The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 47 Night Emperor
"Okay, father, just wait and see." Zhu Youtang said with a kind smile.

Without saying anything more, the father and son left the Taimiao.

Zhu Houzhao returned to the Eastern Palace, and Zhu Youtang couldn't help but come to Duke Zheng.

"Lord Zheng, do you think we can achieve the expected results in this battle?" Zhu Youtang sat in silence and said softly.

"Your Majesty, I am becoming more and more confident." Duke Zheng said with a smile.

"Oh?" Zhu Youtang looked at Duke Zheng expectantly, wanting to hear more good news.

"Your Majesty, His Highness's cultivation speed is still increasing." Duke Zheng's tone was filled with joy and a hint of nostalgia.

"Could it be that Zhao'er really belongs on the battlefield!" Zhu Youtang said with surprise, joy, and a little worry.

"It should be. This war may very well become the second transformation of Your Highness." Duke Zheng said expectantly.

The last member of the Ming Dynasty royal family who belonged to war and transformed in the war was Taizong.

"Lord Zheng, no matter what, you must bring Zhao'er back safely." Zhu Youtang took a deep breath, looked at Lord Zheng, and said very solemnly.

"I understand." Lord Zheng nodded.

"Cough cough." Suddenly, Zhu Youtang coughed twice.

"Your Majesty, you must also take care of yourself." Duke Zheng said with a worried look on his face.

"Don't worry, Lord Zheng. Zhao'er is not yet grown up. I will definitely support Zhao'er until the end." Zhu Youtang said firmly.

Duke Zheng sighed in his heart.

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late July.

Zhu Youtang called Zhu Houzhao and solemnly introduced someone to him.

“Zhao’er, this is your uncle Ye Huang, from the imperial family of the Ming Dynasty. He has the cultivation level of a Grandmaster and is in charge of monitoring the martial arts world in secret.

This time when you go to war, your uncle Ye will also serve in the army like your uncle Thirteenth." Zhu Youtang said seriously.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is here to see you." Zhu Ye, still wearing a black cloak, bowed and said.

"Uncle, please tell me some interesting things about the martial arts world." Zhu Houzhao immediately approached and said in a familiar manner.

Zhu Ye smiled gently and was about to speak when Zhu Youtang spoke first: "Zhao'er, let's talk about these things later.

Today, I am letting you get to know your Uncle Ye Huang, and at the same time, I am also letting you know a little bit about what our Ming Dynasty royal family has done in the martial arts world.

Remember, these things are only known to the successive Ming emperors and the Night Emperor. You can't tell anyone easily, understand?"

"I am deeply terrified. There is only one emperor in the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Ye immediately bowed.

"Brother, there's no need. We are all family and there's nothing hidden from discussion." Zhu Youtang smiled indifferently.

"Yeah, Dad, what is the Night Emperor?" Zhu Houzhao nodded and immediately asked curiously.

"Since ancient times, the imperial court and the martial arts world have maintained a balance and outward harmony.

Our Ming Dynasty is no exception. The Ming court and the martial arts forces have a tacit understanding to a certain extent.

The Ming Dynasty court will not interfere excessively in the martial arts world.

But our Ming Dynasty cannot really sit idly by and watch the martial arts forces, so we have the Night Emperor.

The Night Emperor is the incarnation of the Ming Emperor in the dark night, monitoring all the major forces in the martial arts world." Zhu Youtang explained.

"I understand, this is because he wants to control the martial arts world, but he can't do it, so he does it in secret.

"Uncle, how do you monitor the martial arts world?" Zhu Houzhao suddenly realized and became even more curious, and asked with interest.

Zhu Youtang and Zhu Ye were both a little embarrassed, but they couldn't argue because it was the truth.

It's just too true.

“We’ll talk about this later. In this battle, your uncle Ye Huang will always be by your side.

Remember, don't reveal your identity as Uncle Ye to anyone, not even your Thirteenth Uncle." Zhu Youtang instructed.

"Yes, Dad, don't worry, I won't tell anyone." Zhu Houzhao agreed immediately.

After pestering Zhu Ye to talk about some important events in the martial arts world, Zhu Houzhao left with satisfaction.

"Brother, the prince will need your assistance in the future." Zhu Youtang looked at Zhu Ye with trust.

"Your Majesty, your words are too serious. In this battle, I will fight to the death to protect Your Highness." Zhu Ye immediately said firmly.

"It's not just this." Zhu Youtang shook his head and smiled, "From today on, Zhao'er will be your brother's emperor." "Your Majesty!" Zhu Ye was shocked.

Zhu Youtang still smiled and said, "Brother is a genius. I know that I have delayed your development."

"Your Majesty, your subject--" Zhu Ye became more and more horrified.

Zhu Youtang raised his hand and asked Zhu Ye to listen to him carefully, and said in a carefree voice: "I know very well that over the years, power has been slipping away due to the lack of civil and military skills, and is far inferior to that of the previous emperor.

As my incarnation, my brother naturally cannot go any further.

But Zhao'er is different. After this battle, Zhao'er will become the most powerful emperor in the Ming Dynasty after Taizu and Taizong.

Brother, you can definitely break through too."

"Also, I know that I may not be able to hold out for two years.

It would be better if from now on, brother, Zhaoer is your emperor now."

Zhu Ye was stunned for a moment, and said with difficulty: "Your Majesty..."

"Brother, there is no need to say more. I have made up my mind." Zhu Youtang said firmly.

"Yes, I understand."

Zhu Ye bowed solemnly and spoke in a serious voice.

He did understand that His Majesty was trying to see if he could make a breakthrough in this battle by leveraging the Crown Prince's power.
In this way, the prince will naturally be safer.

But your majesty's health...

He sighed in his heart and couldn't say more.

August is coming quickly.

Zhu Youtang also secretly issued several imperial edicts to the Taoist Wudang Mountain, Longhu Mountain, Buddhist Shaolin Temple, Cihang Jingzhai, and Jingnian Zen Temple.

Invite several Taoist and Buddhist masters to the capital to discuss Taoism and Buddhism with him.

At the same time, some people who were only legendary in the eyes of countless martial artists arrived in the capital silently.

On an ordinary hill a few miles outside the capital.

"Master Zhang, it's been a long time since we last met." Duke Zheng said with a smile.

"Mr. Zheng, it's been a long time since we last met." Zhang Sanfeng said with a smile.

"Thank you for your help this time." Duke Zheng nodded to show his gratitude.

"Mr. Zheng is too polite. Just speak your mind." Zhang Sanfeng shook his head and said frankly.

"Okay." Duke Zheng told him the details of the plan.

Zhang Sanfeng showed surprise on his face and exclaimed: "It seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is even more outstanding than what the world has seen."

"Haha, Your Highness will never let anyone down." Lord Zheng said confidently.

"I'll wait and see." Zhang Sanfeng said frankly, with a hint of profoundness in his voice, and in his profoundness he was full of honesty and unrestrainedness.

After saying a few more words, Zhang Sanfeng walked away.

In just a few steps, it seemed as if it had merged into the world and disappeared.

A hint of surprise flashed in Lord Zheng's eyes. What a Zhang Sanfeng!

I'm afraid he has completely surpassed me.

Okay, okay.

Two days later.

"Uncle, I'm sorry to have to trouble you to follow the army this time." Zhu Ye said respectfully in a mansion in the capital.

"No problem." The old man waved his hand and looked towards the imperial city, a glimmer of memories in his eyes.

Two more days passed.

In the Palace of Qianqing.

"Old Prince, I'm sorry to trouble you this time." Zhu Youtang said politely, even with a bit of respect.

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