If it weren't for the fact that Zhang Xianzong and Chen Fenghuo looked like they were facing a formidable enemy, Li Chang'an would never have believed that the old man in front of him, who looked like a farmer, was the invincible Master Zhang.

He wore a tattered Taoist robe with two or three patches, and his cloth shoes had soles that were almost worn flat.

Her black and white hair was casually rolled up with a tattered cotton cloth, which was pilling and looked like it had been chewed by a dog.

Although his attire was somewhat shabby, he looked quite energetic, with bright and alert eyes, showing no signs of lethargy.

"Your Highness!"

Upon seeing Li Chang'an appear, the surrounding soldiers made way and bowed with their heads held high.

The people who were facing off also looked over.

"What a celestial being banished to the mortal realm!"

Zhang Sanfeng spotted Li Chang'an at first glance. After all, his handsome, dashing, and elegant appearance made him stand out in the crowd, making him hard to miss.

Especially that white dress, like a firefly in the dark night, so dazzling and eye-catching.

He felt that Li Chang'an, just based on his face alone, deserved the title of "the true immortal".

"Old Taoist Zhang Sanfeng greets Your Highness."

"Haha, it is an honor to have Master Zhang grace us with his presence. I have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

Li Chang'an cupped his hands in greeting: "I have long admired Master Zhang's name. I have always wanted to visit Wudang Mountain to meet him, but I have been tied up with worldly affairs and have not been able to visit Wudang Mountain. Today, I can say that my wish has been fulfilled."

"Your Highness is too kind, too kind."

"Come, come, I have prepared some simple wine. I would like to invite Master Zhang to do me the honor of tasting the food of my army."

"Your Highness, there's no rush to eat."

Zhang Sanfeng chuckled and waved his hand, saying, "I have a few questions I would like to ask Your Highness."

"Master Zhang, you're too kind. Let's talk while we eat. We can discuss whatever it is over the meal."

Zhang Sanfeng didn't reply, but stood there, still smiling as he looked at him.

After a while, Li Chang'an's smile faded, and his expression became serious.

As his expression turned serious, the atmosphere on the field also froze. All the soldiers held their breath, gripped their swords tightly, and stared fiercely at Zhang Sanfeng as they slowly surrounded him.

They didn't know what an invincible master was; all they knew was that the food they ate, the money they received, and the good life they lived were all given to them by the prince.

Whoever offends the prince, whoever disrespects the prince, becomes their enemy.

Even if the King of Hell offends the prince, they will still stab him in the back.

"Master Zhang, ask away. I am all ears."

Li Chang'an waved to the soldiers behind him who were brandishing their swords, and only then did the surrounding soldiers retreat.

Zhou Chao looked at the soldiers, his eyes thoughtful. He had often thought that the Ming soldiers couldn't defeat the Liao army because they were afraid of death.

In retrospect, these soldiers weren't afraid of death at all; they were just afraid that their deaths wouldn't be worthwhile.

Zhang Sanfeng looked at Li Chang'an and bowed: "Before asking, this old Taoist must first thank Your Highness."

"This first gift is to thank Prince Xie for the high-quality seeds. We planted some in Wudang Mountain last year. The yield of 8,000 catties of grain per mu has allowed the people around Wudang Mountain to eat their fill."

"This humble Taoist priest has little influence. Here, I can only express my gratitude on behalf of the people of Wudang Mountain to Your Highness for providing these grain seeds, so that we people of Wudang Mountain can also enjoy white rice."

After saying that, he bent down and bowed to Li Chang'an.

"You're too kind, Master. It's nothing."

"This seed is a small matter for the prince, but for the people around Wudang Mountain, and for all the people in the world, it is a matter of paramount importance."

"Since the founding emperor of our Great Ming Dynasty, every emperor has been incompetent and tyrannical, and the court is filled with treacherous officials and rampant corruption."

"The officials of the Ming Dynasty tyrannized the people and committed all kinds of evil. People all over the Ming Dynasty were starving and there were corpses everywhere."

"I have lived for 107 years and have never seen the white rice in the bowls of ordinary people piled up so high, nor have I ever seen them laugh so happily."

"Food is the most important thing for the people. If Your Highness can make them have enough to eat, then Your Highness is the most important person in the world."

When Zhang Sanfeng spoke, he paid no attention to the embarrassed Emperor Jianyuan beside him. After bowing, he continued to perform another bow.

"The second gift is to thank Prince for traveling to the island nation and eliminating the Japanese pirates there, so that the coastal areas would be free from their invasion."

"This final gesture is to thank Your Highness for lifting the sea ban, allowing fishermen along the coast to go out to sea and fish, giving ordinary people another way to make a living and another source of income."

“As I traveled along the Fujian region, all I heard were the voices of the people expressing their gratitude to Your Highness. Therefore, I felt that I should convey these people’s thanks to Your Highness.”

"Let Your Highness know that the people of our Great Ming Dynasty are truly grateful to Your Highness."

After performing the salutation, Zhang Sanfeng's expression turned serious: "Confucianism emphasizes courtesy before force. Now that I have finished my salutation, I would like to ask Your Highness to enlighten me on the next question."

Li Chang'an looked at him and extended a hand: "Please!"

"good!"

"May I ask, Your Highness, do you think there is any hope for the Ming Dynasty and the current court?"

Once those words were spoken, the situation on the field became somewhat delicate.

Zhang Xianzong and the others glanced at Emperor Jianyuan with interest before turning their attention to Li Chang'an.

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