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

Pei Boqi looked at Chen Tianping's appearance, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty, calm down!"

Although the current situation is very optimistic, things have not yet reached the final stage. Therefore, we still need to remain calm. Otherwise, if something unexpected happens, it would be a case of losing more than we gain.

"General Pei, I understand perfectly well!" Chen Tianping nodded. He had always been very clear about his situation, and his current madness was just a brief release after he could finally breathe a long sigh of relief.

Pei Boqi nodded slightly after hearing Chen Tianping's words. He had been watching Chen Tianping's performance all along, and overall, he was quite at ease with him.

"Your Majesty, why does the Ming Dynasty only station troops in Annam instead of directly occupying it?" Pei Boqi raised his doubts.

If Xia Yuanji's words had surprised him before, then after Zhu Yunwen confirmed the matter, he was somewhat confused about what was going on in the Ming Dynasty.

Although the Ming Dynasty was Annam's suzerain state, and Annam had always shown great respect for the Ming Dynasty, it would be a bit presumptuous to assume that the Ming Dynasty would actually treat Annam very well.

Although Pei Boqi was a military general, he was not pedantic. He knew very well that there was not much sentimentality between countries, only eternal interests.

Upon hearing this, Chen Tianping looked puzzled and shook his head, saying, "I am also very puzzled by this matter. If it were me, this would be a very good opportunity to swallow Annam whole."

Before, he was just a playboy who only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun, but his experience of escaping life and death completely transformed him. He didn't believe that the Ming Dynasty was kindly helping Annam.

Moreover, he put himself in the shoes of the Ming Dynasty. If he were the current emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he would definitely not let go of such a good opportunity.

Strangely, the Ming emperor only wanted to station troops in Annam.

Although stationing troops could allow the Ming Dynasty to achieve its goal of controlling Annam, it would be much better to simply occupy Annam directly. In his view, this was a redundant move by the Ming Dynasty.

Pei Boqi said, "Although we don't know the specific reasons, it's obvious that the Ming Dynasty has some schemes we don't know about."

At this point, he paused slightly, then hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, do you think the Ming Dynasty might be deceiving us, and that they will occupy Annam directly after they quell the unrest there?"

Chen Tianping thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "That's possible, but I don't think the chances are high. After all, our current situation is what it is. If the Ming Dynasty had such intentions, they wouldn't need to avoid us at all. Anyway, Annam is already in turmoil, so the Ming Dynasty can just send troops to suppress it."

Pei Boqi paused for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded: "Your Majesty is right. In the current situation, the Ming Dynasty has no need to guard against us. We have no way out now."

After he finished speaking, a sense of sorrow rose in his heart. However, this sorrow was only fleeting. The Ming Dynasty had already agreed to send troops, and the one they sent was a prince. If nothing unexpected happened, Chen Tianping would be able to regain the throne soon.

In such a situation, there is indeed nothing to despair about.

Chen Tianping waved his hand and said, "General Pei, let's not think about it too much. Even if the Ming Dynasty ultimately wants to occupy Annam, we'll just give it to them. As long as we behave obediently enough, do you think the Ming Dynasty will kill us?"

He took things very lightly. Now everything depended on the Ming Dynasty's wishes. As for him, as long as the Ming Dynasty killed Hu Jili, that usurper, that would be enough. Even if he didn't have Hu Jili, he could still become a wealthy man in the future.

As for whether the Ming Dynasty would kill him, he felt that it wouldn't. It was all because of his identity—an obedient King of Annam. This would be of great help to the Ming Dynasty in ruling Annam in the future. Moreover, after the Ming Dynasty killed Ho Quy Ly, they might need him to cooperate in governing Annam!

Although he is not very old, his life-or-death escape has made him grow a lot and he thinks about problems very comprehensively.

In fact, he clearly understood that in the current situation, as long as the Ming Dynasty chose to take action, his personal safety and living conditions would be well protected. Simply put, as long as he behaved obediently and sensibly enough, the Ming Dynasty would protect him at all costs.

As for whether his subservient behavior towards the Ming Dynasty would harm Annam's interests, that was not something he needed to consider at all. What did Annam's interests have to do with him? What he wanted was the throne and a life of luxury, and he could have all of that as long as he served the Ming Dynasty as its lackey.

Of course, he never told anyone what was on his mind, including Pei Baqi, because he knew Pei Baqi well enough. Pei Baqi was a loyal subject of Annam, and if he told Pei Baqi his thoughts, it was hard to say whether the other party would still follow him wholeheartedly.

Now he has no one under his command. If Pei Boqi abandons him again, he will truly become a commander without troops, which is not the situation he wants.

Pei Boqi paused, startled by Chen Tianping's words, then frowned: "Your Majesty, Annam..."

He did not want to hand Annam over to the Ming Dynasty.

Chen Tianping waved his hand and said, "General Pei, I once read a saying in history books: 'Those who understand the times are heroes.' We have no right to defy the Ming Dynasty now. Do you understand? As long as we're alive, we can always rebuild!"

After a brief probe, he got the answer he wanted. Therefore, just as Pei Boqi was about to start persuading him, he directly tried to persuade Pei Boqi instead.

Next, he will become increasingly obsequious to the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, we must first find some reasons to stabilize Pei Boqi. Otherwise, what if Pei Boqi ruins things?
"Hmm?" Pei Boqi was taken aback when he heard Chen Tianping's words, and then fell silent.

They couldn't fight city hall. In the current situation, if the Ming Dynasty really wanted to take advantage of helping Annam quell the rebellion to directly occupy Annam, then they really had no way to stop them.

Seeing Pei Boqi remain silent, Chen Tianping felt a surge of smugness. He didn't say anything more but waited quietly.

After a long time.

Pei Boqi came to his senses and looked at Chen Tianping, saying, "Your Majesty, you are right. As long as we live, we can always make a comeback. Right now, we shouldn't go against the Ming Dynasty. We should just go along with whatever the Ming Dynasty wants to do, and then we can slowly turn things around later."

"Alright, it's getting late, let's get some rest. Tomorrow we'll go to the palace to inquire when we'll send troops." Chen Tianping smiled inwardly upon hearing Pei Boqi's words.

Having persuaded Pei Boqi, he could proceed more easily, at least without Pei Boqi's obstruction. Moreover, Pei Boqi might even take his sycophantic words to the Ming Dynasty as a sacrifice of forbearance!
“Okay!” Pei Boqi nodded.

Under night!
Zhu Yunwen did not rest, but instead left the palace and went to the courtyard where Zhu Yuanzhang was.

in the house.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Tang He were chatting, both of them having drunk quite a bit of wine. They were reminiscing about their glorious past, even talking about the days when they herded cattle for Liu the rich man.

"I never imagined that I would end up becoming emperor!"

"I never imagined I would become a Duke!"

"Our biggest dream back then was to have our own little plot of land, enough to eat and wear, a wife, and two healthy sons." "Who wouldn't? If we could have enough to eat and wear, who would risk their life to rebel!"

“I remember when our parents died, they didn’t even have anything to wrap their bodies with. We went to beg Liu the rich man for help, but we never expected that the bastard would refuse us outright.”

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Zhu Yuanzhang and Tang He exchanged words, both with sighs on their faces.

"Your Majesty, the grandson of the Emperor Yuntong has arrived!" Jiang Huan stepped forward and said to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback, somewhat surprised: "Yun Tong? What's he doing here?"

The next second, he shook his head to clear his mind, waved his hand and said, "Bring the person over here!"

"Your Majesty, I shall take my leave now. I will come to speak with you again tomorrow!" Tang He stood up and said.

Now that Zhu Yunwen has arrived, he should leave. Otherwise, if he stands there and overhears something he shouldn't, it could be a disaster.

As cautious as he was, he naturally couldn't allow himself to be put in danger. Therefore, upon hearing that Zhu Yunwen had arrived, he decisively chose to leave.

"Hmm!" Zhu Yuanzhang responded, without saying anything to stop him.

He had some questions in his mind that he was about to ask Zhu Yunwen, and it was indeed a bit inappropriate for Tang He to stay by his side.

Tang He stood up and walked towards the outside of the house.

As he reached the door, he encountered Zhu Yunwen entering. He quickly bowed and greeted, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Yunwen waved his hand and said, "Duke Xin, there's no need for such formalities. Are you leaving? Why don't you stay a little longer?"

"Something has suddenly happened at my residence, and I need to go back to deal with it," Tang He replied.

Zhu Yunwen's lips twitched slightly, but he didn't expose Tang He's words. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, in that case, Duke Xin, you should hurry back!"

Tang He cupped his hands in greeting to Zhu Yunwen, then turned and walked away.

After Tang He had gone far away, Zhu Yunwen stepped into the house.

Jiang Huan closed the door and then stepped into the courtyard.

In the house!

Zhu Yunwen walked up to Zhu Yuanzhang, and the strong smell of alcohol hit him. He frowned slightly.

"I never imagined that you would actually conquer the grasslands." Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen's young face and sighed deeply.

To have conquered the grasslands at such a young age is an achievement that is unprecedented and unparalleled. However, he almost ruined his own grandson, which makes him feel bitter.

Are you blind?!
Zhu Yunwen found a place to sit down, his expression extremely calm. At first, he still harbored deep resentment towards Zhu Yuanzhang, but as time passed, his mind gradually calmed down.

Of course, it's also possible that he has now gained supreme power in the Ming Dynasty and has gradually let go of some things.

This situation is similar to a person who, when they have no money, will definitely feel that money is very important, but when they have more money than they can spend, money may just be a number.

"The grasslands are still not peaceful. We may need to launch a fierce attack before they will completely submit," Zhu Yunwen said.

He has now subdued the grasslands, but there are still hidden dangers. Of course, it is possible that he is worrying unnecessarily. However, these things are no longer important, after all, he left Zhu Di with 10,000 troops in Beiping.

On the surface, the grasslands had submitted to him, and he had also planted several spies there. Under such circumstances, even if unrest broke out on the grasslands, it was impossible for them to be of one mind.

Zhu Di was no ordinary man. Moreover, when Zhu Yunwen left, he specifically gave Zhu Di instructions. Putting aside everything else, Zhu Di would definitely keep a close eye on the grasslands. Under such circumstances, if anything happened on the grasslands, Zhu Di would be able to discover it immediately.

"Your murderous intent is too strong!" Zhu Yuanzhang said hesitantly.

Although he wasn't a kind person, he still felt some concern about Zhu Yunwen's tendency to instigate large-scale massacres at the drop of a hat.

Being too bloodthirsty is not a good thing.

Zhu Yunwen remained calm and said, "The grasslands are not the Central Plains. No matter how much reasoning you give them, it's not as effective as using force."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen's appearance and did not argue much. After a moment of silence, he changed the subject: "I heard that you want to intervene in the turmoil in Annam, and that you do not intend to directly occupy Annam."

"Not bad!" Zhu Yunwen nodded. He wasn't too surprised that Zhu Yuanzhang knew he was going to interfere in Annam.

Zhu Yuanzhang was, after all, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and he was a very shrewd and calculating man. As long as Zhu Yuanzhang didn't cause any trouble, he wouldn't mind letting things continue as they were. But if Zhu Yuanzhang became unruly, he wouldn't mind sending him away.

"Why not just occupy Annam directly?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

Zhu Yunwen was speechless for a moment. He didn't know how many times he had answered this question. He calmed himself down and said softly, "Because I only want to bleed Annam dry and don't want to take any responsibility."

"Hmm?" Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback by Zhu Yunwen's words, and his confusion deepened: "What do you mean?"

Zhu Yunwen said, "With the current strength of the Ming Dynasty, there would be no problem in directly occupying Annam. But will Annam resist?" (End of this chapter)