Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 109 Zhu Yuanzhang: Well done, Fourth!
Mao Xiang originally wanted to continue to dissuade them, but seeing that they were all filled with indignation, he gave up the idea.

He thought to himself: You are seeking your own death, and I have no choice but to let Fourth Master Zhu's sword see blood on the occasion of the New Year.

Lu Zhongheng urged: "Mao Xiang, you Jin Yiwei should also go with me."

Mao Xiang looked troubled and spread his hands and said, "Oh, don't I have to go to Lu Mansion now? He is the prince's master, how can I neglect him?"

When Lu Zhongheng heard this, he snorted dissatisfiedly: "I knew I couldn't count on you."

After that, he jumped on his horse and galloped away with a thousand men and horses from the Governor's Mansion.

Li Shanchang looked at their retreating figures, a smile flashing in his eyes.

Zhu Liangzu is no longer here, so someone must dare to challenge Fourth Master Zhu. Lu Zhongheng had a long-standing grudge with Master Zhu Fourth, and he also held military power, so he was the most suitable candidate.

"Prime Minister, my subordinates have withdrawn." Mao Xiang cupped his hands and got on his horse.

He led the Jin Yiwei men and quickly disappeared into the night.

At this time, the Beggar Clan Headquarters.

Fourth Master Zhu was toasting with his brothers from the Beggar Clan and enjoying the snow.

Suddenly, Jin Yiwei Ding Xiu hurried over and said anxiously: "Fourth Master, something big has happened!"

Fourth Master Zhu smiled slightly and beckoned him over: "Old Ding, why are you so flustered? Come on, let's have a glass of wine to calm down."

Ding Xiu didn't care much, and quickly told Fourth Master Zhu everything about the bombing of the Prime Minister's Mansion. He looked anxious: "Fourth Master, the Prime Minister's Mansion has been bombed into a mess, and Lu Zhongheng is leading the Governor's Mansion. The soldiers and horses are coming."

Upon hearing this, Fourth Master Zhu's face darkened, and he immediately ordered Zhang Dingbian: "Old Zhang, hurry up! Quickly organize the brothers to get on the boat and enter Xuanwu Lake."

"Yes!" Zhang Dingbian responded and led the brothers from the Beggar Clan onto the big boat parked on the shore of Xuanwu Lake.

Fourth Master Zhu patted Ding Xiu on the shoulder and was very grateful: "Old Ding, thanks to you for reporting the message in time. Did Mao Xiang ask you to come?"

Ding Xiu shook his head, thought for a moment and said, "No. The commander was entangled in other matters at that time and could not escape. After I heard the news that Lu Zhongheng was coming to destroy the Beggar Gang, I immediately came to report the news."

After hearing this, Fourth Master Zhu laughed loudly: "Old Ding, I will keep your friendship in mind. You should leave quickly to avoid being implicated."

Ding Xiu said nothing more and clasped his fists: "Farewell, Fourth Master, please be careful."

……

The snow is falling harder.

Fourth Master Zhu flew to the roof and sat cross-legged, with a knife across his knees and his eyes slightly closed, as if he was one with the ice and snow.

To drive Qingqi away, the snow is full of bows and knives.

In an instant!
An invisible sword energy emanated, and he wanted to use the heavy snow to nourish his sword energy.

The heavy snow was surrounding him, but it never came within three inches of him, all because of the invisible sword energy emanating from his body.

This sword energy is cold and sharp.

The wind and snow were getting stronger and stronger, quietly nourishing Master Zhu's sword intent, making the already unstoppable blade even more cold.

At this time, the rapid sound of horse hooves came.

Lu Zhongheng came through the wind and snow with a thousand cavalrymen from the Governor's Palace. They were aggressive and looked like they were going to put Mr. Zhu to death.

"When the meeting arrives, fire arrows immediately!" Lu Zhongheng ordered, "Fire three volleys first."

He learned the lesson from Zhu Liangzu last year and decided not to give Fourth Master Zhu any chance to take action.

In the blink of an eye, they arrived in front of the main altar of the Beggar Clan. Lu Zhongheng tightened the reins and made an emergency stop. The long neigh of war horses pierced the night sky.

"Get ready!" he ordered.

The archers behind him drew their bows and arrows, preparing to attack.

At this moment, someone shouted in horror: "Look, there's someone on the roof."

Lu Zhongheng raised his eyes and his expression changed drastically: "It's Fourth Master Zhu, quick, shoot the arrow!"

He just finished speaking.

A brilliant sword light slashed across,

The sword light was neither fast nor slow. Wherever it passed, all the snowflakes suddenly stagnated and were strung together by the sword light, forming a huge "snow knife" that stretched between the sky and the earth.

Everyone was stunned by this shocking scene, and they stared at the huge "snow knife" with dumbfounded eyes.

Lu Zhongheng reacted and shouted hurriedly: "Fire the arrow! Fire the arrow!"

However, it was too late.

The huge 'snow knife' tore through the void and slashed towards them.

Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sounds of broken swords, torn clothes, and flesh and blood were heard one after another, and bursts of screams echoed in the night sky.

A thousand archers fell on their backs and were completely defeated.

Lu Zhongheng fell into the snow, looking extremely frightened. He looked at the figure of Fourth Master Zhu, his heart filled with endless fear and despair.

He didn't care about anything, turned around and ran away.

Fourth Master Zhu on the roof, standing in the wind and snow.

……

The next day, Wenhua Hall.

Mao Xiang, commander of the Jin Yiwei, came to report to Zhu Yuanzhang about the bombing of the Prime Minister's Mansion and Lu Mansion last night.

After listening to Mao Xiang's detailed report, an indescribable expression flashed across Zhu Yuanzhang's face: "Well, during this Chinese New Year, the prime minister's family is living on the street. This... this thief is so rampant. Prime Minister... is he cold? ?”

"The Prime Minister is so cold that he keeps shivering," Mao Xiang said.

"Poor Prime Minister." Zhu Yuanzhang held his forehead.

"Your Majesty, I have found some clues."

Mao Xiang also looked strange and hesitated for a moment before saying, "According to the Lu family girl, she saw a group of sneaky teenagers under the wall of her courtyard when she came back."

"Young man? Then arrest him." Zhu Yuanzhang blurted out.

"My analysis shows that the young man may be a member of the Zhaotian Gang." Mao Xiang held his forehead, "Because yesterday during the day, the Prime Minister and Mr. Lu were appreciating plum blossoms in the plum garden, and they had a conflict with Fourth Master Zhu. Your Majesty, you know this. , the leader of the Zhaotian Gang belongs to Fourth Master, how can he tolerate his violent temper?"

Zhu Yuanzhang: "..." Damn it, it turned out to be Lao Si.

As for the fourth child's casual temper, if he sees his master being humiliated, he will definitely take revenge.

I have to say that the Fourth Master did a great job this time. Who told those stinky civil servants to offend the Fourth Master?
Directly blowing it up with gunpowder, this kind of courage, you can tell at a glance that it is Zhu Chongba's kind.

"Your Majesty, you...were you laughing just now?" Mao Xiang asked.

"No!" Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, "This matter needs to be investigated! However, you can't unjustly accuse people. You have to provide evidence, right?"

"I obey the order, I understand." Mao Xiang nodded.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied that Mao Xiang could understand the holy will.

……

Qinhuai River courtyard.

Fourth Master Zhu looked at Zhu Di in front of him and shouted angrily: "The Prime Minister's Mansion and Lu Mansion were bombed last night. Tell me if it was you who did it!"

"I did it."

Zhu Di admitted readily, with an angry look on his face, "Who asked them to humiliate you, master? I will teach them a lesson."

Fourth Master Zhu had a dark line on his face: "You boy, you are so cowardly, how dare you blow up the Prime Minister's Mansion?"

Zhu Di looked disdainful.

He said to himself, "Young Master, I have even bombed the palace, but the Prime Minister is nothing."

"Master, you can punish me if you want." He spread his hands.

Fourth Master Zhu glanced angrily: "I don't want to punish you as a teacher. If you say such exciting things, why don't you call me your teacher?"

Zhu Di: "???"

So that’s what you think, master?

I thought I got into trouble and you were going to punish me.

"You don't have to worry." Fourth Master Zhu patted him on the shoulder, "I already said hello to Jinyiwei, no one will find you. Besides, Lu Zhongheng was so scared last night that he probably didn't dare to come to trouble."

"Who is worried?" Zhu Di shrugged, "Isn't it just a prime minister? I really don't take him seriously."

"Hey, look what you can do." Fourth Master Zhu was speechless.

"Master, I want to go home." Zhu Di said, "I have to tell my father. My father is timid."

"If you did something wrong, you should tell your dad." Fourth Master Zhu nodded, "Don't worry, dad. I'll take care of you if anything happens."

Zhu Di rolled his eyes.

My father is more capable than your master.

If the sky falls, he can hold it up.

……

Zhu Di returned to the palace, but did not find Zhu Yuanzhang in the Wenhua Palace and went straight to the Kunning Palace.

Sure enough, Zhu Yuanzhang was drinking porridge and eating sesame cakes here.

"My son, I would like to pay my New Year's greetings to my father, the emperor, and my mother." Zhu Di said after entering.

"Fourth, I've finally met you." Queen Ma glared, "You're celebrating the New Year, why don't you stay in the palace for a few days?"

"Oh, mother, I am under a lot of pressure." Zhu Di sighed like a young adult, "There are more than a hundred people in the Zhatian Gang, and they are pointing at me to eat."

Empress Ma pushed the snacks on the table in front of him and smiled: "Fourth, you are very capable. You can feed more than a hundred people at a young age. You are much better than your father, who is as old as you." At that time, I was still begging for food.”

Zhu Yuanzhang: "!!!"

Let's eat in peace and take advantage of the situation.

"I went out and took a look. The Qinhuai River area is indeed clean and tidy." Queen Ma praised.

Zhu Di behaved very well in front of Queen Ma.

While eating snacks, he winked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang led him out of Kunning Palace after finishing his meal.

"Tell me, what do you want from us?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

"Father, I got into trouble last night. I came to say hello to you." Zhu Di pursed his lips and said.

"What's going on?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked knowingly.

Zhu Di looked around and lowered his voice: "Father, I blew up the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Lu Mansion. They humiliated my master. How can I bear this?"

He told what happened in a crackling voice.

After saying that, he spread his hands towards Zhu Yuanzhang, as if he was ready to be punished: "I know, I went a little too far this time, please punish me, father."

Snapped!
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and slapped him on the back of the head: "Why should we punish you? You did a great job! Gaga gah, when we think of Li Shanchang shivering on the street in the middle of the night, we just want to laugh."

Zhu Di: "???"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed a few times and then said: "It's not too late for us to be happy that you can stand up for Fourth Master Zhu. Fourth, remember, whoever dares to humiliate Fourth Master Zhu will be punished to death next time."

Zhu Di was dumbfounded.

If I had known that Father, you thought so, I would have done something big last night.

Father, are you too kind to my master?
"Fourth, please spend more time with your master during the Chinese New Year." Zhu Yuanzhang said, "He is an old man and very lonely."

Zhu Di immediately shook his head:

"Is he lonely? Father, you can't imagine how happy my master is."

"He drinks with his brothers at Beggar's Gang during the day, and goes to Feiyan Tower at night to hug each other. How can he be lonely?"

Zhu Yuanzhang has a black streak on his head.

That old man lived a more exciting life than our emperor.

(End of this chapter)