Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

"From now on, this beautiful China will no longer suffer from the flames of war!"

"As long as I, Chu Ze, am here, I will make sure that the common people can live a happy life in peace and contentment!"

The bold words resound through the sky.

The wind and sand gradually subsided and the dust settled.

The hero stood alone, his eyes determined.

Everything has just begun.
Chu Ze led his army back in triumph, and the people of the capital lined the streets to welcome him.

"Long live General Chu!" "Long live the Ming Dynasty!"

The cheers continued one after another.

Chu Ze sat upright on a tall horse and waved to the people on both sides.

After being away from Beijing for a long time, his passionate heart was almost melting.

The enthusiasm of the people moved him deeply.

If it weren't for these kind and honest people, how could we have such a great country today?
He secretly vowed that he would spare no effort to ensure that the people could live a happy and fulfilling life.

The army came in a mighty force and went straight to the palace.

Zhu Di was waiting in front of the palace gate early. When he saw Chu Ze, he was surprised, happy and extremely excited.

"My dear, you are back!"

The two hugged each other tightly, both with tears in their eyes.

Ever since Chu Ze led his troops to the west, Zhu Di has been unable to sleep or eat, and has been looking forward to his return day and night.

Now that his wait has finally come to an end, the emperor couldn't help but burst into tears.

"Your Majesty, I have only done my duty. Now that the Tartars have been destroyed, the Ming Dynasty is as solid as a rock. Your Majesty can rest assured!"

Chu Ze knelt respectfully and said in a deep voice.

"Hahaha, well said! You are worthy of being my loyal minister!"

Zhu Di was very pleased and nodded repeatedly.

"My dear minister, you not only fought for your country, but also eliminated harm for the people. Such a loyal and brave act is truly worthy of praise!"

"I have issued an order to hold a banquet tonight to reward the three armies. My dear minister, you will also receive a reward, which will be announced later!"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the civil and military officials in the court cheered in unison and shouted "Long live the emperor".

All officials wrote to the emperor, requesting that Chu Ze be promoted to a first-rank official.

Some people also suggested that the emperor should simply pass the throne to General Chu, because with Chu Ze in charge, the Ming Dynasty would surely be peaceful and prosperous, without having to worry about foreign invasions or internal strife.

Chu Ze waved his hands and said modestly: "My dear ministers, you are too kind. I am just serving the country and eliminating harm for the people. If we talk about achievements, it is because of your majesty's wisdom and bravery, the full support of civil and military officials, and the concerted efforts of the common people that we have today's victory."

"How dare I, a humble official, usurp the throne? I hope you will not speak nonsense, lest you displease your majesty!"

Before he finished speaking, Zhu Di burst into laughter, his face full of approval.

"My dear, you are wrong. You have made such a great contribution, how can I not reward you?"

"Someone, take my seal!"

The eunuch took the order and hurried away, soon bringing back the emperor's golden seal.

Zhu Di presented it respectfully with both hands in front of all the officials in the court.

"My dear, I will give this seal to you! From now on, you and I will work together to create a prosperous and peaceful world!"

As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall was in an uproar.

The ministers were so shocked that they could hardly believe their ears.

As the ruler of a country, he actually shares his imperial power with others?
Such an honor is unprecedented in history!

Just when Chu Ze was panicking and didn't know what to do, an old voice suddenly sounded in the hall.

"Your Majesty, please wait."

Following the voice, it turned out to be the mysterious old national teacher!
I don't know when he appeared, standing with his hands behind his back and a deep look in his eyes.

"Although General Chu has made great military achievements, he is only a military officer after all and has never participated in government affairs. If we rashly let him take power, I am afraid it will cause controversy."

The words of the Imperial Master were like a thunderclap out of nowhere, causing an uproar in the entire room.

The ministers looked at each other and discussed. "What the Imperial Master said is absolutely right. Although General Chu has made great military achievements, he has never been involved in government affairs. If we rashly let him take power, I am afraid he will cause controversy."

"That's right. Besides, although General Chu is loyal and brave, he doesn't understand domestic affairs and people's livelihood. If he is suddenly allowed to take charge of power, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to convince the people."

"Alas, what should I do? I can't let the general down."

There was unrest in the court, with everyone holding different opinions and no consensus.

Chu Ze also looked terrified and shook his head repeatedly.

"How can I dare to covet the great power? Your Majesty, please understand and do not let me deceive you."

He knelt down in a hurry, and his forehead hit the ground heavily, making a thud.

Seeing this, Zhu Di quickly helped him up.

"Shut up, everyone!"

The emperor suddenly shouted loudly, shocking all the civil and military officials into silence, not daring to breathe.

"Master, you are my teacher and I have always respected you. But aren't your words a bit arbitrary?"

Zhu Di looked around at his ministers with a sharp gaze.

"My dear ministers, you underestimate Chu Ze. Although he was born a military general, he has great ambitions and is resourceful. Over the years, he has been adept at making plans and strategizing."

"Moreover, you are loyal to the emperor and love your country. You are open-minded and definitely not one of those people who are greedy for power. Are you guys talking like this because you want to be proud of yourself?"

The emperor's words were powerful and every word was precious.

All the civil and military officials were suddenly ashamed and lowered their heads.

"Your Majesty is teaching me that I, your humble servant, was blind and could not see the general's character clearly."

"Yes, the general is wise and brave, and he has devoted himself to the cause. How can we guess what he is doing?"

The ministers were all terrified.

After hearing these words, Chu Ze felt mixed emotions.

Over the years, he has served the country and the people, but has never thought of seeking power.

Now that the emperor trusts him so much and all the officials look at him differently, how can he easily repay this kindness?

He knelt for a long time, tears streaming down his face.

"Your Majesty, I am so grateful that even if I die, I will never be able to repay you!"

"My dear, this is it. Please get up quickly."

Zhu Di personally helped him up and said with a smile:
"In the future, our country will still rely on your help. This trust is no joke."

"I will devote myself to this mission until my death!"

Chu Ze wiped away his tears, his eyes as firm as iron.

He looked around at the ministers and said in a deep voice:
"My dear ministers, your comments are not without reason. Although I have led troops for many years, I have never been to the court. If I rashly take power, it will inevitably cause criticism."

"However, serving the country and the people is my duty. If I refuse because of selfish thoughts, that would be a true dereliction of duty!"

"I am willing to respectfully accept your order and assist Your Majesty in governing the country. But I hope you will be more tolerant and encourage me, so as not to lead me astray."

Chu Ze spoke so sincerely and earnestly that all the ministers were moved.

"General, what a magnanimous person you are! We admire you so much that we dare not criticize you."

"That's right. With such a broad mind as the general, the Ming Dynasty will surely enjoy peace and prosperity for thousands of years!"

All the ministers bowed their hands, their words full of admiration.

Zhu Di was very pleased and immediately wanted to confer a higher official title on Chu Ze.

However, the Imperial Master suddenly spoke again in a low voice:

"Wait a minute."

The whole room was in uproar, and everyone looked sideways.

The national teacher walked slowly forward, and his deep eyes swept over Chu Ze, with profound meaning.

"General Chu, I want to ask you, do you know the true meaning of the word 'heaven'?" (End of this chapter)