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

Chapter 84: Furious Master Zhu, the consequences will be serious
Fourth Master Zhu angrily slapped the wine jar open, and the strong aroma of wine suddenly filled the air. He handed it to Gu Cheng and stared at him coldly.

Gu Cheng hesitated for a moment, but finally reached out and took the wine jar.

He raised the jar of wine, raised his head and drank heavily, pouring half the jar of strong liquor down his throat in one breath. The strong alcohol was like fire, instantly igniting the pain and anger deep in his heart.

His face gradually turned red, as if he had been ignited by strong alcohol. However, that trace of vitality was like a candle that was about to go out, weak and shaky.

Fourth Master Zhu looked at Gu Cheng's appearance, feeling troubled. He also took a few sips of wine, and then asked in a deep voice: "I ask you, did you really open the city gate and surrender to Wang Baobao? And kneel down to him? You look into my eyes and answer."

Gu Cheng was holding the wine jar, his eyes were cloudy and dull, and he had lost all his soul and life. He nodded, his voice hoarse: "Yes! I opened the city gate myself and knelt down to the enemy general Wang Baobao."

The scene of that day was in his mind.

Wang Baobao set up an ambush at Eryang Ridge outside Jizhou City, waiting for Zhu Liangzu to lead the Ming Dynasty elites to rescue Jizhou.

The siege of Jizhou is a conspiracy.

All the spies he sent out were intercepted by Wang Baobao.

At an extremely critical moment, he made a difficult decision: to open the gates of Jizhou City in person and welcome the Yuan army into the city.

Abandoned the city to warn the Ming Dynasty reinforcements.

Seeing that Jizhou was lost, the reinforcements stopped and did not enter the ambush.

But he Gu Cheng became a surrendered general that everyone reviled.

That day, the people of Jizhou knelt in front of him, and an elder cried bitterly:
"General Gu, do you think we are afraid of death? You are wrong! Although Jizhou is isolated outside the pass, who will spare the blood for the Ming Dynasty and the Han family?"

"If all the people in Jizhou can save the Ming Dynasty, then we are willing to watch Jizhou turn into a cemetery. General, how can you carry such a heavy infamy?"

Gu Cheng thought of this and took a few more sips.

Fourth Master Zhu was anxious: "Did Zhu Liangzu and others frame you? Tell me and I will help you."

"no!"

Gu Cheng shook his head firmly and lay down holding the wine jar, "I'm too tired. I'm going to sleep. Fourth Master, please go."

He closed his eyes and snored.

Fourth Master Zhu was silent for a long time, then stood up and left.

The first time he saw Gu Cheng, he knew that he wanted to die.

No matter what you ask, you won't be able to tell.

……

Not long after Fourth Master Zhu left, Chang Yuchun rushed in aggressively, his face ashen, and his eyes flashed with anger, wanting to set the entire cell on fire.

He came to the prison and kicked Gu Cheng who was lying on the ground: "Damn it, you weakling. I can't beat you to death today."

Gu Cheng woke up from being kicked. When he saw Chang Yuchun in front of him, he struggled to stand up, but he could only kneel on the ground weakly: "Chang Shuai!"

"I disown you!"

Chang Yuchunqi's face was ashen, and his fists and kicks fell like raindrops, hitting Gu Cheng hard, "Tell me, why did you surrender?"

Gu Cheng knelt there with his head lowered and his lips tightly closed, not saying a word.

Chang Yuchun became even more angry when he saw Gu Cheng's appearance: "Are you and I stubborn now?"

He continued to deliver violent punches and kicks until he was tired, and then he stopped.

Gu Cheng was still kneeling there, motionless.

Chang Yuchun sat down on the ground, breathing heavily: "Don't be stubborn with me, otherwise, how can I save you and your family?"

Gu Cheng finally moved his body, and he kowtowed heavily to Chang Yuchun: "Chang Shuai, I only want one thing from you, leave a root for my Gu family." "Why are you doing this?"

Chang Yuchun pounded the ground with his fists. He couldn't understand why Gu Cheng would rather die than tell the truth. "Just tell me what happened."

"What I have committed is a capital crime. I just want to die." Gu Cheng continued to kowtow, "I just want to leave a living for the Gu family."

Chang Yuchun let out a long sigh.

……

Under the towering gate of Fengtian Hall, a group of military generals filed out. They were tall and powerful, and their momentum was like a rainbow. Zhu Liangzu was surrounded by everyone, like stars holding the moon.

"Brother Liangzu, you have to treat your brothers to a drink tonight to celebrate." Tang Shengzong walked up and said with a hearty smile, "This time you have been promoted to Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, and your status is higher than that of us. It’s really gratifying.”

Zhu Liangzu laughed loudly when he heard this. He was commended by the emperor in the hall today, and his official position was also promoted. He was very proud and elated.

He patted Tang Shengzong on the shoulder and said proudly: "Come to my house tonight, let's have a good drink, and we won't come back until we're drunk!"

When everyone heard the words, they all agreed, and the atmosphere became extremely lively.

Just now in the palace, the emperor issued another decree, which was to order the Ministry of Punishment, Yushitai, and Jinyiwei to interrogate Gu Cheng.

"Gu Cheng has come to an end this time." Fei Ju snorted.

"General Gu, what a pity." Tang Shengzong sighed and winked at Fei Ju.

This matter is very sensitive now, so let him not talk nonsense.

Seeing this, everyone said nothing. They surrounded Zhu Liangzu and walked out of the palace, talking and laughing all the way.

A group of them rode their horses and whipped their whips, and marched toward Zhu Liangzu's mansion.

However, in this busy street, a man came riding alone and collided with them head-on. That person was Master Zhu. He had just come out of Jinyiwei.

"Zhu Liangzu!" Fourth Master Zhu shouted loudly, the sound was like a loud bell, causing the passersby around him to look sideways.

He sat high on the horse's back, holding a six-foot-long sword in front of him. The blade shone with cold light, and his aura was unparalleled.

None of the generals dared to move forward!
Back in Feiyan Tower, they were killed by Fourth Master Zhu, leaving a shadow.

"You old fool, you're not dead yet." Zhu Liangzu's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

When he saw Fourth Master Zhu, he remembered that his son had an arm cut off by him, and he also had a finger cut off by him.

"Don't worry, you will definitely die before me." Mr. Zhu's eyes were cold and he looked at Zhu Liangzu coldly, "It's best not to let me find out. It's you who did what happened to Gu Cheng. Otherwise, Zhu Yuanzhang can't be saved. you."

"You...you..." Zhu Liangzu was furious.

Swish!
Before he finished speaking, a cold light flashed across his sword.

Zhu Liangzu turned pale with shock and hurriedly rolled off his horse. The moment he landed, his horse was cut in half by the sword energy, and a rain of blood suddenly fell, covering Zhu Liangzu's body.

Fourth Master Zhu rode his horse, carried the knife, and walked away.

Zhu Liangzu got up, his eyes burning with hatred and anger: "I'm going to cut him into pieces!"

The generals looked at the embarrassed Zhu Liangzu and lost interest in drinking. Tang Shengzong said: "Liangzu, you go back first, we will drink another day."

Zhu Liangzu naturally had no intention of drinking anymore.

He frowned deeply, worry rising in his heart.

It would be troublesome if Fourth Master Zhu found out about Gu Cheng.

(End of this chapter)