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

Chapter 270 Lan Yu: They don't all know, do they?

This time, they have gotten what they wanted from the palace, and even more than they wanted.

They originally wanted to use this incident to restore their brother Xiong Ying's identity, but now it seems they had underestimated the current emperor.

The matter has been settled.

Zhu Yuanzhang's words were law.

Nature cannot be faked.

“U.A.”

"You brat, you've been gone for so many years. It seems like you're no longer here, but who knows how many people miss you?"

"Those two girls back then actually wanted to marry you."

"You really are worth it." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, feeling deeply moved.

Compared to the previous incident involving Zhu Yunwen's appeal and Lady Lü, which had greatly displeased Zhu Yuanzhang, the arrival of Mu Ying and the others had made him much happier.

Outside the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion!

"You got what you wanted, didn't you?"

Xu Huizu looked at Xu Miaojin with some helplessness.

Although he was to marry the eldest grandson of the emperor in the future, Xu Huizu still felt like his younger sister was throwing herself at him.

"Big brother."

"Aren't you happy?" Xu Miaojin replied with a smile.

"Happy, how could I not be happy?"

"With such an imperial grandson and His Highness the Crown Prince's ambitious plans, our Great Ming Dynasty will prosper for two more generations," Xu Huizu said with great emotion.

"Yes."

"I never expected that returning to Yingtian would bring such joyous news," Mu Ying remarked with equal emotion.

at first.

They were still only suspicious, but after meeting the emperor and receiving Zhu Yuanzhang's personal account, everything was settled.

Champion Marquis Zhu Yingdeng and the eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying!
Think of this.

Their emotions were naturally difficult to calm down.

and.

In the future, both Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya will marry the eldest grandson of the emperor, and their families will also prosper even more.

This is especially true for the Xu family.

After Xu Da's death, although Xu Huizu inherited the title, it was ultimately not as good as before. Although the emperor's favor was vast, it was not as great as it used to be.

If the Xu family could form another marriage alliance with the eldest grandson of the emperor, it would be of great significance.

Time flies!

in a blink.

Five days passed.

Today is also the day the court begins, and the New Year celebrations have already passed.

On the square in front of the Fengtian Hall.

A cold wind was blowing.

However, many officials had already arrived at the square to wait. After entering the palace, everyone changed into official robes and wore a court tablet at their waist.

As time passed, a large number of scholars and warriors gathered.

Although Zhu Ying did not want to attend court, he had no choice. During the New Year holidays, he was specially summoned to the palace and told that he had to attend court.

He had no choice but to come over.

Today, Zhu Ying was dressed in a brand-new military official's robe, wearing an official hat with a noble title insignia.

This was also the first time Zhu Ying had worn official robes.

After removing his armor and military uniform, this was the first time Zhu Ying appeared in official robes, which gave him a more scholarly air and made him appear much more refined.

"Champion Marquis."

As soon as Zhu Yinggang arrived.

Lan Yu shouted excitedly, and beside him were Chang Mao and a group of Huaixi generals.

Huaixi is integrated.

Each of them was a proud and fierce general, so naturally they didn't have many scruples.

However, upon seeing Zhu Ying, both Lan Yu and Chang Mao were overjoyed, their faces beaming with smiles.

"Greetings, Duke of Liang."

"Greetings to the Duke of Zheng."

Upon seeing the two arrive, Zhu Ying returned their greeting with a smile.

"Haha."

"Champion Marquis."

"Today is your first time truly attending court, isn't it?"

"If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me," Lan Yu said with a smile, clearly pleased.

This year.

Without a doubt, this was the happiest year for Lan Yu and Chang Mao. They used to worry that the future crown prince position would be taken away by the Lü family and that illegitimate son, but with the appearance of Zhu Ying and Zhu Xiong Ying, they were no longer worried.

In particular, the Crown Prince's palace was purged.

Lady Lü was banished to the cold palace.

Lan Yu and the others can get a good night's sleep every day.

If they hadn't yet found evidence to prove Zhu Ying's identity, they would have loved to blurt it out.

"must."

Zhu Ying naturally responded with a smile to Lan Yu's overtures.

"Nothing else."

“Attending court is a good thing for us military officers. We just stand there and listen. Most of the things that happen are none of our business.”

“Our military officers are responsible for going to war, while the civil officials handle the administrative matters.”

“So the champion doesn’t need to think too much about it,” Chang Mao said with a smile.

"Okay." Zhu Ying nodded, indicating that he understood.

And on the other side.

The generals of Huaixi were all puzzled as they watched Lan Yu and Chang Mao constantly curry favor with Zhu Ying.

"Do you think our eldest brother and the others have gone mad?"

"Although Zhu Ying is capable, having been granted a marquisate at such a young age, it's obvious that the Emperor is using him to deal with us and weaken Huaixi's influence in the army. Why are my brothers trying to curry favor with him?"

"you do not say."

"Chang Mao was beaten up by Zhu Ying, yet he still greeted him with a smile?"

"I don't know what's wrong with my elder brother and Chang Mao since they came back from this expedition. They're completely different people."

"Too strange……"

These Huaixi generals, seeing the constant smiles and fawning attitude towards Zhu Ying, were completely baffled and even thought the two of them were crazy.

but.

Later.

Once they know the truth, they will know who is truly insane.

Just as Zhu Ying was being pestered by Lan Yu and the other person, who were talking a lot,

"Champion Marquis."

On the other side, Xu Huizu's voice also came over.

Hear the sound.

Zhu Ying turned his head and looked over.

Xu Huizu strode over.

"Haha."

"We could see Champion Hou from a great distance."

"This is the first time I've seen the Marquis of Champion in official robes. Unlike when he's wearing armor, he looks quite frail and scholarly," Xu Huizu said, bowing respectfully to Zhu Ying.

The fawning manner wasn't obvious, but it was actually quite clear.

At this moment, Xu Huizu was actually very uneasy.

Before knowing Zhu Ying's identity, Xu Huizu regarded him as an outstanding junior among the Ming Dynasty's military generals. However, now that he knew his identity, Xu Huizu was actually quite apprehensive in his presence.

future.

Zhu Ying then stood on the steps, and even sat on the dragon throne.

This is the future emperor!
Moreover, he was an emperor whose prestige shook the world.

"Greetings, Duke of Wei."

Zhu Ying returned the greeting with a smile.

When Lan Yu and Chang Mao saw Xu Huizu's enthusiasm, they exchanged a glance.

It seems they've thought of something.

"Xu Huizu has always been arrogant and a loner."

"He actually changed his tune today."

"Could it be that he also knows that Zhu Ying is Xiong Ying?" Lan Yu and Chang Mao wondered to themselves.

They made this guess based on just one idea.

After all, that's just how Xu Huizu has always been.

Unlike his large entourage in Huaixi, he always traveled alone and never associated with the ministers of the court. "Lan Yu and Chang Mao frequently showed goodwill to the eldest grandson of the emperor during the New Year holidays. Could it be that they also know the eldest grandson's identity?"

Reality.

As Xu Huizu looked at Lan Yu and the other person, he also had an idea in his mind.

After all, as the newly appointed Duke, Lan Yu's actions were being closely watched.

He went to the Marquis of Champion's residence to apologize, and then invited Zhu Ying to a banquet at the residence.

These were no secrets; back then, countless people thought Lan Yu had gone mad.

Now that Xu Huizu knows the truth, he immediately wonders if Lan Yu and the others already know.

now.

The three of them shared the same thought.

After their eyes met, they both maintained their own pride and did not show the same enthusiasm as they had towards Zhu Ying. Instead, they nodded slightly as a sign of greeting.

It was right after Xu Huizu arrived.

"Champion Marquis."

Another shout.

Mu Ying walked over quickly.

He was also dressed in an official robe, and his gaze toward Zhu Ying was incredibly enthusiastic.

"Marquis of Xiping".

Zhu Ying turned his head and smiled, clasping his hands in a fist salute as well.

"The Marquis of Champion is still as dashing as ever, dressed in his official robes today."

"Not bad, not bad," Mu Ying said with a smile, her gaze taking in a new look.

"Thank you for the compliment, Marquis of Xiping."

"This is my first time attending court and my first time wearing official robes. Compared to being in the army, it's quite unfamiliar," Zhu Ying said with a smile, speaking truthfully.

And this time!
Lan Yu and Chang Mao's gazes fell on Mu Ying again.

"Could it be that Mu Ying knows about this too?"

The two of them had a sudden thought and secretly considered it.

Mu Ying glanced at Lan Yu and the other person out of the corner of her eye, and nodded with a smile.

"Lan Yu and his ilk are arrogant and domineering, which gives Father and the Crown Prince a lot of headaches. But they suddenly bowed down to Zhu Ying. It seems they must have guessed something. Otherwise, they would never have bowed down," Mu Ying thought to herself.

And on the other side.

Seeing how popular Zhu Ying is.

Mu Ying, representing the royal family in guarding the area.

Xu Huizu represents the power of the Kyoto Governor's Office.

There were also fierce generals from Huaixi who commanded troops in the field.

Almost all three factions among the military officials are now showing goodwill towards Zhu Ying.

Many ministers naturally turned their attention to this place, and they also whispered among themselves.

Such a scene is almost unimaginable.

But on the other side...

One person, however, was deep in thought, especially when he saw Lan Yu smiling broadly; his expression darkened considerably.

This person was none other than Lü Ben.

The dramatic changes that occurred in the Eastern Palace during the Lunar New Year.

His own daughter was banished to the cold palace, and all the people he had raised in the Eastern Palace for more than a decade were purged and wiped out.

Although the news had not spread completely, the palace servants of the Crown Prince's Palace had already been secretly dealt with by the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Perhaps only a few people in the court knew about it, and most of them only knew that something had happened in the Crown Prince's Palace.

These days...

Lü Ben had always wanted to contact the Lü family in the Eastern Palace, but he simply couldn't.

and.

He was always on edge at home, fearing that the Imperial Guards would come and raid his house at any moment.

To his dismay, the Embroidered Uniform Guards did not come at all, as if the upheaval in the Eastern Palace had nothing to do with him, and even the current emperor had not summoned them.

This seemingly innocuous situation only fueled Lü Ben's fear.

Today marks the end of the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the new year.

He was the most uneasy.

He was terrified that he would be arrested and punished in court today.

but.

He had no way to change it or refuse it.

Time flies!

As the doors of the Fengtian Hall slowly opened.

Yun Qi stepped out and shouted loudly to the civil and military officials in the square: "By imperial decree, all officials shall come before me!"

A loud shout.

The civil and military officials lined up according to their ranks, forming two rows, one for civil officials and one for military officials, holding their court tablets, and proceeded in an orderly fashion toward the Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Ying, a hereditary marquis, was not low in the ranks of military officials; in fact, he was at the forefront, ranking sixth. The ones ahead of him were all dukes, and Mu Ying was also among them. He was right after Mu Ying.

It is evident that in the Ming Dynasty at that time, Zhu Ying's status had already reached the level of the powerful and wealthy.

As all the civil and military officials entered the hall.

On that high dragon throne, Zhu Yuanzhang was already seated, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe.

Zhu Biao stood on the steps, also dressed in a bright yellow prince's robe, looking equally dignified.

Officials entered the palace, and the New Year's court session began.

The father and son were naturally well prepared.

but.

After the officials entered the hall, both father and son glanced out of the corner of their eyes at Zhu Ying, who was standing in the row of military officials.

"Xiong Ying does have a unique air about him when he wears an official robe."

"He truly is our grandson."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself with a sense of pride when he saw Zhu Ying dressed in official robes.

"Yongying."

"Soon, your father will recognize you," Zhu Biao thought to himself.

"What's it like attending court for the first time?"

"Why are these two, father and son, staring at me the moment they see me?"

Although Zhu Ying didn't deliberately scan the area, he could clearly sense that Zhu Yuanzhang and his son were glancing at him out of the corner of their eyes.

"Come on."

"Go ahead and peek if you want."

"Let's end the court session quickly," Zhu Ying thought to himself, completely uninterested in court discussions.

soon.

"All officials pay their respects," Yun Qi shouted.

Suddenly.

above the hall.

All the civil and military officials knelt down, except for those who held titles; the rest knelt and bowed in worship.

"Your Majesty, we pay our respects! May Your Majesty live ten thousand years!" the civil and military officials shouted loudly.

"No courtesy, stay on your own."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and raised his hand.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

All the officials slowly stood up and loudly expressed their gratitude.

The first court assembly of the new year thus began.

"If you have something to report, then speak; if not, then leave the court," Yun Qi shouted.

This was, of course, a routine part of the court assembly.

At the start of the new year, there is an unknown backlog of important national affairs to be dealt with.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"I have this memorial."

Minister of War Tang Duo stepped forward and respectfully began his report.

"kindness."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Speak."

"Nearly a month has passed since the Northern Expedition of our Great Ming Dynasty, and the defenses of the northern frontier have now been completely divided."

"Divided into the Liaodong Border Army, the Daning Border Army, and the Beiping Border Army, these are the key defensive positions for the northern border of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"The Ministry of War has now made complete preparations to defend against the northern barbarians. While the Great Wall still exists in Daning and Beiping prefectures for defense, the Great Wall in Liaodong prefecture was destroyed by the former Yuan court and requires repair. I humbly request Your Majesty's decision on this matter," Tang Duo respectfully reported.

"This matter."

"We'll set the rules at this meeting."

"We've just revived a lot of Yuan prisoners from the north, so let them repair the Liaodong Great Wall for our Ming Dynasty." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled coldly, clearly thinking of a good thing that would save the most money and grain.

Naturally, they would utilize prisoners.

……

(End of this chapter)