Zhu Wushi didn't take the Eastern Depot, Western Depot, and Embroidered Uniform Guard seriously at all.
After all, the Dragon Guard Manor, which he led, was above all other government institutions in the Ming Dynasty.
He also possessed an imperial edict and a sword.
Execute the tyrannical emperor above, and the treacherous minister below.
In addition, the Imperial Guards of the Dragon Guard Manor have a large number of secret agents, including the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals and the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends, all of whom are elites selected from thousands of candidates.
There are also the four secret agents of Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow, whose strength is undeniable.
Of course, although he looked down on the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Zhu Wushi did not show it.
Seeing Zhu Di looking at him, he smiled slightly and replied:
"The Prince of Yan."
"My Dragon Guardian Manor has also gathered many experts to join us this time."
"The Four Demons of Xiangxi, Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, and some ninjas and martial arts masters."
"Some are on their way urgently."
"In addition, I also made contact with two super powers, the Godless Palace and the Sun Moon Cult."
"However, these two forces are currently engaged in combat for some reasons."
"If needed later, I can increase my stakes and mediate to bring both sides over as well."
After listening to what Zhu Wushi said, Zhu Di frowned slightly.
Before he could speak, Cao Zhengchun gave a sinister laugh and interjected.
"The Marquis has said so much, but it seems he hasn't managed to recruit many experts!"
"Either they are still on their way, or there is a conflict between the two sides, and they are still at war."
"The war is urgent right now. As the Grand Marshal said before, opportunities are fleeting, and we don't have that much time to wait!"
Seeing that Cao Zhengchun ignored Zhu's challenge, Yu Huatian chimed in:
“Eunuch Cao is right. If we wait any longer, the Song Dynasty will gather a group of martial arts masters, and it won’t be so easy for us to take them down!”
Lu Bing remained silent, instead watching the spectacle unfold.
"Um?"
Zhu ignored him, glanced at him slightly, and said with a cold laugh:
"Even if my Dragon Guard Manor hasn't recruited any top experts, my Imperial Guard agents are more than enough, aren't they?"
"Having been here for so long, what achievements have your Eastern Depot and Western Depot made?"
"If it weren't for the spies from the Dragon Guard Manor, you probably wouldn't even know what the situation is like in Tahu City right now, would you?"
Upon hearing Zhu Wushi's words, Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian's expressions changed. Just as they were about to retort, Zhu Di spoke up:
"Alright, alright!"
"What time is it now? Let's stop fighting amongst ourselves."
"The most urgent task is to find a way to wipe out all the martial arts practitioners from the Song Dynasty who are stationed in Tahu City."
Upon hearing Zhu Di speak, Cao Zhengchun and the others finally ceased their attacks.
Zhu Di saw this and smiled calmly.
He knew very well that the four major forces—the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Eastern Depot, the Western Depot, and the Dragon Guard Manor—were all at odds with each other and had many conflicts.
This time, the internal strife was temporarily halted to unite against a common enemy, all because of the need to deal with the martial arts world of the Song Dynasty.
Of course, Zhu Di was also happy to see these four forces fighting each other.
In that case, he can sit back and watch the tigers fight, and reap the benefits without lifting a finger.
However, given the current situation, the four major forces must first unite to defeat the martial arts masters of the Song Dynasty.
Otherwise, no matter how strong his army is, it will probably be of no use.
Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside the tent.
"Report!"
"Reporting to the Divine Lord, new news has arrived from Tahu City!"
A secret agent from the Dragon Guard Manor reported from outside the tent.
"Come in and talk!"
Zhu ignored him and responded calmly.
Then, the spy entered the tent and relayed the intelligence he had just gathered:
"Lord Divine Marquis, a spy who infiltrated the city has reported!"
"Wang Yang, a martial arts master from the Song Dynasty, has arrived with a group of martial arts experts."
Upon hearing the report from the spies, Zhu Di and the others' expressions darkened.
Some time ago, they had naturally heard about the deeds of Wang Yang and others, who had fought their way through and helped the Song Dynasty recover many cities.
"So fast?"
Zhu Wushi frowned, his expression somewhat grave.
At the same time, Zhu Di realized the urgency of the situation and said in a deep voice:
"I didn't expect Wang Yang and the others to arrive so quickly! I thought they would take at least a few more days to arrive."
At this point, Zhu Di paused, his gaze sweeping over Zhu Wushi and the others, before continuing:
"We can't wait any longer."
"The Yuan army has already withdrawn its troops, and the crisis in Xiangyang has been resolved."
"I'm afraid that more and more martial arts figures from the Song Dynasty will come to Tahu City to provide support."
"Now that everyone is almost ready, let's get started!"
"Before that, I will send troops to attack the city first!"
Zhu Wushi and others had no objection to what Zhu Di said.
They all knew that once all the martial arts figures of the Song Dynasty gathered in Tahu City, it wouldn't be so easy for them to take it over.
Next, Zhu Wushi and the others did not delay and gathered the martial arts practitioners they had recruited together.
Soon, a group of martial arts practitioners gathered.
Zhu Di looked at the many martial arts masters with a smile and said confidently:
"Gentlemen, we have just received news that Wang Yang has led a group of martial arts masters from the Song Dynasty to Tahu City."
"Fortunately, our Great Ming Dynasty also has martial arts masters like you who are loyal to the country and have come to our aid."
"In addition, Steward Wei has also arrived."
As he spoke, Zhu Di glanced to his side.
There stood a person with phoenix-shaped, triangular eyes and willow-leaf-shaped, upturned eyebrows.
Although he was born a man, he was more delicate and charming than a woman.
Who else could it be but Wei Zhongxian, the Grand Eunuch of the Ming Dynasty's Imperial Palace?
Seeing Zhu Di looking at him, Wei Zhongxian slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a sinister smile.
Then, Zhu Di turned his gaze back and looked at the group of martial arts masters from the Ming Dynasty present.
"With all the masters of the Ming Dynasty gathered here, we are sure to be able to take down the Song Dynasty in one fell swoop."
Upon hearing what Zhu Di said, Cao Zhengchun, Yu Huatian, Lu Bing, and others nodded in agreement, full of confidence.
...
at the same time.
Inside Tahu City, Wang Yang had already learned about the current situation from Qiao Feng and Abbot Xuanci.
It is known that many martial arts masters from the Ming Dynasty have recently gathered outside Chaotahu City.
The other side's purpose in doing so was probably only one: to wipe out all the martial arts practitioners of the Song Dynasty who were guarding Tahu City.
"Vice Chief Qiao, Abbot Xuanci!"
"The news that I have led my men to provide reinforcements should reach the Ming Dynasty soon."
"Once they learn of this, they will likely speed up their actions."
"After all, dragging this out won't do them any good."
"You will take men and increase patrols within the city!"
"In addition, there should be skilled soldiers stationed on the city walls to prevent Ming soldiers from launching a sneak attack."
Upon hearing what Wang Yang said, Qiao Feng and Abbot Xuanci nodded and immediately took action.
Soon, several elders of the Beggars' Sect, along with Shaolin masters Xuanji, Xuanku, and Zhiguang, led a group to patrol the city.
Murong Fu and his four retainers, along with martial arts masters such as Zhou Botong, guarded the main city tower.
As for the group of martial arts practitioners brought by Wang Yang, they took the time to rest.
After all, they had rushed here day and night to provide assistance to Tahu City.
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