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

It's perfectly normal for court officials to have such thoughts. Hu Jili was a rebel, and Hu Han Cang also had half of the Chen family's blood in him.

There is no kinship in the royal family. Who knows what will happen after Hu Han Cang ascends the throne? Everything is uncertain. Moreover, it is unlikely that a powerful and ruthless man like Hu Ji Li would hand over the throne.

Although even if he relinquished the throne, Hu Jili would never relinquish power, relinquishing the throne was tantamount to relinquishing the greater good, and it introduced an uncertain factor.

After ascending the throne, there might not be much of a problem in the short term, but over time, Hu Han Cang will truly be able to compete with Hu Ji Li, since Hu Ji Li is getting old day by day, while Hu Han Cang is not only young but also sits on the throne.

Furthermore, the Tran family ruled Annam for hundreds of years. Although they were usurped by Ho Quy Ly, this happened rather suddenly and involved a great deal of luck. For one thing, many court officials were loyal to the Tran family, and the powerful clans also held the Tran family in high regard.

This is not just idle talk; it is based on historical evidence. Historically, the Ming Dynasty took advantage of the unrest in Annam to occupy it and renamed it Jiaozhi. But what was the final outcome?

Later, members of the Tran clan stepped forward and restored Annam from the control of the Ming Dynasty. This demonstrates the influence of the Tran clan in Annam.

Furthermore, historically, Hu Quy Ly also passed the throne to Hu Han Cang, a usurper who, despite having an eldest son, passed it on to his second son. It's obvious whether this was a legitimate or not, and it was naturally related to the Tran bloodline in Hu Han Cang's body.

On the throne!
The court officials didn't believe it, but Hu Hancang, the one who was to pass on the throne, was overjoyed: "My father is really going to pass the throne to me!"

When Hu Jili first approached him, he was incredulous. In the last two days, he has been feeling anxious and uncertain, wondering if Hu Jili's visit was just a dream or a ploy to deceive him.

Unexpectedly, during the morning court assembly, he was placed on the throne.

"The situation seems quite dire!" Hu Hancang thought to himself.

Actually, there was something he had never told anyone: not long after Hu Jili successfully usurped the throne, someone approached him and said that because he had the blood of the Chen family, they wanted him to sit on the throne.

Although the visitor's offer was very tempting, Hu Hancang understood the risks involved and therefore refused outright. However, despite his refusal, he had his own agenda. He did not reveal that someone had contacted him, as he saw it as a foreshadowing.

What he can't do now doesn't mean he can't do it in the future. After all, it's the throne, how could he not be tempted? Moreover, the Chen bloodline in his body is the purest bloodline, and there may not be a purer bloodline in the entire Annam.

However, to Hu Han Cang's surprise, his father Hu Ji Li suddenly wanted to pass the throne to him. Thinking back to what those people had said when they came to him before, he gradually deduced some things.

His father may have been forced to pass the throne to him, but for him, the reason is not so important; the result is what matters most. Given time, he will gradually shed his puppet status, and then even his father will no longer be able to control him in the slightest.

"Ahem." Hu Jili sensed that the time was almost right and coughed twice to attract everyone's attention.

"Shhhhh!"

Upon hearing Hu Jili's light cough, the assembled officials all turned their gazes toward him.

Faced with the current situation, everyone was filled with deep doubts and confusion. Why would Hu Jili pass the throne to Hu Hanchang?
This thought crossed the minds of many, and even most of those present had it after seeing Hu Han Cang sitting on the throne. However, the next second after the thought crossed their minds, they dismissed it, as they simply did not believe that Hu Ji Li would do such a thing.

"They're here!" Hu Hancang was overjoyed, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes, but he suppressed it as much as possible. He knew very well that he was not powerful enough at the moment, so he absolutely could not get carried away.

Hu Jili steadied himself and slowly said, "Gentlemen, after careful consideration, I have decided to pass the throne to my son Han Cang. He is more suitable to be king than I am for Annam now!"

He didn't spell out his meaning clearly, but he believed that everyone present would understand. His ultimate goal for today's court assembly was to tell everyone that he was going to pass the throne to Hu Han Cang, and that the internal conflicts in Annam should be resolved.

"What's going on? Is the king really going to pass the throne to Hu Hancang? What is the king thinking?"

"That old scoundrel Hu Jili, he's actually going to pass the throne to Hu Hanchang? What's going on? It feels a bit unreal!"

"Hu Hancang has half Chen blood in his body, and it is a very pure Chen blood. If he were to sit on the throne, there would be no objection."

"Something's not right, something's very wrong. I know that old scoundrel Hu Jili very well. How could he possibly give up the throne? Could it be that something's wrong with his health?"

"What exactly is going on? I don't quite understand. Even if Your Majesty is going to pass on the throne, shouldn't it be to the eldest prince? What's the meaning of passing it on to the second prince? Besides, has Your Majesty forgotten that the second prince has the blood of the Chen family flowing through his veins?"

"Can anyone tell me what's wrong with the King? Why is he suddenly going to pass the throne to the second prince? What kind of move is this? I don't understand!"

"Damn it, what is the King doing! Why is he passing the throne to the second prince? No, the second prince has the blood of the Chen family flowing through his veins! Isn't he afraid? Even if he has health problems, he should still pass the throne to the eldest prince!"

"How could this happen? I was even planning to have the King kill the Second Prince, but unexpectedly, the King suddenly wants to pass the throne to the Second Prince. Luckily, I didn't object, otherwise, I'd probably be a dead man by now!"

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As Hu Jili spoke, the entire court erupted in uproar. Everyone was stunned. Whether it was the faction of the eldest prince who supported Hu Yuancheng or the former Chen clan ministers who supported Hu Hancang, they all found the situation before them utterly unbelievable.

No one expected that Hu Quy Ly would actually pass the throne to someone else, and they couldn't understand why he chose Hu Han Cang as his successor, since there was Hu Yuan Cheng before Hu Han Cang. Moreover, Hu Han Cang had the blood of the Chen family, and Hu Quy Ly had seized the throne from the Chen family.

Under such circumstances, who knows what bad things might happen after Hu Hancang secures his throne? There are just too many uncertainties.

Hu Jili looked at the quiet court before him, his heart calm. He had already anticipated this scene, but he had no choice but to take this step.

He had to consolidate all his forces to face the Ming Dynasty. As for the throne, he only needed to grasp the power. Besides, Hu Hancang was still his son, and he believed he had treated Hu Hancang well. Father and son would not end up fighting each other.

“Your Majesty, you are still young, there is no need to rush to pass the throne to the second prince.” “Your Majesty, please reconsider the matter of passing the throne. Your Majesty is young and strong, there is no need to rush the matter of passing the throne.”

"That's right, that's right. Please, Your Majesty, rescind your order!"

“Your Majesty, Annam is currently unstable, and it is precisely the time when Your Majesty is needed to lead us. Why is Your Majesty in such a hurry to pass the throne to the second prince? I beg Your Majesty to postpone the abdication for the sake of the people of Annam.”

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After the silence, a group of courtiers stood up, hoping to persuade Hu Jili to retract his order before the matter was settled.

Of course, most of the court officials who stepped forward at this moment were Hu Jili's confidants and Hu Yuancheng's men.

Hu Ji Li's confidants thought he might be bluffing, since they hadn't received any prior information. As for Hu Yuan Cheng's people, they simply didn't want Hu Han Cang to ascend the throne, since they had invested in Hu Yuan Cheng, and if Hu Han Cang inherited the throne, all their investments would be wasted.

"Damn it, these guys!" Hu Hancang was filled with resentment as he watched a group of court officials stand up and persuade Hu Jili to retract his order. However, he dared not show it on his face and even put on a show of fear and trepidation.

Right now, he is too weak and has to keep a low profile. However, he has secretly made up his mind that one day in the future, he will make sure to settle accounts with every single one of those who are preventing him from sitting on the throne.

Hu Yuancheng stood calmly inside the hall, showing no intention of speaking.

Although he was furious about Hu Jili's decision, he did not lose his mind. He knew clearly that he couldn't fight against Hu Jili, and in the current situation, he absolutely could not stand up and go against Hu Jili, otherwise he might be dealt with.

On the contrary, he should act more sensible at this moment, so that he might be entrusted with important responsibilities by Hu Quy Ly. After all, he had talked with Hu Quy Ly before and was very clear that there might be a conflict between Annam and the Ming Dynasty. Hu Quy Ly's behavior at this moment was precisely to prepare for this possible conflict.

"Hmph, let you be smug for a while, you bastard!" Hu Yuancheng glanced casually at Hu Hancang sitting on the throne, and after seeing Hu Hancang's terrified expression, he looked down on him even more.

With such a cowardly and weak appearance, how dare he take away the throne that rightfully belonged to him?

"Why is the eldest prince so calm? He's been dethroned; isn't he even a little angry?"

"Your Highness, what are you doing? Are you just going to stand by and watch the throne slip away?"

"Sigh, even the eldest prince has fallen silent, what are we still persisting for?"

"How could this be? What is the king thinking? Why would he want to pass the throne to the second prince? Besides, the king is in his prime; isn't this the time to make grand plans?"

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Seeing the silent Hu Yuancheng, the group of ministers who had spoken up for him suddenly lost their confidence. If Hu Yuancheng, as the eldest prince, didn't care about passing the throne to Hu Hancang, what were they fighting for?
Hu Jili looked at the court before him, a smile playing on his lips, but he showed no sign of it on his face. He calmly said, “Gentlemen, I know you are very puzzled by my decision, but this is the result of my careful consideration. In Annam at present, Han Cang is more suitable than I to sit on the throne, and I hope you will all agree with Han Cang!”

If the court were completely silent and accepted Hu Han Cang as the new king of Annam, he would be very worried. But the current commotion makes him think twice, and this is the scene he most wants to see.

As for those courtiers who remained silent, it was also within his expectations. He harbored deep resentment towards them, and it was because of them that he was forced to relinquish the throne. However, he knew that those people all had powerful backers.

Although he successfully usurped the throne, he did not have absolute power in Annam. Moreover, his usurpation was supported by certain people, but they did not expect him to be so decisive and to slaughter the entire Chen clan.

"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

"Your Majesty, you are young and strong, there is no need to be in such a hurry to pass on the throne!"

"Your Majesty, why do you want to pass the throne to the second prince?"

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Although they knew the situation was hopeless, the court officials were still making a final effort. The scene before them filled them with complex emotions, but they all clearly understood that if they missed today, Hu Hancang's throne would be completely secured.

"I never expected that the King would pass the throne to the second prince, but it is the best choice."

"That old scoundrel Hu Jili, what is he thinking? Is he plotting something again?"

“Passing the throne to Hu Han Cang is fine. Since Hu Jili has already compromised, let’s give him a way out!”

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The royalist courtiers exchanged views. Although they were not entirely satisfied with the current outcome, since Hu Jili had made concessions, they decided to back down as well.

Hu Hancang has the purest Chen bloodline. Let Hu Hancang sit on the throne first, and when the time is right in the future, let Hu Hancang change his surname to Chen. At that time, the Chen dynasty can be restored.

Of course, the reason why the pro-Chen faction compromised was because the Chen clan had been slaughtered by Hu Jili. They could not find a pure Chen bloodline at all. As for the collateral branches, that was something they had no choice but to do.

In comparison, Hu Hancang is indeed a very good candidate for a mediator. (End of Chapter)