The situation in Yangzhou is changing rapidly, and the Southern Ming regime is in danger. It remains to be seen whether Suo Chao, accompanied by a mysterious woman, can turn the tide.

The atmosphere in Yangzhou was tense, with soldiers patrolling the streets and the government stepping up its recruitment drive. This once prosperous city was now shrouded in the shadow of war.

Suo Chao frowned, his eyes full of anger and helplessness.

"Weiya! Look, this is your Ming Dynasty!" He waved his arms and pointed to the busy yet uneasy scene in the city.

Zhu Weiya was dressed in elegant clothes, and her eyes revealed a hint of sadness and determination.

"Master, has the emperor of this world hanged himself?" Her voice trembled slightly, and her hands were tightly clutching the corners of her clothes.

Suo Chao nodded slightly, his expression solemn.

"Yes. The 80 people in Yangzhou City will be slaughtered by Duoduo if they are isolated and helpless!" He clenched his fists unconsciously, as if suppressing the anger in his heart.

"Master, please save these Ming people." Zhu Weiya raised her head, her eyes full of expectation, clear and moving.

Suo Chao looked at her and asked:

"Oh? The people in the city can be saved, but what about the people of the Ming Dynasty outside the city?" There was a trace of scrutiny in his eyes.

At this time, when mentioning the Southern Ming monarch Zhu Yousong, Suo Chao's face was filled with anger.

"Zhu Yousong whitewashed the situation, appointed treacherous ministers, allied with the enemy to suppress the invaders, neglected domestic affairs, and did not govern his people strictly. The political problems were serious." His words were as sharp as arrows.

"Master, you were able to help my father pacify the barbarians in all directions. Then you can also reshape the Ming Dynasty in this time and space, right?" Zhu Weiya asked anxiously, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

"Why should I do this? The Southern Ming monarch is so foolish and incompetent, wouldn't it be like me worrying about nothing?" Suo Chao crossed his arms and raised his chin slightly.

"I would like to follow the example of Empress Wu of Zhou and rebuild the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Weiya straightened his chest, his eyes full of determination.

"Haha! What an ambition! This is the Ming Dynasty I want to support." Suo Chao showed a gratified smile, his eyes full of admiration.

Under the banner of "expelling the Tartars, overthrowing the Qing and restoring the Ming," Suo Chao decided to support the Ming Empress Zhu Weiya. To complete the cause of restoring the Ming, he quickly walked towards the residence of Shi Kefa, the garrison commander of Yangzhou.

Suo Chao walked with firm steps, his eyes revealing courage and determination.

Shi Kefa stood in the courtyard. Though not a tall and strong man, he stood like an unshakable mountain. His face was thin, with slightly sunken cheeks. The hardships of life and his concern for the country and the people had left deep marks on his face.

Shi Kefa's eyes were not big, but they were as deep as the abyss, revealing determination, wisdom and deep worry.

"Suo Chao greets General Shi!" Suo Chao bowed slightly, speaking in a respectful tone.

Shi Kefa turned around with a puzzled look in his eyes.

"Oh! I wonder what this brave man wants to see me about?" His voice was steady and powerful.

"General Shi, this is the second princess of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Weiya." Suo Chao introduced sideways.

The Second Princess, Zhu Weiya, had died young. This was a widely acknowledged fact in the court. Shi Kefa frowned slightly, a look of suspicion on his face.

"Sir, stop joking. The second princess died young, and that's a fact everyone knows."

"General Shi, my father's death is not what I want to see. This is a token of my father's love." Zhu Weiya stepped forward, took out the token from her arms, and looked at Shi Kefa with firm eyes.

When Shi Kefa saw the identity token of the late emperor, he was shocked. With trembling hands, he took the token and looked at it carefully.

To dispel his concerns, Suo Chao summoned Zhu Youjian and Zhu Cilang through the chat interface. Suo Chao danced his hands rapidly, and mysterious lights flashed.

Suo Chao spent 100 million military merit points to pull Shi Kefa into the Zhutian group chat channel.

[Shi Kefa joined the Zhutian chat group]

"General Shi, Suo Chao is the imperial teacher of my Ming Dynasty. You and the imperial teacher can fully assist the second princess Zhu Weiya!" Zhu Youjian sent out a photo of his daily life and said in a majestic tone.

"Ah? The late emperor didn't die?" Shi Kefa widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

"Without the Imperial Master, I would have died long ago. Here, the Crown Prince Zhu Cilang has succeeded to the throne. If you have any questions, go to him and don't disturb my meditation." There was a hint of indifference in the words of Emperor Chongzhen Zhu Youjian.

"I knew that kid wouldn't believe it. Why don't you go find Shi Kefa from our time and space and ask him if he has any privacy? It seems that this Shi Kefa is in the capital." Li Zicheng's voice sounded in the group chat.

"King Chuang, that's a good idea." Zhu Cilang responded.

"Your Majesty, I am withdrawing. My military achievements are being spent like water. Let's talk again after I conquer the islands in South Asia." Li Zicheng said and left the chat.

Shi Kefa was stunned. He had never expected to see the late emperor and the crown prince from another time and space. His eyes were filled with shock and confusion.

"General Shi, the court is now corrupt and the Ming Dynasty is in danger. We urgently need to turn the tide. Please help me." Zhu Weiya stepped forward, his eyes full of expectation.

"Second Princess, I am willing to obey your orders." Shi Kefa knelt on one knee with a firm look in his eyes.

Zhu Weiya proclaimed herself emperor in Yangzhou, naming her country "Tianyuan." Standing majestically on a high platform, she issued her first edict, urging the people of the Ming Dynasty to unite as one, dedicating their historic mission to "expel the Tartar invaders, overthrow the Qing, and restore the Ming." Her gaze was resolute, her voice resonant, seemingly piercing the heavens.

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