"Stop talking nonsense with us. Tell me, can we fight this war?”
"Your Majesty, I can fight, but it's not worth it!”
Hearing Xu Da's words, Zhu Yuanzhang beamed with joy and patted his old friend's shoulder.
"As long as you can fight, it's worth it! You don't have to worry about anything else. You just have to be responsible for fighting.”
"Since the An Lushan Rebellion, Liaodong has been lost for more than 500 years. It's time to recover the old land of the Han and Tang Dynasties.”
Zhu Yuanzhang yawned and said casually,"
"When you get there, just slaughter them all and bury them in the fertile fields. You don't have to bring the captives back. How easy is this job?”
Zhu Yuanzhang's words did not have much emotion, but it made Xu Da's hair stand on end.
The Jurchen tribe did not have a large population, but the three tribes combined had at least hundreds of thousands of people, right?
Just like that, he brought it to the fertile fields?
This was too ruthless!
Seeing Xu Da's stunned expression, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and did not give the other party a chance to bargain.
"This matter will be settled for now. When the scouts return and know the strength of the other party, we can send troops.”
"Also, remember, exterminate the entire clan and not leave a single one alive!”
"If there's a problem, we'll hold you responsible!”
Xu Da shuddered when he heard this. He immediately did not dare to be negligent and bowed.
"I accept your decree!"
The first thing was done.
Zhu Yuanzhang was finally relieved.
The Crown Prince was busy on the other side, so he could not stay idle on his side.
The 'two tigers competing for food' needed to be tested on the prince first, so he could not rush it.
Tomorrow, he could test the power of " Drive Tiger Swallow Wolf " and directly attack.
Wasn't he unconvinced?
In any case, if he didn't issue an official decree, the final right to explain would always be in his hands.
He wasn't afraid even if he went overboard!
"Tiande, come over and sit.”
For some reason, Xu Da had an ominous premonition. He stepped forward uneasily.
"Uh, what orders does Your Majesty have?"
"What else can I do for you? The work is done, but the girl hasn't thought about the private matters. Isn't it just us brothers bragging?”
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression did not change. He pushed a teacup over and gestured,"
"Try it. It's good stuff."
Seeing this, Xu Da heaved a sigh of relief and sat down gracefully.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Seeing that the fish had bitten the hook, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately acted like a playboy and sighed.
"I'm not afraid you'll laugh at me, but I'm about to be angered to death by those dogs.”
"Tiande, come and judge for us. Is there anything wrong with paying taxes?”
"At the beginning of the dynasty, everyone had no money in their pockets, so it was not a problem for us to give them tax exemption. Now that they are so rich, who can't afford to pay taxes?”
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and slammed the table, saying angrily,"
"All of you, don't you even care about your face? You still dare to write a joint letter to demonstrate your strength to us?!”
"We have never seen such unity between the civil and military officials!”
"What is this?"
Xu Da frowned slightly when he heard this.
He had actually heard about the taxes paid by the officials and gentry.
However, due to his special identity, he couldn't say anything.
Although he was from Huaixi, he had never taken sides and was only loyal to the emperor.
The restlessness below was also a headache for him.
"Old brother, calm down first. There has to be time to adapt.”
Xu Da sorted out his thoughts and carefully organized his words.
"Actually, we're just afraid of being poor. If we don't buy some land and prepare some money for our coffins, we won't even be able to sleep well.”
"I don't dare to act on impulse!”
"Everyone just hasn't changed their minds for a while. When I go back, I'll bring Old Tang down to persuade them. I guarantee that they'll all pay up obediently!”
Zhu Yuanzhang was very disgusted by this.
"Alright, I'm not going to lower myself to their level. I'm just venting my grievances to you. Look at how scared you are.”
"We can still kill them all?"
Xu Da's expression was strange, and he didn't dare to reply.
Just now, hundreds of thousands of people were killed.
Who wouldn't be afraid?
"Forget it, let's not talk about that."
Zhu Yuanzhang estimated that he was almost done laying the foundation and began to set a trap for his old brother.
"It just so happens that war is about to start. Take away those who like to cause trouble and let us have some peace and quiet. At the same time, give them some military merits and taste the sweetness.”
"Let's talk about this in the morning court tomorrow. We should prepare early and not underestimate the enemy.”
"If the civil officials continue to badmouth us, don't spoil your bad habits. You can scold and scold us when you need to. Anyway, we've made up our minds about Liaodong. Even if the Heavenly King comes, it won't work!”
Hearing this.
Xu Da immediately straightened his body and said excitedly,
"Really? Are you joking?"
"Didn't you repeatedly order the civil and military officials not to quarrel in court?”
The Great Ming Dynasty had not been established for long, and the threat still existed.
Generals fought and pursued in one go.
Civil officials were in charge of peace, recuperating and restoring national strength.
They quarreled until Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't stand it anymore.
"How can we joke about state affairs with you?”
Zhu Yuanzhang pretended to be unhappy and pointed at the history book on the table.
"Did you see these? Boss taught me a lesson. Otherwise, why would I call you over in such a hurry?”
"Classes? Your Highness?"
"Yes, it's Boss. He spoke well!”
Zhu Yuanzhang struck while the iron was hot. He repeated what the Crown Prince had said before, along with the specific historical materials and Su Bai's scolding.
A set of combination punches came down, and Xu Da was immediately dumbfounded.
He was tongue-tied, unable to believe it.
"Understood?"
Zhu Yuanzhang took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.
"Therefore, the Jurchen must die, and the ancestral land must be recovered. No one can stop us.”
Xu Da's gaze was incomparably fervent. He suddenly stood up and bowed deeply.
"If I don't break Liaodong, I swear I won't return!"
The smile in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes could not be concealed. He hurriedly went forward to help Xu Da up and heavily hammered his chest.
"With you around, we can rest assured!"
"When the war is over, you can argue however you want.”
"However, in the face of the country's righteousness, we must unite against the outside world!!”
"Who dares to do this at this time?"
Without waiting for him to finish speaking, Xu Da interrupted and promised,
"Don't worry, brother. We know what's important!”
Zhu Yuanzhang slapped his thigh and said excitedly,"
"With your words, I feel at ease.”
"Go back and recuperate. Prepare well. We'll wait for your good news.”
After sending Xu Da off.
Zhu Yuanzhang instantly felt relaxed.
Although it wasn't right to dig a hole for his old friend, the situation was special, so he could only do this.
Not long after.
Zhu Biao had also returned from the main hall.
After listening to the Crown Prince's report, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded thoughtfully."
"Not bad, these monkeys didn't disappoint us!”
"Outsiders are looking for trouble for us, but at the critical moment, we still have to look at our son!”
"Good news!"
Zhu Biao cupped his hands and smiled.
"Yes, Imperial Father. Your son did not expect things to go so smoothly. I thought that my younger brothers would still have to struggle a little, but who knew that they would not have any complaints.”
"When they heard about the 'year-end assessment system', they were all full of enthusiasm.”
"Well, they're all memorizing after class!”
Zhu Yuanzhang sneered and shook his head slightly.
"It's Second and Third again, right?”
"This energy is like mine!"
"Mr. Su's plan is better than what we expected. It's not like we've been in a drought for a long time.”
"If everyone is like Mr. Smith, what else do we have to worry about?”
After a pause, Zhu Yuanzhang continued,"
"Have you informed them about going to court with us tomorrow?”
"When they see the imperial edict, will they cry out again?”
"This bunch of little monkeys, we can let them do anything, but we can't let them wake up early. It's as if we want their lives!”
Other than the three court visits every year, it was not compulsory for the princes to attend court. If they wanted to learn, they could come and take a look. If they did not want to learn, it did not matter.
However, only the Crown Prince was there to support them. The rest of the princes could not even be called over.
If there was no imperial edict, they would really dare not get up!
Zhu Biao looked embarrassed, but he braced himself to smooth things over for his younger brothers.
"Father, why do you say that? Everyone is so enthusiastic. Tomorrow will definitely not be a bad day.”
Zhu Yuanzhang's heart was clear as a mirror. He sighed and said,
"I hope so!"
Just as the Zhu father and son were discussing the details.
In another corner of Yingtian Prefecture.
Duke Wei's Mansion.
"Father, did I guess correctly?"
Xu Miaoyun smiled,"
"Behind His Majesty, there is indeed an expert guiding him.”
"Previously, it was His Highness the King of Yan, and now it's His Highness the Crown Prince.”
"Yes, that's right!"
Across the table.
Xu Da sighed, his brows furrowed into a knot.
Previously, he thought that the Zhu Family's fourth brother comprehended the Dao in prison, who would have thought that there was another expert?
Old Fourth Zhu was still the same old Old Fourth Zhu. He hadn't changed at all!
If he really married his daughter over, what good would it be?
After thinking for a moment, Xu Da finally made up his mind.
"I still have to make a trip to the palace and cancel the marriage as soon as possible to avoid any more trouble!”
"Father, don't be anxious."
"What do you mean? The fourth son of the Zhu family scolded you as if you would have a good ending if you married him?”
Xu Miaoyun frowned and rebuked,
"Father, don't talk nonsense. Didn't I say that the plan wasn't made by His Highness, the Prince of Yan?”
Xu Da was completely puzzled.
"Then why aren't you letting me go?"
"Settle it as soon as possible. If we don't handle it well, there might be more trouble!”
Xu Miaoyun waved her hand, signaling her father to calm down. She then said,
"Father, it's not that I don't want you to break off the engagement. I have more important things to do now.”
"Let's go and inform the uncles about the morning court session tomorrow. This is the true purpose of His Majesty's summons.”
"Ah?"
The more Xu Da listened, the more confused he became.
Wasn't the main matter the northern expedition?
Why did it become morning court?
How could going to court be more important than fighting a war?
This was not nonsense!
Seeing her father's confusion, Xu Miaoyun said seriously,
"Father, you go first. When I come back, I will tell you. First, settle the proper business. Otherwise, if His Majesty blames us, we can't afford it.”
"Also, from this moment on, Father must be careful in everything. Don't be silly and stand out.”
"I can't tell what it is, but it's definitely not a good thing!”
Xu Da: "???"
...
The next day, before dawn.
The civil and military officials stood in Fengtian Hall.
Xu Da's mind was a little absent-minded, and he was thinking about his daughter's exhortations.
However, at this moment, a few extremely abrupt figures appeared in his sight!
Xu Da's tiger eyes widened, and he almost bit his tongue.
The King of Qin, Zhu Xi!
King of Jin, Zhu Xi!
Wu Wang Zhu Xi!
They stood behind Zhu Biao!
Other than the Prince of Yan, Zhu Di, all the adult princes were present!
In an instant.
A pin drop could be heard in the hall.
The whispers stopped abruptly.
Gulp!
Xu Da gulped.
He finally realized that something was wrong.
There was no time to think as the court session had already begun.
The ministers shouted long live.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat upright on the dragon throne and did not smile.
"There's something important that needs to be announced first.”
"Crown Prince!"
Zhu Biao heard this and walked down the stage with a denunciation in his hand. He stood in front of the ministers and said in a clear voice,
"The world of the Han people is not the world of the Hu Krupp!”
"Food and clothing are for the Han people, not for the Hu!”
"The children are the children of the Han, not the children of the Hu!”
"Since the An Lushan Rebellion, which wreaked havoc in China, with the vastness of the Six Directions and the population of the Nine Provinces, it is not strange for them to do whatever they want.”
"The demon Hu burned the sky, the lewd poison polluted the earth, the fishy wind spread all over the world, and the demon aura covered the five lakes. However, China lowered its head and was willing to be a servant.”
"Great Ming conquered Liaodong and recovered Han territory to execute the Heavenly Dao!!”
The sound lingered for a long time.
The ministers were shocked.
Everyone looked at each other in disbelief.
The civil officials led by Hu Weiyong were even more baffled.
The group of generals led by Xu Da rubbed their fists and were eager to give it a try.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider. Your Majesty, you can't!”
Zhang Mingshan, the Minister of Personnel Affairs, cupped his hands and knelt on the ground.
"Now that the Ming Dynasty is in a state of chaos, the Northern Yuan Imperial Court is ready to make a move. With internal and external troubles, it is really not appropriate to start a war again!”
" Winter is coming soon, and the supply of grain and military supplies is another big problem. It's really inappropriate to add to the burden!”
"Liaodong has been lost for 500 years. The cultural heritage has long been different. There's no hurry!”
" I implore Your Majesty to reconsider!!"
Before he finished speaking.
The ministers of various departments went out one after another to persuade Zhu Yuanzhang to think twice.
In a moment they knelt down.
Zhu Yuanzhang glared at his ministers and sneered,
"Not in a hurry?"
"Can you hand over the land left behind by your ancestors?!”
"Can you give all the land in your family to the Tartars for five hundred years?!”
Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's unyielding attitude, the generals 'blood boiled and they had no more worries.
"Your Majesty is right!"
Li Wenzhong, the Duke of Cao, strode out of his post and shouted,
"The head can be broken, the blood can be shed, but the country cannot be lost!”
"The Song Dynasty can live a lowly life, but the Great Ming Dynasty can't!”
"Great Ming, fight to the death!"
As soon as he said that.
The military commanders waved their fists and cheered.
The voices of people requesting to fight were even more endless.
Seeing this, Hu Weiyong couldn't help but feel his scalp go numb. He quickly came out to control the scene.
"What the generals said is not that we don't want our ancestors 'territory, but that we need to think about it carefully.”
"After all, recovering our homeland is related to the fate of the Great Ming Empire and cannot be done rashly.”
But who knew that the Huaixi dignitaries, who had been wearing the same pair of pants earlier, were now sneering at Hu Weiyong, their mocking voices endless.
"Great Ming's martial arts are prosperous, and the country's fate is like a rainbow. Do you still need to consider fighting a few savages? Could it be that Minister Hu thinks that we are all good-for-nothings?”
"You're right! If you're timid, just say so. You civil officials don't have to go to the battlefield. Why are you talking so much nonsense?”
"Hehe, back then, Great Ming used the slogan of expelling the Tartars and restoring China as the foundation of the country. Have you all forgotten?”
Hu Weiyong was speechless. He couldn't figure out what was wrong with these soldiers. Didn't they agree to " unite against the outside world " before?
What was he doing now?
Have you forgotten about the taxes of the officials and gentry?!
Seeing that Hu Weiyong had been defeated, the generals 'fighting spirit rose even higher.
In the blink of an eye, the rough man completely suppressed the weak scholar, forming a one-sided situation.
Everyone shouted to kill, and they all wanted to send out their troops immediately.
On the other hand, Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight. He could not hold back his laughter and hurriedly signaled his sons to suppress it.
"Impudent!"
The King of Jin, Zhu Rong, shouted, his voice shaking the world,
"All of you disregard the etiquette of seniority and openly scold each other in the imperial court. Have you ever placed Imperial Father in your eyes?”
The King of Qin Zhu Xi continued,"
"Proud soldiers and valiant generals, you look down on everyone. How dare you send you out to avenge the Han Dynasty?”
"Right and wrong, everything will be decided by Imperial Father. It's not a competition of whose voice is louder!”
The King of Wu, Zhu Xi, cupped his hands in the air.
"Imperial Father is wise, God bless Great Ming!"
The moment he finished speaking, there was complete silence.
The civil officials were dumbfounded, and the generals were dumbfounded.
How was this what they had agreed on before?
It was completely different!
Crash!
The officials knelt down and shouted,"
"Your Majesty is wise, God bless Great Ming!"
"Your Majesty is wise, God bless Great Ming!"
“...”
Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and suppressed the excitement in his heart. He resisted the urge to raise his arm.
Awesome!
Comfortable!
As expected of Mr. Su's brilliant plan!
How exciting!
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