Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 171 Zhu Zhanhe: Fan Zhong, no one can die today!
The night passed quickly.

When the sky was just getting light, Prince Han and Prince Zhao assembled the troops of the Three Thousand Camp and the Five Army Camp.

"Prince Zhao and I went to the Central Army Camp to inquire about the return of the army.

I am telling you clearly that I suspect someone in the central army is causing trouble!
Therefore, I command you to be prepared.

If you hear my signal, do not hesitate, lead your troops directly to the central army. We are here to defend the king...!" Before leaving, Prince Han and Prince Zhao gathered all the officers of the Three Thousand Battalions and the Five Army Battalions to make various arrangements for possible unexpected situations.

"We will obey your orders!" The generals in the room were not fools. They knew very well what the two princes were thinking, but they were powerless and just pawns. They could not make any substantive decisions, so they could only bow their heads and agree to the two princes' requests.

Of course, some of them also have the intention of changing the dynasty and supporting the emperor.

In short, no matter what they thought or how forced they were, they could only obey the orders of Prince Han and Prince Zhao.

Finally, Prince Han personally selected more than a thousand elite veterans to accompany him as a temporary emergency measure.

"He'er, let's go together!" Knowing that there might be danger in going to the old camp today, Prince Han wisely brought his strongest protection!
"The second brother is right, He'er, let's go together. If anything unexpected happens, please take care of your third uncle!" Prince Zhao absolutely agreed to let the second brother, Prince Zhao, take the crown prince Zhu Zhanhe with him.

I saw Prince Zhao riding on horseback, looking at his nephew with a smile on his face.

"Don't worry, Third Uncle. As long as I'm here, Dad and Third Uncle can at least keep their lives. There's no problem!" Zhu Zhanhe did not refuse Third Uncle Tongwandou's goodwill. After all, he and Third Uncle still had a good relationship.

What's more, it's just a matter of ensuring that you don't die, and you don't have to worry about other things. This is very simple!
After hearing what Zhu Zhanhe said, Prince Zhao immediately burst into laughter, and this smile was a joy that came from the heart.

But Prince Han, standing by, couldn't be happy and sighed inwardly. After all, Prince Han understood the meaning of his son's words. He only wanted to ensure that he would not die, and didn't care about anything else!

"Gee~" Looking at the traces of the old camp getting closer and closer on the horizon, Prince Han shook his head, threw out the messy thoughts in his mind, and galloped on his horse in the front.

"Gee, gee, gee..." The soldiers behind also quickly followed.

Soon, Zhu Zhanhe and his group arrived at the gate of the old camp.

This time, there were no barricades or fences at the entrance of the old camp. Instead, a group of soldiers were patrolling back and forth, and the security was very strict.

Zhu Zhanhe looked at everything in the old camp coldly, feeling annoyed: If it weren't for the safety of his mother in Shuntian Prefecture, he could kill everyone here by himself!

Somehow, when Zhu Zhanhe looked at the military camp in front of him, such a terrible thought arose in his mind!

Zhu Zhanhe reacted in a split second. His expression suddenly changed, and he couldn't help but feel confused: Could it be that the crocodile dragon had been in his body for too long, and he had been too aggressive, not able to vent his excess anger on the little girls, that this murderous aura lingered in his mind?

Am I going crazy?! Zhu Zhanhe couldn't help but sigh in confusion.

"Your Majesty, please invite Prince Han and Prince Zhao into the camp to discuss military affairs!" Just when Zhu Zhanhe was thinking wildly in his mind, Yu Qian came to the camp gate with two soldiers from the Imperial Camp. He strode to the camp gate and faced the more than a thousand soldiers brought by Prince Han and Prince Zhao without fear. He spoke loudly.

Zhu Zhanhe watched as Prince Han and Prince Zhao looked at each other with serious expressions after hearing Yu Qian's words.

After a while, Prince Han was the first to dismount, because he had to find out what had happened to his father, Emperor Yongle!
"Sigh~" As Prince Han dismounted, Prince Zhao, Zhu Zhanhe, and many other generals dismounted and followed closely behind Prince Han. Only the remaining soldiers sat on their horses, unmoved.
After getting off the horse, Prince Zhao took a few quick steps and walked side by side with Prince Han. Zhu Zhanhe followed behind his father and third uncle. Behind them were many generals and officers from the Three Thousand Camp and the Five Army Camp.

Yu Qian led the way very consciously, and everyone went towards Emperor Yongle's tent in an orderly manner.

Perhaps he noticed something unusual, or perhaps he realized that the atmosphere in the old camp was not right. As he walked, Prince Han kept looking around the old camp, his face full of solemnity and vigilance!
The closer they got to the center of the camp, the more distinctly they could smell the stench of salted fish. The King of Han, the King of Zhao, and many of the generals couldn't help but cover their mouths and noses with their hands, trying to block out the odor that was so strong it reached their heads.

However, Zhu Zhanhe thought the taste was okay and he had no particular problem with it. After all, no matter how delicious it was, it was just food for a crocodile!

As they approached the camp gate, the generals behind Zhu Zhanhe consciously moved to the sides. After all, they did not have the right to meet the emperor directly!

Only Zhu Zhanhe, his father, the King of Han, and his third uncle, the King of Zhao, were left walking towards the Imperial Camp. Fan Zhong stood on the high platform, looking at the three people in front of him with an inexplicable expression on his face. It was unknown what he was thinking! However, Zhu Zhanhe keenly noticed that he was still wearing a brass ring on his hand.

This time, when they arrived at the door of the tent, Fan Zhong did not ask to take the swords from the three men.

"Your Majesty, your sons, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui, wish you the best of health!" Arriving at the tent gate, the King of Han and the King of Zhao knelt down consciously, bowing their hands and greeting the inside of the tent. Zhu Zhanhe also knelt down like his father.

After kneeling for a long time, no sound came from the tent. Prince Han could no longer kneel, and his heart was in his throat.

After exchanging a glance with Prince Zhao, Prince Han and Prince Zhao stood up and walked directly into the tent with swords in hand.

Zhu Zhanhe did not go in, but walked towards Fan Zhong who was holding the hilt of the knife at the door.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince!" Fan Zhong was really in awe of Zhu Zhanhe. It was not just because of Emperor Yongle's last words before his death, but also because His Highness the Crown Prince of Han really possessed a real dragon.

Yu Qian, who was standing below the tent, looked at the Prince of Han standing next to Fan Zhong, his eyes full of solemnity. As smart as he was, how could he not notice the admiring looks the soldiers gave the Prince of Han!

Zhu Zhanhe didn't care about Yu Qian's peeping and didn't even look at him twice.

"Fan Zhong! I only have one request.

Everyone who comes in today must not die!
Do you understand? "Looking at Fan Zhong holding the sword at his waist, Zhu Zhanhe didn't care, but just stared at Fan Zhong and said softly.

"Yes!" After hearing the words of the Prince of Han beside him, Fan Zhong's heart tightened. He knew that the various troops he deployed in the old camp were definitely discovered by the Prince of Han.

Therefore, in order to ensure everyone's safety, Fan Zhong agreed to Zhu Zhanhe's request without hesitation.

After a moment, Fan Zhong nodded to Zhu Zhanhe, then put his hand on the hilt of his sword. He walked down the stairs and headed towards the open space in front of the tent, where he stood with Yu Qian.

At this moment, Zhu Zhanhe was the only one standing on the high platform in front of the tent.

Almost at the same time when Fan Zhong went down to the open space of the tent and stood side by side with Yu Qian, the door curtain of Emperor Yongle's imperial tent was lifted, and Prince Han and Prince Zhao walked out with swords in their hands and solemn expressions on their faces.

(End of this chapter)