Ming Dynasty: Zhu Biao's younger brother, the most rebellious son in history

Now Zhu Yuanzhang no longer needs to be a workaholic like before, and he has more time to have children.

Now the number of his offspring has shown signs of surpassing the original history.

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Westbound.

Another earthen city of the Eastern Chagatai Khanate was captured by the Ming army, and the resistance of the Eastern Chagatai Khanate was very slight.

It can't even be said that they put up any resistance. Seeing the Ming army's fierce attack, they simply abandoned the city and fled.

Zhu Di stuck his knife on the city wall and leaned against the parapet to rest.

He was a little confused. How could the war be won by fighting like this? The siege was so easy. It felt wrong.

This was his third time participating in a siege after arriving in the western border. The resistance in the first two times was a little tougher, but in this siege, the Eastern Chagatai Khanate seemed to have no resistance, which made Zhu Di feel unsatisfied.

"Brother Zhu, drink some water."

The soldier in the same squad threw a water bag to Zhu Di and then sat next to him: "You are really capable. You have beheaded five more people. It won't be long before you can be promoted to sergeant in the vanguard camp."

"My second brother told me that a soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier. I want to be a general, and I want to be the general of the vanguard battalion!"

Zhu Di did not hide his ambition to become a general, but he immediately complained: "This war is so boring. Isn't Chagatai a descendant of the Mongols? How come there is not even a decent resistance? It's really unsatisfying!"

"Haha, brother, you think too little. The Mongols abandoned the city, but they didn't run away. They are holding back their strength and preparing to have a big fight with us."

This comrade from the vanguard camp was a veteran who had participated in several Mongol-Yuan wars and was also a seasoned veteran: "The Mongol-Yuan soldiers were not as weak as the ones we are facing now. The Tartars I met on the battlefield at that time were like hungry wolves. If they caught any meat they could bite, they would bite it without hesitation, not caring about their lives at all."

"But now..."

Before Zhu Di finished speaking, he understood what the old soldier meant: "You mean, they did it on purpose?"

"Yes."

"So, let's wait... There will be a big battle, and by then, I don't know how many brothers in the Vanguard Camp will be buried."

"..."

Zhu Di didn't know what to say. During these days of fighting, he indeed had fewer comrades around him. After each battle, three or four of the brothers who usually trained and played together would be gone... If the fighting continued like this, he was afraid that all the brothers in the vanguard camp would have to be replaced.

Zhu Di thought about these things not because he was soft-hearted, but these were things he had to go through and he couldn't avoid them.

……

Zhu Kai didn't know that he was once again being targeted by Zhu Yuanzhang. If he had known in advance... he would definitely welcome Zhu Yuanzhang's arrival even more.

Just kidding, Zhu Yuanzhang is the biggest funder, he is rich.

Whenever Zhu Yuanzhang came to the grassland or Liaodong, he would not be able to leave without spending some money... The tools made by the Liaodong Artisan Camp were enough to attract Zhu Yuanzhang, and he was very happy to pay for them.

Zhu Kai is the producer. If he wants to sell his products, he must sell them to all parts of the country through merchants. Zhu Yuanzhang is in charge of the world, and he also has to manage the world. He is the largest buyer, and he doesn't understand what technology is, and he is wealthy... With so many excellent qualities, Zhu Kai is enough to make a fortune.

Zhu Chong, Zhu Gang and Zhu Di did indeed work hard. Zhu Di gained a firm foothold in Lan Yu's military camp. Zhu Chong could now work in the fields. He had lost weight and looked darker, but he was full of energy, as if he had found his goal and meaning again.

Zhu Gang fled to Liaodong. He handed over Jinxi to Zhu Chong and listened to Zhu Kai's advice. He went to the craftsman camp in Liaodong to study and tried to bring out a large number of craftsmen.

Zhu Kai knew that there were abundant coal and iron resources in western Shanxi, enough for the western expedition. Zhu Kai did not expect Zhu Gang to make any inventions. He just wanted to train a group of assembly line workers, and that would be enough.

The three brothers each have their own future, and Zhu Kai is very happy... Large amounts of gold and silver were distributed, and the people's enthusiasm for work was unprecedentedly high, including the 400,000 slaves who came down from U-Tsang. Under the leadership of local officials, they were registered and became Ming people. They also began to burst out their energy, building houses, repairing roads, making money, raising cattle... Everyone began to act.

Apart from anything else, the food and fodder for the livestock to survive the winter have been prepared. With more than a month left before winter, they have already joined the army of house builders, striving to own their own houses before winter.

Jinyang, where Zhu Gang's 'Prince of Jin' palace is located, has now changed its appearance. The wide streets can accommodate four carriages running side by side, and there are planned stalls on the side. There are three to four toilets on each street. There is no garbage on the streets of the entire city, and everything looks brand new.

Schools, drug stores, pharmacies, bookstores, restaurants, lodgings, snack bars...almost all vendors began to be managed in a uniform manner, and the entire city was in good order. Even the dignitaries from Yingtian Prefecture would be amazed when they came.

These were all made by Zhu Kai. He believed that today's cities were different from the skyscrapers of the future, and communications were underdeveloped now. The most prominent feature of some important cities was that they had to be large, large enough to accommodate the food, clothing, housing and transportation of millions of people. Even if there was a war in the future and the city became an isolated city, it could still become a fortress to pin down the enemy.

Zhu Kai and Zhu Chong were walking on the street. Zhu Chong looked at Jinyang, which was being planned by Zhu Kai, with his eyes shining. This was the city he wanted to see.

Zhu Chong was very excited and pulled Zhu Kai and said:

"Brother, this city planning is really great. I'm going to do the same for my city in the future."

"That's nothing. You haven't been to Liaoyang yet. It's a huge city a thousand miles long!"

Thinking of the Liaoyang he had planned, Zhu Kai said to Zhu Chong: "The city where the King of Sai is located is the nail of our Ming Dynasty. They are vertically connected to the court, and this city will become a propaganda tool for the court to publicize the court's policies to the people. Only when this city is more developed, the people will be more convinced..."

Zhu Kai talked incessantly and Zhu Chong listened attentively.

He had a good memory and planned to write down what Zhu Kai said and copy it down on paper when he returned, as he would definitely use it in the future.

After a period of contact with Zhu Kai and under his influence, Zhu Chong gradually understood Zhu Kai's plan: "Second brother, I seem to understand. You do this to make the people rich. When the people have money in their pockets, they will buy things... We will collect taxes in the Ming Dynasty, and when the treasury has money, we can build roads, ships, and more things, and then expand outward. With more and more people, our business will grow bigger and bigger."

Zhu Kai smiled without saying anything...at the same time he felt his scalp tingling.

Zhu Yuanzhang's genes are too good, right? How come this guy reacts so quickly...

So, it’s better to trick your younger brother as early as possible!

When they grow up, it will be hard to trick them.

Zhu Kai knows these younger brothers very well, and each of them has his own little tricks.

However, since he dared to bring these younger brothers with him, he was sure that he could keep them in his hands. Even if the other party had seen through his layout, he would not let them truly grasp the essence.

Zhu Chong looked at Zhu Kai who was lost in thought and asked with some confusion.

"Brother, is there anything wrong with what I just said?"

Zhu Kai finally came to his senses and turned to look at Zhu Chong.

"You are absolutely right. If the Ming Dynasty wants to develop, the treasury must be full and the people must be prosperous. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Do you know what is the foundation of a stable world?"

"Of course, if the people are safe and secure, and have enough food and clothing, they will not think of rebellion."

Zhu Kai thought that this kid was able to see the world's major events so thoroughly at such a young age. He must have been influenced by him. Maybe he had exposed too many of his abilities, so his brothers had the opportunity to learn from him. "You are right, continue."

"If the people live and work in peace and contentment, they will naturally be able to reproduce, and only in this way can our Ming Dynasty have endless descendants and become an unprecedented prosperous dynasty."

After hearing this, Zhu Kai thought to himself that Zhu Chong had already revealed his ambition at such a young age, but what he said did make sense.

"You are right. Only when the people live and work in peace and contentment can our business grow bigger and stronger. Although the Ming Dynasty seems to be stable on the surface, there are actually many powerful enemies outside."

"A strong enemy outside? No way, Liaodong and Liaobei have already been pacified. This is only possible under your wise leadership, second brother.

Eastern Chagatai has long been in their pockets. With General Lan Yu by their side, they can't cause any trouble. Although Wang Baobao has ambition and ability, he is far inferior to you, my second brother."

After hearing this, Zhu Kai felt relieved, but he could also tell that this was his brother flattering him.

"Alright, alright, I asked you to analyze the current situation and my current layout, but you're starting to flatter me. I have an idea that I'd like to share with you guys."

"Brother, you have something to say, and we are all ears."

"Upper decision decided by the economic background."

"What? What does this mean?"

"You don't need to think about what it means. In short, only when we ordinary people have money in our hands can we develop things in other areas, such as urban construction and spiritual civilization construction."

"Second brother, you have planned this city so well now. This is something I have never seen before. Aren't you satisfied?"

"It is said that poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people. If we want our Ming Dynasty to continue to develop, we must let the people read more and set up schools throughout the country."

Zhu Kai said this because according to the time calculation, next year, Zhu Yuanzhang should promote the establishment of schools throughout the country. This is his way of cultivating the knowledge of the common people and children from the society.

If he could be the first to come up with this idea, Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely appreciate it, and it would also be an opportunity for him to take advantage of to trick his brother.

When Zhu Kai thought of this, he smiled wickedly with the corner of his mouth tilted upwards.

No, how can this be called pitting my brother? This is clearly a training for them. I guess these brats can't thank me enough.

Zhu Chong was still grinning foolishly at this moment. He didn't know what Zhu Kai's next arrangements would be. He originally thought that by following Zhu Kai he could listen more, watch more, and learn more, and learn all the skills that Zhu Kai knew.

"Brother, I am young and I can't think things through as carefully as you do. I will do whatever you say.

By the way, my father and mother haven't seen my brothers for quite some time. The New Year is almost here. Do you think there will be an order from Yingtian Prefecture to let us go back?"

At this moment, Zhu Gang came running over from a distance in a hurry.

Zhu Kai shook his head helplessly.

"Although you are still young, you are already princes with your own fiefdoms. How can you not care about your image and be so flustered?"

"two two……"

"You are just an idiot!"

"Second brother..."

Zhu Kai rolled his eyes helplessly and said.

"Don't be so anxious. Take a rest and catch your breath first."

"It's like this. I just received a message from Wang Baobao. He..."

"What's up with him?"

Seeing that the other person was panting, Zhu Chong quickly handed him a glass of water.

"Just tell me what's going on."

"Wang Baobao wants to invite my second brother. Please go to his tent for a gathering."

Zhu Kai heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this, and then he hit Zhu Gang on the head.

"I'm telling you, little brat, how come you haven't made any progress after being with me for such a long time? I've already told you that you need to be calm and composed even when a mountain collapses in front of you.

We are the princes of the Ming Dynasty. If our father knew that you were so impatient, he would definitely hit you on the head."

"Second brother, Father never beat us, but he beat you a lot. He said it was very hard on his shoes."

"That's true. Father did say that."

"When can you two learn from Lao Wu? He is a promising general."

When Zhu Kai thought about this, he felt that Zhu Di had been following him for too long, and it was time for him to stay with Lan Yu and the others to gain more experience.

"When did Wang Baobao come to deliver the letter?"

"Around noon, he sent his men to deliver the letter."

"The letter was delivered at noon. Why are you telling me now?"

Zhu Kai had some resentment towards Zhu Gang.

"Second brother, don't blame me. Wang Baobao was convinced by you, but I'm afraid he was only convinced by us on the surface. I don't know what he will do in his heart.

He really admires you, but who can guarantee that he didn't deliberately set up a Hongmen Feast to get you to go to him and then secretly attack you?"

Zhu Kai sneered when he heard this.

"Wang Baobao is indeed a tyrant, but even if I lend him some courage, he would never dare to do anything to me."

"Second brother, are you so sure that he doesn't dare? This guy is a tyrant. How about this, I will go to the banquet with you tonight."

Zhu Kai lowered his eyes and glanced back at him.

"What's the point of you going to the banquet with me? You are not a master of the palace. Even if there is danger, can you protect me?"

"Even if I can't, I can still use my body to protect you from danger. I value you more than my own life, brother. Don't pay attention to them." (End of this chapter)