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"not good!"

Deng Zilong's pupils contracted, and he exclaimed excitedly, "These Koreans are trying to steal the credit! Zhao Er, quickly call the brothers!"

Just after Deng Zilong shouted those words, Jin Dahuan's men had already surrounded the Goryeoju group.

He led his Korean soldiers, armed with spears, and charged into the restaurant, startling passing merchants who scattered in all directions.

Just as ordinary people were fleeing in panic, Deng Zilong, Zhao Er, and others appeared with their men.

Upon seeing Deng Zilong and his group suddenly appear before him, Jin Dahuan's gaze turned sinister, and he questioned them in the Ming language, "Who are you?"

Jin Dahuan shouted sternly, clearly mistaking Deng Zilong and the others for Luo Longwen's bodyguards and assassins.

At the same time, Jin Dahuan's hand was already on the hilt of his sword, and he said sternly, "I am acting on the orders of Prime Minister Zheng to apprehend a wanted criminal. All bystanders, please get out of the way immediately! Otherwise, you will be punished according to the law!"

Deng Zilong chuckled and strode out from behind.

The setting sun cast a long, slender shadow of him, and the red silk on the scabbard of his standard military knife fluttered in the wind, making him look imposing!
Deng Zilong glared at Jin Dahuan, who dared to speak to him from his superior position.

Deng Zilong said in a calm voice, "I am Deng Zilong, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Ming Dynasty's Eastern Ocean Fleet. I have been ordered by the Emperor to arrest Luo Longwen, a wanted criminal of the Imperial Court."

Deng Zilong's voice wasn't loud, but every word struck Jin Dahuan's heart like iron, making Jin Dahuan's heart pound and his expression become flustered.

Looking at Kim Dae-hwan's performance, Deng Zilong couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

Deng Zilong then looked at Jin Dahuan and asked in return, "And who are you, and why are you obstructing the official business of the Celestial Empire?"

Kim Dae-hwan's expression changed drastically, and fine beads of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.

Although he held a high position in the Joseon court, his imposing manner immediately diminished when facing the generals of the Ming Dynasty.

Jin Dahuan hurriedly bowed and replied with utmost respect, "This humble official is Jin Dahuan, a staff member of Prime Minister Zheng. I was unaware that a general from the superior nation was here. I have been very rude. Please forgive me, Your Excellency."

Deng Zilong snorted, his sharp gaze sweeping over Jin Dahuan like a knife. He chuckled and said, "So it's Mr. Jin? You've brought troops here, could it be to help my Great Ming capture the fugitive criminal Luo Longwen?"

Kim Dae-hwan's eyes darted around, and he quickly smiled obsequiously, "General, you are wise. I have come here for this very person. Prime Minister Jeong has confirmed that Nara Long-wen colluded with Japanese pirates, wreaking havoc on our coastal borders, and our Joseon has also suffered as a result."

"When Prime Minister Zheng learned that he had fled to Seoul, he specially ordered me to come and assist the superior state in capturing this thief."

"is it?"

Deng Zilong smiled slightly and asked Jin Dahuan a question with a chuckle.

Then his gaze swept over the North Korean soldiers who had completely surrounded the restaurant. "But in my opinion, Mr. Kim's actions seem to suggest that he intends to take the initiative and seize our important criminal. What is the meaning of this?"

Upon hearing this, Kim Dae-hwan's forehead was covered in even more sweat.

He knew all too well that the Ming general before him was not someone to be trifled with. If he did not handle the situation properly, not only would his own career be in jeopardy, but it could also trigger two serious diplomatic problems. If the Ming Dynasty sent envoys to question him, who knew how severe the consequences would be?

"General, you have misunderstood."

Jin Dahuan, quick-witted, said, "Luo Longwen is cunning and treacherous. I brought more men because I was afraid he would flee at the first sign of trouble. Now that you are here, General, we will naturally follow your lead."

Deng Zilong stared at Jin Dahuan for a moment, then suddenly grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth. "In that case, Mr. Jin, please cooperate with my actions to capture this wanted criminal."

After saying that, Deng Zilong's voice suddenly rose: "Zhao Er!"

"The humble position is here!"

Zhao Er stepped forward and bowed to Deng Zilong with clasped hands.

Deng Zilong waved his hand and said, "You take twenty brothers to guard the back door, the rest of you come in with me."

Then Deng Zilong said very seriously, "Remember, as long as he is alive, he is fine. If he is dead, whoever kills him, I will kill them!"

Deng Zilong's words were clearly directed at Kim Dae-hwan.

Upon hearing Deng Zilong's words, Jin Dahuan was also startled. At this moment, he could only pray that Luo Longwen would not be so awkward and would surrender without resistance.

Deng Zilong's men sprang into action. They were all highly skilled and battle-hardened soldiers, moving with incredible speed and efficiency. They quickly surrounded the Goryeo residence according to Deng Zilong's orders.

Seeing this, Jin Dahuan quickly waved his hand to signal his soldiers to make way, while he followed closely behind Deng Zilong, a barely perceptible shadow flashing in his eyes.

The interior of Goryeo-ju was in complete chaos.

Unaware of what was happening, the patrons huddled in a corner in a panic, while the waiter huddled behind the counter, trembling with fear.

Deng Zilong didn't even glance at them, but simply ordered, "Keep an eye on him. No one is allowed to leave until the wanted criminal is captured."

After saying that, Deng Zilong strode towards the guest room of the Goryeo Residence, his boots making a dull thud on the wooden stairs.

Mr. Jin,

As Deng Zilong walked ahead, a question suddenly occurred to him. Without turning his head, he asked, feigning ignorance, "How did your Minister Zheng know that Luo Longwen was hidden here?"

Upon hearing this, Kim Dae-hwan paused slightly, his heart pounding. On the surface, however, he maintained a forced smile and replied, "This...this humble official is not entirely sure either. Perhaps it was a tip-off from an informant."

Deng Zilong gave a meaningful "Oh," chuckled, and said no more.

After these days of surveillance and investigation, Deng Zilong naturally knew that Luo Longwen had gone to see Zheng Bin twice.

Although Deng Zilong couldn't guess what Zheng Bin wanted to do on these two occasions, it certainly wasn't anything good.

It should be noted that Luo Longwen was Yan Shifan's trusted henchman during the Ming Dynasty, and he devised many insidious schemes for Yan Shifan.

Now he's hiding in North Korea again, sneaking around to see Zheng Bin twice, and now he's been caught by Zheng Bin's men. Anyone with a brain knows there's a secret going on, and it's obviously not a good one.

Walking behind the inn, we arrived at a secluded courtyard that was clearly different from the surrounding area.

Deng Zilong signaled to everyone to be careful, and then made a few more hand gestures, instructing his men to quietly move forward and surround the courtyard.

After confirming that there were no errors.

Only then did Deng Zilong order them to act together.

Deng Zilong let out a loud shout.

"Luo Longwen! Do you think you can escape the court's punishment just because you fled to North Korea? There is nowhere in this world for you to hide!"

"If you know what's good for you, come out obediently, and I might spare you some suffering!"

The room fell silent instantly, followed by a series of hurried clattering sounds, as if someone was frantically packing things.

Deng Zilong and Zhao Er exchanged a glance, and the latter immediately led his men to block the window. Deng Zilong then took two steps back and kicked the door hard.

"boom!"

With a loud crash, the latch broke, and the wooden door was flung open.

The room was empty except for an open window that swayed in the autumn wind.

Deng Zilong rushed to the window and saw a figure slid down the drainpipe on the exterior wall of the restaurant in a disheveled state.

Below him were North Korean soldiers who had been waiting for a long time.

Luo Longwen was stuck in the middle, neither above nor below.

They looked incredibly pitiful.

"Luo Longwen!" Deng Zilong shouted angrily, then laughed and said, "What are you doing? Are you exercising?"

Luo Longwen looked up at Deng Zilong, but he didn't recognize who Deng Zilong was.

But what Deng Zilong said, and the information he had gathered during this period, were all true.

He knew this man was the Ming Dynasty's envoy sent to arrest him.

Luo Longwen cried out in anguish, "I'm completely innocent! It was all Yan Shifan's doing! I was just a gofer!"

Deng Zilong chuckled and said, "You can handle this with the people in the Ministry of Justice when you get back. It's no use telling me. Come on, listen to me and come up here!"

Deng Zilong was also afraid that Luo Longwen might not hold on tightly enough and fall down.

If he falls and gets seriously injured, all the credit he's earned will be wasted.

Therefore, Deng Zilong spoke to Luo Longwen in a very gentle tone at this moment.

Jin Dahuan, who had hurriedly followed, became extremely nervous upon seeing Luo Longwen outside the wall.

He immediately said in Korean, "What are you doing? Men, take him down!"

Upon hearing Kim Dae-hwan's words, the North Korean soldiers below immediately thrust their spears toward Luo Longwen's buttocks.

Fortunately, Luo Longwen was at a high enough height that the bullet could not directly hit him; otherwise, even if Luo Longwen didn't die, he would have had several holes in his buttocks.

Upon seeing this, Deng Zilong's face darkened, and he immediately questioned Jin Dahuan, "What are you doing?"

Upon hearing Deng Zilong's question, Jin Dahuan shrank back in fright and hurriedly replied, "This humble official was helping the envoy capture the wanted criminal."

Deng Zilong snorted, "Alright, no need to be so eager to show off. Tell your men to behave themselves and just stay below."

After being reprimanded by Deng Zilong, Kim Dae-hwan could only obediently say to the North Korean soldiers below, "Stop! Don't move!"

The North Korean soldiers below looked at Kim Dae-hwan with a sense of bewilderment.

It's hard to understand why Kim Dae-hwan changed orders so quickly. Was it because of the Ming general beside him?
Seeing that his crisis was over, Luo Longwen clung desperately to the drainpipe and cried out, "General, could you please save me first?"

Clearly, Luo Longwen was now regretting his impulsive decision to jump out of the window.

If things are going to turn out this way sooner, it would be better to be more dignified and just let Deng Zilong arrest him directly.

Now we're stuck in mid-air, unable to go up or down.

It's both pathetic and hilarious.

Deng Zilong laughed and said, "Then tell me a reason that will make me save you."

Luo Longwen immediately exclaimed excitedly, "General, I have made contributions! I've been away from home for so many years, and I have made contributions! I know the secrets of Japan, and I also know the secrets of Korea!"

Upon hearing this, Deng Zilong immediately became interested. He chuckled and said, "Merit? Colluding with treacherous officials and secretly communicating with Japanese pirates, you call that merit?"

Luo Longwen immediately exclaimed excitedly, "It's truly a merit! General, you are wise! It's Zheng Xiang, or rather, Zheng Bin, who has made the contribution. I deposited 250,000 taels of silver with him, and that silver is my merit!"

Upon hearing Luo Longwen's words, Jin Dahuan's face turned deathly pale, and he hurriedly shouted, "General, be careful! That treacherous villain is most adept at bewitching people!"

When Deng Zilong heard about 250,000 taels of silver, his eyes lit up instantly.

If the Eastern Navy had 250,000 taels of silver, wouldn't they have been able to build several more warships with extraordinary combat power?
Deng Zilong instructed Zhao Er beside him, "Pull him up."

Then Deng Zilong turned to Jin Dahuan and said, "Mr. Jin, what do you think we should do about this?"

Jin Dahuan, forcing himself to remain calm, bowed to Deng Zilong and hurriedly said, "General, you are wise! This traitor is spouting nonsense, attempting to slander Prime Minister Zheng and sow discord between our two countries!"

Luo Longwen, who was pulled up at that moment, immediately spat out: "Pah! That old thief Zheng Bin didn't say that when he took the money! He said he would protect me, but now you've brought your troops to arrest me? If it weren't for my Ming soldiers here, you might have killed me to silence me and pocketed my 250,000 taels of silver!"

Luo Longwen's words immediately made the atmosphere tense.

The North Korean soldiers looked at each other in bewilderment, while Deng Zilong's men gripped their sword hilts, vigilantly watching their surroundings.

Kim Dae-hwan's forehead veins bulged, and his right hand unconsciously reached for the sword at his waist.

A glint flashed in Deng Zilong's eyes; he sensed that Jin Dahuan was determined to fight to the death.

Deng Zilong suddenly burst into laughter, "You, Luo Longwen, even on your deathbed you still want to drag others down with you!"

After saying that, Deng Zilong ripped off Luo Longwen's belt and tied his hands behind his back. "Today, I am only here to arrest the imperial criminals. Other matters will be decided by His Majesty! As for silver and silver, that is not my responsibility."

Upon hearing this, Kim Dae-hwan's tense shoulders relaxed slightly, but the sinister look in his eyes remained unchanged. He understood that this was a delaying tactic.

But he had no choice. As long as there was still time and they didn't immediately break off relations over the so-called 250,000 taels of silver, there was still room for negotiation.

Jin Dahuan stepped forward and bowed to Deng Zilong, saying, "General, you are wise. This traitor is guilty of heinous crimes and should be immediately escorted back to the Ming Dynasty for execution."

Deng Zilong chuckled, glanced at Jin Dahuan, and said, "Mr. Jin, rest assured, I am just a rough man. We'll discuss the rest after Luo Longwen is escorted back to the Ming Dynasty."

After saying this, Deng Zilong ordered his men to tie Luo Longwen up and put him on a carriage that had been prepared beforehand.

Kim Dae-hwan stood in front of Goryeo-gye, a smile plastered on his face, but his eyes concealed an indescribable anxiety and tension.

He was extremely worried.

At this moment, Kim Dae-hwan stepped forward again, bowed to Deng Zilong, and said, "General, you have come from afar. Why don't you stay in Seoul for a few more days so that I can show you the hospitality of a host?"

Deng Zilong mounted his horse and looked down at Kim Dae-hwan. He had no interest in staying in Seoul to eat kimchi.

Deng Zilong said, "Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Jin, but I have official business to attend to and cannot delay any longer. I shall take my leave now."

After saying that, Deng Zilong pulled on the reins and left with his men.

Before leaving, Deng Zilong added, "However, I will also record today's events in detail and submit them to Commander-in-Chief Qi of the Eastern Ocean Navy. Let him write to your Wang Xing, and I believe that Zheng Yizheng will then give our Great Ming a satisfactory explanation."

Jin Dahuan's expression changed slightly. Just as he was about to speak, Deng Zilong turned his horse around and led his troops away.

On the street in front of Goryeoju, Kim Dae-hwan stared intently at the departing procession and squeezed out a sentence through gritted teeth: "Go, immediately report to Prime Minister Jeong that the plan has changed."

The streets of Seoul were gradually swallowed by darkness. Deng Zilong, mounted on his horse, looked back towards the direction of Goryeoju and whispered to Zhao Er beside him, "Pass down the order: the whole team is on alert. I reckon the Koreans won't let us leave so easily."

Zhao Er gripped the knife hilt tightly: "General Deng is worried they'll run away halfway."

Deng Zilong chuckled and snorted, "The things Luo Longwen spews out are enough to get Zheng Bin's head. Do you think he can let us return to Jeju Island safely? If we encounter bandits or something along the way, the Korean king and his officials will just shirk their responsibilities, and that will be troublesome."

Upon hearing Deng Zilong's words, Zhao Er immediately became alert. This was indeed something that had to be guarded against, in case such a thing really happened.

Even if the court wanted to investigate and punish Korea, it would usually end without concrete evidence.

At most, the King of Joseon would submit a memorial to apologize and send his crown prince to the Ming Dynasty to apologize and admit his mistake.

But what's the point?

Therefore, we must be extremely careful to return safely to Jeju Island, to the area controlled by the Eastern Fleet, in order to eliminate all risks.

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