The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 160 Uncle and Nephew United

Faced with the Crown Prince's questioning, Nailawu quickly replied, "Your Highness, I know Nahachu's temperament well!"

"He's the kind of person who won't shed a tear until he sees the coffin! But this time is different. His supplies are running low, and Nairbuhua has been defeated and captured. The soldiers under his command have long lost the will to fight."

"Therefore, given that I have known Nahachu for many years, if I explain the advantages and disadvantages to him face to face, coupled with Your Majesty's generous offer of amnesty, he will most likely be swayed!"

Zhu Xiong Ying pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "Hmm! I wonder if you are familiar with your son, Bu Hua?"

"Three days ago, this person was escorted to Beiping (Beijing) —"

Nai Ciwu's lips moved slightly as he replied, "Your Highness is wise. Nai'er Buhua and I are from the same hometown and have known each other since childhood. We have a deep friendship!"

At this point, he suddenly remembered something, raised his eyes to look at the eldest grandson of the emperor, and Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan, who was standing beside him.

After a moment's thought, he added, "Does Your Highness mean for me to persuade Naierbuhua?"

"Let him accompany me to persuade Nahachu to surrender—"

That was exactly what Zhu Xiong Ying meant.

I didn't expect Nai Ci Wu to see through it so quickly?

Zhu Di, standing to the side, also understood his nephew's thoughts.

He secretly admired it.

My nephew's courage is truly remarkable!

They were thinking the same thing.

Just as my nephew said last time, as long as uncle and nephew are of one mind, what is there to worry about in defeating foreign enemies and securing the country?

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded and said, "That's right! That's exactly what we were thinking!"

"If we let this person accompany us, what are our chances of victory?"

Upon hearing this, Nai Ciwu's expression shifted, and he immediately said, "Your Highness is wise! Nai'er Buhua Nainaha is Nai'er Buhua's most trusted right-hand man, and enjoys extremely high prestige in the army!"

"If we can persuade him to go with me to Mount Jinshan to persuade him to surrender, Nahachu will surely believe in Your Majesty's sincerity, and the chances of him surrendering immediately will be much greater!"

"These past few days, Nairbuhua has been defeated and captured; he must be filled with fear and anxiety! I can go and persuade him personally, letting him know Your Majesty's benevolence!"

"Then have him write a letter to Nahachu, praising the might of our Ming army and the benevolence of the court. This two-pronged approach will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort."

What was said here is exactly what Zhu Xiong Ying was thinking.

He asked seriously, "Are you confident you can persuade them?"

Nailawu replied calmly, "Your Highness, please rest assured, I am ninety percent certain!"

"To be honest, although Nairbuhua is brave, he is not a dullard!"

"Having been in Naghach's army for a long time, he knew that the situation was hopeless and that resistance would only lead to death!"

"Besides, Nairbuhua's family is still in Jinshan. If Nahachu's army is defeated, their fate in the chaos is uncertain! If we explain the situation to him, he will surely understand the consequences!"

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded.

He turned to his fourth uncle, Zhu Di, and said, "Fourth Uncle, why don't we bring Nai'er Buhua here now? And set up a separate tent for him!"

Zhu Di acted swiftly, rising to his feet and saying, "Nephew, rest assured, we'll have someone take care of it right away!"

That evening.

Inside the southeastern military tent.

Nai'er Buhua has been placed under solitary custody here.

And today, the Ming army seemed not to be worried about him escaping, and for the first time ever, they removed his shackles and brought him a table full of food.

Looking at the food and wine laid out, even though she hadn't eaten or slept well for many days, Nai'er Buhua was anxious but had no appetite at all!

To him, this meal was probably what the Ming Dynasty called the "last meal before execution"!

Am I going to be beheaded today?

We must deliver his fine head to the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty.

The more I thought about it, the more something seemed off.

As darkness gradually fell, the sky began to darken.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the tent.

He turned around quickly and stared intently at the direction of the tent entrance.

Whoosh!

The moment the curtain was pulled open, Nai'er Buhua was filled with disbelief. She took two steps instinctively, then quickly stopped and asked, "Nai Ciwu, what are you doing here?"

Under the light of an oil lamp.

He saw his former best friend in a sorry state.

Nailawu, his heart filled with mixed emotions, stepped forward, then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said, "Brother, how have you been?"

Nai'er Buhua turned her back, snorted coldly, and said, "Hmph, I'm now a prisoner of the Ming army, what's so good about that?"

"But you, you became a high-ranking official in the Ming Dynasty early on, enjoying immense prestige—something I can't compare to!"

Upon hearing this, Nai Ciwu felt reassured. He picked up the wine pot, poured each of them a cup of wine, and said earnestly, "Brother, you are mistaken!"

"Although I was forced to submit to the Ming Dynasty in my early years, I have never forgotten our friendship!"

"I came to Beiping this time for two reasons. First, I was ordered by the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty to go to Jinshan to persuade Grand Commandant Nahachu to surrender. Second, I came to rescue my brother and, incidentally, his family."

The following sentence directly hit Nai'er Buhua's weak spot.

He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Save me?"

Nai'er Buhua nodded, handed over the wine glass, and said, "That's right!"

"The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is inherently kind and benevolent. If you, elder brother, are willing to surrender, he will not only pardon your crimes but also bestow upon you an official position!"

"Even in the future, if Grand Commandant Nahachu is willing to surrender, your family will be safe and sound."

After explaining the pros and cons.

Nai'er Buhua remained silent.

He looked at his former brother in front of him and the glass of wine in his hand.

He knew very well that what Nai Ciwu said was not without reason.

After his defeat and capture, he thought he was doomed, but he never expected to have a chance to live!

But surrendering to the Ming Dynasty like this left him with some resentment!

Seeing Nai'erbuhua's hesitation, Nailawu continued, "Brother, wake up!"

"The Yuan Dynasty fell more than a decade ago, and now the Ming Dynasty reigns supreme!"

"And what has Grand Commandant Nahachu done, occupying Liaodong for over twenty years?"

"Now that things have come to this, aren't we still being driven back by the Ming army, forced to retreat and await our doom?"

"And me? Not long after surrendering to the Ming Dynasty, the Emperor appointed me as a Vice Commander, showing me great trust! And with your abilities, elder brother, you will surely be given important responsibilities in the future, even surpassing me—"

"These words come from the bottom of my heart; brother, you might want to think about them carefully!"

"And tomorrow, I will travel to Jinshan to meet with Grand Commandant Nahachu!"

"If my elder brother can come to his senses, he could write a letter first, or even travel with me. That would be the best outcome! When the court rewards those who have rendered meritorious service, my elder brother would be among the top ranks."

Nai'er Buhua closed her eyes, her expression constantly changing.

Nai Ciwu was not in a hurry, but simply waited quietly.

After a long while, Nai'er Buhua raised her head and said helplessly, "Fine, fine, you're right!"

"Our Great Yuan Dynasty was doomed from the moment the capital fell!"

"What can we, as generals, do?"

Naila Wu said, "Excellent! There's an old saying in the Central Plains: 'Those who understand the times are heroes!'"

"I am delighted that my brother has come to this understanding, and we shall drink this wine together!"

late at night.

The eldest uncle, Chang Mao, and the others went to rest early.

Zhu Xiong Ying, seemingly tireless, inspected the camp with his fourth uncle, Zhu Di.

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Not long after returning to the military tent, I received a notice informing me that Nai Ciwu had come to pay his respects.

Once inside, Nai Ciwu hurriedly recounted in detail how Nai'er Buhua was willing to surrender.