My God, I am the emperor, the lord of mankind.

Chapter 68 The Mystery of the Imperial City
"What's the sound outside?"

Yuan Zonggao, who was ordered to go to Datong to comfort the soldiers and civilians, heard the noise from the outside world.

Frowning, he said.

"There was a man standing on the road covered in blood. He claimed to be from Datong and wanted to see you in an emergency."

Jin Yiwei outside the door clasped his fists and returned through the car window.

Although this man is riding a horse, he is eight feet tall, has a strong back and a strong waist, and has a majestic appearance.

After the downsizing of the Jinyi Guards, those who can hold positions above flag officers are loyal elites recruited from each guard after the reorganization of the 26 pro-army guards.

After receiving the gift, he began to practice the art of breathing and breathing, which is the method of seeking truth in martial arts in the immortal world - the Red Snake Fist.

It's not that Zhu Houcong is stingy, it's just that the spiritual energy of the Ming Dynasty is thin and cannot support the cultivation methods like the martial arts in the other side of the immortal world.

Moreover, there is a risk of losing control if you practice too quickly.

The Red Snake Fist itself is taken from the true meaning of the Red Snake's struggle to transform into a dragon. It cooperates with the Dragon Bird bloodline and promotes each other.

It does sound a bit like a demon cultivator refining bloodline.

"Since he is from Datong, then Flag Officer Luo Luo will bring him here!"

When Yuan Zonggao heard that the Taoist came from Datong covered in blood, he did not dare to neglect him.

The tone of the Jin Yiwei who was responsible for guarding him was also extremely polite.

Although Yuan Zonggao is not a Xuanxiu cultivator, he also knows that after the reorganization of Jinyiwei, the identities of these new flag officers are not simple.

Although there are only a hundred flag officers, each of them has a hint of cultivation and is highly trusted by the emperor.

He had the power to directly face the emperor and state the situation.

Although he would not let the six dignified ministers take the initiative to please him, he did not dare to neglect him.

"The last will obey!"

After the flag officer accepted the order, he quickly led a group of people to Yuan Zonggao's car.

I saw that this man's Taoist robe was in tatters, his clothes were stained with blood, and his face was pale.

It was obvious that he had just gone through a battle.

The green-robed Taoist glanced at the sword-wielding guard next to Yuan Zonggao with some surprise.

But he was only slightly surprised. Even when facing Jin Yiwei and the minister of the dynasty, his expression was still cynical.

First, he took out a waistband issued by the Chief Secretary of Huguang from his arms and handed it to the Jin Yiwei on the side to prove his identity, and then handed it over to Yuan Zonggao to explain the situation.

"Zhang Maode, the headmaster of Pindao Baiyun Temple, was ordered by Mr. Wang Shouren, the imperial censor of Zuodu and a member of the cabinet, and the governor of Southwest Military Town, to pursue the White Lotus sect's demon girl."

"Who would have thought that the witch was so cunning that she actually fled all the way north to Datong, but she never wanted Pindao to break the conspiracy of the White Lotus Sect and Taiping Dao rebels to collude with each other and incite Datong soldiers and civilians to kill officials and rebel."

"The leader of the Taiping Dao demon assembly in Cholera Datong is none other than Li Luyao, the second daughter of Li Guishou, the head of the Li family in Mizhi County, northern Shaanxi."

"It's true!"

Yuan Zonggao was shocked to hear that the Datong mutiny was not only instigated by cult demons, but was also involved with local wealthy families in Shaanxi.

In this way, the matter was no longer an ordinary mutiny caused by the public outrage over unpaid wages.

It was a complete military rebellion that was exploited by local careerists and aimed directly at the imperial court!
"Is there any unusual movement in Datong's troops?"

"Already marching towards the capital!"

Zhang Maode shrugged, spread his hands, and replied.

Hearing this, the convoy, which was originally carrying rewards and planned to go to Datong to support the soldiers and civilians, suddenly became commotion.

"Quiet!"

Jin Yiwei vigorously maintained order and suppressed the riot.

Yuan Zonggao pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Officer Luo Xiaoqi beside him.

"I also hope that the flag officer and Zhang Guanzhu will return to Beijing on a fast horse to report the true situation of Datong to the imperial court. I will follow behind with the convoy1"

Hearing this, the leader of the Jinyiwei looked at Yuan Zonggao in front of him with a worried expression.

"My lord, why don't you come with me? The convoy is carrying a lot of baggage, which may slow down the speed. What should I do if the rebels are chasing me?" "I was ordered by the imperial court to go to Datong to support the soldiers and civilians. Even if things have changed now, how can I leave them behind?" The envoy has fled, his personal reputation is not good, and he has lost the dignity of the court."

The Jin Yiwei took one last deep look at Yuan Zonggao, without any further persuasion, and left with Zhang Maode.

"There are two other military households who came with Pindao and escaped from Datong. They are waiting in the woods not far away. They have confirmed the identity of the Taiping Dao witch with their own eyes, and they can bring them back to the capital together for the emperor and the officials to make a decision. .”

Before leaving, Zhang Maode said.

And after hearing that the other party was a military householder who knew how to ride a horse, the Jinyiwei naturally had no problem.

……

"Northern Shaanxi, Mizhi County, Li Family..."

Looking at the report of a group of four people kneeling on the ground in front of them.

Zhu Houcong was thoughtful.

He thought of a very famous figure in the history of the late Ming Dynasty.

Li Zicheng, the King of Chuang.

It is said that this person is from the Li family in northern Shaanxi. I don't know if he has any relationship with the Mizhi Li family.

"Huang Jin, tell me, if I declare an edict to follow the example of my imperial brother and lead the Emperor's Sixth Division to combat rebellion, will the cabinet agree?"

Suddenly, Zhu Houcong asked suddenly, which frightened Lu Fang, Huang Jin and others present. They knelt down on the spot and began to persuade them with tears.

"Your Majesty! No way!"

"The late emperor had an accident when he went on an expedition! We must not make the same mistake again!"

Looking at these eunuchs in the inner court who were crying and crying without even saying a few words.

Zhu Houcong could already imagine how the civil servants in the imperial court would express their opinions if the news that he wanted to fight in person reached the ears of them!

"Call the cabinet to discuss countermeasures - Zhang Maode, you come too!"

Hearing the emperor's call, compared to the two Datong military households who were trembling with fear as soon as they entered the door.

The moment Zhang Maode entered the palace and saw the Emperor of Heaven, his expression became extremely strange.

It's quite a thrilling experience to witness the transformation of a little white rabbit into Godzilla.

Following Zhu Houcong, this veteran's behavior became extremely honest.

There was no sense of frivolity at all like when he first entered the palace and was curious about everything.

While waiting for the cabinet and others in the imperial study, Zhang Maode finally couldn't help but ask.

"Your Majesty has achieved great heights, but his reputation has always been low. Is it because of that thing under the capital?"

At this time, I thought that the emperors of all dynasties had either been seriously ill or died early since they entered the palace. Even the mortality rate of the princes was astonishingly high!
Zhang Maode has regarded Zhu Houcong as the Ming court trying to escape this fate for hundreds of years.

The foundation was cultivated secretly outside the imperial city.

Zhang Maode originally thought that the Taiping Demon Girl was already regarded as the most outstanding figure in the world, and the resurrection of a historical and mythological figure was nothing more than that.

But at this time, he looked at Zhu Houcong in front of him, who was full of energy and blood.

I am afraid that with the physical body alone, standing still and letting the demons of Taipingdao unleash thunder and lightning will not hurt this little-known emperor who has just ascended the throne.

And if Zhu Houcong knew what he was thinking, he would probably have a new understanding of Wang Shouren's sophistication.

This old guy is really capable of tricking everyone in the world.

Although he is famous all over the world, no one can figure out his true strength.

"The things under the capital..."

Zhu Houcong's eyes flashed.

He knew that Zhang Maode was referring to the monster sleeping underground in the southern suburbs. The monster with the lowest strength was a god.

But according to what he meant, is that thing related to the deaths of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty?

(End of this chapter)