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

Chapter 308 Zhu Ying: By the mandate of Heaven, may your reign be long and prosperous! The Imperial Seal of the State appears!

Upon hearing Zhu Ying's words...

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao exchanged a glance and couldn't help but smile.

"Boy."

"While we acknowledge that you are indeed a formidable commander on the battlefield, establishing a nation is not as simple as you think."

"Even outside of the Ming Dynasty, those foreign tribes and vassal states may not seem strong, but they are not easy to conquer," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, tinged with a hint of teasing.

"You have ultimately underestimated what I have accumulated in the Ming Dynasty over the years," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

“We know you’ve been keeping some assassins in the Ming Dynasty.”

"The attack on the Shen family caravan in the north was the work of your elite assassins, wasn't it?" Zhu Yuanzhang still wore a smile, and seemed to have seen through Zhu Ying.

But regarding this matter...

Zhu Yingye wasn't surprised at all.

The incident in Beiping Prefecture caused such a huge uproar back then.

Even if Zhu Di wanted to suppress it, he simply couldn't.

It was no surprise that the message reached Yingtian.

"Does Your Majesty know exactly how many elite warriors I command?" Zhu Ying asked with a smile.

“Even if your winery can indeed make money, supporting two thousand elite soldiers is the limit,” Zhu Yuanzhang said after thinking for a moment.

"I have disappointed His Majesty."

"I command over 30,000 elite warriors, spread throughout the Ming Dynasty," Zhu Ying said with a smile, revealing the true number of his men.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao stared wide-eyed at Zhu Ying with utter astonishment.

"More than 30,000 elite soldiers?"

"How do you have the financial resources to support so many people?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked, puzzled.

"When I pacified Liaodong, Naha had two treasure troves, which I acquired." Zhu Ying smiled.

"No wonder."

"So that's why Liaodong had so little wealth after we settled there. It turns out that the dog Naha Chuna hid it away." Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly realized.

Zhu Biao chuckled and said, "You've got quite a few ideas, kid. You even want to establish a country outside of the Ming Dynasty."

"Even though you have so many people to support, establishing a nation is not that easy."

“Even before your status was restored, you were still a high-ranking official in my Great Ming Dynasty.”

"You're still not satisfied, kid."

"They have quite the ambition."

Zhu Biao's words were naturally somewhat sarcastic.

The words Zhu Ying spoke were treasonous, even if spoken by a legitimate son like Zhu Yunwen, let alone by an outside official.

They were destined to be rejected by Zhu Yuanzhang and his ilk.

but.

Zhu Yingke was not just a legitimate son, but the eldest legitimate son.

The future Ming Dynasty will belong to him.

Therefore, these words naturally wouldn't affect Zhu Yuanzhang and his group.

"Your Majesty, Prince."

"Have you heard that those who are ordained by Heaven will live long and prosper?"

Zhu Ying suddenly looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao with a solemn expression.

"nonsense."

"Back then, that bastard Emperor Yuan Shun took the Imperial Seal of the State with him."

"He's trying to sever the legitimacy of the Chinese emperors!" Zhu Yuanzhang said with anger and disappointment.

Zhu Biao was also very disappointed.

In the past, when Zhu Ying successfully launched his northern expedition and destroyed the Northern Yuan royal court.

Both Zhu Yuanzhang and his son hoped that Zhu Ying could bring back the Imperial Seal of the State, but in the end, it was all in vain.

That scoundrel Emperor Yuan Shundi had long ago hidden away the real Imperial Seal of the State.

Its purpose was to disgust the Ming Dynasty.

And this time.

Zhu Yuanzhang was the first to react, then he opened his eyes wide and stared intently at Zhu Ying.

"Yongying."

"Don't tell me you've obtained the Imperial Seal of the State?" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, revealing intense anticipation.

Zhu Biao was also taken aback upon hearing this.

In this regard.

Zhu Ying smiled, then reached his right hand out from his sleeve and out again.

There's already an extra box.

Under the horrified gazes of Zhu Yuanzhang and his son.

Zhu Ying slowly opened the box.

An ancient jade seal appeared before the two of them.

Even the usually composed Zhu Yuanzhang immediately stood up from his dragon throne upon seeing the jade seal, quickly walked to Zhu Ying, and carefully picked up the jade seal from the box with both hands.

When he looked closely...

Turn it over.

Eight large characters came into view.

"If you receive orders from Heaven, you will live a long and prosperous life."

Zhu Yuanzhang held the Imperial Seal of the State in his hand, his eyes fixed on the seal, and unconsciously uttered the eight characters.

now.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang's hand trembled slightly as he held the Imperial Seal of the State.

This.

For any Chinese emperor, it was a true symbol of identity and imperial power.

"Gold inlaid with jade".

"He's Jade."

"It really is the Imperial Seal of the State."

Zhu Biao also came over to take a look, and seeing the legendary Imperial Seal of the State, he couldn't help but tremble in his heart.

"The jade seal of the country."

"Mandated by Heaven, I shall live long and prosper forever."

"It would be strange if I didn't have any interest after seeing these eight words," Zhu Ying smiled.

"Good boy."

"Where did you get this Imperial Seal?"

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard interrogated Emperor Yuan, but he still doesn't know where the Imperial Seal of the State is," Zhu Yuanzhang said, clutching the Imperial Seal of the State tightly as he looked at Zhu Ying.

same.

He was also very curious.

Emperor Yuan is still in the hands of the Ming Dynasty and is imprisoned in a jail. Zhu Yuanzhang has ordered the Embroidered Uniform Guard to interrogate him many times regarding the whereabouts of the Imperial Seal, but to no avail.

But now Zhu Ying suddenly took it out.

It really surprised him.

"At the summit of Langjuxu Mountain," Zhu Ying replied with a smile.

Hear these four words.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly came to his senses.

Throughout history.

"Only Huo Qubing, the former champion, could reach the Wolf Dwelling Mountain."

"There was no one else but him."

“You are the second one, U.A.”

"Emperor Yuan Shun is truly hateful. Hiding the Imperial Seal of the State in this mountain clearly indicates his ulterior motives."

"Even if the army of the Han Chinese really conquers this place, if they really reach this mountain, they will be driven by self-interest and will never think that the Imperial Seal of the State is hidden on this mountain."

"Moreover, he didn't even tell his son, clearly intending to bury the secret of the Imperial Seal of the State forever, and let the Imperial Seal of the State of China be completely buried in this mountain."

"That damned bastard, he's got quite the foresight," Zhu Yuanzhang said, holding the imperial seal and cursing Emperor Yuan Shundi.

"Yongying."

"How do you know that the Imperial Seal of the State is on Mount Langjuxu?"

Even if you reach the summit, you still wouldn't know, would you?

"Since Emperor Yuan Shundi did it, he must have done it flawlessly, leaving no trace. After all, he didn't even tell his own son." Zhu Biao withdrew his gaze from the Imperial Seal and asked with great curiosity.

In response to this question.

Zhu Ying was naturally not surprised.

If it weren't for his appearance, the Imperial Seal of the State would never have reappeared.

"Perhaps it was just a coincidence."

"After reaching the summit, I vaguely heard a voice telling me that something was hidden there, and that it was very important to me."

"And so, this jade seal was unearthed." Zhu Ying smiled and casually made up a few words. For Zhu Ying...

The panel exists.

Even with the closest people, Zhu Ying would never reveal it; this was the true foundation of his livelihood.

The same applies to treasure chests.

The reason Zhu Ying was able to bring out the Imperial Seal was because he was the successor of the Ming Dynasty; otherwise, he would never have brought it out.

After all, his original idea was to use the Imperial Seal of the State as a foundation to establish his own country outside of the Ming Dynasty in the future.

May you be blessed by God and live forever!

The reason I'm bringing it up now is because I am the heir to the Ming Dynasty, and the future of the Ming Dynasty belongs to me.

If not.

Zhu Ying would never take it out.

of course!

Zhu Yuanzhang's verbal agreement with Zhu Biao meant that he would hand over the Ming Dynasty to him in the future.

But the power ultimately rests with Zhu Ying. Since they have already declared that the future of the Ming Dynasty belongs to him, Zhu Ying has taken it seriously. What if they refuse to give it to him later?
Zhu Yingke will take it himself.

However, this is almost impossible.

When it really came to that point.

Zhu Ying doesn't need to do anything himself; someone will naturally step in to solve his problems.

Huaixi!

Xu family.

Mu family.

Many other people are like this.

It seems that those who are truly afraid of being promoted are the aristocratic civil officials who already wield considerable power in the court.

"Biao'er."

"Look, this is the will of Heaven."

"Heaven has eyes, and has granted our Zhu family's Ming Dynasty a perfect ending."

"Heaven has eyes, and it has even allowed our grandson to live." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily, extremely excited.

now.

This was the key point that Zhu Yuanzhang saw.

If he hadn't recognized his grandson, there would have been no return of the Imperial Seal, and the Ming Dynasty would never have been able to achieve its goal.

It's important to know that the Imperial Seal of the State was always a regret in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.

No matter how well the craftsmen counterfeited it, it was not the real Imperial Seal of the State.

One drink and one peck.

It seems that a closed loop has been formed at this moment.

"It is indeed the will of Heaven."

"This proves that Xiong Ying has always been protected by the gods and immortals in heaven."

"That was the miracle that brought me back from the dead."

"The voices of immortals on Mount Langjuxu are even more so. With such heroes, the Ming Dynasty will surely usher in even greater prosperity," Zhu Biao said with a smile, expressing his complete agreement.

Although the matter of immortals and gods is too mysterious.

However, Zhu Ying was saved by the power of the gods, which was witnessed by all the palace servants in Empress Ma's palace back then, and it cannot be faked.

Now there is another saying about Zhu Yingyi.

Zhu Yuanzhang and his son became even more convinced.

After all, the Imperial Seal of the State is right in front of us. Besides this explanation, are there any other explanations?

After all, the concept of immortals and gods was still prevalent in this era.

"This Imperial Seal of the State cannot be simply taken out like this," Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said.

"father."

"Are you planning to promote Xiong Ying?" Zhu Biao immediately understood what he meant.

"Mandated by Heaven, I shall live long and prosper forever."

“Since the pre-Qin period, this has become the legitimate symbol of the dynasties of China.”

"Therefore, this jade seal must have been personally taken out by Xiong Ying on the day he recognized his ancestors and returned to his clan."

"Only in this way."

"Then Xiong Ying's prestige will be even greater." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, having already made up his mind.

Zhu Biao naturally wouldn't object to this.

Now, both father and son share the same thought: to make amends to Zhu Ying as much as possible.

Simultaneously.

If Zhu Ying were to actually produce the Imperial Seal of the State at the ceremony of recognizing his ancestors, it would definitely have a significant impact and greatly enhance his prestige.

"Yongying."

"Take this imperial seal for now. We've already asked the Ministry of Rites to make arrangements. A ceremony to recognize your ancestors will be held for you in the next few days, and there will be a surprise for you as well," Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Ying with a smile.

Followed.

Without any hesitation, Zhu Yuanzhang returned the Imperial Seal, a symbol of imperial power, to Zhu Ying once again.

This reveals something.

In Zhu Yuanzhang's heart, Zhu Ying was far more important than the Imperial Seal of the State.

"They were sincere towards me."

Even Zhu Yingxin couldn't help but admit this fact at this moment.

Bloodline.

It's hard to put into words.

And then.

Even though he grew up among commoners, he was still outstanding, which naturally earned the recognition and approval of Zhu Yuanzhang and his son.

"I'll tell you something else, kid."

"That old bastard Shen Wansan is dead," Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said.

"He never seeks death until the very last moment, so why is he doing this this time?" Zhu Ying asked, quite surprised.

"Haha."

“Biao’er, listen to this.”

“Xiongying thinks the same way we do; they both understand that old bastard Shen Wansan.” Zhu Yuanzhang immediately burst into laughter.

"Shen Wansan didn't take his own life; he was angered to death by your great-uncle," Zhu Biao said with a smile.

My maternal great-uncle.

It is naturally blue jade.

"That makes sense then." Zhu Ying nodded in sudden realization.

"Although Lan Yu has a bit of a temper, he is still loyal to you and your son. Just keep him in check from now on."

"Compared to scheming scholars, generals like Lan Yu from Huaixi are much more useful," Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Ying with a hint of instruction.

"Whether civil or military officials."

"As long as there is absolute strength to suppress, there is no need to think too much."

"The existence of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is like a sharp blade hanging over their heads. With them around, it's enough to keep track of their every move," Zhu Ying nodded with a smile.

Seeing that Zhu Ying also agreed with the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up.

"Biao'er."

"See?"

"This is U.A. High School."

“His vision is far superior to yours. He knows the role of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and he knows what would happen without it.”

"You used to advocate for the abolition of the Embroidered Uniform Guard," Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Biao with great pride.

Zhu Yuanzhang used to be really angry when he recalled how much Zhu Biao hated the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and how the ministers even used it as a bargaining chip to abolish the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang bring up the old matter again, Zhu Biao looked helpless and said, "Father, please stop talking. I know I was wrong. I underestimated people's hearts before."

“U.A.”

"Don't be like your father, who was tricked by a woman, and even more so by those civil officials."

"Having lived for so many years, from beggar to emperor, I've seen through one essential truth."

"The human heart is unpredictable."

"Especially in the imperial court, and among the officials of the whole country."

“If there is nothing to frighten or deter them, they will become lawless.”

"The Yuan Dynasty perished due to tyranny, the rampant corruption of officials, and the endless oppression of the people."

"We don't want the Ming Dynasty to end up like this."

"You must keep all of this in mind," Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Ying again, with high expectations in his voice.

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(End of this chapter)