Chapter 371: The Sound of Jinling’s Artillery Fire Brings a New Atmosphere

The noise of the people is crowded into the ears.

‘What will the prince’s attitude be towards the master’s private soldiers showing force in Ming Dynasty? ’

Chunxiao and Minfeng looked at each other secretly, and secretly observed Zhu Biao from the corner of their eyes.

Zhu Biao stared intently at the five busy warships on the river in the distance.

On the flagship.

The commanding officer stood on the mast, waving the three-color command flag in his hand, and at the same time conveying the status of each ship.

"Excuse me, Ship No. 8 is ready!"

"Ship 13 is ready!"

"Ship No. 15..."

…

Xu Guandai listened to the message sent back by the soldiers' sonorous shouts.

Wei Bucha puffed up his chest.

When he first followed the rule, he went to Fujian from the southeast of Liaoning.

There was still some resistance in his heart.

After all, when the prince goes overseas to develop, it looks like he has been 'exiled' by His Majesty.

They also have to leave their hometown.

But how long has it been!

Once again setting foot in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, the brothers operated artillery warships that were not even equipped by the imperial court.

We also need to fire cannons on the Qinhuai River in the Jinling section.

In the future, brothers will definitely become more and more proud as they follow the prince.

The next time we return to Jinling, it will be the largest deployment of their navy.

There were even three people, Shen Zhi and Mr. Jiang from the Dayan Trading Company, working together to build the prince's warship, which was the largest in the history of the Central Plains and equipped with at least a hundred cannons, behind the prince's back.

…

Xu Guandai gathered his thoughts, turned around and stood at attention with a snap, "Yongchang Marquis, our soldiers are ready, can we fire the cannon?"

Lan Yu took a deep look at Xu Guandai.

The people around Zhu Laosi are very confident.

Of course, people are also entitled to be proud and confident.

Nodding: "Okay."

Xu Guandai turned around, raised his hand suddenly, and waved.

The commander immediately stood high on the mast and waved the flag.

"put!"

"put!"

"put!"

…

The officers on the five warships immediately issued orders with trembling voices and excitement.

Bang bang bang...

The artillery mounted on both sides of each warship roared simultaneously.

Fire shot out and white smoke billowed.

The people watching on both sides of the Qinhuai River opened their mouths slightly, widened their eyes, and looked at the river in the distance covered by white smoke after the fire erupted.

When the smoke slowly disperses.

The sails had been raised again, and the five warships, like five giant beasts, broke through the smoke and headed straight towards the dock.

The people came to their senses and were instantly in an uproar.

"Is this an artillery warship?"

"It's so scary, my ears are still ringing now."

…

Zhu Biao turned his head and looked at the common people whose faces were slightly pale, full of shock, and slightly panicked.

Look back.

He turned to look at the dazed Wang Meiren and asked, "Are you okay?"

Beauty Wang's delicate body trembled slightly, and then she regained her composure, forced out a smile, and shook her head, "Prince, I'm fine."

Is this Zhu Silang's naval artillery warship?

Although it is an empty cannon.

But the sound and momentum were also terrifying.

Even if she doesn't understand military affairs, she knows it well.

On the battlefield, when two armies are fighting, if they suddenly hear such a terrifying noise, most of the soldiers will panic.

If Zhu Shiro's navy attacks the mother country.

Rushing directly into the Han River, the warships roared in the Han River, and Zhu Silang's first army town was able to land ashore and attack the capital.

Jinling is actually the same.

Once Zhu Silang's navy continues to move upstream of the Qinhuai River, will it be able to directly bombard the Wuding Gate of Jinling?

She didn't know how far the artillery deployed by Zhu Silang's navy could hit.

But Jinling City is no longer safe.

"Prince, the imperial navy must also learn from King Yan and assemble this kind of artillery..."

With the navy equipped with artillery, it can finally defend the Qinhuai River, right?

In fact, the safest way is to move the capital.

Of course, she couldn't say this.

All her uneasiness stems from her distrust of Zhu Silang.

If such words reached his father's ears, he would probably be very angry.

Even the prince would be angry.

Zhu Biao smiled and nodded, "The imperial court sent an observation group to Lao Si this time to get the scriptures..."

While talking, five warships arrived at the dock.

Lan Yu and others got off the boat.

They walked quickly and paid homage in unison: "Fortunately, the viewing group has returned home without disgrace. I would like to pay my respects to the prince!"

Zhu Biao helped Lan Yu and others up one by one, smiling and encouraging, "Thank you for your hard work along the way..."

After exchanging a few words.

Lan Yu turned around and introduced: "Prince, this is Xu Xianchang, the naval commander of King Yan. He once served in the imperial navy. He followed Yu Jing to Fujian and joined King Yan."

Xu Xianchang hurriedly saluted: "Under King Yan, in charge of the First Fleet of the Navy, Xu Xianchang pays homage to the Crown Prince!"

Beauty Wang.

As well as the officials behind Zhu Biao, they looked at Xu Xianchang and frowned.

Xu Xianchang's respectful attitude makes it impossible for anyone to find fault with him.

But the content of the words made people close to Zhu Biao sound very harsh.

A simple sentence.

They all emphasize the command of King Yan.

‘Xu Xianchang was sent by the imperial court, and he still cares about the imperial court and His Majesty! Is there a prince? Even Zhu Silang was still a minister of the imperial court. These ungrateful and ungrateful people did not recognize the imperial court, but only recognized Zhu Silang! ’

Xu Xianchang was sent by the imperial court, and this was still the case.

What about the people Zhu Silang recruited on his own?

Zhu Biao seemed to not care at all. He smiled and raised his hand, gently patted Xu Xianchang's arm, and asked: "Can you take me to the warship to visit your artillery warships?"

"Of course, please, Prince!" Xu Xianchang made a gesture of invitation.

When setting off from Palawan Island, the prince had told him that if the court wanted to visit, they could visit at will.

Zhu Biao smiled and nodded, turned to look at Chunxiao and the other two, "You should also go and see your master's naval warships."

"By the way, Captain Xu, they are your prince's students, Chunxiao and Minfeng."

Xu Xianchang looked at the two and smiled instantly: "The princess brought some Dongfan specialties for you and the villagers of Tuqiao Village. I will let the deputy captain take you to visit the warship later, and then send someone to help you send the things back."

"Thank you, Captain Xu."

After thanking, Chunxiao and Minfeng followed Zhu Biao and others to board the warship.

After boarding the ship

Zhu Biao stood beside the iron cannon that could be fired left and right at the bow of the ship, and reached out to touch it. "This iron cannon is much larger than the iron cannon used by the imperial infantry. Does the First Army also use this kind of cannon?"

"Prince, this iron cannon is too heavy and can only be used on warships. The brothers of the First Army use more convenient and lightweight copper cannons. Copper cannons are light and have a larger charge and a longer range..."

...

"This warship has twelve cannons. I heard that you also have warships with twenty-four cannons."

"Yes, there are two warships with twenty-four cannons, but there are only these two in total..."

...

"Don't follow me. I want to ask Captain Xu about some naval issues alone."

After a while, Zhu Biao stopped everyone and asked Xu Xianchang to talk alone.

Give Xu Xianchang enough attention and honor.

Lan Yu and Mu Ying looked at Zhu Biao suspiciously as he followed Xu Xianchang to the cabin, and couldn't help frowning slightly.

Huang Zicheng stood a little further back, leaning close to Qi Tai's ear, whispering excitedly: "The prince has finally come to his senses, he must be trying to win over Xu Xianchang!"

Fang Xiaoru stood not far away.

He vaguely heard Huang Zicheng's words and frowned slightly.

'Is that true? '

He didn't believe it.

He didn't want the prince to do such a thing.

Instead of doing that, it would be better to ask the King of Yan for a few ships and a few outstanding naval commanders.

...

But he couldn't tell what the prince said to Xu Xianchang.

He couldn't give advice to the prince just because of speculation.

"Miss Chunxiao, Master Minfeng, please follow me."

Everyone's thoughts were interrupted, and they looked in the direction of the voice, only to see the deputy captain talking to Chunxiao and Minfeng with a smile.

He took Chunxiao and Minfeng off the warship and onto another one.

A moment later.

A group of naval officers and soldiers took out a lot of things from another cabin, including big and small baskets, big and small bags, and some jars and pots.

Geng Xuan and other officials on the warship were stunned.

Almost everything was new to everyone.

"Are these all specialties of Dongfan?"

"Is Dongfan so rich?"

...

Surprised discussions arose.

"What are you talking about?"

Everyone looked over.

Zhu Biao came out of the cabin with a smile, accompanied by Xu Xianchang.

Huang Zicheng smiled and said first: "Prince, colleagues are talking about the richness of Dongfan. Dongfan is indeed very rich, with fertile land and various rare animals..."

He had to let the prince know.

His Majesty promised Dongfan to Zhu Silang, how foolish!

Zhu Biao smiled and said: "That's great. I was worried that Lao Silang would have a hard time in Dongfan. Now I don't have to worry. With Dongfan's good foundation, it will be easier for him to develop in the world."

The smile on Huang Zicheng's face gradually froze.

Is the prince too generous?

However, since the prince said so, he couldn't say anything else.

Wait, the prince will regret it one day.

Lan Yu smiled and said, "Prince, the Princess of Yan brought a cabin of Dongfan specialties to Chunxiao, Minfeng and the villagers of Tuqiao Village, and brought four cabins to the prince and His Majesty. Among them, there are also some picked by the grandson himself and brought to the prince and His Majesty..."

Zhu Biao smiled even more happily, turned to Xu Xianchang and said, "Captain Xu, you must be very tired after marching on the sea for more than a month. I have ordered people to prepare a camp for you to rest. Stay in Jinling for a few more days. His Majesty may summon you or visit the navy warships. On the way back, I also need you to bring something for Xiongying and Lao Si."

"I obey your command!"

Then, Zhu Biao and his entourage rushed to the palace with the Dongfan specialties sent back by Zhu Di.

At the same time, three carriages were arranged for Chunxiao and Minfeng.

Leave the dock.

Geng Xuan rode on horseback, holding a coconut in his hand, drinking from a reed pipe, and said with emotion: "Originally, I thought that you were able to visit the ship because of my help, but I didn't expect that I was able to take advantage of you..."

Too polite.

The navy officers were too polite to him.

He dared to guarantee that these rare specialties would never be available in the entire Zhuzi Lane except for the Xu family, the Lan family, and the Mu family.

But he got to eat them!

Minfeng smiled and whispered to Chunxiao, "Geng Xuan is actually not bad except for being a little thick-skinned..."

Before he finished speaking.

He was glared at by Chunxiao.

Chunxiao turned his head and looked at Geng Xuan, "Master's navy officers will take us, so don't follow us."

The smile on Geng Xuan's face froze instantly.

Chunxiao stopped the carriage.

They selected some specialties from each of the three carriages, packed them into two bags, and asked the navy officers to help hang them on Geng Xuan's horse. "Take these home and let your family taste them."

Geng Xuan suddenly smiled, as if he had been given a shot of blood, and shook his head quickly: "No, no, don't think about the rest of our family. They have always been against us. Just think about me."

"Shut up!"

Chunxiao looked at the naval officer who was sitting on the carriage and watching the excitement, blushing slightly, and explained: "Don't think too much, Minfeng and I just want to thank you for bringing us to the Qinhuai River."

Without saying a word, Chunxiao turned back and urged the driver to hurry up.

Geng Xuan stared at Chun Xiao's leaving figure, Silly Le muttered: "What you say is true!"

It took a long time until Chunxiao and his party could no longer be seen, then he looked away and looked at the two bags of Dongfang specialties on the horse. For a moment, he was both happy and worried, "They have always been against me and Chunxiao. Bringing these rare things home, Isn't it a bit of a waste to let them eat it..."

…

Just as Geng Xuan led the horse and swaggered through the city to Noble Lane.

When I meet everyone, I say, "My brother-in-law sent someone to bring back the Dongfang specialties. Chunxiao gave them to me."

Zhu Biao and his party also arrived at the imperial study.

Ma Xiuying also came to listen.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the coconuts placed in front of him, fiddling with them left and right, unable to start, and raised his head, "How to do this?"

Mu Ying smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please come."

Then he asked the palace maid for a knife and cleverly opened the coconut.

A dozen coconut water poured out.

Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao, Ma Xiuying, Liu Bowen, Li Shanchang and others looked at the clear coconut water in the bowl, hesitated slightly, and took a sip to try.

His eyes suddenly lit up.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and nodded, "Don't say it yet, it has a different flavor."

As he spoke, he put down the bowl.

Compared with the Dongfan specialties brought back by the fourth child, at this moment, he wanted to ask Lan Yu and others how they felt and what they saw and heard.

"Tell me, how is the fourth brother's navy and army?"

"The strongest soldier in the world!" Mu Ying and Lan Yu blurted out in unison.

Liu Bowen, Li Shanchang and others who were tasting Dongfan's specialties stopped what they were doing and looked up in surprise.

Mu Ying and Lan Yu are both young leaders in the army.

They have won countless battles.

The commander's soldiers and horses are also the most elite and proud generals of the Ming Dynasty.

They themselves commanded strong armies.

Now, these two leaders of the middle and young generations of the army actually unanimously commented that King Yan's navy and army were the strongest soldiers in the world.

One can imagine how strong King Yan’s private soldiers are!

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Biao from the corner of his eye, and then urged with a smile: "Tell me, tell us, what is the strength of Lao Si's soldiers?"

Immediately, Lan Yu, Mu Ying, and Yu Tongyuan went from observing the salvo firing of fifty warships on the day they went to sea, to landing on the island, conducting army drills, and then to seizing Palawan Island.

Tell everyone everything in detail.

When heard, tsunami on the way to Palawan.

Everyone was worried.

When I heard that the navy bombarded the Chen family's navy warships, and that the enemy's army was instantly disintegrated in the battle.

Everyone couldn't help but feel excited.

Lan Yu made the final summary and said: "Your Majesty, King Yan once told me that he hopes the imperial court can send shipbuilders to Jilong Island to learn new warship modifications."

"That's right!" Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with a satisfied smile.

His son, even outside, has established a career.

I still think about him as my father.

Think about what he did in the ninth and tenth years of Hongwu...

Zhu Yuanzhang felt his face burning.

Lan Yu continued, "Your Majesty, although King Yan's first army town is already very strong, the construction progress of the cavalry is very backward due to the lack of war horses. More than a thousand people can only share 400 war horses. I have not asked your majesty. I boldly promised King Yan that after returning to the court, I would ask the court to allocate a group of war horses to help King Yan form the first town cavalry standard and the first mixed cavalry battalion..."

Ma Xiuying and Zhu Yuanzhang looked at each other and nodded imperceptibly.

Lan Yu's ability to say these words really surprised them.

If Mu Ying said it, they wouldn't be so surprised.

"That's right!"

Zhu Yuanzhang happily agreed.

After the Northern Expedition ended.

From now on, Lan Yu and Mu Ying's titles will be moved up.

They have a relatively large influence in the court. In the future, a hundred years later, he and Xiuying will be able to stop some of the voices in the court, instigating Biaoer and targeting the fourth child.

It is beneficial for the two brothers to live in harmony.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile: "What else?"

Lan Yu took a deep breath, looked at Zhu Biao out of the corner of her eye, and said loudly: "I ask your majesty to severely punish the idiots who supervised the corpses of those idiots. King Yan sent back the long-barreled fire gun and pointed out the direction of improving the production process. But These idiots, the craftsmen and supervisors, are so arrogant that they actually forgot about this matter..."

…

"Your Majesty, if there are too many people like this in the court, the court will not be able to actively and humbly learn new things. In the future, the barbarians across the four seas may leave us behind. The current changes in the four seas are changing with each passing day, and we can no longer be immersed in it. Now, in the dream of heaven!”

"I asked King Yan's naval warships to fire cannons on the Qinhuai River. I just want to use this roar to wake everyone up!"

…

Zhu Yuanzhang was moved.

Liu Bowen looked at Lan Yu in surprise.

For a time, there were many people in the imperial study room, but it was extremely quiet.

"It seems that this observation has had a great impact on you." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, "Yes, we are surprised that you can say this. It's time for the craftsman supervisor to straighten things out."

As he spoke, he looked at Zhu Biao.

Although Lan Yu didn't explain clearly why the craftsman supervisor was slacking off on the long-barreled fire gun sent back by the fourth child.

But how could he not guess how dirty it was.

"Biao'er, go and investigate this matter thoroughly. Kill those who deserve to be killed, and dismiss those who deserve to be dismissed. There will be no mercy on this matter!"

A supporter of Biaoer.

Leave it to Biao'er to deal with.

This is a wake-up call for other people from the Prince family.

Otherwise, let it develop.

Just like Lan Yu said.

The sea is changing rapidly because of Laosi.

The Ming Dynasty was still immersed in the dream of arrogance and disdain for the beauty of the country.

Sooner or later, Daming will be left far behind by the fourth child.

By then, Daming's internal mentality will be even more unbalanced.

It is easier to behave irrationally towards the fourth child.

Zhu Biao was also very angry. He really didn't know about this. He stood up immediately and said, "Father, I understand!"

After Zhu Biao sat down again, he curiously asked: "Yongchang Hou, the New Army in the First Town of the Army, how did he do it without screaming when he was hit?"

When Lan Yu talked about the battle between the First Battalion of the First Army Town and the Chen Family New Army.

He was very curious about this issue.

Lan Yu said: "Prince, I asked afterward that during the military training on Jilong Island, King Yan had to walk barefoot on the sharp gravel road with the soldiers every evening. His feet were worn out every day until calluses were worn out. In the process, No one can make a sound..."

‘Can I do it? ’

Zhu Biao couldn't help but frown.

Normal people will cry out in pain.

However, Lao Si personally set an example and led the soldiers under his command. When they were in pain, they clenched their teeth as a conditioned reflex and did not make a sound.

The more unnatural things.

If you want to do it, the difficulty will be even greater!

One year.

Every evening, I had to step on sharp stones until my feet were bruised and bloody, and I was not allowed to make a sound.

Countless hard training sessions.

Just because there are no screams on the battlefield.

It does not affect the morale of the military!

…

Subsequently, Fang Xiaoru and others introduced Fujian's rural village cooperatives and the employee-share system, as well as the positive role of the employee-share system in promoting the development of rural cooperatives to a higher level.

When everyone left the imperial study room.

Everyone was very silent.

The changes in Fujian, Jilong Island, and overseas were described in detail by the observation group.

The impact was too great.

Compared with the rapid changes in these two places.

The best place is the capital of the Ming Dynasty.

But it seemed a little lifeless.

It seems as Lan Yu said, when Ming Dynasty was still immersed in the dream of heaven, the outside world had already undergone earth-shaking changes because of King Yan.

But can Ming Dynasty accept all these changes?

Who has such courage?

"Sincerity."

A voice came from behind, interrupting Liu Bowen's thoughts.

Turning around, surprise flashed in his eyes...

Lan Yu walked quickly, looked at Liu Bowen, and said solemnly: "Uncle Chengyi, we solemnly apologize to you today for what we did before. In fact, when Uncle Chengyi returned to the court again, we wanted to apologize to you..."

But at that time, he still couldn't save face.

Go back and watch this time.

Zhu Laosi’s frankness.

Let him also be honest with Zhu Laosi.

I don’t know why, but anyway, unconsciously, I felt that it was not a shameful thing to apologize to Liu Bowen.

Don’t expect Liu Bowen’s forgiveness.

Just want peace of mind.

"If the Ming Dynasty wants to change, it needs civil servants like Uncle Chengyi. In the past, we were young and vigorous. From now on, Uncle Chengyi will govern as a leftist prime minister. As long as it is beneficial to the court to pursue King Yan, we will fully support it!"

Fang Xiaoru and others are too young.

The court cannot wait for Fang Xiaoru and others to grow up.

Liu Bowen is very suitable.

This man is selfless.

As long as it is beneficial to the people's livelihood, he will support it.

And capable.

Liu Bowen took a deep look at Lan Yu and nodded with a smile, "The three days of farewell to the Marquis of Yongchang are impressive."

If Sapphire can keep it up.

It is essential to leave a name in history.

The two talked for a while.

After Lan Yu watched Liu Bowen leave, he returned to the imperial study.

There are some words that he needs to tell His Majesty privately.

As soon as he walked to the door, he heard laughter coming from inside, "We have never seen any of these rare things. Give one of these things to Tiande's family, and also give one to Wu Yunqige. This woman , Waiting so hard for the fourth child can be regarded as infatuated. If you can’t win the heart of the fourth child, you should always give others a taste of what the fourth child brings back..."

Lan Yu lowered her head to suppress laughter and said loudly: "I have something to ask you to see Your Majesty, Lan Yu."

The laughter and chatter in the royal study disappeared instantly.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked outside the palace door in surprise.

What's the matter?

Couldn't you say it just now?

"Enter!"

With permission, Lan Yu walked in quickly.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying looked at Lan Yu, and after a moment, they asked: "What happened that you couldn't talk about just now?"

Lan Yu lowered her head and said solemnly: "I sincerely ask your majesty not to let King Yan leave the Ming Dynasty too quickly, but to keep King Yan in the Ming Dynasty to assist the court..."

This is the best way for Ming Dynasty not to fall behind.

Just try to keep King Yan as much as possible.

Look at what people are doing in Fujian!

If he can ascend to a high position in the court, his ability will definitely bring a new atmosphere to the entire Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang was even more surprised and stared at Lan Yu, "Why do you have to tell me this alone? Why don't you tell the prince?"

Lan Yu lowered her head and smiled bitterly.

He wanted to be honest with the prince.

But I was afraid that the prince would think too much.

People's hearts are always unpredictable.

What's more, the emperor's heart!

The prince's behavior of talking to Xu Xianchang alone today.

He couldn't figure it out.

To win over Xu Xianchang?

Even if the prince wanted to win over Xu Xianchang, he wouldn't do it so obviously.

If it wasn't to win over Xu Xianchang, why?

He couldn't answer your majesty's question either.

Should I tell your majesty directly because I'm worried that the prince will think too much?

"Your majesty, I shouldn't do this kind of thing. I'm really anxious after watching it. If we don't actively follow up and learn humbly, we will really be left far behind."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and didn't ask Lan Yu any more.

Lan Yu's anxiety.

Anyone can sense it.

If he wasn't anxious, he wouldn't have been so reckless and asked him to keep the fourth son behind his back.

Before he left.

He didn't want to let the fourth son fly away completely.

He had a feeling.

Once this son flew away, he would never come back.

"We understand. Go back and have a good rest. Then, with Mu Ying, carefully reorganize the Prince's Guard according to what you have observed and the detailed outline of the training of the Fourth Army. In addition, report your observations and the detailed outline of the training to the Grand Commander in detail..."

The Beijing Camp also needs to be reorganized.

It is unrealistic to reorganize all of them.

But at least three or four new armies should be trained according to the template of the First Army of the Fourth Army.

Wait until the Fourth Army comes back.

Both sides will have a joint drill.

Then they will be pulled to the battlefield of the Northern Expedition to summarize the gap with the First Army of the Fourth Army.

"I obey your orders. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration!"

...

The news brought back by the observation group soon spread in Jinling City.

"It turns out that the muffled thunder heard at noon was the sound of cannons fired by the Yan Wang Navy."

"I don't have time today. Tomorrow, I will go out of the city to see the cannons and warships of the Yan Wang Navy."

"Marquis Yongchang and Marquis Xiping personally admitted that the Yan Wang Army's First Town and Navy are the strongest in the world!"

"Really?"

"How can this be false? It's absolutely true!"

"If the Yan Wang can lead his troops back now, I can just take a look."

"What are you thinking, do you think you are His Majesty!? But it won't be too long, the Yan Wang will definitely come back with the Army's First Town."

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