Ming Dynasty: pacifying the rebellion and defending the border, dominating the world

Chapter 145: The Storm in Beijing, the Secret of the Plan is Revealed

Let me talk about two sides.

Ming Dynasty, Beijing.

A mighty team came to the capital.

From afar, it looked like an inky torrent sweeping towards the capital. The breath of iron and blood and the sound of iron hooves trampling were like war drums shaking the heavens and the earth.

We had a bumpy ride all the way from Jiayuguan and rushed back to the capital day and night.

Along the way, Zhu Houzhao's face was full of resistance and unhappiness.

Now that the capital was in sight, Zhu Houzhao's expression was not at all relaxed, but rather became even more solemn.

"I'm back, no matter who wants me back or not."

"I'm back here again."

"Uncle, teacher, the elders of the cabinet, and the high-ranking officials in the court, all of you are wise and honest ministers. I have been attacked and killed several times on my way back. It is time to settle accounts." Zhu Houzhao lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked at the capital city that was already in sight, with murderous intent in his heart.

Since leaving Jiayuguan, Zhu Houzhao has been assassinated no less than fifteen times.

They were even blocked by the army.

If it weren't for the powerful strength of the Cangyun soldiers led by Xue Ling, he and Guo Zhentao and his group would probably have been buried in the wilderness as soon as they left Shaanxi.

Combined with the transfer of the twelve guards in Shaanxi, and the unusual movements in Datong, Xuanfu, Yansui, and Shanxi, it was not difficult for Zhu Houzhao to guess that someone did not want him, the emperor, to return to the capital.

As for who?

Zhu Houzhao sneered as he looked towards the gate of the capital, at Zhu Wusi, who was standing at the head of the courtiers with an appearance of loyalty and courage, as well as at several cabinet ministers and the left and right assistant ministers of the Ministry of War beside him.

Each one of them is his suspect.

Xue Ling's voice came from outside the carriage.

"Your Majesty, the capital is in sight."

"Our mission is to escort you into the capital."

"According to your Highness' instructions, we can remain in the capital for one day, awaiting your imperial edict. If we do not receive the edict after one day, please consider your decision."

There was a hint of threat in Xue Ling's words.

Although Zhu Houzhao still felt a little annoyed, he did not lose his temper, because he also knew that the 100-household Cangyun team led by Xue Ling was so powerful that it was enough to kill all the five military camps and Yulin Army in the capital.

"I am the emperor, my words are golden, and I will not go back on my word."

Outside the carriage, a smile appeared on Xue Ling's face.

Although Commander Yan had instructed before departure that if the emperor went back on his word, they could ignore it and evacuate directly, as His Highness would come in person to retrieve it.

However, it would be best if the task could be completed.

As the Cang Yun soldiers approached, their terrifying aura was like a divine dragon soaring in the sky, poking its head down from the clouds. The atmosphere in the air was so depressing that it was almost suffocating.

At the same time, it also alarmed all the hidden masters in this imperial city.

Xue Ling, clad in Cangyun Black Armor, rode ahead, gazing at the majestic and magnificent capital, a gleam of brilliance in his eyes: "Let me see how many masters are hidden in this important area of ​​the capital!"

With a single thought, wind and clouds rise, and the sky changes color.

……

Imperial Palace, Ouchi.

Inside a mysterious attic.

An old eunuch in a grey robe with dry white hair and a youthful face suddenly raised his head and looked in the direction outside the capital.

His figure flashed and he appeared on the top of the attic, looking out of the capital city. He saw a scene of crouching tigers and coiling dragons, and saw the horror that was like a sharp blade piercing the clouds, ready to tear the sky apart.

"The fairyland on land?"

"There are so many great celestial masters?"

"The Ming Dynasty is really going to change!" The old eunuch rubbed his eyes, wondering if he had failed to break through to the heavenly realm and his eyesight was blurry, otherwise how could he see such an outrageous scene?
"When Emperor Taizong was still alive, it was just like this, right?" The old eunuch sighed, as if reminiscing about the glorious past, but also as if lamenting that time was unforgiving. He had experienced such a scene before in his life.

What impressed him most was the grand scene when they gathered under the city of Nanjing during the Jingnan Campaign.

It’s a pity that all is gone.

Taizong and his old brothers are no longer with us.

The old eunuch took a step into the void in front of him, and his afterimage was blown away by the wind like a ghost, and the person disappeared without a trace.

At the same time, in the capital.

In a magnificent manor.

The middle-aged man in a brocade hat and a sable fur coat could clearly see that the aura was like a divine sword, rushing straight into the sky, towering like a sacred mountain, standing between heaven and earth.

"A land immortal, and not just any land immortal!"

"besides……"

"Why do the Ming Dynasty have so many great masters of astronomy?"

The middle-aged man frowned with an expression of disbelief. Although it was no longer his era, he still often traveled around the world. The famous thief Chu Liuxiang had once received his guidance.

Therefore, he thought he had a fairly good understanding of the Ming Dynasty's underworld.

But, what is happening now?
It was said that there would be no more than twenty celestial masters in the Ming Dynasty, but now there are as many as twenty of them outside the capital, and there is also a land immortal who is completely unfamiliar to him.

"I don't even know who broke through the realm and reached the top?" The middle-aged man's figure flashed, and he rode the wind in the air, rushing towards the outside of the capital, full of confusion all the way.

In addition to them, as Xue Ling's undisguised aura of the immortal land rose into the sky and pressured the capital, the entire capital was also in turmoil. Countless hidden masters of astronomy and masters of the mysteries looked outside the city in horror.

……

Outside the capital.

As the carriage approached, Zhu Houzhao lifted the curtain and walked out.

The Ming officials who had been waiting for a long time all bowed in the direction of Zhu Houzhao:
"Your Majesty, I, Zhu Wusi, respectfully welcome your Majesty and wish you well."

"Your Highness, Yang Yanhe, Li Dongyang, and others respectfully welcome your Majesty and wish you well."

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live."

Zhu Houzhao suppressed his anger and coldly spat out two words: "I am well."

At this moment, a graceful figure rushed out from the crowd and rushed towards Zhu Houzhao. She grabbed his arm and looked around: "Brother, you are okay. I am so glad."

"Okay, Yunluo, I'm fine."

A smile appeared on Zhu Houzhao's face, and he thought to himself: After all, there are still people who care about him.

Zhu Houzhao swept his eyes over the ministers in front of him and said calmly, "My dear ministers, please stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Houzhao ignored them and looked at Xue Ling. "General Xue Ling, thank you for your hard work in escorting me all the way. I will have the Ministry of War send you the proper rewards later. I will also prepare a camp for you to stay in and arrange for you to rest."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xue Ling also bowed.

Zhu Houzhao saw that he didn't take it seriously, but he didn't think much of it. With a land immortal in front of him, he wouldn't be able to be polite to him, and even if he just gave him the cold shoulder, he would have no choice.

He was already very satisfied with this attitude.

Zhu Houzhao then turned to look at Zhu Wusi with a meaningful look in his eyes: "Godly Marquis, I heard that during my absence, you eliminated Jiao Fang, the cancer in the cabinet, and stabilized the Ministry of War and the Five Armies Commandery. You have worked hard and made great contributions, so I will not hesitate to reward you accordingly."

"Sharing your worries is my duty." Zhu Wusi smiled and bowed in reply.

"well said."

Zhu Houzhao praised loudly, then changed the subject: "Now that I'm back, I won't bother the Ministry of War and the Five Military Commands any further. What do you think?"

(End of this chapter)