plumnovel Chapter 26 Dragon Guard Manor, Obeying Orders!
Chapter 26 Dragon Guard Manor, Obeying Orders!
Cao Zhengchun took out Zhu Houzhao's handwritten edict from his bosom, and his expression instantly turned serious.
"Zhu Wushi, the Iron-Blooded Marquis of the Dragon Guard Manor, heed the imperial decree!"
Zhu Wushi's expression also turned serious. He straightened his robes and bowed to Zhu Houzhao's edict.
"Your subject Zhu Wuxian obeys Your Majesty's decree without question!"
"His Majesty has ordered Zhu Wushi to immediately lead his imperial spies to Liaodong to investigate whether Hua Dang, the leader of the Doyan Guard, is leading the Uriyangkhai in an attack on Liaodong."
"If so, bring Hua Dang's head back to His Majesty!"
"So be it!"
"Your subject Zhu ignores this and accepts the imperial decree!"
After handing the edict to Zhu Wushi, Cao Zhengchun immediately helped Zhu Wushi up with a smile.
"Lord Divine Marquis, His Majesty entrusts this matter entirely to you."
"His Majesty trusts you completely!"
Zhu Wushi's expression softened, and he nodded slightly: "Eunuch Cao is too kind. Who in the world doesn't know that His Majesty's most trusted person is you, the Director of the Eastern Depot?"
"I only hope that Eunuch Cao can put in a good word for me on His Majesty's behalf. I would be eternally grateful."
As they spoke, Zhu Wushi casually flicked a silver note into Cao Zhengchun's sleeve.
This practice of rewarding the eunuchs who delivered imperial edicts had become a custom in the court, and Cao Zhengchun accepted it without any qualms.
"No problem, no problem. We're just destined to serve others."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Cao Zhengchun took his leave. Zhu Wushi's expression turned cold: "Notify Duan Tianya, Guihai Yidao, and Cheng Shifei to come see me immediately!"
"Yes, my lord!"
The Dragon Guardian Manor is full of talented people, with thirty-six Heavenly Spirits and seventy-two Earthly Fiends, collectively known as the 108 masters.
But the ones with the highest martial arts skills and the strongest strength are still the four secret agents of Heaven, Earth, Black and Yellow.
The number one in the Heavenly category is Duan Tianya, the number one in the Earthly category is Gui Haiyidao, the number one in the Mysterious category is Shangguan Haitang, and the number one in the Yellow category is Cheng Shifei.
Shangguan Haitang has already gone to the capital to meet the emperor, while the remaining three secret agents were all summoned back to the Dragon Guard Manor by Zhu Wushi.
"Godfather, you were looking for us?"
Inside the Dragon Guardian Manor, Duan Tianya, Guihai Yidao, and Cheng Shifei walked into the hall together.
Zhu Wushi was adjusting his military attire when he saw the three men. He said solemnly, "His Majesty has decreed that the Protectorate of Dragon Mountain Villa be dispatched to Liaodong to investigate the situation."
"If the Uriyangkhai rebels, bring back the head of Huadang, the leader of the Doyan Guard, to His Majesty!"
Upon hearing this, Duan Tianya and the other two's expressions changed, and they immediately became serious.
This is the first time His Majesty has issued an order to their Dragon Guard Manor since ascending the throne.
At this moment, they all felt an immense pressure.
They must handle this matter perfectly in order to gain more of His Majesty's trust.
Cheng Shifei noticed that Zhu Wushi had changed into military attire and exclaimed, "Lord Divine Marquis, are you going to Liaodong in person?"
"good."
Zhu Wushi nodded: "This time, the three of you will each lead one hundred imperial spies to accompany me to Liaodong!"
"If they can't even handle this small matter, then there's no point in the Dragon Guard Manor existing!"
Duan Tianya and the other two felt a chill run down their spines and quickly bowed, accepting the order: "Yes, Godfather!"
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Liaodong.
Zhu Wushi led three hundred imperial guards to a major town in Liaodong.
He stood on the city wall of Liaodong, looking at the enemy army stretching for ten miles in the distance, his expression solemn, but without the slightest fear.
"Duan Tianya, immediately send someone back to the capital to report to His Majesty."
"The Uriyangkhai rebellion is real, and the enemy army numbers at least 50,000. Your Majesty, please send troops to reinforce Liaodong!"
"Yes, Godfather."
Duan Tianya immediately arranged for a secret agent from the Imperial Guard to return to the capital and report.
They are highly skilled in martial arts and will be able to bring this information back to His Majesty within two days.
After sending someone back to relay the message, Zhu Wushi began to deploy his battle plan.
"Duan Tianya, you will lead one hundred men to harass the Uriyangkhai Right Army from the east."
"Guihai Yidao, you will lead one hundred men to harass the Wuliangha Left Army from the west."
"Cheng Shifei, you will lead a hundred men to harass the rear army of the Uriyangkhai."
"Remember, you must not engage them in a deadly battle. Your mission is to find the commanders of their various units, kill them, and then retreat!"
"Burn their supply lines, hunt down their scouts who communicate between their units, and use every means possible to throw them into chaos from within, understand?!"
"Yes, Godfather!"
Zhu Wushi knew in his heart that no matter how high their martial arts skills were, when facing tens of thousands of soldiers, they were nothing more than a lone boat in the ocean.
The frontal battlefield has never been their forte. They are swift as the wind, and their primary mission is to assassinate enemy leaders and create chaos within the enemy ranks.
"My lord, what about you? What are you doing there?"
Cheng Shifei only heard Zhu Wushi assigning them tasks, but not what Zhu Wushi was going to do, so he asked curiously.
Duan Tianya and Gui Haiyi would never ask such a question.
Only this person, who is carefree and prone to making trouble, would join the Dragon Guard Manor and ask such questions.
Zhu Wushi slightly turned his head, glanced at Cheng Shifei, and said calmly, "This Marquis will enter the Uriyangkhai's formation head-on, cut off Huadang's head, and present it to His Majesty!"
Zhu's seemingly casual words shocked the three of them.
As expected of the Iron-Blooded Marquis, he truly possesses unparalleled courage!
To take the head of the enemy general from among 50,000 troops is extremely dangerous; the slightest mistake could lead to utter destruction!
"My lord, this is far too dangerous. Why don't you come with me and harass the Uriyangkhai troops from behind?"
Cheng said this sincerely, but Zhu Wushi only slightly curled the corners of his mouth and did not speak.
Even if it means facing mountains of knives and seas of fire, he has to go!
He wanted to let His Majesty know that the Dragon Guard Manor was loyal to the Ming Dynasty, and that the Iron-Blooded Marquis was loyal to the Emperor!
Even if it meant risking his life, he had to resolutely carry out the Ming emperor's orders; there was no room for negotiation!
"Let's do it," Zhu Wushi said softly.
"Yes, Godfather!"
Duan Tianya and Gui Haiyi bowed and accepted the order. With a flash, they disappeared from the city wall.
"My lord, I'm leaving too."
Cheng Shifei leaped directly down the city wall, which was tens of meters high, and found the Yellow-Rank Imperial Secret Agents he led.
Not long after, three teams led by Duan Tianya, Gui Haiyidao, and Cheng Shifei set out from Liaodong and entered the depths of the grassland from three different directions!
With overwhelming momentum and a chilling killing intent emanating from them, they charged towards the Uliangha deep in the grasslands!
Zhu Wushi stood alone on the city wall, watching their departing figures.
The next moment, a figure moved swiftly, and Zhu Wushi, alone on horseback, emerged from the pass to behead someone!
Even if there are 50,000 enemy troops, with camps stretching for miles, what difference does it make?
Zhu Wushi was not lacking in the courage to confront an army of 50,000!
Zhu Wushi is determined to take Hua Dang's head!