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

Chapter 58 The Yongle Emperor, Coerced into a Case
After "escaping" from the main hall, Zhu Xiong Ying hadn't even caught her breath when she saw her fourth uncle, who was also running fast, chasing after her from behind.

This Emperor Yongle in history books seems to have truly mastered 'kung fu,' even his ability to escape was second only to his own.

"Fourth Uncle! You came fast enough!"

Zhu Xiong Ying waved, her face full of smiles.

Zhu Di, on the other hand, raised an eyebrow after standing still and asked, "Nephew, how was your fourth uncle's kick that landed in the nest?"

"I guarantee that old man Huang won't be able to eat for ten days or half a month!"

These words implied a desire for praise.

As a notorious street urchin in Yingtian Prefecture and the most "unproductive" member of the royal family, the fourth prince could not afford to be outdone by Zhu Xiong Ying in terms of "professional skills".

"Fourth Uncle's move was indeed brilliant! But the damage was too widespread."

"Not to mention Huang Zicheng, I'm afraid even the uncles can't eat."

Zhu Xiong Ying's lips twitched slightly, her face showing helplessness.

Is this the Yongle Emperor? Making people force-feed golden juice to old, corrupt scholars?

"That's alright."

Zhu Di waved his hand dismissively, then looked at the tall tree, climbed up it using both hands and feet, sat on a thick branch, and looked out at the distant palace.

"Hey, Fourth Uncle, what are you doing climbing so high?"

Zhu Xiong Ying was somewhat puzzled.

On the contrary, Zhu Di, like a victorious general, stood up directly on the tree branch, one hand on his hip and the other on the trunk, and shouted to Zhu Xiong Ying, "Xiong Ying, come up here!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying felt somewhat helpless and could only glance at Yu Hua Tian.

The latter understood, picked up Zhu Xiong Ying, and leaped up the tree.

Standing on a tree branch, looking out over the palace, one sees a bustling and prosperous scene.

"Xiongying, your fourth uncle is very happy today."

Zhu Di looked at the scenery outside and spoke from the bottom of his heart.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying was stunned, wondering if his fourth uncle, the Yongle Emperor, had lost his mind.
Is it fun to feed Huang Zicheng golden juice?
After infiltrating Yingtian Prefecture, they shouldn't have killed that old bastard; they should have kept him alive and fed him golden juice!
"Fourth Uncle, shall I send Huang Zicheng to your place tomorrow? He can drink golden juice every day and be happy every day?"

Zhu Xiong Ying asked with a smile.

Zhu Di, who had initially been brimming with pride, suddenly had his lips twitch upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words.

"What makes me happy is not drinking Huang Zicheng's Golden Juice, but experiencing this feeling of freedom."

Zhu Di said, "Xiong Ying, do you know? From a young age, I never liked teaching. I only wanted to do what I wanted to do."

"Climb a tree, sneak out of the palace, and go see the military equipment."

“Our Zhu family is royalty, and everyone envies us, but they don’t know that there are many things we can’t do.”

"I want to lead troops, I want to fight. A man shouldn't be rambling on all day; he should be wielding a sword!"

Looking at the scene outside the palace, Zhu Di, as if he had opened a floodgate, spoke eloquently to Zhu Xiong Ying about his aspirations.

to be honest,
This was Zhu Di, who detested the word 'rules'.

He lacked the forbearance of middle age, and he also lacked the ambition to create a prosperous empire after the Jingnan Rebellion. All he had was a longing for the distant future.

Humans are constantly being changed by their environment.

Now that the Ming Dynasty is at peace, Zhu Di wants to become a general who can fight battles.

In historical records, Zhu Yunwen raised the butcher's knife and even forced Zhu Di's most valued younger brother, the twelfth son Zhu Bai, to his death before he became the Prince of Yan who gritted his teeth and started a civil war!

"Fourth Uncle, do you want to go to war?"

Zhu Xiong Ying asked softly.

What's wrong with a man who dreams of fighting on the battlefield?
"nature."

"Your fourth uncle's greatest wish in this life is to become someone like General Chang Yuchun!"

"My father once said that the most extraordinary man in the world was Wang Baobao, but I don't think so! The most extraordinary man in the world should be General Chang Yuchun!"

"Scarred and battered, my inner lining dripping with blood, my blade dulled, I still mounted my horse and fought until dawn!" "If one day I, Zhu Di, die on horseback, it will be my blessing!"

Zhu Di's eyes were full of longing.

He said these things not without ulterior motives, for Zhu Xiong Ying would surely become the master of the empire in the future.

but,

His scheming can be summed up in just four words: He wants to fight!

"Uncle Si thinks that Xiong Ying will agree in the future!"

Looking at the spirited Zhu Di, Zhu Xiong Ying suddenly felt a pang of pain in his heart.

This promising young man from the Zhu family, full of dreams, was constantly tormented by the Jingnan Rebellion, suffering both beatings and treatments.

It's all for the sake of 'living up to' those three words.

Can.
Did he really feel sorry for him?
After saying that, Zhu Xiong Ying gently patted Yu Hua Tian's hand.

The two jumped down from the tree.

Only Zhu Di, with Zhu Xiong Ying's promise in mind, looked out of the palace.

What a prosperous era!

If only I could risk my life to protect this prosperous world.

Back in the Wenhua Hall, Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Liu Sanwu, who was reviewing memorials, and felt inexplicably irritated.

Ultimately, he felt that the petty scheming in the imperial court was affecting a general who wanted to dedicate his life to military service.

"Your Highness."

Unfortunately, Liu Sanwu stepped forward at that moment with a memorial in his hand.

While Zhu Xiong Ying was 'attending a lecture' in the main hall, Liu Sanwu was reviewing memorials and pondering in his heart.

What may seem like arduous work is actually a testament to the Crown Prince's trust in him.
A memorial to the throne!
This is a legitimate matter concerning the affairs of all officials. Although it is only a suggestion, it already represents a great deal of power!

The official rank is low, but the responsibility is heavy!
This is how Liu Sanwu sees himself.

"What brings you here, Tantan?"

Zhu Xiong Ying asked in an annoyed tone.

He still preferred Liu Sanwu's previous unruly demeanor.

"Your Highness, these memorials have been reviewed and approved."

"However, there is one very strange thing."

"Qian Yongqin was transferred to Yangzhou to take up the post of prefect. The Secretariat submitted a memorial stating that he would set off again tomorrow."

"However, the Five Military Commands also submitted a memorial stating that no messengers had been dispatched."

"The coordination of government affairs is extremely poor; Your Highness, please take heed!"

Liu Sanwu spoke up to report, his tone respectful.

However, Zhu Xiong Ying understood what was going on at a glance.

Liu Sanwu's report was badmouthing the Secretariat. He might have sensed my dissatisfaction with the Secretariat and was trying to curry favor, or he might have had his own thoughts about the Secretariat.

As for the specific content of the memorial...
It's very simple, that old fox Li Shanchang is not at ease!
"Instigate the Five Armies Commandery to demand an explanation for how they handled the matter!"

"The people of Yangzhou are living in dire straits, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new prefect so that he can suppress the harsh officialdom in Yangzhou as soon as possible."

"Why are you dragging your feet? Are you planning to celebrate the New Year?"

Zhu Xiong Ying spoke calmly.

In just a few words, he gave a reason that even the Secretariat could not refute.

The people!

If these two words were mentioned and reported to Zhu Yuanzhang, he would be truly furious!

(End of this chapter)