Chapter 1305: Ambushing Wang Ziteng at the Honglu Temple!

Shuntian Prefecture, Capital,

Fengtian Hall,

Sitting on the dragon throne, Emperor Hongde was supporting his chin, his eyes full of sharp light.

Ever since Jia Jue established the majesty of "those who do not submit to the Heavenly Kingdom will be immediately executed" overseas, the envoys from overseas had come one after another, as if they were rushing to recognize a father, and he couldn't refuse even if he wanted to!

Because here Emperor Hongde had just refused, and the next second, Jia Jue overseas had truly gone to exterminate the country!

"How many foreign barbarians have come to the Honglu Temple today!"

Speaking indifferently, Emperor Hongde narrowed his eyes.

Because the feeling of being a father was truly great, especially these vassal states that you couldn't kick away!

And even the vassal states that had conflicts with Great Qian in South Asia in the past were now desperately sending their crown princes to the capital.

If it weren't for Emperor Hongde's refusal, they would have even sent the princesses beside them into the palace!

"Your Majesty, over a thousand vassal envoys have come today. The South Asian countries have all submitted to Great Qian. This is a situation of ten thousand nations coming to pay homage!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde happily, the Honglu Temple Minister was delighted.

As officials welcoming foreign guests, they were usually in a poor office, so poor they were almost "clean-handed."

But now, when the envoys came, they didn't say a word before sending gifts, and they opened their mouths to ask when the "father-recognizing ceremony" would be held!

Because if they were slow here, by the time they returned, their country would have been wiped out by Jia Jue!

"How long has Brother Jue been out?"

Speaking to the people below, Emperor Hongde couldn't help but inquire.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Marquis has been out of the capital for half a year!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde, Xia Shouzhong spoke up.

"Hmm, it's about time, let him come back. This fighting is too ruthless, it's not good!"

Thinking of the battle reports sent back by Jia Jue, Emperor Hongde also had a toothache. Because it wasn't that he exterminated somewhere today, it was that he slaughtered a city tomorrow. He truly went all the way from the east of the South China Sea to the west, without even blinking!

If it weren't for Jia Jue sending back all kinds of gold and silver treasures, Emperor Hongde would have wanted him to come back immediately, because this killing was too ruthless.

Calling him a butcher was an understatement, because he truly didn't leave any survivors!

Why were the South Asian countries rushing to recognize a father? It was because Jia Jue overseas was truly crazy, the kind that couldn't be stopped!

"Your Majesty, the subject has a matter to report, the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor, Jia Jue..."

Stepping out, Wang Ziteng just wanted to speak when the Honglu Temple Minister beside him roared, "Your Majesty, the subject requests the execution of Wang Ziteng!"

"Hmm?"

Widening his eyes, Wang Ziteng looked at the other party in shock, his face full of disbelief.

Because he didn't remember having any conflict with the Honglu Temple; how could this bastard learn from Jia Jue?

"Alright, Wang Ziteng, you go down!"

Looking at the scarlet-eyed Honglu Temple Minister, Emperor Hongde waved his hand.

Because he didn't even need to guess what Wang Ziteng wanted to say.

And it was normal for the Honglu Temple Minister to want to execute him; after all, you were cutting off people's wealth, so it was polite that he didn't kill your whole family!

"Your Majesty, execute Wang Ziteng, Your Majesty!"

Speaking to Emperor Hongde, the officials of the Honglu Temple also began to get anxious.

Because it was hard to get people to rush to send money, if Wang Ziteng didn't die, they wouldn't be able to sleep!

"Enough, this is the Fengtian Hall!"

Looking at the people from the Honglu Temple, Emperor Hongde also became serious.

Looking at Emperor Hongde with frustration, the officials of the Honglu Temple retreated unhappily.

After the morning court, Wang Ziteng walked in front, accompanied by familiar officials.

And just as they passed a road, the leading Honglu Temple Minister walked out.

Looking at the other party, Wang Ziteng immediately said, "Official Wu, what are you doing?"

"What am I doing? Doesn't Official Wang know?"

Speaking to Wang Ziteng, Official Wu pointed at him and scolded, "You damn thing, you actually dared to cut off our wealth! Did you really think we civil officials don't understand martial arts?"

"Official Wu, I only wanted to talk about Jia Jue's matter today, why must you be like this!"

Speaking to the Honglu Temple Minister, Official Wu, Wang Ziteng became serious.

"You weren't talking about Jia Jue? You were taking our lives!"

Saying this, Official Wu immediately beckoned and said, "Everyone, recognize clearly, that is Wang Ziteng, the one who made the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor, Jia Jue, send troops to South Asia!"

"What? He is Wang Ziteng!"

"Beat him to death!"

"Damn it, charge!" Following Official Wu's words, a group of vassal envoys roared immediately.

Watching the vast crowd rushing over, Wang Ziteng scolded, "Are you all capable of fighting? Don't forget, I, Wang Ziteng, also came from the military!"

"Beat him to death!"

Before Wang Ziteng could finish speaking, one of the vassal envoys who rushed up roared.

Because before he came, Jia Jue had almost reached the border. If they couldn't recognize a father, by the time they returned, their countries would have been slaughtered!

Watching the vassal envoys besieging Wang Ziteng, the passing military officials were all stunned, because the Honglu Temple was truly insidious; they couldn't beat him themselves, so they actually let the vassal envoys take action, amazing!

Inside the Imperial Study, learning that Wang Ziteng had encountered an ambush by the Honglu Temple, Emperor Hongde couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

Although he knew it was impossible for the Honglu Temple to give up on the vassal envoys who recognized a father, he hadn't expected them to be so insidious and cunning; they truly did a great job!

"Go down and reprimand them? Remember to leave some face for the Retired Emperor!"

Speaking to Xia Shouzhong, Emperor Hongde couldn't help but smile.

A month later, Jiangnan,

Zhang Cheng let the others escort the items back to the capital, while he himself went to Yangzhou, because Lin Ruhai was nearing the end of his life.

When Zhang Cheng arrived at the Lin Mansion, the steward responsible for guarding the gate asked in surprise, "May I ask who this official is!"

"Marquis of Loyalty and Valor, Jia Jue!"

Speaking indifferently, Zhang Cheng's face was full of killing intent.

Because of the large-scale military actions in South Asia, his speech now revealed a cold killing aura.

"Ah, Marquis of Loyalty and Valor!"

Hearing it was Zhang Cheng, the Lin Mansion steward hurriedly opened the door and said, "Please, Marquis Jia..."

"No need for formalities, where is Uncle Lin!"

Walking into the Lin Mansion, Zhang Cheng looked at the steward and inquired.

"The Master is in the room, he hasn't had any appetite for the past few days!"

Speaking to Jia Jue, the steward explained.

Hearing that Lin Ruhai's illness was so severe, Zhang Cheng also narrowed his eyes, because logically speaking, even if Lin Ruhai died of a serious illness, it should be a few years later; how could he be nearing death now?

Narrowing his eyes, Zhang Cheng arrived at the middle courtyard and saw Lin Ruhai in the room.

Smelling the heavy medicinal scent, Zhang Cheng said, "Uncle Lin, how are you? I am Jia Jue, here to see you!"

"Jia Jue, Brother Jue, why are you here!"

Opening his eyes in a daze, Lin Ruhai heard his name and couldn't help but reach out, grabbing Zhang Cheng's wrist tightly.

"Uncle, I was originally returning to the capital to report, but hearing you were seriously ill, I rushed to Yangzhou, you..."

Looking at Lin Ruhai, Zhang Cheng intended to help him up, but just then, he looked to the side and sniffed, saying, "Who prepared this medicine?"

"This medicine was prepared by the holy doctor Han in the city. Is there a problem? Marquis!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, the Lin steward was dumbfounded.

"Brother Wei, bring the person here!"

Speaking to Jia Wei, Zhang Cheng dipped his finger into the medicinal soup and licked it, saying, "Damn thing, there is Phytolacca in here!"

"What?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, the Lin steward was dumbfounded.

"Surround the Lin Mansion, no one is allowed to enter or leave. I want to see who this family thief is!"

Speaking coldly, Zhang Cheng stood up, killing intent constantly emerging.

Because this wasn't just slow poisoning; this was wanting Lin Ruhai to return to the west quickly!

Phytolacca, also known as "Shanglu" (on the road), a highly toxic medicinal herb; even a small amount can be fatal.

If a college student accidentally eats it, it's purely because their ancestors were powerful, and they worshipped everyone they could in the underworld; otherwise, if you bit into this thing like ginseng, even Hua Tuo would shake his head!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 1306 =====