Ming Dynasty Simulator: I will be the greatest emperor of all time!

Zhu Yuanzhang clearly remembered that in the simulator, the option of "Chengzu" appeared in the life of the fourth prince.

This option is below the "Taizong" option for the fourth son. Zhu Yuanzhang knew what Taizong was.

Zhu Yuanzhang had originally considered the name "Chengzu" as a temple name, because it sounded very similar to his own "Taizu".

However, since the fourth prince already has the temple name "Taizong", how could he possibly have another temple name? There has never been such a precedent in history...emmm...Liu Bang is half of one, as he has both the temple name of Emperor Gaozu of Han and Emperor Taizu of Han.

So what exactly did "Emperor Chengzu" mean? Zhu Yuanzhang really couldn't figure it out.

In this group chat, someone is actually calling him Chengzu (Emperor Chengzu). Is he referring to the fourth emperor?

The group chat was called "The Emperor's Family," and it only had about thirty members.

The speaker was named Chongzhen.

When this group chat appeared in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind, the method of using the group chat was completely instilled in him.

At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang also realized that the people in this group chat were not from his own timeline, but from another timeline and space, which might differ from his own world in some ways, but Zhu Yuanzhang did not yet know the specific differences.

At the same time, this group chat is very special. If you don't speak, you will hide your group nickname. When Lao Zhu just joined the group chat, he did not remind the people who were already in the group.

Zhu Yuanzhang planned to secretly go underwater, but was exposed by a single sentence from Emperor Chongzhen, who sent a voice message.

Emperor Chongzhen: "Emperor Taizu, Emperor Chengzu, your descendants are incompetent, our Great Ming... our Great Ming is doomed... Waaaaah... It lasted 276 years... Waaaaah..."

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly typed in the group chat: "What???"

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang noticed that someone else had sent a message at the same time as him, also saying "What???"

Zhu Yuanzhang took a closer look—

[Emperor Chengzu (Taizong), General Who Conquers the North, Zhu Di: What???]

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned. He thought he had misread it, but he knew the meaning of the parentheses.

Emperor Chengzu... is that really the temple name of the fourth prince?

and many more!

If the fourth son becomes the "ancestor" of the Zhu family's descendants, then what will our old Zhu become?

The fourth prince is the ancestor, and he also became emperor through rebellion. Isn't he pointing his finger at us and cursing us, saying that Zhu Yuanzhang's Ming Dynasty only lasted two generations? Is his fourth prince's Ming Dynasty a different Ming Dynasty? Our Zhu Yuanzhang's was the Southern Ming, and his fourth prince's was the Yan Ming?

After Zhu Yuanzhang understood this, he was so angry that his blood boiled.

In reality, Zhu Yuanzhang was breathing heavily, which startled Zhu Gaoxi, who thought Zhu Yuanzhang was about to die. He quickly pouted and shouted for the imperial physician, but Zhu Yuanzhang stopped him.

On the other side, Zhu Di was forced to read a book by Zhu Yuanzhang. He was also startled by the old man's behavior. He was about to go over to see what was going on when he found the old man staring at him with bloodshot eyes, looking as if he wanted to beat him to death.

Zhu Di shivered. Seeing that the old man was alright, he quickly abandoned his previous nonchalant reading manner, straightened the upside-down book, lowered his head, and began to read attentively.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not react to this, feeling that it was not worth it to provoke the fourth prince, who was still the Prince of Yan at the time.

There's also the fourth brother in that group chat!

Zhu Yuanzhang continued to look at the group chat. Emperor Chengzu in the group must have noticed him too, but he didn't say anything or acknowledge him as his father.

Zhu Yuanzhang directly tagged [Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di] and typed: "Fourth Prince, why is your temple name Chengzu?"

Old Zhu felt it was better to clarify things to avoid misunderstandings, so he spoke calmly.

But Emperor Chengzu (Taizong) and General Who Conquers the North, Zhu Di, did not reply.

Zhu Yuanzhang continued to ask, but Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di still did not reply.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew, according to the simulator, that he was being subjected to emotional abuse by his own son, and so he was angered again.

That scoundrel fourth brother actually bullied an old man!

He grew angrier and angrier, so he left the group chat and went to stand in front of Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan, who was carefully reading a book. He stood in front of Zhu Di for a long time, observing him closely.

Zhu Di felt uneasy being stared at like that and weakly asked:

"Father, what are you doing?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "I've been thinking that since you grew up, we haven't had the chance to rekindle our father-son bond in a long time. I haven't fulfilled my responsibilities as a father."

Zhu Di put down the book in his hand and sighed:

"Yes, Father, this is how it is when you are born in a chaotic world. But I am content to be your son. Why would I ask for any more fatherly affection? Ordinary families might not even have enough to eat before because of the war."

"Wait... Dad... what are you warming up for? Why are you aiming that slap at my face? Dad? Dad?"

Zhu Di suddenly stood up and shouted loudly, trying to use this last bit of his life to awaken the old man's sanity:

"Dad? You need to be rational!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's slap still came swiftly, and Zhu Di ran away as fast as he could, causing chaos throughout the Jinshen Hall.

Zhu Gaoxi covered his forehead as he watched this scene.

I always feel that Zhu Yuanzhang and Judy haven't grown up yet, they're still like little kids. The burden of the Ming Dynasty still has to be carried on the shoulders of our little Gao Xi.

Zhu Yuanzhang was beating Zhu Di while cursing and swearing.

"I'll teach you to ignore me!"

"I'll teach you to give me the silent treatment!"

"You think you can't be dealt with by Old Zhu? You've really gone too far!"

Zhu Di, clutching his bottom which was already bright red from being hit, had no idea what nonsense his father was spouting.

What do you mean by not replying? What do you mean by passive-aggressive behavior? Dad, can you please explain this to my fourth son?

Little Gao Xi, please help your father! Your father can't take it anymore! Unfortunately, this time, Zhu Gao Xi couldn't stop Zhu Yuanzhang's anger.

Zhu Di ultimately dared not retaliate and was severely injured by Zhu Yuanzhang. He was carried back to the Princes' Residence, and his wailing and howling during the journey were felt by all the princes.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang opened the group chat, found the chat history, and tagged [Emperor Chengzu (Taizong) · General Who Conquers the North · Zhu Di] again, saying:

"Just a moment ago, when you were still the Prince of Yan, we gave you a good beating."

Whether it was just his imagination or not, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that the image of Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di trembled twice after seeing this sentence, as if it were afraid.

After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang closed the group chat with a smug look on his face.

……

Zhu Yuanzhang was a workaholic, and the court held regular court sessions almost every day.

As he grew older, although the frequency decreased, he still held meetings often.

Today's morning assembly is different.

This time, Zhu Yuanzhang raised the issue of moving the capital at the court meeting.

This caused a huge uproar among the court officials.

The reason Zhu Yuanzhang brought up this topic was that he knew the Ming Dynasty would later move its capital to Beiping.

Secondly, it was also intended to pave the way for Zhu Di.

Ever since the temple name of Emperor Chengzu came out, Zhu Yuanzhang had a thorn in his side. He absolutely could not allow his "Southern Ming" to be destroyed by his fourth son's "Yan Ming".