Ming Dynasty: Regrets about the Jingnan Rebellion? I changed it in a dream!

Chapter 18 Questions from Father-in-law
Sometimes, he didn't even know what he was doing.

Zhu Di teased Zhu Gaochi in his arms.

But it seems that this fat boy doesn't like himself very much and has been struggling.

Come to think of it, I have paid little attention to Zhu Gaochi since he was born.

It's quite normal to not like yourself very much.

Xu Miaoyun, who was standing beside him, saw Zhu Gaochi was about to cry, and hurriedly took Zhu Gaochi from Zhu Di's hands.

"Your Highness, you made Gao Chi cry."

"You should just hold Yuegui."

It was obvious that Zhu Gaochi really disliked him, but when he came into Xu Miaoyun's hands, his troubles stopped.

Zhu Di smiled helplessly.

"This stupid boy."

Just as Zhu Di was enjoying the few moments they had together and feeling the real Xu Miaoyun in front of him.

Then I heard footsteps outside.

His steps were very heavy, and soon, a deep voice was heard.

"Isn't this Zhu Laosi? How come you have time to come to my place today?"

Zhu Di looked back and saw a burly and domineering middle-aged man appear before him.

Father-in-law, Xu Da.

Xu Da looked at the King of Yan in front of him with displeasure.

In his heart, Prince of Yan Zhu Di was just a playboy who did whatever he wanted.

Most importantly, he was not happy with the first son Miaoyun gave birth to because he was born with a disability.

This also made him very dissatisfied with Zhu Di.

My daughter finally gave birth to a son, but this boy still despised him.

Xu Miaoyun was his favorite daughter, well-educated and well-mannered, if Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma had not intentionally tried to bring them together.

Otherwise, he would never let this dude marry his daughter.

"Your Highness Prince Yan, if you have nothing else to do, then please stay."

"Someone, escort His Royal Highness Prince Yan out."

Zhu Di knew very well that his father-in-law did not like him very much because of what he did in his youth.

This situation continued until he went to Peking to be a vassal. He began to lead troops to fight and successfully won his first battle.

My father-in-law's impression of me gradually changed.

Unfortunately, a few years later, in the 17th year of Hongwu, my father-in-law died of illness while stationed in Peking.

Zhu Di said: "It seems that you still have a prejudice against me."

Hearing this, Xu Da said without any hesitation.

"If I remember correctly, two months ago, His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan competed with other princes and nobles at the Fengyang Martial Arts Arena."

"You're at the bottom."

"If I don't have a prejudice against you, who should I have a prejudice against?"

"You can't even hold a knife. When you go to Beiping, you will face fierce Mongols. Can you protect Miaoyun?"

"Or have you always been counting on me?"

Peking has always been an important military base on the border.

It is the place he needs to guard all year round.

It is also the fiefdom of his son-in-law.

In the near future, he will eventually grow old, and Zhu Di will need to shoulder his responsibility and protect Peking.

However, Zhu Di's performance in the martial arts arena was really disappointing.

Among all the nobles and princes, Zhu Di won over Li Jinglong.

They were defeated when facing the King of Qin, the King of Jin and others.

He was really worried about whether Zhu Di could still protect Peking after his death.

Protect your daughter.

Thinking of this, Xu Da became very angry, because Xu Miaoyun lost her mother when she was young.

He stayed by Empress Ma's side all year round, while he himself was away on military campaigns all year round, so he owed her the most.

As a result, she married the most unreliable prince.

Faced with such insults from Xu Da, Zhu Di was also unwilling to accept it.

He is no longer the original Prince of Yan Zhu Di.

But it was the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di.

"Father-in-law, please take back what you said."

Zhu Di said softly. Xu Da said sarcastically: "Take it back? Is there anything wrong with what I said?"

Xu Da stared at Zhu Di in front of him, and Zhu Di also stared at Xu Da.

Neither the father-in-law nor the son-in-law was willing to give in, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

It seems that if no one falls today, it will be unacceptable.

Xu Miaoyun looked at this scene and felt helpless.

One is her father and the other is her husband.

"Then, father-in-law, do you dare to compete with me?"

Hearing this, Xu Da laughed loudly and said, "Hahaha, you have the nerve to say that."

This year, he is 49 years old and Zhu Di is 20 years old.

Whether in terms of strength or endurance, he is far inferior to Zhu Di.

Sometimes, people have to accept old age.

Zhu Di is different. He is only 20 years old this year, which is exactly the time when he is physically strongest.

"But since you want to compete, I will accompany you."

"Xu Yungong."

"Yes, father."

At this time, Zhu Di also noticed the young man next to Xu Da.

It turned out to be this kid Xu Huizu.

His real name was Xu Yungong. After that bastard Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, he changed his name to Xu Huizu to avoid taboos.

During the Jingnan Campaign, Xu Yungong had suffered a lot.
In the Battle of Baigou River, Li Jinglong was defeated and fled. If Xu Yungong had not stayed behind to cover his retreat, he would have escaped safely.

If that bastard Zhu Yunwen hadn't been so suspicious, he would have transferred Xu Yungong away.

Otherwise, it remains to be seen whether he could ascend the throne and become emperor.

"Since King Yan wants to compete, then you can play with him."

Xu Da said lightly.

His eldest son might not be as capable as Li Wenzhong was when he was young.

But its abilities in all aspects are not weak either.

The only bad thing about him is that he is rather straightforward, stubborn and takes things to heart.

Moreover, Zhu Di had lost to Xu Yungong in the martial arts competition at Fengyang Prefecture two months ago.

Unless Zhu Di had a lucky encounter, no matter how hard he practiced in two months, he would not be able to defeat his son.

"Without further delay, let's compete here."

"However, if you regret it now, it's not too late."

"Don't wait until you get hurt and run to the emperor and empress crying."

Zhu Di was not angered by Xu Da's words.

During the more than ten years he was emperor, there was also the four years of the Jingnan Campaign.

He is no longer the Prince of Yan Zhu Di of two months ago.

The experience and thoughts he possesses are so mature.

"Father-in-law, why bother talking so much? If you want to compete, then stop talking nonsense."

Xu Da was slightly stunned.

This brat actually dared to teach me a lesson.

I really don’t know where this confidence comes from.

"Someone, bring me the weapons."

Although Xu Da was always commanding battles in the rear, he still practiced martial arts to keep fit.

Also keep some wooden sticks at home.

When armies fight, most of them use spears.

An inch longer, an inch stronger. The knife is only used in a big melee to avoid accidentally hurting teammates.

The princes and sons of noble families also learned spearmanship, horseback archery and other skills.

Few people practice swordplay.

"There will be three competitions. The first one is a naked fight. No weapons will be used. Fight with bare hands."

"The second match is a competition of shooting skills."

"The third match is a horseback archery competition"

"As long as you can win, I will take back what I just said."

(End of this chapter)