In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty, in the Jinling Imperial Palace,
The majestic palace city is showing the world,
This newly rising empire was as vibrant as the rising sun.
However, the white lanterns under the eaves added a touch of sadness to the Imperial City.
The entire palace fell into a state of sorrow.
Just a few days ago,
Prince Zhu Biaojia of Ming Dynasty died!
The sudden change of events left the entire empire's core unable to react.
Similarly, he did not react.
There was also the Emperor of the Ming Empire, Zhu Yuanzhang!
That was the Crown Prince he had high hopes for.
A successor that he had groomed!
In the hall, an old man in luxurious clothes was sitting alone on a chair.
He closed his eyes slightly and his body was slightly hunched.
He was like an old man who was about to die.
His right hand stroked the jade seal over and over again.
Only the occasional flash of light in his eyes told people,
He was the supreme existence of the Ming Empire, Emperor Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang!
The eunuchs and palace maids in the hall were all as silent as cicadas in winter.
He was afraid that he would make a sound and disturb Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts.
His sister, Empress Ma, had left him long ago.
Now, his son, Zhu Biao, had also left him!
The blow of losing a wife in middle age and a son in old age…
This made the usually tough Zhu Yuanzhang feel extremely sorrowful!
However, what was even more sorrowful was the hidden killing intent in the Imperial City.
He stroked the jade seal with his right hand,
The faces of the founding ministers appeared in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind one by one.
Xu Da, Lan Yu, Fu Youde
If Biao was still alive,
Each of these people was a pillar of the country.
Every single one of them was a loyal subject!
This was because these people were the people he had carefully selected for him!
But now Biao 'er was gone,
I'm already old.
These people began to stir.
He knew too well why they did not dare to act rashly now.
It was because he was still here!
Once he passed away, it was very likely that it would be a bloody storm!
That blue jade,
Relying on his meritorious service and ability to lead troops to fight,
He has always been domineering,
When Zhu Biao was still alive, he had restrained himself a little.
But the crown prince had just died,
He dared to collude with the officials in the court.
He thought that he had done it flawlessly and that no one knew.
Did he really think that his Embroidered Uniform Guards were useless?
Making friends with the officials of the court without permission, I don't believe that he doesn't know what kind of crime this is!
There was also Xu Da.
It was also when the crown prince had just died,
He couldn't wait to get in touch with the nobles.
If he had no ill intentions,
He probably didn't believe it himself!
They were all old brothers who had fought with him for many years!
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed with a trace of pain.
He gave them official positions and rewards.
They knew that they had never let them down in any way.
Why couldn't these old brothers understand his thoughts?
Thinking of this,
The pain in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes was replaced by ruthlessness.
Big Ming had not found his new king yet.
I haven't paved the road to the throne for him yet.
We can't fall yet,
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang was like an old lion king.
Guardians of their own race!
Before the new Leonis grew up,
He wanted to firmly control the entire pride of lions!
Tearing apart any peeping Tom who dared to covet the throne of disappointment!
Zhu Yuanzhang stroked the jade seal again.
The faces of the princes flashed once again.
But soon, Zhu Yuanzhang denied everything.
It wasn't that his remaining son had no talent.
Instead, they were all very capable.
For example, the Prince of Yan and the Prince of Ning.
They had also accompanied him in battles for many years, and each of them was a general who could take charge of an area.
In terms of personal ability,
It was also a good choice to be the heir.
But he could not choose them.
Since ancient times, the eldest has been established, not the concubine,
The difference between direct descendants and direct descendants would lay a root of disaster for the future of this empire.
And what he wanted was Da Ming's eternal life!
The only other choice was to choose from Biao 'er's son.
At the thought of this, two faces appeared in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind.
Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunye,
Among Zhu Biao's sons,
These two grandsons made him the most satisfied.
Zhu Yunwen is knowledgeable and reasonable, and treats people kindly.
Zhu Yunye was determined and smart.
They are all rare good grandchildren.
However, could they really take over the huge empire from his hands?
Could he really suppress this group of arrogant soldiers and valiant generals?
A thought flashed through Zhu Yuanzhang's mind.
Before deciding who was the eldest grandson,
He still had to test the two of them!
Let's see who is most suitable to inherit the throne.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang no longer hesitated.
"Men!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's cold voice rang out in the hall,
The eunuch at the side heard the voice.
He immediately stepped forward and knelt on the ground.
"This servant is here, what orders does Your Majesty have?”
"Call Yun Wen and Yun Ye over!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said,
"Yes!" The eunuch was ordered to leave.
Zhu Yuanzhang also stood up from his chair,
An aura that looked down on the world.
Once again, it was emitted from this old body.
He wanted to choose an heir for this empire.
There must be no more feelings.
Soon, Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunye came to the main hall.
"Grandson Zhu Yunwen greets Imperial Grandfather!”
"Grandson Zhu Yunye greets Imperial Grandfather!”
The two youths said in unison!
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