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

"Huh?" Chen Tianping was taken aback when he heard Pei Boqi's words. He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "I remember, what's wrong?"

A look of confusion crossed his face; he wondered why Pei Boqi would suddenly bring up this matter.

Pei Boqi's expression was solemn as he said, "I've heard that the people we met back then were members of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet. They had a great influence on the Ming emperor. To give you an idea of ​​their importance to the emperor, I'll just mention one thing: the Ming emperor left these people behind to be in charge of the court's operations during his northern expedition."

"These people are so highly valued!" Chen Tianping's face showed a look of shock. Although he was a playboy, he knew what it meant for the Ming emperor to leave Xia Yuanji and others in Yingtian Prefecture when he led his troops out to fight.

This is not only a sign of trust in Xia Yuanji and others, but also an affirmation of their abilities.

He never expected that the people he and Pei Boqi had met back then held such high positions in the Ming Dynasty. After learning about the status of Xia Yuanji and the others in the Ming Dynasty, he secretly recalled in his heart whether he and Pei Boqi had done anything disrespectful to Xia Yuanji and the other six.

Putting aside everything else, given Xia Yuanji and his six associates' current status in the Ming Dynasty, getting their help might be difficult, but if they wanted to cause trouble, it would be incredibly easy.

Unbeknownst to him, Chen Tianping broke out in a cold sweat. However, after careful consideration, he realized that he and Pei Boqi hadn't done anything inappropriate when they met with Xia Yuanji and his group of six. This brought him a long sigh of relief.

“Yes!” Pei Boqi nodded, feeling extremely envious of Xia Yuanji, Xie Jin and others. As a subject, who wouldn’t want to encounter a monarch like Zhu Yunwen? Xia Yuanji, Xie Jin and others were truly too lucky.

After calming himself down, he continued, "The situation in the Ming Dynasty is slightly different from that in Annam. Their emperor is very irritable. So, as long as we can get the support of these six cabinet ministers, the Ming emperor will definitely help us suppress the rebellion of the traitor Hu Quy Ly once he returns."

Chen Tianping's eyes grew brighter and brighter as Pei Boqi spoke, and finally he looked at Pei Boqi with burning eyes and said, "General Pei, have you already thought of a way to get the help of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet?"

Looking at Pei Boqi, who was speaking eloquently, it was obvious that he must have found a way to bribe the ministers of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet. If that were the case, wouldn't he be able to return to Annam and inherit the throne?
At this moment, he was actually somewhat grateful for Hu Quy Ly's rebellion. If it weren't for Hu Quy Ly's rebellion, how could he have ascended to the throne of Annam? It would have been impossible.

Although he almost died many times, he didn't die in the end, did he? Besides, those things are all in the past, and now he's about to get through it all.

“Uh…” Pei Boqi was taken aback when he heard Chen Tianping’s words. He looked a little embarrassed and shook his head, saying, “Your Majesty, I have no way to persuade the ministers of the Ming Dynasty’s cabinet.”

He only thought of ways to change the Ming emperor, but as for getting help from the Ming cabinet ministers, he had absolutely no clue how.

"Huh?" Chen Tianping was fantasizing about leading the Ming army back to Annam, where he would kill the traitor Hu Jili, step on Hu Jili's head, and become the true king of Annam, instead of just having a title as he did now.

To his utter surprise, Pei Boqi told him that there was no way to persuade the ministers of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet. If that was the case, wouldn't he have been disappointed for nothing?
His gaze fell on Pei Boqi, his eyes filled with resentment. No, there's no way. You spoke so eloquently and confidently.

"General Pei, you..." Instinctively, he wanted to rebuke Pei Boqi, but when the words reached his lips, he thought of the suffering Pei Boqi had endured to protect him and help him leave Annam alive. In the end, he couldn't bring himself to say the words.

Of course, part of the reason is that Pei Boqi is the only one left by his side now. If he says something too harsh and Pei Boqi abandons him, the loss would be too great.

Chen Tianping himself didn't know if he could survive in the Ming Dynasty without Pei Boqi's care. Therefore, although he was very depressed, he didn't say much in the end, but just let out a long sigh.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!" Pei Boqi was filled with helplessness. He hadn't expected that his words would make Chen Tianping overthink things. However, after thinking about his own behavior just now, he could understand Chen Tianping's feelings.

Although Chen Tianping's idea was somewhat naive, it precisely illustrates the immense pressure he was under at that moment, and the fact that the attitude of the Ming cabinet had such a significant impact on the Ming emperor.

This is precisely why Chen Tianping failed to recognize the situation and mistakenly believed that he had a way to win over the cabinet ministers of the Ming Dynasty. If you think about it carefully, this is the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty, and it is deeply trusted by the Ming emperor. More importantly, the location of the Ming Dynasty's subjugation is still undecided, and the six cabinet members are all actively moving towards the position of Grand Secretary.

Chen Tianping waved his hand and said, "It's not General Pei's fault, it's all my fault. I was a bit too naive."

The ministers of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet, since they were able to gain the trust and favor of the Ming emperor, were not so easily manipulated. It's obvious that it was impossible.

Looking at Chen Tianping's appearance, Pei Boqi gritted his teeth and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will definitely persuade the six officials of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet."

After saying that, he turned around and walked away. His back looked desolate, but he was very resolute, carrying a feeling of "the wind is howling and the Yi River is cold".

"General Pei!"

"General Pei!"

When Chen Tianping saw Pei Boqi leave, he panicked and tried to call Pei Boqi back.

He was already aware that Pei Boqi had no idea how to persuade the Ming cabinet ministers. Under these circumstances, simply showing up at their door would likely result in rejection or even some unexpected situations. For example, the Ming cabinet ministers might think they had ulterior motives and then find a reason to kick him and Pei Boqi out of the meeting hall.

Although he is currently very safe, well-fed, and sleeping well, this does not mean he is truly safe. There are countless cold eyes watching him from the shadows.

His current sense of security stems purely from the intimidation posed by the Ming Dynasty, which prevents those sent by Hu Jili to kill him from taking any action. However, if he and Pei Boqi offend members of the Ming cabinet and are expelled from the Huitongguan, death will be the only outcome for both of them.

"It's all over!" Chen Tianping looked bewildered, staring blankly at Pei Boqi's departing figure. At this moment, he was panicked, but he didn't know what to do.

After a long while, a bitter look appeared on his face, and he squatted down on the ground in frustration: "It's already come to this point, what's the point of living cautiously anymore? It's better to be free sooner!"

Having figured this out, he stood up from the ground and walked to the bed not far away, intending to get a good night's sleep and then have a delicious meal. By then, Pei Boqi should have gotten a result when he went to see the Grand Councilor of the Ming Dynasty.

On the road!
Pei Boqi strode towards Xia Yuanji's residence. Although he knew it was crucial to persuade the Grand Councilor of the Ming Dynasty, he didn't lose his composure. While he didn't have any particularly good solutions, he still had some plans in mind; for example, he intended to visit Xia Yuanji first.

This is not only because Xia Yuanji has a slightly higher voice in the cabinet, but also because when he and Chen Tianping first arrived in the Ming Dynasty, it was Xia Yuanji who took them into the palace to meet the Empress. With this relationship, dealing with Xia Yuanji is always better than communicating with others. After all, he really doesn't know any of the other cabinet ministers.

"What should I say next?" Xia Yuanji pondered to himself.

After thinking for a while, a bitter smile appeared on his face. He thought to himself, "Given the current situation, how much reward can I offer? It seems that even if I give up everything I have, I still won't be able to sway the ministers of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet!"

He was a little helpless.

There was nothing he could do about it; he was now a stray dog, with no resources at his disposal except for Chen Tianping, the nominal king of Annam.

As we all know, it costs money to ask someone to do something, but he doesn't have any money to pay right now, so things have reached a rather awkward situation.

"Forget it, let's take it one step at a time!" Pei Boqi shook his head, clinging to the last glimmer of hope that the cabinet ministers of the Ming Dynasty were honest and upright officials, and that Annam would lend a helping hand out of consideration for their past relationship.

With these thoughts in mind, he arrived at the Xia residence.

After explaining his purpose to the gatekeeper, Pei Boqi waited for a while before being invited into Xia Yuanji's residence.

"Who is this person? Judging from his clothes, he doesn't seem to be from our Ming Dynasty!"

"It seems to be a general serving the King of Annam. It is said that a rebellion broke out in Annam, and they came to our Great Ming for help."

“I know about this. This person is indeed from Annam. But why is he here to see Lord Xia?”

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Xia Yuanji is no longer the same person he once was. He is not only a cabinet minister but also a strong contender for the position of prime minister. As a result, many people visit him every day, some to ask for favors and others to become familiar with him.

The world is bustling with activity, all driven by profit.

No one asks the poor in the downtown area, and the rich has distant relatives in the mountains.

The principles remain largely the same across different eras.

Pei Boqi's identity was exposed, sparking a discussion. However, everyone was very curious about what Pei Boqi wanted to see Xia Yuanji about.

In the room!
Xia Yuanji sat quietly. He was dealing with documents when he suddenly heard a servant say that Pei Boqi was requesting an audience. This puzzled him greatly, as he assumed that Pei Boqi and Chen Tianping had encountered trouble at the meeting place. Therefore, he put down his official duties.

Pei Boqi stepped into the room and, upon seeing Xia Yuanji, quickly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Excellency!"

Xia Yuanji was taken aback by Pei Boqi's appearance, and his doubts deepened. However, he did not remain stunned, but stepped forward to help Pei Boqi up: "General Pei, you are too kind. Is there anything I can help you with? If so, please tell me. If I can help, I will not refuse!"

Pei Boqi was taken aback by Xia Yuanji's words, but he reacted quickly and cautiously asked, "Is what you say true, sir?"

"Hmm?" Xia Yuanji looked at Pei Boqi's appearance and was shocked. He thought to himself, "What's going on? Do those people in the meeting hall really dare to cause trouble?"

Although Chen Tianping now only holds the title of King of Annam, he has learned that Zhu Yunwen intends to intervene in Annam's affairs. Under these circumstances, Chen Tianping's title as King of Annam will become extremely important.

Of course, when he initially arranged for Chen Tianping and Pei Boqi to be placed in the Huitongguan, he specifically instructed that they be taken good care of, but now something has happened.

The thought that some trivial matter might affect Zhu Yunwen's plans ignited a surge of anger within him. He said, "General Pei, speak freely. Whatever it is, as long as I can help, I will absolutely not refuse."

Pei Boqi stared at Xia Yuanji for a moment, and after confirming that Xia Yuanji was not joking, he was overjoyed and quickly said, "My lord, to be honest, I am here today to ask you to speak on behalf of the Chen family of Annam to the Emperor. If the Chen family can restore the country, we will never forget your kindness."

"Huh?" Xia Yuanji was a little confused after hearing Pei Boqi's words. The next second, he realized that things had gone wrong. Pei Boqi did have something to ask him for help with, but it wasn't because he had encountered trouble at the Huitong Hall. Instead, he wanted to use him to influence Zhu Yunwen's handling of the Annam matter.

"What a mess this is," Xia Yuanji thought with a wry smile, feeling somewhat frustrated.

However, looking at Pei Boqi staring at him expectantly, Xia Yuanji was very troubled, but he knew that the matter had to be dealt with.

The only good news is that he now knows Zhu Yunwen's attitude towards Annam, so he can handle Pei Boqi's request more tactfully.

"Please help me, sir, to Annan!" Pei Boqi knew how difficult the situation was, and he had come empty-handed, so he could only ask for help by showing his sincerity.

Xia Yuanji smiled bitterly and helped Pei Boqi up again, saying, "General Pei, please get up. Didn't we agree before that everything would only be resolved when His Majesty returns?"

Pei Boqi said, "I remember everything you said, sir. I came here today to ask you to put in a good word for Annam after His Majesty the Great Emperor returns." (End of this chapter)