"The common people are afraid and dare not ask for credit or reward, but they ask the prince to make the decision."
Zhu Biao laughed when he heard this: "You are quite clever, and I am not stingy, so let me go to the Holy Emperor for you to ask for a reward. When the time comes, the rewards will come together, but I hope you can continue after receiving the reward." If we develop gunpowder firearms and keep up our efforts, the court will not be stingy with rewards."
The craftsman was naturally overjoyed. He knew that his vision was not high. If he rashly asked for a low reward, he would suffer a loss. If the reward was too high, he would be disgusted by His Highness the Crown Prince. If he couldn't please anyone, he might as well let the Crown Prince make the decision. He thought that with the dignity of the Crown Prince, he would not let him. Suffer.
Zhu Biao still valued talents in gunpowder and firearms, so he asked: "Looking at you, you should be from the military. Who did you learn this craft from?"
The craftsman quickly replied: "The prince is wise. Xiaomin was originally a gunner. Later, he was ordered by the military to protect Mr. Tao. By chance, he was accepted as his disciple and learned the art of making gunpowder firearms."
"Mr. Tao? I don't have much impression on you. Is he a master craftsman from the Ministry of Industry?"
The Minister of the Ministry of Industry explained: "Your Majesty, Tao Chengdao was the mountain chief of the Tao Family Academy in Wucheng, Zhejiang. In the 18th year of Zhengzheng, he led his army to attack Wuzhou Road. At that time, he led a group of disciples to join forces. His Highness was only three or four years old at that time, so naturally he didn’t have much impression.”
"This man advocates Taoism and likes to study the art of alchemy. After joining the army, he was promoted to Ten Thousand Households by the Holy Spirit for his merits in making firearms. After a few years, he resigned and returned to the academy to continue teaching. The Holy Spirit tried to retain him several times but failed, so he let him go. Recently, Rumor has it that he wants to go to heaven..."
Wanhu still wanted to go to heaven. Zhu Biao naturally remembered who this person was. He said that his real name was really not memorable, but the official title of Wanhu was very recognizable. It stands to reason that Wanhu's position was set up in the early Jin Dynasty and was hereditary. The military position of commanding thousands of households was inherited from the Yuan Dynasty. The military system established that the leader of thousands of households was subordinate to the Central Privy Council.
The Ming Dynasty did not have the official position of Wanhu, and Lao Zhu could not give his ministers Wanhu as a reward. Even Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Li Shanchang and others did not have such honor and dignity, let alone Tao Chengdao.
It was probably because Lao Zhu followed the military system of the Yuan Dynasty when he started his career, that's why he granted Tao Chengdao the title of Ten Thousand Households. It should be just a false title, but these are not important anymore.
"The disciples taught by this man have such abilities. I don't know why they didn't become officials in the court, but they didn't get along with their colleagues back then?"
It stands to reason that since he took the initiative to lead his disciples to seek refuge, there is no reason to suddenly withdraw. Lao Zhu has always been interested in firearms and should not let such a talent go easily.
The Minister of the Ministry of Industry smiled bitterly and said: "This man is a learned man from the former Yuan Dynasty. He was recommended as an official by the local government but was rejected by him. After his meritorious service back then, the Holy Emperor was also prepared to entrust him with important tasks, but he wanted to return to his hometown. It was really unacceptable. Admiring the official career."
Zhu Biao shook his head and stopped asking. If he could be the mountain chief of the family academy, he would still have free time to refine elixirs and study gunpowder. This kind of person has a lot of money to spend, and it is difficult to catch him with fame and wealth.
But if you don’t have an official position, you might be able to use a hot air balloon. You might be able to write to him and seduce him to come over. Although the hot air balloon technology is not yet mature, it is better than tying the rocket to a chair and sitting on it, holding a big kite with both hands. Treat yourself like a human being and blow up a firecracker to death.
There is nothing we can do if we don’t come. Tao Chengdao is probably not too young. He will die in the morning if he hears about it. For this kind of scientific researchers, going to heaven is a dream. Even if there is no return, it doesn’t matter. Death on the bed is the real thing. Not willing to give in.
Asking Liu Jin to bring the telescope and a small bag of gunpowder, Zhu Biao left the Ministry of Industry office accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Industry and walked straight towards the palace city.
It was already afternoon. Zhu Biao slowly crossed the Inner and Outer Wulong Bridge, passed through the Fengtian Hall, and arrived at the Jinshen Hall. After being informed, he walked in and bowed to his father.
"My sons and ministers see my father. May my father be blessed."
Lao Zhu also replied seriously: "I pay my respects, Prince, no courtesy."
After Zhu Biao stood up, the father and son couldn't help but laugh. The great etiquette was completely passed a few days ago. Many etiquettes have been changed. From now on, the "Long Live Long Live" greetings will also be used on special occasions such as Longevity Festival. The days will come.
After laughing, Lao Zhu continued to lean down and read the review and asked casually: "How did you decide on the reward for the three armies? Has the budget of the Ministry of Revenue passed?"
Zhu Biaozi explained it carefully, and then sighed and said: "Most of it is the father's internal affairs. Does the Ministry of Household Affairs have any opinions? In fact, it's just the money. The quantity of the grain and cloth is what matters." It’s really hard, I just hope there won’t be any major disasters next spring and summer.”
No one can say for sure about this kind of thing. Natural disasters have occurred frequently in recent years, and the court's food supply is always insufficient. Therefore, the losses of providing disaster relief to the people are higher than fighting a war. There is really no choice.
The atmosphere in the hall was silent for a while. Zhu Yuanzhang was not afraid of anyone in the world. Whether it was the grasslands or the Southeast Asian countries, they were nothing in his eyes. Only God's will was invincible.
The right way is to be bitter first and then sweet. Zhu Biao cheered up and said: "Today, the Ministry of Industry gave me three surprises, and I am ready to dedicate them to my father."
Zhu Yuanzhang put down his pen and wrote the memorial: "Then what are you waiting for? Take it out quickly."
Zhu Biao waved his hand and asked Liu Jin to deliver the telescope and the carefully wrapped gunpowder to the imperial case. Zhu Biao walked out to the threshold of the hall and stood there, while Liu Jin told Lao Zhu how to use the telescope.
It was nothing more than pointing your eyes to see in the distance. After Zhu Yuanzhang understood it, he raised his telescope and looked at Zhu Biao. He was shocked when he saw it. He couldn't help but put it down and look at it with the naked eye and then with the telescope. It was very novel.
For Zhu Biao, this thing is not new, it is even backward. In his previous life, he was too lazy to waste time picking it up and playing with it, but it is still very surprising to people who have never seen this thing. , magnifying things dozens of meters away before your eyes, it’s amazing no matter how you think about it.
Lao Zhu was a military genius. He quickly understood the significance of this thing on the battlefield and kept playing with it. Zhu Biao approached him and explained the principle to him.
Zhu Yuanzhang was not interested in the principle. He only asked how much it cost. Can it be mass produced? Can you see farther and clearer?
Whether it is a land battle or a sea battle, seeing farther and clearer is the most important thing for a commander. If the generals can each have a telescope, they can advance, attack, retreat, and defend. Earning more time will be a plus. A greater winning percentage.
After Zhu Biao explained, Lao Zhu immediately ordered the Ministry of Industry to rush to make a hundred of them, discarding meaningless things such as carvings and patterns. After they were completed, they were immediately sent to Chang Yuchun in the north.
Putting down the telescope, Zhu Yuanzhang excitedly looked at another small package. After opening it, he twirled the granular gunpowder with bright eyes. Old Zhu was proficient in firearms and knew gunpowder thoroughly, far better than Zhu Biao.
Out of surprise, he directly named the craftsman the Minister of Industry. This is a fifth-grade official position. It is not an exaggeration to say that it has skyrocketed. In addition, there are practical rewards such as money and cloth. It can be said that this person has changed the entire family. The destiny of future generations.
The first two made Lao Zhu happy, but Lao Zhu was not satisfied with the third hot air balloon. Mainly because according to Zhu Biao's description, it was entirely possible for the hot air balloon to raid the palace with the help of the right time, place and people...
However, Lao Zhu only strictly ordered the Ministry of Industry not to leak the manufacturing process of these three, and strictly prohibited craftsmen from making them privately. The emergence of hot air balloons can also derive countless tactics. At least the investigation effect of hot air balloons combined with telescopes will be far beyond the current of scouts.
After a while, all the big guys from various ministries arrived. Senior officials from the Zhongshu Province and the six ministries, as well as many nobles, made a lot of noise again. This high-level meeting did not end until the evening.
Zhu Biao retreated to the Jinshen Hall with the officials, and then returned to the East Palace on his own. He was starving after a day's work. Fortunately, he had just eaten a plate of cakes with tea, but he was still not full.
Chang Luohua has been very busy recently. It is no small matter for the prince to recruit talented people, let alone two. Moreover, they can be said to be princesses and princesses. After all, the status of the princess of Goryeo is not much different from that of the legitimate daughter of the King of Changsha.
In addition, there is Chen Shixuan. The three of them are all going to be admitted into the East Palace before the ceremony. In addition, Yun Jin Nuanyu and several others are not young. It is impossible for them to stay as maids all the time. Lady.
It just so happened that there were officials in the court admonishing the Tian family for their weak bloodline, and that the emperor and the prince should recruit beautiful girls to spread the branches of the Tian family and expand the clan.
So Chang Luohua has something to do, and it's not easy not to do it, because this is her bounden duty as the princess, and Chang Luohua herself is willing to do it. I don't know if it is virtuous or to declare her sovereignty.
After the couple had dinner, Chang Luohua and Yun Jin continued to discuss, while Zhu Biao returned to Wenhua Hall, sat down at the desk, and began to write a letter to his husband Song Lian. He expressed his sincere greetings to the old master's body. Then he wrote about recent major events in the court, and finally hoped that the old master could return to the court after spring to help him stabilize the overall situation.
At the end of the letter, Zhu Biao also played a emotional card. His two children will be born in more than a month. He is not worried about leaving it to others to teach him in the future. He hopes that his husband can teach him like he did back then...
Before the letter was finished, the door of Wenhua Palace was knocked open. Zhu Biao was frightened. The two words were ruined by the stroke of his pen. Liu Jin glared at Liu An who broke in and shouted: " presumptuous!"
Liu An rushed in and kowtowed and shouted: "The Crown Prince...the Crown Princess is about to give birth. Your Highness, please go and take a look!"
Zhu Biao swallowed and jumped up from the chair. He stepped on the desk and jumped down the steps and ran out the door. As he ran, he shouted: "Has the imperial doctor Wen Po been invited?"
Liu An hurriedly followed and shouted: "Po Wen is beside the Crown Princess, and someone from the Imperial Physician has also gone to invite her."
"Liu Jin, after you report to your father, the emperor and your mother, you can then send someone to the Kaiping Palace to inform you and invite the princess to come over."
"promise"
Zhu Biao ran to the Chengqian Palace and was stopped by the palace maid and eunuch. His heartbeat was a little fast at this time. It was so sudden. He was born a month prematurely, so there shouldn't be any problems, right?
Zhu Biao watched the eunuchs, maids, and women who were busy coming and going, and gradually calmed down. He comforted himself that it was normal for the twins to be born prematurely, and it should not be a big problem if the twins were born just one month early.
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