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

Chapter 57 Royal Secrets, Unbelievable

There was a commotion in Tiance Mansion.

Zhu Houzhao, who was tossing and turning in bed, got up and walked to the window to look out. He saw dozens of figures rising into the night sky, each of them exuding a terrifying aura.

They stood in the air, with the true energy surging around their bodies, causing dark clouds to roll in the sky, thunder to explode, and strong winds to howl.

“They are all celestial phenomena, so many??”

"What happened?"

Zhu Houzhao felt difficulty breathing and was shocked like an overwhelming tidal wave.

He thought he had overestimated the power under Zhu Jinzhen.

But it was not until dozens of great celestial masters stepped into the air and auras of terrestrial immortals, more terrifying than the heavenly fragrance, rose up, that Zhu Houzhao realized that he had greatly underestimated the power under Zhu Jinzhen's command.

"Tens of thousands of Vajra, thousands of Finger Mysteries, dozens of celestial phenomena."

"There are even several immortals on land."

"How did he accumulate and cultivate his power?"

"Yes, have you received some legacy from the ancient times?"

Zhu Houzhao couldn't calm down and couldn't help but have wild thoughts, because such strength that was enough to overthrow the entire Ming Dynasty was not something that could be cultivated by a mere force in a short period of time!

"and many more!"

A thought suddenly flashed through my mind.

Zhu Houzhao was suddenly shocked. "Prince Su is amassing such a formidable force. Perhaps he's not building up power for the Ming Dynasty, but rather for the entire world. Is he planning to follow in the footsteps of Emperor Taizong?"

When Emperor Taizong was alive, wherever the sun and the moon shone and the dragon flag pointed, all nations submitted.

How arrogant the Ming Dynasty was at that time.

Emperor Taizong was even more ambitious. He launched five expeditions to the northern desert, seven voyages to the West, and three expeditions to the world, intending to bring the Ming Dynasty to a higher peak and end this chaotic era.

however……

The wise and capable Emperor Taizong died in Yumuchuan.

"If Prince Su's heart is really with the world, will what happened to Emperor Taizong happen again to Prince Su?" Zhu Houzhao sat back on the bed dejectedly, his heart full of confusion.

On the one hand, he was terrified by Zhu Jinzhen. He wondered how he had acquired such a terrifying background. Not to mention him as the emperor, even the entire Ming Dynasty was nothing more than a pawn in Zhu Jinzhen's hands in Zhu Houzhao's eyes.

On the one hand, there are mixed feelings.

Faced with such a terrible situation, Zhu Houzhao knew that he had no chance of winning and the throne might change in an instant. Fortunately, Zhu Jinzhen was still a descendant of his Zhu family, so he could barely feel a little psychological comfort.

What is worrying is that if Zhu Jinzhen looks at the world in the future, he will want to repeat the path of the First Emperor and end the chaos.

Will those guys who caused Emperor Taizong's untimely death jump out again?

Where is Zhu Jinzhen?

So what?

Zhu Houzhao lowered his head, secretly puzzled. "What exactly happened back then? Emperor Taizong cultivated the Sun and Moon Pupils in childhood, and by the time he was over forty, he had cultivated the Ming Shenwu Canon to the fourth stage. With his innovative approach, he had already stepped halfway into the realm of the celestial being on earth."

"A great ruler like Emperor Taizong died suddenly overnight. Emperor Renzong, having reached the seventh level of the Sun and Moon Manual, possesses the qualities of a celestial master. In a few years, he will be able to enter the realm of earthly immortals."

"The result is..."

Many secrets of the Ming Dynasty royal family came to Zhu Houzhao's mind, making him shudder.

He knew from a young age that there was an invisible and terrifying black hand manipulating the changes in the Ming Dynasty and influencing the entire world. Even powerful emperors like Emperor Taizong and Emperor Xuanzong could not do anything to it. Although Prince Su Zhu Jinzhen was also a genius.

But Zhu Houzhao still did not look favorably upon Zhu Jinzhen.

As the night deepened, Zhu Houzhao remained awake. He recalled the many secrets of the Ming Dynasty: the sudden deaths of three successive rulers, the end of the golden age of the Five Dragons ruling the country, and finally the Battle of Tumu, which brought the Ming Dynasty's foundation to a catastrophic decline, from which it would never recover.

"Prince Su, Prince Su, you are a thousand times more outstanding than me, but why are you not from the lineage of our Prince Yan?!" Zhu Houzhao smiled helplessly. If one of his cousins ​​possessed the terrifying background of the Prince Su's Mansion, he would not be reluctant even if he was forced to abdicate.

But fate is really cruel. Zhu Jinzhen is powerful and domineering, and an unparalleled evildoer, but he is not from their lineage.

"Prince Su, Prince Su."

"Although I know I am powerless to change the situation, you and I are enemies, not friends."

"But this time, I hope you can win."

"The blood feud between Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Taizong now depends on you."

……

At the same time, inside Jiayuguan.

After conveying Zhu Houzhao's words, he was taken away by Lian Chengbi. The few people who were preparing to recruit Lu Xiaofeng into the secret guards all noticed the difference in Jiayuguan tonight.

"Your Highness summoned so many masters from Tiance and Cangyun overnight. Could it be that he did this for..." Lian Chengbi's expression changed slightly. He drank the wine in front of him, put down the glass, clasped his fists towards Lu Xiaofeng and the others, and turned into a bloody shadow and left.

"Old monkey, Brother Lian has already left, why aren't you going yet?"

"Although I don't know what happened, since His Highness has not issued an urgent order to summon the secret guards, it proves that we are not needed yet." Sikong Zhaixing shrugged and continued drinking.

Ximen Chuxue, who was standing by, frowned. "Prince Su has been hiding for many years, but he suddenly stops hiding today. I'm afraid something big is going on."

In just less than half a cup of tea, they had already sensed no less than a hundred auras comparable to those of the Grand Master of Celestial Phenomena. Among them, several auras covered the entire sky, which was even more terrifying.

Land God!!
Even if Ximen Chuxue and Lu Xiaofeng didn't speak, they guessed the strength of those people.

Looking at Lu Xiaofeng, whose eyebrows were furrowed, Sikong Zhaixing said with a smile, "Alright, stop looking so gloomy. The emperor has been taken to Jiayuguan. Lu Xiaoji, you're completely finished. You definitely won't be able to return to the royal family, the court, the cabinet, or even the world of martial arts."

Hearing this, Lu Xiaofeng almost spit out all the wine in his mouth and glared at Sikong Zhaixing.

"I've fallen to this point, haven't you played a role in it?"

"Hey, don't say that! It's such an honor to be noticed by His Highness! The Secret Guard is not a department like the Imperial Guard. They are very idle. When there are no missions, you can do whatever you want."

"Look at Ximen Chuxue, didn't he also agree to join the Secret Guard?"

"Huh?" Lu Xiaofeng stood up suddenly and looked at the cold and indifferent Ximen Chuxue beside him in disbelief: "Ximen, have you agreed to join the secret guards under Prince Su?"

"Ok!"

Ximen Chuxue nodded calmly. This was his decision and there was nothing to hide.

"why?"

As soon as Lu Xiaofeng opened his mouth, he realized that he had asked a stupid question.

"Because, in the world today, throughout Kyushu and beyond, he is the only one who stands at the pinnacle of swordsmanship."

"Sikong Zhaixing promised me that if I was willing to join the Secret Guard, I could exchange my merits within the Secret Guard for guidance from Prince Su... His Royal Highness Prince Su. This is an unparalleled opportunity for me."

When Ximen Chuxue said this, his eyes, which had always been as cold as ice and as calm as water, showed a fiery look in front of others for the first time. He looked at Lu Xiaofeng and made his request.

"The opportunity to be guided by Prince Su is priceless. I hope you can help me."

(End of this chapter)