King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 371 The Prince's Suspicion

Outside Yingtian Prefecture.

In the military camp of the guards.

With the arrival of Zhu Gaoxu and others, a huge open space had been cleared in the military camp.

In another place in the open space several dozen feet away, human-shaped targets woven with straw were placed in the center according to different distances.

On the high platform in the open space, Zhu Gaoxu looked around with half-squinted eyes, observing everything in the military camp with great interest. From time to time, he whispered with the generals around him, but no one knew what they were talking about.

However, judging from the expressions on their faces when they were chatting, there is no doubt that they must be quite familiar with each other.

There was no so-called pretentiousness between them, and occasionally laughter could be heard.

Da da da.
Just then.

The sound of galloping horses was heard, and a magnificently decorated carriage headed straight towards the parade ground.

See this situation.

The general who was talking with Zhu Gaoxu heard the voice, a trace of displeasure flashed across his face, and his complexion became gloomy involuntarily. He turned his head and looked towards the place where the sound came from, wanting to see who this blind bastard was.

Wouldn't it be obvious that doing this to him at this time would embarrass him and make him lose face in front of Zhu Gaoxu?

but
When you look closely, you can see the identity symbolized by the galloping carriage.

The general who was about to scold suddenly froze in place. He had already opened his mouth to scold but he quickly closed it in fear. The scolding words that were about to come out of his mouth were forcibly swallowed back.

Such action.

He was almost suffocated to death because of what he said.

A slightly embarrassed blush flashed across his weather-beaten face.

The carriage that was galloping towards them was not someone else's.

It is the exclusive car of the current Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi.

It was precisely because of this that the general, who was about to get angry, had to swallow back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

Zhu Gaoxu, who was sitting at the side, saw the general's frustrated expression, and the corners of his mouth could not help but slightly rise, revealing an intriguing smile. He slowly stood up from his chair, reached out and gently patted his shoulder, teasing:

"Zhuang Ming."

"What's going on here."

"Look at his expression, how can it change so quickly?"

"sick?"

The general named Zhuang Ming, hearing the teasing words, unconsciously turned even redder with embarrassment. He subconsciously reached out and stroked his head to ease his embarrassment, and then replied:

“No, no, no”

"I'm fine."

"No."

That's what words are.

He hesitated for a long time, seemingly unable to find any words to make amends for himself. In the end, he simply shut his mouth and was too lazy to argue about the issue.

After all, he was not a fool. From Zhu Gaoxu's words and expression, how could he not know why he was like this? Others knew it clearly!

These words were just meant to tease him.

"call"

After a while.

As a command was given, Zhu Gaochi's car stopped abruptly in front of the platform.

Afterwards, Zhu Gaochi's chubby hands were seen lifting up the tightly closed door curtain, and his fat body walked out of the carriage, then he flipped over and jumped off in a dashing manner.

Without any hesitation or pause, he strode towards the platform.

"I am here to see His Highness the Crown Prince."

The soldiers who were waiting and guarding around the high platform did not dare to hesitate at all and bowed quickly when they saw Zhu Gaochi appear.

"No gift."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaochi calmly waved to the soldiers who were saluting.

then.

He walked up to the platform and came close to Zhu Gaoxu. He looked around with interest, frowned, and asked:

"Second child"

"What's going on? Tell someone to call me and have me come to the barracks as quickly as possible."

"What?"

"What big thing happened?"

"Could it be that the war in the north is getting intense, old man? Or that he has suffered a great loss at the hands of the Tatars and the Oirat, and urgently needs our help?"

As he spoke, his brows knitted together, and he couldn't help but whisper to himself:

"It shouldn't be!"

"This Northern Expedition is so well prepared."

"There is plenty of money and food, and the accompanying generals and soldiers are given luxurious grooming."

"Logically speaking, this situation should be unlikely. Even if the Tatars and Oirat in the north join forces, they should not be a match for the old man and his generals and soldiers!"

Talking.

He suddenly raised his head, his face full of anxiety and worry, his eyes widened, staring straight at Zhu Gaoxu, waiting for his reply.

Zhu Gaoxu, who was standing nearby, was stunned when he heard the prince's analysis mumbling to himself.

What the hell?
What does this have to do with that?

What the hell are you thinking about?

Isn't it just about asking him to come to the military camp as quickly as possible? Is there any need to think so much? Aren't you really tired with such an active mind?

And what he thought was so outrageous.

This behavior almost made Zhu Gaoxu drop his jaw.

"hey hey"

"Boss, boss, that's enough, that's enough!"

Seeing the prince getting more and more outrageous, Zhu Gaoxu had to quickly speak up to stop him, and then hurriedly explained to him the real reason why he had asked him to come to the military camp so urgently today, saying:

"Boss"

"I am so eager to find you because I want to show you something good."

"If this good thing can be mass-produced, if nothing unexpected happens, it can directly affect the old man's Northern Expedition."

"Those Tatar and Wala cavalry, which once gave us so much trouble, will no longer have much of an advantage over us."

This statement came out.

The prince, who was originally nervous and uneasy, was stunned on the spot.

What the hell?
Didn’t something happen to the old man?

After receiving a definite answer, Zhu Gaochi's originally anxious heart finally settled down. He couldn't help but let out a long breath and secretly sighed in his heart:
"so far so good."

"It's good that nothing goes wrong with the old man."

"If not."

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Han King Zhu Gaoxu beside him. The meaning was self-evident.

After a brief moment of daze, Zhu Gaochi calmed down and came to his senses. He remembered something that Zhu Gaoxu had just revealed to him. He looked up with curiosity and asked:

"Can we influence the Northern Expedition and make the Tatar and Oirat cavalry lose their advantage?"

"what?"

"How can this be?"

While speaking, he looked at Zhu Gaoxu who was nearby with excitement and a little surprise. He was curious but also a little suspicious.

It’s not his fault that he behaved like this.

The main reason is still the result of the reasons for the cognition of things.

After all, not everyone is like Zhu Gaoxu, who has memories spanning hundreds of years, has seen the prosperity of the world, and has knowledge that ordinary people do not have and dare not imagine.

In this regard.

Zhu Gaoxu did not say much, let alone mock. Instead, he reached out and picked up the tightly wrapped 'flintlock rifle' placed aside, and handed it directly to Zhu Gaochi who was nearby, saying:
"This is it."

"Just wait and see."

Take the offered item.

Zhu Gaochi looked at the item in his hand doubtfully. At the excitement and even affirmative look of Zhu Gaoxu, he slowly lifted the linen wrapping to see what it was.

It was unexpected that the fearless Zhu Gaoxu could treat it so seriously and give it such a high evaluation. As the mysterious veil was lifted, the items wrapped in linen came into view.

Looking at the ordinary item that looked like a fire stick, Zhu Gaochi could not help but be stunned for a moment, then he raised his head with a trace of doubt and suspicion in his eyes, frowned and asked:

"Second child"

"What is this?"

"Is this tiny thing worthy of your high evaluation?"

"Can it influence the Northern Expedition?"

"Let the Tatar and Oirat cavalry lose their advantage?"

"you sure?"

"Aren't you just making fun of your brother for fun?"

"is it possible?"

"You really think I'm stupid."

As he spoke, a hint of displeasure flashed across Zhu Gaochi's face, and he pretended to throw the flintlock in his hand to the ground like garbage.

but
Wait until the item has not been thrown out.

Zhu Gaoxu, who was standing nearby, noticed the prince's intention and snatched it away in lightning speed.

then.

He glanced at Zhu Gaochi with disdain as if he were a bumpkin, and snorted coldly:

“Not knowing the goods”

“I really haven’t seen anything good.”

"This is a weapon that surpasses the most advanced firearms in the Ming Dynasty, yet you treat it with such disdain, as if it were trash."

"We always say don't judge a book by its cover."

"In relationships, people say one thing and do another."

"You are indeed worthy of being called 'well-read'. You have mastered the bad habits of civil officials who are arrogant and arrogant."

After hearing this.

He noticed the sarcasm in Zhu Gaoxu's words and his admiration for the object in front of him.

The prince, who had originally been dismissive of this, was stunned for a moment. He subconsciously stared at the item in Zhu Gaoxu's arms, looking at it again and again.

but
Look around.

He just couldn't understand why. Could the object in front of him, which looked like a fire poker, really be as good as Lao Er said?

But he is not a fool.

Based on his understanding of Zhu Gaoxu's character, he should not be being unbridled for no reason based on what is happening right now.

As a result, he couldn't help but have deep doubts about his own cognition.

Afterwards, he extended his hand to spare his head, and did not argue with Zhu Gaoxu about this matter. He immediately changed the subject and said:
"Okay okay okay"

"Second brother, just think of your brother as someone with long hair and short knowledge."

"Since you admire and cherish the item in your hand so much."

"Why not try it out to see how powerful it is? Let me have a good look at it and broaden my horizons, is that ok?"

"Seeing is believing, and true gold is not afraid of fire."

"Whether it's a mule or a horse, take it out for a walk. Is there any problem this time?"

"I really want this thing. It's really as good as you say."

"Brother will set up a table for you to make amends."

"Okay?"

Say it.

He had a grin on his face, as if nothing had happened. He looked at Zhu Gaoxu with interest, and then looked at the item in his hand with curiosity.

For Zhu Gaochi.

This thing is really as good as Zhu Gaoxu said.

That would truly be a blessing for the Ming Dynasty, as it would greatly enhance the strength of the Ming Dynasty's soldiers.

At the same time, it can change the situation of the Northern Expedition and greatly weaken the strength of the Tatar and Oirat cavalry, to the point that they cannot exert their true strength.

For such a powerful weapon, such a national treasure.

What about apologizing to the second brother?
A real man is born in heaven and earth, and wants to accomplish great things, so how can he be concerned with trivial matters?
Besides, would he be at a loss if this were really the case?

What a loss!

Not only did he not lose anything, he actually won a lot.

After all, he is the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty. A hundred years after Emperor Yongle, the entire Ming Dynasty will be his, and he will be the ruler of the Ming Dynasty.

With something like this, as long as it is properly controlled, who among the heroes in the world dares to compete with it?

Why should he worry about instability in the world? Why should he worry about someone having improper ambitions for the position under him?

In this regard.

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu was too lazy to argue with it.

After all, as Zhu Gaochi said, everything depends on strength.

As long as it is powerful enough and has that kind of strength, who would dare to question it?
Moreover, this time, he was so anxious to invite the prince to the military camp, and he also abandoned a large part of the soldiers, letting them guard the periphery and not allow them to approach without orders. Wasn't it to test the power of the "flintlock rifle"?
of course
Another purpose is to take the opportunity to teach the prince a lesson, to shock him and let him know the benefits of reform and restructuring.

With the power of the "flintlock rifle", Gai Quan dug a not-so-small trap for the prince.

Let him stop thinking about squatting behind and watching the show all the time.

Only get benefits, no effort.

In order to use the influence of the old man among the civil officials, he promoted the reform of Ming education and even the imperial examination system.

then.

Zhu Gaoxu waved to Zhuang Ming who was still in a daze beside him and said:
"Lao Zhuang"

"Stop being stunned."

"Where is the person I asked you to arrange?"

Zhuang Ming came back to his senses instantly after hearing this. He quickly pointed at the soldiers standing on the edge of the platform below and replied:

"Yes, yes, yes"

"I've been waiting down there for a long time, ready to test the power of the new firearms for you, Your Majesty."

Get a definite answer.

Zhu Gaoxu nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Zhang Shangyun, the head of the weapons workshop, who had been sitting upright in a corner of the platform, and shouted,
"Chapter on the Cloud"

"What are you still standing there in a daze for?"

"Come here quickly, we are going to test the power of the firearms soon."

"And you are the manufacturer of this epoch-making new firearm. Without your guidance, how would the soldiers know how to use it, load it and fire it?"

"hurry up"

"Let everyone take a good look at the power of this firearm."

Zhang Shangyun, who was called, felt the eyes from all around focused on him.

As a result, my already nervous heart became even more nervous without me noticing.

While running a few steps, I almost fell to the ground several times.

But fortunately he managed to stabilize it.

It's not his fault that he acted like this. The main reason is that the people at the scene are all big shots that he finds difficult to approach.

Being paid attention to by so many big shots at once.

Moreover, the items he made were highly praised by Zhu Gaoxu.

What's more important is that he has never experimented with this item since it was created.

He had only heard a rough description of its power from the King of Han.

God knows if something goes wrong, or if the attack fails, or if other unexpected events occur, then this matter will become a serious matter.