Li Jinglong complained about Zhu Yuntong, saying that Zhu Yuntong had looked down on him and hadn't given him a proper position.

But Zhu Yunwen, upon hearing this, felt quite the opposite. The fact that someone could say such things and do such things only proved that Zhu Yunwen had indeed overestimated him.

Because in Zhu Yunwen's view, Li Jinglong was not a very strong person.

Historically, he was a hindrance to Zhu Yunwen, suffering defeats in many battles. Even after gaining Zhu Di's favor, he ultimately ended up with nothing.

After all, those who lack real talent and ability will ultimately not have a good outcome.

Besides that, Zhu Yunwen himself didn't think highly of him, feeling that this person couldn't withstand the test, so he was more suited to come to the remote place of Annam to serve as a garrison general.

Originally, I thought this guy would inevitably fail the test, and if problems arose, we could just deal with them all at once.

Now, as expected, problems have arisen, proving that he is indeed someone who is all talk and no action and cannot withstand the test.

However, Li Jinglong clearly did not understand his situation at this moment, nor did he understand what level he was at.

He even confidently stated that Zhu Yunwen had underestimated him.

This made Zhu Yunwen find it extremely ridiculous.

That's why I said what I said earlier.

Li Jinglong countered:

"You're saying you still overestimate me? Even now, you still look down on me? Do you really think I, Li Jinglong, am incompetent?"

Zhu Yunwen laughed again and said:

"It's not that I think it's wrong, it's that you are a useless person."

Li Jinglong's face immediately turned ugly, and he said with great anger:

"Zhu Yuntong, the world reveres you as the strongest grandson of the Ming Dynasty, saying you are like a god, but I don't think so."

You simply have some talent in weapon creation, and the powerful weapons you've developed have greatly strengthened the Ming Dynasty's military.

But you are not a god. At least a god would not misjudge, would not leave a talent like me unused, or even think that I am not a talent.

Your myth will soon be shattered, and you'd better take a good look at your current situation.

You are too arrogant and conceited. You have always been very conceited. Wherever you go, you don't like to make a big fuss, and you don't even like to bring too many people to protect you.

You are always so self-righteous; you think that's enough just because you have the Crown Prince's wife by your side.

The fact that the former king and prince of Chechi Kingdom sent people to assassinate you has not taught you a lesson.

But none of that matters anymore. What matters is that you have now come to my Annam with your Crown Prince's wife, which is too far from the Central Plains of the Ming Dynasty.

If anything happens to you here, no one can come to your rescue in a short time.

Moreover, Annam is different from Goryeo. Goryeo is in the north, and the north is relatively flat, with most areas being flat plains, making the routes very easy to travel.

However, Annam is not like that. Annam is a remote place with high mountains and many rivers. It would be easier for the Ming Dynasty to send elite soldiers over than before, as they could travel by main road or take a train.

However, once war breaks out, the mountains and rivers here will become our advantage, and that makes things much more difficult.

Zhu Yunwen, however, was not interested in this. He never thought that if someone rebelled on Ming territory, it would actually succeed.

Even now, war is practically impossible.

If the soldiers and civilians aren't fools, they shouldn't destroy all this beautiful scenery before them.

Therefore, Zhu Yunwen spoke:

"I'm more curious about how you even dared to plan a rebellion. Haven't we learned enough from past mistakes? What drove you to this point?"

Li Jinglong paced back and forth in the tent with his hands behind his back and said:

"Actually, it's not really a rebellion. The Annamite governor and I just wanted to take Annam back from the Ming Dynasty."

We are not fools, and we are well aware that it is virtually impossible to truly rebel against the entire Ming Dynasty. However, it is not impossible for us to take control of Annam.

Although many cement roads and railways have been built between Annam and the Ming Dynasty, as long as we cooperate, we can control the situation in Annam.

Then a large number of troops can be stationed at the fortresses where the Ming Dynasty enters Annam, and the cement roads and railways can be destroyed.

As long as we can block that fortress and prevent the large Ming army from passing through smoothly, we can basically be invincible.

It will be no easy task for the Ming Dynasty to regain control of Annam. Moreover, Your Highness should not forget that among our 50,000 troops, there are 2,000 musketeers and several hundred artillerymen.

"If we can control these people and utilize their weapons, it will be almost impossible for the Ming soldiers to pass through the fortresses leading into Annam smoothly."

After listening, Zhu Yunwen clapped his hands and said:

"Well, that sounds pretty perfect. It's just a pity that you won't admit you're not very bright. This plan is so perfect, but have you never considered that this is all your best imagination and outcome?"

If any one of these steps does not proceed in the best possible direction or as you envisioned, then your plan will fail.

First, will those 50,000 soldiers really listen to you? Second, will the people of Anran really be willing to let you cut off the connection between Annam and the Ming Dynasty and block that fortress?

Third, even if the people and soldiers of Annam agree to all of this, can you really be certain that a mere fortress can truly stop the Ming army?

Li Jinglong sneered and said:

"What you said is indeed true, these possibilities exist, I have to admit, but now I'm afraid I have some more confidence."

That is, Your Highness the Crown Prince actually delivered yourself to my camp.

"If I detain you, do you think those guys from the Ming Dynasty will panic?"

Zhu Yunwen feigned surprise and said:

"You want to detain me and threaten the Ming Dynasty?"

Li Jinglong nodded and said:

Is there something wrong with it?

Zhu Yunwen laughed at that moment and said:

"I remember you mentioned before that between Annam and the Ming Dynasty, due to the treacherous terrain, some roads were impassable, and the main roads could be called fortresses."

It might not be easy for the Ming soldiers to breach such a fortress. But if their grandson is in your hands, wouldn't they spare no effort to break through this fortress and save me, their grandson?

So you actually think that holding me hostage would be a good thing for your rule over Annam? Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous!