When the emperor comes to modern times, history collapses!

In the villa.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and his gaze swept across the dazzling bookshelves in the living room, finally stopping on a historical documentary with a portrait of Emperor Zhengde printed on the cover.

Zhu Ming gently picked up the disc and put it into the player, so that Lao Zhu and others could enjoy the film. As the screen unfolded, stories about the Zhengde Emperor's period appeared before their eyes.

Looking at the scene on the screen, Old Zhu couldn't help but frown and muttered, "The eunuchs are messing up politics again! It seems that my decisive dismissal of most of the eunuchs was a wise move."

Emperors from various dynasties gathered together as if across time and space. They sat together, enjoying fine wine and delicious food while chatting leisurely.

The topic naturally turned to the sensitive issue of eunuchs. Almost every emperor of every dynasty could list several famous eunuchs who were notorious and caused unrest in the court.

Zhu Ming suggested: "Although we cannot generalize all eunuchs, we should try to let them get involved in government affairs as little as possible in the future. Even if we don't dismiss them completely, we should strictly control them to avoid repeating the same mistakes. After all, in ancient times, those eunuchs who lost their fundamental manhood were inevitably a little distorted and abnormal. For them, money and power became the only pursuit to fill the emptiness in their hearts. And because they are often with the emperor, they can be said to be the emperor's confidants. If they meet a wise monarch, it's fine, but once they meet a foolish and unjust person, entrusting them with important tasks and giving them great power will inevitably lead to a series of disasters."

Wan Chao Zhu Di interrupted and said, "In that case, the Liu Banban who just fought with us must be Liu Jin without a doubt. No wonder he would use such sinister and vicious martial arts moves. If I had known this, I should not have shown mercy when I kicked him just now!" After saying that, a trace of regret flashed in Zhu Di's eyes.

Old Zhu snorted heavily, his face so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip out of it: "Did you all hear what was said on TV just now? Millions of taels of gold and silver were seized from Liu Jin's home! There were also countless treasures of all kinds, such as pearls, agates, jade and jade! What's more hateful is that he actually hid a large amount of clothes and armor, crossbows, and even a folding fan with two daggers hidden inside! Humph, although there may be someone deliberately framing him, the millions of taels of gold and silver are definitely just a conservative estimate. The money and property this guy embezzled is probably far more than that! Such a huge tyrant, it is simply impossible to appease the public anger without slow slicing him to death!"

"Father is right!"

"Grandpa Huang is right!"

"The ancestor is right!"

The other emperors of the Ming Dynasty all knew Zhu Yuanzhang's temper.

Naturally I won't refute it.

And there is nothing to refute.

After a meal, Lao Zhu returned to the Hongwu Ming Dynasty in a hurry.

Let Erhu find the most professional person immediately.

Let Liu Jin go offline early.

In just a few days, Zhu Houzhao had already firmly believed in everything that was happening before his eyes.

Originally he thought that those characters that suddenly appeared were just playing a role-playing game with him, but now it seems that they are all genuine original characters!

However, what was unexpected was that Zhu Houzhao's reaction was completely different from that of ordinary people.

Facing such a battle, he was not afraid at all. Instead, he looked at Zhu Di with admiration and shouted excitedly: "Grandfather Taizong, I really don't want to be this useless emperor. I only want to be a majestic general! Galloping on the battlefield, killing enemies and serving the country!"

When Zhu heard this, he was furious. Without saying a word, he took off his shoes and started beating Zhu Houzhao up.

He beat him and cursed him: "You unfilial descendant! How could our Zhu family produce such a useless person like you!"

Zhu Ming once said that for the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, being an emperor was purely a side job, and what he really cared about were other things.

"If you didn't want to be the emperor, why did you sit on the throne in the first place?"

Zhu Houzhao grumbled with a look of grievance: "I don't want this to happen, but who made me the only prince in my father's family?"

Hearing this, Old Zhu at the side could not help but pause and then cursed: "Damn it, if I see your father someday, I will kick his legs off! As the king of a country, you don't even have a few more sons to expand your family. Once you become useless, there will be no one to replace you. In my opinion, you might as well just cut that thing off!"

Wan Chao Zhu Di suddenly snorted coldly and said slowly: "Want to be a general? Humph, you must have real skills to do that! Look at your ancestor, I also climbed up step by step from the bottom of the army. If you really want to join the army, don't expect to get any special treatment, everything must start from a soldier!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Houzhao nodded hurriedly and said, "As long as I can fight in battle and serve my country, I can endure any hardship and accept any conditions!"

Emperor Wan Chao Zhu Di nodded slightly to show his approval.

After all, this kid dared to attack him when they met for the first time, and did not back down at the critical moment, which made him feel more or less relieved.

Compared to that coward Zhu Qizhen, Zhu Houzhao still has some courage.

After experiencing the tragic Battle of Tumu, he dared to lead the army in person again, and personally charged into the battle and fought bravely, which did not bring disgrace to the royal family.

Let’s look at Zhu Houzhao. Born into the royal family, he lived a life of luxury since childhood. Fortunately, he had adequate nutrition, and compared with people of the same age, his body was quite strong.

Given his current condition, joining the army is not a problem.

The final decision on this matter still needs to be made by Lao Zhu himself.

If Zhu Yuanzhang refused to agree, Zhu Di would not dare to say anything more.

At this moment, Old Zhu stared at Zhu Houzhao with a sharp gaze, and time seemed to freeze. After a long time, he slowly spoke: "Originally, I was thinking of sending you to Old Yang to gain some experience, but since you are interested in joining the army, we can agree to it. But there is one thing you must remember. After you join the army, there will be no special treatment at all. Don't act recklessly just because you are a member of the Old Zhu family. The Ten Thousand Dynasties Coalition Army brings together elites from all sides, including descendants of royal families from various dynasties, but no one can enjoy special treatment."

Zhu Houzhao didn't care about it. He responded confidently: "Don't worry, grandpa! I firmly believe that with my own abilities, I will be promoted to the position of general in time." His lofty ambitions were revealed in his words.

"That being said, before that, the Zhengde Ming Dynasty that you are in charge of cannot be abandoned. I will go with you to prepare for the relevant handover matters, and we must ensure that everything is in an orderly manner."

After all, the Zhengde Dynasty was affiliated with the Ming Dynasty, so it was impossible for Zhu Yuanzhang to let it go.

At this point, Zhu couldn't help but frown and mutter to himself: "Who should I look for to take over the throne?"

After saying that, his eyes began to scan everyone.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Qiyu both hurriedly shook their heads and waved their hands, indicating that they had no suitable candidates to recommend.

For a moment, the scene fell into a brief silence.

Zhu Biao smiled and slowly suggested, "In my opinion, it would be better to let the third brother go and give it a try. The third brother has always been good at both civil and military strategies. I heard that when he was guarding Taiyuan in history, he had great achievements and did a great job."

Wan Chao Zhu Di nodded slightly, expressing his agreement: "Yes, Third Brother is indeed the best choice. To be honest, if Third Brother was still alive, I am afraid I could only become a capable general under Third Brother's command."

At this time, Zhu Gang was sitting at home, when suddenly an imperial decree came, summoning him back to the palace overnight.

This sudden summons made Zhu Gang feel uneasy, not knowing what it was all about. When he hurried to the palace, he saw Zhu Yuanzhang pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. After seeing Zhu Gang, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately walked up to him and circled around him several times.

Zhu Gang was frightened by Zhu Yuanzhang's behavior. His heart instantly rose to his throat. He involuntarily looked at his elder brother Zhu Biao beside him, his eyes full of help.

Zhu Biao responded with a slight smile, and that gentle smile seemed to tell Zhu Gang not to worry too much.

Seeing his elder brother's expression, Zhu Gang's heart finally settled down a little. He thought to himself that since his elder brother was so calm, he would not be beaten during this meeting.

Zhu Yuanzhang's Jinyiwei were spread throughout the entire Ming Dynasty, and their sphere of influence was astonishingly wide.

Ever since Zhu Yuanzhang learned that his second son Zhu Di was cruel by nature, he became particularly concerned about the actions of other princes, and therefore placed Jinyiwei around each prince to monitor them secretly.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally knew very well what Zhu Gang did on a daily basis.

Zhu Yuanzhang coughed lightly and said, "Don't be so nervous. We have called you back to the palace in a hurry because we have something great to ask you to do!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang hurriedly bowed and asked, "I wonder what your Majesty is doing? I hope your Majesty can explain it to me!"

"Your fourth brother has now ascended to the supreme throne. Do you feel the slightest bit unbalanced in your heart?" Old Zhu narrowed his eyes slightly, stared at Zhu Gang in front of him with a sharp gaze, and asked slowly.

When asked by Old Zhu, Zhu Gang was instantly frightened and broke out in a cold sweat. He quickly straightened up and replied with great fear: "I have absolutely no such thoughts! My fourth brother was able to achieve the title of Emperor Yongle in the long river of history. He must have extraordinary talents and wisdom. I admire him very much, so how could I feel resentment towards him?"

However, Old Zhu did not easily believe what Zhu Gang said. He just snorted coldly and asked, "Humph, is it really just that you can't do it, not that you dare not?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang became even more panicked. He quickly bowed again and explained anxiously, "Father, I know that everything I said is true and sincere. There is absolutely no falsehood. I have no objection to my fourth brother ascending the throne, and I have never had any improper thoughts. Please do not misunderstand me."

I cursed in my heart, wondering who was stabbing me in the back.

Seeing Zhu Gang so nervous, Old Zhu waved his hands impatiently and said, "Forget it, no need to explain. Let me introduce you to Zhu Houzhao, the emperor of the Zhengde Dynasty of the Ming Dynasty. Unfortunately, during his reign, he was licentious and immoral, and was not a good emperor. Now, he is no longer the king, but the Zhengde Ming Dynasty still needs someone to govern. From now on, you are the new emperor of the Zhengde Dynasty of the Ming Dynasty."

When Zhu Gang heard this, he was stunned, his mouth opened wide and couldn't close for a long time.

When he came to see the emperor this time, he was mentally prepared to be severely beaten.

Who could have expected that such earth-shaking news was waiting for him - that he would be asked to succeed Zhu Houzhao and become the new emperor!

Originally, with Zhu Biao around, Zhu Gang never had the intention to compete for the throne.

And just recently, even his fourth brother Zhu Di became emperor.

Although Zhu Gang knew very well that his fourth brother had done a good job in history, if he were in the same situation, he would probably make the same choice.

But watching his brothers sitting on the throne that everyone admired, while he himself never had the chance to do so, he felt an indescribable bitterness deep in his heart.

Unexpectedly, good news came from the sky.

Seeing that Zhu Gang didn't reply, Old Zhu said coldly: "Why, you don't want to?"

Zhu Gang came to his senses and said hurriedly: "No, no, no, I will obey my father's orders."

Old Zhu said calmly: "Since you are the emperor, you must be worthy of the Ming Dynasty and the people. We will check on you from time to time. If you act recklessly, indulge in extravagance and abuse the people, we will personally pull you off the throne!"

"Don't worry, father. I will definitely follow your example!" Zhu Gang patted his chest and shouted excitedly.

"Master Qiang Shengzu, you have to surpass your father. Go back and prepare. Oh, there is one more thing we need to do."

"Father, please speak!"

"Don't go swimming in the river unless necessary. Even if you go, you must be accompanied by a few good swimmers. Otherwise, we will break your legs!" Lao Zhu said viciously.

Zhu Gang swallowed his saliva. He could tell that Old Zhu was definitely not joking.

Zhu Biao said with a serious expression: "You may not know that the emperors of our Zhu family are easily soluble in water. There are a total of 16 emperors in history, and two of them died by drowning."

Zhu Gang's face was filled with surprise. Could it be that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty had a conflict with water?
Thinking about how I like to jump into the lake to swim, I suddenly felt a little scared.

"Don't worry, bro. I'll ask a few people to watch me when I take a shower next time."

Zhengde Ming Dynasty.

The emperor didn't hear the news for a few days.

The minister didn't care.

After all, the emperor is still young and has a strong desire to play.

Not seeing each other for a few days is very normal.

Even Zhu Houzhao's biological mother, Empress Dowager Zhang, was not surprised.

He just sent a few other of the Eight Tigers to look for him and ask Zhu Houzhao to return to the palace as soon as possible.

A corner of the palace.

Suddenly, more than a dozen figures appeared.

Wan Chao Zhu Di looked around and said, "This should be the imperial palace."

Zhu Houzhao observed the surrounding environment and immediately recognized it: "Yes, it was here that he suddenly appeared in that dark place before."

"Go and take care of your affairs first. I will lead tens of thousands of troops here later. Otherwise, the handover will not be smooth. Even if you agree, others will not agree."

With the help of Zhu Houzhao.

Hundreds of thousands of troops soon appeared inside and outside the palace. (End of this chapter)