At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the competition for the deer in the world

When Cheng De arrived at Kunning Palace, he saw a group of his adopted sons sitting around Ma Xiuying, his sons, and Lan Yu.

What I heard was laughter and laughter.

Cheng De listened attentively, it was all trivial matters at home.

Ma Xiuying saw Cheng De coming in at a glance and quickly wanted to get up. Cheng De directly waved his hand and said: "Sister Xiuying, continue to sit, there is no need to get up."

Cheng De finished his words, and then there was a sound.

"I've met my adoptive father!"

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

"Father...Emperor."

Cheng De nodded, his eyes quickly swept over Mu Ying and others, then moved his eyes to Lan Yu, and finally looked directly at his son, Cheng Biao.

Cheng De took Cheng Biao from Ma Xiuying and held him in his arms. Seeing the other people's reserved looks, he smiled and said, "Don't be cautious. It was the same just now."

Then, Cheng De looked at Cheng Biao and said, "Biao'er... is already three years old and will be four next year."

Ma Xiuying answered: "Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, several years have passed."

Cheng De looked at Ma Xiuying, pondered for a moment, and said: "Starting from September next year, Biao'er will study with Marinoli for a period of time. During this period, Song Lian, Gong Boxui, Han Bogao, Li Shanchang, and Shi Naian were enlightened by Biao'er. "

When Ma Xiuying heard this, she did not object.

She felt a little sad when she thought that starting from next year, Biao'er might start to be trained to shoulder the heavy responsibility of Ming Dynasty.

But considering the future of Ming Dynasty, Ma Xiuying did not object.

However, she had doubts in her heart about whether Marinoli, a non-Chinese native, could teach Cheng Biao well.

But there were many children right in front of her, so Ma Xiuying couldn't ask directly, so she nodded and agreed.

Cheng De felt relieved when he saw Ma Xiuying agreed.

Then, he looked at Zhu Wenzheng, Li Wenzhong, Mu Ying, Xu Sima, and Lan Yu, and especially stayed a little longer on Lan Yu.

"Lanyu, let me ask you, how old are you?"

Hearing Cheng De's question, Lan Yu replied: "Already 17."

Cheng Dewei nodded, "I have seen what you did at the Military Academy, including your graduation with honors from the Military Academy. I feel very relieved."

"It just so happens that you are here. I want to ask you, are you willing to go to the military for training?"

Lan Yu's eyes suddenly brightened, "Your Majesty, I wonder how many troops you can bring?"

Cheng De stared at Lan Yu for a long while and then said: "I will first serve as the commander-in-chief and lead a thousand troops."

Lan Yu's face showed joy, and Mu Ying and others looked envious after hearing this.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lan Yu bowed and saluted.

"I want you to stay with Feng Guoyong for three months. During this period, I will ask Feng Guoyong to teach you the art of war."

"After two months, you will stay under Li Sanqi for five months. I will ask Li Sanqi to teach you the art of war and swordsmanship."

"After another five months, you will join Deng Youde. After staying for two months, I will also ask Deng Youde to teach you the art of war."

"After you have stayed with Deng Youde for two months, you will stay with Cheng Ying for two months. I will let him teach you all the tactics of war that he has learned."

"After you complete these, you can lead an army of three thousand, five thousand, or even ten thousand soldiers."

"But I must see your outstanding performance."

"Lanyu, what do you think?"

Lan Yu did not hesitate at all, knelt down on one knee and said: "Lanyu thanks your Majesty for your kindness."

Cheng De frowned and said, "Get up and speak. From now on, you don't have to salute me in private."

Lan Yu was startled, then suddenly realized, "Lan Yu understands."

"I hope that after you lead the troops, you will respond calmly, think more, don't be impulsive, and don't get angry easily. As a general, you should worry about defeat before thinking about victory. I hope you will keep these in mind."

When Lan Yu heard Cheng De's instructions, she was naturally moved and her eyes showed gratitude: "Your Majesty's teachings are engraved in Lan Yu's heart."

Cheng De glanced at Lan Yu with satisfaction, then looked at Mu Ying, Xu Sima, Li Wenzhong, and Zhu Wenzheng, glared at them and said: "You all should be honest with me, you have not graduated from the military academy in one day, and you have not graduated from the military academy in one day. Don't even think about leading troops."

Mu Ying, Xu Sima, Li Wenzhong, and Zhu Wenzheng were all like wilted eggplants, all of them looking downcast and listless.

At this moment, Cheng Biao suddenly said: "I also want to graduate from the military academy... and lead... my father from now on."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's expression changed.

Cheng De was startled and saw everyone's expressions tense, so he laughed loudly and said: "Biao'er, the father is waiting to see and wait for Biao'er to lead the father." Cheng Biao, a small man, turned his head to look at Cheng De, and made a milky sound He said coquettishly: "Father, then... it's settled."

Cheng De scratched Cheng Biao's nose and said with a smile: "You are a kid, but my father is looking forward to what you will be like when you grow up."

Cheng Biao also smiled, "Father, I heard from my mother that you are very busy every day. In the future, when Biao'er grows up, I will share more of my work for my father. In this way, my father will have enough time to accompany you." Mother."

When Cheng De heard this, he looked startled and looked at Ma Xiuying.

Ma Xiuying said: "Brother De, you haven't been to my place for a long time, and you haven't been to the other sisters either..."

Cheng De was silent for a moment, "Before, I was busy with national affairs, especially the unification of the south. I worked hard every day, but I neglected you. I will spend more time with you from tomorrow on."

Ma Xiuying smiled and said, "Okay."

Cheng De was silent for a while when he looked at his other sons, especially Cheng Di.

"Father, when will the world be unified?" Mu Ying asked Cheng De.

The rest of the people looked at Cheng De.

Cheng De looked around at everyone before replying: "Come on, my arrangement in the north should be working. If we wait a little longer, I will definitely be able to dominate the world."

"My foster father will definitely be able to unify the world. We all believe that you can do it." Mu Ying, Xu Sima and others said in unison.

Cheng De heard this and smiled: "Of course, I will definitely be able to dominate the world."

"Father, after graduating from the military academy, can we go and attack places outside the Central Plains? We want to open up territory for the Ming Dynasty."

Hearing Mu Ying's question, Cheng De looked at Mu Ying and others with doubts.

Ma Xiuying explained at this time: "A few of them have been in contact with Marinoli for a while. I often hear them talking about how big the world is outside the Ming Dynasty or the Central Plains."

Cheng De smiled and said, "Okay, after you graduate, and after I truly dominate the world, I will allow you to go to places other than the Ming Dynasty to open up territory for the Ming Dynasty."

"Thank you, foster father!" Mu Ying and others looked happy.

Lan Yu suddenly interrupted at this time: "Your Majesty, when the time comes, can I go too? I want to compete with Mu Ying and the others to see who has opened up more territory for the Ming Dynasty?"

Cheng Deshen glanced at Lan Yu and said, "We'll discuss it at that time. As for you, do you have the qualifications to see it in a year's time?"

Lan Yu nodded hurriedly.

"Brother De, I have something to discuss with you."

Cheng De looked at Ma Xiuying.

"Brother De, do you still remember He Sanwu?"

Cheng nodded.

"Brother De, I want his son to be Biao'er's companion from now on."

Cheng De nodded directly in agreement and said: "Feng Guoyong, Deng Youde, Li Sanqi, Chang Yuchun, Xu Da and others have sons who are about the same age as Biao'er. By September next year, Let them all follow Biao'er to enlightenment."

When Ma Xiuying heard this, she was stunned on the spot. She looked deeply at Cheng De, nodded and said, "I listen to Brother De on this matter."

Cheng De looked at Ma Xiuying gently, then looked at the others, "Muying, Xu Sima, Li Wenzhong, Zhu Wenzheng, Lan Yu, you all go out, and you will take Biao'er and the others out to play until dark. There is no need to come back here, I have something to discuss with Sister Xiuying."

After hearing this, Mu Ying and others all agreed.

Then, Cheng De watched Mu Ying and others leave with Cheng Bian and others.

Cheng De then looked at Ma Xiuying, "Sister Xiuying..."

Ma Xiuying saw Cheng De's gaze and understood, her face turned red, "Brother De, it's not dark yet..."

Cheng De didn't say much and walked towards Ma Xiuying...

In the blink of an eye, five years have passed.

November 2, the 21st year of Zhizheng, November 2nd, the eighth year of Shengwu.

In the Ming Dynasty, the government was harmonious, the weather was smooth, and the country was peaceful and the people were safe.

Over the past five years, countless grains have accumulated in granaries across the Ming Dynasty.

The grain storage in granaries in various places ranges from 10,000 shi to 100,000 shi. The four granaries in Nanjing City contain millions of shi.

The long-term war between Liu Futong and the Yuan Dynasty in the north finally came to a conclusion.

Liu Futong was defeated and the Yuan Dynasty won. There was a new force in the north. What was the banner of this force?

I saw the time when the Ming Dynasty drove out the barbarians from the north and unified the world.

Cheng De summoned civil servants and generals at the Xuanzheng Hall. (End of chapter)