People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 557: Dao Sect Heavenly Soldiers, the Real Palm Thunder

Hu Weiyong?
Lao Zhu turned around and looked at Zhang Yi coldly.

In this current situation, he doesn't like anyone.

"If my guess is correct, Jin Yiwei should also be involved..."

Before Zhang Yi finished speaking, someone was reporting.

"Your Majesty, Ling Shuo, deputy commander of the Jinyi Guards, would like to see you!"

Lao Zhu's attention left Zhang Yi and said with a cold face:

"Let him in!"

But the next moment, there was a cry of killing from outside. The moment Ling Shuo came in, the people around him started to kill the subordinates around Zhu Yuanzhang.

There was chaos near the imperial study room for a while.

There were also people who tried to rush up and take action against the emperor.

Zhang Yi moved at this time. He quickly picked up the weapon from a corpse, raised the knife and dropped it.

The Jin Yiwei died at his hands.

"kill him!"

Ling said his face turned cold. He came with his confidants, hoping to catch Zhu Yuanzhang off guard.

But he didn't expect Zhang Yi to take action suddenly.

The surrounding Jin Yiwei received the signal and rushed forward.

Zhang Yi was seen to be very calm, the knife in his hand turned into a ray of light, and he quickly killed several Jinyi guards.

His ferocity really shocked the others.

In this low-level world of martial arts, Zhang Yi's abilities have surpassed those of Lao Mo who once taught him, and he has become a true master-level master.

"shot!"

Ling said he was also startled by Zhang Yi's terrifying fighting power and shouted hurriedly.

These royal guards also had flintlock guns on them.

It's just that the big guy didn't think of it for a while.

After hearing the hint from Ling, they began to rush and prepare to use their guns.

Zhang Yi had been prepared for a long time. Some flying knives flew out and hit the eyes of the Jinyi guards with precision. Then, he immediately closed the door.

There was a faint cry of killing outside!
Zhu Yuanzhang's body trembled slightly when he witnessed everything in front of him.

If it weren't for Zhang Yi, he would probably have made the same mistakes as Hongwu did for three years.

Someone was knocking on the door, Zhang Yi turned around and shouted loudly.

"Block the door!"

Several guards who had been retreating behind the emperor quickly blocked the door.

Boom boom boom!
Although those people wanted to open the door, they were unable to do so for a while.

Ling Shuo secretly resented that he still fell short in the end.

"Ling said, I have treated you well, but you have betrayed my trust?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice came from inside the imperial study. Ling said that he was angry in his heart.

All the grievances he had suffered in the past broke out at this time.

Ling said and laughed wildly:

"Zhu Chongba, you still have the nerve to say good to me. I was beaten half to death by you, and I don't even have money for the medicine to heal my wounds. Did you pay for it?
As an old man in Jinyiwei, you deliberately suppressed me. I have long wanted to kill you, an old man!
A person of humble origin like you is not worthy of becoming an emperor! "

"I'm not worthy, so why should Hu Weiyong be worthy?"

"Hehehe, Hu Xiang is a man of destiny. You, Zhu Chongba, have long made the world angry and resentful. You believe in evil ways and suppress holy learning...

You fool kings should be punished by everyone in the world..."

The monarch and his ministers talked through a wall, which was considered to be the most benevolent and righteous manner.

Ling said that while talking, he watched his men work hard to break down the door.

The dialogue between the two parties was just stalling for time. Seeing that it could not be opened in the short term, Ling said with a heartbroken heart and said:
"set fire!"

Upon hearing this, the men took out the kerosene they had prepared and threw it at the windows and walls.

Not long after, the Imperial Study Room and Wuying Palace were both caught in the sea of ​​fire.

In the imperial study room, Zhu Yuanzhang's body was trembling.

He is not afraid of facing life and death. During his many years of military career, he has long taken everything lightly.

Just facing the betrayal of someone he never expected, Lao Zhu still felt a lot.

"Your Majesty, get ready to go!"

Zhang Yi reminded Zhu Yuanzhang, who was gradually being submerged in the sea of ​​fire. Lao Zhu turned back and took a deep look at him.

This time, it was Zhang Yi who saved his life for the second time.

Zhang Yi pointed to a tunnel in the corner of the imperial study and invited the emperor to enter.

If Zhu Yuanzhang doesn't leave, the others will stay where they are and won't leave either.

"Father, the court still needs you to take charge of the overall situation!"

Zhu Biao persuaded Lao Zhu again, and Lao Zhu snorted coldly.

All the weaknesses in him disappeared, and instead he regained the ruthlessness of a king.

Lao Zhu took off his dragon robe, handed it to Zhang Yi, and then entered the tunnel.

Others followed suit.

At this time, the palace was already in chaos.

When Zhu Yuanzhang and the others appeared, it was already an inconspicuous courtyard.

"Where in the palace is this?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked casually, and Zhang Yi replied:

"Not far from Kunning Palace..."

"You can still hear the sound of killing. These people are planning to exterminate my old Zhu family!"

"The Wuying Palace is on fire, and His Majesty was killed by thieves!"

"Your Majesty was killed by a thief!"

People in the palace were in panic, and eunuchs and maids were running around.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened quietly to the movements outside, not knowing what he was thinking?
The palace was supposed to be his territory. Something happened here, which meant that he, the emperor, had completely lost control.

Moreover, there are his troops and his guards outside.

But since Ling said betrayal, he could no longer trust anyone.

"Your Majesty, whether it's Hu Weiyong or Ling, they can't control everyone, but our top priority now is to find someone we trust..."

Zhang Yi walked to Zhu Yuanzhang and reminded Lao Zhu.

trusted person?

where?

When Ling said he was betraying, Zhu Yuanzhang was no longer sure who was truly trustworthy.

"Did you also arrange a way for me to escape?"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned back and stared at Zhang Yi. As the designer of the palace, Zhang Yi allowed him to escape here, so he must have a way out of the palace.

"Actually, I gave His Majesty the drawings!"

Zhang Yi lowered his head and answered Zhu Yuanzhang's question. Only then did Lao Zhu remember that this was indeed the case.

However, he was busy with everything and never thought about this issue at all. These escape tunnels were the king's final bottom line.

But the Ming Dynasty was like the rising sun, and Zhu Yuanzhang never thought that he would use this method.

"You did a great job, so what do you think I should do?"

"If Your Majesty can't trust everyone in the palace, then you might as well wait...

This palace is not something that hundreds of Japanese pirates and Ling said can cover the sky with one hand.

Maybe you can wait and see many wonderful pictures!

However, finding a trusted general to take control of the overall situation is still the most critical thing!

This person should be found from outside..."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded silently.

He looked in the direction of Kunning Palace. Zhang Yi knew what he was thinking and said:
"As long as it doesn't cause a big mess, Hu Weiyong will not touch the female family members!
After all, he is a civil servant with no foundation. If he wants to control the situation after losing the emperor, he needs the reputation of righteousness! "

Zhang Yi's voice was calm and cruel, and Lao Zhu nodded silently.

He didn't say it, but Lao Zhu could hear the unsaid words, which were inexplicably heavy.

"Get out of the palace!"

Zhu Yuanzhang made up his mind and said to Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi nodded silently, and he took Lao Zhu to another entrance to prepare for leaving the palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent in the tunnel. After waiting for a long time, Zhang Yi opened a door.

The crowd came out.

Lao Zhu breathed in the fresh air outside, his face becoming more serious.

"Thousands of Japanese pirates can cause such trouble in my country. How ironic!"

The fire was blazing outside and it was still a mess.

When Lao Zhu was sighing, suddenly, the door was opened.

Including Zhang Yi, others raised their knives and prepared to deal with these people.

"Yao Guangxiao!"

Zhang Yi reacted the fastest and recognized Yao Guangxiao at a glance. Immediately, he recognized another person next to Yao Guangxiao, Zhou Tong.

"emperor!"

When Zhou Tong saw Zhu Yuanzhang, his body was shaken. He immediately rushed to Zhu Yuanzhang's side and bowed down.

"emperor……"

Zhou Tong burst into tears and was very excited:
"Your Majesty, I have finally found you!

There are rumors outside that you have been burned to death in Wuying Palace by the rebels..."

Zhu Yuanzhang said indifferently:

"So what's the situation in the city now?"

"Ling said that he has taken control of the palace, and the soldiers and horses brought by Mr. Li cannot enter the palace.

Outside the palace, those Japanese pirates are still causing trouble, but they are over!
The only problem now is that rumors are spreading around the city;

Now hundreds of officials also gathered outside the city, asking Ling Shuo to open the door...

However, Master Ling said that he was not going to open the door because he could not distinguish between friend and foe...

Those of us who have been criticized by Ling and are said to be treasonous accomplices are being hunted down!

The Spring and Autumn College was confiscated, and all the officials from the Spring and Autumn line were imprisoned.

All the national division's properties have been occupied by these people..."

Zhou Tong explained the current situation in the city.

Everyone was silent.

If Lao Zhu hadn't been rescued by Zhang Yi, the riot would not have been unsuccessful.

Without knowing who is in charge, Hu Weiyong, as the prime minister, and Ling Shuo, as the deputy commander of the Jin Yiwei, are the best candidates to win people's hearts.

They stabilized the political situation, and the next step was how to control the empire.

"It is not easy for Hu Weiyong to do this, and the civil and military officials in the court are not fools..."

Zhu Biao was so angry that he couldn't help complaining.

However, no one answered his words. Zhang Yi, Yao Guangxiao, and Zhu Yuanzhang had long understood the truth of the matter.

"I have offended too many civil servants. Even if they see something, they will probably acquiesce to this result!

This result is beneficial to them! "

Lao Zhu himself broke Zhu Biao's fantasy.

Zhu Biaoye became silent.

Over the years, Zhu Yuanzhang has been squeezing the living space of civil servants from the Neo-Confucian lineage. This is the pain of reform, but it is also the end of those people.

Regarding Hu Weiyong, no matter whether they saw that Hu Weiyong was treasonous or not.

As long as Lao Hu does this, it will be a good thing for many people.

They were even more happy to see a weak emperor appear in the Zhu family...

The emperor's weakness resulted in the strength of the civil service group.

As for Hu Weiyong, it doesn't matter whether he can be emperor or not.

The emperor's reforms were interrupted. Even if Hu Weiyong wanted to be emperor, he would have to get the support of civil servants like them.

Everyone is a member of the cultural background, and even if it is a transfer of power in the world, they will still abide by the rules.

"The general..."

"As long as the emperor is appointed and the righteousness is established, unless the border troops outside support the new emperor, what else can they do?
And based on my understanding of Xu Da, he will not support Lao Si and openly split the empire!
As for the other old brothers, even if some of them are ambitious, it will not be easy to deal with the Mongols' eager eyes! "

Lao Zhu analyzed the existing situation expressionlessly.

It can be said that as long as he and Zhu Biao are killed, Hu Weiyong's rebellion will almost certainly succeed.

"A person from a cultural background..."

Lao Zhu's eyes were filled with murderous intent.He spent half his life in the army and would not be afraid of a small Hu Weiyong at all. However, those people behind Hu Weiyong are the real interest groups that have ruled China for thousands of years.

Hu Weiyong may be the mastermind of this farce, but those civil servants may not be innocent.

"Are you ready?"

Only at this moment did Zhu Yuanzhang have the heart to look at the people behind Yao Guangxiao and Zhou Tong.

These people were wearing Jin Yiwei's clothes, but they were obviously not all Jin Yiwei.

He was even in it and knew a lot of people.

Those people are Taoist priests from Longhu Mountain, and some of the Jinyi Guards...

"I no longer know who to trust, and Ling said that after killing Commander Mao, he would label me as a rebel..."

There are no soldiers in this city that I dare to touch.

Fortunately, Master Yao remembered the students of Spring and Autumn College and went back to the college to ask for them.

We found what we needed and were about to go through the tunnel to the palace to rescue him! "

There was a hint of tenderness in Lao Zhu's eyes.

In the midst of the chaos, the Spring and Autumn Academy lineage and Zhou Tong were his rare warmth.

Finally, in an environment where you don't know who to trust, there are still some people who are loyal to you.

"You are interested!"

Zhu Yuanzhang patted Zhou Tong on the shoulder, and Zhou Tong was slightly delighted.

He knew that he would definitely have a bright future in the future.

“Your Majesty, this is not a safe place, why not find another place?
In this rebellion, it seems that the other side has the upper hand, but as long as you are alive, Your Majesty, they will be rebellious officials and traitors..."

Yao Guangxiao took the initiative to open the topic, and Lao Zhu laughed at himself:
"Then where does Mr. Yao think it is safe?"

Yao Guangxiao was at a loss for words for a while. With Yingtian Mansion controlled by others, there was really no way to say it was safe.

"Ling said why not let the officials in?"

Probably because they have not yet controlled the situation in the palace and have not killed all my blood..."

Zhu Yuanzhang's words made everyone look at each other in shock.

"I am willing to take all my brothers to rescue some of your highnesses..."

Zhou Tong understood what Lao Zhu meant, gritted his teeth, and issued a military order.

Yao Guangxiao thought for a moment, then suddenly walked up to Lao Zhu and whispered something in his ear,

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement.

Yao Guangxiao gave Zhou Tong a look and walked into the tunnel first.

Zhou Tong quickly led his people into the tunnel.

"Where did their weapons come from?"

Lao Zhu looked at the weapons on these people and was very curious.

"Your Majesty should have read the plans I gave you. One of them is about black powder...

The black powder that is popular today is still too weak!

One of the topics I am researching at Spring and Autumn College is more powerful gunpowder and weapons based on gunpowder! "

At Zhang Yi's reminder, Lao Zhu remembered this incident.

He nodded silently and asked Zhang Yi:

"Then you must have left me another way to escape?"

Escape to the city does not mean you are truly out of danger.

Just go out of town.

Since Zhang Yi had prepared a way for the emperor to escape from the palace, there were naturally some who left the city.

Zhang Yi nodded when he heard the words and opened the secret passage in an inconspicuous place.

There is no one he trusts in the city, but there is someone outside the city!

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and entered the secret passage first!
At this time, outside the palace wall.

"Lord Ling, open the city gate!"

"The situation in the palace has not yet been decided. We are working hard to subdue the thugs in the palace. My lords, when Your Majesty makes a decision, I will naturally open the city gate..."

"But Your Majesty..."

Nowadays, rumors are everywhere in the city, and even rumors of Zhu Yuanzhang's unexpected encounter have spread.

Wang Guangyang was shouting outside the city and was a little anxious when he saw Ling saying that he would not buy his account. However, when he turned around, he found that Hu Weiyong looked complacent and couldn't help but be thoughtful.

Today's Hu Weiyong always feels different from other times.

Above the palace city,

Ling said he came down from the city gate and asked with a cold face:

"Have you caught those princes?"

"Sir, we have captured them all, but we haven't broken through Kunning Palace yet..."

"No matter what, it won't be a big deal when the time comes. Let them all go to see the emperor, and be sure to deal with all the legitimate princes..."

"Where are the other princes?"

"Leave Lao Shi, he is just the right age, and kill all the other princes..."

Ling said he also knew that at this time, it was no longer the time to pay attention to benevolence and righteousness.

Zhu Yuanzhang is dead, and Queen Ma can best control him.

If it cannot be controlled, Empress Ma will have to die. And the five legitimate sons of Lao Zhu, Zhu Biao, have been buried in the sea of ​​​​fire with the emperor. The second son, Zhu Fang, is in Japan. The king of Jin, Zhu Fang, entered the palace to reunite this time and was also trapped. In Kunning Palace.

The fifth child, Zhu Ru...

These people were all destined to die, and Ling said that he had discussed this with Hu Weiyong before the rebellion.

As for Lao Zhu's other sons, considering the impact, it would be best if they all died!

Only after taking care of these things can he let the officials in!

When the time comes, Hu Weiyong will take control of the situation and support a weak young son to take over.

When the time is right, kill this kid and take the throne yourself.

Everything is going smoothly now, only the finishing touches remain.

Once those Japanese pirates kill the princes, everything will be over.

"Sir, what should we do now?"

"Wait!"

Ling said coldly that he could do some things himself, but some things were best left to those Japanese dead soldiers.

The Japanese pirates who were able to enter the palace came with the determination to die.

What they asked for was the future that Hu Weiyong promised them, to personally end Japan's Ming army.

The riots in the palace continued, and the Japanese with weapons killed everyone on sight.

Under the protection of loyal guards, many concubines and princes were also gathering towards Kunning Palace.

And some fell to the sword and became meaningless corpses.

"Empress Empress!
King Jin, His Highness King Wu..."

Kunning Palace was filled with frightened princes and concubines,

Empress Ma sat in Kunning Palace and could barely control the situation in front of her.

The guard came in and reported:
"Those people are coming, but our manpower can't defeat them..."

When Queen Ma heard this, she sneered:
"The palace of Nuo Da can't take down some small rebels?"

Her self-deprecation was met with silence around her.

This sudden rebellion has affected too many things.

It seemed that someone controlled the guards and allowed this turmoil to occur.

"We can't contact the outside world, even Wuying Palace..."

When Wuying Palace was mentioned, some concubines started to cry.

The news that Zhu Yuanzhang was killed by the rebels and buried in a sea of ​​fire has spread.

Queen Ma took a deep breath and asked:

"No news from Your Majesty?"

"no!"

Queen Ma heard this and said:

"Send out a group of people to protect His Royal Highness Prince Jin and all the princes as they walk through the mountains..."

"Mother, you won't leave?"

When Zhu Fan heard what Queen Ma meant, his face showed sadness.

“I share the joys and sorrows with your father.

If your Majesty is really unfortunate, how can your mother live alone! "

She turned back, looked at Zhu Xiongying who was hugged tightly by Mrs. Chang and said:
"Third son, my mother knows your little thoughts, but as my mother, I want to ask you one thing: to assist the heroes and support your father's foundation!

Even if the rebellious ministers and traitors can get away with it for a while, as long as those pillars of the Ming Dynasty exist, nothing will happen to them!
Wait, go ahead, I'll stay with your majesty!

Let them see that the Queen of the Ming Dynasty is not a tolerant person! "

While Queen Ma was talking, she suddenly heard the shouting of killing coming very close to her outside.

The concubines cried loudly, as if they could already see their fate.

At this time, a huge noise broke out in the palace, followed by a roaring sound and fierce fire.

Zhu Fan was stunned. Could it be that someone moved the Xuanwu cannon to the palace?
"idiot……"

A group of people suddenly appeared and blew up the Japanese who were about to break through Kunning Palace.

The devils turned around and found a group of people wearing various clothes.

There are flying fish clothes and regular clothes, but the most eye-catching thing is a group of Taoists standing in front.

When these Japanese pirates discovered the enemy, they would rush forward with their babbles and knives or guns.

"fry!"

The Taoist priests are well-trained and throw the things in their hands into flames.

Huge shock waves and flames engulfed everyone.

The Japanese pirates had never seen such a battle before. They thought these Taoist priests had magical powers and were frightened out of their wits.

At this time, Zhou Tong glanced at the others, who raised their guns and started shooting.

In the aisle outside Kunning Palace, the two met in a narrow way.

As this wave continued, the Japanese pirates suffered heavy losses.

"I am Zhou Tong, the deputy commander of the Jinyi Guards. I am leading the Longhu Mountain Heavenly Soldiers with thunder in my palms. Brothers inside, please cooperate with me to kill these Japanese pirates..."

Zhou Tong shouted, and the guards who were trapped in Kunning Palace just became energetic after hearing this.

They turned back and looked at Queen Ma.

Do you want to open the door?
Everyone else, including Zhu Fan, was confused!

Nowadays in this palace, it is difficult for anyone to gain the trust of others. If they believe wrongly, they may have to pay the price.

But Queen Ma thought for a moment and nodded decisively,

Zhu Fan couldn't help it for a long time. He took the lead in drawing his sword and opening the door.

The moment he opened the door, what he saw was that several Taoist priests took out a small object from their arms and threw it towards the Japanese pirates who were coming to support them.

Boom, boom!
Violent fire and thunderous vibrations.

As the Taoist classics say, thunder in the palm of your hand.

The guards guarding Kunning Palace were greatly shocked by the magical power of the Taoist from Longhu Mountain.

"Kill me..."

Zhu Fan was also worthy of Lao Zhu's son. He took the lead and killed the Japanese pirates.

Those Japanese pirates may have seen the Ming Dynasty's powerful ships and cannons, but they have never seen anything like grenades.

They just thought that they were cursed by the gods and their morale was completely lost.

These people were quickly killed by the imperial guards of the Ming Dynasty.

After the surviving Japanese surrendered and were captured by Zhu Fan and others.

Zhou Tong led the Taoist priests and student soldiers from Chunqiu College to Queen Ma.

Those Taoist priests made everyone feel in awe.

In the age of belief in ghosts and gods, they were like the legendary heavenly soldiers.

"I am late to save you, please forgive me, Queen!"

Zhou Tong prostrated himself before the queen.

"It's hard for you, Zhou Tongzhi!
Do you know that Your Majesty..."

After Empress Ma escaped from danger, she immediately inquired about Zhu Yuanzhang's news.

Zhou Tong quickly replied:
"Go back to your Majesty, your Majesty is fine!"

"Really?"

All the strength that Queen Ma had just now evaporated, and tears burst out of her eyes instantly.

(End of this chapter)