Zhang Sheng was originally called Ren Hongchang, also known as Diao Chan. When Zhang Jiao adopted her as his adopted daughter and became the commander of the Taiping Guard, she was called Dongfang Sheng. Dongfang Sheng changed her name to Zhang Sheng before Zhang Jiao's death.
Three names, three identities, but the same person, this is Zhang Sheng.
Dongfang Sheng, this is a legendary name. She is both a saint of the Taiping Religion and a famous empress. Can such a character just disappear?
Therefore, when the identity of Zhang Sheng's daughter was first exposed, all forces focused on the fact that Emperor Ming was Dongfang Sheng to attack Zhang Sheng. After all, Zhang Sheng appeared as soon as Dongfang Sheng disappeared. There were indeed too many doubts in it.
At this moment, a perfect stand-in for Zhang Sheng appeared and took over Dongfang Sheng's vacancy in a very timely manner.
The Dongfang Bubai in the world of "Swordsman" is not a master like Zhang Sheng at the peak of his master's level, but he still has the cultivation level of an early master.
In addition, she has a physical appearance that is 90% similar to Zhang Sheng's. Except for people like Qin Hao who have a very close relationship, most people cannot tell the difference between the two.
The appearance of Zhang Sheng and Dongfang Sheng together made all forces speechless. The rumors that Zhang Sheng was Dongfang Sheng were also dispelled, and the turbulent situation in the Ming Dynasty was stabilized.
Dongfang Bubai is not an ordinary grandmaster. She is a warrior who has practiced the top-level technique "Sunflower Collection". She is basically invincible against the same level.
So after that, Dongfang Sheng also became Zhang Sheng's right-hand man, leading the Taiping Guards to handle Jianghu affairs for Zhang Sheng.
This time the six major sects besieged Guangmingding, and Yang Dingtian was on the verge of a breakthrough. The only person who could take over the overall situation in Yang Dingtian's place was Dongfang Bubai, whose pseudonym was Dongfang Sheng.
Although the six major sects gained great momentum this time, they were not taken seriously by Dongfang Bubai.
Dongfang Bubai, who is in charge of the Taiping Guard, has dealt with hundreds of families before, and the daily contacts are all grandmasters. She has even met the great masters. When facing a sect like the six major sects, of course she will feel
Weak.
Of course, Dongfang Bubai also saw some other things when the six major factions united this time.
The six major sects dispatched this time are all Taoist sects. It can be seen that this time it is not the martial arts of the Han Dynasty that is targeting the Mingjiao, but the Taoist family is targeting the Mingjiao.
The Taoist school is the most powerful among hundreds of schools. The subordinate Tianshi Mansion even has a great master, while the Quanzhen Sect and the Xiaoyao Sect also have their own great masters.
But there is not a single strong master among the six major factions' coalition forces. What does this mean?
The Taoists did not use their full strength!
The six sects' siege of Guangmingding this time is not as simple as it seems. Dongfang Bubai secretly thought.
If the six major sects only deployed their current lineup, Dongfang Bubai alone would be enough to sweep them away, so Dongfang Bubai believed that the Taoists must have a backup plan.
Dongfang Bubai sent his analysis back to the Ming Dynasty, and after Zhang Sheng received it, he also knew that he had underestimated the six major factions.
"If Taoism is leading this time, the Ming Dynasty alone will no longer be enough to protect the Ming religion." Zhang Sheng thought to himself, thinking of countermeasures in his mind.
"No matter what, Mingjiao will never allow any mistakes."
A trace of determination flashed in Zhang Sheng's eyes, and he immediately wrote several letters and sent them out as quickly as possible.
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In Dabie Mountain, after Zhu Yuanzhang received the letter from Zhang Sheng, he immediately summoned his adviser Fan Zeng to discuss it.
Fan Zeng was originally under Zhang Sheng, but because Zhang Sheng was assisted by Zhang Liang, Fan Zeng's talent was never brought to full use. This also allowed Zhu Yuanzhang to see an opportunity.
Zhu Yuanzhang had coveted Fan Zeng for a long time. He wrote dozens of letters to Zhang Sheng asking for Fan Zeng, but Zhang Sheng never agreed.
Later, when Fan Zeng learned about it, he actively requested to be transferred to the Dabie Mountains. Zhang Sheng had no choice but to agree and send someone to send Fan Zeng there.
As soon as Fan Zeng arrived, Zhu Yuanzhang greeted him eagerly and said, "Military advisor, Your Majesty sent an order for me to send experts to support Guangmingding. Who do you think should go this time?"
A trace of helplessness flashed in Fan Zeng's eyes. The reason why he chose Zhu Yuanzhang was because he liked Zhu Yuanzhang's ability and ambition. However, Zhu Yuanzhang obviously had his own ambitions, but he always obeyed Zhang Sheng's orders. This also made Fan Zeng a little bit
I don’t understand Zhu Yuanzhang’s true thoughts.
"My lord, you must not send any generals in the army." Fan Zeng said calmly.
"oh?"
A trace of doubt flashed in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes and he asked: "Why?"
Fan Zengqing stroked his long beard and explained: "There must be someone behind the six major factions' siege of Guangmingding, but once the army intervenes, the situation will deteriorate."
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly understood and said with a smile: "So that's it, the military advisor really has a sharp eye."
"My lord, you are ridiculous." Fan Zeng said humbly, and then paused and said: "It's a jiangshu thing. It's a jiangshu matter. My lord just needs to send factory guards to support this time. Your Majesty must have back-ups."
Factory Guard is an organization established by Zhu Yuanzhang to collect intelligence and handle Jianghu affairs.
Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to name it Hulong Villa, but considering that the word "Hulong" was too sensitive, he had to give up and name it Factory Guard, with his younger brother Zhu Wuwu taking charge.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded when he heard this, and he knew in his heart that the power in Zhang Sheng's hands was much greater than his, so he stopped worrying too much and immediately sent someone to summon Zhu Wuwu.
"Wuli, since the establishment of the factory guard, have you ever recruited some martial arts masters?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Wuwu.
Zhu Wuwu shook his head and said: "Except for the senior secret agent, the factory guard has not recruited any other martial arts masters."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. He actually knew very well that it was impossible for a master to defect to him. Three of the only four secret spies were Zhu Wuwu's adopted sons.
"Six sects are besieging Guangmingding. Your Majesty ordered me to send experts to support them, so this time I will leave it to you to take the four spies with you."
"promise."
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In Wudang Mountain, in a Taoist temple on the top of the mountain, Zhang Sanfeng is instructing seven teenagers of different ages to practice swordsmanship.
Suddenly, a white dove flew over. Zhang Sanfeng caught it and spread his palms flat, but the dove couldn't fly out.
"Master, is this Tai Chi?"
Song Yuanqiao asked excitedly, and the other six teenagers also came together to watch, as if they had seen a new world.
Zhang Sanfeng smiled calmly, took out the silk from Bai Ge's leg, and said calmly: "Practice hard and you will all be able to do it in the future."
After saying that, Zhang Sanfeng asked his seven disciples to continue practicing while he himself returned to the Taoist temple.
After the Ming Dynasty was destroyed, Zhang Sanfeng lived in seclusion. Of course, the real reason why he left the Ming Dynasty was because Zhang Sheng and Zhang Liang gave up Xiang Yu.