If I fail to overcome the tribulation, I can only return to the Ming Dynasty and become a prince.

Chapter 287 Assassination of Lan Qier

Unlike Li Yue, who was born in a small family, Lan Qier, as a noble daughter of the Ongji tribe of Mongolia, could not take her with her at all times, and lived in the tribe just like on the grassland.

But two to three hundred Mongolian cavalry can still be on call and follow her at any time.

Moreover, these Mongolian cavalry are still part of the royal palace guard establishment, the kind who receive their salary directly from Prince Zheng's palace.

Not only that, these Mongolian cavalry also purchased a set of quite luxurious equipment with Zhu Zhankun's money. Although they are not equipped to the teeth, they are still equipped to the level of the Mongolian cavalry when Genghis Khan was rampant in the world.

According to Zhu Zhanchun's plan, these Mongolian herdsmen under Lan Qier's name are excellent cavalry seedlings. He plans to recruit the Qingyu Guard's cavalry from these Mongolian herders under Lan Qier's name in the future. This will win over people's hearts. It can also improve the level of the cavalry under your command.

Although the current cavalry level of the Qingyu Guard is not bad, and the soldiers are all recruited from nomadic herdsmen from the north, there is still a gap between the herdsmen in the Ming Dynasty and the herdsmen living on the Mongolian grasslands.

The former has a higher degree of Chineseization, while the latter has more advantages in riding, shooting and herding.

Of course, the original cavalry of the Qingyu Guards also brought their families to Kyushu Island. After all, Zhu Zhanjuan had allocated land to each of them, so naturally he wanted to take over his wife and children to live a good life.

These family members of the Jade Guard Cavalry are also the soldiers Zhu Zhankui will recruit in the future.

Lan Qier's herdsmen and the family members of the Qingyu Guard cavalry will together form the future source of cavalry for the Qingyu Guard and the entire Zheng Fan army.

It is precisely for this reason that Zhu Zhanqi did not impose any restrictions on the movements of the two or three hundred Mongolian cavalry around Lan Qier. As long as Lan Qier was willing, she could mobilize these two or three hundred cavalry, as well as those from her name. Recruit more cavalry among the herdsmen.

However, at this time Lan Qier just came out to find Zhu Zhanyu and called fifty cavalry guards to act as bodyguards. In her opinion, that was enough.

When she was still in the Weng Ji La tribe, if she wanted to go out and play, she would just follow the dozen or so cavalry sent to her by her brother.

Moreover, Lan Qier also heard Zhu Zhankun say that the Japanese country lacked excellent war horses, so the number of cavalry was very small. Especially because of the feudal system and the local terrain, it was difficult to use cavalry on a large scale. Usually, dozens of equipped cavalry were used. The cavalry is already a very powerful force.

That kind of two to three hundred cavalry who are always on call is considered very powerful in the Japanese country.

Therefore, it is enough for Lan Qier to be protected by dozens of elite Mongolian cavalry.

After all, the Ming army has a lot of troops on Kyushu Island, and according to Zhu Zhanqun's previous policies, Ming troops are stationed in every village and town. Even if Lan Qier is in danger, the cavalry can still be called quickly. Reinforcements.

So Lan Qier took these dozens of Mongolian cavalry and wandered around Kyushu Island, looking for Zhu Zhancheng, who she thought was taking the concubine out to enjoy the mountains and rivers in their world.

However, Lan Qier's actions had already been discovered by some people with ulterior motives even before they found Zhu Zhanchun.

In the past, a large number of Japanese women went to the annex, hoping to become the servants of the annex. Among them were spies arranged by people with ulterior motives to pass on information, and even female ninjas who were arranged in advance to assassinate them.

It's just that these spies, female ninjas, or those who wanted to take this opportunity to fly on the branches and become phoenixes were all eliminated under Zhang Changshi's strict screening.Some of them whose identities were found to be questionable were immediately taken down.

As for what kind of criminal law and treatment awaits them, it all depends on Zhu Zhanchun's mood.

But even so, some spies were still able to pass on the news that Lan Qier, the concubine, had left the annex and had only dozens of guards around her.

Soon, people with ulterior motives who received the news gathered together and wanted to kidnap or assassinate Lan Qier, Zhu Zhanchun's concubine.

"This operation is of great importance! Gentlemen, please be prepared to die!" An older-looking warrior wore a ancestral armor with a serious look, but a scar on his face ruined the look. His serious face made him look like a rude bandit.

"Oh!" However, the Japanese who were listening to his lecture at this time all became excited, roaring and screaming loudly.

These Japanese warriors were originally local 'rich clans' on Kyushu Island. When the Japanese ruled in the past, they had a very good armed force compared to the Japanese country and occupied a large amount of land. The local daimyo could not destroy them. , so he adopted a gentle approach.

These wealthy families swore allegiance to the local daimyo, acquired the status of samurai, and were so-called retainers. However, in fact, they still enjoyed the right to rule over the land they originally controlled, and they only nominally obeyed the rule of the so-called daimyo.

Of course, if there was a war, they would still have to send troops to fight according to the daimyo's orders.

After the daimyo was wiped out, these wealthy families were unwilling to be deprived of their territory by Zhu Zhankun, so they naturally became an opposition force.

Although the opposition forces that raised their banners with great fanfare have long been annihilated and dispersed by the troops of Prince Zheng's Palace, these remaining forces, which are almost like bandits, are still able to survive by relying on their familiarity with the local terrain and the power they have accumulated over the years. .

But this means that they don't cause trouble. Anyone who tries to cause trouble will be found by the Ming army and killed.

But no matter what, there are still some resistance forces who have survived hiding in remote ravines, caves and other places. This time they got the news that Lan Qier was alone with only a few guards. With the help of caring people, , decided to make a big one.

"Although there are only a few dozen guards around the concubine of the Ming Dynasty, it is said that they are all elite Mongolian cavalry, so this time we have gathered three hundred martyrs! We must capture the Ming Dynasty's concubine, so as to make him The people of the Ming Dynasty give us back our land!" The old warrior standing on the stage did not say anything unrealistic. A wealthy family like him did not have any great righteousness or ideas about his family, country and nation. All he wanted was for himself. Just the territory.

The other samurai on the side who looked much younger and much richer could not help but be a little dissatisfied with this. However, considering that the only manpower available at this time were these rough men, he could only pinch his nose and endure it. .

He is from Honshu Island and was sent by the shogunate to contact the remaining resistance forces on Kyushu Island.

The purpose was, of course, to provoke civil strife in Zhu Zhanchun's territory, to provoke a struggle between the Japanese and the Ming people, thereby starting a war and making it impossible for Zhu Zhanchun to rule here stably, so as to achieve the ultimate goal of driving him away.

In order to achieve this goal, there is no doubt that killing his concubine is a very effective method, especially using some despicable methods to insult her can stimulate Zhu Zhanchen even more.

But there is no need to tell these country warriors who are destined to 'sacrifice'.

(End of this chapter)