When Zhu Yuanzhang heard Zhu Ying's explanation, his interest in the Ming Kingdom of this Multi-Martial-Arts World was once again greatly piqued. He immediately said, "Xiongying, if the chance arises, I want to make a trip to the Ming Kingdom. Who knows? That Ming emperor might truly be my descendant."
Zhu Ying naturally did not refuse Old Zhu's request.
He nodded and said, "Of course, that won't be a problem. Once the Jin Kingdom's infrastructure construction is complete, Xiongying will certainly accompany Imperial Grandfather to the Ming Kingdom and investigate the matter!"
"Excellent! Excellent!"
Zhu Yuanzhang praised repeatedly.
Meanwhile.
On the Ming Kingdom's side.
The Zhengde Emperor, Zhu Houzhao, had just received an intelligence report from the Imperial Guard.
"Report!"
"Your Majesty... disaster has struck! The Jin Kingdom has truly been defeated by the rumored Imperial Grandson of Great Ming!"
On the Dragon Throne.
Upon hearing this news, Zhu Houzhao was instantly dumbstruck.
Clearly, this was not the outcome Zhu Houzhao had wanted to see.
In Zhu Houzhao's view, if the Jin Kingdom had truly been defeated by the rumored Imperial Grandson of Great Ming, then that Imperial Grandson would very likely continue his assault on the Ming Kingdom!
In other words, the Jin Kingdom's today would be the Ming Kingdom's tomorrow.
"Summon all officials at once!"
"We shall discuss this matter!"
Although Zhu Houzhao was fond of play, he was no fool. Indeed, he could be considered an exceptionally intelligent emperor among the Ming dynasty's rulers.
He understood that the Imperial Grandson of Great Ming defeating the Jin Kingdom was not good news for the current Ming Kingdom at all. It was, in fact, exceedingly bad news!
Therefore, the most urgent task was for Zhu Houzhao to quickly gather the Civil and Military Officials and pool their wisdom and