Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

"Father, in a few days, the late sweet potatoes planted by my second brother-in-law will be ready for large-scale harvest.

I have already told my second brother-in-law that we will go there during the harvest season and participate in this grand event.

Would you like to go with me, Father?"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and spoke.

"not going!"

Zhu Yuanzhang rejected the proposal outright, very decisively.

"We already know the yield of sweet potatoes, and we dug the sweet potatoes and weighed them ourselves before this.

I already know what sweet potatoes look like, how to harvest them, and what they taste like.

Don't worry about the rest.

Biaoer, you go when the time comes, I won't go."

"Father, this matter is different from the previous ones. The previous ones were just small-scale excavations.

Moreover, according to my second brother-in-law, the yield of early sweet potatoes and late sweet potatoes is not quite the same.

The main reason is that early sweet potatoes are planted early and generally take a long time to grow.

So the sweet potatoes below are bigger.

Late sweet potatoes are planted late.

Especially this time, it’s my second brother-in-law’s side.

Because late sweet potatoes are planted by transplanting.

There are about ten acres at the back, and the planting date will be later.

In this case the output will certainly be different.

If the emperor goes to take a look in person, he will be able to have a better idea of ​​the situation.

Such a large yield of sweet potatoes is a good omen for our Ming Dynasty and a blessing for the people!
It is also a blessing from my father!

The sweet potato harvest is definitely a grand event.

In this situation, how can Father not go?"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao was still here, advising Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, and said firmly: "No, Biao'er, you can go.

When you come back, tell me about the relevant things and put all the records in front of me, and everything will become very clear.

What’s the difference between me going there in person?
It also saves you the effort.

Harvesting crops is not an easy job.

Especially harvesting sweet potatoes is more tiring than harvesting wheat and rice.

This thing requires you to dig the ground with your head.

Dig them out of the soil..."

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head repeatedly, gave very sufficient reasons and showed a very firm attitude.

Zhu Biao said: "Father, it is not just me and others who are looking forward to your coming.

My second brother-in-law has the same idea.

My second brother-in-law said that this was a top-notch event in the Ming Dynasty.

It would be best if Father could go there in person and take part in it..."

"Did he really say that?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and asked.

Zhu Biao nodded vigorously and said, "Father, that's what my second brother-in-law said."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted and said, "Even if he said so, we won't go anyway!
Who does he think he is? How much face does he have? Just let us go and we will go?

I really think too much!"

Zhu Yuanzhang put his hands behind his back and began to pace.

Looks pretty idle.

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said, "Let's... go over there.

Biaoer, you are absolutely right.

Sweet potatoes are indeed a rare and good thing.

It concerns the country and the people.

In the future, countless people will have to rely on sweet potatoes to fill their stomachs.

It's time for a large-scale harvest, and it would be bad for us, as the emperor, if we don't go and take a look.

We have to go and see how much sweet potato yield per acre is tonight.

What is the yield of planting on the slope?

Everything everywhere needs to be considered carefully.

In order to promote sweet potatoes in the future, a more appropriate strategy should be developed.

To avoid trouble in the future.

The original intention was to benefit the people, but instead it turned out to bring disaster to the people.

That's not a good idea.

We are not doing this for the sake of that bastard Mei Yin!

Without that kind of stuff, there would not be such a big face!

If it weren't for the country and the people, even if he made himself cry and begged me, I wouldn't even look at him!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said these words to Zhu Biao with arrogance.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao nodded vigorously and said, "Yes! Father, you are right!
My second brother-in-law did some really bad things.

Father, you do this because you are concerned about the world and the people.

It has nothing to do with my second brother-in-law!

Father, this is the true kingly demeanor, and you are truly magnanimous."

Hearing Zhu Biao say this, Zhu Yuanzhang straightened his body even more.

"That's natural!"

When Zhu Biao saw his father's reaction, he couldn't help but smile secretly in his heart.

I feel that my father is really interesting at this time.

By the way, why did Zhu Biao come to say these words to Zhu Yuanzhang at this time?

He also tried hard to pull Zhu Yuanzhang to Shuangshui Village to participate in the sweet potato harvest.

Among them, the most fundamental reason is that Zhu Biao is very clear about his father's temperament.

When sweet potatoes, a particularly good crop, are about to be harvested on a large scale.

He must be worried.

I definitely want to go to the fields and personally participate in this matter.

Zhu Biao knew very well how hard his father had lived over the years.

As a prince, he is so busy.

My father is busy with all kinds of affairs every day and is in charge of the country's political affairs.

There are all kinds of household chores and state affairs to worry about.

I am so busy every day that I only sleep for two hours.

From this we can see how hard my father's life is.

Harvesting sweet potatoes at this time is a particularly happy event.

And my father is particularly concerned about farming.

How could you not want to come to the fields and participate in the grand event of harvesting sweet potatoes?

By participating in this event, I can also change my father's mood.

However, Zhu Biao knew his father's temperament very well.

Because of the matter of his second brother-in-law, even if his father really wanted to go, he absolutely could not bring himself to do so.

I must pretend to look down on you...

Under such circumstances, it is very necessary for me, as a son, to come and meet my father.

And persuade his father.

Give my father a way out.

Now it seems that what he guessed was indeed correct.

Deep down in his heart, my father also wanted to go.

Otherwise, no matter how much I persuade my father, he will definitely not agree.

Of course, in addition to this matter, Zhu Biao had another purpose for doing so.

That is to allow my father and my second brother-in-law to have more contact with each other through this incident.

In this way, the relationship between my father and my second brother-in-law can be greatly improved.

Zhu Biao really worried about this family.

After finalizing the matter here, Zhu Biao talked to Zhu Yuanzhang for a few more words before leaving.

After Zhu Biao left, Zhu Yuanzhang showed a smile on his face.

My own Biao is the most sensible one.

I was thinking about why I should go there during the late sweet potato harvest.

Now, isn't this the reason?

And that bastard Mei Yin is also different this time.

I knew to take my father-in-law along as well.

It seems that I have not given this guy the title of Shuangshui Bo in vain.
This bastard finally knows how to do something human!
Zhu Yuanzhang became very expectant.

After all, this is sweet potato!

Very good stuff.

How could I not want to go over and take a look at the harvest and participate in this event?
Not only do I have to go there myself, I also have to bring some officials there.

There was no need to ask Zhu Yuanzhang, so he issued an announcement saying that the sweet potato production was astonishing.

And this bastard Mei Yin was made an earl because he discovered the sweet potato.

There will definitely be many people who will not accept it.

There are even many people who say behind Mei Yin's back that he obtained the title too casually and that they were biased towards Mei Yin and gave him such a good reward.

This time, I will bring them over and let them take a good look.

Let these bastards shut up.

Look at these bastards, who dares to talk nonsense?

Thinking of this, suddenly some ideas came to my mind.

He remembered that every time he went to Shuangshui Village and saw that bastard Mei Yin, he would be sentenced to death.

This time, I met Mei Yin when I went there before.

Will... I be warned to death by this bastard again?
After thinking for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head.

Throw this idea out of your mind.

I don't think it should be like this.

After all, Mei Yin, that bastard, has already given me so many warnings to die.

He has already made all the serious objections.

Even if he wanted to die to advise himself, it would be difficult to find a suitable reason.

Besides this, there was another thing that made him feel that Mei Yin would not continue to protest against him.

That is, according to Biaoer, this trip to Shuangshui Village to check out the sweet potato harvest was specially invited by that bastard Mei Yin.

That's even more impossible, I'll be caught by this bastard and be sentenced to death.

It can't be that this guy invited me over just to give me a last-ditch advice, right?

How can it be!

That bastard shouldn't be so brave as to do that!

Otherwise, it would be too inhumane.

Thinking of this, the worries in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart quickly disappeared.

I am full of anticipation for the upcoming trip to Shuangshui Village.

I really want to see what the officials will do after seeing the extremely high yield of sweet potatoes.

What kind of reaction.

I think, except for those who don't know anything about farming.

The rest, as long as they know a little about farming, will be particularly surprised and shocked by this matter.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately made another decision.

He felt that it was not just him and Biaoer and others who went to Shuangshui to harvest sweet potatoes.

The princes in the palace must also be taken out.

All children aged six and above are taken there to experience life.

Let them feel the joy, and at the same time let these children know how food is grown.

Understand how difficult it is to grow something.

Only in this way can you understand the hardships of life in the future.

Understand the suffering of the people.

The eldest, second, third, fourth, fifth and other children in my family were born earlier.

At least we have caught some of the hardships.

But the remaining children have never suffered any hardship since they were born.

Under such circumstances, it is indeed necessary to let them go there to experience it.

Otherwise, my own son will become a fool who can’t tell the difference between grains in the future!
If that happens, it will be too painful and disappointing!

……

In Shuangshui Village, Mei Yin got up early in the morning to feed the pigs, but heard unexpected news.

Someone came to report that a thief with bad intentions was caught last night.

He sneaked into the village in the middle of the night, looking very sneaky.

At first glance, he doesn't look like a good person.

Come here to ask for instructions on how to deal with the Prince Consort Mei Yin.

After hearing the news, Mei Yin was stunned for a moment and seemed a little surprised.

After he came to Shuangshui Village, he rarely encountered thieves who dared to come here to commit suicide.

After all, the identities of myself and my young wife are here.

Even if she is farming or raising pigs, she is still the prince consort or princess of the dynasty.

This identity is enough for many people.

What's more, this place is under the jurisdiction of Yingtian Prefecture.

The royal family has a stronger deterrent power.

Not to mention the Crown Prince Zhu Biao, who also gathered a hundred of his personal soldiers and stationed them here.

There were also some veterans from Li Jinglong's family, plus his own large estate, who organized themselves into a militia.

Patrols are also carried out at night.

Although I say that this is an ordinary farm, in fact it can be called an important town with troops stationed there.

Under such circumstances, there would be no thieves who would come here and do something they shouldn't do...

Mei Yin found it very strange for a moment.

"What did that person say? Where did he come from? What did he plan to do?"

He asked as he fed the pigs.

"Reporting to Mr. Mei, that man...that man said he is not a thief.

He said he came to meet you, Mr. Mei.

But... who would come to visit someone in the middle of the night?

This person must have been caught doing something illegal, so he just made up some excuses to exonerate himself.

Hearing what this man said, Mei Yin couldn't help but nodded.

It makes sense.

It was also the first time he heard of someone visiting in the dark in the middle of the night.

“The thief also said that he was an official and had been granted a title of 10,000 households.

This is even more nonsense.

Half of the man's hair was burnt and his face also had burns.

Looks extremely embarrassed.

How could an official of my Ming Dynasty be like this..."

The man said this with some mockery.

Mei Yin was slightly stunned.

Ten thousand households?

This...why does it sound familiar?

"Did he say his name?"

Mei Yin paused while feeding the pigs. "Mr. Mei, he said..."

The man thought for a moment, then said, "His name is Tao Chengdao. Yes, that's Tao Chengdao!"

Mei Yin had already become a royal consort, and now he was conferred the title of Shuangshui Earl, a noble title.

But many people here still like to call him Mr. Mei.

Because they feel that this title is more appropriate and more respectful.

Mei Yin also likes them to call him Mr. Mei.

So that's what I called it.

Tao Chengdao?
Have you ever been banned from more than 10,000 households?

This……

Mei Yin couldn't hold it anymore.

A lot of information about Tao Chengdao suddenly emerged in his mind.

The most famous among them is Tao Chengdao, also known as Tao Wanhu, who made a lot of rockets, tied them to a chair, lit them, and flew them into the sky.

Then he rushed into the air and blew himself up.

He is serious, the first person to fly into space!
Apart from anything else, his spirit alone is worthy of admiration and respect.

Not to mention anything else, just this one thing can make people know that Tao Chengdao definitely has extraordinary beliefs in the manufacture of firearms and aerospace.

People like him are indeed worthy of respect.

More importantly, I have come to this era.

I want to make some changes, push the world forward and take it on another path.

Under such circumstances, the development of firearms is particularly important.

Talented people like Tao Chengdao who are good at firearms are extremely valuable.

Especially in today's overall atmosphere where one learns literary and martial arts and sells them to the imperial family.

What makes it even more precious is that Tao Chengdao was so obsessed with firearms and made many achievements in them.

At the moment:

"Where is he? Send him to me!
No...I'll go with you to meet him in person!"

Mei Yin said this, and quickly poured the remaining pig food into the pig trough.

Just call out to this person and go with him quickly.

The person who came to report the news was stunned when he heard Mei Yin's words and saw Mei Yin's attitude.

I was filled with astonishment.

No...was that person telling the truth?
He actually...really came to visit Mr. Mei?

And...the identities he described are all true?!
This...isn't this too unbelievable?

Who comes to visit someone in the middle of the night?
A man who has been granted a fiefdom of over ten thousand households has such a dignified appearance. Who would believe it if others told him this?
After being stunned, he suddenly became panicked.

I know that if I’m not careful, I’ll get into big trouble!

He didn't dare to say anything else and hurriedly led Mei Yin forward...

Not long after, they arrived at a night watchman's room at the entrance of the village.

There are two people guarding here.

When they saw Mei Yin, they all greeted him.

Mei Yin nodded to them and walked in.

I saw a middle-aged man tied up.

This middle-aged man is not very tall and does not care about his appearance.

The hair was burnt a lot.

There are some burns on the face...

"Are you Tao Chengdao, Tao Wanhu?"

Han Cheng looked at the man and asked.

Tao Chengdao quickly explained: "Yes, I am Tao Chengdao, and I really came to visit Prince Consort Mei.

Not a thief!"

After Mei Yin confirmed Tao Chengdao's identity, he immediately took action to untie the ropes on Tao Chengdao.

"Mr. Tao, I am Mei Yin. I am sorry for the trouble you have caused. I have not treated you well and have caused this misunderstanding..."

Upon hearing this, Tao Chengdao hurriedly waved his hands and looked at Mei Yin with surprise and joy.

Unexpectedly, this person is Prince Consort Mei!
This Prince Consort Mei is not only talented in firearms.

They invented the flintlock rifle and the Hongwu cannon, things that shocked people.

He is so handsome, well-mannered, and has a handsome appearance, just like Pan An!
Very few people can possess all of these!

But now, Prince Consort Mei has it all!
"You...are Prince Consort Mei?"

Tao Chengdao asked excitedly.

"Great! I finally meet you!"

Having said that, he quickly bowed to Mei Yin.

"Yesterday afternoon, His Majesty summoned me over, showed me the flintlock, and told me about what you, Mr. Mei, had done.

I am simply filled with shock.

I just want to see you, Mr. Mei, soon.

I originally wanted to set off this morning, but the more I thought about it after I got back, the more I couldn't sit still.

I just want to see Mr. Mei as soon as possible.

So we set out in the evening and traveled all night...

Who would have thought that after coming here, some misunderstandings would arise..."

"It was my people who were offended in this matter."

Tao Chengdao waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, no, I came too abruptly, and this time is indeed not appropriate.

Being caught as a thief is nothing unusual..."

Seeing Tao Chengdao and Mei Yin talking like this, those who arrested Tao Chengdao were stunned.

He seemed particularly stunned and nervous.

This... is actually true?

Then the fun would be a bit too much!
"Mr. Mei, we..."

The people guarding here and those who went to report wanted to explain to Mei Yin with some panic.

Mei Yin waved his hand and said, "This is a misunderstanding, I don't blame you.

You are doing your job well and deserve recognition.

That's how you should be diligent and responsible!"

Hearing Mei Yin say this, these people immediately felt relieved and were deeply moved.

At the same time, it also strengthened my belief in patrolling this village better in the future.

"Prince Consort Mei, I am in charge of the Ming Dynasty's firearms manufacturing and other matters.

This... can I take a look at the Hongwu cannon?
By the way, I have already asked Your Majesty about this matter yesterday.

Your Majesty has nothing to hide from me..."

After walking a few steps with Mei Yin, before reaching Mei Yin's house, Tao Chengdao couldn't help but look at Mei Yin and started talking.

He didn't even plan to go to Mei Yin's house and wanted to go see the Hongwu Cannon first.

Mei Yin said: "The Hongwu Cannon is over there, you can go and see it anytime.

These will certainly not be hidden from Mr. Tao.

However, it’s still early, so it’s not too late to have breakfast first.

Mr. Tao has come from afar, so he probably hasn't had his meal yet, right?

Let's fill our stomachs first."

Mei Yin said to Tao Chengdao with a smile.

Some were afraid that something might happen to Tao Chengdao.

After all, it can be seen at a glance that Tao Chengdao had been traveling for most of the night yesterday and did not rest after coming here. He was soon caught by his own people and detained.

And Tao Chengdao was still injured.

After asking the previous guards, I learned that he had these injuries when he came here.

Then it would be even more difficult for Tao Chengdao.

Under such circumstances, Mei Yin naturally had to consider Tao Chengdao's physical condition.
I was tired, hungry, sleepy, and injured.

This doesn't mean the string should be too tight.

Talents like Tao Chengdao are hard to find.

In the future, I will have to rely on him to do more research on firearms.

It would be a real pity if anything bad happened as a result of this.

Tao Chengdao shook his head and said, "Prince Consort Mei, there's no rush to eat. I'm not hungry.

Let’s go and see the Hongwu Cannon now.

That thing is more delicious than any other food and can satisfy your hunger!"

Li Jinglong, who was following nearby, couldn't help but frown slightly after hearing Tao Chengdao say this.

I feel that Tao Chengdao is really too rude.

It would be fine if he came to visit in the middle of the night without any prior notice or any mention of anything, and he didn't even bring any gifts.

As a result, now, his second uncle invited him to his house to sit and have some food, but he actually refused!

Where is such a person?

Although my second uncle doesn't care much about these empty things, he can't be like this!
My second uncle has such a good temper and is not arrogant, which is why these people are so aggressive.

As my second uncle, I should be tougher under appropriate circumstances.

Let Tao Chengdao know some rules.

As he was thinking this, he heard Mei Yin's voice.

"Okay, since Mr. Tao thinks so, let's go see the Hongwu Cannon first, and then talk about other things."

Mei Yin nodded in agreement, not looking angry at all.

He was really not angry and was in a really good mood.

As the saying goes, one can't live without being crazy or devilish.

What he needs is someone like Tao Chengdao who is obsessed and trapped in it.

Only such people will find it easier to achieve success in the future.

For a person who is so pure, who devotes himself to firearms and regards firearms as more important than anything else.

How could he possibly care about him?

Tao Chengdao was overjoyed when he heard this.

Immediately follow Mei Yin to see the Hongwu Cannon.

When Li Jinglong saw this scene, he couldn't help but shake his head secretly.

My second uncle has such a good temper.

And Tao Chengdao was really lucky to have met his second uncle.

Otherwise, if someone else did this, they would definitely dislike him.

After walking for a while, they soon arrived at the place where the Hongwu cannon was stored.

Mei Yin and Tao Chengdao worked together to remove the camouflage on the Hongwu cannon.

The Hongwu cannon underneath was revealed.

After seeing the Hongwu cannon appearing in front of him, Tao Chengdao's eyes suddenly widened!

The whole mental state of the person is very different from before!
He stared at the Hongwu cannon without blinking.

After looking around carefully for a while, he couldn't help but reach out and touch the Hongwu cannon.
The movements seemed so gentle.

It's just like facing your first love.

He watched with excitement and concentration.

It seemed that all of a sudden, all the sounds and people around were blocked out.

Completely immersed in his own world.

Mei Yin stood by and looked at Tao Chengdao's reactions, feeling even happier.

This Tao Chengdao is indeed very capable.

With someone like him here, I can provide some corresponding inspiration and guidance in the future.

Tao Chengdao will definitely be able to grow at a faster pace.

"It's a masterpiece! It's really a masterpiece!"

After a while, Tao Chengdao finally came to his senses.

Looking at Mei Yin, he exclaimed in admiration with excitement.

"Prince Mei, you are truly amazing!

How did you come up with this?
He is truly a genius! "

He looked at Mei Yin and said this, with particular respect and excitement.

"Prince Consort Mei, when you were casting the barrel of this cannon, did you use this method..."

As Tao Chengdao spoke, he began to look at Mei Yin, eager to ask for advice.

As the saying goes, laymen watch the excitement, while insiders watch the door.

When other people see this Hongwu Cannon, most of them are just amazed by its huge size.

After learning about its range, you will be amazed at its long range and great power.

And can think of some uses for it.

But apart from this, it is not easy to think of anything more.

But Tao Chengdao is different.

Tao Chengdao was really immersed in firearms.

I know a lot.

At this moment, you can immediately see that many things are different.

He looked at Mei Yin and asked for advice.

He knew that increasing the power of the cannon so much was not as simple as just casting it bigger according to the original method.

There are many problems to be overcome...

Because of this, he became more respectful towards Mei Yin.

Looking at Mei Yin's eyes, there was a light flashing.

Just by watching Mei Yinnong's Hongwu cannon here, he had already been inspired in this short period of time.

I have figured out several of the problems that were previously unsolvable.

His ability in firearms making will be greatly improved as a result, and he will benefit greatly from it.

In this situation, how could he not be excited and disrespectful when facing Mei Yin?
Over the years, he has always been at the forefront when it comes to firearms, and is respected by many people and asked questions by them.

But now, things have suddenly turned around!

Mei Yin's appearance gave him too many surprises.

He is good at firearms, but he is not without pride.

But after seeing what Mei Yin had made, especially at this moment, after seeing the Hongwu Cannon with his own eyes, the arrogance in his heart had long gone.

All that's left is a heart full of admiration!
"Yes, that's the method we used, but it's not enough to just use this method.

During casting, the corresponding proportions should also be adjusted..."

Mei Yin did not hide anything and started answering Tao Chengdao's questions right away.

He originally wanted to teach others what he had acquired through the system.

Here in the Ming Dynasty, plant the corresponding seeds and let them bloom and bear fruit in the future.

There is a very good future.

At this time, we met Tao Chengdao, a man who was very knowledgeable and talented in firearms, and most importantly, he dared to fight to the death.

Mei Yin will definitely teach you everything he knows!

Li Jinglong, who was watching this scene, felt that his second uncle had a really good temper.

This Tao Chengdao is really lucky.
He just met someone like his uncle.

Otherwise, with his previous rude behavior and the act of asking for core secrets just after meeting, he would definitely be driven away.

You might even get your legs broken...

After some consultation, Tao Chengdao's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he became more excited the more he listened.

Many questions that had troubled me for a long time were suddenly cleared up at this moment, and I received so much inspiration!
If I had met Mr. Mei earlier, my achievements would definitely be more than this!
"Mr. Tao, next, Mr. Tao will come and find someone to make the Hongwu Cannon.

In addition to these, I have something even more important to tell Mr. Tao."

After hearing what Mei Yin said, Tao Chengdao suddenly became more serious.

I'm all ears here, with great anticipation in my heart.

Mr. Mei just said so much to me, which made me gain a lot of good things.

At this time, saying these words so solemnly must be even more extraordinary.

He really wanted to know what Mr. Mei was going to say... (End of this chapter)