In the eleventh month of the first year of Emperor Yongle's reign, the emperor summoned his troops to Beijing, including those from the governor's office and the officials who accompanied him on the northern tour to the Chengyun Hall to listen to the announcement.
In front of the ministers, Emperor Yongle announced the news that he would not return to the south.
"I have been near the north for a long time. I heard that pirates were invading Ningbo, Fujian and other places, and I was very worried."
Originally, when they heard that the emperor was about to return south, the accompanying ministers were very happy.
Im finally going back to Nanjing. If I dont go back, Im afraid Ill have to spend the New Year in Peiping.
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