After that, Sheng Yong personally led troops to attack the Yan army camp several times. It's a pity that Zhu Di made good arrangements, and all the Yan army's fighting spirit was awakened.
In the end, Sheng Yong had no choice but to return without success. Zhu Di did not relax his vigilance and sent out the ranger scouts one after another.
Early the next morning, Zhu Di had just finished his breakfast when Zhu Neng came into the tent. Zhu Neng bowed to Zhu Di and said, "Report to the prince, the scouts sent news. At dawn, Dongchang City sent an envoy and pulled a cart to our side.
"After hearing this, Zhu Di was so angry that he slapped his palm on the table, "Old thief Sheng Yong bullied people too much. During yesterday's negotiation, I was almost killed by the Dongchang City's thousand-jin gate. Sheng Yong even personally He led people to attack the camp. It had only been a day, but he still had the nerve to send an envoy?
Zhu Neng immediately said: "If the prince doesn't like it, I will take people to kill the envoy right now."
Zhu Di thought for a moment, shook his head, and said: "Since ancient times, the two armies have been fighting without killing the envoy. I am also curious to hear what Sheng Yong's envoy will say about flowers."
"Zhu Di grew up with Zhu Yuanzhang in the army since he was a child, so he highly respected many of the rules in the army. Furthermore, he raised the army in the name of Jing Nanqing, at least in name. For the sake of justice, if all the envoys from the imperial court were killed, what would be the point of persuasion?
I don't know how long I waited, but a soldier came to the tent, knelt down on one knee and said, "Tell the prince that the imperial envoy is waiting outside the camp gate.
"Zhu Di waved his hand and said: "I understand, who is the envoy sent by the imperial court?" The soldier replied: "The commander-in-chief of the Zuo Army, the vanguard general of Pingyan, are safe.
"After hearing this name, Zhu Di's brows couldn't help but knitted together. Ping An's father Ping Ding died in the battle when he followed Chang Yuchun to conquer Dadu. Zhu Yuanzhang thought of Ping Ding's contribution and adopted Ping An as his adopted son.
Ping An's earliest official position was the commander of Miyun Guard. Later, Zhu Di became King of Yan, and Ping An became Zhu Di's subordinate. He followed Zhu Di out of Mobei to fight against the barbarians many times.
The two also established a very deep friendship at that time. Later, Zhu Yunwen cut down the feudal vassal, and Zhu Di had no choice but to launch the Jingnan Campaign. He thought Ping An would continue to help him.
But he didn't want to turn around safely, so he drew a clear line with Zhu Di and stood resolutely on the court's side. Zhu Yunwen also directly promoted Ping'an to command Qianshi of the Zuo Army, and followed Geng Bingwen to fight against the Yan army.
Later, Geng Bingwen was defeated, Li Jinglong came to power, and even appointed Ping An as the vanguard. When Sheng Yong took charge of the army, Ping'an became the commander-in-chief of the left army and the vanguard general of Pingyan.
Moreover, Ping An was very familiar with Zhu Di and could always predict how to crack Zhu Di's tactics, causing Zhu Di to fail several times.
This also promoted Ping An to be one of the most hated people by Zhu Di. If the imperial envoy was someone else, Zhu Di might even hang him out to frustrate the envoy.
But the person coming was Ping An, and Zhu Di just wanted to question him why he sided with the court in the first place.
Zhu Di gritted his teeth and said with a bad face: "Bring Ping An here!" The soldier responsible for delivering the order immediately took the order and left.
Not long after, Ping An wore armor and strode in, not timid at all because this was Zhu Di's tent.
When he met Zhu Di, he just cupped his hands and said, "Long time no see." This sentence was extremely casual, as casual as a family routine.
Zhu Neng, who was beside Zhu Di, jumped out immediately. He drew out his long sword, pointed it at Ping An, and said, "Is this what the imperial envoy is like?
Don't you even know the rules? He doesn't know how to salute my prince when he sees him? "Facing the shining long sword, Ping An was not afraid. Instead, he glanced at Zhu Neng and said, "Your prince?
Your prince has long been dismissed by His Majesty's decree. Now in this big tent, where is the prince?
Zhu Neng was not good at arguing, let alone what Ping An said was true. Zhu Neng was speechless at this moment.
Zhu Di stood up, walked closer, waved to Zhu Neng, and said, "Shihong, please take the people back first. I want to have a private chat with General Ping'an.
"This is Zhu Di's tent, and it is surrounded by Yan army barracks, so Zhu Neng is not worried about Zhu Di's safety.
Zhu Neng immediately accepted the order, but when he went out, he glared at Ping An fiercely without showing any signs of weakness.
It wasn't until Zhu Di and Ping An were the only two people left in the tent that Zhu Di sat down again and said, "It's been a long time no see. Sheng Yong is really willing to give up. Since he has sent out his vanguard general, he will Aren't you afraid that I will kill you with a knife?
"Ping An usually has a serious character, but today he still grinned and said, "Kill me?
You killed me today, which is considered a taboo. Even if I am safe in the court, you have lost people's hearts and will still be defeated.
Zhu Di did not continue the conversation on this topic. It was too unsatisfactory. He asked: "Ping An, I want to ask you, how is the relationship between the two of us?"
"Ping An answered directly without even thinking about it: "Shendu." Zhu Di nodded and finally asked the question that was lingering in his mind, "In that case, why did you side with the court and refuse to help? A handful for me?
Ping An replied: "No matter how good our friendship is, it is still a personal relationship. I dare not abandon the righteousness of my family and country because of my personal relationship."
"After hearing Ping An's answer, Zhu Di laughed angrily, "Haha, the righteousness of the family and the country? I am guarding one side, but Zhu Yunwen wants to seize the king's military power. Ping An, shouldn't you say this about the righteousness of the family and the country first to Zhu Yunwen? Tell me?
Ping An said with an expressionless face: "For the sake of the stability of our family and country, there cannot be a second voice in this world, so that the world will not be chaotic. It makes sense for your Majesty to cut down the vassal. As the vassal king, you should do the same." Be considerate and cooperative, but not turn against the imperial court.
"After hearing this, Zhu Di seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world. He couldn't help laughing a few times and said, "Haha!
What a joke! That boy Zhu Yunwen is about to put a knife on my neck. You actually want me to be considerate and cooperate?
How can there be such truth in this world? Do I, Zhu Di, deserve to die? Ping An sighed softly and said: "The reduction of vassal status is not just for you, but for those who give up military power, which prince have you seen die?"
We have a close friendship, and I know you quite well. How dare you pat your chest and say that you have no selfish motives at all?
"Of course Zhu Di has selfish motives. If the successor to the throne is Zhu Biao, then Zhu Di will not say anything, but the successor to the throne is Zhu Yunwen, whom he despises the most, which makes him have a lot of selfish motives.
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