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

After much deliberation, Zhu Yuanzhang still couldn't understand Zhu Yunwen's reasons for interfering in Annam affairs. This was mainly because, from the perspective of the Ming Dynasty, Annam was a barbarian land. What could a barbarian land possibly have that would make people covet it?

Zhu Yuanzhang was an emperor, so when he looked at a matter, he often looked at the interests behind it. As the saying goes, no one gets up early without a reason. Although Annam was very respectful to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang was quite certain that Zhu Yunwen wanted to interfere in Annam's affairs, and it was definitely not because the Annamite Tran family was obedient.

Perhaps Zhu Yunwen's previous ideas were naive, but now Zhu Yunwen is the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The throne can change people. A good person would never sit on the throne. Putting aside everything else, just the training of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry alone, Zhu Yunwen quietly created these two powerful armies. Can an ordinary person have such methods?
Furthermore, the origins of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry remain a mystery to this day, which is even more beyond the capabilities of ordinary people. After all, it was fine before they were exposed, but now that the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry have been exposed and are being watched by countless people, it is understandable that Zhu Yunwen is naive.

"Hmph," Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while, but still couldn't figure out why Zhu Yunwen was interfering in Annam. Finally, he shook his head, suppressed his doubts, and focused on looking at the map in front of him.

He couldn't figure out Zhu Yunwen's reasons for interfering in Annam affairs for the time being, but he could help Zhu Yunwen plan the route for attacking Annam.

cabinet!

Jiang Huan relayed Zhu Yunwen's orders to Xia Yuanji, Xie Jin, and others.

Although everyone was quite surprised that Zhu Yunwen wanted to interfere in Annam's affairs, they were not too shocked because they had been prepared beforehand.

"As expected, His Majesty intends to interfere in Annam's affairs."

"What exactly is it about Annam that has captivated His Majesty, prompting him to make a judgment without the slightest hesitation?"

"Given Annan's current situation, we must be extremely cautious about intervening rashly. If we are not careful, it could lead to serious problems."

"When will Your Majesty mature? Although we are well prepared, we really need to think carefully about sending troops to Annam. Your Majesty is still as impulsive as ever."

"The King of Annam has already come to beg for mercy. Although the Ming Dynasty is now militarily strong, Annam is a very unfamiliar place to the Ming Dynasty, and the terrain is complex. It is indeed a bit impulsive to directly interfere in Annam's affairs."

"Given Annam's current situation, it would be very risky for the Ming Dynasty to intervene rashly. I wonder what His Majesty's true intentions are."

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Various thoughts raced through the minds of the cabinet members, their eyes flickering uncertainly.

Of course, although Zhu Yunwen has now agreed and they are making preparations, they still need to discuss this matter carefully with him after he returns to Yingtian Prefecture. After all, war is not child's play, and sending troops to Annam is a matter that requires the utmost caution. No amount of caution is too much.

Xia Yuanji cleared his throat and said, "Gentlemen, it seems that things are as we guessed before. His Majesty is indeed going to interfere in Annam. In that case, let's make proper preparations."

Xie Jin shook his head and said, "Annam is a quagmire now. I really don't understand why His Majesty would want to get involved."

Yao Guangxiao thought for a moment and said, "Alright, stop talking. Since His Majesty intends to get involved, he must have a reason for doing so. Let's just focus on preparing for the military expedition."

Yang Shiqi was silent for a moment, then said seriously, "Although I don't know why either, don't you all feel that His Majesty's intervention in Annam's affairs is not just a momentary impulse?"

"Shhhhh!"

Upon hearing Yang Shiqi's words, everyone looked up at him.

Yang Shiqi remained calm and said, "Although I don't know why such a thought came to mind, it's just that I have this idea in my mind."

Xia Yuanji looked at Yang Shiqi, thought for a moment and said, "I don't feel that way. However, now that you say so, His Majesty's decision on the Annam matter is indeed very decisive and without the slightest hesitation."

"Could it be that His Majesty really has some scheme against Annam?" Fang Xiaoru asked.

No one spoke. They looked at each other, lost in thought, wondering what Annam might have that the Ming Dynasty would covet.

In the end, everyone came up empty-handed. They couldn't imagine what good things Annam, that barbaric land, could possibly have. This incomprehension also prevented them from figuring out Zhu Yunwen's schemes against Annam.

Huitong Hall!
Just as Pei Boqi had said, after Chen Tianping and Pei Boqi moved into the Da Ming Hui Tong Guan, the pursuit of them disappeared without a trace, as if they had never existed.

After more than a month of fleeing, the sudden return to a peaceful life with plenty of food and sleep made the Ming Dynasty's Huitongguan a paradise for Chen Tianping.

Sometimes he would wake up in a fright from his dreams, dreaming that he was being driven out of the Huitongguan by Ming Dynasty officials and then embarking on a path of being hunted down again. Each time, he would break out in a cold sweat, but when he saw that he was still living in the Huitongguan, he would breathe a sigh of relief and fall back asleep contentedly.

"When will the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty return?" For a moment, Chen Tianping even had the thought that the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty should never return. That way, he could stay in the Huitong Hall forever and never have to worry about his safety.

"Squeak!" At this moment, the door was pushed open from the outside, and Pei Boqi walked in.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Chen Tianping snapped out of his reverie and looked up: "General Pei!"

Pei Boqi closed the door again, walked to Chen Tianping's side, and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I have found out that something has happened in the north of the Ming Dynasty. The Northern Yuan has invaded the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Emperor has led his troops to meet them." He was very anxious about the current situation in Annam. After all, if that traitor Hu Jili were to occupy Annam for too long, it would be extremely detrimental to Chen Tianping's reclaiming of the throne. Therefore, he was very concerned about the whereabouts of the Ming Emperor.

After staying at the Huitongguan for only two days, he left to gather information. Although he trusted the capabilities of the Ming Dynasty's Embroidered Uniform Guard, he left Chen Tianping at the Huitongguan for safety reasons and went out alone.

After several days of travel, he had gathered a lot of information, such as Zhu Yunwen's uprising, the mysterious nature of Zhu Yunwen, the reason for Zhu Yunwen's departure from Yingtian Prefecture, and the battle between the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. These were all common knowledge in the Ming Dynasty, so it was not difficult for Pei Boqi to find out.

After gathering all the information, Pei Boqi was both shocked and delighted. He was shocked because Zhu Yunwen's series of events were too legendary, and delighted because if Zhu Yunwen chose to help the Chen family, then the Chen family would be able to reclaim Annam very easily.

"Is there a war in the Ming Dynasty now? Doesn't that mean the Ming emperor won't be back for a while?" Chen Tianping was taken aback at first, but then a look of joy appeared on his face.

Previously, Pei Boqi had told him that when the Ming Emperor returned, it would be the time for their fate to truly be decided. The Ming Emperor might choose to hand them over to the traitor Hu Jili for punishment. Knowing this outcome, Chen Tianping was always very afraid of Zhu Yunwen, whom he had never met.

Therefore, now that he knows Zhu Yunwen will not be able to return for the time being, he can't hide his joy. The fact that the Ming emperor can't return means that he can continue to live a carefree life in the Huitongguan.

Pei Boqi looked at Chen Tianping, whose face was beaming with joy, with a hint of doubt in his eyes: "Your Majesty, why are you so happy?"

He was a little confused. Although he had found out that Zhu Yunwen had conquered the grasslands and was now returning to the capital, he was puzzled as to why Chen Tianping was so happy that Zhu Yunwen was not coming back. Normally, Chen Tianping should have felt very upset, because if Zhu Yunwen was not coming back, it would mean that the Ming Dynasty could not help them.

In this way, the longer the time drags on, the lower the likelihood that the Ming Dynasty will intervene to help the Tran family of Annam. After all, the longer the time goes on, the greater the control that the usurper Ho Quy Ly will have over Annam. As a result, the resistance that the Ming Dynasty will encounter when it sends troops to help the Tran family of Annam will naturally be greater.

"Uh, really? No, General Pei, you've mistaken me!" Chen Tianping looked embarrassed and wiped the smile off his face.

Pei Boqi stared at Chen Tianping for a moment, and seeing that Chen Tianping was unwilling to say more, he wisely did not pursue the matter further, but said: "Your Majesty, you have actually got it backwards. The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is about to return!"

"Huh?" Chen Tianping was a bit confused, his face full of astonishment: "General Pei, didn't you say there was a war going on in the north of the Ming Dynasty? How come the Ming Emperor is coming back now?"

Before Pei Boqi could answer, he added with a look of shock, "Could it be because of us?"

Pei Boqi was speechless when he heard Chen Tianping's words. He shook his head and said, "Your Majesty is overthinking it. The Ming Emperor's desire to return to Tianfu has nothing to do with the two of us. It's because the war in the north is over, so he's coming back."

He was a little confused about what Chen Tianping was thinking. Let alone the fact that he and Chen Tianping were now like stray dogs, even if they were the real King and Minister of Annam, Zhu Yunwen would never withdraw his troops from the battlefield for their sake after they came to the Ming Dynasty.

"The war is over? Well... alright!" Chen Tianping looked somewhat disappointed. He had originally thought that Zhu Yunwen would fight in the Northern Yuan for a longer period of time, so that he could enjoy himself in the Huitong Hall for a longer time. But now Pei Boqi was telling him that Zhu Yunwen's war was over.

Pei Boqi looked at Chen Tianping again. He could ignore Chen Tianping's happiness before, but what was going on with his current dejection? He felt that he had to find out the truth. Otherwise, if Chen Tianping returned with a long face, wouldn't that be a bad thing?
Composing himself, he looked at Chen Tianping with a serious expression and asked, "Your Majesty, is there something you need? If so, please tell me."

Chen Tianping shook his head and said, "No, no, General Pei is overthinking it."

Pei Boqi did not let this go, and looked at Chen Tianping: "Your Majesty was very happy when you heard that the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was fighting against the grasslands in the north. But when you heard that the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was going to return to Yingtian Prefecture, you looked very disappointed. I have seen all of this. Please tell me what caused this change in your mind."

His gaze was fixed on Chen Tianping.

Chen Tianping looked embarrassed. Seeing Pei Boqi's expression, he knew he couldn't avoid it. He smiled bitterly and said, "General Pei, it's really nothing. I just want to stay at the Huitong Hall for a while longer. You said before that after the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty returns, it will be the time for our fate to be decided."

After hearing Chen Tianping's explanation, Pei Boqi understood Chen Tianping's thoughts. His gaze became somewhat complicated, and he sighed, "Your Majesty, although we might both die after meeting the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, we have to take this step. Moreover, to put it bluntly, given the current situation, the sooner we meet the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the better."

Chen Tianping remained silent, not uttering a single word.

Seeing this, Pei Boqi felt a tightness in his chest. He had prepared a thousand words to persuade Chen Tianping, but he couldn't bring himself to say them. After all, Chen Tianping was just a teenager, and he had been a spoiled brat before. It was really too difficult for him to suddenly experience the current calamity.

There was a long silence.

Chen Tianping looked up at Pei Boqi, his eyes darting away: "General Pei, I have disappointed you."

Pei Boqi gently shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, you have actually done enough. If it were someone else, they might have already collapsed by now."

Chen Tianping looked at Pei Boqi and said in a low voice, "General Pei, tell me what you've found out."

He realized that he seemed to have no other choice but to gamble with his life.

Pei Boqi looked at Chen Tianping in front of him, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Your Majesty, although our fate is in the hands of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the outcome is not certain. We can find some helpers."

"Looking for help?" Chen Tianping looked puzzled and looked at Pei Boqi.

Pei Boqi nodded and said, "That's right, we're looking for some helpers. Do you remember the people we were taken to see after we arrived in the Ming Dynasty?" (End of Chapter)