The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 133 Killing Two Birds with One Stone: Laying the Groundwork for the Northern Yuan
Although Prince Zhu Gang of Jin was skilled in both literature and martial arts, he had a terrible reputation among outsiders and was known for his extremely cruel nature.

However, Prince Zhu Gang of Jin didn't care about any of this. He was just a border prince stationed on the frontier, and all he needed to do was to intimidate the enemy with his fierce power. What use was such a good reputation? He could never sit on that position anyway.

However, after hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words, he had a plan in mind.

Zhu Xiong Ying's goal is definitely not what he has in front of him; perhaps he really can conquer a larger territory to the west in the future, just as his eldest nephew said.

"Don't worry, Xiong Ying, your third uncle will definitely assist you. If anyone dares to bully their nephew, they'll have to step over your third uncle's dead body first!"

Prince Zhu Gang of Jin knew very well that Zhu Xiong Ying was the one in question.

If that unknown thing is inherited, the Ming Dynasty will become even stronger.

As for Zhu Yunwen...

Ah.

It's just a number; who cares what he's really thinking?

After returning, Zhu Xiong Ying went directly to Renshou Palace.

When Empress Ma saw Zhu Xiong Ying arrive, she smiled and took some chestnut cakes from the table.

"You little rascal, you're finally back! Did you do what happened to the second and third brothers?"

Zhu Xiong Ying was somewhat surprised to hear this. After inquiring further, he learned that after hearing what Prince Qin, Zhu Shuang, said, Prince Jin, Zhu Gang, he couldn't wait to bring some things to Empress Ma's palace and tell her about it.

Empress Ma was somewhat surprised. This matter involved the second and third princes, so it was probably not that simple.

So he immediately sent someone to find Prince Zhu Gang of Jin, but the person he sent out came back and told him that Prince Zhu Gang of Jin had been summoned by the Crown Prince early that morning.

Empress Ma immediately realized that this matter was probably instructed by Zhu Xiong Ying, but she didn't know what it was.

Zhu Xiong Ying had no choice but to tell the whole story.

Empress Ma's expression changed immediately upon hearing this.

"You little rascal, how dare you be so bold? Do you even know how terrifying the scouts are?"

"Back then, Chen Youliang had many officials who fell into their hands. Even when your grandfather first ascended the throne, the Scouts and Horsemen Division made many mistakes, both openly and secretly. Since that woman is related to the Scouts and Horsemen Division, why not just arrest her? Why involve her with the Second Prince? The Second Prince is your uncle!"

Zhu Xiong Ying realized that Empress Ma had misunderstood, and that she was trying to use this incident to scheme against Prince Qin, Zhu Shuang.

"Grandmother, rest assured, all my uncles are my own flesh and blood. Xiong Ying would never do anything to them. It's just that my second uncle likes this woman, and it would be a good outcome for her to marry him!"

Empress Ma was puzzled upon hearing this. Could there be something she didn't know? "This woman is Kökö Temür's sister, Minmin Temür!"

"His arrival in Yingtian Prefecture this time is probably to assassinate my grandfather, father, and me. It would be impolite not to retaliate. Since he dared to scheme against me, let him lose both his wife and his army!"

Empress Ma looked at Zhu Xiong Ying with a complicated expression.

He knew Kökö Tölö very well. He was a man whom Zhu Yuanzhang called an extraordinary man. Even when the Northern Yuan was in decline, he was still able to fight back and forth with Xu Da. He was indeed an outstanding person.

"So your target is Kökö Temür, and you want to establish a foothold in the northern grasslands?"

Empress Ma thought more deeply than others and immediately guessed Zhu Xiong Ying's thoughts.

Zhu Xiong Ying had no intention of hiding it.

“Indeed, although things have calmed down a lot in the northern grasslands in the past two years, they are still accumulating strength. This Kökö Temür is an enemy of our Great Ming. It is really not appropriate to have such an enemy around!” “If possible, this time we can not only eliminate the scouts, but also make Kökö Temür suspicious of the various tribes on the grasslands, which will be beneficial to us!”

After the Northern Yuan retreated to the grasslands, it immediately split into various tribes.

Besides the tribes of the Northern Yuan Khan, the prime minister and the grand marshal each possessed their own power, and they were constantly engaged in open and covert struggles.

They can only unite when faced with a significant threat.

Among them, King Kökö Temür of Qi was the most powerful.

Empress Ma never expected that her grandson had already accomplished this.

However, if we can really take this opportunity to eliminate this enemy of the Ming Dynasty, it would be a good thing.

"This matter is indeed somewhat dangerous. I'll write a letter to your grandfather and father later and tell them to be careful!"

"You too, you absolutely cannot be short of guards. These people have an opportunity to take advantage of you. Since Bei Yuan would send people into the Qin Prince's mansion, there's no reason for them not to target you. So you also need to be careful. That guy by your side named Yu Huatian is quite capable. Make sure he stays with you and doesn't get separated from you!"

"Although Kökö Temür is quite capable, the Northern Yuan's power is waning, and it is impossible for them to enter the Central Plains again. Meanwhile, the strength of our Great Ming is rising day by day. Even if we have to wear them down, we can wear them down to death!"

Zhu Xiong Ying was deeply moved by Empress Ma's words and nodded repeatedly.

Empress Ma summoned Prince Qin, Zhu Shuang, again, indicating that he was willing to agree to this matter, but whether it would ultimately succeed depended on Zhu Yuanzhang's opinion.

Prince Qin, Zhu Shuang, was very excited when he heard this. As long as Empress Ma agreed, there shouldn't be any major problems with Zhu Yuanzhang. Everyone in the world knew that his father was still very afraid of his mother.

Thinking of this, he breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly went back to tell Wang Yuemin about it.

Wang Yuemin was utterly incredulous upon hearing this; he never expected that Empress Ma would agree to such a thing.

His expression turned complicated as he thought about this.

This is really troublesome; I've inadvertently put myself in such a dangerous situation.

If she were to truly become the Queen Consort of Qin, escaping would not be so easy.

Wang Yuemin immediately sent someone to find Wang Fu, who was still selling bean porridge outside.

When Wang Fu learned of this, his expression changed drastically.

"Princess, what should we do now? If you really become the Princess Consort of Qin, it won't be so easy for you to get away. Why don't you come with me now!"

"We still have some manpower here in Yingtian Prefecture!"

Wang Yuemin shook her head.

"No, our scouts are not very strong in the south right now, and we may not be able to escape. Besides, if we do escape, it will cause trouble for Boyalunhai!"

"This might be an opportunity!"

Wang Fu continued to persuade him even after hearing this. The people that Kökö Temür loved most in his life were this younger sister and his daughter Boyalunhaibie.

If the King of Qi finds out about this, I'll be in real trouble.

(End of this chapter)