Great Ming: I, Zhu Di, Declare My Intentions to Seize the Throne from the Start!

"Control, no!"

"Song Tongzhi, we are the prince's subjects. Your Majesty's move is an offense to our Yanhua!"

…

A group of captains and staff officers spoke angrily.

"alright!"

Xu Xianchang raised his hand to stop the generals, turned around, and looked at everyone with angry faces, "Don't forget the purpose of our return this time. We must not act out of loyalty and do anything detrimental to the prince."

After saying this, Xu Xianchang cupped his fists and raised his hands, "Song Tongzhi, I will go with Song Tongzhi to see His Majesty."

"please!"

Song Sansi made a gesture of invitation.

Xu Xianchang said a few words and left with Song Sansi.

The captain and staff members left on the ship frowned.

"Is it appropriate for Commander Xu to do this?"

"Commander Xu probably doesn't want the new emperor to have an excuse to attack the prince, right?"

…

royal palace.

Kunning Palace.

Zhu Di and his family knelt in front of the coffins of Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying to keep vigil for the two elders.

At some point.

Zhu Xi, who had just gone out for a convenience, hurriedly walked in. After kneeling beside Zhu Di, he whispered: "Fourth, guess who I just saw?"

Without waiting for Zhu Di to speak, Zhu Xi did not give in and reminded him proactively: "I saw Xu Xianchang, the commander of the naval fleet under your command, in the palace. Did he arrive today? Shouldn't he report to you first when he arrives? How can he go see him as soon as possible? Big brother?"

"Fourth, it seems that the naval commander under my command is dishonest, so be careful."

Zhu Di didn't speak, just nodded.

…

at the same time.

Royal study room.

"Xu Xianchang pays homage to your majesty. Long live your majesty!"

The moment Xu Xianchang closed the door to the imperial study, he knelt down on one knee and shouted long live.

Song Sansi, who accompanied him, couldn't help but stare in astonishment.

What happened next made Song Sansi even more shocked.

Zhu Biao, who was wearing plain linen clothes, actually stood up in person, walked around from behind the imperial desk, walked to Xu Xianchang, bent down and helped Xu Xianchang up.

Song Sansi watched in shock.

Patting Xu Xianchang on the shoulder, "General Xu has worked hard these years."

these years?

How is this going?

Song Sansi was shocked and thought to himself.

He originally thought that His Majesty would summon Xu Xianchang as soon as he arrived in Jinling and not give Xu Xianchang a chance to see King Yan.

He wanted King Yan to be suspicious of Xu Xianchang.

But the current situation seems to be that Xu Xianchang is His Majesty's man!

Xu Xianchang smiled and shook his head, "Being able to be loyal to His Majesty is a blessing for a general, so why bother?"

Zhu Biao smiled, patted Xu Xianchang's arm again, turned around and looked at the stunned Song Sansi, "Sansi, let me introduce to you, Xu Xianchang, our loyal and brave man of the Ming Dynasty, who followed Gu's order back then. Yu Jing went to Fujian, accepted the leadership of King Yan, represented our Ming Dynasty, and destroyed the Japanese pirates along the coast. Moreover, Yanhua's navy can develop as it is now, Xianchang has made outstanding contributions! "

"Xu Tongzhi Gaoyi!" After Song Sansi came to his senses, he immediately cupped his fists and saluted.

Your Majesty attributes the credit for wiping out Japanese pirates to Xu Xianchang, and even the reason why Yanhua Navy is advanced is attributed to Xu Xianchang.

No matter how stupid he is, he still knows what this means.

Xu Xianchang returned the favor with his hand.

"Don't stand around anymore. Sit down and talk. Especially Xianchang. He must be exhausted from traveling and traveling all the way back."

Zhu Biao cordially greeted Xu and Song after they sat down.

After returning to the royal desk, he sat down and looked at Xu Xianchang.

The hall was quiet for a while.

Song Sansi was as curious and uncomfortable as a kitten scratching her paws.

But he didn't dare to speak.

He only quietly observed Zhu Biao and Xu Xianchang.

At a certain moment, Zhu Biao suddenly spoke and asked: "Xianchang, I know that you have a very high status in Yanhua now. You are in charge of Yanhua's sixteen most elite ironclad ships and dozens of steam-powered logistics supply ships. At this time, Letting you return to our Ming Dynasty is a bit coercive..."

"His Majesty!"

Xu Xianchang fell to his knees, his head banged, and he knocked hard on the ground. He loudly and sincerely said: "I will never forget who I should be loyal to. I will always be your Majesty's minister..."

In Yanhua.

Although he is powerful.

King Yan also trusted him very much.

Lu Zhen retired completely, and after Yu Jing was promoted to Minister of the Navy, King Yan even asked him to take charge of Yanhua's only fleet, which is the most powerful fleet in the world today.

But what?

He has such power, but he still has to be subject to various restraints and restrictions.

In Yanhua, he would never be able to stand high and become a master.

But it was different when we returned to Ming Dynasty.

He was originally the person whom the prince placed beside King Yan.

Come back now.

It's not like a domestic slave with three surnames.

On the contrary, it further showed his loyalty to the prince.

In addition, he brought back sixteen Yanhua armored ships.

Sixteen naval logistics supply ships.

It can be said that Yanhua's naval power was hollowed out.

With this merit and the loyalty shown, the prince will never treat him badly as long as he comes back.

There is a high probability that you can get a title.

As long as the prince lets him command sixteen more armored ships.

He is the most powerful naval general in the Ming Dynasty!

With such power in his hands, his status will be unparalleled.

At the same time, rely on this power.

Those maritime merchants in the Ming Dynasty were not allowed to give him shares?

In a few years, he, Xu Xianchang, will not only have unparalleled power, but also countless wealth.

These are things that Yanhua cannot give him.

After he took control of this fleet, he couldn't wait to bring this fleet back, using it as a bargaining chip in exchange for future glory and wealth.

Zhu Biao looked at Xu Xianchang with a smile on his face.

"You still think about it and are willing to come back. Of course I will be happy. Get up quickly."

Xu Xianchang stood up and sat back down with caution and trepidation.

Zhu Biao asked: "How well do you control this fleet? Even if our navy of the Ming Dynasty obtains these ships, it will be difficult to operate them in a short period of time."

"After all, it depends on the people you brought back."

Xu Xianchang nodded, "Your Majesty, it is true. Steam-powered ships have very high requirements for the generals who serve. Especially the power cabin, which is the core of the core. The status and role of the engine unit in the power cabin in an ironclad ship are far greater than The gunners on the ship are even more important. The maneuverability of the ship during navigation and combat artillery operations all depends on the engine crew. "

…

"I believe that as long as the imperial court is willing to treat these soldiers preferentially, they will definitely be willing to be loyal to Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty may not know much about Yanhua. Yanhua's political and economic structure has great constraints on officials and generals."

"In recent years, King Yan has repeatedly set off the old trend of eliminating the so-called nobility and lowliness among the people and the military."

…

Zhu Biao listened patiently.

I also understand.

Xu Xianchang expressed implicitly that they, soldiers, took risks to join the army.

After all, I still want to be a master.

Make yourself dignified.

He can give all of these!

He nodded and promised: "Mr. Zhongyong, go back and tell the soldiers under your command that those who are willing to return to our Ming Dynasty will be promoted to one level and their salary will be twice that of Yanhua..."

Lord Zhongyong!

Your Majesty will you directly make him a duke? !

Xu Xianchang suppressed his excitement.

I thought that the title of Marquis was already the limit.

Unexpectedly, he reached the sky in one step and became the Duke of Wei.

When Zhu Biao finished speaking, Xu Xianchang knelt down again: "I thank your Majesty for your kindness. I am determined to fulfill my mission..."

…

More than an hour later.

Accompanied by Song Sansi.

Xu Xianchang came out of the imperial study.

Song Sansi was still a little confused until now.

In just one hour.

Not only did he witness with his own eyes, another Duke appeared in the Ming Dynasty.

Moreover, he also participated in the plan to hollow out the Yanhua Navy!

He suspected that this was the prince's first step.

Capture the only one of Yanhua's powerful navy that dominates the world and is proud of the world.

I'm afraid the prince is going to take action against King Yan Zhu Di, right?

To be honest, he didn't expect that the prince would be so fierce and cruel.

As soon as he took action, he directly took Yanhua's navy as his own.

Even though Yanhua masters shipbuilding technology.

I am afraid that in the next one or two years, the naval power of Ming Dynasty and Yanhua will be compared.

Yanhua will also fall into complete passivity.

Not to mention, after the plan to seize Yanhua Navy is completed.

Next, I am afraid it will be King Yan’s family.

Even if he takes ten thousand steps back, so what if King Zhu Di of Yan can still return to Yanjing alive?

After the prince broke his skin.

They will definitely take advantage of the Ming Dynasty's naval power to attack Yanhua.

Yanhua is finished!

"Song Tongzhi, we will be ministers in the same palace from now on. I hope Song Tongzhi will support you a lot."

Song Sansi came back to her senses after hearing the sound and looked at Xu Xianchang with a smile on his face.

I couldn't help but feel a trace of contempt in my heart.

It is not because of jealousy of this person that he is granted the title of Duke.

The other party brought back Yanhua's sixteen iron-clad ships and sixteen steam-powered supply ships.

It has made up for the biggest shortcomings of the Ming Dynasty navy.

His Majesty made him the Duke of the country.

It makes sense.

He despised Xu Xianchang because of his character.

King Yan is very considerate of him!

Even coming back.

Even if he needs a bargaining chip for promotion, he shouldn't empty out Yanhua's navy fortune!

Because this person emptied Yanhua Navy's fortune.

This will definitely prompt His Majesty to take further action against King Yan Zhu Di and his family.

Even let King Yan die!

The so-called loyal and brave man in front of me is really despicable to the extreme for the sake of power!

It's a pity that King Yan is a hero of his generation.

Just because of misunderstanding and mistrust of such a despicable villain.

All efforts were ruined.

His own life, and even the lives of his wife and children, were already in danger.

"Mr. Zhongyong's words are serious. Next, I will definitely cooperate with Gong Zhongyong. If Gong Zhongyong has any orders, it doesn't matter!"

…

That night.

Huitong Pavilion.

Zhu Di's study.

"Your Majesty, the brothers are complaining. I don't blame them." Xu Xianchang knelt in front of Zhu Di and said aggrievedly: "The reason why I entered the palace right away was all for the sake of the prince. Nothing can compare to it. The prince is in Jinling." Stay safe during this period, and leave Jinling safely.”

"If the general had followed the advice of his brothers and failed to meet the new emperor immediately after receiving the order, the new emperor would have become more wary and suspicious of the prince, and the prince's safety would have been challenged while he was in Aurous Ling. The general will die a hundred times, so it’s okay for the general to suffer a little injustice. As long as the prince is safe, the general will do anything!”

Zhu Di smiled and said, "Okay, get out of here."

Xu Xianchang stood up with a sneer.

Zhu Di smiled and said: "Don't blame the brothers, they are just simple soldiers, and I have already taught them a lesson."

…

"During this period, I have to keep vigil for the late emperor. You restrain the brothers. During this period, be honest and don't cause any trouble."

"Yes, I will understand!"

…

After a while, Xu Xianchang was comforted.

Zhu Di stood at the door of the study and watched Xu Xianchang leave.

A smile appeared on the corner of his lips, he turned his head and glanced at Yong Ming who was standing next to him, "You brat, what do you think? Can Xu Xianchang still believe it?"

Yong Ming turned around, bowed to Zhu Di, and said solemnly: "Father, we at Yanhua have canceled kneeling for a long time, but Xu Xianchang kneeled down subconsciously just now. This is a sign of guilt and panic on his part."

"After this man felt guilty and panicked, he kneeled down subconsciously. This also proves that my father has spent so many years in the military and among the people to get rid of the old stereotypes of honor and baseness, but he did not agree or accept it from the bottom of his heart."

"In my bones, I still insist on being noble and humble."

"Perhaps this is also the reason why he chose to betray our Yanhua. After all, in our Yanhua, even if he has become the fleet commander, he cannot become a master. He can do whatever he wants."

Zhu Di looked at Yong Ming with satisfaction and nodded.

Yong Ming then raised his head and frowned: "Father, General Ye Kai has always suspected Xu Xianchang. Xu Xianchang has also been on the blacklist of the Military Intelligence Department and the Discipline Inspection Office. Even though he has pretended to be very good these years, he has always been On the blacklist, why has my father been promoting this person to military power over the years? "

Zhu Di stepped forward and walked out while saying: "These are indeed facts, but there is no evidence. Without evidence, in recent years, Xu Xianchang's military achievements, prestige and ability in the navy are all very good, Dad. If he is not promoted to military rank and suppressed, what will the brothers think? "

Yong Ming followed Zhu Di step by step. After hearing this, he frowned slightly.

This is indeed a reason.

"Can……"

Just as Yong Ming spoke, Zhu Di waved his hand: "Of course, the reason why dad keeps promoting him has other purposes, which are bigger than a dozen battleships."

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand it now. Take your time and watch. When your imperial grandfather and imperial grandmother are buried, this matter will soon become clear. By then, you will be able to understand the intention and purpose of dad's doing this. "

"Remember, some people, even if they are traitors, have a great effect."

…

Time passes little by little.

The thirty-sixth year of Hongwu.

Zhu Di's family lived in Jinling.

years later.

The third day of March.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying were laid to rest.

Under Zhu Di's control.

A total of nine hundred thousand taels of silver was spent.

According to the original agreement, with the money saved, Zhu Biao also launched a plan to relocate landless refugees to Liaodong in the name of Zhu Yuanzhang in early February.

so.

Although the funerals of Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying were relatively simple because of their low cost.

But the momentum is not small at all.

The day of the funeral.

Countless people in Jinling spontaneously saw off Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying along the way.

Such an honor.

There are few emperors in all dynasties.

Some people originally planned to use Zhu Di's funeral of Zhu Yuanzhang as an excuse to attack Zhu Di and Zhu Xiongying.

Because millions of people saw him off, it was such a grand event.

The drums and drums also died down.

…

The day of the funeral.

Noon morning.

It can be regarded as a funeral and a summary of the court meeting.

When the meeting is about to end.

Li Jinglong, the Minister of War, suddenly stepped out of the queue and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"

Zhu Biao's eyes subconsciously looked at Zhu Di unnaturally, and then he pretended to be calm and asked: "What's the matter?"

Li Jinglong took out a piece of paper, glanced at Zhu Di, held it high, and said loudly: "This is a piece of paper that Xu Xianchang, the commander of the Yanhua Navy, presented to the Ministry of War. Headed by Xu Xianchang, the Yanhua Navy generals hope to break away from Yanhua and return to Yanhua. Return to my kingdom!”

"nonsense!"

After a brief silence, Lan Yu, who had returned to attend the funerals of Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying, suddenly stood up, pointed at Li Jinglong, and shouted loudly: "Li Jinglong, do you know what else to say!"

Li Jinglong smiled bitterly at Lan Yu, "Liang Guogong, of course I know what I'm talking about. This was really given to me by Xu Xianchang himself."

to be honest.

He felt a little happy.

But he didn't understand what was going on.

Of course, he didn't dare to accept the discount handed over by Xu Xianchang.

Lan Yu didn't care about the loss of etiquette in front of you, and quickly came to Li Jinglong, grabbed the booklet with her hands, opened it and read it, her face gradually turned pale.

here we go!

The new emperor's actions have already begun, and this is too impatient!

Lan Yu looked at Zhu Di from the corner of her eyes.

After weighing it for a while, he turned around and bowed solemnly to Zhu Biao of Longting, saying loudly: "Your Majesty, I beg you to sternly reprimand Xu Xianchang for destroying the relationship between the Ming Dynasty, Yanhua and Yanhua. These slaves of the three surnames deserve to die!"

There was silence in the hall.

Everyone secretly looked at Zhu Biao and Zhu Di.

Some people shook their fists excitedly.

Someone looked worried.

Although the emperor has not expressed his position yet.

But almost everyone judged that the new king was going to take action!

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