Daming: I am the Crown Prince

Zhu Yunhuan’s marriage will naturally attract a lot of attention. Some things have been decided, and now all we have to do is execute them well.

Zhu Yunhuan continued, "Your family tradition naturally needs no explanation from me, but after Miao Jin enters the palace, remember to divide the family."

Xu Huizu immediately said, "Your Highness, I have had this idea before. My three brothers all have official positions and families, so it is time to separate the family."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and nodded, "That's right. After all, since Xu Qin is here, you are the eldest son. Sometimes it's not a bad thing to be separated. Otherwise, it will be difficult to divide the rewards from the court. Do you understand?"

Xu Huizu naturally understood this truth and would not resist. The Chang family did not split up because Chang Lan was still there and Chang Mao and Chang Sheng were unreliable.

Naturally, the Xu family does not need to worry about not having someone to take over the household, otherwise it would be bad for the three brothers to remain inseparable.

In fact, it's not just the Xu family, the Li family also needs to split up. I believe that Li Jinglong, a smart man, will understand after seeing what the Xu family is doing, and will also let his two younger brothers move out of Duke Cao's Mansion.

Although many aristocratic families now emphasize brotherly love and respect for younger brothers, in fact, splitting up the family is also the norm, especially after the parents are gone. Splitting up the family will not be regarded as a quarrel between brothers.

Zhu Yunhuan also started to ask about the business, "What do you think of Zhang Yu and Zhang Fu, father and son?"

Xu Huizu replied cautiously, "Your Highness, I don't have much contact with the Zhang family father and son."

If it was just Zhang Yu, it would be fine, but the key is that there is also Zhang Fu, who is now a quasi-county horse, and is also Zhu Yunhuan's quasi-brother-in-law. So even if his official position is not very impressive, few people dare to offend him, even the top nobles.

Zhu Yunhuan said directly, "Just talk about their ability to lead troops, and I will consider other things myself."

Xu Huizu replied, "Zhang Yu has strategy and the ability to lead troops. But in my opinion, he is not good at leading a large army."

Zhu Yunxun smiled and asked, "Why do you say that?"

Xu Huizu answered politely, without hiding anything, "Your Highness, my late father often led tens of thousands of troops, and the former King of Kaiping also used more troops, the better. But in my opinion, although Zhang Yu has a strategy in mind, it is difficult for him to implement it."

Zhu Yunhuan probably understood. "You mean, even if he has led troops before, it was only a garrison, or even less. It is still a bit difficult to control a large army. Doesn't he have the ability?"

Xu Huizu did not shy away from the question and continued, "Your Highness, he may become a good general in the future. But now it seems that he has difficulty in controlling the troops."

Zhu Yunhuan nodded and said, "That's true. There is a difference between leading 5,000 men and leading 10,000 men. It is even more difficult to coordinate and command all the troops. The King of Zhongshan is really capable. Not only does he lead more troops, but he also controls all kinds of soldiers at his command."

It is really rare to find a natural general like Xu Da. This is not just because Zhu Yuanzhang gave him a chance. It is mainly because of his outstanding ability. Otherwise, why would Xu Da be the first among the so-called 24 generals of Huaixi?

People like Zhang Yu have some potential. He has also experienced wars of a certain scale. He is not like Xu Huizu and Li Jinglong who have almost no real combat experience.

But in the end, he was just an ordinary official, and it was difficult for him to command more troops. In the end, war was the best stage for a general to grow, and not every general had such an opportunity.

Xu Huizu looked at Zhu Yunhuan and said seriously, "Your Highness, I think the court should consider sea and grain transport now."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and nodded, "I know about this matter. The court should also make good preparations. If there are no major wars in the next two years, we should build water conservancy projects and develop water transport."

Since there is no war now, of course we need to develop well.

The imperial court relocated people to some places in the north, vigorously reclaimed fertile land, etc., which were all part of the development.

But this is far from enough. If we want to develop better, we need to pay more and some infrastructure construction cannot be neglected. At this time, Xu Huizu said directly, "I recommend Chen Xuan, the commander of the Chengdu Right Guard."

When he heard this name, Zhu Yunhuan was stunned for a moment.

Xu Huizu continued, "He was originally from Luzhou Prefecture. Three years ago, when Jianchang Tusi Yuelu Temur launched a rebellion, he served as a servant of General Lan Yu and was highly regarded. Although he was known for his archery skills in the army, he was also the first to charge into battle. However, I have heard that he built roads through mountains and bridges over rivers."

Chen Xuan was the Earl of Pingjiang during the Yongle period in history, but more importantly, he was a talent who presided over large projects.

He participated in the repair of Dujiangyan Irrigation System, the construction of Tianjin City Wall, etc. More importantly, he was the pioneer and founder of the grain transport system in the Ming Dynasty, making him a famous water conservancy official with great abilities and talents.

Zhu Yunhuan immediately said, "Call him back to the capital. I want to meet this man."

Zhang Fusheng said at this time, "Your Highness, the Duke of Kaiguo and the Duke of Liang are outside the palace asking to see you."

Zhu Yunxun immediately became angry, "Xuan, I want to see what Lan Yu is thinking!"

Lan Yu and Chang Sheng, uncle and nephew, came running over in great joy. When Chang Sheng saw Zhu Yunhuan, he knelt down excitedly, "Your Highness, great joy!"

Zhu Yunxun suddenly became curious and excited, "Tell me, where does the joy come from!"

Chang Shengxiao's nose is not a nose, and his eyes are not eyes. "My wife is pregnant."

Zhu Yunhuan jumped up immediately, "My second aunt is pregnant? Haha, that's great!"

Zhu Yunhuan immediately yelled at Zhang Fusheng, "What are you standing there for? Go to the Imperial Hospital quickly and ask the more skilled imperial physicians to come over and take his pulse. Also, find those midwives for me."

Seeing Zhu Yunhuan's excitement, Chang Sheng quickly said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, you are just pregnant, you don't need a midwife."

Zhu Yunhuan calmed down and said quickly, "Yes, yes! Please send the imperial physician over quickly. I don't know what the reward is. We need to keep a close eye on our Chang family's precious child."

The issue of descendants is what the Chang family is most worried about, and now they are finally getting there.

Xu Huizu also hurriedly congratulated and said, "Congratulations to the founding duke."

"Congratulations, congratulations." Chang Sheng smiled and clasped his fists in return, "Your Xu Qin has taken advantage of this. He is now the elder brother of my step-grandfather."

Zhu Yunhuan coughed and said, "Jizu is my cousin, and Xu Qin is my brother-in-law. Jizu, Jizu, this child is good."

Although it is not yet known whether Chang Sheng’s first child is a boy or a girl, the name has been decided: Chang Jizu.

Zhu Yunhuan was overjoyed and said, "My younger aunt has a child, and now my second uncle has a child too. Now I have less things to worry about."

Hearing Zhu Yunhuan say this, Chang Sheng and Xu Huizu also laughed.

But in a flash, Zhu Yunhuan also felt the pressure. After having two little cousins, he would be forced to give birth. I believe that if nothing unexpected happens, Emperor Hongwu will definitely urge him to have a great-grandson! (End of this chapter)