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

Chapter 513 Return to Dragon Country
"Yu'er, I am not sure who will inherit the Ming Dynasty after you."

If you are certain that your successor will be a capable ruler, then pass it on!

If you are unsure about the character of future rulers, or if they are incompetent and tyrannical, then let the lineage die out!

"At least, it's better than letting him bring disaster to future generations!" Looking at the piles of black ashes on the table and the ground, Emperor Longwu gently patted Emperor Jingtai on the shoulder before turning and leaving.

"Second Uncle." Watching Emperor Longwu's departing figure, Emperor Jingtai clenched the torn remnants of the book in his hand, which were now only like folded fans, and did not look back for a long time.

The next morning, Emperor Longwu, still dressed in a simple bright yellow casual robe, stepped onto the city tower of Xizhimen.

At this moment, a group of civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty, along with the Dragon Kingdom army led by Xia Xuan, and the peace envoy sent by Tuotuo Buhua from the grasslands, stood quietly below the city, silently watching the majestic dragon on the banks of the moat.

"Qi Yu, your second uncle is leaving the Ming Dynasty today!"

"Now, come with me for a walk around Beijing!" Emperor Longwu immediately reached out and took Emperor Jingtai's arm. Without allowing Emperor Jingtai to refuse, he strode forward.

Everyone on and off the city wall watched everything in silence.

"Come here!" When Emperor Longwu pulled Emperor Jingtai to the edge of the city wall, everyone saw Emperor Longwu raise his hand and wave down from the city wall.

Then, to everyone's horror, the dragon that had been lying quietly on the ground suddenly turned around with heavy steps, like an earth dragon turning over, and pressed its head, which was as big as a city gate, against the city wall of Xizhimen.

"Come with me!" Immediately, Emperor Longwu saw that the dragon's head was level with the city wall, so he took Emperor Jingtai's hand and went straight over the city wall to step onto the dragon's head.

At this moment, Emperor Jingtai, stepping onto the dragon's head, felt his soul adrift! He had never imagined that one day he would be able to ride a dragon!
At this moment, even Empress Dowager Sun and Empress Hu on the city wall were in a daze. The Tatars from the grasslands, on the other hand, were treating them with the utmost reverence.

Riding dragons—that was a scene they had never imagined! Even in their dreams, it was a scene they had never envisioned!
"Thump thump thump thump~!" Emperor Jingtai held tightly to one of the dragon horns of the alligator dragon and circled the city of Beijing at an unprecedented height.

Watching the dragon carrying Emperor Longwu and Emperor Jingtai through the outskirts of Beijing, no one was more heartbroken than Empress Dowager Sun! Her eyes were filled with complex emotions as she gazed at the scene, her heart trembling! Because this glory should have belonged to her sons!
Ultimately, after an unknown amount of time, even Emperor Jingtai himself did not know how he returned to the city wall of Xizhimen!

"Ah~!!" What startled Emperor Jingtai awake was a terrified cry.

Emperor Jingtai then realized that he had returned to the top of the city wall at Xizhimen! Noticing that everyone was looking up at the sky, Emperor Jingtai also looked up, only to see that the once terrifying dragon had somehow taken flight and was crashing down in his direction!

To Emperor Jingtai's horror, a terrifying and majestic dragon descended from the sky and landed steadily in Emperor Longwu's hand. Because it was closest to Emperor Longwu, Emperor Jingtai could clearly see the dragon rapidly merging into Emperor Longwu's body, like flowing water!

The scene before his eyes completely overturned Emperor Jingtai's understanding! After all, he had never seen such a terrifying sight before!

However, considering that his second uncle, Emperor Longwu, even possessed a real dragon, integrating a real dragon into his body would be a piece of cake! So, Emperor Jingtai felt somewhat relieved.

Finally, to everyone's stunned gaze, the enormous dragon completely vanished from Emperor Longwu's hands! This scene left everyone present speechless!

"Roar~!" Once again, a surge of power rushed into his body. Overwhelmed with excitement, Emperor Longwu couldn't help but vent his emotions by shouting at the sky!

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" While others were stunned and unable to control themselves, overwhelmed by the roar of the dragon emperor's fusion with the true dragon, the Dragon Kingdom's ocean-going army, led by Xia Xuan, followed suit with a deafening shout! The sound was so loud that countless people turned their heads in astonishment!

Only now did people seriously examine the disciplined army before them—a formidable force, with impeccable military bearing, longswords at their waists, and clad in armor—far surpassing everyone else present!
"I'm gone!" After the alligator dragon entered his body, Emperor Longwu jumped off the gate tower of Xizhimen amidst everyone's horrified gazes!

A dull thud echoed across the land. Countless people stared in disbelief at Emperor Longwu, who had jumped from the city wall unscathed, and couldn't help but swallow hard.

"My son!" Empress Dowager Sun stood on the city wall, her eyes filled with helplessness, as she watched Emperor Longwu actually leave without any hesitation.

In Empress Dowager Sun's eyes, since this scoundrel who had bullied her was still in Beijing, she could still find a way to get him to save her son. Even if she was humiliated, at least she had hope of saving her son!

But now that despicable scum is gone, Mrs. Sun really doesn't know what to do!

Empress Hu, the deposed empress, also stared at the departing figure with a complicated expression, remaining silent for a long time.

As Emperor Longwu watched his departing figure, Emperor Jingtai's mind flickered with fragmented memories of his second uncle's words during the dragon-riding ceremony. However, due to his absent-mindedness at the time, he only vaguely remembered a few phrases: the grain seeds left by Emperor Xuanzong; and "Let your child go to the Taoist temple," among other indistinct words.
On the ship returning to the Dragon Kingdom, Emperor Longwu stood silently at the bow, watching the Ming Dynasty gradually disappear into the distance, remaining silent for a long time.

"Your Majesty, let's go back to the cabin. The sea breeze is strong!" Xia Xuan hesitated for a long time before stepping forward to persuade the Emperor Longwu, who had been standing at the bow of the ship for a long time.

"Xuan-ge'er~! Do you think that after I leave this Ming Dynasty, I will never have the chance to come back?" Emperor Longwu seemed not to have heard Xia Xuan's words, but instead asked Xia Xuan in a casual tone.

"Your Majesty, after hearing Emperor Longwu's words, Xia Xuan remained silent for a moment before explaining to Emperor Longwu.

"I will never come back!" Emperor Longwu interrupted Xia Xuan before she could finish speaking, and said firmly.

"Your Majesty." Xia Xuan was also astonished after hearing the Dragon Emperor's firm tone.

"Lord Xia, Emperor Taizu reigned for thirty-one years, and Emperor Taizong reigned for twenty-two years!"

It has now been twelve years since the Dragon Martial Era began.

Xuan-ge'er, between the 20th and 30th years of the Longwu reign, remember to remind me to pass the throne to him!

In this world, how can there be a crown prince who reigns for twenty or thirty years?

"I always want to set a good example for future generations!" Emperor Longwu said in a slightly somber tone, as Xia Xuan stared blankly at him.

In fact, after enjoying himself in the Ming Dynasty's palace for a few days, Emperor Longwu realized that passing the throne to his son was the best way to live!

Furthermore, Emperor Longwu also knew that if he were to directly pass the throne to his son now, the court officials would likely not agree. In fact, his son would need to consult him on some important matters of state, which could easily lead to conflict between father and son!

Therefore, Emperor Longwu decided to have his beloved son quickly develop his power in the court in recent years so that he could succeed him in the future!

After saying this, Emperor Longwu didn't give Xia Xuan any time to react and immediately turned around and went into the cabin.
(End of this chapter)