My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

At the same time, the Ming Dynasty

"Your Majesty, Prince Yan, Zhu Di, arrived in Yingtian Prefecture this morning."

"oh!"

Zhu Yuanzhang put down the memorial.

"Have him come see us!"

"yes!"

Not long after, Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan, dressed in his princely robes and covered in dust, stepped into the main hall.

"Your subject Zhu Di pays his respects to Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"

Upon entering, Zhu Di immediately performed a grand salute.

After all, summoning him from Yan for no reason must mean something good!

Zhu Yuanzhang did not call him to get up, but simply glanced at the people around him.

"You can all leave now! Close the door behind you; we have something to discuss with the fourth brother!"

"yes!"

Everyone withdrew, and with the sound of a door closing, the entire hall became eerily quiet, with only Zhu Di's heavy breathing audible.

What exactly did the old man want from me?

Could it be that something happened to my older brother?

You want me to be the crown prince?

This idea was rejected by Zhu Di as soon as it came out.

There's no such thing as a free lunch!

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Di kneeling on the ground, but simply sat on the dragon throne and tapped the imperial desk with his hand.

"Thump~ thump~ thump..."

Each sound seemed to strike Zhu Di's heart.

After an unknown amount of time, just as Zhu Di was drenched in sweat.

Old Zhu stood up and suddenly said something.

"Fourth Prince... are you enjoying your time as the Prince of Yan?"

Zhu Di's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the old man was about to make a move, and he hurriedly replied.

"Your Majesty! Your son is stationed in Beiping, working tirelessly day and night, daring not to slacken in the slightest, all to safeguard the northern border for Your Majesty and my elder brother!"

"oh!"

Zhu Yuanzhang responded with an "Oh" of interest.

He slowly walked up to Zhu Di.

"Fourth brother..."

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Zhu Di.

"Do you want to be Emperor Taizong of Ming?"

Zhu Di: ? ? ?

Zhu Di's face turned deathly pale instantly, and he slammed his head heavily against the gold brick.

"Father! Your son dares not! Your son would never dare!!!"

"I wouldn't dare..."

Zhu Yuanzhang said quietly.

"That's true..."

Just as Zhu Di breathed a sigh of relief, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said something else.

"Being Emperor Taizong would be too much of a waste for you. We think Emperor Chengzu would be much more suitable for you!"

"Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, how awesome was he!"

Zhu Di: ? ? ? ? ? ?

Zhu Di's breath caught in his throat the moment he relaxed, and he almost passed out.

Emperor Chengzu?!

If Taizong is considered the temple name of the second emperor who maintained the status quo, then "Chengzu"...

Usually only founding emperors or emperors with unparalleled achievements such as expanding territory and establishing the dynasty are entitled to the temple name "Zu" (祖).

The emperor bestowed upon him the title "Emperor Chengzu," which was more than just a simple rebuke or sarcasm.

This is practically putting him on the hot seat.

From which treacherous officials did Father Emperor hear this?

His intentions are despicable!

Don't let him know who spread these rumors!

Zhu Di was determined to tear him to pieces!

"Father!!!"

Zhu Di's voice changed completely, becoming tearful. He almost crawled forward two steps and kowtowed heavily again.

"Your subject deserves to die ten thousand times! Your subject has absolutely no such intention! Your subject has absolutely no such thought, Father! I beg Your Majesty to see the truth."

"Your subject... Your subject only wishes to be a loyal subject of the Ming Dynasty, a filial son to Father Emperor, and a respectful brother to Elder Brother! I beg Father Emperor to retract these words! Your subject... Your subject is terrified!!!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked down at Zhu Di, intending to give him another warning.

But then he thought of his five expeditions to the northern deserts, and how he even died on the way to the northern expedition, and his heart softened.

"Sigh! Oh well! Oh well!"

Old Zhu sighed and sat back down on the dragon throne.

"Don't go back to Yan for now, stay in Yingtian! We'll be launching a northern expedition soon!"

Since the emperor is going to lead an expedition anyway, why not just be his general and lead the Northern Expedition?

"The Northern Expedition?"

Zhu Di was slightly taken aback and hadn't reacted yet when he saw Old Zhu wave his hand.

"Alright! You can leave now! We'll call you if we need anything later!"

Old Zhu stared at Zhu Di.

"Fourth brother, remember this! We'll be keeping an eye on you!"