I am Emperor Wanli

Chapter 446: Prince, I also have a disciple!
Zhu Yijun said to Tan Lun: "Mr. Tan, I would like to invite you to serve as the Minister of War and plan the military strategy of the Ming Dynasty."

"I am willing to contribute my humble efforts."

"Yuan Jing, you should serve as the deputy governor of the Left Army and continue to train troops in Luanhe. While training, you should also pacify the left six wings of Mongolia and command Xiao Wenkui, Zhou Guotai and others to continue to conquer the Khalkha and Uriankhai tribes. After a while, when Altan Khan comes to his senses, our Ming Dynasty will surround the 30,000 households on the right wing of Mongolia from the south, east and north."

Qi Jiguang's eyes flashed, and he asked quickly: "As ordered. Your Highness, where is Li Chengliang?"

"I ask Cao Gong to stay in Lanzhou and launch a strategy to attack Qinghai and the old Tubo territory to cut off one of Altan Khan's wings. I plan to transfer Mr. Wenchang to Gansu as the governor and chief of staff, and then transfer Li Chengliang, Ma Gui, Niu Bingzhong and other generals.

When the attack on Mobei comes to an end, we will continue to transfer generals and troops there."

Qi Jiguang and Tan Lun looked at each other and said nothing.

Tan Lun thought of something and asked, "Your Highness, I saw in the Imperial Ming Dynasty Newspaper that the King of Korea was officially enthroned. This means that the Ming Dynasty will send troops to Korea. I dare to ask, where will the troops be sent from?"

"Duke Wei (Wei Xuezeng) took over as the Governor-General of Ping Liao, and while pacifying the Liao and Jilin regions, he deployed troops along the Taedong River to guard the Ming border.

Then we will call on the Sushen Army to move eastward, and then call on the Beihai Navy to move northward, advancing both by land and sea, and taking our plans step by step. I plan to transfer Beishan Gong (Lu Tong) to preside over this matter, with Huanzhou Xiansheng (Wu Dui) as his deputy, and Fu Yingjia, Hu Shouren, Zhou Guotai, Gao Ce, and Ye Mengxiong to take charge of this matter separately.

"Your Highness is wise! Lord Lu is skilled in military affairs, prudent and resolute. He will definitely be able to handle this matter."

"Your Highness, where is this minister? Where is this minister going to fight?"

Xiao Ruxun asked impatiently.

"You, stay in the capital and study hard."

"Reading?" Xiao Ruxun was dumbfounded.

"There will be plenty of battles in the future. You should familiarize yourself with new weapons and new tactics now. In the future, guns and artillery will be the main weapons, and cavalry will be the auxiliary weapons. You are only fifteen years old, just like me, so it is easy for you to accept new things. Study hard first."

Xiao Ruxun thought for a moment, "Your Highness, where should I go to study?"

Zhu Yijun said, "You can't go to Hongwu Military Academy for the time being. The Qinghe Non-commissioned Officers School in Qinghedian is too low-level for you. Go to Xishan Military Academy first and study hard with Xue Yi. After you have learned well, you can practice in actual combat and then go to Hongwu Military Academy for further studies."

Xiao Ruxun immediately responded: "I obey your order!"

After seeing off Tan Lun and the other two, Zhu Yijun rested for a while and then went to the indoor swimming pool to swim.

Hai Rui and Wang Fengmeng sat in the duty room at Nanhua Gate in Xiyuan.

Hai Rui was calm and composed, with his eyes closed to rest, but Wang Fengmeng was extremely nervous, looking around, unable to imagine that this was real.

"Hu Chen, why are you panicking? This is not a dangerous place."

"Master, this is Xiyuan, where His Royal Highness the Crown Prince lives." Wang Fengmeng said cautiously.

"It is because of the Western Garden that I dare to bring you here. If it were the Forbidden City, I couldn't bring you there even if I wanted to."

"Master, I am just a crude warrior. How dare I catch your eye?"

"Hu Chen, just satisfy your teacher's desire to win. The Crown Prince's trusted ministers, Li Zishi, Zhao Mengjing, Zhang Shuda, Hu Ruzhen, Tan Zili, all have talented people under their command. They were recommended to His Highness one by one, and were highly valued. They served the country and made many military achievements.

Even Xu Wenchang and Li Zhuowu have recognized and recommended many talents, making it a great success. But here I am alone, with a dog who can't read and write and always talks nonsense.

Alas, I am fifty-six years old, almost sixty, and I don't know how long I can still jump around. In my life, it seems that I have not left any political achievements except cursing people. I am ashamed, really ashamed.

By chance, I was inspired to accept a student like you. Of course, I must recommend you as soon as possible. If you can become a talent soon, I will be relieved. "

Wang Fengmeng was so excited that he was speechless.

A eunuch of about seventeen or eighteen years old came in and bowed to Hai Rui with a smile, "Lord Hai!"

"Qi Yan, is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince free now?"

"Mr. Hai, His Highness is still swimming, but His Highness knows that Mr. Hai is here, so he asked me to come over and ask Mr. Hai to go to the Qinzheng Hall and sit for a while."

"Okay, it's much cooler there than here." Hai Rui stood up and swung his sleeves, pointing at Wang Fengmeng and said, "My new disciple, Wang Fengmeng, has reported that he wants to meet His Highness together."

"I know. His Highness has instructed us to come in together. Lord Hai, please."

"Leave Tiger Minister!"

Hai Rui greeted them and walked in front with a heroic and proud manner. Qi Yan smiled and took a few quick steps to lead the way.

Wang Fengmeng was stunned for a moment, then hurried to catch up.

"Qi Yan, is there any new tea from the West Garden?"

"Yes, it's popular in Suzhou recently."

"Oh, Suyi Tea, it can't be that Biluochun. I heard that the tea was originally called Scary Tea, but His Highness gave it a new name, and then spread it back to Suzhou."

"Hai Gong, it's not Biluochun, it's Lu'an Guapian."

Hai Rui's eyes lit up. "Liu'an? But is it the Lu'an tea mentioned in the poem "Seven bowls of refreshing breeze from Lu'an, every time I feel happy, I enter the world of poetry" by Li Wenzhenggong (Li Dongyang)?"

"Yes, Lord Hai is very knowledgeable."

"Why is it called Liu'an Guapian? Did His Highness give it the name?"

"Mr. Hai, this tea was called Fengchi when it was presented as a tribute. Your Highness saw that it looked like melon seeds, so he named it Liu'an Guapian. The Ministry of the Imperial Household learned of Your Highness's new name and immediately shipped it to Suzhou, Hangzhou and the south of the Yangtze River. It soon became Suyi Tea." Hai Rui laughed, "The God of Wealth Yang is still good at doing business!"

Wang Fengmeng asked softly from behind: "Master, what is Su Yi Tea?"

Hai Rui turned around and taught, "Su style, Su style, refers to the style and manner that Suzhou people like. If Suzhou people think it is elegant, then people all over the country will follow suit and make it elegant; if it is vulgar, then people will follow suit and make it vulgar. Kunqu Opera originated in Kunshan, Suzhou, flourished in the capital, and became popular throughout the country.

Therefore, any product that sells well in Suzhou is considered Su Yi product, and it will surely be popular all over the world. "

"I see. Thank you for your teachings, Master."

Qi Yan watched Hai Rui teaching students and just smiled slightly.

Entering the Qinzheng Hall, Qi Yan asked the two to sit down and brought two cups of Lu'an Guapian.

Hai Rui could not wait to open the lid, sniffed the aroma, took a few sips, squinted his eyes and savored it for a while, and praised it repeatedly: "Wonderful! The fragrance is refreshing, the taste is fresh and mellow, the soup is clear and bright, and the leaves are green and bright. The color, aroma, taste, and shape are all great!"

Hai Rui opened his eyes and looked at Wang Fengmeng who was still sitting there stupidly. He urged him, "You silly boy, drink it while it's hot. This is such good tea. The two of us, teacher and student, can only get one or two cups to drink here in Xiyuan. After we go out, even if we want to smell it, we won't have the chance."

Wang Fengmeng quickly picked up the teacup and took a few sips, and couldn't help but exclaim in praise.

Hai Rui put down his teacup and asked, "Qi Yan, you just said that His Highness was swimming in the swimming pool? Swimming, I think, should be from the "Book of Songs. Ye Feng. Gu Feng", 'If it is deep, square it with a boat. If it is shallow, swim and swim.'

Swimming in a pool, swimming in a pool?"

“Yes, Hai Gong.

Your Highness transformed the silkworm pond in the West Garden into an indoor swimming pool, pumping well water into it, and it was completed last month. Your Highness has added swimming to his daily regimen of keeping fit, and he must swim for half an hour every day. Sometimes when he is upset or eats too much, he swims ten more laps.

"Your Highness is always coming up with new things. Now he has come up with swimming."

After waiting for a quarter of an hour, I heard a sound coming from outside.

"Mr. Hai, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Wang Fengmeng shuddered all over and the teacup in his hand almost fell to the ground. He hurriedly put the cup on the table, stood up, and waited respectfully with his hands hanging down.

As quick but steady footsteps sounded, a young man wearing a gauze dragon robe, with his hair tied in a bun and a hairpin inserted in it, walked in.

He had thick eyebrows, bright eyes, a handsome figure, and a bright face and hair that were still a little wet.

"Your humble servant Hai Rui/Commoner Wang Feng Meng pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Mr. Hai, please stand up!" Zhu Yijun hurried forward and helped him up.

"Your Highness is swimming?"

"Yes, swimming. Riding horses, archery, running and boxing are all easy to hurt the body, especially the joints of the legs, feet, hands and waist, which are most likely to leave hidden dangers. Only swimming does not hurt the joints, and it can also regulate the internal organs and strengthen the body. Hai Gong, when you have time, come and swim in the swimming pool in Xiyuan. It is good for your body."

"Your Highness always has so many wonderful ideas. As for swimming, let's talk about it later when I have time. Your Highness, this is my student."

Zhu Yijun turned his gaze and said, "Is this Mr. Hai's new student, Wang Fengmeng?"

"That's him." Hai Rui stroked his beard and answered proudly, "Alas, these days, everyone thinks that I am an honest official and poor, and they are unwilling to take me as their teacher. I have no choice but to accept someone at random to keep up appearances, so that people won't say that Hai Rui is so upright and loyal that he doesn't even have a student. How miserable it is."

Zhu Yijun saw through Hai Rui's little thoughts. He held Hai Rui's arm and helped him sit down. He smiled and said, "Mr. Hai has too high standards and has never found a suitable person. This time he chose Wang Huchen. Well, he must have something special.

"When you go up the mountain, you will meet a fierce tiger; when you go into the sea, you will meet a giant turtle. If the king survives, he will have a fish-scale knife on his waist." Hu Chen, you first gave your two brothers some interesting names.

I just happened to see your brother Wang Xiaofu's name in the Nanhai victory report. He was the first contributor to the conquest of Thang Long City! After the Yongle period, he was the first contributor to the destruction of the Ming Dynasty. Your brother can be renamed Wang Fengju and Wang Aotu. "

Wang Fengmeng was surprised and happy.

What shocked me was that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince knew me very well. But if he didn't know me clearly, how could he let me into the West Garden so easily?
I was happy to hear the news of my brother's meritorious service. He conquered Thang Long City and destroyed the Mo clan of Annan, which was enough to bring honor to the family.

"I heard that Wang Aotu's skills were taught by Wang Huchen. Lord Hai, you have recommended a talent to the court."

Hai Rui laughed heartily, "Haha, all I've done in my life is find faults and point out mistakes, and provoke impeachment. Now I can recommend a talent for the country, and I don't feel guilty about it anymore."

"Since it is Lord Hai who recommended you, Wang Huchen, you should go to Xishan Military Academy to study first. It just so happens that I can introduce you to a classmate, Xiao Ruxun, the young hero who killed Tumen Khan. How old are you?"

"In reply to your Highness, I am twenty-two years old this year. I lied about my age to conceal my true identity."

"Twenty-two years old. Although he is seven years older than Xiao Ruxun, I believe you two still have something in common. Qi Yan, send someone to take Wang Huchen to Sifang Pavilion and introduce him to Xiao Ruxun."

"Yes!"

Hai Rui knew that his student's interview with Zhu Yijun was over and he was temporarily qualified, so he added: "Your Highness, Hu Chen is a piece of good steel. Please beat him well and turn him into a magic weapon that can conquer all directions."

Zhu Yijun readily responded, "Okay! I will definitely work hard and live up to Lord Hai's expectations."

After Qi Yan and Wang Fengmeng left, Zhu Yijun turned to Hai Rui and said, "Mr. Hai, I have something I would like to ask you to do."

Hai Rui asked, "Who does Your Highness want me to impeach?"

Zhu Yijun laughed, "Mr. Hai, Mr. Hai!"

(End of this chapter)