I'm only seven years old, Lao Zhu, you let me supervise the country?

Chapter 426 Threat from the West!Is the Ming Navy nothing more than that?

However, when both sides were wrestling with each other.

A sudden piece of news reached the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and it was like a drop of water falling into Wang's boiling pot.

Suddenly the pot exploded!

An unprecedented atmosphere spread throughout the capital of the Ming Dynasty.

It turned out that not long ago, Zheng He led the main force of the Ming Dynasty navy to the Japanese country, preparing to clean up the Japanese country that had not been very obedient recently.

So Xu Huizu took over the Nanyang battlefield.

But he didn't expect that he would suffer a moderate loss not long after he took over.

A group of fleets from the West took advantage of the huge waves and heavy fog to board the ships of the Ming Navy by surprise and captured them.

Captured a Ming Navy ship!

Although the loss was not large, it was much less than the number of ships in the Ming Navy.

But in terms of appearance, it is not good!

Royal Palace.

Fengtian Temple.

Zhu Yunxuan threw the Zhezi to the ground angrily.

"Trash! It's really trash among trash!"

"Give him the best equipment, the best soldiers, and the best treatment, but he will fail if he just fights a group of barbarians in a small boat!"

"Summon Xu Huizu back to the capital immediately!"

"I need to ask him carefully to find out what's going on! How can our mighty Ming Navy not be able to defeat the barbarians from the west?"

"It's simply shameful!"

Zhu Yunxuan was really angry to the extreme. Although this failure did not mean that the Ming Navy was really in trouble.

Even the other party itself is because of occupying the time.

There was an opportunity to take advantage of it, and luck factored in too much, which was not enough to compare the combat prowess of the two sides.

Zhu Yunxuan believed that on the frontal battlefield, the Ming Navy would still be able to crush these fleets from the West.

But this defeat was more like a head-on blow to the undefeated image that the Ming Navy had just created!
That's why Zhu Yunzhen is so angry!

But after calming down, Zhu Yunzhen regained his composure. After all, where in the world is there an undefeated army?
Not to mention, there are many unexpected factors in naval battles.

With the Ming Dynasty's current technical level, it was impossible to defeat the wind and waves, and it was even impossible to eliminate the obstruction of vision caused by the fog.

As long as Ming's navy remains undefeated on the frontal battlefield.

That's enough.

It's just that... this moderate defeat set off a shocking wave in the capital, and even Zhu Yunzhen had to deal with it in a high-profile manner.

So that I can give an explanation to the people of the capital.

After all, in the hearts of the people in the capital of the Ming Dynasty, the image of the Ming Dynasty as invincible must not be destroyed!

But what Zhu Yunxuan didn't expect was that it was just a small victory, but it spread among the countries around the Ming Dynasty. From word to word, it turned into a heavy blow to the Ming Dynasty navy!

Countries around the Ming Dynasty began to jump up, especially the Khmer Empire and the Srivijaya Kingdom near the Indian Ocean.

They have begun to take advantage of this opportunity to unite and plan to blockade the Ming Dynasty's ships and throw themselves into the arms of the Westerners.

In order to fight against Ming Dynasty.

How could Zhu Yunzhen not be angry?
If they hadn't been unable to free their hands now, Zhu Yunzhen would have asked them to see how powerful the Ming Navy was!
Come and have a head-on encounter, and you will know whether the Ming Navy is strong or weak!

soon.

Xu Huizu was recalled to the capital.

All the people in the capital learned about Xu Huizu's return to the capital.

On the streets of the capital.

The people of the Ming Dynasty shouted angrily, demanding that Xu Huizu be severely punished!

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Xu House.

"Eldest sister, please advise the third sister when the time comes!"

"It's just a small defeat, no, it's not even a defeat!"

"You can't bring Big Brother in because of this!"

"The third sister is the future queen. She has a deep relationship with His Highness the Grand Sun, so she will definitely be able to persuade her!"

Xu Zengshou looked anxious.

As the youngest man in Xu Mansion, all he can do now is to try every means to help his eldest brother. After all, if his eldest brother falls, then the glory of Xu Mansion will completely fall!

Not to mention glory and wealth.

The glory accumulated by their fathers must not be lost in their generation!
And all this lies in Xu Miaojin!

Because only she could persuade Zhu Yunzhen, and only she could help Xu Huizu get away with it.

But no matter what.

No matter Xu Zengshou's words were broken, Xu Miaojin never let go, unwilling to interfere with Xu Huizu's affairs.

"Zengshou, you don't understand."

"It is precisely because your third sister is the future queen that she cannot speak!"

Although Xu Miaoyun was also worried.

But he still kept calm and analyzed: "As long as Miaojin's favor is maintained and Third Sister You is here, the Xu Mansion will not fall."

"But now we act rashly."

"Maybe I can protect your eldest brother's temporary safety, and even continue to entrust him with important tasks."

"But the problem is, if the kindness is exhausted, and the crime of interfering in politics in the harem is added, our Xu family will really fall even if it does not fall!"

"Rather than let your third sister persuade His Highness the Grand Sun."

"Why don't I go back and talk to King Yan about this matter? I feel that there must be someone behind this matter who is adding fuel to the flames."

"Otherwise, it would be impossible for the capital to cause such trouble!"

"This is because His Highness Taisun must punish your eldest brother severely! I believe His Highness Taisun must also have a lot of dissatisfaction in his heart!"

Xu Miaoyun is worthy of being Zhu Di's virtuous wife.

In a few clicks, the situation was clearly analyzed.

Xu Miaojin on the side also nodded.

Agreeing: "Yes, there is indeed a force hidden in the capital now, and it wants to target my Xu family behind the scenes!"

"No, it should be said that it is aimed at His Highness the Grand Sun!"

"The purpose is to weaken His Highness Taisun's power, and this opportunity is their opportunity to cut off a major arm of His Highness Taisun!"

"Of course they won't let it go!"

Zhu Yunzhen's two initial supporting forces were nothing more than the lineage of Zhongshan King Xu Da and the lineage of Liang Guogong Lanyu.

And this is also Zhu Yunzhen's basic position above the Ming Dynasty!

No matter what, the people from these two factions will support him without any reservation!
Moreover, these two factions hold many soldiers and horses!
Not to be underestimated!

Although Zhu Yunxu later developed many other forces, these forces were not necessarily as loyal to Zhu Yunxu as they were!
He was completely tied to the chariot!

Therefore, if we can take this opportunity to get rid of Xu Huizu, we will even cause the entire Zhongshan King line to decline.

That is undoubtedly a major weakening of Zhu Yunxian!
This method of gathering public opinion is almost the same as putting Zhu Yunxu on a fire!
"Then are we just watching in vain?"

"do nothing?"

"It is precisely because of this that we cannot let the enemy's conspiracy succeed!"

Xu Zengshou didn't understand.

The other brothers and sisters present were equally confused. "You have to do it, of course you have to do it!"

"And it has to be a big event that shocks the capital!"

"If there is no big event that shakes the capital and turns everyone's attention away, how can the eldest brother be saved?"

"Defeats overseas certainly attract attention."

"But if an earth-shattering event happens in the capital, it will definitely cause an even greater uproar!"

Xu Miaojin's words made Xu Zengshou feel confused.

Didn’t His Highness Taisun urgently summon his eldest brother to the capital?How is it possible that there is still time to make meritorious deeds?
It would be a good thing not to be escorted to the capital!

Xu Miaoyun on the side saw Xu Zengshou's confusion and comforted him: "Okay, Zengshou, there are some things that you can't figure out, so don't think about them."

"You just need to know anyway."

"Going directly to His Highness Taisun for help is the worst idea!"

"What we should do is to help His Highness Taisun resolve the turbulent public opinion!"

"In this case, your elder brother's matter is nothing more than a word from His Highness the Grand Sun!"

Xu Zengshou seemed to understand but not quite.

On the side, Xu Miaojin had turned and left.

She was going to do something big that would cause a sensation in the capital!
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"boom!"

Not long after Xu Miaojin left, a deafening sound resounded throughout the capital!

Let all the people in the capital be shocked!
Fires soaring into the sky ignited in the capital!
"What happened? Why was there such an explosion in the capital?!"

"It's not clear yet...but it seems that a group of officers and soldiers just went to a place in the south of the city."

"A menacing look."

For a time, the people in the capital were also a little panicked.

But soon, a story that was far more eye-catching than the overseas defeat spread among the capital.

The Bureau of Technology Research and Manufacturing's gunpowder magazine was stolen not long ago!
He was secretly transported and dumped under a yard in the south of the city to secretly manufacture ammunition!
And when the officers and soldiers wanted to arrest the people inside.

The people inside set off the explosives and set the entire yard on fire, destroying everything without leaving any trace!
There is news that there is an explosives depot hidden in the capital.

Immediately spread throughout the capital!And it frightened the people of the entire capital!

It turns out that they have been in danger all along!
It's just that they don't know it!And what on earth do these people want to do with so much ammunition hidden in the capital of the Ming Dynasty?
a time.

The whole capital was in turmoil!
in the palace.

His Highness Taisun seemed to be furious again and ordered Dali Temple, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Ministry of Punishment to conduct strict inspections!
We must find out who these people are!

So in the blink of an eye, the direction of the people in the capital of the Ming Dynasty changed by [-] degrees. The overseas defeat incident that caused a lot of fuss not long ago was suddenly no longer mentioned.

Someone who seems to be behind the scenes.

They all disappeared and hid... The root cause was naturally due to Zhu Yunzhen's strict investigation, which made these people dare not show any traces again!
And while everyone was paying attention to another thing.

Xu Huizu... came to Beijing quietly.

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Royal Palace.

Royal study.

Zhu Yunzhen looked at Xu Huizu who was kneeling on the ground with a stern expression.

Full of hatred, he said: "Did you know that Miaojin almost blew up the capital in order to save you?"

"I really didn't expect that my Ming Dynasty's invincible navy could be defeated by a mere Westerner's fleet!"

"Do you have anything else to say?"

The reason Xu Miaojin didn't discover this ammunition depot earlier or later was that he discovered it just when Xu Huizu was about to enter Beijing.

The purpose is to make this matter easy to uncover.

Without the coercion of public opinion, Zhu Yunzhen would naturally not really do anything to Xu Huizu.

But in order to protect Xu Huizu.

The price Xu Miaojin paid this time was also extremely heavy. Not only was he accused of poor supervision and was impeached by the ministers of the DPRK and China, but the clues that Xu Miaojin had been pursuing for a whole month were completely cut off!
That's right, except for Izumi.

The Technology Research and Manufacturing Bureau where Xu Miaojin worked also discovered varying degrees of theft.

Some of them were stolen by craftsmen.

In some cases, officials below colluded to sell guns and ammunition.

So Xu Miaojin also launched an investigation.

Finally discovered this deeply hidden ammunition depot!
But now, with the explosion, all the hard work has turned into bubbles!

All the clues traced by Xu Miaojin have been disconnected!

And all this is to save Xu Huizu!
"Your Highness, if we are truly defeated by the enemy, I, Xu Huizu, will have absolutely nothing to say!"

"But that day, the Western fleet also paid a huge price!"

"Almost half of them were lost! It was only through luck that our Ming Navy lost one ship!"

"Your Highness! No matter what, I am indeed defeated!"

"But if Your Highness can give me another chance, I will definitely be able to lead the Ming Navy and be invincible!"

"Taking down the Western fleet is just a piece of cake!"

"What I really want is to break the blockade between the Khmer Empire and the Srivijaya Kingdom! Incorporate a wider sea area into the territory of my Ming Dynasty!"

"Please, Your Highness, give me another chance!"

"If we are defeated again, I will definitely come to see you!"

Although Xu Huizu was in a miserable state.

But the fighting spirit in his eyes was extremely high. This failure was a wake-up call for him!But it also spurred him even more!
Let him never forget his original intention to make contributions!

"it is good!"

"I'll give you this chance!"

"You have to remember, this opportunity only comes once!"

"Never again!"

"If you lose again next time, even if Xu Miaojin asks to save you, I will never let you go!"

"Go down!"

Zhu Yunxuan decided to give Xu Huizu a chance, not just because of Xu Miaojin.

It's even more because Xu Huizu is a man who can be made.

Even though he is not as talented as Zheng He, as long as he is well cultivated, he will become an excellent naval general sooner or later. You must not lose a general just because of a defeat that does not count as a defeat.

Xu Miaojin's actions actually came from Zhu Yunzhen's instructions.

After all, Zhu Yunzhen didn't want to be carried away by public opinion.

This time I killed Xu Huizu, but what about next time?Are we going to kill Lan Yu, Yang Shiqi, and Zhai Shan? !

Then Zhu Yunzhen's confidants were all killed!

How could Zhu Yunzhen endure this?
So tearing down their ammunition depot was Zhu Yunxu's warning!It was even more of a hidden flag set by Zhu Yunzhen!
The ammunition depot was bombed, and these rats lurking in the dark were bound to be short of ammunition.

The Bureau of Technology Research and Manufacturing is obviously out of business.

Then there is only one way left...the Overseas Division headed by Zhai Shan!And Zhu Yunzhen had already laid out the plan long ago and was already waiting for them here!
only……

These people are extremely cautious.

If Zhu Yunxuan wants to really catch the big fish behind him, he may have to wait for a while.

(End of this chapter)