Ming Dynasty: Zhu Biao's younger brother, the most rebellious son in history

"Brother, I am really enlightened by what you said. But we didn't think too much about it just now. We just regarded it as an ordinary family letter. Something like this will not happen again in the future. Please forgive me, brother."

"Second brother, what should we do now? Since our father has said that we should return to the capital immediately, let's go quickly.

I'll go back and pack my things first. I've prepared a lot of local food here, as well as some specialties given to me by the people of the Mongol tribe. I plan to bring them back to my brother."

"You don't need to pack anything. Do you understand what the emperor means? He doesn't want us to prepare anything. The only specialty we need to bring back is Wang Baobao!"

"what?"

Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang were completely stunned when they heard what Zhu Kai said.

"Wang Baobao is the best gift for us to bring back. As long as we bring it back, Father will know what we have been busy doing here for more than a year."

"It's such a pity. I had originally wanted to have Father come here to visit the new city we built. I know my second brother has many plans. If Father could see them, he would definitely be very pleased."

Zhu Kai smiled helplessly and said.

“Sometimes we don’t necessarily have to let others know what we do.

No one knows a son better than his father. After all, we are the emperor's sons. He knows our situation here very well. Sometimes, deliberately showing off in front of him can easily have some bad effects. "

"Well, it seems that the second brother is more thoughtful. When should we go to inform Wang Baobao?"

"Let's go now. It's almost fifty. I'll have my men prepare some dry food and water. After we pack up, we can set off. Where's Lao Wu?"

"Zhu Di, second brother, you know him well. He doesn't like to get involved in our business. He is not good at speaking and is like a mute person. He just practices swordplay in the military camp all day long.

At this moment, he is discussing with General Lan Yu in the military camp how to deploy troops. I really don't know what he is thinking about all day. Could it be that he really wants to be a prince who personally fights in the battlefield?"

"Zhu Di is a very smart man, you shouldn't say that about him.

Everyone has his own ambitions. Since he likes staying in the military camp, let him develop in this direction.

Wouldn't it be better if you have both literary and martial arts skills and all-round development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics and labor? I will strive to train each of you into an all-round talent for the new century."

"Second brother, what on earth are these things you keep talking about, morals, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor?"

"I'll tell you later. Time is tight now. Go out first. Call General Lan Yu and Lao Wu over to me."

Zhu Chong is a person with strong execution ability.

After hearing what Zhu Kai said, he left the room without hesitation and ran quickly. He didn't even think of asking someone to pass on the message. He wanted to tell them the good news in person.

Zhu Kai could also see that they really missed Yingtian Prefecture and wanted to go home to take a look. It was like a wanderer returning home. Zhu Kai felt very relieved to see his two younger brothers so excited.

Zhu Chong was so happy as he ran.

He knew that as long as he received news from Zhu Yuanzhang, it meant that the emperor had not forgotten his sons and that their future would be better.

Soon he ran into the military camp.

As soon as I walked to the door, I saw Zhu Di directing a group of people to practice with spears in their hands.

“When using a spear, you must have strength and flexibility. The long hair is longer in size, which is more suitable for employees on the battlefield, but if you want to enter the station, you still need to exercise your flexibility.

You have to remember that the closer you are to the border area, the stronger they are. When using spears, you have to be stronger, lest they grab the sharp part and turn it into their weapon."

When Zhu Di was training this group of people vigorously, he turned around and saw his third brother.

"Old Five, you are still busy here. It's almost noon. Why don't you take a rest?"

When Zhu Di saw Zhu Chong, he also felt a little confused.

Usually this guy likes to stay with his second brother. He has always disliked the military camp. Life there is boring and tedious, and he is unwilling to come here.

I thought this place was full of dirty and smelly men, so I ran over here quickly today.

Seeing him sweating profusely, I knew that he must be worried about something, but from his expression I could also tell that it must be a good thing, otherwise he wouldn't be so smiling.

Perhaps this is the expression he has when his face is filled with joy.

Zhu Di smiled and took out a handkerchief from his arms.

"Brother, hurry up and wipe your sweat. What's the hurry? It's not time yet. It will probably take another stick of incense for them to complete this round of training."

"Oh, it's already this late, why are you still worrying about one or two sticks of incense? Second brother is anxious to find you to go back for lunch."

Zhu Chong winked at Zhu Di as he spoke.

Because he had just been scolded by Zhu Kai, he felt a little nervous. He also realized that the emperor's decree must be kept secret and not let anyone know about it. There were so many people around here, so he didn't dare to tell the truth.

Zhu Di was also a very smart man. After he understood it, he turned around and spoke to the soldiers in front of him.

"You should thank the Third Prince. He came here to dismiss you early today. It's already so hot and you are all sweating. Today's training ends here for now. Go and rest first."

I have to say that Zhu Di was a man with very high emotional intelligence. He released the soldiers in advance and asked them to thank Zhu Chong. At the same time, he did not delay the arrangements made for him by Zhu Kai.

Zhu Di said, putting his arm around Zhu Chong's shoulders.

"I know my second brother has something important to discuss with us, so let's go back quickly. You winked at me like crazy just now, and I knew what was going on.

In fact, as soon as you came to the military camp, I knew you must have something to ask me, because you usually don’t want to set foot here.”

"Well, although you are usually a bit sullen, you reacted quickly at the critical moment and did not disappoint me as your brother. I have good news for you."

"What good news? You look so happy. I don't even know what the news is, but I can relate to you."

Zhu Chong excitedly brought Zhu Di back home. Zhu Kai looked at the two brothers coming back arm in arm and said with a smile.

"Have you told Lao Wu about this?"

"Brother, what are you kidding me about? Under your guidance, I have learned my limits. I didn't dare to say anything outside with so many people watching. It would be more appropriate for you to tell him in person after he comes back. I won't waste my time."

When Zhu Kai heard this answer, he nodded with satisfaction.

"I didn't expect that you, a bad boy, have made progress. You have become more thoughtful and understand that there are some things that cannot be said casually outside."

“Of course, Wang Baobao has apparently surrendered to our Ming Dynasty.

But none of us know what he is thinking. Up to now, he is still under observation here.

He might have arranged a few people in the barracks to monitor our every move. This matter has a lot to do with him, so of course we can't let the news leak out."

When Zhu Gang heard this, he also realized that Zhu Chong had undergone great changes under Zhu Kai's support and guidance.

Zhu Di seemed to have guessed something, but he didn't dare to say it directly.

"Second brother, what is going on that is so mysterious and yet we cannot get the news out? Could it be that you want to kill Wang Baobao in secret?"

"Hey, what are you thinking? Why would I kill him secretly? My business with him is going well, why would I kill him?"

"Then what is this all about? I am a little confused now. I am really too stupid. I hope my second brother can explain it to me clearly."

Zhu Kai looked at Zhu Di and thought he was the smartest among all his brothers, so how could he be stupid?

It is even more impossible that he could not guess anything. The fact that he was able to follow Zhu Chong back so obediently so quickly was enough to show that he had already guessed something about the matter.

He just hides his incompetence in front of himself on purpose. After all, being too smart may not be a good thing sometimes.

Zhu Di was also well aware of this truth. It seemed that he knew how to conceal his own strengths and edge, which was something that Zhu Kai admired very much.

"Old Five, I know you have some doubts about this matter. Don't worry. You will probably understand it after reading this letter."

"Letter? What letter?"

When Zhu Chong heard what Zhu Kai said, he was a little unhappy. He had just been scolded for peeking at the letter, but now he took the initiative to show it to the fifth brother. This brother was really too partial.

"Brother, just now you said that confidential things cannot be shown to others casually, but you changed your mind so quickly and scolded both of us.

I think you are a little too partial. Although you usually take me with you, we spend more time together, but after this incident, I completely understand that you are also partial to Zhu Di."

Zhu Di remained calm and didn't say anything. He took the letter from Zhu Kai and saw that it was a dark yellow cloth. He understood that it was most likely a message from the imperial court.

"I guess this is the secret order from the emperor. I'm afraid it's inconvenient for others to read it except for my second brother. It doesn't matter. If the emperor has any arrangements, please let me know."

Zhu Di's approach was very correct. He not only gave face to Zhu Kai on the surface, but also took the thoughts of his two brothers into consideration. He truly deserved to be the one who would be able to ascend to the throne in the future. Even Zhu Kai had some respect for him.

"It doesn't matter. We are all brothers, not outsiders. You will know once you take a look. I don't have to waste my breath and tell you again."

Zhu Di respectfully stretched out his hands to take the secret decree from Zhu Kai's hands. He opened it and knew the contents. Then he instantly rolled up the yellow cloth and returned it to Zhu Kai.

"I have seen the contents just now. Second brother, do you want me to sneak over and bring Wang Baobao here right now? Judging from what the emperor said, he doesn't want us to make any preparations. It would be best if we could set off as soon as possible."

"Yes, I also want to return to the capital immediately."

"Well, since Second Brother has given the order, shall I go and bring General Lan Yu with me now?"

"There's no need to bring General Lan Yu. Bringing him along will only make the other side more nervous, and they will think we are secretly planning something against him.

Wait a moment, I'll go in and write a letter. You don't need to say too much to him, just give it to him, he will know what to do and will come with you right away."

Zhu Gang smiled and said.

"Second brother, you really have a way to deal with Wang Baobao, I admire you so much.

You can actually come up with such a good idea. Once he sees your handwritten letter, it will be more effective than any panacea. He will definitely not dare to resist and will follow Zhu Di back immediately."

After Zhu Kai had made all the arrangements, he turned and walked into the inner hall.

"I heard that there is news from the capital, and it is exactly as you expected."

Xu Miaoyun was watching Zhu Kai from the side. He also heard a few people talking outside. When Zhu Kai came in, he had already started grinding ink.

"It's not that my prediction is more accurate, but I guessed the emperor's thoughts more deeply. But it's good this way. How are you preparing?"

"I won't hold you back. We can set off at any time. I haven't prepared anything in advance as you requested. The emperor won't know. We have already guessed his thoughts and ideas. This matter must be carried out in secret. I understand."

After hearing what Xu Miaoyun said, Zhu Kai nodded with satisfaction.

"It's just that we don't know when we can come back from the capital for the New Year, so what about your business here? In addition to us, you have to take Wang Baobao and Guanyinnu with you. I'm afraid there will be no one to help us manage the business here.

Toghon Temur is not a trustworthy guy. He has always had many opinions about you and our Ming Dynasty. He would not take advantage of our absence to cause trouble.

Should we leave General Lan Yu here to watch over us?"

When Zhu Kai saw that Xu Miaoyun was worried about him, he was very relieved and waved his hand, telling her not to be so anxious.

“General Lan Yu is a martial artist after all.

He doesn't know much about business matters. If we keep him here, he might be deceived, and the emperor will be more suspicious of us, wondering if we are hiding something or even have ulterior motives." (End of this chapter)