Ming Dynasty: A hundred-year-old immortal cultivator, Zhu Yuanzhang’s biological father

"Grandpa Emperor, I believe that the Ming Dynasty is indeed the Celestial Empire."

"But it does not mean that we do not have opponents. The Northern Yuan Dynasty is the biggest threat to our Ming Dynasty."

"Now, our Ming Dynasty has been established for twenty-one years, and in a few months it will be twenty-two years."

"We still haven't solved the hidden danger of Beiyuan. If we can't solve this hidden danger."

"Then it will be up to our descendants to solve it. Grandpa Emperor, why did you rebel in the first place?"

"Why did you all follow Grandpa Huang in the rebellion?"

"Isn't it just that I can't survive?"

“Do you want to leave a good living environment for yourself and your descendants?”

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

That’s true!
Otherwise, who would want to rebel if they are living a good life?

"Since we all want to leave a good living environment for future generations, we must be strong enough to solve the hidden dangers."

"The prerequisite for achieving this is to become a technologically powerful country, and let our Ming Dynasty become a country that is out of their reach and makes them tremble in fear when they hear its name."

"If you can't do that, your descendants won't be able to live a peaceful and happy life."

"Although the Northern Yuan Dynasty is in chaos now, they have never given up the idea of ​​invading the Central Plains again."

"Don't think that you can rest easy now that we have the Great Wall."

“We should be prepared for danger in times of peace. Without this spirit, we will become fish on someone else’s chopping board in ten or twenty years.”

"Isn't the lesson of the Southern Song Dynasty's seclusion in a corner profound enough?"

"Do you want the Ming Dynasty to repeat the mistakes of the Southern Song Dynasty?"

Zhu Yuanzhang, sitting on the dragon throne, looked at Zhu Xiongying's passionate words with relief in his eyes.

Our eldest grandson really understands us!
"Your Highness, you are right."

"But now the tax revenue of the Ming Dynasty cannot even compare to that of the Southern Song Dynasty. Although this may not sound good, it is also true."

"Now my Ming Dynasty needs money for many things, there are many things to be rebuilt, and there are still many wastelands that no one has reclaimed."

"People haven't had a good life for a few days, and now they have to start large-scale construction, which will increase the cost of money."

“I’m afraid the people will not be able to bear this burden!”

The Minister of Revenue Yu Xin stood up to oppose it.

This is the newly promoted Minister of Revenue by Old Zhu.

"Your Highness, Lord Yu is absolutely right!"

"And only weapons with this kind of mass destruction are truly blessed by God!"

Kong Ne strongly opposed it.

"Tsk! How dare a bunch of poor and pedantic scholars discuss the affairs of the imperial court?"

"Xiong Ying, don't talk nonsense."

Zhu Biao scolded quickly.

After all, the entire Ming Dynasty still needed those scholars to help govern, and Zhu Yuanzhang did not dare to offend them easily.

"Your Highness, what do you mean by this?"

Those civil servants stared at Zhu Xiongying.

"You don't have to look at me like that. You think that without you, my grandfather wouldn't be able to take over the world, right?"

"You mean to say that without you, there would be no one to govern the entire Ming Dynasty, right?"

"It's good for Your Highness to know."

Kong Ne looked at Zhu Xiongying with some pride. The Kong family is the representative of contemporary scholars!
"Ha! I don't deny that you have all made contributions to the Ming Dynasty."

"But you must remember that the Ming Dynasty was conquered by the generals present here, who followed Grandpa Emperor and fought all the way."

"It was earned by the Duke of Wei, the Duke of Cao, the Duke of Song, and the soldiers who shed blood and sacrificed their lives for the Ming Dynasty."

"The world of our Ming Dynasty belongs to the common people, not to you scholars and officials."

"You don't want Grandpa Huang to set up a school like the Imperial Academy, isn't it because you're afraid that your status will be affected?"

"You even give such a high-sounding reason. Let me tell you, I just want to tell the world clearly."

"The Ming Dynasty will change in the future. It will not only need people like you, but also technology."

"A technology that requires the Ming Dynasty to become increasingly powerful, and the status of scientific and technological personnel is no worse than yours."

"That's right!"

"I admit that the Ming Dynasty is not as rich as the Southern Song Dynasty, but without technology, we cannot solve the hidden dangers."

"We have to develop those things even if it takes a hundred years. The military is always a strong backing for a country."

"Dignity exists only on the edge of the sword, and truth exists only within the range of the cannon."

"This is the foundation of my Ming Dynasty, and it is also the foundation for you to stand here and talk to me."

"Understand?"

Zhu Xiongying's conversation was particularly memorable, especially his statement that dignity only exists on the edge of the sword, and truth only exists within the range of the cannon.

It simply couldn't be more true!
Let those generals' blood boil.

"Your Highness is wise!"

The generals shouted loudly.

For a time, the situation was one-sided.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction.

"Your Highness, I admit that you are right."

"But what I mentioned before is also a problem. If it is not solved, it will eventually become a hidden danger."

"If this continues, it will be detrimental to the Ming Dynasty!"

This Yu Xin is really stubborn!

"Yu Xin, are you deaf?"

"Didn't you hear what His Highness said just now?"

"That is the foundation of our Ming Dynasty, and it is also the foundation for you to stand here and speak."

"We have to do it anyway."

Lan Yu said unhappily.

Zhu Xiongying waved his hand and looked at Yu Xin: "Are you the Minister of Revenue?"

"Exactly!"

"Aren't you afraid of death?"

"Are you not afraid that Grandpa Emperor will chop you down in anger?"

"afraid!"

"But I eat the emperor's salary and bear the emperor's worries."

"This is the duty of a minister."

Yu Xin said without changing his expression.

When Zhu Xiongying heard this, his eyes were full of appreciation.

Perhaps everyone is not familiar with or doesn’t know Yu Xin.

But he will have a subordinate in the future, named Xia Yuanji.

Yes, it is Xia Yuanji who had a love-hate relationship with Zhu Di in history.

After Xia Yuanji entered the Ministry of Revenue, Yu Xin admired him very much and taught him a lot.

“You’re pretty good!”

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness!"

"What you just said makes sense. In your opinion, how should this matter be handled?"

"I think we should wait until the Ming Dynasty becomes rich."

"Now is not the right time!"

Zhu Xiongying: "..."

"But setting those up is urgent, the sooner we do it, the easier it will be."

"Your Highness! No..."

"Okay! It's decided."

Yu Xin wanted to say something but was interrupted by Zhu Xiongying.

"Yu Xin!"

"Chen is here!"

"Your Ministry of Revenue must promptly pay the money for the construction of the Ming Imperial College of Technology."

"His Majesty……"

"Ok, deal!"

"Yes!"

Yu Xin looked embarrassed and had no choice but to agree.

"Ministry of Industry!"

"exist!"

"Plan the school as soon as possible and start construction as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

"and many more!"

"I have a blueprint here, just follow it."

As he spoke, he took out a map and handed it to the Minister of Works.

The Minister of Works opened the drawing and took a look, with some surprise in his eyes.

"Your Highness, please give me one..."

"What kind? Bring it here so we can see it."

Wang Jinghong immediately went down to take the blueprint and handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Biao also came over.

"Yao Ying!"

"Your blueprint is very special!"

"Since it's a new school, of course it has to be something new!"

"What you said makes some sense, but you want to use colored glaze for the windows above. Isn't that a bit too extravagant?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.

"Grandpa Emperor, that is glass. In the future, this glass will become commonplace."

"What's the use of it as a window?"

"You little brat, you said it would be later."

"The Ministry of Industry has just come up with it, and it's quite expensive."

"It's hard to get one, you know?"

"Okay!"

"Then we'll talk about it later, okay?"

Zhu Xiongying waved his hand.

"That's pretty much it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang returned the drawings to the Ministry of Works.

"The Ministry of Industry should follow this blueprint of Xiongying!"

"It's your Majesty!"

"Retreat!"

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"…………………………………………

In the imperial study room!

"Stinky boy, when are you going to Huguang?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xiongying and said.

"Old Zhu, are you so anxious to get me out?"

"What are you talking about, little bastard?"

"We are talking to you about serious matters! Be serious."

"Let's wait until Uncle Twelve is enfeoffed before we go!"

"I promised him that I would see him off when he was transferred to his fiefdom."

"it is good!"

"Then let's wait until the twelfth master is enfeoffed!"

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time flies!
In a blink of an eye, it was the day when Zhu Bo went to Beiping to become a vassal.

Zhu Yuanzhang came with his family to see him off.

"Old Twelve, take care of yourself when you get to Peking."

"Father, I know!"

Zhu Bai nodded.

“Tian De!”

"Thank you for your hard work. Please help take care of Old Twelve."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will take good care of His Royal Highness the Prince of Xiang."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

"Uncle Twelve, have a safe trip!"

"Xiongying, please come to Beiping to see me more often when you have time!"

"Don't worry! I'll come to see you as soon as I'm free."

Zhu Xiongying patted his chest and assured.

"Okay! It's getting late!"

"Let's go!"

Zhu Bai nodded.

Sitting on the carriage, the team headed out of the city in a mighty manner.

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Outside the city!

Zhu Bo's carriage suddenly stopped.

"Why did you stop?"

"Your Highness, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in front."

"Please come over here!"

Zhu Bai got out of the car and came to a stream.

Zhu Xiongying was waiting for him.

"Xiong Ying? What are you doing?"

"Uncle Twelve, you are going to Peking."

"The grassland is now in chaos. I'm afraid Shuntian Prefecture will be frequently attacked by small groups of their troops."

"You have to keep calm and don't be impulsive."

"We need to consult Grandpa Xu before making any decision."

Zhu Bo smiled and said, "You came here just to tell me this, little brat?"

"Do not worry!"

"I'm not a fool. Besides, Duke Wei is here, so nothing will happen."

"Do not worry!"

"You can't really come here just to tell me this, right?"

Zhu Xiongying hesitated for a moment: "Uncle Twelve!"

"what happened?"

"Did something happen?"

Zhu Bo saw that Zhu Xiongying's face looked a little strange.

"Uncle Twelve, when you go to Peking, be careful of Uncle Three."

"Third brother?"

"What happened to the third brother?"

"Why should we be careful of him?"

Zhu Bo looked at Zhu Xiongying in confusion.

"Third Uncle and Fourth Uncle have been at odds with each other since they were young. When they grew up, especially after they became vassals, it became even worse! Do you know about this?"

“Who doesn’t know this?”

"Their disagreement has nothing to do with me, right?"

"I didn't offend Third Brother!"

Zhu Bo said calmly.

"Uncle Twelve, do you know why they are not in harmony?"

"It was tolerable when I was a child, but it became more serious after I became a vassal. Even my third uncle would provoke my fourth uncle from time to time."

"Maybe it's because of our incompatibility of personalities!"

"really?"

"I don't think so!"

Zhu Bo frowned when he heard this.

"What do you mean?"

"My people have received news that since Fourth Uncle was imprisoned, Third Uncle has been sending people to infiltrate Yan territory."

"What is its purpose?"

"Uncle Twelve, I guess I don't need to say more, right?"

Hearing this, Zhu Bo's frown deepened.

"Third brother wants to control the entire Yan area!"

"What does he want to do?"

"As for my second brother, Father has already given him half of the control, but he's still not satisfied?"

Zhu Bo had already vaguely sensed Zhu Gang's ambition.

"So you have to be careful, you may become his target."

"I understand, I will be careful!"

"Yes! If there is anything you need me to do, send a letter by carrier pigeon."

Zhu Bo nodded and turned to leave.

"Third uncle, ah, Third uncle!"

"Don't push me!"

"I don't want Old Zhu to lose another son."

Zhu Xiongying muttered to himself as he looked at the stream in front of him.

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Three days later!
It's Zhu Xiongying's turn to set off!

"Xiongying, you are not allowed to do anything rash when you go to Huguang!"

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Xiongying and gave instructions.

"Don't worry it won't happen!"

"Little bastard, if you handle it well this time."

"The matter of you going to the military camp is completely over. Remember not to do anything reckless."

"Do not worry!"

"We won't send anyone to you this time, and the Imperial Guards won't give you anything either. You can do whatever you want."

"understand!"

Zhu Xiongying nodded.

"Xiongying, being out is not the same as being at home."

"You have to take good care of yourself, understand?"

"I understand, Grandma Huang. You should also take good care of yourself."

"Wait for my grandson to come back and bring you a gift."

"Good! My grandson has grown up!"

"Go!"

Zhu Xiongying nodded, turned around, got on the carriage, and headed towards Huguang.

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On the way!

In the carriage!
Yuan Tiangang’s figure appeared in the carriage!
"Your Highness!"

"Have you checked everything?"

"I checked it out. Here is the list."

Zhu Xiongying took the list and looked at it.

"There are quite a lot of people. Are they all well-known families in Huguang?"

"Exactly!"

"It seems that many people will be killed this time."

Huguang!

The governor, together with Huguang governor Shao Jinpeng and a group of officials of all ranks, welcomed Zhu Xiongying at the city gate.

Just when they were wondering why Zhu Xiongying had not arrived yet, a carriage drove over in the distance.

There was only one driver driving the carriage, no guards, and no caravan.

A carriage and a driver.

"Sir, could it be that one?"

"you're so dumb?"

"How could it be His Royal Highness?"

"Would His Royal Highness be so shabby when traveling?"

Shao Jinpeng scolded the official so much that he lowered his head and dared not speak.

"Go! Let him go through another door and don't block His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's way."

"Yes!"

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(End of this chapter)