The stupid son of Chongba

Chapter 215: Destroy the Northern Yuan Dynasty! This is not the end, the goal of the Ming Dynasty is the sea of ​​stars!
Hearing Zhu Ju's analogy, all the generals laughed.

He is the only one in the world who dares to make up stories about His Majesty the Emperor in this way.

"Reporting to the General, the victory report has been prepared."

Xu Da took out the military newspaper from the table and said with a smile,
"Please take a look."

"In the decisive battle, we beheaded 23,000 enemy soldiers and captured 55,000. The remaining civilians, cattle, sheep, and supplies are still being cleared. It is estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of civilians and hundreds of thousands of cattle and sheep waiting for our army to resettle."

"In this battle, as the commander-in-chief, you led 6,000 cavalrymen to attack Huanglong and captured Yuan Sijun alive. It is truly a legend! In the decisive battle, Wang Baobao was also captured alive by you! Therefore, in this Northern Expedition, your contribution is undisputedly the first!"

"It has been clearly written in the victory report. I believe that Your Majesty will be happy after reading it."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ju raised his eyebrows slightly.

"You want to take all the credit for this?"

He glanced at the military newspaper, shook his head and laughed,
"No, no, write a new one."

Having said that, Zhu Ju crumpled up the victory report and threw it aside.

"Uh……"

"What are you doing?"

Xu Da was a little confused.

The generals were also confused... All the credit is attributed to you, why are you still not happy?

"What do I need so many merits for? I don't need to be a noble or a prime minister."

Zhu Ju waved his hand and said,

"Capturing Yuan Sijun alive can barely be counted as my contribution, but the credit is not mine. Lan Yu was the first to find him, so the main credit for capturing Yuan Sijun alive should be attributed to Lan Yu. Write."

Swish.

The officer at the side took out another blank military newspaper and recorded it according to Zhu Ju's instructions.

"As for capturing Wang Baobao alive, that's nonsense. At that time, I just wanted to kill a Yuan army soldier with my own hands. Who knew that you would lead me all the way to Wang Baobao? This is the merit of the soldiers' support. How can it be considered that I captured Wang Baobao alive?"

Zhu Ju said again,

"My performance in the decisive battle was nothing more than following your orders, Marshal Xu. After the cannons sounded, I ordered the cavalry to charge and crushed the already scattered enemy. My performance was mediocre and I made no contribution. If anything, it can only be counted as the head of a Yuan soldier. Although someone fed it to me, I chopped off that head."

"So, if you really want to write about me, just write something factual - I planned and successfully carried out a raid and beheaded a first-level person."

“As for the credit for the decisive battle, it was the coordinated efforts of all the soldiers that ultimately led to the capture of Wang Baobao alive.”

When the generals heard this, they were all shocked.

It's ok to be realistic, but this is too realistic! It even seems a bit mediocre!

Zhu Ju's operation was legendary! So everyone agreed to add icing on the cake to his military exploits. After all, he was the boss now! It was only natural for him to take the biggest credit.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhu Ju said seriously:

"After this great battle, I know it was not easy for everyone."

"The Central Army suffered a great defeat, and they fought this decisive battle with the intention of washing away the shame. The Eastern and Western Armies were exhausted, and they had traveled all the way from such a long distance, which was also hard work."

"Hundreds of thousands of soldiers are counting on this decisive battle to gain military merit so that they can be crowned as emperors and their children. Although I am the commander-in-chief, I am a prince. Fame and fortune are of little use to me. It is better to share them with everyone so that all the soldiers can benefit from them and get more rewards so that they can live a more comfortable life for the rest of their lives."

Xu Da: “?!”

Zhu Di: “?!”

Generals: “?!”

These noble words stirred a feeling of admiration in the hearts of everyone present.

The coach in front of me, is he really a teenager?

Even Xu Da, who is considered the most mature person by everyone, probably couldn't say such words!

At this moment, Zhu Ju conquered the hearts of all the generals with his personal charm!
Putting aside his status as a prince, his surprising strategy, the courage to lead the army in person, and his generosity in sharing the credit are enough to gain the recognition of all the soldiers!

If there is any problem, big brother will do it personally, and we will share the credit!

Who wouldn't want to follow a big brother like this?!

"General, you are really this!"

Li Wenzhong gave a thumbs up and couldn't help but praise,

"There aren't many people I, Li Wenzhong, admire, and you're one of them!"

"If there is another war in the future, I will definitely serve under you, obey your orders, and be at your service!"

All the generals nodded in agreement.

Zhu Di remembered this scene deeply in his heart.

What is the style of a general?

While he was still feeling complacent about his military achievements recently, Zhu Ju had already set a textbook example, making him feel a little ashamed.

There is still a lot to learn!

"Okay, okay, I just did what I had to do. You guys don't have to flatter me."

Zhu Ju waved his hand and said with a smile,
"Re-draft the victory report and send it to Yingtian Prefecture as soon as possible."

"Your Majesty has been waiting anxiously for this victory report! The last military report was about a great defeat. If this victory report is not sent back, I'm afraid the whole Yingtian will be in a panic!"

Swish!
The officer quickly drafted the victory report and then submitted it respectfully.

"General, is it okay to write like this?"

Zhu Ju took it, glanced at it briefly, and nodded.

"Let's just send it out like this for now. If the statistics haven't been settled yet, we'll send out the details after the statistics are completed."

He took out the general's seal, pressed it, and said,

"Go ahead, give the order, and ride faster!"

"Yes, sir!" The officer responded and left with the victory report.

The atmosphere inside the military tent was relaxed and cheerful.

Once this victory report reaches Yingtian, everyone will gain fame and honor!
"Okay, if anyone has anything to say or any problems that need to be solved, please speak up."

Zhu Ju glanced at everyone and nodded.
"Quick fix, then go back to bed!"

He hates long and boring meetings and prefers to get things done quickly and with ease.

"General, there is something difficult to handle right now."

Li Wenzhong said,

"It's about the placement of prisoners. This time, because the general tied Yuan Sijun and Toghon Temur to a high place, the Yuan army quickly lost their fighting spirit, so there were many prisoners. The number of people killed in the battle was only half of the prisoners!"

"Although the armor and weapons of these 55,000 men have all been confiscated, they are still strong and powerful men. They are still obedient at the moment, but over time, they will inevitably cause trouble... So, how should these prisoners be dealt with?"

Zhu Ju held his forehead.

More than 50,000 prisoners! It is indeed a difficult problem.

The enemy was defeated so quickly that the Ming soldiers didn't have enough time to kill them.

For an army of more than 100,000, there was an average of three or four soldiers to each head.

"What do you think?"

he asked.

The generals looked at each other, and after a moment's silence, they began to speak enthusiastically:

"How about... learning from Bai Qi? You must know that those who are not of our race must have different hearts. If we don't kill them all, they may rebel again in the future and establish a country called Hou Yuan. Wasn't that what happened to the Turks during the Tang Dynasty? They surrendered and rebelled again!"

"Well, I also think that keeping these people here is a huge hidden danger. Anyway, they cannot be moved back to the interior of the country. If they gather together, there will be chaos! I also think it's better to kill them. It will also allow the brothers to accumulate some military merits."

"How can this be possible? Killing prisoners is unlucky! Besides, more than 55,000 people can still play a role if used well."

"You sound nice! Utilize? How do you utilize? Can you give me a rule?"

"..."

Most of the generals support killing the enemy in a pit and gaining some military merit at the same time.

Each of these heads is a testament to our military achievements!

It would take a huge amount of manpower and resources to resettle them and treat them well. It would be better to cut them all down and put an end to it all at once, which would save a lot of trouble!

Anyway, there is a century-old blood feud between the two sides. Let alone 500,000, even if it is 500,000, as long as they still have the knife, they will chop without blinking an eye!
Zhu Ju looked at Xu Da and Feng Sheng. Seeing that they were both silent, he asked:
"General Xu, General Feng."

"How do you think we should deal with this?"

Feng Sheng's expression slightly stern, he said:

"Reporting to the general, in my humble opinion, it is not appropriate to bury all of them alive. Our Ming army is a benevolent and righteous army, and the general is not a violent and bloodthirsty person. If they are all buried alive, there will inevitably be people who are short-sighted and criticize the general in the future, which will be detrimental to your reputation."

"So I think it's better to resettle them. But I also agree with the views of the generals just now. They can be resettled, but they can't cause trouble, and we can't let the Northern Yuan Dynasty, which we worked so hard to annihilate, revive."

Zhu Ju nodded slightly.

What Li Wenzhong said makes a lot of sense.

When Bai Qi massacred the Zhao army, later generations have always called him the God of Killing, which cannot be considered a compliment.

If I gave this order, there would be nothing wrong with it, but it would still result in too much killing.

Moreover, as a Taoist priest, he needs to cultivate merits. Fighting against the barbarians and killing the enemy are merits, but if he wantonly massacres the surrendered prisoners, then there will be no merits, but instead he will create the karma of killing.

Therefore, he would not choose to kill the prisoners.

"Yep."

Xu Da also nodded in agreement.
"Your Majesty will not agree to kill the surrendered soldiers. It is likely that they will be placed in the northern border, trained and naturalized, and finally become a military force of our Ming Dynasty."

"Now, with the training method created by the general, it is not difficult to train them, but the key is how to change their minds and use them for my own benefit."

"Previously, the general often carried out political and ideological activities in the army to guide the soldiers' thoughts. I think this is a good method, but it just needs to be increased in intensity and frequency."

Zhu Ju touched his nose.

What you mean is to brainwash them crazily!
"Well, that's a good idea. I think it's feasible."

He said,

"Let's discuss this later and see how to cleanse their... uh, flush their minds."

"Of course, such a big matter must be reported to the court and let His Majesty the Emperor make the decision. After all, in addition to these more than 50,000 prisoners, there are also hundreds of thousands of Northern Yuan people. The resettlement of these people is also a problem."

"Leave it to your Majesty and the Crown Prince to worry about it!"

Anyway, after I go back, I will have a good rest and spend time with my wife, and put aside all political and military affairs!
"Yes."

Xu Da smiled slightly and said,

"General, there is one more thing. Although Wang Baobao's main force has been destroyed, there are still some remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty active on the grassland. The eastern and western armies have not completely wiped them out."

"I think there is a hidden danger that they may unite, so should we take this opportunity to strike with all our might and completely clean up the Northern Frontier grasslands?!"

Zhu Ju nodded.

"I know this. Although the Northern Yuan Dynasty is mainly composed of Wang Baobao's army, there are still remnant forces in the northeast, northwest and Yunnan regions. They should not be underestimated!"

He said in a deep voice,

"They fight among themselves and refuse to acknowledge each other, so they cannot work together. But now that Yuan Sijun and Wang Baobao have been captured alive by our army, they may seize the opportunity to establish themselves as emperors and recreate the so-called Yuan Dynasty."

"We must avoid this! Our army cannot stay on the grassland for long. When we withdraw, the vacuum zone left behind will become their paradise again."

"My opinion is that we should divide our forces again. Except for Yunnan, the remaining Yuan troops in the other two places need to be cleared out! Especially Nahachu in the northeast, he is the key target!"

When the generals heard this, their expressions were all shocked.

Suddenly, they all became excited - they felt that this decisive battle was not satisfying enough and they had not gained enough merit!
"It's possible... But, the strategy set by His Majesty has been completed..."

Feng Sheng said with some hesitation,

"According to the original plan, we should return to the court."

"If we want to continue the battle... do we need to consult His Majesty before making any plans?"

He is a cautious person and always asks for instructions before taking action.

It is precisely for this reason that Zhu Yuanzhang has always trusted him very much.

"Need not!"

Zhu Ju waved his hand and said domineeringly,
"Morale is high right now, and it's the best time to expand our victory! If we ask the emperor for permission, it will be the New Year again in a matter of seconds. By then, the soldiers will be homesick and will have no desire to fight. We will have to retreat again."

"After returning home, I wonder how many years it will take before we can launch such a large-scale war again! By that time, the remaining Yuan forces may have become even bigger and stronger!"

"So, we must seize the opportunity now, divide our forces decisively, and sweep the battlefield!"

"As for the Emperor, I will write a memorial to explain. This has nothing to do with you, so you don't have to worry about it. Even if the Emperor blames me, it will only be me. You just need to follow his orders. Why are you shrinking back?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Sheng nodded and said nothing more.

As a general of a foreign family, he should be cautious.

As a prince, even if Zhu Ju behaved a little eccentrically and unruly, it would not be a big deal. The emperor would never be suspicious of his beloved son, at least Emperor Zhu would not.

"General Xu, how do you think we should divide our forces?"

Zhu Ju asked.

"Replying to the general, I think we should divide the troops into four and six."

Xu Da responded,
"As the general said, Nahachu in the northeast is the hidden danger. We should send more troops to deal with him. I think it is safer to send more than 60,000 troops. As for the commander, it will still be Deputy Marshal Li, who is more familiar with the eastern front."

"As for the Western Front, it is still led by Vice Marshal Feng, who is leading more than 40,000 troops. He has fought several brilliant battles on the Western Front. If I hadn't urgently called for his help, I estimate that he would have cleared the entire Western Front."

Li Wenzhong and Feng Sheng both looked stern and straightened their backs slightly.

Although running around is tiring, as long as we can achieve the strategy and annihilate the enemy, everything will be worth it!
"What do you think, my two lieutenants?"

Zhu Ju smiled and looked at the two of them. "I am willing to go!"

"The general will go where he wishes!"

Both of them responded with full energy.

"Okay! Then we will follow what Commander Xu said and let Feng Sheng and Li Wenzhong lead the western and eastern armies, turn back and wipe out all those annoying minions!"

Zhu Ju was also unambiguous and immediately gave the order:
"As for the troops, we will select 100,000 elite soldiers from the three armies, 40,000 from the west and 60,000 from the east."

"After the army is assembled, set off immediately!"

"Yes, sir!" The two responded quickly without hesitation, with a hint of smile on their faces.

This is essentially a lucrative job of cleaning up the battlefield!

"Once the north is completely pacified, the Ming Dynasty will be able to free up its hands to clean up Sichuan and Yunnan."

Zhu Ju touched his chin and smiled.

"There are not many wars left to fight in the country, so you should cherish the ones you fight."

"Once the remaining two places are pacified, the Ming Dynasty will have completed the unification of the country!"

When the generals heard this, their expressions changed.

"Yes! This battle was a crushing victory. Ming Yuzhen of Bashu and the chieftain of Yunnan were just small minions who could be easily pacified."

"Brothers, cherish it! Accomplish as many military exploits as you can! When the seas are at peace and the rivers are clear, it will be time for us generals to retire and return to the countryside."

"Well... I have a temperament like that. I can't sit still! What should I do if there are no more wars to fight?"

For a time, some people were worried about this.

The absence of war means that the space for advancement is completely blocked, and all that awaits them is glory and retirement.

This is undoubtedly a torture for the military generals. Looking at the generals present, most of them are only in their thirties or forties, in their prime and at the age of fighting and adventuring.

If we retire collectively, these restless people will definitely cause trouble.

Things like what happened to Liao Yongzhong and Lu Zhongheng are likely to happen again, and many times!
For the monarch, leaving aside the feelings, the best outcome is naturally that the general makes great achievements in battle, returns home with his death on the battlefield, and gives all the honor and gifts to his son.

For example, people like Chang Yuchun are the type that Zhu likes best, with no worries at all.

Seeing that everyone was worried, Zhu Ju smiled slightly and suddenly came up with an idea.

"Everyone, here, I give you a suggestion, learn how to swim first."

He smiled and said,
"Once you learn how to swim, you can find a master and learn how to fight a water battle or even a naval battle!"

"Although the domestic war is over, will the Ming Dynasty only be satisfied with domestic unification? No, our goal is the stars and the sea!"

Generals: “!!!”

From what the general said... Will the Ming Dynasty fight wars abroad in the future?!
If someone else said this, they might not believe it, but when Zhu Ju said it... it was really convincing!

Because his other identity is the Regent of the Ming Dynasty and one of the highest decision-makers of the Ming Dynasty!

"Two years ago, I asked my father for the right to sail. Although the Ming Dynasty cannot sail, my fleet can sail along the coastline of the Ming Dynasty without any hindrance!"

"Therefore, the Ming Dynasty is bound to expand in the future! Liaodong, Japan, and many island countries in the southeast, such as Java, will all be the targets of our military in the future!"

Zhu Ju raised his head and said,
"Now, the fleet is still being built. It won't be long before my fleet can sail far away! However, there are dangers everywhere on the ocean, especially the Japanese pirates and pirates from the southeast islands. They are rampant on the sea and even dare to invade the islands of my Ming Dynasty and kill the fishermen of my Ming Dynasty! How can I tolerate this? Anyway, I hate the Japanese pirates the most! I can accept the Yuan people, but I must kill all the Japanese pirates!"

"If you can fight on the water, you can lead our Ming navy in the future, rushing across the ocean, killing all the Japanese pirates, and occupying the overseas islands! But if you can't fight on the water, or even swim, then I have nothing to say, go home and feed your children!"

When the generals heard this, they all laughed.

But amidst the laughter, they had already remembered Zhu Ju's words in their hearts!

Learn to swim, learn to water fight!
In this way, there will be opportunities to achieve success in the future!

Xu Da looked at Zhu Ju, narrowed his eyes slightly, and a look of approval appeared in his eyes.

These simple words once again opened up a path for the generals to rise!

Even he had some fantasies in his mind - water battle? This is our specialty!

In the Battle of Poyang Lake, it was our Old Xu who defeated Chen Youliang!
Maybe... one day in the future, I will be able to regain my former glory?

Boom!

"Okay, okay, let's stop talking nonsense and continue the meeting."

Zhu Ju nodded and said,
"If you have any other questions, please raise them as well."

The atmosphere of the meeting was relaxed at the moment. The generals were not afraid and threw out topics one after another for the marshals to decide.

Zhu Ju played to his strengths and avoided his weaknesses. When he encountered something he knew, he would give some advice. When he encountered something he didn't know, he would ask, "Xu Shuai, what do you think?" or "Feng Shuai, what do you think?"

During the meeting, he did not show any sign of timidity at all, but instead gave people the impression that he was very capable.

An hour later.

All the generals left the banquet, leaving only Zhu Ju, Xu Da and Zhu Di in the central army tent.

"Sixth brother...oh no, the general."

Zhu Di came forward and shouted to Zhu Ju.

"It's okay. There's no outsiders here right now. You can shout whatever you want."

Zhu Ju waved his hand and yawned.
"Old Four, why did you take it so seriously when it was just a joke? You can just call me Old Six from now on."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di shook his head.

"How can that be possible? I am a person who values ​​integrity the most. If you ask me to call you Sixth Brother, then I will call you Sixth Brother."

He said seriously,

"Besides, this brother is not a matter of seniority. I think you are stronger than me and I can learn a lot from you. So I respect you as a strong person and call you brother."

Xu Da laughed.

"His Royal Highness Prince Yan is also a man of character, quite free and easy!"

He praised,

"He can bend and stretch, and he doesn't care what others say. That's what a real man is!"

Zhu Di smiled and felt a little embarrassed by Xu Da's praise.

"...Okay, okay, what do you want?"

Zhu Ju didn't take it seriously and nodded.

"It's late now, I have to go to bed."

When Zhu Di heard this, he quickly handed over the book in his hand and said as if he was presenting a treasure:

"Sixth Brother, this is the content of the meeting I just recorded. Please check if there are any mistakes or omissions."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ju raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at Xu Da.

Xu Da was also a little surprised, and leaned over to watch with Zhu Ju.

The booklet had beautiful handwriting, and the contents of the meeting were all copied down.

"Old Four, you can do this!"

Zhu Ju flipped through a few pages and couldn't help but exclaim,

"Write down all the important things. If you forget something, you can always take it out and look it over again."

"This is a very good thing. You are thoughtful. I give you a thumbs up."

Xu Da also echoed:
"Your Highness Prince Yan is bold and careful, a rare talent."

"He led your 7,000 guards and charged forward, maneuvering around like a 70,000-man army! With such talent, it's a shame if he doesn't become a great general."

Zhu Ju laughed.

There is no need to say much about the fourth brother's talent.

"Old Four, if you still want to kill enemies on the battlefield in the future, I also suggest that you learn to swim and learn water combat!"

He pointed out,

"The future world belongs to the maritime powers! There is really nothing to gain on land. Even if we take over the entire Western Region, there won't be much profit."

"It's different on the sea. There's gold everywhere! Maybe an entire island is paved with gold and spices! A trip to the sea can not only make up for the military expenses, but also make a lot of money!"

"Think carefully about how to be a good admiral!"

After saying this, he and Xu Da left the military tent one after the other.

Only Zhu Di was left there, carefully chewing over what Zhu Ju had just said.

"Navy... Admiral?"

……

Outside the military tent, a cold wind blew in our faces.

The sky is full of twinkling stars, and this starry sky can only be seen on the grassland.

"The Big Dipper is really clear in this place."

Zhu Ju looked up at the sky and murmured,

"Van Lang, Ju Men, Lu Cun, Wen Qu, Lian Zhen, Wu Qu, Po Jun..."

"It's a pity that I can't see Zuo Fu and You Bi."

"The Southern Dipper determines life, the Northern Dipper determines death. Let's look up at the stars and worship the Dipper together, Old Xu. This will extend your life!"

As he spoke, he actually started to worship the Big Dipper on the grass. This scene made Xu Da feel a little amused and helpless.

"A few stars... can have this effect?"

"Okay, since you worship it so much, I'll follow suit."

After he finished speaking, he also followed Zhu Ju's style and bowed several times towards the Big Dipper.

Although I don’t understand, I respect it.

To be honest, he didn't really believe in this kind of thing before, but when he saw that a smart person like Zhu Ju believed it so firmly, he began to waver.

Could it be that gods really exist in this world?

Are these stars all powerful star gods?

As he was thinking, Xu Da shook his head, waved away the messy thoughts in his mind, and turned to worship the stars with Zhu Ju.

"The nine stars of the Big Dipper, the great god in the sky, facing the Golden Palace above and covering Kunlun below..."

"Regulate the rules and regulations, control the world, Da Kui Tan Lang, Ju Men Lu Cun..."

"..."

Zhu Ju chanted the fighting spell and made fighting gestures with his fingers, and it really looked like that.

In a trance, the Big Dipper in the sky seemed to respond to him and flickered slightly.

"Old Xu, when can we return to Yingtian?"

After Zhu Ju finished worshipping the stars, he suddenly asked.

Xu Da was slightly stunned.
"Respond to the sky? Judging from the current situation, it's still too early."

He said,

"Didn't we just have a meeting? It was you who set the rules. We have to wipe out the remaining forces of the Northern Yuan Dynasty! This is not something that can be completed in a short time. At the very least, we have to work until the New Year, right?"

"There is also the issue of resettling the captives and the people of the Northern Yuan Dynasty. They will behave themselves only if the army is watching over them. If we don't have enough troops left to suppress them, I think they will rebel!"

"So, we have to sweep and suppress at the same time. It's too early to return to the capital! I estimate that it will take several years to digest the results of this battle!"

It only takes a moment to destroy the Northern Yuan Dynasty.

Digesting the results of the war is not something that can be accomplished in a short period of time. This is the reason why it is easy to conquer an empire but difficult to keep it. If you cannot keep the empire, you will have to give it up.

"Then can I withdraw first?"

Zhu Ju smiled and spoke.

Xu Da was shocked.

"You retreat first? How can that be possible! You are now the great general, the backbone of the army! The soldiers of the three armies regard you as a god, and even the Yuan people fear you and call you the law enforcer under Changshengtian, who is here to punish the Yuan Dynasty."

He said repeatedly,

"You are the pillar of support in the army! You know that, right? If you leave, many tasks will be difficult to carry out!"

Zhu Ju: “???”

Are you so important?

Even Zhu Ju himself didn't know that after the oath-taking ceremony, his words left a deep impression on the hearts of all the soldiers!

He really achieved his slogan of restoring the glory of the Han nationality!

When the army was defeated, he personally led his troops to march thousands of miles away and captured the Northern Yuan emperor alive. At the final moment of the decisive battle, he led 6,000 cavalrymen to fight back and complete the crushing and harvest!
With just one word, the soldiers were willing to do anything for him!
This is a level that Xu Da is far from reaching, so a general who is both eloquent and good at fighting is extremely terrifying.

Generally, such people will become great warlords and may even become emperors in the end! Their personality charm alone can win a large number of fans!

Zhu Ju shook his head and said with some melancholy:
"Hey! But... I miss your daughter, what should I do?"

Xu Da: "..."

These words sounded a little awkward, but fortunately he immediately realized that the other party was his good son-in-law, and the awkward feeling disappeared.

"Miaoyun has been pregnant for several months, but I have never been by her side. She must be very lonely."

Zhu Ju sighed,
"As a husband, I have failed in my duty!"

(End of this chapter)