Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Facing Xu Da's pressing steps, Zhu Biao's face became increasingly ugly, and a trace of anger gradually appeared in his eyes.

"There are so many people in the army who have been on the battlefield for a long time, why is it him?! Is there no one in the Ming army who can be used?!"

Zhu Biao stared at Xu Da and asked in a deep voice, already on the verge of going crazy.

"What His Royal Highness the Prince said is true, but this time it is not a confrontation between two armies. Even if there are people in the army who have experienced the battlefield, I am afraid that they may not be able to find the thief who is deliberately hiding in Jiming Mountain."

"But Jiu'an Hou is different. He has always acted eclectically and not according to common sense, so he is the best person to solve this matter. At least for now, only sending him there has the best chance of winning!

"

Xu Da looked at Hu Fei and said seriously.

"I'm afraid that Wei Guogong has some selfish motives for recommending Hu Fei so strongly, right? Is there some hidden agenda?!"

Zhu Biao snorted coldly and asked in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty's loyalty to the imperial court can be seen from time to time, and he is absolutely selfless! This is purely to help His Majesty get rid of the troubles in his heart as soon as possible!"

"I know that His Highness the Crown Prince is worried about the safety of Marquis Jiu'an, but he is not going alone. The city guards will also assist him. If that doesn't work, the Grand Governor can also send heavy troops to help ensure that Hu Fei's life is not in danger!"

"Your Majesty, everything I said is true and there is absolutely no selfish intention. I hope your Majesty will learn from it!"

Xu Da showed a look of grievance and defended himself loudly.

"Father, I still feel that this matter is inappropriate. I hope my father will think again!"

Zhu Biao also refused to give in. He bowed his hand to Zhu Yuanzhang and continued to persuade him.

"Okay, have you had enough arguing?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, looked at the two of them with boredom, and said coldly.

Originally, he just thought it made sense after listening to Xu Da's advice, so he thought of sending Hu Fei to take on this important task. However, he did not expect that even Hu Xiang agreed, but the prince insisted on not letting Hu Fei go.

"There's no need to argue anymore, I'll go."

At this moment, Hu Fei, who had been silent until now, suddenly said loudly.

Hearing Hu Fei's words, everyone in the hall was stunned again and looked at Hu Fei in surprise.

Zhu Biao was surprised and hurriedly winked at Hu Fei.

But Hu Fei just squeezed out a relieved smile at Zhu Biao.

"You agreed?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei and asked hesitantly.

"Father, I never said that I would not agree. I just asked casually."

Hu Fei bowed his hands and said with a smile.

After hearing Hu Fei's words, Zhu Yuanzhang was a little stunned, but after thinking about it, Hu Fei did not express his rejection clearly.

Hu Weiyong looked at his son and finally breathed a sigh of relief, with a trace of relief on his face.

"good!"

"Since you agreed, I'll leave this matter to you. Don't let me down!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction and said in a deep voice.

"Yes, but father, before I agree, I have something to ask of you."

Hu Fei smiled and said slowly.

"But it doesn't matter!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said loudly.

"Since my father trusts me so much, I must be solely responsible for suppressing thieves, and outsiders are not allowed to interfere. I am the biggest on Jiming Mountain, and everyone must listen to my orders!"

"In addition, I need to select some men from the army for the purpose of suppressing thieves. I hope my father will agree."

Hu Fei looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said slowly.

"Okay, I promise you! You can choose the manpower in the Governor's Palace and the city guard army. You must eradicate all the thieves hiding in Jiming Mountain in the shortest possible time!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and agreed without hesitation.

"Thank you, Father!"

Hu Fei smiled and bowed his hands.

"Your Majesty, since Marquis Jiu'an has agreed, I believe that the difficulties in Jiming Mountain will be solved soon. However, he is only a fourth-rank official. Is it inappropriate for him to be fully responsible?"

"The chief of the city protection army, Xiong Lin, has a higher official position than him. I am worried that there may be dissatisfaction among the army. If the progress goes well, everyone will be happy, but if it cannot be resolved in the end, I am afraid..."

Xu Da hesitated for a moment, looked thoughtful, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in embarrassment and said.

"Wei Guogong has enough things to worry about, so there is no need to worry too much about my affairs. If nothing else, if I go to Jiming Mountain now, I will be able to kill all the enemies I invade in the future!"

Hu Fei curled his lips, glanced at Xu Da coldly, and said in a deep voice.

"Is Marquis Jiu'an going to issue a military order?!"

After hearing Hu Fei's words, Xu Da deliberately pretended to be surprised and asked in a raised voice.

"That's right!"

Hu Fei replied coldly.

"What if something goes wrong?"

Xu Da then asked.

"If it fails, I will come to see you personally!"

Hu Fei gritted his teeth and said decisively.

After hearing Hu Fei's words, Zhu Biao and Hu Weiyong's expressions changed drastically at the same time, and it was too late to stop them.

"Your Majesty, since Marquis Jiu'an has issued a military order, I think the danger in Jiming Mountain will definitely be resolved!"

Xu Da hurriedly saluted Zhu Yuanzhang and said loudly, as if he was deliberately reminding Zhu Yuanzhang of the three words "military order."

"good!"

"Hu Fei, in that case, you should set off for Jiming Mountain as soon as possible. I am waiting for your triumphant return!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei with excitement and said loudly.

"Father, since this is a tough battle, I have to allow you to prepare. How about giving me half a day?"

Hu Fei looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said in embarrassment.

"Okay, then I will send someone to escort you all the way to Jiming Mountain early tomorrow morning!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said loudly.

"Thank you, Father!"

Hu Fei bowed his hands and said respectfully.

Immediately, everyone bid farewell to Zhu Yuanzhang and left the Yangxin Hall one after another.

…

Outside the Yangxin Hall.

Hu Fei and Prince Zhu Biao stood side by side, watching Wei Guogong Xu Da gradually go away.

Hu Weiyong did not leave directly, but stood not far away waiting for Hu Fei.

"You are too impulsive. Even if you agree to go, there is no need to issue a military order. Now, if the mission fails, how will you explain it!?"

Zhu Biao looked at Hu Fei, sighed helplessly, and asked worriedly.

"Brother Emperor, don't you believe me?"

Hu Fei smiled and asked slowly.

"This is not a matter of belief or disbelief. Is a military order child's play? If something goes wrong, I will not be able to mediate for you!"

Zhu Biao shook his head and said helplessly.

"Don't worry, my head is my own. No one cares about it more than me. It will be fine."

Hu Fei smiled and said confidently.

"It seems that you are confident about this trip, so I can feel more at ease."

Seeing Hu Fei's confident look, Zhu Biao said slowly.

"Brother, you can just wait for my triumphant return as my father said!"

"I was in the main hall just now. Thank you very much, brother, for helping me. Hu Fei is very grateful and made a note of it in his heart."

"I still have something to do, so I'll take the first step."
To be continued...