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

Chapter 336 At Least the Emperor is on my side!
"emperor."

"At least, you're on my side today."

"There was no bias towards Zhu Di."

Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang, who was filled with emotion, Zhu Ying also spoke from the bottom of his heart.

Although I have lost my memories.

but.

Zhu Yuanzhang's affection for him was entirely genuine.

“You were almost harmed by him. If we protect him and prevent you from taking action, then we have failed.”

"If it weren't for your exceptional talent, you might have really been killed by him in the northern frontier, along with the 50,000 soldiers who fought for the country." Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, looking somewhat weary.

Zhu Di acted for his own benefit.

He intended to kill Zhu Ying and even betrayed the military intelligence to the Northern Yuan, which greatly disappointed Zhu Yuanzhang.

"father."

"It's in the past."

"Now that all the vassal kings have arrived in Yingtian, it's time to restore Xiong Ying's true name and let them return to their ancestral home," Zhu Biao said slowly.

Hear this.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "We've already given instructions to Liu Jing, and preparations are underway."

"That's good." Zhu Biao smiled, then looked at Zhu Ying with anticipation: "When Xiong Ying is recognized by his ancestors, take him to see his grandmother. Perhaps, in the place where he truly lived in his childhood, he can find the memories he once lost."

Hear this.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with anticipation.

Although it is now completely confirmed that Zhu Ying is his grandson, his memory has not returned. Zhu Yuanzhang cannot bring himself to hear Zhu Ying call him "Grandpa" again, and Zhu Ying cannot bring himself to say it either.

If the memory is restored.

Then everything will be different.

His grandson really did come back.

"What do I need to prepare for the ceremony of recognizing my ancestors and returning to my clan?" Zhu Ying asked curiously.

'Just bring your wife and children.'

"The Ministry of Rites will arrange everything," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"Okay." Zhu Ying nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

"correct."

"Your bank setup is quite good."

"To gather the wealth and power of the world, to revitalize the world's business network, and to promote the circulation of money."

"We don't know much about these things either, but what you've written is truly insightful. If our national policies were implemented, we don't know how powerful the Ming Dynasty would become," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a hearty laugh.

One thing can be seen from his behavior right now.

When Zhu Ying first implemented the national policy, Zhu Yuanzhang was somewhat resistant, thinking that even if his policies had some flaws, the impact wouldn't be significant. However, as Zhu Ying actually began implementing the policy, Zhu Yuanzhang realized that he was wrong, terribly wrong.

What Zhu Ying proposed was truly beneficial to the country and its people, and to the Ming Empire.

"The bank's preparations are almost complete."

"I have already instructed Zhao Mian to transfer capable clerks from the Ministry of Revenue to serve as the first batch of employees for the bank."

"Starting from Yingtian Prefecture, banks will gradually be established in every prefecture and region of the Great Ming Dynasty," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"In short, you handle it as you see fit, and we'll give you our full support." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with a smile.

……

What happened inside the Wenyuan Pavilion.

Perhaps it didn't spread.

However, the news of Zhu Di being escorted away from the palace by the Imperial Guards spread immediately.

The location of the Imperial Clan Court.

Guo Zhen personally escorted Zhu Di to the capital.

The location of the Imperial Clan Court.

The highest-ranking official of the Imperial Clan Court, the Imperial Clan Commander, arrived at the gate of the court and personally led a group of officials to greet him.

As the person in charge of matters concerning the imperial family and clan.

In reality, this Imperial Clan Court had little real power and few people.

This official was also from a collateral branch of the imperial clan, and was responsible for the affairs of the Imperial Clan Court, without any involvement in other matters.

In history.

As time went by, the duties of the Imperial Clan Court eventually fell to the Ministry of Rites.

"Commander Guo, what is this?"

The Imperial Clan Court official looked on with surprise and bewilderment as the Imperial Guards escorted Zhu Di to the palace.

He naturally knew Zhu Di.

Guo Zhen didn't waste any words.

He directly produced the imperial edict.

"The Emperor's order."

Guo Zhen shouted loudly.

The officials of the Imperial Clan Court knelt down and shouted, "Your subjects respectfully await Your Majesty's decree."

"The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, declares!"

"Abolish Zhu Di's title of Prince, strip him of all royal status, remove him from the family genealogy, imprison him in the Imperial Clan Court, and never let him out again."

"The title of Prince of Yan was abolished, and all of Zhu Di's sons were demoted to commoners, removed from the family genealogy, and no longer considered descendants of the imperial family."

"Appreciate this."

Guo Zhen announced loudly.

When this decree was issued.

All the officials of the Imperial Clan Court stared in disbelief, their faces filled with astonishment.

Was Prince Yan, Zhu Di, deposed and imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court for eternity?

Moreover, even the title of Prince of Yan was abolished, and all of Zhu Di's descendants were demoted to commoners.

This was something no one had expected.

What crime did they commit to deserve this?

For a vassal king, such punishment was already the worst possible. Being removed from the family genealogy and no longer considered a descendant of the royal family was an even greater punishment, more painful than death.

"Commander Guo, is this true?"

The clan leader looked at Guo Zhen with some surprise and asked.

"With the imperial edict here, how could it be fake?" Guo Zhen glanced at it and said irritably.

"But...but..."

The Imperial Clan Court official looked at Zhu Di, who was being escorted away, and wanted to ask him something but didn't know how to start.

seem.

The imperial edict did not specify the crime. Compared to Zhu Shuang's imprisonment in the Imperial Clan Court, Zhu Di's case was even more inexplicable. There was only an edict, which was just an order to punish, but no actual crime was stated.

"There's nothing to worry about."

"This is the Emperor's decree, do as he commands."

"As for removing names from the genealogy, the Imperial Clan Court will do the same."

"This decree will be handed over to the Imperial Clan Court Official. Once everything is ready, the Imperial Clan Court will go to the Prince of Yan's residence to announce the decree." Guo Zhen didn't say much more and simply placed the decree in the Imperial Clan Court Official's hand.

"As for the commoner Zhu Di, he was handed over to the Imperial Clan Court for imprisonment."

"His Majesty has decreed that he shall be imprisoned for life, and no one is permitted to visit him," Guo Zhen said to the Imperial Clan Court.

Then he waved his hand.

Several imperial guards escorted Zhu Di forward. At this moment, Zhu Di had completely lost all his strength. Although he had made some preparations when he arrived in Yingtian, and even thought that Zhu Ying would deal with him, he did not expect that Zhu Ying would take action so soon after he arrived and settled in Yingtian. Moreover, the action was fatal, leaving him no chance to resist.

"Your subject obeys the decree."

Now.

The Imperial Clan Court official dared not say anything. After respectfully accepting the imperial edict, he waved to the Kyoto soldiers of the Imperial Clan Court.

A group of soldiers from the capital immediately stepped forward and took Zhu Di from the Imperial Guards.

"The message has been conveyed."

"Please have the Imperial Clan Court handle this as soon as possible."

"I will return to the palace to report to the Emperor first." Guo Zhen waved his hand at the Imperial Clan Court Commander and said no more.

He then left with a group of imperial guards.

After watching Guo Zhen leave.

The Imperial Clan Court official's gaze fell on Zhu Di, a hint of helplessness in his eyes: "Your Highness, what have you done to deserve such treatment from the Emperor?"

"Tell me."

"I can send someone to the Prince of Yan's residence to inform the Princess."

After all, they were relatives and acquaintances, so the imperial decree did not dare to go too far and treated Zhu Di as a prisoner.

Even Zhu Shuang.

After being imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court.

Although they lost their freedom, they still had three meals a day.

And the princess was also by his side.

Compared to Zhu Di.

Zhu Shuang's fate was surprisingly much better.

Ultimately, the fact that Zhu Di did not implicate Xu Miaoyun and imprison her in the Imperial Clan Court was already the greatest favor he could have received.

Upon hearing the imperial edict, Zhu Di made no response, clearly indicating that he had no chance left.

plead?

There was absolutely no chance.

This time, he made one mistake: he realized that his father no longer showed him any favor or affection.

He had originally thought that by revealing everything he had planned, he could use his father-son relationship to spare Zhu Yuanzhang from implicating his wife and children. However, he was wrong; he overestimated his own importance and underestimated Zhu Ying's. "Please go back and tell the Princess Consort not to plead for mercy. This time, I have lost." Zhu Di sighed and finally spoke, though his tone was filled with despair.

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The Imperial Clan Commander's expression changed.

He also sensed the frustration and despair in Zhu Di's voice.

"Is there anything else Your Highness needs to say?" the Imperial Clan Court official asked.

"Nothing."

Zhu Di shook his head and said no more.

See this.

The Imperial Clan Commander waved his hand and said, "Imprison the commoner Zhu Di in the Imperial Clan Court prison."

"Yes."

Several Kyoto soldiers responded loudly.

They then escorted Zhu Di directly to the Imperial Clan Court.

The Imperial Clan Court prison.

Compared to the imperial prison and the Jinyiwei's prison, the conditions were naturally much better. It was not dark and damp, nor was it a direct cell, but a courtyard, after all, it was the royal family.

In this era of absolute imperial power, even being imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court would not be treated like an ordinary person.

"Fourth brother."

"How did you come?"

In a courtyard next to Zhu Di's, Zhu Shuang was shocked to see Zhu Di being escorted there by soldiers from the Imperial Clan Court.

"Second brother."

"From now on, I will stay with you."

Looking at Zhu Shuang, whom he hadn't seen for many years, Zhu Di sighed and said something.

They then walked directly into the courtyard.

"Why?"

"Fourth brother, have you done something to anger Father Emperor?" Zhu Shuang asked hurriedly.

However, Zhu Di had no intention of answering; he was now on the verge of collapse.

"Fourth brother, fourth brother..."

Seeing Zhu Di's retreating figure ignoring him, Zhu Shuang shouted, but received no response.

Soon.

Prince Yan's Mansion.

This time.

By imperial decree.

The princes and their sons all went to Yingtian to pay homage, which also allowed all members of the imperial family to witness the grand ceremony of Zhu Ying recognizing his ancestors and returning to the clan.

Inside the palace.

Xu Miaoyun, along with her three sons and grandson, are all present.

"Mother concubine."

"Why hasn't Father returned from the palace yet?"

"The other uncles have already returned to the Prince's Mansion."

Zhu Gaochi looked at Xu Miaoyun with great confusion and asked.

"It must be that your father was kept behind by your grandfather for some important matter," Xu Miaoyun replied after thinking for a moment.

She didn't know what Zhu Di had done, and since it was a long-awaited reunion of the royal family in Yingtian City, it wasn't too strange.

At this moment!

"Mother concubine."

"Brother, it's not good."

"Something bad is going on."

A hurried and anxious voice came from the outer courtyard.

Two young men dressed in noble robes came running quickly towards them.

These were Xu Miaoyun's second and third sons, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

"what happened?"

Why are you in such a panic?

Seeing her two sons running over recklessly, Xu Miaoyun scolded them with a stern face.

"Mother concubine."

"Something bad is going on."

"We just heard some news outside: Father has been imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court."

Zhu Gaoxu said, his face ashen.

As soon as these words fell.

Xu Miaoyun, who had been calm, suddenly changed her expression and stood up abruptly: "What did you say? Your father has been imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court?"

"Mother concubine."

"It's already being spread outside."

"Many people saw the Imperial Guards escorting Father into the Imperial Clan Court," Zhu Gaosui immediately added, his face equally grim.

"Why?"

"Could it be that your father really did something?" Xu Miaoyun's face turned ugly, and she was somewhat flustered.

What kind of place is the Imperial Clan Court? It's the place where members of the royal family are judged and imprisoned.

Once you enter the Imperial Clan Court, it's very difficult to get out.

"Report."

"Your Highness."

"His Highness Prince Jin, His Highness Prince Chu, and many other princes have arrived."

Zhu Neng hurried to the inner palace and respectfully reported.

"Come, come with me to meet your uncles and elders." At this point, Xu Miaoyun could only calm down; she had no idea what had happened.

We arrived at the front yard.

Many vassal kings have arrived.

Apart from Zhu Di himself, almost all the princes who came to the capital arrived here.

Except for a few princes who did not come.

"Greetings, Third Brother, and all my brothers."

Upon seeing the numerous vassal kings, Xu Miaoyun immediately greeted them.

"I've met Third Uncle."

"Greetings, uncles."

Zhu Gaochi immediately bowed in greeting.

The other two brothers also immediately bowed in respect.

"Brothers and sisters."

"What happened to my fourth brother? Why was he brought to the Imperial Clan Court?"

Zhu Gang looked directly at Xu Miaoyun and asked.

The other vassal kings were the same, looking at Xu Miaoyun with surprise and confusion.

Obviously.

They all came after hearing the news.

"To be honest, Third Brother, I don't know what happened either."

"I only just received the news; no one notified me at all," Xu Miaoyun said with a wry smile.

"The Imperial Clan Court is not a good place for our royal family."

"The fourth brother wouldn't have gone there for no reason," Zhu Gang said, looking surprised and puzzled.

"Third brother."

"You all entered the palace together today, so why did you all leave, but my husband did not?" Xu Miaoyun asked, puzzled.

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Qi Wang Zhu Fu sneered: "That Zhu Ying, no, Zhu Xiong Ying called out to Fourth Brother, leaving only Fourth Brother behind, while we were driven away."

"As for what happened after that, we don't know."

"However, it is now clear that Fourth Brother's imprisonment in the Imperial Clan Court is definitely related to this Zhu Xiong Ying."

"This Zhu Xiong Ying is truly hateful. Our military and political power was taken away, and even our tax exemption was abolished because of him. He is extremely hateful."

Here.

Zhu Fu did not hide his dissatisfaction and hatred towards Zhu Ying.

This personality is truly laughable.

but.

If Zhu Ying knew, he wouldn't be afraid; on the contrary, he would be very happy. If many princes were like Zhu Di, they would be difficult to deal with. Although they had lost their military and political power, their princely status still allowed them to make some noise.

"Was it Zhu Xiong Ying who left behind her husband?" Xu Miao Yun asked in surprise.

However, Xu Miaoyun was clearly still unaware of what had happened inside the palace and why Zhu Di was later imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court.

"Brothers and sisters."

"It was indeed Zhu Xiong Ying who left his fourth brother in the palace."

"Moreover, the fact that my fourth brother was imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court must also be related to him," Zhu Gang said with certainty.

And this time!
Zhu Neng ran over quickly again: "Your Highness, the Imperial Clan Court's Imperial Clan Commander has arrived, carrying an imperial edict."

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(End of this chapter)