Daming, originally wanted to destroy it, but the system came

Chapter 164 His Highness really wants to rebel
Weimo Village, also known as Weimo Prefecture, was originally affiliated to Guangxi Prefecture. Later, after the pacification of Yunnan, it was relocated to Guangnan Prefecture, which was also subordinate to Yunnan Prefecture.

So you can guess from the geographical location that Weimo Village is very close to Guangxi.

And if Zhu Chu sends troops from Dali, he can even pass through Kunming before heading to Weimo Prefecture.

In fact, if Muchun had not notified Zhu Zhen, but sent troops directly from Kunming, I am afraid they would have arrived earlier.

But due to some reasons, in the end it was Zhu Zhen who sent troops from Dali and led an army of [-]. Wang Fu and Mu Sheng were the commanders respectively, and he also dispatched two troops to join the expedition.

As for Zhao Kuo, he was left behind this time. As the general who defended the city, he had [-] defenders in his barracks and the city, for a total of [-] troops to prepare for emergencies.

"Zhao Kuo, I will hand over our hometown to you," Zhu Zhen warned before leaving.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, if there is any mistake, I will take off my own head," Zhao Kuo was willing to issue a military order.

Zhu Ming said angrily: "What do I need your head for? Keep your head, I will have it of great use in the future. Just remember not to be impulsive, and guard the city gate for me." I will be honest and guard the city. But I think no one dares to make mistakes now."

The [-]-strong army with fierce swordsmanship was eventually chased and wiped out by Zhu Zhen. Which of the chieftains around him was not afraid?
Do they want to follow in the footsteps of Dao Ganmeng?
After a few words of explanation, Zhu Min waved his hand and gave the order: "The entire army moves forward."

So the [-]-strong army began to move eastward, and even planned to go to Kunming first to meet with Muchun before continuing to conquer Weimo Village, and even Si Renfa.

As for the post rider, he was already on his way, and rushed back to Yingtian as quickly as possible with Zhu Chu's reply.

When Zhu Yuanzhang got the letter, his nose almost became crooked.

There are just eleven chieftain villages. Is this called a rebellion?It's like child's play.

Not to mention that Muchun has returned to Kunming and can lead troops to suppress it. Don't I have troops in Guangxi Prefecture?
But the reasons given by Zhu Zhen were so appropriate that no faults could be found.

Even his handwriting this time was very smooth and exuded a fierce aura. It looked like the style of a veteran who had been in the army for many years.

"Huh? Wait, when did this kid's calligraphy get so good? Could it be that he faked someone else's hand?" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, as if he had found Zhu Chu's pigtails and was going to go crazy.

But Yiqi, who was still kneeling in front of him, spoke: "I'm telling you, Your Majesty, I was in front of you at that time. I saw with my own eyes that this was the handiwork of His Highness the King of Dian."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Yiqi, "Are you talking too much?"Can't I take the opportunity to get angry and ask that brat to come over and teach him a lesson?
Zhu Yuanzhang, who originally wanted to get angry, couldn't lose his temper at this time.

But Zhu Yuanzhang knew full well that this trivial matter was not worth mentioning.

And what happened to that kid Muchun?Didn’t he let Zhu Yunwen get close to him?Doesn't he want to be loyal to the new king?

How did Zhu Yuanzhang know that Zhu Yunwen was getting close to Muchun, but in the end he was acting on airs, let alone Corporal Li Xian, and was just trying to show off his power to others.

In short, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't vent anymore, but he turned to ask: "Where is the blue jade?"

Lan Yu was not in Yingtian at this time. It turned out that in April of this year, Yuelu Timur, the commander of Jianchang, rebelled. Lan Yu led the army to join Qu Neng and defeated the rebel army.

This was also the reason why he missed paying homage to the prince.

Originally, Lan Yu requested to set up additional garrison guards in Jianchang, and Zhu Yuanzhang agreed.

Even Lan Yu wanted to continue to use troops against Xifan, and even targeted Dunhuang.

But Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly refused and asked his teacher to return to the court.

Now Lan Yu is on the road and will return to the capital soon.

However, Lan Yu didn't know yet that when the prince was here, he was a fierce general.

But now that the prince is gone, he has become a ferocious beast that chooses and devours people.

Let’s not mention Yingtian’s matters first.

At this time, Zhu Ming had already led his army through Chuxiong and arrived at Kunming City again.

This is the third time Zhu Chu has come to Kunming. The first time was naturally when he entered Yunnan for the first time and was welcomed by Mu Chun. It was also the first time he met Mu Ying.

Last time, Mu Ying and Mu Ying had a decisive battle with Silunfa outside the city, but now things have changed, and I can't help but feel sad.

"The army is camped outside the city and is not allowed to enter the city to disturb the people," Zhu Zhen ordered, letting the army rest where it was.

Then, surrounded by guards such as Mu Qiu, Wang Fu and Mu Sheng, he rode straight towards the city gate.

Mu Qiu has put on his military uniform again, and like Zhu Chu, he wears the same clothes as other soldiers, but as a general, he has an extra armor.

Mu Qiu was also wearing silver-white armor, and he was on the left and right of Mu Sheng, which made Zhu Chu's eyes hurt.

The main reason is that as a prince, Zhu Zhen added many bronze utensils as embellishments to the armor, even if it was not gold armor.

This makes it seem like they are the golden boy and girl.

Zhu Ming turned his head and glared at Mu Sheng first, then turned to Mu Qiu and asked: "What's the matter? Now you know the identity difference between you and me? You used to follow me every step of the way."

Mu Qiu gave Zhu Chu a funny look under his armor. Now that his status was different, he naturally had to know how to keep distance and propriety.

However, seeing that Zhu Qi seemed to be holding a grudge, he had no choice but to gallop his horse and walk a few steps to catch up with Zhu Qi. He bit his lip and whispered: "Your Highness, you are in the army now."

This is not at home, and we can't let him act so recklessly that others will laugh at him.

Zhu Ming snorted, as long as he didn't rebel, who would dare to point fingers at him?
At this time, a horseman appeared in front of the city gate. It was Mu Chun who got the news and rushed out, riding his horse to Zhu Chu and others.

"See you, Your Highness," Muchun clasped his fists in his hands, happily welcoming Zhu Ming's arrival.

Ever since Mu Ying died suddenly of illness last time, Mu Chun cried all the way home for the funeral. The two of them had not seen each other for more than half a year, and it was now early December.

(This month’s tax revenue has increased by 320 million resources, don’t forget it.)
"Seeing you, it seems like I can still recall the time when I went into battle to kill the enemy with Brother Mu Ying, as if it was just yesterday," Zhu Zhen sighed.

Both Mu Chun and Mu Sheng behind him were shocked, and then lowered their heads sadly.

Muchun smiled bitterly: "If I can be cared for by His Highness, my father should rest in peace even though he is alive in heaven."

Muchun also raised his head, as if he was really comforting his late father's spirit in heaven. Looking at the vast sky, he was really thinking in his heart: "Father, it's not that the son is unfilial, but that His Highness is the wise king."

Muchun had met the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen, and also knew that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to make Zhu Yunwen the crown prince, that is, the new king.

But Muchun believed that Zhu Yunwen was arrogant and cold. It seemed that he and Zhu Yuanzhang were crying day and night because of the death of Prince Zhu Biao, but in fact there was another face hidden deep in his bones.

To put it bluntly, Zhu Yunwen is using these to achieve his own goals, but once he really ascends the throne, his true face will be revealed.

Once that time comes, I'm afraid.

Although Mu Chun did not have the vision of a historical prophet, he did not know that as soon as Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, before he could sit firmly, he immediately began to cut down the vassal vassal, and wanted to kill Zhu Yuanzhang's sons and uncles.

Not to mention that only Zhu Bai burned himself to death, other kings were demoted to common people, and those who were imprisoned were also put under house arrest.

This is more painful than dying.

Therefore, Muchun had already seen that Zhu Yunzhen was not a wise king, so he became more determined to be loyal to Zhu Yun.

Zhu Ming didn't know what Muchun was thinking, but he still knew one thing.

"It's hard for you," Zhu Ming said something incomprehensible to Muchun.

Only a few people knew that Muchun tipped off Zhu Zhen and helped Zhu Zhen avoid being drafted by Zhu Yuanzhang.

And Zhu Yuanzhang may not be unaware of Muchun's little flowery intestines.

Once Zhu Yuanzhang investigates, how should Muchun respond?How should he explain it?

"After all, you are His Highness the King of Dian, and I am naturally your subordinate," Mu Chun said casually.

But these words cannot deal with Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Zhen just smiled and shook his head.

They all knew that if Zhu Yuanzhang really wanted to hold Mu Chun accountable for this matter, Mu Chun would actually be in a very dangerous situation.

But Mu Ying had just died, and Zhu Yuanzhang would not touch Mu Chun because of this matter.

"Your Highness, let's enter the city first," Mu Chun rode aside and let Zhu Chu go first.

Zhu Zhen was not polite. Surrounded by a crowd of people, he rode into the city on horseback.

As soon as I entered the city gate, I heard the sound of mountains and tsunamis suddenly ringing around me.

"The King of Dian is a thousand years old."

Zhu Zhen was stunned for a moment, turned around and looked around, and found that the people of Kunming City had spontaneously gathered around, probably tens of thousands of people, and were kneeling there.

"What's going on?" Zhu Ming thought this was arranged by Muchun.

Muchun explained: "Your Highness, everyone in the city knows that it was you who fought bravely outside the city and fought with the Silun traitor without fear of life and death, so that the people of the city could be saved."

"Once the city is broken, let Silunfa's army march straight in. There will be no chickens or dogs left in the city."

"But when you were so anxious to come back to help Dali, you left before everyone could thank you. Only then did everyone spontaneously thank you."

In fact, this is the truth. After all, not even a year has passed since that battle, and many people still remember it fresh.

Just kidding, outside the city that day, there was blood and dead bodies everywhere.I believe many people will never forget that scene.

Today is indeed not the scene arranged by Mu Chun, but there are many people entering and leaving the city gate.

When he noticed that a troop suddenly came outside, he asked and found out that it was the vassal title of King Dian. Only then did they all know that King Min's vassal title was changed to King of Dian.

So when Zhu Chun entered the city surrounded by Muchun and others, everyone guessed his identity, and then they all knelt down and shouted, "Thousand Years Old".

Kunming City is almost full of Han people, so of course they will not shout the wrong slogan "Long Live Long Live".

Zhu Zhen also secretly breathed a sigh of relief, please don't cause him any more trouble.

"Everyone, get up," Zhu Ming shouted: "Since I am the King of Yunnan, it is my duty to protect your safety and help you build your family and business."

Everyone was stunned.

I have seen courteous corporals, and I have also seen humble and courteous people.

But as a prince, he can say these words, which has been rare since ancient times.

Don’t say none, but definitely not many.

The so-called "loving the people as your own children" is just a slogan after all. How much can it really be achieved?

Many people looked at Zhu Zhen with strange brilliance in their eyes.

Even the nearby defenders were excited, and some even knelt down on one knee.

Before Zhu Ming could ask, Mu Chun on the side said: "They are on guard duty. They had the honor to follow His Highness as my father before. This experience is their honor."

The reason why it is so convoluted is that these soldiers are the defenders of Kunming and nominally belong to Mu Chun and Zeng Muying.

At first they followed Mu Ying in the war, and later they came under Zhu Min's command.

Zhu Ming nodded and greeted again: "Okay, everyone, get up. Why are you all stuck here? Go ahead and do what you have to do, don't block the road."

The people then stood up one after another and spontaneously moved out of the way, allowing Zhu and his party to pass smoothly.

Seeing that Zhu Chu not only didn't have the airs of a vassal king, he could not help but wave or nod to the people around him.

Some people in the crowd asked curiously: "Are all the princes of Ming Dynasty so enlightened?"

"Are you daydreaming? That's the prince. It's natural to whip you a few times or execute you if you have nothing to do," someone said with a look of sincerity and fear.

"How is that possible?" The man before suddenly sneered.

As a result, the other person opened his clothes and exposed his upper body, only to see that it was densely covered with marks, as if he had been whipped.

The man sneered and said: "I want you to know that King Qin built a palace in the palace and tortured people for fun every day. I moved here because I couldn't survive in my hometown. You all should remember it well. There is only one King of Dian in this world. At least I have never heard of the King of Dian embarrassing the people or even persecuting the people. Having such a wise leader is a blessing to Kunming and the whole of Yunnan. ah."

Zhu Xi didn't know this. He didn't expect that there were people here who had escaped from his second brother, King Qin Zhu Xi, and had suffered painful torture.

Compared with Zhu Xianyi, Zhu Xiu is simply a famous emperor through the ages.

Following Muchun, Zhu Min came all the way to Xipinghou Mansion.

This is also Zhu Chu's second visit to Xipinghou Mansion. Unfortunately, the previous owner has passed away.

Now half a year has passed since Mu Ying died of illness. Although the funeral items are missing from the house, there is still an atmosphere of sadness everywhere.

In addition, it is now the transition between late autumn and winter, which makes it even more desolate.

After all, Mu Ying has lived here for ten years, and the traces of his life are everywhere in the house. The traces of a person cannot disappear so easily.

When they arrived at the house, Muchun asked his two younger brothers to come out to meet Zhu Chun.

Mu Ying had five sons in total, four of whom died young, so in addition to the eldest son Mu Chun and the second son Mu Sheng, there were also three sons Mu Ang and the youngest son Mu Xin.

Among them, Mu Ang is 11 years younger than Mu Sheng, and is only thirteen or fourteen years old this year.

Mu Xin is even younger, only in her teens.

When Zhu Zhen saw the two brothers, he almost shed tears.

They lost their father at such a young age.

Moreover, Mu Ying has been working conscientiously in Yunnan for ten years, which can be regarded as laying a good foundation for herself.

But then I thought again, good guy, this Mu Ang seems to be the same age as me?
But no one realized this, including the two brothers Muchun and Mu Sheng, who naturally respected Zhu Zhen as an elder.

Recalling that when Zhu Chun first arrived, except for Mu Chun, the brothers of the Mu family secretly didn't respect Zhu Chun very much.

However, now that Zhu Chu has received due respect for his abilities, the four brothers of the Mu family, in addition to respecting Zhu Chu's status as the vassal king, have indeed regarded him as their elder.

Zhu Ming also remembered Mu Ying and comforted the two youngest sons of the Mu family.

But in fact, he is only 13 years old.

In the evening, the Mu family rarely became lively, and the kitchen had already prepared a large table of delicious food.

Zhu Zhen no longer used the excuse that he was too young to drink, and had a hearty drink with Muchun and others.

This is not celebrating Mu Ying's death, but reminiscing about the days when we fought side by side.

Zhu Ming also complained at the table: "Brother Mu Ying is really stingy. I only found out later that he actually had a firearms unit in his hand, and he actually hid it."

Zhu Ming was talking about the fire musketry and magical arrow troops that shined brilliantly in the Battle of Dingbian.

In particular, Mu Ying fired guns in shifts and lined up in batches. This combat method was a century ahead of the West.

If Mu Ying could be given a more advanced matchlock or flintlock gun, how far could he use the firearms unit?

"Your Highness," Mu Chun suddenly stood up from the table and said with a serious face, "Your Majesty is very suspicious of His Majesty. I think Mu Chu should also understand this."

It was only Mu Chu who had just returned to Lijiang, and before he had time to visit Zhu Chu, Zhu Chu had already led his troops on an expedition.

Otherwise, Mu Chu would definitely be upset when he came back, and even wanted to take Mu Qiu home, because Zhu Yuanzhang was so scary.

Of course, Zhu Chu would definitely not let Mu Qiu go.

"Oh?" Zhu Ming looked at Muchun noncommittally, wanting to hear what he had to say.

"Your Majesty doesn't know that His Majesty's wisdom and martial prowess may be slandered by traitors," Muchun continued.

Zhu Zhen smiled, there was no slander, it was just that Lao Zhu was suspicious of himself, and Lao Zhu was right to be suspicious, and he was right to worry, he was preparing for rebellion.

Muchun hesitated for a moment, and seeing that Zhu Xi remained unmoved, he finally said: "Actually, I am worried that Your Majesty will pave the way for that Highness and treat you as a thorn in the side."

"Oh?" Zhu Xi agreed, still not surprised.

This is indeed what Zhu Yuanzhang would do. Come to think of it, Lan Yu will not live long.

(Lanyu: I thank you.)
Zhu Yuanzhang really liked to pave the way for future generations. Anything considered a threat would be pulled out like a thorn on a thorn.

Especially in Zhu Yuanzhang's later years, like now, he will be even more desperate, right?

That's why Zhu Zucai will never go to Yingtian. God knows if he can come back.

"But I think that His Highness," Mu Chun shook his head and said with a sigh, "He is respected as the grandson of the emperor and has been established as the crown prince. He is indeed a distinguished person. But his vision is too high, I'm afraid He can't see the people buried in the fields. I'm afraid that from now on he will only see the children of aristocratic families and the civil and military officials of the dynasty, but he will not be able to see the people of the world."

"Your Highness, what I want to say is that as long as you don't rebel now, Muchun will follow you to the death."

In other words, as long as you don't rebel against Zhu Yuanzhang, you can rebel against Zhu Yunwen?

As expected, Muchun was determined that he would rebel.

"I said you all seem to think that this king will definitely rebel?" Zhu Zhen looked at Muchun, then glanced around.

The people sitting here right now are all his confidants.

Wang Fu, Mu Sheng, and Mu Qiu were beside them, and not even their lieutenants were there.

This was a very secret gathering.

Wang Fu and Mu Sheng looked at each other, suddenly stood up, clasped their hands in fists and said: "I am willing to help His Highness achieve hegemony, and I will follow you to the death."

"Are you asking me to express my position?" Zhu Ming raised his eyebrows. Are these guys trying to force me into the palace?

I don’t know where I revealed my thoughts.

But now that it has come to this point, Zhu Zhen is too lazy to hide anything anymore and said calmly: "It's not the right time yet."

Several people looked at each other with shock in their eyes. Is His Highness really going to rebel?
It had been just speculation and worry before, but it was not until this moment that they confirmed that Zhu Zhen was really planning to rebel.

(End of this chapter)