Time Travel: After Seizing the Throne, I Lead the Ming Dynasty to Take Off

"Old Duke, do you know why I suddenly summoned you to the capital?"

Now is the best time to get down to business - if you don't know how to show your loyalty, then I'll give you the opportunity to prove your loyalty!

Fu Youde was still nervous.

I feel like nothing I say is right.

Hearing that the young emperor who had tricked him into a trap had actually let it go, he felt as if a huge rock had been lifted from his shoulders. He felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief, secretly thanking himself, "Fortunately, His Majesty doesn't blame me."

But he was thinking about the previous thing.

He wondered why Zhu Yunhuan dug a pit for him to jump into, but he didn't blame him.

He probably didn't notice what Zhu Yunhuan asked next, and stood in front of the dragon desk with a distracted look.

"A veteran of the battlefield, someone who has fought a lifetime."

"Let him face the enemy's formations, horses, and swords, and he might even come up with seven, eight, or nine different countermeasures without even having to think about it."

"But asking him to deal with all these twists and turns is really putting him in a difficult position."

Zhu Yunhuan was not annoyed, but secretly complained in his heart with interest.

But on the contrary, he actually thinks that those who do practical work should have fewer ulterior motives, so that they can work more steadily and accomplish more.

Perhaps this is another reason why Zhu Yuanzhang asked him to control the border garrisons and station troops for training.

So Zhu Yunhuan just took his time and kindly reminded him: "Old Duke?"

Fu Youde came back to his senses and scratched his head helplessly: "Yes, Your Majesty, this old minister's ears may not be very good, and I didn't hear clearly what Your Majesty said just now."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled faintly and repeated patiently, "I am asking, old Duke, if you know why I summoned you to the capital."

If it were someone like Zhan Hui or Fu Youwen, he would have to find a way to scare and pressure people.

However, he put aside such thoughts towards Fu Youde and stopped there.

Zhu Yunhuan felt...

I asked this question politely and sincerely.

But Zhu Yunhuan didn't know why.

The old Duke in front of him looked troubled again. His already wrinkled face was twisted and his brows were furrowed. "Uh... this..."

He looked as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, as if he had thought of some taboo and couldn't open his mouth to speak.

This made Zhu Yunhuan a little confused. What was there to hide?

If Fu Youwen had not consulted him, from his point of view, it would be nothing more than going to Beijing to report on his work and arranging some new defense for him.

If Fu Youwen had consulted him, with his experience as a veteran, he would have probably guessed that he would hand over the task of increasing troops and training troops along the coast to Fu Youde. Fu Youde should have known about it long ago, right?

No matter which case it is, wouldn't it be fine to follow the first statement?

"Then I'll bring up the matter of coastal military affairs. You can seize this opportunity to demonstrate your loyalty to me, the new emperor."

"It's a natural and logical process..."

Now this development.

However, this somewhat disrupted Zhu Yunhuan's original idea.

However, Zhu Yunhuan did not urge or blame him. He just waited quietly for Fu Youde's reply, slowly picked up the teacup beside him, and took a sip.

As for Fu Youde, he was visibly nervous and was still hesitating: "This... old minister..."

I secretly groaned in my heart:

"The situation in Yingtian Prefecture is tense right now. The group that pushed you to power last year are sharpening their knives, hoping to capitalize on your achievements..."

"I have some experience and seniority. Responding to Tianfu is simply to help them curb their arrogance and restless intentions."

"But this... is something we can say?"

Yes, Fu Youde’s thoughts were completely different from Zhu Yunhuan’s.

For nothing else.