Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 254 Zhu Yuanzhang and his son each had their own agenda! Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya rolled up their sleeves!

Guarding the northern frontier!

Zhu Ying had personally witnessed the devastation of war caused by foreign tribes ravaging the northern frontier, and how many innocent civilians had died under the swords of those foreign soldiers.

in this era.

The so-called order can be simply summarized in two words.

strength!

This time.

Zhu Ying led his army to break through the Northern Yuan royal court and capture the Northern Yuan emperor.

Perhaps some of them want to become stronger, to win the Imperial Seal of the State, and to secure their future!
but.

Inadvertently, this also saved the lives of countless people in the northern border region.

This battle was won.

We will win the battle.

The war defeated the Northern Yuan and caused its division.

Within five years, the northern grasslands will no longer be able to invade the Ming Dynasty from the south, and the northern frontier will be peaceful for at least five years.

This was also an unintentional achievement.

"Zhu Ying."

"How do you feel about seeing these results?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.

"In a short period of time, the northern border was at peace, and the people lived in peace."

"That's a good thing," Zhu Ying replied with a smile.

Zhu Biao smiled and said, "This is the peace in the northern frontier that you and the soldiers of the Northern Expedition risked their lives for."

"war!"

"Whether it is man-made disaster or not, if this man-made disaster can allow the people of our Great Ming Dynasty to enjoy peace and tranquility, then this man-made disaster is worthwhile."

Zhu Ying nodded: "What the Crown Prince says is absolutely right."

"Biao'er."

"We just gave Zhu Ying a lecture," Zhu Yuanzhang said, turning around and smiling at Zhu Biao.

"What did Father Emperor say to Zhu Ying?" Zhu Biao's expression changed slightly, revealing a hint of worry.

"This kid always leads the charge on the battlefield, charging ahead at the very front. Shouldn't we teach him a lesson for such reckless behavior?" Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Listen to this.

Zhu Biao was taken aback, then nodded in deep agreement: "This preaching is correct."

immediately.

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Ying with a serious expression: "Moreover, not only will Father Emperor give a lecture, but I will also say it."

"Zhu Ying."

"I know you are young and have extraordinary courage and strength, and are known in the army as having the courage of a tyrant."

"But swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield, it's too dangerous for you to charge ahead."

"You can't do that again," Zhu Biao said sternly.

See this.

Zhu Ying also looked helpless.

I don't know why, but today...

The father and son actually started lecturing each other.

Why didn't you say that before?
"I will be taught."

no way.

Now that he was still on the Ming Dynasty's warship, Zhu Ying could only humbly accept the advice.

Seeing Zhu Ying's attitude, Zhu Biao's expression softened considerably. It has to be said that he shared the same thoughts as Zhu Yuanzhang.

Now that he has finally gotten his hands on it, how could he possibly put Zhu Ying in danger again?

Leading troops into battle is one thing.

But there's really no need to charge into battle.

Too dangerous.

"correct."

"We've heard some things."

"That fellow Lan Yu actually came to apologize to you and even invited you to his residence for a chat?" Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked with a smile, changing the subject.

"really."

"With Old Zhu's eyes and ears everywhere in Yingtian City, these things naturally cannot be hidden from him."

"Fortunately, I've placed all the Imperial Guards in the outer residences of my mansion. He can't possibly know anything unless I deliberately let him know," Zhu Ying thought to himself.

In response to this question...

Zhu Ying replied calmly, "Perhaps the Duke of Liang suddenly realized that he had gone too far in targeting me, so he came to the mansion to apologize to me."

"They are all soldiers; the past is the past."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and did not ask any further questions about the matter.

but.

With his shrewdness, he immediately figured it out.

"That guy Lan Yu used to always play with U.A. High School. Could it be that he also discovered that Zhu Ying is U.A. High School?"

"Otherwise, given his personality, he definitely wouldn't admit his mistake," Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself, and he immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Lan Yu is a person.

He knows too much.

It seems.

Not only did he discover it, but Lan Yu did too.

after all.

Lan Yu is arrogant and domineering, and it's difficult to make him bow his head. Even in the face of imperial power, he is only afraid.

The only people in the entire world who could make him bow his head were himself and Zhu Biao.

After another round of questions, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have nothing more to ask.

"The Lunar New Year is less than five days away."

"You'll have to attend court then, don't forget," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"I have always preferred to be in the army; may I not attend court?"

Upon hearing the words "attending court," Zhu Ying asked helplessly.

If we could avoid attending court, that would be a great thing.

Zhu Ying was very resistant to attending court. Even in the future, when he was establishing a new country, he had already decided to hand over all court duties to his son, Zhu Xi, so that he could have full control and go on expeditions to expand the territory.

This is just so awesome!

"You've got some pretty good ideas, kid," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, sounding annoyed.

"I am the Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Frontier, but I hold no official position in the court. I can't do anything by attending court, so it's better if I don't attend," Zhu Ying said, still unwilling to give up.

"Zhu Ying."

"This time is different."

“Although you are the Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Frontier, none of your subordinate posts have been named, nor have they been divided into guard posts, and the defense zones they are stationed in have not been determined. Until these things are settled, you will still have to attend court,” Zhu Biao said with a smile.

Hear what Zhu Biao said.

Zhu Ying's eyes lit up and he immediately said, "Then I understand. I will definitely think about the name of the capital and the location of the garrison. However, if there is nothing else, I still do not want to attend court."

"Let's talk about the rest later."

"You can go back now." Zhu Biao smiled, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, leaving the answer ambiguous.

"My minister retire."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying immediately stood up, clasped his hands in a bow, and then quickly walked out of the hall.

Watching Zhu Ying's departing figure.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao watched him leave, their eyes filled with a special emotion.

For a while.

There was an indescribable silence inside the hall.

After continuing for a while.

After Zhu Ying had completely left.

The two of them came to their senses.

Both father and son turned to look at each other, their gazes meeting with a complex mix of emotions.

They all seem to be struggling and conflicted.

"Should we tell Father that Lan Yu dug up Xiong Ying's grave?"

"Let Father Emperor know that Zhu Yingyou is very likely Xiong Ying?" Zhu Biao was thinking to himself at this moment.

And this moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself, "Should I tell Biao'er that Xiong Ying is not dead, and that he might very well be Zhu Ying?"

The father and son struggled as they locked eyes.

but.

Both of them were well aware of Zhu Xiong Ying's importance to each other, but they still didn't know how to bring it up until the matter was completely settled.

Zhu Yuanzhang has now dispatched the Embroidered Uniform Guard to conduct a full investigation, and Zhu Biao has also mobilized his trusted subordinates to conduct a full investigation, in conjunction with Lan Yu and other forces in Huaixi.

"Let's wait until we're completely certain and have found out the truth before telling Biao'er [Father].

"That day won't be too far away."

Both Zhu Yuanzhang and his son secretly thought about this.

At this moment!

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"Miss Xu and Miss Mu have entered the palace."

Guo Zhen quickly arrived outside the Wenyuan Hall and respectfully reported.

"Those two actually got together?" Zhu Biao smiled slightly strangely. To him, they were both juniors, but he knew everything about their childhood with his son.

"Are they here to see us?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked directly.

"It seems...it seems not."

"They went straight after the champion."

"It seems they're aiming for the champion," Guo Zhen said with a hint of trepidation.

"what?"

"Were they targeting Zhu Ying?"

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao both opened their eyes wide, and a strange expression appeared on their faces.

If you look at the father and son right now, they really are exactly alike.

"Is it possible?"

"Did these two girls also realize that Zhu Ying is Xiong Ying?"

Both father and son were secretly thinking about it, filled with jealousy.

how?

Is Zhu Ying's identity so easily discernible?
now!

Zhu Ying was sitting in the carriage, traveling on the roads leading to the palace, and the journey was naturally smooth.

But suddenly.

"Xu."

The imperial guard driving the carriage suddenly shouted, and the carriage stopped.

Inside the carriage.

Zhu Ying was taken aback, his face showing confusion.

"What happened?" Zhu Ying asked.

"My lord, there are two carriages blocking the way ahead," the imperial guards said respectfully.

"Blocking the way?" Zhu Ying looked surprised.

There were people blocking his carriage in the palace?
Zhu should immediately lift the curtain and take a look.

Sure enough, two carriages blocked their way.

And this time!
From those two carriages.

"May I ask if the Champion Marquis is inside the carriage?" the coachman from the two carriages asked respectfully.

"Yes."

"The Marquis of Champion is returning to his residence; please make way, both of you."

The Imperial Guards immediately replied.

Upon hearing that it was the carriage of the Marquis of Champions.

The two coachmen immediately spoke to the people inside their respective carriages.

next moment.

From inside the two carriages.

The curtains were opened at the same time.

Follow closely.

Xu Miaojin, Mu Ya.

These two well-known ladies from prominent families in the Ming Dynasty, daughters of powerful officials, slowly stepped down from the carriage.

Their gazes simultaneously turned to Zhu Ying in the carriage.

Under the watchful eyes of the two.

Zhu Ying felt a tingling sensation on his scalp, but he didn't know why; he just felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.

It looked like they wanted to turn around and run away immediately.

"Did those two come to the palace specifically to find me?" Zhu Ying looked at the two women walking towards his carriage with great surprise.

Obviously.

Zhu Ying was still somewhat confused at this moment.

This was the first time he encountered this situation.

soon.

Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya had already reached the carriage. When they saw Zhu Ying lifting the curtain with a surprised expression, both women had a strange look on their faces.

"This humble woman greets the Marquis of Champion."

After the two women arrived, they bowed slightly.

See this.

Although he didn't know why he felt a sense of panic and a desire to escape, Zhu Ying had no choice but to bite the bullet and get off the carriage.

Then he clasped his hands in return, saying, "Greetings, ladies."

"Are you two young ladies here to pay your respects at the palace?"

“If it is an audience, then I will let the carriage make way,” Zhu Ying said slowly.

Hear this!

Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya shook their heads in unison, their big eyes fixed intently on Zhu Ying.

Under such gazes, Zhu Yingdu felt somewhat flustered.

"What are those two going to do?" Zhu Ying asked, forcing himself to be brave.

"I've come today specifically to verify something," Xu Miaojin said gently, gazing at Zhu Ying.

"good."

Mu Ya nodded as well.

"What do you want me to verify?" Zhu Ying asked, puzzled.

But the two women didn't hesitate at all and walked straight up to Zhu Ying. Then, while Zhu Ying was a little dazed, Xu Miaojin actually grabbed Zhu Ying's hand.

This scene.

The imperial guards and coachmen waiting nearby were all stunned.

"Miss Xu, what are you doing?"

"Men and women should not touch each other." Zhu Ying tried to pull his hand away, but Xu Miaojin held on tightly.

Mu Ya immediately stepped forward.

He also grasped Zhu Ying's arm.

then.

They directly lifted Zhu Ying's sleeve, and then the sleeve itself.

The entire arm was exposed.

"Are these two women really that fierce? They just grabbed my sleeve right away?" Zhu Ying was surprised by the reckless actions of Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya.

but.

With the sleeves pulled open, Xu Miaojin and the other woman's gazes immediately fell on Zhu Ying's arm.

When I saw a very deep tooth mark on my arm, although it had healed over time, the tooth mark was still there.

After seeing these teeth marks.

Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya both showed satisfied smiles.

now.

Both of them even showed signs of excitement.

"Master Hou."

"That was abrupt."

Upon seeing this, Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya both released Zhu Ying's arms and apologized.

This is a complete contrast to his previous reckless behavior.

"Two young ladies."

"This is far too abrupt," Zhu Ying said with a hint of helplessness.

Then he turned around and walked directly to the carriage behind him, got on, and closed the curtain in one smooth motion.

Looking at the two women in front of him, Zhu Ying felt genuinely uneasy.

This feeling didn't come suddenly, but rather it felt like something I'd seen before.

"Let's go."

Zhu Ying addressed the imperial guards driving the carriage.

"Yes, Lord Marquis."

The Imperial Guards, recovering from their astonishment, hurriedly responded.

However, deep down, he was also experiencing turmoil.

What did he just see?
The Xu family's daughter, known as the talented woman of the Xu family in Yingtian City, actually has such a good impression of the Marquis of Champion. Not only that, but there's also the Mu family's daughter.

Such good fortune is truly unimaginable.

Zhu Ying's carriage started moving again.

Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya hurriedly asked the coachman to move the carriage aside.

And inside the carriage.

Zhu Ying looked down at his arm, then at the teeth marks on his body.

"Did they just roll up my sleeve to see these teeth marks?"

"It can't be that much of a coincidence, can it?"

"Is there something different about these teeth marks?" Zhu Ying wondered, puzzled.

I have absolutely no idea why.

After all, the two women's behavior was too obvious, and they didn't hide their joy at all after seeing the teeth marks on their arms.

strangeness.

It's so weird.

(End of this chapter)