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

Chapter 21 Knocked out Lu’s father’s front teeth with one punch

Outside the city, a salt mine.

Some of the Beggar Clan disciples were drilling salt wells, while others were boiling salt next to the salt stove.

There was a lot of enthusiasm, because they had earned hundreds of thousands of taels recently, and they were very motivated.

Fourth Master Zhu was observing the Beggar Clan disciples drilling a new salt well using the 'impact drilling method'. That set of equipment can be said to have a mechanical model.

He secretly admired the wisdom of the ancients.

"Old Zhang, you can stop working at the salt mine." Fourth Master Zhu greeted Zhang Dingbian, "You brothers from the Yulong Gang are very skilled, so keep running the boat. The Ministry of Revenue has hired us to take a trip to Northern Xinjiang. "

"Gang leader, the Yulong Gang is gone. Now it's all the Beggar Gang." Zhang Ding clasped his fists and said, "The gang leader has orders, and all subordinates should follow them."

He thought to himself that Fourth Master Zhu still didn't trust him.

Salt production is such a high-profit business, and I don’t want to get involved myself.

However, he had no complaints. After all, he had sent someone to assassinate Fourth Master Zhu under the instigation of his subordinates.

"Old Zhang, you can go ahead. The fleet is at the main forum of Xuanwu Lake." Fourth Master Zhu clasped his fists, "This time, you have full command."

"Yes." Zhang Dingbian nodded.

He left the salt mine with dozens of brothers from the Ichthyosaurus Gang.

After walking for a while, a younger brother next to him said: "Brother, I think the gang leader still doesn't trust us."

"Don't say that kind of thing again."

Zhang Dingbian glared, his face full of displeasure, "The Yulong Gang is gone. It was Fourth Master Zhu who gave us something to eat."

"Brother, Marquis Guide sent someone here yesterday." The younger brother frowned, "Marquis Guide was furious that we had taken refuge with the Beggar Clan, saying that we had forgotten the kindness of the King of Han."

"King of Han? I, Zhang Dingbian, am worthy of their father and son." Zhang Dingbian sighed.

"Marquis Guide also said that we haven't given him any money for several months." The younger brother snorted.

"Cut off all contact with him from now on." Zhang Dingbian said solemnly, "Isn't that lady in the palace protecting him? He won't starve to death."

He stopped, looked up in the direction of Jiangzhou, and sighed inwardly.

King Han, everything is over.

……

In the salt mine, the sun slanted down, shining on the hard-working Beggar Gang disciples.

Some carried heavy salt ore on their shoulders and staggered forward; others worked together in pairs, tied the ore with thick hemp ropes, and then worked together to drag it down the mountain.

Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves came.

Then, a large number of officers and soldiers rushed into the mine, and the leader turned out to be Zhu Liangzu.

"Catch them all," he yelled.

The disciples of the Beggar Clan panicked and stayed on the spot for a moment, looking at the officers and soldiers rushing up in horror.

Some of them were bold and shouted: "Why should we be arrested?"

Zhu Liangzu smiled grimly: "You are exploiting other people's salt mines privately, shouldn't you be arrested?"

He sat high on his horse, looking down from a high position.

Sitting next to him was Lu Ben. He spread his hands and said loudly: "This salt mine belongs to my Lu family. Arrest them all and put them in prison."

Zhu Liangzu and Lu Ben looked at each other.

The two of them came here to capture Fourth Master Zhu this time, to seize his mine and capture his people.

at this time.

call out!
The wind is blowing and the dust is flying.

"Sword Qi?" Zhu Liangzu, who has experienced many battles, was shocked.

He looked up suddenly, pale in horror.

A figure fell from the sky, and a sharp sword suddenly struck down.

scold!
Cut with a knife.

Zhu Liangzu dodged quickly and rolled off his horse, but his horse was instantly cut into two pieces, and a cloud of blood fell like a rainstorm.

Then, before the force of the knife disappeared, a big hole was made in the ground. Lu Ben, who was originally standing next to Zhu Liangzu, was so frightened that he fell off his horse and was covered in blood.

Fourth Master Zhu floated to the ground, flicked the long knife in his hand, his eyes were fierce and sharp.

His long silver-white hair was flying in the wind, and his tall body was like a god of death coming to the world.

"Let's see who dares to arrest someone!" he shouted coldly.

"Presumptuous!" Zhu Liangzu got up, "How dare you go against the imperial court?"

……

Fourth Master Zhu pointed his sword and sneered: "Zhu Liangzu, as I said before, you must die first before you catch me. If you have the guts, try it."

"Do you think this general is scared?"

Zhu Liangzu's face turned livid, and he suddenly raised his arm and struck down, "Archers, prepare."

The hundreds of stunned archers were shocked as if they were struck by lightning, and then quickly drew their bows and arrows, aiming at Fourth Master Zhu.

Those hundreds of arrows shone coldly in the sunlight.

The air seemed to freeze at this moment, leaving only the tight bow strings and rapid breathing.

The simmering tension is like an invisible net, tightly binding everyone.

The heartbeat was amplified countless times, and every beat hit the chest hard, making it difficult to breathe.

Fourth Master Zhu is not worried about himself, but once the fighting starts, the disciples of the Beggar Gang who are present today will inevitably die.

The only way is to capture the thief first and capture the king first.

He held the long sword tightly in his hand, and the blade seemed to be condensed with endless sword intent. He looked directly at Zhu Liangzu with his eyes like a torch, and the invisible sword intention locked onto the opponent as if it were real.

At this moment, Zhu Liangzu was shocked, as if an icy chill ran through his body.

He clearly felt the powerful sword intention, like the sword of death hanging above his head, and it might fall at any time.

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The sound of rapid horse hooves came again.

Yang Xian rode over, glanced over, and asked in a deep voice: "General Zhu, Master Lu, what are you doing?"

"Master Yang? Why are you here?" Lu Ben looked surprised.

"I'm here to see Fourth Master Zhu." Yang Xian said, "The Emperor recently ordered me to supervise the transportation of grain and grass. I need Fourth Master Zhu's help."

"Him?" Lu Ben pointed at Fourth Master Zhu and snorted, "Exploring my salt mine without permission. Such a lawless person should be arrested and prosecuted."

"Lu Ben, you are so shameless." Fourth Master Zhu took out a piece of paper from his pocket, "This is the land sale deed we signed. You have sold this salt mine to me."

Yang Xian came to Fourth Master Zhu, took the land deed and looked at it, then said to Lu Ben: "Master Lu, it is written in black and white on the paper. Isn't this appropriate for you?"

Lu Ben was furious: "Then...that's because he deceived me and bought my mountain for a hundred taels."

"That's because you're stupid!" Fourth Master Zhu said bluntly.

Lu Ben's face turned red and he jumped in anger.

He originally wanted to use Zhu Liangzu's power to take back the salt mines, but he didn't know that Yang Xian showed up halfway.

Yang Xian was a political advisor in Zhongshu Province and a popular figure in front of the emperor.

"You stinky beggar, I'm not done with you!" Lu Ben looked ferocious.

Swish!
Fourth Master Zhu ducked in front of him and punched him in the face.

There was a dull thud.

Lu Ben had no time to react before he was knocked to the ground by this heavy punch.

Two teeth flew out of his mouth in response, and blood flowed down the corners of his mouth, staining his chin red.

His face swelled visibly.

"You...you..." Lu Ben was angry.

"What are you doing? I'll beat you every time I see you in the future." Fourth Master Zhu said coldly.

(End of this chapter)