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

"Opposition from the court officials?" Hu Yuancheng was taken aback, then burst into laughter as if he had heard a very funny joke. He said between laughs, "Father, what's wrong with you? Why have you become so timid? We've usurped the throne, you don't actually expect the court officials to genuinely support you, do you?"

He knew his own family best. Annam had been controlled by the Tran family for hundreds of years, and the father and son had seized the throne through usurpation. Under such circumstances, the court officials were certainly outwardly compliant but inwardly resentful, and he was well aware of this.

It will take a very long time for the court officials to accept the transfer of the throne from the Chen family to the Hu family; it is absolutely impossible at present.

Hu Jili looked at Hu Yuancheng, who was laughing heartily, and smiled bitterly as well, saying, "Yuancheng, you still don't understand what I mean. Do you think I can't bear to take action against those people in the court? I've already usurped the throne, how could I be so soft-hearted?"

Killing is the easiest thing to do. How could a powerful minister who usurped the throne by force be merciful? The reason he didn't take action against the court officials was mainly because he couldn't kill them. He knew very well that even those who followed him in usurping the throne and rebelling could not all of them truly believe in him.

Moreover, the biggest problem now is Chen Tianping, that damned fugitive who escaped to the Ming Dynasty. Now he has the Ming Dynasty's backing. If the Ming Dynasty is interested in the unrest in Annam, Chen Tianping is the best excuse for them to send troops. Moreover, if they use the slogan of standing up for the Chen family, the morale of the Annam army will collapse.

The Ming Dynasty was powerful, a behemoth to Annam. Although Ho Quy Ly wanted to clash with the Ming, he wanted to unite Annam's forces to fight the Ming, not lead a demoralized Annam to confront the Ming. In that case, he really saw no hope of victory.

Hu Yuancheng looked at Hu Jili with a puzzled expression and said, "Father, since you are not merciful, why are you in such a hurry to pass on the throne? Moreover, although Han Cang has half Chen blood in his body, he is still surnamed Hu. Will those guys in the court really accept him?"

Hu Jili waved his hand and said, "Whether we accept it or not will only be known after we do it. In any case, it will definitely be more acceptable to the court officials to let Han Cang sit on the throne than to me. Also, do you remember what I just said about Chen Tianping now being in the Ming Dynasty? The main reason I'm letting Han Cang sit on the throne is actually this."

“Great Ming!” Hu Yuancheng’s expression was solemn. Annam had always maintained a sense of awe towards the Central Plains. No matter what dynasty the Central Plains was, Annam always paid tribute respectfully, and even offered princes as hostages when necessary.

To put it simply, Annam's fear of the Central Plains was deeply ingrained, from the Tang Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty. Now, upon suddenly hearing that it might provoke the Ming Dynasty's military might, how could Hu Yuancheng not be worried?

Looking at Hu Yuancheng's expression, Hu Jili continued, "If we can unite Annam and make the people of Annam of one mind, even if the Ming Dynasty chooses to help Chen Tianping, I am confident that we can fight against them. But if Annam is divided and the people of Annam are not on good terms, things will become troublesome if the Ming Dynasty chooses to intervene."

Chen Tianping alone, or even the Ming Dynasty alone, would not give up the throne. No matter how much the discussions in the court and among the people were, he would not take them to heart. If he was really provoked, he would just kill a bunch of people. But now the problem is no longer just an internal problem of Annam. There is also the powerful external enemy, the Ming Dynasty, which is watching us with covetous eyes.

“In that case, let Han Cang inherit the throne,” Hu Yuancheng said in a deep voice.

Although he was very frustrated, there was nothing he could do about it. His father had made it very clear to him that the only way to make Annam less passive was to let Hu Han Cang sit on the throne. Even his father could give up the throne, so what could he not give up?

"Good child, I'm sorry you had to go through this, but don't worry, Dad will make it up to you elsewhere." A hint of guilt flashed across Hu Jili's face. At this moment, the more obedient Hu Yuancheng was, the more distressed he felt.

Hu Yuancheng waved his hand, a smile appearing on his face, and said, "Father, this is also for our family. I remember there is an old saying in the Central Plains: 'When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact.' If our Hu family is destroyed, I may also die."

He appeared very relaxed and indifferent to Hu Quy Ly's decision to pass the throne to Hu Han Chang. However, this was because he understood Hu Quy Ly and knew very well that his opposition at this time would be futile. In this situation, Hu Quy Ly seemed to be discussing things with him, but in reality, he was informing him.

"Sigh," Hu Jili sighed, waving his hand and saying, "Alright, you may leave now!"

He knew very well that this was not the time for sentimentality. Although he did not yet know the Ming Dynasty's attitude, it was an undeniable fact that Chen Tianping was being protected by the Ming Dynasty, which was definitely not a good sign for him. He had to integrate Annam as quickly as possible in order to be able to meet any challenge from the Ming Dynasty that might arise.

"Yes, Father!" Hu Yuancheng stood up, turned around and walked away.

Although he was all smiles and seemed to be fine, he was furious inside: "Damn it, damn it, damn it, you old bastard, you actually want to pass the throne to that bastard Hu Hancang!"

Hu Jili was unaware of the anger in Hu Yuancheng's heart. With loving eyes, he watched Hu Yuancheng leave.

Great Ming Dynasty, Huitong Hall!

Chen Tianping was extremely excited and paced back and forth in the room.

Seeing Chen Tianping's appearance, Pei Boqi gave a wry smile and said, "Your Majesty, calm down and stop pacing back and forth."

Not long ago, a carrier pigeon flew into Yingtian Prefecture, and soon news spread throughout the prefecture that Zhu Yunwen had won a great victory in his campaign against the grasslands and was about to return to Yingtian Prefecture.

Afterwards, the entire Yingtian Prefecture was in an uproar. Not to mention that Zhu Yunwen had directly pacified the grasslands in one battle, the fact that he personally led the Northern Expedition to a great victory was something that everyone should be happy about.

The city of Yingtian was in an uproar, and Chen Tianping's heart was also in turmoil.

He was unaware of Zhu Yunwen's victories on the grasslands and didn't care much about them, but he knew one thing: Zhu Yunwen had returned, and the moment that would determine his fate had arrived. Whether he would die directly or return to Annam to become king would soon be revealed.

In such a situation, anyone would probably find it difficult to remain calm, right? The difference between the two situations is just too great.

Pei Boqi could understand Chen Tianping's current feelings, but he really couldn't stand walking back and forth like this.

Chen Tianping stopped, looked at Pei Boqi, and said, "General Pei, do you think we should go find Lord Xia and the others, and discuss what I should do after I meet the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty?"

Pei Boqi looked at Chen Tianping, a bitter smile on his face, and shook his head, saying, "Your Majesty, let's forget it. I think it's best if we don't go now."

Chen Tianping was taken aback by this and asked in confusion, "Why?"

Pei Boqi said, "It's very simple. Right now, Lord Xia and the others are busy welcoming the Ming Emperor back. They don't have time to pay attention to us." Although they can bring benefits to Xia Yuanji and others, compared with the Ming Emperor, the benefits they bring are obviously insignificant. Who can not understand which is more important? If they really can't understand, they probably won't be able to become cabinet ministers of the Ming Dynasty.

Furthermore, it was one thing that the Ming Emperor was not in Yingtian Prefecture before, but now that he is about to return, Xia Yuanji and others are still contacting them. If the Ming Emperor finds out, it is obviously not a good thing.

Upon hearing Pei Boqi's explanation, Chen Tianping nodded and said, "That's true. In that case, it's best if we don't go over there to avoid causing any unnecessary trouble."

The situation is now far beyond his expectations. If he messes things up and makes things worse, he'll be in deep trouble.

Pei Boqi looked at Chen Tianping in front of him, thought for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty, if you are really feeling stifled, why don't we go for a walk?"

Instead of staying in your room and letting your mind wander aimlessly, you might as well go out for a walk; at least your attention will be distracted.

"That's fine!" Chen Tianping thought for a moment and readily agreed. For him at that moment, staying in the room was indeed a form of torture.

After quickly tidying up, the two left the meeting hall.

The streets were filled with a joyous atmosphere, and people everywhere were talking about Zhu Yunwen's Northern Expedition.

It is no exaggeration to say that Zhu Yunwen's Northern Expedition was the most successful campaign the Ming Dynasty had ever waged against the Northern Yuan in recent years. It directly wiped out the grasslands, and even ordinary people could see that the Ming Dynasty was poised for a major takeoff.

"His Majesty is coming back. It feels like just yesterday when His Majesty left Yingtian Prefecture, but now the grasslands have been pacified."

"Although I feel that the grasslands may still be in turmoil, in any case, the grasslands have now stabilized. If the Great Ancestor were alive, he would be overjoyed to see this scene. After all, who doesn't know that the Great Ancestor's biggest worry was the grasslands?"

"Who can argue with that? However, what Emperor Taizu wanted was to destroy the Northern Yuan. Your Majesty's Northern Expedition directly pacified the grasslands, which can be said to have exceeded Emperor Taizu's wishes. Although Emperor Taizu may not be able to see it now, I believe he would be very gratified in the afterlife."

"Our generation is truly blessed. We may witness the birth of a powerful empire. The current Ming Dynasty may be just before the dawn of an empire. With His Majesty here, we will save a lot of trouble when we do business in the future."

"Of course, His Majesty is our greatest support. Let's see if those grassland barbarians will still be so arrogant in the future. Before, when we went to the grasslands to do business, we were always terrified."

"It is said that His Majesty's northern expedition forced the tribes of the grasslands to kill the Northern Yuan Emperor. Tsk tsk, they must have been terrified. Just thinking about it is incredibly satisfying."

"It's true. The one who made the move was the leader of the Oirat tribe. It's said that he did it to show his loyalty to His Majesty. Not only the Oirat, but many tribes on the grasslands have been defeated and forced to surrender by His Majesty. However, this is also because His Majesty's Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and Tiger Leopard Cavalry are just too fierce."

"The fighting power of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is truly unparalleled. These two cavalry units can be said to be the strongest cavalry units known. It really feels like they are troops sent by heaven to help His Majesty."

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The people were talking about it, and when they mentioned Zhu Yunwen, their faces were full of undisguised pride.

This is the benefit of emperors personally leading military campaigns. Once they win, national pride and a sense of identity increase dramatically, and the worship of the individual almost reaches a blind level.

This is not just empty boasting. To give a simple example, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, although his life had many flaws, his shining points were equally prominent.

For example, the "Qin King's Battle Song" was a song that directly brought the collapsing Tang Dynasty back to life, extending its life by thirty years. Is this the charm of a song? Of course not. The real reason is the person behind this music, either the King of Qin or Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin.

The Qin King's Battle Song was a testament to Li Shimin's personal charisma and the sense of mission he brought to the glorious Tang Dynasty. It's something hard to describe in words, but it's clearly etched into everyone's heart.

Historical records show that when Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, passed away, mourning was held not only within the territory of the Tang Dynasty, but also beyond the seas and on the grasslands. This demonstrates the powerful charisma of an individual.

Therefore, we can understand this by looking at Zhu Yunwen's current standing in the hearts of the people of the Ming Dynasty.

If Zhu Yunwen were to issue an order for foreign war, the people of the Ming Dynasty would absolutely obey unconditionally and support it fervently.

Chen Tianping and Pei Boqi were deeply shocked by the sight of the people around them.

Afterwards, they learned about Zhu Yunwen's northern expedition and were immediately stunned. A problem that had plagued the Ming Dynasty for decades was solved by Zhu Yunwen in a single campaign. Just how powerful must this Ming emperor, whom they had never met, be?

"No wonder the Ming Dynasty was able to influence the Central Plains. With such an emperor, it's a sign that sooner or later all nations will come to pay tribute!" Pei Boqi thought to himself, his expression incredibly complex.

He felt a strange bitterness. Why were the emperors of the Ming Dynasty so fierce, while the kings of Annam were all incompetent fools? Although the Tran family had controlled Annam for hundreds of years, their rule was equivalent to several dynasties in the Central Plains, but Annam really didn't have many wise rulers.

It was precisely because the emperor was consistently incompetent that Hu Quy Ly had the opportunity to usurp the throne, ultimately leading to Annam's current predicament.

Chen Tianping's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said, "General Pei, you say the Ming Emperor is so powerful, what are the chances that he'll agree to our request for help?" (End of Chapter)