Capital.

Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Pang Yuhai, the chief eunuch, hurriedly walked in from outside the palace and quickly came to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Your Majesty, the Grand Governor just sent news from Jiming Mountain, claiming that after Jiu'an arrived at Jiming Mountain, he suddenly ordered the Grand Governor and the city guards to lead everyone to evacuate Jiming Mountain!"

Pang Yuhai hurriedly bowed and said solemnly.

"What?!"

Upon hearing Pang Yuhai's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's face changed drastically and he couldn't help but exclaimed.

"What does he want to do?!"

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but stood up and said sternly.

"The news sent back by the Grand Governor mentioned that in order to lure Beiyuan's spies to show up, Marquis Jiu'an planned to use himself as bait to lure the snake out of the hole!"

"At this moment, on Jiming Mountain, apart from a few guards of Jiu'an Hou and the Thirteen Golden Cavalry Guards, there are only twenty inspectors led by Commander Han and the fifty people selected from the army by Jiu'an Hou!"

Pang Yuhai continued, his face looking slightly pale.

"What does Li Wenzhong do for a living? Doesn't he know the consequences of doing this? Why didn't he stop Hu Fei and let him do whatever he wanted!?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a sullen face and dissatisfaction.

"The person who delivered the news said that the Governor did object, but Marquis Jiu'an showed the Golden Dragon Dagger and said that he was solely responsible for the Jiming Mountain matter. Anyone who disobeyed would be disobeying the order!"

Pang Yuhai grimaced and replied slowly.

After listening to Pang Yuhai's words, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned even more tightly and shook his head helplessly.

"With Han Jiang and the Thirteen Golden Cavalry Guards here, he should be fine."

After a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang paced and said thoughtfully, as if he was trying his best to convince himself.

"I didn't expect Jiu'an Hou to be so brave at the critical moment. I really admire him."

Pang Yuhai hesitated and couldn't help but said sincerely.

"His method may really achieve miraculous results!"

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated and said thoughtfully.

To be honest, Hu Fei's response this time surprised even him, it was completely unexpected.

But what he was more worried about was that once Hu Fei's plan failed, the Temple of Meritorious Officers would probably be destroyed, which would be unimaginable.

But in the end he convinced himself to believe Hu Fei, believing that Hu Fei could take this opportunity to kill the culprits.

…

East Palace.

Xiao Qi quickly walked into the main hall and hurriedly saluted Zhu Biao.

"To report to His Highness the Crown Prince, Han Qianshu has just received news that the Marquis of Jiu'an, with the golden dragon dagger as his command, ordered the Governor and the city guard general Xiong Lin to withdraw from Jiming Mountain with the army, leaving only his own people behind.

There are less than a hundred people inspecting the school!"

"Moreover, he also told the Governor that when he led the troops to leave Jiming Mountain, he deliberately spread the news that he had killed hundreds of Beiyuan assassins outside the capital city, as if he was deliberately letting the secretive Beiyuan people spy on him.

arrive."

Xiao Qi cupped his hands and said solemnly.

After hearing Xiao Qi's words, Zhu Biao was stunned, his face changed drastically, and his eyebrows were filled with worry.

"He is planning to use himself as bait to lure Beiyuan's spy to show up! It's too risky!"

Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment, then immediately understood what Hu Fei was thinking, and couldn't help but worry.

Hu Fei did not act according to common sense, but this was what Zhu Biao was worried about. As expected, he really guessed it, and Hu Fei chose the most risky way.

However, perhaps this is also the most effective way, and Zhu Biao knows it well.

"Your Highness, if Marquis Jiu'an advances so rashly, something unexpected may happen."

"Should I tell His Majesty this matter and ask His Majesty to make a decision?"

Xiao Qi hesitated for a moment, looked at the worried prince, and couldn't help but ask.

"I'm afraid it's too late. Since Han Qianshu has passed the news here, Li Wenzhong must have also passed the news to his father."

"My father must be like me. I think Hu Fei's method is the most effective method at present. The overall situation has been decided."

"If this method is really effective, I'm afraid the Beiyuan spies hiding in Jiming Mountain have already started taking action!"

"I just hope Hu Fei can take good care of himself and survive this disaster alive!"

Zhu Biao frowned slightly and said solemnly.

"His Royal Highness, there is no need to worry too much. Although the Grand Governor has evacuated Jiming Mountain, he has not completely evacuated. He is still guarding the outside of Jiming Mountain with his people. If there is any movement, he will immediately support Jiu'an Hou."

Xiao Qi hesitated for a moment and said slowly.

"I hope Hu Fei can survive until reinforcements arrive."

Zhu Biao nodded and said slowly.

…

Prime Minister's Mansion.

Front yard study.

The housekeeper Qin Hai hurried to the door of the study, with cold sweat on his forehead.

"Master! We have found out the news from Jiming Mountain. The young master ordered everyone from the Governor's Palace and the city guard to withdraw from Jiming Mountain!"

Qin Hai quickly rushed into the study and said loudly.

Hearing Qin Hai's words, Hu Weiyong, who was sitting on the chair, visibly trembled and his face changed drastically, but he suppressed not showing any panic.

"Master? What should we do now?! There are less than a hundred people around the master now. What if..."

Qin Hai looked at Hu Weiyong hesitantly and said worriedly.

"Nothing unexpected!"

"I believe this is a decision he made after careful consideration! You should believe him too!"

Hu Weiyong frowned and said in a deep voice, loud and clear.

"But...but why did the young master put himself in such danger?! What if something goes wrong?!"

Qin Hai said with a bitter face and worry.

"He must complete this mission, not just because of the military order!"

"He needs this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Hu Weiyong said with a serious face and thoughtfully.

He knew that his son, like himself, viewed this mission as an opportunity.

Although he is also worried, he prefers to believe because his son has never let him down!

...

The Duke's Mansion of the State of Wei.

In the main hall of the front yard, Xu Da sat quietly on a chair, holding a cup of tea in his hand, with a faint smile on his lips.

On the table, there is a secret letter that has just been opened, which contains the news about Jiming Mountain.

He already knew that Hu Fei had set himself up as a bait in order to lure the Beiyuan spy to show up, and the situation was critical.

"Hu Fei, I have to say that I can't help but admire you for thinking of this method, but you climbed too fast, which makes me afraid."

"For the sake of Your Majesty and the Ming Dynasty, I can only force you to take risks. Don't blame me for being cruel!"

Xu Da glanced at the secret message on the table, narrowed his eyes, and murmured to himself.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Da picked up the secret letter on the table, lit the fire seal, and burned the secret letter completely.

...

Jiming Mountain.

Temple of Meritorious Officials.

Under night.

Hu Fei slowly walked into the long-famous Temple of Meritorious Heroes, took a look at the internal structure, and finally focused on the tablets in front of him, and couldn't help but reveal a faint sneer at the corner of his mouth.

What he hates most is the feeling that people are only valued after they die.

Everyone is dead, so what's the use of keeping these false names?

Zhu Yuanzhang alone has the final say as to whether it is merit or demerit? If someone among them offends the majesty of the royal family, there is only one chance of death. No matter how many great contributions you have made.
To be continued...