Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

Hearing what Zhu Di said, Crown Prince Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment.

Obviously, he didn't expect that the fourth brother would say such words at this time.

He had never thought that after his second brother-in-law had invented such a useful cannon, there would be no problem in fighting those pirates.

As long as we have enough cannons, there will be no problem fighting those pirates next time.

As long as those pirates dared to come and fight at this time, they would gather together with a mentality of underestimating the enemy, hoping to defeat the Ming navy in one battle.

Under such circumstances, they have no way out!
They will be caught by my second brother-in-law. This new type of artillery will teach them a lesson!

How come now... the fourth brother actually said such a thing?
Mei Yin also seemed a little surprised, and was trying hard to think of the loopholes in his method.

The thieves’ 2,000-ton ocean-going ship is indeed large.

However, the ships of this era were not ironclad ships.

The main body is still made of wood.

The red cannon that I made can definitely break their defense!
Dealing with them is no problem.

Why is Fourth Brother saying such things now?
Zhu Biao and Mei Yin both turned to look at Zhu Di.

Waiting to hear Zhu Di's next explanation.

Zhu Di said: "The cannon that my second brother-in-law made is indeed extremely powerful.

And those pirates can take advantage of the fierce battle at sea.

But...how to put it.

There are too few cannons that can be installed on each ship.

Only the bow and stern could carry guns.

Even the largest seagoing ship of 2,000 tons had only four guns mounted at the bow and stern.

A thousand-ton sea-going ship can be equipped with two doors each at the bow and stern.

The rest of the ships had at most one gun each at the bow and stern.

In this case, how many ships will we need to deploy when we fight those pirates again?

If there are few ships and not enough artillery, we won’t be able to inflict a crushing blow on those bastards.

But if there are more ships and more cannons.

There are too many people and too much power.

Seeing that the Ming Dynasty has dispatched so many naval forces, those villains will most likely feel worried.

Don't dare to send out too many ships.

When fighting with us, it is difficult for them to use a superior attitude to deal with us.

Will become more cautious.

Moreover, if there are too many ships, our artillery will not be able to play its advantage.

Because this cannon will not only cause casualties when it hits the pirates' ship.

If they hit our own ships, we will also be defeated. Our warships will be damaged and there will be casualties.

We have too many ships dispatched, so it is easy for our ships to block the enemy's warships..."

As Prince of Yan Zhu Di spoke, Crown Prince Zhu Biao already understood what Zhu Di meant.

His expression suddenly became serious.

Following Lao Si's line of thought, it is indeed the case.

Fewer ships mean fewer guns.

Although their artillery is very powerful, it is difficult to close the gap with the enemy if they do not have enough artillery.
Not to mention, these pirates were dealt with in a crushing manner.

This is even more difficult.

Thinking of this, Zhu Biao's mood couldn't help but become a little heavy.

I originally thought that since my second brother-in-law had invented this extremely powerful cannon, I could rest assured when I go out to sea in the future.

It can deal with those pirates very well.
But who would have thought that it had such a fatal flaw.

Judging from the current situation, the best way to solve the problem is to continue building large ocean-going ships of 2,000 tons.

Even built several large ocean-going ships of 4,000 tons.

Only when fighting against those pirates can we defeat them with a crushing force.

Just as I was thinking this, I heard Mei Yin's voice.

“This is indeed a problem, but Fourth Brother, you are a little biased in your thinking.

This matter is easy to solve.”

Easy solution?!
After hearing what Mei Yin said, Zhu Biao and Zhu Di both turned their gazes involuntarily to Mei Yin.

I want to hear what my second brother-in-law has to say.

Can this matter be resolved well?

At the same time, he also seemed very surprised and curious.

I don’t know what solution my second brother-in-law can come up with.

Mei Yin said: "It is easy to install cannons on this warship.

Just install cannons on existing warships.

It is true that there are few cannons that can be installed at the bow and stern, but what about the sides of the ship?

Many artillery pieces can still be mounted on the sides.

There is enough space on the side. It shouldn't be a problem to install more than a dozen guns on a ship, or dozens on a large ship, right?"

Mei Yin looked at the two of them, told them his solution, and felt that this solution was natural.

After all, he came from the future and knew a lot of things.

For example, modern warships all have cannons mounted on the sides.

Some ships even have two floors, the upper and lower floors, in order to install more cannons on the sides.

Why does this matter become so difficult to think about when it comes to Fourth Brother?
Hearing what Mei Yin said, Crown Prince Zhu Biao and Prince of Yan Zhu Di were both stunned for a moment.

Obviously, no one expected that the solution Mei Yin proposed would be this.

how to say……

What my second brother-in-law said does seem to make sense if you listen to it at first.

It's that simple.

The bow and stern of the ship could not accommodate so many ships, so it was only necessary to install numerous cannons on the sides.

In this way, the number of artillery that can be installed on warships will indeed increase greatly.

But, how could this matter be so simple?
If it were possible to mount guns on the broadside, they would have been installed long ago.

Installing cannons on the side is actually no different from seeking death.

The broadsides are very fragile.

During the battle, the artillery is on the broadside. If you want to hit the opponent, you need to use the broadside to face the enemy.

The enemy ship could just charge forward and use its hard bow to easily knock a big hole in the fragile side.

Even if a warship is too large, when it encounters a small warship, it is not impossible to hit it and split it in two!
Now that my second brother-in-law has done this, it is equivalent to directly handing over the most vulnerable side of the warship to the enemy.

Isn't it simply seeking death if we start a war?

Although Zhu Di was not a naval general, he was very interested in things on the battlefield and knew a lot about naval battles.

At least, I know this basic stuff.

"What's wrong, fourth brother? Is there anything wrong?"

When Mei Yin saw that Zhu Di's expression changed after he proposed this idea.

He seemed to be hesitant to talk, so he started asking.

Zhu Di said: "Second brother-in-law, how can I put it...

There is something very wrong with this matter. Facing the enemy with a broadside is no different from committing suicide."

I told this matter immediately.

It turned out to be because of this!
Mei Yin nodded in understanding: "Fourth brother, what you said is indeed very reasonable.

However, since cannons were installed on the sides, it was natural that the previous fighting methods could no longer be used.

Previous combat methods, such as boarding, boarding and other naval warfare tactics, need to be changed.

Now that we have so many powerful artillery pieces, we must definitely maximize their advantages.

Make full use of this greatest advantage.

In this way, some corresponding tactics can be adjusted.

You can completely avoid all the things that you are worried about, Fourth Brother..."

Can it still be done this way?

Zhu Di was delighted when he heard this, but he was a little bit unconvinced.

He tried hard to imagine it in his mind, but he couldn't figure out the situation that his second brother-in-law mentioned, facing the enemy with the broadside and being able to crush them.

Mei Yin saw this, thought for a moment and said, “Fourth brother, it’s definitely not easy to imagine this if you only think about it this way.

Why don't we go back and make a simple sand table and do some simulation on it?

Fourth Brother will be able to understand this matter very well."

Zhu Di immediately nodded and said, "Okay!

Let’s go back now!

As he spoke, he hurriedly pulled Mei Yin and left from here...

After Mei Yin and his men left, the prince's personal troops guarding here quickly re-camouflaged the cannon.

Covering its appearance...

……

After returning home, I worked on it and quickly made a simple sand table.

Mei Yin used seven or eight small wooden cubes as warships.

There are cannons on all the sides of the warships.

Zhu Di also used small wooden cubes to make warships to attack Mei Yin.

Mei Yin connected the small blocks end to end and arranged them into a long snake formation.

Deal with Zhu Di from the side.

During the battle with Zhu Di, he kept moving flexibly.

Walk in a zigzag shape.

They continued to use the side artillery to attack the fleet controlled by Zhu Di.

During mobile combat, this method can also be used to allow the artillery on both sides of the warship to fire in turns.

In this way, the firing time of artillery can be greatly reduced, forming intensive firepower to bombard enemy warships.

After a round of kite-flying tactics, Zhu Di was at a disadvantage.

There is no way to turn the tables.

After simulating a defeat on this sand table, Zhu Di was not angry at all. Instead, he had a smile on his face.

I couldn't help laughing.

"Great! Great! Second brother-in-law, your fighting method is really good!
Combined with this artillery, it couldn't be better!
Just as my second brother-in-law said, this method can give full play to the great advantages of artillery.

It turns out that mounting cannons on the side is such a good tactic!
Just as my second brother-in-law said, the weapons on the ship are different, and the tactics should also change accordingly.

Make the most of your artillery's advantages!

Second brother-in-law, he is truly a god!"

Zhu Di exclaimed in admiration from the bottom of his heart.

She was full of respect for her second brother-in-law.

My second brother-in-law is really not an ordinary person!

I really don't know what he is thinking. Many things that seem difficult to solve for me and others seem as simple and natural as eating and drinking when my second brother-in-law thinks about them.

Even in the eyes of people, it is natural.

It can be easily solved.

Moreover, the solution given by my second brother-in-law is not that complicated.

Many of them are extremely practical.

But the key point is, if my second brother-in-law hadn't brought it up, it would have been extremely difficult for us to figure it out.

This is the ability of my second brother-in-law.

This is also an important reason why Zhu Di likes to come to Mei Yin.

I often get something new from my second brother-in-law, which is thought-provoking and thought-provoking.

Mei Yin waved his hands and said, "This is nothing.

If I had come into contact with this cannon first, I would have thought about how to use it from the very beginning.

How to unleash its greatest power.

If the conditions were the same, it would be impossible for me to come up with a corresponding solution so quickly.

Moreover, even if I don’t say it, my eldest brother, fourth brother and many others will also be able to think of the corresponding tactics through actual combat and other things in the future.”

After hearing what Mei Yin said, Zhu Biao and Zhu Di's impression of Mei Yin reached a new level!
My second brother-in-law is a truly capable man, but he is also very humble.

There really aren't many people like this!
Then, Mei Yin looked at Zhu Di and said, "Speaking of Fourth Brother, I think that using this kind of ship with cannons installed on the side can help us gain the upper hand when fighting against others..."

As he spoke, he told Zhu Di some of the modern and contemporary tactics he knew.

In this way, the Ming Dynasty's naval officers and soldiers can adapt to this new type of artillery as quickly as possible.

Form combat effectiveness in the fastest possible time, avoid detours and reduce casualties.

Zhu Di listened carefully on the side and asked a few questions from time to time about something he didn't understand.

Especially like a primary school student who is seriously seeking advice.

During this process, Zhu Di would occasionally have a sudden enlightenment, like a sudden revelation...

Crown Prince Zhu Biao was standing by, also listening attentively.

Looking at this scene, I felt very happy.

My second brother-in-law is really talented!

It is such a blessing for the Ming Dynasty to have a second brother-in-law!

As he thought about this, suddenly another idea came to his mind.

He remembered that before this, his second brother-in-law had made a death-defying remonstrance to his father, pointing out the drawbacks of the maritime ban and the Maritime Customs.

Now that his father was preparing to open the sea, he encountered some new problems.

If the matter of opening the sea is not handled properly, it will be delayed by at least two years.

As a result, under such circumstances, it was the second brother-in-law who took action in time and produced a powerful cannon.

And also gave the corresponding combat methods.

This... this is hard not to think too much.

Maybe it was my second brother-in-law who had already calculated all this in advance.

He took special action to push the Ming Dynasty onto such a path.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was most likely the case. Otherwise, if it was all a coincidence, then this matter was really too coincidental.

My second brother-in-law is really not an ordinary person.

At the same time, I couldn't help but wonder why my second brother-in-law did this.

What is the purpose of doing this.

After sitting here and thinking for a while, Zhu Biao already had the answer in his mind.

The second brother-in-law did this in order to make the Ming Dynasty stronger and go further.

Let the Ming Dynasty far surpass the Han and Tang Dynasties!
My second brother-in-law is truly a man who is devoted to the Ming Dynasty.

Daming is so lucky to meet his second brother-in-law!

At this moment, Zhu Biao became more confident.

That is, in the future, I must protect my second brother-in-law at any cost and prevent him from encountering any accidents!
People like my second brother-in-law are of great significance to the Ming Dynasty.

It will make the Ming Dynasty even more extraordinary in the future.

This is the real white jade pillar supporting the sky and purple gold beam spanning the sea of ​​the Ming Dynasty.

The most important thing is that my second brother-in-law never takes credit for himself and is always very humble and low-key.

Even when he was not low-key occasionally, it was always for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, and he was willing to risk his life to advise his father to do something.

After Mei Yin's story, Zhu Di wrote down everything Mei Yin said.

Worried that he would forget, he even asked Mei Yin for paper and pen after he had fully understood some things.

I wrote it down on the spot.

In Zhu Di's view, each of these things is extremely important.

Many of them are very mature. If it weren't for my second brother-in-law, I wouldn't have said it.

It will be very difficult for the Ming Dynasty’s navy to get these out in the future.

It takes a long time of exploration.

In this process, you will definitely suffer a lot of losses.

It takes countless lives to gain these lessons and come up with these methods.

At this time, the second brother-in-law said it directly.

Under such circumstances, how could he not take it seriously?

It took a long time for Zhu Di to write it all down.

After the ink dried, he put it away carefully and respectfully.

"Second brother-in-law, have you given this cannon a name?"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao looked at Mei Yin and asked.

This kind of cannon was made by my second brother-in-law.

In the future, it is destined to leave a bold mark in the history books.

My second brother-in-law has the right to give it a name.

Mei Yin said: "Brother, it has been taken."

"what name?"

Zhu Biao, Zhu Di and Li Jinglong all turned their attention to Mei Yin.

Everyone wanted to hear what kind of majestic and domineering name their second brother-in-law, a very learned man, could give to this thing.

Many similar names such as "Sky Cannon" and "Mighty General" have appeared in their minds.

But Mei Yin said: "I named it Hongwu Cannon."

Hongwu Cannon? !
After hearing what Mei Yin said, Zhu Biao, Zhu Di and Li Jinglong were all stunned.

This was something they had never expected.

Li Jinglong was especially surprised.

This...his own second uncle-in-law, when he made several desperate appeals to his uncle, he was there to witness the whole process.

He knew very well how hard his second uncle worked when he was giving death-defying advice to his uncle.

But my second uncle said this and gave it the name Hongwu Cannon.

This is really surprising.

But after the accident, I was deeply shocked again.

I feel like I have learned something again.

That is, at some important moments, we should make desperate appeals when it is necessary.

When you are not giving advice, you have to flatter the emperor even if you have nothing to do.

For example, my second uncle named this powerful cannon the Hongwu Cannon.

It is a very clever and subtle way of flattery.

It can make my uncle's unhappiness towards my uncle disappear as much as possible.

high! It’s really high!

Zhu Biao and Zhu Di both had similar thoughts.

Especially Zhu Biao, the smile on his face became particularly intense.

My second brother-in-law is indeed capable.

This shows that there is no grudge between her second brother-in-law and her father.

All the disagreements are caused by official business.

As long as there is no dispute over official business, my second brother-in-law, as a son-in-law, is very respectful to his father-in-law.

Didn’t you see that even such a powerful firearm is named Hongwu Cannon?

Zhu Biao felt that his father would be very happy when he found out that his second brother-in-law named such a powerful firearm the Hongwu Cannon.

And he could also explain to his father what his second brother-in-law had done.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, I want my father to favor my second brother-in-law more.

Make the relationship between two people more harmonious.

"Haha, Hongwu Cannon!

This name sounds good though.

What a perfect fit! ”

Zhu Biao clapped his hands in praise, and Li Jinglong and Zhu Di also clapped their hands in praise.

Everyone says this is a good name.

Mei Yin also smiled.

The word "red" in "red cannon" evolved from the word "red barbarian".

And now, it is the Hongwu period.

The cannon that I made was a red cannon.

But you might as well give it a new name.

He thought it would be particularly good to change the red robe to Hongwu.

The firearms that we have made now are far beyond the level of those in the West.

Who can say that what they have is not authentic?

Moreover, by choosing such a name, you can also flatter your father-in-law, Lao Zhu, without leaving any trace.

Even though he was fine, he always gave him some serious advice.

But when it is time to flatter someone, you have to do it.

Who made me marry his daughter?

Not to mention anything else, just for the sake of my young wife, I should give her a good pat.

This is what he should do as a son-in-law.

After Mei Yin and the others have basically dealt with all these things.

Princess Ningguo, Crown Princess Chang, Princess Yan's Consort Xu Miaoyun and others had already prepared a table full of particularly sumptuous meals.

Originally, the arrival of Zhu Biao, Chang, and the Prince of Yan and his wife was a very happy thing for Mei Yin and others.

As the younger sister, Princess Ningguo naturally had to entertain them well.

At this time, Princess Ningguo felt even more happy because her husband was conferred the title of Shuangshui Earl by her father.

We have to prepare a good one to celebrate.

So this time, the meal was particularly sumptuous, and we had a great time eating and drinking.

I ate until the sun was setting, and then it was temporarily over...

"Big brother and big sister-in-law, fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law, you all should not go back tonight, stay here for one night.

We’ll have a barbecue tonight…”

After dinner, Mei Yin sat here leisurely drinking tea and extended an invitation to Zhu Biao, Zhu Di and others.

“Okay, I haven’t stayed at my second brother-in-law’s place for a long time.

I'll just stay here for one night this time and leave tomorrow.

Put aside all the government affairs and all the worries far behind your head.

It is more comfortable to live with you, my second brother-in-law."

Zhu Biao agreed immediately.

Zhu Di naturally would not refuse.

"Haha, big brother is right.

It’s more comfortable to live here, brother-in-law.

Let’s have a good time together today.

This kind of life is like life! "

Mei Yin sat here and talked with Zhu Biao and others for a while, then got up to prepare dinner.

Some ingredients need to be marinated in advance.

After doing all this, it’s not too late.

Zhu Biao said, "Come on, brother-in-law, let's go to the fields and take a look at the sweet potatoes.

When I come to your place, I always feel like something is missing if I don’t go to the fields.”

Mei Yin naturally agreed.

Then he went down to the field with Zhu Biao and the others.

At this time, the sweet potatoes will be ready to harvest in ten days or half a month.

After learning about this, Zhu Biao said, "Second brother-in-law, when the late sweet potatoes are ready to be harvested, you should send someone to give me a notice in advance.

I also want to come here to do something and participate in the harvest.

This is a good thing that can produce several thousand kilograms per mu!
It concerns the future of the Ming Dynasty!
In the future, I don’t know how many people will benefit from this.

Such a good thing cannot be ignored.

Zhu Biao looked at the sweet potatoes growing in the ground and spoke with deep affection.

Hearing this, Mei Yin nodded vigorously and said, "Okay, brother, I will definitely tell you when the time comes."

Zhu Di said: "Second brother-in-law, please notify me too, so that I can come and see what this grain with such a high yield per acre looks like!
Being able to participate in the harvest of such a divine seed makes me happy and I can’t wait.”

Mei Yin agreed with all of them: "Okay, as long as you and the fourth brother don't feel tired by then, it will be fine.

However, peeling sweet potatoes is not an easy job.

Zhu Biao smiled and said, "With the yield of sweet potatoes, digging them doesn't feel tiring at all.

It’s worth it no matter how tired I am.”

This matter was settled immediately.

……

At night, the moon is at its zenith, casting a silvery light.

The barbecue grill in the courtyard has been set up.

The charcoal fire is burning, making a sizzling sound, and the aroma of meat is spreading, which makes people salivate and increases their appetite.

This thing, Zhu Biao, Zhu Di, Mei Yin, Li Jinglong, as well as Princess Ningguo, the Crown Princess, Princess Yan, Xu Miaoyun and others.

Here we eat barbecue and chat.

I drank a few sips of wine from time to time and felt extremely comfortable.

"This is life!"

Zhu Di couldn't help but sigh out loud, he just felt particularly comfortable.

"After what happened at the Lantern Festival dinner, I learned that my father, my second brother-in-law, was furious and brought you here to feed the pigs.

We are all still worried.

I’m afraid that you, my second brother-in-law, are also suffering here.

Now it seems that you, my second brother-in-law, are not suffering at all. You are simply enjoying yourself here!

You live a carefree life. We are far behind you in comparison!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao could not help but nodded, thinking that what Zhu Di said made sense.

He thought so too.

Mei Yin smiled and said, “This is easy to handle.

Big brother and fourth brother, now that you are okay, come over often.

If it really doesn't work, I will build a separate courtyard for each of you here.

Let you come and live more comfortably and conveniently. ”

Zhu Di smiled and waved his hand when he heard this: "Second brother-in-law, it is better not to build this villa.

It's troublesome and inconvenient to live here.

From now on, I will just stay at your place, my second brother-in-law, and eat and drink for free. I don’t have to worry about anything. How nice.”

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao couldn't help but laugh along.

"Yes! Yes! What the fourth brother said makes sense..."

The next day, Zhu Biao and Zhu Di left Shuangshui Village together.

When they left, Mei Yin packed a lot of things for them to take with them.

The old hen in the house and a brood of chicks were also put into the chicken coop.

Let Zhu Biaoer take it in the car.

There is no way, Zhu Xiongying has a special liking for this fluffy little chick.

It's not a good idea to bring back only one or two, as they may die easily.

It would be better to let him take the old hen and the rest of the chicks back home.

It's easier to raise a hen with an old one.

Mei Yin's decision made Zhu Xiongying grin from ear to ear with joy.

He even kissed Mei Yin on the face several times...

……

Inside the Wuying Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang sat here with a frown on his face.

At this time, there was a lot of information in front of him.

It's about Wu Zhen, Wu Liang, and the pirates overseas, and many other related things.

"Damn it! Wu Zhen is such a complete idiot!"

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but cursed.

Let's chop him up, it's not unfair at all!

Is there anyone who does this?
The purpose of raising a cat is to catch mice!

Damn it, now they are colluding with mice to deceive me, a cat owner?
What is it for him?

After cursing for a while, he couldn't help but frowning when looking at these things.

The mood seemed a little heavy.

He didn't want to delay for even a moment regarding the abolition of the maritime ban and the re-establishment of the Maritime Customs.

I originally thought that after dealing with Wu Zhen, Wu Liang and others, many things that follow would become very simple.

The Maritime Customs will be established soon.

But now, I find it’s not that simple.

There are still many things that need to be resolved.

The most important of these are the pirates outside.

The power of these pirates is really too strong.

Even when the navy was at its peak, Wu Zhen was not captured, and was willing to lead the navy to fight those pirates to the death.

It’s also hard to beat.

Not to mention that now, Wu Zhen has been dealt with by himself, and most of the high-ranking officials of the navy preparing for the Japanese invasion have also been captured in one fell swoop.

With such a big change, combat effectiveness will definitely be greatly affected.

Under such circumstances, it is not so easy to start a war and get rid of those bastards in a short time.

It takes a lot of effort.

Could it be... is there no other way?

After sitting here and thinking for a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang could only sigh in the end.

Accepted this reality.

He was ready to give the order to have the Longjiang Baochuan Factory operate at full capacity and continue building large ocean ships.

We should try to build enough ships and send them to sea in the shortest possible time.

Fight those pirates to the death and wipe them out.

No matter how anxious you are, it won't work.

This is the fastest and safest way.

There is no other way...

At this time, news came that Crown Prince Zhu Biao had returned from Shuangshui Village...

(End of this chapter)