Chapter 2

: The Identification of the Ming Dynasty Royal Family is Undeniable; Enemies of Chinese Civ

Zhu Dijun remained calm as he watched the barrage of comments scrolling across the screen and the popularity score that had already surpassed three million.

He knew that the two bombshell revelations he had just heard were enough to cause a major earthquake in the entire history of the internet.

But doubts still exist.

Although the "historical research party" has been taken offline, new skeptics continue to pour in.

"There's a limit to how much talk a streamer can give, right? Descendants of Zhu Di? Where's the evidence?"

"Exactly, there are plenty of people with the surname Zhu, why don't you just say you're a descendant of Pigsy (Zhu Bajie)?"

"Anyone can make up a story. You make it sound so real, I could say I'm the reincarnation of Qin Shi Huang!"

Faced with these comments, Zhu Dijun didn't get angry; instead, he smiled.

What he wanted was a complete "comeback" under the spotlight.

"evidence?"

He faced the camera and slowly raised one finger.

"As I just said, you may not be able to accept my evidence."

"Because my evidence doesn't come from ordinary people."

As soon as he finished speaking, he carefully took out an antique box made of sandalwood from the bookshelf behind him.

The box was opened, revealing a thick, ancient book wrapped in bright yellow silk.

"This is the genealogy of my Zhu family. It was passed down from the line of Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty to my father's generation. It has been passed down from generation to generation without interruption."

As he spoke, he carefully spread the family tree out on the table.

The yellowed paper, the vigorous handwriting, and the overwhelming sense of time instantly quieted the noisy live stream room.

"Many people may not know that my lineage does not come from Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi, nor from Prince Han Zhu Gaoxu, but from Prince Zhao Jian Zhu Gaosui."

"Zhu Gaosui's second son, Zhu Zhanhao, had ancestors who, in the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign (1644), the last Prince Zhao, Zhu Changyi, was killed when Li Zicheng's rebel army captured Anyang, thus ending the Zhao family's rule in Anyang. However, his ancestors' descendants, under the protection of guards, hid among ordinary people and escaped the subsequent calamities to this day."

Zhu Dijun's finger touched a name on the family tree.

"I, Zhu Dijun, am the 19th generation descendant of Zhu Di, without a doubt!"

His voice was firm and resounding!

However, what viewers in modern live-streaming rooms see is just an old family tree, the authenticity of which is hard to determine.

But in those countless ancient times, what unfolded was a true miracle!

The moment Judy Jun unfolded the family tree, the golden light curtain in the sky shone brightly!

Golden threads descended from the light screen, intertwining and evolving in the air, eventually converging into an incomparably dazzling and enormous golden tree!

That's... the clan tree!

Above the tree roots, two large characters gleamed brightly—【Zhu Yuanzhang】!

Extending upwards, the main line prominently displays the names of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, Prince Min of Qin Zhu Shuang, Prince Gong of Jin Zhu Gang, and finally, Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di!

All eyes were fixed on the thick branch of Zhu Di!

The branch has sprouted three more branches!

Emperor Renzong (Zhu Gaochi)!

【Emperor Zhu Gaochi of Han】!

【Zhao Jianwang Zhu Gaosui】!

Golden light spread down the branches of Zhu Gaosui, past Zhu Zhanhao, and then branched out again, spanning hundreds of years. Finally, all the light converged on the last leaf!

The leaf shone brightly, and three large golden characters appeared on it, clearly visible to everyone!

【Judy Jun】!

boom!

The Ming Dynasty, the fifteenth year of the Yongle reign.

Zhu Di looked up at the sky, his whole body frozen.

He gazed at the long river of blood that extended from his name, at the names that ultimately converged, and a wondrous feeling of blood connection surged into his heart, transcending time and space.

"The third son...a descendant of Zhu Gaosui..."

He subconsciously looked at his third son, Zhu Gaosui, who was standing not far away, looking equally dazed.

Zhu Gaosui knelt down with a thud, trembling all over, so excited that he was incoherent:

"Father! It is...it is my descendant! My lineage continues! It continues into the future where the gods reside!"

Zhu Di ignored him, his gaze incredibly complex.

There was the joy of seeing the bloodline continue, the curiosity about one's descendants, but more than anything, there was an unprecedented sense of solemnity.

The words of this self-proclaimed descendant of Zhu Dijun carry entirely new weight after being verified by this "sky curtain"!

This is no longer speculation, but the truth told by a descendant of the Zhu family from the future...!

----split line----

The eleventh year of the Hongwu reign.

As Zhu Yuanzhang gazed at the giant golden tree in the sky that had started from him, and at the descendant of Zhu Di's lineage, the murderous intent in his eyes subsided slightly, replaced by a profound sense of recognition.

"It's our child!"

He said in a hoarse voice.

"Since they are descendants of the Zhu family, we believe what they say!"

He turned abruptly and gave a cold order to Mao Xiang, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard beside him.

"Mao Xiang!"

"Your subject is here!"

"You heard what was said on the sky! Our Xiong Ying was murdered! Hu Weiyong, and that so-called 'Ming Cult,' we now know, it's called 'Khazar'!"

"Investigate for us!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice suddenly rose, filled with an unquestionable, iron-willed determination.

Meanwhile, the pre-Qin period, the Han Dynasty, the Tang and Song Dynasties...

Ying Zheng stroked his beard and nodded:

"Using bloodline as evidence is an excellent method. In this way, the credibility of their words increases tenfold."

Liu Che grinned:

"This is interesting. Descendants of the Zhu family are here to expose the Zhu family's shortcomings and also to clear their name. This is much more interesting than a play!"

Li Shimin then said to Changsun Wuji beside him, "Fuji, remember the words 'Khazar.' We must be wary of such lurking darkness."

……

Modern live streaming room.

Although the audience could not see the awe-inspiring golden clan tree, the ancient book that Zhu Dijun took out, as well as the undeniable aura of confidence he exuded, had already convinced most people of his existence to a great extent.

The live stream has officially surpassed five million viewers!

Zhu Dijun carefully put away the family tree, looked at the camera again, and his expression became serious.

"Family members, my identity is just a starting point."

"Now, here comes the real important part."

He paused, his voice turning somber.

"As you all know, many of our content creators are doing one thing these days—setting the record straight. They are telling the stories of the Ming Dynasty and even the Qing Dynasty that were once deliberately concealed, distorted, and slandered."

"I am one of them. Moreover, as an archaeologist, I have access to a lot of information and relics that ordinary people do not have access to."

"Therefore, everything I've said today is not unfounded."

He pulled up a PowerPoint presentation with several clear time points on it.

"Let's look at a few dates. Zhu Xiong Ying, the grandson of the Ming emperor, died in May of the fifteenth year of the Hongwu reign, which is June 12, 1382 in the Gregorian calendar."

"Empress Xiaoci Gao, née Ma, also known as Empress Ma, passed away in August of the fifteenth year of the Hongwu reign, which is September 17, 1382 in the Gregorian calendar."

"Crown Prince Zhu Biao died in April of the 5th year of the Hongwu reign, which is May 17, 1392 in the Gregorian calendar."

"In just ten years, Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang lost his most beloved eldest grandson, his most respected wife, and his most valued successor!"

"Can you imagine the grief and vigilance in the heart of a founding emperor, well past sixty, after experiencing all of this?"

"History records attribute all of this to fate and disease, and explain his cruel methods in his later years as his inherent tyranny, clearing obstacles for his descendants."

"But the truth is far more cruel than that!"

Zhu Dijun slammed his hand on the table, and the PPT on the screen instantly switched, revealing two large, blood-red characters that shocked everyone!

【Khazar】!

"The truth is, behind all these tragedies stands a common dark force—a millennium-old enemy that has been our adversary since the dawn of Chinese civilization!"

Its name is "Khazar"!