Chapter One, the clouds of sorrow are bleak
There is also the second brother! After finishing off the eldest, Zhu Di turned his attention to the second brother.
Moreover, he is not the most troubled person; the one who is truly troubled is still in the palace
After all, if it weren't for this matter, the old man would not have personally led the expedition, nor would he have exhausted his life in six flights and five crossings
Your humble son pays his respects to the Emperor Father
In fact, it is not entirely the fault of Xiao Fugui for being timid; there are a total of twelve dogs raised in this courtyard, each nearly one meter tall, with a fierce and intimidating appearance that would instill fear in anyone who sees them
What happened?
Silence everyone!
Similarly, when he refers to himself as 'I' in the imperial sense, it indicates that he is already quite angry, and it is of a rather serious nature
The family atmosphere of the Zhu family has always been quite good. Although there are constant open and covert struggles, it still appears harmonious on the surface. In front of his family, Zhu Di generally does not refer to himself as 'I'.
Can I not come back! ? '' Zhu Di suddenly slammed the table, startling the three brothers who simultaneously recoiled.
A contemporary crown prince, the acting emperor of the Ming dynasty, and two vassal kings, who had previously made contributions during the Jingnan Campaign, are at this moment being scolded by Zhu Di in a most humiliating manner
But now it is 100,000 against 30,000! Although Benyashili eventually deployed a total of 140,000 troops, Qiufu had already shown signs of defeat when facing the surprise attack from the 30,000 enemy troops
Hmm? Zhu Zhanhe raised his head and looked at his personal eunuch
What does it mean for a crown prince and two feudal lords to quarrel like this
On weekdays, apart from Zhu Zhanhe and his personal guard Zhu Ling, no one else dares to enter here
The 21st day of the 8th month in the 7th year of the Yongle era
Your Highness
Boss! Have you found out yet!
Come in, what are you still afraid of?
As the saying goes, it is only natural for a father to discipline his son
Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu entered the hall first, followed closely by Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui
The losses in the camp this time are also severe, boss, what do you think we should do
However, knowing it does not provide him with the means to prevent it
One hundred thousand soldiers perished in the northern desert! Chief, how are we supposed to explain this to the soldiers of the three major camps? And how do we account for this to the people of the world
In any case, if they all remain silent, the old man will still have to start venting from him shortly
However, when placed outside, they are the Crown Prince and the vassal kings, but in front of Zhu Di, they are merely his sons
Not to mention that as a prince of the Han dynasty, he is already prone to attracting resentment, but even if he speaks, how many people would actually believe him
Whether today is a good day is uncertain, but for the Ming Dynasty, from the emperor down to the common people, it is certainly not a good day
You still dare to speak of Qiu Fu! How is it that you have become so capable now! Everyone knows about your dogged temperament! How could I possibly let you go!
One hundred thousand valiant sons of the Ming dynasty perished in the northern desert
At the foot of Jubaoshan, a person resembling a eunuch was standing outside a manor, trembling and appearing as if he wanted to enter but dared not do so
Zhu Gaochi and the other two naturally did not dare to let out a single fart
Zhu Gaochi glanced at his two younger brothers, no longer expecting them to step forward, and could only take the initiative to speak himself
Father, when will you return? There hasn't been any news from you at all
Xiao Fugui is somewhat perplexed; the death of a duke and four marquises in battle is undoubtedly a major event among major events. How is it that His Highness the Crown Prince has shown no reaction at all?
The two sounds left Zhu Gaochi and his two brothers in a state of astonishment
Zhu Zhanhe paused his movements for a moment and slowly spoke, "I understand now, you may leave for the time being."
This blue-and-white dog is quite wild, essentially ignoring everyone except for its owner. Some of them have such a fierce temperament that they will even bite back if their owner strikes them.
Do not shrink back! Your enclosure has always been the tightest during battles! You are the quickest to clean up the battlefield! Do you think I am unaware of this?
Not long ago, in the northern region, a rapid mobilization took place over eight hundred miles, where the hundred thousand troops led by Duke Qiu Fu of the Qi State were completely annihilated by the Dada Khan Banya Shili beyond the pass. From the commanding general Qiu Fu down to the ordinary soldiers, all perished in battle
The initial decision to prevent both of you from going was due to your royal lineage; in the event of a military defeat and capture, it would have a significant impact on our Ming Dynasty
A rough voice echoed outside the Wenhua Hall, causing Zhu Gaochi to feel a sudden headache
Surprised as they were, the three brothers of Zhu Gaochi quickly reacted by stepping aside and kneeling to pay their respects
Since this year, when the elder Zhu Di decided to let Duke Qiu Fu of Qi lead an army of 100,000 to attack and kill the Ming envoy, the Tatar Khan Benyashili, he knew that it was highly likely that these 100,000 soldiers would not return
Now what! Zhu Gaoxu has finally found a good opportunity, so naturally he will not let it go without a fight
That was a hundred thousand soldiers, dying just like that in the northern desert. If you say that the numbers were comparable or that the enemy outnumbered the Ming army significantly, then defeat is simply defeat; there is nothing to say if one is outmatched in skill.
Although he knew from the moment he received the news that his younger brothers would take the opportunity to make a move, when the situation actually arose, Zhu Gaochi still couldn't help but feel a headache
During the Emperor's northern expedition, Zhu Gaochi, as the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, was responsible for governing the country. However, upon receiving the news of Qiu Fu's defeat, even Zhu Gaochi lost his composure.
News from the front lines has arrived, reporting that the Duke of Qi has suffered a great defeat. Our Ming Dynasty's 100,000 soldiers have all perished in the northern desert, and even the Duke of Qi, the Marquis of Jing'an, the Marquis of Tongqing, the Marquis of Anping, and the Marquis of Wucheng have all died on the battlefield
If others use you as leverage, the Ming Dynasty will be constrained everywhere
One hundred thousand soldiers perished in the northern desert! How could I not return after such a great calamity!
At that time, I said to let me go, but you insisted on disagreeing. Now look what has happened! Han Wang strode into the Wenhua Hall, his tone filled with aggression.
When is the old gentleman coming back? Isn't he still inspecting Shuntian Prefecture?
However, as a servant, he had no right to inquire into the matters of the master and could only lower his head and withdraw
Zhu Zhanhe finished wiping his hands, tossed the silk scarf aside, and turned to re-enter the courtyard
The old gentleman is currently on a northern tour in Shuntian, and there truly aren't many who can hold them back
The royal entourage has arrived
Why does the voice of the elder come first, while the voice of the eunuch follows?
Zhu Di strode into the Wenhua Hall and took his seat in the central position
Yingtian Palace, Wenhua Hall
"Forget it, just wait here," Zhu Zhanhe said, looking at the timid appearance of the little rich boy with no other choice. He then divided the meat in his hand among the dogs squatting beside him and walked out of the courtyard
After leaving the courtyard, Zhu Zhanhe began to wash his hands while asking questions.
There is also the third one
"Two younger brothers, please remain calm." Zhu Gaochi felt quite troubled, yet he could not escape the situation and could only brace himself to face it.
One hundred thousand! That is one hundred thousand soldiers! How am I supposed to explain this to the brothers of the three thousand camps!
"Your Highness, something serious has happened!" Upon hearing Zhu Zhanhe's words, Xiao Fugui finally realized the gravity of the situation and spoke in a flustered manner