The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 146 Zhu Di: My nephew understands us!

Inside the tent.

But then I saw that Prince Yan, Zhu Di, had already said all that.

Li Wenzhong nodded, which was taken as tacit agreement.

The audience reached a consensus.

Zhu Xiong Ying approached the desk and said loudly, "My elders are wise!"

"What we just said were merely some preliminary thoughts. Whether or not we can fight, how many men to send to capture Qingzhou, and who will lead the troops are all decisions that General Feng must make!"

"After all, the army has its rules! General Feng was personally appointed by the Emperor as the Grand General Who Conquers the Barbarians, and the entire army must obey his orders. No one can break the rules!"

Although he was the eldest grandson of the emperor, deeply loved by Emperor Zhu and Empress Ma, and the darling of the military generals of Huaixi—

However, Zhu Xiong Ying had no intention of interfering recklessly and showed Lao Feng the utmost respect!

After all, he knew very well that fighting a war was never a one-man job!

In particular, as the commander-in-chief, Feng Sheng was responsible for all the soldiers.

Making decisions on all matters is a right they should have!

Only in this way can we achieve unity of purpose, strict adherence to orders, and victory in battle!

Hearing the words of the eldest grandson of the emperor, one can see that he is a man of great wisdom and righteousness.

Zhu Di and the others, while expressing their gratitude, all nodded in agreement.

The eldest grandson of the emperor is so young, yet he already knows proper etiquette and boundaries. His future is promising!

When he turned his head, he caught a glimpse of his great-uncle Lan Yu, who looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Zhu Xiong Ying added, "But at the same time, we will also recommend my maternal uncle to General Feng to lead the troops in battle!"

"Given the importance of this matter, I would be grateful if you, my uncle, could personally make the trip and explain the surprise attack plan we just discussed to General Feng in detail!"

Chang Mao was getting anxious, wondering how he could get involved and share in the credit.

As soon as his nephew spoke, he realized what he was doing and, thinking about seeing his father-in-law, his heart stirred slightly. He reluctantly replied, "I have not yet accepted the order!"

"This humble general will depart now and will certainly deliver these messages before noon tomorrow!"

Chang Mao acted swiftly and decisively, and had just stepped out of the military tent.

Zhu Xiong Ying chatted with a group of elders for a while longer.

After Li Wenzhong, Lan Yu, and other generals took their leave one after another.

Only the uncle and nephew remained, staring blankly at each other.

Zhu Di picked up his teacup, took a sip, and smiled, praising, "My dear nephew! Your words and actions earlier were excellent!"

"In military analysis, he is not only courageous and resourceful, able to identify opportunities, but more importantly, he understands the rules, knows his limits, and has a broad perspective!"

"In these aspects, if our Chi'er and Xu'er were even half as good as you, we'd be content!"

Thinking of his sons, Zhu Di, as a father, couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

Zhu Xiong Ying picked up the teapot, refilled his fourth uncle's cup, and shook his head, saying, "Fourth Uncle, you flatter me!"

"This is my first time on the battlefield, and I mostly just talk about military strategy on paper. How can I compare to you, who have been stationed on the frontier for a long time and have rich practical experience!"

"My planning just now was flawed, and I'm so grateful to my fourth uncle and Uncle Li for helping me make up for it! Therefore, I still have a lot to learn!"

"As for my younger cousins, they have been intelligent since childhood and will surely achieve great things in the future."

He praised his cousins, including Zhu Gaochi, extensively.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di laughed heartily, as was his custom, "Nephew, don't be modest! We know those guys well enough; how could they compare to your intelligence and talent!"

Even when Chi'er was in the capital, he often wrote to her, expressing great respect and praise for you, his elder brother.

"From now on, since your aunt and I will not be in the capital, we will have to trouble you, my dear nephew, to take good care of Chi'er's upbringing!"

To be honest, Zhu Di was not entirely satisfied with his eldest son, Zhu Gaochi, because he was frail and overweight from a young age!

His favorite was his second son, Zhu Gaoxu, whom he often took with him.

However, in the past year or two, letters from the capital, especially those from my eldest nephew, have mentioned that one of the eldest sons should undergo a change.

Zhu Di's attitude then changed!

He could tell from the fluctuations in his fourth uncle's words.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying patted his chest and said, "Fourth Uncle, don't worry. As the eldest brother, I will definitely take good care of my cousin Gao Chi once we return to the capital!"

Zhu Di nodded, then said seriously, "On another note, the method my nephew came up with earlier, which was unexpected and caught the enemy off guard, truly grasped the essence of military strategy."

"If it were us, we would have fought the same way!"

Zhu Xiong Ying raised his eyes and said, "I dare not accept such praise from Fourth Uncle!"

"In my eyes, you are the true commander! Even after so many years in Beiping, I, living in the capital, have often heard of your numerous military achievements and admire you greatly!"

"Speaking of this Northern Expedition, in my opinion, it's just the beginning of the next phase! In the future, our Great Ming will continue northward, recover the entire grassland, and completely resolve the border troubles!"

"When that time comes, it will be time for Fourth Uncle to step forward and lead the troops into battle!"

"Nephew believes that you will surely sweep across the southern and northern deserts, becoming the Great Wall of our Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Xiong Ying's words were sincere and heartfelt.

It's not about flattering me, but about clearly stating my expectations!

His fourth uncle deserves it!!

The night breeze caressed my face, making the tents rustle.

Zhu Di was suddenly startled, looked up at his eldest nephew, and felt a warm current surge in his heart.

My nephew understands us!

Over the years, his greatest dream has been to become the most capable prince of the Ming Dynasty, to guard the northern border, and to make the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty tremble with fear!

And go and build a strong border army, so that one day you can gallop across the desert and conquer the North Sea with him!

Moreover, their descendants guarded the northern lands for generations, becoming a bulwark for the Central Plains!

More importantly, he wanted to be the eldest brother and nephew, his strongest support!

He is also the person I trust the most, rely on the most, and am most reliable!

Zhu Di's arm trembled slightly as he put down the teacup, took a deep breath, and said, "My nephew, do you really think so?"

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded and said, "Of course!"

"My fourth uncle's abilities are often talked about to me by my grandfather, grandmother, and even my father!"

"And today, my nephew meets you, and he trusts you the most!"

"In the future, Father will assist Grandfather in governing the country in the capital, while you, Uncle Two, Uncle Three, and Uncle Five will expand the territory abroad. As long as the Zhu family works together, we will surely govern the Ming Dynasty better and better, creating an era even more prosperous than the Han and Tang dynasties!"

The Zhu family is united in purpose.

With another group of founding generals protecting and escorting us, how could our great cause not succeed?

And there is another key point here, which is that both Biao'er's father and he must live healthy lives!

Only the eldest son's line will be spared any upheaval.

Otherwise, it would be difficult to reverse the changes that occurred in the later years of the Hongwu reign!

Therefore, for the sake of the Ming Dynasty's future.

Before even setting foot in Beiping, Zhu Xiong Ying had already decided to stay put in the rear.

Besides stabilizing morale, one should seize any opportunity to offer advice and suggestions.

In addition, during his stay behind, he and his followers, including Li Jinglong, were to closely follow in his fourth uncle's footsteps and learn practical skills such as military training.

And on the side.

Upon hearing these words, Zhu Di's eyes welled up with tears.

He thought back to his childhood, when he was by his older brother Zhu Biao's side, and how his brother loved and guided him!

Now it's all good. My nephew has grown up. He's not only responsible and resourceful, but he also trusts his uncle so much!

Zhu Di suppressed his emotions, forced a smile, and said with unwavering resolve, "Following my nephew's words, your fourth uncle will certainly safeguard the Ming Dynasty and protect its people!"

"Together with my elder brother and the others, we will help Father Emperor create a prosperous era!"