The Ming Dynasty: Starting with taking Old Zhu on a journey to the future

It's not easy to kill someone right under the noses of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Your Highness, there's no need for you to do it yourself. Lan Yu has offended quite a few people over the years, and someone will be willing to do it for us."

these years.

Lan Yu has offended many people.

He once cursed all civil officials with the remark: "What use are civil officials? They are just a waste of grain."

Dissatisfied with being subordinate to Fu Youde and Feng Sheng, he made outrageous remarks, offending the two dukes.

There was also Prince Yan, Zhu Di, the emperor and the crown prince's residence, as well as local generals and local people, etc.

If Zhu Biao hadn't been able to keep Lan Yu in check, Zhu Yuanzhang would have wanted to make him a useful general under Zhu Biao's command.

Otherwise, Lan Yu wouldn't be alive today.

Lan Yu was accused of treason.

Not a single official in the entire court spoke up for him.

This is enough to prove how many people Lan Yu has offended.

Although Lan Chen, the eldest son of Lan Yu, never makes a public appearance, he relies solely on this identity.

It can also incite people to kill.

"Your Highness, why not leave this matter to me? I will give you an answer."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunwen nodded and said, "In that case, I'll trouble you, sir."

"If this matter can be accomplished, I will be even more respectful to you, sir. If you have any needs, please let me know, and I will grant them without fail," Zhu Yunwen said, bowing deeply.

Having received Zhu Yunwen's promise, Huang Zicheng bowed and stepped back.

……

three days later.

Zhu Yuanzhang finished dealing with the government affairs that had been piling up for several days.

He then summoned Lan Chen.

After a few days of rest, Zhu Yuanzhang could clearly feel that Lan Chen's condition had improved.

Compared to a few days ago, when he was just released from prison looking disheveled, covered in grime, and with tired eyes.

I feel much more energetic now.

"Your humble servant pays homage to Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly: "Get up."

Lan Chen looked up.

At a glance, one could see a handful of water and a silver needle, which had been prepared in advance and placed on the dragon table.

Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang picked up a silver needle and pricked his index finger.

Fresh blood seeped out.

Drip it into the basin of water.

"Kid, if I remember correctly, your magic can not only travel to the future, but also go back to the past, right?"

"This time, we want to go back and take a look."

Going back to the past?

To be honest, this is the first time.

However, it should be the same as traveling to the future.

Because Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to stay in the past for a longer period of time, he was particularly willing to leave this time.

It was about seven or eight drops of blood that were lost.

Perhaps due to his advanced age, Zhu Yuanzhang felt slightly unwell after losing only seven or eight drops of blood.

However, it's nothing serious.

"What time would Your Majesty like to return to?"

The fifteenth year of the Hongwu reign?

Zhu Yuanzhang probably went back to see Empress Ma and Zhu Biao.

If you want to see these two people, the fifteenth year of Hongwu is the best time.

Empress Ma was still alive, and Zhu Biao was still alive.

To Lan Chen's surprise,

Zhu Yuanzhang did not choose to return to the fifteenth year of Hongwu.

"The third year of Zhiyuan."

The third year of Zhiyuan, which is 1337.

Zhu Yuanzhang must have been around ten years old at that time, right?

Lan Chen then used blood to draw a talisman.

Because of his increasing skill, this time he only needed half an incense stick's time to draw the talisman.

After the incantation was recited, the boat slowly drifted in.

With Jiang Huan's help, Lan Chen climbed onto the boat first.

Then, Jiang Huan knelt on one knee and let the emperor step on him to get on the throne.

Zhu Yuanzhang simply had a wooden staircase brought over.

Then they climbed the steps onto the boat.

"Your Majesty, why didn't you bring this out sooner? Why would I have bothered climbing onto the ship?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled calmly: "You didn't ask."

"..."

That pig emperor is a real dog.

Cursing under his breath, Lan Chen steered the boat upstream.

Going to the future is like going downstream, while going back to the past is like going upstream.

……

The third year of Zhiyuan.

Taiping Township.

The small boat passed through the time tunnel and slowly came to a stop on the country dirt road.

Upon arriving at their destination, Lan Chen was exhausted and collapsed on the boat.

Obviously.

Going back to the past is much more difficult, more tiring, and takes much longer than going to the future.

Jiang Huan jumped off the boat first, and then helped Zhu Yuanzhang off the boat.

Zhu Yuanzhang himself could have jumped down, but this was in the fields.

If you lose your balance and fall flat on your face, you'll make a fool of yourself.

After all, this is muddy ground.

If you fall here, it will manifest.

If you fall flat on your face in the palace, at most you'll feel some physical pain.

Here, you fall flat on your face, covered in mud, and all your dignity is gone.

Jiang Huan, being quite sensible, offered to help.

Zhu Yuanzhang stepped through the mud, smelling the slight muddy scent in the breeze.

A hint of relaxation appeared in his eyes.

"Father, Mother, Chongba... is back."

At this moment, Lan Chen on the ship called out, "Commander, please carry me for a while, I'm exhausted."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huan looked towards Zhu Yuanzhang.

When Zhu Yuanzhang was alive, he naturally prioritized protecting Zhu Yuanzhang.

Lan Chen came second.

Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in acknowledgment.

After Lan Chen disembarked, Zhu Yuanzhang looked around, searching for the way home.

However, I wonder if it's because too much time has passed.

The country roads before him felt both familiar and strange to him.

After much wandering, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have discovered something.

I think I'm lost.

He was seventeen when he left home, and he is now sixty-six.

Almost fifty years have passed without us realizing it.

"Your Majesty, where exactly is your home? Why have we been walking for so long and still haven't arrived? You wouldn't... be lost, would you?" Lan Chen teased, perched on Jiang Huan's back.

Zhu Yuanzhang appeared somewhat impatient.

"Don't rush me, we're almost there. It's our own home, how could we possibly get lost? If you rush me again, I'll have Jiang Huan cut out your tongue!"

Look at you, you're in such a hurry again.

The more Zhu Yuanzhang acted this way, the more certain Lan Chen became that Zhu Yuanzhang was lost and couldn't find his childhood home.

That's true, as time goes by.

After becoming emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang rarely returned to his hometown.

After all, Fengyang is still Fengyang, but the people and things are long gone; it's just an empty name.

Zhu Yuanzhang anxiously scanned his surroundings.

Weird.

I remember that's how we left.

Why can't I see that familiar house?

Just as Zhu Yuanzhang was searching for his way home, a loud voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Jungpachi?"

Upon hearing this voice, Zhu Yuanzhang's heart trembled, and he slowly stopped in his tracks.

He slowly turned his head to look.

A familiar figure appeared before my eyes.

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was weak and trembling slightly as he whispered, "Brother."

Zhu Chongsi had dark skin, carried a hoe on his shoulder, and wore a straw hat.

"You can recognize that?"

Lan Chen was surprised.

Even though Zhu Yuanzhang was so old, Zhu Chongsi could still recognize him.

Zhu Yuanzhang must have been only ten years old at this time, right?

Zhu Chongsi strode quickly toward Zhu Yuanzhang.

Just as Zhu Yuanzhang was about to reach out.

Zhu Chongsi walked right past Zhu Yuanzhang and then grabbed a child from the side.

"Hey kid, weren't you supposed to be herding sheep for Landlord Liu? What are you doing hiding here?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the child in front of him, whose ear was being pulled by Zhu Chongsi, a smile spreading across his face, but his eyes gradually welled up with tears.