Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 42: Falling into a trap
Zhu Yuanzhang was very powerful, the most powerful person that had ever appeared in the history of the Ming Cult.

Putting aside other things, just looking at his humble origins, he was able to eventually become an emperor, and one who held great power.

This is enough to show how terrifying Zhu Yuanzhang was.

In fact, King Ming also knew that even if he was fully prepared this time, if he really took action, he would have to mobilize at least 50,000 Mingjiao believers.

Even if Yu Tongyuan and others could be persuaded to lead the Chaohu navy and take action together.

It is unlikely that Zhu Yuanzhang could be killed.

The most likely possibility is that they will be defeated here and killed indiscriminately.

But he still had to seize the opportunity to give Zhu Yuanzhang a hard time.

He just wants to see rivers of blood!
As for whether the blood that flowed was the blood of Zhu Yuanzhang or the blood of the many Mingjiao believers that had developed, it didn't matter.

It would be better if more people died.

Anyway, the vast majority of the Mingjiao members who developed were people who suffered and could not survive.

It is their honor to fight for light and die for light.

I have done a good deed and helped them get rid of their troubles in advance.

Don't let them suffer in this world anymore.

These ordinary believers are the best to develop.

As long as some backbone members are not lost, it will be easy to develop many believers in the future.

As long as there is darkness in this world, there will always be people running towards the light!

In fact, he also felt that Zhu Yuanzhang was a heroic ruler and did a good job after becoming emperor.

Although there are some problems, but overall it is very good.

The country, which had been devastated by the Yuan Dynasty, was greatly restored.

The land of China is rapidly recuperating and recovering its vitality.

In particular, Zhu Yuanzhang made even greater contributions by recovering a large amount of lost territory in the north.

But... so what?

It doesn't prevent him from rebelling!

It doesn't stop him from wanting to kill Zhu Yuanzhang!

As for what to do if the world falls into chaos after Zhu Yuanzhang is killed?
The messier the better!

The more chaotic it is, the more room they have to display their abilities!
If it weren't for the chaotic times at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhu Hongwu would never have become Zhu Yuanzhang, and would have just been farming all his life under the name Zhu Chongba.

As for how many people will die and how many families will be broken up after the world falls into chaos... he doesn't care at all!
Who cares about the flood?

Just don’t drown yourself!
A hundred guards emerged from the reeds and followed behind in a boat, moving forward with the King.

Soon we saw a ship as big as a hill lying across the lake.

More than ten speedboats appeared, with elite and powerful navy soldiers on board to block their way.

Order all the Ming Wang's guards to stop and not move forward.

After some negotiations, King Ming took ten people and boarded the ship with the Chaohu navy.

After arriving on the tall warship, only Mingwang and his left and right protectors were allowed to enter the room.

The seven guards remained on the deck outside the ship, feeling uneasy as they were stared at by the Chaohu Navy guards.

Not to mention them, even the left and right bodyguards who followed in were nervous and had difficulty walking.

Only the wise king remains calm and composed.

Under the gaze of Yu Tongyuan, Yu Tongyuan and Liao Dingguo, he naturally saluted and greeted them.

"Are you the Ming King?"

Yu Tongyuan asked directly.

"Exactly."

“Bullshit! You’re a fucking fake!

The Ming King is afraid of death, so he sent a piece of shit like you to fool me!"

Yu Tongyuan suddenly turned hostile and showed a murderous look!
The legs of the Dharma protectors on both sides of the Ming Wang were weak, but the Ming Wang did not panic.

"Why would Marquis Nan'an test me? I am the Ming King, the genuine Ming King.

How can I be so cowardly if I have come this far?
Marquis Nan'an, you are about to die, and your Chaohu navy will be in great trouble!
Instead of testing me here, why not quickly think of how to resolve this dangerous situation?"

Ming Wang said with a calm expression.

Yu Tongyuan, Liao Dingguo and Yu Tongyuan looked at each other, and the anger and murderous intent on their faces quickly disappeared, replaced by joy.

"This is a matter of great importance. How can we proceed without confirming your identity, Ming Wang?"

Seeing this, the King of Ming smiled faintly.

Become!

It really did!

The Chaohu navy will definitely be used by you!
This powerful knife, once the sharpest knife on the water in Zhu Yuanzhang's hand, will stab Zhu Yuanzhang!
Let Zhu Yuanzhang reap what he sows!

"Marquis Nan'an should be more careful... What are you doing?!"

Before Ming Wang finished speaking, his tone changed.

Replaced by endless panic and astonishment.

Because Nan'an Marquis Yu Tongyuan, and two other high-ranking Chaohu Navy officials, Liao Dingguo and Yu Tongyuan, flew out without any warning.

They were subdued at the first opportunity.

At the same time, the Chaohu navy guards outside also took action immediately and dealt with the Mingwang guards.

"What for? Of course, to solve our crisis." Yu Tongyuan patted the face of Ming Wang, who was struggling under his knee.

"You will die miserably if you do this! Zhu Yuanzhang will not let you go!
Your only way to survive is to join us in killing Zhu Hongwu!!”

Ming Wang has not given up his efforts and is still trying to seduce Yu Tongyuan.

Yu Tongyuan sneered: "The Crown Prince has come to believe it."

He only said this and didn't say anything else, but the next words of Ming Wang were blocked in his throat.

His head was buzzing as if it had been hit by a heavy hammer, and his expression became dazed.

Then, some enlightenment arose in my heart.

He had clearly calculated everything, and the worst-case scenario was that he would get away with it unscathed.

The result was that he died before achieving his goal.

He couldn't figure out what the problem was.

But now, I understand everything!
It turned out that Zhu Hongwu was the first to take action!

All of his plans fell into Zhu Yuanzhang's hands!
This time, my loss was not unfair.

But... when did Zhu Hongwu change his personality?

According to his understanding of Zhu Hongwu, even if Zhu Hongwu would not wipe out the Chaohu Navy, he would still have to conduct a strict investigation of the Chaohu Navy for at least half a year.

There is no way the operation would end so early.

What happened in the end?
Did Zhu Yuanzhang change his personality, or did something happen behind his back that he didn't know about?
Or maybe, this incident was not Zhu Hongwu's plan for himself, but just a coincidence?
After a brief moment of clarity, countless new confusions emerged.

Even Ming Wang, who prided himself on being wise, felt like his head was about to explode.

He was a character, and he didn't say any more nonsense, as if he had accepted his fate.

Rebellion is inherently dangerous, and many people will run towards the light.

Even for a Ming Wang like me, it is normal to lose my life.

It's just the winner and the loser.

But... this battle will not end that easily!

Did Zhu Hongwu think that he could just defeat himself?
The problem of Zhongdu City cannot be solved by simply taking down the Ming King himself!

Even if I am gone, as long as the darkness in Zhongdu City continues to deepen, there will still be countless people yearning for light!

Even the emperor can’t suppress it!

But the problems in Zhongdu City were caused by Li Shanchang and even Zhu Yuanzhang himself.

To solve the problem of Zhongdu City is to dig up the emperor's own roots and slap himself in the face!
How could Zhu Yuanzhang do such a thing?
……

"Are you really not going to call Tang He?"

In Zhongdu City, Wu Liang, Marquis of Jiangyin, looked at Li Shanchang and asked.

Li Shanchang showed a mocking look on his face and said, "Why are you calling him?
He was also responsible for supervising the construction of Zhongdu City, but he fell ill eight or nine months ago.

A man who led troops in battles all over the country and was as strong as a bear suddenly became a sickly person.

He has been recuperating at home and has ignored the affairs of the capital.

He thinks we can't see it, and he doesn't agree with anything we do.

Are you afraid that we might cause trouble and implicate him?
Since he is so scared and hiding everywhere, let him be.

Now that he has come to power, when it's time to divide the benefits, there's no need for us to take him with us.

Let him get well again!"

"Before, he was a coward, afraid that he would be implicated. Now that the benefits have come, he still wants to take advantage of them?

He fell and landed on a beautiful woman's belly—he was just daydreaming!

Li Shanchang's younger brother Li Cunyi cursed out loud.

Seeing this, Wu Liang said no more.

To be honest, it’s not their fault. It’s Tang He and himself who are not behaved well.

Now it's just a matter of sowing and reaping...

……

"Dad, are you feeling better? How about... opening the window and letting it freeze again?"

Tang He's son Tang Wei looked at his father who was full of energy and said some very filial words.

"The upper echelon is coming, I dare not let my illness get worse!"

After Tang He said this, he summoned the family guards in the mansion, put on helmets and armor, and hurried out of the mansion.

Watching his father leave, Tang Wei scratched his head.

I wasn't wondering what my father was doing, but I was wondering why he was wearing such thin clothes under his armor when he clearly said that he would not get sick again.

In such a cold day, riding a horse in the cold wind would be unbearable even for the strongest person!
……

Amid the high-pitched sound of suona, Zhu Yuanzhang brought the prince, set out all the ceremonial objects belonging to the emperor and the prince, got off the boat, sat on the emperor's jade chariot, and walked on the land of his hometown.

The roads from here to Zhongdu City are paved with clean water and yellow earth.

Clean and tidy.

The two sides of the road were crowded with countless people from Linhuai and Fengyang counties, standing on tiptoe to see the wonder.

Li Shanchang led the officials of Zhongdu City, the nobles of Huaixi in Fengyang, or their capable sons and nephews, as well as the officials of Linhuai and Fengyang counties, and bowed in front of the jade carriage with excitement.

Zhu Yuanzhang, smiling and waving to the people, cast his eyes on Li Shanchang...

(End of this chapter)