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Chapter 266 Our Opportunity
"Get out of the way, get out of the way."
A group of soldiers rushed out from the crowd and surrounded the ruins in front. They held swords and had ferocious faces and did not allow anyone to approach.
"Don't move."
A bald monk, surrounded by soldiers, walked in slowly, looked down at the ruins in front of him, and spoke in a deep voice.
As he spoke, he slowly walked back and forth in the ruins, as if looking for something.
The assassination of Zhu Ming was so strange that even Zhu Di was worried, so he could only ask Yao Guangxiao, his confidant, to take a look.
Yao Guangxiao looked at the traces left by Zhu Ming's assassination. After walking around with his head down for a few times, Yao Guangxiao sneered again and returned to the officers and soldiers.
He now had his own inferences about all this.
"Let's go back."
He waved his hand, turned around and took the officers and soldiers back.
After returning to the military camp, Yao Guangxiao's first thing was to go to Zhu Di's tent to report.
"How's it going? Do you have any clues?"
As soon as Yao Guangxiao walked into Zhu Di's military tent, Zhu Di raised his head and asked questions impatiently.
"Ah."
After visiting the scene in person, Yao Guangxiao became more certain of his judgment and nodded.
"How about it?"
Seeing Yao Guangxiao nod, Zhu Di walked over quickly with excitement.
"The gunpowder was so powerful that it even reduced several houses to ruins."
"Those men in black were well prepared and must be very skilled."
Yao Guangxiao slowly told Zhu Di the clues he had discovered one by one, then raised his head and looked directly into his eyes.
"But even with such an almost foolproof plan, they only sustained a few minor injuries, which allowed them to hold out until Lord Chen Ling and the Imperial Guards came to support them."
"Even the powerful gunpowder couldn't kill them."
After Yao Guangxiao finished speaking, he sneered disdainfully.
This kind of self-directed and self-acted performance is really a bit clumsy.
"I can only say that your Highness is still a little young. This play has left too many loopholes."
Yao Guangxiao shook his head. Zhu Ming was indeed a smart man, but it was a pity that his considerations were not thorough enough.
"If that's the case, would you do this if it were you?"
Zhu Di nodded. Since they knew that this was an assassination attempt directed and acted by Zhu Ming himself, even if they didn't know what Zhu Ming wanted, they couldn't just watch Zhu Ming succeed so smoothly.
“This is also an opportunity.”
Yao Guangxiao pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said with a smile.
Zhu Ming's assassination was not something they could not accept: "We don't have any spies around the young prince, so this gives us a good excuse."
As the art of war says, only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle.
Zhu Di had his own spies in the Eastern Palace and even in the Daming Palace.
Only around Zhu Ming, there was no one.
Zhu Ming doesn't have many connections, so it's even more impossible for him to bribe a few people.
I don’t know the purpose of Zhu Ming directing and acting in this play this time, or because he didn’t have the manpower.
If Zhu Di wanted to deal with Zhu Ming, he must know his every move.
"what do you mean?"
Zhu Di also reacted and looked up at Yao Guangxiao.
Zhu Ming's assassination meant that his surroundings were not safe.
At this moment, the only person who could best guarantee Zhu Ming's safety, apart from his father's Jinyiwei, was him, who held the military power.
"I will go to the palace immediately to find my father."
Zhu Di laughed loudly a few times, then ran quickly out of the military camp.
"Ming'er, does it still hurt?"
Zhu Yuanzhang sat at the head of Zhu Ming's bed, touched Zhu Ming's hand with a look of heartache, and asked carefully.
He didn't expect that Zhu Ming would be injured like this just a few days after returning to Beijing, which made him blame himself even more.
It was I who failed to protect the child. I feel sorry for Xu Da and for Biao'er's spirit in heaven.
"I am fine."
Zhu Ming shook his head and sat up with his hands.
Even though his wound was touched, he didn't cry out in pain, but just frowned.
"For the sake of Grandpa Huang's Ming Dynasty, I have offended a villain and only suffered minor injuries. This is also due to Grandpa Huang's great fortune."
Zhu Ming smiled obediently at Zhu Yuanzhang, and in his words, he related his own assassination to Zhu Yuanzhang's kingdom.
"It seems that your guards are still not enough."
Zhu Yuanzhang also nodded. He naturally knew who Zhu Ming had offended.
"Otherwise, how about we give you a few more guards?"
With several previous experiences, Zhu Yuanzhang became more worried about Zhu Ming's safety. Thinking of what Xu Da had said to him before, he looked at Zhu Ming again and asked.
"No need, Grandpa Huang."
Zhu Ming shook his head and rejected Zhu Yuanzhang's proposal without thinking: "It will be enough for Ming'er to have Lord Chen Ling and a few others by his side."
Seeing Zhu Ming refused so quickly, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little confused.
Then I felt relieved.
It is understandable that after this assassination, Zhu Ming no longer trusts anyone else.
"Chen Ling's abilities are great, but she can't always follow you. Didn't something go wrong this time?"
Zhu Yuanzhang patted Zhu Ming on the chest and began to persuade him earnestly.
"However, you can choose someone you trust, and we will give him an official position, and he will be responsible for your safety."
Xu Da had also told him about this matter. Since Zhu Ming couldn't trust others, he should let someone he could trust come.
"Well……"
After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, even though it was exactly what he wanted, Zhu Ming still looked embarrassed. He thought for a long time before looking up at Zhu Yuanzhang and nodded.
Seeing that Zhu Ming finally agreed to increase the guards, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled with relief.
"But you have to promise Grandpa Huang one thing."
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished laughing, he pulled Zhu Ming's hand again and frowned.
"what's up?"
Zhu Ming looked at Zhu Yuanzhang like this and felt a little confused, so he asked in confusion.
"The person you choose must be capable."
Zhu Yuanzhang was still somewhat worried about Zhu Ming's ability to judge people.
His precious grandson was naturally intelligent and smart. He was just worried that Zhu Ming was inexperienced and didn't understand who could be employed and who could not be employed.
"Don't worry, Grandpa Huang."
Zhu Ming nodded affirmatively. When he was in Shanxi, he did meet several generals who were easy to use.
Their abilities are still acceptable.
Even if he doesn't become a famous general, being a guard general is still possible.
"Where is the father?"
Zhu Di came out of the military camp and headed straight for the Ming Dynasty.
However, he ran at full speed all the way, but still came up empty-handed in the Daming Palace.
Zhu Yuanzhang was not in the palace at this moment.
In desperation, Zhu Di had to grab a passing eunuch, glare at him, and start questioning him.
"Your Highness... Your Highness..."
The eunuch was grabbed by Zhu Di by the collar and pointed at his neck in panic.
How could he speak in this situation?