Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

"it is good!"

"Long live the General!"

"Long live the Ming Dynasty!"

The cheers were like thunder and waves, resounding through the sky.

Chu Ze stood up and came back to the old man.

He bowed respectfully, his tone sincere.

"Thank you for your help, Senior. Chu Ze is grateful."

"If Senior hadn't intervened in time, I would have died today."

"Please tell me clearly, who are you? Why are you protecting me so much?"

The old man didn't answer, but just smiled.

He reached out his hand to help Chu Ze up, speaking earnestly.

"We have a long-standing relationship and a long-standing grudge."

"When the time is right, I will tell you clearly."

"Before that, I will continue to travel around and mediate between yin and yang."

"And you, just stay here, live and work in peace and contentment, and bring honor to our family."

"Remember, the Ming Dynasty is entrusted to you."

"You must put the people first, work diligently and love the people, and never let down the expectations of this era."

"Also, take care of yourself."

The old man gave some instructions and then turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared.

Chu Ze stared blankly at the direction the old man left, his heart pounding and filled with mixed feelings.

"Thank you for your teachings, Senior. Chu Ze will keep it in mind."

"I hope I can meet you again someday."

With a long sigh, Chu Ze turned around and faced the soldiers.

"Okay, everyone, it's time for us to return to the capital to report."

"The Emperor is still in the capital, eagerly awaiting our triumphant return."

"Go back as a victor!"

All the soldiers responded in unison, each of them full of fighting spirit.

After a short rest, the group set out on the journey back to Beijing.

Along the way, there were the sounds of horse hooves and the clanging of iron armor.

The triumphant soldiers were in high spirits and the sound of laughter was heard everywhere.

But Chu Ze remained silent, as if thinking about something.

The old man's parting advice just now lingered in his mind.

Especially the sentence "The Ming Dynasty's country and people are entrusted to you."

The more Chu Ze thought about it, the more frightened he became, and he couldn't help but ponder it in secret.

Could it be that the senior had already foreseen the future of the Ming Dynasty?"

Could it be that the Emperor has other plans for me?"

Thinking of this, Chu Ze's heart couldn't help but become heavy.

The emperor's arrangements and the advice of the predecessors seem to hint at the future direction of the Ming Dynasty.

And what role do I, a traveler from another time and space, play in this chess game?
Too many questions linger in my mind, but the most important task at the moment is to return to Beijing as soon as possible to report.

The situation in the capital was changing rapidly, and undercurrents of party struggles were surging within the court.

Although Zhu Biao has lost power, there must be remnants of his party who are eyeing him covetously.

If we let them take advantage of this loophole, there will be endless troubles.

Thinking of this, Chu Ze took a deep breath and made up his mind secretly.

No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I must do my best and never let down the trust.

The fate of the Ming Dynasty and the safety of the people depend on him.

The sun sets in the west, and the setting sun is like blood.

After a long and tiring journey, Chu Ze and his party finally arrived in the capital several days later.

When the officers and soldiers guarding the city saw that they were the victorious soldiers, they quickly opened the city gates and let them pass in in an orderly manner.

The people had already received the news and were waiting anxiously on the roadside.

"It's General Chu! General Chu has returned victoriously!"

"General Chu is mighty! Long live the Ming Dynasty!"

For a moment, cheers rose one after another and slogans shook the earth.

The people rushed forward, wanting to catch a glimpse of the hero.

"Make way, make way, General Chu is about to enter the palace to meet the emperor!"

The soldiers walked with the gait of dragons and tigers, clearing the way and guarding, surrounding Chu Ze as he slowly moved forward.

Chu Ze sat upright on his horse, smiling, and waved to the people on both sides from time to time.

However, his heart was in turmoil and could not calm down.

It has only been a few months since I last left Beijing, but it feels like a lifetime ago. So many things have happened, some thrilling, some sad and some happy.

Now that I am back in Beijing and facing everything familiar, I feel as if I were in another world.

Finally, Chu Ze and his party arrived outside the palace gate, dismounted and entered the palace.

The lights in the Golden Palace were already bright.

All the officials, civil and military, stood solemnly on both sides.

On the high platform, in the dragon throne, sat a familiar figure.

"Long live our emperor, long live our emperor, long, long live our emperor!"

Chu Ze was the first to bow to the ground and pay his respects sincerely.

All the civil and military officials behind him knelt down and shouted "Long live the emperor".

Zhu Di opened his eyes slightly and stared at Chu Ze who was kneeling there, his eyes gleaming with a gleam.

"I love your life."

“This time we wiped out the Tatars, killed Black Hawk, and defeated the rebels, which was a great achievement.

I am very happy, my dear, please get up quickly."

Chu Ze heard this, slowly stood up, bowed respectfully and said:

"Your Majesty, I will obey your orders, serve the country loyally, and eliminate harm for the people.

This great victory is the result of the concerted efforts of all the soldiers, and not the efforts of a single official.

Please Your Majesty, please look into this matter carefully."

"My dear, you are too modest."

Zhu Di waved his hand and said with a smile:
"Appointing people according to their abilities and rewarding those who have achieved success is the way for an emperor to govern a country.

You have followed General Chu through life and death, and have also made great contributions. I will reward you.

But if it weren't for your planning and decision, how could the victory of this battle be achieved?
Your contribution should be the first merit."

"What your Majesty said is absolutely true."

Du Renjie stood up from the audience, bowed and said:
“General Chu is a man of foresight and remains calm in times of crisis.

From Fengyang to Yongning Pass, from suppressing rebellions to suppressing the enemy, the courage and talent he displayed are incomparable to ordinary people.

I think that when Your Majesty awards honors and rewards merits, you should reward according to merits and not be stingy. "

As soon as Du Renjie said this, civil and military officials all echoed him.

"Master Du is absolutely right. General Chu is truly a pillar of the country!"

"The Ming Dynasty has not produced such a genius in a hundred years. Your Majesty should make use of him!"

"If General Chu hadn't been in charge of the southwest, how could our Ming Dynasty have such a vast territory?"

The voices of praise merged into one.

Everyone was talking at once, trying to commend Chu Ze.

Upon hearing this, Chu Ze quickly bowed to express his gratitude.

"My Lords, thank you for your praise. How can I, a humble official, dare to take on such a great responsibility?
I just do my duty faithfully and serve my country and my people.

When it comes to military and national affairs, I still need your assistance, and I dare not overstep my authority."

"Okay, okay, okay!"

Zhu Di nodded repeatedly with a smile on his face.

"I like your humility and courtesy the most.

Although you have made great contributions, you are not arrogant. Instead, you are humble and always remember that national affairs are the most important.

Such virtues should be a model for all officials!"

The ministers in the audience bowed again and praised him highly.

When Zhu Di saw this, he was very pleased.

He slowly stood up, stretched out his hand to support himself, and said in a deep voice:

"My dear ministers, please listen to my orders. All my dear ministers, please listen to my orders."

“Chu Ze led the army and returned victoriously from the Western Expedition.

He killed the enemy chieftain, destroyed the rebels, and suppressed the Tatars. His achievements were outstanding and he could be called a famous general!
I now specially promote him to the rank of General Guarding the Nation, in charge of the military and national affairs.

He was given an additional thousand taels of gold and ten thousand acres of fertile land.

My dear ministers, you must remember the original intention of "loyalty to the emperor and patriotism" and uphold justice, and you must not slack off in the slightest.

All of you Ming officials must put your private interests aside, work together, and assist General Chu to create a prosperous and peaceful world!"

The words were sonorous and powerful.

Civil and military officials all responded in unison, kneeling and cheering.

"We, your subjects, will obey your orders until our death!"

"Our emperor is wise and General Chu is loyal and brave. The Ming Dynasty will surely enjoy peace and prosperity and create greater glory!"

Chu Ze was also overwhelmed with emotion and was very excited.

He knelt down respectfully again and said in a deep voice:

"I, your humble servant Chu Ze, would like to thank you for your great grace." (End of this chapter)