"The greatest contribution to the Northern Expedition?"
Ever since the second year of Yongle, Zhu Gaochi, the eldest son of the crown prince, was conferred the title of crown prince, Zhu Di had not driven the Han King Zhu Gaoxu, Zhao King Zhu Gaosui, and the others to their fiefs.
However, whether it was in court or daily life, he trusted the Crown Prince very much.
Everything he did was to consolidate Zhu Gaochi's position as Crown Prince.
Zhu Di had already revealed his intention to confer the title of the imperial grandson some time ago. Now, he suddenly promoted Zhu Zhanhe, the son of the Han King?
What was the meaning of this?
Was this going to cause another commotion in the throne?
Everyone was in an uproar, so it was naturally not strange.
Zhu Zhanji clenched his fists.
But at the same time, the eyes of many generals lit up.
They were all people who had a good relationship with the Han King.
"The body of the heir of the Han King is not strong enough? It didn't matter, as long as the Han King still had a chance.”
"Moreover, the King of Han is full of vigor and vitality. Even if the prince dies, he will probably still be healthy.”
"Moreover, the Han King is not just the son of the Han King's heir. There's no problem with regeneration!"
For a moment, they were tempted.
How could these generals not know the standard of Zhu Zhanhe, the heir of the Han King?
He was timid and weak. Every time he could rest in the tent, he would never come out. He was unwilling to even bask in the sun.
The dignified heir of the King of Han, even when the Earl greeted him, his face was filled with fear. He retreated three feet away, his face pale, as if he would faint in the next second.
Speaking of which, I was a general under your father's command back then. Do you have to be so afraid of me?
With this, even the Han King's faction did not dare to say anything to Zhu Zhanhe.
He was really afraid that if he accidentally scared the heir of the Han King, his family would not be able to afford it.
This was the son of the King of Han.
And you've worked hard?
The first contribution to the Northern Expedition?
If the one who spoke was not Emperor Zhu Di, the Zhu Di who had conquered the country with his saber and spear, or the Zhu Di who had promoted many of the generals present from the bottom…
They might even spit on him.
However…
Since the heir of the King of Han did not make any contributions, why was the Emperor forcefully giving him the title of the greatest contributor?
"There is only one answer."
"The Emperor intends to change the position!"
"The Emperor really likes the Han King more!”
The generals all thought so.
Those who had a good relationship with the Han King Zhu Gaoxu were naturally happy, but those who were closer to the Crown Prince's line…were not in a good mood.
For example, Chen Mao, the Marquis of Tranquil Yang, who had decided to join the Crown Prince's line because of the Northern Expedition.
"Emperor, didn't you intentionally train the eldest grandson? Didn't you deliberately torment the heir of the Han King? How could it be so sudden…I've already extended an olive branch to the imperial grandson, and you're only saying this now. Aren't you deliberately trying to trick me?”
"Fortunately, I only said some specious words. I originally planned to pay a personal visit to the Crown Prince before taking a step forward…"
"Now it seems that there's still time.”
Chen Mao, Marquis of Tranquil Yang, was shocked. He felt both vexed and glad.
This time, how could he dare to flirt with Zhu Zhanji? He immediately looked away.
In fact, among these people, the one who was the most shocked and incredulous was none other than Zhu Zhanhe, the person who had contributed the most to the Northern Expedition.
I didn't say anything, I didn't do anything, I didn't participate in anything…Other than being dragged by Zhu Di to run thousands of miles, I'm more obedient than a cat!
Just this? This was the first merit of the Northern Expedition? Was Old Master blind?
But fortunately,
Zhu Di added.
"But Arutai hasn't been captured yet. Whoever catches Arutai will naturally get credit.”
Zhu Di's words,
The atmosphere changed again.
Alright, I knew the old master wouldn't be so muddle-headed. So he used me as a target to motivate Zhu Zhanji.
Zhu Zhanhe heaved a sigh of relief.
Zhu Di was stunned when he heard the voice in his heart.
"I sincerely want to give the credit to the little fox. Why does the little fox say that?”
When he turned around, he saw Zhu Zhanji's flushed face, as if he was vowing to catch Arutai.
"Why is it him again…"
Zhu Di was speechless.
Later on, Zhu Di simply let Zhu Zhanji follow the Marquis of Ningyang, Chen Mao, to be in charge of Kuoluan Haizi.
As for himself, he led the Count of An Yuan, Liu Sheng, and the others to lead the 3,000 cavalry units to lie in ambush at Hui Qu Jin.
As expected, after waiting for a day or so, he saw Arutai being chased by the Ming army like a stray dog.
"Grandson's words have come true again!”
"Arutai has indeed come to Huiqu Jin.”
"This old fellow sure knows how to run."
Zhu Di laughed coldly. When Arutai ran in, he suddenly appeared with the 3,000 Battalion cavalry.
Divine weapons descended from the heavens!
Arutai's face instantly turned pale when he saw this group of Ming soldiers who had eaten and drank their fill and were full of energy waiting for him.
How was this possible?
I ran away in a panic and ran more than a hundred miles in one breath. How could they find me?
Was this a dream?
Or has Longevity Heaven abandoned me?
"Arutai, zhen, has been waiting for a long time.”
Zhu Di looked down and said indifferently.
Arutai instantly knew that he was finished.
He knelt on the ground and prostrated himself.
"Arutai is willing to submit to Great Ming Emperor. Great Ming Emperor, please accept Arutai's loyalty.”
Arutai begged.
"Arutai, do you still remember me?”
Suddenly, a familiar voice came from the Ming army.
Arutai looked up in panic.
As expected, he saw Ben Yashili, who was dressed in clean clothes, looking at him.
There was no longer any respect or hatred in those eyes.
"Emperor, no, master, please let me kill Arutai.”
Benyashri knelt on the ground humbly.
Arutai knew that he had no chance of survival.
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