Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Emperor Hongzhi was dumbfounded.
However, this expression only lasted for a few breaths.
Emperor Hongzhi, who recovered quickly, could not help but smile at Zhu Houzhao.
On the other side, Zhu Houzhao finally revealed the truth after hesitating for a long time.
After seeing Emperor Hongzhi's reaction, his face was filled with confusion and his thoughts were running wild.
'Could it be that father already knew the whole story and was just checking if I was telling the truth?'
Zhu Houzhao felt that this matter could be explained.
The vast Ming Dynasty, the vast country, the coast of the land, is not the land of the king.
As the emperor of Ming Dynasty, how could he not know the Ming Dynasty under his feet like the back of his hand?
Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhu Houzhao in front of him and said proudly.
"Pin 'er, you're still too young. You don't even know how to lie.”
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he was stunned. Before he could understand the meaning of this sentence, Emperor Hongzhi continued.
"Although the Tartars invade the border every year and are constantly banned, it has to be known that this invasion basically happens during the cold autumn and winter.
However, it was only April, and the grass on the grasslands was fertile. The herdsmen of the Tartars were busy herding their cattle and sheep, so they didn't have time to care about the border invasion.”
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he finally understood that he had misunderstood Emperor Hongzhi. He did not know anything at all!
A moment later.
Just as Emperor Hongzhi was feeling proud of himself, Zhu Houzhao could not bear to see this and said faintly.
"Imperial Father, your son is not lying. Everything your son said just now is true. If nothing goes wrong, Dayan Khan should be gathering herdsmen and preparing to send more troops to Datong.”
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he was stunned and stared at Zhu Houzhao. When he saw that Zhu Houzhao did not seem to be joking, the smug expression on his face disappeared and he asked solemnly,
"Really?"
"It's true. How would your son dare to lie about such a big matter?”
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this reply, he frowned and his expression became more and more solemn.
Even so, Emperor Hongzhi still could not believe it. After pondering for a moment, he turned around and shouted outside.
"Xiao Jing!"
Xiao Jing, who was outside the door, heard the commotion in the warm pavilion and quickly ran in. He bowed and stood in front of Emperor Hongzhi.
"Xiao Jing, has there been any news from the Tartars recently?”
Xiao Jing thought for a moment and replied,""Your Majesty, there has been no news from the East Chamber regarding the Tartars.”
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, his solemn expression began to ease. He turned to Zhu Houzhao and asked in confusion.
"Pin 'er, I have no news from the East Chamber. Can you tell me where you got the news that the Tartars are going to invade Datong?”
Zhu Houzhao's expression turned awkward when he heard this.
It was as if there was something difficult to say.
Just when Zhu Houzhao didn't know how to explain all of this…
A young eunuch outside the door suddenly bowed and walked in. He leaned close to Xiao Jing's ear and whispered a few words.
Hearing the young eunuch's report, Xiao Jing's expression immediately changed in fear. He turned his head and looked at Zhu Houzhao in shock.
Then, without waiting for the little eunuch to complete his report, he went forward to report to Emperor Hongzhi.
"Your Majesty, the East Chamber has just sent news that the Tartar Dayan Khan is gathering an army and preparing to invade the Ming Dynasty!”
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he was also shocked.
He didn't think that the Crown Prince's words would become reality so quickly.
And that was not all.
Just now, the Crown Prince had directly said that the other party's goal would be Datong.
After a little straightening out, Emperor Hongzhi understood that the Crown Prince was definitely involved in this matter.
Thinking of this, Emperor Hongzhi stared at Zhu Houzhao, his eyes filled with shock and anger as he questioned sternly.
"Pin 'er! Speak! What's going on?"
Zhu Houzhao saw the angry Emperor Hongzhi and immediately felt a little guilty. He explained softly,"
"Imperial Father, don't be angry.
Your son has seen Dayan Khan invade the border every year, and he has not stopped.
Thinking about me, the great Ming, how can I allow these little rascals to randomly jump around me?
Thus, after your son finished organizing the military affairs in Datong, he sent someone deep into the grasslands to hand over the letter of challenge! Prepare to fight them to the death!"
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, his heart was like a stormy sea.
He had always known that his son had his own opinions.
However, what shocked Emperor Hongzhi was that Zhu Houzhao dared to make a decision on such a major matter involving the war between two countries.
What made Emperor Hongzhi even angrier was that he was the one who started the trouble.
The Great Ming actually did not make a complete plan. Other than Datong responding to the outside world in advance, even the imperial court knew nothing about this.
Could it be that the Crown Prince really naively thought that he could rely on the soldiers and horses of the Datong District to contend with the entire country's forces?
What was even more abominable was that in such a long time, the Datong General had never reported this matter to the court.
You have to know that I am still the emperor!
At the thought of this, the anger on Emperor Hongzhi's face became more and more obvious.
However, before Emperor Hongzhi could vent his anger...
Zhu Houzhao, who was opposite him, thought that since he had already said so much, he might as well not hide it anymore. He simply confessed everything,
"Your son was afraid that Dayan Khan wouldn't accept the challenge, so when I sent him the letter of challenge, I also ordered someone to kill one of his sons. I heard that it was his favorite son.”
"What?"
Emperor Hongzhi's eyes widened. Hearing Zhu Houzhao's nonsense, he fainted on the spot before he could catch his breath.
Emperor Hongzhi fainted.
It frightened Zhu Houzhao and Xiao Jing who were in the warm pavilion.
The two of them went forward to support Emperor Hongzhi and slowly lifted him onto the imperial couch.
After Xiao Jing was done with these, he turned around and ran outside to inform the imperial physician.
In the entire Western Warm Pavilion.
Only Zhu Houzhao and the unconscious Emperor Hongzhi were left.
Zhu Houzhao looked at his father, who had fainted, with a melancholic expression.
After sighing, he called out softly in his heart.
" System, save Father!"
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