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

Chapter 75 The Real Confidence, the Whereabouts of Dragon Ball

Inside the Tiance Mansion, in Zhu Jinzhen's study, candlelight flickered.

Zhu Jinzhen sat at his desk, a pen in hand, and what he said was shocking: "I was so aggressive, but the emperor was able to remain calm. It's not easy. You were just listening in. What do you think?"

The Qinwang Palace is the main hall of the Tiance Palace.

It is also Zhu Jinzhen's territory.

He was going to meet the emperor, so he naturally made all the preparations.

In addition to the defensive power, we also have ears behind the wall.

Those who could stand in front of Zhu Jinzhen at this time were all talents who had gone through layers of screening and were selected by the Prince Su's Palace to serve as think tanks. They were quick-witted, resourceful, and extremely smart.

After hearing Zhu Jinzhen's words, one of them bowed first and said, "Your Highness, although the Emperor said that the Mongol Yuan affair had nothing to do with him, he did not explain his real reason for wanting to eliminate you, this great threat."

"I think his statement, 'The royal family has its own royal heritage,' may have a deeper meaning."

"I noticed it too."

Zhu Jinzhen nodded and said, "Unless a Sanbao eunuch has reached the realm of heavenly beings on land, he cannot give the emperor such great confidence and courage. Since the possibility of the emperor and the Mongols joining forces has been ruled out, the backup cannot be just Zheng He. As for what it is, it is unknown."

"But one thing is certain, it is at least equivalent to the power of three land-based immortal realms."

"Your Highness, I think it's probably not just pure strength."

"Oh?" Zhu Jinzhen looked at the person who spoke.

"Your Highness, don't forget that although land immortals are immortals who roam the land at leisure, they are still human, not immortals. As humans, they have weaknesses. Ordinary poisons may not be effective against them, but some poisons are very likely to threaten land immortals."

"for example?"

"Peacock feathers, nine-colored begonia, and the like."

"These poisons are strong, and they do pose a threat, but they are not as powerful as you think." Zhu Jinzhen shook his head. The think tanks in front of him were indeed extremely smart and knowledgeable, but unfortunately, they were only mortal wisdom after all, and they could not imagine the horror of the realm of immortals on earth.

What seems to be a completely uncurable poison to the world may be just a pastime for the immortals on earth to kill time after dinner.

Upon hearing this, the man bowed and said, "I am ignorant."

"It doesn't matter."

Zhu Jinzhen waved his hand and looked at the others.

"Your Highness, the royal family's heritage is nothing more than a few things. The immortal masters left over from the reigns of Taizu, Taizong, and Renxuan are also some of the forces that can be borrowed."

"Take Zheng He as an example. Just flipping through history books will give you a rough idea of ​​what happened."

"As for the latter, the Ming imperial family has a close relationship with Wudang. The external forces the imperial family can rely on are probably closely related to Zhang Zhenren of Wudang. The only remaining Jianghu force is probably the most mysterious Qinglong Society."

"Qinglonghui?"

Zhu Jinzhen nodded and said, "Even if the Qinglong Society wasn't owned by the Ming Dynasty back then, after experiencing its heyday during the reigns of Taizu and Taizong, it's likely to have been completely controlled by the royal family."

"In the entire Ming Dynasty, the only ones who can pose a threat to Prince Su's Mansion are the Qinglong Society, apart from the two leading righteous sects, Shaolin and Wudang."

Who among the people in the Ming Dynasty martial arts world is not well-known for this organization?
No one knows when, where, who will lead the Qinglong Society, and when it will infiltrate the martial arts world.

It seems to have existed in this river and lake from the day it existed.

Mysterious and powerful are the impressions everyone has of it.

It cannot be measured by right or wrong, good or evil, black or white.

"What His Highness said is absolutely true."

"However, the Emperor probably never dreamed that the Azure Dragon Society, in the eyes of His Highness, is nothing more than a bunch of chickens and clay dogs in the eyes of our Su Wang Mansion."

"The confidence and strength he relies on and is proud of pose no threat to us at all." The person who spoke had a proud look on his face.

As the staff and think tanks of the Prince Su's Mansion, they naturally know how terrifying the power under the Prince Su's Mansion is. Let alone a mere Qinglong Society, what can they do even if there are ten Qinglong Societies?
As for Zhu Houzhao's reliance, it would be even more ridiculous if he really had Zhang Sanfeng from Wudang.

By then, no one will know which side Zhang Sanfeng will be on.

"Keep a low profile, keep a low profile." Zhu Jinzhen pressed his hands down, but the corners of his lips kept rising.

The royal family has its own royal background.

The Prince Su’s Mansion also has its own plug-ins.

He wanted to know himself and his enemy and win every battle out of caution, while the emperor was more like a gambler, which is incomparable.

"There is one thing I need to remind Your Highness."

"What's the matter?"

"The Emperor speculated that the Ming Shenwu Canon might have been lost to the Mongols. I and others believe the probability is about 75%. The remaining 20% ​​is partial fragments, and they must be extremely important fragments."

"Oh? Why are you so sure?"

The person who spoke reminded him, "Your Highness, have you forgotten the imperial edict from Temur?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jinzhen suddenly understood.

"Yes."

"During the reign of Emperor Taizong, the Water and Fire Dragon Pearl was a treasure of the imperial family. Traces of it remained during the reigns of Emperors Renzong and Xuanzong, but after Emperor Yingzong, it disappeared and instead fell into the hands of the Mongols."

"It must have fallen into their hands after Zhu Qizhen was captured during the Battle of Tumu."

"The Water and Fire Dragon Ball is in the hands of the Mongols. The Ming Shenwu Canon that Zhu Houzhao speculated about may have also fallen into the hands of the Mongols."

Zhu Jinzhen murmured, his face full of shock and relief.

No wonder Temur could use the water and fire dragon balls to plan a trap to harm him and direct the world's attention to Jiayuguan and Prince Su's Palace. It seems that even the other dragon ball mentioned in the imperial edict is probably not in Shaanxi.

Instead, he was brought here intentionally by Temur's orders.

"Your Highness is very intelligent and understands things immediately." The person who spoke bowed.

"Someone is coming."

Zhu Jinzhen suddenly ordered outside, "Tell Yan Yimei to come see me quickly."

"Yes."

The soldiers' response came from outside the door.

"Your Highness, do you want to intercept the Water and Fire Dragon Balls in advance?"

"Yes." Zhu Jinzhen nodded. "Since you guessed that the Water and Fire Dragon Pearl wasn't lost in Shaanxi, but was brought here by Temur, then I naturally wouldn't mind taking it."

An aide to Prince Su's palace said, "Temur is playing a sly trick, hoping to take advantage of the situation and kill someone with a borrowed knife. This dragon ball must be hidden very deeply. If Your Highness orders the secret guards to track it down, it will probably take a lot of effort."

"What do you have in mind?"

"Your Highness, why don't you send some men and horses to investigate from the Ming Dynasty officials in charge of border trade? Perhaps we can find some clues faster."

"Are you playing the trick of sneaking into Chencang again?" Zhu Jinzhen couldn't help but sneer when he heard that. He didn't find it strange. Tiance and Cangyun patrolled day and night, and he had spies all over Shaanxi. It would not be easy to rely on people from the underworld to bring them in.

Traveling merchants and the like are the focus of inspection.

Apart from these two most suspicious items, the most easily overlooked items are those transported by the government.

(End of this chapter)