At the fort, no one knew what King Zhu Di of Yan wanted to do.

However, Zhang Zhiyuan's eyes turned and he whispered: "Your Majesty wants to use troops against Shanxi Road?"

When Song Guogong Feng Sheng heard this, his eyes immediately focused: "Your Majesty, without the decree of the imperial court, no troops are allowed to be used at the border without authorization!"

Recalling what Zhu Di had just said, Feng Sheng became more and more certain that His Highness the King of Yan probably turned to the idea of ​​heading west to Shanxi Road because there was no chance of another northern expedition next year.

Feng Sheng looked worriedly at the Duke of Ying, Fu Youde, beside him.

Fu Youde understood, nodded, and said from behind Zhu Di: "The situation on Shanxi Road is unknown, and His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun is there. The Taisun patrols the north, and he has restrained the authority of civil and military forces. If the prince leads the troops westward in vain,

, may disrupt His Highness the Grand Sun’s arrangements. Furthermore, if the prince uses troops, the imperial court may also hold him accountable.”

Zhu Di shook his head: "The vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty are not allowed to enter the capital without an edict, the two kings are not allowed to meet privately, they are not allowed to go abroad without an edict, and they are not allowed to use troops without an edict. I remember these rules and will not break them."

Emperor Hongwu was very good to his own family, very good. In a sense, his kindness to his own family went against what he said was good to the people of the world.

Because these are two conflicts.

But at the same time, the emperor also had the strictest requirements in history for his kin and vassal kings.

Just when Feng Sheng and Fu Youde thought that Zhu Di would give up because of the strict regulations within the royal family.

Zhu Di then said: "However, the three guards and horses of Prince Yan's Mansion are not controlled by the Beiping Dusi and the Hebei Province Dusi. I can mobilize the three guards and horses anywhere in Hebei Province."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Di stared at Zhang Zhiyuan with a smile in his eyes, who was regarded as the number one general in Prince Yan's palace.

Zhang Zhiyuan understood, clasping his fists and bowing heavily: "General, take your orders! Return to Beiping City immediately and lead the three guards of the palace south to Zhending Mansion!"

If you go west to Zhending Prefecture, you can directly enter Taiyuan Prefecture on Shanxi Road.

Zhang Zhiyuan couldn't help but think of the young man he hadn't seen for a long time, and wondered how handsome he was now.

In recent years, Zhang Zhiyuan has loved reading a book.

Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms.

He likes Guan Yu in the book. Although he knows that he is not as good as Guan Sheng, he knows that he is also faced with the choice of loyalty just like Guan Sheng was before.

The Dukes of Song and Ying on the fort were already full of surprises.

Neither of them thought that His Highness King Yan would choose to use three of the royal guards to go south.

Zhu Di looked at Zhang Zhiyuan, who understood what he was thinking, with a smile on his face, and said lightly: "Take the people, go to Jingjing County, Zhending Prefecture, and wait for the opportunity after hearing the news. You will decide on the three guards and horses."

Compared with the possible risks that His Highness King Yan may face on Shanxi Road, and the very likely crisis that His Highness the Emperor Taisun may face, King Yan will need to use three guards from the palace.

Zhu Di entrusted all the three guards of Prince Yan's Mansion to Zhang Zhiyuan, which once again gave everyone present a greater shock.

The reason why the Ming Dynasty's nine-border clan vassal kings were able to vassal the nine-border kingdom, sit on the frontiers, and protect the safety of the northern border of the empire was due to the three guards who followed them to the death in each of the palaces.

The three bodyguards under any Nine Sides Domain King are their entire wealth and foundation.

When everyone looked at Zhang Zhiyuan, there were some unknown changes in their eyes.

Although everyone present knew that this general of Prince Yan's Palace, who was known as the Little God of Killing, was deeply loved by His Highness Prince Yan. But to be so fond of him that he entrusted the entire three guards of Prince Yan's Palace to his hands, there is no doubt that

It reveals Zhang Zhiyuan’s importance in His Highness King Yan’s heart.

Even Zhang Zhiyuan himself was in a daze for a moment.

He slowly lowered his head: "General, take your orders!"

Zhu Di waved his hand with a smile on his face: "Go, go back to Peiping early, and take the people south to the well path. I also want to walk around the Great Wall before the New Year."

Zhang Zhiyuan raised his head: "The general will know."

Duke Feng Sheng of the Song Dynasty looked at Zhang Zhiyuan, who was young and had the reputation of being a little killer, right next to the nine generals gathered here. He also had a smile on his face as he looked at the rising star of the imperial military and believed that he could inherit his ambition.

"Commander Zhang has a heavy responsibility, and the matters entrusted by the prince are closely related. Wait a few more years, when we old men can't climb on the horse and can't wield the sword. At that time, it will be the time for Zhang to command you to guard the peace of the border for the country.

"

Zhang Zhiyuan hurriedly bowed his hands and said, "How dare I compare myself to the Duke? I think back on the days when the Duke and all my seniors followed His Majesty in the wars and conquered this world. I always feel the pressure, lest I disappoint my seniors."

Duke Ying laughed out loud and waved his hand, saying: "I don't want that little murderer who kills people outside the customs without blinking an eye. Take your people back to Peiping as soon as possible. Don't miss the business. We will go back these years."

Yingtian, come and sit at home and move around more."

This is with the intention of appreciation and deep friendship.

Zhang Zhiyuan nodded and said: "If there is a chance, the general will definitely come to harass the young master in order to get some tips on leading troops."

As he spoke, Zhang Zhiyuan already clasped his fists and took several steps back.

"Your Majesty, I will return to Peiping first."

Zhu Di looked at Zhang Zhiyuan's figure and nodded.

When Zhang Zhiyuan walked down from the fort, not long after, there was a heavy sound of horse hooves in the wind and snow outside.

Zhu Di smiled lightly.

"Zhiyuan is a rare general. With a few more years of experience, he will be able to take charge of military affairs here."

Wang Bi, the Marquis of Dingyuan, echoed: "Commander Zhang was born twenty years later. If he had been twenty years earlier, the generals would have to salute in front of him."

With a smile on his face, Zhu Di glanced at Wang Bi lightly: "It's a pity that Dingyuan Hou praised him so much, but Zhiyuan has already left."

Wang Bi smiled and said: "His Royal Highness loves talents, and the general also naturally loves these rising stars in the army. However, this kind of praise should not be received in person. We must guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and work hard step by step to achieve achievements in a down-to-earth manner."

Zhu Di nodded: "That's right."

Song Guogong Feng Sheng took a step forward and whispered: "His Royal Highness Taisun patrolled the north, and now something happened on Shanxi Road. After thinking about it, I am afraid that when His Highness Taisun clears Shanxi Road, he will come to the border to take a look around.

look."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Fu Youde, Duke of Ying Kingdom, blinked and said: "How much your Majesty has been fond of His Highness Taisun in recent years, this is something everyone in the world knows. Take advantage of it now

Your Majesty is in charge of the center, so your grandson has the opportunity to go out and see more. I think that your majesty's plan also requires your grandson to understand the situation in every part of our Ming Dynasty. Then it will be time to truly take over the government.

…”

As he spoke, Fu Youde's voice gradually became much quieter, and his eyes were looking at Zhu Di vaguely.

King Yan was also the son of the emperor. He still stayed in Peiping for many years and led several campaigns in the Northern Expedition for the imperial court.

Will there be a succession crisis in the Ming Dynasty?

As the emperor grew older, no matter what the ministers and generals said or did, there was inevitably a trace of worry in their hearts.

Especially the twenty-fourth year of Hongwu.

What many people in the court didn't know was that when problems arose during the Prince's western tour, the nine-border frontier army killed dozens of generals with more than a thousand households and nearly a hundred generals with more than 100 households in that month.

Of course, these people were dealt with according to various military laws.

But the reason is that it was all caused by problems with the prince.

Zhu Di seemed to feel Duke Ying's gaze. He turned to look at him with a smile on his face: "You know what my great-grandson nephew said to me when I went to the capital for the last time.

Words?"

The private conversation between Taisun and King Yan?

This topic instantly aroused curiosity in everyone present.

A few people who were further away also silently came closer.

Zhu Di smiled and said: "Brother Hei told me that as long as I can ride a horse and lift a sword, when the Ming Dynasty solves some problems in the Central Plains, I and my brothers will be able to lead the troops.

Ma, learn from the old things of the Yuan Dynasty and fight all the way to the west."

Taisun wants to drive all his uncles out of the Central Plains?

Feng Sheng and Fu Youde couldn't help but look at each other.

There are countless possible explanations for the emperor's grandson's remarks.

Just when everyone thought that King Yan was going to say something that he would never leave the vassal state.

Zhu Di suddenly burst out laughing: "That boy also told me that he would not be suspicious of his uncles. He also said that as long as the brothers in the clan are willing, they will be used according to their talents. Isn't that what the boss of my family is doing now?

What about the tax office? I heard that the boss has a lot of power."

There seems to be something wrong with the taste.

On the fort, everyone with a few flakes of snow on their shoulders became more and more confused.

Zhu Di said: "There are probably many people in the world waiting to see the internal fighting in my Zhu family. In these years, that Lan Yu has often said in front of the crown prince's brother that I have rebellious intentions, and I am not unaware of it.

This time, I want everyone in the world to know that our Zhu family is of the same mind! Anyone who dares to mess up the Ming Dynasty will be the enemy of all the sons of my Zhu family!

Didn’t the third brother stay in Taiyuan City and not want to leave? Brother Xiu looked at it and seemed to be going to Shanxi. How could I, the king’s uncle, just sit back and watch something happen to my nephew? Even if the court officials impeached me, once Shanxi

If the road changes, I will personally lead the troops and protect my nephew's safety!"

Feng Sheng let out a long sigh, and then said in a low voice: "Your Majesty must know a lot of things that the ministers don't know yet..."

Zhu Di waved his hand, and the dark cloak behind him was thrown up, scattering snowflakes.

"Call me the order, my king's army will continue to march southwest. Patrol Longmen Guards, Zhangjiakou Fort, and go to Huai'an Guard. At the end of this year, I will be stationed in the west city of Shunshengchuan!"

Along the west side of Shengchuan River, and a few dozen miles to the southwest, you will find Datong Prefecture on Shanxi Road.
To be continued...