The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 46 Father asks you three things

Just when Zhu Houzhao was more excited about practicing, training troops, and familiarizing himself with all aspects of the Jin Kingdom.

Several places in Daming were like a calm pond, with faint ripples caused by a stone.

Wudang Back Mountain.

"Please tell Lord Zheng that I will go to the capital in July next year."

A gentle and peaceful sound like the natural world slowly sounded.

"Yes, I will definitely pass on your message."

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“Uncle, the Crown Prince has already broken through to the Grandmaster level, and the plan will begin next year.

In August, I hope you, my uncle, will come to the capital."

"Grandmaster at the age of twelve! I get it."

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In Jinling City.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty invites you to the capital next August to discuss important matters."

"Your Majesty, I will be there."

In a mansion that can be described as a masterpiece of nature, there is a tall, thin and upright old man dressed in cloth. He looks extremely resolute and steady, exuding an indescribable mystery and charm.

He stood in the yard with his hands behind his back, looking towards the north.

In those deep eyes, there were flashes of light that seemed to be real.

"Daming, the wind is going to blow!"

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The fifteenth year of Hongzhi passed in the blink of an eye.

Few people knew how many storms were surging beneath the peaceful surface of the Ming Dynasty.

More than two years ago, some elite troops from the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard secretly invaded the Jin Kingdom in the northwest.

At the end of the 15th year of Hongzhi, several unfamiliar innate masters secretly went to the territory of the Jin Kingdom.

In February of the sixteenth year of the Hongzhi reign, as time approached, Zhu Houzhao only felt more and more excited.

The speed of cultivation is also slowly increasing.

In May, Zhu Youtang issued an edict to transfer a part of the border troops to Beijing for rotation in order to reorganize the Beijing camp.

Duke Baoguo Zhu Hui was appointed as the Prime Minister of this matter.

Starting from June, Zhu Houzhao watched his own Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry begin to disperse out of the capital little by little.

Then other troops will come in to keep the number of Emperor Wu’s Dragon Riders at 10,000.

Zhu Houzhao only felt the long-awaited excitement about this.

The speed of practicing Mingshen Wudian continued to accelerate.

July 2nd.

That night, Zhu Houzhao was called by Zhu Youtang to go to the ancestral temple.

On the way, Zhu Youtang said seriously: "Zhao'er, we will go to war in September. Are you ready?"

"Dad, don't worry. Just watch how I will destroy the Jin Dynasty for you." Zhu Houzhao said confidently upon hearing this.

"Okay, father will give you another self-defense treasure today." Zhu Youtang said as he walked.

He waved his hand, "Come out, everyone."

Twelve shadow-like figures appeared in the shadows on all sides.

They were both old and young, all of them had fair complexions and no beards, and there was no emotion on their faces or in their eyes.

Zhu Houzhao looked at them curiously for a few times, but was not surprised.

When he was about to reach the peak of the innate realm, he realized that there were always these people hiding and protecting around his father.

I also asked and found out that they were shadow eunuchs.

Zhu Youtang waved his hand again, and the twelve figures disappeared into the shadows.

"Zhao'er, this shadow eunuch is the last line of defense for me, the Emperor of the Great Ming.

Even though they are all only at the innate realm, their personal strength is not strong at the innate realm.

But they have been practicing the art of combining forces since childhood, and are even more determined to obey the emperor's orders.

At critical moments, they would sacrifice themselves without hesitation to protect the emperor.

Zhao'er, from now on, they will follow you.

With them accompanying you, your father will feel more at ease when you go to the battlefield.

You don't have to worry about them being inconvenient to go to the army. They are very good at hiding and will not be discovered by ordinary soldiers if they hide around you." Zhu Youtang patiently instructed.

"Dad, I'm so powerful, nothing will happen to me.

Besides, they followed me, what would you do?
You don't know martial arts, you are so weak, you need protection even more. "Zhu Houzhao said with concern. Zhu Youtang's eyebrows jumped, and his heart hurt a little, as if stabbed by a knife, but he was used to it, knowing that his son was caring about him.

He smiled and said, "Father is in the palace, he won't be in danger."

Seeing that his son was still hesitant, he said firmly: "Zhao'er, you must take them with you. The emperor will allow you to send troops."

"Okay then." Zhu Houzhao nodded and had no choice but to agree.

"Well, this period of time is a good time for them to get used to each other so that they can hide better around you." Zhu Youtang said with a smile.

As they spoke, the two of them walked into the Taimiao.

"Zhao'er, kowtow to our ancestors." Zhu Youtang said as he knelt down and kowtowed sincerely.

Zhu Houzhao knelt down and kowtowed along with them.

'Ancestors, please bless Zhaoer, and hope he will win the battle and return safely.'

Zhu Youtang prayed.

"Taizu and Taizong, just wait and see. I will surpass you soon and make you proud of me." Zhu Houzhao kowtowed while speaking loudly and confidently.

Zhu Youtang couldn't help but smile after hearing this and stood up.

When Zhu Houzhao wanted to stand up, he was stopped by Zhu Youtang, who said softly, "Zhao'er, kneel down first. In front of our ancestors, your father has three things to tell you.

It is also Father who is begging you, you must do it, understand?"

Zhu Houzhao looked at his kneeling knees and then at his father who stood up.

He muttered, "Dad, if you beg me, shouldn't you kneel down?"

"You naughty boy." Zhu Youtang couldn't help but pat Zhu Houzhao on the back of the head and scolded him with a smile.

"Haha." Zhu Houzhao also laughed happily, patted his chest and said, "Dad, just tell me, I will definitely do it for you."

"Okay, first of all, when you go out on this expedition, remember that no matter what, your first priority is to ensure your own safety.

No matter what, you have to come back safely, understand?" Zhu Youtang said seriously.

"Don't worry, Dad. I'm invincible and nothing will happen to me." Zhu Houzhao immediately shouted proudly.

"Anyway, you must keep it in mind." Zhu Youtang reached out and touched Zhu Houzhao's head, and warned him in a stern tone.

"Okay, I got it." Zhu Houzhao nodded in agreement.

"The second thing is, after you ascend the throne, you must put the Ming Dynasty first and stop acting like a petty person," Zhu Youtang continued.

"Dad, I definitely put the Ming Dynasty first. I love the people like my own children and I reward and punish clearly, all for the Ming Dynasty.

"Dad, you should correct yourself. When you are an emperor, you must be impartial and selfless. If your elder and younger brothers-in-law commit crimes, you must be merciless and deal with them immediately according to the law." Zhu Houzhao immediately said in dissatisfaction.

"Ahem." Zhu Youtang coughed a few times with some embarrassment, and quickly put the matter aside: "Okay, father believes that Zhao'er can do it."

After a pause, he said seriously, "The third thing is, Zhao'er, when you become the emperor, you must treat your mother well."

"Dad, she is your wife. As long as you are here, you just need to treat her well. It's none of my business." Zhu Houzhao said casually.

Zhu Youtang's eyes flashed with a hint of loneliness, and he said softly: "Zhao'er, she is your stepmother after all. In the eyes of the world, she is your biological mother."

"I only have one mother, she is not my mother. My mother has been dead for many years." Zhu Houzhao said with a sad face. (Mother also appeared very early, long before the Ming Dynasty.)
I thought of his mother who often coaxed him.

Suddenly one day, he was gone. He was taken away by that crappy hospital.

Zhu Youtang opened his mouth, sighed, and said guiltily: "Zhao'er, it is your father who has let your biological mother down. If you have any resentment, resent your father, it has nothing to do with your mother.

When you become the emperor, then..."

After hesitating for a moment, he slowly said, "Let them live in peace with each other in the future. Let her be a good queen mother and don't take the initiative to embarrass him.

Okay?

Zhaoer.

"Dad, why should I resent you? You've been so good to me.

Don't worry, Dad. For your sake, I won't take the initiative to embarrass her." Zhu Houzhao's sad mood passed and he said casually.

"Good, you are really a good son of father." Zhu Youtang showed a gratified smile.

Suddenly, Zhu Houzhao scratched his head, looked at his father, and asked puzzledly: "Dad, why do you feel weird today?"

"It's nothing, it's just that Zhao'er, you are going to the war soon, and your father is a little sentimental. Get up quickly." Zhu Youtang chuckled.

"Dad, don't worry about me, how could anything happen to me?
Just wait for my good news.

Starting from the Jin Dynasty, I will destroy all the countries for you, my father, and unify the world." Zhu Houzhao stood up and said proudly.

"Okay, Father, wait." Zhu Youtang nodded, patted his son's shoulder, and said with a smile: "My Zhao'er is almost taller than you."

Zhu Houzhao, who had grown to nearly five feet four inches (one foot thirty-three centimeters) tall, smiled proudly and said, "In another three, no, two months, I will definitely be taller than you, Dad."

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