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At this moment, the two children who had been together for many days, unlike their usual calmness, tried hard to restrain their excitement and quietly got up. They picked up some stones from the ground and held them in their hands, pretending to approach slowly out of curiosity.
Three guards were on alert, worried that there might be assassins or soldiers from any faction among the refugees.
Zhu Tianyou had been with these two for several days. The thin and weak children, who were usually silent, had limited vigilance. Suddenly, the two children made a move when they were within reach.
They rushed towards The Third Prince and viciously threw stones at his neck. Although the two children were thin and weak, they were still much taller than The Third Prince. Since following The Third Prince, their food supply had been guaranteed, and in reality, they were no longer as weak as they appeared on the surface.
At this moment, they suddenly made a move. The three the inner palace experts instinctively reached for their waists, but to their surprise, their waists were already empty at this moment.
How could these hidden weapons be something that Refugees should have on them?
The stone, although not very lethal, targets one of the most vulnerable parts of the body - the neck. Whether it breaks the artery or crushes the windpipe, it poses a deadly threat to a person.
In the blink of an eye, Zhu Tianyou suddenly kicked out, sending one of the children flying with a "pika" sound, fracturing their sternum extensively.
On the other side, a taller boy continued to press closer, frightening The Third Prince into silence like a frozen cicada. He tried to escape, but his sleeve was firmly grasped and he couldn't pull away.
With dusty hands, Zhu Tianyou struck directly at The Third Prince's neck, his eyes wide and full of strength as he charged forward.
"Almost there..." the child murmured.
"No, help me, quickly!"
In the end, Zhu Tianyou's movements were faster. With a bang, the child was sent flying, and a sharp stone grazed The Third Prince's arm, leaving a bloody mark.
The child, who was sent flying, struggled to stand up, but his arm was unnaturally bruised, indicating that it was likely broken.
Like the ancient assassin Jing Ke who attempted to assassinate the King of Qin, assassins often only have one chance, and he has already missed his chance.
Three secret agents from the inner palace firmly held the child down, attempting to interrogate and force a confession out of him.
The child was also very stubborn, shouting loudly, "You bad people, I may have fallen here today, but I won't regret it..."
Zhu Tianyou signaled for three guards to step aside, wanting to personally interrogate the child.
"You government lackeys, when the Rebel Emperor enters Shun Tian and brings peace to the world, and the dynasty changes, you will have nowhere to hide and will die without a burial place," the child said somewhat crazily.
Fortunately, they had already retreated to a hidden place at this time, otherwise the child's shouting might have exposed their hiding place.
Zhu Tianyou ignored the provocation and insults from the child, and asked, "So you are a follower of Li Zicheng? Why did you attempt to assassinate The Third Prince?"
"Why? Why? Because the Ming Dynasty treated me unfairly..."
This child and another child are a pair of real brothers, Haizhou people, during the Ming Dynasty years of continuous warfare, the people suffered greatly. Their parents fled to the frontier to escape heavy taxes, but were killed by the invading Jurchen people. As the older brother, he had some knowledge and had heard the phrase "When the Rebel Emperor comes, do not pay tribute."
Filled with hatred towards the Ming Dynasty, they joined the rebel army.
Two children, struggling to survive in chaotic times, joined the northern rebel army as spies to gather intelligence. Originally dispatched by the rebel army's strategist Huang Ming, they planned to infiltrate Shanhaiguan to gather information.
By chance, they learned of the identity of The Third Prince and, fueled by deep hatred for the Ming Dynasty, they decided to take advantage of the turmoil and impulsively planned to assassinate The Third Prince.
They do not do it for the money, nor do they consider the consequences. They act out of ignorant impulse, but they are all doing it for their own lives, and also because of genuine hatred.
Hu... Zhu Tianyou sighed deeply with emotion.
Ming Dynasty Perhaps they did many things wrong, but the rebel army they aspired to was definitely not the so-called people's army. Many of them were just as bad. Even if Li Zicheng had a great heart, most of the rebel leaders were opportunists, and there were not a few who were lascivious and bloodthirsty.
But you can't say it's the fault of the common people. It's truly hateful that the court was incompetent and foolish.
In troubled times, all three forces have their own shortcomings. It can only be said that only the victor can have the last laugh and the opportunity to change the chaos. No one dares to claim innocence.
Zhu Tianyou felt a bit desolate in his heart. He saw the child silent, with a rare modern strength and determination in his eyes, and it seemed that there was indeed nothing to be questioned.
Zhu Tianyou also has no intention of pressuring him too much.
Thinking that there are still three people from the Eastern Depot around him, if he is still alive, he is very likely to be tortured and interrogated. Zhu Tianyou makes up his mind and lifts the child high, then fiercely throws him to the ground.
With a bang, the child left without any awareness.
Blood flowed from the corner of the mouth, and the internal organs suffered a huge blow, instantly leaving the world of suffering.
A great impact can cause fractures and internal bleeding, and the pain of leaving will be less in an instant.
This is the first time Zhu Tianyou has killed someone since he arrived here. Before this, he had captured Mr. Wang. When he was fighting fiercely, he had been consciously or unconsciously controlling his strength. Most people were knocked unconscious and did not suffer any particularly serious injuries.
This assassin child, although just an ordinary person, can still be considered an enemy. If he doesn't kill, the people from Eastern Depot won't let him go either.
Not killing the innocent is his bottom line, but he can't show any mercy to his enemies. Not killing people may be a way to win people over with virtue, but even Confucius couldn't do it.
And in the eyes of the three undercover agents by his side, this Zhu Tianyou is becoming more and more peculiar. He seems to lack combat experience, yet he is extraordinarily brave, and he always maintains a pure heart.
Zhu Tianyou does not want the child to be tortured and interrogated. He believes in his own judgment.
This is still his first time killing someone...
Except for the first child, he didn't have time to think much in the heat of the moment. The rest of the assassins were all killed by his own hands, and the methods can even be said to be somewhat cruel. In troubled times, one must be ruthless in order to survive better.
Rebuild the Ming Dynasty, and unify the world once again. Expelling external enemies and stabilizing people's hearts are the most important tasks for the Ming Dynasty.
In troubled times, failing to stay true to oneself often comes at a cost, as seen in the case of Xiang Yu from ancient times, who lost the world due to his lack of compassion and died in the Wu River.
But if even this deepest kindness cannot be preserved, then such a person will spend their whole life suspicious, cruel, and heartless—more importantly, they do not deserve the genuine support of the people.
This can be said to be the legacy of Emperor Guangwu. Wherever Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu went, all surrendered at the sight of him, which was closely related to his excellent reputation. The Eastern Han Dynasty was also the first dynasty that did not execute the founding heroes.
In this regard, Emperor Hongwu Zhu Yuanzhang may have been born in humble origins and therefore did not fully trust most of the founding heroes. This, combined with the needs of the time, led to his lack of trust. However, he genuinely hoped for the well-being of the vast common people, even though many of his policies and measures were not long-lasting.
Zhu Tianyou has grown a lot unconsciously, becoming more mature and understanding a truth: be ruthless to the enemy, and show care to the people. Only in this way can one truly win the hearts of the people, and the state and the society can thrive in the long run.
The Third Prince was amazed by Zhu Tianyou's bravery and loyalty, and felt a sense of admiration - the Ming Dynasty still had benevolent people willing to help each other.
The Third Prince privately acknowledged Zhu Tianyou's royal status and the debt of gratitude he owed him, addressing Zhu Tianyou as "royal brother."
Everyone encourages each other and makes their own efforts to save the Ming Dynasty.
The six of them truly began to open up to each other and work together.
Before leaving, Zhu Tianyou asked the woman, "Can you help bury the two of them?"
"Sir, just give the order."
The Third Prince revealed the plan to him—this time they carried over a thousand gold pieces and brought the imperial edict from Emperor Ming, intending to bribe Wu Sangui's subordinates. With the imperial edict, they planned to use both persuasion and coercion to summon Wu Sangui to the court to rescue the emperor.
"…This plan seems rather naive, doesn't it?" Zhu Tianyou remarked. "Shun Tian has been surrounded for months. Even if Wu Sangui is dead, he should know that Emperor Ming is in trouble. Using the excuse of guarding the area to delay matters, he is likely consolidating his power and has already developed ulterior motives."
"I believe we should at least devise a way to capture Wu Sangui to force him to submit. I have quite a bit of confidence in my martial prowess; as long as I can get close to Wu Sangui, I am confident I can take him alive."
"The elder brother's martial prowess is rare in the world, perhaps only the character Li Yuanba from the miscellaneous drama can compare with you."
"You're too kind. This divine power of mine is only by the grace of the Ming Dynasty, I am truly ashamed."
The burly man couldn't help but sigh. As their communication deepened, they gained a deeper understanding of Zhu Tianyou's strength. If they had been impulsive and fought Zhu Tianyou at the beginning, they would have been in great danger.
The three of them were originally three lonely brothers who were sold into the palace to become eunuchs. The head of the Eastern Depot, Wang Chengen, saw their strong bond and exceptional talents, so he trained them to be spies, serving the royal family. The Third Prince initially planned that if necessary, he would send the three of them to capture the renowned general Wu Sangui.
However, with Zhu Tianyou around, they seemed to have become unnecessary.
This trip to Shanhaiguan is destined to be extraordinary.
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