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

Chapter 489 Using the Imperial Edict!

Of course, Empress Dowager Sun knew in her heart that this trump card could only be used against the Ming Dynasty, not against herself, nor could it directly save her son!
However, this trump card is now the most likely thing to save her son!

For a moment, Empress Dowager Sun was caught in a dilemma!

After a difficult internal struggle, Empress Dowager Sun made up her mind to use this imperial edict! To use this trump card of the Ming Dynasty!

In the eyes of Empress Dowager Sun, since this imperial edict could resolve the crisis of the Ming Dynasty, her son might be saved!

After rescuing her son, and leveraging the accumulated power she and her son had accumulated over so many years in power, Empress Dowager Sun believed that who would become emperor was still a matter of debate!

In the end, emotion triumphed over reason, and Empress Dowager Sun resolutely chose to use this imperial edict! Her goal was simple: to save her son!

"Can this imperial edict really resolve the crisis in Beijing?!" Empress Dowager Sun took a deep breath and stared intently at Yu Qian as she asked!

"Alas!" Upon hearing Empress Dowager Sun's decision, Yang Shiqi sighed in resentment and slumped down heavily. He knew that this imperial edict could not be preserved!

At this moment, Yang Shiqi even wondered if, back in Yumu River, if he had supported the Prince of Han's ascension to the throne, the Ming Dynasty might not have suffered its current calamity! Perhaps, the Ming Dynasty would have been even stronger! Just like its current neighboring country!

As the Grand Secretary, Yang Shiqi naturally knew some basic information about the situation in the Dragon Kingdom! Regarding the national conditions in the Dragon Kingdom, Yang Shiqi could only say, "Emperor Longwu truly deserves to be called the Son of Heaven!"

"Your Majesty, I will obey your decree!" Seeing that Empress Dowager Sun had made a decision, Yu Qian did not respond to her question, but instead firmly accepted the imperial edict handed to him.

"Your Majesty, with this imperial edict, the Emperor will be saved!" Holding the edict in his hand, Yu Qian softly replied to Empress Dowager Sun, as if to offer comfort.

Perhaps at this moment, Yu Qian was also unsure whether the Longwu Emperor would go to the rescue of the Zhengtong Emperor after his arrival!

"Your subject takes his leave!" Immediately after obtaining the item, Yu Qian turned and left the hall without the slightest hesitation!
Watching Yu Qian's departing figure, Empress Dowager Sun opened her mouth but did not speak, only revealing a faint, imperceptible cold glint in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, the Minister Yu's plan is extremely meticulous. If there is even the slightest mistake, the contingency plans left by the three emperors of the Ming Dynasty will not be triggered! They may even be rendered useless!"

"Furthermore, it will take time for this move to be triggered, so please don't be complacent, Your Majesty! We still need to make proper defensive arrangements for the capital before this trump card takes effect!" Perhaps sensing the unusual light in Empress Dowager Sun's eyes, Yang Shiqi immediately stepped forward and spoke softly to her.

Although Yang Shiqi didn't want to use this trump card, which was powerful enough to be passed down through generations, now that the use of the imperial edict was unavoidable, he would ensure its smooth implementation and prevent any adverse consequences.

For example, some people's inappropriate actions angered Emperor Longwu, and so on!

Right now, Yang Shiqi is giving Empress Dowager Sun a heads-up, to prevent her from making any foolish moves!
On the other side, after returning to the Ministry of War with the imperial edict and the Golden Dragon Token in his hands, Yu Qian immediately picked up the latest military report and began to read it. After having a clear understanding of the latest military situation, Yu Qian immediately picked up paper and pen and began to write down the details of the great defeat at Tumu Fortress.

This time, Yu Qian plans to send the Golden Dragon Token, the imperial edict, his own alligator dragon ring, and this detailed letter explaining that the Ming Dynasty needs rescue to the Dragon Kingdom!
After leaving the Ministry of War, Yu Qian abandoned the sedan chair and rode a horse directly to a place called Hanting Trading Company on the west side of the capital.

"My name is Yu Qian, and I am the Vice Minister of War of the Ming Dynasty. Summon your manager." Upon entering the trading company, Yu Qian didn't waste any words and immediately demanded to see the manager!
The clerk at the counter by the door seemed completely unsurprised and turned to go into the inner room without hesitation!

A moment later, a middle-aged man in his forties came out.

"I believe you are all aware of the current situation, so I will not waste any more words."

"Give these four items to Emperor Longwu as quickly as possible!" Without the slightest hesitation or wasted words, Yu Qian handed over the items he had brought and then turned to leave. It seemed Yu Qian wasn't worried at all that the other party would lose or fail to deliver the items!
Even after leaving the house, Yu Qian noticed several Imperial Guards who had accompanied him. He merely glanced at them quietly before turning and leaving.

Yu Qian believed that the current imperial court would not do anything inappropriate! After all, if they made a truly foolish move, everything would be beyond saving!

After walking a few steps, Yu Qian saw a group of Imperial Guards dragging a dirty man, who looked like a beggar but was dressed in Imperial Guard uniforms, towards the direction of the imperial prison.

"What's going on?!" Curious, Yu Qian raised his hand to stop the group and asked.

"Lord Yu, this man is a member of the Imperial Guard who accompanied the Emperor on his campaign."

He escaped all by himself, and he's talking nonsense. I'm going to take him away for questioning! Upon seeing that the person who stopped them was the Vice Minister of War, the leading Jinyiwei official immediately told Yu Qian the truth.

"You are the Emperor's personal guard! How did you escape?!" Upon hearing the words of the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Yu Qian immediately asked the dirty Embroidered Uniform Guard who was being escorted.

"Lord Yu! I am a bodyguard of the Emperor, named Tie Niu!"

The Emperor was besieged at Yumu River, and General Fan Zhong died in battle!

Before his death, General Fan Zhong sent back a message. Although I do not know what General Fan meant, his exact words were: "Last will, ring, token, Prince of Han, save the country."
These are General Fan Zhong's dying words! Please, Your Excellency, help me convey them to the imperial court.

"This ring is a keepsake left behind by General Fan after his death!" Immediately, Tie Niu, the Jinyiwei guard being escorted, said this while taking out a brass ring that Yu Qian recognized from his pocket and handing it to Yu Qian!

"A ring!"

This is indeed General Fan's personal item!

You weren't lying!

"Your message was very timely!" Upon seeing the brass ring handed to him, Yu Qian carefully examined it in his hand before excitedly speaking to Tie Niu, a member of the Imperial Guard!
"I'm not lying! Everything I said is true!"

"Brothers, Tie Niu has completed the mission! He's here to find you!" To everyone's astonishment, right after Tie Niu of the Embroidered Uniform Guard received Yu Qian's approval, he actually took advantage of everyone's inattention and drew his sword to commit suicide! His expression of relief left everyone stunned!

"Brother!" Yu Qian was also shocked when he saw the Jinyiwei Tie Niu commit suicide!

"Brother, I've remembered your words!"

Moreover, I'm already doing what you've said! You won't die in vain! I will avenge you!" Yu Qian murmured to the deceased Imperial Guard Tie Niu.

"He is not a spy, he is a warrior!"
The information he sent back was very useful. Give him a proper burial! Yu Qian raised his hand and gently closed the eyes of the brave Imperial Guard, speaking to the Imperial Guard beside him.

Immediately, Yu Qian silently clenched the dragon ring tightly in his hand, his face solemn! Then he put the ring away.

Yu Qian knew that this ring must belong to Fan Zhong. This proved that what the Imperial Guard had said was true! It also proved that Fan Zhong had indeed died in battle!
(End of this chapter)