all veterans, the elite among the elite. You have to know that these were the veterans who had fought many battles and survived the battles with the Baoxiang Army, the Bailu Army, and the Canglang Army on Guangmingding.

Many of them not only experienced the Battle of Guangmingding, but some even participated in the battle between Han Shantong and Living Buddha Bashiba for the Summit of the Mountain.

It can be said that each of them has made great achievements in battle and has seen many scenes. The combat effectiveness of these veterans, as well as the power they can exert when forming a formation, are terrifying.

Therefore, with these veterans around, it was not that difficult for Fang Guozhen to deal with Bolo Timur.

Thinking of this, Chen Jie suddenly said, "Brother, the Five Elements Flag is here too?"

Liu Futong said: "Yes, it's coming."

Chen Jie said: "Then you can transfer the people from the Thick Earth Banner over here. I can use them."

Liu Futong: "Thick Earth Flag?"

Chen Jie said: "That's right. I was just worrying about how we should retreat. I didn't expect the Houtu Banner to come. In this case, let the Houtu Banner do the aftermath. That's perfect."

Liu Futong said: "This is easy. I will send a message to the Lord of Houtu Banner to come over."

As he spoke, Liu Futong came to the window door, then made two gestures to the downstairs. Immediately afterwards, someone flew upstairs. Liu Futong whispered a few words, and the person answered and left immediately.

After doing this, Liu Futong said, "Wait a moment."

After returning to the house, everyone discussed some specific details of this mission again. In fact, when the general policy remains unchanged, what everyone should care about most is the details. If the details are not handled well, the results will definitely be bad.

Chen Jie and the others discussed for about a quarter of an hour, and then they heard two wild cat calls outside. Liu Futong stood up and said, "Yan Heng is here."

As he spoke, he came to the window, opened it, took two steps back, and the next moment he saw a man flying into the room.

He was dressed in khaki clothes, had a wrinkled face, and a big pipe on his waist, looking like an old farmer.

At this time, he clasped his fists towards everyone in the room and said, "Yan Heng greets His Holiness, the Dharma King."

Liu Futong said, "Yan Heng, the flag bearer, our Tiger King has something to ask you."

Yan Heng immediately walked over quickly. Chen Jie stood up and poured a glass of water for Yan Heng. Yan Heng immediately said, "Your Majesty, you are too polite."

Chen Jie said: "I have heard of the great name of Envoy Yan Heng for a long time. It is a great honor to meet him today."

Yan Heng immediately said, "I am not worthy of the title of Dharma King. I am just a tunnel digger. The name of flag bearer is just a favor from my brothers in the Holy Church."

After hearing this, Chen Jie said, "Alas, the Five Elements Flag is also very famous in the martial arts world. I have always admired the story of Flag Envoy Yan digging the mountain to rescue people."

After hearing this, Yan Heng said, "Your Majesty, please tell me what you want to say. Don't be like this. I can't bear it."

Seeing his fearful look, Chen Jie said, "It's like this. I want you to lead people to dig a tunnel into the palace! From here to here!"

Chen Jie pointed to the map on the table and gestured the location from the imperial city to the imperial palace.

Seeing Chen Jie's finger easily draw a line on the map, Yan Heng's eyes widened. From his expression, it can be seen that it was just like a leader who knew nothing about something just pointed casually at the drawing, and then the civil engineer was embarrassed and looked confused.

"Well, is it difficult?"

Chen Jie looked at Yan Heng, the flag bearer of the Thick Earth Flag. Yan Heng swallowed his saliva and said, "My Lord, I am not trying to refute you, but digging a tunnel from here to enter the Imperial City is not something that ordinary people can do."

"Look here, there are bluestone slabs underneath, just in case someone digs a tunnel."

When Yan Hengyi discussed his major, he immediately brought out his professional expertise and explained that when the imperial palace was being built, they were afraid that someone would dig a tunnel to assassinate the emperor, so when the entire imperial city was being built, the first thing was to lay the foundation underground with bluestone slabs and gravel layers. It would be extremely difficult to dig a tunnel into the palace from below.

After hearing Yan Heng's words, Chen Jie looked at the map and frowned slightly, "From what you said, my idea is impossible?"

Yan Heng was silent for a moment and said, "It's difficult."

Hearing this, Chen Jie suddenly felt relieved. The way we Han people talk is quite interesting. Generally speaking, if something can be done, they will say it is very difficult, or that it cannot be done in principle. But in reality, there is always a way.

Understanding Yan Heng's implication, Chen Jie looked at him and said, "Flag Envoy Yan, your Lord and Lord Dragon King are here today. This matter concerns the life and death of your Ming King, so I can't say anything more. You decide for yourself whether this tunnel can be dug."

Chen decided to make it a little more difficult for the civil engineer. Sure enough, the civil engineer was stunned when he heard this, and then said: "Well, it's not impossible, but it will take some time."

After hearing this, Chen Jie looked at Liu Futong and Fang Guozhen and said, "You'll be given two days at most."

This is indeed the deadline, because in two days, King Ming will be beheaded, and by then you will have no way to make any progress even if you want to.

After hearing what Chen Jie said, Yan Heng, the civil engineer, said, "Two days is a bit tight, but it's doable."

Chen Jie asked: "Can you handle the rock?"

Yan Heng grinned and said, "There is a way, it just takes some time and requires the preparation of fossil powder."

After hearing this, Chen Jie asked, "What is fossil powder?"

At this time, Liu Futong on the side said: "Fossil powder is an ancestral item of the Houtu Banner. It can split mountains and break rocks. Just apply it on the rocks, and the rocks will be weathered in a short time and will break into pieces at the touch."

"This baby is nice."

After hearing what Liu Futong said, Chen Jie immediately thought of the strategic value of this thing. If this fossil powder could be used to carry out underground warfare during sieges, it would truly be a godsend.

Thinking of this, Chen Jie spoke again: "By the way, Flag Officer Yan, how many disciples of the Houtu Banner did you bring into Dadu this time?"

Yan Heng said: "About one or two hundred people."

"Does digging the tunnel require so many people?"

Yan Heng said: "To dig the tunnel, the people inside, transporting the tunnel, and removing the soil outside, a total of about a hundred people are enough."

"Then lend me the remaining ones."

Chen Jie looked at Yan Heng, who was stunned and asked, "Where are you going to dig now?"

Chen Jie pointed to the prison and said, "Here, a junior fellow apprentice of a friend of mine is trapped here. I want to dig a tunnel here, and then when Brother Chongba confronts the people guarding the prison, you can rescue him from the tunnel."

After hearing this, Yan Heng looked at the prison and said, "King Chen, the places you chose are really difficult. You really can't do it without some skills."

Chen Jie smiled and looked at him and said, "Then is Envoy Yan sure?"

"The palace has been dug up, and we're still missing a prison. Leave it to me."

Chen Jie smiled and said, "Yes, yes, Banner Envoy Yan is indeed a hero."

Thinking about this, Chen Jie turned his head and looked at Liu Futong: "Talents like Yan Zhangqishi should be promoted."

Liu Futong said: "Haha, after this is done, the vacant elder positions should be filled."

After saying this, Yan Heng immediately said, "Your Excellency, Dharma King, please leave the matter to me. I will definitely make it clear to you."

After hearing this, Liu Futong said, "Well, if you work hard, you will definitely get some benefits."

After getting Liu Futong's promise, the civil engineer immediately became full of motivation. It turned out that the only thing that could motivate the civil engineer was promotion and salary increase.

After some discussion, everyone decided on a plan to dig a tunnel as a transportation fortress for them to enter the palace.

Chen Jie discussed it with Liu Futong again, and then confirmed the control of the martial god domain by the land immortals at this level. Liu Futong said that if it was on the ground, the control area of ​​the land immortals would be about two miles. If they encountered obstacles at that time, it might hinder their perception.

Chen Jie asked what this obstacle was.

Liu Fu said: "The soil and stones will weaken their perception." Chen Jie looked at the map and said: "If this is the case, the entrance of our tunnel cannot be too close to the emperor's bedroom. Then, how should the excavated tunnel be?"

He looked at the residential area closest to the palace and said, "Let's buy a house in this area tomorrow and start working."

After hearing this, Zhao Ya said, "No need to buy a house. I have more than a dozen houses on Zhuque Street. They were all given to me by my father in exchange for his kindness. I haven't lived in them over the years, and of course I haven't sold them, so they have been empty."

After hearing this, Chen Jie asked, "Suzaku Street?"

At this time, Chen Jie looked at the location of Suzaku Street and gestured a straight-line distance to the imperial palace, which was about one or two kilometers. This distance would take an ordinary person a long time, but it would not be necessary for the Thick Earth Flag. Moreover, they did not need to dig a hole that was too wide, just enough for one person to walk forward.

After the arrangements were made, everyone finalized the plan, and then they had to arrange the next things, which included two parts. One part was to summon the various rebel forces of the Northern Red Turbans into the city. Without these people, nothing big could be accomplished.

Then the Five Elements Flags would find a way to form a defensive formation outside the city to prepare for the defense against Bolo Timur.

Everything was ready, and Liu Futong took Fang Guozhen and others and said goodbye. In a moment, the building was empty, and only Chen Jiusi and Zhao Ya were left.

The two of them slept with their clothes on. In this environment of Dadu, although they had a lot of feelings for each other, they also had to guard against the danger outside at any time. Chen Jie kept thinking about his plan in his mind.

The next day, the plan went according to plan. Chen Jie found Zhang Dingbian and told him that someone had gone to rescue Kang Maocai. He should gather his strength and wait until tomorrow to follow them into the Heavenly Prison.

Then he found Yan Heng, and under the leadership of Zhao Ya, they came to Zhao Ya's house on Zhuque Street.

This house is not big, but it is a place where every inch of land is valuable on Zhuque Street. Only princes and nobles can buy the house but not live in it.

There are several old servants in this house who are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the house on a daily basis, but they were knocked unconscious by Chen Jie and his men when they met. When the matter is over, they will give these old servants some silver and transfer them to Jiangnan.

Only after everything was ready did Chen Jie and the other two have the chance to inspect the yard.

I saw that this courtyard was a small one with two entrances and eight rooms in total. On Zhuque Street, this should at least be a mansion where officials of the fourth rank or above could live. But here, it was just abandoned.

Zhuque Street, adjacent to the imperial city, is where civil and military officials, royal relatives and relatives live, and it is extremely wealthy.

This small courtyard was formerly the residence of a fourth-rank official. Later, this official was involved in factional disputes and was dealt with by Tuotuo's party. The small courtyard was then given to Prince Ruyang by flatterers, and Prince Ruyang casually gave it to Zhao Ya.

Zhao Ya once stayed here when she visited Dadu.

Yan Heng came here and looked around the courtyard, especially at who lived in the neighboring houses around him. After confirming that most of them were civil officials, he nodded and said, "Yes, this place is suitable for excavation."

This digging is bound to make noises, and those who live nearby are all literati. Literati are usually dull-witted and have extremely insensitive ears. It is inevitable that some noises will be heard when they dig. These noises are nothing to those who do not practice martial arts, but if they are heard by a strong man in the Furnace Realm or even the Dragon Realm, they may give him away.

However, these literati did not have sensitive ears, and their ranks were not high, around the fourth rank. Among the servants kept by such civil servants, it was difficult to find anyone above the Dragon Realm, so as long as they were careful this time, they would not be able to alarm them.

After figuring this out, Yan Heng was very satisfied. He stood up and jumped onto a big tree in the courtyard. He pointed his hand at the location of the palace and said, "It's about three and a half miles away in a straight line. Beyond here, there is a square."

This is the requirement of the imperial palace. No buildings or even trees are allowed within one kilometer of the palace. The only bare streets are paved with stone slabs.

The reason is very simple. If there were trees, people would be afraid that someone would hide in the trees and plot against civil and military officials entering and leaving the court, or even the emperor.

So we need to have a clear view like this.

Yan Heng took some measurements, then confirmed the plan and construction period. Finally, he looked at Chen Jie and said, "Master Fa Wang, we will have to dig into the palace wall at least tomorrow morning."

After hearing this, Chen Jie said, "Zi Shi, that's fine too. Then you can start."

Yan Heng nodded, and immediately led his men into the yard one after another. These civil engineering guys were indeed professionals. They made no noise when they entered the door, and did not alarm anyone during the whole process.

Chen Jie watched the whole process nervously. After all, it would be dangerous if this matter was accidentally leaked.

When the civil engineers arrived, they saw these people choose a house after choosing one and they were going to start digging in the house.

As for the soil, pile it all up in the house. When it is almost piled up, drain it all out at night. This way, no one can tell during the day that it has been moved.

So the group started digging immediately. Chen Jie lost interest in the digging process. He handed it over to Yan Heng anyway. As long as Yan Heng delivered the work on time, it would be fine. If not, Liu Futong would be able to deal with him.

Seeing Yan Heng working overtime, Chen Jie and Zhao Ya left.

Next, Yan Heng will start digging from here and then dig a moat. This is actually the area with the largest amount of work. They need to dig very deep to ensure that the project is watertight. Only in this way can the project be completed on schedule.

Yan Heng and his team need to dig little by little from here, and finally make a big U-shape, cross the moat, and then they can continue digging.

So the workload was a bit larger, but Yan Heng still guaranteed that the work could be completed on time.

Chen Jie and Zhao Ya left, and then returned to the inn to order food. While eating, Chen Jie said, "Tomorrow, you will follow the Zoroastrians to the Big Buddha Temple. I think the prince should be in the Big Buddha Temple, and then you can take the prince away."

"You understand?"

Chen Jie looked at Zhao Ya and asked. Zhao Ya nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I understand."

Chen Jie looked at Zhao Ya and said, "By the way, Yaya, after tomorrow's event, we will meet outside the city. We can no longer stay in any of the inns in the city."

Hearing this, Zhao Ya said, "Yes, I understand."

After confirming the next action plan, Chen Jie and the others continued to eat. However, at this moment Chen Jie looked downstairs and was stunned for a moment because he saw a familiar figure.

Chen Jie said: "Yaya, is that your third brother?"

After hearing this, Zhao Ya turned around and saw Wang Baobao and Du Xiong walking on the street, looking worried.

Chen Jie frowned slightly, then he and Zhao Ya got up and left the inn. They looked around and saw that no one was following them. Then they caught up with Wang Baobao and the other two.

At this time, Chen Jie accelerated forward and his shoulder suddenly bumped into Wang Baobao. Wang Baobao frowned and was about to speak, but he saw Chen Jie's back. He was stunned and followed him without saying a word.

Du Xiong also reacted at this time and followed them directly, and then the group came directly to a secluded corner.

At this time, Zhao Ya was also waiting here. Zhao Ya looked at Wang Baobao and said, "Third brother, why are you here? Didn't you go to see the old Prime Minister Hama?"

After hearing this, Wang Baobao sighed and said, "Oh, yes, we went to look for Hama, but the old prime minister was not at home."

"Ah, not at home?"

After hearing this, Zhao Ya looked at Wang Baobao and asked, "Where is the old prime minister?"

Wang Baobao said, "It seems that they went to the Eastern Tomb to pay homage. They said they have been gone for five or six days. They should be back on the day after tomorrow, your Majesty's birthday. Don't Du Xiong and I want to find a place to wait for a while?"

Chen Jie paused after hearing this, then murmured, "How strange! The emperor is visiting the tomb before his birthday. It seems that this must be Tuotuo's trick. He is afraid that the old prime minister will cause trouble for him in the next two days."

After hearing this, Wang Baobao said, "What should I do? How about I go to Dongling to find the old prime minister?"

After hearing this, Chen Jie said, "This matter is not urgent. I have another plan. Tomorrow, the little prince can accompany Yaya to the Big Buddha Temple to rescue the prince."

Wang Baobao was stunned when he heard this and asked, "Big Buddha Temple? My father is in the Big Buddha Temple?"

Wang Baobao looked at Chen Jie in surprise. Chen Jie nodded slightly and said, "Yes, the prince is in the Big Buddha Temple, and we have found a way to save him."

Chen Jie told Wang Baobao about his plan, and he said, "Okay, then Yaya and I will go to the Big Buddha Temple tomorrow to rescue Father. I never thought that it was the Living Buddha who held Father captive."

"My father fought throughout his life and made countless contributions to the country. I didn't expect that the one who hurt my father the most was the imperial court. This imperial court is still very heartbreaking."

Wang Baobao spoke up, and Chen Jie heard this and said, "Don't be too sad, little prince. No matter what it is, let's talk about it after we rescue you."

After saying this, Wang Baobao said, "That's the only way."

Chen Jie said: "You can rest in the inn today. Tomorrow you and Yaya will go to the Big Buddha Temple to rescue people."

After saying this, Chen Jie looked at Du Xiong. Du Xiong was looking around heartlessly at this time. Some of the scenery here was indeed different from that of Huangzhou Prefecture and their Guangmingding. Taking a look like this could broaden his horizons.

Du Xiong was watching, when he suddenly saw Chen Jie looking at him. Du Xiong looked at Chen Jie puzzledly and asked, "My lord, why are you looking at me like this? Is there something dirty on my face?"

After hearing this, Chen Jie said, "No, I want to tell you something."

Du Xiong said, "My Lord, just tell me what's going on. Why are you being so fussy?"

After hearing this, Chen Jie looked at Du Xiong and said, "It's like this, I saw Du Zundao in Tuotuo's residence."

Ok?
Du Xiong was stunned when he heard this, and a hint of incomprehensible emotion flashed in his eyes. He looked at Chen Jie and said, "My Lord, why are you mentioning him at this time?"

Chen Jie looked at Du Xiong and said, "I mean, if you want to find him, you can go after you rescue the prince. I won't stop you!"

(End of this chapter)