Ming Dynasty: Evolution from snake to national guardian beast

Chapter 6 Rebellion
  Zhu Di put away all the snake scales in this area, and then looked in the direction of Xishan, with a trace of worry in his eyes.

There, the sound of thunder continued, and the whole heaven and earth seemed to be like thunder snakes, with continuous thunder.

Under such heavenly power, Zhu Di even doubted whether this giant python could really withstand the power of heaven.

Zhu Di sighed in his heart. Seeing that the sky was getting dark, he decided not to stay here any longer.

When Zhu Di arrived at the Xishan Bieyuan Racecourse, Zhang Yu, Zhu Neng, Zhu Gaochi, and Zhu Gaoxu had all returned to their yards.

Seeing Zhu Di coming back so late, everyone gathered around him.

After all, the movement this time was really too great, with lightning and thunder, covering the sky and the sun, and it all seemed a bit weird.

Zhu Di waved his hand and without saying a word, he directly counted everyone's loot, and then gave them some silver, which was regarded as this time's loot.

A group of people looked at Zhu Di's worried look and did not dare to say anything more. The hunting in Xishan came to a hasty end.

In the study.

Just when Zhu Di ordered Feng Baichu to transform into a dragon, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been teaching Zhu Yunwen, suddenly felt something in his heart and suddenly raised his head and looked to the north.

Zhu Yuanzhang is sixty-nine years old this year. Although he is close to seventy, his face is covered with wrinkles and he looks much older, but Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes are shining with wisdom.

"Grandpa, what's wrong?"

Zhu Yunwen is only in his early twenties this year, which is when he is full of energy, but he is still very obedient in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard Zhu Yunwen's question, he shook his head slightly, and then whispered:
  "It's nothing, maybe I'm overthinking."

"Yunwen, do you still remember the ways of governing a country that I taught you?"

"Grandson, please remember that the emperor once said that as an emperor, you must have your own ideas and cannot be deceived by your subordinates. You must have your own majesty. Only in this way will they be afraid of you."

What Zhu Yunwen said makes sense and is very smart.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. Although this boy is young, he is a smart man. Zhu Yuanzhang believes that with his uncle and all the civil and military officials, the Zhu family will never have any worries.

"I have cleared all the obstacles in the court for you."

"Now, your two uncles are at the border to help you defend the enemy and guard the border. You can rest assured."

"You just need to stay in the capital with peace of mind and take good care of the people of Ming Dynasty. In the future, won't the old Zhu family's empire be left to you to inherit?"

When Zhu Yunwen heard this, he hesitated for a moment. He seemed to have some questions, but he didn't dare to ask.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said:

"What are you suspecting?"

Zhu Yunwen quickly bowed and whispered:
  "Thank you, Your Majesty. The two imperial uncles are fighting side by side to resist foreign enemies."

"But what if the emperor's uncle rebels?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's face froze and he suddenly stopped talking.

In other words, Zhu Yuanzhang had already paved the way for Zhu Yunwen four years before Zhu Biao's death.

Zhu Yuanzhang killed the original princeling Lan Yu and also killed those ministers who were still alive.

Fu Youde, Feng Sheng, Tang He, these princes who followed him through life and death, were killed by him one by one.

These people were originally Zhu Biao's confidants, but now they were burned to ashes by Zhu Yunwen, saving his empire.

But Zhu Yunwen's words confused Zhu Yuanzhang.

Still can’t trust your own son? Is it possible to catch all Zhu Di, Zhu Fan, Zhu Mei and others in one fell swoop?
  Zhu Yuanzhang finally turned his gaze to Zhu Yunwen and asked: "Is what you said true?
  "What do you want?"

Zhu Yunwen seemed to already have the answer in his mind, and without hesitation, he said directly:

"Yun Wen feels that we should use our moral character to impress a few uncles." "If it doesn't work, then use etiquette to restrict the vassal king. If it doesn't work, then cut off their territory or change it. If it doesn't work, then use etiquette to restrict the vassal king. Then let’s start a war.”

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his expression softened slightly and he nodded.

"so be it."

Zhu Yunwen's answer seemed very reasonable to Zhu Yuanzhang.

But Zhu Yuanzhang said again:
  "That's what I say, but it's best if you don't do anything."

"We are still a family after all. There is no need to kill each other to avoid being ridiculed and making the old Zhu family the laughing stock of the world."

"When you become emperor, all you need is a decree to allow your uncle to enter the capital."

"When the time comes, it's up to you how to deal with it."

Zhu Yunwen bowed again and said respectfully:
  "Yes, grandfather."

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw that Zhu Yunwen was so obedient, he felt relieved, and the battle between the vassal kings came to an end.

My heart was completely relieved, fatigue came over me, I was getting old, and my physical strength couldn't keep up.

Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice but to wave his hand and signal Zhu Yunwen to leave on his own.

"Okay, it's time for me to rest."

When Zhu Yunwen heard this, he bowed his head to the ground again, respectfully, and then said:

"Then I'll take my leave first. It's been freezing cold this year, so I hope your Majesty will take care of yourself."

Zhu Yunwen slowly retreated. Shortly after Zhu Yunwen left, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly opened his eyes, and his eyes were full of light, which was in sharp contrast to his old face.

"Send Jiang Wei over here!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was not loud, but everyone could hear it clearly. The eunuchs around him did not dare to delay, and hurriedly left the palace gate and called Jiang Ying, the former commander of the Jinyi Guards.

Zhu Yuanzhang ostensibly abolished the Jinyiwei Ming, but in fact the Jinyiwei were still there, but their status was higher than it appeared.

When Zhu Yuanzhang wants to kill the emperor again, the Jin Yiwei will make a comeback.

As the descendant of Mao Xiang, Jiang Yu was extremely skilled in martial arts and was extremely careful in his actions. In the case of Lan Yu, it can be said that he had made many military exploits.

Zhu Yuanzhang was able to eliminate the remnants of Lan Yu in such a short period of time, and Jiang Yu took the greatest credit.

Jiang Wei, led by the young eunuch, quickly came to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"I would like to send you my regards, Your Majesty."

"Jiang Wei, I want you to lead your people north and monitor the princes in the north. If you find anything unusual, report it as soon as possible."

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes slightly, wondering what he was thinking.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Jiang Wei agreed without hesitation.

The twenty-ninth year of Hongwu was much colder than previous years.

It's only October, but people in Peiping still have to wear a thin cotton-padded jacket at night.

The sky is getting darker, and the number of people on Beipingfu Street is gradually becoming fewer and fewer. Many families turn off the lights and go to bed at night.

When Zhu Yuanzhang was in court, in order to facilitate governance, he implemented a curfew on the people and strictly prohibited night activities among the people.

(End of this chapter)