Daming: I, Zhu Di, threatened to seize the heir apparent at the beginning!

Chapter 371 The sound of Jinling artillery brings a new atmosphere
The noise of the people is crowded into the ears.

'What would the prince's attitude be towards the master's private soldiers showing force in the Ming Dynasty? '

Chunxiao and Minfeng looked at each other secretly, and secretly observed Zhu Biao from the corner of their eyes.

Zhu Biao stared intently at the five busy warships on the river in the distance.

on the flagship.

The commanding officer stood on the mast, waving the three-color command flag in his hand, and at the same time conveying the status of each ship.

"Excuse me, Ship No. [-] is ready!"

"Ship No. 13 is ready!"

"NO.15 ship..."

……

Xu Guandai listened to the message sent back by the soldiers' sonorous shouts.

Wei Bucha puffed up his chest.

When he first followed the rule, he went to Fujian from the southeast of Liaoning.

There was still some resistance in his heart.

After all, when the prince goes overseas to develop, it looks like he has been 'exiled' by His Majesty.

They also have to leave their hometown.

But how long has it been!

Once again setting foot in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, the brothers operated artillery warships that were not even equipped by the imperial court.

We also need to fire cannons on the Qinhuai River in the Jinling section.

In the future, brothers will definitely become more and more proud as they follow the prince.

The next time we return to Jinling, it will be the largest deployment of their navy.

There were even three people, Shen Zhi and Mr. Jiang from the Dayan Trading Company, working together to build the prince's warship, which was the largest in the history of the Central Plains and equipped with at least a hundred cannons, behind the prince's back.

……

Xu Guandai gathered his thoughts, turned around and stood at attention with a snap, "Yongchang Marquis, our soldiers are ready, can we fire the cannon?"

Lan Yu took a deep look at Xu Guandai.

The people around Zhu Laosi are very confident.

Of course, people are also entitled to be proud and confident.

Nodded: "Yes."

Xu Guandai turned around, raised his hand suddenly, and waved.

The soldiers immediately stood high on the mast and waved the flag.

"put!"

"put!"

"put!"

……

The officers on the five battleships immediately issued orders with trembling voices and high spirits.

bang bang bang...

The artillery mounted on both sides of each warship roared at the same time.

Fire shot out and white smoke billowed.

The people watching on both sides of the Qinhuai River opened their mouths slightly and widened their eyes, looking at the river in the distance covered by white smoke after the fire erupted.

When the smoke slowly disperses.

The sails had been raised again, and the five warships, like five giant beasts, broke through the smoke and headed straight towards the dock.

The people came to their senses and were instantly in an uproar.

"Is this an artillery warship?"

"It's so scary, my ears are still ringing now."

……

Zhu Biao turned his head and looked at the common people whose faces were slightly pale, full of shock, and slightly panicked.

Look back.

He turned to look at the dazed Wang Meiren and asked, "Are you okay?"

Beauty Wang's delicate body trembled slightly, and then she regained her composure, forced out a smile, and shook her head, "Prince, I'm fine."

Is this Zhu Silang's naval artillery warship?
Although it is an empty cannon.

But the sound and momentum were also terrifying.

Even if she doesn't understand military affairs, she knows it well.

On the battlefield, when two armies are fighting, if they suddenly hear such a terrifying noise, most of the soldiers will panic.

If Zhu Shiro's navy attacks the mother country.

Rushing directly into the Han River, the warships roared in the Han River, and Zhu Silang's first army town was able to land ashore and attack the capital.

Jinling is actually the same.

Once Zhu Silang's navy continues to move upstream of the Qinhuai River, will it be able to directly bombard the Wuding Gate of Jinling?

She didn't know how far the artillery deployed by Zhu Silang's navy could hit.

But Jinling City is no longer safe.

"Prince, the imperial navy must also learn from King Yan and assemble this kind of artillery..."

The navy is equipped with artillery, can it finally defend the Qinhuai River?

In fact, the safest way is to move the capital.

Of course, she couldn't say this.

All her uneasiness stems from her distrust of Zhu Silang.

If such words reached his father's ears, he would probably be very angry.

Even the prince would be angry.

Zhu Biao smiled and nodded, "The imperial court sent an observation group to Lao Si this time to get the scriptures..."

While talking, five warships arrived at the dock.

Lan Yu and others got off the boat.

They walked quickly and paid homage in unison: "The observation group is fortunate enough to return home without disgrace and pays its respects to the prince!"

Zhu Biao helped Lan Yu and others up one by one, smiling and encouraging, "Thank you for your hard work along the way..."

After a few pleasantries.

Lan Yu turned around and introduced: "Prince, this is Xu Xianchang, the naval commander of King Yan. He once served in the imperial navy. He followed Yu Jing to Fujian and joined King Yan."

Xu Xianchang hurriedly saluted: "Under King Yan, in charge of the First Fleet of the Navy, Xu Xianchang pays homage to the Crown Prince!"

Beauty Wang.

As well as the officials behind Zhu Biao, they looked at Xu Xianchang and frowned.

Xu Xianchang's respectful attitude makes it impossible for anyone to find fault with him.

But the content of the words made people close to Zhu Biao sound very harsh.

One simple sentence.

They all emphasize the command of King Yan.

"Xu Xianchang was sent by the imperial court. He still cares about the imperial court and His Majesty!"Is there a prince?Even Zhu Silang was still a minister of the imperial court. These ungrateful and forgetful people did not recognize the imperial court, but only recognized Zhu Silang! '

Xu Xianchang was sent by the imperial court, and this was still the case.

What about the people Zhu Silang recruited on his own?

But Zhu Biao didn't seem to care at all. He smiled and raised his hand, patted Xu Xianchang's arm gently, and asked, "Can you take me aboard the battleship to visit your artillery battleship?"

"Of course, please, Prince!" Xu Xianchang made a gesture of invitation.

When setting off from Palawan Island, the prince told him that if the court wanted to visit, they could visit it at will.

Zhu Biao smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Chunxiao and the others, "You guys should also go and see your master's naval battleship."

"By the way, Guandai Xu, they are your prince's students, Chunxiao and Minfeng."

Xu Xianchang looked at the two people and smiled instantly: "The princess has brought some Dongfang specialties to you and the folks in Tuqiao Village. Later I will ask the deputy manager to take you to visit the battleship, and then send someone to help you send the things back."

"Thank you, Xu Guandai."

After Chunxiao and Minfeng thanked each other, they followed Zhu Biao and others to board the battleship.

After boarding the ship.

Zhu Biao stood next to the iron cannon that was placed at the bow of the ship and could shoot left and right. He stretched out his hand to touch it, "This iron cannon is much larger than the iron cannon used by the imperial infantry. This kind of artillery is also used in the first town of the army." ?"

"Prince, this kind of iron cannon is too heavy and can only be used on warships. The brothers in the First Town use the more convenient and lighter copper cannon. The copper cannon is light, has a larger charge, and has a longer range..."

……

"This warship has twelve cannons. I heard that you also have a warship with 24 cannons."

"Yes, there are two 24-gun warships, but these are the only ones in total..."

……

"Don't follow me anymore. I want to learn about some naval issues from Guan Xu alone."

After a while, Zhu Biao stopped everyone and asked Xu Xianchang to talk alone.

Gave Xu Xianchang enough attention and honor.

Lan Yu and Mu Ying watched Zhu Biao follow Xu Xianchang towards the cabin suspiciously, and couldn't help but frown slightly.

Huang Zicheng stood further back, leaned into Qi Tai's ear, and whispered excitedly: "The prince has finally woken up, and he must be trying to win over Xu Xianchang!"

Fang Xiaoru stood not far away.

He vaguely heard Huang Zicheng's words and frowned slightly.

'Is that true? '

He doesn't believe it.

I don’t even want the prince to do such a thing.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to directly ask King Yan for a few ships and a few outstanding naval generals.

……

But he couldn't tell what the prince actually said to Xu Xianchang.

Don't give advice to the prince just because of speculation.

"Miss Chunxiao, Master Minfeng, please come with me."

Everyone's thoughts were interrupted and they followed the sound and saw the deputy manager talking to Chunxiao and Minfeng with a smile.

He took Chunxiao and Minfeng off the warship and boarded another one.

After a while.

A group of navy officers brought out a lot of things from another ship's cabin, large baskets and small baskets, large bags and small bags, as well as some jars and jars.

Geng Xuan and other officials on the warship were stunned.

Almost everything has never been seen by anyone.

"Are these all Dongfan's specialties?"

"Is Dongfan so rich?"

……

Surprised comments rang out.

"What are you talking about?"

Hearing the sound, everyone looked at it.

Zhu Biao walked out of the cabin with a smile, accompanied by Xu Xianchang.

Huang Zicheng smiled and said first: "Prince, colleagues are talking about the richness of Dongfan. Dongfan is indeed very rich. The land is fertile and there are all kinds of rare animals..."

He had to let the prince know.

Your Majesty promised Dongfan to Zhu Silang, how confused!

Zhu Biao smiled and said: "That's great. I was still worried that Lao Si's life in Dongfan would be too hard, but now I don't have to worry. With Dongfan's good foundation, it will be easier for him to develop in the world."

The smile on Huang Zicheng's face gradually froze.

Isn't the prince too generous?

However, the prince has already said this, so he can't say anything more.

Just wait, the prince will regret it one day.

Lan Yu smiled and said, "Prince, Princess Yan brought a cabin of Dongfang specialties to Chunxiao, Minfeng and the villagers of Tuqiao Village, and brought four cabins to the Crown Prince and His Majesty. Among them, the grandson personally picked them. , bring it to the Crown Prince and His Majesty..."

Zhu Biao smiled even more happily, turned to Xu Xanchang and said: "Xu Guandai, you must be very tired after marching on the sea for more than a month. I have ordered people to prepare a rest camp for you. Please stay in Jinling for a few more days, Your Majesty." Maybe I will summon you, or visit the naval warship. When I return, I need you to bring something to Xiongying and Laosi."

"Follow your orders!"

Immediately, Zhu Biao and his party rushed to the palace with the Dongfan specialties sent back by Zhu Di.

At the same time, three carriages were arranged for Chunxiao and Minfeng.

leave the pier.

Geng Xuan was riding a horse, holding a coconut, sucking it from a reed pipe, and said with emotion: "Originally, I thought that you were able to board the ship to visit because of my glory. I didn't expect that I was blessed by yours..."

Too polite.

The admiral was too kind to him.

He can guarantee that no one in the entire Zhuzi Lane, except the Xu family, Lan family, and Mu family, can eat these rare specialties.

And he ate it!

Minfeng smiled and whispered to Chunxiao, "Apart from being a little thick-skinned, Geng Xuan is actually pretty good..."

Not finished.

Chunxiao stared at him.

Chunxiao turned to look at Geng Xuan, "Master's navy officers will send us off, so don't follow us."

The smile on Geng Xuan's face suddenly froze.

Chunxiao stopped the carriage.

They selected some specialties from each of the three carriages, packed them into two bags, and asked the navy officers to help hang them on Geng Xuan's horse. "Take these home and let your family taste them."

Geng Xuan suddenly smiled, as if he had been given a shot of blood, and shook his head quickly: "No, no, don't think about the rest of our family. They have always been against us. Just think about me."

"To shut up!"

Chunxiao looked at the naval officer who was sitting on the carriage and watching the excitement, blushing slightly, and explained: "Don't think too much, Minfeng and I just want to thank you for bringing us to the Qinhuai River."

Without saying a word, Chunxiao turned back and urged the coachman to hurry up.

Geng Xuan stared at Chun Xiao's leaving figure, Silly Le muttered: "What you say is true!"

It took a long time until Chunxiao and his party could no longer be seen, then he looked away and looked at the two bags of Dongfang specialties on the horse. For a moment, he was both happy and worried, "They have always been against me and Chunxiao. Bringing these rare things home, Isn't it a bit of a waste to let them eat it..."

……

Just as Geng Xuan led the horse and swaggered through the city to Noble Lane.

When I meet everyone, I say, "My brother-in-law sent someone to bring back Dongfan's specialties. Chunxiao gave them to me."

Zhu Biao and his party also arrived at the imperial study.

Ma Xiuying also came to listen.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the coconuts placed in front of him, fiddling with them left and right, unable to start, and raised his head, "How to do this?"

Mu Ying smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please come."

Then he asked the palace maid for a knife and cleverly opened the coconut.A dozen coconut water poured out.

Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao, Ma Xiuying, Liu Bowen, Li Shanchang and others looked at the clear coconut water in the bowl, hesitated slightly, and took a sip to try.

Eyes suddenly lit up.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and nodded, "Don't say it yet, it has a different flavor."

As he spoke, he put down the bowl.

Compared with the Dongfan specialties brought back by the fourth child, at this moment, he wanted to ask Lan Yu and others how they felt and what they saw and heard.

"Tell me, how is Fourth's navy and army?"

"The strongest soldier in the world!" Mu Ying and Lan Yu blurted out in unison.

Liu Bowen, Li Shanchang and others who were tasting Dongfan's specialties stopped what they were doing and looked up in surprise.

Mu Ying and Lan Yu are both young leaders in the army.

They have won countless battles.

The commander's soldiers and horses are also the most elite and proud generals of the Ming Dynasty.

They themselves commanded strong armies.

Now, these two leaders of the middle and young generations of the army actually unanimously commented that King Yan's navy and army were the strongest soldiers in the world.

One can imagine how powerful King Yan’s private soldiers are!
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Biao from the corner of his eye, and then urged with a smile: "Tell me, tell us, what is the strength of Lao Si's soldiers?"

Immediately, Lan Yu, Mu Ying, and Yu Tongyuan went from observing the salvo firing of fifty warships on the day they went to sea, to landing on the island, conducting army drills, and then to seizing Palawan Island.

Tell everyone everything in detail.

When heard, tsunami on the way to Palawan.

Everyone tightened their hearts.

When I heard that the navy bombarded the Chen family's navy warships, and that the enemy's army was instantly destroyed in the battle.

Everyone couldn't help but feel excited.

Lan Yu made the final summary and said: "Your Majesty, King Yan once told me that he hopes the imperial court can send shipbuilders to Jilong Island to learn new warship modifications."

"That's right!" Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with a satisfied smile.

His son, even outside, has established a career.

I still think about him as my father.

Think about what he did in the ninth and tenth years of Hongwu...

Zhu Yuanzhang felt his face burning.

Lan Yu continued, "Your Majesty, although King Yan's first army town is already very strong, the construction progress of the cavalry mark is very backward due to the lack of war horses. More than 1000 people can only share [-] war horses. I dare not ask for your majesty's instructions. I promised King Yan that after returning to the court, I would ask the court to allocate a group of war horses to help King Yan form the first town cavalry standard and the first mixed cavalry battalion..."

Ma Xiuying and Zhu Yuanzhang looked at each other and nodded imperceptibly.

Lan Yu's ability to say these words really surprised them.

If Mu Ying said it, they wouldn't be so surprised.

"That's it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang happily agreed.

After the Northern Expedition ended.

From now on, Lan Yu and Mu Ying's titles will be moved up.

They have a relatively large influence in the court. In the future, a hundred years later, he and Xiuying will be able to stop some of the voices in the court, instigating Biaoer and targeting the fourth child.

It is beneficial for the two brothers to live in harmony.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile: "What else?"

Lan Yu took a deep breath, looked at Zhu Biao out of the corner of her eye, and said loudly: "I ask your majesty to severely punish the idiots who supervised the corpses of those idiots. King Yan sent back the long-barreled fire gun and pointed out the direction of improving the production process. But These idiots, the craftsmen and supervisors, are so arrogant that they actually forgot about this matter..."

……

"Your Majesty, if there are too many people like this in the court, the court will not be able to learn new things actively and humbly. In the future, the barbarians all over the world may leave us behind. The changes in the world are changing with each passing day, and we can no longer be immersed in it. Now, I’m in the sweet dream of heaven!”

"I asked King Yan's naval warships to fire cannons on the Qinhuai River. I just want to use this roar to wake everyone up!"

……

Zhu Yuanzhang was moved.

Liu Bowen looked at Lan Yu in surprise.

For a time, there were many people in the imperial study room, but it was extremely quiet.

"It seems that this observation has had a great impact on you." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, "Yes, we are surprised that you can say this. It's time for the craftsman to rectify his situation."

As he spoke, he looked at Zhu Biao.

Although Lan Yu didn't explain clearly why the craftsman supervisor was slacking off on the long-barreled fire gun sent back by the fourth child.

But how could he not guess how dirty it was.

"Biao'er, go and investigate this matter thoroughly. Kill those who deserve to be killed, and dismiss those who deserve to be dismissed. There will be no mercy on this matter!"

A supporter of Biaoer.

Leave it to Biao'er to deal with.

This is a wake-up call for other people from the Prince family.

Otherwise, let it develop.

Just like Lan Yu said.

The sea is changing rapidly because of Laosi.

The Ming Dynasty was still immersed in the dream of arrogance and disdain for the beauty of the country.

Sooner or later, Daming will be left far behind by Lao Si.

By then, Daming's internal mentality will be even more unbalanced.

It is easier to behave irrationally towards the fourth child.

Zhu Biao was also very angry. He really didn't know about this. He stood up immediately and said, "Father, I understand!"

After Zhu Biao sat down again, he curiously asked: "Yongchang Hou, the New Army of the First Army Town, how did he do it without screaming when he was hit?"

When Lan Yu talked about the battle between the First Battalion of the First Army Town and the Chen Family's New Army.

He was very curious about this issue.

Lan Yu said: "Prince, I asked afterward that during the military training on Jilong Island, King Yan had to walk barefoot on the sharp gravel road with the soldiers every evening. His feet were worn out every day until calluses were worn out. In the process, No one can make a sound..."

'Can I do it?' '

Zhu Biao couldn't help but frown.

Normal people will cry out in pain.

However, Lao Si personally set an example and led the soldiers under his command. When they were in pain, they clenched their teeth as a conditioned reflex and did not make a sound.

The more unnatural things.

If you want to do it, the difficulty will be even greater!

a year.

Every evening, I had to step on sharp stones until my feet were bruised and bloody, and I was not allowed to make a sound.

Countless hard training sessions.

Just because there are no screams on the battlefield.

It does not affect the morale of the military!
……

Subsequently, Fang Xiaoru and others introduced Fujian's rural village cooperatives and the employee-share system, as well as the positive role of the employee-share system in promoting the development of rural cooperatives to a higher level.

When everyone left the imperial study room.

Everyone was very silent.

The changes in Fujian, Jilong Island, and overseas were described in detail by the observation group.

The impact was too great.

Compared with the rapid changes in these two places.

The best place is the capital of the Ming Dynasty.

But it seemed a little lifeless.

It seems as Lan Yu said, when Ming Dynasty was still immersed in the dream of heaven, the outside world had already undergone earth-shaking changes because of King Yan.

But can Ming Dynasty accept all these changes?

Who has such courage?

"Sincerely."

A voice came from behind, interrupting Liu Bowen's thoughts.

Turning around, surprise flashed in his eyes...

Lan Yu walked quickly, looked at Liu Bowen, and said solemnly: "Uncle Chengyi, we solemnly apologize to you today for what we did before. In fact, when Uncle Chengyi returned to the court again, we wanted to apologize to you..."

But at that time, he still couldn't lose face.

Go back and watch this time.

Zhu Laosi’s frankness.

Let him also be honest with Zhu Laosi.

I don’t know why, but anyway, unconsciously, I felt that it was not a shameful thing to apologize to Liu Bowen.

Don’t expect Liu Bowen’s forgiveness.

Just peace of mind.

"If the Ming Dynasty wants to change, it needs civil servants like Uncle Chengyi. In the past, we were young and vigorous. From now on, Uncle Chengyi will govern as a leftist prime minister. As long as it is beneficial to the court to pursue King Yan, we will fully support it!"

Fang Xiaoru and others are too young.

The court cannot wait for Fang Xiaoru and others to grow up.

Liu Bowen is very suitable.

This man is selfless.

As long as it is beneficial to the people's livelihood, he will support it.

And capable.

Liu Bowen took a deep look at Lan Yu and nodded with a smile, "Yongchang Hou Shi's three-day farewell is impressive."

If Sapphire can keep it up.

It is essential to leave a name in history.

The two talked for a while.

After Lan Yu watched Liu Bowen leave, he returned to the imperial study.

There are some words that he needs to tell His Majesty privately.

As soon as he walked to the door, he heard laughter coming from inside, "We have never seen any of these rare things. Give one of these things to Tiande's family, and also give one to Wu Yunqige. This woman , Waiting so hard for the fourth child can be regarded as infatuated. If you can’t win the heart of the fourth child, you should always give others a taste of what the fourth child brings back..."

Lan Yu lowered her head to hold back her laughter and said loudly: "I have something to ask you to see Your Majesty, Lan Yu."

The laughter and chatter in the royal study disappeared instantly.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked outside the palace door in surprise.

something.

Couldn't you say it just now?
"Enter!"

With permission, Lan Yu walked in quickly.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying looked at Lan Yu, and after a moment, they asked: "What happened that you couldn't talk about just now?"

Lan Yu lowered her head and said solemnly: "I sincerely ask your majesty not to let King Yan leave the Ming Dynasty too quickly, but to keep King Yan in the Ming Dynasty to assist the court..."

This is the best way for Ming Dynasty not to fall behind.

Just try to keep King Yan as much as possible.

Look at what people are doing in Fujian!
If he could ascend to a high position in the court, his ability would definitely bring a new atmosphere to the entire Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang was even more surprised and stared at Lan Yu, "Why do you have to tell me this alone? Why don't you tell the prince?"

Lan Yu lowered her head and smiled bitterly.

He wanted to be honest with the prince.

But I was afraid that the prince would think too much.

People's hearts have always been unpredictable.

Not to mention your heart!

The prince's behavior in talking to Xu Xianchang alone today.

He just couldn't figure it out.

Winning over Xu Xianchang?
Even if the prince wins over, he won't do it so obviously.

It's not to win over, but why?
He was also unable to answer His Majesty's question.

Should I tell His Majesty directly to worry about the Crown Prince overthinking it?
"Your Majesty, I shouldn't do this kind of thing. I am really anxious after observing for a while. If we in the Ming Dynasty don't actively follow up and learn humbly, we will really be left far behind."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and stopped pressing Lan Yu.

Lan Yu was anxious.

Everyone can detect it.

If he wasn't impatient, he wouldn't be rash and ask him to keep the fourth child with a tag on his back.

Before he left.

I didn't want to completely let the fourth child fly away.

He has a feeling.

Once this son flies away, he will never come back.

"We understand. Let's go back and have a good rest. Then, Mu Ying and you will carefully rectify the prince's guard rate based on what you observed and the detailed military training plan of the fourth brother. In addition, report to the chief governor in detail what you observed and the detailed military training plan... …”

The Beijing camp also needs to be reorganized and reorganized.

It is unrealistic to reorganize and reorganize everything.

But at least three or four new armies must be organized and trained according to Laosi's first army town template.

Wait until the fourth child comes back.

The two sides have a drill.

Then we went to the battlefield of the Northern Expedition to sum up the gap with the No. [-] town of the Fourth Army.

"I obey, and I thank your Majesty for your consideration!"

……

The news brought back by the observation group quickly spread in Jinling City.

"It turns out that the muffled thunder heard at noon was the sound of cannon fired by King Yan's navy."

"I don't have time today. Tomorrow, I have to go out of the city to see the artillery warships of King Yan's navy."

"The Marquis of Yongchang and Xiping personally admitted that King Yan's army and navy are the strongest in the world!"

"Really?"

"Can this be false? It's absolutely true!"

"If King Yan can come back with his troops now, just let me have a look."

"What are you thinking, do you think you are His Majesty!? But it won't be too long. King Yan will definitely come back with the Army's First Town."

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