The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 310 Terrible Talent (+ additional chapters)
After everyone left, Zhu Houzhao, who saw Yue Fei and his three companions first and then his silly brother, felt extremely relieved.

That night, the cultivation progressed a little faster.

After finishing his training and looking at his talent, Zhu Houzhao's eyes glowed like blazing flames and he turned his head to look towards the north.

Soon, very soon,

Temujin, just wait for me.

Within the territory of the Song Dynasty, the Ming, Jin and Liao kingdoms were all quietly preparing.

The situation on the Ming Dynasty border is still a standoff.

The Chagatai Khanate continued to be a situation where the Northern Mang deliberately contained the Mongols.

On the surface, all three places became quiet and the war stopped.

Only in the northern part of the Sui Dynasty, as the weather grew colder, the war became more brutal.

Temujin demanded that Tiele and Tuyuhun each capture 50,000 heads of the Sui army.

The two countries have no choice but to fight desperately.

If you fight hard, you may survive. If you don't, you will die.

As the two countries fought desperately, the emergency needs of Taiyuan and Youzhou became even more urgent.

After all, these are two countries on the grassland that can exist under the power of the Turks, and their strength is definitely not weak.

The Li family of Taiyuan and the Luo family of Youzhou were among the most powerful aristocratic families within the territory of the Sui Dynasty.

But they had not rebelled before, and without rebellion, they would not have been able to recruit soldiers and increase their strength.

The hidden strength and troops are of little use in a war like this.

By the time the whole country adopted a policy of resisting the Mongols and Yang Guang allowed them to expand their troops, it was too late.

It takes time for a profound foundation to turn into strength.

By mid-November, both families had suffered heavy losses.

But the reinforcements are still on the way.

Taiyuan Li family.

“Humph, Yang Guang must have deliberately exhausted our strength, which is why the reinforcements arrived so slowly.

Even at this time, Yang Guang is still plotting against us. There is no hope for the Great Sui Dynasty."

At the Li Clan's mansion in Taiyuan City, Li Shentong of the Li Clan said angrily.

Several people present nodded and spoke, all with the same meaning.

Sitting in the main seat, Li Yuan had a calm expression and no one could tell what he was thinking.

After everyone's voices fell, he said calmly: "Okay, as a subject, there is no need to say these words.

No matter what, we must not let Tuyuhun break through Taiyuan, so be prepared."

"Yes." The people of the Li family did not dare to say anything more. After bowing, they withdrew.

The others withdrew, and Li Shimin, who was the only one left, spoke in a serious tone: "Dad, if reinforcements don't come, my Li family will really be seriously damaged."

Several months passed, and Li Shimin, who had experienced many battles, looked obviously changed.

But at the age of sixteen, he exuded a fierce aura.

The temperament of a rich young man has decreased a lot, and the iron-blooded spirit of a soldier has increased.

"Don't worry, reinforcements will come, just stay calm.

Remember, no matter what time it is, you must not be anxious or lose your sense of proportion. " Li Yuan looked at his son with satisfaction, smiled, and taught him.

"Yes, son, I understand." Li Shimin said respectfully.

“Yang Guang is a man who values ​​himself above all others and cannot allow his subordinates to become too powerful.

He would also weaken the power of his ministers regardless of the circumstances and time.

Just like Yang Su and the first war against Goguryeo.

Most of the responsibility for the current situation of the Sui Dynasty lies on him alone.

His action is not unexpected to me, haha." Li Yuan said with a sneer.

"From this incident, it seems that Yang Guang has not changed at all, so let him do whatever he wants.

Regardless of whether or not we can stop the Mongols this time, the Sui Dynasty is doomed, and there will never be another chance."

Li Shimin seemed to be thinking about something and nodded slightly.

“Besides, my Li family has suffered heavy losses now, so it’s normal that we won’t be able to contribute much going forward.

Shimin, when the reinforcements arrive, you and your uncles will be seriously injured. Then go to the south together and watch the world unfold.

Take your fourth brother with you, as his master is here now and can control him." Li Yuan said solemnly with a serious look.

"Dad!" Li Shimin was shocked, "You're not leaving?"

"How can I leave as a father? Resisting the Mongols is a matter of national interest, and the Li family cannot be without someone.

Moreover, this is the place where the Li family has been operating for many years. How many people follow our Li family?
As a father, I will stay and continue to lead them." Li Yuan said calmly.

"Then my son won't leave either." Li Shimin said immediately.

"Don't act on impulse. Remember, family is the most important thing." Li Yuan said with a stern face.

"Father, I am not acting on impulse." Li Shimin shook his head and said solemnly, "I think clearly.

Today is a time of chaos and great contention, and strength is the most important thing.

My son will stay here and strengthen himself on the battlefield.

In the future, no matter whether the Ming Dynasty rules here or the Mongols succeed in moving south, my Li family must have enough strength to gain a foothold and have the power to choose.

This battlefield is the best opportunity for my son." Li Yuan felt even more proud and reluctant.

After a few silent breaths, he looked at his son solemnly and said, "Shimin, are you sure? If you stay any longer, you might really die."

"My son has made up his mind. If I don't give it a try, I will regret it." Li Shimin said firmly without hesitation.

"Okay, I will grant your wish." Li Yuan nodded and said solemnly, "Next, when the reinforcements arrive, I will do my best to build a cavalry of 30,000 for you. It depends on you how well you can perform."

"Thank you, father, for your help." Li Shimin said happily.

After a few more words, a man came to report: "Master, Master Yuan wants to see you."

"Please come in." Li Yuan quickly extended his hand.

As a middle-aged man in a robe walked in, Li Yuan personally stood up to greet him.

"Master Yuan."

"I've seen a real person."

"Master Li, Second Young Master."

The three of them greeted each other and exchanged a few polite words. Li Yuan smiled amiably and said, "Master, what is the matter? But what is the problem with my child?"

“Master Li, to be honest, Yuanba’s situation, if nothing unexpected happens, he will break through to the Grandmaster level next year.” Master Yuan said in a serious voice.

"Next year!" Li Yuan's face changed, and he said solemnly: "Yuanba will only be eleven years old by then."

Breaking through to the Grand Master level at the age of eleven will make him one of the only geniuses and evildoers in the world.

But Li Yuan was not happy at all, because such a monster must have a background that can protect its continued growth.

Especially when the person from Ming Dynasty appears.

Once it becomes known, the major countries in the world will not allow this monster to continue to grow.

Li Shimin clenched his hands silently, his face showing unwillingness, but he couldn't say anything.

"Yes, he is only eleven years old." Master Yuan also sighed, feeling both happy and sad.

I love its evildoers, which are difficult to protect.

“Master, can’t you find a way to make Yuanba’s breakthrough later?
If he is discovered, I am afraid that my Li family will not be able to protect Yuanba." Li Yuan said in a serious tone.

“It’s difficult. Yuanba is born invincible. He becomes stronger naturally without any training.

He is much more terrifying than the young prince from Liyang Beiliang who was born in the Vajra Realm.

If that young prince were to cultivate to the Celestial Realm, which is the realm of a Grand Master, he would be envied by the gods and endure a heavenly tribulation.

Yuanba will also be envied by heaven, but he is not at the level of a grandmaster. I am not sure whether he is at the ultimate level of a grandmaster or at the level of a celestial being.

Moreover, it is very easy for the young prince to avoid being envied by the gods. He just needs to stop practicing.

But Yuanba can’t do that. Yuanba has never practiced and doesn’t know how to practice.

As he grows older, he will naturally become stronger. He will have a breakthrough next year, not because of his own will, but because of the natural growth of his body.

It is almost impossible to restrict it." Yuan Tiangang shook his head and said in a deep voice.

"Then Taoist priest, what should we do to save Yuanba's life?" Li Yuan was silent for a few breaths and asked directly.

“Master Li, once Yuanba breaks through to the Grandmaster level, once his illness flares up, I won’t be able to control him, and he will be easily discovered by others.

So, now we have two choices." Master Yuan held up two fingers.

"Please speak, sir." Li Yuan said hurriedly.

“First, I took Yuanba away and lived in seclusion in the mountains.

In this way, it should be able to delay for a few years, but when Yuanba breaks through to the realm of Grand Master or the realm of Heaven, he will surely suffer from the jealousy of God. This is his fate, and he will still have to come out into the world to overcome the tribulation.

I am not sure when exactly this time will be." Yuan Zhenren said slowly.

Li Yuan remained calm and continued listening.

Master Yuan sighed inwardly, but he was mentally prepared, and continued, "The second way is to take a gamble."

"How to bet?" Li Yuan asked.

"Go to Daming." Yuan Zhenren looked extremely serious, and said with some uncertainty: "Yuan Ba's talent should be unparalleled in the world and unique throughout the ages.

However, the martial arts talent displayed by the Ming Dynasty's Emperor Shengwu was in no way inferior to that of Yuanba, and was even better than that of Yuanba.

Of course, this is because Yuanba’s talent is too strong, which leads to a defect in his spiritual platform and he is unable to actively practice.

But in this world, the only person who could possibly accommodate Yuanba and protect him is Emperor Shengwu."

"Can Emperor Shengwu really tolerate Yuanba and protect Yuanba?" Li Shimin couldn't help but ask.

“I can’t be sure.” Yuan Zhenren looked at Li Shimin, his attitude was more intimate than that towards Li Yuan, and he said patiently: “Yuan Ba’s talent is too evil.

Anyone who feels that they cannot suppress or control it will never tolerate Yuanba.

In the whole world, only Emperor Shengwu has enough strength, talent and confidence to suppress Yuanba.

Therefore, it was possible for him to tolerate and subdue Yuanba and use him for his own purposes.

Over the past two years, I have also inquired about the character of Emperor Shengwu. Combined with his governance and personnel management, I am 80% sure that Emperor Shengwu can tolerate and protect Yuan Ba.

But there is still a 20% chance that Yuanba will die in the end.

So, we can only take a gamble.”

After the voice fell, Li Yuan and Li Shimin, father and son, remained silent, as if they were thinking and hesitating about something.

After a while, Li Yuan forced a smile and said, "I understand. Thank you for your concern for my son."

"Master Li, you are too polite. Yuanba is my disciple." Master Yuan said calmly.

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