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

In the side hall, the candlelight flickered, and the light and shadow danced on Zhu Biao's slightly solemn face.

He looked at the stubborn Zhu Gang in front of him, his words filled with the pain of a brother who was disappointed in his brother, and also revealed his deep concern for the stability of the Ming Dynasty.

The sense of responsibility as an elder brother is like a father, which was influenced by feudal ethics and morals and weighed heavily on Zhu Biao's heart.

"Third brother, you are too reckless!"

Zhu Biao frowned, his eyes filled with anxiety and worry.

"You only yearn for the beautiful prospects that are out of reach, but turn a blind eye to the numerous risks that are as deep as the sea in front of you.

Do you think that the difficulties in steam engine manufacturing can be overcome with just a few craftsmen and a few books?
Although our craftsmen have skills, you must not forget that they are bound by many old rules and regulations and cannot freely display their talents. "

Zhu Gang lowered his head slightly, as if pondering his elder brother's words.

But his clenched fists revealed his unwillingness.

Zhu Biao was even more distressed when he saw this, and he continued, "Besides, the human and material resources required are enormous.

If it fails, all the money and grain spent by the court will be wasted.

Life is already difficult for the people, and by then they will surely complain and be in great chaos!

How will you and I face our father's earnest expectations then, and how will we explain to the people of the world?
I have been trying hard to advise you because it is all for the stability of the Ming Dynasty and for the country and people of our Zhu family.

How can you be so stubborn and not listen to any good advice? "

Zhu Gang, however, held his neck firm and did not back down.

He suddenly raised his head, his eyes as sharp as torches, and looked straight into Zhu Biao's eyes.

There was a blazing flame in those eyes, as if to burn all obstacles to ashes.

Zhu Gang replied firmly, "Brother, I know you are worried about me, and I am also worried that Daming will be in trouble because of this.

But if we always hesitate to move forward because of fear of risks, then when will the Ming Dynasty become truly strong?

Those barbarians will not let us go just because we retreat!

I have been exploring this journey and I am well aware of the difficulties involved.

But I also understand that if we don't take this first step, we will always have to guard this ancestral heritage and watch it being eaten away by others bit by bit.

I am willing to take the risk!

Even if I fail in the end, I will have no regrets and will be worthy of my status as a vassal king of the Ming Dynasty!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao was so angry that he paced back and forth in the hall. The wind created by his robe sleeves made the candle flame sway a few times, as if it was also shaking due to the tense atmosphere.

He paced back and forth while saying, "Third brother, you are acting on impulse!

Do you know how many eyes are staring at us in the court?

If you do this with such high fanfare, those ministers with ulterior motives will surely fan the flames behind the scenes, and then you will have a hard time explaining to your father.

We can't just act on our own enthusiasm, we also have to consider the overall situation of the court."

Zhu Gang said anxiously: "Brother, how could I not know the complexity of the court, so I acted in secret.

Of course, I didn't act rashly without any preparation. I selected those craftsmen carefully.

They are all people with superb skills and rich experience from all over the country, all for the purpose of gaining more confidence in the development of this steam engine.

The classics have also been repeatedly screened. I have found many relevant records left over from previous dynasties and those that flowed in from overseas and studied them day and night. I am confident that I can slowly figure out some clues.

Brother, please believe me for once!

If there is anything wrong, I am willing to bear all the consequences alone and will never let this matter implicate you and the court."

Zhu Biao stopped and looked at Zhu Gang deeply, his eyes full of helplessness.

There was a hint of reluctance mixed with his helplessness, as if he saw his own youthful and reckless self. But now he knew the stakes involved and could not let his third brother take such a risk.

"Third brother, your temper really makes me angry and helpless.

This is not something you can handle alone. Once something goes wrong, it will be a mess for the entire Ming Dynasty.

That's all, that's all!
Please tell me your plans in detail first, and I will consider them and see if they are feasible."

Zhu Gang's face immediately showed joy when he heard this. He hurriedly stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Brother, it's great that you can listen to my detailed explanation.

This is what I thought. We should start with the craftsmen with the most exquisite skills. They are all masters who are quite accomplished in equipment manufacturing.

I asked these craftsmen to try to build some small parts according to the drawings to see how they turned out.

It is also possible to find out the fit and shortcomings of the process from these small parts.

If it is feasible, we can gradually expand the scale and improve the entire steam engine manufacturing process bit by bit..."

Zhu Gang talked incessantly about his plan, while Zhu Biao frowned and pondered from time to time.

He shook his head slightly from time to time, and at the same time he was weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

The atmosphere in the hall was still solemn, but with a little more anticipation and anxiety about the future.

It seemed that the fate of the Ming Dynasty was quietly changing direction in this plan.

Zhu Gang's words were filled with the unique spirit of a young man and his stubbornness of not wanting to give in easily, and also showed his determination as a vassal king to strive for achievements and realize his ambitions.

"Brother, I am not a person who acts rashly!"

Zhu Gang clasped his fists again with a serious look on his face.

“I am fully aware of the risks involved, but I am willing to take them on.

I am not acting rashly without any preparation. I have both the determination and the strategies to deal with it.

Our dynasty takes filial piety, brotherhood, loyalty and trustworthiness as the core principles. How could I not know the love and care of my elder brother?

However, a real man should do something when he is born into this world and build achievements for the Ming Dynasty.

If Big Brother is worried about being implicated, then I, Zhu Gang, swear here: Regardless of the success or failure of this matter, I will bear it all by myself, and will not implicate Big Brother and Second Brother in the slightest!"

After hearing Zhu Gang's decisive words, Zhu Biao became even more angry and anxious.

His face became increasingly gloomy, like the sky before a storm, filled with haze.

Zhu Biao said in deep sorrow, "Third brother, what foolish words are you talking about?

You and I are brothers connected by blood, sharing happiness and hardships.

Am I the kind of person who is afraid of death and responsibility?

What I am worried about is that you will ruin your own future due to a momentary impulse and drag the Ming Dynasty into an abyss of no return!

You are so stubborn, it really breaks my heart!

I have always valued respect for elders, and I am fulfilling my responsibility as a brother by advising you. I hope you can understand my painstaking efforts."

Zhu Chong, who had been watching silently at the side, knew very well that his elder brother's concerns were actually out of consideration for the stability of the Ming Dynasty, and every word he said came from the bottom of his heart.

The third brother's enterprising spirit is also for the Ming Dynasty to be able to stand firm in this ever-changing world.

Both sides had their own reasons, which put him in a dilemma and he didn't know how to mediate.

After thinking for a moment, Zhu Chong first straightened his robe, his expression solemn and with a bit of dignity as a prince.

"Big brother, third brother, both of you should calm down first." (End of this chapter)