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

Chapter 339 Zhu Yuanzhang: Want to kick over the nest? Get it done sooner!
From inside the Prince's Palace.

Suddenly, a cold and authoritative command rang out.

Follow closely.

One by one, the guards of Yu Huai Wang appeared in the palace, dressed in royal armor and wearing red cloaks.

Under Liu Xie's leadership.

Wang Wei, like a long dragon, rushed out of the palace.

"Bros."

"Knock them all down."

Liu Lei shouted.

They were the first to rush out.

He was also holding a wooden stick in his hand.

The guards behind him were all holding wooden sticks, not weapons.

After they came out.

With a clear objective, they charged directly at the royal guards of these vassal kings.

With a swift movement, the stick fell.

He swung his staff at the hands and feet of these princes and guards, and with each blow, one prince or guard fell to the ground.

This area is inhabited by the royal guards of the vassal kings.

However, they were easy to distinguish from the royal guards under Zhu Ying, because the royal guards under Zhu Ying received the same honors as the Imperial Guards and the Golden Guards, and wore red cloaks, making them highly recognizable.

At the moment when the numerous guards rushed out one after another.

It was an overwhelming force.

Wherever they went, one by one, the princes and their guards were defeated.

With the current strength of Zhu Ying's royal guards, dealing with the royal guards under these vassal kings would be a piece of cake.

Looking at the entire Ming Dynasty.

There were almost no soldiers under Zhu Ying who had killed many enemies and stained their blood with blood.

Compared to the royal guards under Zhu Ying, the royal guards under these vassal kings were just green recruits.

Zhu Ying's guards numbered no more than a thousand men.

But it only took a blink of an eye.

Most of the prince's guards in front of the palace were knocked down, and the area in front of the palace was filled with wails and screams.

"Zhu Xiongying."

"You...you have such audacity."

"You actually dared to attack us."

Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Ying in front of the mansion gate and pointed at him angrily, cursing.

The princes surrounding Zhu Gang also looked extremely grim.

The scene was completely different from what they had imagined before they came. Originally, they had come to force Zhu Ying to bear the reputation of harming his own uncle, spread it around, and then use this as leverage to make Zhu Ying dare not do anything to them anymore, and even make their father, the emperor, back down.

But now?

The incident has escalated significantly.

The expected widespread condemnation of Zhu Ying did not materialize; instead, it was these vassal kings who became the target of public outrage, even provoking public anger.

"Now, you should think about how to resolve this."

"I will never let you go."

Zhu Ying glanced coldly at Zhu Gang and the other princes, his expression icy.

Hear this.

The princes looked at the situation, and saw that many civilians had been beaten and were bleeding, with bruises and swelling on their faces.

They were surrounded by countless people, making it impossible for them to leave.

They were already panicking; the faces of the more timid ones had turned pale.

soon.

The royal guards brought by the various vassal kings were almost all knocked to the ground, and many of them, out of fear, even knelt down and surrendered.

Those still standing were either Wang Wei, under Zhu Ying's command, or the surrounding common people.

At this moment.

Zhu Ying had already walked into the crowd.

Looking at the civilians injured by the princes' guards, Zhu Ying asked with concern, "Are you all alright?"

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince."

"I'm...I'm fine."

When they saw Zhu Ying arrive, these people, even though they were injured and had bruises on their faces, were extremely happy.

Zhu Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of the emperor, is now enjoying the highest level of popularity among the people.

He was not only the first military general of the Ming Dynasty to expand territory and seal the wolf's lair.

He was also a benevolent grandson of the emperor who cared deeply for the people and implemented policies that benefited the country and its people.

"Fellow villagers and elders."

“You have been injured because of me, Zhu Ying, which is Zhu Ying’s fault.”

"Feel sorry."

Looking at the dozens of injured civilians around him, Zhu Ying solemnly clasped his hands and bowed.

Please greet me with a bow.

All the people around were excited and moved.

"Your Highness, you must not be so polite to us commoners."

"Your Highness has bestowed upon all people the grace of a second life, and your national policies are benevolent and righteous, with the people always on your mind."

“These people have led their men to attack His Highness’s residence. All the people under heaven are indebted to His Highness. If these people bully or harm His Highness, then it is the incompetence of us commoners.”

"Yes."

"Your Highness is benevolent, and all the people under heaven support you. If anything were to happen to Your Highness, we commoners would be guilty of a crime punishable by death."

"It's good that Your Highness is alright."

"..."

The surrounding people all looked at Zhu Ying with fanaticism and talked amongst themselves.

Perhaps they are not good with words, but one thing is certain: they all genuinely want to protect Zhu Ying.

I have no other thoughts.

Because all the people knew that Zhu Ying would be a wise ruler and a good emperor.

Listen to this.

A solemn expression appeared on Zhu Ying's face. Then, he looked around at all the people and said loudly, "Zhu Ying thanks the villagers for standing up for me."

"Zhu Ying, I have nothing more to say."

"But I also have a few words from the bottom of my heart."

"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it."

"The Emperor should govern the world with benevolence and virtue, and treat all people with kindness and grace."

“I, Zhu Ying, grew up among the common people and know their hardships firsthand.”

"The national policies implemented in the future will certainly live up to the expectations of the people."

Zhu Ying said loudly.

As the words fell.

The surrounding people were also extremely excited.

"Your Highness is wise."

"King Yu Huai is wise and sagacious."

"..."

The entire Yu Huai Prince's mansion was filled with the cries of the people praising Zhu Yingsheng's wisdom.

Zhu Ying raised his hand, his voice gradually subsiding, but his gaze swept over the groans and kneeling princes and guards around him, and he said coldly, "What happened today..."

"I will give all my fellow villagers an explanation."

"Similarly, it's also about giving myself an explanation."

As soon as these words fell.

Zhu Ying turned around and looked at the vassal kings, who were now showing signs of unease.
"He led his troops to surround my residence and ordered the civilians to be injured."

“I thought I had tolerated you uncles enough, but your actions today have truly disappointed me,” Zhu Ying said coldly.

Zhu Ying did not hesitate at all.

A wave of his hand.

He coldly ordered, "Take them all."

The royal guards immediately moved closer to these vassal kings.

"Zhu Xiongying."

"you dare."

"We are all your uncles. If you dare to lay a hand on us, Father will not let you off easily," Zhu Gui said angrily.

It's also at this time!
"Get out of the way."

"Get out of the way."

Footsteps echoed from the direction of the palace.

At first glance.

Led by Guo Zhen, several thousand imperial guards, armed with long spears, came running quickly.

Under the pressure of the Imperial Guards, many civilians dispersed.

"The Imperial Guards have arrived."

"Zhu Xiongying."

"Do you still have the guts to take us?" Zhu Gui sneered when he saw the Imperial Guards arrive.

"You harmed your own uncle and imprisoned your fourth brother in the Imperial Clan Court."

"Now that we've come to your door to reason with you, you've actually had Wang Wei take action."

"You will definitely be in deep trouble in front of the Emperor about this matter."

"good."

"Zhu Xiongying."

"Don't think that just because your father is protecting you, you can ignore everything."

"After all, we are your uncles."

"You mustn't be so presumptuous."

Upon seeing the arrival of the Imperial Guards, these vassal kings were flustered, but they believed they were in the right.

But Zhu Ying completely ignored him.

"Take it."

Liu Lei shouted.

The guards rushed forward, two guards each taking one of the princes, and arrested Zhu Gang, Zhu Gui, and the other princes.

Even though they resisted, they were like children in front of Wang Wei under Zhu Ying's command, and had no power to resist at all.

"Zhu Xiongying."

"You are presumptuous."

"Damn servants, release me!"

……

Seeing that Zhu Yingzhen was really serious, and that these royal guards actually dared to take action, the vassal kings were furious.

That's definitely overthinking things.

The guards under Zhu Ying's command were all his private soldiers, who were fiercely loyal to him.

They were all soldiers who had followed Zhu Ying through thick and thin on the battlefield, and had also passed the loyalty panel screening. Let alone taking down these vassal kings, they wouldn't even bat an eye if they rebelled on the spot.

This time!

Guo Zhen also ran over quickly.

After arriving.

Numerous imperial guards quickly advanced, pointing their spears at the princes and guards who were lying prone or kneeling on the ground.

"Is Your Highness alright?"

Guo Zhen looked at Zhu Ying with great concern and trepidation.

"I'm fine."

"It is the common people who suffer."

Zhu Ying glanced at Guo Zhen, then pointed to the civilians who had been injured by the princes' guards.

Guo Zhen immediately looked over, his face turning grim. Although the Yu Huai Prince's Mansion was protected by the royal guards, the emperor had already given instructions when Zhu Ying was enfeoffed as a prince that his safety was also related to his imperial guards. If these princes were allowed to go too far, he would definitely be in deep trouble.

"Commander Guo."

"Zhu Xiong Ying is extremely arrogant, daring to lay a hand on us uncles."

"Please inform Father Emperor immediately."

“We came here to seek justice for our fourth brother, but we have been treated like this by Zhu Xiong Ying. If Zhu Xiong Ying ascends the throne one day, he will definitely not let us uncles off the hook.”

"good."

"Please, Father, uphold justice..."

One by one, the princes escorted by Zhu Ying's guards began to shout and curse angrily.

"By order of the Emperor."

"The various vassal kings raised troops to invade the residence of Prince Yu Huai, committing heinous crimes."

"The Imperial Guards were ordered to seize all the princes' guards and hand them over to the Ministry of Justice for processing."

"Furthermore, bring all the offending princes to the palace to await further instructions," Guo Zhen coldly ordered.

Hear this.

The princes, who had originally hoped that the Imperial Guards would uphold justice, all changed their expressions drastically.

"Your Majesty."

"His Majesty has also summoned the Prince to the palace for an audience," Guo Zhen then said respectfully to Zhu Ying.

"kindness."

Zhu Ying nodded.

He looked at the civilians who had been injured because of him.

"Xiao Han."

Zhu Ying shouted.

"Please give your orders, Your Highness." Xiao Han strode over.

"Please have the physicians from the Prince's Palace prescribe medicine to treat the injuries of these villagers," Zhu Ying instructed.

"Your subordinate obeys," Xiao Han replied immediately.

The surrounding people were all moved by this sight.

"Fellow villagers and elders."

"There will be a result today."

"They will pay the price."

Zhu Ying raised his finger and pointed at the vassal kings, shouting loudly.

Subsequently.

Zhu Ying waved his hand.

He then strode towards the palace.

These vassal kings were not handed over to the Imperial Guards, but were instead escorted by Liu Lei and his guards on foot towards the palace.

See this.

Guo Zhen didn't dare to say anything.

The palace!

Outside Wenyuan Pavilion.

Xu Miaoyun led the three Zhu brothers to kneel outside.

Obviously.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not summon them.

But at the moment.

In the main hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao looked extremely grim.

"Biao'er."

"Our good sons have truly brought us honor."

"They raised troops to besiege the prefecture."

"Making trouble and using insults."

"Originally, we wanted to cover up the fourth brother's crimes and preserve the dignity of our royal family, but these bastards actually went and made trouble, even saying that Xiong Ying harmed his own uncle."

"Asshole!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned ashen, and he angrily cursed.

This time.

Zhu Yuanzhang was truly enraged.

"At least this time we can see just how high U.A. High School's reputation has reached among the people."

"The people of Yingtian spontaneously gathered together to protect Xiong Ying."

"To have something like this among the common people is truly a rare sight throughout history," Zhu Biao said with deep emotion.

"You should still think about how to handle this matter," Zhu Yuanzhang said, glancing at it with concern.

"Things have come to this point."

"Only by stating the facts can we succeed."

"The so-called royal family's face is represented by fairness. To cover it up is going too far."

"of course."

"The matter of betraying the country and colluding with the enemy in the northern frontier is too serious. If it were to be announced, it would be known as the Fourth Prince's scheme to raise assassins," Zhu Biao said after thinking for a moment.

Hear this.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded; at this point, this was the only option.

Originally, Zhu Di's affair could have been kept quiet, but thanks to the influence of these good sons, it became common knowledge.

This time!

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

“All the vassal kings who caused trouble at Prince Yu Huai’s residence have been brought here.”

"His Highness the Crown Prince has also arrived."

Guo Zhen entered the hall first and respectfully reported.

"Xuan."

"Let everyone outside the hall come in."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a cold face.

"The Emperor has a decree."

"The Prince of Xuan Palace, the former Princess Consort of Yan, and their son are here to pay their respects," Yun Qi shouted.

echoed.

Zhu Ying was the first to enter the hall. After seeing the ashen faces of Old Zhu and his son, he said nothing and stood aside.

Then, the eight princes, along with Xu Miaoyun and her three sons, entered the main hall.

"Father."

"You must stand up for your children!"

"This Zhu Xiong Ying is too presumptuous."

"He actually ordered his royal guards to attack us."

As soon as Zhu Gui arrived, he immediately cried out in grievance.

Other vassal kings echoed this sentiment.

"Shut up."

Zhu Yuanzhang coldly shouted, his eyes sharp, and the hall immediately fell silent.

These feudal lords were all so frightened that they knelt down.

"Using the pretext that the fourth brother was imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court, they falsely accused Xiong Ying of harming his own uncle."

"Well done! You guys really know how to do things!"

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke coldly, his eyes filled with disgust.

just now.

The behavior of these vassal kings made him increasingly disgusted.
"Father."

"Isn't that the truth?"

"It was Zhu Xiong Ying who left my fourth brother here that day, and he was subsequently imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court."

“If it weren’t for him, would Father have issued an edict to imprison Fourth Brother in the Imperial Clan Court?” Zhu Gui raised his head and said with resentment.

"good."

"My father is unjust."

"Too much favoritism towards Zhu Xiong Ying."

"Fourth Brother has been in the fiefdom for many years and has managed it very well. He may not have made great contributions, but he has at least made no mistakes."

"But now they've been imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court without any explanation. As your fourth brother's brothers, how can we sit idly by?" Zhu Gang said with a look of grief and indignation.

"My father is unjust."

"Your subjects are seeking justice for your fourth brother."

The princes all shouted in unison.

"It seems."

"Even now, you still show no remorse."

"Use this incident to tarnish U.A.'s reputation?"

"You think you can just use these petty tricks to break up our nest?"

"Early morning."

Zhu Yuanzhang cursed angrily.

The princes knelt, heads bowed, not daring to look directly at him.

aside.

Zhu Ying simply watched calmly, his face expressionless, with no intention of saying anything.

"it is good!"

"Since you want answers."

"We'll give you the answer."

"Fourth brother, you betrayed the country and betrayed the enemy. During the Northern Expedition, you sold out the military intelligence of our Northern Expeditionary Army to the Northern Yuan and plotted to kill Xiong Ying."

"Is this considered a serious crime?"

"They secretly raised nearly three thousand assassins within the sealed-off country."

"Is this considered a serious crime?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at it and coldly asked.

As soon as these words fell.

All the vassal kings, along with Xu Miaoyun and her three children, widened their eyes and their expressions changed drastically.

"This...how is this possible?"

"How could my fourth brother do such a thing?" Zhu Gang asked in astonishment.

The other vassal kings no longer dared to speak.

If Zhu Yuanzhang said something like this, then it must be absolutely true.

And now.

Everyone instantly understood why Zhu Di was directly imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court, and why there was only an imperial edict of punishment without any reason.

If these two things were to get out, it would truly bring shame upon the royal family, especially the accusation of treason and collusion with the enemy.

"Yongying."

"What do you plan to do with these beasts?"

"We'll listen to you."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ying with a helpless expression.

Reality.

He felt somewhat helpless.

Zhu Ying already had a bad impression of these vassal kings, but now they were actively courting death.

Even if Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to protect it, he didn't know how.

"Are you really leaving everything to me?"

Zhu Ying looked directly at Zhu Yuanzhang with a serious expression.

……

(End of this chapter)