Chapter 363 The Great Navy, Set Off! First Battle!

Mrs. Lu shook her head, "Since the observation group followed Zhu Silang to the sea, no news has been sent back. My father also knows that there is a strait between Fujian and Dongfan..."

In fact, she didn't know it before.

Since Zhu Silang went to Fujian and took Dongfan.

Not only her.

The whole Jinling knows that there is a strait between Fujian and Dongfan.

Zhu Silang's naval warships have to sail for two days to travel between the two places.

"I heard that now, in addition to Zhu Silang's navy, there are merchants and powerful people who cooperate with Dayan Trading Company. As long as these people leave Jilong Island, they will cooperate with Zhu Silang's navy and the so-called First Army Town for strict inspection. It is difficult for Jinyiwei to bring back news..."

At a certain moment, Mrs. Lu suddenly lowered her voice. There was no one in the hall, and she looked around, "My daughter heard that Jinyiwei Qianhu Ji Gang followed to the island this time to find a way to develop Jinyiwei's eyes on the island..."

Lü Ben frowned slightly.

What about establishing a Jinyiwei system on Dongfan Island?

The ships traveling between the two places were controlled by Zhu Silang.

It would be difficult to bring back the news from Dongfan.

This channel for transmitting information is not easy to build.

In the past two years, Zhu Silang closed Dongfan Island. What did he do on the island and how did it develop?

I am afraid that we can only know it when the observation group comes back.

…

Jinyiwei…

Every time someone mentioned this special system to him.

He couldn't help but think of the fact that the other party had secretly helped him cover up.

At that time, he guessed that this person was most likely Jiang 𤩽.

But in the past few years, Jiang 𤩽 has never contacted him.

What does this person want to do?

…

It was near noon.

One after another, luxurious carriages drove into the East Palace.

The Chang family, the Lan family, and the Lu family arrived one after another.

Then they were respectfully invited to the banquet hall by the East Palace maids.

Chang Mao was next to the Lan Chun brothers.

While waiting for Zhu Biao to arrive, he whispered, "Lan Chun, is there any news about uncle and others?"

He just came back.

Since Feng Sheng was in great trouble, he was temporarily arranged to stay in Uncle Tang's mansion to avoid disaster.

Then, Lan Yu took him away on the Western Expedition.

These years, he has been eating sandstorms in the northwest.

The incident with Feng Sheng made him realize Zhu Silang's cruelty and unscrupulousness.

Although he never dared to be an enemy of Zhu Silang again.

But he has been paying attention to Zhu Silang.

He is eager to see Zhu Silang in trouble.

He dared not provoke Zhu Silang. If Zhu Silang was in trouble, he would applaud and cheer, right?

Unfortunately, this wish has never been realized.

After Zhu Silang rebounded from the lows of the ninth and tenth years of Hongwu, his momentum grew as if there was no end.

Now, he has become the most special prince in the Ming Dynasty.

With two hundred warships, His Majesty also allowed Zhu Silang to train 20,000 private soldiers.

The latest news he received was that the observation group in Fujian shocked the masses.

Since the observation group went to sea, no news has been sent back.

The Lan family may have inside information.

After all, Lan Yu is the leader of the observation group.

Moreover, Lan Chun and Geng Xuan are very close.

Geng Xuan made a scene for a village girl, and the whole Jinling knew about it.

And this village girl happened to be Zhu Silang's student.

Lan Chun shook his head.

Chang Mao frowned slightly.

Just as he was about to speak, there was a shouting outside the hall.

"The prince is here!"

"The princess is here!"

"The concubine is here!"

"The royal attendant is here!"

...

The three families of Chang, Lan, and Lu, who were discussing, stopped instantly, stood up, and looked at the door of the banquet hall at the same time.

Zhu Biao held Zhu Yunwen and came in first with a smile.

When Lu Ben saw this scene, his face was like a blooming flower.

Zhu Xiongying was not there, and Zhu Yunwen was still a baby in swaddling clothes.

This clever time difference.

Let Yunwen have a special status in the heart of the prince!

The faces of Chang and Lan families were slightly unhappy, but they hid it well.

What is the Lu family?

As long as Xiongying is there, Zhu Yunwen has nothing to do!

And Lan Yu had written back to the two families before, and in the letters, he praised Zhu Silang and his wife for teaching Xiongying very well.

There is already a shadow of Zhu Silang's work.

No matter how everyone treats Zhu Silang.

We have to admit it.

If Xiongying can learn five things from Zhu Silang, he will definitely become an outstanding grandson of the emperor.

This is not the consensus of Chang and Lan families.

In the court, many people said sarcastic words on the surface, but they all talked about it in private.

…

Chang held Zhu Yunhuan and walked behind a little slower.

Followed by Lu and Concubine Wang who was holding a baby and had a big belly.

Zhu Biao and Chang sat side by side in the main seat, and Concubine Wang sat on both sides.

"Greetings to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess."

The three families saluted.

Zhu Biao smiled and pressed his hands, "We are all family, there is no need to be polite. Tomorrow is the New Year, and I and the Crown Princess..." As Zhu Biao finished speaking.

The lunch began.

After the meal.

The Lu family followed the Lu family to leave.

The Chang Lan family followed the Chang family to leave.

Chang Mao deliberately dragged to the end and followed Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao originally planned to go to the Beauty Hall.

Today, the Crown Princess and the concubines are accompanied by their families. The beauty gave birth to a daughter for him and is pregnant with another one. No family came to visit during the New Year. He must feel uncomfortable.

"Are you okay?" Zhu Biao drank a little too much at noon, a little drunk, and his face was slightly red.

Chang Mao breathed a sigh of relief and said hurriedly: "Brother-in-law, I want to be transferred back..."

Lan Yu and Mu Ying are reorganizing and training the prince's guard.

It is said that it was organized according to the military training code compiled by Zhu Silang.

No matter whether he wants to admit it or not.

Nothing can change Zhu Silang's extremely high military talent and ability.

The prince's guard led Lan Yu and Mu Ying to organize and train again. After re-forming into an army, it will definitely be a strong army.

In the future, when my brother-in-law goes to the north to destroy the Yuan Dynasty, the prince's guard will have many opportunities to make meritorious deeds.

Moreover, the battles that are easiest to fight and have the greatest results will definitely be assigned to the Crown Prince Guards.

Entering the crown prince's guard means countless achievements!

"Brother-in-law, I am a joke in the army now. No matter how hard I try, others only remember what I did in Liaodong..."

Zhu Biao's slightly frowned brow gradually relaxed.

It turns out that he learned from the pain and wanted to make a contribution to avenge his shame.

After pondering for a while, he nodded and said: "Yes, but I need to seek the opinions of Marquis Yongchang and Marquis Xiping on how to arrange the specific arrangements."

Chang Mao was laughed at by his lieutenants.

It's not good for him as a prince either.

Moreover, if Chang Mao repented, he was willing to give him a chance.

Doesn't the fourth child also give him a chance to increase his longevity and improve his mood?

He will not decide rashly as to what position to assign to Chang Mao.

Regarding the military, he had too little practical experience, so he delegated full power to Lan Yu and Mu Ying for military training. When he was in the military camp, he just regarded himself as a soldier, following the training and setting an example.

Therefore, he wanted to listen to Lan Yu and Mu Ying's suggestions on how to place Chang Mao.

Chang Mao was a little reluctant, but he didn't dare to say anything.

After all, being able to leave that miserable place in the northwest is more important than anything else!

Immediately, he patted his chest and said with a smile: "Brother-in-law, I promise not to disappoint brother-in-law!"

Zhu Biao nodded and told Chang Mao not to follow him, and walked to the Palace of Selected Ministers alone.

…

More than two years have passed.

As Wang Meiren gave birth to Zhu Biao's only daughter, she became pregnant again.

Wang Meiren's treatment is only slightly worse than that of the crown prince's concubine Lu.

Inside the palace courtyard.

There are maids and eunuchs waiting everywhere.

"Prince."

"Prince."

…

After Zhu Biao walked in, the maids and eunuchs saluted one after another.

Wang Meiren heard the commotion and when she came to the palace door, Zhu Biao had already walked in.

"Prince, why are you here?" Wang Meiren asked in surprise.

Zhu Biao sat down softly and asked with a smile: "Why, you are not happy to come to your place alone?"

"Of course I'm happy!"

She just felt that since both Chang Lan's family came to the East Palace, the prince should accompany them.

These two families are the most prominent relatives of the Ming Dynasty.

That’s it for the Chang family.

Except relying on the Crown Princess.

The crown prince's brothers are all incompetent and have average qualifications.

But the Lan family is different.

Sapphire is in his prime.

He is one of the leading figures in the future army.

The prince must win over him well.

Zhu Biao smiled as Wang Meiren analyzed it for him, "It doesn't matter. I already pay enough attention to Lan Yu on weekdays, and I can't get in the conversation with the princess and other women. On this occasion, your family is not here, so I am here to accompany you." you."

Beauty Wang's beautiful eyes widened instantly, and then she understood Zhu Biao's intention of coming to her.

I was extremely happy.

While pouring Zhu Biao some sobering tea, he asked curiously with a smile: "Prince, are King Yan's first army and navy very powerful?"

During this period, although she was pregnant, she was very lazy.

But I'm also paying attention to this matter.

Now Jinling is the first town of navy and army.

How exactly, but there is no news.

She was inexplicably worried for the prince.

Zhu Silang's soldiers are too powerful. Like some remarks in Jinling, once Zhu Silang rebels, he can directly land in Jinling.

Zhu Biao smiled and shook his head, "After Yongchang Hou and others went to sea, no news came back. We may have to wait until the observation group comes back. After the Spring Festival, they will go to observe the fourth brother's navy to suppress bandits..."

He couldn't wait to know how the fourth army's first town was like.

Is there anything worth learning about the prince's guard rate?

…

Jilong Island.

Zhu Di's study.

The study door is closed.

Although it was daytime, the room was still slightly dark.

Mao Laoliu stood in front of Zhu Di's writing case and said, "Master, our people discovered that Ji Gang has established three Jinyiwei strongholds on the island. One of them is in the powerful Liu family business house in Fujian. However, according to the investigation, it is the shopkeeper of the Liu family. As the Liu family secretly took refuge in Jinyiwei, the Liu family did not know it. The other two places were located in the resettlement sites from Fujian in the second half of this year..."

The young master Qian warned and warned him strictly not to develop military intelligence personnel in the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

Looking back at the imperial court.

At the beginning, Jin Yiwei's tentacles reached out to Jilong Island.

So unauthentic!

"It can be seen from the Jinyiwei stronghold in the resettlement site that, as the young master speculated, Ji Gang arrived in Fujian early and has been operating secretly in Fujian."

This time Ji Gang followed the observation group to the island.

He personally straightened out the Jinyiwei stronghold on the island.

Form a complete intelligence chain.

Ji Gang is capable.

It's just very ambitious.

He saw this at the beginning, so he gave it a hard blow by rectifying the Northern Jinyiwei system.

Originally, I wanted Ji Gang to reflect and learn lessons.

Initially, I wanted to train Ji Gang.

Unexpectedly, Ji Gang didn't reflect at all. As he left, he immediately became active and quickly took refuge with Jiang.

Sooner or later this person will be unlucky.

As a Jinyiwei, you need to have two things, talent and loyalty. As long as you have these two, you will definitely have a good future.

Ambition is the most undesirable.

It's okay if the emperor is stupid.

As long as the emperor is not stupid.

Jinyiwei with too strong ambition will definitely not have a good end.

Zhu Di paused slightly with his pen and looked up, "Don't move these Jinyiwei strongholds. You choose a few outstanding military intelligence personnel and go to Liu Jiazhu and Jiang Jinzhong to ask them to help you place the military intelligence personnel next to the Jinyiwei developed by Ji Gang, slowly gain the trust of Jinyiwei, and let them be developed into the subordinates of Jinyiwei..."

In Jilongyu.

He will not let Jinyiwei act recklessly.

Mao Laoliu's eyes lit up when he heard it.

Let Jinyiwei develop military intelligence personnel into Jinyiwei!

Young master is smart!

Unexpectedly, young master is also a master of espionage!

In this way, no matter how the Jinyiwei system of Jilong Island develops in the future, it will be infiltrated by military intelligence personnel.

Even, some news from the court can be learned from the Jinyiwei system of Jilong Island.

Even...

"Remember, let our people forget their identities after they go there, and hide for a long time. A wake-up code is agreed. As long as the code does not appear, they will keep hiding. Only you and I know this set of personnel. Other people in the Military Intelligence Department must not know any clues. This set of hidden personnel is listed as a top-secret file."

He didn't want to do anything.

But the Jinyiwei extended their tentacles directly to Jilong Island.

He had to be on guard.

Miaoyun and the children were his bottom line that could not be touched.

"Master, I know." Mao Xiang nodded immediately.

The Military Intelligence Department of Jilong Island is very small.

But the organization is so tight that it is amazing.

It was designed by the young master himself.

The top-secret files are specially encrypted.

Those who don't know the secret key can't decipher the information in the file even if they get the file.

Zhu Di soon stopped paying attention to this matter and changed the subject, asking: "How is the deployment of our military intelligence personnel this year?"

"Master, this year I mainly focus on deploying military intelligence personnel in Srivijaya, Malacca, Champa, Annan and other places."

...

"The caravan that went to Malacca before brought back news that the Chen family also formed a new army. The military system is similar to our first town of the army. Town, association, standard, battalion, and the team and shed below, they couldn't find out before, so they used another name..."

...

"There are 20,000 people in the Chen family town, the smallest squad, and a squad also has five people, which is just copying the grouping of the young master guarding Min County. The number of people in their battalion is almost twice ours."

"Among them, 10,000 people are equipped with fire guns, 5,000 sword and shield soldiers, and 5,000 spearmen."

...

Zhu Di found it more and more interesting as he listened.

Unexpectedly, the Chen family was the first to imitate him and implement a new military system.

And they trained 20,000 people at one time!

…

“Master, I have summarized and analyzed the information sent back by the intelligence personnel and found that the Chen family seems to want to take over Malacca. Once the Chen family succeeds, it will have a great impact on our maritime trade.”

Zhu Di pondered.

If the Chen family can really take over Malacca, once the Strait of Malacca is blocked.

Not allowing the Ming Dynasty’s maritime merchants to trade in Malacca, or deliberately levying high taxes, it will indeed have a great impact on maritime trade.

But now we will go to Malacca to defeat the Chen family?

To be honest, he doesn’t want to do that.

The navy’s combat effectiveness is already very strong.

But warships are not suitable for going to a place as far away as Malacca.

Moreover, he has not even laid a good foundation for Dongfan now.

Too impatient and unstable foundation is very disadvantageous in the long run.

He is only twenty years old.

Still very young.

There is no need to rush for quick success.

“Is there a force in Malacca that can rival the Chen family? Can we ease the relationship with the Chen family?...”

Zhu Di asked a series of questions.

If he could ease the relationship with the Chen family.

Ensure that trade in the Strait of Malacca will flow smoothly in the future.

He can temporarily let the Chen family develop.

"In Malacca, the most capable person is Prince Parameswara of Palembang. It is said that this Prince of Palembang is a descendant of Alexander..."

Zhu Di was secretly surprised.

It must be Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia.

This is possible.

Alexander the Great once fought in South Asia, and it is also very likely that he left his descendants there.

...

Zhu Di listened carefully, and Mao Xiang introduced the various forces in that area.

After Mao Xiang finished speaking, he ordered: "Just keep paying attention for the time being."

...

On the night of the New Year's Eve.

On the beach of Jilong Island Bay, piles of bonfires were lit.

Lan Yu and others had a very unique New Year's Eve.

After dinner.

The children were the first to be unable to sit still.

They began to wish Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun a happy new year.

Looking at the little guys in the past, they have been growing taller over the years.

The oldest, Dongxu, is already fifteen years old.

A few years ago, Uncle Eight began to arrange a marriage for Dongxu. In another year, in the fifteenth year of Hongwu, he will go home to get married.

The youngest group is Cailu and Xiongying.

Xiongying is also seven years old.

Historically, the fifteenth year of Hongwu was a year of great disaster for Xiongying.

Zhu Di also made preparations for this silently.

After the children paid New Year greetings one by one, Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun distributed the New Year's money and said with a smile: "I know you have wanted to play for a long time, so go ahead and pay attention to safety when setting off firecrackers."

"Master and Master are the best!"

A group of children laughed and chatted, picked up the fireworks and firecrackers that had been placed nearby, and rushed towards the bright beach reflected in the firelight.

Today, every household in the entire bay is celebrating the New Year on the beach.

Children from other families have already started setting off firecrackers.

Dongxu and others joined.

It suddenly became more lively.

The adults chatted and took walks.

Lan Yu, Mu Ying, Zhu Di and others chatted for a while, then got up, took off their shoes, and walked barefoot on the beach.

Bang bang bang...

"Xiongying, don't get too close to the firecrackers."

…

Amid the explosions of fireworks and firecrackers, the joyful voices of children could be heard.

Lan Yu looked away and said with a smile: "Before dinner today, Zhu Laosi gave me the detailed training outline of his army's first town. As we judged, the training content was very abnormal. If we just watched and practiced, we would not have this detailed outline. Gang, I really can’t learn the essence.”

"I'll go back later and let me take a look." If Lan Yu wasn't sure, Lan Yu would have something else to say, and he couldn't wait to go back and see the details of the Fourth Army's first training town.

Lan Yu smiled and gradually put away her smile, "Have you ever heard of the saying that in the name of ideals, you can sweep across the world?"

Mu Ying was slightly stunned.

Then he nodded.

heard.

In the past few days, after returning from the resettlement site, he often ran to the first town camp.

Gradually, I heard this sentence from Tan Yuan and other generals.

"In my opinion, this sentence should be said that in the name of ideals, it is enough to go on a killing spree." Lan Yu said with a solemn face: "This is not difficult to understand. Zhu Laosi's ideal must be rural communities and hired workers. The body stock system, plus maritime trade, but he went on a killing spree, who did he want to kill? "

"I want to be aboveboard and ask him directly, do you think it's appropriate?"

He just couldn't make up his mind, so he asked Mu Ying to discuss it.

The prince has already made his position clear.

The Ming Dynasty did not establish a labor share system.

This is obviously inconsistent with Zhu Laosi's ideals.

In the future, will Zhu Laosi...

Although it is sweeping across the world.

But when it comes to the world, in the novel, it is the sea around the Ming Dynasty.

Go big.

The emperor is rich all over the world!

Zhu Laosi is everywhere.

In the end it is narrow, geographically all over the world.

Or broadly refers to the four seas.

Or say.

Is Zhu Laosi deliberately showing this attitude to force the prince to establish a shareholding system?

In short, this sentence can be interpreted in many ways.

He didn't want to speculate.

Suspicion is the worst thing for both parties to get along harmoniously.

But be honest and ask Zhu Laosi directly.

Will it make Zhu Laosi unhappy?

The current Zhu Laosi is completely different from the past.

At least, he didn't want Zhu Laosi to think that he was bullying others.

Mu Ying thought about it for a moment, "Let me ask the fourth child together with you. Moreover, we should also remind the fourth child that Sihai's word choice is inappropriate. We are fine. If it is passed back to the court, he will cause a lot of trouble for himself."

…

After decision.

The two quickly found Zhu Di.

Zhu Di saw that something was wrong between the two of them.

He winked at Jiang Jinzhong and others.

Soon, only the couple, Lan Yu and Mu Ying were left.

Lan Yu didn't mince words and directly explained her doubts.

"Your Highness, the word "sihai" is a bit sensitive. I have had many thoughts. Once it is passed back to the court, the sour civil servants in the court will interpret more meanings. If possible, your highness, please change your words."

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun looked at each other.

Zhu Di smiled and said, "Okay, I did not think carefully about this matter."

He, Tan Yuan and others revealed this meaning.

Unexpectedly, it would reach the ears of Lan Yu and the others so quickly.

Thanks to the two for their candid reminders.

"Let me tell you two, if Ming Dynasty needs it, whether my father is still alive or my eldest brother is in power in the future, I can do my best to help. I don't have any thoughts about Ming Dynasty..."

Lan Yu is honest.

He is also willing to be candid.

In the future, as long as Lan Yu doesn't die, she will definitely be the most powerful minister of her eldest brother.

Lan Yu has the ability to suppress all kinds of unfounded suspicions about him in the court.

Therefore, it is very necessary for them to cooperate honestly with each other.

…

Lan Yu and Mu Ying secretly breathed a sigh of relief after listening to Zhu Di's explanation.

They believed in Zhu Laosi.

Maybe it's because they were honest with each other before and laid a good foundation.

…

That night.

The New Year's Eve is over.

Everyone returned to the mansion.

The two little guys have fallen asleep.

Xu Miaoyun was very happy, holding her chin in her hands and crawling next to Zhu Di, "Brothers Lan Yu and Mu Ying are willing to cooperate candidly. I am now more and more optimistic about the future."

Zhu Di smiled and hugged him.

The worry flashed away from his eyes.

There were some things that he didn't tell Miaoyun because he didn't want to worry her.

For example, Jin Yiwei has extended his tentacles to Jilong Island.

"Shiro..."

Xu Miaoyun suddenly raised her head, her pretty face flushed, and looked at Zhu Di.

Zhu Di quickly hid the worry in his eyes and asked with a smile: "What's wrong?"

"Yong Ming Qihua has started sleeping alone. Do you want another debt collector?"

Before she finished speaking, Xu Miaoyun blushed and covered her face in Zhu Di's chest, not daring to look at Zhu Di.

Zhu Di couldn't help but laugh.

Yong Ming and Qi Hua were born.

When we first got married, young people really couldn't control themselves.

Moreover, if we didn't have a child.

Others would have all kinds of gossips against Miaoyun.

Since Yongming and Qihuan were born, he tried to set a time for their intercourse.

Being too young and having too many children would be very harmful to Miaoyun's health.

Now the age is right.

"You always want to harm me!" Zhu Di joked with a smile.

Chuckling...

Xu Miaoyun's laughter came out.

Zhu Di hugged her tighter, "Let it go. It's best to wait until I follow my elder brother to the north to destroy the Yuan Dynasty before we have a child."

The last time he broke through the grassland, Miaoyun had to take care of Yongming and Qihuan, and worry about him.

It was too painful.

The northern expedition to destroy the Yuan Dynasty would be within these few years.

He didn't want Miaoyun to suffer again.

Moreover, he didn't know what would happen in the northern expedition to destroy the Yuan Dynasty.

He returned to the court with the first regiment of the army, and he could not predict what would happen.

…

The third day of the first lunar month.

It is a good time to travel far!

Jilong Island Bay.

One hundred of the best warships stood in a row. Yu Jing stood on the flagship equipped with 24 guns and looked towards the dock.

Today, His Highness will take them and set off to fight the bandits in the South China Sea!

Finally, it is his turn to perform the great navy.

How can he not be anxious!

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