The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 35 Sun and Moon Goddess
Zhu Youtang struggled with his expression as he was filled with strong worry. He still had some hope and said, "Lord Zheng, is the future of our Ming Dynasty really going to depend on the calculations of a young man?"

"Your Majesty, the one from Sui Kingdom probably can't hold on any longer." Zheng Gong talked about another matter, with a hint of sigh in his tone.

Zhu Youtang was suddenly shocked, surprised and happy: "Mr. Zheng, are you saying that Yang Jian is going to die?"

"Since ancient times, the emperor has been the bearer of the fate of a country. The heavier the fate of the country, the more it will affect the emperor's life span.

His Majesty Taizu, as the founding emperor, created the vast Ming Dynasty and lived to be seventy-two years old, which is unprecedented in history.

His Majesty Taizong was the successor monarch and lived to be sixty-four years old.

Yang Jian was indeed a man of great talent and strategy, but he was far inferior to Taizu.

The fortune of the Sui Dynasty was not much weaker than that of the Ming Dynasty. He is already 62 years old this year and will not be able to hold on for a few more years.

What will happen if he dies?" Duke Zheng spoke with great respect for Taizu and was very confident.

Zhu Youtang calmed down and said in deep thought: "Once Yang Jian dies, the Sui Dynasty will no longer have a heavenly person in charge, and the Sui Dynasty will be unstable."

Suddenly, his eyes turned horrified. "With the instability of the Sui Kingdom, the balance of power among the nations has lost an important link. Without the threat of the Sui Kingdom, the Mongols and the Mongols are separated by part of the territory of the Ming Dynasty and are even farther away. In addition, Zhao'er makes them wary, so the Mongols are likely to attack the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Youtang's face looked grim, he understood what Duke Zheng meant.

The balance in my heart truly tilted towards Wang Shouren and Zheng Gong.

He couldn't help but smile bitterly, "This is the first time I hope Yang Jian can live longer."

Duke Zheng was speechless; he had the same idea.

But he knew that was impossible.

Yang Jian definitely won’t be able to last more than a few years.

Yang Jian couldn't abdicate the throne even if he wanted to. Once he abdicated, his will would inevitably decline and his strength would no longer be as strong as it used to be.

The realm of heaven and man was gone in the Sui Dynasty, and everything remained the same.

This is the emperor, there is only progress and no retreat.

"Perhaps a heavenly being will appear in the Sui Kingdom in the next few years?" Zhu Youtang couldn't help but say.

Duke Zheng remained silent.

Zhu Youtang laughed at himself and looked towards the north, with some reluctance and murderous intent, "Lord Zheng, why did Temujin live so long? He divided the Mongols into several countries, but his strength did not decline at all. Are the rules of the grassland really so strange?"

"The grassland is indeed different from our Central Plains. There has never been a king like him on the grassland. It is precisely because of this difference that he can achieve such great things." Duke Zheng couldn't help but sigh.

If no one had expected this, Temujin would have died before reaching the realm of heaven and man.

Zhu Youtang did not say anything more. After calming down, he said solemnly, "Mr. Zheng, please go see Wang Shouren first. Thank you very much."

"Your Highness, your words are respectful."

After Zhu Youtang left, without wasting any time, Duke Zheng came to Wang Shouren that night.

It was not until dawn that Duke Zheng left.

Wang Shouren looked solemn and pondered silently for more than ten days before he asked to see Zhu Youtang again.

The two talked in the Qianqing Palace for more than an hour, and then Wang Shouren left.

Zhu Youtang weighed the pros and cons for a long time, and after a long sigh, his eyes were filled with determination.

"Mr. Zheng, let's follow Wang Shouren's speculation first. I'll leave Zhao'er to you, Mr. Zheng." In the evening, Zhu Youtang came to Mr. Zheng and said solemnly.

"Yes, Your Majesty, don't worry." Duke Zheng was not surprised and nodded in response.

After a pause, he said, "Although the man from Wudang Mountain is no longer running around, we should invite him in advance just in case.

I am going to write a letter and send Xiao Wangzi to deliver it."

"Okay." Zhu Youtang nodded, "I will prepare the corresponding gifts immediately."

After a pause, he continued, "As for Uncle Taiye, I'll ask Brother Ye to go and ask him to come out of retirement."

Duke Zheng had no objection.

"I will try my best to do what I can. The rest depends on Zhaoer himself." Zhu Youtang sighed.

"I believe the prince will not let Your Majesty down." Duke Zheng said with a rare firm tone.

"I believe it too." Zhu Youtang showed a doting and gentle smile.

Few people knew that since that night, in the seemingly calm Ming Dynasty, the deepest undercurrent had begun to surge.

The next day.

In the East Palace, Zhu Houzhao was going about his daily business when Lord Zheng arrived.

"Old man, you haven't come to see me for a long time. Every time it's me who comes to see you." Zhu Houzhao said with his hands on his hips, somewhat dissatisfied.

"It is my fault. I am here to apologize to Your Highness." Lord Zheng said with a smile.

"Haha, this prince is the most magnanimous, so I will forgive you." Zhu Houzhao laughed happily when he heard it.

"Thank you very much, Your Highness." Duke Zheng smiled and said, "Your Highness, you can practice some martial arts from the Mingshen Martial Canon."

"Really!" Zhu Houzhao was delighted. "Well, your highness has made rapid progress, which is rare in ancient and modern times. You can practice now." Zheng Gong smiled seriously.

"Hahaha, this prince knows that this prince is the most powerful." Zhu Houzhao laughed loudly, and his pride and complacency made him seem more arrogant and domineering.

"This old servant also knows of a magical weapon which is unparalleled in the world. I wonder if Your Highness would like it?" Lord Zheng smiled, and a candied haws almost appeared in his hand.

"Where it is? This prince wants it." Zhu Houzhao immediately took the bait impatiently, without the need for Duke Zheng to say anything more.

"Your Highness, please follow me." Duke Zheng extended his hand and invited him.

Zhu Houzhao followed excitedly and full of anticipation and came to the deepest part of the Ming Dynasty's treasure house.

Another thick stone door opened, and Zhu Houzhao's eyes froze for a moment, fixed on the long spear in the center of the stone chamber, which seemed to support the sky and the earth.

The spear body, which emits a faint golden glow in the black color, exudes a sense of dignity and dominance.

The spear blade is more than two feet long and has blades on both sides. There is a faint red light flashing on one side of the blade, and a faint blue light flowing on the other side of the blade.

Even though it seemed to have been covered in dust for many years, it still had an edge visible to the naked eye, and everything around it was shattered by it.

It stood there quietly, yet it seemed as if it had poked a hole in the sky and earth.

So domineering!

Too beautiful!

This is my prince's.

Zhu Houzhao's eyes widened with a look of extreme delight. He immediately ran to the spear and reached out to pull it out.

"Don't be anxious, Your Highness." Duke Zheng hurriedly stopped him and lightly pushed away the little hands.

"This belongs to this prince." Zhu Houzhao glared at the old man with dissatisfaction and protected the food in a very domineering manner.

Duke Zheng couldn't help laughing and said, "It is your Highness, but your Highness, don't worry. Wait for me to finish telling you about this magic weapon. Aren't you curious?"

"Then tell me quickly." Zhu Houzhao was indeed a little curious. He looked at the long spear with interest while listening.

“This magic weapon was made by Emperor Taizu himself for Emperor Taizong when he was guarding the north and attacking outside the Great Wall.

It took a year to create countless treasures, and they were also tempered by water and fire dragon balls before they were finally completed.

It was named the Sun and Moon Divine Lance. "

"The divine spear is 12 feet long, the spear body is 10 feet long, the spear blade is 2 feet long, and it weighs 600 pounds.

It is indestructible and can break anything.

His Majesty Taizong held on to it, and he led five expeditions to the northern desert, sweeping across the country."

As Duke Zheng spoke, his tone was filled with undisguised excitement.

"The Sun and Moon Divine Spear, what a domineering name." Zhu Houzhao became even happier and couldn't help but reach out to take it.

“Your Highness, the divine weapon has a spirit. If you cannot gain its recognition, it will hurt yourself.

So Your Highness should not be anxious." Duke Zheng had no choice but to push it away again and speak frankly.

"It has a spirit! Can it speak?" Zhu Houzhao asked expectantly.

"No, but it can choose its master." Duke Zheng laughed.

"Haha, this prince is his destined master." Zhu Houzhao laughed confidently.

I couldn't wait to reach out and take it for the third time.

This time, Duke Zheng did not stop him, but just remained on guard.

Zhu Houzhao held the spear with both hands, which was very thick.

Like a child's arm.

It was not convenient for Zhu Houzhao to hold it with one hand, so he pulled it up with force.

The divine spear seemed to be stimulated by something, and golden light flickered on the spear. The red and blue light were like the humming of two dragons.

"Ang~!!"

Two dragon roars were clearly heard.

"boom!"

Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up and he couldn't help waving it.

The divine spear broke through the air, and ripples occurred in the void, as if it was cut open. Accompanied by the dragon's roar, it was extremely domineering and made Zhu Houzhao very happy.

"Hahaha, so domineering!"

He smiled and waved a few more times.

However, the golden light and the dragon roar gradually disappeared.

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