MOUNT LAOJUN 1
The case "Xie Wang killed dozens of people and brought them back to life" was quickly widespread all over Yunnan. The political views of Yunnan people were also starting to change. Especially those who were before pro-Ming and disliked Xie Wang, now had their minds changed and they even followed Xie Wang. Surprisingly, those who attempted to rebuild the Dali Kingdom now also became part of the pro-Yuan group. After all, this case indeed would thrill everybody's heart. Maybe they did not really respect Xie Wang, but at least the threat from that former prince made their guts cringe. That "Xie Wang had proven that he was capable of controlling the life and death of human beings" made them fearful of that possibility - their lives could be taken at any time if they did not submit to him.
It was no doubt that the Ming government became the most unfavorable side because of this issue. They must deal with the chaos caused by the rebels every day, and the chaotic severity level increased from time to time. More and more people were incited to rampage. There were various kinds of riots, ranging from marching and protesting Ming government and high officials, smashing the government office and Xi Ping Palace with stones, until the most severe, hitting the palace guards.
"Another soldier gets wounded..." Zhu Su murmured as he saw a soldier with a bruised face and bleeding nose entered the medical center. "Yunnan people are undoubtedly antipathy to us..."
"Not at all, Brother. Actually, this is more likely because the rebels are more fearless to rampage. They do it to make the impression that it is Yunnan people themselves who are antipathy to us. Yet in fact, it isn't Yunnan people who rampage, but the separatists," Mu Ying replied.
"It seems to me that the key to this case is the incident happening yesterday." Zhu Su leaned on his chin. "How did Xie Wang kill them, then brought them back to life? If only we know his trick, we'll be able to clear our names, and maybe it's our turn to destroy Xie Wang."
"I'm more interested in catching that bastard now." Mu Ying threw himself on a chair. "I have mobilized my army on a mass scale to capture him. This time will be different from before, I will use all my power to capture him!"
"Do you know his post's location?"
"At Mount Laojun," Mu Ying answered. "I'm going to get there!"
"I... I want to join!"
Zhu Su's statement surprised Mu Ying.
"Brother... Mount Laojun is famous for its dense forests and various kinds of mysterious flora and fauna. Not an easy area to traverse. Above all, we are going to fight with Xie Wang. This is a war, Brother. Let me finish it by myself, don't put yourself into danger."
Zhu Su was going to respond, yet Mu Ying's sharp gaze soon stopped him.
"We can't use meek tactics any longer. Or the kind of strategies that only spins here and there. You're right, I agree with Fu Huang. Be fierce! I should have done this long before so that Turgen won't be arrogant and sucks like this. Let's see then, who knows he'll be peeing as soon as I launch my army to pound him!"
Mu Ying was serious with his words. He assumed that the troops he prepared previously were too few, this time he doubled them. He even equipped them with various kinds of heavy weaponry, including cannons.
"So far we just stay quiet. We assume that Turgen is no more than a descendant of barbarians who is cowards and only has the gut to act behind our back, we won't wage a futile war just to fulfill the coward's pleasure. But now, it's different. Turgen has openly declared the war! I swear, I will finish Turgen even if I must ruin this entire mountain!" Sitting on his horse, Mu Ying roared. "Don't let us insulted by barbarians! Unleash our strength, and show our pride as Ming army!"
The entire Mu Ying soldiers hailed vigorously. Then they headed towards Mount Laojun in eagerness.
Zhu Su himself, evidently ignored Mu Ying's advice. He also departed to Mount Laojun, but he went just by himself. His departure time was distinct from theirs. And he also took the different path. He did not wish to cross paths with them in the middle of the mountain and thus made Mu Ying tell him to return back. Zhu Su got a great deal of mental burden. He must, since Xie Wang blatantly insulted him in public. That former Yuan Prince challenged him to fight, gave him problems he had to solve, and when he was frustrated and his mind clogged, somebody came bringing hope to him, he just thought that he had been helped by Fate to win this duel. But it turned out that... The Helper did the opposite, embarrassed him publicly. In front of all Yunnan people.
Totally dropped his pride as Ming Prince... as well as the credibility of the Ming Government.
"... So, Yunnan people! You know clearly for sure, whom do you deserve to follow? This prince who is capable of nothing, or me?!"
"... now you can't save even one person, then do you deserve to be a leader? You're no more than a loser! And because you are the Ming Prince, then it means that the leaders of Ming are also the losers! Worthless to be followed!"
Zhu Su clenched his hands. If Xie Wang only insulted him, he might still be able to neglect it, but now he had insulted Ming. That was what he could not tolerate! His tension was so high, he was so angry he could no longer follow Mu Ying's advice. If he just stayed in a safe palace due to fear of being dragged into danger, it would only put Xie Wang's insults in evidence. That he was indeed a loser.
He was definitely not a loser! And Ming was not a loser Nation either! Therefore, he must participate in this war. To make Xie Wang regret the insults he had hurled!
Thence, Zhu Su continued his journey, his fiery determination made him forget that his martial ability was so poor that almost nothing guaranteed that he could win against Xie Wang.