Chapter 119: Incorporate it into the territory of our Ming Dynasty, thereby stabilizing the southwest.

Qin Wangfu.

"Guanyin slave, I want to ask you something."

"Have I ever let you down in all these years since you married into the Zhu family?"

"Have my parents ever hurt you?"

"My mother has been frugal all her life. There are some things that she is reluctant to use."

"But whether it's my eldest sister-in-law or you, mother has never been stingy."

"We treat everyone equally, without favoritism."

"But tell me, are these letters written by you? I just want to hear the truth."

In the bedroom, Zhu Chong looked at the pale-faced Guanyin slave, Wang Yuemin, and spoke softly.

Perhaps it was because over the past three months, Zhu Chong's edges had been smoothed out and his anger was not as intense as it was at the beginning.

That's why he could talk to Guanyin Nu so calmly.

After all, they have been married for many years. Even if Zhu Chong was unwilling at first, after all these years, they should have some feelings for each other.

"Ah."

Wang Yuemin nodded suddenly.

Now that things have come to this, what's the point of any further explanation?
Moreover, the fact that Wang Yuemin dared to send the secret letter to Cao Yuan showed that he had already thought about his own ending.

Especially after the establishment of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Wang Yuemin realized that truth can never be hidden.

"Aren't you going to explain?"

Zhu Chong sat on a chair beside him and then turned his gaze to Wang Yuemin, with a complex look in his eyes.

"Explain what?"

"Our marriage was originally a political one."

"It's nothing more than your father took a fancy to my brother and wanted to use this opportunity to win him over, so we have today's marriage."

"Since the truth has been revealed and my brother is already dead, his life and death are in your hands. Why should I explain?"

Wang Yuemin's voice was still as calm as water, without causing any ripples.

"Isn't the respect they have shown each other over the past few years enough to prove that this is more than just a political marriage?"

Zhu Chong was the first to break down, with a look of disbelief in his eyes.

"Respect each other like guests?"

"You are the Prince of Qin of the Ming Dynasty. How come you can't understand this?"

"If your country is destroyed, can you still treat your wife with respect?"

A hint of sarcasm flashed across Wang Yuemin's eyes, and then he said.

Years of forbearance and resentment have never caused any waves, and are told in such a calm manner.

Only then can people feel the bone-chilling cold.

"But the Central Plains has always been the home of the Han people. You are the invaders."

"Is it wrong for us to take back our home?"

"Think about your own system, the Yuan people. The Han people are third class, and the southerners are fourth class. Do we still have to live in servility?"

"We should be trampled upon by you, and be slaughtered and bullied by you on our own land?"

"What's the point of this?"

Zhu Chong took a deep breath and then spoke slowly.

"From your perspective, it's not wrong, but from my perspective, it's not wrong either."

"Although I am a woman, this is a different political stance. I am only considering us Yuan people, not you."

"So it was wrong from the beginning, because I didn't want to marry you at first."

"Because I hate the Ming Dynasty from the bottom of my heart, and I hate your family even more. If it weren't for you, my country wouldn't be destroyed and my family would be ruined."

“It’s even more impossible to be separated from your loved ones.”

Wang Yuemin's voice remained calm, and there was not even a trace of resentment in his tone.

But when these words reached my ears, I felt it was extremely ironic.

"So from the beginning, I should have ignored you, shouldn't have accommodated you, and definitely shouldn't have gone along with you."

The veins on Zhu Chong's arms almost popped, but he still tried to suppress his anger.

At first, when Zhu Chong married Wang Yuemin, Wang Yuemin did not treat Zhu Chong well.

But for the sake of national interests and Zhu Gang's advice, Zhu Chong chose to accept Wang Yuemin.

Moreover, a woman who is in a foreign country and is the daughter of a fallen nation is no longer the Zhu Chong in history, so naturally people would feel a sense of pity for her.

That's why he chose to accommodate Wang Yuemin, hoping to resolve the anger in her heart and also hoping to put an end to this national hatred and family feud.

But Zhu Chong never thought that Wang Yuemin had never let go of the hatred in his heart, and even kept it in his bones.

This made Zhu Chong feel a little dizzy for a moment.

"Your Highness has the final say. My brother is dead. I am no longer useful to you."

"Your Highness, you can do whatever you want with me."

Facing Zhu Chong who was already on the verge of a rage, Wang Yuemin still spoke without raising his head.

At this moment, there is no point in pretending.

"You are a woman, and I never participated in government affairs before the third son returned to the court. How do you know so many secrets?"

In response, Zhu Chong did not say much, but just changed the subject.

"It is a very ironic fact that the Ming Dynasty was established and the Han people restored their orthodoxy."

"But among you Han people, there are still many people who are loyal to our Yuan court and hope that we can fight back and restore our rule."

"So if I stay in the Prince of Qin's mansion, I can know a lot of things, because someone will tell me."

After saying this, a hint of sarcasm finally appeared on Wang Yuemin's face.

It's sad, but it's true.

These are the traitors who only care about their own interests and have no regard for their country.

All they care about is their own interests, not the orthodoxy of the world.

Besides, what does the change of dynasties have to do with these powerful families?
Changing a dynasty is nothing more than changing a master.

As long as the interests remain unchanged, the master can be changed all the time, and they will never care.

Even if this person, even if this dynasty, is not the orthodox Han people, so what?
Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang's laws were too harsh. They hoped that Zhu Yuanzhang would die sooner and that the Ming Dynasty could be replaced by a new dynasty.

One can imagine the filthiness involved.

So this is why a woman, sitting at home, can know the secrets of the court and pass them back to the grassland.

"who is it?"

Zhu Chong blurted out without thinking.

But as soon as he asked this question, Zhu Chong immediately felt that he was a little stupid.

How could Wang Yuemin tell Zhu Chong?
But what Zhu Chong didn't expect was that Wang Yuemin took out a letter from under the pillow and threw it on the bed.

"This is what I know, and I will hand it over to Your Highness today."

There was no sarcasm as imagined, not even a hint of emotion, he just spoke calmly.

"why?"

Zhu Chong's eyes froze slightly.

What on earth is Wang Yuemin thinking about?
Such an important personnel list was handed over so carelessly? It was inevitable that people would be suspicious.

"Your Highness is in control of the Royal Guards. With this list, it shouldn't be difficult to find out."

"So I have no intention of doing anything about this. I just want to ask Your Highness for a favor."

Wang Yuemin naturally understood what Zhu Chong was thinking, so he spoke softly.

"explain."

Zhu Chong nodded.

"After I die, please send my body to the grassland so that I can rest in peace there."

Wang Yuemin looked towards the north through the window. A hint of reminiscence flashed across his eyes and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"You can live."

Hearing this, Zhu Chong said softly.

"Does Your Highness believe it?"

Wang Yuemin turned his head and looked at Zhu Chong.

"letter."

Zhu Chong said without hesitation.

"No wonder your father doesn't like you."

Wang Yuemin shook his head slightly and said, "That's right. If he really liked you, why would he let you marry me?" "I am your majesty's second son, the King of Qin of the Ming Dynasty. Since ancient times, the two kings of Qin and Jin have been the most respected."

"The old man can't possibly hate me."

"And I understand what you mean. You mean, I can't protect you, and the old man won't let you go either."

Zhu Chong's eyes remained the same.

"So why did you want to protect the concubine?"

Wang Yuemin turned her head and looked at Zhu Chong, still whispering: "If Your Highness wants to humiliate me, you can do it now, no need to wait until later."

"Am I so unbearable in your eyes?"

There was a hint of coldness in Zhu Chong's eyes.

"The Zhu family is brutal and bloodthirsty in their bones, and as a daughter-in-law of the Zhu family, I betrayed the Ming Dynasty."

"So Your Highness wants to let me go. Do you think I will believe it?"

"So no matter what tricks you use, I will bear them. After all, it was me who betrayed you first. This is my fault."

Wang Yuemin still didn't care and even smiled.

What kind of suffering has she not endured in her life?

Until she met Qin Wang Zhu Chong, the person Wang Yuemin once disliked the most, he gave her a little warmth.

Then, she became the Princess of Qin of the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, whenever Wang Yuemin faced Zhu Chong, he always felt a little guilty. This was simply human nature.

Is that why?
The reason why Wang Yuemin handed the list to Zhu Chong.

If you lose, you lose. If you are defeated, you lose. The Yuan court is truly doomed.

And looking at the Ming Dynasty before us, can it really be shaken by the grassland?
Just the King of Jin, Zhu Gang, was enough to frighten the people of the grassland. How could such a dynasty be overthrown?

"I'm curious, is this also the reason why we haven't had any children in all these years?"

Zhu Chong still didn't answer and asked a different question.

"Ah."

"It will be a bad offspring if it is born, it is better not to give birth to it."

Wang Yuemin nodded slightly.

Since the very beginning, Wang Yuemin and Zhu Chong had always taken precautions when having sex, which is why Wang Yuemin never got pregnant.

"it is good."

"I'll take this list."

Zhu Chong let out a long breath again, walked to Wang Yuemin, picked up the letter, and left the bedroom without looking back.

"The princess has been feeling unwell lately, please take good care of her. Everything in the Prince Qin's mansion remains the same as before."

"When the princess is better, she will still be in charge of the palace."

"Prepare the car. I need to go to the palace to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

A look of doubt flashed across Wang Yuemin's eyes, and then Zhu Chong's voice sounded again outside the door.

"What is this?"

Wang Yuemin rushed out of the room and shouted at Zhu Chong's back.

"I will let you see with your own eyes the grand scene of the Ming Dynasty's might extending across the country and unifying the grasslands."

Zhu Chong paused for a moment and then spoke without turning his head.

"Is this your revenge?"

Looking at Zhu Chong who was striding away, Wang Yuemin's face turned pale again and he murmured.

In the imperial study room.

"This old minister pays respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin."

All the summoned ministers, including Li Shanchang, were revealed to the imperial study.

Among them, there was another minister who was not summoned, and that was the Minister of Revenue, Qie Si.

"Everyone, get up."

Zhu Biao waved his hand and all the ministers stood up and sat down.

"Prince Jin."

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Gang standing beside him and motioned him to speak.

"Everyone, the military situation in the southwest 800 miles is urgent. The tribute envoys from U-Tsang came to pay tribute to our Ming Dynasty, but were robbed and killed by the Tibetans, and the entire army was wiped out."

"What do you think about this?"

Hearing this, Zhu Gang looked at everyone present and spoke.

As soon as these words were spoken, except for Duke of Korea Li Shanchang who remained relatively calm, all the other ministers stood up, their eyes filled with surprise.

Tibet?

Do you dare to challenge the might of Ming Dynasty?

Are you looking for death?
All the generals present were world-class commanders, so it was impossible for them to be shocked. At most, they could only express surprise.

After all, what is Tubo?
"Your Highness, does His Majesty know?"

Li Shanchang turned his head, looked at Zhu Gang and said softly.

"Your Majesty, if you have to trouble me with such a small matter, then why is the Crown Prince still in charge of the country?"

"In terms of deployment of troops, who among you present cannot easily suppress Tubo?"

"Why should Your Majesty worry about everything?"

Zhu Gang waved his hand gently.

In response, Li Shanchang nodded slightly and said nothing more.

"Your Highness, I only have one word to say: fight."

Afterwards, Duke of E, Chang Yuchun, was the first to stand up and clasped his fists.

"I second the proposal."

The other dukes, including Xu Da, also stood up and seconded the motion.

"Although I am well versed in the art of war, I am not as good as you all here. I will just listen to this matter."

Zhu Biao pointed at Zhu Gang who was standing beside him and said, "As for the decision, you can discuss it with the King of Jin."

This statement simply makes the position clear.

Attacking the enemy on the battlefield is not something I am good at.

But his only brother is known as the God of War.

"Of course we have to fight, but how should we fight?"

Zhu Gang turned to look at Chang Yuchun and asked softly.

"Defeat them until they submit to the Ming Dynasty!"

Chang Yuchun said without any hesitation.

"Just surrender?"

Zhu Gang said with a faint light flashing in his eyes.

"What do you mean, Your Highness?"

Li Shanchang spoke.

"Incorporate it into the territory of our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Gang slowly raised his head.

Upon hearing this, all the ministers present looked at each other in bewilderment.

They only wanted Tibet to surrender, but Zhu Gang wanted to incorporate Tibet into the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Highness, this is unrealistic."

"The imperial court is now implementing the tax-sharing system, requiring officials and gentry to pay taxes together, and there are many other national policies that require silver."

"If we just send troops to suppress them, the imperial court can fully support it, but if we incorporate them into the territory of our Ming Dynasty, I am afraid that there will be big problems with supplies."

It was at this moment that Qiesi looked at Zhu Gang and shook his head.

Although the imperial court was wealthy, it had a lot of money, even though it had the Ming treasure notes as a support.

But there are many restrictions. The Ming Dynasty's treasure notes cannot be printed in large quantities. How can the court come up with so much silver to fight a large-scale battle with huge losses?
"Uszang."

Zhu Gang still spoke softly.

"Everyone, Tubo's actions are not just simple looting, but a challenge to the dignity of our Ming Dynasty and a threat to our southwestern border."

"So this war must be fought, and if we have to fight, we have to fight hard. So why can't we use this opportunity to incorporate it into the territory of our Ming Dynasty?"

"So as to completely solve the problem in the southwest?"

After a pause, Zhu Gang's voice sounded again.

(End of this chapter)