Yongle Emperor's grandson: Zhu Yuanzhang with cheats, Zhu Di went crazy

Chapter 339: Old Li who traded his dowry for weapons
“Is this a paradise?”

A flash of light flashed across the space, and Zhu Zhanjun returned to the space with Li Shimin and others.

At an age when one is curious about everything, Li Chengqian looked around and saw the unknown butterfly emitting light, with a flash of fascination in his eyes.

"more or less!"

Zhu Zhanjun replied with a smile and led everyone towards Old Zhu's yard.

“Is this what those high-yield crops look like?”

When passing by the farmland, Li Shimin saw the endless corn stalks and the thriving sweet potato leaves. He stopped, walked up and touched them one by one.

“Yes, this is the high-yield seed production base.”

The old man pointed to the huge farmland in front of him and said: "It is these farmlands that provide seeds, allowing the two worlds of Daming to barely solve the problem of food and clothing."

Li Shimin looked at the old man in surprise and said, "So, every winter, when there are disasters, people won't starve to death?"

The old man nodded and said, "Although I can't guarantee that everyone will not starve to death, at least 99% of the people will survive."

Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji, Tang Jian and others gasped.

In order to keep 99% of the people alive, the Tang Dynasty inherited the legacy of the Sui Dynasty and felt that it was already extremely wealthy. But even so, Li Shimin could only guarantee that most people could survive in the years of disaster.

The Ming Dynasty was able to ensure that 99% of people would not starve to death. In this respect, it surpassed most of the prosperous dynasties in history.

"I can't imagine how happy and healthy the people of the Ming Dynasty would be."

Empress Changsun looked longing and really wanted to see the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty.

"When there's a chance, let my mother and wife take you for a walk."

Zhu Zhanjun pointed to Empress Ma, Empress Xu, Empress Zhang, and his own wife who came out of the courtyard to greet everyone.

He had already notified several people in advance.

Every time someone comes to the space, there is a party, which has become a habit for everyone.

"came back."

Empress Ma greeted him, then looked at Li Shimin and others and asked Zhu, "Where are these gentlemen from?"

"Sister, the person who came back this time is not ordinary."

Old Zhu laughed and led the way to Li Shimin and Empress Changsun.

"This is none other than the great Khan of the Ming Dynasty, Li Shimin, and his wife, the virtuous Empress Zhangsun."

"It's too praised, it's too praised!"

Li Shimin waved his hands repeatedly.

After communication, he already knew about Lao Zhu's situation.

It takes a beggar a step-by-step journey to become an emperor. Li Shimin realized that even if Zhu Yuanzhang gave him a complete template, he might not be able to reach this point.

People at the bottom of a dynasty in troubled times are often the easiest to be eliminated.

Especially for beggars, who have a mobile and despised profession, they may die if they offend some people.

In that chaotic era, let alone a beggar, even when some big shots died, no one stood up to seek justice and revenge for them.

Zhu Yuanzhang was able to reach the peak step by step, but Li Shimin thought he could not do this, at least not in the early stages.

"So it's the Khan of Heaven and Empress Changsun. How disrespectful!

Empress Ma was also well-versed in history books and had great respect for this model couple.

In her daily life with Zhu Yuanzhang, she often learned from Empress Zhangsun, striving to be a queen worthy of her husband and the court.

As for Li Shimin, there is no need to say more.

The Zhenguan Administration has been famous for thousands of years. According to Zhu Zhanjun, even in the near future, it will be admired and yearned for by countless people.

Women tend to have more topics to talk about.

Empress Ma and Empress Changsun hit it off immediately after they met. They held hands like sisters, chatted about family matters, and walked into the courtyard first, talking and laughing.

Grandma and mother followed behind and also listened with great interest.

"Wife, wait a moment."

Zhu Zhanjun pulled his wife aside, who was also about to catch up.

"What's wrong? Does your husband have any plans?"

Huo Wenxiu thought that Zhu Zhanjun was going to arrange something, so he asked in a low voice.

Zhu Zhanjun smiled and shook his head, quietly pointing at Li Lizhi who was walking obediently behind Empress Changsun.

"Old Li's daughter, Princess Changle Li Lizhi, is our future daughter-in-law. I have already decided on her with Old Li and his wife."

"Daughter-in-law!"

Huo Wenxiu's eyes lit up.

Although there is little record of Princess Changle Li Lizhi in history books, there are some records about her gentleness and wisdom.

Later, she married her cousin Changsun Chong, but died within a few years, which made many people very regretful.

When Huo Wenxiu read this history book, he also felt sorry for this poor girl.

I didn't expect that my husband was so powerful that he could trick this outstanding girl into becoming his daughter-in-law.

She was also worried about what kind of daughter-in-law to find for her son in the future so that the Zhu family's tradition of virtuous daughters-in-law could be passed on.

Unexpectedly, my husband had already considered it and made a choice.

She was very satisfied with this choice. She fell in love with this girl at first sight. It seemed that all this was destined.

"I know what to do, so don't worry, my husband."

After saying this, with a happy look on his face, he pulled Zhu Qirui, who was standing nearby and wanted to play with Zhu Houzhao, and quickly caught up with the queens.

When he arrived at my mother and grandmother's side, he whispered a few words in their ears.

The two people who were originally listening to Empress Changsun and Empress Ma talking instantly turned their attention to the little girl following behind Empress Changsun.

Several women went to the yard, chatting and laughing, discussing the preparations for the evening dinner. Li Shimin did not come here just to see these high-yield seeds. He heard from Zhu Houzhao that the Ming Dynasty had steel warships and factories that manufactured various advanced weapons and transportation tools.

During the communication on that day, he knew that at the end of this year or next year, the Eastern Turks would invade his Tang Dynasty, beat them to the city of Chang'an, and force him to sign the Wei River Alliance, which would bring him lifelong humiliation.

Lao Li is not the kind of person who will suffer a loss. Now that he knows the other party's movements, he plans to conquer the entire Turkic people in one fell swoop.

But at present, some military governors in the entire Tang Dynasty are still somewhat disloyal to him, and he is temporarily unable to rule the entire Tang Dynasty army.

So he wanted to use the weapons of the Ming Dynasty to fight a shocking and beautiful battle, so that those guys who were still watching would be obedient and kneel down under his boots.

"In-laws, let's not rest yet, let's go to the factory and take a look."

Seeing that Zhu Zhanjun was about to lead everyone into the courtyard, Li Shimin grabbed Zhu Zhanjun and even called out his relatives.

Zhu Zhanjun shook his head with amusement: "Father-in-law, you are too impatient. Those things can't run away."

Li Shimin laughed and said, "It's true that he can't run away, but I'm worried if you don't see me earlier."

"Okay, okay, since you're not tired, let's go take a look. It happens that I haven't been there for a long time."

Seeing that Li Shimin could not wait any longer and Changsun Wuji and others were also full of expectations, Zhu Zhanjun led everyone out of the yard and went to the production workshop area under unified management.

As the space was expanded again, the restrictions on external and internal transmissions have been almost completely lifted.

It is no longer like before where only semi-processed materials could be transported, but all finished products can be shipped out directly.

Currently in the space, there are a total of more than a dozen production plants.

They are light weapons manufacturing plants, and factories such as heavy weapons, vehicles, and flying steel mills.

The first place everyone went to was the dock on the seashore.

"Hey, you guys are back."

As soon as everyone arrived at the dock, Zhu Biao, who was in charge of daily inspections and registrations, came out with a notebook in his hand.

"Grandpa, let me introduce you."

"This is the new farmhand, my relative Li Shimin."

"This is Zhangsun Wuji, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong..."

"Tang Taizong Li Shimin."

Zhu Biao did not go, as he did not know who the person being summoned was. Now, when he heard that it was Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, he hurried forward and bowed.

"I have met Emperor Taizong."

"Please get up quickly!"

Li Shimin hurriedly supported him and said to Zhu Biao, "I have heard them talk about you. You could have been a wise ruler, but you died young. It is such a pity."

Zhu Biao laughed and said indifferently: "It doesn't matter to me whether he becomes the emperor or not. My fourth brother is doing very well."

"Brother." The old man was moved. This was the first time that his elder brother praised him in front of outsiders and said that he did a good job.

Seeing the two brothers getting along, a hint of envy flashed in Li Shimin's eyes.

He hadn't experienced this kind of brotherhood since the day his father decided to start the rebellion.

Zhu Biao exchanged pleasantries with everyone, and Zhu Zhanjun took the notebook from him and asked, "What kind of warships were built recently?"

Zhu Zhanjun has been busy with other things during this period. The space is managed by Old Zhu, Zhu Biao and the old man, so Zhu Zhanjun rarely asks about it.

Li Shimin and others also came up curiously, but after taking a look at the book, they shook their heads.

They recognize most of the words except for some symbols, but they have no idea what they mean when connected together.

They were completely confused by the series of data such as speed and draft.

"The factory is the first 10,000-ton battleship of our Ming Dynasty. Your great grandfather named it the Glorious."

Led by Zhu Biao, everyone walked into the dock.

"hiss!"

As soon as they stepped into the dock, Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and others gasped.

They couldn't believe that the steel behemoth before them was actually made by human power.

Currently, this 10,000-ton battleship has been completed as a whole, and only the final configuration and artillery trials are left.

Zhu Biao led everyone on board the battleship. While showing everyone around, he introduced: "The Glorious battleship has a displacement of up to 14500 tons and is equipped with the latest 305-caliber twin-mounted guns."

"In addition, there are eight 8-caliber secondary guns on the left and right sides, as well as aircraft machine guns, anti-aircraft guns, and a series of other auxiliary weapons."

"The maximum speed can reach 28 knots, and the cruising range can reach about 2500 nautical miles. In addition..."

"Brother Zhu, can you explain it more clearly? We don't understand what you are saying."

What 305, what 155, Li Shimin and others were completely confused and could only awkwardly ask Zhu Biao to explain it more clearly.

Although Zhu Zhanjun and Li Shimin were relatives, they did not belong to the same era, and Li Shimin's appearance was not much different in age from Zhu Biao and others.

After a few shouting fits, Lao Zhu took charge and everyone discussed their own issues.

Call relatives as relatives, call brothers as brothers, just do whatever makes sense.

"Forehead!"

Zhu Biao didn't know what words to use to express himself for a moment.

The main reason is that he comes into contact with these data every day and has long been accustomed to it.

"My dear relatives, you can understand it this way."

Seeing that Zhu Biao didn't know how to describe it for a moment, Zhu Zhanjun smiled and said, "With a 305 caliber, if one shot hits the target, no one or animal within steps will survive. Even if they are not torn into pieces by shrapnel, their internal organs will be shattered and they will die from the powerful shock wave."

"This kind of powerful killing power, in your era, no matter how thick the armor is, it is useless."

"Faced with this kind of weapon, even if Xiang Yu were reborn, he would have no chance of surviving a single blow."

"All the people and animals within three hundred steps will be killed!" Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and others stared with their eyes wide open, unable to imagine how lethal this thing would be.

Li Shimin's breathing became rapid, his face flushed, and he grabbed Zhu Zhanjun's hand and said, "My dear, I will give my daughter ten times the dowry later. This kind of thing called... Hey, anti-ship cannons, give me ten first!"

(End of this chapter)