King Luhuang of the Ming Dynasty: My father, Ming Taizu

Although Zhu Yuanzhang's sedan is not small, its decoration and materials are very ordinary.

There was once a chief envoy who paid tribute to Zhu Yuanzhang with a super luxurious sedan, but was scolded by Lao Zhu Yitong and the sedan was dismantled.

When it comes to being an emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang seems to have natural talent and consciousness.

Once many peasant uprising leaders became dominant, they began to become corrupt and greedy for pleasure.

But Lao Zhu, whether he is conquering the world or sitting in the world, has never slacked off in the slightest.

at this time.

Zhu Tan has already brought the whole family to greet Lao Zhu.

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly supported Zhu Tan before he could kneel down.

He whispered: "You don't like kneeling anyway, so I won't laugh at your joke."

Zhu Tan coughed dryly.

In fact.

Most of the time, Zhu Tan doesn't like to kneel.

Most of the time, if you can deal with it, just deal with it.

Lao Zhu is also used to it.

Zhu Biao on the side looked at the way Lao Zhu looked at Zhu Tan and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

Even if his father didn't tell him through Jin Yiwei that he wanted Zhu Tan to be the auxiliary prince, just looking at Zhu Tan's appearance, it didn't look like he wanted to compete with him for the throne!

He didn't bother to talk about rules and etiquette at all.

Very unique!

It is said that Zhou Gong was afraid of the day of rumors, but Wang Mang was humble and did not usurp the time.

If Lao Shi really had so many twists and turns, he should have abided by etiquette and been humble and polite.

Even if it's just superficial.

It's much stronger than it is now.

The current Lao Shi is not strict with trivial matters in his daily life, and he is always against etiquette and law. In addition, he has offended Confucianism by reforming the imperial examination.

If it weren't for the great contribution he made and the fact that he was protected by the emperor, he would have been impeached by the civil officials long ago.

Zhu Tan gave a dry laugh and said, "Father and eldest brother came here today. I don't know why?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "I heard when I was in Prince Guiyi's Mansion that you wanted to see Prince Guiyi for something! I was curious, so I came over to have a look! You don't have any objections, do you?"

Zhu Tan said with a smile: "What opinions can I have? I don't want to hide it from my father! You have a royal guard. How can I hide it from you in this big world?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glared and said: "Another nonsense! Jin Yiwei is used to monitor hundreds of officials! You are a relative of the emperor, how could I use Jin Yiwei to monitor you!"

Zhu Tan was stunned and asked: "The Jinyi guards in the child's home are many. If you observe carefully, you can find a lot! If they are not to monitor the children, what are they for?"

"To protect you!"

Zhu Tan:.
Togu Si Timur, who was standing aside, covered his face.

this excuse
Even we Mongolians can’t be fooled, okay?

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "You kid, can't you understand my father's good intentions?"

Zhu Tan said perfunctorily: "I can understand it. I can understand it! Since my father is here today, let's take a look at these two machines with my son!"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked strangely: "Machine? What is that?"

Zhu Tan said: "It's something that can greatly replace human power! Father will know it as soon as he sees it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and said: "Is it like a wooden cow and a flowing horse?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "Absolutely!"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "This machine you said can move by itself?"

Zhu Tan shook his head and said: "That's not possible! However, in the past, the work of dozens or hundreds of people can be done by this machine with only a few people!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted.

"Fantastic tricks! Let's see what's going on!"

With that said, he walked towards the yard.

while walking.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said: "Old Shi, if this thing is really as magical as you say, don't promote it randomly!"

Zhu Tan looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with curiosity on his face and asked, "Why did my father say this?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Common people in the world, working diligently is the right path! If your machine makes you lazy and makes people confused, it's better not to do it!"

hiss--!
Feudal ideas have begun to hinder the development of social productivity!
Zhu Tan couldn't help but secretly complain.

Lao Zhu's knowledge is quite advanced.

this sensitivity
Invincible!
It is no wonder that the peak of feudal imperial autocracy began with Lao Zhu.

This knowledge.
It really should be revolutionized.

Zhu Tan laughed dryly.

Dispelled the messy thoughts in his mind.

I hope Lao Zhu will not block his promotion of the machine.
Otherwise, if we want to develop the Ming Dynasty's productivity and improve production tools in the future, wouldn't his father be the first to be defeated?

Zhu Biao watched Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Tan chatting and smiled slightly.

Zhu Tan dealt with Zhu Yuanzhang for a while.

Feeling bored, he suddenly walked to the back, leaned in front of Zhu Biao, and whispered: "Brother, why does your father keep calling himself me today? Doesn't he usually like to call himself us?"

Zhu Biao smiled and said in a low voice: "King Guiyi is here, my father has always addressed me!"

talking.

Zhu Biao explained: "Actually, my father doesn't always call himself me. He pays great attention to how he is addressed on important occasions, even in front of foreign ministers. At that time, he will always call himself me!"

Zhu Tan nodded.

Lao Zhu is really a political machine.
Even such subtle personal habits can be changed because of the emperor's dignity.
Zhu Tan walked to Togu Si Timur again and said hello with a smile.

"Sweat!"

Togu Si Timur shook his head and said: "Your Highness, be careful, I am no longer a profuse sweater."

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "You must still be good! Don't worry! Besides, even if you are granted the title of King Guiyi, in my heart, you are still the great Khan who only thinks about the people on the grassland!"

There was a hint of warmth on Togu Si Timur's face.

No matter how kind Daming is to me.

But in his heart.

The title King Guiyi never made him feel comfortable.

After all, the meaning of this title is that he submitted and surrendered as a leader of a minority group.
Every time someone calls me that, it's like I'm reminded that I'm a loser.
Tuogu Si Timur couldn't help but asked in a low voice: "Your Highness, is the machine you want to bring to His Majesty this time something that can make the people of the grasslands rich?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said, "Exactly!"

Togu Si Timur nodded.

There is also some expectation in my heart.

soon.

Everyone came to the backyard.

Zhu Yuanzhang and others saw the two machines Zhu Tan said.

The first machine looked very delicate, consisting of a row of wooden spinning wheels side by side. Each spinning wheel was equipped with a slender spindle, next to a larger rotating wheel, connected by a foot pedal.

The other machine is larger and more complex than the first one.

Its main body is a wide wooden frame with a weft frame for weaving in the middle. There are a dozen shuttle-shaped things in the middle of the frame.

In fact. these two machines.

It was the Ming Dynasty version of the "Jenny" spinning machine and flying shuttle loom that Zhu Tan ordered the Luwangfu workshop in Yanzhou to manufacture!

The advent of these two things directly pushed Europe into the era of the Industrial Revolution.

The Spinning Jenny made it possible to spin multiple yarns at once.

The flying shuttle loom greatly increased the weaving speed.

In this way, cotton, wool, silk, linen and other fibers can be quickly woven into cloth!
One person can stand up to dozens of people!
at this time.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the two machines in front of him and frowned: "Are these spinning wheels and looms?"

Zhu Tan was stunned when he heard this and said, "Father, do you still recognize this?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled.

"I don't know your machine. But I still know the raw materials for spinning and weaving! Back then, your eldest brother and his own mother were extremely virtuous. Even though Mu Yitianxia became the queen, she ordered people to place her in the palace. This spinning wheel and loom!
She has knitted a lot of clothes for me herself!
My daughter-in-law is so virtuous, how can I, a husband, fall behind?
For the sake of fairness, I ordered people to open a vegetable garden in the harem.

I personally loosen the soil, sow seeds, and fertilize with manure!

At that time.
She and I were eating home-grown vegetables and wearing home-knitted clothes, tsk—! "

Although Lao Zhu still had a smile on his face.

But his eyes were obviously moist.

Even tears are about to fall.

Zhu Tan saw this and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Lao Zhu’s feelings for Xiao, Ci and Gao are beyond words!

No wonder the history books record that after the death of Queen Ma, the emperor mourned and did not establish a queen.

In the official history, it is recorded that Zhu Yuanzhang cried only twice.

One time was for Empress Xiaoci Gao.

One time was because of the untimely death of Prince Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao felt sad when he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words, but he still walked to Zhu Yuanzhang's side and remained silent.

Togu Si Timur is still very proficient in Chinese.

In fact.

The Mongolian nobles at that time were all familiar with Chinese.

Listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's words, he just felt that he couldn't understand.

The emperor and empress of the Ming Dynasty, who were rich all over the world, actually wanted to weave and farm in the palace?

This kind of thing that only ordinary people can do, even the smallest tribal leader on the Mongolian grassland doesn't even bother to do it!

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed with emotion for a moment, but he also suppressed his emotions.

He looked at Zhu Tan and asked: "These two things look weird. Please order someone to demonstrate them to me! What is so unusual that you should praise them so much that you even want to show them off to King Guiyi!"

Zhu Tan smiled.

I don't just want to show off.
This thing is related to the relationship between the grassland and the Ming Dynasty in the future!
Zhu Tan smiled at Wu Waner who was standing not far away: "Wan'er, order them to start!"

Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao and others looked at Wu Waner.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted.

"She is a pretty girl! No wonder she has so many rumors with Lao Shi!"

Zhu Biao smiled and said, "Since my tenth brother is in love with her as a concubine, why don't my father just let them get married?"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "This boy doesn't care about his own affairs! If he wants to marry Wu Waner, why should we grant him a marriage? It's not like he's marrying the main wife! He's just a concubine!
snort! Or maybe it was intentional!

You must be angry with those Taoist gentlemen!
Liu Sanwu tells me every once in a while that what Lao Shi is doing is unethical!

Today I can see the real owner! "

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly and was about to persuade his father to calm down.

Zhu Yuanzhang squeezed out a sentence between his teeth and said: "It's worth it! This girl is good and she can be my daughter-in-law!"

Zhu Biao:.
Wu Waner looked at the big shot in front of her, and her breathing almost stopped because of her nervousness!
Who is that old man in bright yellow clothes?

Your Majesty today!

emperor!

He actually looked at himself just now!
The emperor's side
Still following His Highness the Crown Prince!

Big shot!
They are all big shots!
When Wu Waner heard Zhu Tan's words, she panicked and said, "Yes! Your Highness!"

soon.

Several craftsmen went to the spinning machine.

They deftly pressed the pedals, and the machine began to make a slight buzzing sound.

Craftsmen precisely place the wool at the feed inlet of the spinning wheel, and the wool is quickly transformed into uniform wool threads under the pulling and twisting action of the machine.

The spindle rotates rapidly to carefully wind these wool threads, and the spun threads are not only delicate, but also tough.

On the other side, the loom operator removed the wool threads one by one and loaded the wool yarn into the machine.

The machine then started, and the shuttle quickly shuttled between the tense warp threads with the wool thread.

Every time the shuttle goes back and forth, the warp and weft threads are interwoven precisely. The craftsmen adjust the rhythm of the machine from time to time to ensure that every inch of wool fabric is woven evenly and tightly.

Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao and Togu Si Timur looked at the wool fabric being woven in front of them and were extremely shocked!

With such skill, a lot of fabrics have been woven!
And it only took four or five people!

This efficiency is too terrifying!

Zhu Tan smiled and said, "Order them to get the woolen fabrics!"

soon.

Several pieces of woolen fabric were delivered to Zhu Yuanzhang and the other three.

Several people touched the woolen fabric with their hands one after another.

The fabric is thick and soft, with an excellent hand feel. The natural fiber of wool brings a warm and breathable feeling, so that people can feel its comfortable texture as soon as they touch it.

Zhu Yuanzhang caressed the fabric gently and clearly felt that it was different from the previous hand-woven woolen cloth. This kind of machine-woven woolen cloth had a more uniform texture and higher density. Every weaving point was accurate and appeared to be extremely strong and durable.

The luster of wool shimmers slightly in the sun, showing an elegant natural color without excessive dyeing and processing. Its natural beauty is attractive enough!
Togu Si Timur couldn't help but said: "It's amazing! It's amazing! I have lived on the grassland all my life, and I have never seen such a magical cloth!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was also shocked.

Although the texture of this thing is not as good as the silk I often wear.

But to be honest, the comfort level is quite good.

The most rare thing is the feeling of warmth it brings to him
It seems that it will be more suitable to wear in autumn and winter.

Subsequently.

Zhu Yuanzhang was suddenly startled.

Then he looked at Zhu Tan suddenly and asked, "Can this machine also weave cloth and silk?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "Just adjust the machine a little and you'll be fine!"

Tsk——!
Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath.

If there had been such a thing, why would girls have to work so hard every day doing those rough jobs!

This thing.
Lao Shi is not bragging, it can indeed save a lot of manpower!
Moreover, the woven fabric is more beautiful and more comfortable!
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and thought for a while, then asked: "Is it difficult to make this machine?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "It's not difficult for those who can do it, but it's not difficult for those who can't! Anyway, only my son can do it!"

Smelly!
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted and said: "Old Shi, we want you to speed up the promotion of these two things across the country!"

Zhu Tan asked with a smile: "Father, aren't you afraid that this thing will make the people idle and confused?" (End of Chapter)