Ming Dynasty: A hundred-year-old immortal cultivator, Zhu Yuanzhang’s biological father

"Old Zhu, Old Zhu..."

This guy started yelling as soon as he came in!
Zhu Yuanzhang: "..."

"What are you yelling about?"

"Ah? There are no rules at all!"

Zhu Xiongying's unruly behavior gave Zhu Yuanzhang a headache. He wanted to teach him a lesson, but he was doted on by Empress Ma.

It is really……

Ugh!
"What's the matter?"

"Are there still various restrictions for a grandson to see his grandfather, or a son to see his father?"

"Alas! I was originally planning to tell you some good news, but it seems that it is not necessary now."

"Since I'm so unpopular, forget it!"

"I'm leaving! Can't I just leave?"

Zhu Yuanzhang: (￣O￣;)
"Stop being so sarcastic, just fart if you have to!"

"hey-hey……"

"I have something that can be said to be extremely awesome."

"It can even change the course of a war."

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and smiled.

"What is so powerful?"

"What powerful weapon have you developed?"

Zhu Xiongying shook his head: "No, no, no, no!"

"It's not a weapon, it's candy!"

"sugar?"

The two looked at him in confusion.

Zhu Yuanzhang put his hand on Zhu Xiongying's forehead and said, "Do you have a fever?"

"Why did you start talking nonsense?"

Zhu Xiongying: "..."

"I don't have a fever, I'm fine!"

"How can you say that?"

"What's so special about sugar?"

"Can it change the course of the war?"

"You are exaggerating so much, aren't you going to let your boasting go?"

Zhu Biao on the side said calmly: "Xiong Ying, we have plenty of sugar in Daming, and our technology level is quite high, so we don't need you to come."

"Let's go back!"

"I have something to discuss with your Imperial Grandfather!"

"No? Why don't you believe it?"

"real!"

Seeing that the two didn't believe him, Zhu Xiongying became a little anxious.

"It's just candy, Daming has a lot to do!"

"And we haven't heard of any war in history being lost because of a lack of sugar."

"Go play somewhere else, I don't have time to care about you!"

"The northern grasslands have just been pacified, there are a lot of things to do!"

Zhu Yuanzhang began to issue orders to expel foreigners.

"Most of the sugar you're talking about is red, that's brown sugar."

"I mean white sugar. It's white."

(White sugar was not available until the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty!)

"Sugar?"

“Do you have white sugar?”

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao, who shook his head.

"never seen it!"

"You haven't seen it, I don't blame you, but it doesn't mean he doesn't have it."

"Today I will let you broaden your horizons."

As he spoke, he took out a jar, opened the lid, and poured a little on Zhu Yuanzhang's dragon table.

The delicate white crystals sparkle with a soft and attractive luster.

It is as pure and flawless as the first snow in winter, and like the brightest stars in the night sky, spread delicately and evenly before your eyes.

Each grain of sugar is like a carefully crafted work of art, existing independently yet harmoniously in this expanse of whiteness.

Looking at the white sugar in front of them, the two were a little curious.

"Xiong Ying, is this really candy?"

Zhu Biao asked in confusion.

"Won't you know if you try it?"

Zhu Biao dipped a little on his hand with his finger and put it in his mouth.

"Hmm~"

“It’s really candy!”

"Really candy?"

Zhu Biao nodded repeatedly, and Zhu Yuanzhang tasted it immediately and found that it was indeed candy.

"It's sugar!"

"I didn't lie to you, did I?"

"It's sugar!"

"But it's Xiongying!"

“No matter how it changes color, it’s still sugar!”

"Not as great as you say, right?"

Zhu Xiongying waved his hand: "This is different!"

"First, we need food and fodder to fight, right?"

"Soldiers fight on the battlefield, and each battle consumes a lot of physical strength."

"If we can drink a bowl of sugar water at this time, it can replenish a lot of physical strength for the soldiers."

"Besides, it's a toy. It doesn't need to be cooked like food. You can just dissolve it in water and drink it."

"If we want to march secretly, it's easy to be discovered when making a fire and cooking, and also when we're being chased."

"If I'm tired and hungry and still want to make a fire to cook, won't that expose my position?"

"Another important point is that this thing is easy to carry and doesn't take up space."

"If the food and grass are cut off, we will have to rely on it to replenish energy."

"A person can live for seven days if he drinks only water, but if he has sugar, he can live for more than 20 days."

"During this period of time, reinforcements may arrive, which can be a lifesaver!"

"And when people are the hungriest, the most scientific way is not to eat right away, but to drink a bowl of sugar water to replenish energy."

"This thing can be stored for a long time. If it is placed in a dry and sanitary place, it can be kept for three years."

"Another point is that, if necessary, it can stop bleeding."

"Stop the bleeding?"

"you sure?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xiongying in disbelief. It was the first time he heard that sugar could stop bleeding.

"Why would I lie to you?"

"It's absolutely true. Of course, this is only a last resort when conditions do not allow it."

"Save your life first!"

“That’s not even the best part about it.”

"Is there a better use?"

"Of course!"

"It makes explosives!"

"Making explosives?"

The two of them suddenly felt incredible.

"Xiong Ying, isn't this a bit exaggerated?"

"It can stop bleeding and make explosives. This is exaggerated."

Zhu Biao's face was full of disbelief.

"Do not believe?"

"Seeing is believing, hearing is believing!"

"Today I will let you broaden your horizons."

"Come with me!"

The two looked at each other, then followed Zhu Xiongying outside.

I saw Zhu Xiongying adding some black stuff into the white sugar and then stirring it evenly.

"Alright!"

"Witness the miraculous moment!"

Zhu Xiongying took out a fire starter and put it into the mixture.

A violent fire broke out immediately, which stunned Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

Damn it!
It's fucking burning!

It's no different from gunpowder!

The two of them widened their eyes and rubbed them in disbelief, thinking they had seen it wrong.

"This, this, this..."

“It’s really burning!”

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the scene in astonishment.

For the first time, they realized that sugar could burn, which was simply unbelievable.

How incredible!

"Father, am I dazzled?"

"Is the sugar really burning?"

Zhu Biao said in astonishment.

"How did you do that, little bastard?"

"This is it!"

Zhu Xiongying shook the small bottle in his hand.

"What is this?"

"potassium permanganate!"

"What armor?"

"Potassium permanganate!"

"Mix it with sugar and it will burn. Put it in a container and put in a fuse."

"That's a bomb!"

"That's it. If you're trapped, you can just rub a bomb with your hands and break out."

Zhu Yuanzhang stared closely at the small bottle in Zhu Xiongying's hand.

"Good stuff!" "Good stuff!"

"anything else!"

"If you mix sugar and potassium nitrate and heat them to dissolve, you can create a propeller."

"It can attack remotely!"

"Now you understand the importance of sugar, right?"

The two nodded numbly.

"Good stuff! Good stuff!"

"This is the first time we've discovered that sugar can be used in such a good way. You've done a great job, little bastard."

Zhu Yuanzhang tried hard to suppress his inner excitement.

"Xiongying, do you have this white sugar and the recipe for that A?"

"Have!"

"Na!"

As he said this, he handed three copies of information to Zhu Biao.

The two couldn't wait to look at it, and after a moment.

"Erhu!"

Zhu Yuanzhang shouted, and Mao Xiang appeared from nowhere.

"Send these three documents to Daming Infrastructure, remember!"

"This is top secret!"

"Yes!"

Mao Xiang took the things and turned to leave.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Xiongying and said, "Speak, you little bastard!"

"What conditions?"

In the past, Zhu Xiongying would first give out a little something and then negotiate the terms.

"hey-hey……"

"It's nothing, actually. I just miss my uncle."

"I want to go see him!"

"I see you want to go to Liaodong?"

Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to see through Zhu Xiongying.

"No! I really miss my uncle."

"I want to go play with him!"

"is it?"

"real!"

"If I lie to you, make me an orphan!"

Zhu Biao on the side was stunned!
"What did you say, you little bastard?"

He grabbed Zhu Xiongying's ear, furious.

"Ouch……"

"It hurts, it hurts..."

"Tap, tap, tap..."

"You little bastard, you really want your father to die, right?"

"Why? Do you dislike me?"

"Prince father, no no!"

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was standing by, saw this scene and his eyes were full of smiles. He felt so happy inside.

"You bastard, you are so outspoken!"

"Do you know you're wrong?"

"Wrong, wrong!"

Zhu Xiongying begged for mercy repeatedly. Seeing that Zhu Xiongying admitted his mistake with a good attitude, Zhu Biao let go.

"Cough cough..."

"Little bastard, you can go find your uncle if you want."

"But don't sneak off to Liaodong for us, or you'll be in trouble when you come back."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a straight face.

"Old Zhu, I'm giving you such a good thing, just be happy!"

"What else are you telling me?"

"Hey? Little bastard!"

"We can't control you anymore, can we?"

"Can, can, can..."

"While you're there, why not also implement the new policy of allocating land tax to each acre in Jin?"

"I know, I know!"

"It's okay, I'm leaving!"

Finished!

Zhu Xiongying patted his butt and left!
"This little brat!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xiongying's back and scolded with a smile.

................................................

East Palace!

Zhu Xiongying immediately asked someone to help him pack his luggage, planning to set off tomorrow.

At this time, a eunuch came outside and reported that someone wanted to see him.

"Let them in!"

Soon two figures walked in.

It was Luo Fei and Li Chuan who had not been seen for several months.

"See Your Highness!"

"Why are you here?"

"Your Highness, can you...can you take us with you on this trip?"

Luo Fei said angrily.

"how?"

"Did you receive the news so soon?"

"hey-hey……"

"The Marshal just gave the order for the Bad People to prepare, and we overheard it by accident."

"Uh... right!"

"Your Highness, after these few months of hard work, we have made a lot of progress."

"It's just that I lack actual combat experience, so I want to take advantage of this opportunity to follow His Highness and have a chance to practice combat."

"We promise not to hold your Highness back."

Zhu Xiongying looked at the two of them and smiled.

"You said you have made a lot of progress, why don't I believe it?"

"How about giving it a try?"

"Yunxi!"

"Hey hey..."

"Your Highness, just forget about it with His Highness Yunxun!"

They still remember the pain from last time!

Li Chuan looked over and saw Jiang Li standing beside him.

"Your Highness! He... let's just take him!"

Zhu Xiongying looked at Jiang Li. He was the second in command of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Are they so confident?

"Do you know who he is?"

"do not know!"

"He is the commander of the Royal Guards, the second in command!"

"Are you sure you can beat him?"

"Even if we can't, we can still fight to a draw with our combined strength, right?"

In fact, he just didn't want to fight with Zhu Yunhuan. After all, he was Yuan Tiangang's direct disciple.

His degree of perversion is second only to Yuan Tiangang. In terms of combat effectiveness alone, Zhu Yunhuan is now qualified to be a captain.

"Jiang Li, what do you mean?"

"It's all up to your Highness!"

Jiang Li thought that these two were just soldiers guarding the city gate, how powerful could they be?

Even if he received training from the Bad Guys, it's only been a few months. How much change can there be?
"it is good!"

"Then have a competition!"

"As long as you can fight Jiang Li to a draw, I will take you with me."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

"Hey! Don't thank me so quickly!"

"If you lose, the training will be doubled!"

Hearing this, the two of them immediately smiled bitterly.

"Your Highness, this is not necessary!"

"Ok, deal!"

"All right!"

..............................

In the yard!
The two sides stood facing each other!

On one side is the second in command of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and on the other side is Zhu Xiongying's newly promoted person who has received training as a bad guy.

Zhu Xiongying sat in a chair and drank tea!
"Master Jiang, please!"

Luo Fei spoke first, his tone filled with confidence that should not be underestimated.

He took a stance, with his feet slightly apart, his fists clenched at his waist, and his body slightly leaning forward, like a cheetah ready to pounce.

Jiang Lin smiled slightly, and that smile showed both respect for his opponent and confidence in his own strength.

He slowly walked to the center of the field, his posture upright, his eyes sharp as if he could see into people's hearts.

He did not rush to attack, but stood there quietly, waiting for his opponent's weakness.

With a crisp whistle, the competition officially began. Li Chuan and Luo Fei attacked almost at the same time, one on the left and one on the right, rushing towards Jiang Li like two lightning bolts.

They cooperated perfectly and every move seemed well-trained, obviously a carefully planned tactic.

Seeing this, Jiang Li slightly turned his body to the side, easily avoiding the first wave of attack from the two. He did not rush to counterattack, but used his rich experience and keen judgment to shuttle between the two, looking for the opportunity to counterattack.

Li Chuan and Luo Fei obviously realized this as well. They quickly adjusted their strategies and began to adopt a closer joint attack tactic.

The two men, one attacking and one defending, cooperated with each other and tried to force Jiang Li into a desperate situation.

However, Jiang Li was as agile as a fish and was always able to escape danger at the most critical moment.

As time went on, the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

Fine beads of sweat had already seeped out of Li Chuan and Luo Fei's foreheads, and their breathing became rapid.

However, they did not give up and continued to fight tenaciously with Jiang Li.

Just when Zhu Xiongying thought the competition would reach a stalemate, Jiang Li suddenly attacked. (End of this chapter)