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

Chapter 61: Follow the will of Heaven! Resolve the difficulties! I will take the throne!
Come to the back room.

Zhu Gaoxu stared at Zhu Gaosui in front of him with a serious look.

He said in a low voice: "Third brother, tell me the whole story and what happened."

But Zhu Gaosui didn't understand what Zhu Gaoxu meant and just looked at him stupidly.

Come on, sentence.

"say what?"

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a moment and explained, "Third brother, I am old and my memory is not very good."

"Please help me sort out the ins and outs of this matter, so that I can make a better decision."

Although a little confused, Prince of Zhao Zhu Gaosui did not feel it was strange. After all, they were both in their sixties.

Sometimes, I do forget some things in a trance.

"Second brother, what do you want to know? I'll explain it to you."

"Well... it starts from the time our father passed away."

Zhu Di’s death…beginning?
No, brother, do we need to start from so long ago?

It has been more than 20 years and he doesn't remember it clearly.

Since Zhu Gaoxu wanted to make things clear, he would naturally tell everything he knew.

"In the 22nd year of Yongle, my father died of illness in Yumuchuan on his way back from the Northern Expedition."

"The eldest brother immediately ascended the throne in Beijing and proclaimed himself emperor, with the reign title Hongxi."

"Only eight months later, the eldest brother suddenly died of illness in Beijing, and then our eldest nephew Zhu Zhanji ascended the throne and became emperor."

"The reign title is Xuande."

"As a result, Zhu Zhanji suddenly fell seriously ill and died less than ten years after he ascended the throne."

"His young eldest son Zhu Qizhen ascended the throne and changed the reign title to Zhengtong, which is now the Zhengtong Emperor."

"This year is the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong Period."

It was naturally impossible for Zhu Gaosui to explain it too clearly to Zhu Gaoxu.

The soldiers standing outside the house were waiting for Zhu Gaoxu's order.

They all followed Zhu Di in the rebellion and naturally knew the importance of morale.

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a moment, and the specific details can be seen in the recorded files.

"And then? What did they just say about the emperor being captured?"

Zhu Gaosui looked at Zhu Gaoxu with surprise.

"Second brother? Don't scare me. Are you really out of your mind?"

"Isn't this the reason why we rebelled?"

"That idiot Zhu Qizhen insisted on leading the army in person to conquer the Oirat tribe. No civil or military official could persuade him to stop. In the end, he was captured by the Oirat leader Yesen in Tumubao."

"Five hundred thousand soldiers were completely destroyed, and all civil and military officials were also killed."

Zhu Gaoxu's face suddenly became very gloomy.

Yes, he really wanted to be emperor, but after hearing

All the civil and military officials of the imperial court, as well as 500,000 generals, were killed on the grassland.

He was still angry.

He murmured in his heart: "Dad, look at the successor you chose. An army of 500,000 was completely wiped out, the emperor was captured, and all the civil and military officials were lost. Dad, you made a mistake."

At first, the Wala tribe was beaten like a dog by him and could only wag its tail and beg for mercy.

Today, the Ming Dynasty was actually bitten half to death by the dogs of the past. This nephew of mine was too incompetent.

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu had a general understanding of what was going on.

The emperor was captured and the entire Ming Dynasty fell into panic. At this time, it really needed a stabilizing force.

To stabilize the political situation, and this is also the best time for him to start his own army.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Gaoxu asked: "Who were killed?"

"Duke Yingguo Zhang Fu, Marquis Taining Chen Ying, Minister of Revenue Wang Zuo, Minister of War Kuang Ye, Vice Minister of Personnel and Academician of Hanlin Academy Cao Nai (chief minister of the cabinet), Right Vice Minister of Punishment Ding Xuan, Right Vice Minister of Works Zhu Yonghe, etc., a total of 52 officials." "Duke Chengguo Zhu Yong, Marquis Xining Song Ying, Datong General Zhu Mian, Marquis Gongshun Wu Kezhong, Governor Wu Keqin, Marquis Yongshun Xue Shou, Commander Yan Zhen, and Guard General Fan Zhong and other 16 generals."

Zhu Gaoxu was silent, thinking.

"It seems that most of my old friend's descendants are dead."

He had not expected that so many civil servants would die.

Fifty-two officials.

It was common for civil servants to follow the army into battle during the Yongle reign, and this was Zhu Di's habit.

During the war, he would also take time to handle state affairs so that they would not be wasted.

Cabinet member Yang Rong and those people from the Ministry of War had followed Zhu Di on the expedition.

"Second brother, please say something. Are we still going to rebel or not?"

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Zhu Gaosui.

He smiled evilly and said, "Resist, why not?"

"This is a God-given opportunity. If we don't fight back now, when will we wait?"

Zhu Gaoxu waved his sleeves and went to the outer room.

When he came out, all the generals' eyes were focused on Zhu Gaoxu.

Rebellion is a crime punishable by beheading.

But at the same time, if the rebellion is successful, it will bring eternal glory.

Zhu Gaoxu shouted in a loud voice: "Today, there are no loyal ministers in the court, and there are treacherous people in the court. The emperor is incompetent and arrogant. He personally led the army to fight, causing the death of 500,000 soldiers and dozens of civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty at Tumu Fort. The Ming Dynasty is in danger."

"In the past, Emperor Jianwen was also incompetent and arrogant. He favored traitors and caused unrest in the world. Fortunately, Emperor Taizong followed the "Imperial Mandate and Ancestor's Instructions" and led an army to attack them and clear the court of evil."

"The Ming Dynasty will be peaceful and prosperous for fifty years."

"Now, just like in the days of Emperor Taizong, we should also follow the example of Emperor Taizong, kill the traitors, quell the foreign enemies, and bring peace to the world."

"The Imperial Ming Dynasty's ancestral precepts say: If there are no loyal ministers in the court and there are traitors within the court, then we should raise an army to fight them and remove the emperor's entourage!"

When Zhu Gaoxu brought out the same words that Zhu Di had said back then.

Suddenly, the whole house began to boil.

Seeing that his emotions had reached this point, Zhu Gaoxu changed his hunched posture and faced the generals with the most majestic appearance.

The heavy, calloused hands slowly placed on the hilt of the sword at the waist.

Followed by.

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly drew the sword from his waist, raised his arm and shouted loudly: "Drive out the Tartars, restore the Ming Dynasty, establish firm principles and save the people."

"Follow the will of heaven! Resolve the difficulties!!!"

The moment Zhu Gaoxu finished speaking, all the generals shouted loudly.

"Expel the Tartars, restore the Ming Dynasty, establish firm principles, and save the people! Follow the will of Heaven! End the rebellion!!"

"Expel the Tartars, restore the Ming Dynasty, establish firm principles, and save the people! Follow the will of Heaven! End the rebellion!!"

"Expel the Tartars, restore the Ming Dynasty, establish firm principles, and save the people! Follow the will of Heaven! End the rebellion!!"

Suddenly, the whole Le'an was echoing with these words.

The heaven and earth trembled.

Zhu Gaoxu stretched out his hand: "Third brother, send someone to control Le'an City immediately."

"Announce to the world, I, the King of Han, Zhu Gaoxu, follow the teachings of the Ming Dynasty left by Taizu, to clear the court of evildoers and quell the national crisis!!!"

Zhu Gao bowed slightly and shouted, "Yes, second brother!"

Zhu Gaoxu, who had experienced the entire process of Zhu Di's rebellion, knew the process of rebellion very well.

First, control Le'an City, use Le'an as a base, and begin to expand influence.

The most important thing is to announce it to the world, telling everyone that he, Zhu Gaoxu, has rebelled!

(End of this chapter)