My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 628 Zhu Zhanji’s request
Zhang Zhong held a telescope and carefully observed the Ming Navy behind him.

Although Zhu Zhanhe said that he had a way and released Xia Yuanji back, Zhang Zhong was still worried, so he had already ordered the entire army to be ready for battle. As long as the Ming Navy at the rear had a slight attack, If there is any abnormal movement, they will immediately counterattack. If necessary, they can even leave some troops behind to buy Zhu Zhanhe and others time to escape.

"what?"

At this moment, Zhang Zhong suddenly screamed in surprise, because he saw through the telescope that the Daming Navy at the rear actually separated some ships and turned around to sail to the rear.

At first, Zhang Zhong thought there was something strange happening in the Ming Dynasty's navy. He was a little nervous and was ready to meet the enemy.

But when he saw that the retreating fleet was getting further and further away, and the remaining fleet only had more than 40 warships, which were no longer much stronger than their fleet, this made Zhang Zhong also confused. He couldn't understand why the Ming Dynasty The fleet withdrew so many warships?
So with questions in his mind, Zhang Zhong found Zhu Zhanhe and told him about the withdrawal of the Ming Navy from behind.

After hearing this, Zhu Zhanhe had a complicated expression. Not only was he not happy at all, but he also looked a little sad and angry?
"Zhanhe, what's wrong with you?"

Zhang Zhong asked with concern when he saw Zhu Zhanhe's appearance.

"Nothing, I'll go find my dad to discuss the matter!"

Zhu Zhanhe did not answer, but patted Zhang Zhong on the shoulder, and then walked to Zhu Gaoxu's room.

"Dad, eldest brother has retreated. Most of the warships in the rear have retreated, leaving only about forty ships."

Zhu Zhanhe said to Zhu Gaoxu in a heavy voice.

"He feels guilty! So brother's death is really related to him!"

When Zhu Gaoxu heard this, he slapped the table and his thick eyebrows almost stood up.

Zhu Zhanhe also nodded silently. He had deliberately let Xia Yuanji see Zhu Gaosui leaving the fleet in a warship. In fact, he was using Xia Yuanji's mouth to let Zhu Zhanji know that Zhu Gaosui was in his hands, and that he had done I also know all those things.

Moreover, Zhu Gaosui was sent away, which meant that even if Zhu Zhanji surrounded the entire fleet, he could not catch Zhu Gaosui. As long as Zhu Gaosui was alive, he could expose the scandal of his father's murder and try to frame the blame on Zhu Gaosui.

With this handle, Zhu Zhanji naturally did not dare to use force against Zhu Zhanhe and his fleet, otherwise he might face the risk of being ruined. Even if he was the emperor, he would not be able to silence everyone.

For example, even though Zhu Di was forced to rebel and did quite well after he ascended the throne, many people still scolded him behind his back for usurping his nephew's throne. Li Shimin was regarded as the Khan of Heaven, and some people still accused him of killing his brother. Imprisoning the old man and other stains.

Not to mention Zhu Zhanji's talent compared with Li Shimin, even Zhu Di is countless times better than him, so if the things he did are really revealed, it will definitely cause huge waves, and even the throne may be shaken. .

"Now, brother, he must be full of fear. He is afraid that we will leak the matter. That's why he asked the navy to retreat partially. In fact, it is to show his goodwill to us."

Zhu Zhanhe was silent for a long time, and finally sighed and said.

"What a good grandson. My father is also blind. How could he raise such a white-eyed wolf?"

Zhu Gaoxu snorted angrily, and even complained to Zhu Di.

Zhu Zhanhe has no interface. In fact, if we really talk about it, although Zhu Zhanji's actions are cold-blooded and ruthless, if it is placed on an emperor, it is not a big problem. After all, since ancient times, too much blood has been shed due to power struggles. too much.

"Dad, it's useless to say this now. For us, it's better to leave the Ming Dynasty's waters as soon as possible. After all, although the eldest brother has withdrawn his troops, it does not mean that we are completely safe!"

Zhu Zhanhe finally persuaded again.

Although Zhu Zhanji retreated, he still maintained the advantage on the warships, and the retreating warships might come back, so it was better to take advantage of this time and leave early.

Zhu Gaoxu also knew that he could not act on impulse, so he nodded and said: "Go and notify Zhang Zhong and ask them to speed up again, and don't let your guard down!"

"Yes!" Zhu Zhanhe agreed, then turned and left.

In the next period of time, the entire fleet was loose on the outside and tight on the inside. Zhu Zhanhe and Zhang Zhong took turns monitoring Zhu Zhanji's movements behind them, for fear that Zhu Zhanji would come over regardless of the consequences.

Fortunately, Zhu Zhanji kept a distance from Zhu Zhanhe and his fleet, and the warships that retreated never appeared again. Except for occasionally sending Xia Yuanji on board to visit the little prince, there was almost no contact between the two sides. .

After another half month, Zhu Zhanhe and his fleet finally arrived at the sea off Jiaozhi, and further south was Nanyang.

Zhang Zhong sent several boats ahead to explore the road ahead, but found no trace of the Ming Navy. In fact, since Zhu Zhanhe moved the hot air balloon to the boat to detect the enemy's situation, it has become very difficult to ambush and attack at sea. It's difficult.

"Your Majesty, you see, we have reached the southernmost point of Jiaozhi now, and further ahead is Nanyang. Do you want to leave the little prince to us?"

On this day, Xia Yuanji came to the fleet again. After visiting the young prince, he made a request to Zhu Zhanhe.

"It's okay to hand it over to you, but we have the final say on how to hand it over!"

Zhu Zhanhe did not refuse, but answered directly.

"No problem. How do you plan to hand over the crown prince?"

When Xia Yuanji saw that Zhu Zhanhe was willing to make friends, he immediately asked overjoyed.

"First, let Big Brother and his fleet retreat fifty miles!"

Zhu Zhanhe immediately put forward a condition: the Ming Dynasty navy followed closely, and both sides could even see the flag on the other side's ship with the naked eye.

"Any more?"

Xia Yuanji did not agree hastily. After all, it was related to the prince's safety. He would definitely need to go back and ask Zhu Zhanji for instructions, and then let Zhu Zhanji make his own decision.

"Second, there is a small island in front, shaped like a giant turtle, called Giant Turtle Island. We will put people on the island at that time. After we leave, you can go to the island to pick up people!"

Zhu Zhanhe said again that this was something he had discussed with Zhu Gaoxu, Zhang Zhong and others before.

"Okay, I'll go back and report to Your Majesty!"

Xia Yuanji was also very straightforward. In his opinion, the two conditions proposed by Zhu Zhanhe were not excessive, and Zhu Zhanji should agree.

So Xia Yuanji immediately left by boat. Only half a day later, he took the boat again to see Zhu Zhanhe.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty has agreed to both conditions, but His Majesty also made a request!"

Xia Yuanji said with a smile when he saw Zhu Zhanhe.

"any request?"

Zhu Zhanhe immediately asked.

"Your Majesty wants to meet with you alone before taking the prince back!"

Xia Yuanji smiled slightly.

(End of this chapter)