jdhmnovel Chapter 924
Chapter 924
In fact, what Wei Wu didn’t know was that Lan Yu really went there just to take the blame.
As early as when the plan to attack Japan was first made, Zhu Biao summoned Lan Yu to the Eastern Palace at night to discuss the matter secretly.
The outcome of the Eastern Expedition to Japan had already been decided at that time, and Lan Yu was simply following Zhu Biao's advice to defile himself.
It's actually quite funny to say. Originally, Lan Yu didn't need to do it so thoroughly, but plans are always changing!
When the White Lotus Sect was suppressed in Shandong, although Lan Yu went to do the dirty work and cooperated with the White Lotus Sect members left behind by Wei Wu.
But his contribution to suppressing the rebels was real, so this time when Japan was in charge, he could only blacken himself more thoroughly.
Anyway, with the prince around, Lan Yu never worried about his future. Even if he was demoted to the lowest point, he could still create glory again.
It was actually Lan Yu's good intention to attribute all the credit to Wei Wu, after all, Wei Wu had helped him so much.
It’s a pity that sometimes good intentions may not necessarily lead to good things, but may also cause trouble.
Wei Wu had not yet realized this, so Zhu Yuanzhang had to say it himself.
"Xiao Wu, once this battle report is released, I'm afraid you'll be promoted to Duke."
"Promoted to Duke?"
Wei Wu looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in surprise, but then couldn't help complaining in his heart.
Maybe this old man has been taking too many blue pills recently, so the blood is not going to his brain but is habitually flowing downwards.
Why are you talking so much nonsense? Is it so easy to become a duke?
When the great Ming Dynasty was founded, only six dukes were conferred, and all of them were founding heroes who followed him to conquer the world.
Moreover, the standards for conferring titles in the Ming Dynasty can be said to be very strict. One must have made contributions to the country in order to be conferred a title.
Only if one makes a huge contribution to the court and the country, which is vital to its survival, can one be qualified to think about the title of duke.
This is just something you can think about and have a little yearning for, but it doesn't mean that you can definitely get the title of Duke.
What's more, this thing can't be sealed just by saying it, you have to use real achievements to block the civil and military officials...
Wait a minute! !
Contribution to the country?
Destroying Japan expanded the territory of the Ming Dynasty and also obtaining so many gold mines was a true achievement for the country!
Thinking of this, Wei Wu, who was complaining in his heart, suddenly turned around and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.
"So, because Lan Yu's battle report was so meritorious, and it's all my fault, I'm going to be promoted?"
"Yes."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in response, but his expression seemed a little helpless. Seeing this, Wei Wu couldn't help but complain.
"No, Uncle Zhu, I've been promoted and made a fortune, so why are you still so stern? Are you reluctant to give up your title?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Wei Wu unhappily, then glanced at Wei Wu's neck and said:
"Yes! I can't bear to chop off your head."
When Wei Wu heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said, he became angry on the spot.
What the hell? Chop off my head, Lao Zhu, you are so bold! You are rebelling against the Tian Gang!
Thinking in his mind, Wei Wu walked straight forward, grabbed Zhu Yuanzhang's sleeve, and pulled him out of the hall.
"Let's go. We have to go to Kunning Palace and ask Auntie to judge what happened today. I'm working for the Ming Dynasty, and you actually want to chop me down!"
"Let go, let go, you kid, let me go!"
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard that Wei Wu was going to make trouble in Kunning Palace, he became anxious and slapped Wei Wu's hand that was grabbing his sleeve away.
Then he reached out and grabbed Wei Wu's collar and pulled him back to his side.
"You little brat, let's get down to business! Why do you have to run to your auntie every time something happens? Are you sick?!"
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was old, he was an emperor who had fought his way through the battlefield, and his strength was evident.
Wei Wu was caught by him and couldn't move at all, but he didn't give in and responded directly: