Zhu Biao raised his eyebrows and said self-mockingly," Father, I'm only thirteen years old. I'm so weak. Even if you want me to charge into the formation and fight, I won't do it. I'm too pitiful!"”
He silently added in his heart," With a sniper rifle in hand, a headshot from 1,000 meters away would be enough. There's no need to rush into the battle. My son didn't lie to you."
Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to be relieved. He got up and came down from behind the dragon table. He personally picked up the Warring States Strategy that he had just thrown away and patted Zhu Biao's arm."Go. Go back and say goodbye to your mother and siblings. Pack your things in advance. After the sacrifice to the ancestral temple is over, we will announce that Xu Da will be the commander and Chang Yuchun will be the vanguard general.”
"Your son obeys!" Zhu Biao bowed solemnly.
"Biao 'er, remember, this trip is firstly to get in touch with the generals in the army, and secondly to familiarize yourself with military affairs. How to plan, implement, and deal with the aftermath of a battle are all things you have to learn so that you won't be deceived by the people of the Ministry of War in the future!”
"One more thing. Although you have the title of vice marshal, this is your first time on the battlefield, so listen and see more. Don't easily express your opinions. Military affairs are important to the country. You have to be very careful.”
Although Old Zhu doted on the Crown Prince, he would not let him do whatever he wanted.
Zhu Biao also became serious when he heard this. He still had some moral integrity.
"Your son will remember!"
"That's good! Biao 'er, I'll say one last thing. You must protect yourself at all times. You must pay attention to your safety!”
"Father, don't worry, your son will be fine. Your son is still waiting to take your throne!”
"Hey, you brat, hurry up and go see your mother. That old woman might nag me about this tonight!”
Zhu Biao said gently," Father, after our son leaves, you and Mother must take care of your health. Don't stay up too late at night to approve the memorials. You must go to bed before midnight!" Also, don't worry. I'm just going out to take a look. Didn't you occasionally criticize my son for being too kind in the past? It was a good thing for his son to go to the battlefield to see life and death and experience the training of blood and fire to change his personality!”
Zhu Yuanzhang was pleased. Actually, I've always been quite satisfied with you. I occasionally say that you're a responsible person because I love you deeply, understand?”
The next morning, Zhu Yuanzhang announced to the ministers that the Ministry of Central Affairs would set up the Left and Right Prime Ministers to lead the country's politics. The Left Prime Minister would be Xu Da, and the Right Prime Minister would be Li Shanchang. The two of them would be the heads of the officials and assist the Emperor in governing the country.
Xu Da was stunned when he heard the imperial edict. He was not prepared at all. How did he suddenly become the Left Prime Minister?
One had to know that in this era, the left was respected, so the authority of the left prime minister was more important than that of the right prime minister. Strictly speaking, he was a true official with extreme status.
Xu Da resigned on the spot, but Zhu Yuanzhang did not allow it.
Xu Da was also a person with a clear mind. He knew that he couldn't refute his superior's face again and again in front of the ministers. That would be disobeying the imperial edict, so he reluctantly agreed. However, the moment the court session began, he eagerly chased after Zhu Yuanzhang's buttocks and went to the internal court.
"Upstairs, upstairs, wait for us! We have something to report!"
Zhu Yuanzhang stopped in his tracks. When Xu Da caught up to him, he saw that he was about to speak, so he waved his hand and interrupted him."I know what you want to say. I think you're the most suitable for the Left Prime Minister position. The imperial edict has been issued anyway. You can do it if you want to, but I have to remind you that if you don't do it, you'll be disobeying the edict and will be beheaded!”
"We…are going to take the throne. You're forcing us to do this. Don't you know what we're worth? I'm not very cultured and can barely understand military books. Isn't it difficult for you to make me the prime minister?”Xu Da felt bitter in his mouth. Why couldn't he push it anymore?
Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled." Well, it's useless for you to complain to me. To tell you the truth, I've been worried about the candidate for the Prime Minister until my hair turned white. In the end, it was Biao 'er who recommended you to take up the post of Left Prime Minister. What do you think? Isn't our son's move brilliant?"
"The Crown Prince thinks too highly of our Xu Da!" Xu Da smiled bitterly.”
"Alright, this is a good thing. The Left Prime Minister is a high-ranking official. Many people are eager to see him.”
Xu Da could only sigh toot mumble,"Anyway, we don't know anything. At most, we'll just be the head of the seal. We'll report more to the higher-ups about the matters in the Ministry of Central Affairs.”
"Hahahaha!" This was exactly what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted, so he was in a good mood. He patted Xu Da's shoulder and said with a smile,"Let's go, let's go. I'll treat you to a drink today! I have something to tell you!"
In the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Xu Da suddenly jumped up after hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words."What did you say? The Crown Prince wants to go north to Dadu with Xu Da? This…How could this be? The crown prince is a precious person. If something happens…Xu Da will die a hundred times to redeem himself!”
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened as he slammed the wine cup in his hand down and said sternly,""So, what I want to tell you is to take good care of our son. If anything happens, you'll be held accountable!”
" We…" Xu Da was speechless. Why was his life so bitter? He had thought that it was a good opportunity to expand his territory, but he did not expect to suddenly get a hot potato.
" Xu Da…" Zhu Yuanzhang's tone softened a little."I'm very confident in you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have handed the Crown Prince over to you. You have to live up to our trust, but don't be too stressed. I've already instructed the Crown Prince to listen to your commands.”
What else could Xu Da say? He could only grit his teeth and agree. He thought to himself, Can't this crown prince behave himself?
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