The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 208 The First Martial Arts Competition

"Brother, when will Grandpa Huang announce the identity of the eldest brother? Now that the eldest brother is the commander of the imperial guards, it should be almost the same."

In Kunning Palace, Zhu Mingyue was swinging on a swing under the big tree, tilting her head, looking at Zhu Ying who was reviewing memorials on the stone table and asked.

In recent days, with Zhu Ying's permission, Zhu Mingyue also started to come to Zhu Ying after finishing her homework.

"Don't worry, I'm not in a hurry, what are you in a hurry for?"

Hearing this, Zhu Ying turned around with a smile and said.

The announcement of his identity is completely meaningless for today. To some extent, he has already started to deal with the affairs of Ming Dynasty.

The review of the memorial, if it is not too important now, basically the old man will not bother to read it, and Zhu Ying will directly decide it.

He has already begun to exercise the power of the emperor, although it is still in the name of the old man.

If you want to stabilize the power in your hands, you don't get it from reviewing memorials, but rely on military power.

This kind of military power does not mean relying on the contribution of a blue jade, but the real soldiers and horses in his hands.

Not just a Xuanjiawei, but a large number of subordinate middle-level officers.

Only a large number of mid-level officers who are loyal to Zhu Ying can directly and truly control the army.

Relying solely on Sapphire, when the time comes, there may be some changes.

"I don't understand either. I just think that my eldest brother's identity will be corrected. Maybe my eldest brother will be able to live in Huichunhe Palace. At that time, I will be able to live with my eldest brother."

Zhu Mingyue said, with expectation in her tone.

From childhood to now, he and Zhu Yunxie have depended on each other for life.

There are many things about my father since I was a child. The two children whose biological mother died of illness, if other princes and grandchildren bullied them, they would not dare to go back and tell Mrs. Lu, so they could only bear it silently.

The eldest brother is like a father, and now that the eldest brother is back, the two young ones can truly rely on them in their hearts.

In the past few days, the mental outlook of the two children has improved a lot.

The waist became straighter, the voice was much louder, and many eunuchs were more respectful to the two children.

Zhu Mingyue dared to argue loudly when she had any disputes with other princes and grandchildren, without any fear.

In fact, in the palace, with Zhu Yuanzhang sitting in charge, the status among the princes and grandchildren, it is impossible for the palace fights like the Manchus in the later generations, how dare the eunuchs give any winks.

Except for the direct line of the prince, Zhu Yuanzhang is generally extremely fair in dealing with other princes and grandchildren.

If there is a conflict between the princes, they will judge according to the situation, rather than protecting a certain party.

Even when Concubine Ning's deceased son, King Zhu Tan of Luhuang, had disputes with other princes, Zhu Yuanzhang did not favor Concubine Ning because of Concubine Ning.

The lesson has to be taught.

It's just that Zhu Mingyue and Zhu Yunxie's two children have nothing to rely on, and they don't have enough energy.If any prince or grandson has no fear at all when he occupies the truth.

This will be appreciated by Zhu Yuanzhang instead.

Zhu Yuanzhang has 26 sons, the few under the name of Empress Ma are considered to be descendants, and the others are concubine descendants, which have little relationship.

"I won't go to Chunhe Palace, just like what my grandfather said, since I grew up here when I was a child, now my grandfather has no intention of accepting an empress. From now on, I will live in Kunning Palace."

"But although I don't live in the East Palace, you and my younger brother can also live with me."

Zhu Ying first explained, and then said to Zhu Mingyue with a smile.

Here in Kunning Palace, there are so many vacant rooms, it really doesn't matter if the two little ones live here.

"Brother, it's really okay. My brother and I can really move here too."

Hearing this, Zhu Mingyue got off the swing and happily jumped to the side of Zhu Ying. She looked at Zhu Ying with her big bright eyes and asked.

"Brother can still lie to you. Of course, if you feel that you will not get used to moving here, then brother will not make things difficult for you."

Zhu Ying didn't understand what this little girl was thinking, so she said the opposite.

"How come, how come, elder brother has a lot of delicious food here. My brother and I dream of living with him. If elder brother agrees, my brother and I will move here tonight, okay."

Zhu Mingyue said excitedly, but immediately muttered: "If the emperor finds out about moving here like this, will he be unhappy?"

Zhu Mingyue was a little worried.

The meaning of Kun Ning Palace is completely different. If Grandpa Huang blames him, he and his younger brother are fine, but if it is implicated in the eldest brother, then it is a crime.

"What are you thinking?"

Zhu Ying smiled and scratched the bridge of Zhu Mingyue's nose with her fingers, and explained: "You and my younger brother are both of the same father and mother as me. Among these many younger brothers and sisters, you are the closest relative to me."

"Since eldest brother can live here, of course you can all, just feel free to live here, grandpa will not blame you."

Zhu Ying decides these matters by herself, without any pressure of course.

Zhu Mingyue jumped up happily when she heard this.

In the future, living with the eldest brother will not only provide a lot of delicious food, but also mean that her marriage can be helped by the eldest brother.

For royal women, marriage is the most important thing in their lives.

In many cases, even the possibility of rejection is not possible.

But after she got along with her eldest brother for a short time, she believed that his eldest brother would definitely not marry her casually, this is a dear elder brother.

"Princess, this time our monthly output of matchlock guns has increased so much, the boss will definitely reward us."

In the Gunpowder Department, Zhao Xiangxi said to Ye Yueqing.

In a real sense, she is now completely focused on Ye Yueqing's side.

Before, she tried to get the idea of ​​the boss, but later found that the boss was completely out of reach for her, and her thoughts gradually faded away.

The main reason is that the boss doesn't seem to have much interest in his appearance.

"Well, the last time my boss came here, I already knew about it, but it's not enough now. There are still many aspects that need to be strengthened, especially the ratio of gunpowder. We must try to get the best effect."

"Now we have only improved the matchlock gun, including other artillery, which have not been tried yet, and can be improved according to the matchlock gun."

"At that time, whether it is siege or battle, there will be an overwhelming advantage."

Ye Yueqing spoke.

At this moment, she and Zhao Xiangxi are in the warehouse of the Gunpowder Department, watching many craftsmen adjusting the gunpowder, and beside them are officials recording the weight of gunpowder.

Hearing this, Zhao Xiangxi frowned slightly.

There seemed to be some hesitation in my heart.

After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "Princess, will there be a conquest against Goryeo in the future?"

This has always been something she has been worried about since she found out about the existence of the boss.

She found out that the boss was in Koryo, and had set up a large net. Many high-level officials and generals were obviously subordinates of the boss. Even the status of the princess could be changed as long as it was possible.

The key is the official text, if it's an impostor, it's fine, but Ye Yueqing even changed the name directly, as if he didn't care about the reaction of General Li Chenggui on the Korean side.

Li Chenggui is now in Koryo, although he has not become king yet, but in fact he is waiting for an opportunity, and sending envoys here is to show his favor to Da Ming.

Regarding these, as the eldest daughter of the Fengyang Zhao family, of course she knows some things about Goryeo.

That's why she was so worried.

If Ming Dynasty conquered Goryeo, the situation would be completely different.

On the surface, it seems that her status can be higher, after all, she belongs to the boss.

Actually it is not.

If Goryeo was really completely assigned to Daming, the Fengyang Zhao Clan would very likely cease to exist.

The concepts of tributary states and counties are completely different.

Zhao Xiangxi didn't know these things.

"Don't worry, although the boss has deployed Goryeo, it is also some hidden hands before, and for the time being, it will not take too much action."

"And even if Goryeo is really incorporated into the territory of Ming Dynasty, the Fengyang Zhao Clan will still exist."

"When the boss came over some time ago, I mentioned you to the boss. The boss expressed his satisfaction with some of your current situation. If you can make enough contributions, the status of the Fengyang Zhao family will naturally be promoted. "

"There's no need for you to think too much. Do a good job at the Gunpowder Department. Naturally, your credit is indispensable."

"Let's put it this way, if you have a high enough credit and are loyal to your boss, it's not impossible to go back to Korea."

Ye Yueqing took a deep look at Zhao Xiangxi and said.

The current Zhao Xiangxi didn't know that Yao Guangxiao had gone to Korea and became a national teacher.

Ye Yueqing naturally knew about Yao Guangxiao.

That's why she said so.

Of course, when it comes to returning to Korea, Ye Yueqing is just drawing a cake for Zhao Xiangxi, just saying that there is a glimmer of hope.

But it's almost impossible.

If Zhao Xiangxi was a man, it would be okay, but she is a woman, and she is so beautiful.

Although he is now a princess of Goryeo, Zhao Xiangxi's status in Goryeo is not low.

Otherwise, she would not be qualified to be recognized as a goddaughter by Li Chenggui.

Hearing this, Zhao Xiangxi suddenly felt full of motivation, and his whole body had hope.

If I can go back to Koryo and represent my boss, it will completely mean the rise of the Fengyang Zhao family.

The present Fengyang Zhao family, under constant suppression, the situation of the whole family is already very difficult.

Otherwise, it would not have cost such a big price, when Zhao Xiangxi, the eldest daughter of the first wife, came to Daming alone.

Zhao Xiangxi was able to come to Daming, and there were too many benefits exchanged. It can be said that the current Zhao Xiangxi is the greatest hope of the Fengyang Zhao family.

In the palace, after dinner.

After inspecting the practice, Zhu Ying left the palace and went directly to the barracks where Xuanjiawei was.

At present, it can be judged that the matchlock guns produced by the Gunpowder Department will be more than enough to supply a team of hundreds of people next month.

He wants to build a newest fire commander in Xuanjiawei.

And this fire commanding army will participate in the war against Japan next year.

Although it was still some time before the arquebus arrived, he had already begun to select soldiers in advance.

Inside the military camp.

Zhu Ying looked at the training situation of Xuanjiawei and was quite satisfied.

Naturally, the current Xuanjia guards are not just practicing goose steps. Zhu Ying also began to add a lot of physical training for later generations.

This is the elite of Ming Dynasty, learning new combat methods, and surrendering to military discipline, the effect of improvement is very obvious.

Now Zhu Ying builds it in the form of a special soldier, training it in all directions.

Ensure that every soldier has relatively high quality.

Quality is one aspect, and Zhu Ying is also very concerned about loyalty.

He often shows his face in the barracks, and will put down the so-called His Royal Highness to communicate with the soldiers.

Sometimes I also participate in the training in person.

Zhu Ying knew very well that only in this way can every soldier truly know himself. In ancient times, this was the best form of loyalty.

"Recently, the drills of the soldiers are very good. In about half a month, I will bring [-] guns, the latest fire system and arquebus guns manufactured by the Gunpowder Department."

"I won't say much about these arquebus guns. Someone will come and talk about it at that time. What you need to do is to select the most outstanding three hundred soldiers."

"Continue to pass on, if you can choose an arquebus soldier, whether it is in salary or other aspects, the palace will give him promotion and rewards."

"Let the brothers work hard and bring out the best in themselves."

"The day after tomorrow, on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, we will hold Wei Nei's Martial Arts Competition. Those who win No. 1 will be promoted to a higher official position, rewarded with a hundred taels of silver, and even get the matchlock gun bestowed by the palace."

In the meeting hall, Zhu Ying said to five thousand households.

When the thousand households heard the words, they became excited all of a sudden.

One of them, Qianhu, even mentioned it.

"Your Highness, I don't know if the lowly officials can also participate in this martial arts competition."

The other thousand households looked at Zhu Ying expectantly.

Bestowing a matchlock gun personally, this honor is extremely high.

For military generals, this kind of martial arts competition is almost the same as the imperial examination for literati.

Once he really entered His Highness's eyes, his status would be completely different.

These five thousand households were all at the level of command envoys before. Why did they come here after being downgraded? It was for a higher future.

They all heard a lot of gossip from Liang Guogong, and they were all from the Huaixi generals group.

"I just said that you can participate in this martial arts competition, so naturally you can too."

"If you can win the first place, I will accept it here, and the reward will be doubled."

"Of course, there are some ugly words in the front. If Bengong finds out that there is something tricky in it, then it is not a question of whether to reward or not."

"Here in this palace, especially in Xuanjiawei, everything must be absolutely fair, and no one can engage in special treatment."

"Once I find out that you are using your identities to interfere in this martial arts competition, then don't blame me, and you won't be sympathetic."

(End of this chapter)