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

Chapter 53: The quarrel continues and the emperor arrives

The commotion in Lanzhou Prefecture was earth-shattering.

The news cannot be concealed.

Less than three hours later, the Six Gates' Chief Advisor Guo Zhentao and the Six Gates' Chief Advisor Guo Zhenyu, who had come to secretly protect the emperor, received the news. Liu Xi, the Deputy Supervisor of the East Factory, and Qinglong, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, all received the news.

"What do the Baolong clan do for a living?"

"Has His Majesty really been taken away?"

"Do you know who the other party is?"

In the small room, all the important figures of the Ming Dynasty gathered, but they all looked unhappy and were visibly panicked. The Baolong clan and the Jinyiwei and Dongchang masters who followed them secretly were all knocked unconscious.

The emperor was taken away in public.

This was no less than a slap in the face to them.

But after Guo Zhentao and his brothers, Liu Xi and others confirmed the news again and again, they all collapsed powerlessly in their chairs.

"Dozens of powerful men walking in the air took away the emperor who changed his identity?" Liu Xi's sharp voice was about to pierce the roof. Although his energy-absorbing technique was incomplete, he was still the second best in the East Factory after Cao Zhengchun.

Of course, I know what "walking in the air" means.

Guo Zhentao of the Six Gates stared intently at Qinglong of the Embroidered Uniform Guards. "Are you saying that just a few hours ago, dozens of astronomical masters suddenly appeared in Lanzhou Prefecture?"

"This joke is not funny."

The mysterious power of the finger can make thousands of troops retreat, and the celestial phenomena can control tens of thousands of troops.

As far as Guo Zhentao knows, there are no more than thirty people who can reach the realm of celestial phenomena, including the entire Ming Dynasty court and the martial arts world. But thirty or forty great masters of celestial phenomena suddenly appeared in Lanzhou Prefecture?

It’s not that Guo Zhentao doesn’t trust the information from the Jinyiwei, but this information seems ridiculous to him no matter how he looks at it.

Qinglong's face was filled with sorrow, so gloomy that it looked like water could drip out of it, but he still nodded heavily, "This is the most conservative estimate."

The emperor was taken away and the Jinyiwei seriously neglected their duties.

He, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, was the first to bear the brunt of the attack.

"The most conservative estimate?"

Guo Zhentao's brothers, Liu Xi, and several other expert priests from the inner palace all looked at each other in bewilderment.

Dozens of great masters of astronomy.

Or a conservative estimate?

Facing the puzzled looks of his colleagues, Qinglong said truthfully: "According to the secret report of the Jinyiwei, there are probably several land immortals among them."

quiet!
As Qinglong finished speaking, the room instantly fell into silence, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Not counting the dozens of great masters of celestial phenomena, there are suspected to be a few land immortals among them?
Of course, the people in the room knew what this news meant. The emperor fell into the hands of such a terrifying force. Not to mention relying on just them, even if all the major violent agencies in the court attacked together, they would only die in vain.

"Qinglong..."

"I know what Guo Juxia wants to ask."

Before Guo Zhentao could ask further questions, Qinglong interrupted him and replied bluntly: "This is related to the safety of His Majesty and the stability of the court. The Jinyiwei would never dare to speak rashly."

“That’s going to be trouble!!!”

Brothers Guo Zhentao and Liu Xi, the number one person in Hulong Villa, fell silent.

Rescuing people from dozens of celestial masters is already as difficult as ascending to heaven. If there are also a few land immortals among them, the difficulty of rescuing people will increase by more than a hundred times.

Land gods!
Known as the pillar of the nation, he lived with it forever. Even if surrounded by an army of 100,000, he could fight his way through and escape. He was a living immortal who was simply not something that ordinary people could contend with.

Although these people are masters, they are just bigger grasshoppers in front of the immortals on land.

Want to save people from the hands of land gods?
wishful thinking!

"If it's really as the Jinyiwei intelligence suggests, I suggest the cabinet make early plans?"

"Duan Tianya, what do you mean?" Qinglong was furious. "What do you mean by making plans early? What plans?"

"It's impossible to save people from a land immortal, several land immortals, and dozens of celestial masters. Can we do it with just a few of us?" Duan Tianya asked back.

Qinglong was silent. He knew he couldn't do it. "Is this really the way?"

"No!"

Liu Xi stepped forward to stop them. "If your Majesty's affairs alarm the cabinet, it's very likely that many of the cabinet elders will repeat their past actions before the dust has even settled. If your Majesty is unlucky, how can we be worthy of your Majesty?"

What happened in the past?

Brothers Guo Zhentao, Qinglong and Duan Tianya frowned at the same time.

They knew what Liu Xi was referring to.

However, this matter concerns the state system and the safety of the emperor. If they do not inform the cabinet, it would be nothing less than a pipe dream to rescue the emperor with the power of the Jinyiwei, the East Factory, the Hulong Villa, and the Six Gates.

Seeing that several people were unwilling to agree, Liu Xi could only grit his teeth and said, "Three days. If His Majesty cannot be brought back within three days, then... inform the cabinet, and the cabinet and the Queen Mother will make the decision."

After hearing this, the others looked at each other and finally agreed.

A hint of joy flashed across Liu Xi's eyes, and he felt relieved. He then looked at Qinglong and said, "Qinglong, we know the intelligence of the Jinyiwei, and we also have secret agents who are well-preserved. Wake them up."

The secret agent is the most special intelligence spy of the Jinyiwei.

Except for Qinglong, the commander of the Northern Pacification Division, no one knows their true identities.

"I understand." Qinglong replied in a deep voice.

This matter concerns the safety of the emperor and the Ming Dynasty. Not to mention the secret agents, even he, the commander-in-chief, can be sacrificed.

"The first thing to do is to find out the true identities of those people. Only then can we plan to rescue His Majesty."

"This matter also requires the cooperation of the Six Gates."

"We have no problem."

"Hulong Villa will also provide full assistance."

"it is good!"

For the first time, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Eastern Depot, the Six Gates and the Hulong Villa reached a tacit understanding and prepared to work together.

……

At the same time, Jiayuguan, Tiance Prefecture.

Zhu Houzhao stood in front of the towering gate of Tiance Palace, looking at the Tiance soldiers on the city wall who were neatly arranged, with firm eyes and powerful momentum, and felt mixed emotions.

"Ugh~!"

Zhu Houzhao had a thought and felt nauseous again. He turned around and started vomiting again.

If Yang Ning and his companions had not taken Zhu Houzhao flying in the air, he would probably never have known in his life that he was afraid of heights. The mountains and rivers beneath his feet passed by in a flash, and gazing down at the vast mountains and rivers of the Ming Dynasty was a novel experience that he would never have in his life.

As a result, Zhu Houzhao vomited all the way!
The winter wind was blowing fiercely, blowing his black brocade robe.

This person, who should have been the supreme being of the Ming Dynasty, was made to look extremely embarrassed.

When they returned to Jiayuguan, Changsun Wangqing had already left.

Yang Ning helplessly looked at Zhu Houzhao who was bent over and vomiting violently, and had an urge to hold his forehead.

About half an hour later.

Zhu Houzhao finally recovered.

"Your Majesty, please."

A Tiance soldier stepped forward and spoke in a respectful tone, but with an implication that no one could refuse.

Zhu Houzhao snorted coldly, wiped the dirt from the corner of his mouth, flicked his sleeves and walked into the Tiance Mansion.

As soon as he entered, he felt an overwhelming pressure envelop him. Looking up, he saw neatly lined Tiance soldiers on both sides of the Tiance Mansion. They were all clad in armor, wielding spears, their tips flashing with cold light. Each one exuded a powerful aura, and the weakest was already at the upper third level.

What frightened Zhu Houzhao even more was that the look in the eyes of these Tiance soldiers when they looked at him showed no awe at all, only indifference.

It seemed that in the eyes of these Tiance soldiers, he, the emperor, was no different from an ordinary person.

(End of this chapter)