Chapter 281 Tang San’s cunning plan, killing someone with a borrowed knife

For Tang San, if the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau fell into Xue Qinghe's hands, all previous efforts would be in vain.

Although Xue Beng was unable to compete with Xue Qinghe, if it could be delayed for a while, maybe things would turn around.

In any case, Xue Qinghe cannot be allowed to easily control the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau.

But Tang San still thought too simply. He didn't know that Xue Qinghe's true identity was Qian Renxue of Wuhun Palace, and he underestimated her ambition and strength.

Immediately after getting rid of Prince Xuexing, Qian Renxue sent people to seal off the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau, and no one was allowed to enter or leave.

Previously, Prince Snow Star ordered the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau to build the Zhuge Divine Crossbow in the name of the empire.

Out of caution, Tang San communicated with the leading craftsmen, but never entered the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau, which was an important military place after all.

With Emperor Xue Ye being seriously ill and unable to take charge of the overall situation, and Prince Xue Xing being absent, Prince Xue Qinghe was undoubtedly the most authoritative person in the empire.

He took the lead in sealing off the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau. No one except Emperor Xue Ye dared to interfere.

After the fourth prince Xue Beng left the palace, he made two preparations.

Send some people to continue searching for Prince Snow Star.

In addition, he took a group of people to the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau.

Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo walked with him.

Xue Beng led people to the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau quickly, only to find that the place had been blocked.

Hundreds of guards gathered at the gate.

Those people were all wearing imperial armor and military uniforms, and they were very powerful.

It is not difficult to see that they are all soul masters, and their level is not lower than the soul emperor level.

Xue Beng knew that they were all from Xue Qinghe.

However, Xue Qinghe doesn't seem to be here now.

Xue Beng stepped forward and shouted bravely:

"Get out of the way! Don't you know who I am?!"

The leading guard captain ignored Xue Beng and said coldly:

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has an order. No one is allowed to come or go without His Majesty's handwriting! Anyone who intrudes will be killed without mercy!"

"How dare you! You dare to stop me, my prince! How brave you are!"

"Your Highness, the Fourth Prince, the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau is an important place in the empire. It is heavily guarded and cannot allow any mistakes. Now the whereabouts of Prince Snow Star are unknown. My subordinates are just following orders. I am offended!"

After hearing this, Xue Beng was shocked.

There is no three hundred taels of silver here. The words of the guard captain have made it obvious. They all know that Prince Xuexing is missing, and there is no need to hide it.

Since he was a subordinate of the prince Xue Qinghe, the captain's attitude was extremely tough and he did not take the prince Xue Beng seriously at all.

Ning Fengzhi took a step forward and persuaded:

"Your Highness Fourth, forget it, let's go."

Xue Beng looked at Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo, feeling very aggrieved.

Even if there are two strong men accompanying him, he can't do anything to those people.

Before taking two steps, Xue Beng said angrily:

"Sect Master Ning, you just heard that my uncle's disappearance must be related to Xue Qinghe. If he left like this, wouldn't the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau fall into his hands?"

Ning Fengzhi shook his head helplessly, turned the corner of his eye to the left side of the door, and sighed:

"Do you think things are really that simple? There is a Titled Douluo over there."

Following Ning Fengzhi's gaze, Xue Beng looked over.

I saw an old man standing on the left side of the gate over there.

The old man looked to be in his eighties, two meters tall, and his slender figure was as straight and sharp as a javelin.

He stood motionless in the corner, and if you didn't look carefully, you wouldn't even notice his presence.

Xue Beng never expected that such an inconspicuous old man could actually be a titled Douluo.

"Sect Master Ning, is that old man really a titled Douluo?"

"Your Highness, you don't have to doubt that my feelings are not wrong."

Bone Douluo on the side echoed:

"Your Highness, Fourth Highness, that is indeed a powerful man at the Title Douluo level. It seems that Wuhun Palace's determination to help Xue Qinghe is stronger than we imagined, and even the Title Douluo is dispatched."

Xue Beng's heart became even colder.

"Then wouldn't Tang San's plan to build the Zhuge Divine Crossbow be terminated?!"

Ning Fengzhi said in a deep voice:

"Your Highness, Fourth Highness, let's quickly return to the palace to discuss countermeasures with Tang San and the master. Maybe it's not too late."

After hearing this, Xue Beng felt happy in his heart.

"Sect Master Ning, do you mean that we still have room for redemption?"

"Yes. If you tell Emperor Xueye the truth, you can hopefully keep those semi-finished products of the Zhuge Divine Crossbow."

"Yes! Why didn't I remember it?"

"Your Highness, Fourth Highness, if this happens, both you and Prince Xuexing will have to bear some responsibility. Isn't it okay?"

"Of course it's okay. Those hidden weapons were the hard work of the Emperor's uncle, Tang San, and all the craftsmen. It doesn't matter if I get a little punishment!"

"Well, without further ado, let's go back to the palace as soon as possible."

Ning Fengzhi thought about it.

Prince Xue Xing is the person in charge of building the Zhuge Divine Crossbow. If Emperor Xue Ye is blamed, he should shoulder more responsibilities.

But he suddenly disappeared, and his life or death was uncertain.

Xue Beng was also one of the people who knew about it, but Emperor Xue Ye was unlikely to punish him heavily for this matter.

After all, with the absence of Prince Snow Star, there was one less person the empire could rely on, leaving only two princes.

Xue Beng and Ning Fengzhi returned to the palace together.

Seeing them coming back so quickly, Tang San immediately understood that the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau had been controlled by Xue Qinghe.

At this time, Emperor Xueye had fallen asleep.

Tang San asked Xue Beng to stay and guard, while he, Ning Fengzhi and the master went outside to discuss countermeasures.

"Xiaosan, the worst has happened. Xue Qinghe sent people to blockade the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau and ordered that no one can enter or leave without His Majesty's order."

"I didn't expect that he would move so fast."

"What's even more frightening is that in order to help him, Wuhun Palace even sent out a strong man at the level of Titled Douluo. With that person guarding there, it's not easy to get in."

After hearing this, Tang San's expression gradually stiffened.

Yu Xiaogang sighed:

"We still underestimated Wuhundian's ambition. They have already started taking action. It's a pity that the thousands of Zhuge Divine Crossbows will be completed in a month."

"No! I have a way, maybe there is still room for redemption."

"Sect Master Ning, please speak."

"Tell His Majesty the truth and ask him to order the continued production of those hidden weapons and create finished products for use by the empire."

Tang San also thought this was a good idea, but he was still a little worried.

"In this case, wouldn't His Majesty be worried about the ulterior motives of His Royal Highness and us?"

"This is also the last resort. Letting His Majesty regain control of the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau is better than letting it fall into Xue Qinghe's hands, right?"

Tang San nodded and looked at Yu Xiaogang.

"Teacher, since Wuhundian has already taken action, let's find something for it to do."

"Are you referring to Feng Xiaotian?"

"Yes, it's time."

Bibi Dong still didn't know that Feng Xiaotian had two hundred thousand year soul rings.

If I knew, I would never stand idly by.

If Bibi Dong could spare the energy and manpower to deal with Feng Xiaotian, it would be a win-win for Tang San and the others.

While weakening Xue Qinghe, he could also use his sword to kill people and get rid of Feng Xiaotian, a powerful enemy. (End of chapter)