Chapter 538
Martial Artists Gather!
The world of martial arts, the former Jin Dynasty, and the capital city.
at that time.
The banners in the capital city have now been changed to read "Great Ming".
After about half a month of development, the infrastructure in this capital city is now quite extensive.
Especially road surface hardening.
Not only were the roads in the capital city paved, but throughout the entire Jin Kingdom, all roads were paved, and the original dirt roads were transformed into cement roads.
At the same time, many tall buildings were also built within this capital city!
The original Manchu city was forcibly demolished by the Imperial Guards, and a large number of surveillance facilities were installed in the city.
all in all.
The capital city today has been completely transformed.
Meanwhile, in the outskirts of this capital city, within the Ming army camp, a million-strong army was training!
this day.
Zhu Ying made a special trip to inspect this million-strong army.
Looking around, Zhu Ying was quite satisfied to see that the armored troops, mountain troops, cavalry troops, and other armies were all actively training.
"His Highness the Imperial Grandson has arrived!"
Suddenly, Liu Lei, the commander of the guards, shouted. In an instant, all the soldiers stopped and turned their eyes to Zhu Ying.
"This humble general pays his respects to Your Highness the Imperial Grandson! May Your Highness live ten thousand years!"
In an instant, the million-strong army bowed to Zhu Ying.
"Be flat."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
At this moment, Zhu Ying said to Lan Yu, Mu Ying and others, "This capital city is still too small and cannot be compared with the capital of the Ming Empire."
"With a million troops gathered in this camp, it's rather crowded. How about we move some of them to the border of the Ming Empire in the Zongwu World?"
What do you guys think?
After Zhu Ying finished speaking, all the generals immediately responded without hesitation, almost in unison: "Your subordinate obeys!"
Zhu Ying immediately began to make detailed arrangements.
"Blue Jade!"
"Your subordinate is here!" Upon hearing Zhu Yingnian's name, Lan Yu, as the general of the cavalry battalion, naturally did not dare to hesitate and quickly replied.
Then, Zhu Ying gave the order: "You shall immediately lead the cavalry battalion to the border between the Ming Empire and the Mongol Yuan Dynasty!"
"Your subordinate obeys!"
Zhu Ying knew very well that the Mongol Yuan forces were mostly composed of cavalry. If the goal was to contain or even destroy the Mongol Yuan, then Lan Yu's cavalry battalion was the best option!
After all, the cavalry battalion was mainly composed of cavalry, and it included both heavy and light cavalry!
Using this cavalry battalion to fight against the Mongol Yuan dynasty is naturally the best choice.
Then, Zhu Ying said to Xu Huizu, "Xu Huizu, you lead this infantry battalion to the border with the Song Kingdom!"
"Your subordinate obeys!"
As a state in the Central Plains, the State of Song naturally relied on infantry, and sending this infantry battalion to fight was the best choice.
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In the following period, Zhu Ying also deployed his troops according to the strength and characteristics of the neighboring countries.
Not long after.
The Ming Dynasty's army then marched in a grand procession to the frontier.
at the same time.
All countries were also in a state of great panic.
The State of Song.
above the hall.
When Emperor Zhao Gou of the Song Dynasty learned that the Ming Dynasty's army had marched to the border, he was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat!
In the eyes of the Song emperor, the next target of the Ming Empire was definitely the Song.
And so.
In response to the invasion of the Ming Empire, the Song emperor immediately summoned many martial arts masters and civil and military officials!
Within the capital city of the State of Song.
The Song emperor addressed the crowd, saying, "Now... the northern nation, which calls itself the Great Ming Empire, has already annihilated the Jin Dynasty!"
"However, I have just received some news. It is said that... the Ming Dynasty army in the north has marched to the border with our Song Dynasty!"
"Tell me your thoughts, what should be done about my Song Kingdom?"
Perhaps because he was so afraid, the Song emperor's voice was trembling.
At this time.
An official from the Song Dynasty suggested, "Your Majesty, I believe the situation is still unclear. We must not take the initiative to attack, nor should we engage in battle with the army of the Great Ming Empire!"
"Your Majesty, please exercise restraint!"
After the Song official finished speaking, the Song emperor nodded repeatedly.
“Your words make sense! The situation is complicated, and we absolutely cannot act rashly. But... what if the Ming Empire really wants to attack my Song Kingdom?
After the Song emperor finished speaking...
At this moment, Qin Hui, the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, suddenly stepped forward and immediately proposed to the Song emperor: "Your Majesty, I believe that the most urgent task is to send more martial arts masters to the capital!"
As the old saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle!"
"Only by understanding the enemy's intentions can we make adequate preparations."
After Qin Hui finished speaking, the Song emperor naturally felt that it made a lot of sense. So, the Song emperor said again, "Qin Hui, then tell me, who is the most suitable person for me to send?"
Without a second thought, Qin Hui spoke directly: "Your Majesty, I believe the most suitable candidate is none other than Wang Chongyang, the leader of the Quanzhen Sect!"
"Wang Chongyang is the leader of the Five Greats and the leader of the Quanzhen Sect. Moreover, his cultivation level has reached the Grandmaster realm. It is most appropriate to let Wang Chongyang lead the Seven Masters of Quanzhen to gather intelligence!"
The reason Qin Hui suggested sending Wang Chongyang was quite simple: Qin Hui and Wang Chongyang were enemies. Therefore, Qin Hui naturally hoped to take the opportunity to eliminate Wang Chongyang and the Quanzhen sect!
At this time.
After hearing Qin Hui's opinion, the Song emperor fell silent. In Zhao Gou's view, the Quanzhen Sect was extremely powerful. If Wang Chongyang were to be sent into battle rashly and fail, the martial arts strength of the Song Dynasty would naturally be greatly diminished.
Therefore, the emperor of the Song Dynasty was also quite conflicted.
"Wouldn't it be quite risky to send Wang Chongyang?" Zhao Gou pressed Qin Hui for an answer.
Clearly, Qin Hui had already anticipated the Song emperor's question, so the next second, Qin Hui patiently explained, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, this is the best choice."
"If we're talking about military strength alone, my Song Kingdom is naturally no match for the Great Ming Empire, and it's even difficult for us to contend with it. In that case, we might as well send martial arts masters to assassinate this grandson of the Great Ming Emperor!"
"If this grandson of the emperor dies, the Ming Empire will naturally fall into chaos and will no longer be a threat to my Song Kingdom!"
When Qin Hui revealed his plan, he immediately received the Song emperor's approval, without a doubt. "Excellent! If we can truly kill this grandson of the Ming emperor, that would be even better!"
"Immediately issue my order! Command Wang Chongyang, the leader of the Quanzhen Sect, to lead the Seven Masters of Quanzhen to Dadu City!"
"There must be no mistakes!"
However, after the Song emperor issued the order, Guo Jing and Huang Rong immediately stood up and expressed their opposition.
Because Guo Jing was the garrison commander of Xiangyang, he and Huang Rong came to the capital of the Song Dynasty to attend the court meeting together, essentially representing martial arts masters.
Guo Jing knew very well that Qin Hui's main purpose in sending Wang Chongyang to the capital to assassinate him was to eliminate dissidents! It was not for the benefit of the Song Dynasty at all.
And so.
Guo Jing immediately said, "Your Majesty, Master Wang is the leader of the Five Greats and absolutely cannot leave the mountain easily. Please send someone else to him!"
"Moreover... this grandson of the Ming emperor has already reached the Divine Power Realm. As for this Taoist priest Wang, although his strength is that of a top-tier Grandmaster, it is almost impossible for him to kill this grandson of the Ming emperor!"
After Guo Jing finished speaking, Qin Hui immediately retorted, "Guo Jing! Then tell me, do you have any other good ideas?"
Obviously.
After Qin Hui finished speaking, Guo Jing immediately fell silent.
After all, Guo Jing's level was the same as Wang Chongyang's, both being top-tier grandmasters. Even if Guo Jing were to make a move, he would be no match for Zhu Ying.
At this moment, Huang Rong, who was standing next to him, immediately spoke up: "Your Majesty, I think we should proceed in two steps. Wang Chongyang can certainly go and assassinate him, but at the same time, we should also send a high-ranking official!"
"A martial arts master carried out the assassination, while this high-ranking official negotiated with him to conduct peace talks!"
"In this way, our Song Kingdom will naturally be able to attack or defend as needed!"
Huang Rong's intelligence and wisdom are beyond question. When she told the Song emperor about her ideas, he agreed with them.
then.
The Song emperor then pressed Huang Rong, asking, "Then tell me, who should I send?"
Huang Rong didn't think too much about it, because she already had her answer for this person.
Huang Rong glanced at Qin Hui and said, "Your Majesty, I believe it is most appropriate for Prime Minister Qin to go to the capital. Prime Minister Qin is eloquent and persuasive, and he is also the Prime Minister of our Song Kingdom!"
"If Prime Minister Qin goes there, the peace talks can naturally be successful!"
Upon hearing this, the Song emperor did not hesitate at all, and directly said to Qin Hui, "Well said! In that case, Qin Hui, you shall go to the capital!"
At this moment, Qin Hui was already terrified. He hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I am unwell, I'm afraid..."
However, before Qin Hui could finish speaking, the Song emperor decisively said, "What? Qin Hui, do you intend to disobey my decree?"
Seeing that the Song emperor was angry, Qin Hui quickly said, "Your humble servant dares not, Your humble servant is willing to go!"
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In fact, besides the Song Dynasty's decision to send martial arts masters to Dadu (Beijing), Kublai Khan, the Great Khan of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, also had this intention!
Inside the camp on the grassland.
A Mongol cavalryman strode up to Kublai Khan, his face filled with panic as he asked, "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Hundreds of thousands of troops have suddenly appeared on the border of the Ming Empire!"
"And they were cavalry!"
As soon as the messenger finished speaking, a look of panic appeared on Kublai Khan's face.
"What? Over 100,000 cavalry!"
"How is this possible?"
"Our Mongol Yuan dynasty only had 100,000 cavalrymen. How could the Great Ming Empire have so many cavalrymen!"
The messenger hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, I was unaware of this either, but it is indeed true!"
Kublai Khan was greatly alarmed.
He said tremblingly, "With so many cavalrymen on the border, does the Ming Empire intend to attack my Mongol Yuan?"
"Absolutely not!"
Kublai Khan was well aware that if the Mongol Yuan Dynasty were to clash head-on with the Ming Dynasty, the Mongol Yuan Dynasty would have no advantage whatsoever. Therefore, Kublai Khan decided to send martial arts experts to assassinate them!
"Immediately notify the Xuanming Elders and have them rush to the capital! They must kill this grandson of the Ming Emperor no matter what!"
……
now.
Inside the Ming Dynasty's imperial palace.
Emperor Zhu Houzhao of the Ming Dynasty naturally also received this intelligence.
The Imperial Guard, equally flustered, said, "Your Majesty, tens of thousands of troops have suddenly appeared on the Mongol-Yuan border. It seems... the Ming imperial grandson is really about to make a move!"
"Furthermore, according to intelligence, many countries have already sent officials, and even martial arts masters, to this capital! Some countries want to negotiate peace with the grandson of the Ming emperor, while others want to assassinate him!"
Upon hearing this intelligence, Zhu Houzhao pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Since other countries have already sent martial arts experts, then my Great Ming Dynasty should naturally send its own experts as well."
After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, he immediately issued an order to the Embroidered Uniform Guard: "There is no time to lose. Immediately send someone to inform Iron-Blooded Marquis and tell him to hurry over. Also, inform Cao Zhengchun and tell him to come see me as well!"
After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, the Embroidered Uniform Guards immediately obeyed the order.
Not long after, Zhu Wushi, the Iron-Blooded Marquis, and Cao Zhengchun arrived at the Fengtian Hall.
On the dragon throne, Zhu Houzhao looked at the two people in front of him and said, "Imperial Uncle, Cao Zhengchun, I have just received news that various countries have sent martial arts masters to assassinate the grandson of the Ming Emperor."
"I believe that the Ming Dynasty should not sit idly by and wait for its demise, but should also send out its best experts."
After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, he glanced at the two people in front of him and then said, "I summoned you two here today to hear your thoughts."
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengchun quickly replied, "Your Majesty, this servant believes that our Great Ming should indeed send out experts!"
"Currently, all the martial arts masters of the Ming Dynasty are in the Divine Marquis's Dragon Guard Manor. Why don't we have the Divine Marquis send a few masters to the capital city?"
Done.
Cao Zhengchun glanced at Zhu Wushi, the Iron-Blooded Marquis.
On the dragon throne, Emperor Zhu Wushi of the Ming Dynasty immediately asked, "Uncle, what do you think?"
Zhu Wushi did not hesitate. In fact, he also wanted to know the true strength of this grandson of the Ming emperor.
Therefore, Zhu Wushi readily agreed!
"Wei Chen obeys!"
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will certainly send a suitable person to this capital city!"
……
Inside the Dragon Guardian Manor.
Upon returning from the palace, Zhu Wushi immediately summoned his four top secret agents. (End of Chapter)