"Master Zhang, this is my answer. I wonder if you are satisfied?"
Zhang Sanfeng did not answer. He stood there, his mind filled with Li Chang'an's words.
It took him a while to recover, and then he gave a wry smile: "Your Highness's words were deafening; I was just being too attached to appearances."
"Does Master Zhang have any more questions?"
"There were only two questions before, but after listening to Your Highness's words, I now have hundreds of questions in my mind."
Li Chang'an looked at him and said with a smile, "It's alright, Master Zhang, feel free to ask any questions. As long as I know the answer, I will definitely answer you."
"Thank you, Your Highness. My second question is about Your Highness's view on people in the martial arts world today."
"Hahaha, Master Zhang, I ask you, what is the difference between those in the martial arts world and ordinary people?"
This question startled Zhang Sanfeng, who didn't know how to answer it.
Seeing that he remained silent, Li Chang'an spoke up, saying, "In my eyes, they are no different."
"Since they are all common people, why does Your Highness want to deal with those martial arts sects?"
"It seems Wang Xianzhi has already told you."
With his hands behind his back, Li Chang'an explained, "That's right, what I'm going to deal with next are those martial arts sects."
"In my heart, they are also citizens of the Ming Dynasty, so they must also abide by the rules of the court and be bound by the laws of the court."
"Some people in the martial arts world know their limits and act in a proper manner. In my heart, these people are great heroes who serve the country and its people. I have always admired such people."
"What I want to deal with are those scum who don't follow the rules, who don't take the court's laws seriously, who have set up their own set of nonsensical rules of the martial arts world, and who have started to act recklessly and prey on the people."
"How is their behavior any different from that of corrupt officials? They are all accumulating wealth and engaging in bribery and illegal activities."
"I will kill corrupt officials, and I will kill these people even more."
"Those whom the Ming Dynasty dared not deal with before, I, the King, will deal with!"
"Those whom the Ming Dynasty dared not kill before, I, the King, will kill!"
"In short, I will manage what the Ming Dynasty dared to manage before, and I will manage even more what the Ming Dynasty could not manage before."
"If someone goes against the will of the people, even if they are a god descended to earth, I will make sure they die without a burial place. That is who I am."
Looking at the domineering Li Chang'an, Zhang Sanfeng felt that the sun was a bit too bright today.
"Master Zhang, is there any other question?"
Zhang Sanfeng shook his head and remained silent for a long time until the food was served, at which point he finally came to his senses.
"Your Highness, when I came to the military camp just now, I heard the soldiers say that the army was going to Jiangnan, but what happened in Jiangnan?"
Li Chang'an poured him a glass of wine and said, "In ten days, there will be an earthquake in Jiangnan West Road. I have the army prepared for disaster relief."
Upon hearing "Jiangnan West Road," Zhang Sanfeng frowned.
"Your Highness, that place is a major threat to the Ming Dynasty. Many rebellious forces are based there. It will be difficult for the army to go there to provide disaster relief."
"I know, but I cannot abandon the tens of thousands of people in Jiangnan because of these people."
Zhang Sanfeng picked up the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp: "Your Highness, I have a request that you would like to make, and I hope that Your Highness will grant it."
"Please feel free to speak."
"This time, I brought all the disciples of Wudang with me when I came down the mountain. I hope they can accompany Your Highness to Jiangnan for disaster relief."
Li Chang'an looked at him and said with a smile, "I thought it was something serious. With the help of Wudang disciples, I'm overjoyed. How could I refuse?"
"I, the King, offer this cup to the True Man, on behalf of the people of Jiangnan, to thank the Wudang disciples for their assistance."
As he drank one cup of wine after another, Zhang Sanfeng's face became rosy.
Qiao Feng and Zhang Xianzong looked at this scene and felt a sense of familiarity. They exchanged a glance and then shook their heads.
It seems that this Master Zhang will be working with them from now on.
As expected, things unfolded as they had anticipated. After a few drinks, Zhang Sanfeng's expression began to turn somewhat melancholy.
“Your Highness, it is rare for a person to live to seventy. I, an old Taoist priest, have lived for over a hundred years and have seen all the things in this world.”
"But in the past two years, no matter how I look at it, I feel that the Ming Dynasty is not good enough."
"After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, it was considered to have ushered in a golden age. However, this golden age was just a matter of the people not starving to death. The idea of having enough to eat was something that no one dared to even think about."
"It is Your Highness who has enabled the people to have food to eat and fill their stomachs."
"I had wanted to visit Your Highness before, but I felt that there would inevitably be a conflict between you and the court, so I have been avoiding you."
"After all, I have contributed to the Ming Dynasty."
Seeing that he was somewhat drunk, Li Chang'an said, "It's alright, it's alright."
"No, no, no, it doesn't matter to Your Highness, but for me, it means two years have been wasted."
"At my level, I can foresee my lifespan to some extent. I don't have many years left to live."
"I hope that before I die, I can do something for the people of this world."
"Please do not find it offensive, Your Highness. I wish to bring my disciples from Wudang Mountain and join Your Highness in doing something for the world."
"I've thought about what Your Highness just said again and again, and I think Your Highness is still too kind."
“Those unruly江湖人士 (jianghu figures) should all be killed.”
"Your Highness, you are kind-hearted and cannot bear to see bloodshed. You do not wish for rivers of blood to flow. This old Taoist priest is willing to do it for Your Highness. Please grant me your request."
"As long as Your Highness agrees, my disciples from Wudang Mountain are willing to fight our way to a brighter future for Your Highness."
Hearing these words, Li Chang'an was stunned for a moment.
When he answered Zhang Sanfeng's question just now, he was still suppressing the murderous intent in his heart.
After all, he was a grandmaster in the martial arts world and the leader of Taoism. In any case, he was a member of the martial arts world, so he didn't reveal all his radical thoughts.
He was afraid that if he revealed it, this martial arts legend would think he was too murderous.
To his utter surprise, the other party now tells him that their ideas are too conservative and that they think he doesn't have enough ruthlessness.
He carefully examined the drunken Zhang Zhenren before him, and then a smile crept onto his lips.
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