The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 224 Reaching an Agreement
He nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right. The current strength of our Ming Dynasty is indeed insufficient.

The power directly under the imperial court is far from enough."

The power of the Ming Dynasty is, of course, extremely strong, and this is recognized.

But this refers to all the forces within the Ming Dynasty.

However, the power of the Ming Dynasty court was limited.

Even though our strength has greatly increased in the past two years, it is still insufficient.

Such as this time.

Faced with the possible existence of a celestial realm, the Eight Masters, and Pang Ban, the Ming Dynasty's high-level forces were insufficient.

Because the top leaders of the Ming Dynasty still need to be stationed in various places.

This happened in the Sui Dynasty. The power of the army could not be mobilized and only experts could be used.

The strongest Duke Zheng will be stationed in the capital to protect Your Majesty.

Duke Zheng will not leave until Your Majesty breaks through to the realm of heaven and man. Wang Shouren and others have the same idea.

Nothing is more important now than your majesty's safe breakthrough to the realm of heaven and man.

So if Your Majesty cannot move, Duke Zheng naturally cannot move either.

The two most powerful people in the Ming Dynasty court were now unable to move.

The rest are headed by the old prince, Wang Shouren, and more than ten grand masters.

At most, only half of these people can be mobilized, and they cannot do anything to the Eighth Division Ba and Pang Ban. If they encounter them, they will be the ones who suffer heavy losses.

If a few dragon balls were added, the situation would be better, but the outcome is still unpredictable and the possibility of failure is higher.

Because the realm of heaven and man is truly the pinnacle of existence in the world.

Even if the chances of winning were greater, the Ming court would not take the risk.

If both sides suffer losses in the fight, the Ming court will not be happy at all.

However, the imperial court is not unable to use the martial arts forces outside the imperial court.

But after all, there is a layer of separation.

In the past two years, Zhu Houzhao has not borrowed the power of the righteous martial arts world, because he knows that every time he uses it, it will be the most troublesome favor.

If he wants to eliminate the Ming Dynasty, he cannot owe too many favors to others.

Even if he doesn't care about relationships, reputation, etc., what about achievements? What about people's hearts?
Faced with the martial arts world that possessed the greatest power, Zhu Houzhao did not want to destroy those truly upright people. It would be best to recruit them for use by the Ming Dynasty.

All in all, although he didn't quite understand some things, he subconsciously avoided using the power of the righteous martial arts world.

For example, Wudang, Shaolin, and Longhushan.

Wang Shouren was of course aware of this, so he agreed that the Ming Dynasty was not strong enough and did not mention the power of the righteous martial arts world.

"Old Wang, we all have to work hard and break through to the heavenly realm as soon as possible.

"It's almost enough for me in just over a year, how much longer do you want?" Zhu Houzhao asked unwillingly.

"I don't know either. Maybe one day I will understand." Wang Shouren shook his head and said truthfully.

Zhu Houzhao could never understand Lao Wang's practice, it was so mysterious.

He was not interested in finding out, so he stopped asking questions and said seriously, "The Ming Dynasty needs to be stronger, so let's not talk about this for now.

The Mongols have set a trap for us, and I certainly won't just admit defeat and give up.

Bureau, let's break it, I decided to ask old man Zhang to take action, what do you think, Old Wang?"

"Your Majesty, I will obey you in everything." Wang Shouren immediately expressed his attitude and said thoughtfully, "I also agree with this point.

The Sui Dynasty cannot fall so quickly. The longer it can hold on, the better it will be for our Ming Dynasty.

Helping the Sui Kingdom drive away Pang Ban will benefit our Ming Dynasty."

“Secondly, we can gain a considerable amount of benefits from the Sui Kingdom.

Thirdly, no matter what, we have to give it a try. What if we can kill Pang Ban?
As for the favor I owed to Master Zhang, it is ultimately an internal matter of the Ming Dynasty."

"Hahaha, it's just what I thought." Zhu Houzhao blinked, nodded and laughed, as if to say that he thought so too.

"Call Lao Guo, Da Cao, Er Cao to accompany you, as well as Lao Li and Lao Gu. Let's discuss how to kill Pang Ban if Old Man Zhang takes action."

"Old man Zheng, come here quickly if you need anything."

Zhu Houzhao gave the order and sent another message in a voice transmission.

Old man Zheng came over first. After understanding the situation, he said a few words, and then the two Caos came. They waited together for Guo Bujing and Gu Xichao to arrive.

After everyone gathered and understood the situation clearly, Guo Bujing, Gu Xichao and others all broke out in cold sweats.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty. I underestimated the enemy and did not think of the Eighth Division." Gu Xichao immediately apologized.

He secretly hated himself in his heart, thinking that he was indeed careless.

If this is the case, the Ming Dynasty will suffer heavy losses.

"I am also guilty." Guo Bujing, Er Cao, and Li Xunhuan also pleaded guilty, feeling extremely scared.

Come to think of it, it is very possible that the Mongols set up a trap.

"I can't blame you. Just don't be so careless in the future." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand.

"Yes, thank you for your forgiveness, Your Majesty." Several people responded, all of them awakened secretly.

The success of the past two years has made them unconsciously proud.

I didn't even realize this.

"Okay, let's not talk about that for now. I have decided to ask old man Zhang from Wudang to take action.

If he makes a move, can we try to kill Bashiba and Pangban?" Zhu Houzhao's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

Wang Shouren was shocked, and it directly changed from Pang Ban to adding another Ba Shi Ba!
But it is in line with your majesty's personality, he always wants it all.

No one spoke, and everyone looked at Duke Zheng.

The person who has the most say at this time is, of course, Duke Zheng, who is also in the realm of heaven and man.

"Your Majesty, every person in the realm of heaven and man is very difficult to kill. If nothing unexpected happens, Master Zhang's strength has surpassed this old slave. If he acts alone, can he kill the Eighth Master Ba? No one knows." Lord Zheng said in a solemn voice.

"What if there is one more person who has reached the heavenly realm?" Zhu Houzhao said firmly.

Everyone's eyes flickered.

“Your Majesty, no matter what, I will follow you until you break through.” Lord Zheng added, and then said, “If two Heavenly Realm masters attack together, I can only say that it is possible.”

"It's so difficult to kill those in the Heavenly Realm!" Zhu Houzhao frowned.

“Your Majesty, the Heavenly Man Realm is already able to shatter the void, and if you are determined to escape, it will be difficult to kill you.

As far as I know, from ancient times to the present, except for the Heavenly Realm who fought to the death, no Heavenly Realm has ever been killed by a single person, as long as it was at its peak. "Mr. Zheng explained.

If the realm of heaven and man is murderous, it would not become the pinnacle of the world and the most relied upon existence of a great power.

Zhu Houzhao curled his lips, very unhappy, but there was nothing he could do.

After thinking for a while, he said unwillingly: "Then we won't take Bashiba as our main target, and focus on killing Pangban.

Let's hand over the Eighth Division to old man Zhang and see how far he can go.
Pang Ban is now in the care of Uncle Gaozu and Old Wang."

"Your Majesty, shall I take action as well?" Wang Shouren did not object, but just confirmed.

“Take action. Now that you have decided to take action, use all your strength.

Uncle Gaozu, Old Wang, Old Guo, Old Li, Da Cao Banban, plus Mr. Wang and Dongfang, if the seven of you take action, I will give the dragon ball to you to take with you.

Pang Ban must be killed for me.

You don't have to go, Er Cao, if the head of the factory guards is not here, it will be difficult to conceal your whereabouts." Zhu Houzhao said harshly.

"Yes." Everyone responded in unison.

“Now we have to go and invite Old Man Zhang, and wait for news from Yang Guang.

Let Mr. Wang go there," Zhu Houzhao said thoughtfully.

Everything was arranged quickly and everyone dispersed to start making preparations.

Wang Shouren also immediately returned to the border to arrange military affairs before he could leave.

Although the formation of three new armies on the border is still a critical time, it is not easy for him to leave.

But in order to kill Pang Ban, a little delay is worth it.

Anyway, the Mongols will not cause trouble for the Ming Dynasty now.

However, just in case, Zhu Houzhao issued an order to let Li Jing lead the First Army to the north to clean up the garrisons.

Under extreme centralization and unparalleled authority, the Ming Dynasty's top leaders began to make preparations quickly and decisively.

More than a day later.

Wang Zhi came to the back mountain of Wudang again.

It is still that ordinary Taoist temple.

After Wang Zhi told Zhang Sanfeng everything, his expression became a little agitated.

After thinking for a while, he said straightforwardly: "Your Majesty, I will not refuse your invitation.

When to start, the old Taoist priest can come down the mountain with a letter."

"The time for action has not yet been determined. Please wait for a moment. Once it is confirmed, I will go up the mountain to invite you." Wang Zhi said respectfully.

"Okay." Zhang Sanfeng nodded with a smile.

After Wang Zhi left, Zhang Sanfeng pondered for a while and then continued his journey in his mind.

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Nearly two days later, Zhu Houzhao received a letter from Yang Guang.

He snorted coldly and said, "Is that all you are doing? Sending away a beggar?"

"Your Majesty, it is normal for Yang Guang to bargain, he will definitely not offer that much.

Your Majesty, you might as well lower the price and bargain with him.

But time is running out, so it's best to confirm it as soon as possible." Guo Bujing, who was delivering the message to the palace, suggested.

"He gets a good deal this time." Zhu Houzhao thought about it and agreed.

The last two conditions were lowered a bit and sent to the Sui State.

Ming's preparations continue.

three days later.

In Daxing City, Yang Guang snorted coldly, “Forty military generals, 190 skilled doctors and craftsmen, and 18 million dan of grain.

Zhu Houzhao, hum. "

"Your Majesty, we can't delay any longer. We can improve the conditions, but we must make it clear to Zhu Houzhao that if we delay any further, it will be impossible to kill Pang Ban.

If the Sui Dynasty is really destroyed now, will the Ming Dynasty be able to survive?" Yang Lin said in a deep voice.

When Yang Guang heard the words "The Fall of the Sui Dynasty", his face became even uglier, but he still nodded in agreement.

Three days later, Zhu Houzhao received a letter from Yang Guang.

“Twenty military commanders at the peak of the post-natal level, eighty doctors and craftsmen, and four million shi of grain, let us transport it ourselves.

Humph, now you are begging me, I am not in a hurry. " Zhu Houzhao muttered.

Although he said so, Zhu Houzhao still agreed after discussing with Lao Guo and others for a while.

This price is already very generous.

He didn't want to waste any more time. The longer it dragged on, the bigger the changes would be, and the greater the cost of preparation that the Ming Dynasty would have to pay.

When the news of agreement reached the Sui Dynasty, Yang Guang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

All the evil energy was directed towards Pang Ban, and murderous intent was rising.

The agreement was reached and both countries acted quickly.

(Chapter two.)
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