After discussing some matters with Zhu Yuanzhang in the imperial study, Zhu Yunwen discussed with him how to deal with the situation of Goryeo and Dongdao, as well as the matter of Zhu Yunwen and his allies joining forces to attack the Ming Dynasty.

After a brief exchange, Zhu Yuanzhang's intention was quite simple: he wanted to take this opportunity to bring Goryeo into the territory of the Ming Dynasty in one fell swoop.

At the same time, the Eastern Island Kingdom was also destroyed.

Zhu Yunwen strongly supported this point. As a time traveler in the future, he also understood very well the hostility these two countries harbored towards China.

Keeping them around is definitely not a good thing.

If we could seize the opportunity to wipe them out, it would indeed solve many problems for future generations.

Then Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen and said:

"You actually made a decision about this matter a long time ago. You once said that if the Eastern Island Kingdom was foolish enough to provoke the Ming Dynasty again, you would take direct action and lead the Ming army to crush the Eastern Island Kingdom. I wonder if you are still willing now?"

Zhu Yunwen smiled, looking at Zhu Yuanzhang. He knew that Zhu Yuanzhang was also eager to do something at that moment.

Which emperor, during his reign, didn't want to do more things?

Even Zhu Yuanzhang was no exception.

Zhu Yuanzhang was even more eager to prove himself than most emperors.

Ultimately, his humble origins, starting with just a bowl, meant that his rise to the position of emperor instilled in him a great deal of insecurity.

Looking at the emperors of all dynasties, how many of them came from humble backgrounds?

Even Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, started out as a mere village head.

He is by no means an ordinary person.

In contrast, among all the emperors, Zhu Yuanzhang's starting point was definitely the lowest, and his birth must have been the most humble.

After he gradually ascended to the throne, he actually lacked the kind of self-confidence that only nobles possess.

Or perhaps he lacks that kind of magnanimity, which is why he sets higher standards for himself.

If he wanted to compare himself with the emperors of past dynasties, he would always be at a disadvantage in terms of status.

After all, one's background was a very important thing in ancient times.

Even if someone comes from a poor background, they will always feel inferior, no matter how much they are born.

That's why he wanted to do more and better than any emperor in history, in order to prove himself.

If he could eliminate the Eastern Island Kingdom and the Goryeo Kingdom now, he would add more merit to his achievements.

After all, although he relied on Zhu Yunwen, it was still Zhu Yuanzhang who was the emperor, and it was still the Hongwu era.

Whoever did it, Zhu Yuanzhang certainly deserves some credit for it.

Having such thoughts is actually understandable, and Zhu Yunwen understood Zhu Yuanzhang's meaning.

But he himself was also very clear about the significance of destroying Goryeo and Dongdo.

As a time traveler, he understood even more clearly the threat these two countries posed to the Chinese people.

If we could wipe them out, it would make life easier for China in the future, as we would have two fewer enemies.

Therefore, seeing the expectant look in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, Zhu Yunwen smiled slightly and said:

"Since Grandfather also wants his grandson to conquer Goryeo and Dongdo, then let the bullets of my Great Ming fly over Goryeo and Dongdo."

Let the cannons of my Great Ming Dynasty resound throughout these two hateful lands. Let them regret and repent amidst the sounds of gunfire and cannon fire.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and looked at Zhu Yunwen, saying:

“My grandson is so magnanimous. This time, your imperial grandfather is also with you, and your name will be passed down to future generations.”

Zhu Yunwen smiled, and so the next morning at court, Zhu Yunwen stood next to Zhu Yuanzhang, who sat on the dragon throne.

His face showed a hint of excitement and agitation. Kneeling below were the princess of Dongdao Kingdom and the king of Goryeo Kingdom.

At this moment, the King of Goryeo was very afraid, after all, as a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and even as a vassal state of all dynasties in Chinese history.

Goryeo had always been subservient to the Ming Dynasty, but now it had betrayed the Ming Dynasty and attacked it, which was tantamount to rebelling against its own master.

So the King of Goryeo was terrified. He knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing and begging for mercy, trying every possible way to save his life.

However, faced with Zhu Yuanzhang's indifference, he knew that there seemed to be little hope.

In comparison, Princess Dongdao was much calmer; she simply looked at Zhu Yuntong with a resentful gaze.

She knew that the plan might not be wrong, and if anyone was to blame, it should be the man in front of her.

If the man before them hadn't been so incredibly powerful, their plan might have succeeded.

Even now, she shows no remorse, doesn't look for problems within herself, and continues to blame her opponents for being too strong.

It has to be said that the people in this country have always had a very peculiar way of thinking.

Her eccentricity was just like that of Zhu Yunwen next to her.

At this moment, Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Yunwen with a cold gaze, and at the same time looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

He hated not only Zhu Yunwen, but also Zhu Yuanzhang.

He resented that Zhu Yunwen was too powerful and had taken the position of the so-called crown prince that originally belonged to him.

Of course, this is just his wishful thinking.

He also hated Zhu Yuanzhang for being blind to have chosen Zhu Yunwen.

However, he never considered that if Zhu Yuanzhang had actually chosen him as his grandson, then he would have truly been blind.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked up at the outside of the main hall and glanced at the civil and military officials below.

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