Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 121 The position of the crown prince has been determined
"Dad! He'er...?" Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji were stunned after hearing what Emperor Yongle said, and they almost forgot their original purpose...

On the other side, Zhu Zhanhe walked leisurely to the Armour Bureau, explained the weapons and horse armor he wanted, and after showing the Golden Dragon Token, he calmly returned home under the incredulous gaze of the Armour Bureau officials.

When Zhu Zhanhe returned to the palace, he told the Prince of Han and the Princess about the arranged marriage without even changing his clothes.

"What? Your grandfather wants to marry you off to that stingy girl from Old Xia's family?

What's so good about being stingy like that? He was stingy as hell when he was the Minister of Revenue!
Now your grandfather has confiscated your house and you're still in jail!

How can I let you marry his daughter? I don’t agree!

Isn't this just misleading?
I'll go talk to your grandfather! "After listening to his son's story, Prince Han's face was filled with indignation and imbalance!
Why should a boy from a wealthy family get to choose his own wife? But my son has to marry a woman who is a descendant of a corrupt official?
Even the Princess of Han standing beside her had a look of anxiety and panic on her face.

"Dad, I didn't agree with this in the first place! We're all going to be sent to the feudal lords, and grandpa has done something like this!

Wouldn’t that give you some unnecessary thoughts?
If we add today's five-camp military exercise and the unwarranted reward, I wonder what those with ulterior motives will say!" Zhu Zhanhe glanced at the reluctant Prince Han, hesitated for a moment, and decided to explain the key points to his father.

This instantly stunned Prince Han. He didn't understand what his son meant at all! Then, Zhu Zhanhe began to explain to Prince Han...

"What? What did you say? That old Xia is the loyal minister left by your grandfather for the next emperor?" When Zhu Zhanhe finished speaking, Prince Han's face changed completely, full of excitement and surprise.

"Son, tell me, does your grandfather still have confidence in me?!" Prince Han looked at Zhu Zhanhe anxiously, his big eyes full of surprise at being recognized.

“You’re just an alternative plan!

Don’t think too much!
Unless something happens to your grandpa, uncle, and eldest brother at the same time, your chances are slim!

Besides, there's also the Crown Prince! Even the Crown Prince's Consort has been chosen!
Will the civil and military officials in the court come to your stage?
You should think about going to war!

I want to go out and relax at night!" Zhu Zhanhe glanced at Prince Han unhappily, his eyes full of anger at his lack of fighting spirit.

"It's already this late, and you're still relaxing? What are you relaxing for?
"Hmm~? I'm going too! I need to relax too!" Prince Han was originally disgusted with his son going out to relax so late at night, but soon his eyes were stunned, and he reacted and wanted to go with him!
After all, he hadn't seen the Alligator King for several days, and he felt good just seeing him!
Princess Wei of Han looked at the father and son in front of her, somewhat bewildered...

At night, Zhu Zhanhe and Prince Han came to Xuanwu Lake again.

The weather was getting colder and the nights were still dark.

At the same location in the pavilion, Zhu Zhanhe and Prince Han sat upright on chairs, listening to Wei Jizhong's report.

"Your Highness! Your Highness! Lord Dragon King has recently had a huge increase in appetite, and he's growing very fast!

At present, Lord Dragon King has a body length of more than six feet and six feet!
His figure is even more majestic!" Wei Jizhong looked at Zhu Zhanhe eagerly, as if he were looking at a god.

So what if it's a real dragon? It's still my prince's!
"Growing so fast?!" Prince Han was also shocked. Zhu Zhanhe also had a stunned look on his face. This is growing too fast!

"Forget it, let's call it out and take a look!" Zhu Zhanhe casually waved his hand into the lake, and suddenly ripples appeared on the calm lake surface, followed by a burst of waves.

A terrifying and ferocious beast slowly crawled out of Xuanwu Lake.

"Tap, tap, tap!" Each step was so heavy. A moment later, a terrifying giant crocodile with a mouth full of sharp teeth, ferocious horns, a body covered in black scales, and claws on all four legs appeared in front of everyone.

"Dad, take this!" Zhu Zhanhe casually took off a brass ring from his finger, which was still stained with blood. The Prince of Han didn't hesitate and put it on his finger. He flashed it at the crocodile and then went to the crocodile's head. He loved to stroke the crocodile's newly grown horns, which were about a foot long!

Prince Han was touching the crocodile's horns with an intoxicated look on his face, as happy as if he were sitting on the dragon throne!
Zhu Zhanhe also gently stroked the crocodile's skin. It was so hard that it was practically impenetrable to a knife, piercing with a gun, and even a hammer couldn't break it! This defense was incredible!

"Uncle Wei! Get ready once. If we really go on this expedition, you will go with us!
I will have the Alligator Dragon King hide as well and join the battle, just in case." Zhu Zhanhe decided to take the Alligator Dragon King with him to the grassland!

After all, even if one is a powerful enemy, the threat of death is inevitable! It is better to bring the Alligator King with him as insurance!
"Yes, Your Highness!" Wei Jizhong agreed without any hesitation.

"He'er? What do you want?..." Prince Han also heard what Zhu Zhanhe said, so he asked in confusion.

"Dad, this grassland battle is in winter, and the enemy is currently unknown! There are too many variables! I have to be prepared for any eventuality!

No matter what, our Ming Dynasty cannot be defeated!" Zhu Zhanhe said with a smile, looking at the hesitant Prince Han.

"My son is right! No matter what, our Ming Dynasty cannot be defeated!" Prince Han was also stunned after hearing Zhu Zhanhe's words, but then he reacted and said with a firm face.

Although Prince Han also wants to sit on the throne, he wants to accomplish great things! This cannot be at the expense of national interests! This is Prince Han's bottom line!

……

The next day, Zhu Zhanhe left the land of comfort early and came to the military camp. He did not go to see Yu Qian's situation, but continued to sweat on the training ground.

Suddenly, cavalrymen were heard galloping in the distance, delivering a message.

"There is an order to move camp north!"

"There is an order to move camp north!"

……

The cavalry that delivered the message was very fast and their voices were very loud!
"Come on! All troops, pack up! Dismantle camp!" Zhu Zhanhe knew his grandfather had made up his mind to go to war after hearing the messenger's words. So, Zhu Zhanhe didn't say anything more. Since they had to fight, they had to make a splash and bring peace!

"Understood, sir!" The soldiers who were training with Zhu Zhanhe bowed and retreated after hearing Zhu Zhanhe's order.

After a flurry of activity, everyone packed up and started moving at noon.

Of course, the first to be dispatched are the most mobile cavalry, followed by the infantry, and then the slowest-moving baggage camp!
As the army slowly moved out and headed towards its set goal, everyone was very busy.

But in recent times, the one who is the least happy among all the busy people is Prince Han.

Because, during this period of time, several things happened that Prince Han didn't like!
The emperor wanted to move the capital to Shuntian, and actually asked Zhu Zhanhe to inspect the palace!

The most important thing is that the emperor really established the position of crown prince!

The Crown Prince's Consort! The Crown Prince's Consort!
And he, the dignified Prince of Han, even bowed and knelt to express his congratulations!

This made Prince Han more and more angry!
(End of this chapter)