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Chapter 428 It’s just a game of power

"Grand Governor, we only have a small request. If you agree, you will gain the friendship of the eight sects. In the future, we will be able to facilitate each other in all aspects."

The short-bearded head catcher spoke again, and Zhu Wuwu could breathe a little, but he knew in his heart that this was done deliberately by the other party, and he felt even more humiliated. At the same time, he felt more and more disgusted with the Eight Great Sects, a martial arts sect that had no regard for imperial power.

In the brightly lit Ningbo Municipal Government Office Hall, Zhu Wuli's heavy breathing could not help but be heard, while the other four people were quietly waiting for his decision.

The four major arrestees of the Criminal Department were all the most outstanding disciples of the eight major sects in the past. However, after the major incident against the martial arts by Emperor Chenghua, the Demon Sect lay dormant and secretly licked its wounds, while the eight major sects chose to make peace with the court and bow down.

The leaders of the Eight Great Sects of that generation changed, and a group of crooked melons, splits, and dates were replaced as leaders. At the same time, the most outstanding disciples of that generation were sent to the court's Criminal Department to serve as catchers and head catchers.

These young heroes who were famous in the world of martial arts in the past should have been free and easy to fight with their swords, but they were forced to work in the Ministry of Justice, running around day after day, arresting "comrades" in the world, and even had to send some criminals to prison. His classmates were sent to prison.

Although they have become familiar with the officialdom over the years and have become less like their original appearance, they still have little sense of identification with the imperial court.

A few years ago, Liu Xi rebelled and attacked the Jinluan Palace. The four top arrestees from the Criminal Department actually arrived at the palace, but none of them took action.

The four top arresters of the Criminal Department were the most outstanding disciples of the eight major sects in the past. Although they have lost their morale over the years, their martial arts skills have not been lost, and they will not be much weaker than the three secret agents of Tiandixuan in the future.

The strongest little short-bearded head catcher is respected as the boss by many of the head catchers in the Criminal Department, and has even reached the innate realm.

Although the innate masters of "The Best in the World" are somewhat talented, it is more than enough to suppress an undeveloped brave warrior.

"You guys are so brave!"

Zhu Wuwu's expression suddenly changed, and a terrifying aura quickly filled up, breaking through the Qi blockade of the four major head catchers like a broken bamboo.

"boom!"

A circle of blue light erupted from Zhu Wuwu's body. The little short-bearded catcher's expression changed, and he quickly rolled up the cloak behind him to create a wave of wind from his palm. The two internal energies collided, causing his figure to sway and take half a step back.

"What a master!"

The short-bearded head catcher shouted loudly, stared in the direction behind Zhu Wuwu, stamped his left foot, and his true energy invaded according to his heart.

"Uh-huh! Let's go."

Suddenly, the figure of the short-bearded head catcher trembled, groaned, raised his hand and shook his head, and then the four big catchers quickly withdrew from the Shibo Sifu Yamen. Before leaving, they also said a few words.

"Grand Governor, think carefully about whether to accept our friendship. If you don't give me face, it will be of no benefit to everyone. This matter will never be settled like this..."

"Oh!"

In the government hall, when Zhu Wuli heard these words, he couldn't help but stood up and smashed his big sandalwood table into pieces with a palm strike.

"Too deceiving!"

Zhu Wuwu gritted his teeth. As a nobleman of Tianhuang, although his life was not very good when he was young, he had never been so humiliated.

These four major arrests include more than just the following crimes. In their eyes, he, Zhu Wuwu, had no place at all. He was even more hateful than Yagyu Ichijian who had snatched Wu Mu's suicide note.

"Do the people of the eight major sects have any trump cards? Why do they dare to be so arrogant and domineering?"

Xu Xin's voice came from behind, and then he and the two palace masters Yao Yue and Lian Xing were seen walking to the front of the hall.

Yao Yue glanced at Zhu Wuwu, and then said to Xu Xin: "The eight major sects have a very deep foundation. There may be some old guys with martial arts and spiritual skills who are not weaker than Liu Xi and Eunuch Cao." What Yao Yue said, Zhu Mingwang heard this and couldn't help but clenched his fists. The excruciating pain spread from his palms throughout his body. Unknowingly, his nails were embedded in his flesh, but there was no pain on his face.

As a child of the royal family, he also knew some secrets. The Ming royal family secretly had some hidden power, such as the several innate realm old eunuchs who jumped out to protect Liu Xi when he made trouble.

There are not many such foundations, and they should not completely crush the eight major sects. Both sides are afraid of each other. And this also means that he may not be able to use the power of the royal family to retaliate for the humiliation he suffered today.

The Iron-Courage God Hou Zhu ignored him, whether openly or secretly, he was a vengeful person.

He remembered this today.

"Brother, thank you Madam Sister-in-law for your help."

Zhu Mingli didn't say any harsh words, and the expression on his face was very calm. After adjusting his state, he thanked Xu Xin, Lian Xing, and Yao Yue.

Zhu Wuli's sudden outburst earlier was due to Lianxing's help with Hunyuan Qi, and the little short-bearded head-catching attempt was beaten back by Yao Yue.

"Tie Dan, my wife and I happened to catch up with what happened today and helped you block it. You have to be careful from now on."

Xu Xin looked at Zhu Wuwu and said earnestly: "People like the Eight Great Sects are also very powerful in the court. If you don't agree to their request, they may use various means to deal with you next."

"It doesn't matter. The soldiers will stop me, and the water will cover me. How dare these people kill me?"

Zhu Wuwu shook his head and said that he didn't care. In fact, with his status, even if someone was unhappy with him, he would basically not kill him.

He is the son of the late emperor and the younger brother whom the current emperor relies on most. If he dies, the world of the Ming Dynasty will change.

The eight major sects are very powerful, but they cannot withstand the Ming Dynasty's army. Therefore, both sides are fighting but not breaking, and they still have some restraint.

"You should deal with the matter here as soon as possible!"

"After what happened in the East China Sea, something will definitely happen in the capital, so I will rush back first."

Xu Xin said and patted Zhu Wuwu's shoulder. A smile appeared on the latter's face. After watching Xu Xin and others leave, his expression returned to calm. He stretched out his hand in front of him. After relaxing his fist, he revealed a bloody Five fingers and a bloody palm.

"I will definitely, definitely, take revenge..."

In the deserted yamen hall, Zhu Wuwu's voice echoed, and only he could hear it.

After the East China Sea Great Treasure incident, the Ming Dynasty was in constant turmoil. The four major arrests' "visit" to the Governor Zhu Wuwu was just the beginning. The next step was to impeach Zhu Wuwu for using weapons without permission and for killing good people and taking meritorious deeds. The memorials flew to the cabinet like snowflakes, and even the imperial censor heard about the memorial at the court meeting.

Suddenly, the reputation of the iron-courage God Hou Zhu ignored quickly deteriorated, with one-sided criticism everywhere. If Xu Xin had not returned to the capital in time to guide public opinion and counterattack, the matter might have completely gotten out of control.

All of this was directed at Zhu Wuli's situation, and behind it was the promotion of large and small forces within the Ming Dynasty.

The imperial court won a great victory in the East China Sea, destroyed a large number of Japanese pirates, and collected a large treasure into the inner treasury. This behavior of "eating alone" naturally arouses dissatisfaction from all parties, not only the eight major factions, but also more forces.

They were just playing a game against Zhu Wuli's behavior and wanted to get no benefit from it. In the final analysis, it was just a game of power.

(End of this chapter)