Zhu Biao Rebels, and Old Zhu Says, “Quick, Tie Me Up and Send Me Over!”

He transmigrates into the body of Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

In the eighth year of Hongwu, he mobilizes three thousand Embroidered Uniform Guards and seals off Yingtian Prefecture.

He moves to prosecute the Huai-Xi nobles.

Civil and military officials rush into the palace to see Zhu Yuanzhang.

“Urgent message! I must see His Majesty! Make way!” Hooves pound as the messenger races in.

“Your Majesty! Disaster! Crown Prince Zhu Biao has rebelled!”

Zhu Yuanzhang is hosting the Crown Princess, Chang, at a banquet in the Qianqing Palace. He tells Zhu Xiongying, “Your father has had a hard life. Back when I was campaigning north and south, your second, third, and fourth uncles were all raised by your father. I owe him a great deal. When you grow up, make sure you help your father.”

Just then, an urgent messenger rushes into the palace.

“Your Majesty, Crown Prince Zhu Biao has rebelled! He’s following Li Shimin’s example and staging a Xuanwu Gate Incident!”

Zhu Yuanzhang’s expression changes dramatically. “Quick! Mobilize every imperial guard!”

“Understood! Are we to purge the Crown Prince’s faction?”

“Don’t be ridiculous! Mobilize every imperial guard to open the gates, tie me up, and deliver me to him! Hurry, or it’ll be too late!”

Zhu Yuanzhang runs so fast he loses his shoes.

“And bring out the dragon robe I had made for Biao. I’ll personally put it on my fine son!”

“What should we do about the Crown Prince’s faction, who are rebelling alongside him...?”

“Ha! My fine son has finally come into his own! Quick, bring me my armor. I’m going to be my son’s great general... Hurry!”

“I’m on the Crown Prince’s side!”

Empress Ma runs after him. “Chongba, where are you going?”

Old Zhu pulls on his boots as he runs outside. “Biao’s rebelled! I’ve got to carry the banner for him! I’ve got to be the first to scale the city walls! I’ve got to be the first to kill the enemy general and seize their banner!”