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

"Then I shall take my leave. I will write up the proposal as soon as possible."

After saying that, Lan Chen immediately prepared to turn around and leave.

But Zhu Yuanzhang stopped him: "Wait."

Lan Chen turned around and looked back.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the novel on the ground and said, "Take your things off the ground, don't make our study dirty."

After picking up the novel from the ground.

Lan Chen bowed and took his leave.

Before leaving, he glanced at Wang Sancai one last time.

After Lan Chen left.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the list in his hand and pondered for a moment.

"Zhan Hui, Yang Jing."

He did not object to the court officials siding with the crown prince.

When Biao'er was still alive, he also intended to support talented people who could be useful to the crown prince.

Such as the various officials under the Crown Prince, as well as Lan Yu, Li Jinglong, Chang Mao, and others.

He doesn't object to siding with the crown prince; in fact, he even approves.

But if it's because she's siding with the crown prince, she'll start to disobey him.

This is absolutely not allowed.

Today in the imperial court, Zhan Hui and Yang Jing, it seems, are both getting old and want to choose a new master.

They were even willing to betray the old emperor.

I'm just old, not dead.

Throughout history, there have been countless instances where, when an emperor grew old, his ministers chose a new emperor, thus defying the old one.

And the fate of this group of people is often not good.

Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, once felt that he was getting old and that the power of his crown prince was gradually expanding.

Fearing that their power would weaken, they openly launched a witchcraft rebellion.

Perhaps Emperor Wu of Han (Liu Che) did not truly intend to force the crown prince to his death.

This situation involving Zhan Hui and Yang Jing also made him realize the predicament that Liu Che had faced in the past.

but.

During the Hongwu reign, the crown prince, who wanted to oppose him, was ultimately too inexperienced.

Even though his old brothers who supported him were either dead or arrested.

Yet his imperial power remained unshakable by anyone.

"Go and summon Jiang Huan."

Wang Sancai bowed: "Yes."

Half an incense stick later.

Jiang Huan appeared in the study: "Your Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately handed a list to Jiang Huan: "Tomorrow, have the Crown Prince, Zhan Hui, and Yang Jing interrogate Lan Yu together."

"You should know how to do it, right?"

Jiang Huan looked up and saw the coldness in the emperor's eyes, and realized: "Your Majesty, I understand."

After receiving the list with both hands, he bowed and stepped back, leaving the palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang slowly stood up, went outside, and watched Jiang Huan's departing figure and the setting sun.

He murmured softly, "Judging by the time, Xu Huizu should have arrived in Beiping by now."

……

Beiping City.

Inside the Prince of Yan's residence, Zhu Di returned home from the martial arts training ground.

He then prepared to discuss and study the Dao with the monk Daoyan.

But then I saw this.

Xu Miaoyun knocked on the door: "Your Highness, someone from the imperial court has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di and Daoyan exchanged a glance.

The two stood up and went outside.

Looking at Xu Miaoyun's solemn expression, Zhu Di felt a sense of unease.

When Zhu Di arrived at the main hall, he saw a familiar figure.

"Xu Huizu? What are you doing here?"

Zhu Di was somewhat surprised, not expecting that the person from the court would be his brother-in-law, Xu Huizu.

Xu Huizu bowed and greeted His Highness Prince Yan.

Upon seeing that the visitor was a relative, Zhu Di relaxed.

He inquired, "Since you've come, it must be by order of my father. Tell me, what does my father want me to do?"

Xu Huizu glanced at his older sister, Xu Miaoyun.

Then he spoke, saying, "His Majesty's oral decree."

Zhu Di, Xu Miaoyun, and Daoyan all prostrated themselves on the ground.

"Aru Temur and Nairbuqa are suspected of plotting a rebellion. Xu Huizu, the Duke of Wei, is hereby ordered to go north and join forces with the Prince of Yan to arrest them and bring them back to the capital."

"The Prince of Yan accompanied us."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di abruptly stood up: "That's impossible! Aru Temur and Nairbuqa couldn't possibly be plotting a rebellion?!"

Arutemur and Nairbuqa surrendered voluntarily.

After surrendering, he never intended to rebel.

Over the years, he has even become like brothers with the two of them, and they have a very good relationship.

Now, his father suddenly issued an imperial edict saying that the two of them had the intention to rebel, which he naturally could not accept.

Xu Huizu spoke up, saying, "Your Highness, this is His Majesty's decree. Whether you believe it or not, I need to escort the two back to the capital."

"I hope Your Highness, Prince Yan, can provide proper assistance."

Zhu Di clenched his fists and remained silent.

The words "treason" were used.

This means that Aru Timur and Nairbuqa have been sentenced to death.

However, the execution took place in Nanjing.

Just then, Xu Miaoyun stepped forward and grasped Zhu Di's hand: "Your Highness, this is Father Emperor's order."

The words "Father Emperor" weighed heavily on him, making it hard for him to breathe.

It also instantly suppressed the anger in his heart.

He had neither the right nor the ability to refuse his father's orders.

Obeying orders was the only thing he could do.

"When?"

Xu Huizu said, "The sooner the better."

Zhu Di slumped weakly into his chair, rubbing his forehead, and said feebly, "I will try my best."

"I hope you won't harm their families. They surrendered because they trusted me, and I can't break my promise."

Xu Huizu nodded: "His Majesty wants these two."

"It's getting late. You can rest at the Prince of Yan's residence for the night. Tomorrow, I'll go with you to arrest the people."

Upon hearing this, Xu Huizu naturally had no objection.

Normally, when traveling on business, one stays at a post station, but the Princess Consort of Yan is his older sister.

Staying at the Prince of Yan's residence is also acceptable.

Upon seeing Xu Miaoyun, Xu Huizu bowed and said, "It's been a long time. How have you been, sister?"

Xu Miaoyun nodded in response: "We're family, there's no need to be so formal."

"Come on, I'll take you to your room."

Before leaving.

Xu Huizu turned to look at Zhu Di: "Your Highness, I was ordered to arrest people, and I shouldn't have gotten involved in other matters."

"However, for my sister's sake, I have to give you a heads-up."

"When I passed through Fengyang Prefecture, I visited the Imperial Academy, intending to visit Gao Chi and Gao Xu."

"But the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy told me some news."

"Gao Chi and Gao Xu were arrested by the Embroidered Uniform Guard and brought to the capital. Your imperial guards have also been killed."

Zhu Di raised his eyes.

Somewhat incredulous: "Murder?!"

Xu Huizu nodded: "I went to see it, it should be the work of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"It seems His Majesty is very angry about what you did."

Are you very angry?

Zhu Di was somewhat confused.

I think I've been training my troops lately and haven't caused any trouble, have I?

However, Xu Huizu has always been meticulous and rigid, and it is impossible for him to tell meaningless lies.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard dared to kill their own people.

That must be due to the Emperor's decree.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have the guts.

"Thanks."

Xu Huizu turned to look at Xu Miaoyun: "I'm only telling you this because of my sister; otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered with this."

Xu Miaoyun felt somewhat helpless.

My younger brother is good in every way, except he's very inflexible.

It wasn't that Xu Huizu disliked Zhu Di; it was just his personality.

After Xu Huizu left,

Dao Yan, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "The killing of His Highness's personal guards suggests that Lan Chen is more important than we thought."