Daming: My grandfather is Emperor Hongwu!

Chapter 40 Peerless Sword
No one's success is accidental.

Historically, the reason why Yan Wang Zhu Di was able to defeat Emperor Jianwen's entire Ming Dynasty with a small army was by no means accidental.

A young man joined the army, and a young man took charge of military power and military affairs. Before Jing Nan, Zhu Di had long been a qualified politician and a powerful commander.Among them, his outstanding personality charm is one of the most critical places.

A rebellion in a corner of the country can be described as narrowly escaped death.But under his command, there are still so many people who are willing to follow him, never leave and even die generously.

"I don't know, will my father still die young in this life?"

In the carriage slowly driving towards the imperial city, Zhu Xiongying looked at Zhu Biao with his eyes closed and rested, thinking to himself.

If Zhu Biao was there, no matter what, Zhu Di would not have any chance.

But if Zhu Biao is not here, can a child like himself really suppress Zhu Di, the fourth uncle?

In her previous life, Zhu Xiongying had read such a passage in a book.The King of Yan's army was instigated by Yao Guangxiao's generation long ago. He has not cut down the feudal clan, but he must rebel!
This is not the nonsense of later generations, but the original text of the Ming History Lecture Notes.

Zhu Xiongying agrees with this point of view.

A proud person will never stay under others for a long time.And Zhu Di is the proudest person in the world.

But Zhu Xiongying was not afraid of Zhu Di's rebellion. He was Zhu Xiongying, not Emperor Jianwen.What he worried about was that once Zhu Di raised his troops in the future, his life would be ruined.Moreover, for such a hero in history, an emperor with illustrious military exploits in history, he really didn't want to just kill him like that.

In the carriage, Zhu Biao slowly opened his eyes, saw Zhu Xiongying who was deep in thought, and asked, "What are you thinking?"

"My son is thinking about my fourth uncle!" Zhu Xiongying smiled and said, "My fourth uncle is like an unsheathed sword, showing its sharpness!"

"But, it's easy to break!" Zhu Biao laughed.

"But if it can be tempered thousands of times, this sword is a magic weapon!" Zhu Xiongying continued.

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Xiongying, his eyes were full of approval, "Do you intend to be a sword dancer in the future?"

"A sword that is too sharp will cut my hand!" Zhu Xiongying whispered.

"It's your father and mine who want to cut it!" Zhu Biao rubbed Zhu Xiongying's head and laughed.

Zhu Xiongying also smiled, all those thoughts in his heart were relieved.

There is still a long way to go in the future, and the wings of my own butterfly have already quietly flapped the direction of history, and no one can say what will happen in the future.

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Driving back to the Forbidden City, Zhu Biao took Zhu Xiongying to change to soft dumplings and walked straight to Fengtian Temple.

In the side hall, Zhu Yuanzhang was receiving Mu Ying and inquiring about Yunnan affairs.

Seeing Zhu Biao's arrival, Mu Ying kowtowed and saluted meticulously.Then Zhu Biao sat on the throne beside Zhu Yuanzhang, while Zhu Xiongying was held in Zhu Yuanzhang's arms.

"How do you think Yunnan will be managed in the future?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked Mu Ying with a smile while holding Zhu Xiongying in his arms after the monarchs and ministers saw the ceremony.

"I think it's inappropriate to go to war for the time being!" Mu Ying said, "Yunnan is already within the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and the chieftains from all over the country have submitted to the imperial court. Virtue is the first, and soldiers are the last."

"I have followed His Majesty's will to set up two guards in Wusha and Bijie. The officers and soldiers are self-sufficient. At the same time, the people from other provinces are attracted to open up wasteland and farmland. Take a break with the people!"

"Let's set up official schools to make people read wisely, and scholars will become officials and educate the world."

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao couldn't help nodding, while Zhu Xiongying looked at Mu Ying with some surprise.

It is only said in history that he was a loyal minister and general of the Ming Dynasty, and because of his untimely death, he is far less brilliant than Lan Yu and others.But at this moment, listening to his strategy, he turned out to be an all-rounder in civil and military affairs, and even more so, a seasoned and handsome talent.

No wonder, whether Zhu Yuanzhang or Zhu Biao, they valued and appreciated Mu Ying very much.

"If you say this, it will cost a lot of money to farm the fields and set up government schools!" Zhu Yuanzhang laughed.

Mu Ying raised her head, "Your Majesty, although Yunnan is a bit wild, it is not a poor place. There are countless minerals in the territory, which can be exploited by merchants, as well as timber, well salt, etc. As long as the court is willing to work hard, it will naturally prosper!"

"What if those chieftains rebel again in the future?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked again.

"At that time, there is no need for the imperial court to mobilize a large army, and the guards in Yunnan have sufficient money and food, and they can pacify them!" Mu Ying said, "Before I came to the capital, I have already sent your majesty's imperial edict to those barbarian chieftains. Wealth and honor from generation to generation. If there is any rebellion against the superiors and rebellion, the whole family will perish, and there will be no place to bury them!"

At this time, Zhu Xiongying interrupted with a smile, "I should add another sentence, don't say that I didn't predict it!"

"Nonsense!" Zhu Biao glared at Zhu Xiongying who was speaking.

"It's okay, that's a good thing to say!" Zhu Yuanzhang pinched Zhu Xiongying's little face dotingly, "Our eldest grandson is right. You can't just say good things to those barbarians. You have to show both kindness and power. Don't say it's unexpected, it's because of them There are four fake knives around their necks, if they dare to lie, they will cut off their heads!"

Immediately, he said to Mu Ying, "Ying'er, we are very relieved to have you in Yunnan." He said, and thought for a while, "Leave more soldiers for you. Chaozhong Xungui's son, look at the ones that can be used." , also selected under your command." Speaking of this, he solemnly said, "Yunnan, we will leave it to you!"

Mu Ying solemnly kowtowed, "Minister, bow as hard as you can, and you will definitely not disgrace your life!"

"So, I witnessed another important historical moment!" Zhu Xiongying thought to himself.

Zhu Yuanzhang handed over Yunnan to Muying to guard it for nearly 300 years. He shared prosperity with Ming Dynasty, and Muying's descendants are also worthy of this statement of dedication.

The Mu family guards Yunnan, which is not only a prosperous place for later generations.Also includes later Burma, and part of Thailand.He is a veritable earth emperor, but he has no disrespect at all.

"Stay in Beijing for a while, we still need to talk to you, the queen misses you very much, you should visit the palace more often!" Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"Sir, thank Your Majesty Long En!" Mu Ying solemnly kowtowed.

"Pass the decree!" Zhu Yuanzhang said, "reward Yinger with 200 taels of gold, [-] bolts of cotton cloth, and [-] bolts of Su silk and Shu brocade!"

"Your Majesty!" Mu Ying quickly waved her hand, "I already have everything, and I dare not ask for rewards from Your Majesty." As she spoke, her face blushed, and she said, "I have accumulated a lot of money during these years of fighting. Enough for a lifetime!"

"Haha!" Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly, "You are honest, we have so many noble generals in Ming Dynasty, so you just tell the truth!" As he spoke, he laughed and scolded, "Those killers in the army, every time they see us , always cry about being poor, saying that there is not much wealth in the family. Every time I cry for an official, saying that the title is too low, and I am afraid that it will not be passed on for several generations!"

Speaking of this, he looked at Muying with relief, "You child, you are loyal to the country, we like it very much. Whoever rewards you is rewarding you. You have enough in this life. What about your children and grandchildren? Although you don't have a surname now Zhu Lie, but he is also our adopted son. We can’t see your children and grandchildren suffer from poverty, can we?”

Mu Ying choked up for a moment, "Minister, I will never die to repay Your Majesty's great kindness!"

"What's dead and alive, just talking nonsense!" Zhu Yuanzhang walked off the throne with a smile, and helped Mu Ying up, "Don't always say dead in front of our old bones." As he said, he patted Mu Ying's face. Shoulder, "You are still young, you help us do things when we are alive, and when we are gone, you have to help the prince!"

"Minister, obey the order!" Mu Ying said seriously.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's personal eunuch Pu Guochang came in silently, standing ten steps away, he must have something to say.

"Retire first!" Zhu Yuanzhang said to Mu Ying.

"I retire!"

Seeing this, Zhu Biao also stood up, "Imperial Father, I will send you off to Marquis Xiping!"

"I dare not!" Mu Ying hurriedly said.

"It's okay, we're all a family, and he will give it away as soon as he sees it off, and there are no outsiders at the moment!" Zhu Yuanzhang laughed.

Zhu Biao got up and gave Zhu Xiongying a follow-up look before leaving.

The latter hurriedly followed, and as soon as they left Fengtian Hall, they saw one bowing to salute.

"Minister, see Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Grandson!"

No wonder he had to come out by himself, Zhu Xiongying understood when he saw that person.The person outside is Mao Xiang, the commander of Jinyiwei.

Not long after Zhu Yuanzhang changed the Gongwei Division to Jinyiwei, these fanzi are not only the eyes and ears of the emperor, but also hold powers such as punishment and prison.The Hu Weiyong case was handled by Mao Xiang.

"Yeah!" Zhu Biao nodded lightly, "You go, father is waiting to see you!"

(End of this chapter)