Travel back in time and become Chongzhen, watch me turn the tide

"Stop!" Seeing this group of servants about to rush up like wolves, Hou Fangyu's heart tightened and he hurried forward and shouted.

He was well aware that the situation was critical. Although he did not know who this Mr. Zhu was, judging from Shi Kefa's attitude towards him, Hou Fangyu understood that this gentleman was no ordinary person and must not be allowed to suffer any harm at this moment.

Hou Fangyu also knew that the people on the opposite side were not easy to deal with.

Hou Fangyu was familiar with the roots of the Wang family of Puzhou. The Wang family currently residing in Yangzhou were descendants of Wang Zhicai, a prominent figure who held the positions of Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War and Governor-General of the Three Borders of Shaanxi. His brother, Wang Zhizhen, even held the positions of Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince and Left Commander-in-Chief, commanding the Imperial Guard for seventeen years. Although the two brothers had long since retired, their students and former officials were present throughout the imperial court. Even with the fall of the Ming capital, they were a force to be reckoned with within the Hongguang court.

What's more, the imperial court still relied on these salt merchants for money and grain. Even the commander-in-chief Shi Kefa had to be friendly when facing these big salt merchants.

"Who are you?" Wang Fu saw that Hou Fangyu had an extraordinary demeanor and felt a little afraid, so he stopped his men and asked.

"I'm Hou Fangyu, just passing by with a friend," Hou Fangyu said with a faint smile on his face, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

"So it's Young Master Hou. I'm so sorry for my disrespect." Although Wang Fu was the head of the servants, he followed Wang Cong all day long and had heard of Hou Fangyu's name. He hurriedly said, and the expression on his face eased a little.

"I wonder what's wrong with this girl?" Hou Fangyu pointed at Wan'er and asked.

"Hmph!" Wang Fu glared at the woman fiercely and said, "My Lord, this is a long story. She was originally a selected concubine in the palace, and her family sent her to Wang Po's house to learn some manners. Who would have thought she would dare to escape? Tell me, should I take her back?"

"This..." Hou Fangyu glanced at Chongzhen with a wry smile on his face, not knowing how to respond.

"That's nonsense!" Miss Wan'er said bitterly, her eyes flashing with anger. "That's just Wang Cong's revenge. Just because I refused to be his concubine, he sent me to the palace!"

"Do you agree now?" Wang Fu asked with a smile, a hint of sarcasm on his face, without getting angry.

"Bah, I would rather enter the palace than agree to it!" Wan'er said hatefully, her tone full of determination.

"I'm not afraid of your stubbornness," Wang Fu shook his head, a hint of ruthlessness on his face, and waved his hand, saying, "Come here, take these two away!"

The servant behind Wang Fu received the order and was about to go forward to take Wan'er and Xiaoying away.

"Who said you can take people away?" Chongzhen said, his voice was not loud, but full of majesty.

"Mr. Hou, who is this?" Wang Fu looked at Chongzhen unfriendlyly and asked, his eyes full of vigilance.

"Mr. Zhu, let's not make things complicated," Hou Fangyu looked at Chongzhen and said in a low voice, "In Yangzhou City, even the commander-in-chief has to give the Wang family some respect. Why would we clash with them over a woman?"

Chongzhen looked at Miss Wan'er, and the image of another woman emerged in his mind. The two looked eight points similar, and both had gentle personalities but strong personalities! In his previous life, Zhu Youjian didn't dare to confess his feelings to her, and could only wait in silence. So, seeing another similar woman in distress in this life, how could he not intervene? Of course, given his personality, even if he didn't have any such feelings, he would still intervene.

You have to know that if this woman was taken away by them, her future fate could be imagined! Selected to enter the palace? It sounds like she was going to be the emperor's woman, but didn't Chongzhen know that how many of these women would actually see the emperor? Most of them ended up living alone, sometimes dying inexplicably!

"I'll protect these two women. I don't want to waste time talking to you. Get out of here!" Chongzhen did not respond to Hou Fangyu, but said to Wang Fu coldly, his eyes revealing a firmness and unquestionable attitude.

"Okay, okay, Master Hou, it's not that my Wang family doesn't give you face," Wang Fu looked at Hou Fangyu and said with a sneer, "My men, come on!"

"Iron Pillar!" Chongzhen shouted without wasting any words upon seeing this, with a hint of urgency in his voice.

"Here I come!" Zhu Tie responded, striding forward happily and shouting, "Come, come, come, let Grandpa loosen up your muscles!"

At this time, Zhu Tie's face was full of excitement. He hadn't exercised for several days, and today was a good opportunity to practice with these people.

These palace servants, accustomed to their tyranny in Yangzhou City, rushed forward, each holding a stick and howling. The first one leaped high and smashed the stick in his hand down on Zhu Tie's head like a mountain!

"Come here!" Zhu Tie was not in a hurry. He flipped his left hand and grabbed the chopped wooden stick like lightning. With a pull, the servant staggered towards Zhu Tie. When he got close, a fist as big as a bowl came towards him like a cannonball, giving him a big bang!

The servant who stepped forward didn't even make a sound. His body went limp and he fell on his back to the ground like a kite with a broken string.

This immediately startled the servants. The people in front hesitated and looked terrified on their faces.

"Go on! Beat them to death!" Wang Fu shouted sternly, "Anyone who dares to retreat, go back and stop doing this!"

His face flushed red and his eyes were filled with anger.

After hearing what Wang Fu said, the servants did not dare to hesitate. They bravely rushed forward, shouting in an attempt to give themselves courage.

But these people were no match for Tiezhu. He knocked the servant down with one punch and grabbed his jujube wood stick. He was very skilled in using the stick. The dozen or so people couldn't get close to him at all. In just a short while, they were beaten to the ground and wailed like a group of wounded beasts.

"I was wondering why he was so arrogant. It turns out he has some skills," Wang Fu said, looking at his men lying on the ground with an expression as gloomy as the sky before a storm.

"Take your men and get out of here while I'm in a good mood!" Chongzhen was too lazy to talk nonsense with him. If he could not cause trouble now, these people would have to be taught a lesson.

There was a hint of disgust in his eyes, and he was full of aversion to these bullies.

"Haha, okay! If you have guts, I'll play with you!" Wang Fu said with a grin, drew his sword from his waist, and rushed towards Chongzhen like a mad beast, the blade flashing with a cold light in the sun.

"Tiezhu, beat him to death!" Seeing Wang Fu draw out his weapon, Chongzhen said coldly, his voice full of anger.

"Okay!" Zhu Tie smiled and stepped forward to meet him.

This Wang Fu had something special in his hands. He wielded a steel knife with great vigor. The blade flashed, as if it could cut the air apart.

It was a pity that he met Zhu Tie, a martial arts fanatic who had fought his way out of a huge army. Wang Fu's two moves were like a child playing house in front of him. After only three or two rounds, Zhu Tie deftly pushed away the steel knife with the jujube wood stick in his hand, and the tip of the stick hit him right between the eyebrows.

Wang Fu staggered twice as if he was drunk, then fell to the ground with a thud, raising a cloud of dust.

"Cripple his hands!" Chongzhen looked coldly at the fallen Wang Fu. He had no sympathy for a thug who would beat someone to death at any moment. He knew how many people had gone through the same experience as Miss Wan'er. His voice was as cold as the winter wind, sending shivers down your spine.

"Mr. Zhu, this is someone from the Wang family. We have to look at the owner before beating a dog, right?" Hou Fangyu couldn't help but persuade him with a worried look on his face.

"Hmph! I don't care who he is from. This kind of scum deserves to be taught a lesson!" Chongzhen shook his head and said, "Chaozong, don't be afraid, I'll take care of everything!" His eyes revealed a firm belief, as if no difficulties could stop him.

"Alas..." Hou Fangyu sighed and said nothing more. He just looked at Chongzhen's determined expression. He knew that this decision would be difficult to change.

Zhu Tie took the order and stepped forward without any further ado. He raised his big foot and chopped off Wang Fu's hands. Wang Fu had fainted, but the pain woke him up and he let out a creepy scream, like the cry of a night owl, which made people shudder.

"Two girls, please follow me." After dealing with Wang Fu, Chongzhen's expression eased a little, and he said to Wan'er and the other girl, his voice becoming a little gentler.

"Thank you very much, benefactor. We should..." Although Miss Wan'er was grateful for Chongzhen's help, she was a little hesitant to go with him, and there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Don't worry, we're not bad people," Chongzhen said with a smile. "My name is Zhu Youjian, and this is Hou Fangyu. We're both on the staff of Commander-in-Chief Shi. Come back with me, and he will see to it that justice is served."

"This..." Miss Wan'er was still a little hesitant. She looked at Xiaoying, her eyes full of confusion.

"You can't get out of Yangzhou City on your own." Hou Fangyu sighed and said, "Listen to Mr. Zhu. Right now in Yangzhou City, only Lord Shi can help you..."

"Thank you very much, benefactors." Wan'er and Xiaoying looked at each other, knowing that this was the only way. They saluted Chongzhen with their eyes full of gratitude.

"Let's go!" Hou Fangyu knew that this matter could not be let go. At this moment, he just wanted to report this matter to Shi Kefa as soon as possible. He hurriedly urged everyone with an anxious look on his face.

"Go? Where to go!" At this moment, an angry roar sounded from behind them, like a thunderclap, breaking the brief peace...