Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

“Is there really such a person?”

Zhu Ming also followed Zhu Yuanzhang's suggestion and asked with an innocent look.

As for the nautical chart that Ander gave him, he didn't mention it.

When I become a prince in the future, this will also be a bargaining chip for me to negotiate with Zhu Laosi.

"Grandpa Emperor, where are we going next?"

Zhu Ming looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and thought that they had probably finished visiting the market and it was time for Zhu Yuanzhang to go back.

"Let's go to your Uncle Xu's house."

Zhu Yuanzhang just laughed again. When he had rested enough, he took Zhu Ming's hand and started walking again.

Uncle Xu, Xu Da?

Zhu Ming followed behind Zhu Yuanzhang and was stunned again when he heard the name of Uncle Xu.

"Oh, you probably haven't seen him much."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ming's confused expression and finally reacted.

Zhu Ming was still young and had always stayed in the palace, so he didn't know much about this Uncle Xu.

"He is your royal grandfather's brother."

Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was full of vicissitudes, as if he was reminiscing about the past.

Some of those who followed him to conquer the world have now left, and some have been killed by him.

Among the brothers he led from the uprising, only these few can accompany him now.

"The brother of the Emperor's grandfather must be a very powerful person like the Emperor's grandfather."

Zhu Ming's admiring look made Zhu Yuanzhang so happy that he almost burst into laughter.

"Yeah, he's a very impressive guy."

As he spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been happy just a moment ago, became depressed again and sighed.

“This very powerful person is now sick.”

Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da were of similar age, and Zhu Yuanzhang probably felt the ruthlessness of time from Xu Da.

"Grandpa Emperor, please don't get sick!"

As Zhu Yuanzhang was speaking, Zhu Ming had already hugged him.

This sentence was not only to calm Zhu Yuanzhang's emotions, but also an expression of Zhu Ming's true feelings.

Having been spoiled by Zhu Yuanzhang for so long, he also hoped that Zhu could live longer.

When I grow up a little, maybe I can help Lao Zhu share some of the government affairs.

"Good, good, I won't be sick."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ming with emotion and said, “Just for the sake of our lovely grandson, we have to live longer until we raise our lovely grandson.”

"It's here, it's here."

Zhu Yuanzhang led Zhu Ming to the gate of a large mansion, stopped, looked up at the large words "Duke of Wei's Mansion", and walked straight in.

Zhu Ming followed behind Zhu Yuanzhang, and the guards did not dare to block him. They could only go forward to report, but were stopped by Zhu Yuanzhang again.

"Forget about reporting. Just let him lie down on the bed."

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he walked in on his own. His steps were so fast that even Zhu Ming could hardly keep up.

"Old buddy, we're here to see you!"

Zhu Yuanzhang entered the Duke of Wei's mansion as if he was going home, without needing anyone to lead the way. He looked at Xu Da lying on the bed and shouted loudly.

"His Majesty……"

An old but still powerful voice came from the room.

"Lie down. Lie down."

Seeing the person who responded wanted to get up from the bed and salute, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly stepped forward and pushed the man back.

Zhu Ming looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da reminiscing about the past, and stood obediently outside the door, looking at the old man lying on the bed through the candlelight.

Although he is in his fifties or sixties, the expression on his face is still firm, and even the wind and frost cannot wash away the murderous look on his face.

"Your Majesty, what is that?"

Xu Da also noticed Zhu Ming standing quietly at the door and asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

"He, he is our good grandson."

Zhu Yuanzhang was also happy to introduce Zhu Ming's existence to his old friend. Among all the civil and military officials in the court, only Xu Da could make him trust him.

"The one who lives in your side yard?"

Upon hearing Zhu Ming's identity, Xu Da was also a little surprised.

Even though he had been living in seclusion as Duke of Wei and had not been involved in state affairs for so long, he had heard of Zhu Ming's existence.

But he didn't expect that Zhu Yuanzhang would admit it so readily.

"Lin'er, come and meet your uncle Xu."

Zhu Yuanzhang also happily waved to Zhu Ming and asked him to walk into the room so that Xu Da could have a good look.

Only after obtaining Zhu Yuanzhang's permission did Zhu Ming walk into the room and come to the window.

“It really looks like a sign.”

Xu Da reached out and touched Zhu Ming's head, and couldn't help but sigh.

The only person who could call Zhu Biao "Biao'er" in front of Zhu Yuanzhang was probably Xu Da.

Zhu Biao was born early, and he grew up under their watch when they started their military careers. They also taught him civil and military skills personally, so he was considered half their son.

These Huaixi nobles all stood on Zhu Biao's side.

When Zhu Biao died, their grief was no less than that of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Sensing Xu Da's sadness, Zhu Ming took another step forward so that he could see more clearly.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard Xu Da mention Zhu Biao, he also became sad and sighed.

"His Majesty……"

Xu Da looked at Zhu Ming for a long time, then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in a deep voice and spoke slowly.

"Why call me Your Majesty? You and I are brothers, just call me Big Brother."

Zhu Yuanzhang corrected Xu Da's address with some displeasure, as if this would make him and Xu Da closer.

"Brother, you brought him to see us, right..."

Xu Da smiled with relief. After all these years, his elder brother is still our elder brother.

"My dear grandson, go and have some fun."

Zhu Yuanzhang also guessed that what Xu Da was going to say was of great importance, so he turned around and smiled, trying to coax Zhu Ming out.

"it is good."

Zhu Ming naturally knew it, so he responded cheerfully and then walked out the door.

The Duke of Wei's mansion was very large, and he was still quite unfamiliar with the things in it.

"Brother, tell me the truth, do you want to..."

After watching Zhu Ming leave, Xu Da looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with relief and asked him seriously.

"Hehe, our good grandson is very intelligent and talented, and is good at both civil and military affairs. He is a good candidate to be an emperor."

Seeing that he couldn't hide it from Xu Da, Zhu Yuanzhang just chuckled awkwardly.

He brought the child to see Xu Da, not only to check on Xu Da's illness, but also to ask for his brother's opinion.

"Brother, you know we don't ask about the appointment of a crown prince."

Xu Da gave Zhu Yuanzhang a somewhat dissatisfied look.

"We know that, but all those Huaixi nobles and ministers in the court want to establish the eldest son as the heir."

Zhu Yuanzhang also grinned somewhat embarrassedly. He was indeed making things difficult for Xu Da.

But he wanted to have the capital to compete with Zhu Yunwen for the throne tomorrow, so he had to take down the Huaixi nobles.

What he meant was that he wanted Xu Da, as the representative of the Huaixi nobles, to express his stance. Even if he didn't say whether to support Ming'er, it would be fine if he just didn't help Yunwen.

"If he is successful, then it would be good for him to be the emperor."

Xu Da was silent for a moment, but when he thought of Zhu Ming's eyes and eyebrows that were very similar to Zhu Biao's, he finally softened.