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

Zhu Yuanzhang always attached great importance to the development of military power, and he also opened military academies to teach the use of firearms and new tactics.

It will help to enhance the strength of the army and consolidate the Ming Dynasty, and will naturally gain support from the court in terms of policies and funds.

However, the funding and management difficulties are like two heavy mountains that make it hard to breathe.

Opening a military academy requires huge financial support.

To build a magnificent college facility, every detail, from teaching venues to student dormitories, must be carefully planned.

When purchasing advanced firearms and equipment, we must not only ensure quantity, but also pay more attention to quality.

Pay teachers generous salaries to attract outstanding talents to engage in education.

Every expense is like a huge bottomless pit.

Today, the Ming Dynasty's finances are facing various pressures at different times.

The border wars with the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty consumed an endless amount of money and grain.

Every time the army was dispatched, the preparation of food and supplies made the officials of the Ministry of Revenue frown.

The food and fodder needed for famine relief are like ravines that can never be filled.

Disasters continued to occur in various places, and the imperial court had to provide a large amount of supplies for relief.

Especially after the two huge projects of Yingtian Prefecture's city wall and the armored fleet were launched one after another, the national treasury became increasingly empty.

It was like a hollowed-out bag, about to collapse.

Whether or not sufficient funding can be provided to the Hongwu Military Academy is always a sword of Damocles hanging over everyone's mind.

Therefore, when the brothers Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao learned that Prince Nakongying, who had come from afar, actually expressed his willingness to use Ming Dynasty treasure notes to pay the tuition fees of those noble children, they could not help but be overjoyed.

Zhu Gang paced back and forth in the palace, and said to his staff excitedly: "This is undoubtedly a timely relief, solving the urgent needs of the Military Academy.

The initiative I am promoting may therefore be able to proceed smoothly, and my achievements will be more evident in front of my elder brother.

At the same time, it will also help to enhance the military strength of the Ming Dynasty and deal with internal and external troubles. I am one step closer to the grand goal in my heart."

When Zhu Biao learned about this in the Eastern Palace, he was also very happy.

He said to his advisers: "This will not only solve the funding problem of the academy and enhance the strength of the Ming army, but will also add a strong touch to my achievements after I ascend the throne.

We can also take this opportunity to further promote military reform and consolidate the Ming Dynasty.

Third brother's efforts in this matter also let me see his firm support for the prince's lineage."

At this moment, the hidden worry in Zhu Biao's heart, which was like a haze, also eased a little.

The strategist saw this and quickly reminded him, "Your Highness, the technology of making and using firearms is now a military secret in the Ming Dynasty.

Concentrating these technologies for teaching in military academies may face the risk of technology leakage.

If the relevant technology is obtained by hostile forces, it will pose a threat to the military security of our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Biao frowned slightly when he heard this, "The key is that Suphan Buri is a very important separatist force in Siam. If the Ming Dynasty rejects their proposal, it is likely to cause some unnecessary misunderstandings.

Moreover, if Baochao could be promoted in trade with overseas vassal states, it would be very beneficial to the development of Ming Dynasty money houses.

As for the issue of technology leakage you mentioned, a proper solution does need to be developed.

I will discuss this with my third brother tomorrow. In short, we must give a reply as soon as possible. We must not disappoint Prince Kong Ying and the nobles of Suphanburi!"

At this time, Zhu Gang was sitting in the study room reading medical books, while Xie Yuer and Xu Miaoyun stood beside him, ready to help with some trivial tasks such as serving tea and water. "Yuer, it's getting late now, you should go back and have a rest.

Otherwise, when Ji Xi wakes up and finds you are not around, he will probably find someone to make trouble."

Xie Yuer shook her head and said, "Ji Hui will soon be four years old, and it's time for him to start learning to live independently.

After all, he will inherit the position of King Jin in the future. If he relies on his parents blindly, he will easily develop a cowardly character."

Xu Miaoyun nodded and said, "Husband, Sister Yu'er's worries are not entirely unreasonable.

As the eldest son of my husband, I must be sensible in my conduct and actions.

Now that the Queen is seriously ill, the situation in the inner court is unpredictable.

In addition, the outcome of the war in Yunnan is still unclear, and our Prince Jin's Palace is also facing many challenges.

Although Jihui is relatively young now, he still needs to share some responsibilities and at least show his responsible side. "

Zhu Gang knew that Xu Miaoyun was always worried about the fact that he had no children.

He also needed to give an explanation to the Duke of Wei's Mansion in this regard, at least he couldn't let Xu Da misunderstand that he was intentionally ignoring Xu Miaoyun.

"You two ladies have a point, I was not thoughtful enough about this matter.

Starting from tomorrow, I will arrange for the kitchen to prepare less fried foods and foods high in sugar, and add a cup of black soybean milk to Miaoyun's diet every day.

As for Jihui, I will arrange an enlightenment teacher for him, and Shuxiu will be responsible for his daily life care.

I wonder if Miaoyun is satisfied with my husband's arrangement?"

Hearing Zhu Gang's words reveal her thoughts, Xu Miaoyun's cheeks could not help but turn slightly red.

In fact, the reason why she felt so much pressure was mainly because her mother, Mrs. Xie, had frequently asked about their offspring in recent years.

Father Xu Da often expressed his desire to see his grandson after meals.

Xu Miaoyun had previously convinced herself that Zhu Gang was worried that the child was too young to adapt to future life at sea, which was why they postponed their plan to have children.

But when she saw that Xie Yuer's son Zhu Jihui was growing up, and Fang Shuxiu, who married into the palace with her, was also pregnant, she couldn't help but feel sour in her heart.

Of course, Xu Miaoyun was by no means a jealous woman, otherwise she would not have become Zhu Di’s virtuous wife in history.

She just hoped that Zhu Gang could treat his offspring equally, so that she could at least give an explanation to her parents who were full of expectations.

Besides, the matter of going overseas to settle down has always been pending. If there is no result in ten years, it is impossible for the two of them to not have children, right?
In fact, the reason why Zhu Gang did not want to have a third child was mainly because Zhu Jihui in history had been cruel and violent since childhood, and had repeatedly instigated people to frame his brother Zhu Jihui.

After being made King of Jin, Zhu Jixun became even more brutal.

He even poisoned his stepmother Xie Yuer and abused Zhu Jihui and his son without regard for family affection.

Later, Zhu Jihui went further and further on the road to death. He formed an alliance with Han King Zhu Gaoxu to plot a rebellion, and finally ended up with a tragic ending of being "deposed as a commoner and imprisoned in Fengyang".

But this hasn't happened yet, and even if Zhu Gang told it, no one would believe him.

Of course, if one wants to avoid Zhu Jixun's false accusation against Zhu Jixun, protecting his elder brother Zhu Biao, the crown prince, is something that must be done.

After all, in history, the reason why Zhu Jihui was arranged by Zhu Di to guard the mausoleum was mainly because the Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty came to power illegitimately, so he used Zhu Jihui's report to suppress Zhu Jihui.

(End of this chapter)