The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Killing prisoners is ominous.

Although there was an idea of ​​murder, no one would say it.

Among the 30 Annan soldiers captured, most of them were ordinary Annan civilians, mostly young and strong.

The real soldiers are only thirty or forty thousand.

Soldiers are actually very different from ordinary people, and they can be recognized at a glance.

The common people, as the bottom of the society, are all pale and emaciated. They hardly have any armaments on their bodies, and their weapons are also tattered.

Most of the soldiers are relatively strong, especially the clothes on their bodies, which are very different.

"It depends on how those soldiers deal with it. It still needs to be reported to His Majesty. If I wait to deal with it privately, it will definitely lead to disaster."

"For the resettlement of those common people, the general thinks that some of them can be dismissed first, and they can be resettled later."

"As long as they master the portal of Duobang City, Liang and the others will not dare to go again."

Puding Hou Chen Huan suggested.

Ye Sheng nodded: "That's fine. Most of these people were conscripted to serve in the military. I went around the camp earlier and didn't see any resistance. They are very obedient."

"I've sent people to interrogate those soldiers. Some of them are Annan's forbidden army, and most of the rest are local soldiers. Some thorns will be dealt with first, and the rest can serve as vanguard forces."

"What I didn't expect is that Annan's firearms seem to have a lot of merits, and some parts feel better than our firearms."

Because Zhu Ying paid more attention to the development of firearms, most of the current generals also have a good understanding of this aspect.

These are the guys they fight, so it is natural to be more clear.

Ye Sheng found out very clearly that many of the firearms here in Duobang City were mobilized from the capital city of Annan.

Compared with Ming firearms, the biggest difference between these firearms is the ratio of gunpowder. Obviously, the ratio of Daming gunpowder is much more advanced after constant inspection and adjustment.

Among them, the shooting range is even more critical, and Daming's shooting range is obviously farther than Annan's.

In fact, in the historical war where Zhu Di arranged for Zhang Fu to conquer Annan, it showed that at that time, Annan's firearms surpassed that of the Ming army.

And many of Zhang Fu's soldiers were killed or injured by Annan's firearms.

It's just that the overall quality is still higher on Daming's side, coupled with strategic planning in various aspects, this is why Zhang Fu put down the Annan incident three times.

The development of Annan's firearms had been introduced to Annan during the Song Dynasty, and because the Mongolian Yuan conquered Annan three times, Annan captured the more advanced firearms of the Mongolian Yuan army.

And for Annan, firecrackers are more suitable for combat in areas like Annan, and the advantages are very obvious, so they pay more attention.

When the Song Dynasty was wiped out in the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, many Song people fled to Annan. There was no shortage of firearms technicians here, and they also made a lot of contributions to the development of firearms in Annan.

Ye Sheng quickly noticed a problem.

His Royal Highness Taisun attaches great importance to firearms, if he can investigate the development talents of Annan Firearms, and send them to the capital.

Could it be that in addition to the credit for conquering Annan, there is another credit.

Do it when you think of it.

Immediately, Ye Sheng called the adjutant: "Go to the place where Annan's soldiers are detained and investigate clearly. Regarding the Annan capital city, there are those craftsmen who specialize in firearms."

"Interrogate carefully, don't miss anything, it's best to ask clearly even the name and address."

"If they can know this, then reward them with a full meal. If they know it and don't tell it, they will be punished and served. You must interrogate them carefully."

Hearing Lord Hou's arrangement, the adjutant immediately cupped his fists and said, "The last general takes orders."

Ye Sheng thought for a while and said: "This matter is going on in secret, don't make too much noise."

He still wants to go one step further.

As a marquis, who doesn't want to be a duke.

As Sapphire's in-law, Ye Sheng's status is already very close to the top circle, but although he is said to be a founding hero, his credit is not dazzling.

Everyone sees the situation in Daming very clearly now, and in the future, it must be His Royal Highness Taisun who has the final say.

His Royal Highness Taisun is very direct, and if he wants to do what he likes, firearms are an indispensable aspect.

As long as His Royal Highness Taisun pays attention, Feng Gong doesn't mean it's impossible.

Ye Sheng is not young anymore, and his body is relatively strong now, but speaking of it, he may work for another ten or eight years, and he may not be able to do it anymore.

Such an opportunity to beat Annan is so rare that it must be grasped carefully.

In comparison, Puding Marquis Chen Huan was much worse, no matter in terms of status or connections.

In Marquis' circle, Puding Marquis Chen Huan is only at the middle level.

Of course, this level is also due to the fact that there are too many outstanding generals in the Ming Dynasty, which led to the fact that Pudinghou Chen Huan was not ranked high in the top circle.

Having said that, there is no one who can be implicated and killed because of the Sapphire case.

Chen Huan, Marquis of Puding, was also one of them.

The army can only be temporarily placed in Duobang City.

Afterwards, Ye Sheng's adjutant immediately interrogated the soldiers among Annan's captives and asked about the talents of Annan's firearms.

Among these captives, there are quite a few forbidden soldiers who have a high status in the capital city of Annan.

It's just that he is now a prisoner, and can only survive by drinking gruel every day.

Hearing that he had the opportunity to have a full meal, he immediately rushed forward and told about what he knew.

Others may not be clear, but the leaders of the Annan Forbidden Army are very clear that the current Annan has no ability to fight against Daming.

The fall of Annan as a whole is only a matter of time.

Now the troubles in Duobang City are only temporary, and when this is resolved here, what else can Hu Xiang use to resist the Ming army.

As far as the elephant soldiers are concerned, more than 100 elephant soldiers have become under the control of Daming.

Although the flaws of the Elephant Soldiers are relatively obvious, it is undeniable that it is an absolutely powerful unit in areas such as Annan.

Soon, a list of Annan's firearms talents came out.

After getting the list, Ye Sheng looked at it, not only a little tongue-tied.

"I didn't expect Annan to pay so much attention to the development of firearms, and there are so many craftsmen on firearms."

"I think His Royal Highness Daming Taisun attaches so much importance to firearms, the tribute of these talents will naturally be a big contribution."

"The key is to let His Royal Highness know who I am."

Ye Sheng was playing his own petty tricks in his heart, and made up his mind that he must find a way to recruit all these talents.

When attacking Thang Long, the capital of Annandong in a while, this issue must be taken seriously.

There are dozens of people on the list, all of whom are considered to be the best among Annan's firearms craftsmen.

Among them, Hu Yuancheng ranked first.

He has the same surname as Hu Jishou, and it is said that he is somewhat related.

There are others, Deng Ming, Chen Jixuan, Li Cheng and so on.

In fact, these talents were also transferred to the Daming capital by Zhang Fu in history to develop.

It made a great contribution to the establishment of Zhu Di's Shenji Camp.

Yongle Emperor Zhu Di also found that the firearms here were relatively mature during the Annan War.

Therefore, more attention should be paid to talents in this area.

Some things are changing because of Zhu Ying's relationship, but the collection of firearms talents has not changed.

And it was the time when Annan won Duobang City.

Zhu Ying's first son is finally about to be born.

Daming, Kunning Palace.

Ye Yueqing, who was pregnant in October, gave birth today.

The maids, eunuchs, and female imperial physicians inside and out have all gathered here.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also waiting anxiously at the door.

Because the imperial physician concluded that the possibility of Ye Yueqing conceiving a boy this time is very high.

Although Chinese medicine is not considered a professional means in this regard, experienced obstetricians and gynecologists will also have their own grasp of this point.

Not just one imperial physician, most imperial physicians concluded that the possibility of a boy was very high.

Daming's current succession doesn't matter too much, after all, Zhu Ying is young and the succession is stable.

But the new heir still attaches great importance to Zhu Yuanzhang.

In terms of relationship, if the boy born now is Zhu Ying's eldest son.

In terms of status, he is the great-eldest grandson of Emperor Ming of today.

The first heir after Yu Zhuying.

This is a period related to the foundation of the country, and it is also his great-eldest grandson, so Zhu Yuanzhang can't help but pay attention to it.

"It's been so long, we haven't been born yet."

"This is the second child, and it should be smoother than before."

"Is it because the woman who delivered the baby inside can't do it?"

"If anything goes wrong with our great-grandchildren, we'll take their heads!"

From Ye Yueqing's abdominal pain to now, it has been an hour too fast, but there is still no reaction.

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little anxious.

On the contrary, Zhu Ying's mentality is relatively stable.

"Grandpa, just now a court lady came out to report that the child in Yueqing's arms has grown up and is still making noise."

"It shouldn't be long."

Zhu Ying said comfortingly.

The old man's character is just too fiery. Even though his temper has been milder these days, he is still very murderous.

In the center of the backyard are Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying here.

Zhu Ying's concubines also watched anxiously.

For example, Chen Muyue, Zhao Xiangxi, and Princess Xiangzi from Wa Kingdom, and Ananya from Champa.

In the backyard, Ye Yueqing was the grandson concubine with the highest status.

All four of them are side concubines, so the difference is huge.

Because Zhu Ying didn't want to make trouble for the heir struggle later, so before Ye Yueqing gave birth to a boy, the four concubines would not let the four concubines have a son first.

Although there is a difference between concubine and concubines, if Ye Yueqing has been unable to give birth to a boy, it can be said to be a big problem in the harem.

Not to mention waiting, Zhu Ying also discussed it with the old man.

If Ye Yueqing's third child can't give birth to a boy, then there's nothing she can do.

It's not easy to say something about having a baby. Sometimes a boy can't be born, and it's not like it hasn't happened before.

in the house.

Ye Yueqing bit the cotton towel tightly, this time the pain was more intense than that of Zhu Yuting, who was born the first time last time.

"Your Majesty hold on, and use some more strength. This time it must be His Royal Highness, the great-grandson of the Emperor, with a strong body, but your Majesty will have to suffer more."

The palace lady next to her persuaded.

The reason why there are such symptoms similar to dystocia is that the child in Ye Yueqing's womb is growing up relatively well, and the weight is definitely not light.

This also put a great burden on Ye Yueqing's production.

Hearing that it was a boy, Ye Yueqing immediately gained more strength. She knew very well in her heart that as a grandson and concubine, she desperately needed to give birth to a boy as the future heir of Ming Dynasty.

This is no longer a matter of simply having a child, but concerns the future of the entire Ming Dynasty.

The selection of the emperor is presumably based on the primogeniture system, including the current Zhu Ying, which is basically the same situation.

Once there is a lack of success, it is very likely that a concubine will replace the direct line.

Among Zhu Ying's concubines, except for Ye Yueqing, who is in the main room, the rest are not Han Chinese, but come from four countries.

So at this point, the political purpose is very critical.

This is also the reason why Zhu Ying seldom went to sleep with the other four concubines before Ye Yueqing gave birth to a boy.

Even at bedtime, there will be eunuchs recording a menstrual period to stagger the possibility of pregnancy.

And there are some contraceptive drugs to take.

To exaggerate, even if the other four concubines became pregnant due to various accidental factors, there is a high probability that they would be forcibly removed.

In fact, besides Kunning Palace, there is another woman outside, Xu Miaojin is also very concerned about Ye Yueqing's childbirth.

"Eldest sister, do you think the grandson concubine will be able to give birth to a son this time?"

"If you can't give birth this time, according to what His Majesty and His Highness Taisun said, it will be the third child, so I have to wait two years."

Xu Miaojin's tone was a little worried and nervous.

Because of Ye Yueqing's relationship, after the four concubines, Zhu Ying never accepted another concubine.

They were also waiting for Ye Yueqing to give birth to a son.

Xu Miaojin has reached the age of leaving the cabinet, and it stands to reason that the marriage should be carried out now.

But who doesn't know the relationship between Zhu Ying and Xu Miaojin before entering the palace.

Even if there is no movement in the palace now, who wants to go matchmaking for a woman related to His Highness the Grandson.

Is it because you are afraid that the grass on your grave will not grow high enough?

Even here in Xu's residence, no one talked about Xu Miaojin's marriage, and everyone basically acquiesced in the matter of Xu Miaojin's entry into the palace.

To put it bluntly, even if Zhu Ying didn't mention it all the time, then Xu Miaojin could only wait like a jade.

"Don't worry, it will definitely be a boy. My sister heard from Concubine Ning earlier that the imperial physicians in the palace all concluded that this time it must be a boy."

Xu Yihua looked at her little sister, sighed in her heart, and said comfortingly.

She knew in her heart that even if Ye Yueqing gave birth to a boy, she would not necessarily accept her as a concubine.

No one can tell.

Hearing this, Xu Miaojin was finally relieved.