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

The next morning.

Zhu Kai was lying on the bed, feeling physically and mentally exhausted. Xu Miaoyun had already gotten up at this moment. He sat in front of the dressing table, holding a comb and began to do his makeup.

Looking at his vertical black hair, Zhu Kai thought the scene was simply beautiful.

Zhu Kai yawned, then lay on the bed with his head resting on his arms, observing his princess.

"Xiaoxuanchuang, she is dressing up, that's about what it means."

Xu Miaoyun turned around and saw that Zhu Kai had woken up. She didn't care about her hair and got up and got a cup of tea for Zhu Kai.

"I woke up early in the morning and made you a cup of barley tea as you requested. However, I had never heard of this kind of tea before I met you. We often drink Pu'er and Biluochun."

Zhu Kai took the cup of tea and shook his head while drinking it.

“I’m not used to Pu’er and Biluochun, but milk tea is quite to my taste. However, the milk tea here is too strong and salty.

The milk tea I drank before was always sweet, very sweet, with some pearls and coconut flakes, and maybe some taro balls.”

"Pearls? If you like to add pearls to your tea, I can help you find some, but pearls are so hard, how can you drink them? Can you digest them if you drink them?"

Zhu Kai sighed helplessly. It was indeed troublesome to talk to people like them at this time. How could he explain pearls to him?
“What are coconut flakes and taro balls?”

“These are pearls in milk tea. They are not the kind of pearls you wear in your hairstyle. They are made of glutinous rice. Anyway, they are soft and sticky and taste great in milk tea. I am a little hungry just talking about it.

When I have time in the future, I will make some for you to try and you will know. Maybe we can even open some shops specializing in selling these milk teas.

Although you haven't tried it, I believe you will never forget it once you have tried it.

Especially girls like it. There will be various flavors, and you can also make some fruit tea. In this way, I can taste my favorite drinks in the Ming Dynasty."

Xu Miaoyun was completely confused and thought that this guy had drunk too much last night and had not sobered up yet.

But in a blink of an eye he understood that ever since he was with Zhu Kai, he had too many strange ideas. If it weren't for him always having so many new ideas, how could this place be built so advanced?
It is even more prosperous than the capital.

"It was already very late when we came back last night, so we didn't tell them the purpose of going to the banquet yesterday.

But these two people are very curious, they must have been waiting outside, waiting for you to wake up and tell them what happened yesterday."

As Xu Miaoyun spoke, she put the teacup in her hand on the table. Zhu Kai was also a little worried, not knowing how to explain to the two boys.

"Zhu Chong is still relatively young, and he doesn't have anyone he likes yet. But if I ask him to marry Guanyin Nu, I believe he will definitely make a scene. If I tell him about these things now, I don't know how to control the current situation."

"Then you won't tell him anything? Don't tell him anything, just let him wait for the imperial court's order?"

Zhu Kai sighed helplessly.

"I don't want to say it, but if this matter comes out of someone else's mouth, it might be worse.

They have been following me for such a long time and they are my brothers. Although I like to tease them usually, when it comes to major issues like this, I still have to protect their interests as well as the interests of the Ming Dynasty.

Moreover, I believe that it won’t be long before the imperial court will issue an order for us to return to the capital.”

Xu Miaoyun was very surprised. He knew that as long as he trusted Zhu Kai, there would be no problem, but he never expected that Zhu Kai could actually predict that they would have to return to the capital soon.

"Wang Baobao wants to marry his sister into the Ming Dynasty. His idea is just as clear as Sima Zhao's heart."

"That's why we can't hide anything. We have to let him talk to the emperor in person. Otherwise, the emperor will mistakenly think that we are forming a clique for personal gain."

When Xu Miaoyun heard these four words, his hands began to tremble. He knew how serious a crime it was to form a clique for personal gain in the court, and Zhu Kai and Hu Weiyong had always been at odds with each other.

This guy is in the same camp as the prince. Although there is no conflict between Zhu Kai and the prince, he can't withstand the instigation of the bad guy.

"That's right. It would be bad if Hu Weiyong seized this opportunity and accused you of forming a clique for personal gain.

This place is already very sensitive, and the emperor has always been thinking about it. If such a statement were to come out at this time, I'm afraid we would be unable to defend ourselves.

The emperor will not allow us to come back here again. Is it possible that after we return to the capital to celebrate the New Year, the emperor will not let us come back again?"

"Do you still want to come back? I know you have been spoiled since you were a child. The environment here is indeed a bit harsh and the wind is relatively dry. It is not suitable for a girl to live here for a long time. Now it depends on your thoughts."

"Obey your husband after marriage. The Three Obediences and Four Virtues I learned since childhood have taught me all this. No matter where you go, I just need to follow you. I can overcome any situation.

I know you still want to come back here to show your talents. After all, there are many plans that have not been realized in time. It is just right that we can tell the emperor about some of our achievements here when we go back this time. He will feel relieved to let you come back again. "

Zhu Kai was so touched when he saw how considerate Xu Miaoyun was.

"Thank you for supporting me so much, but now we have to prepare to return to the capital."

"Then do I have to prepare in advance? Your predictions are always accurate. I believe that it won't be long before the imperial court will issue an order.

Why don't I pack up first, and we'll go back as soon as the imperial court's order arrives. There are many specialties here that I can bring back to the emperor, and my father and the others can taste them."

"No, if we are too well prepared, the emperor will definitely think that I am deliberately trying to guess his thoughts and ideas. Sometimes, don't be too smart in front of the emperor. Playing dumb is also a good choice.

I believe the Emperor will not give us too much time to prepare, so let's not prepare too much."

Xu Miaoyun listened to Zhu Kai's words in confusion, but he didn't have too many doubts.

Zhu Kai stood up slowly, straightened his clothes, and prepared to get dressed and go out first.

"The servants have just come to report that Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang are waiting for you outside. It seems that you told them about some plans yesterday, and these two people took it to heart and are waiting to hear about it. But what surprised me is that they didn't even want to ask about your attendance at the banquet."

"Don't worry. Although they didn't ask about it, they must have been thinking about it in their hearts. They have been looking for an opportunity to ask clearly. It's just that I can't tell them now because I have more important things to deal with."

"Then you have to eat first before going out. You haven't eaten yet."

"It's too late. I just drank a cup of barley tea and I'm already a little full. I'll teach you how to make delicious desserts when I have time, such as grass jelly or tofu pudding."

"I know tofu pudding, but is it tofu pudding?"

“Well… there are still many different kinds of tofu pudding. Tofu pudding is sweet, and tofu pudding is salty. The ingredients are the same, but the cooking methods are completely different.

I won't tell you too much for now. We need to go out and talk to these two brats. I believe that it won't be long before the court issues an order for us to return to the capital."

Zhu Kai said as he drank the barley tea on the table.

Then he walked out of the room and into the hall, where he saw his two younger brothers waiting for him in high spirits.

"You two got up pretty early."

"Brother, the sun is already shining brightly, and you're just getting up. Didn't you always tell us that the early bird catches the worm? Let's be more diligent and not sleep in at our struggling age."

"Of course, I did tell you two about this. As princes of the Ming Dynasty, we should be diligent. Even if our father and mother are not around, I, as your elder brother, have the responsibility and obligation to keep an eye on you two.

You must not be lazy, and you must prepare more knowledge. If we return to the capital during the New Year, your father and mother will test your poetry and books. Can you stand the test?"

"Brother, don't worry. Although we have been following you to do business here and have done a good job in the things you have entrusted to us, we have never slacked off in our studies.

This time, even if Father wants to test us when we return, we will be able to withstand it."

"That's good. I've been really busy lately and don't have much time. Otherwise, I would personally test your cultural knowledge."

As Zhu Kai was talking, he was thinking that in ancient times, people only studied liberal arts and no one studied science. After all, he could be considered a science student and he should tell these people everything he had seen and heard.

At this time, Zhu Kai suddenly had a better idea, which was to establish a school society in the world, not only to study Confucianism, but also to learn more science knowledge.

For example, physics and chemistry would definitely be very helpful for the construction of the Ming Dynasty. Maybe they could be researched in advance and have some of the elements of modern civilization.

Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Kai who was lost in thought, and he asked slowly and carefully.

"Second brother, what did Wang Baobao want to talk to you about yesterday?"

Zhu Gang is usually a very curious person, so Zhu Kai was actually mentally prepared after hearing this.

"I knew that you two were too curious. Needless to say, you all really want to know what I discussed with him last night.

It’s just a matter of business in Liaobei. We have gradually established our own business system.

But the current productivity is too low. If we want to gain more benefits, we have to increase production and improve efficiency."

"Brother, what is efficiency?"

"To improve efficiency, we must strive to do the most in the shortest time. Everyone has potential. If we develop this potential, we will naturally be able to maximize our production results.

Now I have a general understanding of the situation in the Liaobei area. With the support of the people from the Mongolian Yuan tribe, I believe my overall plan will not be a problem.

Now that the construction of the surrounding roads has begun, the next step is to make some changes on their spiritual level.

After returning to the capital in two days, I will personally mention this matter to the emperor. Not only the Mongolian tribes need to learn, but our Confucianism and the entire Ming Dynasty must also learn. "

Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang were really stunned by what they heard.

"Brother, you always say shocking things like this, and we are both used to it.

Although I don't understand some parts, I believe that slowly we will both be able to understand. I think I understand that you want everyone in the world to learn etiquette, which is a really good idea.

But if that's the case, it would probably cost a lot of money.

Our Ming Dynasty has just stabilized, and the treasury is not full. If we invest part of the money in this place, we will have no more money to arm the Ming Dynasty's army.

Now we have to resist external enemies and internal and external troubles, I am afraid the emperor may not agree."

After hearing this, Zhu Kai thought that he had originally wanted to trick his younger brother. After all, they were getting older, and if he really made achievements in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, he, the older brother, would not be so conspicuous.

While we are still old enough to cheat them, we must never let it go.

Unexpectedly, after being with me for such a long time, they have become much smarter.

I can actually connect such a small matter to the issue of the filling of the national treasury and the people's livelihood. I really think I have taught him well.

"Zhu Gang, your analysis makes sense. We in the Ming Dynasty can only do these things after the treasury is full. But I believe that my father will not disagree. As long as we propose this plan and provide a solution, it will be fine."

As Zhu Kai thought about it, he sighed helplessly that these princes and nobles had never been workers before and did not understand the thoughts and ideas of their leaders.

What the leader really wants to hear is not that you raise questions, but that you raise questions and are able to find solutions to them. This is perfect.

Fortunately, Zhu Kai had already come up with a good idea, which was to establish his own industries all over the country, making the local areas self-sufficient and able to pay more taxes to the national treasury.

When the treasury is full, there will naturally be the financial strength to invest in these spiritual civilization constructions. (End of this chapter)