Daming Wuhou

In the first year of Jianwen, at the end of July, two low-level officials in the Beiping fiefdom were arrested and sent to Yingtian Mansion, where they were to be executed for inciting.In August, King Zhu Di of Yan attacked neighboring prefectures and counties.

Lu Changting couldn't help thinking, how long will this battle last?

He served in the Ministry of War, and no one knows the military strength of the court better than him.The standing army of the imperial court was as many as three times that of the Yan army.Because of this, the battle of Jingnan lasted three years in history.Three years... He was in Yingtian, and Zhu Di was still on his way to attack.Thinking about it, Lu Changting felt that it couldn't be better.

"Servant, please." The eunuch's voice interrupted Lu Changting's thoughts.

Lu Changting raised his head and walked into the hall in front of him.

Standing in the hall are Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai and others, all of whom are loyal fans of Zhu Yunqi.Many of them were specially left to Zhu Yunqi by Emperor Hongwu.And the moment Lu Changting stepped in, the eyes of these people changed slightly.As if Lu Changting hadn't realized it, he walked up to Zhu Yunqi, still respectful.

Suddenly, Lu Changting heard someone mention a name.

"He, Wang Ning, was promoted. He didn't say anything about his gratitude, but he still passed on the news to the traitors!" The person who spoke was extremely angry, "Such people should be imprisoned, as a warning to others!"

Did this person speak in front of his face to mock him?But Wang Ning's name is somewhat familiar.

Zhu Yunqi seemed to sigh: "...Confiscate the property of the Princess Mansion, and put Wang Ning in prison."

It was only then that Lu Changting remembered that when he and Zhu Di spent the New Year together in Yingtian Mansion, he had seen three princesses in the palace.Runing, Huaiqing, Daming.The three got married almost at the same time.Among them, Princess Huaiqing married this Wang Ning.Oh... It turns out that Wang Ning passed the news to Zhu Di, but was caught right away.Lu Changting wasn't too worried. After all, with Zhu Yunqi's temperament, even if Wang Ning was locked up, he might not necessarily kill him.

He remembered the husband-in-law of one of the famous princesses, but it seemed to be the opposite. This man catered to Emperor Jianwen and even offered to fight against Zhu Di.Historically, when Zhu Di became emperor, he seemed to have killed the younger sister's husband mercilessly.

Looking at it this way, none of the three princesses got lucky.

Princess Runing's husband, Lu Zhongheng, was killed in the Hu Dang case.Princess Huaiqing's husband-in-law is now in prison.In the future, the husband and son-in-law of the famous princess will not survive...

Really, the princess of the Ming Dynasty is the hardest.

Thinking of the appearance of the three of them when they were young girls, Lu Changting still felt a little pity.

But in the eyes of others, Lu Changting was afraid of such a look.In just a short while, Lu Changting saw that they showed complacent and joyful expressions for no reason.

Lu Changting thought it was a bit funny. Could it be that these people think that he will end up in prison soon?

Next, they discussed the battle situation in front of Lu Changting, saying how unbearable the army of King Yan was, the number of imperial troops, how to destroy them, and Zhu Di would definitely be captured in a short time.Lu Changting felt even more funny, these words were obviously meant for him.They really think he doesn't understand Yan Jun?Don't know the imperial army?

The Yan army has more firearms and artillery, and its weapons are already superior to the imperial army.Later, there was Beiping as a backup, and there was no shortage of money and food.

Not to mention, look at the battles of the past few years.Zhu Di was more involved.Not to mention the original military talent, experience alone is enough to throw off a group of young generals in the Jianwen Dynasty.Lu Changting couldn't help sighing that the people present here only offer opinions, and they rarely analyze the situation based on reality, and they lack experience.Not to mention that Zhu Yunqi's vision in selecting generals is really not very good. They are either old and rare generals, or young generals with little experience and military literacy... Of course, this is also because the Jianwen Dynasty has fewer and fewer available soldiers.

However, Zhu Di and Zhu Xi, the vassal kings guarding one side of the border town, had troops trained from fighting.Where is his military quality comparable to that of the soldiers of the Jianwen Dynasty?

When these people saw Lu Changting's face full of disapproval, they immediately felt that the joy in their hearts was gone, and when they looked at Lu Changting, they naturally didn't have a good face.

At this time, Zhu Yunqi finally opened his mouth to let the crowd disperse.

Those people suddenly felt comfortable, and so did Lu Changting.Finally, there is no need to dislike each other with them anymore.

When they left, Zhu Yunwen said: "Why didn't the minister just say anything?"

Lu Changting smiled lightly: "It's embarrassing to get involved, so why bother to get involved?"

Zhu Yunwen said in a low voice: "The servant is really looking for the fourth uncle."

Lu Changting didn't speak.

Zhu Yunwen turned around and said: "They exaggerated what they just said. The imperial army is not that brave, and Fourth Uncle's army is not that vulnerable. I heard that Fourth Uncle's army has a lot of firearms and artillery, and they are all convenient. The firearms that I carry are much more advanced than those made by the imperial firearms factory. I heard early on that the servant is not only ventilated, but also has outstanding literary talent. ...Then fourth uncle's these are also Fengshui objects made by the servant?"

Before Lu Changting could answer, Zhu Yunwen said again: "There is also a report, saying that the fourth uncle has magical weapons by his side, and he is shivering on the battlefield, and he consciously surrenders. Is that also a feng shui object made by the servant?"

"The court soldiers are inferior to my uncle, the artillery and weapons are inferior to my uncle, and even the cavalry and horses are inferior to my uncle..." This 13-year-old boy showed a little tiredness and confusion on his face. He has not yet reached that age in history. , so at this time he is not determined to cut down the vassal.He also feels hopeless.

Lu Changting felt sorry for him, but Lu Changting couldn't comfort him.

"Your servant, even you have a heart for him. Can you really win this battle?" Zhu Yunwen looked at Lu Changting full of hope, as if he hoped to hear words of comfort from Lu Changting, at least it shows that Lu Changting will also be biased his.

How could Lu Changting not know?So he couldn't speak anymore.

Zhu Yunqi waited for a long time, the hall was silent, Zhu Yunqi finally showed disappointment without concealing it.

"Why? In comparison, is fourth uncle closer to the servant?"

"Yes." Lu Changting finally opened his mouth. His tone was flat, but extremely firm.This is nothing to deny.After all, everyone in the world knows that he is on good terms with King Qin and King Yan.It's useless to lie at this time, besides, Lu Changting doesn't want to lie about such an issue.

Lu Changting said indifferently: "I have known King Qin and King Yan for several years, and our friendship is profound."

The disappointment on Zhu Yunwen's face was even stronger, and there was even a little sadness in his eyes: "What if the person sitting here is my father?"

Although it was a bit heartbreaking, Lu Changting still said: "If Emperor Xiaokang was here, all this would not be the case today. He might not cut down the feudal clan. And... the princes respect him as an elder brother, and the relationship will be closer thick."

"In the mind of the servant, I am like a stranger."

"How?"

"That's right, just for the sake of my father, the servant will not treat me like a stranger. But after all, it's still not close enough..." Zhu Yunwen said in a low voice: "The servant should go back. In the near future... there is no need to come to court bingo."

Lu Changting was not surprised by this result, he bowed and retreated.

But when he walked to the gate of the hall, Zhu Yunxuan suddenly stopped him again: "...The servant said last time that he didn't stay in the palace when he met my father before. Why don't the servant stay in the palace for a few days now? Let’s go. How about the East Palace? The servant should be very familiar with it.”

Although what Zhu Yunqi said was a question, his tone was affirmative. After he finished speaking, he ordered the palace servants to invite Lu Changting to the East Palace.

Lu Changting blinked, but said nothing.

Probably this is Zhu Yunqi's plan to use him as Zhu Di's control.

The war soon reached a fever pitch. For a while, there was a lot of turmoil in the palace, and Lu Changting stayed in the East Palace with no one to talk to.It's just that every time he heard that Zhu Di had killed a general, Zhu Yunqi came to the East Palace angrily to sit down.

At this time, Lu Changting couldn't use his strength at all, so he could only wait.

……

A war often takes several months, and it can be as long as several years.

However, the posture of the army that followed King Yan was firm enough. They fought all the way, except for the generals who refused to surrender and were beheaded, most of them were willing to surrender. that's it.It is not an exaggeration to describe it with the four words of momentum.

In a blink of an eye, it was the end of the first year of Jianwen.

King Yan became more and more powerful, and the Jianwen Dynasty was already in turmoil. This year, all the officials in Yingtian Mansion were not doing well.

Especially Zhu Yunwen.

At the beginning, Zhu Yunwen invited Lu Changting to celebrate the New Year with him, but the two had just sat together, and before they had time to eat, emergency military information came up.

——Dai Wang Zhu Gui also raised troops in response to Yan Wang, but Dai Wang was not very capable. He wanted to support Zhu Di, but he was directly controlled by the general Chen Zhi, which made it impossible.

Zhu Yunwen's face was not very good-looking, and he lost his appetite for food.

But the news that followed made him completely lose his desire to eat.

Qin Wang Zhu Xi... also reversed.