Chapter 224 Reaching an Agreement
He nodded and said: "What your Majesty said is true. The current strength of our Ming Dynasty is indeed insufficient.
The power directly belonging to the imperial court is not enough."< br>
The power of Ming Dynasty is of course extremely powerful, this is recognized.
But this refers to all the forces in the Ming Dynasty.
But the power of the Ming court was limited.
Even though the strength has greatly increased in the past two years, it is still insufficient.
Such as this time.
Faced with the possible existence of the realm of heaven and man, Ba Shiba, and Pang Ban, Ming's high-level power was insufficient.
Because the power of Ming Dynasty’s top leaders still need to be stationed in various places.
This was in the Sui State, where the power of the army could not be used, and only masters could be used.
The strongest Duke Zheng will be stationed in the capital to protect His Majesty.
Until His Majesty breaks through to the realm of heaven and man, Duke Zheng will not leave. Wang Shouren and others also have the same idea.
Nothing is more important now than His Majesty's safe breakthrough to the realm of heaven and man.
So Your Majesty cannot move, and naturally Mr. Zheng cannot move either.
The two most powerful people in the Ming court were unable to move.
The rest, headed by the old prince and Wang Shouren, and more than ten great masters.
These people can only move more than half of them at most. They can't do anything to Ba Shiba and Pang Ban. If they encounter them, they will suffer heavy losses.
If a few dragon balls are added, the situation will be better, but the outcome is still uncertain, and the possibility of failure is still a little higher.
Because the realm of heaven and man is truly the pinnacle of the world.
Even if the odds of winning were higher, it was impossible for the Ming court to gamble on it.
If both sides suffer losses, the Ming court is not worthy of being happy at all.
As for the martial arts forces outside the imperial court, it is not that the imperial court cannot use them.
But after all, there is a layer between them.
In the past two years, Zhu Houzhao has not borrowed the power of Wulin Zhengdao because he knows that every time he uses it, it is the most troublesome favor.
If he wants to eliminate the Ming Dynasty, he cannot owe more favors.
Even if he doesn’t care about favors, reputation, etc., what about merit? What about people’s hearts?
Facing the martial arts world that has the greatest power, Zhu Houzhao does not want to destroy those truly decent people. It is best to accept them for the use of the Ming Dynasty.
In short, although he didn't quite understand some things, he subconsciously avoided using the power of the righteous way of martial arts.
For example, Wudang, Shaolin, including Longhu Mountain.
Of course Wang Shouren also knew this, so he agreed that the Ming Dynasty was not strong enough and did not mention the power of the righteous way of martial arts.
"Old Wang, we all have to work hard. We must break through to the realm of heaven and man as soon as possible.
I think more than a year is enough, how much longer do you want?" Zhu Houzhao was a little unwilling. asked.
"I don't know, I don't know. Maybe one day I will understand." Wang Shouren shook his head and said truthfully.
Zhu Houzhao has never been able to understand Lao Wang's practice, which is mysterious.
He was not interested in finding out. After hearing the words, he stopped asking any more questions and said seriously: "The Ming Dynasty needs to be stronger, let's not talk about it for now.
Meng Yuan has set a trap for us, and of course I will not just do it. Let's give up.
Let's defeat it. I decided to ask Old Man Zhang to take action. What do you think, Mr. Wang? "
" Everything is up to your Majesty," Wang Shouren said immediately. Said: "I also agree with this point.
The Sui Kingdom cannot fall so quickly. The longer the Sui Kingdom can hold on at present, the better it will be for our Ming Dynasty.
Helping the Sui Kingdom drive away Pang Ban will be beneficial to our Ming Dynasty. "
"Secondly, we can get a lot of benefits from the Sui State.
Thirdly, no matter what, I have to give it a try. What if I can kill Pang Ban?
As for the favor owed by Master Zhang, it is, after all, an internal matter within our Ming Dynasty. "
"Hahaha, it's exactly what I thought. "Zhu Houzhao blinked, nodded and laughed, as if I thought so too.
"Call Lao Guo, Da Cao, Er Cao, Lao Li, and Lao Gu to come over. Let's discuss how we can kill Pang Ban if Old Man Zhang takes action?"
'Old Man Zheng, Come over if anything happens. ’
Zhu Houzhao ordered and sent another message.
Old man Zheng came over first. After understanding the situation, he said a few words and then the second cao came and waited for Guo Bujing and Gu Xichao to arrive together.
After everyone gathered and understood the situation clearly, Guo Bujing, Gu Xichao and others were all in a cold sweat.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty. I underestimated the enemy and was careless. I did not think of Eighth Master Ba." Gu Xichao immediately apologized.
I also secretly resented it, he was indeed careless.
If this is the case, Ming Dynasty will definitely suffer heavy losses.
"I am also guilty." Guo Bujing, Ercao, and Li Xunhuan also pleaded guilty, and they were very afraid.
Think about it, it is really possible for Meng Yuan to set up a trap.
"I can't blame you, just don't be so careless in the future." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand.
"Yes, thank you for your forgiveness, Your Majesty." Several people responded, all of them secretly awakened.
The success of the past two years made them unconsciously proud.
I didn’t even realize this.
“Okay, let’s not talk about that for now. I have decided to ask Old Man Zhang from Wudang to take action.
If he takes action, do you think we can try to kill all Ba Shiba and Pang Ban? "Zhu Houzhao's eyes flashed with murderous intent.
Wang Shouren was shocked and changed directly from Pang Ban to Ba Shiba!
But it is in line with His Majesty's temperament. He has always been everything. Yes.
Everyone said nothing and all looked at Mr. Zheng.
The one who had the most say at this time was of course Mr. Zheng, who was also in the realm of heaven and man.
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"Your Majesty, it is difficult to kill everyone in the realm of heaven and earth. As expected, Master Zhang's strength has surpassed that of the old slave. If he attacks alone, can he kill the Eighth Master Ba? No one knows. "Zheng Gong said solemnly.
"What if there is another person in the realm of heaven and man?" Zhu Houzhao said firmly.
Everyone’s eyes flickered.
"Your Majesty, no matter what, I will follow you until you break through." Zheng Gong added in advance, and then said: "If the two heavenly beings attack together, I will only follow you." I can say it’s possible.”
"It's so difficult to kill in the Heavenly Realm!" Zhu Houzhao frowned.
“Your Majesty, the realm of heaven and man has been able to shatter the void. If you want to escape, it will be difficult to be killed.
As far as the old slave knows, from ancient times to the present, as long as you are in the heyday of At that time, except for the realm of heaven and man who fought to the death, there was no realm of heaven and man that was killed by individuals." Zheng Gong explained.
If it were easy to kill in the realm of heaven and humans, it would not become the pinnacle of the world and the existence that great powers rely on most.
Zhu Houzhao lowered his lips, feeling very unhappy, but there was nothing he could do about it.
After thinking for a while, he said unwillingly: "Then we won't take the Eighth Master Ba as the main target and concentrate on killing Pang Ban.
The Eighth Master Ba will be handed over to Old Man Zhang to see what step he can take?< br>
Pang Ban is handed over to Uncle Gaozu and Lao Wang.”
“Your Majesty, will you also take action?” Wang Shouren did not object, but just confirmed.
“Take action, since you have decided to take action, then use all your strength as much as possible.
Uncle Gaozu, Lao Wang, Lao Guo, Lao Li, Da Cao Banban, plus Wang Gong, Dongfang, you seven take action, I will give you the dragon ball.
I must kill Pang Ban.
Er Cao Banban, there is no need for you to go. If the boss of the factory guard is not here, it will be difficult to conceal your whereabouts. "Zhu Houzhao said fiercely.
"Yes. "Everyone responded in unison.
"Now we just have to invite Old Man Zhang and wait for news from Yang Guang.
Let Mr. Wang make a trip. " Zhu Houzhao thought thoughtfully.
Quickly arranging everything, everyone dispersed and started to make preparations.
Wang Shouren also immediately returned to the border, and he had to arrange military affairs before he could leave.
Although the formation of the three new armies at the border is still critical, it is reasonable for him to leave
But in order to kill Pang Ban, the slight delay is worth it. br>
Anyway, Meng Yuan will not come to trouble Daming now.
But just in case, Zhu Houzhao ordered Li Jing to lead the First Army to the north to clean up the guard posts.
Under the extreme centralization and unparalleled authority, the top management of Ming Dynasty began to make preparations quickly and decisively.
More than a day later.
Wang Zhi came to the back mountain of Wudang again.
It's still an ordinary Taoist temple.
After Wang Zhi told everything, Zhang Sanfeng’s expression fluctuated a little.
After thinking for a while, he said simply: "Your Majesty invites you, and the old Taoist will not refuse.
Whenever you want to do it, the old Taoist can go down the mountain with a letter."
< br> "The time to start has not yet been determined. I have to wait for a while. Once it is determined, I will go up the mountain to invite the master." Wang Zhi said with a respectful gesture.
"Okay." Zhang Sanfeng smiled and nodded.
After Wang Zhi left, Zhang Sanfeng pondered for a while and then continued to wander around the world.
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Nearly two days later, Zhu Houzhao received a letter from Yang Guang.
He snorted coldly and said: "That's all, send the beggar away?"
"Your Majesty, it is normal for Yang Guang to bargain. He will definitely not offer so much.
Your Majesty, you might as well lower the price and bargain with him.
But time is tight, it is best to confirm it as soon as possible. Come down." Guo Bujing, who entered the palace to deliver the message, suggested.
“It’s an advantage for him this time.” Zhu Houzhao thought about it and agreed.
The last two conditions were lowered and sent to the Sui State.
Ming's preparations are still going on.
Three days later.
In Daxing City, Yang Guang snorted coldly, "Forty military generals, 190 skilled doctors and craftsmen each, and 18 million stones of grain.
Zhu Houzhao, hum. "
"Your Majesty, we can't delay any longer. We can improve the conditions, but we must tell Zhu Houzhao clearly that if we delay any longer, it will be impossible to kill Pang Ban.
Now that the Sui Dynasty is really dead, will the Ming Dynasty be able to survive? "Yang Lin said in a deep voice.
When Yang Guang heard the words "Death of the Sui Dynasty", his face became even more ugly, but he still nodded in agreement.
Three days later, Zhu Houzhao received the message from Yang Guang Guang’s letter.
“Twenty military generals at the peak acquired level, eighty doctors and craftsmen each, and four million dan of grain, let us transport it ourselves.
Hmph, you are begging me now, I am not in a hurry. "Zhu Houzhao muttered.
Although he said this, after discussing with Lao Guo and the others for a while, Zhu Houzhao still agreed.
The price is already very generous.
He didn’t want to waste any more time. The longer the delay, the greater the change, and the greater the preparation price that Ming had to pay.
The news of the agreement reached Sui State, and Yang Guang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
All the evil energy turned towards Pang Ban, with murderous intent rolling over him.
After the agreement was reached, both countries acted quickly.
(Chapter 2.)
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(End of this chapter)