Ming Dynasty: The Jingnan Rebellion has just been successful, and Zhu Yuanzhang has been resurrected

Chapter 12: Jingzhou Zhubai
Jingzhou.

Prince Xiang's Mansion.

Zhu Bo locked himself in his study, his expression filled with pain: "Father."

"Squeak!" The study door was opened from the outside.

Princess Wu came in with a bowl of bird's nest and said, "Your Highness, you should eat something. I know you're heartbroken that our father is gone, but you can't not eat. If you keep going like this, your body won't be able to bear it."

"Princess, I really can't eat anything now." Zhu Bai shook his head.

Wu did not leave, but came to Zhu Bo and said, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Yan..."

"Princess, as long as Fourth Brother asks for anything else, I will not refuse no matter how difficult it is. But I will never agree to rebellion." Zhu Bai's face was firm.

Wu nodded, her face full of worry, and said, "Your Highness, Yunwen is currently reducing the power of the vassal states, and your relationship with the Prince of Yan is still there. I believe that one day he will take action against you."

"That's all right. A man of integrity has nothing to fear. I, Zhu Bai, am upright and honest, so what do I have to fear?" Zhu Bai said calmly. After a pause, he added, "Actually, reducing the number of vassal states isn't necessarily a bad thing. My father originally chose to use the feudal system to stabilize the Ming Dynasty. But now that the Ming Dynasty has stabilized, I don't think there's anything wrong with abolishing it at this time."

"Alas." Wu looked at Zhu Bo's appearance and opened her mouth, but in the end she said nothing, just let out a long sigh.

She understood Zhu Bo's character, so she knew that no matter how much she said, it would not have any effect, and in the end, it would just be a waste of words.

However, there are so many bloody examples of reducing the power of the feudal lords.

Zhu Bo is frank.

But Zhu Yunwen, the eldest nephew, may not think so!
"Okay, don't worry, I'll take care of everything." Zhu Bai stepped forward, hugged Wu and comforted her.

Mrs. Wu leaned in Zhu Bo's arms, her expression full of bitterness. She was not as optimistic as Zhu Bo.

Zhu Bo sensed Wu's uneasiness and hugged her arm tightly, saying, "Don't overthink it. Yunwen is the heir chosen by father. You may not trust Yunwen, but you must trust father's judgment, right?"

When Mrs. Wu heard Zhu Bo's words, she hesitated for a moment and nodded slightly.

She couldn't believe what Zhu Yunwen did, but she admired her father-in-law Zhu Yuanzhang from the bottom of her heart.

"Perhaps there is some hidden secret in it," Wu thought to herself.

at the same time.

An uninvited guest came to Jingzhou City.

Li Jinglong wiped his face and looked at the city gate in front of him with a very tired expression. He said, "We have finally arrived in Jingzhou. Next, we just need to take the Prince of Xiang back to the capital."

This time when he left Yingtian Prefecture, he was really troubled.

However, he did not have too many complaints in his heart, because he clearly understood that although what he did seemed very boring, the actual effect was comparable to winning one battle after another on the battlefield.

Fighting a war requires taking great risks, but all he has to do is run errands.

"Let's go into the city!" Li Jinglong waved his hand with great heroism.

He has already secured the support of Zhu Yunwen, and his future is bright.

Therefore, he has the capital to be ambitious.

"Yes, sir!" responded the subordinates.

The group entered the city quietly without disturbing anyone.

After entering the city, Li Jinglong did not go directly to the Prince of Xiang's Mansion to arrest people, but came to the largest restaurant in Jingzhou City.

He planned to take a rest first.

Wait until you are full and satisfied before taking action.

"Sir, aren't we going to arrest the King of Xiang?" A subordinate came up to Li Jinglong with a hesitant look.

Li Jinglong turned around, smiling, and asked, "What's your name?"

The subordinate's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he quickly replied, "Sir, my name is Zhao Qing!"

"Zhao Qing?"

Li Jinglong nodded, and then his face suddenly became gloomy, and he said coldly: "Zhao Qing, I ask you, when to capture the King of Xiang, is this your concern? Otherwise, you will be the imperial envoy?" "I dare not!" Zhao Qing's face was pale, and fine cold sweat oozed from his forehead. He regretted it very much in his heart. He was really bored and didn't want to talk too much.

"Hmph! You know you dare not say anything, but still keep saying it? Slap him!" Li Jinglong snorted coldly and said lightly.

"Yes, sir!" Zhao Qing gritted his teeth and raised his hand to slap himself hard.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Crisp slaps were heard one after another.

Each blow was very heavy, without holding back at all.

Zhao Qing knew very well that Li Jinglong's identity was not someone he could afford to offend. Now he just hoped that the other party would calm down.

Five minutes passed.

Zhao Qing's cheeks were numb and swollen beyond recognition, but he still didn't stop slapping her, repeating it over and over again.

"Okay, think about it before you speak next time." Li Jinglong said softly.

"Yes!" Zhao Qing nodded, and breathed a sigh of relief. He secretly made up his mind that he would never speak nonsense in front of the powerful again. The lesson this time was too profound.

Li Jinglong looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, if anyone else thinks that I should arrest the King of Xiang now, please speak up now."

Everyone lowered their heads and remained silent.

With Zhao Qing’s bloody example right before their eyes, how could they dare to disobey Li Jinglong?

Li Jinglong looked at the expressions of the crowd, feeling very satisfied. A smile appeared on his face, and he said, "Alright, brothers, I have all the food and drinks tonight, and all expenses are on my account. Do you understand?"

"Thank you, sir!"

"My lord, you are so kind."

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When the subordinates heard what Li Jinglong said, they were stunned at first, and then cheered. Everyone's face was full of joy that could not be concealed.

"Haha!" Li Jinglong smiled and walked into a private room next to him.

When it comes to fighting, he may not be very good at it.

However, when it comes to winning people's hearts, he is very familiar with it.

Silent all night.

The next morning, Li Jinglong led his men straight to the Prince of Xiang's Mansion, ready to capture Zhu Bai and return to Tianfu.

He knew it very well in his mind.

There is no need to delay in arresting Zhu Bo.

But if it was delayed too long, Zhu Yunwen would probably be dissatisfied with him.

Prince Xiang’s Palace!
"Shhhhh!"

A group of people surrounded the palace.

"Who are you? You are so bold that you actually surround the palace. Do you want to live?" Zhou Hai, the palace's steward, walked over angrily after receiving the report from his servants.

Li Jinglong said expressionlessly, "I am Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao. I am here under the order of Your Majesty to capture the Prince of Xiang and bring him back to the capital."

"Cao Guogong"

"His Majesty."

Zhou Hairen was stunned and stood there.

Li Jinglong stepped forward, patted Zhou Hai on the shoulder, and said, "Tell me, where is the King of Xiang?"

(End of this chapter)