Ming Dynasty: Evolution from snake to national guardian beast

Chapter 77 Jiang Wei is not dead after all

"It's just that Jiang Yu's death was definitely done by my fourth uncle, and, nine times out of ten, he ordered someone to do it!"

Although Zhu Yunwen said that Zhu Di did not leave the inn, he still believed that Zhu Di killed Jiang Wei.

"Your Majesty, I am your uncle after all, so you really want to kill me?"

"I, Zhu Di, have been guarding the border for twenty years. I have no merit but also hard work."

"I have worked hard for so many years just to protect the country of Ming Dynasty, but now His Highness the Grand Sun has such a misunderstanding of me."

"Father, I beg your father to remove me from my title. Why did I let my son get in the eyes of His Highness the Grand Sun?"

"If one day, the prince ascends the throne, I'm afraid this King of Yan will not end well.

Zhu Di saw Zhu Yunwen pressing forward step by step, so he retreated instead of advancing. Anyway, Zhu Yunwen was determined to kill him, so he might as well make it clear in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Let’s see if Zhu Yuanzhang still wants his son, the country of Ming Dynasty, does he still want it?

"Asshole!!"

However, Zhu Di's words made Zhu Yuanzhang furious. He slammed the table, stood up, pointed at Zhu Di and cursed:

"You must not be rude to the Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty, and you must apologize to the Crown Prince quickly, otherwise, I will never let you go.

"It's my fault that I made a mistake!"

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was angry, Zhu Di clasped his fists at Zhu Yunwen, but still looked indignant.

Zhu Yuanzhang saw that Zhu Di was submissive, so he said no more.

But now, Jiang Yu is dead, and without any evidence, Zhu Di's crime cannot be established at all.

Zhu Di had repeatedly accomplished extraordinary feats in Peiping. If Zhu Di were simply dismissed, it would inevitably arouse public outrage.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang is indeed Zhu Yuanzhang. Even if there is no evidence that Zhu Di killed Jiang Yu, Zhu Yuanzhang still feels that Zhu Di is the most suspicious.

Jiang Yu's death further proved Zhu Di's intention, which was most likely to cause rebellion.

Evidence is needed to convict, but for rebellion, as long as Zhu Yuanzhang becomes suspicious, that is enough.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately gave Zhu Di a death order.

"Fourth, during this period, you can stay in Beijing with peace of mind."

"I will send another person to Peking. Once the investigation is clear, you can return to Peking."

"Until the matter is investigated, you will stay in the capital and are not allowed to leave.

Zhu Yuanzhang made it clear that he wanted to imprison him in Yingtian to prevent him from having the chance to rebel.

Once he dies, Zhu Yunwen will become the emperor, and then Zhu Di will never rebel again.

When the time comes, Zhu Di will put aside the distracting thoughts in his heart, return to the north to guard the border, and be a loyal and wise king.

However, Zhu Di never expected that he would be placed under house arrest in Beijing.
  "Father, if the Tatars go south again, what will the people in the north do?"

“With your eighteenth brother in charge in the north, there should be no problem.

Who knows, Zhu Yuanzhang had already expected this, and immediately said:

"In Beijing, I have arranged a house for you. It used to be Hu Weiyong's house, and it can be regarded as very grand.

"Just stay in the capital honestly. When the truth comes out, we will give you an explanation.

Zhu Di was furious when he saw Zhu Yuanzhang was so ruthless, and said something that made Zhu Yuanzhang furious.

When Zhu Di saw that Zhu Yuanzhang was so cruel and ruthless, he suddenly became furious and shouted at Zhu Yuanzhang:
  "Dad, Zhu Yunwen is your direct grandson, am I not your biological son??

"Aren't you afraid that your grandson will kill all your children?"

Zhu Di was so excited that he stopped calling him "father" and only called Zhu Yuanzhang "father" in an attempt to save the last bit of family affection. It's a pity that what Zhu Di said was a thorn in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart. Zhu Di's words made Zhu Yuanzhang even more angry.

"shut up!!"

"Fourth, please pay attention to what you say."

"You are doing this to drive a wedge between the uncle and nephew of the royal family. If this word gets out, aren't you afraid of chaos in the world?"

"If you continue to talk nonsense and confuse people with your evil words, I will never let you off lightly."

Zhu Yuanzhang yelled at Zhu Di angrily, if Zhu Di's words spread, all the princes will be frightened. How can Zhu Yunwen gain a foothold on the throne?

By then, a war far greater than that of the Eight Kings of the Western Jin Dynasty will break out in the Ming Dynasty.

If such a thing really happens, Zhu Yuanzhang will become the first war criminal because he has sealed more than 20 princes.

If the kings rebel, not to mention that all his plans to seal the king and guard the border will be ruined, but the people of the whole world will suffer.

If the foreign tribes from the north move south again, it will definitely be a chaos no less than the "Anshi Rebellion", with people in ruins and the country in turmoil.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were red, he would never let this happen!
  Zhu Di was reprimanded by Zhu Yuanzhang, and then he recovered, bowed and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "My son, I talked nonsense before and offended my father. I hope my father will punish me.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want to say anything more, and waved his hand to signal Zhu Di to go down, but before Zhu Di could leave the study, a young eunuch rushed into the hall and reported: "Your Majesty, Commander Chiang is outside asking for an audience.

"What?!"

This sudden scene shocked the three of them.

They were still investigating the responsibility for Jiang Wei's death, thinking that Jiang Wei was dead, but it turned out that Jiang Wei was still alive.

And he also walked out of the palace. This sudden change caught everyone off guard. Zhu Yunwen was the first to come to his senses.

Zhu Di just spoke ill of himself in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. As a result, Jiang Yu was still alive, so wasn't Zhu Di already dead? At this time, Zhu Yunwen's voice sounded.

"Grandpa Huang, please call Commander Jiang here now and ask him to confront Fourth Uncle."

"See if Fourth Uncle is really rebelling?"

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Zhu Yunwen, then at Zhu Di, and finally called Jiang over. After all, the crown prince is the foundation of the country.

"Let him in.

"Fourth brother, please explain this matter to me in front of Jiang!
  Zhu Di was in confusion. He originally thought that Jiang Yu was dead and he could leave unharmed without evidence.

but now……

Before Zhu Di thought too much, Jiang Yu had already walked into the hall.

Jiang Wei was wearing a tattered Feiyu suit, and his arms were covered with wounds. "Jiang Wei, the last general, comes to see the emperor."

Jiang Wei no longer looked as arrogant and domineering as before. He knelt down directly and bowed deeply to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"No gift.

Zhu Yuanzhang said unhurriedly:
  "What's the matter with your injuries?"

Jiang Wei stood up and after hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's question, he quickly said:
  "Wei Chen received the emperor's summons and rushed back to the capital overnight just for this matter.

“However, I encountered an enemy on Mount Tai and accidentally fell off the cliff.

"Fortunately, I was lucky enough to rely on my martial arts skills to finally grab hold of a big tree and save my life.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and continued:

"Did you see the murderer?"

(End of this chapter)