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

Chapter 9 Lu Xiaofeng's purpose, unbelievable answer
Ming Dynasty, Jiayuguan.

This magnificent city standing on the border of the Ming Dynasty was originally a place where various countries met and the world was turbulent.

The annual recruitment of new soldiers by Tian Ce Mansion, which was just an ordinary conscription at the beginning, gradually evolved into a martial arts competition event that attracted the attention of all the people in Shaanxi.

It is said to be a martial arts competition, but in fact it is just a selection of soldiers for Tian Ce.

It just attracted more and more attention and gradually became a grand event.

Some of them hope that their sons can stand out in the Tiance recruitment selection and become famous. Some are just here to join in the fun, and some have ulterior motives.

Inside Jiayuguan, in a restaurant.

A handsome young man with dull eyes was holding a cup of tea and sipping it carefully: "Lu Xiaofeng, is this the place you brought us to?"

"It seems to be quite different from what was rumored."

"Of course it's different. When I first came here, I was also shocked. I almost thought we were back in the capital instead of the border."

Lu Xiaofeng's expression was as exaggerated as it could be, but it was a pity that the person opposite him was blind and couldn't see.

Ximen Chuxue's indifferent voice came, a little surprised: "A few years ago, I also passed by this place, and it was not as magnificent as this. It is true that the appearance is better than the reputation. This place is great."

Lu Xiaofeng blinked: "Don't you feel uncomfortable?"

A sneer crossed Ximen Chuxue's cold face. "When Prince Su rode into the martial arts world to cleanse the Mobei martial arts world, I was in Mobei hunting down a villain who was killing people indiscriminately with a sword. I once met with the Tiance Army at that time."

"They are targeting those who abuse violence to violate laws and do whatever they want."

"I have never violated the laws of the Ming Dynasty, nor have I massacred civilians, nor have I done anything wrong. Why should I be uncomfortable?"

When these words were spoken, everyone at the table was stunned.

Lu Xiaofeng opened his mouth in shock: "Have you seen the Prince Su?"

"I met him once a few years ago."

Ximen Chuxue was a man of few words, but he nodded when his good friend asked him.

Although several years have passed, he still has not forgotten the demeanor of the spirited young prince. That was also the first time he saw the supreme scenery of the sword path, which captivated him.

Even after several years, it is still vivid in my mind.

"Why haven't I heard you talk about it?"

"Why do you want to say that?" Ximen Chuxue asked back.

Lu Xiaofeng touched his nose awkwardly. This was in line with his good friend's personality. He was taciturn and couldn't say a word for a long time. He would never say anything unless you asked him.

Of course, sometimes they won’t tell you even if you ask.

It's like ice that hasn't melted for nearly a thousand years, so cold that it's inhumane.

"Lu Xiaoji, why did you bring us all the way to Jiayuguan?" Thief King Sikong Zhaixing finally couldn't contain his curiosity and asked, "I've been asking you all along the way, but you always smiled mysteriously and wouldn't tell me."

"Now that we're here, can we talk?"

"I got a piece of news..."

Lu Xiaofeng raised his finger and said with a hint of pride, "Master Zhang from Wudang has come down the mountain and is heading towards Jiayu Pass. His target seems to be the Prince Su."

"Tsk! I thought it was some kind of news."

Sikong Zhaixing rolled his eyes instantly, making him wait so long in vain. Hua Manlou also smiled: "I have heard about this matter too, Lu Xiaofeng, you should stop keeping me in suspense."

"Alright alright."

Lu Xiaofeng chuckled nonchalantly and said seriously, "There's news that Prince Su seems to be colluding with Xixia and the Mongols, intending to lure foreign forces into the pass and commit treason."

"I was commissioned by someone to check whether it is true."

quiet!
The entire restaurant's small private room fell into an eerie silence.

Sikong Zhaixing opened his mouth, but no words came out.

"This is ridiculous." Hua Manlou instantly understood what was going on. He sneered and shook his head. "If Prince Su hadn't risked his life to stop the Mongol and Liao armies, how could Jiayuguan and the Ming Dynasty be so peaceful today? Who spread such rumors? It's ridiculous."

"Yeah, Lu Xiaoji, what's the difference between this and saying someone saw Hua Manlou peeping at a girl taking a bath?"

Sikong Zhaixing also took over the conversation. Of course, he had never dealt with the King Su, but along the way, the people of Shaanxi's inner admiration and verbal respect, as well as the scene of their peaceful and prosperous life, could not be faked.

Even a thief like Sikong Zhaixing, who was full of lies, didn't believe that Prince Su would rebel.

Even Ximen Chuxue, who only cared about swordsmanship, frowned deeply. "It seems that seeing the power of Prince Su, someone in the court wants to get rid of him? Or maybe..."

Ximen Chuxue didn't mention the latter guess, but everyone present knew it clearly.

It can be said that the person that the Ming Dynasty fears most at present is the existence of Zhu Jinzhen, the Prince of Su.

Apart from the civil service group in the court, I'm afraid the only one is Emperor Zhu Houzhao.

Lu Xiaofeng shrugged: "Then I don't know."

"However, apart from your guess, Xiaoxi, I think the person who wants to get rid of Prince Su the most is probably not someone in the court."

"You mean... the Mongols or the Liao Dynasty?"

As soon as Hua Manlou finished speaking, Sikong Zhaixing and Ximen Chuxue immediately looked over.

Lu Xiaofeng smiled and nodded: "Just like what Sikong Zhaixing said just now, if you say that Prince Su would rebel, I believe it, but if you say that he is colluding with foreigners and selling out the country, I definitely don't believe it, unless Hua Manlou, you really went to peek at a girl taking a bath and got caught."

Ximen Chuxue glanced at Hua Manlou, and imagined in his mind a scene of a blind man like Hua Manlou peeping at a girl taking a bath, and he almost couldn't hold it in.

Hua Manlou heard Lu Xiaofeng's teasing, but he didn't take it seriously. Instead, he asked in confusion, "If you are so sure, why did you bring us here?"

Lu Xiaofeng's expression straightened, and he said in a deep voice, "I brought you here because there are problems with the clues and evidence I found. Do you know where the evidence and clues I found about Prince Su colluding with foreigners and selling out the country came from?"

"Even though you're so sure, you're still willing to make this trip, and you're so worried about taking us with you, could it be the Six Gates? The Eastern Depot? Or the Imperial Guard?"

Every time Hua Manlou guessed a unit, Lu Xiaofeng's expression changed.

Although Hua Manlou couldn't see, Ximen Chuxue and Sikong Zhaixing were not blind. They instantly understood the seriousness of the matter from the changes on Lu Xiaofeng's face.

"Why aren't you talking?" Hua Manlou asked with a frown.

"It's not that I don't want to say it, but I don't know how to say it."

Lu Xiaofeng sighed: "Hua Manlou, ah Hua Manlou, guess how many you guessed correctly?"

How many did you guess correctly???
Hua Manlou's expression changed drastically, as if struck by lightning. He recognized the extremely solemn tone in Lu Xiaofeng's words and said in disbelief, "Could it be that I guessed everything?"

(End of this chapter)