Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

In the direction of the capital, the air was filled with smoke and the war was in full swing.

The Mongolian cavalry and the Western Xia cavalry were as fierce as wolves and tigers, slaughtering indiscriminately, and their blood dyed every inch of the Forbidden City red.

Inside the palace walls, there was wailing and corpses everywhere.

The whereabouts of the Queen Mother and the Crown Prince are unknown, and I'm afraid they are in grave danger.

On the overturned throne, a tall figure stood proudly.

It was the mysterious leader who led the Mongolian cavalry, Genghis Khan!

"Hahaha! The Ming Dynasty is finally mine!"

He laughed loudly towards the sky, his voice was so ferocious that it made people shudder.

"What a pity that Chu Ze managed to escape. I was hoping to hang his head on the city wall!"

"Don't worry, Khan. Chu Ze is already at the end of his strength and can't run far."

The Xixia leader beside him said flatteringly.

"If I send more people to hunt him down, I will tear him into pieces to vent my hatred for my two clans!"

"Okay! But before that."

Genghis Khan suddenly turned around and stared at the Xixia leader fiercely.

"Isn't it time for you Xixia to fulfill your promise?"

"The Great Khan calms down!"

The Xixia leader was so frightened that he trembled all over and quickly knelt on the ground.

"We Xixia have always kept our promises and will never break our oaths!"

"Then tell me, what did you say at the beginning?"

Genghis Khan sneered repeatedly with a grim tone.

"We made it clear that if the Khan helps me conquer the Ming Dynasty, Xixia will submit to Mongolia and never rebel."

The Xixia leader said in a trembling voice, sweat on his forehead.

"Very good, as long as you remember it."

Genghis Khan nodded with satisfaction.

"From today on, Xixia will be a vassal of the Mongol Empire. Your army, wealth, and land will all be under my jurisdiction!"

"Yes, sir."

The Xixia leader gritted his teeth but dared not resist.

He knew that he had handed over his country to this greedy wolf.

But it's too late to say anything now. Who made him so eager to sell out his own people for the sake of temporary benefits?
A tragedy of the dog being abandoned after the rabbit was dead quietly unfolded within the palace walls.

But at this time, Chu Ze didn't know all this.

He just traveled day and night, hoping to reach Jiangnan as soon as possible and seek help from allies.

Although the remnants of the army were all in pieces, they always followed the king closely.

I swear to share life and death with Chu Ze and weather the difficulties together!

Stay awake and sleep in the open air.

The journey was full of thrills.

Fortunately, God rewards those who work hard. After many twists and turns, they finally arrived at the border of the Jiangnan waters.

A magnificent water fortress appeared at the end of the field of vision.

There were tall buildings and warships standing in rows, and countless thorns and caltrops all around, surrounding the water fort.

It looks like it's as solid as a rock and indestructible!
"Five Dragon Village, we're finally here!"

Chu Ze let out a long sigh, and his tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

As long as we can convince the leaders of Wulong Village and gain their support, turning the tide of the war will be just around the corner!

Thinking of this, Chu Ze urged his horse forward and came to the gate of the village.

"Who is coming?"

Several fully armed village guards blocked the way and looked at the newcomers warily.

"My name is Chu Ze, and I am the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. I am here to..."

Before Chu Ze could finish his words, the village guards widened their eyes with a look of disbelief.

"You say you are the Son of Heaven? Just because you look so miserable?"

The leading village guard looked Chu Ze up and down, his tone full of sarcasm.

Chu Ze looked indeed haggard and had no manners at this moment.

Wandering around all the time made him look like a beggar.

Who could have thought that the emperor would fall into such a state?
"How dare you! How dare you do this to me!"

The remaining soldiers behind Chu Ze were furious, and they all drew their swords and prepared to attack. "You bandits are so disrespectful to the emperor, what crime should you be punished for!"

The two sides were on the verge of a fight.

Chu Ze quickly stopped everyone and said in a deep voice:
"Stop it! I came here to seek help."

"If this is done in this life, wouldn't it be counterproductive and contrary to the original purpose?"

Upon hearing this, the remaining soldiers put away their weapons.

But his eyes were still as sharp as a knife, glaring at those village guards.

"Oh! That sounds very high-sounding!"

The leading village guard sneered and said unceremoniously:
"You keep claiming to be the Son of Heaven, but do you have any evidence?"

"If you only rely on your one-sided statement, you will never be able to enter my Wulong Village!"

Once these words were spoken, they aroused the agreement of all the village guards.

"That's right! These days, there are so many people pretending to be the emperor! Who knows if you are real or fake?"

"Without an imperial decree, don't even think about entering the village!"

"Get lost! Stop insulting our eyes here!"

For a moment, there was loud and merciless shouting and cursing.

These people in the water fort had obviously had a long-standing grudge against the imperial court.

Chu Ze's arrival undoubtedly became an outlet for them to vent their dissatisfaction.

Faced with such humiliation, Chu Ze was surprisingly calm.

He did not get angry, but slowly took out a jade seal from his arms.

The jade seal was crystal clear, with three large characters engraved on it in a flamboyant style: "By the Will of Heaven and by the Mandate of Heaven".

It is the imperial seal passed down by emperors of all dynasties, a symbol of power and status!
"Everyone, this is a sacred object. As the Son of Heaven, how could I speak nonsense?"

Chu Ze said calmly, his eyes dignified.

"I came here out of necessity. The capital has been lost, the nation is in decline, and I want to regroup and restore the Ming Dynasty."

"I have long heard that Wulong Village is home to many heroes and great men. I have come to ask for your help to fight against the powerful enemy together!"

"If you are willing to fight alongside me, I will keep my promise. When we recover our country, I will reward Wulongzhai with all the land south of the Yangtze River."

"By then, the Water Village will be able to wash away the reputation of being a bandit and become a reputable and upright sect. The village chief will even be ranked above the Three Dukes and enjoy wealth and glory!"

After saying this, Chu Ze stood with his hands behind his back and faced it calmly.

These words were sonorous and powerful.

The village guards turned pale when they heard this and were speechless for a moment.

The emperor made such a solemn promise just to ask for help.

If what he said is true, then it is really a huge benefit!
The leading village guard hesitated for a moment and finally made up his mind.

"Since Your Majesty is so sincere, we will lead him into the stronghold and meet the stronghold leader."

"Your Majesty, please forgive us for our poor eyesight and any offense we may have caused."

As they spoke, several people knelt on one knee and saluted Chu Ze.

Chu Ze nodded slightly and smiled.

"It's alright. I don't blame you."

"Thank you for leading the way."

In this way, Chu Ze and his party finally entered the long-lost Wulong Village.

As we walked along the way, we saw that the water fort was huge in scale and extraordinary in momentum.

Countless thorns and caterpillars surrounded the village, making it impossible for anyone to get in or out.

Tall watchtowers stand in every corner.

The village is full of houses, with everything from residential buildings to shops.

Strong men wearing armor and holding weapons can be seen everywhere.

Looking at the momentum, it is definitely not comparable to that of ordinary gangsters.

"It is worthy of being the most famous water fortress in Jiangnan. It really lives up to its reputation."

Chu Ze secretly admired and gained a new understanding of the strength of Wulong Village.

If we could get their help, we would be able to fight against Mongolia and Western Xia.

At this moment, a magnificent palace appeared before their eyes.

The palace door was wide open, and two rows of strong men stood there holding spears, looking very imposing.

Sitting in the hall was a middle-aged man, who was the leader of Wulong Village, Chen Hong.

"Meet the village master." (End of this chapter)