Daming: Refining zombies at the beginning, Lao Zhu was shocked

In fact, Zhu Xiafeng had already guessed what these people wanted to say.

He glanced at everyone present and without further ado, pointed at the five noble leaders with whom he was closest, the ones he had grown up with.

"Bayan, Mengke, Altan, Gesang, Aoden, the five of you come with me, the others stay where you are!"

Zhu Xiafeng didn't waste any time and directly pulled the five people out of the team. Then the group of six walked towards the depths of the grassland.

The biggest advantage here is that you have a broad vision and don't have to worry about your conversation being led by others.

The five people named by Zhu Xiafeng followed behind Zhu Xiafeng without saying a word. No one of them had any intention of speaking first. It was obvious that they were all waiting for Zhu Xiafeng to say something first.

They all knew that Zhu Xiafeng should have seen through their intentions!

"Are you already impatient?"

After a long time, Zhu Xiafeng finally stopped and suddenly asked.

"Your Highness, now that our iron hoof is so strong, we can completely establish our own faction. Why do we still need to be driven by the Ming Dynasty and be content to be under its command?"

"Don't you think of ascending the throne and becoming emperor yourself?"

Anyway, there was no one around, and the people in front of them were all brothers who had grown up together. They knew each other's thoughts very well, so at this time these noble leaders spoke without any scruples!

In fact, this is not the first time these people have revealed this idea to Zhu Xiafeng!

In recent years, it seems that after the war ended, these former nobles have become unwilling to be lonely, and they always make indirect attacks on Zhu Xiafeng on weekdays, which are nothing more than some words to persuade Zhu Xiafeng to set up his own business!

But every time, he was rejected by Zhu Xiafeng!

"We have discussed this issue more than once, right?"

"You should also understand the difficulties of this king!"

"Others may not understand me, but you five have followed me the longest. Don't you know what I'm thinking?"

Zhu Xiafeng sighed helplessly and decided to take this opportunity to make things clear to these people today!

Otherwise, you won’t be annoyed by the endless questions on a daily basis!

"It's because we know what you're thinking that we're so anxious!"

"Yes, we are doing this for your own good!"

"You said that now that we have conquered such a vast territory, don't we have the ability to become a country of our own? Do we have to be a vassal of the Ming Dynasty?"

"Besides, we are not going to fight the Ming Dynasty, we just want to establish a country!"

"..."

Several people started shouting at the same time.

"Alright, I know what you are thinking. I am actually more anxious than you!"

"What does founding a nation mean? It means cutting off the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Do you understand?"

Zhu Xiafeng was speechless. It was just the founding of a country. Do these people know what the concept of founding a country is?

If it weren't for the support of the Ming Dynasty, could they have achieved such brilliant achievements in just ten years?

Yes, it is indeed these Erlangs who are fighting on the front line, but don’t forget, without the logistical supplies and support provided by the Ming Dynasty, they would not have been able to get to this point today!

It feels like I'm eating your food and then smashing your pot!

Yet these people still take it for granted!

Of course, this is the truth. Zhu Xiafeng knew that even if he said it, these people would definitely not listen.

To put it bluntly, everyone is only doing it for the sake of interests. Maybe there is a brotherhood between these people besides interests, but what about the people below?

What about their respective tribes?

Are all their people like this?

Selfishness is human nature, and Zhu Xiafeng understands this better than anyone else!

In recent years, Mobei has gradually become stronger, and the ambitions of this group of people have gradually expanded. They all want to move to higher positions and are not satisfied with the status quo!

But can they be blamed?

People go to high places and water flows to low places, this is an eternal truth!

I have no control over myself, and they have no control over themselves either!

"Today, I will tell you clearly what I want to say!"

"You have all seen the current development of Mobei. It is impossible to develop to this point without the help of the Ming Dynasty!"

"But if we open up the country now, it will be even more disadvantageous to us!"

"How many years has Mobei been developing? Have you ever thought about what would happen if Mobei returned to its previous state after leaving the Ming Dynasty?"

"Do you still want to compete directly with Ming Dynasty?"

Zhu Xiafeng was silent for a moment, then he questioned the person in front of him in a deep voice.

"Your Highness, we understand your difficulties, but our understanding alone is useless!"

"There are already many people below who can't wait any longer!"

"We were forced by our subordinates to tell you this. There is really no other way!"

Upon hearing this, the five people knelt down on one knee and bowed to Zhu Xiafeng.

"That's why I want to talk to the five of you alone!"

"Give them an answer after you return!"

"I will not agree to the founding of a nation, at least in the next few decades. Let them put their minds to me!"

"Otherwise, don't blame me for having a sharp knife in my hand!"

Zhu Xiafeng's tone was unquestionable and already contained a hint of threat!

"This……"

After hearing Zhu Xiafeng's words, the five people's faces changed and they looked at each other, obviously not knowing how to answer!

"I know that based on your military merits, you five will be more than qualified to be granted the title of Duke after the founding of the country!"

"Including the warriors below, they can all get a title or reward to some extent!"

"Go back and tell them that I have written down all the achievements you have made while following me!"

“Even if they are no longer around after the founding of the country, this achievement and the rewards they deserve will be given to their descendants by me!”

"Now, you can finally explain to them, right?"

Zhu Xiafeng sighed helplessly.

Upon hearing this, the five people couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

At first, Zhu Xiafeng's attitude was so tough that it really scared them, but after hearing Zhu Xiafeng's subsequent assurances, they were able to accept it reluctantly!

At least he can go back and give an explanation to his subordinates and tribesmen!

"Everything is done according to what Your Highness said. We dare not have any objection!"

The five people agreed in unison.

"Everyone, get up! You are all my closest brothers, and I don't mean to embarrass you!"

"Don't worry, if the day comes when I really want to establish a country, I will definitely not forget you!"

Zhu Xiafeng waved at the five people, but he actually felt quite complicated!

This is what it feels like to be roasted on a fire!

Isn’t that the case with the Zhu Xia Feng in history?

However, the Zhu Xiafeng in history did not face this situation so soon, but in his later years!

The main thing is that this process has now been shortened by him!

It was also because of the support of the Ming Dynasty that he was able to complete the foreign war so quickly, but at the same time, some hidden dangers and problems were also exposed in advance!

Maybe this is a case of gaining something and losing something?

Zhu Xiafeng is now really unsure whether he can hold on until the day when Zhu Xiarun ascends the throne!

He can only try to make that day come a little later!

For the entire Mobei, and also for himself!

……

West, Jerusalem.

In Zhu Xiaye's palace.

In recent years, Zhu Xiaye has also taken root in the West.

But after the initial brutal suppression, the Western world has begun to calm down in the past two years, and slowly fewer and fewer rebel forces dare to show up again!

In fact, Zhu Xiaye is also facing the same dilemma as Zhu Xiafeng!

That is, once the subordinates have some free time, they start to have wild thoughts!

On weekdays, there were more and more voices that began to whisper in Zhu Xiaye's ears, and the main idea they expressed was nothing more than that the West, with such a large territory, could completely become a country on its own!

Of course, Zhu Xiaye’s situation is much better than Zhu Xiafeng’s!

Because Zhu Xiaye has no psychological burden about rejection!

Because most of the people following Zhu Xiaye had no achievements to speak of. After all, they did not conquer the West. All the credit went to the two brothers Zhu Xiafeng and Zhu Xialun, and their subordinates!

Zhu Xiaye knew very well that the situation on his side was completely different from that of his elder brother Zhu Xiafeng. Most of the people under Zhu Xiafeng had meritorious services. If they were allowed to go through the process, they would all be granted titles and appointed as prime ministers!

Therefore, even if they wanted to establish a country, it would definitely not be Zhu Xiaye's turn to be the first. He could only come after Zhu Xiafeng!

Moreover, the biggest difference between Zhu Xiaye and Zhu Xiafeng is that Zhu Xiaye does not have a strong desire to establish a country. His mind is still on the imperial court!

Besides, her biological mother is still in the Ming Dynasty’s imperial palace!

More importantly, Zhu Xiaye is still waiting, waiting for someone he thinks is extremely important!

This person is Yan Nangui, who was his mentor and disciple!

It’s a pity that up to now, Yan Nangui has not been able to leave the Ming Dynasty and come to the West to reunite with him!

He still remembered that when he had just become a fiefdom, his father Zhu Li agreed to let him go to Dingjun Mountain to bid farewell to Yan Nangui, and Yan Nangui also said something to him.

Therefore, Zhu Xiaye has always been very resistant to these different voices around him.

Anyone who tried to persuade him to found a country would either be killed by him on other charges or simply marginalized and abandoned!

And when he did all this, unlike Zhu Xiafeng, he did not have any psychological burden, let alone worry about people saying behind his back that he killed meritorious officials indiscriminately!

But what if someone says it?

He doesn’t care anyway!

After killing a few people like this, similar incidents indeed became less frequent, which made Zhu Xiaye's ears a lot quieter!

……

Shuntian Prefecture of the Ming Dynasty, Imperial Guard Taoist Temple.

Zhu Li came out of seclusion today, for no other reason, because Yan Nangui came out from Dingjun Mountain and had arrived at the Huangwei Taoist Temple.

"Have you arranged everything for Dingjun Mountain?"

"It seems that your disciple has inherited your true teachings!"

Zhu Li knew very well that Yan Nangui's coming down the mountain now meant that matters at Ji Jun's tomb had been settled, and the disciple he had trained was now able to stand on his own!

Otherwise, Yan Nangui would not have left Dingjun Mountain and come directly to Shuntian!

"After so many years, there is always some progress."

"Your Majesty, have you been doing well these years?"

Yan Nangui asked with a noncommittal smile.

"I am fine. I don't need to worry about state affairs now. Anyway, I still have a regent, the crown prince!"

"But I also have things to worry about, and I need you to help share my worries!"

Zhu Li changed the subject at the end of his speech.

"Your Majesty, what you want to talk about should be the Fourth Prince's affairs, right?"

Yan Nangui knew very well the reason why Zhu Li asked him to come directly to Shuntian Prefecture to find him after he came down the mountain. When Zhu Xiaye went to the west to be a vassal, he had told him some of the circumstances.

Yan Nangui naturally knew what the father and son were thinking.

"That's right. You also know that with the Fourth Brother's problems, only if you, as his master, stay by his side can I, as his father, feel at ease!"

Zhu Li sighed helplessly.

In fact, if it weren't for Zhu Xiaye, Zhu Li would never have let Yan Nangui leave Ming Dynasty. This Taoist Yan was one of the few Taoist talents he had accepted!

"Your Majesty, do you want me to go to the West?"

Yan Nangui asked again.

"Are you willing to go to the West and spread Taoism for me there?"

Zhu Li nodded and asked directly.

It is said that he went there to preach, but in fact, preaching was only one aspect. The more important issue was to allow Yan Nangui to keep an eye on Zhu Xiaye!

He hoped that Taoist Yan could stay by Zhu Xiaye's side to assist him, and at the same time let Taoism take root in the West. In fact, it seemed like a good idea!

If it can really succeed, it may be a great merit for the future Ming Dynasty!

"Your Majesty, in fact, I already knew this would be the result before I came to Shuntian Prefecture!"

"When my disciple was enfeoffed, he begged me again and again to let me go to the West to find him, and I agreed a long time ago!"

"Actually, I came here to bid farewell to His Majesty!"

"As for going to the West to preach, I can only say that we should do it according to our ability!"

"After all, you know the situation over there better than anyone else. No one can say for sure whether it will be effective!"

"Don't hold out too much hope on this!"

Yan Nangui seemed to have done his homework long ago, and he clearly told Zhu Li that the reason I agreed to go to the West to preach was actually for your precious son, not for any missionary work!

If we really want to preach, the Ming Dynasty is so large and there are still many places to continue developing. Why go to the West?

"So, my worries are unnecessary!"

"In that case, as the father, I would like to thank you on behalf of the Fourth Brother!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Li immediately laughed.