In the past, when he was in the imperial court of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, Togu Si Timur could deceive himself into thinking that he was on par with the Ming Dynasty, but now he had to admit that the Northern Yuan Dynasty was indeed inferior to the Ming Dynasty.
"I am enjoying comfort at an age when I should be working hard; but you are unswerving in your determination when you should be enjoying life in peace. From this point of view, I am indeed inferior to you!"
"Hahaha" a wild laugh came from Danbi. Lao Zhu laughed extremely wildly. He hadn't laughed so freely in a long time.
The last time I was so happy was when Xu Da conquered Dadu and completely won the Great Tomorrow.
If ordinary people complimented Lao Zhu, he might just laugh it off and not take it seriously. But now he is facing Tuogu Sitimur, the Northern Yuan emperor whom he regards as a personal nuisance. Tuogu Sitie
As the emperor of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, Mu'er flattered Lao Zhu very much.
Bei Yuan has become a worry for Lao Zhu.
Lan Yu destroyed the Northern Yuan Dynasty in one fell swoop. Lao Zhu happily called Lan Yu his Wei Qing and Huo Qubing. However, Tuo Gusi Timur's escape also made Lao Zhu deeply regretful that he had not been able to do his best.
feeling.
Now Han Du has made up for this regret for Lao Zhu, and this Northern Expedition can be regarded as a complete success.
After Togu Si Timur thought that he was a head shorter than Zhu Yuanzhang, Lao Zhu was very interested in talking to Togu Si Timur, but Tougu Si Timur looked depressed and did not want to talk to Lao Zhu.
the meaning of.
The conversation with Lao Zhu was limited to Lao Zhu's questions, while Togu Si Timur gave perfunctory answers.
After Lao Zhu noticed it, although he still had some unfinished thoughts, he thought that there would be plenty of opportunities to talk to Togu Si Timur in detail in the future, so he no longer forced him to stay.
"You must be tired from your travels. Go back and rest first."
Togu Si Timur's expression suddenly relaxed, he sighed, bowed his head and replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Hearing the change in the title of Togu Si Timur to himself made Lao Zhu even more satisfied, and his desire to conquer was greatly satisfied. Just imagine that from ancient times to the present, several emperors have had such an opportunity. They were able to capture a generation.
The emperor stood in front of the emperor and bowed to him willingly.
Moreover, although the Northern Yuan Dynasty lost the entire Central Plains, even its current strength is not weaker than that of the Ming Dynasty. The significance of Togu Si Timur's surrender is even more extraordinary.
Such achievements are unique to Lao Zhu in his life. Even if placed in history, they can add a lot of glory to him.
"May I ask Your Majesty, where are my concubines and children? I want to be with them, but I don't know where Your Majesty is.
No permission."
Lao Zhu was immediately stopped by Tuogusi Timur's words.
If there hadn't been the trap that Lan Yu had poked, Lao Zhu would have naturally asked him to meet his wife, children and children without hesitation. But now
After Lao Zhu pondered for a while, he nodded and said: "Yes!"
Then he glanced at Mao Xiang and motioned to him to take Togus Timur over. At the same time, he also told him to closely monitor Togus Timur's family.
Mao Xiang took Togu Si Timur out of the palace gate.
Togu Si Timur couldn't wait to ask: "How are my concubines and children?"
Mao Xiang turned around and replied with a smile: "Okay, everything is fine. The emperor has dedicated a palace for his stay, so please don't worry."
Togu Si Timur nodded expressionlessly and said nothing more. No one knew what he was thinking.
As Togu Si Timur left, the joy on Lao Zhu's face as he sat on the dragon throne faded away. When he thought of what Lan Yu had done, he felt very dizzy. Originally, he was going to teach Lan Yu a lesson, and then
With Zhu Biao's plea, he walked down the steps to spare Lan Yu's life.
But now, because of the arrival of Togusi Timur, it is obvious that Lan Yu forced Concubine Yuan to commit suicide. It is impossible to solve the problem. When I think of Tuugusi Timur learning that the concubine was insulted and committed suicide by Lan Yu,
, Lao Zhu felt a deep headache and didn’t know how to deal with it properly.
While Lao Zhu was looking confused, Zhu Biao walked in from outside the palace door.
He stepped forward and said to Lao Zhu with great joy: "Father, Han Du has found the imperial seal."
"Really?" There was so much good news today that Lao Zhu was immune to good news. When he heard that Han Du had found the imperial seal, the look on Lao Zhu's face was happy, but not ecstatic yet.
the point.
"My son, I haven't seen him, but what Han Du said is true, and he is already waiting outside the palace."
"Then what are you waiting for? Pass it quickly!" Lao Zhu eagerly geared up. He was also very interested in the Chuan Guo Jade Seal. If he could really get the blessing of the Chuan Guo Jade Seal, then the world of Lao Zhu's family would be able to sit on an even keel.
Already.
Zhu Biao smiled awkwardly, stopped Lao Zhu quickly, paused and said, "Father, Han Du wants to ask Father for something."
Just as Lao Zhu was about to stand up, he again
He sat back down for the first time. He glanced at Zhu Biao coldly, and said in a cold tone: "So you are waiting for me here? Why, you want to use credit to blackmail me into letting Lan Yu go? You are the one who asked me to do this.
Han Du did this, right? If it weren't for you, how could Han Du know about Lan Yu being imprisoned just after he came back?"
"Father, my uncle has contributed to the destruction of the country. No matter how big his fault is, the merits and demerits are equal to each other. Please forgive my uncle's life for the sake of his life and death for the Ming Dynasty." Although Zhu Biao did not instigate him.
Guo Handu, but when faced with his father's questioning, he did not deny it. Instead, he kept pleading, hoping that his father could spare Lan Yu's life.
"Gong is merit, fault is fault. No matter how great Lan Yu's merits are, can he do whatever he wants? Merits and faults cannot be distinguished, and right and wrong are unclear. You have disappointed me so much." Lao Zhu stared at Zhu Biao with his eyes wide open, and his tone was serious.
Unprecedented.
Although Lao Zhu didn't say it clearly, anyone could hear that he was dissatisfied with the prince Zhu Biao in his tone. If he was dissatisfied with the prince, wouldn't it mean that Zhu Biao's position as prince had changed?
The frightened look on the old eunuch's face flashed away. If this was the case, then what happened today was too big. Then, the old eunuch's eyes sternly warned the eunuchs and maids on the left and right. Today's Emperor
The conversation with the prince must not be leaked.
"Father Emperor" Zhu Biao also changed his expression, but even so, he still gritted his teeth and wanted to say something.
However, he was interrupted by Lao Zhu with a wave of his hand, "Get out!"
Zhu Biao immediately shut up. Lao Zhu, who was filled with anger, did not even dare to say more words to persuade him.
"My son, please retire."
Zhu Biao retreated and saw Han Du standing outside the hall holding a box.
When Han Du saw Zhu Biao coming out with a bad look on his face and not asking him to come to see him, he looked at him doubtfully.
Zhu Biao walked up to Han Du, shook his head and sighed, "You can go back after presenting the imperial seal. My father does not agree to let my uncle go. You must not mention this matter again, or you may get angry."
Han Du frowned after hearing this, but didn't say much. After thinking for a moment, he bent his legs and knelt down outside the palace door.
"You, what are you doing? Get up quickly, don't let your father see you." Zhu Biao's expression suddenly changed when he saw Han Du acting like this. The thing that worried him the most happened. Han Du's move was not a sign of progress.
He is offering the imperial seal to pass on the country, but he is using the imperial jade seal to threaten his father and force him into the palace.
Zhu Biao, who was well aware of his father's temper, knew that acting like Han Du would only be counterproductive.
Things became more complicated. Therefore, it was natural to step forward and pull Han Du up.
Han Du raised his head and glanced at Zhu Biao and said, "I did not do this for His Highness. Although Lan Yu made a big mistake, he was kind to me after all. I will never sit idly by."
"You..." Zhu Biao couldn't do anything about Han Du, and he couldn't think of how to say it for a moment.
At this time, the old eunuch received the order from the emperor and came out to summon Han Du to see him. As soon as he walked out of the palace, he saw Han Du holding a box in his hands and kneeling on the ground.
"Master Hou, what are you doing?"
Han Du raised the box with both hands and said seriously to the old eunuch: "This is the jade seal passed down from the country. Please present it to the emperor for inspection."
If Han Du hadn't knelt on the ground, or if the old eunuch didn't know that Han Du wanted to plead for Lan Yu, he would have taken the box directly and brought Han Du into the palace to see him.
But now, the old eunuch smiled bitterly and sighed: "Master Hou, why are you doing this?"
"Lanyu once saved me when my life was in danger, and he is my sworn brother. It is impossible for me to refuse to save him. Please tell the emperor. As long as the emperor is willing to spare Lan Yu, no matter how big the crime, I am willing to do my best."
Take responsibility." We are all smart people. Since the old eunuch guessed his purpose, Han Du did not hide anything and directly stated the request.
The old eunuch shook his head slightly and sighed: "I dare not agree to this matter to the Marquis. I'd better wait for the Emperor to decide everything. I will go and report to the Emperor now."
"Thank you, father-in-law." Han Du nodded gratefully to the old eunuch.
In the hall, Lao Zhu saw the old eunuch returning empty-handed, without even bringing Han Du in. He frowned and asked with some dissatisfaction: "What's wrong?"
The old eunuch didn't dare to hide anything, and didn't even dare to say good things for Han Du. He could only say truthfully: "Go back to the emperor."
The more Lao Zhu listened, the bigger his eyes became, and the anger in his heart grew.
After the old eunuch finished speaking, Lao Zhu suddenly slapped his hand on the imperial desk and shouted angrily: "You have rebelled against him and you dare to use this to blackmail me?"
When the old eunuch heard this, he stood aside with his head bowed, not daring to say anything at all, let alone interceding for Han Du.
He quietly raised his eyes and saw that the anger on Lao Zhu's face had not stopped. He thought for a moment and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, what about this national jade seal?"
When Lao Zhu heard this, he immediately turned around and glared at the old eunuch. He was so frightened that he felt a biting coldness circle around his neck.