Zhu Yuanzhang: Father, Keep a Low Profile. Chongba Can't Take This!

In the third year of Hongwu, founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang orders honors bestowed upon the meritorious, rewarding the officials of the entire court according to their achievements.

A total of thirty-nine people are granted noble titles for their contributions to the founding of the dynasty: eight dukes, twenty-nine marquises, and two earls.

At the head of the meritorious officials stands Zhu Wusi, admired by both Li Shanchang and Xu Da!

He had been by Zhu Yuanzhang's side since before he joined the army. For over twenty years, he fought alongside him through the rebel armies, across the lands south of the Yangtze, against Chen Youliang, against Zhang Shicheng, and in the destruction of the Yuan court. Zhu Yuanzhang never once doubted him!

From imperial relatives and nobles to ordinary generals, many in the court had received Zhu Wusi's help. Some even owed him their lives several times over.

At the investiture ceremony, all the officials bow. Zhu Wusi alone stands in the great hall.

Holding the dragon-headed staff bestowed upon him by Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Wusi stands with the emperor and Crown Prince Zhu Biao, looking down at the assembled officials.

Everyone in the court admires him and honors him as "Duke Zhu."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.