Emperor Ming's grandson

Under normal circumstances, the identity and status of the brother-in-law must be relatively high.But there are also some special circumstances, such as the status of the brother-in-law is too high, naturally it will look very different.

Zhu Yunying is like this, even though he said it was a family banquet, he looks relatively gentle.But no one dared to really relax in front of him, not to mention Xu Huizu, and Xu Qin, who knew things and reason, did the same.

As for Mrs. Li, Mrs. Zhongshan, who has a very prominent status outside, she is very cautious in the palace.

Little Zhu was also very relaxed, and said proudly, "It's better for uncle to treat us well, knowing that we are children, so he brought us a small bow."

Xu Huizu was sweating profusely and anxious. He knew that the Crown Prince was favored, but who would have thought that His Highness the Crown Prince would have his bow and arrows brought over by someone.This is still in the Hall of Spring Harmony, and this is dancing swords and guns in front of the emperor.

However, seeing the emperor's indifferent look, Xu Huizu quickly explained, "Your Highness, Korean people are good at shooting, and their bows are shorter than Chinese ones. In Goryeo, they are bows made of birch bark. Even shoot arrows."

This surprised Zhu Yunying a little bit. What he knew was that the later generations of South Korea were really good at archery.Putting sportsmanship aside, most of the archery champions are from Korea, which is also true.

It's just that I didn't expect that Goryeo was also good at archery in ancient times, which is somewhat surprising.

Originally, I saw that the bow and arrow that Xu Huizu gave to Xiao Zhu was indeed shorter than the bow and arrow of the Ming army.But I didn't expect that this was actually the standard weapon of the Goryeo army.

Xu Huizu continued to explain, "On the battlefields of Koryo, there are roughly horn bows, bamboo bows and wooden bows. The bows presented by the ministers are also horn bows. Goryeo good archers can shoot 240 steps. The production of horn bows is very complicated. It needs ox horn, ox tendon, isinglass, bamboo, oak, zhe wood, etc. The bow stem is made of bamboo, the back is covered with ox tendon, the oak is used as the bow, and the mulberry is used as the bow. material combination."

Xu Huizu continued, "I also captured people who are good at making bows, and I feel that the Koreans have some skills in the use of tendons and glue. Glue is needed to combine the tendons and bow stems, which is also called 'laying tendons'." .The beef back tendon that has been torn into thin strands must be handled properly. There must be no broken tendons, and there must be no deviation."

Little Zhu played with the bow in his hand and asked, "Then what can we say about our bow?"

Xu Huizu immediately smiled and said, "Your Highness, this is the bow of Li Chenggui. Li Chenggui was originally the eldest son of the Qianhu Office of Qianhu Office in Dongdong, Mengyuan, and the eldest son of Daluhuachi Li Zichun. He has the reputation of being good at shooting."

This can also be regarded as a historical reason. Originally, that nation was regarded as a fishing and hunting nation, and archery and hunting were commonplace.In addition, there are many mountains in Koryo, so even after farming, the Koreans still retain the custom of archery.Even in military terms, relying on mountains and bows and arrows, it is much easier to defend the city.

Little Zhu was happy, but after trying to draw the bow, he said, "Although we have great strength, we still can't draw this bow. Let it be left here with Dad, but we have to use it from time to time."

Zhu Yunying said angrily, "Take it to Qianqing Palace, we don't have the heart to help you keep this bow and arrow all day long."

Looking at Xu Huizu, Zhu Yunying said, "Since the Koryo bow has its strengths, did you capture some people and send them back this trip?"

Xu Huizu hurriedly said, "Return to Your Majesty, I have ordered people to send craftsmen who are good at making bows to the Ministry of Industry or the academy."

Zhu Yunying was very satisfied with Xu Huizu's answer.The Ministry of Industry already has a part responsible for ordnance tasks, and the Academy of the Ministry of Industry has been busy training craftsmen and improving skills, which is also very important.

Although Koryo seems to be a small country, it just has certain strengths and merits.

Zhu Yunying has never thought that Daming's is the best, and it's okay to admit some of the advantages of others.Goryeo's bow is really good, so it is naturally worth learning from the Ming Dynasty.

Xu Huizu also said at this time, "Your Majesty, let me tell you what I have seen and heard in Goryeo. Although it is difficult to have big horses in Goryeo, it is also a good place to raise horses."

Zhu Yunying nodded and said, "We remember that in the 20th year of Hongwu, Daming traded five batches for Korean horses."

This is what happened in history. At that time, Daming exchanged satin, cotton cloth, silk and other things for Goryeo horses.At that time, Tang Shengzong and the horse guard carefully checked the selection and divided the horses into three classes for price.Nearly [-] horses were purchased, so it is no problem to say that Goryeo is a place of horse production.

Horses are not only produced in the Hexi Corridor, places like Goryeo are actually places where horses are produced.

In such an era when cold weapons are the mainstay, horses are naturally strategic materials.The strength of the cavalry team can also represent the strength of a dynasty's military strength.Especially the Ming Dynasty is bound to use troops against Oala in the future, and cavalry is even more indispensable.

So even if the cost of horses raised in a place like Goryeo is a little higher than that in the Hexi Corridor and the Mongolian Plateau.But they should also raise horses, because the Ming Dynasty needed more war horses.

Helping establish a vassal state must be demanded, but it is not about helping some princes establish a vassal state without a bottom line.

Xu Huizu also continued, "Ying Guogong also gathered more than [-] horses from this battle before, and waited for Liaodong to receive them."

Zhu Yunying also smiled, this war seemed to be a loss.It's not that there is no gain at all, but there are still some benefits.

In addition to tens of thousands of war horses, there are also Korean ginseng.Of course, the most important thing is to form a line with Tsushima Island and Iwami Silver Mine, which will also allow the Ming Dynasty to have more control over those places.

Of course, for example, there are some so-called Silla maidservants in the Wu Palace now, and that is a trivial matter that cannot be put on the table.

Zhu Wenkun stretched out his fleshy, chubby little bun and grabbed it, as if he was grabbing the air.But don't underestimate the speed of the human cub's attack. Zhu Yunying was so careless that he grabbed a strand of hair for Zhu Wenkun.

Everyone, including Xu Miaoqing, became nervous, and the ignorant Zhu Wenkun smiled childishly.

Tilting her head, Zhu Yunying grabbed Zhu Wenkun's little hand and said to little Zhu, "Still laughing! You think you are better than him, and we have been slapped by you several times! You are not as good as him, he hasn't peed on us yet Pass!"

Little Zhu said happily, "That's because Daddy always hugs us, and we piss on you!"

There is no problem with this theory. If Zhu Yunying didn't hold the baby, she wouldn't be peeing on the cub.

After all, he was his own son, so even if his hair was plucked, Zhu Yunying was not angry or annoyed.The main reason is that Zhu Wenkun is too young, so it is useless to talk to him now.If little Zhu plucked her hair, no matter how much she loved her, Zhu Yunying would be angry without accident.

Although Zhu Yunying was not angry, Xu Miaoqing still couldn't let her youngest son continue to pull his hair.Just coaxed here, Zhu Wenkun immediately turned his body in surprise and opened his hands.

Even if he still likes his father, in Zhu Wenkun's eyes, his mother is the closest.Even the wet nurses are closer than the father.It is to save face to let the father hug, and he will definitely not let him hug more.

Seeing his youngest son being taken away, Zhu Yunying didn't have much regret or reluctance.It's definitely okay to let him tease the child, because the child is indeed very cute.

It would be unrealistic to just expect Zhu Yunying to have more patience, because these cubs are really cute when they are cute.But when it's annoying, it's also really annoying.

As for Xu Huizu, he was secretly happy, although he knew that his younger sister's position was stable and that his nephew Guoben's position was unshakable.But looking at it now, some of the previous judgments may not be enough. His Majesty really dotes on the queen and the prince.

"Uncle, dad is in Beijing now." Little Zhu couldn't stay idle, and said, "Our second uncle is not allowed to go out, uncle, don't ask someone to intercede."

Before Xu Huizu could speak, Zhu Yunying became annoyed, "You are everywhere, right? Where did you know about these things?"

"Everyone in the government and the public knows, so what's the matter if we know?" Little Zhu said more confidently, "Great-grandfather also told us not to see foreign ministers during this time. Who would dare to intercede with our companions?" Just get kicked out."

Zhu Yunying said angrily, "Then get rid of your cousin, your little cousin is an idiot! We don't understand why such a smart person like our sister gave birth to such an idiot!"

Xiao Zhu thought for a while and said, "My cousin is a little silly, we will do whatever we say, and he will believe what other people say. Let's go to my little aunt tomorrow and talk to my little aunt."

Zhu Yunying laughed and said, "Forget it, Lin'erhan is a little silly, and she has no bad intentions. You went to find your little aunt, and she is bound to scold her. Your little aunt is the same as your eldest aunt. Temperament is all about being strong. That is to say, your second uncle has no temper, or you will lose your temper sooner or later."

My family knew about my family affairs, and Zhu Yunying's two direct sisters were not easy-going, and each of them had a very strong temperament.Maybe it was because of his birth, or maybe it was because of Zhu Yunying's protection.

Little Zhu didn't agree with it a bit. He felt that the two aunts were very good. The eldest aunt had sent many ponies in the early years, and the fruits and vegetables sent from Yunnan in these years had never been broken.Little aunt, she is very close to him, how can she be strong? !

But Xiao Zhu also admits that there is no one in this world with a better temper than his second uncle. His second uncle is a person with no temper, who is close to everyone and easy to talk to.

Looking at little Zhu's expression, Zhu Yunying felt that maybe not only his little nephew was stupid, but also his precious eldest son.I hope that this kid can open up more when he grows up.

Zhu Yunying pointed at little Zhu helplessly, and said, "This kid is spoiled by his great-grandfather, but he is also fearless. We were not as bold as him when we were young, but we are more measured than him."

It's not that he feels good about himself, although Zhu Yunying seemed to have done some things when he was a child.But it can be said that before the age of ten, basically do not participate in government affairs, at most just listen to it, just be a little bit aware.

But little Zhu is different. He doesn't seem to have much contact with foreign ministers, but he is extra concerned about political affairs.

Of course, here, of course, is because of Lao Zhu's deliberate training.Old Zhu said everything to little Zhu, and asked little Zhu some opinions every now and then.

It doesn't matter if you make a mistake, Lao Zhu will explain it very patiently.If it was better to answer a little bit, Lao Zhu would like to put up lanterns and festoons to announce the world, and these are also the characters that Lao Zhu cultivated.

Looking at little Zhu, Zhu Yunying asked, "We are going to let your uncle do something to offend Wu Xun, what do you think?"

Little Zhu immediately said, "Of course that's good. We also think that this matter must be done by uncle or uncle. My uncle can't do it, and my uncle's background is still lower."

Zhu Yunying nodded in satisfaction, and asked again, "It's not just your uncle, you have to be a deputy."

Little Zhu said without thinking, "The great aunt is out on inspection now, so that is the little aunt and grandfather."

Great aunt and grandfather, of course, is Mei Yin, the son-in-law of Princess Ningguo.My sister-in-law and grandfather, that is, Liu Qi, the son-in-law of the eldest princess of Anqing.These two also have titles.One is the Duke of the State, and the other is the Marquis, but neither is hereditary replacement.

After all, they are also from famous families, one is the nephew of Runan Hou Mei Sizu, and the other is the grandson of Uncle Chengyi Liu Bowen.

"Your sister-in-law and grandfather only know how to edit books these years." Zhu Yunying said angrily, "Even taking your sister-in-law and grandma is too lazy to talk to us now, and you will go to see your sister-in-law when you leave the palace in a few days. She has been there for a long time She didn't come to see us, but we were brought up by her when we were young."

Xiao Zhu said with a smile, "My aunt doesn't care about you, she is busy taking care of her grandson. We went there last time and brought a lot of good things for our cousin. The great-grandfather also read it, saying that our cousin is full of knowledge. .”

Zhu Yunying didn't bother to say any more, and said, "Your aunt and grandfather can't do these things, and his status is not suitable. Change to another one. If you recommend it well, we will follow you, and maybe you will be summoned."

Little Zhu got excited immediately, and said, "We and our great-grandfather also said that the person who serves as deputy to uncle should also have a prominent status, and it is best to be a relative of ours. He should also be loyal and humble in temperament, and he should not compete with uncle for power. Can do things in a down-to-earth way. It shouldn't be a general under the account of the uncle, and it shouldn't be the martial arts that followed our grandfather."

Zhu Yunying smiled and nodded, very satisfied with Xiao Zhu's answer.

Both Xu Miaoqing and Xu Huizu couldn't help looking at Little Zhu with anticipation. Little Zhu's status is solid, but he also needs to see his ability.If his ability is better, Guoben's position will undoubtedly be more stable.

Little Zhu thought for a long time, and said, "Father, why don't you let my great aunt and grandpa come to help you."

Zhu Yunying was taken aback for a moment, and said, "Didn't your great aunt and grandfather say that you are on patrol?"

Little Zhu said with a smile, "In our family, the direct relatives are the closest. It is us, and there are many grandparents and aunts who are not direct relatives."

Zhu Yunying was taken aback for a moment, but Xu Huizu suddenly changed color and was frightened. Xiao Zhu mentioned that it was Li Qi, the eldest son of the "first hero of the founding of the country, Li Shanchang of Korea", the eldest son!