Zhu Xiong Ying did not hesitate and immediately issued an imperial edict to recall Fu Youde by fast horse. At the same time, the horse was dispatched at full speed. Although he had already made some decisions, there were still some things that needed to be informed of Yingtian Prefecture.
Zhu Xiong Ying, looking relaxed, felt quite good. Fortunately, Yun Tong had stumbled into Beiping and was seeking refuge there. This kid wasn't just going to do dirty work; he could also become a mascot.
Zhu Xiong Ying started preparing a family banquet again, and no one found it strange, since Zhu Xiong Ying was a person who valued family ties.
When the wine was flowing freely, Zhu Xiong Ying suddenly said, "Aunt, the New Year is just around the corner, why don't you return to Yingtianfu first?"
Princess Ningguo was somewhat surprised and asked, "There are still two months until the twelfth lunar month. It's too early to go back now."
“It will be too cold when winter comes,” Zhu Xiong Ying laughed and said casually. “It is also more troublesome and troublesome for women to return to the capital, and their journey is always slower. This time, the two aunts should also take care of Qing’er.”
Princess Anqing became excited and quickly asked, "Is Qing'er pregnant?"
Zhu Xiong Ying was taken aback; he hadn't expected his aunt to have such a wild imagination. Xu Miao Qing, standing beside her, blushed, then felt a pang of pressure. They'd been married for almost two years, and there was still no sign of pregnancy, which was putting a lot of stress on her.
Seeing everyone's eager and excited eyes, Zhu Xiong Ying also became troubled. "Let nature take its course. Either Qing'er is pregnant, or I'm worried about the cold weather and how you'll suffer on the journey. Going back early will make the journey easier."
Princess Anqing wanted to say something more, but Princess Ningguo quickly asked, "Ying'er, tell your aunt the truth, is something important?"
“No matter how big the matter is, I wouldn’t tell you to go back and hide. I just don’t want you to worry about it.” Zhu Xiong Ying laughed and said, “It’s not that the Northern barbarians are causing trouble. It’s just that I have some plans here, and it’s better for me to carry them out if you’re not here.”
Being Zhu Xiong Ying's daughters, Princess Anqing and Princess Ningguo immediately realized what was going on. Their first thought was that Zhu Xiong Ying was probably about to launch a major purge, and that sending them away at this time was a way to facilitate the cleansing. Perhaps the group they took with them could be saved, but the fate of the rest was uncertain.
As he said this, Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Zhu Yun Tong and said, "You stay here. We're practically brothers in arms."
Being descendants of the royal family, they were often quite politically astute. They didn't object much to Zhu Xiong Ying's decision to send some people away at this time, considering it a normal occurrence.
There are certainly no dissenting opinions; the main point is that on such important matters, everyone has their own judgment.
Xu Miaoqing and the others had no objections; they couldn't afford to disagree at this time. Since the Crown Prince had brought up these matters so formally, they must be truly important, and they dared not voice any opposition.
Fu Youde, weary from his journey, arrived at Fulong Palace, along with Li Jinglong, Xu Yungong, and others, who were basically the core figures under Zhu Xiong Ying.
The military report was handed over by Zhu Xiong Ying to several people, and after they passed it around, Fu Youde immediately volunteered, "Your Highness, this humble general requests to fight!"
Li Jinglong immediately said, "The pillar of the Ying Kingdom cannot be easily moved. Goryeo has had many dealings with the Yuan Dynasty. I hope Your Highness will grant me permission to attack Goryeo!"
At this moment, Zhu Xiong Ying also laughed and said, "What Duke Cao said makes sense. Those people from Goryeo and the pseudo-Yuan have been colluding for years. Those people are fickle and cannot be trusted. Duke Ying should stay and guard the nine borders to prevent any unrest from the northern barbarians."
Fu Youde naturally didn't say anything more, which was considered as accepting the order, because he knew that what Zhu Xiong Ying said also made sense.
Zhu Xiong Ying then looked at Li Jinglong, "Duke Cao, you shall go to Liaodong immediately and, together with Marquis Shenyang Chahan, prepare to launch a campaign against Goguryeo. Since those people dare to defy the imperial majesty, let them know the military might of our Great Ming!"
Li Jinglong and Chahan's army's attack on Goryeo will inevitably make the Goryeo people feel like they are being attacked from both sides. Instead of going to attack Busan, they should first consider whether they can defend their Gaegyeong.
Just when everyone thought Xu Yungong was going to Busan, Zhu Xiong Ying said, "Duke of Wei, immediately organize the three armies and follow me on the expedition!"
No sooner had Zhu Xiong Ying finished speaking than the world turned upside down!
"Your Highness, please reconsider!"
"Your Highness, please reconsider. If you insist on personally leading the expedition, I beg you to take my head!"
"Your Highness, Your Highness!"
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