In the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
Tie Hyun had already fallen into confusion at this time, and he began to doubt whether his persistence was correct.
Should a truly loyal minister be loyal to the king first or to the country first?
Looking at Tie Xuan's condition, Yang Xuan decided to add another fire.
"Emperor Xiaokang, also known as Prince Yiwen, once told me during his lifetime that in this world, only the country and the country are the most important, and everything else can be put behind."
“I’ve always kept that in mind.”
"Zhu Yunwen is not like a human being, he is too idealistic."
“Whether it’s cutting down the vassals or restoring the well-field system, you can see it.”
"That's why I gave up on him and supported King Yan instead."
"I can't watch him destroy the Ming Dynasty."
Listening to Yang Xuan's words, Tie Xuan's mind was full of tangles.
He didn't know what to choose.
Do you really want to be loyal to King Zhu Di of Yan?
He launched the Jingnan Campaign, which resulted in numerous casualties and plunged the Ming Dynasty into civil strife.
Can such a person be a good emperor?
Seemingly seeing Tie Xuan's confusion, Yang Xuan said again:
"King Yan is the one who is most like Taizu among all the kings."
"I believe he can be a good emperor."
"And the Crown Prince of Yan, Zhu Gaochi, is most like Prince Yiwen."
"If he becomes an emperor, he will also be a good emperor."
"Taizu once left a secret edict, I believe you have heard of it."
"I brought the secret decree here today, take a good look at it."
"If it hadn't been a foregone conclusion, Taizu would definitely pass the throne to King Yan."
After saying this, Yang Xuan took out the secret decree.
Tie Xuan took it respectfully and looked at it carefully.
While Tie Xuan was watching the secret decree, Yang Xuan said again: "So, don't think that King Yan is plotting to usurp the throne."
"In this great world, my surname will always be Zhu. You and I are just ministers."
"So, no matter who sits in that position, we just need to stick to our hearts and be loyal to the country, the country, and the country."
After talking so much, Yang Xuan's mouth was already dry.
He waved his hand to the jailer and asked him to bring him some tea.
Yang Xuan sipped tea while waiting for Tie Xuan to make a decision.
He is in no hurry.
Holding the secret message left by Lao Zhu in both hands, Tie Xuan fell into deep contemplation.
I don’t know how long it took, but Tie Xuan’s eyes flashed with determination.
Then he gritted his teeth, looked up at Yang Xuan, and said, "Since Taizu left a secret decree, I will trust King Yan for once."
"If he can manage the country of Ming Dynasty well and be loyal to him, there is nothing wrong with him."
"But if he can't manage the country well, then don't blame me for abandoning him."
"Just watch."
"He will be a great hero." Yang Xuan smiled, stood up and took the secret decree from Tie Xuan's hand.
This thing needs to be returned to Zhu Di after leaving.
Now Zhu Di regards this thing as more important than anything else, and he must carry it with him no matter what he does.
Because to Zhu Di, this secret decree represented Lao Zhu's recognition of him.
If Yang Xuan hadn't spoken, Zhu Di wouldn't have taken it out.
"There is one more thing I need your help with." Yang Xuan said again.
"Prince-in-law, please speak." Tie Xuan said.
"Sheng Yong, Qu Neng and others still need your help to persuade them."
"They are all great talents, and I hope they can continue to be loyal to Ming Dynasty."
Yang Xuan said.
"Okay, I can give it a try." Tie Xuan agreed.
He also didn't want to see Sheng Yong's head missing.
In the Battle of Ji. Nancheng, he and Sheng Yong cooperated tacitly.
The two have now become very good friends.
It is said that among the four great friends in life, they shared the same window, carried guns together, went whoring together, and shared stolen goods together.
The two of them didn't have the chance to experience the other three things together, but they carried a gun together and lived life and death together, which was enough.
Later, with the addition of Tie Xuan, Sheng Yong, Qu Neng and others also changed their minds.
Decided to continue serving the Ming Dynasty.
After the matter was successfully completed, Yang Xuan also planned to talk to Zhu Di.
Came to Wuying Hall again.
Zhu Di is still handling government affairs.
Seeing Yang Xuan come back, he couldn't help but said: "I finally understand how difficult it was for my father."
"It's really not easy to be an emperor."
"You haven't even ascended the throne yet, and you're already retreating?"
Yang Xuan smiled.
He took out the secret decree from his body and returned it to Zhu Di.
"Oh, let's forget it. We've reached this point, what else can we do?"
"By the way, what will be the result if you go to persuade Tie Xuan and others to surrender?" Zhu Di put away the secret order and asked instead.
"Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life!" Yang Xuan said with a smile.
"Great, I knew you could do it."
Zhu Di also smiled.
"How did you convince them?" Zhu Di asked curiously.
Barabara...
Yang Xuan explained the process in detail, then spread his hands: "That's it!"
"That's fine. Whether you're loyal to Ming Dynasty or loyal to me, what's the difference?"
Zhu Di smiled confidently.
"Okay, it's getting late, I should go back."
"Farewell!" Yang Xuan said.
"Wait!" Zhu Di quickly stopped.
"what happened again?"
"Well, I've been busy all day and I haven't eaten yet!"
"Look..." Zhu Di said, it was self-evident what he meant.
"What, how dare someone starve you?" Yang Xuan glanced sideways at Zhu Di.
"I can't get used to the food in the palace!" Zhu Di said.
"Okay!" What else could Yang Xuan say.
"Then what, call me the second and third child!" Zhu Di said again.
“You’re just trying to make a living and you’re dragging your family with you?”
"Can you just say it's okay?"
"you…"
"It's really yours!"
"Oh, how come I knew you in the first place!"
"Can you marry my sister without me?"
"…Grass!"
The sound came with the wind, and the two of them had already walked far away.
On the way, they called Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui, and the group arrived at Yang Xuan's mansion.
Seeing that the place where the plaque was hung in front of the gate was empty, Zhu Di decided to restore Yang Xuan's title as soon as he ascended the throne.
Several people entered the mansion.
Anqing received the report from his subordinates and rushed out to greet him.
"Fourth brother!" An Qing saluted.
"Little sister, after so many years of separation, our relationship as brother and sister is not strong, right?" Zhu Di said with a smile.
"How could that happen?" An Qing also laughed.
"Haha!" Upon hearing this, Zhu Di showed a satisfied smile.
Then I noticed that the two sons standing beside me were not polite at all. They went up and slapped them on the back of the head.
"What are you two doing in such a daze?"
"Don't you know your aunt?"
Zhu Di stared at them angrily.
"My nephew Zhu Gaoxu (Zhu Gaosui) has met my aunt." The two brothers quickly saluted.
"Get up quickly, no need to be polite." An Qing said.
"Gao Xu stayed in the capital for a few years before, I still remember."
"This is the first time I've met Gao Sui."
After chatting for a while, the group entered the main hall.
Yang Xuan gave Xiuhe instructions: "We are having hot pot today, please have someone prepare it!"
"Yes, sir."
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