The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 230: Old Monk Wuji

"Old Zhang, are you willing to bring Wudang to join the imperial court openly and openly now?"

After seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng couldn't help but raise his brows.

With just one glance, he was sure that it was written by Zhu Houzhao himself.

There is nothing wrong with this word or this tone.

He also didn't want to know why Zhu Houzhao suddenly wrote such a letter to ask him?

All my thoughts turned to the problem, the consequences if I agreed, and the consequences if I was unwilling or tried to persuade him.

He pondered for a long time alone, and suddenly, he smiled freely.

He took the paper money, wrote two words on it, and handed it to the person who had been waiting, "Please give it to Your Majesty."

"Yes."

After the man left, Zhang Sanfeng shook his head and smiled. He was truly worthy of the Majesty he knew!

I just don't know Shaolin...

I just laughed and didn't think about it anymore.

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It was at this time, in an ordinary temple hundreds of miles away from Shaolin.

The Old Monk of Tianshan and Liaojie stood in front of an old monk with great respect.

When their voices stopped, the old monk showed surprise on his face, and he smiled and said, "Your Majesty is really making people more and more surprised.

It’s time to go meet him.”

The expressions of the two monks, Tianshan and Liaojie, were slightly moved.

"Master, you are going to the capital!" said the old monk from Tianshan in surprise.

"Haha, I've been watching for a few years now, and I wanted to wait and see what His Majesty can accomplish.
But judging from your behavior, Shaolin can’t wait any longer.” The old monk said with a generous smile.

"Disciples are ashamed." The two old monks from Tianshan said guiltily.

"It's not your fault. His Majesty is indeed unexpected and different." The old monk shook his head and smiled.

She looked into the distance with a calm gaze and said expectantly, "I just hope he can stick to this forever."

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The capital of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Houzhao received Zhang Sanfeng's reply. He couldn't wait to see those two words and he smiled broadly.

"Hahaha, I knew that Old Man Zhang would not let me down."

Zhu Houzhao was very happy, feeling relieved.

after one day.

Zhu Houzhao was looking at some reports when suddenly, Lord Zheng appeared in front of him with a slightly focused look in his eyes.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Houzhao looked up outside the city with shining eyes.

The realm of heaven and man!

"Where did this powerful celestial being come from?"

"Your Majesty, judging from his aura, he is the one from Buddhism. He is very good at changing people's spiritual will. Be careful." Zheng Gong spoke out warningly.

"Let's go out of the city and take a look." Zhu Houzhao didn't take it seriously and said excitedly.

Duke Zheng thought about it and did not object.

As long as the other party is not crazy, it will not be harmful to Your Majesty.

As for inviting the other party into the palace, Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry is also in the palace, which is safer.

He didn't think so. The destructive power of the realm of heaven and man was too great. If a fight really started, half of the palace would be destroyed if he was not careful.

This is also the reason why the other party stayed outside the city and revealed his presence.

This was an invitation for them to come out of the city to meet him, just like when Zhang Sanfeng came to the capital more than three years ago.

After giving the order, Zhu Houzhao and Zheng Gong came to a small hillside a few miles away from the south city gate.

An old monk has been waiting here.

Looks kind and benevolent.

Zhu Houzhao looked at him, and he also looked at Zhu Houzhao calmly. Only Duke Zheng was concentrating and alert, just in case.

"Old monk, are you from Shaolin Temple?" Zhu Houzhao asked first.

"I greet Your Majesty. I am from Shaolin Temple and my Buddhist name is Wuji." The old monk bowed slightly and smiled, with only a hint of undisguised surprise and admiration flashing in his eyes.

"You are in the realm of heaven and man. It's just right. Let's have a fight." Zhu Houzhao started rolling up his sleeves.

“Your Majesty, I am not here to fight today. You may as well wait until Your Majesty breaks through to the realm of heaven and man, and then it will not be too late to fight.” Wuji said with a smile.

"Do you look down on my current strength?" Zhu Houzhao widened his eyes and said unconvinced.

"Your Majesty's foundation is so strong and unprecedented, how could this poor monk look down on you?
I came here today to discuss something important. We can put the fight off until later, as it is also a serious matter." Wuji said solemnly.

"What's the big deal?" Zhu Houzhao asked with interest.

Lord Zheng frowned slightly. This old monk must have understood His Majesty's character.

"It's a matter of great importance to the people of the Ming Dynasty." Wuji said more solemnly.

Zhu Houzhao's expression suddenly became serious, "You say."

Duke Zheng sighed quietly. "Your Majesty, I would like to ask, will all the policies of Jin be implemented throughout the Ming Dynasty in the future?" Wuji did not look at Duke Zheng, but only looked at Zhu Houzhao and asked seriously.

"Of course." Zhu Houzhao said without hesitation.

"Then how long can you maintain your selfless and people-first behavior? Ten years, twenty years?" Wuji asked again.

"Humph, as long as I am alive, I will never change.

"Old monk, what is this important matter concerning the people? Tell me quickly." Zhu Houzhao said proudly, and then urged.

Wuji smiled and said, "If Shaolin Temple is willing to formally join the Ming Dynasty court now and help the Ming Dynasty court implement those policies as soon as possible to benefit the people, would this be considered a major event that concerns the people?"

"Of course. Can you make the decision on behalf of Shaolin Temple? Those two old monks refused a few days ago." Zhu Houzhao nodded, then asked with some doubt.

“Heh, although I don’t care about Shaolin’s affairs, I still have the status and strength to make the decision.” Wuji confirmed with a smile, and then said: “But there are two problems for Shaolin to join the Ming Dynasty court now.”

"Just say it." Zhu Houzhao said generously.

Wuji's expression became serious, and he said solemnly: "First, after Shaolin officially joins the imperial court, if Your Majesty no longer insists on your intention today, then don't blame Shaolin for no longer being loyal to Your Majesty."

"Haha, you definitely won't have this opportunity." Zhu Houzhao said confidently and indifferently.

“I hope so.” Wuji nodded with a smile, and then said: “The second point is that Your Majesty needs to defeat this poor monk fairly.

Only in this way can Shaolin disciples and even the entire Buddhist community fully join the imperial court and be loyal to Your Majesty.

Only those who follow the right path of the Ming Dynasty will have nothing to say and will be more likely to join the imperial court."

"Okay." Zhu Houzhao agreed immediately, with fighting spirit in his eyes: "Old monk, just wait. In just over a year, I will definitely be able to defeat you."

“Your Majesty, I have entered the realm of heaven and man for more than a hundred years, and I am confident that I have come a long way in this realm.

Even if Your Majesty breaks through to the realm of heaven and man in more than a year, he may be able to defeat me, but it will not be an easy victory.

The effect will be much worse. I hope that Your Majesty can easily defeat me when we fight.

Only in this way can Your Majesty truly intimidate the entire Ming Dynasty martial arts world, commit fewer murders, and more easily recover the Ming Dynasty martial arts world for the court's use.

Therefore, I hope that after your Majesty breaks through, you will not rush to make a move, but wait until you are stronger and more confident before making a move." Wuji said solemnly.

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he felt that it made sense.

He nodded and said, "Well, old monk, you are right. Don't worry, I will practice for a while after the breakthrough, and then I will defeat you easily."

"Your Majesty, I am always at your service." Wuji said seriously.

"Humph." Duke Zheng couldn't stand it anymore and said coldly, "Li Wuji, stop pretending. To put it bluntly, you still don't dare to place a bet easily.

I will not dare to really take action until Your Majesty truly breaks through to the Heavenly Man Realm."

Zhu Houzhao blinked and looked at the old monk.

Wuji, or Li Wuji, smiled calmly, sighed softly and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Zheng, this is not wrong.

But please think about it, Your Majesty and Lord Zheng, what will happen if Shaolin and Wudang officially join the court together?"

“Then the martial arts world will be shaken, and all the righteous, evil, and demonic people in the martial arts world will be terrified.

If Your Majesty has not reached the state of heaven and man, can you suppress such a situation?
Even if it can be suppressed, how many people will die?

Only when Your Majesty reaches the realm of heaven and man, and defeats me and Master Zhang fairly, can the righteous path be speechless.

Only by uniting the imperial court and the righteous forces can we safely suppress the Ming martial arts world and subdue it."

Zhu Houzhao nodded after listening to it, thinking it made a lot of sense.

Duke Zheng glared at Wuji but still said nothing.

"Of course, I do have some small thoughts." Wuji said frankly: "Your Majesty, your policy of governing the country is an unprecedented path, and its difficulty is beyond the ancient and modern times.

You must have strong personal strength to have a real chance of success.

Only when you truly possess strong personal strength, I and many others will truly give our all.

After all, this concerns the well-being of everyone in the Ming Dynasty. Once I and others take action, there will be no room for recovery.

I hope Your Majesty will understand."

"Old monk, you are right. I will not let you down. I will definitely defeat you and old man Zhang as quickly and easily as possible." Zhu Houzhao said seriously.

"I believe Your Majesty can do it." Wuji said sincerely.

"Old man, your words are just as sharp as your sword." Although Duke Zheng knew that Wuji was right, he still couldn't help but sneer.

Wuji did not refute. Looking at the young emperor in front of him, he felt satisfied, surprised and expectant.

Perhaps that paradise, that world of great harmony, will really come one day.

Without staying any longer, Wuji left.

“Your Majesty, this Li Wuji is best at spiritual things. Two hundred years ago, before he became a monk, he created the Demon-Repelling Sword to confuse people’s minds.

All those who were once evil were forcibly controlled in their mental will and guided onto the right path.

It can be said that what he is best at is to deceive people and change their will.

Your Majesty cannot completely trust him." Duke Zheng said solemnly to Zhu Houzhao after hesitating for a moment.

"So powerful!" Zhu Houzhao was delighted. "Then let him change the wills of those criminals and make them work honestly to atone for their sins. Isn't that just right?"

"Also, Old Man Zhang said that Bashiba's spiritual power is very strong. Even he can't tell the real body from the fake one. If he escapes, it will be difficult to kill him. How about letting Old Monk Wuji deal with Bashiba?"

(Chapter two.)
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(End of this chapter)