Daming heir

The news was sent to Yongshun County in the evening of the next day.

Looking at the officers and soldiers who had fallen off their horses in front of him, Zhu Yunxi tightly clenched the letter in his hand.

The more than [-] miles of mountain road from Dayong County to Yongshun only took one day. These people were already working hard to get there.

"You shall rest in the city."

Zhu Yunxi warned, then turned to look at Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing.

Both brothers had a trace of nervousness on their faces.

Zhu Yunxi took a deep breath to calm down his emotions a little, and then looked at Puding Marquis Chen Huan.

"Here is where Marquis Laopuding is concerned. The plan of the army to march to Baojing Prefecture cannot be missed. The Peng family chieftain forces in Yongshun still need to be completely eliminated. We must remember to gather the people of Yongshun and make them return to their hearts. This is the grand plan of the imperial court. Only then can it be implemented smoothly.”

Chen Huan also heard the news about the emperor's sudden illness in Dayong just now.

At this moment, seeing the emperor's grandson explaining the follow-up matters on Yongshun's side, he nodded repeatedly.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will fulfill my duties and live up to the emperor's favor."

Zhu Yunxi nodded and said to Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing: "Take the people, let's go back to Dayong now."

Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing did not object at all.

The three brothers gathered their troops and horses in a flash and rushed out of Yongshun County.

Under the darkness of night, the sound of horse hooves startled countless nocturnal birds in the mountains and forests on both sides.

Along the way are the beasts hiding deep in the mountains, which roar when they hear the movements of humans.

along the way.

None of the three Zhu Yunxi brothers spoke.

No one knows what the old man's situation is now.

But everyone knows that the old man is indeed old now.

Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing were worried whether the old man had contracted the disease because he had been traveling continuously since leaving Beijing and was not acclimated to the climate.

But only Zhu Yunxi was the most nervous.

It is now the [-]th year of Hongwu.

If the original history is followed, that is, next year, Hongwu died in May of the [-]st year.

less than a year.

According to the historical history, the old man became depressed, worried and anxious after his eldest son fell ill and passed away. In addition, he still worked hard every day, which eventually led to his illness due to overwork and worry.

But in this current timeline, the prince is alive and well, and the founding achievements of the country have basically been preserved.

This time, the old man suddenly became ill.

Zhu Yunxi wondered if it was because the old man was not accustomed to the acclimatization due to his long journey in the southwestern mountains after leaving Beijing.

Even if this is not the reason, the old man is indeed old now.

If you catch a disease, no one knows what the outcome will be.

Ming Dynasty cannot live without the old man yet.

Not to mention that the four regions have not yet been completely pacified, but the new policy in the country has only just begun, strictly speaking.

Once something happens to the emperor, many state affairs will need to be adjusted accordingly.

After eliminating these factors, Zhu Yunxi also didn't want anything to happen to the old man.

It's probably because of the old man's love and affection for him over the past few years.

Zhu Yunxi very much hoped that this emperor, who was usually harsh in the eyes of most people, actually had an unknown tenderness.

Not only tenderness towards his family, but also kindness towards all the people in the world.

then.

Zhu Yunxi drove the horse faster.

He had absolutely no intention of pitying the precious war horse as he hurried frantically through the southwest mountains.

until noon on the second day.

Outside the Chinese Army camp on the other side of the Lishui River in Dayong County.

The war horse, which had been galloping all night and all morning, finally fell limply at the gate of the camp amid a neighing sound.

The war horse fell to the ground, his eyes filled with tears, and he raised his head with difficulty to look into the camp. He neighed feebly, and the sound gradually became smaller, until it finally disappeared completely.

Zhu Yunxi stood up rolling and crawling, regardless of being covered in mud.

He asked loudly to the guard behind the camp gate: "How is your Majesty doing now?"

Not allowing the guard general under the gate to answer, Zhu Yunxi had already led Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing and continued to rush to the Chinese army's tent.

All the soldiers in the camp stepped out of the way, and no one dared to stumble upon the emperor's grandson and the two princes who were eager to check on His Majesty.

Zhu Yunxi just ran all the way and rushed outside the Chinese army's tent.

Outside the tent, there were many military generals gathered at the moment. Everyone was wearing armor and carrying swords. Looking at the faces of these people and the thick dark circles under their eyes, it was conceivable that these people had probably been guarding all night.

Several imperial doctors accompanying the army gathered in front of the camp door, talking nervously in low voices.

Seeing that the emperor's grandson had rushed back from Yongshun in just half a day, several imperial doctors hurriedly came up.

An imperial doctor leading the team just glanced at Zhu Yunxi's face, and his eyes flickered: "Your Highness..."

Zhu Yunxi raised his hand, interrupted the other party's words, and asked instead: "How is Grandpa Huang doing now? What is the reason?"

Several imperial doctors quickly bowed and clasped their fists.

"Reporting to His Majesty, last night the King of Chu accompanied him, and suddenly he realized that Your Majesty was drowsy and unconscious, so he summoned his ministers to diagnose his pulse. Preliminary verification showed that Your Majesty should have traveled all the way since leaving Beijing. After arriving in Dayong, he was in the deep mountains, and the cold was much colder than in the sky. The yin and yang of day and night are not in harmony. In addition, His Majesty is already old, and the accumulation of time finally burst out together. "

Zhu Yunxi frowned: "Is it due to overwork? Can it be cured?"

The imperial doctor nodded: "Your Majesty suffered a lot when he was younger, and his foundation was already poor. He joined the rebel army and was injured from time to time on the battlefield. In the early years when we founded the Ming Dynasty, His Majesty did not write day and night, worrying about state affairs.

In the past few years, Your Majesty has only had a chance to cultivate himself, but the underlying disease is still hidden in the body after all. This time it was just right...that's why it became like this.

At present, I have prescribed medicine to preserve His Majesty's vitality, but because His Majesty's body suffered a lot in the early years, he has not yet woken up, and still needs to digest the medicine he paid and slowly recover. "

The old man hasn't woken up yet!
  Zhu Yunxi felt dizzy before his eyes, and his body suddenly lost its support.

Just when he was about to fall, Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing quickly supported Zhu Yunxi from behind. The imperial doctor's expression tightened and he immediately stepped forward to grab Zhu Yunxi's wrist.

After a while, the imperial doctor's brows became more and more tense.

Zhu Yunxi's eyes were blurred, and his whole body felt shaky.

Zhu Gaochi's face was tense, he looked up at the imperial physician, and asked anxiously: "What's going on, grandson?"

The imperial doctor also frowned, shook his head, and whispered: "Your Highness is attacking your heart with fire. After running all night, you are tired."

"Then take him to rest quickly!" Zhu Shangbing shouted.

However, Zhu Yunxi stubbornly opened his eyes wide, grabbed their arms with both hands, stood up straight, and said a little weakly: "I'll go see Grandpa first..."

Seeing that Zhu Yunxi had made up his mind, everyone could only help him walk into the Chinese army's tent.

In the tent, there were several other imperial doctors guarding the old man who had been given medicine on the bed but was still unconscious.

Chu King Zhu Zhen has been guarding the old man's bedside since last night.

At this moment, seeing that the three brothers Zhu Yunxi had rushed back from Yongshun, a look of shock suddenly appeared on his face.

Zhu Zhen, with dark circles under his eyes, looked at Zhu Yunxi and the other three who came back with bloodshot eyes: "Why did you come back so fast? What's wrong with brother He?"

Zhu Yunxi, who was supported by Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing, just smiled lightly: "I was in a hurry, I was a little exhausted, but it's nothing serious."

As he spoke, he looked towards the old man sleeping on the bed.

Zhu Zhen saw that Zhu Yunxi was fine, so he nodded and placed a chair in front of him, and then said: "The old man is a little calmer now and his breathing is gentle. In addition to taking the prescriptions prescribed by the imperial doctors, he also took other medicines." Some decoctions that will not increase internal fire and internal consumption."

Zhu Yunxi was pinned down on the chair by Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing.

He drooped his head feebly, his brows furrowed, his face full of worry: "Why did the old man fall all of a sudden..."

Zhu Zhen also had a sad look on his face: "Yesterday, the old man's dinner was delicious, but it was because of your cooking skills. After eating, the old man took me for a walk by the river. When I came back, I served him The old man soaked his feet and then lay on the bed.

Then I talked to the old man about things that were both internal and external, as well as internal and external. But who knew that as he was talking, the old man fell asleep. No matter how much I screamed, I couldn't wake him up. Then I summoned the imperial doctor in the camp to make a diagnosis, and then asked someone to send a message to you. "

Zhu Yunxi stayed by the bed, staring at the old man lying quietly on the bed for a long time, and then looked at the imperial physician present: "Do you know how long it will take for His Majesty to wake up?"

The imperial doctors looked at each other and shook their heads, hesitating: "It's hard to say... His Majesty fell down this time because of overwork. I can only prescribe the right medicine to treat the deficiencies that His Majesty has suffered in the past many years. As for what your Majesty can do. When will I wake up? I can only..."

What can I do? The imperial doctors dare not say anything.

Zhu Yunxi sighed heavily.

At present, the imperial doctors can only save the old man's life and slowly use decoctions to recuperate his body.

As for when he will wake up, it all depends on the old man's own body.

Or to put it simply.

That depends on luck.

Is this the inertia and revision of history?
  Deep down in his heart, Zhu Yunxi couldn't help but question.

Seeing Zhu Yunxi's sad face, Zhu Zhen stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, comforting him in a low voice: "The old man is guarded by the imperial doctors, and there will definitely be nothing going on at the moment. But you guys are so busy coming back. Hurry, go and rest quickly."

As he spoke, he winked at Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing, and the three of them helped Zhu Yunxi and walked out.

After leaving the camp, the imperial doctor who had been guarding outside stopped Zhu Yunxi and others.

"Your Highness, this is the decoction that I have just brewed. It is used to replenish qi and nourish the body. Your Highness and the two princes traveled all night. At this time, when the breath is short and the body is weak, it is time to take some decoction."

The imperial doctors brought three bowls of soup and medicine to Zhu Yunxi and the others.

After thanking the imperial doctors for their concern, Zhu Yunxi drank the entire bowl of soup.

Then, under the supervision of Zhu Zhen, Zhu Gaochi, and Zhu Shangbing, he went to his tent.

On the way, Zhu Zhen thought for a few times before whispering: "Do you want to...actually, if you really want to say it..."

He hesitated and hesitated for a long time, but still didn't say anything.

Zhu Yunxi slowed down and turned to look at Zhu Zhen: "Does Uncle Six mean to send grandpa back to heaven now?"

The founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty could never die anywhere other than the palace.

This is what Zhu Zhen wants to express.

Seeing that Zhu Yunxi had dispelled his idea, Zhu Zhen looked a little embarrassed, but said seriously: "This is related to the dignity of the country, the decency of the clan, and the dignity of the old man."

Zhu Yunxi fell silent.

Not to mention whether the emperor must do this, let's talk about the ordinary people's families in the world, who have the concept that even if they die, they must die in their own homes.

Once a person reaches the point where no medicine can save him, no matter how angry he is, he will eventually choose to return to his home and leave this world in the company of his relatives and children.

Zhu Shangbing trembled at the side, his face full of horror: "Is something really wrong with grandpa?"

Neither Zhu Zhen nor Zhu Yunxi spoke, but were thinking about the question just now.

Zhu Gaochi bumped Zhu Shangbing with his elbow: "Grandpa is the emperor! He is the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty! Nothing will happen!"

Several people fell silent.

Probably because everyone knew that the emperor was ill and had not woken up since last night, the footsteps of the soldiers in the camp were much quieter.

They arrived outside the camp of Zhu Yunxi and the others.

Only then did Zhu Yunxi stop and turned to look at Zhu Zhen: "Sixth Uncle, Grandpa will be fine. At this time, Grandpa is not awake yet. As the doctors said, Grandpa got sick from overwork this time and needs to be treated quietly. How can self-cultivation be bumpy on the road again. In my opinion, we can send a message to the capital to inform Grandpa of the current situation, and then ask the Taiyuan Hospital to dispatch people to bring medicinal materials. As for the capital, with my father here, there will be nothing wrong. things happen."

This is the safest way Zhu Yunxi thought of.

The old man needs to recuperate and recuperate now. If the old man is sent to heaven now, God knows what will happen on the way.

On Yingtian's side, there is a prince sitting in the court, so even if something big happens, it will not be left to the point where no one can make a decision.

As for the medicinal materials needed for the old man's rest and conditioning, even if they are not available here in Dayong County, there are many at Tai Hospital, making it more convenient for people from Tai Hospital to bring the medicinal materials.

Zhu Zhen thought about it, and finally felt that Zhu Yunxi's method was the safest, so he nodded and said: "In that case, let's do what you said. But I think that if we don't send the old man back to Beijing, we should at least place him in In Dayong County. The county government said that it is not necessary to stay in the palace, but it is more comfortable than in this camp, and it will also help the old man to rest and recuperate."

This is a pertinent statement.

Zhu Yunxi nodded in agreement without even thinking about it.

"In this case, I will have to work hard for my sixth uncle to take care of grandpa in the city."

Zhu Zhen smiled.

"The old man is your grandfather, but he is also my father."