Ming: No começo, peço a abdicação de Zhu Yuanzhang

"I request that Grandfather Emperor immediately issue a decree to name me the Imperial Crown Grandson, so that I may ascend the throne and inherit the empire!"

Though the voice was clear, the words struck like a clap of thunder, exploding in the minds of everyone present.

In the great hall, the civil and military officials of the entire court were instantly dumbfounded, staring at Zhu Yuntong with looks of utter disbelief.

They could hardly believe their ears.

Just moments ago, the court had been discussing the succession.

The elder Zhu had asked who should be established as the heir.

This was supposed to have been settled long ago; in private, the elder Zhu had already dropped hints to several key ministers.

Everyone knew it in their hearts.

Today, Zhu Yunwen was to be named the Imperial Crown Grandson.

The open discussion was merely a formality.

It was meant to show that designating Zhu Yunwen was the will of the people and the consensus of the court.

That His Majesty was simply following the will of Heaven, responding to the people, and listening to wise counsel in appointing the heir.

Unexpectedly, just as the discussion began, the imperial grandson Zhu Yuntong stepped forward to request that he himself be named the Imperial Crown Grandson.

He even went so far as to demand that he immediately ascend the throne and inherit the empire.

Had he lost his mind?

Zhu Yuntong's gaze was calm as he looked directly up at Zhu Yuanzhang, showing no fear.

It was not that