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

Chapter 826 Daring to Show Off in My Great Ming

He roared and slapped the rat demon with his palm.

The rat demon was unable to dodge in time and was struck by a palm, dying instantly.

"Guards! Drag this monster's corpse out and feed it to the dogs!" Zhu Xiong Ying said angrily.

The eunuchs quickly dragged the rat spirit's corpse out.

Zhu Xiong Ying then looked at Zhang Sanfeng and said gratefully, "Thank you so much, Grand Preceptor, for saving my life!"

Zhang Sanfeng shook his head and said, "Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. This is simply my duty."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, then asked, "Is this elixir really poisonous?"

Zhang Sanfeng nodded and said, "Absolutely true! This elixir contains a deadly poison; anyone who takes it will surely die!"

Zhu Xiong Ying felt a wave of fear wash over him. Luckily, Zhang Sanfeng was there; otherwise, he would have really died here today.

He quickly threw the pill on the ground and then stomped on it several times.

"Damn those Japanese! How dare they use poison to harm me, the Crown Prince! I will tear them to pieces!" Zhu Xiong Ying said through gritted teeth.

Zhang Sanfeng advised, "Your Highness, please calm down. Japan is a small country and not worth worrying about. Now that the Japanese Emperor has surrendered, Your Highness should take this opportunity to completely conquer Japan and eliminate future troubles!"

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded and said, "The Imperial Advisor is right! I will go and report to my father immediately, and have him order an attack on Japan!"

After saying that, he turned and left the palace.

Zhu Xiong Ying was furious. He paced back and forth in his palace, muttering to himself, "These Japanese pirates are such scoundrels! How dare they deceive me like this! I will surely raze the Japanese islands to the ground and leave no one alive!"

Zhang Sanfeng stroked his beard, his expression calm, as if everything was under his control. "Your Highness, please calm down. I have a plan that can ensure the Ming Dynasty can completely conquer the Japanese pirates without losing a single soldier."

Zhu Xiong Ying suddenly stopped, his eyes shining, and asked eagerly, "What brilliant plan does the Imperial Advisor have? Tell me quickly!"

Zhang Sanfeng smiled slightly: "Does Your Highness still remember that I once refined a kind of pill called the 'Bewitching Pill'?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying immediately recalled the elixir Zhang Sanfeng had presented her a few days earlier, claiming it could control people's minds. However, she had thought it too sinister at the time and hadn't accepted it. "The Grand Preceptor means..."

“Exactly,” Zhang Sanfeng stroked his beard and smiled. “Simply mix this elixir into the tribute and give it to the Japanese Emperor. At that time, the Japanese Emperor will obey the Crown Prince’s orders without lifting a finger, and the Ming Dynasty can bring Japan into its territory without lifting a finger.”

Zhu Xiong Ying couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh: "Brilliant! Brilliant indeed! Grand Preceptor's plan is brilliant! I will immediately order people to prepare tribute and send it to Japan!"

After saying this, Zhu Xiong Ying immediately summoned the eunuchs to arrange the tribute matters.

The offerings were quickly prepared, including silk, tea, porcelain, and of course, the crucial "bewitching pill."

Zhu Xiong Ying personally hid the elixir in a box of exquisite pastries to ensure its complete safety.

A few days later, a fleet of ships carrying tribute sailed in a grand procession toward Wa (Japan).

Upon receiving the tribute, the Japanese emperor was overjoyed and immediately hosted a banquet to entertain the Ming envoys.

During the banquet, the Japanese Emperor praised the Ming envoy highly: "His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is truly generous; every single one of these tribute items is a masterpiece!"

The envoy humbly replied, "Your Majesty the Emperor is too kind. These are just small trinkets and not worth mentioning."

The Japanese Emperor laughed heartily: "Your Excellency need not be modest, I am very pleased! Come, try these Ming Dynasty pastries, they must taste delicious!"

After saying that, he picked up a pastry containing a "bewitching pill" and put it in his mouth.

The pastries melt in your mouth, releasing a unique and delightful aroma.

The Japanese emperor felt a wave of dizziness, and everything before his eyes became blurry.

He staggered to his feet, staring blankly at the Ming envoy, muttering, "I...I...how could I..."

Before he could finish speaking, he collapsed to the ground, unconscious. The Ming envoy, seeing this, was secretly delighted, knowing the bewitching pill had taken effect.

He immediately ordered his men to carry the Japanese emperor back to his palace, and then sent people to control the palace and its surroundings.

The news caused a national uproar.

The ministers of the Wa Kingdom were filled with anxiety and at a loss.

At this moment, the Ming envoy stepped forward and announced that the Emperor of Japan had abdicated in favor of Zhu Xiong Ying, the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, and that from now on, Japan would become a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty.

Although the Japanese ministers were unwilling, they had no choice but to accept it due to the power of the Ming Dynasty.

When the news reached the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Xiong Ying was overjoyed and immediately ordered the army to set off for Japan to accept the "abdication".

The army advanced with unstoppable momentum and soon arrived at the capital of Japan.

Surrounded by a crowd, Zhu Xiong Ying strode arrogantly into the Japanese Imperial Palace.

Looking at the magnificent palace, Zhu Xiong Ying was extremely pleased with himself.

He went to the Japanese Emperor's bedroom and saw the Japanese Emperor lying on the bed, unconscious.

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered, walked to the bedside, and looked down at the Japanese Emperor.

"You Japanese pirates, what do you have to say now?"

The Japanese emperor slowly opened his eyes, his gaze empty, as if he had lost his soul.

He looked at Zhu Xiong Ying and said blankly, "Master..."

Zhu Xiong Ying laughed loudly: "Hahaha! Good! From now on, you are my dog!"

He ordered the Japanese emperor to be imprisoned, and then began to govern the country.

He distributed the land of Wa (Japan) to Ming soldiers, enslaved the people of Wa, and plundered all of Wa's wealth.

Japan was completely reduced to a colony of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Xiong was filled with pride and self-satisfaction, believing himself to be invincible. He became increasingly arrogant, extravagant, and dissolute, neglecting state affairs and indulging in wine and women all day long.

One day, while he was enjoying himself in the harem, a eunuch suddenly rushed in in a panic.

"Your Highness, no...something terrible has happened! Something horrible has occurred!"

Zhu Xiong Ying waved her hand impatiently: "What is it? Why are you in such a panic? What kind of behavior is this!"

The eunuch, breathless, said, "Reporting...reporting to Your Highness, the Western Regions...the allied forces of the Western Regions...are invading!"

The eunuch's shrill voice echoed through the luxurious palace, extinguishing Zhu Xiong Ying's interest like a bucket of cold water. He had been embracing two Japanese beauties, enjoying the thrill of conquest, but now he suddenly sat up, his eyes sharp as knives.

"The Western Regions Allied Forces? Have they lost their minds? How dare they invade my Great Ming!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared, shoving away the beauties in his arms, scaring them so much that they turned pale and trembled.

"Your Highness, the Western Regions have amassed hundreds of thousands of troops and are already...approaching Yumen Pass!" the eunuch stammered, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

A hint of contempt flashed in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes. "These mere barbarians from the Western Regions dare to swagger and bully my Great Ming! Issue the order to prepare the troops. I will personally lead the expedition to crush the Western Regions!"

He stood up, flicked his dragon robe, and exuded an aura of dominance.

"Someone, change my clothes!"

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(End of this chapter)