Ming Dynasty: The Jingnan Rebellion has just been successful, and Zhu Yuanzhang has been resurrected

Arughtai, Mahmud, and the others were all taken aback by Zhu Yuntong's words. Although Zhu Yuntong's words were not very direct, they all understood them.

If they hadn't come today, there's a high probability they would have died.

"What a pity!" Zhu Di counted the Northern Yuan generals who had come before him, a hint of regret in his eyes.

They all came, from one tribe.

However, he did not give up and turned his attention to Arughtai, Mahmud, and others, wanting to see if there would be a chance to appear later. Although the probability was very small, what if?
Things that haven't happened yet, so it's hard to say.

"What's going on? What kind of look is that from Zhu Di?"

"Why is Zhu Di looking at us like that? What exactly does he want to do?"

"Something is not right. We must be extremely vigilant and absolutely not do anything disloyal, or we may not be able to leave Beiping today."

"We are like fish on a chopping board, at their mercy. I never imagined that in such a short time, we, who once controlled the Central Plains, would have fallen to such a state. It is truly lamentable!"

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Arughtai, Mahmud, and the others felt uneasy under Zhu Di's gaze, trembling and not daring to show the slightest disrespect.

Looking at the appearance of Arughtai, Mahmud, and the others, Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but laugh and said, "Father, look how scared you've made them."

Zhu Di glared at Zhu Gaoxu but didn't say anything more.

"Sit down, everyone!" Zhu Yunwen waved his hand.

He had already made arrangements for the grasslands. Summoning Arughtai, Mahmud, and others to Beiping today was a further way to suppress them and also to coerce those who were restless.

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Great Emperor!" said Arughtai, Mahmud, and the others.

"I never expected that these people from Beiyuan could be so honest."

"Isn't this His Majesty? Who else but His Majesty can make these Northern Yuan people so obedient and docile?"

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Lan Yu, Zhu Di, Li Jinglong, and others all thought to themselves.

Don't be fooled by how obedient Arughtai, Mahmud, and others seem now; they were once as ferocious as jackals. Although the Northern Yuan couldn't defeat the Ming Dynasty, they frequently sent troops to harass the Ming's borders.

The Great Ming Dynasty, Yingtian Prefecture!

Zhu Yuanzhang took Tang He out for a stroll again. Not long ago, he heard some good news: Zhu Yunwen had convened a meeting in Beiping with Arughtai, Mahmud, and others from the grasslands.

Although it was called a meeting, someone at Zhu Yuanzhang's level wouldn't just look at the surface of things. This wasn't a meeting at all; it was clearly forcing the grasslands to kneel!
"Your Majesty, has something good happened to you? Why are you so happy?" Tang He asked, looking at Zhu Yuanzhang, whose face was full of undisguised smiles.

He was an extremely intelligent man, and he was already very familiar with how to get along with Zhu Yuanzhang. For example, right now, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression clearly showed that he wanted to share his inner joy with someone.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang had spent most of the day with him but hadn't started a conversation, which was clearly because he was waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang to ask him to.

"Hehe, we have indeed encountered great joy today. Not long ago, Yuntong convened a meeting in Beiping on the grasslands. Arughtai, Mahmud and others were there. From now on, the grasslands will truly gradually become our Ming Dynasty's territory," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Tang He was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, what do you mean by that? I don't quite understand. I remember you were very worried yesterday when we talked about the arrangements for the grasslands by Prince Yuntong. Why aren't you worried at all now?"

"Don't worry. We just didn't think it through before. That kid Yunhu has a lot of ideas. There's no need for me to worry. Just wait and see. Right now, Yunhu probably hopes something will happen on the grasslands." Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head gently.

He didn't know what Xu Miaojin was thinking after their conversation yesterday, but he was enlightened by his own words and seemed to vaguely understand some of Zhu Yunwen's thoughts.

"Huh?" Tang He listened to Zhu Yuanzhang's words and became more and more confused.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. I reckon that after this Beiping Conference, Yunhu should be back soon. I have to say, Yunhu's trip to the grasslands brought us a really big surprise."

Tang He nodded in agreement, his face full of emotion: "Who can argue with that? Prince Yuntong said he had conquered the grasslands, and he really did. If it hadn't actually happened, who would believe it?"

He said he conquered the grasslands, and he really did, and the whole process was very easy, without any setbacks. His words came true, leaving people speechless.

"By the way, Brother Dingchen, would you like to take a position in the imperial court?" Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked.

Tang He paused for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile and said, “Your Majesty, your joke is not funny at all. I have been away from the court for many years and I am not going back. Besides, all I know is how to fight. There is no shortage of generals who know how to fight under Prince Yuntong.”

He didn't know whether Zhu Yuanzhang's words were a test or sincere, but none of that mattered anymore. His greatest strength was his self-awareness. What could he possibly do back in court now?

Assist Zhu Yunwen in governing the country? He doesn't have that ability!
Help the Ming Dynasty expand its territory? There is no shortage of generals in the court, and Zhu Yunwen also has two nearly invincible cavalry forces, the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

Of course, the most crucial point is that the central government is a vortex of power. Now that he is old, he simply doesn't have the energy to keep up if he rashly enters such a vortex of power. For now, he should just spend his later years in peace and tranquility.

"It's alright, you just need to answer us whether you're going or not." Zhu Yuanzhang turned around and looked at Tang He.

Without the slightest hesitation, Tang He shook his head decisively: "I'm not going!"

Why would someone choose to forgo a peaceful life and instead plunge into the turmoil of the imperial court? What is it about him that makes him so reckless?

Putting everything else aside, if he were to return to the imperial court, given his status and position, the post he would hold would certainly be extraordinary. This would be blocking someone's path, which would inevitably cause resentment. Others might not dare to do anything to him, and they might not even do anything while he is still alive. However, he is old, while the person he is blocking is still very young.

In doing so, you'll unknowingly create a huge problem for your family. Why bother?

On the contrary, if he did not return to the court, given his status, position, and relationship with Zhu Yunwen, who wouldn't give him some face?

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Tang He, his brows furrowing slightly: "Brother Dingchen, are you really not going to reconsider?"

He hoped that Tang He would enter the central government, firstly because of his relationship with Tang He, and secondly because Tang He was cautious and might be able to help Zhu Yunwen and allow him to grow up more quickly.

Tang He met Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze and shook his head firmly.

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said, "Fine, since that's how it is, we won't force you anymore. It's really not a good time for you to go to the court."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Tang He cupped his hands in thanks.

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and said, "However, if the time is right, you have to help us persuade Yunhu to not act so impulsively in the future." Before Tang He could refuse, he added, "You know our current relationship with Yunhu. We can't force him to say these things. We can only proceed step by step. More people means more strength."

Tang He looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in front of him, nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I agree to this."

at the same time!

Two people, one old and one young, dressed in strange clothes, stepped into Yingtian Prefecture.

The boy's face was filled with undisguised panic, and his eyes darted nervously behind him as if someone was chasing him.

"Your Majesty, don't be afraid. We've arrived in the Ming Dynasty. Once we meet the Emperor, we'll be safe," the old man comforted the boy, his expression resolute.

Not long ago, a rebellion broke out in Annam. Grand Tutor Hu Quy Ly suddenly usurped the throne and launched a rebellion, massacring the royal Tran family. In the ensuing chaos, General Pei Baqi escorted the young Emperor Tran Thien Binh to the Ming Dynasty, intending to seek the Ming's help in defeating Hu Quy Ly.

Because Ho Quý Ly had been planning for many years, his usurpation was carried out very quickly, and in a sudden burst, the entire Annam fell into his hands.

Pei Boqi understood that without the help of the Ming Dynasty, the Chen family of Annam would become a thing of the past. Therefore, Pei Boqi had made up his mind that he must get the Ming Dynasty to send troops no matter what.

"General Pei, do you think the Ming Dynasty will help us?" Chen Tianping looked at Pei Boqi, his eyes full of confusion.

He survived largely due to luck.

When Hu Quy Ly rebelled, he happened to be away from the palace, or even the capital. When Hu Quy Ly showed his fangs, some loyal ministers of the Tran dynasty risked their lives to protect him and sent Bae Baek Ki to the Ming Dynasty to seek help.

Of course, Chen Tianping's survival was not only due to the loyalty of his subjects, but also because the Chen family had controlled Annam for hundreds of years. They were the rightful royal family of Annam, with a long and distinguished lineage.

For various reasons, Pei Boqi and Chen Tianping successfully escaped. Although they were pursued all the way, they eventually arrived in the Ming Dynasty alive.

“Yes, the Ming Dynasty is the suzerain state of Annam, and we Annam have great respect for the Ming Dynasty. Now that Annam has encountered a usurper, the Ming Dynasty will lend a helping hand,” Pei Boqi reassured Chen Tianping.

Of course, he had no idea whether the Ming Dynasty would help. Although the Chen family of Annam was very respectful to the Ming Dynasty and paid tribute every year, Annam had now fallen into the hands of the Hu family. Would the Ming Dynasty risk sending troops?
"Oh!" Chen Tianping nodded, feeling a little more at ease.

The two walked towards the palace.

It didn't take long.

Jiang Huan brought Chen Tianping and Pei Boqi to the cabinet members Xia Yuanji, Xie Jin, Hu Ying, Yang Shiqi, Yao Guangxiao, Fang Xiaoru, and others.

The six cabinet members looked at Chen Tianping and Pei Boqi in front of them and exchanged bewildered glances, wondering what Jiang Huan was up to.

"Commander, what's going on?" Xia Yuanji asked.

Jiang Huan pointed at Chen Tianping and said, "My lords, this is the King of Annam. Now Annam is in turmoil, and the King of Annam has come to our Great Ming for help."

"What's going on?" Pei Boqi looked at the six cabinet members in front of him with a puzzled expression.

He told Jiang Huan that he wanted to see the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, but the other party brought them to see a group of court officials instead. However, he was aware of the current situation, so he didn't say much and decided to observe first.

"Is there unrest in Annam?"

"Even the king has fled to the Ming Dynasty. It seems this rebellion in Annam is very serious!"

"Although our Great Ming is the suzerain state of Annam, does that mean you want our Great Ming to send troops?"

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After Xia Yuanji and his six companions understood what had happened, various thoughts began to pop into their minds.

"Greetings, esteemed lords!" Chen Tianping felt flustered by the scene before him, and after a moment's thought, he bowed in greeting.

"You are too kind, King of Annam!"

Upon seeing this, Xia Yuanji and his six companions quickly dodged and avoided them.

Although Chen Tianping is now a defeated man, his status is still there. They can humiliate or even curse Chen Tianping, but they cannot accept his greetings. In the entire Ming Dynasty, only Zhu Yunwen can accept Chen Tianping's greetings.

"My lords, what do you think we should do in this situation?" Jiang Huan asked.

The six cabinet members looked at each other, all feeling extremely troubled by the situation.

Seeing the scene before him, Pei Boqi became anxious. He took a deep breath and knelt down on the ground: "The Chen family has always been loyal to the Ming Dynasty. I beg you gentlemen to help Annam suppress the rebellion. From now on, Annam will pay tribute and pay homage to the Ming Dynasty every year."

The Ming Dynasty is now the only hope for the Tran family. If the Ming Dynasty does not send troops, the Tran family of Annam will have no chance at all.

"Please, gentlemen, help me." Chen Tianping saw Pei Boqi kneel down and followed suit.

His thinking was simple: if the Ming Dynasty didn't help him, he might die, and he didn't want to die, so he had to do everything he could to get the Ming Dynasty's help.

"No, get up now!"

Six members of the cabinet stepped forward and helped Chen Tianping and Pei Boqi up.

Xia Yuanji said, "Gentlemen, His Majesty is not in Yingtian Prefecture right now. How about this, I will take you to see the Empress and see what she has to say!"

"The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is not here? This..." Pei Boqi and Chen Tianping were stunned when they heard Xia Yuanji's words. The scene before them left them unsure of what to do.

Why isn't the emperor in the capital? This scene left the two of them somewhat at a loss for words.

I'm having a bit of bad luck.

"Thank you for your trouble, sir!" Pei Boqi quickly regained his senses and bowed to Xia Yuanji.

Since the Ming emperor was not present, they seemed to have no better options than to accept their misfortune. In this situation, going to see the Ming empress was the best outcome; at least they were not directly rejected.

Xia Yuanji waved his hand and said, "Come on, follow me!" (End of this chapter)