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

Chapter 45: Yongchang Marquis Lan Yu

"This way, Father will be able to decide on the fourth son's future after he becomes a vassal."

Should he go to a vassal state and serve as a deputy general and settle down for a few years, or should he go to a vassal state and serve as the main general and have the power to lead troops?

It depends on this test, if there are a few princes with strong military capabilities among the royal family members.

It is a good thing for the Ming Dynasty.

Among the current princes, the only one who has shown some ability is Prince of Jin Zhu Gang.

"Isn't this too much of an insult to the Fourth Brother?"

Mu Ying was a little hesitant.

It doesn't matter whether it's true or not, but it's really unacceptable for him, the Marquis of Xiping, to beat up a kid who hasn't even grown all his hair yet.

It's indeed a bit too bullying.

There is a huge difference in martial arts between those who have been on the battlefield and those who have not.

Most of this surprise comes from the word experience.

Ultimately, it is nothing more than the difference between the theoretical way of governing a country and the practical way of governing a country.

Zhu Biao said calmly: "You don't have to do it yourself. I will take Lan Yu with me."

"You just need to watch from the sidelines for a moment, then write a memorial of your reflections, and I will present it to the Emperor."

Mu Ying nodded.

"I've been at home these days, so this isn't a problem."

"However, it would be a waste of talent to let Lan Yu go. It would be better to let my boy go instead."

In fact, Lan Yu was no worse than him in terms of leadership ability or martial arts.

The reason why he was never able to become a main general and lead troops into battle was mainly due to Lan Yu's personality.

Very impulsive.

It's understandable that young people are enterprising, but Lan Yu's enterprising spirit was a bit excessive.

In the fifth year of Hongwu, the imperial court launched the second Northern Expedition. Lan Yu served as the vanguard officer of the central army and was under the command of Xu Da.

It can be said that the failure of the Second Northern Expedition was largely due to the vanguard officer Lan Yu.

The reckless pursuit resulted in the front and rear being disconnected and the army being isolated and deep in the enemy's territory.

Finally, Wang Baobao found an opportunity and defeated the central army.

The defeat of the Central Army resulted in the Eastern Army, where Li Wenzhong was at the time, having no reinforcements.

Fighting alone, the army was eventually defeated. In order to prevent the entire army from being completely wiped out on the grassland, Li Wenzhong

As a last resort, retreat.

The Second Northern Expedition also ended in complete failure.

Because of this incident, Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and wanted to kill Lan Yu directly.

Fortunately, Zhu Biao defended Lan Yu and beat him half to death, forcing him to lie in bed for nearly half a year.

The matter was finally over.

The defect of impatient character is also one of the reasons why Lan Yu could not become the main general.

He can only be considered as the second tier among the meritorious officials of the Ming Dynasty.

The first echelon includes those who are more than capable of being the main generals and have made outstanding military achievements, such as Xu Da, Li Wenzhong, etc.

The second echelon has the ability to be the main general, but the ability is insufficient and needs assistance from other generals or needs to settle down before being reused, such as Lan Yu, Tang He, etc.

However, even Lan Yu was facing a prince who had never set foot on a battlefield.

It is indeed a bit bullying.

"That's fine. You can bring Mu Chun with you tomorrow."

Mu Ying nodded, and after chatting with Zhu Biao for some time, he left the East Palace.

……

The next day.

The breeze was blowing gently, and in the residence of Duke Xu, Zhu Di was enjoying one of his few leisure moments.

When I was young, I didn’t feel the joy of having a wife by my side and children running around.

Although Xu Miaoyun beside him felt a little strange.

These days, Zhu Di has been staying by his side obediently. Basically, wherever he goes, Zhu Di follows him.

Completely different from the previous Zhu Di.

In the past, Zhu Di was lucky to be seen once every three days.

Just as Zhu Di was enjoying the morning sunshine, he heard a voice coming from the door.

"Fourth."

Zhu Di sat up and looked towards the door.

When he saw the newcomer, he was a little surprised. "Brother! Why are you here?"

At this time, Mu Ying also walked in slowly and said with a smile.

"His Royal Highness King Yan."

Zhu Di was a little surprised when he saw Mu Ying's familiar moustache and goatee.

If I remember correctly, Mu Ying should have just returned from suppressing the rebellious Xifan at this point in time.

Why did you come to Duke Xu’s Mansion?

Also brought Muchun along.

At this moment, a figure that made him feel extremely disgusted slowly appeared beside Zhu Biao.

Marquis Yongchang...Lan Yu, the future Duke of Liang.

Perhaps it was the influence of Kaiping Wang Chang Yuchun.

He has a natural murderous aura and arrogance.

Although his face was expressionless, his eyes revealed disdain.

His majestic figure is somewhat out of place with Zhu Biao next to him.

Zhu Biao brought Mu Ying, Lan Yu and Mu Chun to Zhu Di.

Seeing this, Xu Miaoyun, who was beside Zhu Di, saluted Zhu Biao.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Marquis Xiping, and Marquis Yongchang."

Zhu Biao smiled and nodded at Xu Miaoyun, then looked at Zhu Gaochi in Zhu Di's arms.

He reached out and touched Zhu Gaochi's chubby face.

However, Zhu Gaochi did not seem to reject Zhu Biao and even smiled at him.

Zhu Biao also liked this chubby look.

He took Zhu Gaochi directly from Zhu Di's hands.

At this time, Zhu Di's eyes were on Lan Yu and Mu Ying.

While Zhu Di was looking at the two of them.

Lan Yu and Mu Ying were also looking at Zhu Di.

"This Zhu Laosi's temperament has indeed changed a bit."

"interesting."

Mu Ying had a smile on his face and stroked his goatee with his left hand.

His eyes looked at Zhu Di without any concealment.

He couldn't really say what temperament was.

It's just a feeling.

For example, the temperaments of people who have experienced life and death and those who have not are different.

There will be differences in terms of appearance, behavior, and conversation.

Lan Yu looked at Zhu Di with a very provocative look.

He didn't feel any change in Zhu Di.

They all look like birds.

I don’t know what the emperor and the prince think about asking me to compete with Zhu Di.

If he doesn't beat Zhu Di to death, he doesn't deserve to be called Lan Yu.

In terms of military ability, he may not be as good as Li Wenzhong and Xu Da.

But when it comes to martial arts, he learned from the most powerful general of the Ming Dynasty, Chang Shiwan, Chang Yuchun!

"Brother, how come you have time to come to me today?"

Zhu Di turned his gaze back to Zhu Biao and asked curiously.

Hu Weiyong's case implicated tens of thousands of officials.

But the court cannot stop operating, so Zhu Biao should have been busy assisting Zhu Yuanzhang in handling state affairs during this period.

After all, Xu Da, who was far away in Peking, was called back.

Zhu Biao handed Zhu Gaochi in his hand to Xu Miaoyun beside him, and then spoke.

"Yesterday morning at the court, my father and Duke Xu discussed your enfeoffment."

"For this, Duke Xu praised you highly."

"You are said to be capable enough to rival him."

"Father didn't believe me, so he gave me a day off and asked me to come and see you."

"Is it as Duke Xu said? He has changed a lot."

(End of this chapter)