The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 345 The Selection of the King of Dian

"Girl, why did you agree so easily?"

"That's our own son, how can you be so heartless?"

Empress Ma sighed upon hearing this.

“You’re right, Shuang’er is indeed my biological son, but he is also a prince of the Ming Dynasty!”

"Now that the Ming Dynasty needs him, how can he not do it? In fact, I had long anticipated this day. When Xiong Ying expressed his thoughts, I guessed that all his sons would leave this place in the future!"

"At first I was a little reluctant, but then I thought about how these children have all grown up. I can't keep them all by my side forever. It's better for them to leave and go out to see the world than to stay idle in the capital!"

"Actually, you should know the third brother's personality. He is a person without his own opinions, but he is obedient. The people around him have a great influence on him."

However, regardless of the circumstances, he was still the second son, and seeing his younger brothers all assigned tasks, even the eighth son going to Japan and the twelfth son joining the cabinet, he was extremely anxious!

"So it's not a big problem to let him go, as long as he can take some time to come and see me every year. With Mu Ying there, what could possibly happen?"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed upon hearing this.

"Girl, I didn't expect I'd be less forgiving than you. Since that's how it is, let's leave it at that. I'll write a letter to Mu Ying later, telling him to take good care of the second son and keep a close eye on him, making sure there are no treacherous people around him!"

Not long after, they brought Prince Zhu Shuang of Qin to them.

Prince Zhu Shuang of Qin was extremely puzzled. He didn't seem to have done anything wrong during this period, so why was he suddenly being sought out? After Zhu Yuanzhang told him about what had happened in the southwest, he felt somewhat excited.

"Father, if you trust your son, I am willing to guard the southwest region for my Great Ming!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said this.

"You should think this through. Originally, your title was King of Qin. Although Guanzhong is not as good as Jiangnan, it is still a rare and prosperous place. But if you go to the southwest, it will be different. There is no environment as good as Jiangnan there, and it is not as good as Guanzhong!"

However, King Zhu Shuang of Qin nodded firmly.

“U.A. once approached me, and I’ve thought it through. It’s true that I’m no match for him in terms of strength. My eldest brother is no match for the third or fourth brother, and even the twelfth brother is ranked ahead of me!”

"But no matter what, I am still a prince of the Ming Dynasty!"

"I originally thought that since my eldest brother and the other brothers are already so capable, and I also have such a capable nephew, it wouldn't be a problem for me to enjoy myself a little!"

"But ever since U.A. High School enacted those performance evaluation laws, if I don't work hard, my descendants might end up begging on the streets in the future!"

"So no matter what, as the emperor's son, I should set a good example and at least ensure that my son has enough to eat and wear!"

"As for their descendants, let them handle it themselves; it's none of my business!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang burst into laughter.

"My son is right. I never imagined that you, who are usually so timid and hesitant, could utter such bold words!"

"As expected, Father Emperor was right about you, and so was your elder brother!"

"Don't worry, although I'm sending you to the southwest this time, I won't be changing your title to King of Dian!"

"But it will allow you to continue as the King of Qin!"

"No matter where you are in the future, as long as you expand the territory of my Great Ming, I will preserve your royal titles!" Qin King Zhu Shuang was extremely excited when he heard this. After being called Qin King for so many years, it was indeed a bit awkward to suddenly change himself to Dian King. Now it seems that this result is the best.

After Zhu Yuanzhang and Crown Prince Zhu Biao came out...

Zhu Yuanzhang said triumphantly to his crown prince, Zhu Biao.

"How about it? Isn't our son great?"

"See? You're not the only capable son we have, if it weren't for Xiong Ying."

We already handed this position over to someone else, so you'd better do a good job!

Crown Prince Zhu Biao smiled and nodded.

"Yes, yes, Father, you're absolutely right!"

"Furthermore, Zhu Xiong Ying's defeat of Liang King Ba Zhalawarmi had a very significant impact throughout the entire southwest!"

"Now, the Great Yue Kingdom and Duan Bao, whom we previously conferred titles upon, have both sent envoys, saying they have come to pay tribute to us!"

"I have already sent people from the Ministry of Rites to suppress him. In addition, they have met with many officials, and quite a few of them have even accepted bribes from them!"

"As for who those people are, which department they belong to, and what benefits they received, I've also sent the Embroidered Uniform Guard to keep an eye on them!"

"However, this matter still requires your personal intervention, Father. Otherwise, it might be difficult to explain to the envoys from various countries!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded after hearing this, but was then extremely dissatisfied.

"Why are you telling me about such a small matter? Let those guys cause trouble if they want to."

As for those officials who accepted bribes, what more needs to be said? Just behead them!

"It's perfect timing to get that money back for us. As for receiving the envoys from those countries, can't you handle that?"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao nodded after hearing this, but then shook his head and said...

“Other matters are easy to handle, but the matter of the envoys from various countries cannot be handled in this way. No matter what, they are envoys of their respective countries and represent their national dignity. If we don’t go, we might lose face. So I think we should let you go in person!”

Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely annoyed when he heard this.

"What are those guys even capable of? They're all opportunists. They ignored our Great Ming before, but now that they see our Great Ming growing stronger little by little, they're all popping up again. They're truly despicable!"

At this moment, Crown Prince Zhu Biao took out a piece of paper from his bosom and said with a smile.

"Father, don't worry, I've already prepared everything you need to say. Just say what's written here!"

"Father, rest assured, I have arranged everything perfectly for you!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's lips twitched involuntarily.

Good heavens! Without my knowledge, my son actually mobilized the Ministry of Rites, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and even several other departments. He even had the cabinet draft the order. This guy has arranged everything I, the emperor, should say.

In other words, Crown Prince Zhu Biao was the successor he had painstakingly cultivated; if it were anyone else, he would have killed them long ago.

(End of this chapter)