Sky Curtain: The Overlord Charges into Battle, Shocking Emperors of All Dynasties

Zhu Gaoxu made a startling statement in the sky, but considering his previous identity as a traitor and his abstract operations, it wasn't surprising that he could do such a thing.

Zhu Gaoxu looked indignant, one hand on Zhu Gaosui's shoulder, his words filled with a resolute determination to disregard everything.

"If the old man can seize this world, so can we."

Zhu Gaosui was somewhat incredulous. He glanced at Zhu Gaoxu several times to check his mental state.

Has my second brother gone mad?

"Third brother, if I become emperor, I will share the world with you!"

"Back then, Emperor Taizong of Tang was just the Prince of Qin. It was only when he brought the crown prince's head to the emperor that the world changed drastically!"

As Zhu Gaoxu spoke, he shook Zhu Gaosui's shoulder, which also stirred Zhu Gaosui's heart.

It's impossible to say he has no ambition. He has his own little schemes. He doesn't want to just get half of the world; he wants it all!

Seeing that Zhu Gaosui was somewhat tempted, Zhu Gaoxu intensified his efforts.

"I have two battalions of soldiers on Purple Mountain, the Imperial Guard and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, under your command. Let's coordinate from both inside and outside, and turn the world upside down!!"

Zhu Gaosui turned his head, and the two met eyes, both seeing the burning ambition in each other's eyes!

...

Zhu Di, with his hands gripping the back of the necks of Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui respectively, squatted down, his eyes red, staring into the eyes of his two sons.

He also wanted to see if there was a flame of ambition in his son's eyes!

Unfortunately, he didn't see the raging flames; he only saw terror.

Even the hands Zhu Di had on their necks could feel their constant trembling.

"Father, it was all my second brother's fault for instigating this. It has nothing to do with me. I would never dare to rebel!!"

Zhu Gaoxu turned his head, his face full of disbelief, and glared fiercely at Zhu Gaosui.

You weren't interested, you had no ambition? Now you're blaming everything on me!

"Look at the cowardly state you two are in! Trying to imitate Emperor Taizong of Tang?"

"Don't forget, Zhu Gaochi, you are not Li Shimin, and I am not Li Yuan!"

"You two think you can just kick the nest?"

"Breakfast!!"

Zhu Di's shout was like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

Li Shimin felt somewhat offended; was this still not over?

In later generations, whenever a rebellion broke out, they would always use the emperor as an example.

"You're even imitating me. Your father is Zhu Di, and my father is Li Yuan."

"Your rebellion against your father is tantamount to Li Chengqian rebelling against me, isn't it?"

"The situation is completely different; there's no way this can succeed!"

During the Yongle period,

Nanchang, Prince Ning's Mansion

Upon hearing this, Prince Ning, Zhu Quan, declared, "After this is accomplished, you and I, brothers, will divide the empire equally!"

These words sounded so familiar, yet so jarring.

Zhu Quan scoffed. Dividing the empire equally? No one would believe that.

He believed that saying back then, and that's why he has such a "good life" now.

His fief was moved from Daning to Nanchang, where he devoted himself to nature, cultivating his Taoist practices and maintaining his health. How comfortable his life was! He no longer had to worry about military affairs. How wonderful!

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui's rebellion plan was simple and brutal. Zhu Gaoxu controlled two battalions of troops, while Zhu Gaosui controlled the Imperial Guards and the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

[According to the plan, at midnight, Zhu Gaosui would lead his men to blow up the gunpowder depot next to the palace, creating widespread chaos. Once the city was in turmoil, Zhu Gaoxu would lead his army into the city, storm the palace, and seize control of Zhu Di. Following the example of Li Shimin, he would then bestow upon Zhu Di the title of Retired Emperor!]

In the screen,

Zhu Gaosui, leading a squad of Imperial Guards, strode arrogantly to the gunpowder depot.

"Routine inspection by the Northern Garrison Command!"

An officer strode forward and quickly reached out to stop Zhu Gaosui.

"Your Highness! Please don't make things difficult for me. Anyone entering or leaving the gunpowder depot needs a pass!"

"Get out of my way!!"

Zhu Gaosui roared angrily. He hadn't expected that a mere officer would dare to stop him.

Hearing Zhu Gaosui's shouts, the officer's expression remained unchanged, and he still refused to budge an inch.

Zhu Gaosui was furious. How dare a mere military officer defy him, the Prince of Zhao!