Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

Since the order to establish a private school was issued, Zhu Ming was able to live a peaceful life for a few days.

Suddenly, a rapid bell rang, startling everyone in the county government office.

Zhu Ming stood up directly from the bed and looked out the door in shock.

The tone of this bell was set by themselves. When something big happens, they ring it to notify the whole county.

"Your Highness, Lord Wang and Lord Qianhu are already waiting outside the door."

After a while, Liu Jin walked in from the door holding a basin of warm water, looked at Zhu Ming respectfully, and spoke.

Ever since Zhu Ming took Meihua in, a lot of his work has been shared, and he has had a good rest for a while.

"Oh, I see."

Zhu Ming nodded, washed up hastily, changed into loose clothes, and ran out.

Anything that can ring this bell is a big deal.

"Your Highness."

Wang Juren and the captain didn't know how long they had been waiting at the door. When they saw Zhu Ming walking out quickly, they immediately went to greet him, but they could no longer suppress the anxious look on their faces.

"what happened?"

Zhu Ming frowned and asked in a deep voice.

"Outside the city, there is a group of robbers coming from outside the city, probably several hundred people."

Qianhu clasped his hands together, looked at Zhu Ming, and spoke worriedly.

It was the first time he saw robbers on such a large scale since he started suppressing bandits.

Ordinary robbers only have a dozen people, but a group of dozens of people can dominate a region.

But now there are hundreds of thieves outside the city.

You know, there are only one thousand officers and soldiers in this county.

"Let's go and take a look at the city wall."

After listening to Qianhu's report, Zhu Ming also understood the seriousness of the matter.

For a small county like this, this is already like a large army approaching.

Climbing up the city wall accompanied by Wang Juren and the captain, Zhu Ming looked at the thieves swarming outside the city with a frown on his face.

This group of thieves was different from other bandits. Although they had different weapons, they were well-organized. It was obvious that they were well-trained and not a mob.

What on earth do these thieves want to do?

"Where is your grandson?"

A middle-aged man riding a tall horse walked in front of the thieves, raised his head and shouted at the soldiers on the city wall.

When Zhu Ming heard that this person was looking for him, he became even more confused. To be cautious, he did not respond to the leading thief.

"I am Wang Weiheng, and I come from Qingfeng Village to seek an audience with His Royal Highness the Grandson."

Seeing no response from the city wall, the big man first introduced himself and then shouted again, still wanting to see Zhu Ming.

"Master Wang, what can I do for you?"

Seeing that Wang Weiheng and his men were not coming to attack the city, Zhu Ming also stood up and shouted as a response to this man.

"Can I have a meeting with His Royal Highness the Grandson? If you are afraid, I can go alone."

Wang Weiheng rode his horse forward again, looked at Zhu Ming on the city wall, and asked.

On the city wall, there was silence again, and no one responded to his words.

"Your Highness, I'm afraid this is a fraud."

Wang Juren frowned, looked down at the city wall again, and reminded in a low voice.

A group of thieves want to have a negotiation with His Royal Highness the Grandson. If they suddenly attack, the situation that has finally been stabilized will probably become chaotic again.

"I think this man is quite knowledgeable, not like an ordinary robber."

Zhu Ming frowned and began to ponder.

Compared to other bandits, Wang Weiheng is very polite.

"The army is on alert, do not act rashly."

He gave the order in a deep voice, then turned to look at Wang Weiheng and shouted, "Boss Wang, your army is approaching, I'm afraid they are not here with good intentions, how dare we leave the city casually."

Zhu Ming didn't want to fight, at least he didn't want to fight when these thieves were prepared.

If a fight really breaks out between a force of just a few hundred men, the casualties among officers and men are bound to be considerable.

If you can defeat the enemy without fighting, then that would naturally be a good idea.

If the other side takes action, you will still have time to counterattack by relying on the city wall.

When Wang Weiheng heard Zhu Ming's words, he turned around to look at the troops he brought with him and pondered for a moment.

Then he just raised his hand, and the men and horses retreated more than ten steps in an orderly manner, leaving only Wang Weiheng under the city wall.

"We have no intention of becoming enemies with His Royal Highness, so please be humble and show us some respect."

After sending his men away, Wang Weiheng raised his head and shouted loudly to Zhu Ming and the others.

This should also be able to show your sincerity.

"Your Highness, do not listen to the words of such thieves."

Wang Juren looked at Wang Weiheng and frowned, but still did not let down his guard.

The usually taciturn Qian Hu stood up, stared at him, and said fiercely: "Let me see him, how can I be afraid of him?"

These hundreds of troops can indeed allow Wang Weiheng to dominate a region.

But he also has thousands of officers and soldiers under his command. How can an official be afraid of him when facing a bandit?

"I have no intention of attacking the city. I just want to meet His Royal Highness the Grandson."

Under the city wall, Wang Weiheng was still looking up and shouting loudly. Judging from his expression, he would not let it go without seeing Zhu Ming today.

"In that case, if you don't show up, it would seem like you're afraid of him."

Zhu Ming looked at Wang Weiheng and sneered.

He wanted to see what Wang Weiheng was going to do by coming with his large army.

"Your Highness..."

Seeing Zhu Ming who was about to leave the city, Wang Juren had no choice but to dissuade him again.

The identity of His Royal Highness the Emperor's grandson is undoubtedly of utmost importance, and he is also the backbone of the people in the city. If something happens to him, the order in the city will inevitably be disrupted.

"Lord Wang, you watch from the top of the city and have the archers shoot at the enemy. If the enemy makes any move, shoot immediately."

But Zhu Ming had already made up his mind, and Wang Juren could not persuade him.

Seeing Zhu Ming like this, Wang Juren could only bow and say firmly, "Your Highness, please let me go with you."

Judging from the current situation, even if something happens to me, nothing can happen to His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson.

If Wang Weiheng suddenly attacks, I will escort His Highness back to the city even at the risk of my life.

"Okay, then please follow me out of the city."

Seeing Wang Juren's fearless look of facing death, Zhu Ming nodded affirmatively.

Soon, the heavy city gate came down with a loud bang. Zhu Ming, riding a horse, brought Qianhu and Wang Juren, and walked up to Wang Weiheng with a shocked look on his face.

"Master Wang wants to see me?"

He looked at Wang Weiheng and asked back with his head tilted back.

In front of this thief, I can't lose my momentum.

"I have long heard of your great name, and today I finally get to meet you. Your Highness is indeed a man of extraordinary courage and insight."

Wang Weiheng looked at Zhu Ming, who dared to leave the city with only two people, clasped his hands and saluted.

Zhu Ming's courage and insight really exceeded his expectations.