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

Inside the Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Di gazed up at the dragon throne with burning eyes, his voice trembling slightly as he murmured.

"Ten years have passed, Dad. I'm back."

Even though the old man on the dragon throne has long since disappeared.

But as long as he sees this dragon throne.

His father's image would then appear in his mind.

Despite having the appearance of an ordinary person, he inspires awe.

Zhu Di approached the dragon throne, his hands trembling slightly as he touched it.

His excitement was palpable.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Zhu Di slowly sat on the dragon throne, feeling a warm current welling up in his heart.

The dragon throne was cold, yet it made his blood boil.

At this moment.

Zhu Di felt a sense of bewilderment.

It felt like a dream.

Sitting on the dragon throne was something I never dared to dream of before, but now it has become a reality.

With this outcome, the Jingnan campaign's constant risking of their lives was not in vain.

The only slight pity is that he didn't pass on this chair.

I didn't get to see my father one last time.

The last time we met was ten years ago.

Before and after my elder brother's death.

Little did I know that this farewell would be our last.

After experiencing the intense heat of the dragon throne, Zhu Di did not continue to indulge in it.

Instead, they went to Zhu Yunwen's palace.

Looking at the palace, now burned beyond recognition, Zhu Di asked, "Have you found Zhu Yunwen?"

Zhang Fu bowed deeply and said, "Your Highness, the fire has been extinguished. A charred body was found in the palace, which is suspected to be Emperor Jianwen."

As he spoke, a charred, unrecognizable corpse was placed in front of Zhu Di.

Looking at the charred corpse, Zhu Di sized up its size and height.

His height and weight are similar to Zhu Yunwen's.

However, Zhu Di still felt uneasy.

Did Zhu Yunwen really die?

Is this charred corpse really Zhu Yunwen?

"Keep looking."

Although Zhu Di captured Yingtian Prefecture.

However, he did not conquer all of Ming territory.

Only when it is confirmed that Zhu Yunwen is truly dead will the various regions of the Ming Dynasty truly surrender.

Otherwise, Zhu Yunwen might still have a chance to make a comeback.

"By the way, tell all the soldiers that they must not damage anything in the palace, and they must not harm anyone."

"After this battle is over, I will reward them myself."

Zhang Fu nodded: "This subordinate understands."

Just then.

Prince Zhu Gaoxu of Gaoyang rushed around, inquiring about Zhu Di's whereabouts.

He walked and shouted as he went.

"Father! Father!"

Zhu Di didn't even see Zhu Gaoxu, but he heard Zhu Gaoxu's voice.

Judging from the sound, they've gone further and further away.

Separated by the palace walls, it was normal for Zhu Gaoxu, unfamiliar with the imperial palace, to not be able to find himself.

Listening to Zhu Gaochi's voice fading into the distance, Zhu Di waved to his personal guards, "Go tell the Second Prince that I'm here."

Just as Zhu Di was looking at the charred body of "Zhu Yunwen"...

Zhu Gaoxu hurriedly came to Zhu Di's side.

"Father, you're here! I have something to report."

Zhu Di remained calm, showing no interest in the matter Zhu Gaoxu was about to report.

This silly son is a master at fighting, but he just doesn't seem very bright.

"You're so impulsive and rash. Can't you learn to be more composed like me?"

If he were to ascend the throne...

The choice of the crown prince will inevitably be between Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu.

Compared to his eldest son Zhu Gaochi, he preferred his second son Zhu Gaoxu, who had saved him several times on the battlefield.

If you want to become the crown prince, you can't be so impatient.

"Calm down first, think it through before you speak."

Emotions can affect judgment and thoughts.

Think twice before you act.

Zhu Gaoxu remained silent.

Why does it feel like my father is already acting all profound even before he's become emperor? He wasn't like this before.

After a moment of silence, Zhu Gaoxu whispered, "Father, may I speak now?"

Zhu Di looked helpless.

Clearly, Zhu Gaoxu hadn't listened to him. He waved his hand and said, "Fine, go ahead and speak."

Zhu Gaoxu whispered in his ear, "Father, Grandfather the Emperor is not dead."

"Just now, when we were searching for Zhu Yunwen in the inner palace, the soldiers found the Emperor in a side hall."

Zhu Di, who had been calm and composed, was no longer as composed as before.

Despite suppressing her fear and dread, her voice still trembled slightly: "Bring him to see me."

After saying that, Zhu Di paused for a moment, then changed his mind and said, "Take me to see him."

Zhu Gaoxu immediately led Zhu Di to the side hall where Zhu Yuanzhang had been discovered.

only.

When Zhu Di arrived.

Zhu Yuanzhang was not outside the side hall.

Qiu Fu has also disappeared.

Zhu Gaoxu hurriedly asked the soldiers left behind, "Where are they? Where did they all go?!"

"Reporting back to the Prince of Yan and the Prince of the County, they went to the Fengtian Hall, with General Qiu Fu accompanying them."

Fengtian Hall?

Zhu Di immediately set off and returned to the Fengtian Hall.

When they arrived at Fengtian Hall.

Qiu Fu was leading a group of Yan soldiers to surround the Fengtian Hall.

Upon seeing the Prince of Yan, Qiu Fu immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Highness."

Zhu Di nodded: "He...is inside?"

"Yes, the old man in the yellow robe, a member of the Imperial Guard, and a young man in prison clothes are all inside," Qiu Fu replied with a bow.

"The Prince instructed us not to touch a hair on his head, so we did not obstruct him."

Zhu Di took a deep breath.

Only by holding onto the sword hanging at his waist could he barely suppress his trembling heart.

After calming himself down, Zhu Di strode into the Fengtian Hall: "Don't let anyone in."

Enter the Fengtian Hall.

Looking towards the dragon throne in the distance.

The dragon throne, which had been empty, was now occupied by a person.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw Zhu Di, who was dressed in armor and exuded a fierce aura, the coldness in his eyes could not be contained.

Jiang Huan, who was standing next to him, was also somewhat surprised.

Although he knew that the leader of the rebels was the Prince of Yan.

But when I actually saw Zhu Di in full armor and carrying a sword in the palace, I still felt it was unbelievable.

The empty Fengtian Hall was filled only with the sound of Zhu Di's armor plates rubbing together.

Looking at that familiar face.

Zhu Di's breathing gradually became rapid.

As he approached, Zhu Di slowly raised his head and swallowed hard: "Father...you're not dead."

Zhu Yuanzhang simply watched Zhu Di quietly.

An invisible sense of oppression made it hard for Zhu Di to breathe.

Zhu Di began to wonder why Zhu Yuanzhang was still alive.

Ultimately, he came up with a conclusion in his mind.

That means Father Emperor really didn't die! It was Zhu Yunwen who colluded with court officials to imprison Father Emperor, then fabricated news of Father Emperor's death to usurp the throne!

"Father, I knew something was fishy about all of this!"

"You passed away suddenly, and Zhu Yunwen actually wouldn't let me return to the capital for your funeral!"

"I never imagined that you were actually imprisoned by Zhu Yunwen! That scoundrel, in league with those corrupt officials, imprisoned you, forged an edict of succession, and ascended the throne!"

"But Father, it's alright now. Your son has joined forces with Prince Ning, Zhu Quan, to rescue you. You don't need to be afraid!"

Zhu Yuanzhang hadn't said a word yet.

Zhu Di then began to offer frantic explanations.