Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Zhu Gang stood in the hall, unconsciously gesturing with his hands as he spoke, and his expression was quite excited.

“Lin Temur’s figure was as fast as lightning, and he instantly slipped out from the gaps between the enemies.

He swung his knife back with a speed as fast as a meteor and knocked down one person in an instant.

Before the enemy could react, Lin Temur avoided the attacks of several people in succession.

He became more and more courageous as the battle went on, and broke the encirclement in just a few moves.

Such a fierce general is truly a treasure in the army!"

Master Chen nodded thoughtfully, and then asked, "Your Highness, are there any other talents in Yongping Prefecture?"

Zhu Gang walked back to his seat and sat down, picked up the teacup and took a sip to moisten his throat.

Then he said slowly: “There is also Lou Guili, who is now guarding and pacifying from the fifth-rank Yanshan.

This person is rigorous and meticulous in his work, and he manages the matters within his responsibilities in an orderly manner.

He always wore a neat uniform, his hair was neatly tied up, and he looked focused and serious.

That seriousness makes people feel at ease."

Master Chen asked, "What kind of work does he usually do, Your Highness?"

Zhu Gang yawned and then said, "Lou Guili's duty is to carefully check the list of people entering and leaving the Prince of Yan's Mansion every day and inspect the defense facilities.

Once, a new servant remembered the wrong list, and Lou Guili saw the clue at a glance.

He called the servant over, his face darkened, and he said in a serious tone: "The safety of the palace is related to the overall situation, and the list is of utmost importance. There can be no mistakes in the slightest."

You are so careless just now when you arrive. How will you cope with it in the future?

Be more careful next time!'

The boy was so frightened that his face turned pale. He quickly admitted his mistake and never made any mistakes again after that.

It is no exaggeration to say that during the period of escorting the Prince of Yan’s Mansion, no small flaw escaped Lou Guili’s eyes.”

Master Chen stroked his beard and asked, "Anything else, Your Highness?"

Zhu Gang continued with a smile, "Xue Bin, who was given the surname Xue after following his father to surrender, was originally named Tuo Huan.

The young man has a straightforward personality, is brave and resourceful in the army, and is a likable guy.

The young Xue Bin had a hearty laugh, and his heroic laughter could often be heard in the army.

Because he gets along so well with his colleagues, everyone is happy to work with him."

Master Chen asked curiously, "What was Xue Bin's outstanding performance during the battle?"

Zhu Gang's eyes narrowed, and he slowly said, "Once our army was ambushed by the enemy in a valley.

The valley was dark and gloomy, and all around was quiet.

The only sound was the howling of the wind blowing through the valley, and the atmosphere was very tense.

While the soldiers were in a panic, Xue Bin remained calm.

He first carefully observed the surrounding mountain terrain, and then shouted: "Brothers, don't panic!
Although the enemy has the advantage of terrain, we are no pushovers.

Look at the hillside over there, it’s high.

Let's send some people to make a feint attack to attract the other side's attention.

The rest of you follow me and break through from the side, we will definitely be able to break out!'

When everyone heard it, they thought it made sense, so they did as he said, and eventually they really broke through the enemy's defense line."

After listening to Zhu Gang's story, Master Chen couldn't help but sigh: "Our Ming army is really full of talented people. It is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty to have such capable ministers and brave generals.

I just hope that everything will go smoothly in the future, and that the Ming Dynasty will remain strong forever."

Zhu Gang looked into the distance, his eyes full of expectation.

“I hope so!

Master, this world needs everyone to work together to maintain long-term peace and stability."

Zhu Gang knew clearly that this was a critical period for the implementation of the horse policy and accidents happened one after another at the horse farm.

The court's background checks on officials involved in horse affairs became increasingly strict, which made the situation of officials of Mongolian origin more delicate. It also put Zhu Yuanzhang in a dilemma in terms of the personnel he employed in horse affairs.

Zhu Gang was well aware that the current situation was sensitive, especially as it was a critical time to conquer Yunnan.

The imperial court has always relied heavily on military officers. If any measures were rashly taken against military officers of Mongolian origin, it would likely shake the morale of the army.

Zhu Gang tapped the table lightly while thinking.

His eyes were deep, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

Zhu Gang was heard muttering, "We must be extremely careful in this matter. We must not lose the big picture because of a small mistake and ruin the great cause of the court."

After realizing this, Zhu Gang decided to go to the Eastern Palace to discuss the matter with his elder brother Zhu Biao before he left Yingtian Prefecture.

Zhu Biao, who was ordering people to pack their bags, heard the Prince's eunuch Li Heng report that Zhu Gang was coming.

He raised his eyes slightly, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he regained his composure.

Zhu Biao stopped what he was doing and straightened his clothes.

His movements were graceful and calm, fully demonstrating the demeanor of a crown prince.

Then he slowly opened his mouth and asked Li Heng to invite Zhu Gang in.

Seeing Zhu Gang walking in from outside, Zhu Biao showed a gentle smile on his face.

That smile is as warm as the spring sun, making people feel like they are bathed in the spring breeze.

However, there was a barely perceptible scrutiny in his eyes, as if he could see through everything.

Zhu Biao immediately ordered Li Heng to pour tea, his voice gentle but with an unquestionable tone.

After the other person's figure gradually disappeared from his sight, Zhu Biao put his hands behind his back and walked up to Zhu Gang with steady steps.

He frowned slightly, the smile on his face faded, replaced by a meaningful look.

Zhu Biao's tone was calm, yet it carried a bit of the authority of an elder brother.

"Third brother, why are you rushing here in such a hurry?
The most important thing right now is that you have to find an opportunity to show your father that you will not betray the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Don't let your father have any grudges in his heart!"

When Zhu Gang heard this, he was stunned at first, his face full of confusion.

He opened his eyes wide, as if he couldn't believe what he heard.

At this moment, Zhu Gang's eyes were full of disbelief, and his brows were tightly furrowed, forming a lump.

His tone was anxious and a little aggrieved, "Brother, I am loyal to the Ming Dynasty, the sun and the moon can testify to that!
How could my father have such a misunderstanding?

Please explain to me what the reason is, it makes me so anxious!"

As he spoke, Zhu Gang took a step forward, grabbed Zhu Biao's sleeves with both hands and shook them gently, looking like a child who had been wronged.

He just stared at Zhu Biao, hoping that he could give a definite answer.

Zhu Biao patted Zhu Gang's shoulder gently and said earnestly, "Third brother, although you and I are brothers, our father is the ruler of the world, and he has to be cautious.

The political situation is complicated now, and various forces are undercurrents.

Even though you didn't mean it, it's inevitable that someone will whisper in your father's ear.

Therefore, you must always be careful and not give others any chance to use it against you.”

Zhu Gang nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, "Brother, I understand.

In the future, I will pay more attention to my words and actions and never let my father down.

But what do you think about the current horse policy and the situation of Mongolian officials? "

Zhu Biao frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "Horse politics is a national affair and cannot be lost.

Although there are talented people among Mongolian officials, we must also be on guard against them.

The top priority is to properly handle relations among all parties while ensuring the smooth implementation of the Ma policy.

We must not lose sight of the big picture for the sake of small details and cause unnecessary turmoil." (End of this chapter)