Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang like this, Qi Tai felt a cool breath rise from the soles of his feet to his heart, but he remained silent on the surface, and continued to reply respectfully: "Back to the emperor, it is indeed that Shen Chasing Star." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang opened his eyes suddenly, but his face was stretched longer, and he whispered to Qi Tai: "You actually introduced a court prisoner to me, and you still want me to entrust him with a heavy responsibility? ! If you can't convince me right away today, you won't be able to leave this Heart Cultivation Palace." ”

Zhu Yunwen on the side complained in his heart, for fear that Qi Tai would affect him. At that time, when Qi Tai proposed to use Shen Chaixing, Zhu Yunwen once raised suspicions, it was one thing to have a relationship with Shen Chaixing in private, and it was too risky to report this matter directly to the emperor, but at that time, Qi Tai promised that he would be able to convince the emperor. So far, Zhu Yunwen can only watch from the sidelines how Qi Tai saves himself.

Qi Tai replied unhurriedly: "As far as Weichen knows, Shen Chaixing was originally just an orphan in the mountains of Xiangxi, who was enthusiastic and righteous, but he didn't understand the law, and he risked his life to rescue Lanyue not against the imperial court, but for the righteousness of the rivers and lakes." Similarly, in Taihu Lake, due to Jiang Huan's leaked news, Princess Yilun riskily recruited the Japanese to kidnap them thanks to Shen Chasing Xing's righteous action. This person is excellent in martial arts, attaches great importance to love and righteousness, but has no selfishness, has no interest in power, is definitely not an ambitious person, and does not pose any threat to the court. ”

"The most important point, I have checked all the court notices, Shen Chaixing has never been listed as a prisoner! The court has not sent anyone to hunt him down, so up to this moment, Shen Chaixing is not an 'enemy' of the imperial court. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart, because he directly intervened in the incident of Blue Moon at that time, no one dared to take charge of this matter without authorization, resulting in Shen Chaixing not being wanted, but there was a mistake, and it depends on how Qi Tai responded.

Qi Tai continued: "Therefore, if the imperial court appoints Shen Chaixing to do things safely, there will be no obstacles, even if the truth is revealed afterwards, there will be no imperial history and supervision. And from the perspective of the Tianxia Association, it was impossible to imagine that Shen Chaixing would do things for the imperial court, not only did they not think that no one on the rivers and lakes would believe this kind of thing. ”

"Is Shen Chaixing still involved with Blue Moon recently?" Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to be asking Shen Chaixing, but in fact, he was also inquiring about Lan Yue's whereabouts. Treating himself as an enemy, Zhu Yuanzhang's mood is somewhat complicated, killing Lan Yue and Fu Youde is a matter of course for Zhu Yuanzhang, but there is no trace of regret afterwards. Of course, if he did it all over again, Zhu Yuanzhang would still kill these heroes and veterans without hesitation, because the Ming dynasty can only be surnamed Zhu.

After the Battle of Danyang, the two went their separate ways. Shen Chaixing first went to Shudi, Sichuan, and then came all the way to the east. The Blue Moon appeared in the Western Regions, and the specific motive is unknown. According to my intelligence, he was carried there, and I think he must have been disheartened and wanted to stay away from Middle-earth!"

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but nodded, his face softened slightly, and when Zhu Yunwen and Qi Tai were about to breathe a sigh of relief, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly stared at Zhu Yunwen with his eyes and said, "Answer my last question, why would Shen Chaixing be willing to use it for you?"

This question Zhu Yunwen also asked Qi Tai, why can Shen Chaixing be used by us? What does he want? Obviously, this person is not a person who covets high-ranking officials and glory. Qi Tai gave Zhu Yunwen a reasonable and true explanation at that time, but he just concealed one point, that is, the Tianxia Association had already attacked Momen, so from Momen's point of view, Shen Chaixing had to take action.

Zhu Yunwen explained the answer given to him by Qi Tai to Zhu Yuanzhang as it was: "Although Shen Chaixing is a ruthless man who does things according to his own preferences, he is not only affectionate and righteous, but also very chivalrous. ”

"Oh, who is this suitable person?" Zhu Yuanzhang was also interested when he heard it.

"Princess Zhu Yunzhen of Yilun. Zhu Yunwen replied respectfully, "The two met in the Battle of Taihu Lake, although Shen Chaixing did not have the imperial court, he looked at Zhu Yunzhen differently and had a very good impression. Therefore, as long as Zhu Yunzhen speaks, Shen Chaixing will be able to answer without asking for anything in return. ”

Qi Tai saw that Zhu Yunwen's speech was a little loophole, and hurriedly added: "Shen Chaixing is not blind to the court, but the real people in the rivers and lakes have always been alone and independent. ”

Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care and said: "As long as you are not ambitious and covet Jiuding, even if you are a little arrogant, it doesn't matter." ”

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he leaned his back against the dragon collapse, looking comfortable. Qi Tai knew that this was a signal that the crisis had passed temporarily, and Zhu Yuanzhang had agreed to his plan. In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang knows very well in his heart that Shen Chaixing is a person, this person is a "monk" living in the red dust, what this kind of person pursues may never be understood by the world, but it must not be power and money.

In addition, Zhu Yuanzhang knew that the Momen treasure had been obtained by Shen Chaixing, and if he used force and forcibly obtained it from Shen Chaixing, it would be better to let Zhu Yunwen trust and use Shen Chaixing, and it would not be equivalent to the treasure of King Wu being owned by Zhu Yunwen? At the same time, there was one less enemy and one more helper? Thinking of this, the corners of Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth raised slightly, and a smile appeared.

"But what is the matter with the Immortal Island and the Zhuxian Society?"

"Xunxian Island and Zhuxian Society are the only clues about the Tianxia Society that Jiang Huan left before he died," Qi Tai replied, "Xunxian Island is a mysterious island in the East China Sea, and it may also be the general name of a group of islands, and it is said that the secret and unpredictable Ethereal Palace in the martial arts is in the middle of it. Every year after midwinter, when the first sea monsoon from the southeast of the sea blows across the island, it is the beginning of the so-called Zhuxian Society, from this day, from this day on, from all over the world princes and nobles, rich tycoons, martial arts overlords, sect masters, famous prostitutes and even fugitive killers will gather here, or for fun, or to collect intelligence, or to wait for the price to sell, or to spend money. After three months, they will disperse until the following year. ”

"It's really an interesting place, Qi Qing, you are in charge of foreign intelligence, do you know who the organizers are?"

"According to Weichen's knowledge, the Zhuxian Society was first related to the Southern Song Dynasty's overseas fleeing regime, after Yashan, some of the old people of the Zhao and Song dynasties were entrenched here, seeing that there was no hope of recovering the country, they guarded the sea route, carried out trade, and made a fortune, and gradually became famous, it attracted adventurers from all over the world to go, so it formed a worldwide event, but now there are all kinds of forces entrenched, and the non-party forces are dominant. Up to now, anyone who goes there, unless they have a noble status, must be checked and pay a lot of dues before they can enter. Of course, the second time you go, you will be exempted from strict checks and save a lot of money by virtue of last year's registration. ”

Zhu Yunwen interjected at this time: "Yes, our princes and princesses are secretly invited every year, but no one takes this seriously. Golden branches and jade leaves, how can you condescend in vain?"

"Looks like you've already made a plan, tell me about it. Zhu Yuanzhang was actually full of interest today, Zhu Yunwen and Qi Tai decided to strike while the iron was hot, and at the same time, Zhu Yunwen also wanted to show himself well in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, so he replied: "Our plan is for Shen Chaixing's friend Linglonger to pretend to be Princess Yilun, and Shen Chaixing to pretend to be a guard to participate in the Zhuxian Meeting, which will definitely attract the attention of the world. It would be best if you could fight the world on this, and if not, at the very least, find out the other list of the Cuckoo Project. ”

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang stretched out his hand, the eunuch on the side hurriedly served tea. Zhu Yuanzhang took a sip of fragrant tea and nodded, not knowing whether he was satisfied with the tea or the plan of the two. Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he greeted the two of them very kindly to drink tea, and the two of them hurriedly raised the tea bowl, and a fragrance came to their nostrils.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up from the dragon collapse, straightened his waist, walked down the jade platform, and came to the hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked around and said slowly: "This tea just now, I came to worship Huangshan Maofeng, and the taste is really extraordinary." But compared to when I was a child, picking wild tea from the mountains always tasted worse. When you think about it, the difference is not in the tea, but in the people. In the early years, wild tea was made by climbing the hillside by myself, picking it by hand, and then simply stir-frying, and it tasted at ease. Now although this tea is the best, but it is not interesting to reach out, how can there be the fragrance of tea that was hungry and thirsty and worked hard to get it by yourself?"

"Our Zhu family, born recklessly, tasted all the hardships in the world, only today, I am so, and your father Zhu Biao is the same, he has been dangling in the army since he was born, and he has started fighting at the age of just over ten years. In your generation, although you should enjoy happiness and no longer endure hardship, I will tell you a word," Speaking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang walked directly in front of Zhu Yunwen, stared at his eyes and said: "The meaning of life is that people can experience many things personally, and the things that you get and do are the most meaningful." ”

"Of course, I am satisfied that I can personally participate in the planning of this matter, and I can't ask you to go to the front line, and there is no need for this. But since we have a real princess here, why do we still use a fake one instead?"

"I know Zhu Yunzhen, this child, is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, she is a rare woman, but unfortunately she was born in a peaceful and prosperous world, if she was born in a troubled world, maybe she can also achieve a career!"

Zhu Yunzhen turned around, then turned his head and said to Zhu Yunwen: "Don't despise women, some women don't let them have their eyebrows." Your grandmother, Queen Ma, is an example of this. ”

Speaking of Queen Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang's cold and ruthless long face actually had some warmth, "Not long after I joined the army, I made military achievements, but I was hated by others, and soon I was put in prison, denied food and drink, and tried to starve me to death." When Queen Ma learned the news, she begged someone to let her visit the prison. ”

Although the other party agreed, he still refused to bring in food. Queen Ma knew that I loved to eat sugar cakes, so she baked a few sugar cakes on the stove with her own hands, hid them in her arms while they were hot, and took them to prison. I later learned that the hot sugar cake had burned her. It's a shame that she's still smiling when she's in prison watching me eat!"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his body, wiped his face slightly with his hand, and then stepped on the jade platform, sat down for a while, and said to Zhu Yunwen Qi Tai in a deep voice: "You don't have to be pretended to be a princess by others, just arrange for Princess Yilun to lead the guards there, you can experience it firsthand, know the truth of the matter, and at the same time, you can also take the opportunity to subdue Shen Chaixing for my use." It's just that Shen Chaixing is a pseudonym, and it is best to arrange an inconspicuous position in the military department or the army for the identity of this pseudonym, so that it is well documented and the fake drama is really done. ”

"Does Shen Chaixing have any other name?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

"Shen Chaxing's big name is called Shen Yong, and Chasing Star should be a nickname!" Qi Tai replied.

"Shen Yong, use it with caution?" Zhu Yuanzhang said to himself, as if he remembered something, and said: "This person is a talent, if he is in troubled times, he can also make contributions." Now that it's peaceful and prosperous, it's better to be a mediocre person! Some people just don't understand this truth!"

Qi Tai saw that Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to be talking to himself, and he didn't dare to talk. Suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed and said: "Sheng Shiyong, he is called Sheng Yong!"

Qi Tai had just thanked the emperor for his name, and Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "I will arrange another partner for Shen Chaixing, this person is also his old partner," Saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang showed a strange smile, "Sword God Bai Qingchen will go to Xunxian Island as the princess's escort and Shen Chaixing's partner to go to Xunxian Island and participate in the Zhuxian Meeting!"