The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 267 The Fading Zhu Yunwen
Now Lan Yu and others are naturally strong supporters of Zhu Ying. It can be said that their interests are completely tied to Zhu Ying.

But for Zhu Ying, she doesn't see it that way.

Even if Lan Yu and the others supported her again, Zhu Ying knew very well that their contributions had reached a limit.

It's like Sapphire, who is already a duke, if he continues to make meritorious service, what is the next step?
Then there is only the canonization of the prince.

Zhu Yuanzhang granted many kings, but they were all granted after his death, and the symbolic meaning is more important.

If Zhu Ying relies on Sapphire and uses Sapphire and others in the military, then how about Sapphire making more contributions in the later stage?
The so-called high meritorious deeds cover the master, that's all.

That's why Zhu Ying hasn't had much contact with the generals and nobles headed by Sapphire until now, and even keeps a distance to a certain extent.

In the Department of Public Security, the Department of Public Security, and the Department of Public Security, most of them use people from the Huaixi generals group.

Even Lan Yu's nephew was sent out.

There are more than 2 people in total, and more than 3000 of them have official positions, all of which are of the Sapphire family.

Including the captain of the yamen servants below, they are basically members of the Huaixi military generals group. When the list was made, Zhu Ying handed over all this power to Lan Yu.

And hinted to him that good things should be given to his family.

Sapphire, who got the hint, would not be polite, and naturally gave everything she asked for.

Many thousands of households volunteered to go.

After all, as far as the general awareness of Ming Dynasty is concerned, even when Zhu Yuanzhang is killing corrupt officials, he still thinks that being an official is better than being a soldier.

And there are quite a few smart people, and they can all tell that Daming is becoming more and more stable now.

Then the chances of generals making meritorious deeds will be much less.

Even those who haven't read much can understand the truth that in peaceful times, martial arts are not as good as literature, and soldiers are not as good as officials.

In this way, a large number of middle-level soldiers have signed up.

Many who were not selected regretted it unceasingly, and finally persuaded that there would be another batch, which calmed down a little.

From Zhu Ying's point of view, on another level, the soldiers under Lan Yu and others left, and many officers' positions were vacated.

In the past, the Xuanjia guards under Zhu Ying's command, even the most basic soldiers, were promoted to small banner officers.

Although Zhu Ying didn't come into contact with these Xuanjia guards every day, they had already been labeled as eldest grandsons, and they themselves were proud of the eldest grandson's soldiers.

The control of the army gradually shifted to Zhu Ying.

This time, when Tian Jiucheng and Huaixi Xungui were not available, it was natural to choose someone who was close to him.

And Zhu Quan, the seventeenth prince, was a very good choice.

For Zhu Quan, this uncle with extremely high military strategy, Zhu Ying still thinks it is more reliable in this respect.

After all, historically speaking, Zhu Quan, as a concubine, has been valued by Zhu Yuanzhang, which fully demonstrates his ability.

At this time, hearing Dasun's suggestion that Zhu Quan lead the army to fight, Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Dasun and said with a smile:
"It seems that grandson's eyesight is still very good. Zhu Quan, we were more optimistic about him a long time ago. Originally, according to our intention, we wanted him to go to the frontier to guard a place."

"Now that Dasun said to let him go to Shaanxi, it's a good choice."

Zhu Yuanzhang attached great importance to Zhu Quan.

In history, King Ning Zhu Quan was regarded as the head of the Nine Great Sailors.

Needless to say, the inland feudal vassals, even the princes who command a strong military force among the frontier fortress kings, such as King Jin, King Yan, and King Su, are far inferior to the strength of the guards of Ning Fan.

Moreover, Zhu Quan's mother was granted the status of imperial concubine later on, which is considered rare for a mother to be expensive by virtue of her son.

The current King Ning is almost 15 years old.

Even Jing Nan in the future, to be honest, Zhu Quan also made great contributions to Zhu Di.

Duoyan Sanwei is one aspect.

At that time, Zhu Quan was bewitched by Zhu Di, but he often gave him advice and commanded troops, otherwise Zhu Di might not have such a smooth ride.

"Grandpa, then my grandson will go to the Gunpowder Department first to check the condition of the matchlock gun and see if it can be used."

Zhu Ying stood up and replied.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement.

East Palace, Hall of Spring Harmony.

Zhu Yunwen has been a little lost recently, standing at the entrance of the main hall of the Spring Harmony Palace, staring blankly at the gate, not moving for a long time.

Ever since his elder brother Zhu Ying announced that he was the grandson that day, Zhu Yunwen's heart has been empty.

Not only was I not in the mood for reading, but I couldn't sleep well at night, and my mental state was very poor.

He knew very well that the Chunhe Palace, in name, already belonged to the eldest brother.

And since that day, he has already moved out of the bedroom in the main hall, and spontaneously moved to the back hall to live with Mrs. Lu and his younger brothers.

Although the elder brother did not come to live here, many people could see even the elder brother's thoughts, and he did not intend to live in the East Palace.

But Zhu Yunqi, as the younger brother, did not live together in the main hall.

Fortunately, he is quite used to the apse, after all, it has only been four months since he moved from the apse to the main hall where his father used to live.

At this time, Huang Zicheng came over.

During the recent period, Huang Zicheng has been very stable. Apart from tutoring Zhu Yunqi in his studies, he never said anything about a certain minister.

He kept his duty very well.

"Your Highness, why are you so worried? People always look forward. The current situation is already very good for Your Highness."

"Your Highness, the eldest grandson's temper, should have known a lot these days, much like His Highness the Crown Prince, so there is no need for His Highness to disturb himself."

Huang Zicheng persuaded.

These days, Zhu Yunwen is getting thinner and thinner, everyone can see it clearly.

Zhu Yunqi turned his head in a daze, looked at Huang Zicheng, and said, "Sir, I know, it's just that I've been a little confused recently."

Huang Zicheng sighed softly.

Then he went on to say: "Your Highness is like this, and I feel sorry for him, but the one who feels more uncomfortable than this minister is the Crown Princess Concubine."

"Your Highness may not have cared. In the past few days, all the meals His Highness used were made by the Empress herself. Every day when His Highness is still awake."

"The empress is already preparing breakfast for His Highness, even though His Highness only had a few sips, the Empress did not say much, she is still preparing for His Highness."

Hearing Huang Zicheng talk about my mother, Zhu Yunqi's eyes gradually recovered, and then asked in shock: "You mean, my mother cooked all the meals for me these days?"

Although his tone was suspicious, in Zhu Yunqi's heart, he already believed what Huang Zicheng said.

Even a sense of guilt quickly spread.

If there is anyone in this world who is closest to me and thinks most about me, it is only my mother.

"I dare not speak in vain, I have seen this with my own eyes." Huang Zicheng bowed and said.

In fact, these things have long been no secrets in Chunhe Palace, including Zhu Yunqi's older brother, who all know about it.

Even during a certain meal, the seven-year-old younger brother Zhu Yunxi clamored that his mother was partial and only prepared meals for his elder brother.

However, Zhu Yunqi at that time had long been so far away that he didn't even pay attention to what happened around him.

At that time, Huang Zicheng also followed.

"I'm sorry mother."

Zhu Yunwen's eyes turned red all of a sudden.

My own mother is the noble princess, when did she ever enter the kitchen and other places.

And I ate the meal made by my mother, but I didn't know that it was made by my mother for me.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yunqi couldn't help standing up, and went directly to the apse.

Seeing this, Huang Zicheng sighed again, and waited in the front hall, after all, the back hall was not a place for him to go.

In the courtyard of the apse, Mrs. Lu is taking care of her one-year-old child, Zhu Yunxi (Huoxi).

Looking at the child who just turned one year old in front of her, Mrs. Lu felt extremely melancholy.

Last June, when the child was born, the prince at that time was still by his side.

A year passed, but she began to be alone.

Just as Mrs. Lu was immersed in missing the prince, a voice came from behind.

"Mother, I'm sorry, it's my baby's fault. My baby shouldn't make my mother worry so much, and even make my mother cook meals for me."

Zhu Yunqi didn't come in at the door, and knelt down while talking.

When Lu heard the words, she turned her head and saw Zhu Yunqi kneeling on the ground and kowtowed to admit her mistake. She quickly walked over, helped Zhu Yunqi up, and said, "Son, why are you bothering?"

"mother!"

Seeing Lu Shi's tired expression, Zhu Yunqi couldn't help feeling sad, and hugged Lu Shi, tears couldn't stop falling down, and wept bitterly.

Mrs. Lu waved her hand slightly, and all the court ladies and eunuchs retreated quietly.

Zhu Yunxi's grandma also left with Zhu Yunxi in her arms.

"Child, cry, it will feel much better if you cry, don't hold it in your heart, it will be uncomfortable if you hold it for a long time."

Lu patted Zhu Yunqi's back lightly, and said soothingly.

Feeling his mother's patting and comforting, Zhu Yunqi's originally tense spirit suddenly relaxed.

After a period of pain, her breathing gradually became more stable, and she fell asleep leaning on Lu's shoulder like this.

Mrs. Lu coughed lightly, and immediately an eunuch came over from outside. The eunuch received the signal from Mrs. Lu's eyes, and the eunuch called a colleague, and the two worked together to gently support Zhu Yunqi.

"mother!"

A dreadful dream came, and Zhu Yunwen, who was sleeping, seemed a little frightened and powerless.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, mother is here, mother is beside you, mother will not leave, she will always be by your side."

Immediately, Mrs. Lu patted Zhu Yunqi's back lightly, and then said in a gentle tone.

Zhu Yunwen, who was sleeping, seemed to have heard Lu Shi's words, and fell into a deep sleep again.

Under Lu's signal, the officials carried Zhu Yunqi to Lu's bedroom.

It seemed to be the smell of mother's mother, which made Zhu Yunwen sleep more soundly.

Probably for many days, Zhu Yunqi hadn't slept well, this time he slept very deeply.

Lu ordered the officials to fetch water, and then gently wiped Zhu Yunqi's forehead.

"It's actually quite good not to be a grandson, but just like your father, as a prince, he worked day and night for state affairs and was often mentally exhausted."

"It's also very good to be an idle vassal king and live a good life."

"If your eldest brother can't tolerate my mother in this palace, then my mother will go and beg your elder brother, and my stepmother will accompany you there."

"If you want to come to your elder brother, for the sake of your father, you should agree."

"When the time comes, when you give birth to a child, mother will take care of your grandson and enjoy the happiness."

Mrs. Lu muttered softly, since she burned the record about Zhu Xiongying's congenital heart disease in Congtai Hospital, Mrs. Lu has completely put it down.

Now she doesn't think too much about it anymore, she just hopes that after Zhu Yunqi canonize the vassal king, she can also accompany him there. There is nothing in this palace that is worthy of Lu's nostalgia.

As Zhu Yunwen fell asleep, the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, as if he had a sweet dream.

Seeing this scene, Lu Shi also felt relieved, arranged for an official to guard, and left.

After all, there is still a one-year-old child to take care of.

Gunpowder Division,
Compared with four months ago, the size of the Gunpowder Department has at least tripled.

In the ancient times when there was a lack of industrialization, if you wanted to increase production, you simply piled up people.

The matchlock gun is even split into several parts, which are installed after the assembly line is built.

Even if the manual work is slow, it cannot hold up to the large number of people. Now the Gunpowder Department has more than 1 apprentices alone.

After these people have truly learned, they will soon be able to start making parts for matchlock guns.

Although there are 2 people today, it seems that the output of [-] matchlock guns a month is very small.

But in fact, more people are not building the main arquebus.

There are also the production of fire bombs, matchlocks, and gunpowder, which are also very critical.

An arquebus without fireballs is just a fire stick.

"Your Highness, basically all the personnel of the Gunpowder Department have been handed over to Zhao Xiangxi. In this area, she does have a strong talent."

Ye Yueqing introduced.

Ever since Zhao Xiangxi got acquainted with the Gunpowder Department, Ye Yueqing basically stayed by Zhu Ying's side.

Mainly in charge of the intelligence docking of the Qunying Chamber of Commerce and the arrangement of Zhu Ying's orders.

Looking at the orderly Gunpowder Department, Zhu Ying nodded and said, "It seems that she still has some abilities."

Soon, under the leadership of the eunuch from the Gunpowder Department, Zhu Ying came to the central hall of many buildings.

Just walking to the entrance of the main hall, I heard Zhao Xiangxi's scolding.

"How many times have I told you that the amount of gunpowder must be accurately recorded, and every centimeter must be grasped. Only in this way can the best ratio be created and the power of gunpowder enhanced."

"Also about the production of fire bombs. Didn't the recent apprentices eat? The quantity is so small. Let it be passed on immediately. This month must reach the quantity I set, otherwise don't blame me for being rude."

"I also told them that the three people who produced the most will be rewarded generously, and the last three will have their wages halved."

Zhu Ying said to Ye Yueqing with a smile: "It seems that she has indeed done a good job."

After finishing speaking, the two walked towards the main hall.

(End of this chapter)