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

Chapter 32 Zhu Wusi's Imagination, Impotent Rage

Unfortunately, God did not wish.

While Zhu Wusi was waiting anxiously, the old man in a simple Taoist robe walked out of the reception room door. As soon as he stepped out of the door, he noticed Zhu Wusi's gaze and couldn't help but look at him.

Just this one glance, Zhu Wusi felt like being struck by lightning.

At this time, Zhang Sanfeng was in sight, and his aura blended with heaven and earth. Although it was not intentional, it brought with it an oppressive feeling like the might of heaven, causing Zhu Wusi to groan in discomfort.

"Wudang, Zhang Sanfeng!"

Zhu Wushi's heart sank.

Zhang Sanfeng has not appeared in the martial arts world for sixty years, but the Ming Dynasty royal family has the clearest records about the appearance of this Ming Dynasty national master and martial arts legend, and Hulong Villa naturally also has them.

What’s more crucial is the look Zhang Sanfeng gave him.

It made it impossible for Zhu Wusi to deceive himself.

Zhu Wusi didn't know whether it was a warning, an inquiry, or something else, but he knew that even if it was a realm of immortals on earth, it would be impossible for him, a great master of celestial phenomena with hundreds of years of skills, to feel his blood boiling just by an invisible and intangible gaze.

"The realm of heavenly beings on land."

"This is the immortal being known for his unfathomable magical powers!"

"He really is Zhang Sanfeng."

"Then what he said in the room just now, and what he promised Prince Su, isn't it..."

Zhu Wusi's heart was roaring wildly. He didn't know how to describe his current mood. Sadness, shock, despair? Or maybe a combination of all of them?
What he heard was not a play directed and performed by Prince Su himself.

That means that Zhang Sanfeng, the martial arts legend, has really chosen to stand on the side of King Su.

For him, this was absolutely devastating news.

Zhang Sanfeng probably couldn't have imagined that he just saw the origin of Zhu Wushi's martial arts and stopped to take a look, but Zhu Wushi made up many guesses in his mind, such as he chose King Su, Wudang wanted to support Long, etc.

"That old fellow Tianchi's martial arts? Didn't he and that immortal old man Xiaoyaozi work together on the power-absorbing technique? Didn't he clamor to take his martial arts skills with him after his death? And he actually has a living successor, one who's also a royal?"

"It's just that this energy-absorbing technique seems to be lacking a bit of perfection."

“It’s missing the part about strengthening the body.”

“Without self-improvement, it is difficult to reach the realm of wonder.”

Zhang Sanfeng shook his head slightly disappointedly and took Zhang Wuji's hand towards the residence arranged by Li Chengen.

Leaving Zhu Wusi with a dazed look on his face.

……

Tiance Mansion, Linglong Hall.

Zhu Jinzhen glanced at Qin Yiyan, his eyes asking him if he had done anything to Zhu Wusi, otherwise why would this Iron-hearted Divine Marquis remain silent after seeing him?
"The Divine Marquis is not enjoying his leisure time in the capital."

"Why have you come all the way to this bitter cold borderland?"

Zhu Jinzhen's voice woke Zhu Wusi, who was lost in his own imagination.

He raised his head, a sinister look in his eyes flashing away. "Hulong Villa has the power to monitor all officials of the Ming Dynasty. I also have the Red Book of Iron and the Imperial Sword bestowed upon me by the late emperor. Even the relatives of the Ming Dynasty are under my supervision."

"I came here this time because I received a message."

"Oh?"

Zhu Jinzhen sipped his tea with a leisurely demeanor. "What news is it that would warrant such a fuss from the Divine Marquis? Why did he even come all the way from the capital in person?"

"Could it be that there are treacherous people in the court who are slandering and framing me?"

Zhu Wusi asked in a deep voice, "Why is Prince Su so sure that this is a slander and frame-up?"

The appearance of Zhang Sanfeng and the power of Prince Su's Mansion made Zhu Wusi's heart surge like a tangled mess, but he regretted it the moment he said it. "If the Divine Marquis doesn't think this is a frame-up..."

Zhu Jinzhen looked at Zhu Wusi, who was showing an expression of panic, with a smile that was not a smile, and showed an intriguing smile: "I can immediately comply with his wishes, raise an army to punish him, and purge the court of treacherous officials."

Prove your innocence?

Does he need it?

"Prince Su, you..."

Zhu Wusi's body trembled violently, and he looked at Zhu Jinzhen in horror: "How dare you say such treasonous words..."

He wanted to scold, but he didn't dare.

I managed to control myself.

Because Zhu Wusi knew very well that Zhu Jinzhen was not like other relatives, not a character he could control, but the youngest land sword immortal in the Ming Dynasty, the most prestigious prince in the Ming Dynasty, and had millions of troops under his command.

Now no one knows what means were used to win over Zhang Sanfeng.

Zhu Jinzhen is a man who really does what he says and dares to raise an army to rebel!
"Why not?"

"Now, could you please tell me whether the rumors in the capital are true?"

Zhu Jinzhen's expression was amused. The crime he was least afraid of being framed for was conspiracy to rebel. Because he really dared to do it and was really able to do it, was this a crime for him?
Zhu Wusi was so annoyed that he wanted to kill someone. He knew that Zhu Jinzhen was forcing him.

Use the general trend to force him to answer.

Zhu Wusi, however, could do nothing but feel helpless and furious. He dared not even nod. Even though his hands, hidden in his sleeves, had already been clenched into fists, he could only grit his teeth and reply, "Prince Su is loyal and devoted. These rumors are completely groundless and malicious slander. Everyone knows that if Prince Su had not risked his life to protect the country, Jiayu Pass would have been breached by the Mongols and Liao people long ago. How could the Ming Dynasty have the peace and stability it enjoys today?"

"So, the Divine Marquis also thinks so?"

Zhu Jinzhen's calm voice was like the calm before a storm. A terrifying and awe-inspiring aura rose from Zhu Jinzhen's body, as if thousands of mountains were falling, pressing Zhu Wusi to the point of almost vomiting blood.

"But His Majesty the Emperor doesn't seem to think so. The East and West Factories, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Six Gates, the Hulong Villa, and the Baolong Clan all received news of my rebellion at the same time."

"Even a fool knows this is a frame-up and a slander."

"But the Divine Marquis still arrived. Within the past few days, first the Divine Marquis, then Lu Xiaofeng, the Six Gates' Golden Constable, the Embroidered Uniform Guard's Suzaku, and the Six Gates' Deputy Governor Liu Xi have all arrived in Jiayuguan or Shaanxi."

"I haven't done anything yet, so why is His Majesty the Emperor so angry about me?"

"Could the Divine Marquis tell me what the Emperor wants to do?"

Zhu Wusi's scalp tingled. How should he answer this?
Doesn’t the emperor know that this is a frame-up?

It must be clear!

Anyone who knew about this matter knew that this was a frame-up for Zhu Jinzhen to plot treason. The so-called collusion with foreigners and selling out the country was just another reason to put him to death on the basis of plotting treason.

But they are well aware of these issues.

But Zhu Jinzhen could not see through it, and even exposed the emperor's little thoughts in front of him.

Otherwise, it will be difficult to end.

The answer is yes, Zhu Wusi estimated that Zhu Jinzhen killed him on the spot as a sacrifice, and then raised an army in the name of clearing the court to punish the disloyal. The answer is no, which is too self-deceptive.

Because from what Zhu Jinzhen said just now.

The emperor sent so many confidants not to investigate the case, but seemed to want to take down Zhu Jinzhen.

Or...

Force Zhu Jinzhen to rebel?

(End of this chapter)